| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Dargoth |
Posted - 09 Feb 2007 : 02:28:35
From February and beyond
"Eytan Bernstein brings a Forgotten Realms take on classes as well, in a new mini-series"
I wonder if this will cover the expanded class like Knight, War mage , Favoured soul etc |
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| EytanBernstein |
Posted - 19 Jun 2007 : 11:04:05
quote:
Originally posted by Purple Dragon Knight
quote:
Originally posted by EytanBernstein
My hands are full finishing up the last few entries of Class Chronicles (we're just about half way through now) and something else I can't talk about.
The House of Mysteries in Saerloon "got nothin' on you", Sir! 
Haha! Thinking of myself and the word mysterious in the same sentence somehow seems really funny. If it weren't for NDAs, in general, I'd be happy to tell you guys everything. I have a feeling a lot of designers feel the same way. But for now, I guess I can hind behind the mystique of the dreaded NDA. |
| Purple Dragon Knight |
Posted - 19 Jun 2007 : 05:50:43
quote:
Originally posted by EytanBernstein
My hands are full finishing up the last few entries of Class Chronicles (we're just about half way through now) and something else I can't talk about.
The House of Mysteries in Saerloon "got nothin' on you", Sir! |
| EytanBernstein |
Posted - 19 Jun 2007 : 00:02:06
Thanks. Whenever I have an interesting idea for a new mechanic, I try to incorporate it. The Factotum thing was a matter of urgency. A lot of people really wanted it. It's entirely possible the feat could get revised or changed in a future publication, but at least it's out there now.
As for a races series, you never know, though I haven't signed on to do anything like that. My hands are full finishing up the last few entries of Class Chronicles (we're just about half way through now) and something else I can't talk about. |
| Razz |
Posted - 18 Jun 2007 : 21:47:06
Love this series, Eytan. I love how you introduce new game mechanics, too. I love the new feats, especially the Font of Inspiration feat for Factotums to help increase their inspiration points. You must've seen my gripe about that on ENWorld.
Can't wait to see more, and I hope you take on a bigger challenge...a Races Chronicles and help root in new races like the Aventi, Skarn, Goliaths, Raptorans, Illumians, etc. |
| MerrikCale |
Posted - 19 May 2007 : 20:32:30
this series has been great so far hasn't it? |
| PaulBestwick |
Posted - 29 Mar 2007 : 12:15:02
The second part of the Warlocks article is up |
| MerrikCale |
Posted - 08 Mar 2007 : 02:24:48
he's not bluffing. |
| Garen Thal |
Posted - 07 Mar 2007 : 05:57:49
I knew it! I knew you were bluffing!
I knew he was...
bluffing.
( Couldn't resist. Sorry. ) |
| Erik Scott de Bie |
Posted - 07 Mar 2007 : 05:53:18
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Originally posted by MerrikCale
no fair
Well, I suppose that depends -- am I bluffing? 
Cheers |
| MerrikCale |
Posted - 07 Mar 2007 : 01:56:56
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
Hmm . . . . .
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Originally posted by nbnmare
I'm hoping this isn't so, as I'd very much like to see the warlock, favored soul, and spellthief make an appearance in this series.
Gee whiz, Eytan, whatever could be next? [Ahem, ahem] 
Cheers
no fair |
| Erik Scott de Bie |
Posted - 06 Mar 2007 : 22:31:44
Hmm . . . . .
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Originally posted by nbnmare
I'm hoping this isn't so, as I'd very much like to see the warlock, favored soul, and spellthief make an appearance in this series.
Gee whiz, Eytan, whatever could be next? [Ahem, ahem]
Cheers |
| Archwizard |
Posted - 01 Mar 2007 : 02:01:14
I liked how you differentiated them from Bladesingers and gave them a distinct tradition and history. |
| MerrikCale |
Posted - 01 Mar 2007 : 01:52:02
I thought it was great. I didn't really like the class to begin with, now I want to play a FR duskblade |
| EytanBernstein |
Posted - 28 Feb 2007 : 21:29:16
Thanks indeed. Part of me wanted to do the same for knights, but I realized that knights are among the easiest to adapt classes because their roles are so clearly defined. The duskblade, on the other hand, really needed some definition. |
| Chosen of Moradin |
Posted - 28 Feb 2007 : 14:30:04
I like too much of the excellent way that the author incorporate the duskblades in the Realmslore, in the new article. 
Excellent, IMHO. |
| Dargoth |
Posted - 28 Feb 2007 : 05:25:49
The latest ones up
http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/frcc/20070228 |
| Kajehase |
Posted - 23 Feb 2007 : 17:08:58
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Originally posted by bitter thorn
I concur. I'd love to see a twist on the Warlock that drops the alignment restrictions for the Realms and relates more directly to the weave than some diabolical ancestry.
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Originally posted by nbnmare
Great article indeed . As well as those ethnic groups mentioned in the article, I personally would expect to find dragon shamans amongst the bedine (blue and brass), the barbarians of icewind dale (white), and the nomads of the Land of the Lions (mainly copper). Besides the races already said to have dragon shamans, there are almost certainly several firenewt dragon shamans (all red), and there are probably a few wemic dragon shamans (mainly bronze). If there were such a thing as abyssal dragon shamans, the khaasta would be the perfect fit for them.
EDIT: I'm a bit confused; the opening paragraph of the article mentions new classes from multiple sources, while the second paragraph states that this article is "the first in a series that will provide information on how the PHB II classes can be incorporated into the Realms". Does this mean classes from other sourcebooks won't be covered? I'm hoping this isn't so, as I'd very much like to see the warlock, favored soul, and spellthief make an appearance in this series.
