A re-read of this classic module (or classic modules, as they were released G1, G2, and G3). I have also examined the three individual modules - I prefer the colored cover, although the map management is a bit better with the individual (monochrome cover) copies.

These modules are typical of the early Dungeons & Dragons modules (and these are the first published ones). They have some details, but most areas are sketches, with the rest left for the Dungeon Master to flesh out properly. They are also include clip art from some of the classic TSR artists, to varying effect.

The overall affect of these modules is that they are a bloodbath, especially with the final module. There are three poster comics that tell this story, by Jason Bradley Thompson. They mix comedy with a straight-up telling of how the adventure could have happened - well worth viewing in conjunction with reading this module.

Of course, the best option would be to play these originally. I am looking forward to the opportunity to do that with my own group (leading a group of players through these). ( )