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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
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 Posted - 01 Aug 2006 : 07:31:19
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Hey! NO fair Steven.
Geez, I want my copy so bad. Australia: the "Lucky Country" ... yeah, right!
-- George Krashos
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"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
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Posted - 01 Aug 2006 : 07:34:24
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Originally posted by George Krashos
Hey! NO fair Steven.
Geez, I want my copy so bad. Australia: the "Lucky Country" ... yeah, right!
-- George Krashos
use the Amazon George
Hopefully my order which includes Swords of Eveningstar, Dragons of Faerun and Mysteries of the Moonsea will be in my hands by Mid august  |
“I am the King of Rome, and above grammar”
Emperor Sigismund
"Its good to be the King!"
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EytanBernstein
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
704 Posts |
Posted - 01 Aug 2006 : 09:51:36
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Originally posted by Dargoth
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Originally posted by George Krashos
Hey! NO fair Steven.
Geez, I want my copy so bad. Australia: the "Lucky Country" ... yeah, right!
-- George Krashos
use the Amazon George
Hopefully my order which includes Swords of Eveningstar, Dragons of Faerun and Mysteries of the Moonsea will be in my hands by Mid august
I never can get a book before the 2nd week of the month (unless, of course, I had a hand in writing the book). George, I'm surprised you don't already have a copy. I thought they send at least one to everyone who helped out on a project. |
http://eytanbernstein.com - the official website of Eytan Bernstein |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6662 Posts |
Posted - 02 Aug 2006 : 03:56:11
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We do it for the love, Eytan. Although this time, DoF is going to be different - although my mailbox hasn't yet confirmed that. The Pacific is a big ocean.
-- George Krashos
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EytanBernstein
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
704 Posts |
Posted - 02 Aug 2006 : 08:16:43
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Originally posted by George Krashos
We do it for the love, Eytan. Although this time, DoF is going to be different - although my mailbox hasn't yet confirmed that. The Pacific is a big ocean.
-- George Krashos
It must be frustrating for you guys to have to wait for things to come out later all the time. |
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EytanBernstein
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
704 Posts |
Posted - 26 Aug 2006 : 09:32:20
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Just a personal update - I will be moving to Poland for the better part of a year on September 19th (arriving on the 20th). Poland is about 6 hours ahead of Eastern time (New York), so it is currently 10:28 a.m. in Poland (yes, I am always up this late).
I'll be teaching ESL there, though I will be continuing my freelance work on both Forgotten Realms products (no I won't say what :) and core D&D books (as well as a bunch of nifty books for some other companies).
If you are in Poland and want to say hello, or if you don't mind hosting an errant writer/game designer when I am traveling around Europe, I would be delighted to meet Realms enthusiasts. If you check out my Livejournal, you'll note that I will have a very large apartment with very little in it other than me, so I'd be happy to put someone up if they are visiting the Baltic region.
In another note, the cover for the Magic Item Compendium is available on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0786943459/sr=8-1/qid=1156580997/ref=pd_bbs_1/102-1868666-3193711?ie=UTF8. You can also see it at my Livejournal http://manablast.livejournal.com/ I contributed a pretty large chunk of new items for the book. |
http://eytanbernstein.com - the official website of Eytan Bernstein |
Edited by - EytanBernstein on 26 Aug 2006 09:35:01 |
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MerrikCale
Senior Scribe
USA
947 Posts |
Posted - 25 Oct 2006 : 02:23:04
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VonRaventheDaring
Learned Scribe
USA
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Posted - 25 Oct 2006 : 16:20:15
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I bow to the masters who created the amazing book Dragons of Faerun! Best book i have read for FR (as a source book) put out at least this year. Its my favorite book. I so want to use it against ummm i mean to slaughter  umm to challenge some players (yeah thats it thats the ticket). |
"Develop the latent abilities within you for that is your power alone. Psionics is the ultimate art of magic and you are its practitioner. Through lifelong dedication, strive to unite your will with your physical form to become one. Only through the unrestrained union of one’s mind and body can the magic of psionics truly be mastered. Throw off the yoke of any who would impose tyranny upon you. Likewise, do not ever force another to submit to your will. Free your mind, free yourself and you have only just begun the path to true psionic mastery. Free others, open their minds to the Invisible Art, and you will show them way to Auppenser."
