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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 20 Jul 2004 : 10:45:18
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At Alaundo's request, I've opened this scroll to discuss the upcoming opening of a portal here at Candlekeep which will allow scribes to enter a new library where settings other than FR can be discussed.
My thoughts on the matter are that this new library will likely be a demi-plane, which has some permanent connection with Candlekeep via a stable portal through the Astral Plane.
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31777 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jul 2004 : 10:48:09
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Here's what Alaundo has revealed so far (Master Sage, please forgive the resposting of your comments here, but I thought it would be easier for scribes to know about what you've talked about elsewhere) -
quote: Originally posted by Alaundo Well met
Be hereby forewarned that I will be shelving this scroll to the archives soon.
::waits for the mixed groans and cheers to die down::
Worry ye not, O' fans of Eberron.....for I will be telling thee of a portal, a portal where ye may speak of...not only Eberron, but of Krynn, the Domain of Dread, Oerth...and many other places.
Of course, remember fair old Candlekeep when thee ventures forth....
quote: Originally posted by Alaundo quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally posted by The Sage
Interesting...
Tell me, o' grand Master Sage... How long must we await details for this new portal?
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Well met, Sage.
Somehow, I knew thee would be hot on the response To answer your question... I will be announcing such within the next tenday.
However, unfortunately, this new location will not be compatible with Candlekeep. Therefore, you must create a new member account in order to participate. It has merely been created to allow discussion of more generic D&D and other campaign worlds (current and previous). There WILL be an area for the Forgotten Realms, however, it will not contain extensive categories such as we have here in Candlekeep and is more a location for visitors who do not visit Candlekeep or wish to discuss the Realms in such depth.
::hears the scramble of many feet and the Scribes run from the library and out through the doors::
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31777 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jul 2004 : 10:49:31
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And the rest - quote: quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally posted by The Sage
Exciting news indeed... Thank you Alaundo, for the details .
I have another question however... Will this new realm have the same moderators as here at Candlekeep?
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Well met
I will be making an appearance as a moderator. We will likely be recruiting other moderators (by invitation only) at a later date.
On this note, recruitment of moderators herein at Candlekeep will also be taking place very shortly.
quote: quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally posted by The Sage
Okay, so to keep this scroll (slightly) related to it's current topic...
Will this new portal have separate sections for each campaign setting (styled like that at WotC) like Eberron, or will it be just one mass jumble, like the roiling chaos at the heart of Limbo?
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Well met
::chuckle:: There will be a general D&D section split into various categories to discuss the core rules etc. Each active campaign setting (FR, DL, EB, RL) will have a section, within which will be three sections to discuss general gaming, products and novels. Other campaign settings such as Planescape, Al-Qadim, Dark Sun etc. will have a single section within an "other worlds" category.
To summarize, there will be six main sections: D&D, Forgotten Realms, Eberron, Ravenloft, Dragonlance, Other Worlds.
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5695 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jul 2004 : 11:04:12
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Well met
Thank ye, Sage
Indeed, this new location will provide you with areas to discuss all other D&D worlds as well as the core rules. However, this does not mean that core rules speak is not permitted herein at Candlekeep - after all, without the rules there would be no gaming!
Also, as mentioned previously, I would prefer to keep Candlekeep as your depository for Realmslore. The Realms section within the new location is primarily for new visitors...although obviously feel free to share any information with them which they may request (or point them to the relevant scroll here in Candlekeep).
Hoepfully this new place will release some of the pressures of wanting to discuss your other favorite worlds |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31777 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jul 2004 : 12:39:53
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Will the aforementioned "Other Worlds" category also allow for discussion about the various Alternity settings? For example, such sci-fi settings as Dark Matter and Gamma World?
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The Wanderer
Learned Scribe
USA
132 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jul 2004 : 12:43:02
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I am quite excited by the news of this new portal. I have always seen Aber-Toril as part of a larger whole and will enjoy very much the opportunity to explore these other parts with my fellow scribes. I'm especially looking forward to DarkSun, Planescape, and Ravenloft. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31777 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jul 2004 : 12:45:48
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Also, what about the profile avatars?
Will there be any new images added to the archive, or will the same images that are the standard here at Candlekeep, still be available for the new user accounts in this new library?
