Designed for single player - haven't tested multi player. Should be lower level or don't hire henchman.
Language
English
Level Range
Start at 6th level - see module notes.
Races
Human only
Tricks & Traps
Light
Roleplay
Light
Hack & Slash
Heavy
Classes
See module notes for details of Hyborian age restrictions
Scope
Part of Series
DMNeeded
No DM Required
Single or Multiplayer
Single Player
Max Character Level
06
Max # Players
01
Min # Players
01
Min Character Level
06
Content Rating
Teen
Alignments
Any
Description
Messantia, Capital of Argos, has held some interesting times but circumstances change and now it is time to leave. Quickly. The next high tide offers passage to Zingara, whilst the waterfront taverns offer you safe haven for the night. Stygia, the evil, brooding Empire of the South. A black hearted wizard seeks to summon forth powers long passed from the memory of man. And in the West an ancient King awaits vengence on his treacherous Queen... Conan - Beneath The Sands of Stygia is set in Robert E Howards world of Hyboria. The module contains an adaptation of CN1 'Conan the Buccaneer', elements of CB2 'Conan Against Darkness', both from TSR and new content drawn from the Conan saga.
Not a great deal of role playing involved, but some very good dialogue options in conversation. The author did an excellent job at capturing a Conan-esque feel for his adventure. I will say, however, that the combats were too difficult ... I would not recommend a character of less than 10-12th level, assuming they are designed well for combat ... a little higher if they are non-combat classes. There are times when the overly difficult battles make the game tedious and unenjoyable. (particularly in the city of the lost king) I deffinately recommend this module to conan fans, however.
Posted by Drawmij's at on11/05/05
The module was awesome - a total homage to Conan's Hyboria - Cheers to you Rob!
Posted by Drawmij's at 2005-11-0522:32:53
This is by FAR the best NWN module I have ever played (in an alternative setting, at least)! I had a blast collecting all of the Hyborian age items, and exported them out of the module just to have the pleasure of using them elsewhere! Cheers to you Rob! Excellent work!
Posted by Rob at 2005-07-1607:48:01
Ref Delglaths comment "Yet another ill-thought out module. I got stuck a mere twenty minutes into the game after using the sewers as an escape from the guards, leaving me stuck in one area, with no way out from that area." It is normal to post a question or email the author if stuck, not stick in a vote of 1. There is obviously a way out of the sewers, you just haven't found it.
Posted by Delglath at on06/11/05
Yet another ill-thought out module. I got stuck a mere twenty minutes into the game after using the sewers as an escape from the guards, leaving me stuck in one area, with no way out from that area.
Posted by branmakmuffin at on02/26/05
The stairs are hard to find 'cause they're on the near side of that pit. I had to open it up with the toolset to find 'em. I don't remember if I mentioned in my e-mail that it was pretty easy to kill the big bad boss at the end, what with the henchman, the Bracers of Hounds of Tindalos and my ranger's animal companion. My animal was by far the weakest of the lot so I doubt it would have been much harder without it. The Elder Sign I was carrying probably kept the Thing in the Pit away.
Posted by Anonymous at 2005-03-0502:25:00
Thanks for the feedback (and for voting). Your not the first to miss the thing in the pit. Threw some Priest of Mitra in there last night before going to bed and it was still lurking about. Part of the problem is that people don't know what to expect, it is a creature of the Outer Dark afterall (you should see the vet bills). If you're very eager snoop round the walls to the back of the cave. If you see a large area of black fog chances are its the creature. Pteion - Stairs, by Nergal's fetid breath, its the stairs. Again, loads of people stuck on this. The entrance to the lower levels is the STAIRS. Cross the bridge and move ahead. You can easily miss them, they are disguised as Stairs. Ref teen rating - Sort of based around 'Fantasy Horror' classification. I come from a place on the borders where it is still perfectly legal to shoot Welshmen, with a longbow, within the city walls, after 10pm. The odd impaled corpse doesn't raise much of an eyebrow round here. Still, happy to raise the rating if more folks agree.
Posted by branmakmuffin at on02/26/05
Excellent mod. The best "heavy HS" mod I've ever played.
Posted by branmakmuffin at on02/26/05
This is an excellent mod. Great dialog, well designed areas and some opportunities for role playing despite it being a "heavy" HS mod. Does a darn good job of representing Hyboria. It's clear you know your Conan stories. A few notes: I never met the "Thing in the Pit". I went into its lair, looted and destroyed its altar with nary a peep of protest. First mod that ever made me laugh out loud: "My answer involes sex and travel. I am innocent!" (don't know if you made it up, but it was funny nonetheless.). I also question the "Teen" content rating because of the "active" brothel and the notion of people praying in a serene garden with a peron impaled on a pike in the middle of it. Alas, I am stuck in the ruins of Pteion, like Sunder. I may have to open it up with the toolset to get help since posting activity on this mod is so sparse. I think I will rate it anyway, even though I'm not finished, because it's such a good mod, probably the best "heavy hack and slay" mod I've ever played. I normally avoid them, but I gave this one a try because it's Conan.
Posted by Anonymous at 2004-08-0210:56:00
Taliesinjoe Minor Spoiler If you are looking for the book 'The Campaigns of Omnibeligor' go to the Nobles Estates West and search for the cellar. Rob
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