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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BrooklynKnight" data-source="post: 1216722" data-attributes="member: 4490">[21:54] -Garen- Garen speaks: There are many authors out there that are interested in   adding depth to the Realms, but don't seem to be able to convince the only existing   outlet for those thoughts- namely Dragon magazine- to print their work, usually for   a lack of new game material in the pieces they submit.  Are there any plans to open   things up for those that want to add their voices to the setting, but don't have the   channels to do so at present?[21:55] -ArthurQ- Like for example, web articles?[21:56] -ArthurQ- Garen i think you killed them.[21:56] -RichBaker- Sorry, that's not our call. Our web producers have all they can   handle right now, and much as they'd love to indulge folks who want to microdetail   every corner of the Realms, they just can't. ga[21:56] -GwendolynKestrel- Sorry for the delay.  Rich and I were thinking hard about   this tough question.  You're right, there isn't much.  Dragon (and maybe Dungeon)   are the best bets. The web does publish some FR stuff, but doesn't take open   submissions. /ga[21:57] -RichBaker- (Sorry, we were thinking again. It's slow and it hurts. ga)[21:57] -ArthurQ- see, garen almost killed them[21:57] * Master_of_Pain salts his rack.[21:57] -GwendolynKestrel- (Bleeding ink.)  /ga[21:57] * Master_of_Pain revels in the torture.[21:58] -ArthurQ- Well, Rich, before i get to some more questions, I'd like to   respectfully request that at some point the Brass finds a way to let authors take a   greater part. We're in no rush, but it would be nice to be considered. *bows*[21:58] -ArthurQ- here is another question, albight a strange one.[21:58] -ArthurQ- Talath would like to know if they like eggrolls.[21:58] -ArthurQ- err[21:58] -GwendolynKestrel- True.  Rich and I will talk with the web master. /ga[21:58] -ArthurQ- Talath would like to know if you like Eggrolls.[21:58] * Keioto has quit IRC (User has been mind-ripped)[21:59] * Keioto has joined #Forgottenrealms[21:59] -RichBaker- Uhh... yeah, I like eggrolls. Sure. ga[21:59] -GwendolynKestrel- Hmm.  Yummy, but I'm on the Atkins diet.  Too many carbs at   this stage. ga[21:59] * ArthurQ doesnt get it...[21:59] * ArthurQ thinks that Gwen doesnt need a diet, she looked wonderfull at Gencon.[21:59] -ArthurQ-  -Dargoth- Do either Rich or Gwen have any plans to write FR modules   for Dungeon magazine? [22:00] -Garen- I'm telling Strong Bad!  Err.  Andy![22:00] -NiTessine- The eggroll thing was Talath's traditional line at #dnd3e   moderated chats. He asks it every time.[22:00] -RichBaker- I just published a huge one in #101, Prison of the Firebringer.[22:00] -ArthurQ- That was nice...[22:00] -RichBaker- I'd like to do some more, but right now I'm snowed under with   working on The Last Mythal.[22:01] -NiTessine- Everybody is muted...[22:01] -RichBaker- I don't expect to get back to Dungeon for many moons, I fear. ga[22:01] -ArthurQ- Is that a novel or a trilogy?[22:01] -GwendolynKestrel- I can take care of myself, thank you Garen.  I don't have   immediate plans to do so.  One of the things that my dear Strong Bad, er Andy, would   enjoy is for me to take on a little less freelance.  It's appealing, though.[22:01] * Keioto has quit IRC[22:01] -GwendolynKestrel- I'm tempted to write an Underdark-focused module, but it   would have been better timing to have it out now. /ga[22:02] -RichBaker- The Last Mythal is a trilogy. The first book is "The Forsaken   House", which will be out next summer. ga[22:02] -ArthurQ- I'm out of que questions, but earlier someone wanted to know about   FR and the Dragonomicon. What can FR fans expect from that book?[22:03] -GwendolynKestrel- It's useful in any setting.  I don't think there's specific   FR-stuff, but it's all stuff that would be useful in FR. /ga[22:04] -Master_of_Pain- Ok, I, your unfriendly neighborhood Cleric of Loviatar, have   a question:  How involved is Ed these days?  