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Garen Thal
Master of Realmslore
USA
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 Posted - 09 Sep 2007 : 00:54:47
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http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=rpga/news/20070905a
The RPGA is looking for regional and global administrators for its upcoming Living Forgotten Realms campaign. They're looking for three administrators for each region: one writing director, one point of contact, and one event manager for each of the 12 regions (Northeast US, Southeast US, North Central US, Southwest US, Western US, Pacific US, Canada, Latin America/Caribbean, UK/Ireland/South Africa, Northern Europe/Russia, Southern Europe/Turkey, and Australia/New Zealand/Pacific Asia). They also need three global administrators (one for Canada, Northeastern, Western and North Central US; one for Southeast, Southwest and Pacific US, and Latin America/Caribbean; and one for Asia, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa).
That's 39 positions with the ability to influence world-wide Realmsplay and storytelling on a regional and/or global scale. Scribes of Candlekeep, I encourage you all--if you have the time and the inclination--to consider applying. No information has yet been released about when the campaign will be set or how official its events will be, but, as we all have a vested interest in the Realms as a vital, living setting, we should all be interested in contributing in some manner.
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Kentinal
Great Reader
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Posted - 09 Sep 2007 : 01:08:59
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Considering how radically Realms will be changed to just ponts of light, I am not sure much interest will result.
The idea though intrigues as to being involved in Realm develoement. |
"Small beings can have small wisdom," the dragon said. "And small wise beings are better than small fools. Listen: Wisdom is caring for afterwards."
"Caring for afterwards ...? Ker repeated this without understanding.
"After action, afterwards," the dragon said. "Choose the afterwards first, then the action. Fools choose action first."
"Judgement" copyright 2003 by Elizabeth Moon |
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Mkhaiwati
Learned Scribe
USA
252 Posts |
Posted - 09 Sep 2007 : 03:33:34
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It sounds interesting, and if I had more time, I would consider it deeply. However, I don't, so won't.
I am also not sure if I will like 4e, since it is still in development. If I don't like 4e, my enthusiasm with working on Living FR would decline. |
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Warrax
Learned Scribe
Canada
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Posted - 09 Sep 2007 : 05:44:26
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| I wouldn't mind finding an RPGA campaign anywhere near the suburbs of Toronto... they all seem to play down in the city core... :( |
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Asgetrion
Master of Realmslore
Finland
1564 Posts |
Posted - 10 Sep 2007 : 01:11:00
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Originally posted by Kentinal
Considering how radically Realms will be changed to just ponts of light, I am not sure much interest will result.
The idea though intrigues as to being involved in Realm develoement.
I whole-heartedly agree - besides, we have too little information about how 4E will turn out. Based on what I've seen so far of this 'new and shining' edition I'll probably keep playing 3.X while waiting for 5E... |
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Jorkens
Great Reader
Norway
2950 Posts |
Posted - 10 Sep 2007 : 07:10:08
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| I don't think this is anything for me, I am outdated, both game-wise and Realms-wise. |
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Mumadar Ibn Huzal
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 10 Sep 2007 : 21:17:00
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An interesting grouping of regions outside of the US... UK and Ireland - ok, but why team that up with South Africa? (why not with New Zealand and Australia...)
And I wonder when they will publish the FR regions assigned to the RW regions... |
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NiTessine
Acolyte
Finland
34 Posts |
Posted - 11 Sep 2007 : 02:13:42
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Hi, Garen. Are you applying yourself?
I'm laying the finishing touches on my own application for Writing Director of Northern Europe and Russia at the moment.
I recognise that the changes wrought upon the Realms by the advent of the fourth edition will not necessarily be to my liking. However, it is better to light a candle than curse the darkness - this way, at least I'll be in a position to do something about it. Besides, I've enjoyed working with Living Greyhawk and we have a lively RPGA community over here. I'd like that to continue. |
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Garen Thal
Master of Realmslore
USA
1105 Posts |
Posted - 11 Sep 2007 : 02:23:18
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I've been considering applying for the Writing Director spot for northeastern US. My main concern is the ability to devote sufficient time to do the work properly--as well as the fear that I may inadvertantly let slip a secret or two through the program that I ought not to reveal.
