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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
 Posted - 11 Oct 2005 : 01:21:21
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Poll Question:
A brief description going off known info
Champions of Valor: How to be a good guy/girl
Powers of Faerun: How to "get ahead" at court, within a priesthood, as a merchant trader, as a leader of soldiers, in a frontier area . . . and so on. With sample court and palace, fortress, et al.
Mysteries of the Moonsea: A Regional Source book for the Moonsea
As Im running a series of campaigns in the moonsea/Dalelands area Im going to vote for Mysteries of the Moonseas
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Edited by - Dargoth on 19 Oct 2005 02:23:42
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KnightErrantJR
Great Reader
USA
5402 Posts |
Posted - 11 Oct 2005 : 01:42:54
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| Given that my player's include all good characters (now at least) and that the cleric wants to found a temple, and that they are based in Mistledale . . . well, lets just say, I can't pick a favorite, I'll have use for them all. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 11 Oct 2005 : 01:48:20
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Given my proclivity for all things "Border Kingdoms"... and the THO's reassurances to me about the content of this particular tome, I want to say Power of Fearun, but I find the notion of an updated sourcebook on the Moonsea region to be extremely fascinating.
The Moonsea region has to be one of the more intriguing areas of the Realms setting... with a hodge-podge mix of races, cultures, and themes -- it's always an area that people want to know more about. Additionally, I like to run adventures in the Moonsea... mostly on the northern shores, so new and expanded material about the region itself is something I can look forward to.
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Crennen FaerieBane
Master of Realmslore
USA
1378 Posts |
Posted - 11 Oct 2005 : 02:04:07
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Wow... I hadn't heard that there was going to be a Moonsea book. That's going to be awesome. I have to admit, I love the concept of all three. I really am looking forward to Power of Faerun, as it will allow my Sorcerer to finally establish himself in the Realms, and possibly open his own Sorcerer school... if there is such a thing! 
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 11 Oct 2005 : 02:22:42
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Powers of Faerun, with Mysteries of the Moonsea a very close second.
What edges it over is that I've always been a fan of toolbox books, where it's: "Here, stuff. Go do something.", such as LEoF and SK, and Powers of Faerun seems like an excellent one. |
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Chosen of Bane
Senior Scribe
USA
552 Posts |
Posted - 11 Oct 2005 : 02:29:48
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I voted for the Mysteries of the Moonsea because it is no doubt my favorite region so any information on that area is greatly desired.
There is so much possiblity around the Moonsea right now with the current happenings in the Zhentarim including their dealings with Shade, Elven Return, and the Religious split of the Black Network.
There is also the information presented in Sons of Gruumsh. |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 11 Oct 2005 : 05:00:16
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| All of the above, but I can't wait for the Power book. |
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Shadovar
Senior Scribe
785 Posts |
Posted - 11 Oct 2005 : 05:09:06
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Such a tough question, well I voted Champions of Valor, though I would like to have all three but option here is quite limited it seems. For me, I number the three based(for myself) on which I think I must purchase first when I have the chance:
1)Champions of Valor(too impatient to wait any further)
2) Mysteries of the Moonsea (Moonsea seemed to be attractive setting for my next campaign.)
3) Powers of Faerun (I can wait for this one.) |
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warlockco
Master of Realmslore
USA
1695 Posts |
Posted - 11 Oct 2005 : 05:18:45
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Powers of Faerun is my choice, especially since Ed is supposed to be working on it.
Champions of Valor, I am leery of, given how the crunch in Champions of Ruin was so messed up, plus the fact that SKR is working on it, doesn't give me much hope.
Not entirely sure on who is doing Mysteries of the Moonsea. |
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Snotlord
Senior Scribe
Norway
476 Posts |
Posted - 11 Oct 2005 : 09:20:14
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Tricky, but regional sourcebooks are always a winner IMO, so its Mysteries of the Moonsea.
Powers of Faerun is a close second, as I have been craving such a book for years (decades?), and the credit list is very very promising. The topic indicates hit-or-miss book really, but with Greenwood and Boyd writing it, I'm confident it will be a hit.
Champions of Valor is a close third, as I expect to get lots of milage out of a book about goodgals with Reynolds and Reid as the writes. Should be solid and very useful.
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 11 Oct 2005 : 09:27:36
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Originally posted by warlockco
Not entirely sure on who is doing Mysteries of the Moonsea.
Thomas Reid
Sean Reynolds
Darrin Drader
Wil Upchurch |
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Keravin
Seeker
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Posted - 11 Oct 2005 : 10:10:19
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None of those, even with the writers on Powers of Faerun.
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 11 Oct 2005 : 10:20:15
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Originally posted by Keravin
None of those, even with the writers on Powers of Faerun.
Then what are you looking for from a Realms supplement? |
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Keravin
Seeker
50 Posts |
Posted - 11 Oct 2005 : 10:47:54
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Powers of Faerun hasn't sold me on anything I could use for stuff I'm interested in. I don't need more good guy groups, how to establish guilds or what have you. Same with Champions of Valour.
Moonsea is just not an area I'm ever likely to play. I have older supplements that I barely touch in years.
I'm interested in books on Sembia, Cormyr, advancing the realms, given us proper rumours and events like we used to have in things like the old grey box. I don't need more crunch. Powers may yet convince me to buy it. |
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khorne
Master of Realmslore
Finland
1073 Posts |
Posted - 11 Oct 2005 : 18:46:45
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| Mysteries of the moonsea. I need more info on the place. |
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Lord of Bones
Seeker
United Kingdom
78 Posts |
Posted - 11 Oct 2005 : 21:54:07
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Mysteries of the Moonsea, most definitely.
