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keijemon
Acolyte
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Posted - 07 Sep 2008 : 21:08:09
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So I've been reading and re-reading the original post and some of the follow up... and I can't figure out what this project is doing. I've got some free time coming up and wouldn't mind donating it, if I knew what the deal is (and if I have relevant materials). |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 07 Sep 2008 : 22:21:08
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Basically, I figured we'd just make a large index that has sourcebooks and page numbers, especially because a lot of the material doesn't have any indexes at all, more so the 3/3.5e sourcebooks.
quote: Originally posted by keijemon
So I've been reading and re-reading the original post and some of the follow up... and I can't figure out what this project is doing. I've got some free time coming up and wouldn't mind donating it, if I knew what the deal is (and if I have relevant materials).
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For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 07 Sep 2008 : 22:22:51
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Kuje if fine btw, usually don't answer to my given name. :)
And as I said earlier, lets finish this book 1st and then we'll move on. I'm still waiting for a a few scribes to get back to me, so till then we wait. :)
quote: Originally posted by Fillow Thanks a lot Scott. It's very nice from you.
I'm still ready to work onto your project. I'm one of yours (is it a correct way to say I will be part of those who will work with you ?)
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For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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keijemon
Acolyte
49 Posts |
Posted - 07 Sep 2008 : 23:18:05
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OK, you seem to be working on the Grey Box, I don't have that. I've got a bunch of 3/3.5 material, though. I guess I can just start on the first book that catches my interest (Serpent Kingdoms atm). Any guidelines as to what constitutes a noteworthy entry? I mean we don't need to index spells/magic items (non-plot)/feats/etc. right? |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 07 Sep 2008 : 23:42:28
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Well, I'd prefer if people didn't get ahead of us. So, atm we are not working on any of the 3/3.5e material. :)
quote: Originally posted by keijemon
OK, you seem to be working on the Grey Box, I don't have that. I've got a bunch of 3/3.5 material, though. I guess I can just start on the first book that catches my interest (Serpent Kingdoms atm). Any guidelines as to what constitutes a noteworthy entry? I mean we don't need to index spells/magic items (non-plot)/feats/etc. right?
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For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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keijemon
Acolyte
49 Posts |
Posted - 07 Sep 2008 : 23:48:56
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quote: Originally posted by Kuje
Well, I'd prefer if people didn't get ahead of us. So, atm we are not working on any of the 3/3.5e material. :)
oops, it's just that you said "more so the 3/3.5e sourcebooks", that got me thinking it was a priority. What are you working on and what's your next step (so I can see if I've got sources for that). |
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Edited by - keijemon on 07 Sep 2008 23:49:23 |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2008 : 00:11:33
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No worries, I was using it as an example because as I said, a lot of the current books don't have an index. :) And we're still working through the grey box, so until that's finished, I have no idea. :)
quote: Originally posted by keijemon
oops, it's just that you said "more so the 3/3.5e sourcebooks", that got me thinking it was a priority. What are you working on and what's your next step (so I can see if I've got sources for that).
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For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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keijemon
Acolyte
49 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2008 : 00:59:52
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Wait a sec, is this the Grey Box you are talking about? http://www.trollandtoad.com/p109802.html consisting of A Grand Tour of the Realms, Running the Realms, and Shadowdale.
If yes, it is sitting right next to me right now, and it already has an index, 5 pages of it (combined for all 3 books). Are you expanding that or is there another Grey Box? |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2008 : 01:06:01
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Nope, that is the 2nd edition version. The grey box came out in 1e and yes I realize both have an index, but it still doesn't matter since this index we are creating will have info from EVERY book and the index from some of the books is not as complete as I'd like them to be, thus, starting this project.
quote: Originally posted by keijemon
Wait a sec, is this the Grey Box you are talking about? http://www.trollandtoad.com/p109802.html consisting of A Grand Tour of the Realms, Running the Realms, and Shadowdale.
