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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
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 Posted - 18 Jan 2007 : 15:29:20
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[Happy Sigh.] Isn't all that rubbing wonderful?
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WalkerNinja
Senior Scribe
USA
577 Posts |
Posted - 18 Jan 2007 : 22:22:30
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*** A Forgotten Realms Addict since 1990 ***
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jan 2007 : 06:55:23
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Originally posted by WalkerNinja
There is that Mysteries of the Moonsea web enhancement that we've all been waiting on.
Must be one of the many 'mysteries'. |
"I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me" --- Dudley Field Malone
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jan 2007 : 07:22:33
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by The Hooded One
[Happy Sigh.] Isn't all that rubbing wonderful?
Only when I'm in the mood! 
your a male your always in the mood! |
“I am the King of Rome, and above grammar”
Emperor Sigismund
"Its good to be the King!"
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jan 2007 : 21:09:13
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Originally posted by The Sage
No... not always. If I'm reading, the Lady K knows it's a sure bet that other things currently occupy my mind.
LOL So that was you and Lady K in that Repco ad that was on TV last year!  |
“I am the King of Rome, and above grammar”
Emperor Sigismund
"Its good to be the King!"
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jan 2007 : 23:41:16
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Bah! Don't talk to me about tools... I don't even know how to use a hammer!
-- And to bring this slightly more on topic... I'm curious. Do any scribes actually make use of parts from the EB articles for their FR campaigns -- like adventure hooks or background tidbits and the like?
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 20 Jan 2007 : 00:00:22
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Originally posted by The Sage
-- And to bring this slightly more on topic... I'm curious. Do any scribes actually make use of parts from the EB articles for their FR campaigns -- like adventure hooks or background tidbits and the like?
Hells, I don't even read the EB articles or Dragon/Dungeon EB articles, so that would be a no for me. |
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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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
37010 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jan 2007 : 03:21:03
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Originally posted by The Sage
Bah! Don't talk to me about tools... I don't even know how to use a hammer!
-- And to bring this slightly more on topic... I'm curious. Do any scribes actually make use of parts from the EB articles for their FR campaigns -- like adventure hooks or background tidbits and the like?
One or two of my Hooks have been inspired by something seen in an Eber-whatsit article. |
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scererar
Master of Realmslore
USA
1618 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jan 2007 : 04:57:48
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I am starting to glean some info from eberron. I am always open to new ideas, but this new setting is just....different. I have a few of the souercebooks, even though I have not run a campaign yet with this setting. die hard FR fan  |
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jan 2007 : 05:13:55
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Originally posted by The Sage
Bah! Don't talk to me about tools... I don't even know how to use a hammer!
-- And to bring this slightly more on topic... I'm curious. Do any scribes actually make use of parts from the EB articles for their FR campaigns -- like adventure hooks or background tidbits and the like?
The only thing Ive swiped is the Soverign Speaker PrC, I allow Elven clerics to take it (Replace Soverign Host with Seldarine) |
“I am the King of Rome, and above grammar”
Emperor Sigismund
"Its good to be the King!"
Mel Brooks |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jan 2007 : 07:42:41
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Never read any of the articles either, but I do like using some of the background stuff from the setting itself. The Orcish druidic traditions make great background for the Realms Ondonti, and the ancient goblin ruins (such as under Sharn) fits right into the history of Cormyr. Also, they had a war between giants and dragons in ancient times, just like in FR. If the material fits nicely, as in those examples, I use it.
I never try to force-fit anything into a campaign, because no matter how well you do it, it will always seem out of place. Like the train - I love the concept but it just doesn't fit in at all.
Plot-hooks however, are almost always adaptable. |
"I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me" --- Dudley Field Malone
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Ergdusch
Master of Realmslore
Germany
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Posted - 20 Jan 2007 : 12:54:42
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| I don't actually! Because my players are not very familiar with the realms my goal is to give them a little bit óf the FR-feeling and also hammer some tidbits of lore into their brains. Therefore I try to stick to the basics as much as I can and don't confuse my players with things from different settings (even though they would not notice it, most likely). The plot-hooksv however, I use them as inspiration but have not used any hooks in my games at all. |
"Das Gras weht im Wind, wenn der Wind weht." |
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Lady Kazandra
Senior Scribe
Australia
921 Posts |
Posted - 21 Jan 2007 : 01:40:52
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Originally posted by The Sage
No... not always. If I'm reading, the Lady K knows it's a sure bet that other things currently occupy my mind.
I bet I don't!
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Originally posted by The Sage
Bah! Don't talk to me about tools... I don't even know how to use a hammer!
Still nursing those fingers, are we?
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-- And to bring this slightly more on topic... I'm curious. Do any scribes actually make use of parts from the EB articles for their FR campaigns -- like adventure hooks or background tidbits and the like?
Well, I've wanted to make use of some of the news items from Sharn, but Ed Greenwood's "Waterdeep News" usually overrides that.
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 21 Jan 2007 : 02:15:13
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Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
Still nursing those fingers, are we?
Yes. And thanks for the help BTW.
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Well, I've wanted to make use of some of the news items from Sharn, but Ed Greenwood's "Waterdeep News" usually overrides that.
Where have you wanted to use those Sharn news write-ups?
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ShadowJack
Senior Scribe
USA
350 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jan 2007 : 13:09:43
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O.K. Sages/Moderators, prepare to whack me with your Staves of Miscreant Correcting +2...
