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Hawkins
Great Reader
USA
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 Posted - 24 Oct 2011 : 16:32:48
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Originally posted by Brian R. James on Google+
Submitted the final draft of my first assignment for Paizo. It was quite a change of pace switching from being a Forgotten Realms loremaster to a Golarion neophyte, but I think I did the Pathfinder setting proud. Coming in 2012!
I can't wait to learn more about this!
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3301 Posts |
Posted - 24 Oct 2011 : 20:53:35
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Originally posted by Hawkins
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Originally posted by Brian R. James on Google+
Submitted the final draft of my first assignment for Paizo. It was quite a change of pace switching from being a Forgotten Realms loremaster to a Golarion neophyte, but I think I did the Pathfinder setting proud. Coming in 2012!
I can't wait to learn more about this!
The brothers James are once again extending their reach of awesomeness
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
2545 Posts |
Posted - 24 Oct 2011 : 22:46:31
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Sweet! |
"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 |
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Shemmy
Senior Scribe
USA
381 Posts |
Posted - 25 Oct 2011 : 05:41:01
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Shemeska the Marauder, King of the Crosstrade; voted #1 best Arcanaloth in Sigil two hundred years running by the people who know what's best for them; chant broker; prospective Sigil council member next election; and official travel agent for Chamada Holiday specials LLC.
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Ayunken-vanzan
Senior Scribe
Germany
655 Posts |
Posted - 25 Oct 2011 : 11:16:08
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Originally posted by Shemmy
Sweet :)
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"What mattered our lives now? When our world had been torn from us? Folk wept, or drank, or stood staring out over the land, wondering what new horror each dawn would bring."
Elender Stormfall of Suzail
"Anyone can kill deities, cause plagues, or destroy organizations. It takes real skill to make them live on."
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Diffan
Great Reader
USA
2449 Posts |
Posted - 25 Oct 2011 : 18:18:43
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| looking forward to it! |
4E Realms = Great Taste, Less Filling.
"If WotC were to put out a box of free money, people would still complain how it was folded."
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Marc
Senior Scribe
568 Posts |
Posted - 27 Oct 2011 : 09:18:26
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Brian R. James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
943 Posts |
Posted - 27 Oct 2011 : 18:07:27
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Thanks for the support folks!
The Paizo assignment was an exciting opportunity for me, and I cannot wait to see the final product. In fact, the subject matter is one that I wish would get more attention in the Forgotten Realms. How is that for cryptic? :-) |
Brian R. James - Freelance Game Designer
twitter.com/brianrjames, and please be sure to visit Loremaster.org |
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Matt James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
777 Posts |
Posted - 28 Oct 2011 : 02:02:12
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I am wrapping up work on a Paizo project as we speak. My contribution is small, but it's good to branch out and stretch one's legs.
Brian and I have been fortunate with game design, and I know I can speak for both of us when I say that we're rabid fans as many of you are. It's truly humbling to see our stuff get printed, especially since all of those years growing up immersed in various fantasy worlds. |
-Matt James
http://www.loremaster.org
Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/matt_james_rpg |
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Quale
Master of Realmslore
1617 Posts |
Posted - 28 Oct 2011 : 08:11:06
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| There's a lot of Pathfinder products that I wish they were in the Realms, great news |
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Markustay
Great Reader
USA
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Brian R. James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
943 Posts |
Posted - 31 Oct 2011 : 18:14:55
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Lest anyone think I’ve jumped ship, don’t be too hasty.
For those that may not be aware, I'm currently leading the design of a new Realms sourcebook due out next summer. 
Golarion is a fantastic setting, but the Forgotten Realms will always be my first love. |
Brian R. James - Freelance Game Designer
twitter.com/brianrjames, and please be sure to visit Loremaster.org |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
2545 Posts |
Posted - 31 Oct 2011 : 22:32:51
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SWEET!!!
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"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 |
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Dark Wizard
Senior Scribe
USA
427 Posts |
Posted - 01 Nov 2011 : 00:08:44
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Originally posted by Brian R. James
Lest anyone think I’ve jumped ship, don’t be too hasty.
For those that may not be aware, I'm currently leading the design of a new Realms sourcebook due out next summer.
Golarion is a fantastic setting, but the Forgotten Realms will always be my first love.
Wait a minute. Is this news of yet another Realms game setting book due out next year? Is 4E Realms finally getting some semblance of regular book releases? |
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Matt James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
777 Posts |
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Rils
Seeker
USA
46 Posts |
Posted - 02 Nov 2011 : 14:56:03
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Dugmaren Brightmantle is my homey. |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
2545 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 07:04:47
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| Menzoberranzan City of Intrigue! |
"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 |
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
2896 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 14:12:02
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Originally posted by Brimstone
Menzoberranzan City of Intrigue!
