Going Underground

Well, I'm making a foray back into the days of Pen and Paper gaming.

The World's Largest Dungeon (WLD) has sucked me in, and the game is beging for my players next month. I have to admit, it's a big module, and considering it's almost 900 pages, it's fairly cohesive. Additionaly, there's an awesome thread about it over and enworld, here. It's a bit long, but the lead developer for WLD is still posting and giving tips today.

I've also recently been reminded of my first computer RPG... Tunnels of Doom on the TI99/4. This is an amazing game for the time. 4 characters going down through a dungeon to rescue the king. It's timmed, with auto mapping, multiple levels, and a combat style that wouldn't be seen again until Ultima III.

You can download emulators and cartidges for the ol' TI99 at http://www.99er.net/.

What suprised me is that it was the same programer who did a TI version of Hunt the Wumpus, which was the game I had really been looking for. I figured I should be looking for games for my grandson to start playing as he get's old enough. Anyway, if you're looking for a good updated version of HtW, check here. He's also doing a remake of Tunnels of Doom.

Till next time...