And the rest is silence.
- Thread starter Michael Morris
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Really?
Kalamar I can agree with you there, but of all the third party D&D settings out there, the Scarred Lands are doing the best.
I work in a gameshop here in my hometown and next to the core WotC books, the next biggest seller are the Scarred Lands books, which sell like hot cokes. We've yet to sell any Kalamar books!
Having spoken to people online it strikes me that there are a lot of Scarred Lands campaigns out there.
Everyone takes what they like and adds their own interpretations, thats the way campaigns are made. I don't think it's a valid way of looking at campaign settings.
Since reading this, I'm downloading the Dusk players guide to have a look. I'm sorry you feel your work didn't work out, and I hope that when you bounce back that you can continue to try and give the masses some quality D&D material.
Good luck.
Axiomatic Unicorn
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Horacio said:
I am sorry, but he brought it up.
I was pretty sympathetic at first. But my reading of his second post left me feeling that he was shocked that the world wasn't beating a path to his door.
I hope he just worded his thoughts poorly. But I was left with the feeling that a re-assessment of reality is in order on his part.
Again, I hope it was just stated poorly.
Axiomatic Unicorn
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Eryx said:
Maybe I am wrong. I am not saying that people don't play in scarred lands. It is a very cool setting and I know that there are campaigns out there.
But I would bet that if only the people actually playing in Scarred Lands were buying the products, it would crash and burn, no matter how good it is. (Heck, that is probably true for FR as well).
My only real point was that most people are not looking for a setting for the settings sake.
Scarred Lands == Cool.
Go SSS.
Ancalagon
Dusty Dragon
I did look at your material a few years ago, before 3e came along. I remember being pretty impressed with some of the things you had done (especialy with classes). But then when 3e came I kinda forgot about it and never looked at it again. There is soo much material out there, it can be difficult to be noticed sadly.
Ancalagon
Ancalagon
Darkness
Hand and Eye of Piratecat [Moderator]
Speaking of great literature...Michael_Morris said:
Suggestion: Write a novel set it your world and then try to get people interested in that setting. Hey, it worked for Middle Earth - so why not for you? Plus, you have the added benefit that RPGs already exist and so it would take you much less time, everything else being equal.
edit: It also worked for Dragonlance.
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ColonelHardisson
What? Me Worry?
I've mentioned that I'm a filmmaker. Let me tell you about my biggest success, a 16 minute short film called "Worn Down," which I produced.
After more than six months of pre-production, it was shot over a 9 day period (not all in one block) around Memorial Day weekend of 1998. It took the better part of two years to edit. It cost a total of $11,000 US, of which I contributed a third (I had two partners). I cashed in a 401k to get the money.
Like I said, it was called "Worn Down." It made it into a couple festivals, the most prominent of which was Black Maria, an international festival. It also was shown at a fetival in Portugal, much to my surprise. Of course, there was no way I could afford to travel there.
Ever hear of it?
I didn't think so.
I'd bet more people have seen your work on Dusk than have seen my film work. I knew getting into film would most likely result in my remaining anonymous. I did it because I love movies, and I wanted to take a whack at it. It was a bit of a gamble, I guess, but the fact is I don't think I've failed simply because the world hasn't beaten down my door. I produced a damned good film. I'm proud of it. I've done a couple of other projects, none as successful, but I still feel that I'm a filmmaker. So what if nobody has seen my work? It was worth it simply for me to be able to express myself artistically. I'd like to do it again, sure. I'm working on it.
The lack of response or notice to one's artistic endeavors can be a drag. What's important is to keep trying, or find another outlet for one's creativity. Don't get mad or frustrated. If you think a project is good, take it to completion - and only you can determine when you've reached that point. After that point, move on to the next project. Let go of the frustration, or channel that energy into another project of some kind. It's all really about one's quest for satisfaction with one's work, and shouldn't hinge upon public notice.
Just a few thoughts, offered from someone who can understand how you feel.
After more than six months of pre-production, it was shot over a 9 day period (not all in one block) around Memorial Day weekend of 1998. It took the better part of two years to edit. It cost a total of $11,000 US, of which I contributed a third (I had two partners). I cashed in a 401k to get the money.
Like I said, it was called "Worn Down." It made it into a couple festivals, the most prominent of which was Black Maria, an international festival. It also was shown at a fetival in Portugal, much to my surprise. Of course, there was no way I could afford to travel there.
Ever hear of it?
I didn't think so.
I'd bet more people have seen your work on Dusk than have seen my film work. I knew getting into film would most likely result in my remaining anonymous. I did it because I love movies, and I wanted to take a whack at it. It was a bit of a gamble, I guess, but the fact is I don't think I've failed simply because the world hasn't beaten down my door. I produced a damned good film. I'm proud of it. I've done a couple of other projects, none as successful, but I still feel that I'm a filmmaker. So what if nobody has seen my work? It was worth it simply for me to be able to express myself artistically. I'd like to do it again, sure. I'm working on it.
The lack of response or notice to one's artistic endeavors can be a drag. What's important is to keep trying, or find another outlet for one's creativity. Don't get mad or frustrated. If you think a project is good, take it to completion - and only you can determine when you've reached that point. After that point, move on to the next project. Let go of the frustration, or channel that energy into another project of some kind. It's all really about one's quest for satisfaction with one's work, and shouldn't hinge upon public notice.
Just a few thoughts, offered from someone who can understand how you feel.
Mr. Morris...
You really take yourself too seriously.
I'm writing a novel myself. Guess what...? I don't write it for applause--I write it because the story is in me. (Also, for the off chance I might make some money off of it. Hey, I can be shallow...) So when people don't seem that interested--I don't let it get to me.
In other words--quit the whining.
You really take yourself too seriously.
I'm writing a novel myself. Guess what...? I don't write it for applause--I write it because the story is in me. (Also, for the off chance I might make some money off of it. Hey, I can be shallow...) So when people don't seem that interested--I don't let it get to me.
In other words--quit the whining.
