The Cauldron of Fear
Encyclopedia
The Cauldron of Fear is the ninth book in the Lone Wolf
book series created by Joe Dever
. Starting with this book, long-time illustrator Gary Chalk was replaced with Brian Williams
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This book is arguably more linear than some of the previous books, including some sections which offer relatively little choice to the user (i.e. no real branches in the text). It also has arguably the hardest encounter for characters who have gone through the entire series to this point.
Lone Wolf (gamebooks)
Lone Wolf is a series of 28 gamebooks, created by Joe Dever and initially illustrated by Gary Chalk. The series began publishing in July 1984 and sold more than 10.2 million copies worldwide....
book series created by Joe Dever
Joe Dever
Joe Dever is an award-winning British fantasy author and game designer. Originally a musician, Dever became the first British winner of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Championship of America in 1982....
. Starting with this book, long-time illustrator Gary Chalk was replaced with Brian Williams
Brian Williams (illustrator)
Brian Williams was an illustrator known for his work in various fantasy magazines and novels, including the later Lone Wolf gamebooks written by Joe Dever as well as the Real Life Adventure books by Jon Sutherland....
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Gameplay
Lone Wolf books rely on a combination of thought and luck. Certain statistics such as combat skill and endurance attributes are determined randomly before play (reading). The player is then allowed to choose which Magnakai disciplines or skills he or she possess. This number depends directly on how many books in the series have been completed ("Magnakai rank"). With each additional book completed, the player chooses one additional Magnakai discipline.This book is arguably more linear than some of the previous books, including some sections which offer relatively little choice to the user (i.e. no real branches in the text). It also has arguably the hardest encounter for characters who have gone through the entire series to this point.