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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
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 Posted - 15 May 2009 : 22:45:47
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There's also a cool, least to me, new exhibit at the Indy museum. They have a new egypt display opening and they're one of the few US cities that are showing some of the items from King Tut's tomb.
http://www.kingtut.org/home
I purchased my advanced tickets, so that's the only thing I have planned for sure. I'm going at 1pm on Saturday.
On top of the birthday rules I mentioned earlier, the TSA has released another new rule and that new rule is that your name has to match your drivers license and/or passport. So, don't forget to add your middle initial and or your middle name if it's on either government document or you might not be boarded. |
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 - 16 May 2009 : 06:22:54
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Kes and I were chatting and we decided, without really deciding about that we were actually going to go, to go to the costume dance on Saturday night. We just started discussing finding costumes and well, I guess we're going. :)
http://www.gencon.com/2009/indy/pm/events/gcdance.aspx
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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 - 16 May 2009 : 15:17:55
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Originally posted by Kuje
Kes and I were chatting and we decided, without really deciding about that we were actually going to go, to go to the costume dance on Saturday night. We just started discussing finding costumes and well, I guess we're going. :)
http://www.gencon.com/2009/indy/pm/events/gcdance.aspx
Funny how that worked out, lol! *still grumbling about period clothing being dresses/skirts for women* |
Ack! I seem to have too much blood in my coffee stream!
When did 'common sense' cease to be common? |
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Matt James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
918 Posts |
Posted - 17 May 2009 : 15:20:08
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If I run a session for the authors, you can expect a TPK ;)
But seriously, I think it would be a great time to get a session (or multiple?) going for CK attendees. I will have a custom CK adventure written up that players can take home as swag. |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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Posted - 17 May 2009 : 19:55:24
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Originally posted by Matt James
If I run a session for the authors, you can expect a TPK ;)
It would be an honor, Matt. 
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But seriously, I think it would be a great time to get a session (or multiple?) going for CK attendees. I will have a custom CK adventure written up that players can take home as swag.
That seems like a really good idea. We could run multiple sessions of the same adventure at the same time. And like I said, I'd be down for running one, if it doesn't conflict with another commitment.
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Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
3243 Posts |
Posted - 17 May 2009 : 23:04:25
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| Matt, if you don't mind, I'd like to run the adventure for those Pathfinders among us. I sent a PM with my email address if you'd be willing to send me a copy to convert. |
I actually DO know everything. I just have a very poor index of my knowledge.
Ashe's Character Sheet
Alphabetized Index of Realms NPCs |
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Matt James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
918 Posts |
Posted - 17 May 2009 : 23:13:34
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| Keep in mind that this may be the best way to get people to become acquainted to a little bit of 4e. I am not suggesting they need to like it, but what better introduction to the new edition than through the comfort of Candlekeep companions? It should take me about a week or so considering work and family commitments. |
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Kes_Alanadel
Learned Scribe
USA
326 Posts |
Posted - 18 May 2009 : 01:45:12
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Originally posted by Matt James
Keep in mind that this may be the best way to get people to become acquainted to a little bit of 4e. I am not suggesting they need to like it, but what better introduction to the new edition than through the comfort of Candlekeep companions? It should take me about a week or so considering work and family commitments.
This is just my opinion, and only applies to me. I really don't want to learn a new system just to be able to have a chance to play/meet with other scribes. I no longer have a gaming group, and the email game that I'm in runs 3.X (I know, I know.. I need to post something). To me, it makes no sense to me to learn it, just to play one game. YMMV *shrug* |
Ack! I seem to have too much blood in my coffee stream!
When did 'common sense' cease to be common? |
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
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Kes_Alanadel
Learned Scribe
USA
326 Posts |
Posted - 18 May 2009 : 02:11:18
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
Re: Kes
Pathfinder is very close to 3.X, so you could play it with very little noticeable difference.
Thanks Ashe :) I've looked through the Pathfinder rules some, and liked what I read. I'm thinking about buying the book at GenCon, unless some wicked artwork catches my eye instead.  |
Ack! I seem to have too much blood in my coffee stream!
When did 'common sense' cease to be common? |
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Matt James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
918 Posts |
Posted - 18 May 2009 : 02:50:11
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Originally posted by Kes_Alanadel
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Originally posted by Matt James
Keep in mind that this may be the best way to get people to become acquainted to a little bit of 4e. I am not suggesting they need to like it, but what better introduction to the new edition than through the comfort of Candlekeep companions? It should take me about a week or so considering work and family commitments.
This is just my opinion, and only applies to me. I really don't want to learn a new system just to be able to have a chance to play/meet with other scribes. I no longer have a gaming group, and the email game that I'm in runs 3.X (I know, I know.. I need to post something). To me, it makes no sense to me to learn it, just to play one game. YMMV *shrug*
I'm not doing any of this based off of the edition turf war, its just a simple adventure for people to play in if they choose. Just like much of Gen Con, it is about experiencing new systems and games (for me at least). I'm not expecting everyone to play the module, but I do plan to write it with 4e rules. Others are going to write other ones so it all works out I suppose :) |
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Brian R. James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
1098 Posts |
Posted - 18 May 2009 : 17:11:19
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| Hmmm. How cool would it be for Ed to sit in on a session? He is a pretty busy guy at Gen Con, but you never know! |
Brian R. James - Freelance Game Designer
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Matt James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
918 Posts |
Posted - 18 May 2009 : 21:57:39
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Originally posted by Brian R. James
Hmmm. How cool would it be for Ed to sit in on a session? He is a pretty busy guy at Gen Con, but you never know!
