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Xeviat-DM 12-27-05, 01:39 AM	Hello fellow World Builders. I've been visiting these threads off and on since they were called the Homebrew Boards, and now I come with a plea. I've posted my setting here, and haven't been getting many reviews, and I think many others may feel that their setting isn't getting the publicity it is due. So, I decided to found the CBG, the Campaign Builder's Guild. As a member, you will be asked to do your best to read the settings of other memebers, and give detailed and honest feedback. In return, they'll do the same for yours. I think this could do much to increase the camaraderie on these boards. In addition to the first goal of this group, I would also like to see if we could colaborate to create a unified format for posting campaign settings. Now, as designing a campaign setting is an artistic process, no one should be required to use every part of what ever template may be created, but some guidelines may help first time world builders. I will maintain this first post to include the names and settings of all the members. If you'd like to join, include in you post the name and link for your setting, as well as a short description. This description will be added along with your name and setting link to this post. I also declare myself member #1. If you wish to join, let me know, and please put "Campaign Builder's Guild Member #X" in your signature, where X is your number and the whole line is a link to this thread. We need publicity. PS: Don't be afraid to join if you don't have your own setting, reviews are reviews. You'll be a part of the community, and definately will get feedback when/if you do decide to post a world. Members Xeviat-DM Three Worlds: Terran, Avalon, and Sylphenhest (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=549469) An animistic realm with three material worlds, where the battle between Law and Chaos, Order and Anarchy, and Tyranny and Liberty exceed the importance of Good vs. Evil. One world is filled with high adventure, one with constant war, and another with tainted horrors. Worlds where the power of the elements holds supreme, and magic flows within all of nature. Requests help with: Big picture work on cultures and religion, and on interaction between the different material planes. Detailed critique of race and class balance, as well as assistance finalizing alternate magic system. lord_blackfang Lyndor, the Impossible Bubble (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?p=7955939) A concave world on the inside of a giant sphere of air, suspended in an endless sea. It has no native inhabitants, but through reality-transcending storms, ships and sailors from countless worlds are brought to Lyndor. The mainland is covered in an impenetrable, deadly jungle. Intelligent beings have carved small havens for themselves along the coast, but for the most part, the mainland is inhabited by creatures utterly deadly to humanoid life. Colonized by shipwreckers from a hundred worlds, Lyndor is the ultimate melting pot of species and cultures beyond count. TúrintheMormegil Orden's Mysteries (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=524560) A campaign setting built around five central themes: the importance of religion and mythology, the importance of history (questions about it and its role as shaper of the world), the role of magic as a mysterious force no one truly understands, the role of political intrigue and the removal of alignment. Related Links Democracy?! (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=377393): This thread details one country of the "Orden's Mysteries" campaign setting in great detail. Requests Help With: I would like to know what you think of the roles I have given to the races and the spellroll mechanic for the Errator. I would most of all appreciate creative contributions (ideas for nations, NPCs, etc.). Ishmayl Shadowfell (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=553310) As magic brings forth new wonders, both in arcane and technological discoveries, the men and women of Alsa Eru struggle to survive against the deadly threats all around them. Shadowfells have been popping up all over the land, the giants in the east are stirring, and there are unpleasant rumblings in the Frostfells to the north, where the dreaded Urshael have lived for millenia. Related Links Shadowfell Wiki (http://www.shadowfell.org/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page): Ishmayl's Wiki page for the "Shadowfell" campaign setting. Requests Help with: Mostly needs help the setting's magic system. Shedeo A prized Reviewer (Own setting pending) limetom Sûl (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=552200) Hundreds of years of war and a genocide have marked the aftermath of relatively peaceful fall of an empire. The ballance of power has begun to shift as the powers of old are overtaken by newer, graver threats. Sûl is based of a fundamentally different idea from most campaigns. Rather than a certian period of history, or technological advancement, Sûl is based upon a singular, historical, event that changed our world, whether we remember it or not. Granted, it has been changed to the point of unrecognizability, but it remains at its core the same. Sûl is a low-magic world, and I hope to emphisize some of the more major differences that will set it apart from the other settings here. Requests help with: Finding inconsistancies. Herecgunina Tasothilos the Second World (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=329003) The project began with a simple premise - 14 PCs from a previous campaign of mine were made into the gods of the new setting. It has evolved into a detailed setting with a focus on the level of detail of the 'fluff' material, relative low-magic (while maintaining as best I can a sense of 'wonder'), the power of the churches, and the importance of words. Geographically, the campaign focuses around a vast, mostly shallow sea called the Salabrian (not unlike the Mediterranean). Island nations dot this sea, and the very edges of two large continents form the southern and western boundaries of the campaign region. Requests help with: (A) Playability - I am a scholar by nature and by training. While a lot of what I've designed so far is a beautiful thought experiment, I often forget that this world is intended (or should be intended) to be used. If you see anything that needs to be crunch-ified, please let me know, and generally suggest areas that need to be expanded to make the thing more useable. (B) Distinguishing the nations from their real-world influences - It will be readily apparent to the knowledgeable reader that Sakrtskaya is based on pre-Moghul India, Andozia is based on Renaissance Italy, etc. However, I want these nations to outgrow their roots and become more distinctive. Cymraegmorgan Altvogge (http://www.altvogge.com/) A geocentric campaigning environment where the gods are a real political force, even farmers are not to be taken lightly, alchemy and Runecraft are as common as magic and psionics, and travel to the outer spheres not uncommon, if your lungs can tolerate the athra. ssvegeta555 Soullos (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=379617) A world full of dragons, mysteries, psionics, magic and a time of change. Psionics has been recently released back into the world since it's sealing little over a tousand years ago. Such resurgance has given rise to angry gem dragons wanting revenge, the dragon god Sardior has risen to rebuild the his religion and seek worshipers. These are just the beggining of the events that followed the release of psionics. Requests Help With: I only have a few things I woul like support. My cosmology has no name. I'm quite stumped on this one. This is a technical one, but any tips on how to make scanned images look better would be nice. I use handrawn, and colored maps that I scanned. They sometimes don't turn out the way I like. Caine_The_Unholy Generica (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=559001) The land of Generica, rolpelaying so cliched that it's original again. Vaalingrade Ashland World of Ere (http://www.worldofere.com/) For thousands of years, mindless, magical forces known as ‘divinity sparks’ have altered living beings, instilling in them new abilities and birthing the manifold monsters of the world. Because of their influence, the wild places of Ere refuse to be conquered. Faced with the ever changing threat posed by these random sparks, not just in the creatures of the wild but within their own people, demi-humanity has been forced to adapt just as quickly. Advances in the sciences, both physical and metaphysical have given rise to a new renaissance and industrial and cultural revolutions. In the midst of a new age, opportunity for adventure is infinite; from leading expeditions into the spirit beast ridden wilds, to joining archeological expedition, to partaking in political intrigue. Stev Beren Fractured Empire - Burning Lands (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=560117) Requests Help With: Filling in the details on a pantheon. Captain Dormos (Contact me with your setting) Arivia (Contact me with your setting) jack77 Terra Ghantik (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=360444) Terra Ghantik is a campaign/world milieu which includes our real world Terra (the Latin name for Earth) around the historical era 800 AD, and Ghantik, a parallel word which is in every way geographically identical to earth but is inhabited by non human creatures and beings and is populated with very different biological and botanical life. These two worlds are bleeding into each other as a result of various factors and creatures and parties from Ghantik are starting to invade our world and therefore effecting real world events. The campaign uses real world history, religions, politics, human races and ethnic groups, nations, warfare, weaponry, technologies, languages, etc. mixed with some elements influenced by the world of Ghantik. Adventures and scenarios are usually mission based with several independent and unrelated parties, plus some independent agents/operatives operating simultaneously. Raelifin A prized Reviewer (Own setting pending) ZybthRanger314 A prized Reviewer (Own setting pending) Sharnwarrior (Contact me with your setting) Elven Doritos (AKA: Spanky) The Red Valor Campaign Setting (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=417830) A world where heroes clash on epic landscapes against the darkest sorts of villains in an eternal struggle for the dominance of ancient artifacts. Jodjod A prized Reviewer (Own setting pending) Hochiu Kousekai Monogatari - Tales of the Flood World (Link Pending) Kousekai Monogatari is a setting utilizing the Oriental Adventures suppliment and is designed to not be a Rokugan clone. Nor is the game a Japan-clone. It draws from both Japan and China, some from Korea and more from my own creations. The world, also known as Sekai, has recently had a major catastrophe that resulted in a great flood and deluge. Though the cause is unknown, the end result is that the world has flooded to something similar to Waterworld, though not to that great extent. The campaign setting will be played shortly after the oding, by a day or so, however, the information provided will be enough for a pre-flood game, at least. Requests Help With: Largely, I need help with names for cities and areas and such. I'm not good with languages in that way, so I can't just randomly choose something to be a name. Also, since I don't have an actual gaming group, none of these combined rules (or created ones) are play-tested. Help spotting brokeness would be appreciated. Flealord (Contact me with your setting) MysticalCheeze (Contact me with your setting) DeeL Ferakoss (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=521810) The intention is to produce a setting in which virtually any published material will be at home, without too much stereotyping. The setting involves a worldwide civilization, young and free and idealistic, that is being beleaguered from without and within, from above and below and every direction of the compass. It is designed such that players would act as defenders of this civilization, although it is hopefully not confined to such play. Requests Help With: Designing a Paladin's code that fits in with established Paladin behavior, yet derives its power not from divine sources as such, but from the Accord that the Paladins serve. Also, I'd like insights into how a culture or technology might develop with magic, divine power, and supernatural creatures loose in the world. sdragon1984 Xiluh (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?p=8242417) Nearly 150 years after the seven invasions, the living world of xiluh begins to change, some say as if preparing itself for a cataustrophic event. The wise eagles, which once proudly shared their wisdom of the land now take a reclusive nature, while many of the jaguars, once peaceful protectors and companions of powerful shamans now abandon such posts. Travellers from lands even more exotic then the fabled valley of thenta lend to rumors of when and what could such an event be. Many claim that the cuatl and sun worshipping guilds may be the only ones safe. Only time, and possibly a few strokes of luck, may tell. Banebringer Irslindûr, World Of Demons (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=563705) Irslindûr wasn’t always a world of countless frights; in fact it was once a peaceful and prosperous world, until mankind stumbled upon ambition. You see, it was ambition which created the terrifying monsters that leave their footprints in the ashes of cities. It was ambition which motivated man to pursue his goal, no matter what cost. It was ambition which kept his soul bound to this world when he passed on. It was ambition which corrupted man’s misplaced soul, and manifested it into something terrible. This is how demons exist in Irslindûr. As long as humanity dreams there will be nightmares. Requests Help With: I would like to help others with developing regional monsters, creature traits, and aid them in tough DMing decisions in their games. I also need help further developing my campaign. Skritz_the_Lizardmen (Contact me with your Setting) RedWizard Europa - link pending Europa is based against a timeline roughly equivalent to 13th century Europe