Goodman Games' Temple of Elemental Evil Interview! (Ep. 209)

Professor DungeonMaster interview Goodman Games' Chris Doyle about the 5E Reboot of Temple of Elemental evil!
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[@rhettburgess8753]

YES!!! Love Goodman Games and I love Temple of Elemental Evil!!! This module scared the crap out of us when we were younger. The cover art is second to none.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

True. Great cover!

[@petemcsorley]

I love walks down D&D Memory Lane! Keep the guest list coming Professor, it works.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Will do.

[@tomdulski3729]

AGREE.

[@JaredPrymont]

Protip: Next time have your chairs facing diagonally inwards towards the camera, that way when you're talking you're not both giving each other the side eye throughout the video.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Thanks for the tip. We couldn't do that because there wasn't enough space to turn the chairs! I'm working on enlarging the set.

[@shaddonon]

I always liked that Lareth the Beautiful served the Spider Queen instead of a faction actually featured in the module; it’s kinda messy but is fertile ground for the imagination. The gurus at Goodman could weave a killer little gonzo side adventure out of that dangling plot thread. Great interview / product expose!

[@RuiSaltao]

I think PDM has levelled up. I don't know how you do it, but the channel just keeps getting better! Excellent content!

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Thank you. That's kind of you to say. The views are get lower and lower, but those who like the channel really dig it.

[@RuiSaltao]

@@DUNGEONCRAFT1 that leaves me sad. But continue doing what you want and love, don't just go after the views, and everything so be all right. But I'm fine with you tapping into the odd 5e fad or controversy to bump those view numbers...

[@AlanSmithandgambit]

@@DUNGEONCRAFT1 I'm surprised views are dropping...that makes me sad

[@MrTsiolkovsky]

@@DUNGEONCRAFT1 Those who really dig it (inc. me) know we can sub and comment for the Almightly +5 Algorithm. 76k+ followers is nothing to scoff at. If you went heavy on trending, clickbaity nonsense you would undoubtedly get more views. But is that something you want to do? I doubt it. Your content is amazing. I would suggest you keep leaning in to what you have been doing, as counterintuitive as that may seem.

[@muddlewait8844]

@@DUNGEONCRAFT1 The competition is getting crazy. I see new D&D video creators I’ve never heard of in my feed every week. No one expresses OSR values as clearly and cleanly you do, though. I hope you find a way back into the algorithm’s good graces.

[@DjigitDaniel]

The timing on this is impeccable: I just started reviewing The Village of Hommlet as an introductory setting for a new party of beginners. Brilliant video, sir.

[@BobWorldBuilder]

No way! I was just watching your interview on their channel! Love Chris’s work for GG

[@samdoorley6101]

Great episode, PDM. I played the original VoH back in the 80's but never got the chance to play through ToEE. I do have one suggestion if you do further interviews. To wit: If you have a guest I would suggest sitting at right angles to each other (imagine a triangle with each of you at one corner and the camera at the third point). This layout makes it easier for you to see and communicate with your guest but also allows your audience to see you both clearly. It makes for a more natural and comfortable setting for you, your guest, and your viewers.

[@tomdulski3729]

This guy is great I love to hear peoples personal recollections of 80's D&D

[@keithvanboskirk7327]

"NOTE: If Lareth is slain..." Did they flesh/stat out the xth Level Assassin? (or does DeathBringer make guest appearance) Don't forget to add crates of potatoes, corn, cayenne, salt and scroll of fireball to Lubash's larder, for encounter in 13. Laissez les bons temps rouler!!

[@Emanemoston]

Thank you both.

[@TwentySidestoEveryStory]

Woo hoo! Thanks for the shoutout, Chris! We have been having a blast playing in the Temple of Elemental Evil over on twitch.tv/twentysidestoeverystory - our campaign is an open one and we love seeing new faces!

[@winstonpope2898]

Been playing in this campaign off and on the past several months. Lots of depth in the module, and I haven't even played a session in the temple yet.

[@BW022]

I don't know how many times we played through the 1E version of this to start campaigns, followed by the Slavers Series, Against the Giants, and Queen of the Demon Webs. Of course, with how often we died or campaigns ended, I was like 100 ToEE starts, maybe 25 Slavers, 10 Against the Giants, and maybe twice we made it to Loth's actual plane. The dungeon crawl was a bit too much and the levels spread really hurt. It was a great starting location though. So classic.

