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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
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 Posted - 09 Sep 2005 : 01:31:36
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Anyone managed to get their hands on it yet?
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 09 Sep 2005 : 02:21:13
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Apparently end of the Month they ordered it on Monday
the North American scribes will likely have it sooner |
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jameslt0
Seeker
USA
57 Posts |
Posted - 09 Sep 2005 : 03:23:10
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I didnt think it was released in the US yet.
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Faraer
Great Reader
3308 Posts |
Posted - 09 Sep 2005 : 03:32:42
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| Noble Knight Games seems to have copies, and I just ordered one, along with Castle Zagyg: Yggsburgh and some magazines. (I note that the blurb sells the Realms as 'classic high fantasy', when Peter Archer said it was 'sword and sorcery', which is what I'd go with.) |
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 09 Sep 2005 : 06:02:17
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Originally posted by Faraer
Noble Knight Games seems to have copies, and I just ordered one, along with Castle Zagyg: Yggsburgh and some magazines. (I note that the blurb sells the Realms as 'classic high fantasy', when Peter Archer said it was 'sword and sorcery', which is what I'd go with.)
Looks like you'll have the duty then |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 09 Sep 2005 : 11:24:14
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| I recall seeing today as the release date for this tome. I know I'll be looking for it as I'm out and about, mañana... |
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Crennen FaerieBane
Master of Realmslore
USA
1378 Posts |
Posted - 09 Sep 2005 : 14:31:13
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I think it got pushed back along with Magic of the Incarnum. There was a message posted on the WotC homepage saying that MotI was pushed back, and they usually like to penny pinch and ship everything together.
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 09 Sep 2005 : 15:04:52
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| Fane of the Drow (another September release) is out |
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EvilKnight
Learned Scribe
USA
162 Posts |
Posted - 09 Sep 2005 : 15:21:23
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I think Paizo has it up to buy.
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 09 Sep 2005 : 23:57:24
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| According to an email from my FLGS, it's available now. So I'll have it tomorrow. |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 10 Sep 2005 : 00:31:39
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| I tried to get this today but the comic guy didn't have it. :( He had Fane of the Drow and the modern book though but I only grabbed Fane. I guess he has to order me Sons. |
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Patrakis
Learned Scribe
Canada
256 Posts |
Posted - 10 Sep 2005 : 07:05:17
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I could grab a copy today.
It has 32 pages with a nice cover painting but all black and white interiors. The inside art is very disappointing to me i must say (average photocopy quality).It's for level 4 characters.
The action mostly takes place in an old orc Bastion called XUL-JARAK (The gray citadel). The adventurer starts in the city of Melvaunt.
SPOILER....
- OROGs are used extensively.
- There is a full description of a fable artifact called the Hammer of Grummsh.
- The story is centered around an invasion of the moonsea region by an orc horde.
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 10 Sep 2005 : 08:47:42
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Originally posted by Patrakis
I could grab a copy today.
It has 32 pages with a nice cover painting but all black and white interiors. The inside art is very disappointing to me i must say (average photocopy quality).It's for level 4 characters.
The action mostly takes place in an old orc Bastion called XUL-JARAK (The gray citadel). The adventurer starts in the city of Melvaunt.
SPOILER....
- OROGs are used extensively.
- There is a full description of a fable artifact called the Hammer of Grummsh.
- The story is centered around an invasion of the moonsea region by an orc horde.
Pat
Im guessing the Hammer of Gruumsh is the weapon the Orog Warlord mini in Angelfire is using |
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Sanishiver
Senior Scribe
USA
476 Posts |
Posted - 10 Sep 2005 : 09:51:22
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| I just ordered it online from EnWorld. Hope to have it by Thursday or Friday next week! |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10 Sep 2005 : 10:52:45
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Originally posted by Patrakis
I could grab a copy today.
It has 32 pages with a nice cover painting but all black and white interiors. The inside art is very disappointing to me i must say (average photocopy quality).It's for level 4 characters.
The action mostly takes place in an old orc Bastion called XUL-JARAK (The gray citadel). The adventurer starts in the city of Melvaunt.
SPOILER....
- OROGs are used extensively.
- There is a full description of a fable artifact called the Hammer of Grummsh.
- The story is centered around an invasion of the moonsea region by an orc horde.
Pat
Well met
Thank ye for the information, Patrakis, this is very useful. Tell me, are there any maps contained within?
Does you (anyone) plan on running this module soon? I'd appreciate ye posting herein with thy thoughts. |
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Patrakis
Learned Scribe
Canada
256 Posts |
Posted - 10 Sep 2005 : 16:49:40
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Well met,
SPOILER...
First, Dargoth, i cant guess at the origin of the Hammer. In the adventure, It does belong to an Orog named Thrull, a level 9 fighter.
Alaundo, the adventure does contain maps. A complete description of the Bastion called Xul-Jarak. The 2 above ground levels and the 4 dungeons levels.
If i can comment, i find the maps, to my taste, and like in all FR products, very uninspired and blend. But that is just me.
I cant comment on the adventure yet because i haven't found the time to read it. Let's just say i hope it is better than the packaging :)
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Dancing is like standing still, but faster.
My site: http://www.patoumonde.com |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 10 Sep 2005 : 19:08:43
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I just got home from wandering... I picked up Sons of Gruumsh, but I'll not have time to flip thru it until later.
Those of you who have paid attention to my feelings of WotC artwork may find this line a bit shocking: I kinda like the cover art!  |
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Patrakis
Learned Scribe
Canada
256 Posts |
Posted - 10 Sep 2005 : 20:25:02
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I agree Wooly, the cover art is the one exception about the packaging that i like.
Hey, we agree on something :)
JK
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Dancing is like standing still, but faster.
