STICKY: The Ultimate DC Designs List

[Olivier Leroux]

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The Ultimate DC Designs List

The Last Days of Autumn Author: Harri Polsa Release: 2000 File Size: 5.0 mb archived / 6.6 mb unzipped Description:      On one of her first IR missions, agent Vanderholle is needed to find a missing person. Download: tldoa.zip

Fury Author: Harri Polsa Release: 2002 File Size: 26.6 mb archived / 32.7 mb unzipped Description:      Continues from G.P.C.P.: Millar Jade Vanderholle was visited by the IRISA agent who worked with her in the GPCP-case. She had some news about an incident which required some further investigation. Millar Jade goes undercover, to find out more about the secrets behind these projects. Download: fury.zip

Border of Darkness Author: Rami Sihvo Release: 2004 File Size: 2.5 mb archived / 4.7 mb unzipped Description:      A group of warriors tries to infiltrate the enemy fortress. Download: border_of_darkness.zip

Thieves' Run Author: Dan Autery, adapted to DC by manikus Release: 2005 File Size: 1.4 mb archived / 2.9 mb unzipped Description:      While designed as a tutorial on trap making, this short design is worth playing as an adventure in it's own right. This "mini-adventure" as Autery calls it, is an enjoyable dungeon romp. Download: tr.zip

In the Service of Aldorf Author: Rami Sihvo Release: 2007 File Size: 64 mb archived / 81 mb unzipped Description:      ... Download: In_the_service_of_Aldorf_v100.rar

The Chalice of Unlife Author: Funky Dynamite Release: 2008 File Size: 20 mb archived / 56.6 mb unzipped Description:      ... Download: FDDesignV2.zip

The Mystery of Filos Author: Jadefang Release: 2009 File Size: 4.8 mb archived / 7.1 mb unzipped Description:      The party's regular jobs are caravan escorts. They find a job to travel to the nearby village of Filos. After their arrival, however, they are driven through a series of quests that reveal there is more to Filos than meets the eye, including the true nature of its humble origins... Download: ContestWinner.zip

The Lesson Author: Olivier Leroux Release: 2009/10 File Size: 17.6 mb archived / 20.9 mb unzipped Description:      "In The Lesson, the party follows a criminal into a small mansion. The combination of an enthralling background story, well-chosen wall art (partly imported from Eye of the Beholder), great sound-effects from various sources, and well-positioned text events generates a very strong, convincing atmosphere." (Dinonykos) (The Lesson is a contribution to the Dungeon Craft House/Manor/Castle contest 2009.) Download: the_lesson.rar (slightly outdated version)

The Academy DEMO Author: manikus Release: 2009/10 File Size: 15.2 mb archived / 18.5 mb unzipped Description:      (a contribution to the Dungeon Craft House/Manor/Castle contest 2009) Download: Academy_DEMO.7z Currently Down!

Friedrich's Quest (Silver Edition) Author: Dinonykos Release: 2009/10 File Size: 13.8 mb archived / 18.2 mb unzipped Description:      Friedrich's Quest (FQ) is a contribution to the Dungeon Craft House/Manor/Castle contest 2009. The adventure is a small prequel to Friedrich's Revenge and Helmetlands and features several characters which will also occur therein. Friedrich's Quest is a short adventure, featuring only one main character. Nevertheless, you may need several hours to play through the game and finally meet the evil Lord Carl! Download: Friedrich_s_Quest_SE.zip (on Dinonykos' DC page)

Friedrich's Revenge (Bronze Edition) Author: Dinonykos Release: 2010 File Size: 17.1 mb archived / 23.6 mb unzipped Description:      Friedrich's Revenge (FR) is a the sequel to Friedrich's Quest and a second prequel to Helmetlands. FR features a party of 4 characters instead of only one, a more user-friendly event-based combat system and "wandering" monsters and NPCs. Furthermore, FR is bigger than FQ, including a huge forest level. Playing FR, you will learn a lot about the MSG unit 57, about insectoids, and about an ominous religious cult. Download: Friedrich_s_Revenge_BE.zip (on Dinonykos' DC page)

The House Author: merikallio Release: 2010 File Size: 25.4 mb archived / 28 mb unzipped Description:      Your party accidentally discovers the dark past of some noble family and struggles for survival in a hostile place. Download: The House.zip

An Unexpected Encounter Author: Rudy C. Granados Release: 2011 File Size: 28.8 mb archived / 48.8 mb unzipped Description:      ... Download: encounter.zip  Currently Down!