So... still thinking it over. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36814 Posts |
Posted - 11 Sep 2007 : 07:13:53
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I thought about shooting for the Point of Contact spot... But one of the requirements is "must be a Herald-level RPGA judge". I'm not even in the RPGA, so that rules me out.  |
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Wenin
Senior Scribe
585 Posts |
Posted - 11 Sep 2007 : 09:36:35
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| It doesn't take much effort to be a RPGA Herald level judge. |
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Ozzalum
Learned Scribe
USA
277 Posts |
Posted - 11 Sep 2007 : 13:47:57
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I was just about to ask about that RPGA Herald Level Judge. What does that mean? How do I become one before Oct 1st?
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36814 Posts |
Posted - 11 Sep 2007 : 14:18:36
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Originally posted by Wenin
It doesn't take much effort to be a RPGA Herald level judge.
But I'm not even in the RPGA, and I've not played since the days of 2E... Plus, until my rulebooks get replaced, I don't even have the books to look the rules up in. Just about every rules opinion I've offered here has been based on what little I do know of 3E, and what makes sense to me.
That's why I was looking at Point of Contact -- I thought that one wouldn't need rules knowledge. |
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Edited by - Wooly Rupert on 11 Sep 2007 14:19:13 |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 11 Sep 2007 : 16:53:54
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I would have to read the 4e FRCS to see if I had any interest in playing in or running this new setting.
Until then, how can they ask people to volunteer their time, when nothing is known?  |
"I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me" --- Dudley Field Malone
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 11 Sep 2007 : 18:27:49
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| Have to add my voice to the crowd--I don't think I could--or would--join up, because I don't like the direction the new Realms is headed in. Sorry. But I hope those who do join enjoy themselves. |
"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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Dewaint
Learned Scribe
Germany
148 Posts |
Posted - 11 Sep 2007 : 22:03:33
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another one who adds his voice to the crowd  . i am really sceptical about the 4e and as far i have seen at wizards i doubt the "living" will suit the Realms well. |
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Purple Dragon Knight
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1796 Posts |
Posted - 12 Sep 2007 : 02:57:07
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I just went through the application process and after several communiqués from a frustrated Chris Tulach who patiently showed me that I had erroneously filled the application(s), I realized that the 10 hours a month I was willing to devote to the campaign would not be enough (reading between the lines from Chris' emails, of course! ;) )
From his messages I distinctly get the feeling that these positions are not suited for the mid-life working family man, and that he is looking for young guys, either unemployed or university/college students who would have massive amount of time working on this.
In all honesty, the first part of the questionnaire/application is fine, but the last part, where you must edit a fake adventure, seemed over the top for me. I've seen interviews like that before, and walked from all of them in disgust! and they were interviews mind you... not volunteering applications!
Yes, I will be playing LFR, God willing, if I find a local game... and would love to try my hand writing modules for the campaign. But the official positions and what's required of them just downright scared me out of applying!  |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 12 Sep 2007 : 03:09:40
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Originally posted by Purple Dragon Knight
From his messages I distinctly get the feeling that these positions are not suited for the mid-life working family man, and that he is looking for young guys, either unemployed or university/college students who would have massive amount of time working on this.
It sounds, then, like it's a job that wouldn't suit many (most?) people... |
"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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Purple Dragon Knight
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1796 Posts |
Posted - 18 Sep 2007 : 01:04:52
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| ...or maybe they are indeed trying to get new fans, and ditch the old guard... |
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Kentinal
Great Reader
4690 Posts |
Posted - 18 Sep 2007 : 03:16:38
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10 hours a month as a leader is not enough time for any active group. 10 hours a week might be more like it. This would include handling communications, travel and planing.
I lead a small fairly inactive group and administrative time is about 10 hours a month. |
"Small beings can have small wisdom," the dragon said. "And small wise beings are better than small fools. Listen: Wisdom is caring for afterwards."
"Caring for afterwards ...? Ker repeated this without understanding.
"After action, afterwards," the dragon said. "Choose the afterwards first, then the action. Fools choose action first."
"Judgement" copyright 2003 by Elizabeth Moon |
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Faraer
Great Reader
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Posted - 18 Sep 2007 : 04:30:10
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Originally posted by Markustay
Until then, how can they ask people to volunteer their time, when nothing is known?
Maybe they're after people not too concerned with setting, as in Living City and, to an extent, Living Greyhawk. |
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Kentinal
Great Reader
4690 Posts |
Posted - 18 Sep 2007 : 04:38:32
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Originally posted by Faraer
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Originally posted by Markustay
Until then, how can they ask people to volunteer their time, when nothing is known?