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31777 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jul 2004 : 12:49:08
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quote: Originally posted by Anubis
I am quite excited by the news of this new portal. I have always seen Aber-Toril as part of a larger whole and will enjoy very much the opportunity to explore these other parts with my fellow scribes. I'm especially looking forward to DarkSun, Planescape, and Ravenloft.
Ah. I've found another DS fan that I will likely be able to chat with then, once the portal is opened. Like DL, DS was the other setting that I thought I would be lefting talking to myself about. Yah!!!
Of course, I've only believed this simply because unlike most of the other settings that are regularly mentioned in discussion here at Candlekeep like PS and RL, DS appears to be the least talked about...
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The Wanderer
Learned Scribe
USA
132 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jul 2004 : 13:07:36
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quote: Originally posted by The Sage Ah. I've found another DS fan that I will likely be able to chat with then, once the portal is opened. Like DL, DS was the other setting that I thought I would be lefting talking to myself about. Yah!!!
I will be most happy to talk your ear off about DS, Sage. . ( I can already feel the questions burning, but I will defer them until Planekeep (/nod Bookwyrm) is open).
I've spent a long time under the unforgiving Athasian sun and greatly enjoyed my time there. In fact, this particular world was home to some of my favorite Player Characters. The DM was very dedicated to this particular setting and we really delved deep into its history. I was very dissapointed when WotC decided to discontinue it's support for it. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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The Wanderer
Learned Scribe
USA
132 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jul 2004 : 13:26:44
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I most certainly am . In fact, I ran across this particular portal only a few weeks back and have been reading up on what they have been doing. I'm glad to see that someone has taken it upon themselves to keep this world alive. I'm hoping to eventually see some of the history of Athas on their site. I've always been curious about both the Blue and Green ages.
P.S. What is that halfling's name!?! (created the Champions)
P.P.S. I wish RL would have as active a website as this one |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31777 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jul 2004 : 13:34:14
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quote: Originally posted by Anubis P.P.S. I wish RL would have as active a website as this one
Err... the Fraternity of Shadows is now the most active RL site on the web. It take over when Valaki (the Kargatane) burnt down on Halloween last year.
I'm over on that forum as well. Hope to see you there...
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The Wanderer
Learned Scribe
USA
132 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jul 2004 : 13:48:05
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quote: Originally posted by The Sage Err... the Fraternity of Shadows is now the most active RL site on the web. It take over when Valaki (the Kargatane) burnt down on Halloween last year.
I'm over on that forum as well. Hope to see you there...
Doh! For someone who really, really likes RL I guess I should have seen that site. Only one I knew about was the Kargatene site which has closed. I'll definetly take a look at this website. |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5695 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jul 2004 : 15:21:39
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quote: Originally posted by The Sage
Will the aforementioned "Other Worlds" category also allow for discussion about the various Alternity settings? For example, such sci-fi settings as Dark Matter and Gamma World?
Well met
Alas, no, Sage. It will only contain D&D campaigns: Forgotten Realms, Dragonlance, Ravenloft, Eberron, Greyhawk, Planescape, Dark Sun, Al-Qadim, Spelljammer and Mystara.
I believe (although I may be wrong) that Gamma World used a different rules sytem? As did Dark Matter. |
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 20 Jul 2004 : 15:25:09
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Well, you did mention an "Other" section, so I assume that all d20 campaigns are allowed, not just the D&D ones? |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20 Jul 2004 : 15:34:23
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quote: Originally posted by The Sage
Also, what about the profile avatars?
Will there be any new images added to the archive, or will the same images that are the standard here at Candlekeep, still be available for the new user accounts in this new library?
Well met
Be not confused with the connections between Candlekeep and this new location. Candlekeep does not have complete control over the new location and only acts in joint management with another party. However, you may use your existing avatars as they appear here on Candlekeep if you wish. A facility will be in place to allow you to upload your own avatar (No Pokemon...please, I beg of thee ).
This new forum will NOT be an extension of Candlekeep and should be treated as completely seperate. Whilst I can help thee with any issues you may have on the other forum, it does not abide by the same rules as here in Candlekeep. In fact, the only similarity with the new forum and Candlekeep - is that I will be there as moderator (along with others) |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20 Jul 2004 : 15:40:35
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quote: Originally posted by Bookwyrm
Well, you did mention an "Other" section, so I assume that all d20 campaigns are allowed, not just the D&D ones?
