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Ranak
Learned Scribe
USA
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 Posted - 31 Mar 2011 : 21:47:12
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Originally posted by Thieran
I quite like Midgard, the setting of Wolfgang Baur's Zobeck, which is now being developed as a full setting.
Agreed Midgard is Awesome! |
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Alystra Illianniis
Great Reader
USA
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 01 Apr 2011 : 07:54:19
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I'm starting to fall in love with the world of Lenfell, the setting to Melanie Rawn's Exiles series. It's the refuge of the Mageborns who fled prejudice and persecution from their former world. I'm reserving my final judgment till I finish the series. |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
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Posted - 01 Apr 2011 : 17:40:40
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You just made me think of The Saga of Pliocene Exile which was an excellent series and Setting, but I wouldn't want to run a game there (all the 'magic' was based on psionics). The setting itself was the Pleiocene epoch, which could be fun for few adventures but not so interesting to set a campaign in, I would think.
It was definitely a very interesting take on 'the Fey'.
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Originally posted by Alystra Illianniis
<snip> ...not to mention the Guild of Heroes that seems to run everything in that world.
Sounds like the Pathfinder Society in Golarion by Paizo.
Doesn't Cormyr have a 'league of stalwart adventurers', or some-such? Too bad they didn't do more with it, like Paizo/Pathfinder did with their's; it is a great vehicle to get PCs into the fray quickly.
I stole Pathfinder's idea and call it the Explorer's Guild. I know... not very creative... they can't all be gems. 
At least I didn't name the Guildmaster 'Dora'. 
They run a chain of businesses that are a combination meeting-hall, hostel (for members), trading-post, and 'Out-fitters' (Adventuring supplies). Through these they are also able to manage a sort-of 'pony-express' service (they build way-stations in many places, which allows riders to exchange for fresh mounts). |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Ayrik
Great Reader
Canada
7989 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2011 : 19:45:09
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| The Iron Kingdoms books are still on my "To Buy" list, though fairly close to the top now. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36878 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2011 : 20:54:53
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Originally posted by Arik
The Iron Kingdoms books are still on my "To Buy" list, though fairly close to the top now.
They're not easy to find -- at least not for a reasonable price. I was patient while searching for them, and managed to get them all for less than their original cover price. And they're all in like new shape, except for the hardcover Witchfire Trilogy. |
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Aryalómë
Senior Scribe
USA
666 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2011 : 21:56:13
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2011 : 22:27:58
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Nope.
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I mentioned that the Iron Kingdoms is one of my fave settings... And it appears they're getting a cartoon!
Someone took the time to put together a good one, there. I particularly like the Bully of Khardville and Principal Severius.
I don't know.... that's a pretty grungy setting to have turned into The Emperor's New School (and the plots sound identical - 'Mrs.Tenebra' is Yzma).
IMHO, this sounds almost as bad as the live-action film they have planned for The Fairly Odd Parents.
Would you have appreciated it if they did this sort of tongue-in-cheek treatment to the Realms? I've just lost some respect for Privateer Press.
On the other hand, isn't it amazing how a rather odscure company that owns a rather obscure franchise can get a cartoon made, and FR with all the power of D&D and Hasbro behind it can't even sell.... anything.  |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 01 Apr 2011 : 22:35:58
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Originally posted by tradwitch1313
Has anyone else heard or read the Wicked Lovely books that I mentioned before?
I bought Darkest Mercy. Recommended by a friend. However, my "To Read" list is really long. And that book is at the bottom five. So I don't know when exactly can I get to it. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36878 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2011 : 22:58:07
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Originally posted by Markustay
Nope.
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I mentioned that the Iron Kingdoms is one of my fave settings... And it appears they're getting a cartoon!
Someone took the time to put together a good one, there. I particularly like the Bully of Khardville and Principal Severius.
I don't know.... that's a pretty grungy setting to have turned into The Emperor's New School (and the plots sound identical - 'Mrs.Tenebra' is Yzma).
IMHO, this sounds almost as bad as the live-action film they have planned for The Fairly Odd Parents.
Would you have appreciated it if they did this sort of tongue-in-cheek treatment to the Realms? I've just lost some respect for Privateer Press.
On the other hand, isn't it amazing how a rather odscure company that owns a rather obscure franchise can get a cartoon made, and FR with all the power of D&D and Hasbro behind it can't even sell.... anything.
Perhaps you should look at a calendar, friend Markus. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 01 Apr 2011 : 23:12:44
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Originally posted by Markustay
On the other hand, isn't it amazing how a rather odscure company that owns a rather obscure franchise can get a cartoon made, and FR with all the power of D&D and Hasbro behind it can't even sell.... anything.
Amazing, indeed. |
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BlackAce
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
358 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2011 : 23:43:56
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Originally posted by Markustay
Coolest concept I've ever heard of was not a published setting; a guy was asking if someone at the Cartographer's Guild could make a map of his world, for an online RPG he was running (may have been at Enworld... not sure).
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Screw an RPG setting - I want to read the novels!