Maybe they're after people not too concerned with setting, as in Living City and, to an extent, Living Greyhawk.
They are interested in people that can devote a major part of thier life to the Living Campaign. Only because it will require a major time of their life. They are looking for people that can offer hours a day (on average) to serving the gaming comunity. It is just how it works. |
"Small beings can have small wisdom," the dragon said. "And small wise beings are better than small fools. Listen: Wisdom is caring for afterwards."
"Caring for afterwards ...? Ker repeated this without understanding.
"After action, afterwards," the dragon said. "Choose the afterwards first, then the action. Fools choose action first."
"Judgement" copyright 2003 by Elizabeth Moon |
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Jamallo Kreen
Master of Realmslore
USA
1537 Posts |
Posted - 18 Sep 2007 : 21:40:46
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Originally posted by Kentinal
Considering how radically Realms will be changed to just ponts of light, I am not sure much interest will result.
The idea though intrigues as to being involved in Realm develoement.
D'accord!
I said it before, and I'll say it again: I'd be very happy to volunteer ... as soon as Wizards pledges to provide administrators and masters with complete libraries of pertinent books.
I have spent literally thousands of US dollars on game books from TSR and Wizards in the past few years, and I'll be d____d and dipped in s__t if they think that I am going to shell out thousands more buying an entire library of new books. As I've told my own players: I play D&D for my own amusement, not to buy new cars for middle managers at Hasbro. 
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Purple Dragon Knight
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1796 Posts |
Posted - 19 Sep 2007 : 05:42:09
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Originally posted by Kentinal
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Originally posted by Faraer
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Originally posted by Markustay
Until then, how can they ask people to volunteer their time, when nothing is known?
Maybe they're after people not too concerned with setting, as in Living City and, to an extent, Living Greyhawk.
They are interested in people that can devote a major part of thier life to the Living Campaign. Only because it will require a major time of their life. They are looking for people that can offer hours a day (on average) to serving the gaming comunity. It is just how it works.
It's bullcrap then, and I hope they have fun managing their hordes of unemployed gaming bums campaign "directors." Whoop-di-fackin-doo!
Mod edit: Watch the language, people. |
Edited by - Wooly Rupert on 19 Sep 2007 06:08:44 |
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Aravine
Senior Scribe
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - 04 Oct 2007 : 14:26:38
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| until i get more info about 4e, i'm not doing anything with it |
The brave don't live forever,the cautious don't live at all |
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NiTessine
Acolyte
Finland
34 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2007 : 21:17:31
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Well, the admins were announced. http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=rpga/news/20071116a
Looks a lot like the best of the current Living Greyhawk adminstration, which I have a feeling they were shooting for. People who know each other and work well together, and have been proven to do good work. There's a lot of talent in there.
I didn't get in, but I lost to Pierre van Rooden. Can't complain, I would've made the same decision. |
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NiTessine
Acolyte
Finland
34 Posts |
Posted - 01 Mar 2008 : 10:27:58
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And on the off chance that anyone still cares, here are the regions, announced yesterday.
Pacific US=East Rift
Western US=Moonshae Isles
Southwest US=Tymanther
North Central US=Waterdeep
Northeast US=Cormyr
Southeast US=Aglarond
Canada=Akanul
Latin America=Baldur's Gate
UK/Ireland/South Africa=Luruar (Silverymoon)
Northern Europe/Russia=Dalelands
Southern Europe/Turkey=Impilitur
Australia/New Zealand/Pacific=Dragon Coast |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 02 Mar 2008 : 02:03:37
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I think it's pretty cool that my region gets Cormyr.
Too bad I don't have a sparkle in my eye for the 4E Realms. |
"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
1098 Posts |
Posted - 02 Mar 2008 : 02:38:54
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| Moonshaes! Woo hoo :) |
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StarBog
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
152 Posts |
Posted - 02 Mar 2008 : 02:50:14
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| Hmmm....Silverymoon for me... I might actually give this a go, though I've ran some LG stuff at various conventions, I've tended to stay away from Living events where I can. Maybe 4e will bring some changes... |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36814 Posts |
Posted - 02 Mar 2008 : 04:03:34
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Aglarond... I don't know much about that area. Why couldn't I be in Waterdeep?
It is interesting, though, that the name Luruar has come back. They pretty much kicked it to the side in 3E, but now they apparently like it again. |
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Edited by - Wooly Rupert on 02 Mar 2008 04:07:24 |
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Call to Arms: Living FR needs admins!
