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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
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 Posted - 19 Jul 2008 : 01:38:22
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... plus the stand-alone Eberron comic Eye of the Wolf, which was scripted by Eberron creator Keith Baker. The trade is 120+ pages.
Neat. I missed Keith's Eye of the Wolf when it was first released. And from what I've heard, it's an intriguing tale.
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Issue #3 of Worlds of D&D features the first half of the Realms classic "Elminster at the Magefair" (with script by Jeff Grubb), and the entire Lord Soth-related Ravenloft tale "The Rigor of the Game" (with script by me). It should be at the printer already and available in the next few weeks.
Oooh! A RAVENLOFT tale. Fantastic. 
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
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Posted - 19 Jul 2008 : 01:43:47
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I also had a copy of Dragonlance Adventures with Tracy Hickman's signature in there. 
Heh. I recently thought I'd lost my own signed copy of DLA. It was only just yesterday that I discovered the Lady K had hidden the book in retaliation for my using one of her EBERRON novels as a door-stop.  |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 19 Jul 2008 : 02:05:55
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I also had a copy of Dragonlance Adventures with Tracy Hickman's signature in there.
Heh. I recently thought I'd lost my own signed copy of DLA. It was only just yesterday that I discovered the Lady K had hidden the book in retaliation for my using one of her EBERRON novels as a door-stop.
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JamesLowder
Forgotten Realms Author & Game Designer
USA
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Posted - 26 Aug 2008 : 22:06:56
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Hi, all:
Issue #3 of Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons shipped to comics stores during Gen Con (and was available at the show). The third issue contains the first half of Jeff Grubb's terrific adaptation of "Elminster at the Magefair," as well as my adaptation of the Ravenloft story "The Rigor of the Game." (Tim Seeley's depiction of the dwarf Azrael changing into werebadger form is worth the price of admission itself  )
Issue #4 is on track for release in a couple weeks, the last I heard.
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monknwildcat
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 27 Aug 2008 : 00:40:20
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Do we know the schedule for any comics based on Cunningham's characters?
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 27 Aug 2008 : 00:54:42
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(Tim Seeley's depiction of the dwarf Azrael changing into werebadger form is worth the price of admission itself )
Oooh! I've got to pick this one up. Azrael is one of my favorite characters. |
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JamesLowder
Forgotten Realms Author & Game Designer
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Posted - 27 Aug 2008 : 01:53:12
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Originally posted by monknwildcat
Do we know the schedule for any comics based on Cunningham's characters?
Elaine has completed the script for the adaptation of one of her Arilyn stories, but the issue hasn't been announced yet. It should be announced very shortly. (Since we've announced the contents through #7, you can assume it'll be issue #8 or later.)
UPDATE: OK, the newest Previews came out today, so I can note that Elaine's Arilyn and Elaith story "The Great Hunt" will appear in issue #8. Previews has the credits wrong--Elaine did the adaptation of her own story.
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JamesLowder
Forgotten Realms Author & Game Designer
USA
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Posted - 22 Oct 2008 : 15:00:56
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Hi:
In case you haven't been stopping in weekly to the local comics shop, Devil's Due has been getting caught up on the schedule for Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons. Issue #6 is shipping this week. Issue #6 features the Dragonlance story "Raistlin and the Knight of Solamnia" and the Dark Sun story "Hunt's End." The next Realms story will be in issue #7, which will contain Elaine Cunningham's adaptation of her own short story "The Great Hunt" and Richard Knaak's adaptation of his own short story "Definitions of Honor."
By the by, to provide feedback on the series directly to Devil's Due, if you are so inclined, you can use the web site contact information procedure here:
http://devilsdue.net/index.php?optio...id=14&Itemid=3
Cheers,
Jim |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
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Posted - 22 Oct 2008 : 15:22:56
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Originally posted by JamesLowder
Hi:
In case you haven't been stopping in weekly to the local comics shop, Devil's Due has been getting caught up on the schedule for Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons. Issue #6 is shipping this week. Issue #6 features the Dragonlance story "Raistlin and the Knight of Solamnia" and the Dark Sun story "Hunt's End." The next Realms story will be in issue #7, which will contain Elaine Cunningham's adaptation of her own short story "The Great Hunt" and Richard Knaak's adaptation of his own short story "Definitions of Honor."