Well met
When mentioning "Other", this refers to "Other Worlds" - being Other D&D worlds by TSR\WotC....initially anyway. We wish to concentrate on the known D&D settings rather than have d20 involved and run away with us.
Theres no pleasing some folk |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36805 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jul 2004 : 15:48:18
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quote: Originally posted by The Sage
Of course, I've only believed this simply because unlike most of the other settings that are regularly mentioned in discussion here at Candlekeep like PS and RL, DS appears to be the least talked about...
Well, part of the reason for that could be the fact that Athas is so different from Toril or any other setting... Or it could be the fact that, unlike Krynn, Oerth, the planes, or wildspace, there's no easy way to get there.
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jul 2004 : 16:23:39
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quote: Originally posted by Alaundo When mentioning "Other", this refers to "Other Worlds" - being Other D&D worlds by TSR\WotC....initially anyway. We wish to concentrate on the known D&D settings rather than have d20 involved and run away with us.
Theres no pleasing some folk
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jul 2004 : 16:33:17
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quote: Originally posted by Alaundo
Theres no pleasing some folk
Well, I am a dragon. We're known for our greedy nature. |
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hammer of Moradin
Senior Scribe
USA
758 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jul 2004 : 22:59:13
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Even a generic D&D board away from the Coast will be good. Too many halflings hang out there. I like to incorporate rules that I like into my Realms games, but not everything works. Now the Candlekeep gang can port over to the other site to discuss other items of interest without incurring the wrath of Alaundo and Tethtoril. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36805 Posts |
Posted - 21 Jul 2004 : 00:40:38
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quote: Originally posted by hammer of Moradin
Even a generic D&D board away from the Coast will be good. Too many halflings hang out there. I like to incorporate rules that I like into my Realms games, but not everything works. Now the Candlekeep gang can port over to the other site to discuss other items of interest without incurring the wrath of Alaundo and Tethtoril.
Oh, we'll just have to find new ways of incurring their wrath! |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5695 Posts |
Posted - 21 Jul 2004 : 09:01:27
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quote: Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
quote: Originally posted by hammer of Moradin
Even a generic D&D board away from the Coast will be good. Too many halflings hang out there. I like to incorporate rules that I like into my Realms games, but not everything works. Now the Candlekeep gang can port over to the other site to discuss other items of interest without incurring the wrath of Alaundo and Tethtoril.
Oh, we'll just have to find new ways of incurring their wrath!
Well met
Oh thou needest not try too hard, Wooly Rupert to incurr our wrath
....and ye, hammer of Moradin... bear in mind that I will still have my Staff of the Irritated Moderator +5 to hand, should thee even think of running amok |
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Edain Shadowstar
Senior Scribe
USA
455 Posts |
Posted - 21 Jul 2004 : 10:01:59
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quote: Originally posted by Alaundo:
...bear in mind that I will still have my Staff of the Irritated Moderator +5 to hand, should thee even think of running amok.
If you want I could tweak the enchantments an make it a Staff of the Irritated Moderator +10 (Now with Mazing!)...of course that might be copyright infrigment...
Let me first say, this is a great idea. Whoever came up with it deserves a cookie, one of those big ones, with almonds and chocolate chips...mmmmm...coookie. Seriously, I have always wanted to swap stories about my planar adventures with the Scribes of Candlekeep, but I am always afraid of incurring Alaundo's wrath, and there are three beings in the multiverse I've learned not to cross 1. Alaundo, 2. The Lady, and 3. a certain Arcanaloth, who I shall leave nameless. Not that I think Alaundo is wrathful or anything, he's the greatest moderator there is, in the whole universe, bar none, without exception...
Can I stop now?quote: Originally posted by The Sage:
Like DL, DS was the other setting that I thought I would be left talking to myself about.
