But our B2 conversion from 1E to 5E is exactly the same in regard to number of monsters encountered. This was more of an issue with B2, as B1 was stocked with 5E encounters by the author, which are (mostly) balanced for 5E. This is a direct conversion to remain consistent with the 1E original. Q: Did you change B1 and B2 to scale the number of monsters per encounter to reflect the change in design philosophies from 1E to 5E? We tracked down the origin of this odd story and relate it in the book.
The original monochrome is one of the very few TSR covers signed by two artists, and has an unusual provenance related to an illustration eventually published in an issue of Polyhedron. The most interesting change here, however, is the difference in cover art, from the mysterious original monochrome to the subsequent full-color Darlene cover. These are subtle differences appreciable to a collector or historian, and one audience of this book is collectors. Which do you remember? That will let you know which printing you read.ī1: Into the Unknown is more similar between printings, but does feature some changes in art and layout. The iconic minotaur picture, in particular, changed between printings. We reprint the second and fourth printings so you can see some of the differences. They actually changed gradually, with two images changing from first to second printing, and another four images changing from second to third printing. In a short, 16-page module, a total of 6 pieces of art were changed between the first and third printings. In addition, the interior art was overhauled noticeably between editions. The earlier printings of B2 utilized a different stat block format, specifically including Dex scores for monsters, which were removed in later printings. Keep in mind we are only discussing the original 1E publications here, not the later updates and iterations. Q: Why does it include reprints of two printings of B1 and two printings of B2? Isn’t that just repeating the same thing?Ī: We don’t believe this is repeating the same thing, and these reprints are particularly interesting if you are a student of gaming history.ī2: The Keep on the Borderlands has the most dramatic differences between editions. Here’s a breakdown of the table of contents so you can see everything that’s inside. Finally, there is a full-color section showcasing the original covers. There are three appendices of new magic items and spells, new monsters, and characters, hirelings, and followers. The book includes introductory material by Luke Gygax and Mike Mearls, and an interview with original B1 author Mike Carr. We also included stocked examples of B1 dungeons for the 1E edition. We added 5E encounters to B1, which was originally an unstocked dungeon, and that increases the page count.
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We have added two full chapters of additional (new) encounters which flesh out some of the original “undeveloped territory” in B1 and B2. There is more art than in the original 1E editions. The 5E stat blocks for new creatures and NPCs take a lot more room than 1E stat blocks. The 5E conversions of course take up quite a bit of space, because there are many rooms and creatures to stat up. Additionally, there is a 5E conversion of the original modules. Yes, how did we go from two 16-pagers to 384 pages? Well, note that we have reprinted two printings of each 1E module. Q: Why is it so long? Weren’t the original adventures only 16 pages each? We are targeting April release date, hardcover format, 384 pages, $49.99. Q: Start with the basics! Release date, page count, and price. So, today, we’re taking a moment to answer many of them. In the interest of keeping all fans informed, here is a FAQ which addresses some of the most common questions we’ve received. You also made it clear that you had a lot of questions. The response was amazing! You guys have made it clear that you are really and truly looking forward to our reprint/update to In Search of the Unknown and Keep on the Borderlands.
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A few days ago we put out an update for Into the Borderlands, posting the current cover art along with a progress report.
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