Wow! This adventure starts fast, grabs players looking for combat with two terrific combats, and keeps players invested with roleplaying opportunities. Also great use of all those tool proficiencies that are difficult to bring into the average game.

The "conversation" with the myconids was a great exploration/puzzle opportunity. My players ended-up engaged in a pictionary game with mushrooms that everyone really enjoyed.

The set-peice battle at the end is great. Again, my players really enjoyed the tactical decisions of protecting the key NPC versus defeating the BBEG. My group ended it all with a GLORIOUS one-shot that actually generated applause at the table.

I would highly recommend this mod for Tier 1. What I found really enjoyable about it was the mixture of investigating / skill use combined with some combat. The series of different preparatory challenges in the lead up to the contest meant the party could really mix it up, and one stage in particular finally made all those tool proficiencies that never get used mean something!

My group very much enjoyed this adventure. There's a good mix of role-play opportunities and combat. The villain is unexpected, but not unbelievable. I was concerned that the encounters would be too tough for a party of three second-level characters, but they ended up slicing through everything, so you might want to scale the encounters up. Additionally, my players wanted to investigate all of the strange happenings, so it was helpful to utilize the time constraints of the adventure to keep them on track. All in all, I would happily run this again!

Easy to run but challenging to play. Help a young dwarf to craft her way in the competitive settting. Multiple ways to acheive you goal as player and DM alike.

This was a fun module that played well. There are good opportunities for role playing and also some fun fights. The players enjoyed having problem solving that wasn't just beat stuff up.

Spoiler here--- The encounter with the guards at the entrance to the Azer was not fun for the players. There really ought to be options for persuading the guards or dealing with the mayor/council. this encounter works ok as written for groups willing to try som trickery but makes it tough on the more lawful groups and ought to accomodate that option. I would suggest to anyone running it to allow some options for persuading/intimidating the guards or pehaps even usig a game of chance.

The other issue is that after the bank vault, the group is looking for a way to solve the mystery, but really there is not way to solve it. So this can lead them down a wild goose chase if you let them. you may need to point out the time that will be wasted to get them focused. I also recommend if they consult with Riswyn to have her tell them that while she is sad for the loss of her family heirloom she can still compete in the trials without it.

I thoroughly enjoyed running this module, it is a fun adventure that has a bit of a different Adventure. With the first bit being a rush against the clock which exhasts the party (look up your exahstion mechanics) followed by many skill checks and astute time management. This Adventure has plen of opportunity for roleplay and character building allowing your character to really show off your skills. My table really enjoyed it and was easy enough for a couple of first time players yet it didn't feel railroaded. It's a great Adventure and fun on all sides and would recommend to anyone especially if you love dwarfs.