with a fantasy flair. Europa has an atmosphere of intrigue and politics between the various nations. Requests Help With: I am curious to know how people see a campaign that pushes a more Machievellian atmosphere for characters to work their way upwards, from being mere pawns to pulling the strings themselves. Suggestions how this could be expanded upon. dragonman407 (Contact me with your setting) DwelleroftheDeep Liquid Skies (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=573031) (Contact me with Setting Description) Archus Forix Nestha - Realm of Destinies (Site Pending) Nestha is a world, in the beginning, ruled by Humans. A senate is formed and they govern the world's economics, religions, politics etc. They rule effectively and the world owes a great deal to them. Yet this is a world on the verge of change. The senate has split into two opposing halves, the Light and the Darkness. Good and Evil, Peace and War. The two sides are on the brink of war. Throughout it's diverse terrain, unquestionable weather, and it's gothic weaponry, only one side can win. Which will you choose? TheWanderingAlchemist The Rebuilding of Aeroth (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=563221) The world of Aeroth is an ancient place in a new era. On this continent on Selimnar lies five kingdoms. Four belong to the now free races of the world who are rebuilding the great realms they once had. In times past the entire continent of Aeroth was taken by the lich Ageeradhum and thrown into darkness for centuries. Now 112 after his downfall in the fourth age of Aeroth man, elf, dwarf, gnome, halfling, orc, goblin, merfolk, thri-kreen, and shalarin work together to restore the land that was once theirs. Evil still lies in wait in the figid waste lands of Zaemon for a time when they may come and destroy the good peoples of Aeroth. The new age however brings new discoveries, new exploration, and new allies. in this time it is up to you to be a hero or villain and choose the fate of an ancient world starting anew. supadupaman The Age of Kings (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?p=8496260) A world full of mystery and uncertainty. Most of the usual races have been changed and relegated to secondary roles, so that other races can be given their time to shine. Still in the early stages of developement and so comentary on almost anything would be welcomed. Manowater989 Chronicles Of Fate (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=166099) My world IS this world, but it's all about what's going to start happening in the very near future that most living now would be hard-pressed to believe, and even what's going on now and what's happened in the past that most have refused or been unable to see. This combustible combination of hidden forces, rapidly advancing technology and world events, incendiary ideologies, declining social stability, and ultimately, the rising star of a Lady Of Pain-like (for those familiar with Planescape) central icon/plot device, the messiah/antichrist figure simply referred to as "Josh" and his defiant creed, ultimately lead to the inevitable Armageddon. The enormous tension of hatred between the opposing factions that humanity increasingly polarizes into as resources become less relevant and ideas are all that's left to truly fight over, combined with the sheer amount of firepower controlled by each side, leads to an explosive apocalypse that utterly devastates the Earth; but that is only the beginning. After the initial devastation, they only continue to fight war after continuing war, pausing only to rebuild their supplies and numbers, interrupted only by the occassional overtures at peace which will inevitable be broken: such fundamental enemies simply are unable to coexist. Luminous Crayon The Jade Stage (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=572849) A few millenia of growth and progress had brought dojh-oln-beh to a state of unprecedented comfort and civilization. Peoples met and merged, nations coalesced, alliances and friendships were forged between dwarf and goblin, gnome and rockling, saurian and simoc and even elf. The land of dojh-oln-beh was shaped by determined hands: cities were carved from wilderness; beasts and dragons and bloodthirsty orks were driven away. Life was safe, happy and fulfilling; it could have been the birth of a golden age. Then the humans came. Quite without meaning to, these foreigners set the stage for war, loss, and isolation-- but also for progress and brotherhood. As they search for their place in this new world, the choices of humans and elders alike will steer the world. Is dojh-oln-beh heading for its golden age after all, or for catastrophe? Going back home is not an option.... Incubus_Revenant DYSTOPIA (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=572193) Heaven conquered, the angels scattered, and a nation tearing a path through the planet’s core… we have a lot to answer for. Enter Myrshal, were dreams are more than flights of fancy and darkness has a voice, where the Gods are madmen with aspirations of self-destruction and faceless intellects work cataclysmic magics beneath the waves. Enter the World's Eye. What comes next is anyone's guess. Requests Help With: At the moment the focus of my creative attention is on the city of Heaven, once the demesne of the angelic host, now the province of a despotic conclave of heretical zealots driven quite mad by divine power. Naturally, this does not bode well for anyone... The Vorpal Tribble An old, bloated sun turns in the sky. Its rays fall upon a world covered in thick, roiling clouds, making them glow a deep crimson with its wearied light. Continuous rain and snow fall from these clouds, like drops of blood from an unhealing wound... A Dying Ember is an epic that unfolds with each step of the hardy (perhaps foolhardy) survivalists who dare leave their warmed homes, their towns nestled within valleys of steaming pools and gesyers. They have a mission, discover why the world continues to grow colder with each passing year. To venture within the arctic wilderness that cloaks most of the world with a chill embrace. From sentient glaciers and lush jungles buried beneath the snows, to whales who swim within the highest clouds to feed on the ghostly aurora and men who can read the thoughts of the blizzard, all this and more will work their way into a grand tale sure to be told 'round the fire for generations. the_taken [url=http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=583876]Two suns, Two continents, Five moons, no name (]A Dying Ember[/url) Discription pending Paradigm_Bane Stolen Sun Campaign (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=590354) The Ransomers, a group of powerful mind-flayer magisters from a thousand years ago, hatched a plan to steal the power of the Sun and harness it for their own, leaving the world of Pyrn-Alath in Darkness. The plan was foiled by Silverlock and Autumnflame, the two Dragon-Scions of Gharta-Jhon, but not before the Sun was diminished. The Wintergloaming followed, a time of freezing rains and snows that lasted for over five hundred years. To survive, millions of creatures fled to the Caverns Below, where they were forced to live in peace or be destroyed. Now, a millenia after the Darkening, a sickly greenish orb wavers high in the sky, and poisonous clouds surround all of Pyrn-Alath. The five-hundred-year blizzard came to an end, but Pyrn-Alath is now a dying planet. Those who could began to build again their cities in the snows and glaciers that had not melted. Others traveled south, and the Band around Pyrn-Alath became a planet-spanning kingdom. Still others decided that after five hundred years in the Caverns, they had found their home. The world is dying, but like all creatures of instinct, the people of Pyrn-Alath mean to survive. MadApe19 (Links pending) Laowai (Links pending) Manyfist Callirhoë (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?p=6988518) Callirhoë is a Heavy Psionics Campaign, in which Wizardry has been extinct for several years now. Sorcerers are still abundant, yet spread out accross the map. The World has been pass to one dictorship, to another, currently the God-Emperor has claimed a section of Sigil, the city of doors, and is now expanding the Hunt for Arcane users to diffrent worlds. Its a tough griddy hard to survive campaign where metal will be some what rare, and alliances are never what they seem. Placeholder Placeholder Placeholder Placeholder Placeholder Placeholder Natural_20 Godswalk (http://www.raelifin.com/godswalk.html) Egridar is a world where the gods who made the world and it's people became so distractd by their divine conflicts that they forgot to watch over that which they made. Because the gods were failing in their duty, new deities have arisen in the world to care for the people. Unfortunately, the two generations of gods are now at war. The scary part is, they walk among us.
lord_blackfang 12-27-05, 04:50 AM	I'm in. I'm afraid I won't be able to follow any format guidelines as I'm presenting my setting on a website and I've already decided on a (hopefully) player friendly layout. Without further ado: Lyndor, the Impossible Bubble. (http://lyndor.blackfang.net/index.php) A concave world on the inside of a giant sphere of air, suspended in an endless sea. It has no native inhabitants, but through reality-transcending storms, ships and sailors from countless worlds are brought to Lyndor. The mainland is covered in an impenetrable, deadly jungle. Intelligent beings have carved small havens for themselves along the coast, but for the most part, the mainland is inhabited by creatures utterly deadly to humanoid life. Colonized by shipwreckers from a hundred worlds, Lyndor is the ultimate melting pot of species and cultures beyond count. EDIT: Added description.
die 12-27-05, 07:17 AM	ummmm, The Campaign Setting Compendium is a sticky, you could post there http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=465945
TúrintheMormegil 12-27-05, 07:17 AM	That makes me member #3. Orden's Mysteries A campaign setting built around five central themes: the importance of religion and mythology, the importance of history (questions about it and its role as shaper of the world), the role of magic as a mysterious force no one truly understands, the role of political intrigue and the removal of alignment. In the Democracy?!-project I have tried to describe a single country in this setting with great detail. Requests help with: I would like to know what you think of the roles I have given to the races and the spellroll mechanic for the Errator. I would most of all appreciate creative contributions (ideas for nations, NPCs, etc.). I know I can't expect full-blown nations, but just some random thoughts can get my creative juices flowing. Settings I have commented on: Tasothilos, the Second World, by Herecgunina Algoria: Land of the War, by Elf_Jedi Indistinguishable from Magic, by Araes Legends of Hyerune, by Rhineglade In light of these projects I have been looking at, and given brief reviews of, the following settings: Three Worlds, by Xeviat-DM Soullos, by sssvegeta555 Now I'm off to Three Worlds. Let's make this work! Great idea Xeviat-DM! :tiphat: Túrin Edit @die: I think this idea is quite different from the compendium. The compendium is simply a list, while this is supposed to bond the community of the Campaign Workshop more closely together. I think this can work, because this is a forum with many regulars.
Ishmayl 12-27-05, 07:33 AM	I think this is a good idea. The main reason I stopped posting my original Shadowfell campaign setting on these boards is because no one would ever offer any sort of constructive comments/criticism. All that anyone said was, "That's a neat idea, I look forward to seeing you work it out." Don't get me wrong; I appreciate compliments, but they don't help me build a world. With the help of some friends of mine in my own personal forums, I have started Shadowfell over with some new ideas that make more sense. Most of my world is now posted on my personal wiki, http://www.shadowfell.org/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page but I am trying to reinitiate some interest with it here on these boards http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=553310 . Shadowfell As magic brings forth new wonders, both in arcane and technilogical discoveries, the men and women of Alsa Eru struggle to survive against the deadly threats all around them. Shadowfells have been popping up all over the land, the giants in the east are stirring, and there are unpleasant rumblings in the Frostfells to the north, where the dreaded Urshael have lived for millenia. Some of my friends and I are talking about doing something similar to this, except on a personal web site completely dedicated to the creation of campains. There would be blogs, wikis, forums, and some tutorials. Let me know what you think of that, and I may continue with it, and Xeviat, I would glady be willing to collaborate with you to get something like that set up. Cheers! (I guess I'm member #4?)
Xeviat-DM 12-27-05, 08:31 AM	ummmm, The Campaign Setting Compendium is a sticky, you could post there http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=465945 You're more than welcome to post the settings in this thread in the compendium, but Turin beat me too it: this isn't meant to be a list, except to members really, it is ment to be a group to join that will ensure your setting gets reviewed by someone. As founder, I'm going to have a lot of work cut out for me. I'll be running a session tomorrow (Tuesday), but I'll spend my free time on Wednessday reading over the settings posted. I'm going to edit the first post now to include what seems to be our first 3 members. PS: Lord Blackfang, you seem to have forgotten to give a quick description. Could you post one please? PPS: Ishmayl, I'd love to be involved in something like that. Also, how did you get that webpage? I would really like to present my setting like that as well (that is if I don't e-publish it first; I'll have good art and everything).
lord_blackfang 12-27-05, 10:08 AM	PS: Lord Blackfang, you seem to have forgotten to give a quick description. Could you post one please? Done :) @Ishmayl: I haven't had the chance to read anything yet, but using the wiki layout is a brilliant idea. Looks like all the info is well organized and easy to find.
