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Dhomal
Senior Scribe
USA
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 Posted - 16 Aug 2007 : 13:46:20
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Hello-
I guess it may not be clear in my post, but I saw that at work - and work for me is a bookstore. :)
Brian - see your PM for more information.
Dhomal |
I am collecting the D&D Minis. I would be more than willing to trade with people. You can send me a PM here with your email listed - and I can send you my minis list. Thanks!
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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PaulSKemp
Forgotten Realms Author
808 Posts |
Posted - 17 Aug 2007 : 18:11:13
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Amazon still lists it as a September 18th release.
I'm fairly sure that the timeline in The Grand History contains a major spoiler for Shadowstorm. Of course, I don't know for certain that the spoiler entries made the cut into the final product. Perhaps Brian can confirm? Brian, the entries in question would be in relation to events in Sembia in 1374.
In any event, just wanted to put out a a note of warning for those who might not want to be spoiled, should The Grand History hit shelves at or near the same time as Shadowstorm.
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 17 Aug 2007 : 18:41:33
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Originally posted by PaulSKemp
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Amazon still lists it as a September 18th release.
I'm fairly sure that the timeline in The Grand History contains a major spoiler for Shadowstorm. Of course, I don't know for certain that the spoiler entries made the cut into the final product. Perhaps Brian can confirm? Brian, the entries in question would be in relation to events in Sembia in 1374.
In any event, just wanted to put out a a note of warning for those who might not want to be spoiled, should The Grand History hit shelves at or near the same time as Shadowstorm.
If Brian can confirm it, we do need that message out there... We don't want a repeat of the infamous page 28 spoiler to occur.  |
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Edited by - Wooly Rupert on 17 Aug 2007 18:48:25 |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 18 Aug 2007 : 00:22:20
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
If Brian can confirm it, we do need that message out there... We don't want a repeat of the infamous page 28 spoiler to occur.
I totally agree. And I appreciate the heads-up. |
"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."
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Brian R. James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
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Posted - 18 Aug 2007 : 01:22:30
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| I did ensure that events from Shadowbred made it into the Grand History, but not Shadowstorm. It's possible, however, that Eric Boyd or one of the full time wizards designers included Shadowstorm, but if they did I'm unaware of it. When I see Eric tomorrow I'll ask him, and post an update. |
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Brian R. James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
1098 Posts |
Posted - 18 Aug 2007 : 01:25:41
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| Oh, and no the Grand History was not released at Gen Con. We'll all have to wait a few more weeks yet. |
Brian R. James - Freelance Game Designer
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18 Aug 2007 : 09:41:08
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Originally posted by Brian R. James
Oh, and no the Grand History was not released at Gen Con. We'll all have to wait a few more weeks yet.
Well met
Dang! I was hoping to hear reports of this tome by the dozen!  No matter, it will come to us eventually. The suspense must be terrible, Brian  |
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PaulSKemp
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 18 Aug 2007 : 12:23:03
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Originally posted by Brian R. James
I did ensure that events from Shadowbred made it into the Grand History, but not Shadowstorm. It's possible, however, that Eric Boyd or one of the full time wizards designers included Shadowstorm, but if they did I'm unaware of it. When I see Eric tomorrow I'll ask him, and post an update.
Thanks, Brian. I did provide Eric with a few entries for the timeline in The Grand Historythat spoil events from Shadowstorm, but whether or not they made it in is a different question.
In any event, since it appears The Grand History will not hit shelves before Shadowstorm, I suppose we can lower the spoiler threat level to yellow.  Still be nice to know, though, since not everyone will read the novel the day it hits shelves (much to my dismay ). |
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Kajehase
Great Reader
Sweden
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Posted - 18 Aug 2007 : 12:35:41
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
If Brian can confirm it, we do need that message out there... We don't want a repeat of the infamous page 28 spoiler to occur.
You mean the spoiler that revealed that the good guys would win? |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 18 Aug 2007 : 16:54:12
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Originally posted by Kajehase
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
If Brian can confirm it, we do need that message out there... We don't want a repeat of the infamous page 28 spoiler to occur.
You mean the spoiler that revealed that the good guys would win?
It was the Power of Faerūn spoiler that revealed the ending of the Last Mythal books. It was quite a commotion, at the time... It was also the first thing I read when the book came out! |
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Skeptic
Master of Realmslore
Canada
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Posted - 18 Aug 2007 : 16:54:15
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Originally posted by Kajehase
You mean the spoiler that revealed that the good guys would win?
Well that can't happen in Shadowstorm, it's evil fighting evil  |
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Kajehase
Great Reader
Sweden
2104 Posts |
Posted - 19 Aug 2007 : 10:00:31
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Kajehase
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
If Brian can confirm it, we do need that message out there... We don't want a repeat of the infamous page 28 spoiler to occur.
You mean the spoiler that revealed that the good guys would win?
It was the Power of Faerūn spoiler that revealed the ending of the Last Mythal books. It was quite a commotion, at the time... It was also the first thing I read when the book came out!
Let's just say I felt that commotion was just a tad um... too intense considering what the spoiler actually revealed. |
There is a rumour going around that I have found god. I think is unlikely because I have enough difficulty finding my keys, and there is empirical evidence that they exist.
