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skathros
Acolyte
Canada
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 Posted - 13 Jan 2003 : 18:08:27
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Greetings to all. Just wanted to introduce myself a little. Been into FR since the old "grey" box (yes, i'm that old). Havent really touched anything Realms-wise in a long time. I just recently purchesed the FRCS for 3E and thougt it was simply beutiful. Problem is, i wavent trekked through the realms in a long time and much has changed. Hope Candlekeep can fill in the gaps.
Wishing you all a merry day
skathros
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jan 2003 : 18:34:34
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Welcome to Candlekeep Skathros
An old grey box veteran eh!?  Im sure you have much knowledge to share and many tales to tell!
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"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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zemd
Master of Realmslore
France
1103 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jan 2003 : 19:58:55
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| Welcome and... what do you mean by grey box? |
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kahonen
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
358 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jan 2003 : 21:09:24
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Originally posted by zemd
Welcome and... what do you mean by grey box?
1st edition FR. Oh, happy times. |
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skathros
Acolyte
Canada
9 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jan 2003 : 21:38:02
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| Thank you for the welcome all! Being out of the FR "loop" (so to speak) for so long, i noticed something now that i have come back to the realms. I'm not to sure why, but there seems to be some hostility thrown the FRs way (this is the feeling i get when i read things on certain boards). Did something happen while i was away. I know i've been away from the Realms for some time, but i dont understand this "looking down" on realms fans? It's one of the few "old time" settings that's still around. Can someone please shed some light? |
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zemd
Master of Realmslore
France
1103 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jan 2003 : 22:12:52
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| Hmmm, i'm only playing for 8 years so i can't say how it was before but during that time i didn't feel a "look down" on FR fans... And i can only speak for France. |
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Alexis Merlin
Learned Scribe
USA
115 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jan 2003 : 22:20:54
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Greetings good sir. Being a newbie whose only experience is through the Baldurs Gate games I can't comment on any changes. No doubt you will have many experience to share with us though !
All the best,
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It is knowledge that influences and equalizes the social condition of man; that gives to all, however different their political position, passions which are in common, and enjoyments which are universal.
(Benjamin Disraeli)
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Hymn
Senior Scribe
Sweden
514 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jan 2003 : 22:55:33
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| I have been role playing for years, not FR that is and can't think of reason why I should look down on FR players. Probably it's just out of envy of the great world of Forgotten Realm. |
Sauro moki kara ochiro - Even monkeys falls from trees.
The path that leads to truth is littered with the bodies of the ignorant - Miyamoto Musashi |
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Hymn
Senior Scribe
Sweden
514 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jan 2003 : 23:00:57
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| Sorry, perhaps I should say welcome. Kind of missed that one out the first time. |
Sauro moki kara ochiro - Even monkeys falls from trees.
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Kitira Gildragon
Learned Scribe
USA
191 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jan 2003 : 12:36:32
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| Heyla and welcome! I'm sorry to say, I never played 1st edition, but welcome to third edition. I hope it meets your expectations. I'm just learning it (from copies of tomes borrowed from friends) now. As far as I know, there isn't that there's alot of "looking down on newer members" here on the east coast of the US, since the number of "known" D&D players isn't what it used to be. New members are welcomed as a rare find. =) (At least where I am!) |
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skathros
Acolyte
Canada
9 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jan 2003 : 18:21:15
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thanks all for all the kind welcome. I'm liking what i see in 3E's FR...alot has changed, i'll tell you that much hmmmmm...time of troubles? Drows in Cormanthor? Now how am i ever gonna get myself up to date? Anyone know where i should start? Please keep in mind that i'm old Never played BG, or NWN. But i do need to catch up on what's happened since i left...so if anyone has any suggestion, please let me know...it would be much appreciated! |
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lowtech
Learned Scribe
USA
315 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jan 2003 : 20:13:03
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| The Greyhawk fans are probably just bitter that the FR is more popular than the "core" DnD world. (I think that's the case, am I wrong?) |
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zemd
Master of Realmslore
France
1103 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jan 2003 : 20:15:43
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I suggest you don't rush on the third edition right now. You should first read some of the 2nd edition FR related books "adventuring in the realms" (it's the traduction of a french title, i hope it's the right one in english) and novels "the avatars trilogy"
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Drummer Boy
Senior Scribe
USA
395 Posts |
Posted - 15 Jan 2003 : 04:00:23
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| Sorry for the late welcome. I've been away from Candlekeep for a little while. Anyway, welcome to the forums! |
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Artalis
Senior Scribe
USA
444 Posts |
Posted - 15 Jan 2003 : 13:29:08
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Well met and welcome Skathros,
My apologies for welcoming you so belatedly. Things have been.... interesting, for me lately.
I too have long been in the realms but never got into them seriously until recently. I also took a 9 year break in the middle so my knowledge is not what it should be...
I will do what I can to answer any questions you may have.
Safe journeys,
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Echon
Senior Scribe
Denmark
422 Posts |
Posted - 15 Jan 2003 : 18:56:17
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Welcome Skathros and enjoy your stay.
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Salius Kai
Learned Scribe
USA
217 Posts |
Posted - 15 Jan 2003 : 19:04:00
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| Welcome to these halls of infinite knowledge, skathros. I'm sure you'll find whatever it is your looking for here, and more perhaps. |
"Welcome to these walls of infinite knowledge."
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Mumadar Ibn Huzal
Master of Realmslore
1338 Posts |
Posted - 15 Jan 2003 : 20:01:03
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Originally posted by kahonen
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Originally posted by zemd
Welcome and... what do you mean by grey box?
1st edition FR. Oh, happy times.
Ron, watch out with the excuberance ye old fart Ye might hurt yer back. Hehehe... (but I can understand the sentiment)
Welcome skathros, and well met again in the Realms. For an 'old-timer' you've seem to have taken a healthy and curious interest in the Realms again. And interesting it is for sure. Some of of the trails of old are still there, the ruts a little deeper and more worn, others are new and lead to places where people in the old days only heard of in rumors.
Between all the youngsters and old-timers (and whatever is in between), you'll probably find enough answers to questions you'll have on the changes in the Realms.
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Juspas
Acolyte
USA
2 Posts |
Posted - 17 Jan 2003 : 03:25:21
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Well met Skathros. Like you i'm a gray beard too. Also new at this B&B Stuff.
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Ranaghar Tsaran
Learned Scribe
Poland
133 Posts |
Posted - 17 Jan 2003 : 21:22:48
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| Welcome to Candlekeep...I'll be happy to talk with a new human |
"Do not be afraid of greatness. Some achieve greatness, some are born great, and some have greatness thrust upon them..." |
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Drizzt Do Urden
Acolyte
Netherlands
33 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jan 2003 : 19:49:59
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Once the Menzoberrenzan Drow run away from the Drow Practices in other cities. Then they settled Menzoberrenzan, and prayed to there evil and mad godess Lolth, the Spider Queen. Then they turned the same way has there far away cousins (isn't that ironic)
Bless Mielikki, and the good people of the Realms |
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