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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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 Posted - 03 Feb 2012 : 14:44:40
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Originally posted by Barastir
Have you any thoughts, impressions or expectations you can share with us about it?
Keep in mind that I'm a free-lance writer, and not privy to the inner workings of WotC. I don't know enough about 5th edition to have an opinion. But I'm pleased by a couple of broad-strokes directions, such as including different eras.
Star Wars novels and game products follow a multi-era timeline without causing fan confusion. I think WotC could accomplish this, as well, and I'll be interested to see how and to what extent they embrace FR history.
As for the rule changes, I have no major worries. I came into the Realms during the change to second edition. I've seen 2nd ed, 3E, 3.5, and 4th edition come and go. Each change had pros and cons, and people who work with shared worlds need to be adaptable. I don't suppose 5th edition will throw anything at me that I can't field. |
Edited by - ElaineCunningham on 04 Feb 2012 17:07:07 |
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Fellfire
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 04 Feb 2012 : 22:43:28
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| Elaine, what do you think about this? |
Love is a lie. Only hate endures. Light is blinding. Only in darkness do we see clearly.
Green Dragonscale Dice Bag by Crystalsidyll - check it out
Pattern and Snarl
Life likes a little mess. All patterns need a snarl. The best patterns know best how to heed a snarl.
Every high-style, every strict form was once nonce. The best way to save a snagged pattern? Repeat the snarl.
Eden used to snow in fractals, rain in syncopated runs. Adam never imagined he would hear its seedlings snarl.
Tug the wrong thread, and your wool sweater vanishes at once. Death pulls at a wisp of us - and just like that, it's freed the snarl.
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 05 Feb 2012 : 01:26:09
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Originally posted by Fellfire
Elaine, what do you think about this?
Amnestria's guard was supposed to be guarding her, not sparring with her. Elaith was captain of King Zaor's guard, and he wouldn't look kindly at any member of the royal guard breaking protocol.
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ElaineCunningham
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Barastir
Senior Scribe
Brazil
750 Posts |
Posted - 05 Feb 2012 : 02:39:56
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
(...) But I'm pleased by a couple of broad-strokes directions, such as including different eras.(...)
That's something noteworthy. So this new policy would make it possible taking some old projects back in line?  |
"Goodness is not a natural state, but must be
fought for to be attained and maintained.
Lead by example.
Let your deeds speak your intentions.
Goodness radiated from the heart."
The Paladin's Virtues, excerpt from the "Quentin's Monograph"
(by Ed Greenwood) |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
1942 Posts |
Posted - 05 Feb 2012 : 03:02:18
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Originally posted by Barastir
quote:
Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
(...) But I'm pleased by a couple of broad-strokes directions, such as including different eras.(...)
That's something noteworthy. So this new policy would make it possible taking some old projects back in line?
I have no idea WHAT this will mean. All I know is that WotC is trying to come up with a rule system that will address fans of all editions, and I've heard that they want this rule system to be adaptable to playing in any era. But since I've been staying away from the discusssion and speculation, even that much might not be an accurate representation. |
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Hawkins
Great Reader
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Posted - 05 Feb 2012 : 09:37:45
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| Lol. I believe that Barastir is still hoping (amongst many of us here) that Reclamation will eventually still happen. |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
1942 Posts |
Posted - 05 Feb 2012 : 12:50:37
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Originally posted by Hawkins
Lol. I believe that Barastir is still hoping (amongst many of us here) that Reclamation will eventually still happen.
Believe me, I appreciate the sentiment, but a) I'm focusing on other things and b) I understand the perils and pitfalls of internet speculation. |
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Barastir
Senior Scribe
Brazil
750 Posts |
Posted - 06 Feb 2012 : 09:43:53
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Originally posted by Hawkins
Lol. I believe that Barastir is still hoping (amongst many of us here) that Reclamation will eventually still happen.
I was just wondering about the possibilities, but yes, I'd like to see this, and the fate of Amnestria's and Elaith's son published. But my question was exactly answered by Mrs. Cunningham. It's really early to say something, but I thought that maybe she could have some sort of privileged info she could share with us.
