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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
 Posted - 05 Mar 2009 : 15:41:38
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| Problem if I subscribe is that I won't be able to acccess it at work cause wizards is blocked. It'd be nice to check out some articles and do other DDI stuff while on my lunch or coffee break. |
Karsite Arcanar (Most Holy Servant of Karsus)
Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril as penned by me:
http://www.dmsguild.com/m/product/172023 |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3286 Posts |
Posted - 05 Mar 2009 : 15:45:33
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-Nope. 
-Not that I know of at least.  I was only charged $59.00 for the year subscription. 
BRIMSTONE |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
Alaundo of Candlekeep |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 05 Mar 2009 : 15:52:01
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| So you need the yearly subscription to go retro or can you do so withthe monthly? |
Karsite Arcanar (Most Holy Servant of Karsus)
Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril as penned by me:
http://www.dmsguild.com/m/product/172023 |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3286 Posts |
Posted - 05 Mar 2009 : 16:02:10
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quote:
Originally posted by Alisttair
So you need the yearly subscription to go retro or can you do so withthe monthly?
-I have no clue about the monthly. I can say with the yearly, I got everything.
BRIMSTONE |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
Alaundo of Candlekeep |
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
3240 Posts |
Posted - 05 Mar 2009 : 20:15:49
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That's a surprise Brimmy, I remember reading about the subscription that it was only good for the period of time that you subscribed for.
* Just checked here. Can you confirm that you have all the articles, Brimmy? |
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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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 06 Mar 2009 : 01:54:14
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| Yeah, for now they're letting subscribers have the back issues, too--someone from WotC confirmed it a couple of months ago. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
--Richard Greene (letter to Time) |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3286 Posts |
Posted - 06 Mar 2009 : 04:13:46
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quote:
Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
That's a surprise Brimmy, I remember reading about the subscription that it was only good for the period of time that you subscribed for.
* Just checked here. Can you confirm that you have all the articles, Brimmy?
-Yep got them all.
BRIMSTONE |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
Alaundo of Candlekeep |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3286 Posts |
Posted - 06 Mar 2009 : 04:14:41
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Yeah, for now they're letting subscribers have the back issues, too--someone from WotC confirmed it a couple of months ago.
-Thanks, I didnt know that.
BRIMSTONE |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
Alaundo of Candlekeep |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 06 Mar 2009 : 23:42:30
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| You're welcome. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
--Richard Greene (letter to Time) |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3286 Posts |
Posted - 07 Mar 2009 : 23:42:34
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
You're welcome.
-Brian used your name in the Sharn Article, Lyrna of Clan Fathomlin of Miryeritar.
-Congrats and Happy Birthday.
BRIMMY |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
Alaundo of Candlekeep |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 08 Mar 2009 : 00:06:53
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Now that she's been 'canonized', does that mean she's a Saint now?  |
"I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me" --- Dudley Field Malone
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Uzzy
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
618 Posts |
Posted - 08 Mar 2009 : 13:06:10
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Very nice.
Now, when we going to get back to pre-Spellplague Realmslore? Cause, you know, that'd make me subscribe. |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 09 Mar 2009 : 22:24:33
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Originally posted by Brimstone
quote:
Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
You're welcome.
-Brian used your name in the Sharn Article, Lyrna of Clan Fathomlin of Miryeritar.
-Congrats and Happy Birthday.
BRIMMY
Wow, I don't know what to say. That was very kind of Brian.
Thanks for the kind wishes, too.
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Originally posted by Markustay
Now that she's been 'canonized', does that mean she's a Saint now?
Don't know about that. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
--Richard Greene (letter to Time) |
Edited by - Rinonalyrna Fathomlin on 09 Mar 2009 22:25:29 |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 10 Mar 2009 : 10:59:40
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| I hear you download the Character Creator to your PC when you subscribe and then with the subscription you get about 5 update downloads per month for this (which they come up with an update every time a new class/power/feat or some such comes out in a Dragon article or whenever a new book such as Martial Power comes out) correct? |
Karsite Arcanar (Most Holy Servant of Karsus)
Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril as penned by me:
http://www.dmsguild.com/m/product/172023 |
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scererar
Master of Realmslore
USA
1618 Posts |
Posted - 11 Mar 2009 : 01:17:13
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Originally posted by Alisttair
I hear you download the Character Creator to your PC when you subscribe and then with the subscription you get about 5 update downloads per month for this (which they come up with an update every time a new class/power/feat or some such comes out in a Dragon article or whenever a new book such as Martial Power comes out) correct?
At first I was concerned about the 5 per month update. However, I have not had to update but once so far. Regardless, 5 times per month gives over one update per week. I don't see a need for that many nor do I see getting behind on the most updated information |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
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Bluenose
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
134 Posts |
Posted - 11 Mar 2009 : 16:58:42
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quote:
Originally posted by Alisttair
I hear you download the Character Creator to your PC when you subscribe and then with the subscription you get about 5 update downloads per month for this (which they come up with an update every time a new class/power/feat or some such comes out in a Dragon article or whenever a new book such as Martial Power comes out) correct?
Unless there's a particular need to patch a bug, the program only gets updated once a month with all the new content from that month. Though if you're me, 5 downloads means you have it installed on both your desktop and laptop machines. |
These, in the day when heaven was falling,
The hour when earth's foundations fled,
Followed their mercenary calling
And took their wages and are dead.
