''Cloudland'' is an unlicensed adventure published by

Grenadier Models Grenadier Models Inc. of Springfield, Pennsylvania produced lead miniature figures for wargames and role-playing games with fantasy, science fiction and heroic themes between 1975 and 1996. Grenadier Models Inc. is best known for their figur ...

in 1984 using the rules of the fantasy role-playing game '' Advanced Dungeons & Dragons''.

In a role-playing adventure designed for beginning players, the player characters explore the towers and basements of the abandoned Cloudland Castle. Although the product is designed for use with the rules of ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'', this is not stated specifically anywhere in the manuscript, since Grenadier Models was not licensed by TSR to produce ''AD&D'' products. Instead, Grenadier used the generic term "Fantasy" to describe the rules system.

Publication history

was founded in 1975 as a manufacturer of fantasy miniatures. In 1984, Grenadier tried to diversify by creating four adventures for various role-playing games: ''

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''; ''

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'' for '' Mercenaries, Spies and Private Eyes''; and ''Cloudland'' for ''AD&D'', a 48-page book written by Tony Fiorito, with interior artwork by Flint Henry and Gary Pilkington, and cover art by Martin Kealey. None of these adventures attracted much attention, and Grenadier discontinued writing them.

Reception

In Issue 23 of '' Imagine'', Chris Hunter thought the adventure was very poor, saying, "''Cloudland'' from Grenadier Models Inc is appalling! It consists of a castle with five dungeon levels beneath it and is severely overcrowded with many different types of monsters who spend their entire lives sitting in their rooms waiting to be killed by adventurers." In the March–April 1985 edition of '' Space Gamer'' (No. 73),

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agreed that the adventure would be terrible for long-time players, but thought new players would appreciate it, saying, "There's definitely a place for simple introductory modules for new roleplayers, and ''Cloudland'' fills the bill nicely. The same elements that make it a treat for newcomers, however, will make it a real bore for the experienced. Size up your own group and proceed accordingly."

References

{{reflist Fantasy role-playing game adventures Role-playing game supplements introduced in 1984