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Draith
Acolyte
USA
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 Posted - 30 Jun 2003 : 02:16:17
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I was wondering if anyone has any riddles or tricks I could use in a dungeon I'm going to be running. The dungeon is going to be the ruins of an old dwarvan city.
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jun 2003 : 04:47:34
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| Well, what would you prefer -- logic puzzles, magic traps, mazes . . . ? |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jun 2003 : 09:28:23
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I have a file, about 300kb in size, in RTF format, that details several very specific and well-constructed gnome designed traps, magic wall-puzzles, logic runes,and several other games. I semi-regularly drop these types of devices into my games just when the party thinks they have everything sorted out, and all their current problems are settled.
I can email it to you if you would like to have a look at it.
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Draith
Acolyte
USA
4 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jun 2003 : 21:37:32
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All of those sound like good thing to put in the dungeon. I like your idea of keeping the pc's on their toes, by throwing in something when they think it's all perfect. My e-mail is:
Arkman14@hotmail.com
it would be a huge help if you could send it to me. And thanx for the help. |
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jul 2003 : 05:24:03
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| While you're at it, could you send it to me as well? They sound interesting. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jul 2003 : 12:03:52
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I will try and email the file when I get home or I may have to leave it until Thursday as I have an exam tomorrow and I am trying to finish up my study. I am at the library, at the moment, so I will see how time goes.
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 02 Jul 2003 : 00:44:18
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| Take your time, Sage. There are, unfortunately, more important things than the Realms, and exams are one of them . . . . |
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Rollo Ruttikin
Acolyte
USA
26 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jan 2007 : 23:38:26
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In one of my campaigns, I had two devilish traps which I thought at the time were rather original.
On trap was a slot machine for greedy players. The player would pull the lever, I would roll some dice and gold would pour out. i did this til the 3rd pull when 3 skulls came up and the small 20 x 20 room locked and filled rapidly with copper pieces.
Another one was a cursed scroll that teleported PCs back to the dungeon where they found the scroll. Not only were they in the dungeon, but the were trapped in a suit of armor that was bolted to the floor. Maybe this helps? |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jan 2007 : 00:08:44
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Originally posted by The Sage
I have a file, about 300kb in size, in RTF format, that details several very specific and well-constructed gnome designed traps, magic wall-puzzles, logic runes,and several other games. I semi-regularly drop these types of devices into my games just when the party thinks they have everything sorted out, and all their current problems are settled.
I can email it to you if you would like to have a look at it.
Hmmm... Have you still got this file, friend Sage? I should like to peruse it... |
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Kaladorm
Master of Realmslore
United Kingdom
1176 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jan 2007 : 00:12:47
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by The Sage
I have a file, about 300kb in size, in RTF format, that details several very specific and well-constructed gnome designed traps, magic wall-puzzles, logic runes,and several other games. I semi-regularly drop these types of devices into my games just when the party thinks they have everything sorted out, and all their current problems are settled.
I can email it to you if you would like to have a look at it.
Hmmm... Have you still got this file, friend Sage? I should like to peruse it...
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jan 2007 : 00:14:34
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Originally posted by Kaladorm
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by The Sage
I have a file, about 300kb in size, in RTF format, that details several very specific and well-constructed gnome designed traps, magic wall-puzzles, logic runes,and several other games. I semi-regularly drop these types of devices into my games just when the party thinks they have everything sorted out, and all their current problems are settled.
I can email it to you if you would like to have a look at it.
Hmmm... Have you still got this file, friend Sage? I should like to peruse it...
Same!
Make that 3. :) |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jan 2007 : 00:34:00
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I'm pretty sure I sent this file to Big Al for inclusion on the Candlekeep mainsite. I'll check.
If not... I'm assumging all your email addresses here are currently valid (well, I know Kuje's and Wooly's are)? What about you Kal?
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Lemernis
Senior Scribe
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Sian
Senior Scribe
Denmark
596 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jan 2007 : 06:09:40
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| yeah Sage ... you really should throw it after Big Al ... i would as an exlample love to look in it as well ... sucks at making traps myslef (and at using them) |
what happened to the queen? she's much more hysterical than usual
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5692 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jan 2007 : 08:36:51
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Originally posted by The Sage
I'm pretty sure I sent this file to Big Al for inclusion on the Candlekeep mainsite. I'll check.
If not... I'm assumging all your email addresses here are currently valid (well, I know Kuje's and Wooly's are)? What about you Kal?