Helmetlands: Praeludium Author: Dinonykos Release: 2011 File Size: 13.5 mb archived / 16.3 mb unzipped Description:      The heroes of Helmetlands are by no means friends. A soldier, a scientist, a former eremite, a mutant, and a thief will be forced to join forces in a most complex mission. In Helmetlands: Praeludium, the player must try to form a team out of these different characters within three days by making them talk to each other about their darkest fears and secrets, and by forcing them to survive challenges in the virtual reality simulation room. Furthermore, it is possible to gather more information about the dangerous tasks which the heroes will be facing in the near future. Download: HL_Praeludium_Bronze_Ed.zip (on Dinonykos' DC page)

Helmetlands: Cold Trail Author: Dinonykos Release: 2012 File Size: 18.4 mb archived / 24 mb unzipped Description:      Helmetlands: Cold Trail is a short side adventure linked to Helmetlands: The Helmet Menace, and a contribution to the FRUA Forum Winter Contest 2011. The main character of the game is Gordon Nebelsick, who searches for a rare element in a cold, winterly mountain area and is forced to deal with furry snow beasts and even more dangerous creatures. The worst enemies, though, are probably the unhospital conditions in the mountains, ranging from snowy plateaus to hot magma caverns... Download: Helmetlands_ColdTrail.zip (on Dinonykos' DC page)

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Haptooth Tower Author: GoldBoxFan Release: 2011 File Size: 6.5 mb archived / 9.8 mb unzipped Description:      It has been 10 years since Dracandros died in his tower. Now a mage has gone missing, and strange lights have been seen flashing inside. Will you investigate? Download: haptooth_tower_test.zip

March of the Machines Author: GoldBoxFan Release: 2012 File Size: 8.7 mb archived / 10.7 mb unzipped Description:      A simple winter design with a Planescape theme made for a contest. Download: march_of_the_machines.zip

Towers of Magic Author: Milos Gulan Release: 2014 File Size: 10.9 mb archived / 16.9 mb unzipped Description:      Here is first completed module for DC V.1.0. It is small vanilla module that will test your adventuring skills and i am hoping it will be fun. It is not perfect, and i am hoping to hear what you can tell me to make it better. There are 4 premade characters, and if you want a fast start just load saved game A, or create your own party and try your luck. Made for 1st Level characters. Download: Towers of Magic V1.2b DC 1.0105.dsn.rar (on TinyUpload.com) Currently Down!

The Village of Hommlet Author: Nol Drek Release: 2014 File Size: 14.2 mb archived / 18.7 mb unzipped Description:      The Village of Hommlet has grown up around a crossroads in a woodland. Once far from any important activity, it became embroiled in the struggle between gods and demons when the Temple of Elemental Evil arose but a few leagues away. Luckily for its inhabitants, the Temple and its evil hordes were destroyed a decade ago, but Hommlet still suffers from incursions of bandits and strange monsters. Download: hommlet.zip

The Dude In: Hotel California Author: Nol Drek Release: 2015 File Size: 68.5 mb archived /  78.7 mb unzipped Description:      "A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude." This prequel to The Big Lebowski attempts to explain why the Dude hates the Eagles. Download: HotelCalifornia.zip

The Fiend's Ritual: It's not over yet! Author: Dinonykos Release: 2016 File Size: 37.8 mb archived /  43.6 mb unzipped Description:      Two police officers from a small city in the centre of Europe become involved in a criminal case of mythic dimensions. What seemed to be a politically motivated assault on a local politician in the beginning turns out to be a fantastic challenge and a quest that may decide the fate of the world as we know it! Guide the two officers through the adventure of their life. Collect hints, arrest suspects, and explore a forest, a cave system and hidden ruins! Solve riddles, find secret passages, and avoid deadly traps! Fight superhuman opponents, rescue captured beauties, and defeat one of the most deadly villains in the history of mystic crime! Download: The_Fiend_s_Ritual.dsn.zip

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The Case of the Stolen Masterpiece Authors: Dinonykos & Uatu Release: 2016 File Size: 8.4 mb archived / 14,7 mb unzipped Description:      The Case of the Stolen Masterpiece features two heroes, the Half-Elf Sherlas of Hemlock and the Gnome cleric Gottlieb Conanson. They are asked to support the guard of a small Dwarven city in the search for a stolen object that was meant to be given as a present to an elven king. The exciting point of this module is that there will be ten different, randomly set scenarios. There are ten suspects, but only one has stolen the object, and the player has to find the culrpit by drawing conclusions from witness statements. Download: Case.dsn.zip (on Dinonykos' DC page)

MSGU 57 Origins: Rise of the Insectoids Author: Dinonykos Release: 2017 File Size: 17.7 mb archived / 21.7 mb unzipped Description:      MSGU 57 Origins: Rise of the Insectoids (Rise) is a contribution to the FRUA/Dungeon Craft "hero-and-sidekick" contest 2015/2016. In this adventure, the player must help two martens protect a tribe of insectoids. Download: HL_Origins_Rise_of_Insectoids.dsn.zip (on Dinonykos' DC page)

Helmetlands: The Ambassador's Letter Author: Dinonykos Release: 2017 File Size: 24.4 mb archived / 29.5 mb unzipped Description:      Helmetlands: The Ambassador's Letter is a short prequel to Helmetlands: Snow Tigress, and a contribution to the FRUA one-week contest 2017. The main character of the game is Binjo, a young Helmettigress who has to deliver a letter to a Helmetlion princess. Work on this game in the Dungeon Craft editor was restricted to seven days, and the current version may still contain a few bugs (both in the engine and in the design construction). There will probably be a Gold Edition later this year... Note: This game features a special combat system. Download: AmbassadorsLetter.zip (on Dinonykos' DC page)

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