EDIT: Anyway, Mrs. Cunningham, note that I asked about what WOULD be possible, and Hawkins said that it could EVENTUALLY happen. No worries about it, and there's no haste involved, there's only hope about a - maybe distant, but brighter - future. 
And Hawkins, I was TRYING to be subtle... And trying to avoid the aforementioned speculation! |
"Goodness is not a natural state, but must be
fought for to be attained and maintained.
Lead by example.
Let your deeds speak your intentions.
Goodness radiated from the heart."
The Paladin's Virtues, excerpt from the "Quentin's Monograph"
(by Ed Greenwood) |
Edited by - Barastir on 09 Feb 2012 12:08:14 |
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Seravin
Senior Scribe
Canada
428 Posts |
Posted - 14 Feb 2012 : 14:01:25
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Hi Elaine,
I'm going to start reading your wonderful novels based on so many recommendations. Are there any plans to make an omnibus collection of your early works? I know you recently said that eBook versions were coming out, but I'm a paperbook kind of person.
Many kind regards!
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
1942 Posts |
Posted - 01 Mar 2012 : 18:56:46
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Originally posted by Seravin
Hi Elaine,
I'm going to start reading your wonderful novels based on so many recommendations. Are there any plans to make an omnibus collection of your early works? I know you recently said that eBook versions were coming out, but I'm a paperbook kind of person.
Many kind regards!
Hi, Sevarin.
I'm not aware of plans for omnibus editions. If something develops, though, I'll post the news here. :) |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
1942 Posts |
Posted - 03 Mar 2012 : 17:50:45
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The Crossing the Streams contest is over, and the winners have been announced. Though I haven't run many contests in the past, this one convinced me to make it a regular part of my website. I enjoyed reading your responses and comments, and I hope you'll stop by my website from time to time to see if the current contest catches your interest.
If you've been reading my Tales of Sevrin books, or think you might like to, follow this link to the Contests page of my website for details.
http://www.elainecunningham.com/contests/
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Kajehase
Great Reader
Sweden
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ElaineCunningham
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Fellfire
Master of Realmslore
1052 Posts |
Posted - 11 Apr 2012 : 02:52:53
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| Any update on the TSD, Elaine? |
Love is a lie. Only hate endures. Light is blinding. Only in darkness do we see clearly.
Green Dragonscale Dice Bag by Crystalsidyll - check it out
Pattern and Snarl
Life likes a little mess. All patterns need a snarl. The best patterns know best how to heed a snarl.
Every high-style, every strict form was once nonce. The best way to save a snagged pattern? Repeat the snarl.
Eden used to snow in fractals, rain in syncopated runs. Adam never imagined he would hear its seedlings snarl.
Tug the wrong thread, and your wool sweater vanishes at once. Death pulls at a wisp of us - and just like that, it's freed the snarl.
-Amit Majmudar |
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Kajehase
Great Reader
Sweden
2073 Posts |
Posted - 12 Apr 2012 : 15:21:01
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That's no question to ask a lady, Fellfire! And quite insulting to her husband to boot.
spoiler: Yeah, couldn't resist. Sorry Elaine. |
"What do we want?
More discursiveness.
When do we want it?
Well, that's an interesting question..." |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
1942 Posts |
Posted - 12 Apr 2012 : 16:51:53
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Originally posted by Kajehase
That's no question to ask a lady, Fellfire! And quite insulting to her husband to boot.
spoiler: Yeah, couldn't resist. Sorry Elaine.
I think you're thinking of an STD, Kajehase. But I'm mildly dyslexic, so what do I know? |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 12 Apr 2012 : 17:07:49
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Originally posted by Fellfire
Any update on the TSD, Elaine?
Nothing new, Fellfire. |
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Fellfire
Master of Realmslore
1052 Posts |
Posted - 12 Apr 2012 : 17:22:55
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| Oh dear. Thanks, Elaine. |
Love is a lie. Only hate endures. Light is blinding. Only in darkness do we see clearly.
