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Thelonius
Senior Scribe
Spain
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 Posted - 02 Sep 2005 : 20:26:09
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| I would really want to see the whole images of Archwizards |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
37018 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2005 : 21:53:08
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Faramicos
Cool test... But now you must all bow before my feet, as i am the almighty Manshoon... BOW FOOLS
Bow? Why? Going by just arcane might, Manshoon is one of the weakest on the list. 
Wooly...lad....it's not the size of the staff, but the deftness by which one wields it. And haven't ye heard that politics and money are merely magics taken out of dusty towers and given a good airing? There is where Manshoon's greatest power lies...not in how to counterspell someone's spells but how to keep them from wanting to leave their towers at all. 
Oh, I fully understand this. But the way I read that statement was "I am so powerful and you are not!" That's why I said what I did, and I limited it to just raw arcane might. |
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Archwizard
Learned Scribe
USA
266 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2005 : 22:04:16
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KnightErrantJR
Great Reader
USA
5402 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2005 : 22:37:37
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Asgetrion
Master of Realmslore
Finland
1564 Posts |
Posted - 06 Sep 2005 : 21:39:40
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Originally posted by Gromph Baenre
Khelben? What foolishness is this?
A plot on Quenthel's part to discredit me, no doubt!
Aye, apparently the test ignores the existence of the mighty Archmage of Menzoberranzan. I heard certain rumours that Quenthel has indeed manipulated the results
On the other hand, Khelben may be the closest human equivalent (with all due respect to Lord Manshoon) to thee... swiftly ducks behind the nearest corner before Gromph has time to unleash any destructive magics |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 06 Sep 2005 : 21:52:37
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Originally posted by Asgetrion
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Originally posted by Gromph Baenre
Khelben? What foolishness is this?
A plot on Quenthel's part to discredit me, no doubt!
Aye, apparently the test ignores the existence of the mighty Archmage of Menzoberranzan. I heard certain rumours that Quenthel has indeed manipulated the results
On the other hand, Khelben may be the closest human equivalent (with all due respect to Lord Manshoon) to thee... swiftly ducks behind the nearest corner before Gromph has time to unleash any destructive magics
Maybe there needs to be a "Which famous Drow are you?" test, with the likes of Drizzt, Liriel, Gromph, etc.
'Course, then everyone might smite me if Pharaun didn't come up in their results. . .
But seriously -- what test should I make next time I have too much time on my hands?
Cheers |
Erik Scott de Bie
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Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Talanfir Swiftfeet
Learned Scribe
Finland
143 Posts |
Posted - 06 Sep 2005 : 22:11:21
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
Maybe there needs to be a "Which famous Drow are you?" test, with the likes of Drizzt, Liriel, Gromph, etc.
'Course, then everyone might smite me if Pharaun didn't come up in their results. . .
But seriously -- what test should I make next time I have too much time on my hands?
Cheers
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Renzokuken
Acolyte
USA
38 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2005 : 02:28:47
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| Khelben for me. Not sure if I am happy with that or not... |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Sir Luther Cromwell
Learned Scribe
Canada
158 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2005 : 05:11:35
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One seriously has to wonder how an imprudent, whimsical, silly gnome such as myself has anything in common with the old bugger 'Elminster'.
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Lina
Senior Scribe
Australia
469 Posts |
Posted - 10 Sep 2005 : 02:07:38
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I scored Khelben Arunsun.
Just how accurate is this test anyway? |
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Thelonius
Senior Scribe
Spain
731 Posts |
Posted - 10 Sep 2005 : 10:29:34
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Originally posted by Lina
I scored Khelben Arunsun.
Just how accurate is this test anyway?
I think at this time Khelben is the most common result. |
"If you are to truly understand, then you will need the contrast, not adherence to a single ideal." - Kreia
"I THINK I JUST HAD ANOTHER NEAR-RINCEWIND EXPERIENCE"- Discworld's Death frustrated after Rincewind scapes his grasp... again.