Well, Dark Sun fan here too. If it's a campaign setting made by TSR/WOTC, chances are I own every book from it and have played in it extensively. The only exception is Spelljammer which earned nothing but ill will amongst my D&D group, don't ask why.quote: Originally posted by Alaundo:
Alas, no, Sage. It will only contain D&D campaigns: Forgotten Realms, Dragonlance, Ravenloft, Eberron, Greyhawk, Planescape, Dark Sun, Al-Qadim, Spelljammer and Mystara.
Does that mean Kara-Tur is excluded? |
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The Wanderer
Learned Scribe
USA
132 Posts |
Posted - 21 Jul 2004 : 12:41:38
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quote: Originally posted by Edain Shadowstar
[quote]Originally posted by Alaundo: Does that mean Kara-Tur is excluded?
Kara-Tur is actually loacted on the Far Eastern reaches of Toril. Therefore it is included in the scope of Candlekeep, although given its distance we do not hear much about it. |
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hammer of Moradin
Senior Scribe
USA
758 Posts |
Posted - 21 Jul 2004 : 14:32:01
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quote: Originally posted by Alaundo
quote: Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
quote: Originally posted by hammer of Moradin
Even a generic D&D board away from the Coast will be good. Too many halflings hang out there. I like to incorporate rules that I like into my Realms games, but not everything works. Now the Candlekeep gang can port over to the other site to discuss other items of interest without incurring the wrath of Alaundo and Tethtoril.
Oh, we'll just have to find new ways of incurring their wrath!
Well met
Oh thou needest not try too hard, Wooly Rupert to incurr our wrath
....and ye, hammer of Moradin... bear in mind that I will still have my Staff of the Irritated Moderator +5 to hand, should thee even think of running amok
Will your staff travel with you across the portal? There has to be somewhere in the planes I can hide if need be. |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 21 Jul 2004 : 14:45:45
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quote: Originally posted by Anubis Kara-Tur is actually loacted on the Far Eastern reaches of Toril. Therefore it is included in the scope of Candlekeep, although given its distance we do not hear much about it.
That fact plus, when was the last time a published product focused on that area? |
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Strahd Von Zarovich
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
135 Posts |
Posted - 21 Jul 2004 : 15:21:56
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Well I have been sitting back and listening to all your comments, and I have decided to step through the mists.
This new portal is a creation born out of both darkness and great magic.
It has been a plan of mine to make this meeting place where beings from all planes of existence can converge.
To put you out of your misery the portal will open on Friday night.
Most of your questions have been answered by Alaundo, but I will tell you that I am currently working a powerful spell which will allow you to teleport your portrait across the planes and use it as an 'Avatar'.
In the meantime I will be glad to answer your questions here, while Alaundo and I tap the weave to make it all work.
Regards Strahd Von Zarovich |
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Strahd Von Zarovich
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
135 Posts |
Posted - 21 Jul 2004 : 16:30:39
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quote: Originally posted by Arivia
Friday night? AARGHH! Why did you have to make the anticipation STRONGER? *starts tearing hair out*
It takes great magic to pull these worlds together, and it was Alaundo himself that prophesised the date when it shall be complete.
The portal was originally designed to only bring together beings who wanted to dicuss these 'Other Worlds', but as time went on Alaundo and I realised that we had stumbled upon something very special indeed. And thus we went about researching new arcane ways of bringing you news from these worlds.
So far there are Twenty Four of these so called portals where you will enter discussion. And it has taken great power to set these up.
If these portal become a success then more and more areas will grow, and it will become an archive of resources.
And maybe, just maybe I will find a way to forever leave this domain in which I am imprisoned.
Regards
Strahd Von Zarovich
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AlacLuin
Learned Scribe
131 Posts |
Posted - 21 Jul 2004 : 17:49:32
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quote: Originally posted by Strahd Von Zarovich And maybe, just maybe I will find a way to forever leave this domain in which I am imprisoned.
Regards
Strahd Von Zarovich
Um, does Alaundo know that he may be working to release a vampire on the wider worlds? Is that Oghma like demeanor just a facade?
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Strahd Von Zarovich
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
135 Posts |
Posted - 21 Jul 2004 : 17:54:00
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quote: Originally posted by AlacLuin
Um, does Alaundo know that he may be working to release a vampire on the wider worlds? Is that Oghma like demeanor just a facade?
Well I have come to find that your Alaundo has a darker side than any of you would expect.
And I am not the beast you imagine
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