A few new rules are added that change the details of the game such as the healing and drinking and crafting systems, these things add an element of realism which is always appreciated. Though, whistfully I think a bit heavier of atmosphere would have been appreciated, still very good. 1 POOL OF RADIANCE was the first licensed Advanced Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing computer game. Good enough to have been an official campaign. Quite charming, lots of hack and slash but also a competant story. This mod has quite a few larger scale battles where you'll find yourself leading around half a dozen fellow adventurers into a battle.Ī classic story of a city being threatened by evil monsters.

This mod was designed seemingly for a fighter type of class, while still possible to play as another, it is one of those modules where you will thank yourself if brining a fighter type to the table. The module is well made for the most part and intended for a first level character, the encounters can sometimes be challenging but they are never impossible. Engaging from the outset, with no need to start off with a bang, you find yourself as a humble low level adventurer departing a ship to strike up work working for the city of New Phlan, a weakened city who finds itself under constant seige. You will have the opportunity to go directly to chapter 3. Please export your character at the end of chapter 2 and start a new game. It is a straight forward old-school single-player roleplaying game - no more, no less.Īttention! Old saved games of version 1.4.1.0 and lower will NOT work with this version. Many of them found their way into this final version. As you enter the city you meet a man who will give you a tour. we thank the community for their ideas and suggestions. Are you ready to enter the world of Pool of Radiance you arrive in the city of Phlan. We did our best to make it stable and we've spent many hours to add polish and depth. The legendary story of ssi's classic is split into 3 chapters with many details, roleplaying elements and deep atmosphere. Markus 'Wayne' Schlegel, the author of the A Hunt through the Dark series has formed a team to create his own interpretation of the mother of all AD&D computer roleplaying games: THE POOL OF RADIANCE.

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