Shedeo 12-27-05, 10:23 AM	Xeviat, throw me in on this. To this section of the boards, I'm new, and nothing of mine is up yet, but I've been working on it for quite a long time now, so I'll start throwing things up here pretty quick. Just wanted to be in on this because its something good that you've taken the iniative to do, and I'd like to help out. World I'm building is called Kallimos, and its pretty standard but I'm totally redoing a lot of things that seem normal in a DnD setting. *shrugs*
elven warriorXX 12-27-05, 12:23 PM	Cool idea :) I don't wan't to join right now as I am in the middle of a Overhall on my setting.
limetom 12-27-05, 12:52 PM	I'll join... its not like I have much else to do. Actually, I do, but I feel other people deserve respect for their work, even if they don't show the same to mine... Sûl Hundreds of years of war and a genocide have marked the aftermath of relatively peaceful fall of an empire. The ballance of power has begun to shift as the powers of old are overtaken by newer, graver threats. Sûl is based of a fundamentally different idea from most campaigns. Rather than a certian period of history, or technological advancement, Sûl is based upon a singular, historical, event that changed our world, whether we remember it or not. Granted, it has been changed to the point of unrecognizability, but it remains at its core the same. Sûl is a low-magic world, and I hope to emphisize some of the more major differences that will set it apart from the other settings here.
Herecgunina 12-27-05, 01:34 PM	I confess to certain skepticism about the longevity of this project, but I will do my best to help maintain it for as long as we can (collectively) manage. I remember the great frustration I had in early days when my setting's ratio of views to posts was very high. (I've since given up on getting reviews. ;)) I'll do my best to make a number of contributions to threads in the next week or so, but after that I'll be completely offline for three weeks, so don't think I've gone AWOL or anything. I suggest that people also include in their brief descriptions a summary of those areas where they want the most help. This shouldn't constrain the reviewers, but give them a certain framework with which they can read the material in question. I will do so below. Couple more things: I submit my 'template' for nations as one that has served me well and could well serve as inspiration for other posters. It is derived from the one used by Rhineglade in his remarkably extensive Hyerune setting, with a few additions of my own: The Kingdom of Examplica Current Ruler: King Inspecific IX Government: Absolute Monarchy Capital: Vagueopolis (population) Major Cities: Genericville (population), Ordinaryton (population) Population: 1,111,111 (50% Race 1, 40% Race 2, etc.) Major Resources: hard alcohol, adventurers Military Strength: Either a detailed description with actual numbers of forces, or a relative scale ((very) weak, moderate, (very) strong) Major Religions: Self Explanatory Map (if available) Then, in paragraph form: Brief Overview Physical Geography History Life and Society Noteworthy Figures Finally, my own setting: Tasothilos the Second World The project began with a simple premise - 14 PCs from a previous campaign of mine were made into the gods of the new setting. It has evolved into a detailed setting with a focus on the level of detail of the 'fluff' material, relative low-magic (while maintaining as best I can a sense of 'wonder'), the power of the churches, and the importance of words. Geographically, the campaign focuses around a vast, mostly shallow sea called the Salabrian (not unlike the Mediterranean). Island nations dot this sea, and the very edges of two large continents form the southern and western boundaries of the campaign region. Where I need the most help: (A) Playability - I am a scholar by nature and by training. While a lot of what I've designed so far is a beautiful thought experiment, I often forget that this world is intended (or should be intended) to be used. If you see anything that needs to be crunch-ified, please let me know, and generally suggest areas that need to be expanded to make the thing more useable. (B) Distinguishing the nations from their real-world influences - It will be readily apparent to the knowledgeable reader that Sakrtskaya is based on pre-Moghul India, Andozia is based on Renaissance Italy, etc. However, I want these nations to outgrow their roots and become more distinctive. Long post, sorry. I will get around to reviewing other peoples' settings starting tonight.
Cymraegmorgan 12-27-05, 02:32 PM	I will gladly join. My CS, Altvogge, (http://www.altvogge.com/) is a geocentric campaigning environment where the gods are a real political force, even farmers are not to be taken lightly, alchemy and Runecraft are as common as magic and psionics, and travel to the outer spheres not uncommon, if your lungs can tolerate the athra. There are no PrCs in Altvogge. They are either full classes in their own right, or their special abilities have become feats. The barbarian went the same way, though the fighter got his hit die.
ssvegeta555 12-27-05, 05:35 PM	This sounds like a good idea. I'll join. My CS is Soullos (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=379617). Soullos is a world full of dragons, mysteries, psionics, magic and a time of change. Psionics has been recently released back into the world since it's sealing little over a tousand years ago. Such resurgance has given rise to angry gem dragons wanting revenge, the dragon god Sardior has risen to rebuild the his religion and seek worshipers. These are just the beggining of the events that followed the release of psionics.
Shedeo 12-27-05, 05:56 PM	Mine is actually based on a story that I'm writing, and it deals with an alternate future of Earth as well as some other things. Some whole new mechanics and other fun stuff. Dunno how well that'll fly over, though.
Ishmayl 12-27-05, 06:01 PM	Blackfang: The wiki layout I think is completely ideal for us D&Ders. It allows for extremely easy updating and good organization, without having to have any real html knowledge. There is, of course, the possible problem of people you don't know/trust/like/etc making random changes and additions to your page, but I've solved that problem with a simple "Protection" option that comes with that version of wiki. When I complete a page, I "Protect" it, so that only I can change it while I'm logged in. Xeviat: I own the domain, and rent the server from my brother, and just downloaded the wiki software to use... it's the same software used on http://en.wikipedia.org. There are many other wiki softwares available; some easier to use, some harder to use, some more customizable, some less customizable. I just picked one that worked. I'm going to talk to my brother about getting a little bit more server space from him, and if I can, I'll set up a forums just for the heck of it so that we can get started on some ideas. I've already written out a tutorial that would be useful to world-building-new-comers, so I'll get that typed up as well. Cheers! -B
Caine_The_Unholy 12-27-05, 11:20 PM	I'm in, I haven't posted much stuff on the boards yet, but currently I'm working on Generica. I've also been working on a few other campaigns, which I may post here in the future. http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=559001 The land of Generica, rolpelaying so cliched that it's original again. I've got plenty of experience, I just don't have much to show you. Changing computers messes you up good.
die 12-28-05, 08:23 AM	this isn't meant to be a list, except to members really, it is ment to be a group to join that will ensure your setting gets reviewed by someone. I think this idea is quite different from the compendium. The compendium is simply a list, while this is supposed to bond the community of the Campaign Workshop more closely together. I think this can work, because this is a forum with many regulars. ahh, ok, I'm a bit slow sometimes
Vaalingrade Ashland 12-28-05, 04:46 PM	World of Ere (http://www.worldofere.com) “There is only one rule: Evolve or die.” The World For thousands of years, mindless, magical forces known as ‘divinity sparks’ have altered living beings, instilling in them new abilities and birthing the manifold monsters of the world. Because of their influence, the wild places of Ere refuse to be conquered. Faced with the ever changing threat posed by these random sparks, not just in the creatures of the wild but within their own people, demi-humanity has been forced to adapt just as quickly. Advances in the sciences, both physical and metaphysical have given rise to a new renaissance and industrial and cultural revolutions. In the midst of a new age, opportunity for adventure is infinite; from leading expeditions into the spirit beast ridden wilds, to joining archeological expedition, to partaking in political intrigue. The Campaign World of Ere is a high powered, high magic campaign setting for the Dungeons and Dragons ™ role-playing game. In this world, the traditional moral and ethical themes that are prominent in the default cosmology are cast aside in favor of themes of survival, allegiances, and improvement of the self. Inspired by comic books and anime, Ere is designed around the idea of larger than life characters living in a world that is larger than life. Everything is geared toward being exciting and intriguing while fitting into an internal logic that is unlike that of our own world.
Xeviat-DM 12-28-05, 06:19 PM	lord_blackfang, where would you like me to post a review for you? Should I email it to you? PS: A number of your links are bad. I've only looked through the races and classes, but most of the races link to "snakemen", and most of the classes link to "ranger".
TúrintheMormegil 12-28-05, 08:46 PM	So how do we make sure this does not become another setting compendium? This project only works when everyone who is a member also actually reviews some of the other members' work. As the founder, you could rule only to officially accept members after they have commented at least one member's setting, though that may be too harsh. Maybe everyone should just be required to list the settings they have reviewed (similar to what I mentioned in my first post, but just for members). Suggestions? :tiphat: Túrin
limetom 12-28-05, 10:17 PM	Oops... I seem to have forgotten a link... here you go. http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=552200 Since we should also post what we need help with... Find any inconsistencies. I make a good writer, but a horrible editor. I'll post more if I can think of them.
Shedeo 12-29-05, 07:45 AM	Alrighty! I've posted the first of a bunch of info on my campaign setting, which can be found over here. (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=560068) There we go, now I feel more official. *nods*
Ishmayl 12-29-05, 08:15 AM	So how do we make sure this does not become another setting compendium? This project only works when everyone who is a member also actually reviews some of the other members' work. As the founder, you could rule only to officially accept members after they have commented at least one member's setting, though that may be too harsh. Maybe everyone should just be required to list the settings they have reviewed (similar to what I mentioned in my first post, but just for members). Suggestions? :tiphat: Túrin This is a pretty good point. I think one thing we should consider - if this is actually going to be anything more than a "Hey, that's an awesome idea!" thread that slowly fizzles away - is a private forums. That may seem like a little much, but it would allow for better organization than what we can accomplish on these WotC boards. I'm not talking about registering new domain names and buying server space, or anything that drastic (or expensive). I own several server spaces, and could set up a smaller forums that doesn't take up too much space, just so we can post links and reviews there... or even whole campaigns, should time and space allow. As far as reviews go, I personally think it should only be constructive criticism. We don't need these campaigns reviewed like Enworld's reviews, because we're not trying to sell these to other people; we're looking for help in finishing our campaigns... at least, that's the way I see it. When someone posts a campaign idea, or an entire campaign, they should specifically state the areas they need help on (such as magic systems, or what classes to include, or "What should I name this kingdom that did so-and-so a thousand years ago?"). No one should ever just post a comment that says, "This looks good! Keep up the good work and I'll be watching!" Though that's polite and nice and all, it's a little pointless, and really doesn't help in any way. If something's good, there's a reason it's good, and you should state that reason for two reasons. One, it lets the author know what he's doing right, and will give him and idea of what to keep doing. And two, it lets others know what ideas work, so that they will have inspiration. Of course, on that second note, I don't mean that others should steal plot ideas, or campaign gimmicks or such. I just mean that maybe Bobby's new, original magic system would work well in Jonny's blossoming campaign. You guys just let me know if you think you'd be interested in a separate forums just for us. I can set one up, but I don't really want to waste my time on it if no one is going ot use it. Cheers! -B
Xeviat-DM 12-29-05, 08:22 AM	While logic says I should enforce a required amount of posting, I'm going to try to expect the best from people and let this run its course for a few. I've already noticed that the threads on this thread have been getting a few posts in the last day, which is a good sign. I myself have been able to read two threads, blackfang's and Turin's (but blackfang hasn't provided me with anywhere to send the review), but a recent family tragedy has sapped my energy and I may not be able to do another review for a few days. I'll still check in daily to maintain the thread though. Keep the reviews coming, everyone's doing great. I have high hopes for this little community.
