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| Lady Kazandra |
Posted - 15 Apr 2004 : 07:41:38
Yet another email from the Sage -
quote:
The Magic Shop here at Candlekeep, will soon be reaching it's first anniversary since the grand opening on the 28th April 2003. To commerate this semi-unique event, I was wondering whether anybody here has any special suggestions (now this includes both the scribes and staff of Candlekeep) to help make this celebration as grand (or maybe better) as Candlekeep's birthday a few weeks ago?.
I know it's a little strange to get excited about something like this, but the Magic Shop has been a continuing element of Candlekeep for so long now, that we would be remiss in our duties as scribes of Realmslore to let this event pass without notice.
So, if anyone has any ideas on what we should do, please post them here, that is, if Alaundo will allow this scroll to remain open.
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| Alaundo |
Posted - 20 Apr 2004 : 09:05:18
quote:
Originally posted by Elrond Half Elven
Alaundo, I have software that allows me to create PDFs, if you wish I could create a downloadable version of the book, in PDF format, as IMHO it would be a lot easier for play use. I for one would definitely print and use this! Of course it would be better waiting until after the Birthday celebrations! And perhaps the Sage Consent.
Hanxs
Elrond
Well met
Thank ye, Elrond Half Elven. Indeed, Tethtoril had collated the works in a Word Document and my intention is to convert this to PDF to offer as a download. However, I have instructed Tethtoril to hold back on this task as he is busy reformatting the Sage's Magic Shop into a more managable size (A seperate contents page linking to different pages for each category). The PDF will be made available after this and after the latest items have been added to the shop from herein the forum 
I'm intrigued as to what tool you use though, Elrond, if it is indeed another method from that which we use here currently. Please contact me personally. Thank ye |
| Lady Kazandra |
Posted - 20 Apr 2004 : 06:32:09
I let him know Elrond, it's certainly a good idea. I wonder what Alaundo would think?.
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| Elrond Half Elven |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 23:36:26
Alaundo, I have software that allows me to create PDFs, if you wish I could create a downloadable version of the book, in PDF format, as IMHO it would be a lot easier for play use. I for one would definitely print and use this! Of course it would be better waiting until after the Birthday celebrations! And perhaps the Sage Consent.
Hanxs
Elrond
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| Lord Rad |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 15:55:29
quote:
Originally posted by Shadowlord
quote:
Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
Thank you both . . . 
I'm beginning to understand why the Sage thinks of Candlekeep as his 'home-away-from-home' .
You have no idea how many of us feel that way, Lady Kazandra. 
::puts on his favorite slippers, stokes his favorite pipe and settles into his favorite chair to read his favorite book::
Hey Alaundo, I need an "overly content" smiley!  |
| Shadowlord |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 14:40:37
quote:
Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
Thank you both . . .
I'm beginning to understand why the Sage thinks of Candlekeep as his 'home-away-from-home' .
You have no idea how many of us feel that way, Lady Kazandra. |
| Lady Kazandra |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 13:17:32
Thanks Alaundo, and for thank you also for deleting that other post . . .
I was disconnected for several minutes after receiving an ill-timed phone call. I wanted to delete it, after I realised that I'd posted the message too early .
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| Alaundo |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 13:13:36
quote:
Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
Alaundo, I may ask you to change the contributor name for several of the magical items that I created in the Shop (in the main library), if it's not too much trouble . . .
I don't think Sage will mind . . .
Well met
Certainly, Lady Kazandra. Simply send your list to Tethtoril and it will be addressed.
I will also inform Tethtoril to apply the changes regarding your name, Arivia. |
| Lady Kazandra |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 13:08:52
Alaundo, I may ask you to change the contributor name for several of the magical items that I created in the Shop (in the main library), if it's not too much trouble . . .
I don't think Sage will mind . . .
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| Arivia |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 12:06:46
quote:
Originally posted by Alaundo
quote:
Originally posted by Bookwyrm
Okay, now you got me all curious.
Alaundo, I've just looked through the (rather nice) Shop in the main library. I noticed two things that can be made better, of course. First, many of my items still have question marks in things like price, so I ought to fix those for you. Second, why are there different font sizes used throughout the list?
Well met
Hmmmm, thank ye for pointing this out, Bookwyrm. I will get this amended....and flog Tethtoril accordingly
Can I get my name spelled correctly, too? |
| Bookwyrm |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 10:14:22
quote:
Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
I'm beginning to understand why the Sage thinks of Candlekeep as his 'home-away-from-home' .
He's not the only one. |
| Lady Kazandra |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 09:59:42
Thank you both . . .
I'm beginning to understand why the Sage thinks of Candlekeep as his 'home-away-from-home' .
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| Alaundo |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 09:55:14
quote:
Originally posted by Bookwyrm
Okay, now you got me all curious.
Alaundo, I've just looked through the (rather nice) Shop in the main library. I noticed two things that can be made better, of course. First, many of my items still have question marks in things like price, so I ought to fix those for you. Second, why are there different font sizes used throughout the list?
Well met
Hmmmm, thank ye for pointing this out, Bookwyrm. I will get this amended....and flog Tethtoril accordingly |
| Bookwyrm |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 09:50:18
Yes, go ahead. I've gotten the hang of "balance" since my early days.