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warlockco
Master of Realmslore
USA
1695 Posts |
Posted - 11 Sep 2005 : 03:24:46
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I just got home from wandering... I picked up Sons of Gruumsh, but I'll not have time to flip thru it until later.
Those of you who have paid attention to my feelings of WotC artwork may find this line a bit shocking: I kinda like the cover art!
Well Todd Lockwood did do the cover art. Unfortunately the interior art doesn't hold up, but then again, what would in comparision? |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 11 Sep 2005 : 05:35:57
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Originally posted by warlockco
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I just got home from wandering... I picked up Sons of Gruumsh, but I'll not have time to flip thru it until later.
Those of you who have paid attention to my feelings of WotC artwork may find this line a bit shocking: I kinda like the cover art!
Well Todd Lockwood did do the cover art. Unfortunately the interior art doesn't hold up, but then again, what would in comparision?
Well, I've spent much time bemoaning the lack of really good artwork. Remember, I got into TSR stuff when they had Larry Elmore, Clyde Caldwell, and Jeff Easley doing the exterior art, and Valerie Valusek doing some of the interior art. I think they've yet to return to that level of outstanding artwork. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 11 Sep 2005 : 06:18:15
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Well, I've spent much time bemoaning the lack of really good artwork. Remember, I got into TSR stuff when they had Larry Elmore, Clyde Caldwell, and Jeff Easley doing the exterior art, and Valerie Valusek doing some of the interior art. I think they've yet to return to that level of outstanding artwork.
Indeed.
The works of both Elmore and Easley for the DL setting were part of the reason for the saga's early success as both a novel and game line.
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Dahran
Acolyte
USA
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Posted - 12 Sep 2005 : 03:34:34
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| I was surprised to even find out that WOTC published a Forgotten Realms adventure! Regardless of the modules few short coomings let us hope it is one of the many new adventures that lay ahead. :) |
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Patrakis
Learned Scribe
Canada
256 Posts |
Posted - 12 Sep 2005 : 04:06:23
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It is a very good read so far. The first part of the adventure gives a lot of good background on the city of Melvaunt. Mostly on the 5 major families that pretty much rule the place.
Perkins can do incredible things with a simple plot.
So far so good for me. I gettin in the citadel of Xul-Jarak right now :)
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Dancing is like standing still, but faster.
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Crennen FaerieBane
Master of Realmslore
USA
1378 Posts |
Posted - 14 Sep 2005 : 03:38:10
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Well, I've spent much time bemoaning the lack of really good artwork. Remember, I got into TSR stuff when they had Larry Elmore, Clyde Caldwell, and Jeff Easley doing the exterior art, and Valerie Valusek doing some of the interior art. I think they've yet to return to that level of outstanding artwork.
Indeed.
The works of both Elmore and Easley for the DL setting were part of the reason for the saga's early success as both a novel and game line.
I really enjoyed a lot of the early art for 3E - especially Lockwood's art, which I continue to enjoy today. I also am quite fond of Wayne Reynolds art - which is a shame since they snatched him up as the official artist of Eberron. I think his pictures, though a little cartoony, capture the high fantasy in both the core world and FR. Oh well, beggars can't be choosers. 
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warlockco
Master of Realmslore
USA
1695 Posts |
Posted - 14 Sep 2005 : 04:51:31
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Only one big problem I can see with this adventure.
I don't know of too many parties that can play as a "commando" type force. And without that type of approach, I can very easily see a TPK with this adventure, or at least that is my take.
As to my own groups, we are very wishy-washy on how "stealthy" we can be. Every single cyber-punk campaign I have been in (as Player or GM) has resulted in an event that is visable from Orbit. And several of those people are in my D&D group. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 14 Sep 2005 : 05:45:30
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Originally posted by warlockco
Only one big problem I can see with this adventure.
I don't know of too many parties that can play as a "commando" type force. And without that type of approach, I can very easily see a TPK with this adventure, or at least that is my take.
Are we talking about Joey from Friends "commando"? 
Well, I've not yet read the adventure... But I think that some parties are just more naturally suited to different approaches. The last time I played, our group was -- partially because of my minotaur warrior -- very much into the straight-forward approach. So adventures had to be adjusted to fit the group...
Would it be difficult to tweak the adventure to make it more survivable for those who don't sneak in (with or without underwear  )? |
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warlockco
Master of Realmslore
USA
1695 Posts |
Posted - 14 Sep 2005 : 09:02:09
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Are we talking about Joey from Friends "commando"?
Well, I've not yet read the adventure... But I think that some parties are just more naturally suited to different approaches. The last time I played, our group was -- partially because of my minotaur warrior -- very much into the straight-forward approach. So adventures had to be adjusted to fit the group...
Would it be difficult to tweak the adventure to make it more survivable for those who don't sneak in (with or without underwear )?
Hard to say, since not far from the fortress that the party has into infiltrate there is a Orc Horde camped out. |
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Crennen FaerieBane
Master of Realmslore
USA
1378 Posts |
Posted - 14 Sep 2005 : 14:44:07
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Oh well, so it's Faerun Six: Covert Mage, then? Sweet, I will have to check it out. That would be a great adventure for my gaming group!
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 15 Sep 2005 : 02:29:39
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For those who have it a question
Where did they put the stats for the encounters/Rooms?
Did they leave them with the encounter or did they stick everything in the back like they did with COSQ (That is one thing that really ticks me off about COSQ) |
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Patrakis
Learned Scribe
Canada
256 Posts |
Posted - 15 Sep 2005 : 03:13:10
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HI DArgoth
The NPCs and Villains are at the back of the adventure, exactly like in COSQ.
Pat |
Dancing is like standing still, but faster.
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Sons of Gruumsh