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EytanBernstein
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
704 Posts |
Posted - 25 Oct 2006 : 21:13:50
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Originally posted by MerrikCale
How do you like Poland?
So far, Poland is great. I am in a fairly small city, but it has all the modern conveniences. As soon as I've saved a bit more money, I plan to take a trip to visit some of the castles of the Teutonic Knights. There is a small one here in Olsztyn, but the large one in Malbork, a few hours west of here. I am in northeastern Poland, not all that far from the border with Lithuania or Kalinigrad.
I find everything quite convenient and really cheap. Most food is about 1/3 the price of the average for the same thing in America. It's tricky for me to keep up the diet I was on because Poland hasn't been swept up with the diet craze that's so big in America. I took off about 50 pounds this year, but I think I've gained maybe 8 of that. It's quite normal to stabilize a little higher than your lowest.
I plan to travel to Germany in December and a bunch of other places throughout the rest of the year. My great grandmother was born in Bialystok in eastern Poland, only a few hours from here. |
http://eytanbernstein.com - the official website of Eytan Bernstein |
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EytanBernstein
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
704 Posts |
Posted - 25 Oct 2006 : 21:15:14
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Originally posted by VonRaventheDaring
I bow to the masters who created the amazing book Dragons of Faerun! Best book i have read for FR (as a source book) put out at least this year. Its my favorite book. I so want to use it against ummm i mean to slaughter umm to challenge some players (yeah thats it thats the ticket).
I'm glad you liked it. I think the next couple of books I have for Wizards are even better.
I have the Magic Item Compendium coming out in March. There is also a secret project (not FR) for the end of next year. I also have a number of articles and web enhancements coming out relatively soon - the one for Complete Mage should be out any day now. |
http://eytanbernstein.com - the official website of Eytan Bernstein |
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MerrikCale
Senior Scribe
USA
947 Posts |
Posted - 28 Oct 2006 : 03:17:49
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Originally posted by EytanBernstein
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Originally posted by MerrikCale
How do you like Poland?
So far, Poland is great. I am in a fairly small city, but it has all the modern conveniences. As soon as I've saved a bit more money, I plan to take a trip to visit some of the castles of the Teutonic Knights. There is a small one here in Olsztyn, but the large one in Malbork, a few hours west of here. I am in northeastern Poland, not all that far from the border with Lithuania or Kalinigrad.
I find everything quite convenient and really cheap. Most food is about 1/3 the price of the average for the same thing in America. It's tricky for me to keep up the diet I was on because Poland hasn't been swept up with the diet craze that's so big in America. I took off about 50 pounds this year, but I think I've gained maybe 8 of that. It's quite normal to stabilize a little higher than your lowest.
I plan to travel to Germany in December and a bunch of other places throughout the rest of the year. My great grandmother was born in Bialystok in eastern Poland, only a few hours from here.
when you get a chance tell us about the castles. That sounds fascinating. I love the History channel type stuff. |
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EytanBernstein
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
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EytanBernstein
Forgotten Realms Designer
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Lord Karsus
Great Reader
USA
3740 Posts |
Posted - 15 Nov 2006 : 04:50:58
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Originally posted by EytanBernstein
I can say that if there ever was a sourcebook on elves - perhaps Elves of Faerun - that would be something that very much interests me.
-Elves of Faerűn would make many, many people happy. I've jumped the gun, and have begun making up an unofficial Elves of Faerűn book, with all that is going on and such.
-Anyway, I want to give you a belated thank you, for Dragons of Faerűn. An exceptional, exceptional sourcebook.
-Also, thanks for being a part of the community. I still find it awesome to be able to actually interact with you authors/designers.  |
(A Tri-Partite Arcanist Who Has Forgotten More Than Most Will Ever Know)
Elves of Faerűn
Vol I- The Elves of Faerűn
Vol. III- Spells of the Elves
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EytanBernstein
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
704 Posts |
Posted - 15 Nov 2006 : 20:51:39
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Unfortunately, I don't have much say in which books get published, though I do pitch suggestions once in a while (for both FR and core books). I can't really talk about them, in case they should ever come to pass, but I do hear the various requests. There are a lot of factors that go into the decision to go with an idea: does it mesh with the novel line and the general direction envisioned by WotC, is it something new that doesn't just retread on previously adequate sources, is it something that appeals to a broad enough demographic, is it something that can be done in a legitimate and complete manner, and numerous other factors.
