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SirUrza
Master of Realmslore
USA
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 Posted - 26 Dec 2004 : 00:29:27
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I got...
Realms of Dragons
Mistress of the Night
Ruby Guardian
Serpent Kingdoms
Shing South
Anyone else get any other goodies?
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36965 Posts |
Posted - 26 Dec 2004 : 00:56:45
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I got nary a thing on it with a Forgotten Realms logo. Of course, the reason is that other than some of the novels, I'm up to date on my Realms stuff. 
As for novels, it's easier (and sometimes safer) to simply tell friends/family/girlfriend to give me a gift certificate... Especially since I recently went on a spending spree!  |
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SirUrza
Master of Realmslore
USA
1283 Posts |
Posted - 26 Dec 2004 : 01:13:03
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Only reason I wasn't up to date on those accessories was I didn't have an immidiate need for them. As for the novels, I knew Xmas was coming, so I spent my money else where.
As for how to coordinate my novels. Well I made a my "Xmas List for Dummies 2004" put it in an envelope. When I was asked I said here, cross something off the list and give it back to me. Worked out pretty well...
Though no one bought me the HDTV or iPod color. :) |
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Melfius
Senior Scribe
USA
516 Posts |
Posted - 26 Dec 2004 : 01:50:52
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| I got the Neverwinter Nights Platinum Edition, which was nice. I also got about $200 in cash and gift cards for Waldenbooks, so I will be getting a few more FR items. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36965 Posts |
Posted - 26 Dec 2004 : 01:53:48
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| That list idea is good... But it wouldn't work well for me, since I don't see my parents as oft as I should, and I don't see several of my friends as oft as I'd like... |
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Lina
Senior Scribe
Australia
469 Posts |
Posted - 26 Dec 2004 : 02:14:13
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Well no one in my family exchange gifts so I have to go buy my own 'presents'. I was planning to get the Ruby Guardian but the shipments were delayed and I'd have to wait until probably next year.  |
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Brother Ezra
Learned Scribe
USA
268 Posts |
Posted - 26 Dec 2004 : 03:12:29
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| As far as Realms-specific material goes, I only got Shining South, which appears to be a superior book. For the more generic D&D material, I also received the Tome of Horrors, Monster Manual II, The Slayer's Guide to Troglodytes, and a Monkey God Enterprises adventure whose name escapes me at present. All in all, a good haul, and many hours of good reading are ahead for me. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 26 Dec 2004 : 05:20:24
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Well, due to the fact that I'm nearly up to date with most everything Realms-related... I received very little in terms of FR products. I did however receive a number SW d20 tomes that I'd been missing, but that's a discussion for another forum...
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6688 Posts |
Posted - 26 Dec 2004 : 05:27:21
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I got "The Crimson Gold" and "Lady of Poison". I'm currently up to date with the gaming products. I think I'll tackle "Lady of Poison" tonight as I have an interest in the lands of the East.
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 26 Dec 2004 : 09:16:22
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I got nothing with The Logo on its cover. But my father did give me 30 Years of Adventure, which was very nice -- I never asked for it, because I figured no one would give it to me. 
And of course, the first person to look through it was my brother, whom some old, old members might remember. (And of course, he drooled over the Dragonlance art. Big old-time DL fan (not current).) |
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SirUrza
Master of Realmslore
USA
1283 Posts |
Posted - 26 Dec 2004 : 14:50:04
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Originally posted by Bookwyrm
I got nothing with The Logo on its cover. But my father did give me 30 Years of Adventure, which was very nice -- I never asked for it, because I figured no one would give it to me.
That's pretty cool. |
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Mystery_Man
Senior Scribe
USA
455 Posts |
Posted - 26 Dec 2004 : 15:53:57
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Serpent Kingdoms. Finally up to date now thanks to the wife.  |
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
5056 Posts |
Posted - 26 Dec 2004 : 16:15:52
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And I got a surprise visit from Ed and three of the other Knights, and a glorious evening of high-spirited, fun Realmsplay (fuelled by honey ham, turkey, pheasant, mulled cider, and good spirits, of course). As far as I can tell, we all fell asleep on the couch together around 4 a.m.