Did he contribute anything to the   Player's Guide or to Underdark.  And how much of that filing cabinet of his is still   untouched?[22:04] -RichBaker- I'm afraid I've got to run. My daughter's having her Fall Family   Fun Night at school, and I don't want to be too late. Thanks, everybody, for   dropping by and being interested. You can find me lurking at the Ask Richard Baker   thread on the WotC FR boards, if you've got something I didn't get to. Goodnight,   all! ga[22:05] -Master_of_Pain- Ok Rich.  I understand <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />[22:05] * RichBaker has quit IRC (Quit: Disconnecting)[22:05] -ArthurQ- Thanks for coming rich![22:05] -ArthurQ- gah.[22:05] -ArthurQ- -_-[22:05] -GwendolynKestrel- While Ed didn't play a significant role in PGtF, he is one   of the authors of Serpent Kingdoms.  Expect to see his stuff.[22:05] -GwendolynKestrel- I should go soon, too.  I'll take a couple more questions,   then scoot. /ga[22:06] -ArthurQ- well durn[22:06] -ArthurQ- I cant wait for Elminsters Daughter.[22:06] -GwendolynKestrel- Ah, one of Ed's.  Sounds much like her father.[22:06] * King_Sloth has quit IRC (Quit: Disconnecting)[22:07] -ArthurQ- Do you have any plans to write a novel for FR at any point?[22:07] -GwendolynKestrel- No.  My writing drives are focused on game product.  <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":-)" title="Smile    :-)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":-)" />[22:07] -ArthurQ- heh[22:08] -ArthurQ- Selvarin asked: When working on Underdark, did anyone look over the   Night Below boxed set? The 'magic flux' points remind me superficially of the nodes   in UD, albeit much more developed.[22:08] -GwendolynKestrel- Well, Bruce did the nodes, and I'm not sure what he used   for inspiration.  I certainly looked over much (perhaps even all?) of the previously   published game material ...[22:09] -GwendolynKestrel- so I could draw out classic ideas and items.  Hence, the   driftdisk and lurker.[22:09] -GwendolynKestrel-  /ga[22:09] -ArthurQ- With Draconomican, Complete Fighter and Unearthed Arcana coming out   in the next few months, the question has to be asked. Has Andy Colins left work in   the last 12 months <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":-)" title="Smile    :-)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":-)" />[22:09] -ArthurQ- (that ws from garen)[22:09] -ArthurQ- I keep hearing rumors they have him chained in the basment and you   have to bring him food on a tray.[22:09] -GwendolynKestrel- Yes, he does go to an occassional movie or gaming event.    <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":-)" title="Smile    :-)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":-)" />.[22:10] -ArthurQ- guess not![22:10] -ArthurQ- :-D[22:10] -Garen- (No, it was passed along from Dargoth.)[22:10] -ArthurQ- Ok, Since i'm out of questions. I'm going to unmoderate the room. If   gwen can stay a bit longer everyone can shmooze with her a bit. If thats ok with you.[22:10] -GwendolynKestrel- I've been an editor on both Draconomicon and Unearthed   Arcana as well as writing for Underdark and some other upcoming product, so my work   days are long, too.  <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":-)" title="Smile    :-)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":-)" /> /ga[22:10] * ArthurQ sets mode: -m[22:10] -Dargoth- heheh[22:10] -Garen- Incoming![22:11] -ArthurQ- DUCK![22:11] -GwendolynKestrel- Sure!  I won't reveal company secret stuff, though. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":-)" title="Smile    :-)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":-)" /> /ga[22:11] -ArthurQ- its ok.[22:11] -Talath- no? damn[22:11] * Master_of_Pain is now known as Michael_Morris[22:11] -Talath- can you tell us anything about karsus's avatar?