Speaking of Pool of Radiance, the monthly feature on the Wizards of the Coast site is up as well. This month, designer Chuck Yager tells All About Maps:Perhaps the best feature of this steering device is the ability to annotate the map: Players can "flag" areas of the map with text notes to remind themselves about locked doors, traps, creatures, and so on. With more than 15 individual maps and 8 large aboveground zones on the main map, the ability to keep notes proves a blessing. A variety of forces are at work in Myth Drannor -- scores of orog, lizardfolk, cult soldiers, drow, and gargoyles, all of whom have set up strongholds in certain locales. However, borders in a finite amount of space sometimes bleed into each other, and players might experience instances where bloody feuds have broken out amongst the denizens of this dark place. One side could ask for their assistance over the other in exchange for rewards or safe passage through dangerous areas of the game. Noting what types of creatures seem to gravitate toward certain areas could prove a useful tactic in developing battle strategies or making choices in dialogues.
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