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Ignum - Chapter 1 Path to the Underworld
maddriver
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Ignum - Chapter 1 Path to the Underworld by @krtr
Short Code: NW-DA4N8EOZD
Mission Type: Solo ( Story | Exploration | Combat )
Average Duration: ~45 minutes
Amount of Combat: moderate
Starts at: Beckler's House in Protector's Enclave
Mission Summary: You have just received a mysterious letter from someone called Beckler, who is asking for your help regarding a so-called Book of Ignum.
In this letter he reveals the fact that he has discovered an ancient underground dungeon beneath his house. There he found clues to the location of this mysterious artifact, but due to unknown circumstances, the letter was written in a rush and was not finished.
The last paragraph of this letter describes strange, pale-looking people who have been following him around the city for the last few months.
It is possible that this Beckler is in trouble and that there is more at stake than at first glance.
Author tips/hints: It is generally recommended that you bring a companion with you and a decent amount of health potions. Some inventory space is required for several quest-related items.
Exploration is not always required, but encouraged.
Screenshots:
A mysterious hooded figure patrolling
Unusual group of refugees
Life in the dark and eerie sewer
Short Code: NW-DA4N8EOZD
Mission Type: Solo ( Story | Exploration | Combat )
Average Duration: ~45 minutes
Amount of Combat: moderate
Starts at: Beckler's House in Protector's Enclave
Mission Summary: You have just received a mysterious letter from someone called Beckler, who is asking for your help regarding a so-called Book of Ignum.
In this letter he reveals the fact that he has discovered an ancient underground dungeon beneath his house. There he found clues to the location of this mysterious artifact, but due to unknown circumstances, the letter was written in a rush and was not finished.
The last paragraph of this letter describes strange, pale-looking people who have been following him around the city for the last few months.
It is possible that this Beckler is in trouble and that there is more at stake than at first glance.
Author tips/hints: It is generally recommended that you bring a companion with you and a decent amount of health potions. Some inventory space is required for several quest-related items.
Exploration is not always required, but encouraged.
Screenshots:
A mysterious hooded figure patrolling
Unusual group of refugees
Life in the dark and eerie sewer
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Comments
Encounters were numerous and well placed and felt perfectly natural for this setting. They were soloable but aren't a pushover, I used some potions but there's absolutely nothing wrong with that, infact I prefer it that way.
The level of detail put into your areas and NPC / Dialogue is really appreciated. There's plenty to go around here for everyone.
The only thing I'd have liked to see is a bigger more epic boss type encounter at the end, even if this is just the first chapter. I'm not sure where you're going with the story since it was left open, but if it fits the story I'd say maybe setup some waves to spawn using some effects like a necromatic portal / fog to hunt the hero down. Again only if this fits with the story arch you're developing.
Anyway I played it and reviewed it 5/5. I'd tip too but I reached the max tips I can today
Great job!!
One of the best quests I've run! You had to have spent a lot of time cramming in all the detail that's in here. Hurry up and make the next part!
Chapter 1 - The Ruins of Webcrag --- Chapter 2 - Don't get your hopes up. Bored of the game.
Overall good job. I gave you a max tip :P
By @Stebss
Short Code: NW-DM900IFHK
They are seriously taken into consideration when it comes to improving this quest and future quests (we all learn from our mistakes, right?).
Today I managed to update the quest and publish the updated version.
As suggested, all interaction times were lowered (some are now set to "instant"), new details were added to the Beggar's District and the Secret Tunnels map, which will hopefully add more flavor to the adventure.
In case of the Secret Tunnels map, there is an entire new construction, with a new interactable journal you can read to find out information about the sewer tunnels and the secrets they hold.
The dialogue was cleaned, some spelling errors were corrected and several lines were changed a bit.
As Chapter 2 gets closer, all feedback received for the first quest is going to play an important role in the design decisions of the second quest.
"The quest for the Book of Ignum"
"I have seen your future. I have seen your end"
"The quest for the Book of Ignum"
"I have seen your future. I have seen your end"
It was previously requested that the chapter needed some 'boss' encounters:
1. Added 'Dreadskull Keeper' encounter at the end of the first map
2. Added 'The Claw' encounter on the third map
3. Improved enemy patrol pathing
4. Changed the placing of several encounters
Thank you again for the feedback provided both in-game and on the forums.
And yes, working on Chapter 2 is next on the list
"The quest for the Book of Ignum"
"I have seen your future. I have seen your end"