I'm looking for some extrapolation on the Zhentarim. Now that Bane is back, and Fzoul and Khelben have made their 'pact', I'm wondering what the Zhents have planned. The Red Wizards seem to be doing very well as merchant lords, so it'll be interesting to see whether the Zhentarim have a new approach to their domination of Faerun. |
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El Magnifico Uno
Learned Scribe
113 Posts |
Posted - 11 Oct 2005 : 23:25:59
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Personally I'd go for -
Border Kingdoms
Vilhon Reach/Dragon Coast (updated)
Religions (ie. church histories, who's who, power & influence, etc.)
Not exactly in the original list, but what I'd like to see... Much more useful to me than another 20+ prestige classes...
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 12 Oct 2005 : 06:36:35
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Originally posted by Lord of Bones
Mysteries of the Moonsea, most definitely.
I'm looking for some extrapolation on the Zhentarim. Now that Bane is back, and Fzoul and Khelben have made their 'pact', I'm wondering what the Zhents have planned. The Red Wizards seem to be doing very well as merchant lords, so it'll be interesting to see whether the Zhentarim have a new approach to their domination of Faerun.
Im also keen to see what theyve done to Phlan the city made famous by SSI Pool of Radience game |
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warlockco
Master of Realmslore
USA
1695 Posts |
Posted - 12 Oct 2005 : 06:43:16
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quote:
Originally posted by El Magnifico Uno
Personally I'd go for -
Border Kingdoms
Vilhon Reach/Dragon Coast (updated)
Religions (ie. church histories, who's who, power & influence, etc.)
Not exactly in the original list, but what I'd like to see... Much more useful to me than another 20+ prestige classes...
Powers of Faerun is supposed to have information on the Border Kingdoms. |
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Sanishiver
Senior Scribe
USA
476 Posts |
Posted - 12 Oct 2005 : 07:01:47
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The Moonsea book couldn’t have come at a better time for me.
But the Power of Faerűn book is in the same boat.
I’d have to say I’m looking forward to both equally, but I voted for PoF. (Poof?)
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 12 Oct 2005 : 11:21:13
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Originally posted by Dargoth
Im also keen to see what theyve done to Phlan the city made famous by SSI Pool of Radience game
The Heroes of Phlan novels have ruined Phlan for me. I don't like the place, because of those books. |
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warlockco
Master of Realmslore
USA
1695 Posts |
Posted - 12 Oct 2005 : 11:25:50
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Originally posted by Dargoth
Im also keen to see what theyve done to Phlan the city made famous by SSI Pool of Radience game
The Heroes of Phlan novels have ruined Phlan for me. I don't like the place, because of those books.
Yeah, the game and module based of the game were good, but the novels were lacking. |
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Chosen of Moradin
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1120 Posts |
Posted - 12 Oct 2005 : 12:55:39
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I voted in Champions of Valor, more for my personal use, and for some of my players that like to be the good guys of the block...
But I really want all the three. Power of Faerűn have a very great potential of use, and the Moonsea book will shed some ligh in the zenths, finally!
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 12 Oct 2005 : 16:55:40
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Originally posted by warlockco
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Dargoth
Im also keen to see what theyve done to Phlan the city made famous by SSI Pool of Radience game
The Heroes of Phlan novels have ruined Phlan for me. I don't like the place, because of those books.
Yeah, the game and module based of the game were good, but the novels were lacking.
Happened to like the novels and I would recommand the original trilogy to new readers.
As for which sourcebook I'm waiting for.... well none of them I guess but maybe Ed's and Eric's. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 12 Oct 2005 : 17:10:53
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Originally posted by warlockco
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Dargoth
Im also keen to see what theyve done to Phlan the city made famous by SSI Pool of Radience game
The Heroes of Phlan novels have ruined Phlan for me. I don't like the place, because of those books.
Yeah, the game and module based of the game were good, but the novels were lacking.
"Lacking" isn't the word I'd use... 
Seriously, I kinda liked the novels when I first read them (when they were still new), but after reading other novels, I've come to quite dislike the Phlan books. I've never even bothered to buy the third book, because of how much I disliked the first two. |
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Wood Elf Ranger
Senior Scribe
USA
627 Posts |
Posted - 12 Oct 2005 : 18:22:27
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| Not sure what Powers of Faerun is about, haven't seen any previews. The other two I am very eagerly awaiting though! |
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jameslt0
Seeker
USA
57 Posts |
Posted - 13 Oct 2005 : 00:12:43
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For some reason, I did not get to vote, but I would have voted for Mysteries of the Moonsea.
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qstor
Acolyte
USA
31 Posts |
Posted - 13 Oct 2005 : 19:32:42
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Originally posted by Dargoth
As Im running a series of campaigns in the moonsea/Dalelands area Im going to vote for Mysteries of the Moonseas
I voted for Mysteries of the Moonseas. I'm thinking of starting another campaign based in the Realms.
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Lord of Bones
Seeker
United Kingdom
78 Posts |
Posted - 13 Oct 2005 : 19:38:31
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| I would also be in favour of a Dragon Coast sourcebook. I set most of my games in Elversult (a city which hasn't really been documented in anything other than Temple Hill). |
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Crennen FaerieBane
Master of Realmslore
USA
1378 Posts |
Posted - 14 Oct 2005 : 02:31:43
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I would love a Dalelands update as well, do we think that might show up in the Moonsea book? I know it's close, but it might be too far of a stretch.
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KnightErrantJR
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 14 Oct 2005 : 02:40:23
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| I'm still thinking that if there is any "Dalelands" sourcebook forthcoming, its likely to be part of a "Heartlands" sourcebook that will likely have Cormyr, the independant cities, and Sembia in it as well. I could be wrong, because, heck, if any country has "buzz" around it in the Realms, its Cormyr. |
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Which FR source book are you most hanging for?
