I'm currently writing a set of introductory articles on the Forgotten Realms.
Of particular note are these ones:
The Sword Coast
Introduction - includes a little on the Sundering
If you'd like me to focus on something next, let me know!
Cheers!
D&D 5E (2014) Forgotten Realms 5th Edition - Which Campaign Setting?
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I'm currently writing a set of introductory articles on the Forgotten Realms.
Of particular note are these ones:
The Sword Coast
Introduction - includes a little on the Sundering
If you'd like me to focus on something next, let me know!
Cheers!
Candlekeep forums are my main source, as is Ed Greenwood's website. A lot of what I know has just been following author blogs and interviews with the authors - it seems that Edwards and Salvador actually are the ones who were in charge of the changes to the Realms as they go forwards in 5e, so they're probably some of the best sources to check with at the moment. If you DO get a book, Elminster's Guide to the Realms seems to be the most up to date one we have available.
Aimian_Silverflash
First Post
I'd say make it whichever era you like the best. I'm personally more of a fan of the earlier forgotten realms in my games - And that's what I tend to run with. If there's source material to the contrary (HotDQ et al.) then I just adjust it as needed.
This isn't true. Characters from the adventures "Murder in Baldur's Gate", "Scourge of the Sword Coast" and "Dead in Thay" appear in The Rise of Tiamat. All of the last eight adventures published by Wizards have been set on the Sword Coast, and there are ongoing developments.
4E supplements are about 1479 DR and later.
The Sundering is about 1482-1487 DR. (Murder in Baldur's Gate, Legacy of the Crystal Shard, Scourge of the Sword Coast, Dead in Thay).
Hoard of the Dragon Queen + The Rise of Tiamat are set in 1489 DR.
Princes of the Apocalypse is set in 1491 DR.
Cheers!
Tyranthraxus
Explorer
I was told also that this Mystra is actually Mystra Mystra and not Midnight Mystra. I still sad that Moander isnt back though
Li Shenron
Legend
Tyranthraxus
Explorer
I dont run a FR Campaign as of now. Also I just want Mouldy back in the Appendix of the PHB is all 
Talmek
Explorer
Merric,
I have to ask - how did you find out the dates on all of these events? Are there references within the novels, or are these from interviews from Greenwood or someone else associated with FR?
On a separate note - I think I'm going to run my campaign still based in 3e Faerun, simply because there's such a lack of clarity in the current state of the setting. With what looks like a bad marketing cover-up (that's just my opinion based on what I've been told about the Sundering "fixing" the forgotten realms) I would rather just progress with a background that has sufficient fluff to maintain the world's verisimilitude.
Princes of the Apocalypse is stated in the adventure. Tyranny was gleaned from the Adventurers League. 4E dates were given in that setting. Sundering dates are best guess (I've gone with some Candlekeep ideas).
Cheers!
The irony is... you seem to be making your statement as though WotC has messed up, and that they should feel like this is something they have to fix. However, I truly believe WotC is HAPPY that you are choosing to play in the 3E Forgotten Realms, and that your decision isn't a "punishment" of WotC at all. It doesn't matter to them which Forgotten Realms era you are playing the game in... because all that's really important is that you *are* playing the game. Especially considering you can buy a crapton of 3E products that they're selling at dndclassics.com if you feel like you needed more. So why would they feel bad that you made that decision?
That's the entire point of their design goals for 5E in the first place. That you aren't beholden to WotC's product releases, but rather you can use every single product you already have on your shelves.
