Out of the Abyss is a full color hardback module written for Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition. It is more than just an adventure. It is an entire campaign for characters of level 1 to level 15.
It is published by Wizards of the Coast. The Publication date was September 15 of 2015.
This is an in depth look at the Underdark. The adventurers travel deep into the depths of the earth in this module. It goes into great detail on this wonderful and mysterious place.
What I like about Out of the Abyss
It is full color. It is filled with wonderful artwork. And it is absolutely gorgeously produced. Like many of the 5th edition works no expenses were spared in acquiring artwork for the adventure. And the maps are fantastic.
It is a story. From start to finish. And it is a long one. This adventure takes a 1st level character and makes them into a 15th level one….if they survive….
Demagorgon. Who loves Dungeons and Dragons and does not love this demon prince in their games? Clearly the kids from Stranger Things like him. I do too. He is a fearsome monster. And he is in this adventure.
The Underdark is explored in great detail in this adventure. This is a world like no other for your players to visit. I cannot think of any other module that goes into this much depth about the nature of the Underdark.
What I do not like about Out of the Abyss
I do not like structured adventures that basically force players through a set path. I like my players to have choices and then make their own. Many of the WOTC made hardback adventures like this one are a bit too structured for my tastes. Unfortunately adventures written like a story end up forcing players into a specific path. This takes a great deal away from the game.
Would I recommend this adventure?
If you like the Underdark….this adventure is perfect for you. who doesn’t like the Underdark? My players would love it. I am sure yours will too.
Would I run this adventure with my own players?
If we were playing 5th edition at my kitchen table I probably would. But I am an old schooler and still play 1st edition every week with my own group. If it had a 1st edition equivalent…I might.
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