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gave this adventure high marks, calling it "A solid winner, best-in-show. This has first-class visuals, superb narrative values, an innovative layout that permits ease of reference with minimum interference with the narrative, and creditable showings in the staging and nice-bits categories." Although
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rules for those -- and no staging tips for combats were provided. However, he concluded with a strong recommendation, calling the adventure, "Fine writing and illustration with exceptional tone and richness. Modest player characters enter into an epic landscape and narrative. Innovative design and
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was "an excellent role-playing adventure. The balance between cameo role-playing, action encounters and player 'detective' work is just right... The few props are useful, and the artwork captures the romantic atmosphere." He also complimented the layout, in which relevant notes were printed in the
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