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Irennan
Great Reader
Italy
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 Posted - 01 Sep 2015 : 02:17:36
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Originally posted by CorellonsDevout
So the background of the story would be useful, because it provides us with info on what is going on in the Realms? Would it be worth it for someone like me to purchase?
If you want only that, I really doubt that you will get decent value for your money (even more so because these adventures are supposed to canonically end with the bad guys being defeated and everything returning more or less to what it was before). |
Mathematics is the art of giving the same name to different things. |
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Delwa
Master of Realmslore
USA
1271 Posts |
Posted - 01 Sep 2015 : 02:34:00
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Originally posted by Irennan
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Originally posted by CorellonsDevout
So the background of the story would be useful, because it provides us with info on what is going on in the Realms? Would it be worth it for someone like me to purchase?
If you want only that, I really doubt that you will get decent value for your money (even more so because these adventures are supposed to canonically end with the bad guys being defeated and everything returning more or less to what it was before).
Ditto. This tome is looking to be a mechanical fiend folio for the abyss. You'll probably only get a page or two of what you want, and a bunch of other stats and scenarios that aren't what you want. |
- Delwa Aunglor
I am off to slay yon refrigerator and spoil it's horde. Go for the cheese, Boo!
"The Realms change; seldom at the speed desired of those who strive, but far too quickly for those who resist." - The Simbul, taken from the Forgotten Realms Campaign Conspectus |
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CorellonsDevout
Great Reader
USA
2708 Posts |
Posted - 01 Sep 2015 : 02:47:02
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| Hmm okay. Thanks for the info |
Sweet water and light laughter |
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Irennan
Great Reader
Italy
3806 Posts |
Posted - 01 Sep 2015 : 03:10:58
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Originally posted by CorellonsDevout
Hmm okay. Thanks for the info
If you want to know the current state of the Realm (what of it hasn't already trickled down by various means, anyway), in November WotC will publish what basically is (or has been presented as, through interviews) the 5e FRCS. That should be more helpful than these adventures. |
Mathematics is the art of giving the same name to different things. |
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CorellonsDevout
Great Reader
USA
2708 Posts |
Posted - 01 Sep 2015 : 03:15:29
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| Oh so th FRCG finally has a release date? I know Sword Coast Adventures Guide comes out in November. Is that what you're referring to, or is that one going to be more along the same lines as Out of the Abyss? |
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Delwa
Master of Realmslore
USA
1271 Posts |
Posted - 01 Sep 2015 : 03:16:55
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Originally posted by CorellonsDevout
Oh so th FRCG finally has a release date? I know Sword Coast Adventures Guide comes out in November. Is that what you're referring to, or is that one going to be more along the same lines as Out of the Abyss?
The SCAG is essentially the FRCS. At least, that's what some product descriptions say. |
- Delwa Aunglor
I am off to slay yon refrigerator and spoil it's horde. Go for the cheese, Boo!
"The Realms change; seldom at the speed desired of those who strive, but far too quickly for those who resist." - The Simbul, taken from the Forgotten Realms Campaign Conspectus |
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Irennan
Great Reader
Italy
3806 Posts |
Posted - 01 Sep 2015 : 03:18:27
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| Yeah. The name is quite misleading, according to what we've been told about the contents of the book. |
Mathematics is the art of giving the same name to different things. |
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CorellonsDevout
Great Reader
USA
2708 Posts |
Posted - 01 Sep 2015 : 03:19:17
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| All righty. I will probably get that one, at least. |
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Dark Wizard
Senior Scribe
USA
830 Posts |
Posted - 01 Sep 2015 : 04:01:20
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Here's the latest D&D game run by Chris Perkins for Acquisitions, Inc. (the D&D group made of Penny Arcade's creative/executive team plus Patrick Rothfuss) at PAX Prime: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irgBgmWh02g
It's based on the Rage of Demons adventure and set in the Underdark. |
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 01 Sep 2015 : 04:56:04
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| okkkkk wtf theres a beholder tank in Rage of demons!?!? |
“I am the King of Rome, and above grammar”
Emperor Sigismund
"Its good to be the King!"
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Eltheron
Senior Scribe
740 Posts |
Posted - 01 Sep 2015 : 05:13:29
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Originally posted by Dark Wizard
Here's the latest D&D game run by Chris Perkins for Acquisitions, Inc. (the D&D group made of Penny Arcade's creative/executive team plus Patrick Rothfuss) at PAX Prime: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irgBgmWh02g
It's based on the Rage of Demons adventure and set in the Underdark.
I could only stand about 10 minutes of that.
I'm definitely, absolutely not their target demographic. 
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"The very best possible post-fourteenth-century Realms lets down those who love the specific, detailed social, political and magical situation, with its thousands of characters, developed over forty years, and want to learn more about it; and those who'd be open to a new one with equal depth, which there just isn't time to re-produce; and those repelled, some past the point of no return, by the bad-taste-and-plausibility gap of things done to the world when its guardianship was less careful."
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Delwa
Master of Realmslore
USA
1271 Posts |
Posted - 01 Sep 2015 : 14:55:43
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Originally posted by Dargoth
okkkkk wtf theres a beholder tank in Rage of demons!?!?
Nah, that's a hangover item from one of their previous shows. Keep in mind, AI is meant for comedic entertainment, it's not meant to be a serious presentation. |
- Delwa Aunglor
I am off to slay yon refrigerator and spoil it's horde. Go for the cheese, Boo!
"The Realms change; seldom at the speed desired of those who strive, but far too quickly for those who resist." - The Simbul, taken from the Forgotten Realms Campaign Conspectus |
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Lilianviaten
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 01 Sep 2015 : 16:18:59
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Originally posted by Delwa
That looks awesome.
I enjoyed watching Orcus reanimate the Elder Brain and awaken the mindflayers in Undeath. Undead mindflayers are always a good idea in my book.
As long as we're on the topic of undead elder brains, this adventure really should feature Iolaum in some capacity. Since they are trickling out new lore anyway, they should be able to sneak in some updates on characters like him. |
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Delwa
Master of Realmslore
USA
1271 Posts |
Posted - 01 Sep 2015 : 20:36:05
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Originally posted by Lilianviaten
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Originally posted by Jeremy Grenemyer
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Originally posted by Delwa
That looks awesome.
I enjoyed watching Orcus reanimate the Elder Brain and awaken the mindflayers in Undeath. Undead mindflayers are always a good idea in my book.
As long as we're on the topic of undead elder brains, this adventure really should feature Iolaum in some capacity. Since they are trickling out new lore anyway, they should be able to sneak in some updates on characters like him.
That would be an interesting addition. I can't wait until Friday to find out. |
- Delwa Aunglor
I am off to slay yon refrigerator and spoil it's horde. Go for the cheese, Boo!
"The Realms change; seldom at the speed desired of those who strive, but far too quickly for those who resist." - The Simbul, taken from the Forgotten Realms Campaign Conspectus |
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Spoilers: Rage of Demons / Out of the Abyss story