Xeviat-DM 12-29-05, 08:29 AM	Ishmayl, I think separate forums could be good for this group once it's had time to grow. Let's see what we can accomplish here, and if we're still running in two weeks we'll consider other venues. I'm going to ask every member with a campaign setting posted here to let me know, in as few words as possible, what they'd like to have help with the most. I'll add those requests to the first post.
Shedeo 12-29-05, 08:37 AM	The thing I'd actually like help with the most is kind of strange. The cool/interesting<-------->Lame/bleh meter, I suppose you could say. I mean, I'm not trying to create anything super original like a world suspended by a string that hangs from a god's finger or anything, just something "standard" but also introducing some new mechanics, etc. But the ideas I present in the history need some critique, I think. And I promise I'm going to start getting more involved with this, I've just been torn between projects for a while here. ;)
lord_blackfang 12-29-05, 09:07 AM	lord_blackfang, where would you like me to post a review for you? Should I email it to you? PS: A number of your links are bad. I've only looked through the races and classes, but most of the races link to "snakemen", and most of the classes link to "ranger". Oops, I assumed we'd be posting review in this thread. Ok, here's my old Lyndor thread, which IIRC got one reply :weep: : http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?p=7955939 And I know about the links - I haven't actually written all of the content yet, so they're pointing to temp files.
Ishmayl 12-29-05, 09:14 AM	I mostly need help on a magic system for my campaign. I've never liked the schools that D&D uses, and I've never liked the spells-per-level method either. I want a magic system based on the elements for arcane magic (and probably druidic magic, as well), and am leaning towards a style similar to the "Wheel of Time d20" setting (Robert Jordan's world). If anyone can help with it, I would greatly appreciate it.
Shedeo 12-29-05, 09:26 AM	Elemental, eh? I'm not familliar with the WoT setting for d20, but I've actually come up with a type of elemental casting, though its still like spells/day and all that, though I use Spellpoints instead of spells/day. Much more variable that way. Anyways, my elemental thing is sort of like the options given in the EXP, with the exception that you dont really have a choice; you focus in it and then its yours forever, though there's other benefits as well. Edit: Though I'm still unsure what those other benefits would be. Perhaps we could brainstorm sometime for a solution?
lord_blackfang 12-29-05, 12:31 PM	I'm tinkering with elemental magic as well, but I want it to be compatible with the regular system (so newly released material can be plugged in with no extra work). For now, I have associated each of the elements with certain types of spell effects, something like this: air: fooling the senses, travel, communication water: knowledge, change fire: messing with the mind, speed earth: protection, death, undeath Plus the assciated energy types, of course. I assigned each spell from the SRD to one of the elements. Air got most of the Conjurations and Illusions. Water got most Transmutations and Divinations. Fire got Enchantments and many Evocations. Earth got most of the Abjurations and the entire Necromancy school. I'll also split the spells into Simple, Complex and Exotic (an idea lifted from MC's Arcana Unearthed.) All arcane casters will be able to use the Simple spells of all elements. Mages will also get access to all Complex spells, plus Exotic spells of his chosen element. And some additional bonuses for his chosen element, of course. There will be a fifth element, something to do with nature (wood perhaps), only available to Witches (which replace the Druid). Bards will get a new song system to replace replace their higher-level spells (Simple spells only go up to 4th level)
limetom 12-29-05, 01:08 PM	I have completely reformated Sûl. Its alot easier to use now. Check it out, if you want. Also, does anyone know how to get those links working correctly? Now you need to scroll down a post, which is annoying. Any help on this would be appreciated. If you are going to look at it, make sure to read the Annotations section. It explains a lot. Thanks.
Ishmayl 12-29-05, 01:47 PM	There will be a fifth element, something to do with nature (wood perhaps), only available to Witches (which replace the Druid). Bards will get a new song system to replace replace their higher-level spells (Simple spells only go up to 4th level) My plan for the name of the 5th element was to be Animus and would represent the energy and force within every living creature on the planet. Something like Spirit, but not so hokey-sounding.
Phoenix Knight 12-29-05, 03:45 PM	My plan for the name of the 5th element was to be Animus and would represent the energy and force within every living creature on the planet. Something like Spirit, but not so hokey-sounding. Aristotle (IIRC) called the fifth element the quintessence (which is where we get the word).
Shedeo 12-29-05, 04:30 PM	Actually, if you can get your hand on Oriental Adventures, there's actually two elemental casters. The Shugenja, who casts Wind, Water, Fire, and Earth spells, and the WuJen, who casts Earth, Fire, Metal, Water, and Wood. While its not exactly what either of us are looking for, it was a good place for me to start. Just thought I'd suggest it. Hope I'm not going against the coc.
TúrintheMormegil 12-29-05, 07:45 PM	Where do I need help? I would like to know what you think of the roles I have given to the races and the spellroll mechanic for the Errator. I would most of all appreciate creative contributions (ideas for nations, NPCs, etc.). I know I can't expect full-blown nations, but just some random thoughts can get my creative juices flowing. @Xeviat-DM: very well. Keep a close eye though.
Stev Beren 12-29-05, 08:18 PM	my main request, for the moment, would be some help filling in the details on a pantheon I have - I know generally what the gods are, but ideas for things like priesthoods and the like, and sometimes things such as domains, escape me. http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=560117
Stev Beren 12-29-05, 08:26 PM	Turin: Lets see - a smaller nation which has just recently won its freedom from a larger one in a recent civil war. WHich would entail making both the larger and smaller nation. A confederacy of sorts - a coalition of several individual city-states or the like, each of which have their own governments and the like, but are united for purposes of mutual defense. .. A single large city, which is able to exist independantly by being an extremely important trade city, which every other nation is willing to defend to keep it out of someone else's hands - thus they maintain their independance.
Herecgunina 12-29-05, 08:43 PM	Question - should we be posting these reviews/improvements in this thread, or in the threads of the respective campaign settings? I've only done a little reviewing (mostly of Sul) so far, but I want to make sure I do it in the right place.
Shedeo 12-30-05, 08:23 AM	I do my reviews in the thread of the setting itself, I find that to be easier, and it lets people get feedback without having to check this one, which may not always come to mind. Least I know it wouldnt for me, I'm forgetful.
Herecgunina 12-30-05, 12:02 PM	That was my impression too, Shedeo. What then, is the best use of this thread? (Besides new people posting that they want to join)? After all, if we want this idea actually to work, we've got to keep this thread afloat. General design principals, not attached to any individual setting? Brainstorming random ideas that anybody can incorporate into their work? Something completely different?
Shedeo 12-30-05, 04:38 PM	A good point, Herecgunina. Brainstorming, perhaps general tips or ideas that, perhaps, wont see use in our own settings? It could work, and would definitely be a way to keep this from becoming another compendium. Perhaps we could also post about updates to our own, and overall suggestions?
Ezell Pike 12-30-05, 05:51 PM	Herecgunina, I looked into your world Old pC's as gods is a brilliant idea. I intend to steal it. I will probably not use any one world from here as I usually like to use my own homebrews. I will make this a regular stop. The ideas here are great. I am at work right now, but I will at least offer more complete reviews on the worlds presented in the future. Pike
Herecgunina 12-30-05, 06:31 PM	First of all, thank you. It simply seemed to me that some of these characters were so iconic that they would make excellent deities. Second of all, ooh ooh ooooh! How about that for a topic of discussion amongst the worldbuilders? Where do you get your deities from? (or if they aren't taken directly from a source, how do you come up with them?)
Captain Dormos 12-30-05, 06:49 PM	Deities are somewhat a minor thing for me. in the campaign setting I'm posting on here, Samsara, I based the chief gods roughly upon the traditional Japanese elements. I stole the name from other sources (Muslim, Roman, and Hindu, although mostly Muslim because those names aren't as familiar to my playgroup and it gives an illusion of pure originality). The minor gods are a mix of those elements. The sun god is a mix of Fire and Nothingness (void). The Winter goddess is a mix of Water and Nothingness. So on, and so forth.
ssvegeta555 12-30-05, 07:41 PM	As far as reviews go, I personally think it should only be constructive criticism. We don't need these campaigns reviewed like Enworld's reviews, because we're not trying to sell these to other people; we're looking for help in finishing our campaigns... at least, that's the way I see it. When someone posts a campaign idea, or an entire campaign, they should specifically state the areas they need help on (such as magic systems, or what classes to include, or "What should I name this kingdom that did so-and-so a thousand years ago?"). No one should ever just post a comment that says, "This looks good! Keep up the good work and I'll be watching!" Though that's polite and nice and all, it's a little pointless, and really doesn't help in any way. If something's good, there's a reason it's good, and you should state that reason for two reasons. One, it lets the author know what he's doing right, and will give him and idea of what to keep doing. And two, it lets others know what ideas work, so that they will have inspiration. Of course, on that second note, I don't mean that others should steal plot ideas, or campaign gimmicks or such. I just mean that maybe Bobby's new, original magic system would work well in Jonny's blossoming campaign. Cheers! -B I slightly disagree. I like those reviews that say "Good work. Can't wait to see more." This is usually the stuff I want to hear, since it gives me motivation to help me develop my CS. I only have a few things I woul like support. My cosmology has no name. I'm quite stumped on this one. This is a technical one, but any tips on how to make scanned images look better would be nice. I use handrawn, and colored maps that I scanned. They sometimes don't turn out the way I like.
Herecgunina 12-30-05, 08:15 PM	I suppose if "good job" is mainly what you want, then you can certainly say that what you need help on is "encouragement". I know how much a few words of support can improve motivation. The major reason (well, besides the average length of a post and the intrusions of 'legitimate' academic work) that my thread updating has been so sporadic is that I often question whether anyone besides Turin and Pardu is actually reading. (While an audience of two is nice, I'd like a few more people to actually survey all the labor I've invested.) That said, I think that people really do need to be specific at the start of their threads as to what exactly it is that they want, because a lot of people (myself included) need a lot more help than mere words of encouragement.
Captain Dormos 12-30-05, 08:48 PM	Honestly, if my stuff sucks, I want people to say it, and why they think so. That way I can fix it as long as it doesn't ruin the entire world ("Low-Magic Sucks. Fix it!"). However, if people like my ideas, then they can say it, then I can expand on it. After all, we're all geeks here. If there's a conseus that we're doing a bad job, then our players would probably dislike it as well.