"I am death, come for thee" - Nimbul, from Baldur's Gate I just before being badly spanked
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 11 Sep 2005 : 17:28:13
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Originally posted by Lina
I scored Khelben Arunsun.
Just how accurate is this test anyway?
I make no claims on accuracy.
Besides, it's only my first test, and their whole scoring system is a little, well, odd.
I do know that if you go in and select all the answers that I, at least, think a particular archmage of the 8 possibilities would select, you'll get that particular archmage.
Cheers |
Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Melfius
Senior Scribe
USA
516 Posts |
Posted - 12 Sep 2005 : 02:39:43
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| Any idea if/when you will be doing another test, Erik? |
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Reefy
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
892 Posts |
Posted - 12 Sep 2005 : 02:49:10
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 12 Sep 2005 : 02:55:05
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
I do know that if you go in and select all the answers that I, at least, think a particular archmage of the 8 possibilities would select, you'll get that particular archmage.
That's more than a little disturbing...  .
If that's true, then I really was channeling Manshoon when I ended up with his result at the end of the test! 
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 12 Sep 2005 : 16:52:45
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Originally posted by Melfius
Any idea if/when you will be doing another test, Erik?
Well, this one seems to be getting some interest, so it's definitely possible I'll make another one.
Ok, ok, that's a little under-exaggeration: I'm almost done with my second test, but I'm still collecting those neat little pictures for it, so, assuming that a great deal of boredom happens this week, you just might see one. . . soon.
Any guesses as to what it might be? Realms-focused, of course. No more of this Raistlin and Mordenkainen's little brother business. Hopefully, it won't be so 2 of 8 dominant. It does seem that Elminster and Khelben were the most frequent, and that is a tad intentional.
Cheers
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Originally posted by The Sage
I would be  .
Khelben has style, he has power, he has knowledge... and of course, he has Laeral .
Sage, if you wound up with Manshoon instead of Khelben, that means you probably just killed too many people (i.e. got too high a ruthlessness stat).
Now don't get me wrong -- the Blackstaff's ruthless, yes, but his ruthlessness has a limit. Manshoon's, on the other hand. . . |
Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
Edited by - Erik Scott de Bie on 12 Sep 2005 16:58:07 |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 13 Sep 2005 : 02:14:18
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
Sage, if you wound up with Manshoon instead of Khelben, that means you probably just killed too many people (i.e. got too high a ruthlessness stat).
Ah, good point  . I would imagine Manshoon would be the type of archmage to slay a mere mortal for nothing more than giving him the "crook eye" .
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 13 Sep 2005 : 18:20:31
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
Sage, if you wound up with Manshoon instead of Khelben, that means you probably just killed too many people (i.e. got too high a ruthlessness stat).
Ah, good point . I would imagine Manshoon would be the type of archmage to slay a mere mortal for nothing more than giving him the "crook eye" .
Indeed. Certain of the archmages are a bit, well, EXTREME, shall we say. For instance, Halaster is extreme Chaotic Evil (high ruthlessness, high whimsy), and Manshoon is extreme Lawful Evil (high ruthlessness, high routine), while others are less extreme. Mordenkain(en) is low everything, and Szass Tam is high everything. The Simbul is high whimsy, Khelben high routine, Elminster a balance (with low ruthlessness).
Anyway. Cheers |
Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Thelonius
Senior Scribe
Spain
731 Posts |
Posted - 13 Sep 2005 : 20:34:12
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Indeed I got 85 % of routine... I think I should change my living ways....  |
"If you are to truly understand, then you will need the contrast, not adherence to a single ideal." - Kreia
"I THINK I JUST HAD ANOTHER NEAR-RINCEWIND EXPERIENCE"- Discworld's Death frustrated after Rincewind scapes his grasp... again.
