One day, a prominent producer at Wizards of the Coast read Faust and then watched Mad Max. The resulting inspiration afterward was Descent in Avernus.
The module features a full campaign, rushing the characters along quickly at first (level 1-4 go VERY fast in this module) but then settling down to a normal pace/cadence by the middle of the adventure.
There's a fine line between lethal monsters, treacherous locations and pure camp. This module does NOT take itself too seriously, which allows the DM to keep it fluid and easy when they run it. So if you are looking for GRIT, this module is not it. If you are looking to hit the accelerator while driving away from a flying Erinyes, you've hit the jackpot.
The module starts out as a conveyor belt to start, but opens up to less linear exploration and advancement. DMs have plenty of room to customize the experience.
Power gamers will love the plethora of items, gear and power that can be accumulated (warning you may lose your soul in the process, the theme of TEMPTATION and CORRUPTION rings throughout the module).
RPers will dig the creative NPCs and the unraveling story, that reveals cool snippets of lore and secrets as you advance. And what RPer would not want to give their LG War Priest a spin on the first level of Hell.
If you are a fan of the old Planescape game, you'll love the heavy reliance on the lore of the The Blood War and the endless battle between Demons and Devils, a central tenant to the module's story.
There's no major beef here with this, the writing is succinct, the story very understandable with plenty of unique configuration/flavoring that can be added by savvy DMs.
The only thing that will stop you from liking this module is the tone. This module's tone is a juxtaposition of evil, war, blood, lust, temptation and corruption blended with tiny flying elephants full of glitter and huge raging, heavy metal vehicles lifted right out Mad Max.
Think of this way, you can call the rock band "KISS" a metal band, but it's so dressed up with makeup, feather boas, latex and clown makeup that it's sometimes easy to forget it's a metal concert. Descent in Avernus is the "KISS Destroyer" of D&D modules.
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| ASIN | 0786966769 |
|---|---|
| Release date | September 17, 2019 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #45,560 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #1,232 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Product Dimensions | 8.5 x 0.7 x 11.1 inches; 1 Pounds |
| Type of item | Hardcover |
| Language | English |
| Item model number | WTCC62980000 |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Wizards of the Coast |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Date First Available | May 12, 2019 |
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Forge Your Fate In Hellfire
Welcome to Baldur’s Gate, a city of ambition and corruption situated at the crossroads of the Sword Coast. You’ve just started your adventuring career, but already find yourself embroiled in a plot that sprawls from the shadows of Baldur’s Gate to the front lines of the planes-spanning Blood War! Do you have what it takes to turn infernal war machines and nefarious contracts against the archdevil Zariel and her diabolical hordes? And can you ever hope to find your way home safely when pitted against the infinite evils of the Nine Hells?
Inside Baldur’s Gate: Descent Into Avernus
Save Baldur’s Gate from being dragged into Avernus and its citizens from becoming fodder in the vicious battle between demons and devils known as the Blood War.
Set in an unforgiving plane and packed full of fresh adventures, chilling monsters, and brand-new mechanics, Descent into Avernus gives Dungeon Masters all they need to lead their adventurers into the Nine Hells.
Introducing Infernal War Machines—vicious vehicles made of infernal iron, guarded by spikes, blades, chains, and siege weapons. Roar into battle in your own customized War Machine!
Carry small raiding parties or crush entire hordes of your enemies with stat blocks and variations for four different Infernal War Machines, plus tables for dangerous mishaps and deadly chases.
Devils lurk in Avernus, ready to lure adventurers with ultimate temptations of power and treasure—for a price.
Dungeon Masters have the tools to bargain for their players’ souls in exchange for their greatest wishes. Rules for the hierarchy of devils, what they can offer, what they expect in exchange, and how to form contracts are all included. Will your party resist temptation or give in to their desires?
An innovator in providing fantasy entertainment, Dungeons & Dragons is the wellspring for the entire modern game industry, digital as well as tabletop. Fifth edition D&D draws from every prior edition to create a universally compelling play experience, and exemplifies the true spirit of a game that holds captive the hearts and minds of millions of players worldwide. The core rulebook series consists of three books: the Player’s Handbook, the Monster Manual, and the Dungeon Master’s Guide.
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Not like new, closer to fair.
Wouldn't say this was like new, the red ink (drawing?) on the bottom seems especially petty. Although I don't see anything on the inside, will update once I read it and have focused on each page. Decent for its price, unfortunate the cover was damaged down to the cardboard/chipboard. Letter did note it has been publicly handled, but how does a cover get torn that way in a bookstore, the laminate or tape at the bottom also just makes me think children must've been involved. Still, if the pages inside are alright, I'll say it was decent. Update- Went through page by page, didn't see any markings on the pages, some creases on the last several pages, but it was possibly the poster that comes with the book that caused it. A decent buy overall.
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