Arivia 12-30-05, 08:53 PM	First of all, thank you. It simply seemed to me that some of these characters were so iconic that they would make excellent deities. Second of all, ooh ooh ooooh! How about that for a topic of discussion amongst the worldbuilders? Where do you get your deities from? (or if they aren't taken directly from a source, how do you come up with them?) I'm working on the first step for my setting right now-a small 32 page handbook, like the one released for GH back in 2000. As for where I get my deities from, I'd have to say that I do come up with them, and just from ideas that pop into my head. EDIT: One tip for people writing larger works: If you're starting off with small or no notes, and want to expand to a large format(like those used in the ECS, FRCS, or D&D Gazetteer), write your work in something like HTML or (La)TeX, so you can start off with a simple outline and add details without needing to persistently worry about formatting or rejigging pieces into the right areas. As an example, this is my current LaTeX outline file: \documentclass[11pt,letterpaper,twocolumn]{book} \usepackage[margin=1.0cm, vmargin={1cm,2cm}, nohead]{geometry} \pagestyle{headings} \title{Aslari Gazetteer} \author{Arivia} \begin{document} \maketitle \tableofcontents \chapter{Introduction} \section{This Book} \section{Tone and Style} \section{Themes} \section{10 Things To Know} \section{What You Need To Play} \chapter{Characters} \section{Races} \section{Classes} \chapter{Geography} \section{Aslari} \section{The Cold North} \subsection{Altanath} \subsection{Ievanir} \section{The Eastern Expanse} \subsection{Malath} \section{The Heartlands} \subsection{Leiranyl} \subsection{The Riverlands} \section{The Southern Shores} \subsection{Asan} \subsection{Saelath} \section{The Western Forests} \subsection{ \chapter{History} \chapter{Magic \& Deities} \chapter{Organizations} \end{document} And I can just stick details in there, keep it clean and organized by virtue of the coding, and the interpreter will still handle it all for me.
Herecgunina 12-30-05, 09:16 PM	For my last setting, from which Tasothilos ultimately derives in many ways (most importantly in terms of deities), what I did was I sat down with my old 2e FR "faiths and avatars" book, wrote down every portfolio item written in that book, and designed a god for each, sometimes with sublieutenants to cover various 'shades' of that portfolio. There were over 100 deities in the main pantheon at the end of things, and each had (at least) a name and a list of domains, though there were a lot of very similar gods. (What can I say, I was in 8th and 9th grade). The deities of Tasothilos, as I said, are ultimately derived from PCs in that setting. I use those PCs as inspiration for the names, personalities, and appearances in art, and align each one with one of the major iconic roles of the gods (the earth-mother, the trickster, the wanderer, the moon virgin, etc.) The combination of the unique PC personalities with the stock divine roles has resulted in something that (I hope) has a very organic feel while still being distinctive.
limetom 12-30-05, 09:36 PM	I just made mine up. I tried to think of what kinds of deities are in most pantheons, and just went from there. The names are the main thing. I used Tolkenian names to start, but now I feel like they don't fit in to what I had in mind.
Arivia 12-30-05, 09:47 PM	I just made mine up. I tried to think of what kinds of deities are in most pantheons, and just went from there. The names are the main thing. I used Tolkenian names to start, but now I feel like they don't fit in to what I had in mind. Agreed. One name generating technique I use that I don't see suggested that often, and that works especially well for deities, is to take the name of a quality or concept associated with the thing you're naming(in the case of a deity, a porfolio element or domain) and play around with the name a bit. For example, Tain Sofure is the name of the Aslarian deity whose portfolio includes pain and suffering.
Cymraegmorgan 12-30-05, 09:57 PM	Agreed. One name generating technique I use that I don't see suggested that often, and that works especially well for deities, is to take the name of a quality or concept associated with the thing you're naming(in the case of a deity, a porfolio element or domain) and play around with the name a bit. For example, Tain Sofure is the name of the Aslarian deity whose portfolio includes pain and suffering. Another time honoured concept, take a portfolio concept and look up the word in several foreign languages, then meld one or two into a name that fits what you want. Bergman's Concise Dictionary of 26 Languages has been invaluable to me, and not just for deity names.
Captain Dormos 12-30-05, 11:14 PM	Man, I'm horrible with names. Thanks for that book name. That'll help me immensely...
Cymraegmorgan 12-31-05, 12:00 AM	Man, I'm horrible with names. Thanks for that book name. That'll help me immensely... In addition to Bergman, I use a Latin dictionary and a Welsh dictionary.
Captain Dormos 12-31-05, 12:27 AM	I normally use http://www.20000-names.com/ and wikipedia. I try to stick to the wierder cultures, the ones that my players wouldn't be familiar with. Figured I'd share the resources I use *shrug*
Xeviat-DM 12-31-05, 04:57 AM	I mostly need help on a magic system for my campaign. I've never liked the schools that D&D uses, and I've never liked the spells-per-level method either. I want a magic system based on the elements for arcane magic (and probably druidic magic, as well), and am leaning towards a style similar to the "Wheel of Time d20" setting (Robert Jordan's world). If anyone can help with it, I would greatly appreciate it. You may want to take a look at my system. I'd love another hand working on it, and if you can help make something that will work for other's settings, all the better!
Xeviat-DM 12-31-05, 05:02 AM	my main request, for the moment, would be some help filling in the details on a pantheon I have - I know generally what the gods are, but ideas for things like priesthoods and the like, and sometimes things such as domains, escape me. http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=560117 Stev, would you like to give me a paragraph description of your setting so I can add you to the first post? Thanks.
Xeviat-DM 12-31-05, 05:08 AM	Question - should we be posting these reviews/improvements in this thread, or in the threads of the respective campaign settings? I've only done a little reviewing (mostly of Sul) so far, but I want to make sure I do it in the right place. I would like this thread to have as little clutter as possible, keeping the posts reduced to people's joining posts, discussion of guild materials (such as if someone feels they aren't getting any reviews after a few weeks of being part of the guild, even though they're making reviews), and general world building talk (great point), so please post on the setting's thread. Which brings me to a point: please be concerned with how many settings you're reviewing more than how many reviews your setting is getting. I don't want people only reviewing the settings of people who reviewed theres; if no one takes the first step, then nothing will happen. I've only gotten two reviews done of people in the guild (one of which I did before the guild started), but I'm going to try to do one a day once I get my family life in order. So yeah, you posted in the right place.
Xeviat-DM 12-31-05, 05:10 AM	Herecgunina, I looked into your world Old pC's as gods is a brilliant idea. I intend to steal it. I will probably not use any one world from here as I usually like to use my own homebrews. I will make this a regular stop. The ideas here are great. I am at work right now, but I will at least offer more complete reviews on the worlds presented in the future. Pike Is this mean you'd like to join as a contributer, and not a designer? If so, I'll add you to the first post.
Xeviat-DM 12-31-05, 05:27 AM	In the past, when my setting was going to have a full pantheon, before I ended up making my setting Animistic, I started by thinking about the 17 outer planes (which are actually slight variations on the 9 alignments, some with stronger affiliations to one aspect of the alignment than others). I began by thinking of vices and virtues that fit each alignment varient, such as vengance and redemption as one duo I made. I found that deities I created with purpose, and with a little more spontineity, ment more to me than deities I made to fill a role. Currently with my Animistic setting, I intend to create deities as needed, but will be attempting to make them all spontaniously so they have more organic qualities. For one of my setting's worlds, which has 7 very active, very evil deities, each has been developing their own personality slowly over time, even though I crafted them for specific purposes (personifying the seven deadly sins). There are two free e-books one can download at http://www.enworld.org (enworld's) store for free. They are excerpts of larger books from the "Magical Medieval Society" series by Expeditious Retreat Press. One free excerpt deals with creating an accurate map and geography for a setting, and determining how races, and cultures, would spread over time, while the other deals with crafting the fine details of a single city. I intend on buying the full books soon, and I'll let everyone know how they work out, but those two files have proved priceless to me. There is also another article, which you can find by googling "Medieval Demographics Made Easy". It deals with determining the population of a country, the number of cities and the size of each within that country, the number of citizens and the jobs of those citizens within each city, and the number of castles within that nation, all by only deciding the size of the country, the ariability of the land (determined within a simple range of choices), and the length of time the nation has existed. Very good article, I'll try to scrounge up a link myself so you don't have to go hunting.
Herecgunina 12-31-05, 06:00 AM	Medieval Demographics Made Easy? Got it. (http://www.io.com/~sjohn/demog.htm) I love that site.
Stev Beren 12-31-05, 08:11 AM	IN short: THe Empire of Suveraan, which had grown from smaller beginnings to encompass an entire continent, perhaps on the scale of australia, or slightly larger, originally worshipped one gof. Do to deciet by one he created as a companion, the cone god was splintered - as were his followers. A civil war ensued and a magical disaster occured in the central provinces, rendering them uninhabityed. 100 years later, the 'sticks' of the old empire are the current kingdoms. .
jack77 12-31-05, 11:44 AM	Please add me to your group. Thank you, Jack. Terra Ghantik: http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=360444 Terra Ghantik is a campaign/world milieu which includes our real world Terra (the Latin name for Earth) around the historical era 800 AD, and Ghantik, a parallel word which is in every way geographically identical to earth but is inhabited by non human creatures and beings and is populated with very different biological and botanical life. These two worlds are bleeding into each other as a result of various factors and creatures and parties from Ghantik are starting to invade our world and therefore effecting real world events. The campaign uses real world history, religions, politics, human races and ethnic groups, nations, warfare, weaponry, technologies, languages, etc. mixed with some elements influenced by the world of Ghantik. Adventures and scenarios are usually mission based with several independent and unrelated parties, plus some independent agents/operatives operating simultaneously. I have recently, or in the past, contributed comments to: Havilah Shadowfell Three Worlds Tasothilos Orden's Mysteries Indistinguishable from Magic Lyndor Irslindur The Khanate Legends of Hyerune, and some others.
Raelifin 12-31-05, 12:59 PM	Hello all! I am a world builder by trade and would love to join this. I'd rather not put my campaign up for review as (IMO) it is still in the baby stages of its life. However I am an incredibly critical world builder who would love to join this group for the sole purpose of joining the community and helping others with their work. As one final note, I can be quite... honest sometimes, I assume that everyone that is part of this group can take such constructive criticism but try not to take anything I say personally. :) Thank you. -Raelifin
Herecgunina 12-31-05, 03:40 PM	I think that there is nothing wrong with critical honesty in a reviewer, as long as the critique remains constructive in it's content and civil in it's expression. Of course, individual authors may not feel the same way.
Shedeo 12-31-05, 05:27 PM	Oy! Raelifin! But yes, I think that perhaps just general advice and using this as a sounding board would probably work best. *shrugs* That's what I think, at least. Also, as Herecgunina has already shown, links are always a good thing. Well, most times.
