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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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 Posted - 10 Oct 2007 : 19:31:20
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Originally posted by HawkinstheDM
Just wondering, when is the next volume of the Compendium supposed to be released?
Very, very soon. We're just waiting on Big Al. Unfortunately, the old guy is kinda slow... * 
*And so going to try to get me for that comment! |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10 Oct 2007 : 20:19:17
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by HawkinstheDM
Just wondering, when is the next volume of the Compendium supposed to be released?
Very, very soon. We're just waiting on Big Al. Unfortunately, the old guy is kinda slow... *
*And so going to try to get me for that comment!
Why I oughta!! 
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10 Oct 2007 : 21:08:13
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Well met
And here it is! May I proudly present Volume IX of the Candlekeep Compendium. A long time coming, but i'm sure you'll all agree that this is a fine collection of lore indeed.
Many thanks to all those involved, in producing the articles and artwork and also to Wooly for his hard work on battling through this during difficult times.
Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
You may download this volume (and previous volumes) HERE.
In this volume...
Age of Sail, Part I by Brian R. James
Folk of Faerūn: Nadlok Atheon by J P Hazelhoff
Untold Stories, collection VIII by Chris Jameson, Scott Kujawa
Sprites of Faerūn, Part II by Jorkens
The Hin of the Dalelands: Stumphill by Jared Rascher
Perilous Portals: The Sea Gates by Mark Taylor
Mercenary Companies of the Realms: Redeemers of Dawn by Charlie Grimes
Journal of an Apprentice Scribe: Legend of Impresk Lake by J P Hazelhoff
Artwork by: Yack Tundra, Julius Petilla, Mark Taylor, Toni James |
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scererar
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Posted - 11 Oct 2007 : 03:04:37
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| Very good job everyone. I especially like the Merchant powers of the high seas. |
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lockdar
Acolyte
Netherlands
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Posted - 12 Nov 2007 : 10:56:45
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| I have a question about downloading the compendioum. I shamefully admit I never took the time to read it so now I'm catching up and downloading every part. However, when attempting to download part 4 I constantly get a security error. All the other downloads work perfectly but it's just that 1 volume that I can't download. Is there any other place where they can be downloaded? Maybe that will fix it. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 12 Nov 2007 : 13:44:58
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Originally posted by lockdar
I have a question about downloading the compendioum. I shamefully admit I never took the time to read it so now I'm catching up and downloading every part. However, when attempting to download part 4 I constantly get a security error. All the other downloads work perfectly but it's just that 1 volume that I can't download. Is there any other place where they can be downloaded? Maybe that will fix it.
Hmmm... I'm not having any issue. You are trying to save the document, and not open it from online, correct?
If you want, PM me. I can either temporarily post it on my Googlepages site, so you can try it from there, or I can email it to you (assuming your email will accept a 2.58 MB zipped file). |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12 Nov 2007 : 21:12:32
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Originally posted by lockdar
I have a question about downloading the compendioum. I shamefully admit I never took the time to read it so now I'm catching up and downloading every part. However, when attempting to download part 4 I constantly get a security error. All the other downloads work perfectly but it's just that 1 volume that I can't download. Is there any other place where they can be downloaded? Maybe that will fix it.
Well met
At what point are you receiving this problem, lockdar? Sorry to hear of this inconvenience, but we'll get it to you somehow and do all we can to help. |
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lockdar
Acolyte
Netherlands
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Posted - 13 Nov 2007 : 09:41:40
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Thanks for the quick reply both Wooly and Alaundo.
I have already solved the problem, it appears the security at work here somehow isn't to happy with that particular file. I don't know why but from all the compendiums just that one isn't allowed for some strange reason.
Thank you for offering your assistance. |
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Miguel Zorro
Acolyte
USA
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Posted - 19 Aug 2008 : 01:46:27
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| The Candlekeep Compendium is one of the best kept secrets of the Official Sites for Forgotten Realms. I am so glad to find this site since I have played in the Realms since it became an Official Realm of Dungeons and Dragons. The info is useful and the maps are really helpful when plotting out adventures in the Realms. |
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Logan Featherfeet
Acolyte
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Posted - 24 Aug 2008 : 19:09:04
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 24 Aug 2008 : 19:34:27
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It hasn't but atm, we mostly decided to hold off on releasing it until we have a chance to read over WOTC's new fan site policy, which, at this time, has no release date.
Until that document is released and we know what it contains, we don't feel comfortable about releasing the new issue.
Plus, I think Alaundo said we needed a few more articles to fill out the page count. Also, some people are waiting for their new campaign books, or reading over them before adding/revising their articles.
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 25 Aug 2008 : 01:29:20
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Kuje has the right of it.
I'm waiting specifically, because my article does have references that may utlimately be affected by the guidelines published in the fan license. So I can't submit anything until I'm sure it's appropriate according to Wizards new policy. |
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monknwildcat
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 25 Aug 2008 : 15:33:40
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Originally posted by The Sage
Kuje has the right of it.
I'm waiting specifically, because my article does have references that may utlimately be affected by the guidelines published in the fan license. So I can't submit anything until I'm sure it's appropriate according to Wizards new policy.
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 25 Aug 2008 : 16:35:32
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| I'm assuming it'll just affect the content of certain parts of the Compendium. Though, until we actually see the wording of the new policy, I don't think we can be sure either way. |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
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Tyranthraxus
Senior Scribe
Netherlands
423 Posts |
Posted - 22 Oct 2008 : 23:59:29
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Let's hope the new policy doesn't effect the compendium too much. It would be a shame to stop  .