They were gone when I awoke, but Ed left me a present: my very own new Christmas story, written by him (no, not a Realms tale). He's such a dear.
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 27 Dec 2004 : 06:09:59
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Originally posted by The Hooded One
And I got a surprise visit from Ed and three of the other Knights, and a glorious evening of high-spirited, fun Realmsplay (fuelled by honey ham, turkey, pheasant, mulled cider, and good spirits, of course). As far as I can tell, we all fell asleep on the couch together around 4 a.m.
They were gone when I awoke, but Ed left me a present: my very own new Christmas story, written by him (no, not a Realms tale). He's such a dear.
THO
Well, that's my idea of a perfect Christmas well spent... I'm sure most of us here envy you Lady Hooded One, I know I do  .
What was the adventure like?
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
5056 Posts |
Posted - 27 Dec 2004 : 15:17:13
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Nasty. A shapeshifter impersonating several Knights in succession to do covert killings and thefts around Shadowdale (something that's happened before). Most tracing and detection spells don't work properly in the central dale any longer, thanks to all the portals and wards and magical stresses the years have brought (Sylune's blood seemed to "stain" the Weave locally), so we're having a hard time tracking down this culprit.
Storm sequestered some of us Knights under her protection in her farmhouse, so everyone else could go "Knight hunting" in the dale without fear of slaying one of us (the real Knights, I mean). This led to a wonderful evening of in-character tale-telling and debates about what we Knights should do next, in the unfolding politics of the Dalelands.
One happy THO
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SirUrza
Master of Realmslore
USA
1283 Posts |
Posted - 27 Dec 2004 : 18:06:34
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| Sounds like you had the best present of all then. :) |
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Melfius
Senior Scribe
USA
516 Posts |
Posted - 27 Dec 2004 : 18:12:08
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| Someday, hopefully in the far, far future, I'd like to see the Knights sit down and do a book of memoirs about their gaming lives. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 28 Dec 2004 : 07:16:16
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Originally posted by The Hooded One
...(Sylune's blood seemed to "stain" the Weave locally)...
Ooh... now that's an interesting little tidbit that I'd appreciate hearing more about...
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
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Posted - 28 Dec 2004 : 15:30:21
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Sage, I THINK (means: my guess) Ed borrowed this idea from Roger Zelazny; they became friends before RZs tragic death (in the Amber books, if the blood of a royal Amberite is spilled on the Pattern, it damages the Pattern).
But then again, maybe not. I dimly recall The Simbul telling us Knights of her wounding in a battle against Red Wizards, and what it did to magic at that spot, years ago - - not before the Amber books, but possibly before RZs first mention of any damage to the Pattern.
So far as my present understanding of what now holds in Shadowdale goes, its like this: from the spot where Sylune died and radiating outwards for some miles (!), magic is wild. Not all the time, and more for some sorts of magic (detection, scrying, divination) than others (blasting spells), but I believe Ed rolls for random effects with every single spell thats cast.
Its Weave damage, and so will probably both spread and fade away over time, if Im interpreting Ed-as-Khelbens sarcastic little lecture to certain Knights correctly: the flows of energy tend to iron out anomalies in the Weave over time, making it all more or less alike.
Hope that helps; I know Ed and the Realms team have been keeping precise Weave powers and properties as vague as possible, so as to give maximum design elbow room for years to come.
love,
THO
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 28 Dec 2004 : 16:04:00
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| You know, Lady Hood, if you were to start a scroll on your remembered adventures, I'm quite certain that the page loads on that would skyrocket. We'd all like to hear of these adventures. |
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SirUrza
Master of Realmslore
USA
1283 Posts |
Posted - 29 Dec 2004 : 04:14:45
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Originally posted by Bookwyrm
You know, Lady Hood, if you were to start a scroll on your remembered adventures, I'm quite certain that the page loads on that would skyrocket. We'd all like to hear of these adventures.