Their shoulders held the sky suspended;
They stood, and earth's foundations stay;
What God abandoned, these defended,
And saved the sum of things for pay. |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 11 Mar 2009 : 17:05:04
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Originally posted by Bluenose
Though if you're me, 5 downloads means you have it installed on both your desktop and laptop machines.
Aha, good point there. Makes sense. A fair way to allow you to be able to have it in a number of locations without paying twice. |
Karsite Arcanar (Most Holy Servant of Karsus)
Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril as penned by me:
http://www.dmsguild.com/m/product/172023 |
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Christopher_Rowe
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
879 Posts |
Posted - 26 Mar 2009 : 02:09:12
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| This is kind of interesting. The newest update to the Compendium has added a Deities tab. And when you click on one of the FR deities who only appeared in the table or in another brief form, what pops up is a note that says "This deity has not yet been detailed." |
My Realms novel, Sandstorm, is now available for ordering. |
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scererar
Master of Realmslore
USA
1618 Posts |
Posted - 26 Mar 2009 : 02:17:38
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Originally posted by Christopher_Rowe
This is kind of interesting. The newest update to the Compendium has added a Deities tab. And when you click on one of the FR deities who only appeared in the table or in another brief form, what pops up is a note that says "This deity has not yet been detailed."
many in the character builder is the same |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3286 Posts |
Posted - 26 Mar 2009 : 03:26:46
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Thats nice. I noticed all of the Rulers of the Nine Hells were included, along with some Primordials. 
BRIMSTONE |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
Alaundo of Candlekeep |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 26 Mar 2009 : 10:50:01
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| Too many things that were hyped are missing. Oy yoy yoy! |
Karsite Arcanar (Most Holy Servant of Karsus)
Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril as penned by me:
http://www.dmsguild.com/m/product/172023 |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 28 Mar 2009 : 04:47:53
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With Diablo III coming out, I have MUCH better things to spend a monthly stipend on.
WITHOUT having to buy a boatload of new rulebooks every five years or so. |
"I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me" --- Dudley Field Malone
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36784 Posts |
Posted - 28 Mar 2009 : 07:09:17
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quote:
Originally posted by Markustay
With Diablo III coming out, I have MUCH better things to spend a monthly stipend on.
WITHOUT having to buy a boatload of new rulebooks every five years or so.
I think you're over-exaggerating, my friend...
...It's every three years.  |
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Edited by - Wooly Rupert on 28 Mar 2009 07:10:02 |
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Uzzy
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
618 Posts |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 30 Mar 2009 : 11:50:26
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| You mean its not already Diablo 8???? |
Karsite Arcanar (Most Holy Servant of Karsus)
Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril as penned by me:
http://www.dmsguild.com/m/product/172023 |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 30 Mar 2009 : 14:30:21
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Nope.
Blizzard spends years on a game because they want it perfect. They hire hundreds of programmers and playtesters and artists...
Its really amazing to watch the whole thing unfold - they keep their customers informed throughout the entire production cycle, and listen to all the feedback... sort of what Paizo does.
Can you just imagine what sort of game a company would produce if they didn't bother to do all that?
You might as well lock a half-dozen guys up in a little room by themselves and have them create in a vacuum..... |
"I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me" --- Dudley Field Malone
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Christopher_Rowe
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
879 Posts |
Posted - 30 Mar 2009 : 15:05:24
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This is drifting a little, isn't it?
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My Realms novel, Sandstorm, is now available for ordering. |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 30 Mar 2009 : 16:42:15
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quote:
Originally posted by Markustay
Nope.
Blizzard spends years on a game because they want it perfect. They hire hundreds of programmers and playtesters and artists...
Its really amazing to watch the whole thing unfold - they keep their customers informed throughout the entire production cycle, and listen to all the feedback... sort of what Paizo does.
Can you just imagine what sort of game a company would produce if they didn't bother to do all that?
You might as well lock a half-dozen guys up in a little room by themselves and have them create in a vacuum.....
This makes me think of Starcraft: Ghost....so much work wasted as it was never released...
and on topic, I imagine the PH2 stuff is already on DDI right? |
Karsite Arcanar (Most Holy Servant of Karsus)
Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril as penned by me:
http://www.dmsguild.com/m/product/172023 |
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Christopher_Rowe
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
879 Posts |
Posted - 30 Mar 2009 : 19:55:41
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Originally posted by Alisttair
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I imagine the PH2 stuff is already on DDI right?
Sure is, I'm doing some stuff with it right now. I need to send them an errata note, though--I noticed that Battle Runner, a sixth level utility Ranger Exploit from Martial Power, is listed in the Compendium as "Blade Runner," which is pretty hilarious.
I always said that, for me, the magazines make it worth the subscription price all by themselves (especially now that there'll be new monthly Realms content starting in May), and I would never have picked up this hobby in the first place if I didn't love paging through rule books, but I must admit that there are times when the Compendium is an easier route than going through eleven hardcover manuals and all the Dragon .pdfs looking for all the options and possibilities in a given situation! |
My Realms novel, Sandstorm, is now available for ordering. |
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