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| Arivia |
Posted - 18 Jun 2009 : 13:31:23
I'm getting back into the swing of things after a long time gone, and I came up with this as a way to shrug off some of the rust and hopefully contribute a little something.
It took about 3 hours, it's definitely not perfect, and I'd love any comments/criticisms, because somehow it's magically been 4 years and a fifth of my life since I did this last. |
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| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 23 Jun 2009 : 03:56:28
Icelance is a Realms spell, actually. It's in the old Forgotten Realms Adventures hardcover.  |
| Arivia |
Posted - 23 Jun 2009 : 02:39:05
I'd rather not. Part of the intent with spell selection was to make the article clear and viable for DMs to deal with as they see fit (especially in the face of including somewhat obscure content from another setting); that's why I didn't include the spells from the Spell Compendium in the first place. For a Realms article, I'll stick to the Realms standard. |
| shandiris |
Posted - 22 Jun 2009 : 19:30:39
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True, and I'll blame that on writing it at 4 am. If you're willing to go a bit further afield, splinterbolt and fireward (both from the Spell Compendium) would be good replacements.
If you're using Spell Compendium anyway crank "Ice Lance" one down, it's in there as a lvl 3 spell |
| Arivia |
Posted - 22 Jun 2009 : 07:46:47
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Originally posted by shandiris
I liked the article but it leaves my primary use for darkwood untouched, ships. But i liked the rest of it quite a bit, very thorough.
On the topic of ships: With the article's described rarity, it would take quite the dedicated effort to collect enough darkwood for a ship. Considering the history of unusual woods for Sword Coast shipmaking, though, that fits. From a demand and supply standpoint, though, it does make sense that the far more common zalantar wood is made into ships, especially skyships. Basically, it's a question that doesn't necessitate an answer in the North.
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The character is quite nice altough inferno and flaming sphere is a strange spell choice in my opinion for protecting a wood grove.
True, and I'll blame that on writing it at 4 am. If you're willing to go a bit further afield, splinterbolt and fireward (both from the Spell Compendium) would be good replacements. |
| shandiris |
Posted - 22 Jun 2009 : 07:25:09
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Originally posted by shandiris
either i'm a bit of a moron
That was definitly the case here. 
I liked the article but it leaves my primary use for darkwood untouched, ships. But i liked the rest of it quite a bit, very thorough.
The character is quite nice altough inferno and flaming sphere is a strange spell choice in my opinion for protecting a wood grove.
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| Arivia |
Posted - 21 Jun 2009 : 23:51:27
What can I say, I'm an English major. |
| Kuje |
Posted - 21 Jun 2009 : 22:17:37
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Originally posted by shandiris
May i ask where this article went? Tried googling and stuff but either i'm a bit of a moron (entirely possible) or some gnome thieves took it :P
It took me a few moments to find it to but head up to the original post and click on the THIS. The link is in the word. :) |
| shandiris |
Posted - 21 Jun 2009 : 22:03:25
May i ask where this article went? Tried googling and stuff but either i'm a bit of a moron (entirely possible) or some gnome thieves took it :P |
| The Sage |
Posted - 19 Jun 2009 : 14:34:28
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Originally posted by Arivia
Edit: And I think I might do Telflamm's harbor for the adventure.
Interesting.
I was thinking somewhere in Thesk myself, so this location works just as well. |
| Hawkins |
Posted - 19 Jun 2009 : 14:21:27
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Originally posted by Arivia
And I think I might do Telflamm's harbor for the adventure.
That sounds exciting! |
| Arivia |
Posted - 19 Jun 2009 : 05:48:16
Thanks for the links, folks, but I was mostly referring to how long it's been. I'll pick up a pad the next time I'm out, that's all.
Edit: And I think I might do Telflamm's harbor for the adventure. |
| Hawkins |
Posted - 19 Jun 2009 : 05:16:59
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Originally posted by Arivia
Amazingly, I have no idea where to find graph paper, so this could be fun.
http://incompetech.com/graphpaper/plain/ |
| Wenin |
Posted - 19 Jun 2009 : 03:58:47
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Amazingly, I have no idea where to find graph paper, so this could be fun.
Use excel and print =) |
| Arivia |
Posted - 19 Jun 2009 : 02:58:01
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Arivia
Next up is some short little sixteen-page adventure. Amazingly, I have no idea where to find graph paper, so this could be fun.
Interestingly.
Anything more you can tell us about the upcoming adventure?
I want to do something simple and site-based, as I'm still finding my sea legs so to speak. The listing in the 3e FRCS suggests a stonedelve, Castle Krag, the Dungeon of the Hark, or Lyrar's Hold, but I'm not too attached to those, if you have a request or suggestion.
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
As for the stat block, I simply ignored it. I don't like them, so I don't pay any attention to them.
Aye. That was the same with me as well. And, also, the fact that I'm still not all that intimate with the 3e/3.5e rules system. 'Tis the lore I love!