Ishmayl 12-31-05, 05:56 PM	I'm been thinking on the lengths of various posts on this site. I think that posts are easier to read when they're shorter. I've read almost every post Rhineglade has ever made on his "Legends of Hyerune" thread, because the posts are very rarely longer than 1 page of typed text. One page is easy to read. If you get lost, or if you get distracted, you can always either A> find your place, or B> start over without feeling like you've wasted a lot of time. Long posts (those in length of more than 1 page, and by the example of some of the people on this site, in the neighborhood of 9 pages) are extremely hard to read. It's very easy to be intimidated by reading a post that stretches down as far as the eye can see. It's easy to feel that if you lose your place, or get distracted, or just get bored, that you may as well not finish the post. There are posts on this site (and Xeviat, I humbly and apologetically admit that some of your "Three Worlds" posts are examples of this) that I've never read in entirety, and thus have not really ever commented on the campaign setting of the poster. I think it would be beneficial to all that we keep lengths shorter. Maybe setting a 1-page or 500-600 word limit per post (I think that's the average words-per-page at a 12-point typeface) would make it easier for people to read. I know that I would read a lot more of the threads here if I could just read 1 page at a time, think on it, comment, and then move on to the next one, instead of reading a 7-page post, and then trying to remember everything I've read for the past 15 minutes. Just some food for thought. I hope I haven't offended anyone with this. Cheers! -B
Herecgunina 12-31-05, 06:03 PM	It's a sin I'm very guilty of - my most recent major post to my thread reached it's 5th page, and I compose my works in a size 10 font in Word. However, the difficulty is separating posts. A lot of mine are 3-5 pages dedicated to a single topic. Is it honestly easier to read 3-5 posts on the same material, one after the other, than it is to read a 5-page long post?
Captain Dormos 12-31-05, 06:08 PM	I keep all my scrawlings in a one-subject notebook I found that has a stylized jolly roger on it, heh. On the site here I tried to use sblocks to seperate everything, tearing it down into nice bite-sized chunks. To be honest, big settings do make me a little reluctant to continue reading stuff.
Herecgunina 12-31-05, 06:12 PM	On another subject entirely, do we want to keep a roster of settings that everyone's reviewed in the first thread? I noticed a few people posting that kind of info. If so, then I've done some superficial review (mostly first-impression type stuff, with a few specific questions) of: Sul Three Worlds Generica Samsara That's about the limit of what I can contribute so far, because I'm sharing a computer with my sister while at home for Christmas break. In the next 3 weeks, I'll be completely without computer access, but I promise to return to fully active reviewership once that time is concluded (around the 21st).
Herecgunina 12-31-05, 06:15 PM	I keep all my scrawlings in a one-subject notebook I found that has a stylized jolly roger on it, heh. On the site here I tried to use sblocks to seperate everything, tearing it down into nice bite-sized chunks. To be honest, big settings do make me a little reluctant to continue reading stuff. The sblock suggestion is a good one - I invoked it for displaying NPCs on my thread, but never thought to extend their use to other things. It would make things more manageable in my long nation threads - people who are only interested in some things could skip the others much more easily. As far as my scrawlings, I'm a real scatter brain in that regard. A few shaggy notes which formed the very foundation of my project are still kept in my old math notebook from the seventh grade - that's seven years ago, now. Most of my notes now are kept in three college-ruled, one subject composition books. One is just for matters of religion and mythology, one is for language matters, and the third is for everything else.
Captain Dormos 12-31-05, 06:42 PM	Hey, quick question for you guys. Do you know any map-making programs that I can use for free?
Stev Beren 12-31-05, 07:17 PM	Use google and look up "Autorealm"
Ishmayl 12-31-05, 09:10 PM	However, the difficulty is separating posts. A lot of mine are 3-5 pages dedicated to a single topic. Is it honestly easier to read 3-5 posts on the same material, one after the other, than it is to read a 5-page long post? Yeah, that's a good point. Maybe if things had a good, organized dividing point in them? For instance, you can look in the Eberron and Forgotten Realms Campaign Settings, and there's the entire section on "Cormyr," and then that's divided into smaller sections such as "Live and Society," and "Important Sites," and things like that. Maybe if the posts were divided that way, or if the spoiler tag was used to separate different sections within the same subject..? It was just a suggestion, but you've brought up a good counter. I'll think on it some more :)
Ishmayl 12-31-05, 09:11 PM	I keep all my scrawlings in a one-subject notebook I found that has a stylized jolly roger on it, heh. On the site here I tried to use sblocks to seperate everything, tearing it down into nice bite-sized chunks. To be honest, big settings do make me a little reluctant to continue reading stuff. What's an sblock?
limetom 12-31-05, 09:34 PM	The sblock vB code... (you know, [ sblock ]). It lets you put a lot of information in a little space. Like this.
Ishmayl 12-31-05, 09:42 PM	Ah... a spoiler tag. Gotcha.
Cymraegmorgan 01-01-06, 09:52 AM	We need publicity. I added this page (http://www.angelfire.com/rpg2/altvogge/cbg.html) to my site for guild promotional purposes. Any suggestions for other images can be accomodated. :D
Stev Beren 01-01-06, 10:06 AM	Perhaps, as a lark, the campaign builder's guild should try building a campaign<G> Or at least pieces of one. I will get another review or two over the next few days in.
Ishmayl 01-01-06, 10:16 AM	Publicity is good. I think I'll create a little button link that I'll put on my website to link to this thread, and if we ever create our own homebase, it'll link there as well. [ EDIT ] Here's a quickie I made up. It's nothing fancy, but then again, I didn't really put a lot of effort into it. If you like it, copy and use it. If you don't, then don't :) http://www.geocities.com/fallen_ishmayl/images/Solid_CBG.png [ /EDIT ] Back to the subject of length of posts, I've been looking over the posts here. Here's what I've determined. The posts that make good use of headings (larger and bolder fonts) are much easier to read than those that are the same typeface all the way throughout - even if it is divided well into paragraphs (which, some are not divided at all, they're just typed as one long 5-page paragraph). Maybe we should work on a standard and keep a few templates handy for people to use, if they're not knowledgeable or comfortable with vBulletin's knock-up html tags. Just food for thought.
Ishmayl 01-01-06, 10:59 AM	Perhaps, as a lark, the campaign builder's guild should try building a campaign<G> Or at least pieces of one. I like this idea, but if we were to do it, I think it should be pretty generic. Something like a generic world that any D&Der would feel comfortable playing in. Another idea would be to create pieces of one (like you mentioned) that are generic enough that they could be thrown into any campaign. Something along the WotC "Locations" series (or whatever it's called).
Vashwood 01-01-06, 11:05 AM	I gotta admit, I like the concept. Nearly every time I end up looking for help on the boards I walk away empty handed (or, more frequently, helping someone else ^_^; ), be it for world building, class and race creation, or any number of other tidbits that wouldn't helped with my first campaign. As busy as I'll be in the near future, I dunno if I'll be able to join just yet ... but I most certainly will try my best to once my current campaign ends, as I've already got a good idea for my next one. Out of curiosity, would this also include making new base/prestige classes? Races? Or are we just talking plot, mapping, politics and such?
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TúrintheMormegil 01-01-06, 12:01 PM	We could give cooperative world-building a shot, but I think it should be in a separate thread. Also, such a project should have one (or a few) leaders, who have the right to ban useless stuff and make other decisions, to make the process go smooth. @Ishmayl: nice! Post length I am also guilty of that one. I also have the same problem as Herecgunina: splitting a five-page post of a nation into separate "Life and Society", "History" and whatnot only seems to make it more messy (you could get half-finished nations, and in-between posts). I try to keep things readable by using headers and paragraphs a lot. Using an sblock for each paragraph is an option, though I personally don't like it (I prefer to scroll over a few paragraphs than having to open all the sblocks I want to read) and will not use it for my setting. Pantheon creation For my own setting, I have several pantheons: three major human pantheons, and some smaller pantheons (some race-specific, others geopraphic location-specific). The only one I have detailed fully yet is rather generic. I created it by listing all the portfolio elements I wanted to have included and then grouping them together into combinations I thought would create an interesting deity. Another pantheon I am currently creating (for another setting) is developing from the central themes of that setting. It is evolving together with the history (i.e. history and pantheon are being developed at the same time, constantly influencing the other). (Please sticky) If we want this to become a sticky we should all send PMs to our local mod (WizO_Sith if I'm not mistaken)... :tiphat: Túrin
Sharnwarrior 01-01-06, 12:15 PM	Yo, Im new, I have a campaign idea, althought right now i don't know what everyone else is talking about because I dont have the time. I made a map of my world, the only thing i dont have a scanner. These were my personal notes. I narrowed down the races to 4 ( you will see why). And this is just a basic idea. I wanted there to be 4 different races ( and weird half-breeds, I modified some that exist though) that each have there own, totally different cultures. Here it is: The 4 Kingdoms... now in war because of the 4 ancient relics. It is said that the nation that obtains all 4 relics will rule over the other kingdoms. And so the 4 fight each other. Races Human: 40 ft. Hafling: +2 Dex, -2 Str 30 ft. Elf: +2 Dex -2 Con. Orc: +4 Str,-2 Int, -2 Wis, - Cha. Human-Elf: -- Human-Orc: +2 Str, -2 Int, -2 Cha. Elf-Hafling: +3 Dex, -2 Str, -1 Con (S) . Classes By Region. Human Nation Fighter Wizard Sorcerer Rouge Cleric Paladin Swashbuckler Hafling Woods Barbarian Ranger Druid Scout Cleric Orc Empire Hexblade* Sorcerer* Ranger Cleric Druid Bard* Rouge* Elven Country Cleric* Ninja Samurai Monk Wizard* * The Classes have modifications, see below. Modifications Orc Empire Modifications: Characters mostly wear light armor. Most Orcs of the Orc Empire are just not intelligent enough to learn, or teach magic. But very rarely, some Orcs have inborn magical ability and learn to use it. Even though it isn’t the nature of Sorcerers to learn spell from all over the schools of magic, orc Sorcerers tend to know more on Necromancing and Illusion. Elven Country Modifications: Cleric is reffered to as Judenja. Wizards and Clerics have a high position, and each have masters. The wizards of the Elven Country MOSTLY study from the schools Divination, Abjuration and conjuration, due to their Elven-like thirst of knowledge and the Japanese-like Martial arts knowledge. Life In The World All 4 kingdoms hate each other. But some hate other more than others. There is a cycle of hate. Here it is. The Human Nation hates the Orc Empire because of their evilness. The Orc Empire hates the Elven Country because of Jealousy, they are mad that they get everything and they get nothing. The Elven Country hates the Hafling Woods because of their wildness and non-law chaos system. And finally, the Hafling Woods hate the Human Nation because of all their unatural and how they turned they cut down their own trees and destroy their own nature. In this world, each country represents part of an Alignment. Here is what each ones represent: Human Nation: Good Orc Empire: Evil Elven Country: Law. Hafling Woods: Chaos. Also each of this Kingdoms have a different culture, that once existed in real life. Human Nation: British-like. Orc Empire: Arab-like Elven Country: Japanese-like Hafling Woods: Aztec-like. Each kingdom has its own traditions, therefore different classes weapons armor etc. Each Kingdom has one ancient relic. But neither is refusing to give one. And all of them want all 4 relics. Deities Urish, god of architecture. ( Lawful Good) Urish represents architecture, he also represents buildings, and any kind of architecture, made. He is normally worshiped in the Human Nation. His favored weapon is the Repeating Crossbow. His domain is Earth. Yorulong, godness of mountains. ( Lawful Good) Yorulong is the god of mountains, she also represents bushido, and martial arts training. She is normally worshiped in the Elven Country. Her favored weapon is the Katana. Her domains are Knowledge and Healing. Al’farsar, god of deserts. ( NE) Al’fasar is the god of deserts, he also represents evil and brutality, he is normally worshiped in the Orc Empire. His favored weapon is the Dire Flail. Al’farsar’s domain is Destruction. Kari, godness of the forest. (CG) Kari is the godness of the forest, she also represents peace and freedom, she is normally worshiped on the Hafling Woods. Her favored weapon is the longbow. Kari’s Domains are Animal and Plant. Brong god of gods. Brong’s alignement is thought differently throughout the kingdoms, normally thought of in a nations as his worshiped son/daughter‘s alignment .Brong was the father of Urish, Yorulong, Al’farsar and Kari. When the 4 children grew up, Brong forced them to go each on 1 relic, if that would happen, there would be endless peace. But neither of them wanted to. The children fought the father, and just barely winning, Kardic god of War started a war by separating one quarter of Brong to each relic. He said whoever country/person gets hold of all 4 will have endless power. Brong isn’t worshiped, and can’t until all 4 relics are gathered. His favored weapon is the trident. His domains are unknown. Kardic god of war ( Chaotic Neutral) Kardic is the god of war. He is normally worshiped by High-Ranking Fighters/Warriors. It was believed that Kardic was Brong’s Enemy. No one knows why or lived to tell. His favored weapon is the Orc Double Axe. His domains are Strength and War. Magia godness of magic and intelligence ( Chaotic Good) Magia is the godness of Magic, she is also known as ‘The keeper of the Wand’ and ‘ The smart one.’