St. Cuthbert was a real Saint? (Col Pladoh)
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Drew
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Col_Pladoh's response, coupled with the story about the cleric named Cuthbert, shows how the god St. Cuthbert evolved. So, the whole thing is just a coincidence? Interesting.
Since you're around, Mr. Gygax, might I offer a bit of criticism and a bit of praise regarding your Up on a Soapbox articles in Dragon Magazine?
I didn't really care for the column when it first appeared in Dragon Magazine. Geeks and fanboys and such...it was a fine bit of nonsense at first but it dragged on for too long.
On the other hand, I absolutely love the column now. The stories about the first days of D&D are interesting on many levels. They are good stories and fine adventures, plus they really give insight on the mindset of the people who shaped the game during its most formative years.
There is a great deal that can be learned from these anecdotes, and they are a lot of fun to read. Please keep it up and, whenever you find the time, share some of the early D&D stuff here on the EN boards. I know we'd love to read it.
Thanks again for the reply,
Drew
PS: I love the anagrams and hidden names in Greyhawk. That's a very interesting link CRGreathouse.
Since you're around, Mr. Gygax, might I offer a bit of criticism and a bit of praise regarding your Up on a Soapbox articles in Dragon Magazine?
I didn't really care for the column when it first appeared in Dragon Magazine. Geeks and fanboys and such...it was a fine bit of nonsense at first but it dragged on for too long.
On the other hand, I absolutely love the column now. The stories about the first days of D&D are interesting on many levels. They are good stories and fine adventures, plus they really give insight on the mindset of the people who shaped the game during its most formative years.
There is a great deal that can be learned from these anecdotes, and they are a lot of fun to read. Please keep it up and, whenever you find the time, share some of the early D&D stuff here on the EN boards. I know we'd love to read it.
Thanks again for the reply,
Drew
PS: I love the anagrams and hidden names in Greyhawk. That's a very interesting link CRGreathouse.
mattcolville
Adventurer
Ahh. . .but whence the Hand and Eye
I'm surprised at how few people twig to where the Hand and Eye of Vectra come from.
I was dissapointed that we couldn't make the Hand of Vectra in the HACK! card game a six fingered hand in a tribute to the original.
I'm surprised at how few people twig to where the Hand and Eye of Vectra come from.
I was dissapointed that we couldn't make the Hand of Vectra in the HACK! card game a six fingered hand in a tribute to the original.
Col_Pladoh
Gary Gygax
St. Cuthbert appeared before the whole pantheon for Oerth was much developed. I created him as much for the humor of his followers as for any other reason. As the cosmology developed, I would place St.Cuthbert as a disciple of PElor who became most stern and set in the "way of truth."
As for the nagrams page, there are a fair number of errors on it.
For example "Vecna" is a cration of Brian Blume's, and as far as I know he made that name up without consideration for Mr. Vance.
Another gaff is "The Egg of Coot." Dave Arneson told me it was after one Gregg Scott, a chap in the Twin Cities area who mamufactured and sold micro armor, who asserted that military miniatures were "manley," and disparaged fantasy gaming.
I was surprised at the connection of Nosra, the chief of the hill giants with the name Arneson, as that was not my intent. I pictured the giant with a large and red nose, thus the "nos" and the "ra"--Nosre ddn't cut it.
Geoff is actually for a nephew of mine, Jeff Davis.
Sometime when I have a f couple of hours to spare, I'll go through the whole list and try to correct what other errors I note.
In regards the UP ON A SPAPBOX column, glad that the current series of accounts is being enjoyed
I have a few more to go yet--a half dozen or so not counting those already turned in, so likely most if not all of 2002 will be covered.
Wish I had time for recounting old tales here, but there's just not enough hours in the day...
Cheerio,
Gary
As for the nagrams page, there are a fair number of errors on it.
For example "Vecna" is a cration of Brian Blume's, and as far as I know he made that name up without consideration for Mr. Vance.
Another gaff is "The Egg of Coot." Dave Arneson told me it was after one Gregg Scott, a chap in the Twin Cities area who mamufactured and sold micro armor, who asserted that military miniatures were "manley," and disparaged fantasy gaming.
I was surprised at the connection of Nosra, the chief of the hill giants with the name Arneson, as that was not my intent. I pictured the giant with a large and red nose, thus the "nos" and the "ra"--Nosre ddn't cut it.
Geoff is actually for a nephew of mine, Jeff Davis.
Sometime when I have a f couple of hours to spare, I'll go through the whole list and try to correct what other errors I note.
In regards the UP ON A SPAPBOX column, glad that the current series of accounts is being enjoyed
I have a few more to go yet--a half dozen or so not counting those already turned in, so likely most if not all of 2002 will be covered.Wish I had time for recounting old tales here, but there's just not enough hours in the day...
Cheerio,
Gary
CRGreathouse
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grodog said:
No problem. I though it might be useful...
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