[@EdensukoV]

Super cool interview!! Keep em coming!

[@goyasolidar]

I really want to see a 5E conversion of Queen of the Spiders. I played that back in the day (the original individual modules) and I'd like to run it now for my players.

[@zimmejoc]

So much YES!!!!!

[@thereluctanthireling]

@@zimmejoc agreed, hoping they do the full Greyhawk campaign at this point ToEE >> Slavelords >> GDQ.

[@zimmejoc]

@@thereluctanthireling I would have been happy with just the drow (D1-D3) and spider queen (Q1), but adding the giants? YES PLEASE!!!! Goodman games, get WoC on the phone, NOW!!!!

[@VhaidraSaga]

Hopefully they announce the next one at GenCon and it is Slavelords followed by Giants and then D1-3&Q1

[@alankelly1001]

As much as I'd love to see that, I suspect that Wizards won't license it out, keeping Lolth for themselves.

[@tomdulski6616]

Great interview. More of Chris Doyle please.

[@liondovegm]

I was SOO close to pre-ordering but I can't in good faith pay $100 for a book I bought the PDF for

[@liondovegm]

Same with a megadungeon I want

[@victorbazan2676]

Love the look you give the camera and audience when he mentions using Homlet as the base of your campaign. *wink back

[@mercurius665]

Enjoyed this. Will check out that deep dive. Thanks, guys.

[@xaxzander4633]

My copy was delivered last week. beautiful book and very well made. Cool Vid Prof!

[@korg20000bc]

I thought Deathbringer served as an Alter Boy there.

[@scottburns4458]

My all time favourite module and I can't wait to pick this up.

[@johnscotto5045]

Oh, and thank you for another great episode!

[@sirguy6678]

Great interview! thanks to PDM to show the students at DU about the past and the future!

[@cosmiccowboy9358]

Just ordered mine can’t wait

[@francescopace7079]

Nostalgic video. Brings me back to better times

[@youtube-critic]

Love this channel. Awesome stuff professor.

[@rossm7346]

I’m so glad to learn about this! I’ve almost purchased originals on eBay for >$100 but I want to support Goodman games. I just got “Isle of Dread” and having all the extra content in it, interviews, both the original AND 5e…so worth it. And cheaper than finding an original.

[@AlanSmithandgambit]

My buddy's arrived three days ago...mine arrives next week. I can't wait!

[@jdRamza]

I received my copy and I'm really enjoying reading through it. Never played d&d until recently and looking forward to eventually running it.

[@DarkAutumnScribe]

Rewatching this video since I just ordered this version of ToEE! I played this when I was a kid, back in the "80s. So looking forward to re-reading it...

[@Wizzard033]

Sounds great! I like the old school game feel myself takes me back to the 80's

[@sietsewijker1530]

I ordered this as soon as I saw it was available in my country. Big fan of Goodman games' work. I am now reading Original Adventures Reincarnated #1 'Into the borderlands' and also got #5 'Castle Amber'

[@garryame4008]

I got mine this past week, it is great!

[@davidu8283]

This is great news, always wanted to play through this module. Cool video, thanks PDM!

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

You're welcome!

[@jacobhope6164]

Wow! What a great guest Professor! You know you got gravitas when you can pull that. Thanks for the video. I'm definitely picking up those books.

[@bigc1966]

I ran TOEE for the group I was with at the time.Loved this module, one of the best ever made. IMO

[@EpeenKing]

Just picked this up to run as my first OSR campaign ever. Pumped

[@tj1993rx7]

Got me at the Miami Vice Don Johnson jacket and Duran Duran…well done!

[@thesharksurfer]

Got mine last week. Both books are amazing. Goodman does amazing as usual

[@herryoung]

Awesome stuff! That cover art is just the best, really makes you want to go into the place you just shouldn’t. . .

[@scottplumer3668]

The amount of time and care Goodman puts into these is amazing. I have Isle of Dread and it's honestly mind-blowing. the price, also, is pretty reasonable considering the size of the books.

[@russellharrell2747]

Goodman games has been making such good books out of these modules, not just updating to a new rules set but putting the module in its proper historical context. It’s very important for the kids today (anyone 35 and under...) to see how the game has changed.