I do not care two figs for Eberron, write all the articles and great sourcebooks for it you want, I do not care! I am not interested, I love the Realms, I have since it was first introduced. Now, I am keeping things in perspective, and in the scheme of things it is not really critical to life that WoTC have not posted a new FR "Anything" since January 3rd... They keep churning out EB stuff and the Realms is (it seems)truly forgotten by WoTC. We all know that there is plenty of good material for FR waiting for publishing, where is it? I understand that the website is a free service they provide for us, but I guarantee that they have made money off of me because of the info on the FR website. Very frustrating! Do they REALLY expect me to work on my Graduate school work? I need more FR articles, web enhancements and Realms sourcebooks to keep me blissfully procrastinating on my grad program... Enough said, I accept my correction, smack away, ye merciful sages... |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
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Weiser_Cain
Seeker
87 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jan 2007 : 13:25:51
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I'm always the Wizard! |
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Kiaransalyn
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
762 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jan 2007 : 13:30:56
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I'm not anti-Eberron. I just can't afford it.
As regards, Forgotten Realms material appearing on WotC's site. I'm happy to settle for quality over quantity and I'm sure temporary lulls in productivity aren't the beginnings of a WotC plot to give up on the Realms. |
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ShadowJack
Senior Scribe
USA
350 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jan 2007 : 13:32:21
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Very ashamed and rather embarrased... I just read the reply from THO, lovely Lady Sage that she is... I thought I had read all of this post a while ago, and when I got home from class last night, needing a Realms-fix, and there was STILL no new articles, the heat (berserker rage) fused a couple of wires together in what passes for my brain, and... I really should have made sure that I read ALL of page 1... It is all Dargoth's fault, really... never mind. I humbly submit myself for correction, most merciful Sage!
just kidding Dargoth, seriously, please don't help the Sage... His punishment is enough! |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
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Archwizard
Learned Scribe
USA
266 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jan 2007 : 21:44:18
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Originally posted by Weiser_Cain
Does FR really need the help?
By all accounts (fans, company, and apparent sales alike), Eberron doesn't need the help either. The real money maker for D&D is D&D itself. All the settings are just 'extra.' They're nice to have, just like free web articles. |
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 31 Jan 2007 : 05:50:15
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if we sacrifice a goat in Eds name will the Realmslore return soon?  |
“I am the King of Rome, and above grammar”
Emperor Sigismund
"Its good to be the King!"
Mel Brooks |
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Varl
Learned Scribe
USA
284 Posts |
Posted - 31 Jan 2007 : 06:04:59
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What's an Eberron? j/k.
I too have noticed only one FR entry this month on the 3rd, and as a lore gatherer from the old school who relies on new lore for the Realms, I miss Waterdeep's semi-weekly crime reports, and I'm still curious to find out whether Thongolir's heir ever got his wife... |
I'm on a permanent vacation to the soul. -Tash Sultana |
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Ergdusch
Master of Realmslore
Germany
1720 Posts |
Posted - 31 Jan 2007 : 07:39:14
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| still no new FR article on the boards of Wotc? And that since 3. of January! You know what I think: I think they are preparing some one of a kind, mega-super-duper valintine's gift special for all FR-fans out there.............[;p] |
"Das Gras weht im Wind, wenn der Wind weht." |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 01 Feb 2007 : 00:01:29
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Originally posted by Varl
What's an Eberron? j/k.
I too have noticed only one FR entry this month on the 3rd, and as a lore gatherer from the old school who relies on new lore for the Realms, I miss Waterdeep's semi-weekly crime reports, and I'm still curious to find out whether Thongolir's heir ever got his wife...
Too early to tell, I would think? |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
--Richard Greene (letter to Time) |
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WalkerNinja
Senior Scribe
USA
577 Posts |
Posted - 01 Feb 2007 : 13:27:18
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I've got a thought... perhaps its wishful thinking but one month into the new year, I'd like to remain a little optimistic:
They're fixing to through a "Super" adventure to us in March that is supposed to have a good deal of info on Cormyr. What if they're holding things back to flood us with Cormyr enhancements come March? We know that they've been working on this module for a while now, and that much of Cormyr has been NDA'd since RotA. Perhaps Ed and others have been writing material in anticipation of that and it can't be released until the module hits the stands? |
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
5056 Posts |
Posted - 01 Feb 2007 : 15:06:34
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Sorry, WalkerNinja, but as I said earlier: Ed simply hasn't had the time, whilst juggling three novels, two game products, and a big NDA at once (and holding down a real-life job that has nothing to do with gaming, don't forget), to write more articles. He's very sorry about that, but he just CAN'T invent more time for his day. As it is, he's down to about three hours sleep a night, cramming as much extra writing time into his life as he can. It's quite likely that his lore replies here at the Keep will become more sporadic, too, in the month ahead. Sigh.
On the bright side, I see 2007 hosting the publication of THREE new Ed Greenwood novels. Only one is a Realms book, but, hey, it's SWORDS OF DRAGONFIRE.
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Mace Hammerhand
Great Reader
Germany
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Posted - 01 Feb 2007 : 16:17:52
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Originally posted by The Hooded One
Sorry, WalkerNinja, but as I said earlier: Ed simply hasn't had the time, whilst juggling three novels, two game products, and a big NDA at once (and holding down a real-life job that has nothing to do with gaming, don't forget), to write more articles. He's very sorry about that, but he just CAN'T invent more time for his day. As it is, he's down to about three hours sleep a night, cramming as much extra writing time into his life as he can. It's quite likely that his lore replies here at the Keep will become more sporadic, too, in the month ahead. Sigh.
On the bright side, I see 2007 hosting the publication of THREE new Ed Greenwood novels. Only one is a Realms book, but, hey, it's SWORDS OF DRAGONFIRE.
love,
THO
Damn, I am beat after only 6 hours of sleep... 3 hours a night...damn |
Mace's not so gentle gamer's journal My rants were harmless compared to this, beware! |
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