Wow, that would be a dream come true. Then again, having actual Realms authors playing in my adventure is humbling enough! |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 19 May 2009 : 09:03:04
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Originally posted by Kes_Alanadel
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
Re: Kes
Pathfinder is very close to 3.X, so you could play it with very little noticeable difference.
Thanks Ashe :) I've looked through the Pathfinder rules some, and liked what I read. I'm thinking about buying the book at GenCon, unless some wicked artwork catches my eye instead.
Ashe, I might be interested in joining the Pathfinder adventure but it depends on what day and time you are thinking of hosting the event. As I've posted, my Saturday is pretty packed. :) But I know the FR seminars are on Friday during the day for those of you are planning on going....
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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
Scribe for the Candlekeep Compendium |
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
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Matt James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
918 Posts |
Posted - 19 May 2009 : 15:09:48
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 19 May 2009 : 18:06:39
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| Okies. :) Well, ya two figure it out and let us know. :) |
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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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
3243 Posts |
Posted - 19 May 2009 : 18:41:29
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| I also just volunteered to be a GM Volunteer for Paizo at the Con for a couple of slots (See Here). Specifically Thursday from 6pm-10pm and Sunday from 8am-Noon. |
I actually DO know everything. I just have a very poor index of my knowledge.
Ashe's Character Sheet
Alphabetized Index of Realms NPCs |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 19 May 2009 : 19:08:58
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Not that you should necessarily take my schedule into account, but I am otherwise occupied Thursday 1-6 p.m., then Friday 11 a.m. through the seminars (of course).
Playing shortly after the Realms seminar might be the easiest, actually, because then everyone will be in one place, right? (In deference to Ashe being eaten by octopus demons that night.)
Cheers |
Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 19 May 2009 : 20:26:52
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
One word, Erik:
"SUSHI!"
1d4 investigators a round? What what?
Ahem. (Spam count +1.)
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Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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LucianBarasu
Fellaren-Krae Co-ordinator
USA
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Posted - 19 May 2009 : 20:31:40
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With Tymora's wink and tickle on my wallet, I should be there this year.
I am hoping to be home in time to go.
I've made a promise to a few friends on and off this board that i'd try my damnest to be there. I cannot let them down. |
Lucian "The Bringer" Barasu
Fellaren Krae Project Co-Ordinator
"Why do you cry?"
"He is Conan, Cimmerian. He won't cry... So I cry for him."
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Christopher_Rowe
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
879 Posts |
Posted - 19 May 2009 : 20:35:38
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| Is this going to be something we'll need to sign up for through the GenCon site? Or buy a ticket for or whatever? |
My Realms novel, Sandstorm, is now available for ordering. |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 19 May 2009 : 20:42:20
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Originally posted by LucianBarasu
I've made a promise to a few friends on and off this board that i'd try my damnest to be there. I cannot let them down.
Better not, ya big lug.
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Originally posted by Christopher_Rowe
Is this going to be something we'll need to sign up for through the GenCon site? Or buy a ticket for or whatever?
From my own experience putting pick-up games together and whatnot (and because it's past deadline for events to be submitted), it's most likely that this will be an informal/no tickets thing--the trick is getting everyone together and finding a place to play.
(Which is not to imply that I'm in charge! Just here to help.)
Cheers |
Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
3243 Posts |
Posted - 19 May 2009 : 20:49:08
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
(Which is not to imply that I'm in charge! Just here to help.)
Cheers
All in favor of Erik's nominating himself to be in charge say 'Aye'!
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I actually DO know everything. I just have a very poor index of my knowledge.
Ashe's Character Sheet
Alphabetized Index of Realms NPCs |
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Matt James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
918 Posts |
Posted - 19 May 2009 : 21:30:33
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| This will be a non-ticketed event. We just link up, find a place to play and have at it! |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 19 May 2009 : 21:37:28
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
All in favor of Erik's nominating himself to be in charge say 'Aye'!
Eep! [hides behind Matt]
Cheers |
Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Matt James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
918 Posts |
Posted - 22 May 2009 : 18:35:41
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Chugging along with the adventure module. It would actually be a great place to start a new Realms player on as well considering CK is probably the best place to begin :)
As I said, this will be a level 1 module to keep things simple and to the point. As well, long-time Realms fans will appreciate going through it. If it turns out to be well received, I will do follow-up adventures that will play off of the same storyline. |
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Matt James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
918 Posts |
Posted - 26 May 2009 : 03:50:28
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| hmm, I am leaning towards pre-gen characters and bumping this adventure to level 5. These projects can snowball quickly :) |
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