| 词条 | Legions of Thyatis |
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|module_image = |image_caption = The cover to Legions of Thyatis; artwork by Brom |module_code = DDA2 |tsr_product_code = 9296 |module_rules = Dungeons & Dragons |module_character_levels = |module_campaign = Mystara |module_authors = John Nephew |module_first_published = 1990 |series = DDA1 DDA2 }} Legions of Thyatis is an adventure module published in 1990 for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. Plot summaryLegions of Thyatis is a sequel to Arena of Thyatis, and contains a scenario in which the players continue to oppose a corrupt Thatian senator. The players have to venture into a labyrinth of catacombs to prevent the senator from eliminating the wards that protect Thyatis City from the monsters in the subterranean realm beneath it.[1]Publication historyDDA2 Legions of Thyatis was published by TSR, Inc. in 1990 as a 32-page booklet with an outer folder.[1] It was written by John Nephew, with a cover by Brom[1] and editing by Jon Pickens.[4] ReceptionKen Rolston reviewed Legions of Thyatis for Dragon magazine #171 (July 1991).[2] He reviewed Arena of Thyatis and Legions of Thyatis together, and called them "two ambitious and original approaches to low-level D&D adventures", noting gladiators as the theme, and calling the setting "a D&D-game version of ancient Rome".[2] He praised the "open-ended, improvisational role-playing", noting that "the DM is out there all alone with a package of loosely linked episodes, lots of strong NPCs, and myriad plot threads blowing in the wind" without any "hackneyed, predictable plot elements".[2] He did, however, feel that this adventure might not be suitable for most first D&D campaigns, with a first-time DM simultaneously trying to master the mechanics and rhythm of refereeing an FRPG and the subtle dramatic and manipulative techniques of open-ended scenario presentation. He recalled that the module Treasure Hunt, "a much more linear and predictable scenario than these two adventures" has a two-page appendix entitled "If Things Go Wrong", and felt that sort of commentary and advice would be even more critical in open-ended settings like Arena of Thyatis and Legions of Thyatis.[2] He felt that "the ancient Roman city" of Thyatis "doesn't mix comfortably with heroic, D&D-game, action-adventure role-playing", and noted that the impact of spell-casters doesn't seem to have been considered.[2] Rolston concluded the review by stating: "My first response was impatient and unforgiving; only my persistence in trying to appreciate Nephew's good intentions gave me a reserved affection for the most appealing features of these modules. Give them a split grade: four stars for originality, charm, role-playing potential, and right-mindedness, and two stars for quality of DM staging, plot support, and suitability for D&D-game-style play. I do not recommend them for beginning DMs, but as an earnest and moderately successful approach to designing a module for open-ended, improvisational role-playing for the D&D game, they may inspire you to experiment with this difficult but rewarding style of FRPG adventure."[2]References1. ^1 2 {{cite book|last=Schick |first=Lawrence|title=Heroic Worlds: A History and Guide to Role-Playing Games|publisher=Prometheus Books |year=1991|isbn=0-87975-653-5 |page=139}} {{D&D topics}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Legions Of Thyatis}}2. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 {{cite journal| last = Rolston| first = Ken| authorlink = Ken Rolston| title = Role-playing Reviews| journal = Dragon| issue = #171| page = 83| publisher = TSR| location = Lake Geneva, Wisconsin|date=July 1991}} 2 : Dungeons & Dragons modules|Mystara |
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