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Asharak
Learned Scribe
France
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 Posted - 30 Jan 2011 : 20:38:41
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Originally posted by Chosen of Asmodeus
Eh. Saves trees and delivery costs.
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"Soyez réalistes : demandez l'impossible"
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Chosen of Asmodeus
Master of Realmslore
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31772 Posts |
Posted - 31 Jan 2011 : 00:56:05
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Ed's contributions are the only things that interest me about the DDI. If I could get just those, I gladly would.
The combined contributions from the Brothers' James appeals greatly to me, as well. It's just unfortunate that we've not seen much from their virtual quills in some time.
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I always thought that some of his best stuff was when he just picked some minor little corner of the Realms -- like a shrine, or that article that focused on a sword out in the middle of nowhere -- and detailed that. That's the stuff that makes a setting come alive.
That's largely what most of his "Eye on the Realms" articles are like. There are two or three which focus on specific elements, but otherwise the rest simply reflect just how wide and expansive -- and unexplored -- the Realms still remains. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31772 Posts |
Posted - 31 Jan 2011 : 00:58:07
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Originally posted by Chosen of Asmodeus
I first got into it for the Deities and Demigods articles for 4e, as well as the Codex of Betayal(relating to the nine hells history for Points of Light). I also enjoy the class acts, winning races, and ecology articles, as well as the various sources including new magical items. Some specific issues of Dragon have held no interest for me at all, while others have been treasure troves of information. It's hit and miss.
The "Codex of Betrayal" are definitely worth the read -- especially for planar fans. "Winning Races" articles have their moments, too, as does the "Ecology of ... " series. The "Bazaar of the Bizarre" just doesn't feel the same to me though, and the "Class Acts" focus entirely too much on rules for me to find much use in them. |
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Chosen of Asmodeus
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 31 Jan 2011 : 05:33:15
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"Then I saw there was a way to Hell even from the gates of Heaven"
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idilippy
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 31 Jan 2011 : 19:56:16
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| I voted it doesn't because, as much as I'd love to read what Ed has to say, I am not willing to pay for a subscription full of stuff I'll never use so that I can read one article a month. If DDI ever offered a way to buy only specific articles I would probably do that even though I don't use any part of the 4e Realms, but until then all my gaming money is going to Paizo. |
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The Arcanamach
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 18 Dec 2014 : 22:57:46
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| It would definitely affect my decision, if I had some idea of what will be covered. |
I have a dream that one day, all game worlds will exist as one. |
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Gyor
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 20 Dec 2014 : 18:02:42
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| Wow this thread is very out of date, to my knowledge DDI is a 4e musuem piece and is not really relavent tothe 5e realms. Its not getting updates anymore. |
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