As for DoF and my participation, you're quite welcome. The way I see it, designers and authors have relatively few ways to gauge fan reactions to their work. Participating in message boards is one of the most useful. |
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MerrikCale
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 11 Feb 2007 : 02:53:32
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EytanBernstein
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
704 Posts |
Posted - 11 Feb 2007 : 11:59:52
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| There are a large number of them. Bart Carroll gave me a lot of freedom with them. As for what they'll cover, well, all I'll say is that I am throwing a wide net when it comes to classes. It's not just the most popular, but also some of the weirder and harder to explain classes as well. The first article should explain a lot about how things will work. And the second is a collaborative effort with a special guest writer. I say no more. |
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MerrikCale
Senior Scribe
USA
947 Posts |
Posted - 15 Feb 2007 : 21:21:38
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Originally posted by EytanBernstein
There are a large number of them. Bart Carroll gave me a lot of freedom with them. As for what they'll cover, well, all I'll say is that I am throwing a wide net when it comes to classes. It's not just the most popular, but also some of the weirder and harder to explain classes as well. The first article should explain a lot about how things will work. And the second is a collaborative effort with a special guest writer. I say no more.
OK, but will delve into classes such as those in Tome of Battle or Incarnates? |
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EytanBernstein
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
704 Posts |
Posted - 16 Feb 2007 : 21:28:24
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Originally posted by MerrikCale
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Originally posted by EytanBernstein
There are a large number of them. Bart Carroll gave me a lot of freedom with them. As for what they'll cover, well, all I'll say is that I am throwing a wide net when it comes to classes. It's not just the most popular, but also some of the weirder and harder to explain classes as well. The first article should explain a lot about how things will work. And the second is a collaborative effort with a special guest writer. I say no more.
OK, but will delve into classes such as those in Tome of Battle or Incarnates?
I can't guarantee anything, but it's definitely within the realm of the possible. |
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MerrikCale
Senior Scribe
USA
947 Posts |
Posted - 17 Feb 2007 : 02:10:38
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Originally posted by EytanBernstein
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Originally posted by MerrikCale
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Originally posted by EytanBernstein
There are a large number of them. Bart Carroll gave me a lot of freedom with them. As for what they'll cover, well, all I'll say is that I am throwing a wide net when it comes to classes. It's not just the most popular, but also some of the weirder and harder to explain classes as well. The first article should explain a lot about how things will work. And the second is a collaborative effort with a special guest writer. I say no more.
OK, but will delve into classes such as those in Tome of Battle or Incarnates?
I can't guarantee anything, but it's definitely within the realm of the possible.
fair enough. By the way, will these be weekly? |
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EytanBernstein
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
704 Posts |
Posted - 17 Feb 2007 : 22:29:01
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| I'm honestly not sure how often they will be released. I had originally thought once every two weeks, but then the first article got split into two parts. I'd guess once every 1-2 weeks, but that's just a guess and nothing more. |
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Lemernis
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 18 Mar 2007 : 20:01:42
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| What you did with the WotC article "Warlocks, Part 1" was really evocative, Eytan. I remember the discussion on this some months back in Sages of Realmslore. It was kind of neat to see the class developed along the lines similar to what sprouted in that thread. You may have had those ideas solidified well before the subject came up at Candlekeep, I realize. But anyway I think the overall dark tone really adds something to the class. They seem a heckuva lot scarier as you've developed them, versus a blander, more neutral type of archetype. Nicely done. :) |
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EytanBernstein
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
704 Posts |
Posted - 19 Mar 2007 : 09:00:57
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| Thanks. I hope you find the second installment of the article as riveting as the first. |
http://eytanbernstein.com - the official website of Eytan Bernstein |
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KnightErrantJR
Great Reader
USA
5402 Posts |
Posted - 27 Mar 2007 : 22:42:11
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Hey Eytan, I've a question for you. I realize that you have pointed out that you may convince WOTC to do a Web Enhancement for the Magic Item compendium that lists all the items that were renamed from their Realmsian origins. I was just wondering if that gets approved, if you would be interested in seeing if you could add some Realmsian names to some of the items that weren't Realms specific items? I know I can (and have) "Realmsified" magic items that aren't specific to the Realms, but you have done an excellent job with the classes so far, so just a simple evocative name for a few items might be enough to really spark the imagination.