By the by, to provide feedback on the series directly to Devil's Due, if you are so inclined, you can use the web site contact information procedure here:
http://devilsdue.net/index.php?optio...id=14&Itemid=3
Cheers,
Jim
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MerrikCale
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 14 Nov 2008 : 04:06:28
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JamesLowder
Forgotten Realms Author & Game Designer
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Posted - 14 Nov 2008 : 05:27:13
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Originally posted by MerrikCale
is Worlds gone after issue #8? Please tell me that its not true but one solicit indicates thats the final issue
Issue #8 is, alas, the last issue in the first volume of Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons. It's possible that Devil's Due will relaunch the book with a second volume, starting the numbering back at #1. This could also be the end of the series. The book sold pretty well, and both DDP and the fans were very happy with the contents. I'm really pleased I got the chance to work on it while it lasted.
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
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Posted - 14 Nov 2008 : 14:46:02
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MerrikCale
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 14 Nov 2008 : 19:09:11
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Originally posted by MerrikCale
is Worlds gone after issue #8? Please tell me that its not true but one solicit indicates thats the final issue
Issue #8 is, alas, the last issue in the first volume of Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons. It's possible that Devil's Due will relaunch the book with a second volume, starting the numbering back at #1. This could also be the end of the series. The book sold pretty well, and both DDP and the fans were very happy with the contents. I'm really pleased I got the chance to work on it while it lasted.
Cheers,
Jim
Man, I am sorry to hear that. If it sold well, why was it dropped? I knwo the book was basically 2 comics in 1 was that a problem?
And let me add, that I thought you and the gang there did a terrific job |
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Lord Karsus
Great Reader
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Posted - 14 Nov 2008 : 19:36:35
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| -Oh well. To be honest, I think this might be a good thing. I never got any of the comics (for myself) because, while I was interested in the Forgotten Realms stories, I wasn't too interested in the Dragonlance stories, or whatever other settings that were included. This could, in theory, mean that a Forgotten Realms-specific comic book is possible, with the dropping of this title. Note, I have nothing to support this, but it is, in theory, possible. I have wondered for a long time why there isn't a Forgotten Realms comic series (asides for the [I think] crappy one with the Time of Troubles and everything). Dark Horse dropped their 'Star Wars: Republic' series for 'Star Wars: Dark Times', so Devil's Due could be dropping the 'Worlds of D&D' series for something related but new. Again, in theory. Crossing my fingers, here. |
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MerrikCale
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Posted - 14 Nov 2008 : 19:52:44
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Originally posted by Dagnirion
-Oh well. To be honest, I think this might be a good thing. I never got any of the comics (for myself) because, while I was interested in the Forgotten Realms stories, I wasn't too interested in the Dragonlance stories, or whatever other settings that were included. This could, in theory, mean that a Forgotten Realms-specific comic book is possible, with the dropping of this title. Note, I have nothing to support this, but it is, in theory, possible. I have wondered for a long time why there isn't a Forgotten Realms comic series (asides for the [I think] crappy one with the Time of Troubles and everything). Dark Horse dropped their 'Star Wars: Republic' series for 'Star Wars: Dark Times', so Devil's Due could be dropping the 'Worlds of D&D' series for something related but new. Again, in theory. Crossing my fingers, here.
I hope so. Dark Times is better |
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JamesLowder
Forgotten Realms Author & Game Designer
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Posted - 14 Nov 2008 : 20:01:07
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Originally posted by Dagnirion
This could, in theory, mean that a Forgotten Realms-specific comic book is possible, with the dropping of this title. Note, I have nothing to support this, but it is, in theory, possible. I have wondered for a long time why there isn't a Forgotten Realms comic series (asides for the [I think] crappy one with the Time of Troubles and everything).
