The Lost Shrine of Bundushatur (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons : RPGA Network Dungeon Crawl) [Paperback]

Michael D. Wagner (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Wizards of the Coast (December 7, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786911948
• ISBN-13: 978-0786911943
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,174,607 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great adventure on a myriad of perceptive levels, June 13, 2000

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Kent David Kelly "Author & Anthologist" (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Lost Shrine of Bundushatur (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons : RPGA Network Dungeon Crawl) (Paperback)

Considering the strong influence of Michael Moorcock's Elric upon the development of AD&D (and the nature of the Drow in particular), it's odd that very few works have shifted their dramatic focus off of Good vs. Evil and into the far more cerebral epic of Law vs. Chaos. The Rod of Seven Parts may be the one exception - until now! This admirable adventure (one of the best titles in the nostalgic Dungeon Crawl series) finds the veteran heroes embroiled in a cruel conflict between the Lords of Law and Chaos... they must find the Chaos Key to pass into the Lost Shrine and put an end to the resurrection of these ancient powers. Although the focus is strictly upon brutal action and furious pacing, there is a somber undercurrent of profound clashes just below the surface - sub-themes that a thoughtful DM could do well to exploit! Overall, it's a commendable effort.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Creative? yes Worth it? No, June 28, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Lost Shrine of Bundushatur (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons : RPGA Network Dungeon Crawl) (Paperback)

I am afraid I must be the lone dissenter in the review of this particular adventure. First, on the good side. The traps and challenges presented in this module are very creative. They would challenge even some of the most experienced and paranoid players out there. As with the classic Tomb of Horrors, there are a myriad number of ways to die if the party is not constantly on its toes.

The problem comes when the adventure is over. IN MY OPINION, the characters do not have much to show for things when all is said and done. On a risk-reward type of basis, the risks for outstrip the rewards the characters receive, especially when dealing with the lowest level of the dungeon.

With some retooling, the adventure could work, but as it stands, it was a bit disappointing.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not for the faint of heart, November 9, 2000

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Jeff (Canton, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Lost Shrine of Bundushatur (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons : RPGA Network Dungeon Crawl) (Paperback)

This is a great, classic AD&D adventure. For the creative and quick witted player, it provides challenges and rewards. For muscle-brained player, it provide death and lots of it in big heaping unusual helpings.