[22:11] -Dargoth- Gwen: Whats are the chances of us getting an FR Manual of the Planes?[22:11] -Talath- i would settle even just for an approx. level you need to be to cast   it[22:11] -ArthurQ- Dargoth: thats included in the PGtFR[22:12] * Juggler is now known as GettingFood[22:12] -GwendolynKestrel- The spell's been cut from PGtF.  Might be in another future   product.  No guarantees. /ga[22:12] -Talath- NOOOOOOOOOOOO![22:12] -Dargoth- *Was hoping for something bigger*[22:12] -Garen- Umm, W00T![22:12] -Talath- damnit Wizards of the Coast[22:12] -Talath- you keep tearing out my heart and handing it to orcus on a gold   platter[22:12] -GwendolynKestrel- Well PGtF has a lovely, large section on Cosmology of FR.    It's kinda a mini-MoTP.[22:12] * GettingFood has left #Forgottenrealms[22:12] -Dargoth- how many pages roughly?[22:12] -Selvarin- Just a quickie: Underdark is a pretty good supplement, congrats to   all who worked on it. Keep it up. Later Gwendolyn, y'all. *poink*[22:12] -ArthurQ- Gwen: we BEG, BEG that the spell either be placed in. OR come out as   a web enhancment![22:13] * Selvarin has quit IRC (Quit: Disconnecting)[22:13] -Talath- oh sure, bane bhaal and myrkul can become gods just by playing a game[22:13] -GwendolynKestrel- Hey, there's only so much space in the book.  I can't   possibly make sure everything, but everything's in it.  It takes time.  And if I   "keep tearing out [your] heart ..." just be glad you've obviously got regeneration!    <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":-)" title="Smile    :-)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":-)" /> /ga[22:13] -Talath- but give us a spell to make ourselves gods and oh no, it has to be cut[22:13] -GwendolynKestrel- Thanks, Selvarin![22:14] -Talath- well, not you specifically[22:14] -ArthurQ- we need to get rich to post an updated table of contents then[22:14] -Talath- just the company as a whole tears it out <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f61b.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":P" title="Stick out tongue    :P"  data-smilie="7"data-shortname=":P" />[22:14] * johnsemlak has joined #Forgottenrealms[22:14] -GwendolynKestrel- Ah, Talath.  I'm sorry.  I'll recommend it as a web   enhancement. /ga[22:14] -Alex_Knight- Gwen: What's the hardest part of writing for FR?[22:14] -Talath- hehehe, that'd be cool, thanks[22:14] -Dargoth- GWEN: Any chance of us seeing longer FR books ie like Draconomicon?[22:15] -Alex_Knight- And WotC as a whole... ;-)[22:15] * Bynw has left #Forgottenrealms[22:15] -TRS_Chris- Oh!  We can talk again.[22:15] * LadyIslay has joined #Forgottenrealms[22:15] -Garen- Dargoth's concern is that FR books seem to be 192 (or within one MU),   while Draconomicon is a whopping 288 (which is 150% the size).[22:15] -GwendolynKestrel- The density and complexity of the setting.  I don't want to   retread old ground or contradict what's gone before without putting in lots of   thought.  Creating a new aspect means fitting it sensibly in to an existing whole.    Pretty fun. /ga[22:16] -GwendolynKestrel- Well, that's a brand decision.  I won't justify it, but   merely ask you to think about the fact that everyone can use dragons, not every   consumer has the love of FR that's shared in this forum.[22:17] -Cunning_Linguist- What kind of ratio is there between sales of FR stuff and   "General stuff" not counting the 3 Core books?[22:17] -Dargoth- what about for the more popular areas lie Waterdeep or the Dalelands?[22:17] -Dargoth- like[22:17] -GwendolynKestrel- All writers (and all companies) want to make sure their   work goes to a wide audience. We appreciate FR and support it, but it is a smaller   audience, not sure by how much.[22:18] * Sutekh has joined #Forgottenrealms[22:18] * LadyIslay has left #Forgottenrealms[22:18] * ArthurQ things Gwen is getting boxed in *chuckle*[22:18] -GwendolynKestrel- I'm not sure of the upcoming products beyond Serpent   Kingdoms, so I can't address Dalelands or Waterdeep.  