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 19 Aug 2007 : 16:37:36
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Originally posted by Kajehase
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Kajehase
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
If Brian can confirm it, we do need that message out there... We don't want a repeat of the infamous page 28 spoiler to occur.
You mean the spoiler that revealed that the good guys would win?
It was the Power of Faerūn spoiler that revealed the ending of the Last Mythal books. It was quite a commotion, at the time... It was also the first thing I read when the book came out!
Let's just say I felt that commotion was just a tad um... too intense considering what the spoiler actually revealed.
As did I. Save for one minor detail, it was entirely what I expected.
But... That's not really a topic for this thread. |
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KnightErrantJR
Great Reader
USA
5402 Posts |
Posted - 21 Aug 2007 : 01:08:05
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| Totally anecdotal evidence here, but there has even been some buzz about this product over on the DragonLance boards, especially since its a pure reference book as opposed to a 3.5 stat heavy rulebook. It would be great to get some crossover sales for this product from people that haven't done much Realmlore "research" since 2nd edition. I'm really excited about this whole prospect. |
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Brian R. James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
1098 Posts |
Posted - 21 Aug 2007 : 01:20:26
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| Excellent news KnightErrantJR. Anything that brings new converts to the Realms is good in my eyes. |
Brian R. James - Freelance Game Designer
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Brian R. James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
1098 Posts |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
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Ozzalum
Learned Scribe
USA
277 Posts |
Posted - 06 Sep 2007 : 16:42:03
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It looks great Brian. Not sure about the Red Wizard in the illustration though. The goatee screams evil, sure, but Red Wizards are hairless evil.
You have to watch those artists or they'll ruin everything! |
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turox
Learned Scribe
USA
145 Posts |
Posted - 06 Sep 2007 : 17:51:33
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Hey Alaundo when I'm at work I can't see their pages either. So try looking at shadow. instead of www. and see if that works.
It does for me. |
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"People will believe anything they want to believe, or fear to believe."
Wizard's First Rule: Chapter 36, Page #397, US Hard Cover (revealed by Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander).
Explanation by Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander: "People are stupid; given proper motivation, almost anyone will believe almost anything. Because people are stupid, they will believe a lie because they want to believe it's true, or because they are afraid it might be true. Peoples heads are full of knowledge, facts, and beliefs, and most of it is false, yet they think it all true. People are stupid; they can only rarely tell the difference between a lie and the truth, and yet they are confident they can, and so are all the easier to fool."
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Ayunken-vanzan
Senior Scribe
Germany
657 Posts |
Posted - 06 Sep 2007 : 18:46:30
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| No problems seeing the pages here. The only sad thing: such a great preview for a product which will arrive in Europe probably weeks or months after it's release in the US. |
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Brian R. James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
1098 Posts |
Posted - 06 Sep 2007 : 19:08:52
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Originally posted by Alaundo
The excitement must be quite unbearable, Brian I assume ye have thy authors copy already?
No, I don't have my author copies yet, and yes it's unbearable!  |
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scererar
Master of Realmslore
USA
1618 Posts |
Posted - 07 Sep 2007 : 01:55:50
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| I like the reference back and reference forward idea that was indicated in the preview. Nice way to do any needed/ wanted research. |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 07 Sep 2007 : 02:58:49
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| I may be a little late in doing so, but congrats to Brian on getting this published. |
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Gray Richardson
Master of Realmslore
USA
1291 Posts |
Posted - 07 Sep 2007 : 04:43:40
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I halfway thought it might be released today, WotC usually releases books the first Wednesday of the month (or Thursday this month because of the holiday on Monday). But my friendly local game shop said "no dice."
They show that it won't be out until the 18th, same as Amazon shows.
The suspense is agonizing! |
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ijkay
Acolyte
Canada
17 Posts |
Posted - 10 Sep 2007 : 16:45:54
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I received a email from Chapters up here in Canada that my copy has shipped!!!!!
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"So I thought to myself who gives a damn if all the jobs are gone, I'm going to be a Pirate on the River Saskatchewan!", The Arrogant Worms |
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scererar
Master of Realmslore
USA
1618 Posts |
Posted - 11 Sep 2007 : 01:58:57
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| very cool. let us know when you get it, and ...... share my friend. This is one that I have been waiting for, and not so patiently |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 11 Sep 2007 : 07:14:53
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| My FLGS is pretty good about getting stuff in the day it releases... Hopefully, the book will be in my hands in about 12 hours or so. |
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Ergdusch
Master of Realmslore
Germany
1720 Posts |
Posted - 11 Sep 2007 : 08:54:06
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I checked in my local RPG store but they told me it won't be in too soon....... maybe another week or 2. They weren't able to provode any specific info though. 
*sighs and keep waiting eagerly*
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 11 Sep 2007 : 23:29:40
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Originally posted by Ozzalum
It looks great Brian. Not sure about the Red Wizard in the illustration though. The goatee screams evil, sure, but Red Wizards are hairless evil.
I could have sworn I've seen that illustration before, in another supplement...
Anyway, I liked the bit about the Silent Chosen. |
"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."
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A Grand History of the Realms (product)
