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lokilokust
Seeker
USA
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 Posted - 17 Feb 2007 : 16:09:18
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this is just about the most exciting realms release in the past decade, for me.
i can't wait! |
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bitter thorn
Learned Scribe
USA
184 Posts |
Posted - 18 Feb 2007 : 18:19:44
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| I wonder if this will bring the newer novel events into the timeline? |
"Nobody listens to the Ranger!"
Our groups are all sticking with 3.X classic Realms. |
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Brian R. James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
1098 Posts |
Posted - 11 Mar 2007 : 16:37:34
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| Just wanted to stop by a let everyone know that the release date for the Grand History is now September 18th, moved up from November. Much more than a massive timeline, the Grand History also contains fantastic new lore penned by Ed Greenwood, Eric Boyd, George Krashos, Tom Costa, and myself. Throw in some new maps and fantastic artwork, this one is going to be a real treat for fans of Realmslore. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 11 Mar 2007 : 17:32:43
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Originally posted by Brian R. James
Just wanted to stop by a let everyone know that the release date for the Grand History is now September 18th, moved up from November. Much more than a massive timeline, the Grand History also contains fantastic new lore penned by Ed Greenwood, Eric Boyd, George Krashos, Tom Costa, and myself. Throw in some new maps and fantastic artwork, this one is going to be a real treat for fans of Realmslore.
That sounds great! 
Have they given you a date that the online version has to come down by? |
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KnightErrantJR
Great Reader
USA
5402 Posts |
Posted - 11 Mar 2007 : 17:37:22
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| Yeah, the more I hear about this, the more excited I am for this product to come out. You had a great idea and put in an amazing amount of quality work, and I'm really glad that this is working out in the manner that it is. |
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ShadowJack
Senior Scribe
USA
350 Posts |
Posted - 11 Mar 2007 : 18:21:18
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| After Mr. James last post I am so excited I can hardly stand the wait! This will be a Realms product that I will read and use way more than anything that has come out for a long time! All of the contributors mentioned are awesome! Is it September yet? Any chance it can come out in June? Thanks Brian for a top-notch product! I hope that you prosper in this endeavor. |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5695 Posts |
Posted - 11 Mar 2007 : 18:58:07
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Well met
Aye, this is a product that i've always hoped from and had on my wish list since the days of TSR 
I'm more excited about this than any other product. I simply can't wait!!
Thanks for the extra news, Brian. This makes things even more exciting. Every FR author must be eager to get their stamp on the tome too |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 11 Mar 2007 : 23:49:47
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Brian R. James
Just wanted to stop by a let everyone know that the release date for the Grand History is now September 18th, moved up from November. Much more than a massive timeline, the Grand History also contains fantastic new lore penned by Ed Greenwood, Eric Boyd, George Krashos, Tom Costa, and myself. Throw in some new maps and fantastic artwork, this one is going to be a real treat for fans of Realmslore.
That sounds great!
Have they given you a date that the online version has to come down by?
I'd say the sooner it comes down, the better. It may sound cruel, but I'd like to build as much anticipation for this sourcebook as possible. Removing the "prototype" version from Candlekeep, within the next few months, will likely do that.
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6666 Posts |
Posted - 12 Mar 2007 : 04:40:00
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I think that's a very sensible idea. The sooner it is 'gone' the sooner people will see the void that this product will fill.
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 12 Mar 2007 : 04:55:23
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Originally posted by Brian R. James
Just wanted to stop by a let everyone know that the release date for the Grand History is now September 18th, moved up from November. Much more than a massive timeline, the Grand History also contains fantastic new lore penned by Ed Greenwood, Eric Boyd, George Krashos, Tom Costa, and myself. Throw in some new maps and fantastic artwork, this one is going to be a real treat for fans of Realmslore.
Id say that justfiys a Amazon order
Grand History of the realms
Legend of Drizzt
The Orc King
Lost caverns of the Underdark (dungon tiles set 5)
Dragonfire
All come out August/September |
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Verghityax
Learned Scribe
131 Posts |
Posted - 18 Mar 2007 : 19:54:24
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| I don't care about the huge Cormyr-Shadowdale-Anauroch campaign but the Grand History of the Realms is definitely a must-have for me. I just can't wait to see it published |
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Eladrinstar
Learned Scribe
USA
196 Posts |
Posted - 23 Mar 2007 : 06:41:40
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I must have this book. I may implode otherwise, due to lack of FR fluff.
Don't buy the regional adventures. It shows WotC that you like it, and they might make more. Do buy the historical sourcebook. It shows WotC that you like it, and they might make more. |
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KnightErrantJR
Great Reader
USA
5402 Posts |
Posted - 23 Mar 2007 : 13:46:08
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I'd say to buy them if you like them are interested in them. The danger in an overall FR boycott because you don't like the format is to send the message to WOTC that FR itself doesn't sell.
If they are good products and interest you, buy them. If not, don't. I wouldn't try to do anything "tricky" to get WOTC to change formats, and from at least one thread that a lot of us here participated in over at WOTC's boards, I'd say they actually have the idea that we do want more "standard" sourcebooks, but as Rich Baker has said a few times, what's in the pipeline now won't see the light of day for a while, so don't expect immediate responses.
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Brenigin
Learned Scribe
New Zealand
117 Posts |
Posted - 24 Mar 2007 : 02:12:04
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| Plus it's a slap in the face to people like Eytan, Eric Boyd and Rich Baker who've worked hard on the adventures. They've gotta eat too! |
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Purple Dragon Knight
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1796 Posts |
Posted - 24 Mar 2007 : 08:44:07
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 25 Mar 2007 : 02:14:36
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| A question: Dragon 354 has a timeline of recent events for Cormanthor in there. Are these events also going to be in the Grand History? |
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Edited by - Wooly Rupert on 25 Mar 2007 02:15:01 |
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Brian R. James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
1098 Posts |
Posted - 25 Mar 2007 : 03:18:18
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
A question: Dragon 354 has a timeline of recent events for Cormanthor in there. Are these events also going to be in the Grand History?
