Against the Shadows VII - A Faded Glory Story Hour (Re-Updated - 5/17)

[Old One]

Thanks!

Hey Old One!

Sorry for being so quiet. Glad to see you here. You defintely have a chance at the create a world contest. I was going to suggest you post your entry after round 1 myself, but seeing as I was beat to it, just keep up the work.

Caliber,

Thanks for the vote of confidence and thanks for stopping by. It is probably the most difficult 1-page I have ever done!

~ Old One

 

[Old One]

But of Course!

Old One...

you are an evil, evil man!

A kindred spirit is so difficult to find.

CK,

Fellow evil man and father-to-be, my thanks! They have gone from the frying pan to the fire...so to speak. But then, I get a little ahead of myself!

~ Old One

 

[Old One]

A cohort of legionnaires...

Jeez!!!!! What does it take to get some sleep around here?!?

I'm doing this to my party too. The two Druids are all but wiped out and the group moans everytime someone shows up. It really is fun.

Lela,

And I kept trying to make the crevices and caves very inviting...they just wouldn't bite!

~ Old One

PS - I am sorry it has taken so long to get the Church Knight up, but I have been waiting in-game for Lew to inquire about it. The wait shouldn't be much longer!

 

[Old One]

Re: Creepy

Old One,

That is one creepy environment you dumped the party in. Scary and yucky all at once!

I'd love to read the FG submission.

P of H,

Thanks much...and it is about to get creepier. I seem to be able to make this party quite paranoid...I just can't figure out why!

~ Old One

 

[Old One]

Not Quite There Yet...

A wizard in my groups had to choose between buying Rope Trick OR Fireball and Dispel Magic. He chose Rope Trick. I guess he was right

Darklone,

Unfortunately, Quintus, their main arcanist, doesn't have too many utility spells...a wizard sure would be nice right about now!

~ Old One

 

[Old One]

Update Coming...

Old One:
Good luck on the Setting Contest submission, and thanks for giving us all an update to enjoy! I look forward to the next installment soon, wherein we may discover what's hooting and creating all those bones .

QB -

Thanks for stoppin' in! We play again this weekend (after a 2.5 month break), so I have got to finish my updates before 2:00 PM EST on Sunday!

Let's just say that they are fuzzy...but not very cute!

~ Old One

 

[Old One]

It is Finished!

Greetings All!

With a trembling hand, I placed my one and only Contest Submission in the mail to WOTC this afternoon. I can't believe how much time I spent on this over the last week!

At least 10 drafts and rewrites, including a major one last night after WOTC tightened up some of their parameters on format. What to put in to bring the Faded Glory world to life and hook the Selection Committee?

I sent drafts out to several folks I trust for review and took their comments to heart. If nothing else, it was a great exercise in self-editing!

Best of luck to any faithful readers and lurkers that submitted...I will post my entry here when the 1st round is over!

~ Old One

 

[Old One]

Important Question...

Greetings All!

In reading back through early SH installments, I noticed that I used to place more emphasis on some detail elements, particularly in describing combat. I have gradually been moving towards more summary prose, leaving more to the readers imagination - but moving the action along quicker.

As the SH continues, would you prefer:

(1) More "Old Style"

(2) Continue with the "Newer Style"

(3) Who cares which style, just update already!

Thanks in advance!

~ Old One

 

[Caliber]

I have to vote for option 3. I happen to think that the style the story is written in is the one the author is the most comfortable with. So go with what you like. As long as you keep the updates up.

As for the WoTC submission, I completely know what you mean. I have been pretty much 'done' for a few days now but I still haven't sent it off. I just keep changing things, one here one there.

Good luck with the contest. I wonder if they will release the names of the top 10 or if it will be private contact only.

 

[Old One]

Thanks!

I have to vote for option 3. I happen to think that the style the story is written in is the one the author is the most comfortable with. So go with what you like. As long as you keep the updates up.

As for the WoTC submission, I completely know what you mean. I have been pretty much 'done' for a few days now but I still haven't sent it off. I just keep changing things, one here one there.

Good luck with the contest. I wonder if they will release the names of the top 10 or if it will be private contact only.

Caliber -

Thanks for the comments and good luck on your submission...it would really be great to see someone from EN World win!

~ Old One