Well, we have a few of them now. Logue adventures, I mean. And seriously, may they keep coming. Logue goes where nobody else dares to go. He inserts scenes that wrench your gut and thereby shows us what evil is, and thus why adventuring is important. He has created a wide variety of scenarios, from one in a courthouse to long wilderness epics. Say what you will, but they are always, ALWAYS, memorable.
Don't hate him for it, people. You are not going to die from a little extra gore or visceral evil. Your characters might, however, but if they do it will be something to talk about in years of gaming to come.
He writes well, has a clear and effective presentation, and makes believable NPCs. No matter his chosen subject, you can't fault him for quality. His created monsters and such are always original and interesting.
Three cheers for Nic, long may he reign as evil overlord! And people, feel free to sign in as minions of Logue the Dark. This thread is provided for your convenience.
(Thought you might need to hear this, Nic.)
Ha! Thanks for the kind words Corian! I'm blown away! Too kind sir. I just try to make adventures I myself would dig playing. Glad to hear you dig on em too my man!
For those few Logue fans out there (and I love you!) there will be PLENTY more adventures coming from me very soon. I've been a very busy (and very naughty) boy. Look for a big announcement in April about several new projects I'm tackling. Hope you like em Corian!
Nick
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I'm not familiar with Logue's work but I just finished reading PF#3 and I loved the Hook Mountain story. I despise 99% of the horror movies my wife loves to watch together but I was surprised to find myself enjoying this mix of the classic monster with Texas Chainsaw Massacre bloodiness and cruelty. It's a mob of memorable villains that my groups will love to hate. Great job!
Well, Corian, you beat me to the punch.
Although I wouldn't consider myself a 'fanboi', I honestly don't understand the Logue-bashing that has been going on in some threads for a time now. I get that some people don't always dig what Nick is writing, but the question of why is mostly buried under a ton of (more or less) personal attacks. I think some people on these boards need to adjust their viewpoint to a more objective one.
My two cents: Mr.Logue may choose adventure genres (for lack of a better term) that aren't for everyone. But no one can honestly claim that he does anything but superb work with regards to the chosen genre. For example: I didn't like "Carnival", because I don't like the horror genre in general - but that has nothing to do with the adventure's quality itself. (Strangely enough, I did like Hook Mountain, but that was largely due to the Kreegs :-D)
Conversely, Edge of Anarchy blew my group's collective socks off. Thank you for coming up all the ideas that make adventuring in Korvosa fun! And keep churning out adventures like this, even if criticism hits you in the face. After all, people have a right to voice their opinions - they should just be a little more objective.
Phew, that was long-winded. Sorry if it didn't make too much sense; I'm not a native speaker. But I'll be happy to clarify, if necessary.
As a semi-professional contrarian, I was predisposed to not liking Logue's work just because he's so popular.You know, I was one of those jerks that think something can't be good if lots of other people ike it.
I thought to myself "It's just hype man. He's the designer du jour, he can't really be that good. He's just popular right now because of the shock value."
But then I ran Carnival of Tears for my players. And then I ran Hook Mountain... and my players loved it. They slurped it up and asked for more with a big grin on their collective face. We've had some of our best sessions ever running Nick Logue's modules ( i understand Tim Hitchcock helped a bit too.)So yeah, Logue's the real deal.
All the haters need to wisen up. I did.
He writes well, has a clear and effective presentation
If you listen closely, you can actually hear James Jacob's maniacal laughter in the background.
I just wish I coulda seen Nic's take on Ravenloft... now that would have been pure scary evil!
Your wish is granted. No joke.
If you are seriously interested in seeing my take on a Ravenlofty setting, it comes out this October...I'm not even kidding. And that's only half the crazy news on this front. Stay tuned.
... hells, yeah.
Your wish is granted. No joke.If you are seriously interested in seeing my take on a Ravenlofty setting, it comes out this October...I'm not even kidding. And that's only half the crazy news on this front. Stay tuned.
Don't tease my here Nic! Do you mean Ravenloft, or Ravenloft-y? Will I be getting a Logue inspired Strahd? or a Logue inspired Count Struhd?
(I'll still be getting it anyway) :)
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I just wish I coulda seen Nic's take on Ravenloft... now that would have been pure scary evil!Your wish is granted. No joke.
If you are seriously interested in seeing my take on a Ravenlofty setting, it comes out this October...I'm not even kidding. And that's only half the crazy news on this front. Stay tuned.
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Congratulations. You've just discovered one of the "Ravenlofty setting"'s Dark Lords: Ascii, the Art Mangler of Interwebb. Sure, some have tried to explain it away with such nonsense as "different fonts" or "the limitations of the medium," but the very name ASCII art acknowledges the sinister truth.
Your wish is granted. No joke.If you are seriously interested in seeing my take on a Ravenlofty setting, it comes out this October...I'm not even kidding. And that's only half the crazy news on this front. Stay tuned.
Don't tease my here Nic! Do you mean Ravenloft, or Ravenloft-y? Will I be getting a Logue inspired Strahd? or a Logue inspired Count Struhd?