Who knows? I might get inspired enough to start creating things myself again.  |
| Shadowlord |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 09:34:27
I'm sure we'd appretiate your contributions, nontheless. Certainly, some of my own items have been unbalanced, and yet, they were fixed with help from certain scribes. |
| Lady Kazandra |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 09:30:40
At least three of the items the Sage has posted are actually my own creations, but at the time, I wasn't an enrolled scribe here at Candlekeep, so I couldn't post them. I have a few others that I wish to add to the Shop, but I'm sure at least two of them are unbalanced.
I might post them anyway, just for possible suggestions.
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| Shadowlord |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 09:25:35
quote:
Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
One hundred different items.... .
*cough* *cough* "THE SAGE!" *cough* *cough*  |
| Lady Kazandra |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 08:37:44
quote:
Originally posted by Shadowlord
Indeed, Happy Anniversary! Though in my long period of being here, both with my old account, and the newer Shadowlord, I have only contributed about 5 things to the shop, I'm sure others have been more diligent...
Any contribution to the Magic Shop is valued Shadowlord, whether it is just one item, or one hundred different items .
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| Shadowlord |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 07:55:49
quote:
Originally posted by Bookwyrm
Okay, now you got me all curious.
Which was exactly the effect I was going for...
quote:
Originally posted by Bookwyrm
Second, why are there different font sizes used throughout the list?
That's font size, not font. I think you know the difference, so I won't bore you with the details... Funny, I noticed it too. It's on my Pendant of Merciless Regeneration as well... |
| Bookwyrm |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 07:49:08
Okay, now you got me all curious.
Alaundo, I've just looked through the (rather nice) Shop in the main library. I noticed two things that can be made better, of course. First, many of my items still have question marks in things like price, so I ought to fix those for you. Second, why are there different font sizes used throughout the list? |
| Shadowlord |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 07:36:32
Ah, friend Bookwyrm, that is a secret I am hesitant to tell. Perhaps I'll tell you later, someday in the Year of Rogue Dragons... |
| Bookwyrm |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 07:14:45
Oh? What was your previous account? I'm afraid I don't recall. |
| Shadowlord |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 05:28:03
Indeed, Happy Anniversary! Though in my long period of being here, both with my old account, and the newer Shadowlord, I have only contributed about 5 things to the shop, I'm sure others have been more diligent... |
| Lady Kazandra |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 04:28:47
They are some good suggestions Wood Elf, although I don't believe there is enough material from each category - favorite spells in particular - for votes on favorites to be cast . . . 
I think your first suggestion though, deserves a little more attention. I'll discuss it with Sage and see what he thinks.
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| Wood Elf Ranger |
Posted - 17 Apr 2004 : 20:45:14
How about some type of contest to celebrate and get more people interested? Maybe submitting unique spells or magical items and letting the official Candlekeep staff decide whos is most original and intriguing in each category? I have no idea what the prize could be perhaps just the notoriety of winning would be enough
(added later)Perhaps we could allow everyone to vote for their favorite spells and items? Either of new ones entered specifically for the contest or even out of the whole list? |
| Alaundo |
Posted - 17 Apr 2004 : 19:41:52
Well met
As promised, the collection of magical items and scrolls is now within the library proper at the Sage's Magic Shop, as announced in the latest update to Candlekeep.
Thank ye all for contributing to the shop. Ensure you keep the place nice and tidy Sage, lest you feel the wrath of Tethtoril |
| Lady Kazandra |
Posted - 15 Apr 2004 : 13:17:52
quote:
Originally posted by Alaundo
Well met
Indeed Sage, indeed. 'tis certainly worthy of a celebration
In fact, Tethtoril has been working extremely hard over the past few weeks in collating a cataloged tome of the Magic Shop's contents for display in the library. An update is due within the next few days, within which will be the said tome
Call it a birthday present from Candlekeep to the contributors of the Magic Shop, if you will... and vise versa
From the Sage -
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Thank you Alaundo, I appreciate the effort of both you and Tethtoril. I look forward to seeing the update.
As a special part of the anniversary, I'm also trying to get several special magical items together for posting. I can't make any promises though, but I'll try my best to have them ready on time...
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| Alaundo |
Posted - 15 Apr 2004 : 10:46:47
quote:
Originally posted by Bookwyrm
::Hearing this, the Bookwyrm scratches an item off of his grand list of things to procrastinate about . . . .::
::makes a note to stealthily obtain Bookwyrm's list and destroy it quickly:: |
| Bookwyrm |
Posted - 15 Apr 2004 : 09:34:55
::Hearing this, the Bookwyrm scratches an item off of his grand list of things to procrastinate about . . . .:: |
| Alaundo |
Posted - 15 Apr 2004 : 08:44:36
Well met
Indeed Sage, indeed. 'tis certainly worthy of a celebration
In fact, Tethtoril has been working extremely hard over the past few weeks in collating a cataloged tome of the Magic Shop's contents for display in the library. An update is due within the next few days, within which will be the said tome
Call it a birthday present from Candlekeep to the contributors of the Magic Shop, if you will... and vise versa |
