Swordthrust (Mayfair Games)

Swordthrust was written by Sam Shirley and Daniel Greenberg, with a cover by Janny Wurts, and was published by Mayfair Games in 1984 as a 40-page book.^[1] The adventure module was part of the Role Aids line and was suitable for Dungeons & Dragons or similar systems.^[2]

Rick Swan reviewed the adventure in The Space Gamer No. 72. He commented that "Swordthrust is a solid example" of how modules in the Role Aids line have been designed with Dungeons & Dragons specifically in mind: "With a minimum of tinkering, it can be played smoothly on its own or can be dropped nearly into just about any ongoing campaign."^[2] He added: "With a setting as imaginative as this, just about anything is possible and for the most part, the designers rise to the occasion. The 'memories' provide some of the most bizarre encounters you're ever likely to run across. [...] Knowing that literally anything can happen keeps player interest high.^[2] He continued: "Swordthrust could have been a classic ... if just a little more effort had gone into a final polish. Given the nearly limitless possibilities of the premise, too many of the encounters are distressingly run-of-the-mill. [...] The first half of the module rambles quite a bit; a good editor could have easily cut it in half. One more draft could have taken care of most of this."^[2] Swan concluded his review by saying: "All in all, though, Swordthrust is a very respectable effort. It's generally well-presented, original in approach, and quite playable. Those seeking an alternative to TSR-produced modules would do well to investigate RoleAids, and Swordthrust is a good place to start."^[2]