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Brynweir
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USA
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 Posted - 25 May 2003 : 17:26:37
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I was heavily into AD&D in college, but then our DM discovered GURPS. We left D&D and went straight into Star Wars. It has been almost five years since I have participated in any serious RP of any kind and I sorely miss it. Therefore I have two questions. One, where should I begin in order to get caught up on FR lore? (mind you, I am a teacher and have no money). Two, is there anywhere online to participate in an ongoing role-play? I know no one anywhere near where I live who has an unbiased opinion of RPG and the few who are into "games" are too unusual for me to be around for very long. All the people I used to run with live out of state, and most are "too busy" in their RL to get back into RP. I have been reading several posts here at Candlekeep and many of you seem to be very friendly and helpful, as well as highly creative and resourceful. I was hoping to become more involved. (I have very little time to actually spend "with" a role-playing group, but I thought if it were online I might be able to participate.)
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Anyone who likes to read something that's really dark and gritty and completely awesome ought to read The Night Angel Trilogy by Brent Weeks. You can check out a little taste at www.BrentWeeks.com I should probably warn you, though, that it is definitely not PG-13 :-D
He also started a new Trilogy with Black Prism, which may even surpass the Night Angel Trilogy in its awesomeness. 
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Artalis
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 25 May 2003 : 18:52:57
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Brynweir
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 25 May 2003 : 20:12:21
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Anyone who likes to read something that's really dark and gritty and completely awesome ought to read The Night Angel Trilogy by Brent Weeks. You can check out a little taste at www.BrentWeeks.com I should probably warn you, though, that it is definitely not PG-13 :-D
He also started a new Trilogy with Black Prism, which may even surpass the Night Angel Trilogy in its awesomeness.
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 26 May 2003 : 01:51:13
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I had the same problem when he offerred me the same thing. He's got some files he's kind enough to share, should you look pathetic enough.  (I know I must have!  ) Some of them are small enough for us snails. However, he was really nice and sent me some CDs. If you grovel enough he might be as nice to you. 
Then again, he mentioned something to be about passing the favor along. Perhaps I should take this one instead? 
As for the online playing, there're some Play-By-E-Mail games. I'm in Mumadar's Silver Marches game now (I just started). Not knowing how a table-top game goes, I can't say if it's any different from what you used to know. However, since Mumadar is heavy on roleplaying rather than action, it's a lot like a round robin so far -- except that we each take characters instead of chapters. |
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Brynweir
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 26 May 2003 : 16:12:31
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It is a relief to find most people on here to be so helpful. I would be interested in taking a look at playing by e-mail, as well, do you have a site I can check out? or an e-mail address I should send my queries to?
Artalis and Bookwyrm, thank you both.
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Anyone who likes to read something that's really dark and gritty and completely awesome ought to read The Night Angel Trilogy by Brent Weeks. You can check out a little taste at www.BrentWeeks.com I should probably warn you, though, that it is definitely not PG-13 :-D
He also started a new Trilogy with Black Prism, which may even surpass the Night Angel Trilogy in its awesomeness.
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Elrond Half Elven
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06 Jun 2003 : 23:12:01
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Hail Brynweir,
Welcome to Candlekeep. I hope you enjoy your stay.
Hanx
Elrond. |
Once upon a midnight dreary, while i pondered, weak and weary,
Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore-
While i nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6662 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jun 2003 : 04:48:22
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Yes indeed, welcome Brynweir.
If you have any FR queries feel free to send them my way. Let's just say that my contacts for information are ... impressive.
-- George Krashos
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jun 2003 : 10:01:23
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Hell hath no fury like all of Candlekeep rising in defense of one of its own.
Download the brickfilm masterpiece by Leftfield Studios! See this page for more. |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07 Jun 2003 : 10:46:33
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Originally posted by George Krashos
Yes indeed, welcome Brynweir.
If you have any FR queries feel free to send them my way. Let's just say that my contacts for information are ... impressive.
-- George Krashos
Hmmm, cant seem to find a smiley icon for "envy"
::imagining George sitting overlooking the lake at Ed Greenwoods place, drinking coffee and eating bagels whilst disgussing the Realms:: |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6662 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jun 2003 : 01:45:05
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Well, I do have a standing invitation to "pop in" from Ed, but as I live in Australia ... of course I have an aunt who lives in Toronto and I do intend to visit. So maybe one day.
And no, I don't have one of his pipes, which is probably a good thing as I don't smoke.
Also, you'll all be pleased to know that Ed has been renovating. The work is nearly done and he's been slowly organising "stuff". In other words, he's been peeking through the 'boxes in the basement'. He dug up a loyalty oath for Cormyr for the Realms-L the other day so who knows what avalanche of realmslore is on the horizon - here's hoping.
-- George Krashos
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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