[@dansantospirito5310]

Well, that was well timed. I don't know if I have space on my shelf, but I am going to have to buy this..

[@timothyherko3242]

Professor Dan, that was a fun video to see. Idea: do you think you could interview Frank Mentzer for one of your milestone Dungeoncraft shows??

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

I've met Frank at GenCon and we had a nice conversation. Regrettably, he's a somewhat polarizing figure in the industry and I try to avoid controversy.

[@trejrco]

Just got my ToEE 5E ... Can't wait to dig in!

[@RIVERSRPGChannel]

Awesome interview Nice history lesson here too

[@darkranger116]

wow, i remember playing the video game! i used to play it back to back with pool of radiance ; ruins of myth drannor

[@steelmongoose4956]

I just got my copy today! I’m looking forward to running a 5E adaptation.

[@marlinperkins6910]

Love the temple of elemental evil. I ran it back in the day and am glad to see it for 5e.

[@jamesalexhowlett]

Once I get my paycheck, I’m buying this. I’ve heard about this module so much. I played a little bit of 3.5, but I’ve mostly played 5. Cannot wait to get my hands on another Goodman games conversion.

[@seanballantyne5686]

I love the whole OAR line, am waiting for stores to get it here. I'm a 1e booster normally, but these are good to spring on unsuspecting 5e players... =) Kick it old school!

[@dminard1]

Gygax really was the Thomas Edison of RPGs.

[@roberttschaefer]

That means the guys who created the tabletop miniature battle re-enactments are the Tesla of RPG?! 😂

[@Dndditches]

I’m getting this book for Christmas 😃 I’m hoping there are more classic module conversions coming.

[@rns7426]

I hope Goodman Games recreates more greats! I love their stuff!

[@anatomicallycorrectmuppets8180]

It’s good when old folks stay busy

[@theawarewolf8847]

My group spent two years playing TOEE. Great memories.

[@vampiregoat69]

I remember playing in Temple, man them good times I really wish they would bring back the old content for 5e

[@inhocsignovinces1419]

Superb stuff! Long live AD&D!

[@algorithm_acolyte]

These books are great, I love these classic modules but while converting 3.5/Pathfinder to 5e is fun, I have zero patience for converting content from older editions. It really does feel like they're preserving these adventures, keeping them available and relevant for newer and future players.

[@marathuzula9024]

Preparing to run Into the Borderlands. Definitely been excited to run Hommlet and the Temple

[@mikem4432]

128 page module was unheard of back in the day..

[@AdamPeeGuerra]

played the original when my friends and i found our dad's AD&D books from the 80s. man it was hard but so rewarding

[@markgnepper5636]

Great stuff friend 👏 👍

[@richarddunn7017]

Awesome!

[@ironbomb6753]

Duran Duran! Dang, now i want to get my albums out! ❤😂

[@HornetVF103]

DCC is the best iteration of classic D&D available. I hope they will issue this in a DCC version.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

I think DCC converts pretty easily. No? Just spoke to Goodman the other day, BTW. Great guy. And just hung out last night for 2 hours with Frank Mentzer. He's a trip.

[@metsonyoung]

Sooooooo Temple of Elemental Evil campaign Prof? Love the interviews and art tour videos.

[@jdavidchrisman9295]

They did a great job with this! Oh, and I resemble the "Miami Vice" & "Duran Duran" theme!

[@GMMike]

Can't wait to get this version and run it in any system but 5e 😅

[@rontalkstabletop]

I got the adventure last night. It is a Beast!

[@josephbradshaw6985]

I never had those growing up, I had Isle of Dread though!

[@tinywarfare9109]

I ran Temple of Elemental Evil all the way through back when it came out. Not particularly well, but I ran it. I have a few of the other Original Adventures and have been extremely happy with them. Isle of Dread and Lost City are excellent IMO. They really are a labour of love. So I'll be jumping on this one the moment my FLGS has it.

[@MarshmallowMadnesss]

I used Hommlet as the starting town for my first ever campaign.

[@blitzthekraken9832]

“Above my paid grade” why designer gets to build something because the business guy said they could. The amount submitted was probably enough to drive one mad. If I could compare a designer to any race they would dwarves. Fortitude/constitution is what I admire about them the most, the ability to hear No so much and still put forth something on a yes with so much love in there design and the game. Something that wasn’t their first choice, just one of the many. Great Video! Great Insight!