DC did two different continuing Realms comics, including the terrific Jeff Grubb-scripted Forgotten Realms. The Advanced Dungeons & Dragons comic was the other--also well worth reading. DC also did a three-issue adaptation of Avatar, which was not very successful.
I've not heard of any plans for a new Realms comic from DDP. That may not mean anything, of course, as I am not on staff, but rather a freelance editor/writer. I can say that new books would almost certainly be adaptations, not original material, as the license DDP has for comics includes only adaptations. And given the new push to support the 4E version of the Realms, it would likely have to be a 4E Realms comic or one that supports the 4E versions of the various worlds.
That's just speculation, though. I've not heard anything about plans for new books, only the continuation of the existing Drizzt and Dragonlance adaptations.
Cheers,
Jim Lowder
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Lord Karsus
Great Reader
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Posted - 14 Nov 2008 : 20:43:35
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Originally posted by JamesLowder
I can say that new books would almost certainly be adaptations, not original material, as the license DDP has for comics includes only adaptations.
-Oh well, then. Original content is what I'd be interested in.
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Originally posted by JamesLowder
And given the new push to support the 4E version of the Realms, it would likely have to be a 4E Realms comic or one that supports the 4E versions of the various worlds.
-You know, I hadn't even thought of that. Goes without saying, though, I guess. |
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MerrikCale
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 14 Nov 2008 : 20:50:16
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Originally posted by Dagnirion
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Originally posted by JamesLowder
I can say that new books would almost certainly be adaptations, not original material, as the license DDP has for comics includes only adaptations.
-Oh well, then. Original content is what I'd be interested in.
Cosnidering how well Dark Horse does with the original content Star Wars comics I am surprised that DDP wouldn't give it a shot. I can't imagine WoTC wouldn't want some product out there to help promote its game |
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JamesLowder
Forgotten Realms Author & Game Designer
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Posted - 14 Nov 2008 : 21:41:14
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Originally posted by MerrikCale
Cosnidering how well Dark Horse does with the original content Star Wars comics I am surprised that DDP wouldn't give it a shot. I can't imagine WoTC wouldn't want some product out there to help promote its game.
Devil's Due was very interested in doing original content. We talked about that a lot when they first brought me on board to work with them on Worlds of D&D. But the license they have from Hasbro is limited to adaptations and apparently Wizards is not interested in having DDP produce original content. That could change, but when asked less than a year ago, WotC wasn't interested.
Cheers,
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 14 Nov 2008 : 23:36:23
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Originally posted by MerrikCale
I hope so. Dark Times is better
I'm more partial to Knights of the Old Republic and Legacy myself.
'Tis a shame to hear about WoD&D though. But then, the Australian distributor here has been fairly lazy in securing shipments, so I'm still waiting for issue #4 to arrive.  |
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MerrikCale
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Posted - 15 Nov 2008 : 01:07:57
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by MerrikCale
I hope so. Dark Times is better
I'm more partial to Knights of the Old Republic and Legacy myself.
Both of which are excellent. The art in all 3 of the books is great. I think of the 3 I would probably put Knights first by a slight margin over the other 2. Rebellion was a good notch below those |
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MerrikCale
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Posted - 15 Nov 2008 : 01:09:11
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Originally posted by JamesLowder
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Originally posted by MerrikCale
Cosnidering how well Dark Horse does with the original content Star Wars comics I am surprised that DDP wouldn't give it a shot. I can't imagine WoTC wouldn't want some product out there to help promote its game.
Devil's Due was very interested in doing original content. We talked about that a lot when they first brought me on board to work with them on Worlds of D&D. But the license they have from Hasbro is limited to adaptations and apparently Wizards is not interested in having DDP produce original content. That could change, but when asked less than a year ago, WotC wasn't interested.
Cheers,
Jim
I do hope that changes. DDP does a good job on the FR books they do an original series would be a lot of fun. Seems strange that the Wizards peeps wouldn't be interested. I wonder why? |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 15 Nov 2008 : 06:12:26
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Originally posted by JamesLowder
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Originally posted by MerrikCale
Cosnidering how well Dark Horse does with the original content Star Wars comics I am surprised that DDP wouldn't give it a shot. I can't imagine WoTC wouldn't want some product out there to help promote its game.
