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<blockquote data-quote="(un)reason" data-source="post: 5739823" data-attributes="member: 27780"><p><strong><u>Dragon Magazine Issue 255: January 1999</u></strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>part 1/8</p><p></p><p></p><p>124 pages. Another case of the eerily similar cover subjects here. Check issue 177. Don't they look like the same person. Also, Rebecca Guay fails mind flayer anatomy 101. Sphincter mouths, not leering fanged maws. They aren't sexy vampires. Don't humanise stuff unnecessarily. But anyway. They've finally got round to doing a psionics themed issue for 2e, nearly 10 years in. About time too. I was worried you'd miss it out, and that would be a real shame. So let's see if the minds of the writers can master the minds of people who can master others with their minds, or if it'll all degenerate into paranoia where no-one's sure who's controlling who. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Scan Quality: Good, a little visible pixelation. </p><p></p><p></p><p>In this issue: </p><p></p><p></p><p>The wyrms turn: Another new beginning? You just can't stick at it, can you. Yes, once again, they're talking about making this a fresh start, and the new material more friendly to newbies. Have a little trust in the intelligence of your readers, please. Well, this pretty much guarantees I'm going to be bored by some of the articles, but when has that ever not been the case. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Still, they've got regular coverage for two other systems, and two new columns planned, so it shouldn't be entirely a reset to the same old topics as if we'd never seen them before. So as usual, I am torn between pessimism and optimism, hoping for the best while fearing the worst, and aware that reality will be somewhere between the two. It's never going to be a perfect world. But just maybe, it'll be better than 95 and 96. </p><p></p><p></p><p>D-Mail: We start off with one of those long letters where someone spells out in great detail exactly what they do and don't like about the recent magazines. Once again, they think Wyrms of the North is played out. Ed maybe got a little too self-indulgent there. But it has been an interesting ride. </p><p></p><p>A letter asking for reprints. Not in the magazine. But we do have something extra special planned for you. Oh yes. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> I think you'll be very happy indeed, providing you have enough money. </p><p></p><p>Another letter saying wyrms of the north has probably run it's course. The public are pretty unanimous on this one. But Sage Advice can stay in perpetuity. People will never stop coming up with new silly rules questions for Skip to solve. </p><p></p><p>Two more letters giving sample castings for a Dragonlance movie. Kiefer Sutherland is nowhere to be found amongst them, I'm afraid. </p><p></p><p>And finally, a fairly long letter with illustrations (!) about the idea of bringing back a minis column. They've already said they were doing that! Show a little patience! There's still such a thing as lead-in times, you know. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Nodwick saves the day. But he still won't get the credit.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="(un)reason, post: 5739823, member: 27780"] [B][U]Dragon Magazine Issue 255: January 1999[/U][/B] part 1/8 124 pages. Another case of the eerily similar cover subjects here. Check issue 177. Don't they look like the same person. Also, Rebecca Guay fails mind flayer anatomy 101. Sphincter mouths, not leering fanged maws. They aren't sexy vampires. Don't humanise stuff unnecessarily. But anyway. They've finally got round to doing a psionics themed issue for 2e, nearly 10 years in. About time too. I was worried you'd miss it out, and that would be a real shame. So let's see if the minds of the writers can master the minds of people who can master others with their minds, or if it'll all degenerate into paranoia where no-one's sure who's controlling who. Scan Quality: Good, a little visible pixelation. In this issue: The wyrms turn: Another new beginning? You just can't stick at it, can you. Yes, once again, they're talking about making this a fresh start, and the new material more friendly to newbies. Have a little trust in the intelligence of your readers, please. Well, this pretty much guarantees I'm going to be bored by some of the articles, but when has that ever not been the case. :) Still, they've got regular coverage for two other systems, and two new columns planned, so it shouldn't be entirely a reset to the same old topics as if we'd never seen them before. So as usual, I am torn between pessimism and optimism, hoping for the best while fearing the worst, and aware that reality will be somewhere between the two. It's never going to be a perfect world. But just maybe, it'll be better than 95 and 96. D-Mail: We start off with one of those long letters where someone spells out in great detail exactly what they do and don't like about the recent magazines. Once again, they think Wyrms of the North is played out. Ed maybe got a little too self-indulgent there. But it has been an interesting ride. A letter asking for reprints. Not in the magazine. But we do have something extra special planned for you. Oh yes. :D I think you'll be very happy indeed, providing you have enough money. Another letter saying wyrms of the north has probably run it's course. The public are pretty unanimous on this one. But Sage Advice can stay in perpetuity. People will never stop coming up with new silly rules questions for Skip to solve. Two more letters giving sample castings for a Dragonlance movie. Kiefer Sutherland is nowhere to be found amongst them, I'm afraid. And finally, a fairly long letter with illustrations (!) about the idea of bringing back a minis column. They've already said they were doing that! Show a little patience! There's still such a thing as lead-in times, you know. Nodwick saves the day. But he still won't get the credit. [/QUOTE]
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