. She is worshiped not only by wizards and sorcerers ( especially from the Human Nation and the Elven Empire) but by smart individuals. Her favored weapon is the quarterstaff. Her domains are magic and knowledge. Zaric god of Travel (Chaotic Good) Zaric is the god of Travel. He is normally worshiped in the Human Nation by rouges and bards, since its Urban like enviorment contains more travelers. His favored weapon is the longsword. His domains are Travel and Luck. Maka godness of Passion ( Chaotic Good) Maka is the godness of Passion but also know as ‘ The Bringer of Good’ she is normally, but worshiped little, by the Good Orcs that suffer in the Orc Empire due to its bad economy and horrible demographics. Her favored weapon is the longspear. Her domain is Good. Garrot god of death and despair ( Lawful Evil) Garrot is the god of death but is also known as ‘The Worlds Best Assasin’ and ‘Bronger of Despair’. He is normally worshiped by evil people, from any place of the world. His favored weapon is the Scythe. His domain is Evil and Death. Kingdom Descriptions Human Nation Life and Society The Human Nation is an Urban forest. 70% of it is. The Human Nation is best known for its high technology and great industry. Lots of Clerics build things and sell them on the streets in honor of Urish. The Human Nation also takes advantage of their technology for war. Still for a strange reason, even battling the Hafling Woods, they had trouble. Goverment and Politics The king of the Human Nation is Narwain DoLarky. ( CG male CR 9 aristocrat 5/ paladin 4) Having both religious, educational, and military background is a great advantage to the country, since it will help with war strategies. His son Narkiel DoLarky is gonna be the one to take the throne. Elven Country Life and Society The Elves of the Elven Country, have very strict and Japanese-like code of behavior, most Elves, both good and evil follow that strict and lawful code. Another thing the elves are famous for is how high ranking people are chosen to have the same profession as their father/mother. The peaceful looking mountains and forests of the Elven Country are have houses scattered on them, the houses mostly work on nature for the city’s benefit. Goverment and Politics The country is ruled by Alanasu Kiron ( LG male CR 10 Aristocrat 4/ Samurai 3/ Monk 3.) He rules the country and also helps the other Samurai in the Military. He and the Royal Family all have some martial arts background. Orc Empire Life and Society The kinds of life in the Orc Empire are two. There’s live in the city doing all kinds of slave work for the rich people. Or there is struggle for food in a tribe that lives in the desert. Some of them have to travel across the desert as a job to make trades with other cities in order to get paid. 15% of all males in the Orc Nations are in the militia. Goverment and Politics The ruler of the Orc Empire is Jarke Marlon ( CE CR 11 male Adept 4/ Barbarian 4/ Hexblade 3). He is normally referred as ‘ The son of Darkness’. He makes everyone work, and he gets 90% of the maoney while the country shares the other 10%. Good orcs die trying to kill the king and stop the communism. Hafling Woods Life and Society The people of the Hafling Woods, even though their freedom, are very formal when they need to. Since the king gives the Haflings freedom, most of them live peacefully, either in a tribe, or in one of the 4 Aztec-like cities. The Haflings don’t need a Militia, they just protct their woods naturally, without having the king to ask them. Still the King thinks that by getting the 4 relics they may change everyone and make them live more ‘naturally’. Goverment and Politics The King of the Hafling woods is Balderic Krist ( CG male Druid 7/ Cleric of Kari 3.) He helps keeping the environment natural. He respects the freedom of other people, but also wants to stop the Humans for destroying forests and building cities on them.
limetom 01-01-06, 12:16 PM	I completely reformated Sûl, so that the length is no longer a problem. As for maps, I draw my own. I'm pretty good. Check Sûl, it has complete maps on both continets.
Raelifin 01-01-06, 03:32 PM	Lord Blackfang: I'd like to comment about your world, as it interests me greatly. But I can't seem to find your email on your site and (to my knowledge) you don't have a thread or forum. I'd PM you this but I think it's important for others to be able to contact you as well. :) I can make quick reviews and questions on IM if you think that's ok. My AIM nick is Raelifin and my YIM nick is Raelifin_the_zerg. Hope to hear from you, -Raelifin
Sharnwarrior 01-01-06, 03:59 PM	Sorry I am new. What does PM mean?
Raelifin 01-01-06, 03:59 PM	Private Message
Sharnwarrior 01-01-06, 04:06 PM	Well I know made my own thread called 'War of Relics' for my campaign, please make comments, because I am going to have to go to Argentina for Vacation in 8 days, and I am planning on bringing this campaign there. The people there will be totally new to this though.
lord_blackfang 01-01-06, 07:00 PM	Lord Blackfang: I'd like to comment about your world, as it interests me greatly. But I can't seem to find your email on your site and (to my knowledge) you don't have a thread or forum. I'd PM you this but I think it's important for others to be able to contact you as well. :) I can make quick reviews and questions on IM if you think that's ok. My AIM nick is Raelifin and my YIM nick is Raelifin_the_zerg. Hope to hear from you, -Raelifin My thread is (now) linked in the first post of this thread ;) http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?p=7955939
Elven Doritos 01-01-06, 08:27 PM	Go ahead and sign me up. I'm wanting to cash in on this Guild business. Cha-ching! Anyway... My setting, Red Valor (link in sig), is a world where heroes clash on epic landscapes against the darkest sorts of villains in an eternal struggle for the dominance of ancient artifacts. There's a plea on the actual thread about what exactly I'm looking help for, but I'll re-iterate it: I just want feedback, more than anything, about what is and is not interesting. I've got several hundred views with hardly any comments. I'd like to make a website, because the thread is really disorganized. But I'm really, really lazy.
Hochiu 01-01-06, 10:14 PM	I'd be interested in joining this organization type thing, though I dont have that much to post currently. I'm in the middle of creating a new world, but without feedback or what not, I'm afraid it will die down. Now, my main thing is this: I noticed another post on this thread about it, and I don't know if its in the FAQ about this particular forum (Campaign Workshop), but is there anyway you could garuntee that you can't take original material (largely fluff, but also game mechanics and product identity) without permission of the creator? Maybe I'm being a little paranoid, but creating stuff is hard for me a lot of the time, I'd like to be able to take credit for it and not have to worry about someone snagging it and getting big with it without any credit for me. ^^
Cymraegmorgan 01-02-06, 12:21 AM	Vaalingrade Ashland, Does Ere have a dedicated thread hereabouts?
Vaalingrade Ashland 01-02-06, 12:27 AM	Vaalingrade Ashland, Does Ere have a dedicated thread hereabouts? Not as such, there's bits and pieces everywhere -- plus it has its own forum (see sig) Should I make one here?
Cymraegmorgan 01-02-06, 12:30 AM	Not as such, there's bits and pieces everywhere -- plus it has its own forum (see sig) Should I make one here? Yes. Absolutely. No matter how many other forums I join, I still spend 98.56% of my posting time here. :D
Vaalingrade Ashland 01-02-06, 01:02 AM	Done and done (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=562024)
Xeviat-DM 01-02-06, 04:15 AM	Alright, I think any member numbers issued now are going to be very incorrect. If there's anyone who isn't on the first post now who wants to be, PM me and let me know I forgot to put you on. Please, in the PM, put your setting's name, link, descriptive paragraph, and what you'd like the most help with. That way I can get everyone up to speed. I don't think creating our own guild setting is a good idea, but providing tips seems within our means. If everyone is determined to create a guild setting, I nominate Generica; you can't get more generic than Generica.
Xeviat-DM 01-02-06, 04:32 AM	Yo, Im new, I have a campaign idea, althought right now i don't know what everyone else is talking about because I dont have the time. I made a map of my world, the only thing i dont have a scanner. These were my personal notes. I narrowed down the races to 4 ( you will see why). And this is just a basic idea. I wanted there to be 4 different races ( and weird half-breeds, I modified some that exist though) that each have there own, totally different cultures. Here it is: Why did you increase base human speed? If anything, I feel that the human is the most balanced race in the game. I like that you have different classes by region, especially when it comes to classes with the same role (warrior, adventurer, divine caster, arcane caster). If I hadn't already developed my setting's glasses as thouroughly as I have, I'd utilize this idea to an extent. So the theme of the world is hate? I assume there will be much conflict for the PCs with other Humanoids. Is it possible for a party to be composed of people from different nations, or would they hate eachother too much? Just as a note: I'm assuming you're using the mentioned real world cultures to make names, clothes, and some practices the same, correct? Because all four of the cultures you mentioned were heavily lawful (if we're refering to the british empire or feudal britan); you may also want to be careful calling one culture good and one culture evil when you're basing your game's cultures on real world cultures. Each kingdom has its own traditions, therefore different classes weapons armor etc. I definately like this. Just make sure each culture has a fair amount of each damage type, and remember that some weapons (axes, spears, bows) are so archetypical to humans that they all have them. Make a thread for this setting and start detailing indepth; it will be easier for us to help you out like that.
Vashwood 01-02-06, 07:39 AM	I dunno if I could really say I'll be able to give advice much around now, so I think I might hold off on joining for the time being. However, once I've more time on my hands, I'd be interested in joining up, particularly as I've got a medium to high magic/medium to high technology campaign in the works. Thus far it's been havoc trying to figure out interesting ways to combine magic and technology, not to mention corporate hooks and slogans (this world is heavily based on corporations, to the point that getting a good job determines what laws you need to obey and such). Anyhow, hope to be chatting with all of you sometime in the near future.
Sharnwarrior 01-02-06, 12:23 PM	Um I made my own thread for this campaign and made a version 2 of it on the thread of War of the relics, I might not see some of your comments because I only had time to check on that thread. Please check if you have the time
flealord 01-02-06, 04:02 PM	I could join as #16
MysticalCheeze 01-03-06, 12:25 AM	Count me in Aswell. Im currently working on a Setting myself.
