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The Maltese Clue

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The Maltese Clue
AuthorsPaul Karczag
First published1979

The Maltese Clue is an adventure for fantasy role-playing games published by Judges Guild in 1979.

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The Maltese Clue is a tournament adventure scenario designed for mid-level player characters who are associates or members of a thieves' guild; the adventure has a detective aspect, inspired by The Maltese Falcon, and the players must explore a castle that was based on Hedingham Castle.[1]

Publication history

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The Maltese Clue was written by Paul Karczag, with art by Kevin Siembieda, and was published by Judges Guild in 1979 as a 48-page book.[1]

Reception

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Patrick Amory reviewed The Maltese Clue for Different Worlds magazine and stated that "If you don't mind AD&D humor this one should be good for several somewhat ludicrous sessions of play."[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Schick, Lawrence (1991). Heroic Worlds: A History and Guide to Role-Playing Games. Prometheus Books. p. 106. ISBN 0-87975-653-5.
  2. ^ Amory, Patrick (September 1981). "Judges Guild and D&D: a guide for the discriminating GM". Different Worlds (14): 8.