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X3 Curse of Xanathon -5e Conversion Guide with Maps

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  https://www.dmsguild.com/product/474501/X3-Curse-of-Xanathon--5e-Conversion-Guide-with-Maps Please enjoy this 5e D&D conversion of the various monsters, creatures, magic items, and encounters for the classic D&D module X3 Curse of Xanathon.  The original module, the Monster Manual, and the Dungeon Masters Guide are required to use this conversion guide.  This conversion guide includes conversions of each location and encounter, maps, new monsters and NPCs as well as new magic items.   The original adventure is available for purchase on DMs Guild. The following digital maps have been included at 70 DPI.  Grid and no grid options have been included.     Two variants of each map have been provided. Overland Map City Map of Rhoona Ducal Barracks Temple of Cretia Shrine of Cretia - Level 1 Shrine of Cretia - Level 2 Ducal Palace – Level 1 Ducal Palace – Level 2

DL12 Dragons of Faith - 5e Conversion Guide with Digital Maps

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  https://www.dmsguild.com/product/470583/DL12-Dragons-of-Faith--5e-Conversion-Guide-with-Maps The following information is a 5E D&D conversion of the various monsters and creatures encounters for DL12: Dragons of Faith. The original module, the Monster Manual, Dungeon Masters Guide, Volo’s Guide to Monsters, and Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes are required to use this conversion guide. Monsters of the Multiverse may be used instead of Volo’s Guide to Monsters and Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes.   Other 5e conversions of classic Dragonlance adventures are also available: DL1 Dragons of Despair  DL2 Dragons of Flame DL3 Dragons of Hope   DL4 Dragons of Desolation  DL6 Dragons of Ice DL7 Dragons of Light DL8 Dragons of War DL9 Dragons of Deceit DL10 Dragons of Dreams   Maps have been prepared at 70 DPI of key locations.  Grid and no grid variants of most maps are included.  Maps provided include: Blood Sea and Environs Flotsam Gnome’s Tower Master Caperling’s – Ground Lev

Musings on positive and negative uses of CGI in Film

 I received a copy of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny for Christmas.   I have a compromised immune system and stay away from theaters.  Despite the mixed reviews and underperformance at the box office, I was excited to watch it.   I enjoyed the movie, and my expectations were exceeded, probably because they were very low due to all the mixed and poor reviews.  I liked it better than Indiana Jones and Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, and although the director, James Mangold, did a good job with the look and flavor of the movie, something felt like it was missing.  I suspect it was the absence of the creative trio of George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, and Larry Kasdan.  I spent some time thinking about why this Dial of Destiny worked better for me than Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.  I think it was use of a great deal of practical in camera effects, and careful use of when CGI was used.   This led me to reflect on the use of CGI in film, both good and bad.   I think Dial of Destiny has a

B3 Palace of the Silver Princess - 5e Conversion Guide with Digital Maps

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  https://www.dmsguild.com/product/460943/B3-Palace-of-the-Silver-Princes--5e-Conversion-Guide-with-Digital-Maps The following information is a 5e D&D conversion of the various monsters, creatures, spells, magic items, and encounters for the classic D&D module B3 Palace of the Silver Princess.  The original module, the Monster Manual, and the Dungeon Masters Guide are required to use this conversion guide. The following digital maps have been included at 70 DPI.  Grid and no grid options have been included.      First Level (Entrance) Second Level (Upper)

DL10 Dragons of Dreams - 5e Conversion with Digital Maps

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  https://www.dmsguild.com/product/459877/DL10-Dragons-of-Dreams--5e-Conversion-Guide-with-Maps The following information is a 5E D&D conversion of the various monsters and creatures encounters for DL10: Dragons of Dreams. The original module, the Monster Manual, Dungeon Masters Guide, Volo’s Guide to Monsters, and Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes are required to use this conversion guide. Monsters of the Multiverse may be used instead of Volo’s Guide to Monsters and Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes. The adventure is for characters who are levels 8-10. Other 5e conversions of classic Dragonlance adventures are also available: DL1 Dragons of Despair DL2 Dragons of Flame DL3 Dragons of Hope DL4 Dragons of Desolation DL6 Dragons of Ice DL7 Dragons of Light DL8 Dragons of War DL9 Dragons of Deceit DL10 Dragons of Dreams Maps have been prepared at 70 DPI of key locations. Grid and no grid variants of most maps are included. Maps provided include: ·          Arena ·          Cry

DL9 Dragons of War - 5e Conversion with Maps

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  https://www.dmsguild.com/product/451762/DL9-Dragons-of-Deceit--5e-Conversion-Guide-with-Maps The following information is a 5E D&D conversion of the various monsters and creatures encounters for DL9: Dragons of Deceit. The original module, the Monster Manual, Dungeon Masters Guide, Volo’s Guide to Monsters, and Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes are required to use this conversion guide. Monsters of the Multiverse may be used instead of Volo’s Guide to Monsters and Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes. The adventure is for characters who are levels 8-10. Other 5e conversions of classic Dragonlance adventures are also available: DL1 Dragons of Despair DL2 Dragons of Flame DL3 Dragons of Hope DL4 Dragons of Desolation DL6 Dragons of Ice DL7 Dragons of Light DL8 Dragons of War Maps have been prepared at 70 DPI of key locations. Grid and no grid variants of most maps are included. Maps provided include: Sanction – City of Doom Partial Map of the Continent of Ansalon Palanthus The Jolly W

DL8 Dragons of War - 5e Conversion Guide with Maps

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  https://www.dmsguild.com/product/447637/DL8-Dragons-of-War-5e-Conversion-Guide-with-Maps This is a 5e D&D conversion guide of the various monsters, creatures, and encounters for the classic module DL8: Dragons of War. The original module, the Monster Manual, Dungeon Masters Guide, Volo’s Guide to Monsters, and Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes are required to use this conversion guide. Monsters of the Multiverse may be used instead of Volo’s Guide to Monsters and Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes. The adventure is for characters who are levels 8-10. Conversions of the original pre-generated characters are included. Other 5e conversions of classic Dragonlance adventures are also available: DL1 Dragons of Despair DL2 Dragons of Flame DL3 Dragons of Hope DL4 Dragons of Desolation DL6 Dragons of Ice DL7 Dragons of Light Seven maps have been prepared of key locations at 70 DPI. Grid and no grid variants of most maps are included. Maps provided include:Detail of the World Map – Northwest S