"I am death, come for thee" - Nimbul, from Baldur's Gate I just before being badly spanked
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khorne
Master of Realmslore
Finland
1073 Posts |
Posted - 13 Sep 2005 : 20:35:53
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| I took it again, tried to answer differently, and got Manshoon again. I must be more evil than I thought......... |
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Xysma
Master of Realmslore
USA
1089 Posts |
Posted - 13 Sep 2005 : 20:50:57
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
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Originally posted by Melfius
Any idea if/when you will be doing another test, Erik?
Well, this one seems to be getting some interest, so it's definitely possible I'll make another one.
Ok, ok, that's a little under-exaggeration: I'm almost done with my second test, but I'm still collecting those neat little pictures for it, so, assuming that a great deal of boredom happens this week, you just might see one. . . soon.
Any guesses as to what it might be? Realms-focused, of course. No more of this Raistlin and Mordenkainen's little brother business. Hopefully, it won't be so 2 of 8 dominant. It does seem that Elminster and Khelben were the most frequent, and that is a tad intentional.
Cheers
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Originally posted by The Sage
I would be .
Khelben has style, he has power, he has knowledge... and of course, he has Laeral .
Sage, if you wound up with Manshoon instead of Khelben, that means you probably just killed too many people (i.e. got too high a ruthlessness stat).
Now don't get me wrong -- the Blackstaff's ruthless, yes, but his ruthlessness has a limit. Manshoon's, on the other hand. . .
I certainly look forward to your next quiz. How about "Which of the Seven Sisters are you?" Or "Which Deity of the Realms are you?" |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 13 Sep 2005 : 22:24:06
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Originally posted by Xysma
I certainly look forward to your next quiz. How about "Which of the Seven Sisters are you?" Or "Which Deity of the Realms are you?"
Well, I'm glad.
As to topic. . . Hmm.
Well SOMEONE guessed it correctly. We shall see.
Cheers |
Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Thelonius
Senior Scribe
Spain
731 Posts |
Posted - 14 Sep 2005 : 07:37:39
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| I would really anjoy a "What deity of the Realms you are" test.... |
"If you are to truly understand, then you will need the contrast, not adherence to a single ideal." - Kreia
"I THINK I JUST HAD ANOTHER NEAR-RINCEWIND EXPERIENCE"- Discworld's Death frustrated after Rincewind scapes his grasp... again.
"I am death, come for thee" - Nimbul, from Baldur's Gate I just before being badly spanked
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Dart Ambermoon
Learned Scribe
Germany
253 Posts |
Posted - 14 Sep 2005 : 17:51:01
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That´s a great idea, Thelonius...although I shudder to think what we could all learn about ourselves.
(Especially since I too ended up being Manshoon three times from three tries.) |
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Shadovar
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 01 Oct 2005 : 06:59:17
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| Hmm...I have been missing this topic for a long time already, it seems. Well, I have taken the test five times and each time I got the same answer, the answer is Khelben Arunsun 21% Whimsy, 20% Ruthlessness, 66% Routine. What an odd answer. |
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Beezy
Learned Scribe
USA
280 Posts |
Posted - 01 Oct 2005 : 18:48:42
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I am Szass Tam, only two of us ended up with him thus far
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 01 Oct 2005 : 20:14:34
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I got Khelben, which is fine by me, 'cause I like him.
It felt a little weird taking the test, though, because most of the questions assume the test-taker is male. *shrug* I may not have passed up certain answers if they involved handsome guys rather than women. |
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Thaingrim
Acolyte
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Posted - 07 Oct 2005 : 16:34:45
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| :-s manshoon.... aparently i'm something of a record holder on ruthlessness |
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Myssa Rei
Acolyte
Philippines
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Posted - 11 Oct 2005 : 11:30:42
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52% Whimsy, 15% Ruthlessness, 52% Routine
For some reason, I ended up as Elminster. O_O I don't know if I should be overjoyed or disturbed by that fact, given my lawful bent on roleplaying...
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Which Archmage? test