Most definately. Expect to see the events from George Krashos' recent artcile on Impiltur too.
Edit: And the Horde article as well |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 25 Mar 2007 : 06:07:36
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Excellent! Thanks for the quick response! 
Is there going to be something like annual updates (assumably as web supplements) to the book, once it's out? |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5695 Posts |
Posted - 25 Mar 2007 : 11:09:17
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Excellent! Thanks for the quick response!
Is there going to be something like annual updates (assumably as web supplements) to the book, once it's out?
Well met
Oooo ooo, i'd certainly hope so! This would be a wonderful addition and item to look forward to time after time
Afterall, we need to ensure Brian is kept busy these days  |
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Baroth
Acolyte
Switzerland
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Posted - 25 Mar 2007 : 16:41:32
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| Are the events of this years three super adventures also going to be in the "Grand History of the Realms"? |
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Brian R. James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
1098 Posts |
Posted - 25 Mar 2007 : 17:33:33
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Is there going to be something like annual updates (assumably as web supplements) to the book, once it's out?
I have not had any discussions with WotC regarding annual updates, but I'd certainly like to see that as well. I'll suggest it to the powers that be and see what happens. |
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Brian R. James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
1098 Posts |
Posted - 25 Mar 2007 : 17:47:13
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Originally posted by Baroth
Are the events of this years three super adventures also going to be in the "Grand History of the Realms"?
My final turnover did not include events from the three super modules, other than the bits revealed in Dragon 354. The timeline is currently being reviewed by WotC, however, and it's likely that additional events will be included. I'll check into it and see if the super module events will make the cut. |
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Reefy
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
892 Posts |
Posted - 25 Mar 2007 : 22:16:02
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| I'm really, really looking forward to this one. It needed to be said. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 26 Mar 2007 : 01:03:48
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Originally posted by Brian R. James
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Is there going to be something like annual updates (assumably as web supplements) to the book, once it's out?
I have not had any discussions with WotC regarding annual updates, but I'd certainly like to see that as well. I'll suggest it to the powers that be and see what happens.
Hmmm... if WotC decide not to take up this suggestion, we scribes of the Compendium should perhaps consider generating our own timeline addendums after a certain number of new FR products have been released over a three-month period for example. Depending on the format of the new timeline, we should have a basic idea about how to structure these addendums, and then make them freely downloadable here at Candlekeep.
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 26 Mar 2007 : 01:11:04
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Originally posted by The Sage
Hmmm... if WotC decide not to take up this suggestion, we scribes of the Compendium should perhaps consider generating our own timeline addendums after a certain number of new FR products have been released over a three-month period for example. Depending on the format of the new timeline, we should have a basic idea about how to structure these addendums, and then make them freely downloadable here at Candlekeep.
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 26 Mar 2007 : 02:34:10
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Brian R. James
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Is there going to be something like annual updates (assumably as web supplements) to the book, once it's out?
I have not had any discussions with WotC regarding annual updates, but I'd certainly like to see that as well. I'll suggest it to the powers that be and see what happens.
Hmmm... if WotC decide not to take up this suggestion, we scribes of the Compendium should perhaps consider generating our own timeline addendums after a certain number of new FR products have been released over a three-month period for example. Depending on the format of the new timeline, we should have a basic idea about how to structure these addendums, and then make them freely downloadable here at Candlekeep.
It sounds good to me... Though I fear getting stuck with things that (originally, at least) aren't dated, like Lolth's silence... |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 26 Mar 2007 : 02:47:12
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I was wondering about that myself...
Usually though, we have some basic idea about when such events occured, if not their specific year. If it becomes too difficult to accurately plot a specific date and/or year, seeking input from the relevant game designers or authors responsible for the work may help -- provided they aren't bound by any particular NDAs.
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 26 Mar 2007 : 02:54:36
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Brian R. James
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Is there going to be something like annual updates (assumably as web supplements) to the book, once it's out?
I have not had any discussions with WotC regarding annual updates, but I'd certainly like to see that as well. I'll suggest it to the powers that be and see what happens.
Hmmm... if WotC decide not to take up this suggestion, we scribes of the Compendium should perhaps consider generating our own timeline addendums after a certain number of new FR products have been released over a three-month period for example. Depending on the format of the new timeline, we should have a basic idea about how to structure these addendums, and then make them freely downloadable here at Candlekeep.
I thought I was already doing that? (although admitedly I havent updated the timeline in a while) |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 26 Mar 2007 : 03:02:02
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Indeed.
What I'm suggesting though... is that we include each addendum with each new volume of the Compendium release. Each new addendum will feature timeline references for the products released during that period. At least then, the official Grand History supplement will have quarterly updates from those of us here at Candlekeep who can plot the specific dates and make the appropriate references.
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Brian R. James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
1098 Posts |
Posted - 26 Mar 2007 : 04:58:49
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Originally posted by The Sage
Indeed.
What I'm suggesting though... is that we include each addendum with each new volume of the Compendium release. Each new addendum will feature timeline references for the products released during that period. At least then, the official Grand History supplement will have quarterly updates from those of us here at Candlekeep who can plot the specific dates and make the appropriate references.
I really like this idea. Official or not, Dargoth's timeline is a great example of the quality work the Realms community can produce. Looks like its time for Dargoth to join the Compendium staff. |
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A Grand History of the Realms (product)