Green Dragonscale Dice Bag by Crystalsidyll - check it out
Pattern and Snarl
Life likes a little mess. All patterns need a snarl. The best patterns know best how to heed a snarl.
Every high-style, every strict form was once nonce. The best way to save a snagged pattern? Repeat the snarl.
Eden used to snow in fractals, rain in syncopated runs. Adam never imagined he would hear its seedlings snarl.
Tug the wrong thread, and your wool sweater vanishes at once. Death pulls at a wisp of us - and just like that, it's freed the snarl.
-Amit Majmudar |
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Kajehase
Great Reader
Sweden
2073 Posts |
Posted - 12 Apr 2012 : 18:36:26
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
quote:
Originally posted by Kajehase
That's no question to ask a lady, Fellfire! And quite insulting to her husband to boot.
spoiler: Yeah, couldn't resist. Sorry Elaine.
I think you're thinking of an STD, Kajehase. But I'm mildly dyslexic, so what do I know?
It wouldn't be a very good parody of looking-for-any-reason-to-act-insulted internet behaviour if it'd been the right abbreviation, would it? |
"What do we want?
More discursiveness.
When do we want it?
Well, that's an interesting question..." |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
1942 Posts |
Posted - 12 Apr 2012 : 19:22:37
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Originally posted by Kajehase
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by Kajehase
That's no question to ask a lady, Fellfire! And quite insulting to her husband to boot.
spoiler: Yeah, couldn't resist. Sorry Elaine.
I think you're thinking of an STD, Kajehase. But I'm mildly dyslexic, so what do I know?
It wouldn't be a very good parody of looking-for-any-reason-to-act-insulted internet behaviour if it'd been the right abbreviation, would it?
True. |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
1942 Posts |
Posted - 17 Apr 2012 : 20:03:53
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In case anyone might be wondering what sort of stories I write OUTSIDE of the Realms, here's a twelve-part answer:
http://www.elainecunningham.com/2012/04/12/just-keep-weaving/
The link leads to a post on my author website about JUST KEEP WEAVING, a collection of twelve short stories. These range widely in tone and topic, including urban fantasy, ghost stories, historical fantasy, Arthurian legends retold, flash fiction, and tales inspired by myth and legends. You'll find elves here, but the linchetto of Tuscan folklore are nothing at all like Toril's elves. The pirates are more historical than hearty, the witches include a medieval strega and a suburban kitchen witch.
The collection is available as an ebook. Links to Kindle, Nook, and Smashwords are included on the link above. For people who prefer print to digital, I hope to have a print version available in May.
I'd love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you enjoy the stories.
Best,
ec |
Edited by - ElaineCunningham on 17 Apr 2012 20:17:50 |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
1942 Posts |
Posted - 21 Apr 2012 : 16:12:31
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A new Sevrin lore post is up on my website. This is setting information of the sort gamers will recognize as "fluff." It also hints at events in the upcoming Tales of Sevrin novel WORD OF HONOR, the third book of the Thorn Trilogy.
http://www.elainecunningham.com/2012/04/21/the-captains-keep/ |
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Barastir
Senior Scribe
Brazil
750 Posts |
Posted - 23 Apr 2012 : 11:43:33
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Nice lore, Mrs. Cunningham! Although I'm not following Sevrin lore regularly, the detail of those pieces always enchant me.  |
"Goodness is not a natural state, but must be
fought for to be attained and maintained.
Lead by example.
Let your deeds speak your intentions.
Goodness radiated from the heart."
The Paladin's Virtues, excerpt from the "Quentin's Monograph"
(by Ed Greenwood) |
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Zireael
Master of Realmslore
Poland
1017 Posts |
Posted - 24 Apr 2012 : 19:16:38
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| I wanted to say I finally got my hands on "Dark Journey" in a local library. The chapters from the Yuuzhan Vong and Chiss and Hapan perspective were excellent! |
SiNafay Vrinn, the daughter of Lloth, from Ched Nasad!
http://zireael07.wordpress.com/ |
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