If yes, it is sitting right next to me right now, and it already has an index, 5 pages of it (combined for all 3 books). Are you expanding that or is there another Grey Box?
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For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Edited by - Kuje on 08 Sep 2008 01:09:47 |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 12 Sep 2008 : 16:04:51
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Just checking in here. Sage, Mark, and Crazed, any progress or do you want me to hand your pages off to someone else? It's been about two weeks......
Edit: Okay, anyone want to take over pages 32 to 42? |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Edited by - Kuje on 12 Sep 2008 18:50:48 |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31716 Posts |
Posted - 12 Sep 2008 : 16:43:45
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I think it'll probably be best for me to hand my pages to someone else for the time being. An unexpected non-Candlekeep-related project has suddenly found its way into my weekly workload, so I doubt I'll have any further time over the coming week to truly work on this.
Sorry Kuje. |
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Edited by - The Sage on 12 Sep 2008 16:44:51 |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 12 Sep 2008 : 18:49:58
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No prob, things happen. :)
quote: Originally posted by The Sage
I think it'll probably be best for me to hand my pages to someone else for the time being. An unexpected non-Candlekeep-related project has suddenly found its way into my weekly workload, so I doubt I'll have any further time over the coming week to truly work on this.
Sorry Kuje.
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For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Fillow
Master of Realmslore
France
1608 Posts |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 12 Sep 2008 : 22:22:00
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Indeed from the Cyc and cool, thanks. :)
quote: Originally posted by Fillow
quote: Originally posted by Kuje
Edit: Okay, anyone want to take over pages 32 to 42?
pages 32 to 42 still from the Cyc ? Give me one week and I'll be able to sent you back the files Kuje. I just have to find your recommandations about the last files I sent you and I begin on tomorrow.
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For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Kes_Alanadel
Learned Scribe
USA
326 Posts |
Posted - 12 Sep 2008 : 23:18:04
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Geez you guys are quick, lol. I leave for a few hours and things get turned over. |
Ack! I seem to have too much blood in my coffee stream!
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 13 Sep 2008 : 04:29:42
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Unfortunately I went away (unexpectedly) for two weeks, two days after I made the commitment, and didn't get a whole lot dome before I left. As of tonight, I'm back home, so I should have something for you in a couple of days..
Sorry - I wouldn't have offered my help if I had known I was leaving for awhile. |
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Edited by - Markustay on 14 Sep 2008 16:05:33 |
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Fillow
Master of Realmslore
France
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crazedventurers
Master of Realmslore
United Kingdom
1073 Posts |
Posted - 14 Sep 2008 : 15:24:30
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Apologies all for my lack of input - unfortunately we were burgled a couple of weeks ago and the laptop was stolen.
Am finally back online today, but have lots of other work to catch up with and redo.
Am sorry to have to (temporarily) bow out of this project, but my wife needs to get her university work redone and will be using the computer a lot!
Look forward to seeing the results.
Cheers
Damian
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 14 Sep 2008 : 16:15:47
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I'd skip the map but send me a seperate file about the family lineage. Or you could just add them to the character file. Your choice. :)
quote: Originally posted by Fillow
Kuje, there are inserts in my new "area of responsability" -as a Cormyr map in the page 33, the royal family lineage in p. 34...- Do you want us to quote each term which is in those inserts as new entries ?
I do not care of doing so. Just want to know !
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For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 14 Sep 2008 : 16:17:12
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No prob crazed. :) Things happen.
That said, Kes, when you read this could you take over for pages 43 to 53? I'll send you the files later today as well. |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Kes_Alanadel
Learned Scribe
USA
326 Posts |
Posted - 14 Sep 2008 : 16:20:04
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quote: Originally posted by Kuje
No prob crazed. :) Things happen.
That said, Kes, when you read this could you take over for pages 43 to 53? I'll send you the files later today as well.
