A cool submission indeed - definately something to try someday.
Not quite a 5 for me though, but a worthy sub still! Go to Comment

I like this. Simple, and with lots of possibility! The kind of thing that I would definitely use in a high magic world.

A variation of this would be to have a room like this in an academy, so that the students could be confronted with enemies appropriate to their level. Additionally, you could really push this. For example, imagine a room with a slate at the entrance. Draw a fire and a bed, you got yourself a bedroom. Draw a hot steaming bath, you've got yourself a bathroom. Draw a comely maiden...

It could be surprisingly dangerous if your players are imaginative, even if nothing can leave the room. Sharpening stones, armourer's hammers, fresh water, medical supplies, dangerous tomes, all would be a chalk sketch away... Go to Comment

Do you mind if I shamelessly steal this idea for a sub? Go to Comment

A fun sub, and  creative challenge. One could adapt this to a high tech setting as well with little difficulty. (any setting with holo-deck style technology or nano machine fabricators could replicate the magical effect easily enough.

On a side note the second image link isn't working either. Perhaps try http://photobucket.com

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Updated: Minor punctuation fixes. Go to Comment

Thanks for the feedback; I haven't tried this on my own players yet, so was concerned whether this is a common schtick. Sounds like people have seen something like this before, but not enough so that when my PCs initially bump up against it they'll say "Oh, one of THOSE. We know how to get around that." Go to Comment

Thanks for the feedback. MY PCs will be coming up against this soon. Go to Comment

Neither could I; did they get rid of the artwork section? Anyone know where we can post images? I have images for another adventure to post. Go to Comment

I stuck a copy of this image out on http://drop.io/CleanSlate. Go to Comment

The first plot in here I actually feel like running for my group. Very good work. Go to Comment

And you know, even if the small tribe in question was destroyed, somebody would inevitably survive. If the news gets out, that humans have started eating orcish children and kill any witnesses, the characters may have just provoked a war into existence. Good playing, folks.

Agree with the compliments and: the last sentence was just mean, man. :) Go to Comment

That was amazing! Great work! I look forward to seeing much more from you.

My only problem is that it doesn't really seem to have a long-term solution included. I feel like something is missing from the end of "To market, to market" or between that and the first "Conclusion".

It seems like every other loose end is taken care of except how do you stop someone from harvesting Orc children without killing them? I think the inclusion of a boss-type character behind the whole "Meat" scheme could make for a more solid adventure with a more rewarding end. You need someone to hold responsible, someone that can be brought to justice to end all of this.

As the adventure is, we have a few nameless butchers behind it and the main named NPC is just buying the meat and serving it. He hasn't actually ordered the theft of Orc babies, he seems fairly innocent from an Orcish point of view. They wouldn't just want their children back, they would probably want revenge or to be sure it won't happen again.

I could see the revolted townspeople teaming up with the Orc clan to assure no more children were taken from either side and possible bringing massive legal action down upon the butchery. This would, of course, require a bit more be put into the preparation for the game but I think it would be a more satisfying end.

But I do love most of this. Great new take on an old idea and the Orc naming ceremony is hilarious. Tootie. Ha! Well, I'm sorry if I looked too deeply into this one or I overlooked something important that nullifies my comment. I do like it. Keep up the good work. Go to Comment

A great submission, orcs don't allways have to be bad. 5/5 Go to Comment

I can see how many GMs would find this useful. There are bits and pieces which I do not like however. Dwarfs and humans living together and other small tidbits. But I will not let minor issues and personal taste influence my vote. This is useful and the plot can easily be altered to suit any gaming world. Good job and a late welcome to the citadel as well. Hope you stick around!

-Mike Go to Comment

Just showing some love with an HoH, I am planning on using an altered version of this as well. Cut away orcs, paste human children.

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What a sweet(?) idea! I will definitely use this, though I will opt for pure human cannibalism in my post apoc setting.

Well done!

Someone, let this GM have a slice of (orc) pie! Go to Comment

I find I myself agreeing with Dozus - a fine reworking of a classic plotline, and just the sort of thing this site is all about.

If I have a criticism, it's that I think you could have done a quite a bit more with the obvious moral dilemma.

After all, the orcs are going to be really mad when they learn that the humans have been eating their children, and I can't see them bothering with little details like the villagers not knowing what they were eating.

Look at it from the other side. Would humans be so forgiving if they learned that orcs where eating human children? I think not!

So, now you have an angry orc tribe with a valid grievance and a village full of terrified humans who didn't even know what they were doing until it was too late.

This time it's the orcs who can claim the moral (and, depending on how your game world is set up, possible also legal) high ground.

There is almost certainly going to be trouble in the future and, like it or not, the PCs are already right in the middle of it.
Do they choose sides? And if so, which one?
Or do they try to play mediator?

This could be the start for an entire campaign arc.

3/5 for a good solid plot
+ .5 for good implimentation of a classic idea
+ .5 for a nice little moral dilemma
+ .5 for the expandability value
Total 4.5/5

And finally, allow me extend a hearty welcome to the Citadel - I can see you're going to fit right in here Go to Comment

You'll find we're like that around here

We are all, just like you, enthusiasts and we're always ready to offer help, advice and constructive critism to our fellow gamers

And, on a personal note, I am definately going to find a way of using this -- it has far too much entertainment potential to be ignored

So, let me reiterate -- welcome to the Citadel, and keep up the good work Go to Comment

Bravo, sir! The ol' "Meats of Unsavory Sources" isn't a new plot, but you've breathed a wonderful life into it. A classic plot where the tale is truly in the telling, and you've told it well. Among other fine touches, the orcish naming ceremony was what did me in. Five blades for you, and a hearty welcome to the Citadel. Go to Comment

A great new member unfirls his wings! Welcome slartibartfast! (what a great name too!)

This is a great one, with all the right nuances and tidbits included. I can only agree with my peers, since their comments mirror my thoughts. Go to Comment