Devil's Due was very interested in doing original content. We talked about that a lot when they first brought me on board to work with them on Worlds of D&D. But the license they have from Hasbro is limited to adaptations and apparently Wizards is not interested in having DDP produce original content. That could change, but when asked less than a year ago, WotC wasn't interested.
Cheers,
Jim
That draws vacuum. I loved the DC/TSR titles. |
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JamesLowder
Forgotten Realms Author & Game Designer
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Posted - 15 Nov 2008 : 07:02:16
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I loved the DC/TSR titles.
I'm quite fond of them, too. I write about them in the foreword to the second Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons trade collection.
Cheers,
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MerrikCale
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 15 Nov 2008 : 13:39:16
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Originally posted by JamesLowder
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I loved the DC/TSR titles.
I'm quite fond of them, too. I write about them in the foreword to the second Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons trade collection.
Cheers,
Jim Lowder
will there be a total of 3 trades? |
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JamesLowder
Forgotten Realms Author & Game Designer
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Posted - 15 Nov 2008 : 18:04:27
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Originally posted by MerrikCale
will there be a total of 3 trades?
Yes. They're each 120+ pages, with about one third Realms content. Each trade includes all the A and B covers for each issue, too.
The first trade collects issues #1 and #2, plus the 40-page Eberron stand-alone Eye of the Wolf. For Realms content, the first trade features the 40-page adaptation of R.A. Salvatore's "Dark Mirror."
The second trade, for which I wrote the foreword, includes issues #3 through #5. The Realms feature is the 40-page adaptation of Ed Greenwood's "Elminster at the Magefair," with script by Jeff Grubb.
The third trade, for which Jeff Grubb wrote the foreword, will include issues #6 through #8. The Realms content consists of a 20-page adaptation of the Salvatore story "Guenhwyver" and a 20-page adaptation of "The Great Hunt," story and adaptation by Elaine Cunningham.
The first two trades are available now. The third should be available not long after issue #8 ships.
Oh, and I should also note that Devil's Due tends to release trade paperbacks and then, a few months later, a hardcover of the same trade.
Cheers,
Jim |
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Kajehase
Great Reader
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Posted - 15 Nov 2008 : 18:11:10
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| Could you please post the ISBN of the trades once you know them James? The online bookstore I get my comic-book trades from usually don't take them in until I've put the ISB-number in my "watch" list (and dearie me, can it take time - six months in the case of one of Paizo's Pathfinder modules) |
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Lord Karsus
Great Reader
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Posted - 15 Nov 2008 : 18:23:38
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| -Mmmm...Number three looks like something I might get, just on virtue of getting to see Myth Drannor. |
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JamesLowder
Forgotten Realms Author & Game Designer
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Posted - 15 Nov 2008 : 18:26:19
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Originally posted by Kajehase
Could you please post the ISBN of the trades once you know them James? The online bookstore I get my comic-book trades from usually don't take them in until I've put the ISB-number in my "watch" list (and dearie me, can it take time - six months in the case of one of Paizo's Pathfinder modules)
I believe these are correct; DDP hasn't released the numbers for the third trade yet.
Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons trade vol. 1, softcover, $18.99 (available now)
ISBN-10: 1934692158
ISBN-13: 978-1934692158
Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons trade vol. 1, hardcover, $29.99 (available Dec. 2008)
ISBN-10: 1934692557
ISBN-13: 978-1934692554
Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons trade vol. 2, softcover, $18.99 (available now)
ISBN-10: 1934692352
ISBN-13: 978-1934692356
Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons trade vol. 2, hardcover, $29.99 (available Feb. 2009)
ISBN-10: 1934692980
ISBN-13: 978-1934692981
Cheers,
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Kajehase
Great Reader
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Posted - 15 Nov 2008 : 18:34:56
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*cheers* Tack så mycket (That's "thanks a lot" in Swedish, in case anyone thought it meant something else). |
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