I never played the original 4e Menace of the Icy Spire campaign so I cannot give any thoughts on how well this conversion is in that regard. However, I can say that I had a great time playing this adventure. I chose to play with a friend as 9th level PCs. My friend as a dwarf battlerager and myself as an elf druid. We may seem an unlikely pair but the dwarf has a secret fascination with magic and the elf has a dark side wherein he is drawn to the battlerager's ability to focus his emotions deal out some hurt!
Anyway, we tore through this adventure in a few hours' time. We were ambushed. We overlooked traps. But ultimately we made our way through Draigdurroch’s tower and successfully lifted the curse of the Icy Spire. The encounters were thoughtful, challenging, and engaging. The organization was nice but bware...you really do need Dungeon Magazine #159, as the author has stated, to fully enjoy this adventure. In fact, you'll need the maps for a meaningful playing experience.
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