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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer

USA
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Posted - 12 Aug 2012 :  01:20:42  Show Profile  Visit ericlboyd's Homepage Send ericlboyd a Private Message  Reply with Quote  Delete Topic
Hey all,

If you are a Candlekeep scribe doing Deneir's work at GenCon, use this scroll to announce what you hear, what you see, and what you think!

Hope to chat with lots of folks in attendance.

---Eric
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High

Australia
31701 Posts
Posted - 12 Aug 2012 :  02:37:55  Show Profile Send The Sage a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I was just about to make my regular yearly request for this, Eric, but you beat me to it!
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Matt James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer

USA
918 Posts
Posted - 13 Aug 2012 :  01:42:03  Show Profile Send Matt James a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Follow me on Twitter for plenty of updates and photos.

http://www.twitter.com/matt_james_rpg
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Eilserus
Master of Realmslore

USA
1446 Posts
Posted - 13 Aug 2012 :  05:35:12  Show Profile Send Eilserus a Private Message  Reply with Quote
http://wizards.com/dnd/gencon.aspx

Looks like the keynote address will be live streaming coverage according to link above. Most excellent! :)

GenCon Keynote Address:
The Future of Dungeons and Dragons
Thursday, August 16th, 2012
7:00 PM EDT
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Brimstone
Great Reader

USA
3286 Posts
Posted - 13 Aug 2012 :  08:47:25  Show Profile Send Brimstone a Private Message  Reply with Quote
6pm Texas time!

Beshaba's luck the site will probably crash!
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
Alaundo of Candlekeep
Edited by - Brimstone on 13 Aug 2012 08:48:54
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author

USA
4598 Posts
Posted - 13 Aug 2012 :  16:04:01  Show Profile  Visit Erik Scott de Bie's Homepage Send Erik Scott de Bie a Private Message  Reply with Quote
There might be a high amount of interest. I'm hoping WotC has planned for that and their server won't crash.

Cheers
Erik Scott de Bie

'Tis easier to destroy than to create.

Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars"
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire

USA
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Posted - 13 Aug 2012 :  20:07:08  Show Profile Send Markustay a Private Message  Reply with Quote
LOL - you mean like when their countdown clock crashed their site when it hit zero, when they announced 4e?

That was just funny as hell. Sorry, but it was...

Looking back, that was one of those 'whisper of things to come' moments.

I am sure hundreds of sites (blogs, twitters, etc) will be 'reporting' on Gencon's events, which is good, because CK couldn't handle that kind of traffic. I doubt even WotC's new servers could. Better to spread it around (for instance, I could see Enworld crashing). The only thing more frightening then 'nerd rage' is nerd enthusiasm.
"I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me" --- Dudley Field Malone
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Gabrielle_H
Acolyte

USA
35 Posts
Posted - 13 Aug 2012 :  20:13:05  Show Profile  Visit Gabrielle_H's Homepage Send Gabrielle_H a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I'll also be tweeting from GenCon - @gabrielle_h
Gabrielle Harbowy, scribe and editrix
http://www.gabrielle-edits.com
twitter: @gabrielle_h
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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer

USA
2066 Posts
Posted - 17 Aug 2012 :  00:32:53  Show Profile  Visit ericlboyd's Homepage Send ericlboyd a Private Message  Reply with Quote
We're in the intro. Greg leeds kicking it off. Great pictures of. Gygax and Arneson
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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer

USA
2066 Posts
Posted - 17 Aug 2012 :  00:34:32  Show Profile  Visit ericlboyd's Homepage Send ericlboyd a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Piratecat is the MC.
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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer

USA
2066 Posts
Posted - 17 Aug 2012 :  00:41:17  Show Profile  Visit ericlboyd's Homepage Send ericlboyd a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Panel of ed, mike mearls and art director(missed his name)
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Alystra Illianniis
Great Reader

USA
3750 Posts
Posted - 17 Aug 2012 :  00:47:12  Show Profile Send Alystra Illianniis a Private Message  Reply with Quote
This is great! It's like being there!
The Goddess is alive, and magic is afoot.

"Where Science ends, Magic begins" -Spiral, Uncanny X-Men #491

"You idiots! You've captured their STUNT doubles!" -Spaceballs

Lothir's character background/stats: http://forum.candlekeep.com/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=5469

My stories:
http://z3.invisionfree.com/Mickeys_Comic_Tavern/index.php?showforum=188

Lothir, courtesy of Sylinde (Deviant Art)/Luaxena (Chosen of Eilistraee)
http://sylinde.deviantart.com/#/d2z6e4u
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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer

USA
2066 Posts
Posted - 17 Aug 2012 :  00:47:43  Show Profile  Visit ericlboyd's Homepage Send ericlboyd a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Mike gave a great bit on accomodating all play styles, giving the game back to the folks around the table.
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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer

USA
2066 Posts
Posted - 17 Aug 2012 :  00:50:08  Show Profile  Visit ericlboyd's Homepage Send ericlboyd a Private Message  Reply with Quote
John, art director, is talking about the new style, using owlbears as an example, drawing on all eras.
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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer

USA
2066 Posts
Posted - 17 Aug 2012 :  00:55:44  Show Profile  Visit ericlboyd's Homepage Send ericlboyd a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Depth of untapped lore is grat. Grand tapestry of the realms. We're going to unleash it. Coordinating visual, writing in a way thats never been donedone before.
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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer

USA
2066 Posts
Posted - 17 Aug 2012 :  00:56:33  Show Profile  Visit ericlboyd's Homepage Send ericlboyd a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Releasing backlist online. All productts ever produced.
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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer

USA
2066 Posts
Posted - 17 Aug 2012 :  00:58:05  Show Profile  Visit ericlboyd's Homepage Send ericlboyd a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Ed is telling story of everyone telling stories.
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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer

USA
2066 Posts
Posted - 17 Aug 2012 :  01:05:19  Show Profile  Visit ericlboyd's Homepage Send ericlboyd a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Gods and chosen and war and common folk in sundering books.
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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer

USA
2066 Posts
Posted - 17 Aug 2012 :  01:09:14  Show Profile  Visit ericlboyd's Homepage Send ericlboyd a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Video of the creative process meeting last fall.
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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer

USA
2066 Posts
Posted - 17 Aug 2012 :  01:10:45  Show Profile  Visit ericlboyd's Homepage Send ericlboyd a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Drizzt, elminster, freida tiefling warlock, half shade, embittered paladin of helm, turmishan pirate ...
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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer

USA
2066 Posts
Posted - 17 Aug 2012 :  01:13:04  Show Profile  Visit ericlboyd's Homepage Send ericlboyd a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Another Rse? (Piratecat)

Mike: novels will focus characters as individuals ... after rse of sundering ... ending era of upheaval ... focus shift to pcs ...
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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer

USA
2066 Posts
Posted - 17 Aug 2012 :  01:15:56  Show Profile  Visit ericlboyd's Homepage Send ericlboyd a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Next year two adventures ... ed and bob ... will solicit input ...most common outcome will become canon ...
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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer

USA
2066 Posts
Posted - 17 Aug 2012 :  01:18:47  Show Profile  Visit ericlboyd's Homepage Send ericlboyd a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Need more players for playtest ...
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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer

USA
2066 Posts
Posted - 17 Aug 2012 :  01:24:03  Show Profile  Visit ericlboyd's Homepage Send ericlboyd a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Two year process on playtest ....
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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer

USA
2066 Posts
Posted - 17 Aug 2012 :  01:25:24  Show Profile  Visit ericlboyd's Homepage Send ericlboyd a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Will support lots of spellcasting traditions in dnd next ....
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Darkmeer
Senior Scribe

USA
505 Posts
Posted - 17 Aug 2012 :  01:26:49  Show Profile  Visit Darkmeer's Homepage Send Darkmeer a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Watching with interest. Waiting for wife to get home so I can lurk more effectively
"These people are my family, not just friends, and if you want to get to them you gotta go through ME."
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Alystra Illianniis
Great Reader

USA
3750 Posts
Posted - 17 Aug 2012 :  01:32:50  Show Profile Send Alystra Illianniis a Private Message  Reply with Quote
It's all sounding very interesting and hopeful so far! I LOVED that little aside from Ed! ("Yes I do!")
The Goddess is alive, and magic is afoot.

"Where Science ends, Magic begins" -Spiral, Uncanny X-Men #491

"You idiots! You've captured their STUNT doubles!" -Spaceballs

Lothir's character background/stats: http://forum.candlekeep.com/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=5469

My stories:
http://z3.invisionfree.com/Mickeys_Comic_Tavern/index.php?showforum=188

Lothir, courtesy of Sylinde (Deviant Art)/Luaxena (Chosen of Eilistraee)
http://sylinde.deviantart.com/#/d2z6e4u
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Eilserus
Master of Realmslore

USA
1446 Posts
Posted - 17 Aug 2012 :  01:33:03  Show Profile Send Eilserus a Private Message  Reply with Quote
oh man i want moar! i definitely like the idea how adventure modules and player feedback will shape the face of the Realms.
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Alystra Illianniis
Great Reader

USA
3750 Posts
Posted - 17 Aug 2012 :  01:33:45  Show Profile Send Alystra Illianniis a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Ditto on that! I may have a real reason to start running in it now!
The Goddess is alive, and magic is afoot.

"Where Science ends, Magic begins" -Spiral, Uncanny X-Men #491

"You idiots! You've captured their STUNT doubles!" -Spaceballs

Lothir's character background/stats: http://forum.candlekeep.com/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=5469

My stories:
http://z3.invisionfree.com/Mickeys_Comic_Tavern/index.php?showforum=188

Lothir, courtesy of Sylinde (Deviant Art)/Luaxena (Chosen of Eilistraee)
http://sylinde.deviantart.com/#/d2z6e4u
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Hoondatha
Great Reader

USA
2449 Posts
Posted - 17 Aug 2012 :  01:38:17  Show Profile  Visit Hoondatha's Homepage Send Hoondatha a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I loved that Ed aside as well. Otherwise, it was pretty much a bust for me. Way too many platitudes and not enough substance. Even from Ed, though at least from him I had the pleasure of listening to his enthusiasm. I just can't share it. At least not yet.

And I really don't understand how any kind of RSE can fix things. The Realms isn't the scenery, it's the people, and 4e killed them all off. So unless that RSE takes us back in time, I don't see how it can make things any better.

Still, at least we got a designer to admit more or less that the Spellplague was a bad thing. That's enough progress to keep me at least watching from a distance.
Doggedly converting 3e back to what D&D should be...
Sigh... And now 4e as well.
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Irennan
Great Reader

Italy
3802 Posts
Posted - 17 Aug 2012 :  01:41:25  Show Profile Send Irennan a Private Message  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Hoondatha
[...] Otherwise, it was pretty much a bust for me. Way too many platitudes and not enough substance. Even from Ed, though at least from him I had the pleasure of listening to his enthusiasm. I just can't share it. At least not yet.

And I really don't understand how any kind of RSE can fix things. The Realms isn't the scenery, it's the people, and 4e killed them all off. So unless that RSE takes us back in time, I don't see how it can make things any better.



Yes, I share the same doubts. Tomorrow (AFAIK) they will say more about this...
Mathematics is the art of giving the same name to different things.
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