
The conversion for fifth edition includes new black and white accompanying art and some expanded encounters. The early modules are scans rather than newly typeset and there are two printings of each original module, showing some minor textual and presentation differences. There are several intro essays reminiscing about experiences with these foundational modules, including one by Mike Mearls, currently manager of research and design for D&D. For additional information, visit Goodman Games online at the Borderlands is a hardcover compilation of the training modules B1 and B2, both originally published in 1979, along with conversions for fifth edition D&D. The deluxe hardcover volume is anticipated to be available at Gen Con with general release in September 2017.

New fifth edition content providing additional detail on the areas surrounding the Caves of Chaos, including, at long last, the Cave of the Unknown.A thorough and complete conversion of both B1 and B2 to the fifth edition rules set, fully playable with the original maps.The historical material also includes the true story behind the cover art of B1, which was the only cover image TSR ever published that featured the signatures of both David Trampier and David Sutherland. Two printings are presented in their entirety to highlight these differences. These include changes in monster stats and significant differences in interior art. B2went through nine printings in its original form, and there are material differences between the first three printings and subsequent editions.


This format allows nostalgic gamers to re-live the adventures of their youth, and play those adventures again in a modern rules set! For gamers with families and children ready to receive the torch of gaming, this volume is the perfect format to share fond adventures with the next generation playing the Dungeon & Dragons fifth edition rules. In addition, each volume will include a conversion of that original adventure to the fifth edition rules set. Beyond that, it sounds like they’re going to create some extra content to fill in some of the parts unknown from the original maps.Įach volume will include digitally restored, high-quality scans of the original 1970’s-era adventure modules, presented in their original published form. Keep on the Borderlands and In Search of the Unknown are coming to 5th Edition…Ĭlassic adventures are apparently in vogue, because in addition to the Tales from the Yawning Portal, Wizards has just announced that they are going to be partnering with Goodman Games (who are responsible for Dungeon Crawl Classics) to bring you In Search of the Unknown and Keep on the Borderlands, both in their original form AND updated for 5th Edition.
