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2009-01-04T05:00:26Z

Reverted edits by 221.11.27.110 (Talk); changed back to last version by Argyle

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	A '''module''' is another name for a published pre-made [[adventure]] scenario. Typically, a module will provide the following:		A '''module''' is another name for a published pre-made [[adventure]] scenario. Typically, a module will provide the following:

2009-01-04T02:30:56Z

cvarreln

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	A '''module''' is another name for a published pre-made [[adventure]] scenario. Typically, a module will provide the following:		A '''module''' is another name for a published pre-made [[adventure]] scenario. Typically, a module will provide the following:

2005-06-05T09:43:04Z

Tiny tweak

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	*a guideline for the overall party strength required to successfully complete the adventure		*a guideline for the overall party strength required to successfully complete the adventure

	The most praiseworthy feature of such modules is that they allow [[referee]]s with little time for detailed construction of challenges to run interesting and engaging gaming [[session]]s. Their greatest flaw is that they often tend heavily toward ~~railroading~~.		The most praiseworthy feature of such modules is that they allow [[referee]]s with little time for detailed construction of challenges to run interesting and engaging gaming [[session]]s. Their greatest flaw is that they often tend heavily toward [[railroad]]ing.

	Possibly the most famous module is "B2: The Keep on the Borderlands" which was packaged with the [[Dungeons & Dragons]] Basic Set.		Possibly the most famous module is "B2: The Keep on the Borderlands" which was packaged with the ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'' Basic Set.

	[[Category:Terminology]]		[[Category:Terminology]]

2005-06-05T08:01:07Z

expanded definition to illustrate the difference between a module and an adventure

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	A '''module''' is another name for a published pre-made [[adventure]] scenario.		A '''module''' is another name for a published pre-made [[adventure]] scenario. Typically, a module will provide the following:

			*at least one and possibly several [[plot hook]]s to engage the [[party]]
			*detailed maps of all significant adventuring areas
			*descriptions of adversaries in pre-planned [[encounter]]s
			*guides to the behavior of adversaries in pre-planned encounters
			*an intended storyline for the characters to follow
			*a guideline for the overall party strength required to successfully complete the adventure

			The most praiseworthy feature of such modules is that they allow [[referee]]s with little time for detailed construction of challenges to run interesting and engaging gaming [[session]]s. Their greatest flaw is that they often tend heavily toward railroading.

			Possibly the most famous module is "B2: The Keep on the Borderlands" which was packaged with the [[Dungeons & Dragons]] Basic Set.

	[[Category:Terminology]]		[[Category:Terminology]]

2005-06-05T07:14:58Z

Bah. Let's give it a real definition.

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	~~#REDIRECT~~ [[adventure]]		A '''module''' is another name for a published pre-made [[adventure]] scenario.

	[[Category:Terminology]]		[[Category:Terminology]]

2005-06-05T07:13:34Z

New page

#REDIRECT [[adventure]]

[[Category:Terminology]]