The Immortals Handbook

[Upper_Krust]

Hi there jessemock!

Greece. Or rather, the way that Christian Greeks interpreted the decline of reverence for the Greek gods (and the effect that this had on the gods).

I came across this notion ages ago, in a book that actually pre-dated RPGs! I've been trying to find a link or quote, but I've been unsuccessful as yet.

That seems a plausible origin. Thanks for that.

If only I knew or cared to know how to make sigs.

Click on the 'My Account' button at the top of each page.

 

[Upper_Krust]

Hello, U_K.

Hey Serge matey!

It's been a while!

Too long mate. Probably my fault I should make an appearance at Dicefreaks more often, although my accounts are all boggled there (long story) and signing in is no longer straightforward - I should have brought that to the attention of one of the moderators but I just got distracted with other things...one thing led to another...you know how it is.

If you don't mind, please let your friends at Dicefreaks know when the pdfs are released.

I will indeed. Won't be long now (even though I have probably said that in the past); its really only a matter of copying up my the notes...although theres a lot of notes.

I know that quite a few of our members (among whom you're numbered) are eagerly anticipating the release of The Immortals Handbook.

I appreciate their support - and none are anticipating the release as much as myself, let me assure you.

If you don't mind, I'd like to post a link to this thread at Dicefreaks.

Sure, fire away!

Later!

Always a pleasure mate.

 

[tauton_ikhnos]

That seems a plausible origin. Thanks for that.

Existed before Christian Greeks. For example, Romans . Possibly Babylon. Possibly Egypt, depending on how you interpret some small pictures of what might or might not be sacrifices. (edit: and your interpretation of Egyptian thoughts on ka aspect of soul).

What I said before, more clearly: if it seems a natural assumption to make, that is because it is. Assuming gods have ulterior motive, mana consumption is one of the easiest/most sensical to have. Plenty of cultures have assumed ulterior motive, and plenty of those came to idea of mana consumption.

Tendency is to point at an early example, say "Ah ha!", and call it origin point. Truth is less certain.

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Apologies for ranting. Unlikely to be of sufficient interest to anyone but me .

 

[jessemock]

Tendency is to point at an early example, say "Ah ha!", and call it origin point. Truth is less certain.

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Apologies for ranting. Unlikely to be of sufficient interest to anyone but me .

Um...what did I say about the Greeks and human sacrifice?

 

[tauton_ikhnos]

Sorry, wasn't clear, not talking about human sacrifice - talking about gods getting power from worship, whether worship form is sacrifice or not. In general, the romans didn't sacrifice humans, either.

 

[Kavon]

*digs for a bit*

ah, here it is


Hey U_K

How's things going with the book so far?
Computer still working ok?

 

[Upper_Krust]

*digs for a bit*

ah, here it is

Cheeky!

Hey U_K

Hi Kavon mate!

How's things going with the book so far?
Computer still working ok?

Okay I don't want to get anyones hopes up but I think this is definately the month. Just don't tell anyone.

Work on the book is going well.

I should also have the website finished tonight. But before everyone starts celebrating just yet - I haven't bought the domain name or the webspace yet, there are a few complications in that regard, notably that I don't have either a credit card or the cash at the moment.

However, sonofapreacherman saw the very early build of the site last night (since I sent him a copy of the source code and he was just able to plug it into dreamweaver) and he said he liked the basic layout.

I'll get all the design finished tonight, and then I'll start adding all the content, so that when I do get to upload the site there will be enough there to keep you all interested.

 

[Kavon]

Cheeky!

Hi Kavon mate!

Hey again U_K

Okay I don't want to get anyones hopes up but I think this is definately the month. Just don't tell anyone.

Work on the book is going well.[/quote]

Ah, that's good to hear

I should also have the website finished tonight. But before everyone starts celebrating just yet - I haven't bought the domain name or the webspace yet, there are a few complications in that regard, notably that I don't have either a credit card or the cash at the moment.

However, sonofapreacherman saw the very early build of the site last night (since I sent him a copy of the source code and he was just able to plug it into dreamweaver) and he said he liked the basic layout.

I'll get all the design finished tonight, and then I'll start adding all the content, so that when I do get to upload the site there will be enough there to keep you all interested.

Well, I'm sure it'll work out fine
Looking forward to seeing the site

 

[CRGreathouse]

Okay I don't want to get anyones hopes up but I think this is definately the month. Just don't tell anyone.

That's OK, I trust you.

Should I put "Only 392 days until the Immortals Handbook!" in my .sig?

As to the website, it sounds exciting... I can't wait.

 

[Upper_Krust]

Hi CRGreathouse mate!

That's OK, I trust you.

Should I put "Only 392 days until the Immortals Handbook!" in my .sig?

Indeed. March is the month...no word on the year yet though.

As to the website, it sounds exciting... I can't wait.

The site is looking pretty good, nothing too fancy at this stage you understand (its my first site after all). I only have one solitary problem stopping me from finishing the design completely at this stage, hopefully I can get that sorted tonight/early tomorrow.