In short, I forgot more than you ever knew!  |
| The Sage |
Posted - 19 Jun 2009 : 02:35:23
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
As for the stat block, I simply ignored it. I don't like them, so I don't pay any attention to them.
Aye. That was the same with me as well. And, also, the fact that I'm still not all that intimate with the 3e/3.5e rules system. 'Tis the lore I love!
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| The Sage |
Posted - 19 Jun 2009 : 02:35:20
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Originally posted by Arivia
Next up is some short little sixteen-page adventure. Amazingly, I have no idea where to find graph paper, so this could be fun.
Interestingly.
Anything more you can tell us about the upcoming adventure?
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| Arivia |
Posted - 19 Jun 2009 : 01:49:48
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Arivia
Wow, if that's the worst then things have mellowed round here. I'm surprised no one jumped on me for including Eberron material or a stat block in a 3 page article.
As I said above, I liked the fact that you used some of the EB books. I think a lot of the EBERRON material is unfairly dismissed by some non-EBERRON folk. They tend to forget that the setting was built from the ground up to incorporate most of what D&D 3e had to offer. As such, it makes it somewhat easier for creative GMs to utilise this material for their campaigns -- simply by adapting what's been referenced, and giving it an essential Realmslore-tweak.
True, thank you. Just saying that I remember when...now I feel old.
Next up is some short little sixteen-page adventure. Amazingly, I have no idea where to find graph paper, so this could be fun. |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 19 Jun 2009 : 01:43:37
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Originally posted by Arivia
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
From a lore standpoint, I thought it was pretty good.
From an editorial standpoint, there are some minor tweaks I'd do here and there. Mostly punctuation, but one or two spots where I'd change the wording.
Wow, if that's the worst then things have mellowed round here. I'm surprised no one jumped on me for including Eberron material or a stat block in a 3 page article.
I see nothing wrong with incorporating Eber-whatsit material, so long as it can be divorced from its original setting and made to fit in the Realms. I've actually thought of a couple of versions of warforged with purely Realmsian origins.
As for the stat block, I simply ignored it. I don't like them, so I don't pay any attention to them. |
| The Sage |
Posted - 19 Jun 2009 : 00:49:03
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Originally posted by Arivia
Wow, if that's the worst then things have mellowed round here. I'm surprised no one jumped on me for including Eberron material or a stat block in a 3 page article.
As I said above, I liked the fact that you used some of the EB books. I think a lot of the EBERRON material is unfairly dismissed by some non-EBERRON folk. They tend to forget that the setting was built from the ground up to incorporate most of what D&D 3e had to offer. As such, it makes it somewhat easier for creative GMs to utilise this material for their campaigns -- simply by adapting what's been referenced, and giving it an essential Realmslore-tweak.
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| Arivia |
Posted - 18 Jun 2009 : 23:24:38
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
From a lore standpoint, I thought it was pretty good.
From an editorial standpoint, there are some minor tweaks I'd do here and there. Mostly punctuation, but one or two spots where I'd change the wording.
Wow, if that's the worst then things have mellowed round here. I'm surprised no one jumped on me for including Eberron material or a stat block in a 3 page article. |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 18 Jun 2009 : 22:25:49
From a lore standpoint, I thought it was pretty good.
From an editorial standpoint, there are some minor tweaks I'd do here and there. Mostly punctuation, but one or two spots where I'd change the wording. |
| Markustay |
Posted - 18 Jun 2009 : 21:31:21
Vey thorough, and cool. |
| The Sage |
Posted - 18 Jun 2009 : 17:11:03
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Originally posted by Arivia
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Arivia! Welcome back! You've been missed!
Why thank you. Any comments on the article? I know someone needs to talk to me about Faerunian replacements for chess...
Now that I've had a chance to read it...
I like that you've borrowed from various sources -- particularly noteworthy EBERRON books.
I can't really comment on the mechanics side of things, but I feel you've given darkwood the Realmslore touch it needed. Good stuff! |
| Kuje |
Posted - 18 Jun 2009 : 17:02:19
Indeed! Welcome back! |
| Mace Hammerhand |
Posted - 18 Jun 2009 : 16:44:23
Wow! I have to echo Sage's and Wooly's sentiment. Welcome back! |
| Arivia |
Posted - 18 Jun 2009 : 16:09:35
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Arivia! Welcome back! You've been missed!
Why thank you. Any comments on the article? I know someone needs to talk to me about Faerunian replacements for chess... |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 18 Jun 2009 : 16:07:05
Arivia! Welcome back! You've been missed! |
| Arivia |
Posted - 18 Jun 2009 : 14:42:39
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Originally posted by The Sage
I think that right there is the best welcome back I could have hoped for. Thank you, and it looks like I have a lot of catching up to do. |
| The Sage |
Posted - 18 Jun 2009 : 14:37:05
Arivia. Wow! Welcome back.
Unfortunately, I can't view the file from my present location. I'll have to take a look when I get home.
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