[@knghtbrd]

Sounds great! Wish Goodman Games made these 5E reboots available as PDFs (I can imagine some of the technical reasons why they don't). I kinda need them that way for disability reasons. I've said before that the Professor's adaptation of Caves of Chaos to video (even if he now believes he could've done it better) is more useful to me than Goodman's B1/B2 adaptation. Fortunately most of Goodman Games' other products are available as PDF and they are excellent!

[@kalajel]

Bought this. I'm reading it. I'm at the moathouse so far. No regrets.

[@kirin347]

Currently in the process of buying all of Goodman Games remakes. Can play as 5e or with B/X and OSE rules, so very worth it.

[@SirVla]

Notification Club!

[@johnstuartkeller5244]

Club of Notification +1

[@artblockonthefrontlawn6701]

Woop WOOP!

[@gawby]

I know what I'm buying ASAP

[@jarrettperdue3328]

So eager to find out what the next OAR will be. Any speculation, PDM?

[@andykaufman7620]

I had the idea to combine Sailors of the Starless Sea with the Village of Homlett, as if you look at that module you'll see it is perhaps loosely inspired by that module as the place of the 'moathouse' but obviously it is different, yet, you could take elements of the DCC module and combine with the Moathouse, so instead of bandits it might be 'beastmen' and there might be other elements you wish to weave into it. Plus, I will be using DCC rules to run Temple of Elemental Evil, not 5e so I want to DCCify the Temple of Elemental Evil.

[@mikuel25]

He translated the village of Homlet. Like it was some Dead Sea Scrolls!

[@Wolfphototech]

💀 *Awesome .* *It's on my list to run .*

[@rexhazelwood7302]

I dont play 5e but I got to have this.

[@rgold9329]

Does anyone remember the 2e adventure “Bleak House” - I’d love to see a review or revamp of that.

[@artblockonthefrontlawn6701]

I got my Deathbringer shirt. 👍

[@thesonofdormammu5475]

Very cool, did they mention if it is set in Forgotten Realms?

[@jessemcintosh7550]

PDM, is your DEATHBRINGER ruleset hitting public access soon? I would definitely buy a copy if it were on DrivethruRPG!

[@JB-yg3ew]

Me too

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

You can get the long version 30+ pages on Patreon now at the $5 level. However. if you want to just "grab and go," wait until October, because I'll upload a new version then.

[@bholl6546]

You mentioned in early videos how you use DnD in teaching. Could you maybe make a video where you talk about some of those strategies?

[@chupa5946]

i did not realize this book was 800 pages. still seams a bit high but understandable

[@brutusmaximumus]

I had T-1 as a kid/teen and gave up on ToEE, thinking it was a myth lol, news was hard to come by back then

[@tomdulski3729]

Chinese Democracy - great reference

[@stephanuz7571]

Quick note; there actually is not a link to the module. Love the content; as always,

[@Kid_illithid]

I would listen to a channel that was nothing but interviews like these. Cool idea

[@KrakeTube]

Hey Professor DM, I'd like to check out that Deathbringer shirt but the store link provided in the video description just seems to take me to your YT channel's home page.

[@KhanTrav]

Did anyone else take over the moathouse as a PC Base?

[@TheGiantRobot]

Yes, the giant frogs! I love monsters that are more believable, and the frogs don't just bite you, they swallow the players - it's a fun and suspenseful mechanic.

[@llhaught]

Now this interview has me really considering this book set, I was leery of the price tag but wow there's so much material here it's probably underpriced 🤔

[@caravanmaster5228]

One of my groups just finished playing a 5e conversion of the original "Temple," mostly over Zoom. It took exactly a year--and the players refused to go into the nodes (passing the Orb off to Velunan officials...). I cannot imagine how many adventures the new, fleshed out version will afford players! Even though we've finished, I'm buying--just to compare (and because Goodman Games is a quality publisher!). And I have to ask--did the new conversion add anything about the missing Elder Elemental God? And Chris Doyle is right: the Moathouse is such a classic dungeon (a meatgrinder for lvl. 1 characters--and also somehow connected to that sample dungeon in the original 1979 DMG).