Anyway, if all goes well, is the Realmslore in the new compendium going to be based on 3.5 or 4th edition? Or maybe a mix between both? Just curious.
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 23 Oct 2008 : 00:02:49
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We're hoping it doesn't as well but least we've heard some word that the fan thingie is still being worked on.
As for the edition, I'd say that would be up to the article writers, and maybe also whatever the fan policy states. I know, if I can submit more articles, that mine won't be 4e.
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Originally posted by Tyranthraxus
Let's hope the new policy doesn't effect the compendium too much. It would be a shame to stop .
Anyway, if all goes well, is the Realmslore in the new compendium going to be based on 3.5 or 4th edition? Or maybe a mix between both? Just curious.
It wouldn't matter to me because I like 3.5 and 4e could use some good Candlekeep input
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 23 Oct 2008 : 00:45:07
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Originally posted by Tyranthraxus
Let's hope the new policy doesn't effect the compendium too much. It would be a shame to stop .
As Kuje said, we really don't know too much about the policy at the moment. So far as we know, it's still "in the works."
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Anyway, if all goes well, is the Realmslore in the new compendium going to be based on 3.5 or 4th edition? Or maybe a mix between both? Just curious.
It wouldn't matter to me because I like 3.5 and 4e could use some good Candlekeep input
Again, as Kuje said, the edition is entirely dependent upon the author of each and every article. But, as we've also seen in previous 'Volumes,' even some articles can be "edition-neutral." I'd expect this to continue in successive Compendium releases.
As for 4e articles, well, I'm not sure about the rest of the contributing scribes, but I know some aren't keen on working with material for the post-Spellplague Realms. Having said that, I will note that Garen Thal's "Monday Musings" articles have got me thinking about working on some ideas of my own that would draw collectively from 1e/2e/3e and 4e Realmslore. That's all still in the formative stages though, and may not see inclusion in the next 'Volume.' Besides, I've already got an article set aside for the next Compendium.  |
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Dalor Darden
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 23 Oct 2008 : 01:30:11
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
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Uzzy
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12 Dec 2008 : 17:07:05
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Is this still being worked on? Would be nice to see some new FR lore, after all!
Or are you still waiting for writers? |
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Ayunken-vanzan
Senior Scribe
Germany
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Posted - 12 Dec 2008 : 17:21:15
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| As far as I know, they are waiting for the release of the 4e fansite policy. |
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Kuje
Great Reader
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Posted - 12 Dec 2008 : 20:40:45
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Yup, pretty much. :)
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 12 Dec 2008 : 22:42:55
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Indeed.
Uzzy, Kuje and Ayunken have the right of it. The collected scribes of the Candlekeep Compendium have discussed numerous ways in which we can release the next impending Volume of curious Realmslore, but we've yet to settle, definitively, on a course of action. The most probable scenario, at this time, is that we will await the release of WotC's "Fansite Policy."
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freyar
Learned Scribe
Canada
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Posted - 13 Dec 2008 : 17:54:19
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I don't like being so cynical, but, given WotC's track record with the GSL (late release, announcing revisions before GenCon that haven't materialized yet), isn't waiting for a fan site policy kind of like waiting for Godot?
What policy did WotC have in the 3e era that allowed the Compendium? |
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Kuje
Great Reader
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Posted - 14 Dec 2008 : 03:54:40
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There wasn't one and technically, what we all did was against copywrite/trademarks. Now, we are playing it safer because WOTC has said that they were/are working on a fan policy.
Edit: As I've said before, maybe on a different part of the boards, if everyone wants to release the new issue, just pull my articles because I respect WOTC's ownership and until I know for sure what they may, or may not, allow, I don't want to deal with the hassle of WOTC's IP.
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ranger_of_the_unicorn_run
Learned Scribe
USA
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Posted - 14 Dec 2008 : 19:37:24
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Kuje
Great Reader
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Posted - 14 Dec 2008 : 22:54:08
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They could, aye. Actually, WOTC could have said a long time ago to stop writing material for FR even in 3e because FR was not a part of the OGL. We are only on their sufferance and they could, if they wanted to, have legal right to tell us to stop writing FR material.
Would they? I have no idea. But this is also why, least for me, it might be a good idea to wait to see what this fan policy entails.
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Originally posted by ranger_of_the_unicorn_run
Maybe I'm being paranoid, but with the rule in the current GSL where you have to stop printing and destroy anything that conflicts with anything they put out (even if they put it out after you do), does this mean that there is the possibility of them telling us we have to take down what we have so far on the Compendium?
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For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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ranger_of_the_unicorn_run
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 15 Dec 2008 : 04:39:40
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Originally posted by Kuje
They could, aye. Actually, WOTC could have said a long time ago to stop writing material for FR even in 3e because FR was not a part of the OGL. We are only on their sufferance and they could, if they wanted to, have legal right to tell us to stop writing FR material.
Would they? I have no idea. But this is also why, least for me, it might be a good idea to wait to see what this fan policy entails.
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Originally posted by ranger_of_the_unicorn_run
Maybe I'm being paranoid, but with the rule in the current GSL where you have to stop printing and destroy anything that conflicts with anything they put out (even if they put it out after you do), does this mean that there is the possibility of them telling us we have to take down what we have so far on the Compendium?
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Alisttair
Great Reader
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Posted - 15 Dec 2008 : 13:44:49
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| I hope WotC realizes, however, that the Candlekeep Compendium is non-profit and is thus some form of free advertisement for their own products. |
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