(I'll still be getting it anyway) :)
It will be Ravenlofty. It will actually be gothic horror-fantasy cracked out on Logue-meth. But that's just the half of it. It ain't just me you gotta worry about on this book. There's another freakish madman architect of adventure who might be involved with the project too. I'm not sayin. I'm just sayin.
Logues a hack! He ain't nuttin' without his guayaki. It's the secret to his success.
::must get hands on some Logue guayaki::
Ravenloft-y Logue Ravenloft... Uh...
*brain fart*
*still brain fart*
Ploink.
*slobber* *droool*
WAAAAAAAANT!!!!! =)
Uh. Sorry you had to see that. Inner functioning of people's brains aren't pretty.
We're not talking about a Logue/Pett crossover, are we? The horror! The horror! The horr... no, wait. That would probably cause the book to explode.
*waits for the inevitable*
Logues a hack! He ain't nuttin' without his guayaki. It's the secret to his success.
::must get hands on some Logue guayaki::
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NO! My guayaki!!! UUNNNNGGGGHhhhhhhhnnnn...
Nic's a special guy ... no question there.
But you know, no one talks about what big-hearted, generous lug he is.
I mean, you read in his adventures about the lunatic inquisitive and the man-eating incestuous ogres, and you think, what a swell guy.
And all that's true. But there's a deeper, more meaningful side to Nic Logue. The kind, well, he's too bashful to talk about. But he's modest that way. And who can blame him?
Nic's nuts about theater, you know. And here's where his tale gets really touching.
Cuz, it takes a special kind of guy, like Nic, to hang out backstage -- with all other creepy theater people -- where he shares his specialness. With arms like the black pit-spawned Evard's black tentacles, Nic reaches out to those aspiring stagehands, draws them into dark corners, and shows them the ropes.
To think of the wisdom that Nic imparts to his fellow thespians ... it makes you shiver. A full body shiver, to be sure.
In so many ways, Nic gives back. And not just to the gaming community. But to all those communities with communicable diseases. I'm touched when I hear such stories.
I don't know if they're true. But when I think of Nic, his balding head from a receding hairline, like mine, sweating from hours of intense DMing, I know there's a connection. And I too, want to reach out, and be like Nic.
Reading Nic's adventures strengthens that connection. I must have more. More adventures.
So here's to you Nic. Keep touching people-- with your adventures. And we'll keep playing -- along with you.
With a wink and smile -- Happy St. Paddy's Day!
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Three cheers for Nic, long may he reign as evil overlord! And people, feel free to sign in as minions of Logue the Dark. This thread is provided for your convenience.
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Not to mention Nic ripped up my party in Eberron last year with the Viktor St Demain trilogy so they know him now. When I announced he wrote Hook Mountain (which we're currently playing) they groaned with delight.
Nic would have been proud to know last night, when I showed my group the CoCT player's guide and guide to Korvosa, I said, the new campaign will be set here, and the first adventure (brought forth Anarchy) is by Nic Logue! FOUR grown adult players let out a communal "Arghhhhh!!" in anticipation and mass fear.
Loggin' in.
-DM Jeff
Is Nick short bus special or just special special?
Logues a hack! He ain't nuttin' without his guayaki. It's the secret to his success.
::must get hands on some Logue guayaki::
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*reads spoiler* You will be the first to die, Greer, I swear it! SWEAR!!!!
One thing that has surprised me is now that I'm aware of Nick Logue I've noticed that several of the adventures or source books that I like were either written entirely or in part by him. What can I say? Until I started reading this board I didn't pay all that much attention to author names. The reason being I never truly expected to be able to interact with them on even the internet so it was a moot point. Again Paizo's community has changed that.
Dragons of Eberron for instance, while I'm not an Eberron fan by any means I've found this book to be well written and even useful beyond Eberron. It's going to be one of the books I review.
I simply MUST find a way to get into a game being DMed by Nick, that's all there is to it.
Nic Logue is a taduki addict.
I saw him take it in a Paris brothel with Toulouse Lautrec and Le Compte de Saint Germain..
I would have taken a picture, but I was afraid of him.
Nic Logue is a taduki addict.
I saw him take it in a Paris brothel with Toulouse Lautrec and Le Compte de Saint Germain..
I would have taken a picture, but I was afraid of him.
This autumn, Nick made me search through his house for bedbugs on all fours with a magnifying glass duct-taped to my forehead, singing the Meow Mix jingle. Talk about horror.
Finally...some people making sense about me in this thread. ;-)
Thanks for the kind shout outs everyone! I love you guys! I love the Paizo community cause we are a wild bunch. A mix of great minds and strong souls. Nothing better in the world if you ask me. I'll keep churning out those adventures...until it kills me that is. Thanks again!
Daigle...you need to come over...you missed a few. :-)
Mr. Logue,
A plea from a Blood of the Gorgon patron and regular Pathfinder consumer- keep doing what you do best, but don't forsake the swords and sorcery for the horror that takes center stage in many of your adventures. It's very hard for me, at least, to weave too much horror into my games on a regular basis.
Thanks for so many great stories.
Never fear Elijah! That's a valid concern, but I shall never abandon classic sword and sorcery flavor...it's my favorite! I have a project coming out in June that is classic high seas swashbuckling goodness. I think it'll be the breath of fresh air you are looking for.