Thanks for your time. |
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Daviot
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 13 Apr 2007 : 11:29:51
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Eytan, I just read your rather spiffy entry on Scouts and Healers and had one question about each:
Scouts: While most of the scouts mentioned were non-human, I could certainly see Dalesfolk as making excellent scouts. How common would you say they are?
Secondly, what Elven deity(ies) might be associated with healers? I'm guessing Corellon (despite the War Domain), Angharradh, or Hanali Celanil would make viable patrons. |
One usually has far more to fear from the soft-spoken wizard with a blade and well-worn boots than from the boisterous one in the ivory tower.
My Tabletop Writing CV. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 13 Apr 2007 : 13:14:03
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Originally posted by KnightErrantJR
Hey Eytan, I've a question for you. I realize that you have pointed out that you may convince WOTC to do a Web Enhancement for the Magic Item compendium that lists all the items that were renamed from their Realmsian origins. I was just wondering if that gets approved, if you would be interested in seeing if you could add some Realmsian names to some of the items that weren't Realms specific items? I know I can (and have) "Realmsified" magic items that aren't specific to the Realms, but you have done an excellent job with the classes so far, so just a simple evocative name for a few items might be enough to really spark the imagination.
Thanks for your time.
Oooh, I like that idea! |
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EytanBernstein
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
704 Posts |
Posted - 13 Apr 2007 : 15:17:22
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Originally posted by Daviot
Eytan, I just read your rather spiffy entry on Scouts and Healers and had one question about each:
Scouts: While most of the scouts mentioned were non-human, I could certainly see Dalesfolk as making excellent scouts. How common would you say they are?
Secondly, what Elven deity(ies) might be associated with healers? I'm guessing Corellon (despite the War Domain), Angharradh, or Hanali Celanil would make viable patrons.
Thanks. I'm pleased that the scout entry came out well because it could have been too generic (which is how I felt the knight entry was in the end). I don't think healers would be very prominent among elves. Elves rarely are willing to devote their lives to such a narrow pursuit of magic. If I was going to choose some gods, I'd probably say Angharradh and Hanali Celanil. Correlon is too militant to have much of a tradition of healers. |
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EytanBernstein
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
704 Posts |
Posted - 13 Apr 2007 : 15:19:34
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by KnightErrantJR
Hey Eytan, I've a question for you. I realize that you have pointed out that you may convince WOTC to do a Web Enhancement for the Magic Item compendium that lists all the items that were renamed from their Realmsian origins. I was just wondering if that gets approved, if you would be interested in seeing if you could add some Realmsian names to some of the items that weren't Realms specific items? I know I can (and have) "Realmsified" magic items that aren't specific to the Realms, but you have done an excellent job with the classes so far, so just a simple evocative name for a few items might be enough to really spark the imagination.
Thanks for your time.
Oooh, I like that idea!
Ack! If only I can find the time. |
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KnightErrantJR
Great Reader
USA
5402 Posts |
Posted - 13 Apr 2007 : 16:35:29
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| Sorry, I know you are a busy man, but I couldn't resist suggesting it. I applogize for throwing so many suggestions at you as of late. That having been said, I'd not throw so many at you if I hadn't been impressed with the work you have done so far. Thanks for all the great Realmslore. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 13 Apr 2007 : 17:27:33
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Originally posted by KnightErrantJR
Sorry, I know you are a busy man, but I couldn't resist suggesting it. I applogize for throwing so many suggestions at you as of late. That having been said, I'd not throw so many at you if I hadn't been impressed with the work you have done so far. Thanks for all the great Realmslore.
Ah, appealing to his vanity. Well played, my friend. Well played, indeed.
Let's just hope it works! |
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