We are continuing to support   the line, with affection and consistency, as a company. /ga[22:18] -TRS_Chris- Interesting putting what is said in here together with what R.A.   is syaing on Mortality .. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />[22:19] -Talath- so is serpent kingdoms in FR, stand alone, or no talky talky because   its not allowed?[22:19] -GwendolynKestrel- I look forward to hearing R.A.'s talk in archive. /ga[22:19] -Garen- It's definitely FR.[22:19] -Talath- ok[22:19] -GwendolynKestrel- Talath, not sure what you mean by no talky talky? /ga[22:19] -Talath- NDA and such[22:19] -GwendolynKestrel- Serpent Kingdoms is FR-set.  It's got the full flavor of   the world.[22:20] -Cunning_Linguist- Will there be a Wizard product in the lines of Elministers   Ecologies? (best TSR box that came out btw)[22:20] -Talath- interesting[22:20] -ArthurQ- Talath: Nothing about Serpent Kingdoms can bet mentioned because its   not been officially announced in WOTC's Catalog[22:20] -GwendolynKestrel- NDA-wise, I can talk about some things in general terms.    No currently announced Elminster's Ecologies. /ga[22:20] -Dargoth- GWEN: What do you think of Domain based Outsiders[22:20] -ArthurQ- hence Rich wasnt even able to give us a release month[22:20] -Talath- yeah, i know, but she answered my question, so yeah[22:21] -Dargoth- like those found in the Disolution novel[22:21] -GwendolynKestrel- True, but Rich mentioned it, so I feel at liberty to   confirm it's existence, but not details like contents or projected release date /ga[22:21] -GwendolynKestrel- Domain-based Ousiders ...[22:21] -Dargoth- ie in the First WOSQ novel[22:21] -Dargoth- there was demon that was based around evil[22:22] -Dargoth- a demon that was based around spiders[22:22] -GwendolynKestrel- Cool concept. You've intrigued me.  I haven't honestly read   the WoSQ novel, but the concept sounds interesting. /ga[22:22] -Dargoth- they where basicly diffrent serveants of Lolth[22:22] -GwendolynKestrel- Would make a good starting place for creating a new monster   or a new domain. /ga.[22:23] -Talath- what is your opinion of the new weapon size rules for 3.5?[22:23] -GwendolynKestrel- In my opinion, I like them.  I think the advantages   outweigh the disadvantages. ...[22:24] -TRS_Chris- As a programmer, I can't say how much more I love them lol[22:24] -Talath- lol chris[22:24] -Michael_Morris- Hmm[22:24] -Alex_Knight- ?[22:24] -Michael_Morris- I don't like them that much.[22:24] -GwendolynKestrel- Of course, it's nice to just have standard-size weapons so   that a halfling can use a shortsword as a longsword, but it makes more sense to me   that each size creature would make things to suit them. ...[22:24] -GwendolynKestrel- It harmonizes well with the different size monks' unarmed   strikes.[22:24] -TRS_Chris- They're so much cleaner.  "A dagger is a small wepaon, except in   the hands of a halfling, then it's tiny" ... ugh ... That's the kinda thing you hate   trying to ptu into computer-code.[22:25] -GwendolynKestrel- It also makes it pretty clear how much more deadly big   creatures are than little ones.[22:25] -Michael_Morris- To be honest, I prefer "A dagger is a dagger.  It deals 1d4."[22:25] -GwendolynKestrel- No worries about "Is this a light weapon?" Here, you take   it and it is.  I agree M_M. /ga[22:25] -TRS_Chris- Not when a GI Joe Doll sized sprite stabs you with his dagger<img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f609.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)"  data-smilie="2"data-shortname=";)" />[22:26] -Dargoth- GWEN: Are the other 2 unannounced FR books for 2004 Regional Sups?[22:26] -Cunning_Linguist- But a Mace used by a ogre should deal more damage then   damage then if a halfling hit you with it.[22:26] -Alex_Knight- Or a house sized Giant cleaves you in two with his 'dagger'.