Well met
It must be stuck in that same void as that map of Candlekeep, Sage Send it over when you manage to locate it and i'll be sure to get it included on the site. |
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Victor_ograygor
Master of Realmslore
Denmark
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jan 2007 : 11:25:17
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Originally posted by Alaundo
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Originally posted by The Sage
I'm pretty sure I sent this file to Big Al for inclusion on the Candlekeep mainsite. I'll check.
If not... I'm assumging all your email addresses here are currently valid (well, I know Kuje's and Wooly's are)? What about you Kal?
Well met
It must be stuck in that same void as that map of Candlekeep, Sage Send it over when you manage to locate it and i'll be sure to get it included on the site.
'Tis sent.
Let me know whether you've received it okay, Big Al...
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Kaladorm
Master of Realmslore
United Kingdom
1176 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jan 2007 : 12:38:35
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Yup my email address on here is correct.
As for the book of challenges, I found it had some good ideas in there, but unfortunately there were very few situations where I managed to find a puzzle that was of the appropriate CR and fit in with the scenario. |
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Kes_Alanadel
Learned Scribe
USA
326 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jan 2007 : 13:55:11
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Originally posted by Kuje
Make that 3. :)
No, you don't need it.  |
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Kajehase
Great Reader
Sweden
2104 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jan 2007 : 16:00:42
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Originally posted by Kes_Alanadel
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Originally posted by Kuje
Make that 3. :)
No, you don't need it.
Especially considering the time it took your players to figure out what a "wing" is... |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jan 2007 : 17:18:32
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Originally posted by Kajehase
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Originally posted by Kes_Alanadel
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Originally posted by Kuje
Make that 3. :)
No, you don't need it.
Especially considering the time it took your players to figure out what a "wing" is...
But.... oh fine! (Whispers to Sage, send it anyways) 
And grin on the wing. |
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Ergdusch
Master of Realmslore
Germany
1720 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jan 2007 : 18:02:43
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| Well istead of shouting: 'me too, me too, me too!!!' I kindly ask Alaundo to let all of us know when he puts the new update of the candlekeep site up. Will u do that?! |
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shandiris
Seeker
61 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jan 2007 : 09:45:42
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| It would be highly appreciated if i either get it on my e-mail adress or it is published on the site. Email is: shandiris@hotmail.com |
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Reefy
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
892 Posts |
Posted - 06 Jan 2007 : 21:56:28
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| I wouldn't say no to a copy either, please Sage - reefpants(at)hotmail(dot)com. I'll just have to remember that Kaladorm has also had a look through... |
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Afetbinttuzani
Senior Scribe
Canada
434 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jun 2008 : 06:05:57
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Well met.
Did anyone receive this file from Sage way back when? If so, would someone be willing to forward it to me at: <afetbinttuzani@hotmail.com>? Many thanks.
Afet |
Afet bint Tuzaní
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
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Ergdusch
Master of Realmslore
Germany
1720 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jun 2008 : 10:42:38
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Originally posted by Ergdusch
Well istead of shouting: 'me too, me too, me too!!!' I kindly ask Alaundo to let all of us know when he puts the new update of the Candlekeep site up. Will u do that?!
I am still waiting for Alaundo's confirmation on this one!
No, truely, has this ever been added to the Candlekeep Collection? |
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Fillow
Master of Realmslore
France
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jun 2008 : 14:46:40
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Originally posted by Ergdusch
quote:
Originally posted by Ergdusch
Well istead of shouting: 'me too, me too, me too!!!' I kindly ask Alaundo to let all of us know when he puts the new update of the Candlekeep site up. Will u do that?!
I am still waiting for Alaundo's confirmation on this one!
No, truely, has this ever been added to the Candlekeep Collection?
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Originally posted by Fillow
Do you know if Al inserted it on the site ?
I searched for a short time without succeed in !
The answer to both of your questions is no. I don't think Alaundo ever received the updated file, so it's unlikely to be stored anywhere at Candlekeep. |
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Afetbinttuzani
Senior Scribe
Canada
434 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jun 2008 : 16:19:18
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Originally posted by The Sage
The file is actually stored on an older computer. When I get some free time, I'll try and dig it out of storage.
That would be great, thanks. This file of yours is clearly in hot demand.
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Afet bint Tuzaní
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Jamallo Kreen
Master of Realmslore
USA
1537 Posts |
Posted - 15 Jun 2008 : 15:21:58
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I STRONGLY recommend that people interested in riddles visit Cloud Kingdom, a long-time [Dragon Magazine advertiser, which publishes several game-oriented books of riddles and riddle rooms (see the book samples for a couple of examples); they also have a new riddle each week, ranging from the somewhat easy to the devilshly difficult. Alas, I do not have any of their books, but I like what I have seen, and I think other DMs will, too.
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