Nice. It sounds similar to a sci-fi steam-punk setting worked on by a friend who replaced the oceans of his world with various 'levels' of carbon dioxide. The setting and races were ancient greek and Norse inspired, but with some Jules Verne style airships. Picture a german uboat type thing that can 'dive' but is powered by sails and armed with cannon and manned by sword and spear wielding amazons and flocks of pegasii riding valkyries fighting it out in the sky. Oh, and flying whales.  |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 02 Apr 2011 : 00:50:10
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Originally posted by Brynweir
I know people will yell, but I like Athera (I think it was) from Janny Wurts the Wars of Light and Shadow. I adore her characters and her use of irony, and I like that the "fantasy" creatures are mostly legends... waiting to return.
I've discovered Janny Wurts's novels quite recently. I'm not sure yet what to think of Athera. But there certainly are characters in Fugitive Prince I wish she killed. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 02 Apr 2011 : 01:28:25
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I mentioned that the Iron Kingdoms is one of my fave settings... And it appears they're getting a cartoon!
Someone took the time to put together a good one, there. I particularly like the Bully of Khardville and Principal Severius.
I like the idea of an IK comic too, which apparently is being fielded around the IDW offices.
This is no 1st April joke either. Rumours from IDW suggest that they would like to add to their existing D&D titles, with other popular settings -- like WAR MACHINE and IRON KINGDOMS.
The IK/WM fan in me is definitely hyped by this news! |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 02 Apr 2011 : 01:30:11
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Arik
The Iron Kingdoms books are still on my "To Buy" list, though fairly close to the top now.
They're not easy to find -- at least not for a reasonable price. I was patient while searching for them, and managed to get them all for less than their original cover price. And they're all in like new shape, except for the hardcover Witchfire Trilogy.
I would advise searching second-hand sites, like nobleknight.com and dragontrove.com -- which have both offered almost the entire collections for the IK setting, and at reasonable prices. |
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Ayrik
Great Reader
Canada
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Posted - 02 Apr 2011 : 01:37:46
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| I've seen these books pop up on RPGnet, though the prices were higher than I'm willing to pay. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36878 Posts |
Posted - 02 Apr 2011 : 02:07:52
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Originally posted by Arik
I've seen these books pop up on RPGnet, though the prices were higher than I'm willing to pay.
I got mine by patiently watching eBay.  |
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Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Alystra Illianniis
Great Reader
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Ayrik
Great Reader
Canada
7989 Posts |
Posted - 03 Apr 2011 : 06:16:21
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| Princess Bride would be an inconceivable setting! Alas, not so much is known about it beyond the places and backgrounds visited by the characters (and of course, the "evil" nation of Guilder across the sea). Though the movie does reference Sicily, Spain, and Greenland so it might actually be a low-magic analogue of Earth. Set somewhere around pseudo-France or pseudo-Britain, I'd think, in what looks to be a sort of early rennaissance period. |
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Aryalómë
Senior Scribe
USA
666 Posts |
Posted - 03 Apr 2011 : 06:37:24
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| @Dennis- Gaspeth!! You have to read Wicked Lovely, Ink Exchange, Old Habits (novella), Fragile Eternity, Stopping Time )short story), Radiant Shadows, THEN Darkest Mercy!!! Darkest Mercy is that last book in the series, and AMAZING!!!! |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 03 Apr 2011 : 06:53:30
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I don't normally read series in order. In fact, most of the FR series I read I did so at random, or whatever is available first. Nonetheless, thanks for the advice. |
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Aryalómë
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 03 Apr 2011 : 06:57:09
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| You really should read them in order in Wicked Lovely. It would get way too confusing for you if yo start at the last book. |
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Aryalómë
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 03 Apr 2011 : 06:58:15
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| You really should read them in order in Wicked Lovely. It would get way too confusing for you if yo start at the last book. And you're welcome!!! |
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Alystra Illianniis
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 03 Apr 2011 : 07:34:49
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Originally posted by Arik
Princess Bride would be an inconceivable setting! Alas, not so much is known about it beyond the places and backgrounds visited by the characters (and of course, the "evil" nation of Guilder across the sea). Though the movie does reference Sicily, Spain, and Greenland so it might actually be a low-magic analogue of Earth. Set somewhere around pseudo-France or pseudo-Britain, I'd think, in what looks to be a sort of early rennaissance period.
Actually, pseudo-Italy, I believe. There is some indication in the book that Florin (which is the name of Renaissance Italian currency, BTW) was a kingdom with several ports, and given its proximity to Guilder (another monetary denomination) it seems to have been in the Mediterranian. Guilder was likely the Turkish or Greek peninsula. Or somewhere around the Chek region. Sadly, much good stuff from the book was left out of the movie. The Pit of Despair was actually MUCH bigger and nastier than the movie let on! |
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Ayrik
Great Reader
Canada
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Posted - 03 Apr 2011 : 07:38:00
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| I wasn't aware of a book. Is it the same book used thematically within the movie, or was it written afterwards? |
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Chosen of Asmodeus
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 03 Apr 2011 : 07:41:07
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| The book was written before the movie. The movie actually uses the book in the same way the book does; it's supposedly based off a pre-existing, much longer more detailed book(which is completely fictitious), and the author/narrator uses it as a framing device. The setting is "the real world, before europe but after america". |
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Alystra Illianniis
Great Reader
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Chosen of Asmodeus
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 03 Apr 2011 : 07:46:49
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| While I am a fan of the Princess Bride, I don't think I'd want to rp in the setting. Too low fantasy/fairy tale for my tastes. |
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