Apart from being poorly formatted with problems such as different font sizes in the same block of text and tables with text in the wrong column, the people who put this document together obviously don't understand what a "retro-clone" is and how to correctly use the OGL. Being a strong supporter of retro-clones and passionate about Holmes D&D, I would normally be very happy to see such a product released. Instead, as I flicked through the pdf, I literally felt sick in my stomach as I saw material blatantly ripped off from the Holmes rulebook. There are too many examples to mention them all but to get an idea of what has been done by WG Productions, check out the magic items tables on page 42 of M&Z and then look at the same tables in the Holmes rulebook - it's quite stunning, and not in a nice way.

To date, most authors of clones have worked very hard to abide by OGL and produce legal clones that replicate the original material, but not just copy it - if you understand the difference? Clearly Vincent Florio and Co. don't. This document would've made a fine fan project, but as a retail product in an online store, it's both reckless and foolish. I hope WG Productions comes to their senses before WotC considers legal action, because I really wouldn't be surprised if that company did so. Perhaps too WGP should seek some legal advice about the correct and proper use of WotC's Open Game License. Shame Bro's.

Very nice, my player's will love this sheet. Thank you for giving it freely.

This is not a review of the module's content, but its "physical" aspects. Most XRP modules have had a page count of 16, there have been a couple at 12 pages and a few with 20 or more, with the latter priced at $7 rather than the usual $6. This latest module, #14: The Verdant Vault of Malakum, is typically priced at $6, but only has 8 pages! I didn't notice this in the product description and if I had, I would not have purchased it. That's getting close to a dollar per page. I have so far purchased every module in the Advanced Adventures line, but #14 may just be my last purchase from XRP, because I tell you, 8 pages isn't a module, it's an appendix. XRP, rethink your pricing policy or at least limit accepted submissions to a decent page count.

I won't bother singing this product's praises, you only have to google it to find almost universal praise. It is simply an excellent book. I do however want to give Goodman Games some feedback on the pdf version. Every interior page has a grey background. While this may look good hot off the professional print press, it's not so good for the home desk top printer, which doesn't have the same level of quality. Not only is it an unnecessary waste of ink, but the small font of the charts can be a bit difficult to read against the grey background.