You may want to check out Complete Mage then. |
| MerrikCale |
Posted - 22 Feb 2007 : 23:47:43
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Originally posted by bitter thorn
I concur. I'd love to see a twist on the Warlock that drops the alignment restrictions for the Realms and relates more directly to the weave than some diabolical ancestry.
Not I. I prefer the way they were created. Its a good explanation for their "spell like" powers |
| bitter thorn |
Posted - 22 Feb 2007 : 12:04:55
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Originally posted by EytanBernstein
Other sourcebooks will most definitely covered. The article got split into two pieces; the intro was meant to just introduce the fact that the series will be covering classes from a large number of books. That's probably why it's a little confusing in the beginning.
Outstanding! |
| bitter thorn |
Posted - 22 Feb 2007 : 12:03:28
I concur. I'd love to see a twist on the Warlock that drops the alignment restrictions for the Realms and relates more directly to the weave than some diabolical ancestry.
quote:
Originally posted by nbnmare
Great article indeed . As well as those ethnic groups mentioned in the article, I personally would expect to find dragon shamans amongst the bedine (blue and brass), the barbarians of icewind dale (white), and the nomads of the Land of the Lions (mainly copper). Besides the races already said to have dragon shamans, there are almost certainly several firenewt dragon shamans (all red), and there are probably a few wemic dragon shamans (mainly bronze). If there were such a thing as abyssal dragon shamans, the khaasta would be the perfect fit for them.
EDIT: I'm a bit confused; the opening paragraph of the article mentions new classes from multiple sources, while the second paragraph states that this article is "the first in a series that will provide information on how the PHB II classes can be incorporated into the Realms". Does this mean classes from other sourcebooks won't be covered? I'm hoping this isn't so, as I'd very much like to see the warlock, favored soul, and spellthief make an appearance in this series.
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| Dargoth |
Posted - 22 Feb 2007 : 01:31:53
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Originally posted by The Sage
From the Questions for Eytan Bernstein scroll:-
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I'm honestly not sure how often they will be released. I had originally thought once every two weeks, but then the first article got split into two parts. I'd guess once every 1-2 weeks, but that's just a guess and nothing more.
Damn I was hoping the realms was finally going to get weekly articles |
| The Sage |
Posted - 22 Feb 2007 : 01:00:32
From the Questions for Eytan Bernstein scroll:-
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I'm honestly not sure how often they will be released. I had originally thought once every two weeks, but then the first article got split into two parts. I'd guess once every 1-2 weeks, but that's just a guess and nothing more.
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| Dargoth |
Posted - 22 Feb 2007 : 00:49:30
Eytan is this a weekly article? |
| EytanBernstein |
Posted - 17 Feb 2007 : 22:27:07
More recent or capstone classes may end up coming quite late, but I do hope to cover them. |
| MerrikCale |
Posted - 17 Feb 2007 : 02:08:07
It was a good article, exactly what I was hoping for. I hope some of my faves are covered like scouts, swashbucklers, favored souls, spirit shamans, etc. I would love to see him tackle things like incarnates and swordsages. |
| EytanBernstein |
Posted - 16 Feb 2007 : 21:31:02
Other sourcebooks will most definitely covered. The article got split into two pieces; the intro was meant to just introduce the fact that the series will be covering classes from a large number of books. That's probably why it's a little confusing in the beginning. |
| nbnmare |
Posted - 15 Feb 2007 : 12:35:36
Great article indeed . As well as those ethnic groups mentioned in the article, I personally would expect to find dragon shamans amongst the bedine (blue and brass), the barbarians of icewind dale (white), and the nomads of the Land of the Lions (mainly copper). Besides the races already said to have dragon shamans, there are almost certainly several firenewt dragon shamans (all red), and there are probably a few wemic dragon shamans (mainly bronze). If there were such a thing as abyssal dragon shamans, the khaasta would be the perfect fit for them.
EDIT: I'm a bit confused; the opening paragraph of the article mentions new classes from multiple sources, while the second paragraph states that this article is "the first in a series that will provide information on how the PHB II classes can be incorporated into the Realms". Does this mean classes from other sourcebooks won't be covered? I'm hoping this isn't so, as I'd very much like to see the warlock, favored soul, and spellthief make an appearance in this series. |
| EytanBernstein |
Posted - 15 Feb 2007 : 08:55:08
quote:
Originally posted by Dargoth
Next week should be the Duskblade and the Knight
Hey Eytan how come you didnt tie the Dragon Sharmans to the Cult of the Dragon, Tchazzar (and the other 2 Ascended Dragons)and the Blood of Morueme?
I thought I did tie them to the Cult of the Dragon. As for the others, partly it was a space consideration and partly, as mentioned by others, I wanted to keep the class somewhat more rustic (likely to be seen among "uncivilized" humans or goblinoids) |
| Jorkens |
Posted - 15 Feb 2007 : 07:23:59
Great work Eytan, even for a 2ed. fan like me, this article is both great reading and good plot hooks. Look forward to the next installment. |
| Dargoth |
Posted - 15 Feb 2007 : 04:08:48
Next week should be the Duskblade and the Knight
Hey Eytan how come you didnt tie the Dragon Sharmans to the Cult of the Dragon, Tchazzar (and the other 2 Ascended Dragons)and the Blood of Morueme? |