So much meh.
I mean, I'm a huge Drizzt fanboi. Always have been. But this just makes me believe more and more that WotC is not making Dungeons & Dragons anymore. Instead they are making Drizzt: The Roleplaying Game. |
I actually DO know everything. I just have a very poor index of my knowledge.
"Not in my Realms."
Ashe's Character Sheet
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4364 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 17:59:45
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Oh, I don't know, Menzoberranzan is SO MUCH BIGGER than Drizzt. Drizzt is that tip of the iceberg.
I mean, just Liriel alone is a huge story of its own, not to mention the War of the Spider Queen.
I wouldn't sell WotC short here--or Brian, if Menzo is indeed what he's talking about.
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Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Signature of Shameless Self-Promotion +5: Order my fifth novel, Shadowbane: Eye of Justice, out now on e-readers everywhere! (Kindle, Nook) |
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
2896 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 18:07:51
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| I wish them well with the book. I've just become a bit burned-out in regards to the dark elves. *shrug* |
I actually DO know everything. I just have a very poor index of my knowledge.
"Not in my Realms."
Ashe's Character Sheet
Alphabetized Index of Realms NPCs |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
2545 Posts |
Posted - 29 Nov 2011 : 00:27:27
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Yeah, I am kinda burned out on WotC Drow also. |
"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 |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
30303 Posts |
Posted - 29 Nov 2011 : 01:29:45
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
Oh, I don't know, Menzoberranzan is SO MUCH BIGGER than Drizzt. Drizzt is that tip of the iceberg.
I'm inclined to agree.
While I was initially a little disappointed in the region this tome will cover, I'm still hopeful that the designers involved will recognise that there is still much left to be said about the [in]famous city of the drow.
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Markustay
Great Reader
USA
9866 Posts |
Posted - 29 Nov 2011 : 21:01:00
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It gets too much attention, though. Technically, its just a minor city. If Drizzt wasn't from there, we probably would have never heard of it. I still can't understand why Lolth went there during the ToT - Main setting characters be damned - it made NO sense, IMHO. Even the 3e Drow supplement focused on an entirely different city (and world).
RAS/Drizzt is like FR's Black Hole, and everything must warp and be sucked into it. Not only did Lolth go there during the ToT (a world she noticed later in life, if you read Evermeet), but then she choose a Chosen from there (or whatever the heck that person was called - it was her chosen, but not a Chosen). Why must everything Drow-centric revolve around Toril and Menzo? Once again, it makes little sense.
And I can think of a great way to reconcile that, but why should I? Thats their job.
Hmmmm... maybe I will anyway (I can't help myself) - just say the Menzoberra wasn't so 'kinless' after all - the Seldarine simply erased all knowledge of her family history (in other words, she was a descendent of Araushnee). That would cover all bases, I think. After all, Araushnee should have been a Dark Elf, and therefor a (pre-Toril) Ilythiir. Then we can finally say "Thats why she focuses on Menzo so much".
Throw us a bone here.
On the other hand, why was this even in the thread about Brian and PF/Golarion? 
EDIT: Just looked at the cover again - is that a place-holder? They don't put authors names on the cover anymore? And whats with that art - it looks just like the cover of the FRCG (and Neverwinter, come to think of it). Has it become mandatory to show some sort of flying reptile over a city now, even in a subterranean setting? 
Cheese-Louise... show some damn originality, would you?
(And this has NOTHING to do with Brian, or any other author/designer for that matter. This looks more like an 'art dept.' thing, or some muckity-muck's decision on a running theme). |
"Before you speak, ask yourself: Is it kind, is it true, is it necessary, does it improve upon the silence?" - Shirdi Sai Baba
"Maps I'll find for you both old and rare.
Maps will I seek for you of lands both dark and fair."
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
2545 Posts |
Posted - 30 Nov 2011 : 03:43:37
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Originally posted by Brian R. James
Lest anyone think I’ve jumped ship, don’t be too hasty.
For those that may not be aware, I'm currently leading the design of a new Realms sourcebook due out next summer.
Golarion is a fantastic setting, but the Forgotten Realms will always be my first love.
Thats why I posted this in this scroll... |
"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 30 Nov 2011 03:44:09 |
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Matt James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
777 Posts |
Posted - 10 Dec 2011 : 04:56:35
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Markustay, it's probably best to wait for the product to come out first. The whole judging the book by cover thing and all ;)
It looks to me like a placeholder. |
-Matt James
http://www.loremaster.org
Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/matt_james_rpg |
Edited by - Matt James on 10 Dec 2011 04:57:07 |
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