Over all, not a bad start. The first campaign is a murder mystery designed to lure the characters into the plot of the “Secrets of the Ancients.” I agree with Mr. Clunie, the graphics could stand some improvement, but in general, they are sufficient. I found the acting hints helpful. This is the first Mongoose adventure I’ve read, so I don’t know if that is a standard component of their products.
The big selling point of the entire adventure will be the nature of the Ancients themselves. Mongoose Publishing has already broken with GDW’s concept that the ancients didn’t want to be involved with the rest of the universe. I assume that Mongoose will keep the Droyne as the ancient race, but beyond that it’s anybody’s guess. I will reserve my final judgment for the complete product.
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