That would truely be a treat I'd enjoy as well. :) |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6688 Posts |
Posted - 29 Dec 2004 : 05:03:42
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And as an aside, THO, just out of interest, were you a member of the Crazed Venturers as well as the KoMD? Their adventures (and more correctly, their encounters with a guy named Arbane) would interest me greatly!
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36965 Posts |
Posted - 29 Dec 2004 : 05:43:32
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Originally posted by Bookwyrm
You know, Lady Hood, if you were to start a scroll on your remembered adventures, I'm quite certain that the page loads on that would skyrocket. We'd all like to hear of these adventures.
I'll agree with this one. But I guess everyone already knows I can't get enough of The Hooded Flirt.  |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 29 Dec 2004 : 09:08:29
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Originally posted by The Hooded One
Hope that helps...
Indeed, it does . And thank you, my Lady .
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I know Ed and the Realms team have been keeping precise Weave powers and properties as vague as possible, so as to give maximum design elbow room for years to come.
That's probably the one concept of the Weave that I enjoy the most. I prefer that it is not strictly defined, and not only because it allows for potential development later, but it also allows imaginative DMs to forge their own interpretations for parts of, or even the entire Weave itself.
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 29 Dec 2004 : 09:16:10
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Originally posted by Bookwyrm
You know, Lady Hood, if you were to start a scroll on your remembered adventures, I'm quite certain that the page loads on that would skyrocket. We'd all like to hear of these adventures.
Of that, I've no doubt. However, while that would be true for one... it's just as likely that Alaundo would have to open a whole other branch of the library if we were allowed to to hear about the adventures (and misadventures ) of all of Mr. Greenwood's characters through the years... 
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
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5699 Posts |
Posted - 29 Dec 2004 : 09:19:26
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Originally posted by The Sage
Of that, I've no doubt. However, while that would be true for one... it's just as likely that Alaundo would have to open a whole other branch of the library if we were allowed to to hear about the adventures (and misadventures ) of all of Mr. Greenwood's characters through the years...
Well met
Oh indeed, what a treasure that would be :: stares off dreaming of the many tales to be told:: |
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SirUrza
Master of Realmslore
USA
1283 Posts |
Posted - 29 Dec 2004 : 17:45:47
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Originally posted by Alaundo
Oh indeed, what a treasure that would be :: stares off dreaming of the many tales to be told::
Snap out of it man and get on it!... well if a certain Hooded Lady would be willing anyway. :) |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36965 Posts |
Posted - 29 Dec 2004 : 22:53:45
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Originally posted by SirUrza
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Originally posted by Alaundo
Oh indeed, what a treasure that would be :: stares off dreaming of the many tales to be told::
Snap out of it man and get on it!... well if a certain Hooded Lady would be willing anyway. :)
I'm inclined to think she's always willing.  |
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SirUrza
Master of Realmslore
USA
1283 Posts |
Posted - 30 Dec 2004 : 04:41:43
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I'm inclined to think she's always willing.
I'm not gonna go there. :) |
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Reefy
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
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Posted - 30 Dec 2004 : 15:33:02
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Originally posted by SirUrza
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I'm inclined to think she's always willing.
I'm not gonna go there. :)
This is old turf, my friend. And to cover myself, I am not refering to the charming lady Hooded One.
Anyway, I got no Realms goodies for Christmas as I'm up to date on sourcebooks and not really sure where I want to go next with novels. Besides, more than anything else, I can't wait for the Waterdeep novel and sourcebook.
What I *have* been doing is engaging in some quality time playing within the Realms, I've been putting my players through their paces in the Mere of Dead Men series and I think we've all been very happy with it. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36965 Posts |
Posted - 31 Dec 2004 : 00:07:50
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Originally posted by Reefy
Anyway, I got no Realms goodies for Christmas as I'm up to date on sourcebooks and not really sure where I want to go next with novels. Besides, more than anything else, I can't wait for the Waterdeep novel and sourcebook.
Oh, ditto that! When those books hit the shelves, anyone betwixt me and them will be flattened! |
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What Forgotten Realms goodies did you get?
