| Title | Ravenloft, Beyond the Gate |
| Author | Firestarter |
| Submitted / Updated | 12-19-2003 / 08-18-2007 |
| Category | Roleplay |
| Expansions | Requires Both Expansions (SoU & HotU) |
| Setting | Ravenloft.
The Realms of Barovia and Forlorn can be fully explored. Both castles, Forlorn and Ravenloft are complete. There are four settlements; a village, two towns and a city. With over a hundred detailed areas in total this is an epic sequel. |
| Gameplay Length | 30 hours estimated, possibly more. Expect to reach 16th-18th level by game end.
Patch 1.68 or later required. The latest version is final12. The content is complete and it can be finished. This is my 'twelfth final' and it may still contain bugs. If you do encounter problems let me know either by posting on this page or messaging me. |
| Number Players | Adjusts for solo, party or multi party.
Important non-player characters will auto-level to the approximate strength of the player's character but many, and most monsters, do not. Players using very high level characters (20th plus) will find encounters easy and may cause distracting error messages as important npcs try to rise to impossible levels. For these reasons it is recommended that the players stay within the starting level range. |
| Language | English |
| Level Range | Recommend use of character from Return to Ravenloft or a new character. Low level characters will be advanced to seventh level and given access to an equiping shop. There is no level restriction. |
| Races | Any |
| Tricks & Traps | Light |
| Roleplay | Heavy |
| Hack & Slash | Medium |
| Classes | Any.
Though this module can be successfully played with all PC classes some offer a less difficult gaming experience. As with most Ravenloft modules there are lots of undead so a character with turning powers (cleric, paladin) would find life easiest. Rogues would find the game most challenging. |
| Scope | Part of Series |
| DMNeeded | No DM Required |
| Single or Multiplayer | Single Player or Multiplayer |
| Max Character Level | 09 |
| Max # Players | Any |
| Min # Players | 01 |
| Min Character Level | 07 |
| Content Rating | Teen |
| Alignments | Any. Ravenloft caters for both the heights and depths of humanity. |
| Gameplay Hours | 30 |
| Description |
I found myself in a world sliding ever closer to Ravenloft.
In a place called Stone Leigh I first encountered the pull of Ravenloft. It tempts me with power and quick advancement in exchange for a little of my soul. Others here that I see have succumbed to the temptation and the results are plain to see; evilness, madness and disfigurement.
By fair means or foul I have fought against the power of Ravenloft in Stone Leigh. Some of those most effected have been killed or banished. A would-be Lord has been destroyed. But the land still draws toward that nightmare realm and I have made enemies, one in particular: a dark witch called Silktong.
There is a Gate in Stone Leigh. They say it leads into the heart of Ravenloft. Evil seeps out of it and my enemy has escaped through it. I will not wait for her to return but shall chase her down and confront the powers on their own ground. I will travel Beyond the Gate.
In this module the player has just finished Return to Ravenloft and finds themself at the bottom of a dungeon complex called The Dark Well. Silktong's history is revealed and the coven of witches that she manipulates must be confronted. Ultimately the player will decide the fate of Stone Leigh. Will it be freed from the clutches of Ravenloft or will you fight to become its Lord? |
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Reviews| Date | Reviewer | Final Score | Quick Pros | Quick Cons | | 2007-03-17 | Dormammu | 8.72 | Excellent Ravenloft adaptation, great design and action. | Sharp learning curve. |
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Interviews| Submitted | Title | Author | | 2006-07-04 | Hall of Fame Interview - Firestarter (Return to Ravenloft) | Steve Savicki |
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