Dragon Magazine Explore Airspur (4e Forgotten Realms)

catsclaw227 · 24th July 2009, 08:31 PM

I saw this article and noticed that there wasn't any discussion about it.

First, the image on the first page is really awesome. What a cool way to represent what has happened to the Sea of Fallen Stars.

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Originally Posted by Explore Airspur

It’s no wonder many consider Airspur the most beautiful city in all Faerûn, nor do they question how it earned its moniker as the Brightest of the Fallen Stars.

These are the kinds of pure fluff articles that I hope to see in Dragon regarding the Forgotten Realms. And it looks like they will do more to feature this location.

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Originally Posted by Explore Airspur

If you’d like to know more about Airspur, check out Dragon #378 when it comes out. This article is the first in a short series about the city, and you’ll find the next installment in the August issue.

And there's the RPGA adventure "The Depths of Airspur" that is going to start a series of adventures in the city.

Nice..... Very nice.

Derulbaskul · 24th July 2009, 08:55 PM

Yes, great article and it does whet my appetite for more. Just wish I could get the RPGA adventures as well.

I wish the intro adventure in the campaign guide had instead been an article like this describing a city (with a good map- how I love good maps [and the corollary to that: how I hate the FRCG maps]) with a multitude of adventure hooks.

I'm looking forward to the next in the series.

catsclaw227 · 24th July 2009, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Derulbaskul

Yes, great article and it does whet my appetite for more. Just wish I could get the RPGA adventures as well.

Ahhh, but you can!

Just sign up for LFR (RPGA), take the DM's Herald test -- which isn't tough and it's open book -- and you can set up a game and download the adventure.

Anyone can do it, really.

Zaukrie · 25th July 2009, 12:18 AM

Good article. I could use more art, though. It's so hard to picture side views and 3D views of a city like that.

Hawke · 25th July 2009, 12:40 AM

I wish they had used a new piece of art for the Genasi at the very end of the article. As a guy that really loves to play them, I find it tough to find lots of good pictures!

Eager to see what August brings.

Klaus · 25th July 2009, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Zaukrie

Good article. I could use more art, though. It's so hard to picture side views and 3D views of a city like that.

Look no further!

Back in June, WotC art director Jon Schindehette held a contest (as he does every other week), with Airspur as the theme. Lots of artists (nyself included) took part: ArtOrder: Tuesday Challenge - Environment

catsclaw227 · 25th July 2009, 03:33 AM

Wow, Klaus, very interesting. I didn't know this. It certainly sends signals that Airspur may be a (relatively) well supported location in the 4R.

Derulbaskul · 25th July 2009, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by catsclaw227

Ahhh, but you can!

Just sign up for LFR (RPGA), take the DM's Herald test -- which isn't tough and it's open book -- and you can set up a game and download the adventure.

Anyone can do it, really.

Thanks but to become a member you need to get a application card which I have not been able to find in Singapore or Australia which are the two countries I live in. How I wish I could enrol online....

Klaus... love your work!

Glyfair · 25th July 2009, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Derulbaskul

Thanks but to become a member you need to get a application card which I have not been able to find in Singapore or Australia which are the two countries I live in. How I wish I could enrol online....

Details on how to join are in the FAQ under "How do I become a member?" (they cover the standard method first, and then mention the alternative).

Shroomy · 25th July 2009, 05:00 AM

I'm interested in knowing more about the Virushead. I hope we see more of it the later articles on Airspur.

Keefe the Thief · 25th July 2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Derulbaskul

Thanks but to become a member you need to get a application card which I have not been able to find in Singapore or Australia which are the two countries I live in. How I wish I could enrol online....

Klaus... love your work!

Just drop Wotc a mail through the help system and clearly label it "i want to get an RPGA number." I got mine in no time, and i live in Germany. No cards anywhere over here.

Hmm, now, Wotc, how did you know that i needed a Genasi city right now? Ah, i love how you can do new stuff in FR now that you couldn´t do before. Or better: that the authors can try out new stuff i can take in or leave out.

Zaukrie · 26th July 2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Klaus

Look no further!

Back in June, WotC art director Jon Schindehette held a contest (as he does every other week), with Airspur as the theme. Lots of artists (nyself included) took part: ArtOrder: Tuesday Challenge - Environment

Very cool, thanks for the link. I really struggle with picturing 3d stuff in my head, so are like this is great. I suppose I should start finding more sites to go to.

Derulbaskul · 29th July 2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Glyfair

Details on how to join are in the FAQ under "How do I become a member?" (they cover the standard method first, and then mention the alternative).

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Originally Posted by Keefe the Thief

Just drop Wotc a mail through the help system and clearly label it "i want to get an RPGA number." I got mine in no time, and i live in Germany. No cards anywhere over here. (snip)

Thanks very much, both of you. I will shoot an email off to them right away.