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JamesLowder
Forgotten Realms Author & Game Designer
USA
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 Posted - 18 Aug 2009 : 23:45:08
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Hi:
The new DAW anthology Gamer Fantastic has a number of Realms vets participating, including Steven Schend and Ed Greenwood, but fans of the pre-4E Realms might want to grab a copy to read the contribution from former TSR editor Brian M. Thomsen. His tale is entitled "You Forgot Whose Realm This Really Is!" It's not pleasant reading, but hardcore Realms fans might want to take a look. I'll leave it at that.
EDIT: On second thought, I'll add one thing. There's a lot of blind and bitter flailing for targets in this story. Don't mistake fiction for history.
Cheers,
Jim Lowder
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Edited by - JamesLowder on 25 Aug 2009 03:55:19
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Brian R. James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
1098 Posts |
Posted - 19 Aug 2009 : 00:29:58
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| Intriguing. I may have to check this out. Thanks Jim. |
Brian R. James - Freelance Game Designer
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 19 Aug 2009 : 01:07:59
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I had no idea this was coming. Really.
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*Quickly removes the virtual post-it note Steven Schend left on my forehead during my last visit to the Codex Continual*
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Kes_Alanadel
Learned Scribe
USA
326 Posts |
Posted - 19 Aug 2009 : 02:04:01
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I picked this up from Steven at GenCon. I've read Steven's story, most of Ed's and a couple of the others. I've really enjoyed all of them so far. I'll read the one you are talking about next then Jim, thanks!
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Ack! I seem to have too much blood in my coffee stream!
When did 'common sense' cease to be common? |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3287 Posts |
Posted - 19 Aug 2009 : 02:27:20
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Where can I find this book, at Borders, Barnes and Noble, or do I need to special order it?
What does DAW stand for? |
"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."
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 19 Aug 2009 : 03:05:15
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Originally posted by Brimstone
Where can I find this book, at Borders, Barnes and Noble, or do I need to special order it?
Considering that DAW is a subsidiary of Penguin books, I'd imagine you'll find it wherever you'd normally find those books.
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What does DAW stand for?
'Tis probably a shortened form of the founder's name -- Donald A. Wollheim. |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3287 Posts |
Posted - 19 Aug 2009 : 03:09:45
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Thanks.
So is this it? |
"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 |
Edited by - Brimstone on 19 Aug 2009 03:27:02 |
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Kes_Alanadel
Learned Scribe
USA
326 Posts |
Posted - 19 Aug 2009 : 04:41:40
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quote:
Originally posted by Brimstone
Thanks.
So is this it?
Yep, that's the one. |
Ack! I seem to have too much blood in my coffee stream!
When did 'common sense' cease to be common? |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3287 Posts |
Posted - 19 Aug 2009 : 08:09:49
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| Thanks. |
"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."
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3287 Posts |
Posted - 19 Aug 2009 : 18:28:30
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quote:
Originally posted by JamesLowder
Hi:
The new DAW anthology Gamer Fantastic has a number of Realms vets participating, including Steven Schend and Ed Greenwood, but fans of the pre-4E Realms might want to grab a copy to read the contribution from former TSR editor Brian M. Thomsen. His tale is entitled "You Forgot Whose Realm This Really Is!" I'll leave it at that.
Cheers,
Jim Lowder
I got it this morning.
Yes, I read Brian's story first thing. Interesting. Very evocative, and provacative. |
"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 |
Edited by - Brimstone on 19 Aug 2009 21:45:02 |
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Steven Schend
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
USA
1715 Posts |
Posted - 19 Aug 2009 : 18:55:05
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quote:
Originally posted by Brimstone
quote:
Originally posted by JamesLowder
Hi:
The new DAW anthology Gamer Fantastic has a number of Realms vets participating, including Steven Schend and Ed Greenwood, but fans of the pre-4E Realms might want to grab a copy to read the contribution from former TSR editor Brian M. Thomsen. His tale is entitled "You Forgot Whose Realm This Really Is!" I'll leave it at that.
Cheers,
Jim Lowder
I got it this morning.
Yes, I read Brain's story first thing. Interesting. Very evocative, and provacative.
I realize it's just a typo, but I got a big laugh out of seeing Brian Thomsen as "the Brain" (the mutant megalomaniacal mouse from Animaniacs).
"Whaddya wanna do, Brain?"
"What we do every night, Pinky--try to take over the Realms!"
Steven
who also thanks Kes for the kind words on his story (and hopes his website clears up any questions about the story left open) |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3287 Posts |
Posted - 19 Aug 2009 : 21:46:03
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What you talkin about Willis!
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"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."
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 20 Aug 2009 : 01:40:12
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quote:
Originally posted by Steven Schend
I realize it's just a typo, but I got a big laugh out of seeing Brian Thomsen as "the Brain" (the mutant megalomaniacal mouse from Animaniacs).
"Whaddya wanna do, Brain?"
"What we do every night, Pinky--try to take over the Realms!"
Strangely enough, this makes me think of Brian's "Mouse the Magic Guy."
[I need to read some of his short stories again, I think] |
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Kes_Alanadel
Learned Scribe
USA
326 Posts |
Posted - 20 Aug 2009 : 05:08:38
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Originally posted by Steven Schend
who also thanks Kes for the kind words on his story (and hopes his website clears up any questions about the story left open)
More than welcome Steven. :) I had read the last article you put up before, but read it again once I got home. Clears up a little of the who's who that I've been pondering!! I can't wait until you get a full story published, (as long as Sam is in it as well, lol) because these little teases are not very nice.
~Kes
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Ack! I seem to have too much blood in my coffee stream!
When did 'common sense' cease to be common? |
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Uzzy
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
618 Posts |
Posted - 25 Aug 2009 : 14:32:03
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| Anyone want to explain why it's so provocative? For those who won't likely see the book for some time, I mean. |
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