Sure thing. I'll get on it once I know how to do it. |
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Fillow
Master of Realmslore
France
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Fillow
Master of Realmslore
France
1608 Posts |
Posted - 20 Sep 2008 : 20:26:35
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I've almost finished my task Kuje. however, I've a question : in the page 38, is quoted Thiombur. A few lines below, he seems to be called Thimobar, and he still seems to be called Thiombar a few more lines later.
Is it a typo sequence ? Is he an only one man ? So what is his real name ? quote: The famous adventurer, Thiombur the fighter, runs an inn, The Blushing Maiden, at the center of town. Thimobar is the appointed local lord of Dhedluk, and is said to know everyone in Cormyr".
GAME INFORMATION: Thiombar, an 8th level fighter, is indeed a master of the skill of putting the correct people in touch with each other, and his inn is often a stopping point for those seeking a particular individual of certain skill or ability.
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"Today is a good day to smile", Fillow Big'n'Book Mahlemiut 'Lead-dog', Son of Garl, Wanderer of the Masked Leaf and Namer of Oghma.
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Edited by - Fillow on 21 Sep 2008 07:17:18 |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 20 Sep 2008 : 21:17:25
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I'd go with the first one but you could go ask Ed if you want a real answer. I'd figure he would know. :)
quote: Originally posted by Fillow
I've almost finished my task Kuje. however, I've a question : in the page 38, is quoted Thiombur. A few lines below, he seems to be called Thimobar[i], and he still seems to be called [i]Thiombar a few more lines later.
Is it a typo sequence ? Is he an only one man ? So what is his real name ? quote: The famous adventurer, Thiombur the fighter, runs an inn, The Blushing Maiden, at the center of town. Thimobar is the appointed local lord of Dhedluk, and is said to know everyone in Cormyr".
GAME INFORMATION: Thiombar, an 8th level fighter, is indeed a master of the skill of putting the correct people in touch with each other, and his inn is often a stopping point for those seeking a particular individual of certain skill or ability.
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For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Faraer
Great Reader
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Posted - 20 Sep 2008 : 21:25:39
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He's consistently Thiombur (yes, one character) in Volo's Guide to Cormyr. |
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Fillow
Master of Realmslore
France
1608 Posts |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 21 Sep 2008 : 19:06:15
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I have bad news.
The original time-period I had allotted to this (that first week) I had gone away from home unexpectedly (as I explained previously, for two weeks). I thought I could still squeeze this into my already busy schedule, but its a no-go.
Sorry.
I have to give the maps priority ATM, because since the release of 4e I have been getting slammed with requests, and if I try to work on them and my various writing projects nothing gets done. I am attempting to have a little more focus in my work routine so that can actually start completeing some stuff.
I'm sorry Kuje - this is a VERY worhtwhile project, but I find I simply do not have the extra time to dedicate to it as it deserves. |
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Fillow
Master of Realmslore
France
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 21 Sep 2008 : 21:18:13
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Thats okay Mark, I'm glad, at least, that you replied. I was about to ask my missing people what they were doing. :)
So, Ashe, I'm still waitin on that map key from Scourn. :) Crazed seems to have disappeared and Fillow, Mark was doing the last pages from page 76 to the end of the book.
Wandering-Mage, Arry, or Na-gang, are you three still interested in helping? Or anyone else that has the grey box, so we can get it finished and move on!
Received Fillow's and Kes's entries and will go over them tonight. |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Edited by - Kuje on 21 Sep 2008 21:18:48 |
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Christopher_Rowe
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
879 Posts |
Posted - 22 Sep 2008 : 00:24:07
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quote: Originally posted by Kuje
Or anyone else that has the grey box, so we can get it finished and move on!
I just downloaded the .pdf of the gray box from Paizo (and of the '93 2nd edition box, and of several other things--that place is dangerous!). I must admit I'm not entirely sure what y'all are doing. Building a detailed index, sounds like, but I'm not sure what the actual work process is.
Anyway, I'd be happy to help out a bit if somebody just tells me what to do (and if working from the .pdf instead of from print is okay).
Cheers,
Christopher
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