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<blockquote data-quote="(un)reason" data-source="post: 5664180" data-attributes="member: 27780"><p><strong><u>Dragon Magazine Issue 244: February 1998</u></strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>part 1/8</p><p></p><p></p><p>116 pages. Another flying special? Well, it has been over 10 years ago since the last one in issue 124. Just as with arctic or underwater adventuring, it's still a sufficiently uncommon topic that they can probably find something new to say. Plus it looks like we're seeing the return of Roger Raupp both on the cover and inside, and his art skills have definitely improved in the intervening decade. So at least there's some more evidence of them reconciling with the old guard. Which means even if the articles are dull we'll have more historical progress. So let's fly, but try not to get too high. </p><p></p><p></p><p>In this issue:</p><p></p><p></p><p>The wyrms turn: Dave Gross reveals that his personal favourite campaign setting was actually Al-Qadim. Exotic enough to be distinctive, but with enough real world sources to be instantly understandable to a layman. And the production values and writing were great. I find it hard to argue with that assessment even if it wasn't my personal preference. And of course, this is evidence that they are going to have more articles for specific worlds in the near future. That's not something I have a problem with. And his obvious enthusiasm makes this editorial more pleasing to read than many of his. Hopefully that enthusiasm'll carry on into the rest of the issue. </p><p></p><p></p><p>D-Mail: We start off with a good four letters in favour of the Mother NPC. This is the kind of humour the magazine needs, and is obviously done in a spirit of affection, not misogyny. How po-faced would you ned to be to think otherwise? </p><p></p><p>A letter praising the Greyhawk setting. This group has long since exhausted all the official adventures for the setting, so it's revival will be tremendously welcome to them. </p><p></p><p>Another letter praising greyhawk and ravenloft. Well, they did ask. </p><p></p><p>A third which complements planescape, dark sun and dragonlance, albeit in rather less detail. It does take all sorts, after all. </p><p></p><p>A letter from a new reader that proves their current article repertoire is indeed more exciting to someone who hasn't been exposed to the topics several times before and become a huge postmodern cynic. Maybe I shouldn't judge so harshly. </p><p></p><p>a letter asking for more ecologies. Well, they are still one of the strongest parts of the magazine. And they could fill decades without repeating monsters easily. One for every issue! </p><p></p><p>And we finish off with a long letter which shows exactly why the Realms is the biggest, most popular setting they have. It just has so many interesting characters. Even if some of them are cheesy and annoying, that just makes us think and talk about it more. And if you want prefab adventures, accept no substitute.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="(un)reason, post: 5664180, member: 27780"] [B][U]Dragon Magazine Issue 244: February 1998[/U][/B] part 1/8 116 pages. Another flying special? Well, it has been over 10 years ago since the last one in issue 124. Just as with arctic or underwater adventuring, it's still a sufficiently uncommon topic that they can probably find something new to say. Plus it looks like we're seeing the return of Roger Raupp both on the cover and inside, and his art skills have definitely improved in the intervening decade. So at least there's some more evidence of them reconciling with the old guard. Which means even if the articles are dull we'll have more historical progress. So let's fly, but try not to get too high. In this issue: The wyrms turn: Dave Gross reveals that his personal favourite campaign setting was actually Al-Qadim. Exotic enough to be distinctive, but with enough real world sources to be instantly understandable to a layman. And the production values and writing were great. I find it hard to argue with that assessment even if it wasn't my personal preference. And of course, this is evidence that they are going to have more articles for specific worlds in the near future. That's not something I have a problem with. And his obvious enthusiasm makes this editorial more pleasing to read than many of his. Hopefully that enthusiasm'll carry on into the rest of the issue. D-Mail: We start off with a good four letters in favour of the Mother NPC. This is the kind of humour the magazine needs, and is obviously done in a spirit of affection, not misogyny. How po-faced would you ned to be to think otherwise? A letter praising the Greyhawk setting. This group has long since exhausted all the official adventures for the setting, so it's revival will be tremendously welcome to them. Another letter praising greyhawk and ravenloft. Well, they did ask. A third which complements planescape, dark sun and dragonlance, albeit in rather less detail. It does take all sorts, after all. A letter from a new reader that proves their current article repertoire is indeed more exciting to someone who hasn't been exposed to the topics several times before and become a huge postmodern cynic. Maybe I shouldn't judge so harshly. a letter asking for more ecologies. Well, they are still one of the strongest parts of the magazine. And they could fill decades without repeating monsters easily. One for every issue! And we finish off with a long letter which shows exactly why the Realms is the biggest, most popular setting they have. It just has so many interesting characters. Even if some of them are cheesy and annoying, that just makes us think and talk about it more. And if you want prefab adventures, accept no substitute. [/QUOTE]
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