[22:26] -GwendolynKestrel- C-L.  That ogre has a much greater str. /ga[22:26] -Cunning_Linguist- true, but he also has hight, and the pure force of a long   swing.[22:27] -Michael_Morris- The ogre has a different sized mace than a halfling.[22:27] -GwendolynKestrel- Dargoth: Don't know what I can say, so I'll be quiet.    You'll hear soon enough, I'm sure.  /ga[22:27] -Dargoth- Rich let out that there would be 3 or 4 FR books next year[22:27] * ArthurQ starts batting people away from Gwen with a giant maul[22:27] -GwendolynKestrel- Giants, etc.  Look at the later chapters of the MM.  They   show appropriate Str for different creatures.  It works well. /ga[22:27] -ArthurQ- ok ok ok [22:27] -ArthurQ- let the lady breath.[22:27] -Talath- hey art, what size is that maul?[22:27] -Talath- medium, large, huge? <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f61b.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":P" title="Stick out tongue    :P"  data-smilie="7"data-shortname=":P" />[22:28] -Dargoth- and seeing how neither Serpent Kingdoms or PGTF are Regional sups, I   figure the other 2 are[22:28] -GwendolynKestrel- Dargoth: Your persistence will get my admiration, but no   answers.  :-( /ga[22:28] -ArthurQ- Huge.[22:28] -ArthurQ- Gwen, care to walk over to Mortality radio now?[22:28] -Garen- Serpent Kingdoms is a regional supplement.  Sorta.[22:28] -Cunning_Linguist- Serpent Kingdom sounds like a Regional sup..[22:28] -Garen- The "region" just isn't all in one place.[22:29] -Dargoth- Arthur! MorriS!! Turn on the Subliminal messages!! <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":-)" title="Smile    :-)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":-)" />[22:29] -Alex_Knight- Yuan-Ti, three... four... ::coughs::[22:29] -TRS_Chris- I'm sure we'll all find out .. when we find out <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f609.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)"  data-smilie="2"data-shortname=";)" />[22:29] -GwendolynKestrel- Guess so.  Arthur, I haven't been keeping up with the   Mortality discussion, and I should be scooting home.  I've kept Andy hanging around   for an hour and a half. /ga[22:29] -Dargoth- Rich classed SK as a general book with some regional stuff[22:29] * ArthurQ shocks Dargoth with the oply mallet of shocking[22:30] -ArthurQ- Still there Gwen?[22:30] -GwendolynKestrel- It has been a pleasure, gentlefolk, but I'll be leaving   presently. /ga[22:30] * shinies-sc has joined #Forgottenrealms[22:30] -shinies-sc- hey all[22:30] -TRS_Chris- Have a good one, Gwen .. See ya at SoCal.[22:30] -Alex_Knight- G'Night! Thanks for coming by![22:30] -Garen- Take care, Gwen.[22:30] -Dargoth- Chult, Hloldth and that place next door to Chult will be detailed in   SK[22:30] -Talath- have a good night and take care <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /> thanks again <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />[22:30] * Helm has quit IRC (Quit: -Hank Scorpio- "Homer, what's your least-favorite country: Italy or France?" -Homer- "France." -Hank Scorpio- "Heh! Nobody ever says Italy.")[22:30] -GwendolynKestrel- Thanks! /ga[22:30] -TRS_Chris- Come by the booth for a book signing <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />[22:30] -Dargoth- cya Gwen[22:31] -Talath- LOL Helm, that was a great episode[22:31] -ArthurQ- I hope she didnt ping out.[22:31] -Sutekh- Helm was here? Damn.. wonder if he is still smarting over being   wacked in Maztica[22:31] -GwendolynKestrel- Nope, still here.  /ga[22:31] -ArthurQ- Aw.[22:31] * Cunning_Linguist has quit IRC (Quit: Disconnecting)[22:31] -ArthurQ- Gwen: Thanks for coming![22:31] -shinies-sc- hey anyone here in a campaign running tonight?[22:31] -Dargoth- we got a far bit of  SK info out of Eric Boyd[22:31] -GwendolynKestrel- Good night, all. /ga[22:31] * GwendolynKestrel has quit IRC (Quit: Disconnecting)</blockquote>

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