NOT TO MENTION: The Pathfinder Society scenarios will run the gamut of genres and styles, and many will be classic stuff, the kind of awesome homage to fantasy that we all have come to expect from Paizo! Rock!
Nice! Bring on the swashbuckling and congratulations on being a big part of Paizo's bright 3.5 future.Mr. Logue,
A plea from a Blood of the Gorgon patron and regular Pathfinder consumer- keep doing what you do best, but don't forsake the swords and sorcery for the horror that takes center stage in many of your adventures. It's very hard for me, at least, to weave too much horror into my games on a regular basis.
Thanks for so many great stories.
Never fear Elijah! That's a valid concern, but I shall never abandon classic sword and sorcery flavor...it's my favorite! I have a project coming out in June that is classic high seas swashbuckling goodness. I think it'll be the breath of fresh air you are looking for.
NOT TO MENTION: The Pathfinder Society scenarios will run the gamut of genres and styles, and many will be classic stuff, the kind of awesome homage to fantasy that we all have come to expect from Paizo! Rock!
Thanks my man! :-)
Yeah Nick Congrats Man. I'm just sorry I'll never get to take part in a Pathfinder Society Game with you (since I live in Australia)!Nice! Bring on the swashbuckling and congratulations on being a big part of Paizo's bright 3.5 future.Thanks my man! :-)
Nothing is impossible flash_cxxi. Not while I live and breathe. Nothing is impossible.
I find Logue's work satisfying because he is a creative writer providing interesting adventures that always seem to capture an element that is above and beyond the norm. I hope we continue to see a regular stream of Logue products for this reason.
Regardless of the theme a great writer is a great writer.
Best.
Nicholas Logue is OK, but not in the same league as Erik Mona. The Whispering Cairn had a realism to it that I have not seen elsewhere. Things like hook mountain have a lot of immediate appeal, but there is something about the ecology and infrastructure of a Mona adventure that will make them timeless. Logue has great characters and narrative. Mona has pitch-perfect locations. Each good in their own way, but I prefer Mona.
Wolfgang Baur. Michael Kortes and others are also stellar, which makes it hard to see why Logue gets the panties thrown his way. Where are the threads for the other masters of adventure?
He is the best! Everytime I get stuff from him he makes my heart squel with glee as I thumb through the adventure to see the sadism instore for my players.
All hail Dark Master Logue!
Nicholas Logue is OK, but not in the same league as Erik Mona. The Whispering Cairn had a realism to it that I have not seen elsewhere. Things like hook mountain have a lot of immediate appeal, but there is something about the ecology and infrastructure of a Mona adventure that will make them timeless. Logue has great characters and narrative. Mona has pitch-perfect locations. Each good in their own way, but I prefer Mona.
Wolfgang Baur. Michael Kortes and others are also stellar, which makes it hard to see why Logue gets the panties thrown his way. Where are the threads for the other masters of adventure?
Oh I agree the works of Erik, Wolf and the Aspect of Kortez are all superior to my own rambling attempts at adventure. I love their work to pieces (you'll see I started too "panty throw" threads about Mike's delicious "Entombed with the Pharaohs" and Wolf's "Crucible of Chaos").
But, hey, if people want to throw me panties, I'll gladly add them to my collection. ;-)
Seriously though, I probably get a little undo attention because I've been writing so much recently. That and I keep getting assigned the really twisted adventures...I don't ask for them! I swear! :-)
Oh, and thanks Dark Apprentice! :-)
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I ran Hangmans Noose as an all nighter last night we managed to finish up just before dawn. It suitably disturbed and freaked out my group because I refused to let them turn on the lights. Logue you manage to reach a level of creepiness that few will ever sanely be able to reach. You have made the most memorable adventures that my group has ever seen and I have never had to make a gargling wheeze noise so many times in an adventure and actually scare my players.
I ran Hangmans Noose as an all nighter last night we managed to finish up just before dawn. It suitably disturbed and freaked out my group because I refused to let them turn on the lights. Logue you manage to reach a level of creepiness that few will ever sanely be able to reach. You have made the most memorable adventures that my group has ever seen and I have never had to make a gargling wheeze noise so many times in an adventure and actually scare my players.
Wow...thanks! You just made my day! Glad to hear Hangman worked out fun for you and yours! Sounds like you really brought it to life for your players and scared the poop right out of them. Nothing I write can compare with a dedicated focused and sinister DM at work. Well done my man!
I thought, given the title of this thread a link here might be in order:
So far, the material crafted by Nicolas Logue have been my favorites. As a DM, they have been a pleasure to read compared to typical fare which can be dull, cliche, and ordinary. As a player in his contribution to CotCT, I was equally delighted and entertained by the exotica of his royal naughtiness. My wife and I weren't originally module subscribers, but we decided to test the line with Crown of the Kobold King first. I wasn't going to test it with any other author, and now I have been impressed enough after reading it for us to go ahead and subscribe now to the modules as well.
I can't think of other times when I've giggled with as much sadistic glee, and I look forward to more.
Ha! Wild! Thanks!