Shedeo 01-03-06, 02:43 AM	Alrighty, I'm currently working on an overhaul of my setting (both for the races and the setting itself) so I've got that sucking up my time at the moment, but what I posted here is still accurate. Asides from that, we should take a moment to get organized, and recompile everything, just for the record of keeping things simple (or as simple as they can be.)
Raelifin 01-03-06, 12:34 PM	Can I recomend that we add the member number next to thier name in the first post?
DeeL 01-03-06, 03:14 PM	I'd like to join just on the promise of there being a standardized campaign builders format in the future. As for my member number - I just read the thread, and I don't know. I'll take any number except 685. I'm superstitious about that number, at least for today. As for my campaign setting, here it is - http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=521810 It is called Ferakoss, and the basic premise is this - After the insanely destructive Drakojovian Wars ended three centuries ago, the most powerful and populous races came to a mutually agreeable definition of civilization called the Accord. The Accord of Civilization is now in its summer, with great artifacts and wonderful magics being created and refined in an atmosphere of peace, justice, and security - except for the few kingdoms that seem to want to be uncivilized, openly and secretly. And the beholders, blue dragons and fire giants, who seem to want to take more than their share. And the frost giant nations in the north, who never got over the taste of manflesh. And the goblinoid nations who, like the red dragons, never agreed with the Accord in the first place, and who are building vast armies with the express intention of taking over. And the Aberrations in the Deep Underlands, where gates to the Far Realm are opening... Bottom line - the campaign begins in a beleaguered civilization, and the player characters must stand between the civilized world and those forces who would destroy it. Unless of course they decide destroy it themselves. I'll make whatever comments I can on the worlds of others, but my own contributions are likely to be sporadic - it's the new year, and my time isn't as much my own as I'd like. As for what I'm hoping for - virtually any comments would be helpful. One thing I'm hoping for specifically is a Paladins Code. The one listed in the SRD will need substantial modification before it will serve my settings Paladins, who derive their power not from a godly patron but from the Accord itself.
Cymraegmorgan 01-04-06, 04:01 PM	Has everyone PMed the Mod requesting a Sticky? :)
Herecgunina 01-04-06, 04:40 PM	Guys, my last post to my thread got onto it's 9th page... ...single spaced... ...in 10 point font. I think I'm an addict. :weep: Seriously, what suggestions do people have that would let me streamline my work and attract more readers than the small, devout following I already have? I mean, I did a more extensive break-down into subsections this time around than usual, but I still feel like it isn't enough. How do you get yourselves to shut up and post it already?
Cymraegmorgan 01-04-06, 04:55 PM	Back in the good old days, when i was in the newspaper business, everything was written in the "inverted pyramid" style. EXAMPLE 1. Throw out the general concepts you want everyone to see. Single broadly brushed sentences work fine here. 2. Use sblocks to compress the details. A paragraph or two here of highlights and the most important points everyone needs to know are the next layer. 3. Filter again with sblocks to give peole a chance to read detailed concepts without too much clutter. This spoiler hides things the hardcore fans want to see, but gives the casual browser a clearer idea of where you are headed.
sdragon1984 01-04-06, 05:46 PM	count me in. im just starting my first setting and its a bit daunting, but so far ive got a map i downloaded from map-a-week, put a few choice locations on it, and determined that i want it to have a mesoamerican tone.this is the map i took (http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/mapofweek/Dec03_Bonus_map_5_72_dpi_fd9h.jpg) , but i changed the orientation so that left is north. the valley in the middle of the mountain range is the valley of thenta, largely populated by yuan-ti (and other animal-like humanoids?), but i may also place other various humanoids. the mountain at the east (top on the map) end is mount of the fist, with vast dwarven populations, although ill have many dwarves from there living in other areas, importing their services. id comment on the other settings, but im very new to all of this, so i dont know where any constructive criticism may fit, but i can say i do think all the ones i glanced over seemed very well done.
Hochiu 01-05-06, 01:41 AM	I actually had a thought (completely unrelated to anything else in this thread currently) about format of campaign worlds. What if we came up with a simple, universal format that helps us write down what we need for ease of use and review? Its just a thought though, so don't bite my head off if no one likes it.
Banebringer 01-05-06, 03:28 AM	I'll join. Irslindûr, World Of Demons (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=563705) Irslindûr wasn’t always a world of countless frights; in fact it was once a peaceful and prosperous world, until mankind stumbled upon ambition. You see, it was ambition which created the terrifying monsters that leave their footprints in the ashes of cities. It was ambition which motivated man to pursue his goal, no matter what cost. It was ambition which kept his soul bound to this world when he passed on. It was ambition which corrupted man’s misplaced soul, and manifested it into something terrible. This is how demons exist in Irslindûr. As long as humanity dreams there will be nightmares.
ssvegeta555 01-05-06, 11:04 AM	I actually had a thought (completely unrelated to anything else in this thread currently) about format of campaign worlds. What if we came up with a simple, universal format that helps us write down what we need for ease of use and review? Its just a thought though, so don't bite my head off if no one likes it. I think thats a good idea. However, I say we should recomend a format for those who need one, or would like to improve on their existing format. Anyway heres a format I recomend, the FR format. Region Name Flavor text here Quote Here -Name of the person giving the quote. Capital: Population: Government: Ruler: Religions: Resources: Alignment: Climate: (In order): Life and Society Major Geographical Feature Important Places History
Skritz_the_Lizardmen 01-05-06, 01:58 PM	Im in, but my campaign need refinement!!!
RedWizard 01-05-06, 03:40 PM	I'll join. What info do I need to provide? I have a thread on my own campaign.
Cymraegmorgan 01-05-06, 03:44 PM	I'll join. What info do I need to provide? I have a thread on my own campaign. .... If there's anyone who isn't on the first post now who wants to be, PM me and let me know I forgot to put you on. Please, in the PM, put your setting's name, link, descriptive paragraph, and what you'd like the most help with. That way I can get everyone up to speed.
DeeL 01-05-06, 05:08 PM	Seriously, what suggestions do people have that would let me streamline my work and attract more readers than the small, devout following I already have? I mean, I did a more extensive break-down into subsections this time around than usual, but I still feel like it isn't enough. How do you get yourselves to shut up and post it already? I don't. I've been accused of making some of the most text-heavy posts ever. I've also been advised that since these message boards rarely permit the usual tabulations at the beginning of a paragraph, it would be a good idea to include an extra Enter to make it easier on the eyes to discriminate between ideas. Then again, if you look at Ferakoss, you see that I have only rarely followed this advice.
Skritz_the_Lizardmen 01-05-06, 06:50 PM	Im Really In!!! My Campaign post has begun, just go here http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?p=8166909#post8166909 (http://) So, Whats my Number???
Cymraegmorgan 01-07-06, 03:12 AM	I think thats a good idea. However, I say we should recomend a format for those who need one, or would like to improve on their existing format. Anyway heres a format I recomend, the FR format. Region Name Flavor text here Quote Here -Name of the person giving the quote. Capital: Population: Government: Ruler: Religions: Resources: Alignment: Climate: (In order): Life and Society Major Geographical Feature Important Places History I think by format, they mean for the overall setting, not just Gazetteer material. Something along the WoTC format for the books seems appropriate. INTRO RACES CLASSES SKILLS FEATS EQUIPMENT MAGIC/PSIONICS IN THE SETTING Then maybe, COSMOLOGY/DEITIES HISTORY GEOGRAPHY
Green 01-07-06, 05:59 AM	So far I think this is the start of a guild, and the idea has a lot of potential. Yet, I think there is more that a guild can do and offer besides constructive feedback and a format for presentation. Some of the things that would make the Campaign Builder's Guild more attractive to me are the following: 1. Standardized format for world-building resources. I prefer having them grouped by academic subject or discipline and offer a brief (paragraph or less) description of the contents of those resources. This helps world-builders find the tools they need more easily. People who want geography can go to those resources. People who want economics can go somewhere else. People who need a website on a specific culture's mythology can find it with less hassle. And so on and so forth for things like languages, cultures, etc. 2. A pro-active approach to world-building. The typical approach is post a setting and wait for response. For many reasons, I don't find this the most efficient way to go about sharing our ideas. I'd like to see setting designers not just create worlds, but analyze them and think about them in new ways. I want to see how everyone's world becomes geared toward a different play experience, not just same old D&D with different window dressing. I want to see growth in designers and their settings. I think there is an alternative to get people more engaged with each other's settings as well as their own settings. How about this: Let's use new threads to ask questions about our settings. Not something where you just post facts (What races does your world have), but something geared to help you reveal what your world is like (What are sources of racial harmony and conflict in your world?). The things we talk about on the thread don't have to make it to the final version of your setting. By and large, they probably won't. The goal is to make you think, to expand and deepen your understanding of your setting. It may or may not help in the creation of a world, but when (not if) revising comes along, this intimacy with your creation helps you better decide what must stay and what must go. 3. Provide a multitude of ideas and inspiration for methods of setting design. Bottom-up and top-down are far from the only ways of creating an engaging world. Different methods emphasize different aspects, and this reveals different ways of understanding what setting means. By sharing different methods, we can provide additional tools for creating settings as well as more diverse ways of perceiving them. 4. Activities and exercises that help us flex our creative and communicative muscles but don't demand too much time away from our ongoing projects. Maybe one day we can do a thread where we describe the perfect cover for our settings. Perhaps another day we present an aspect of our settings within a certain word limit. Or sometime we can design a short adventure (or adventure hook) for our setting. All in all, these can be things that show what we can do with our settings and show what they are like. These are just a few things that I think may be interesting and worthwhile things the Campaign Builder's Guild can organize.
Ishmayl 01-07-06, 07:36 AM	Green, I would just like to say that I agree with everything you have posted here. Having different articles of discussion would be a boon to all of us, not just the author of a particular setting. The only problem I could see with your ideas is that you mention starting more threads and more threads. If we were on our own forums, I think that would be slightly more feasible than if we were here. I'm not 100% current on the CoC, but if it's anything like other message boards, I imagine that the moderators don't particularly want us starting multiple threads about similar topics multiple times a day. The server has a cache, and the more and more space we take up with things like that, the more of that cache we're going to take up. I think for the time being, the way we're currently doing it would be best for these particular message boards. Which is to say, if you need help with a certain aspect, post your need of help here in this thread (Campaign Builder's Guild thread}, and then go back to your campaign setting thread to discuss. Then, maybe when you're ready to post your entire world as an end-process, you could start a new thread just for that specific reason. Hope that makes sense. Like I said, I agree with you, but it may be best for the time being to keep things a little more compact. Cheers! -Ishy
Green 01-07-06, 09:46 AM	I'm not 100% current on the CoC, but if it's anything like other message boards, I imagine that the moderators don't particularly want us starting multiple threads about similar topics multiple times a day. I wasn't seeing doing all of these on a daily basis. It'd be too much to keep up with. Slowing down the pace helps give people time to reflect and respond. I was thinking something like one world-building question per day (even every other day) and one activity per week. Perhaps a resources thread per week. Then again, there's nothing keeping people from participating in the threads even if they aren't in the guild. In the meantime, posting to this thread with questions if you need help or feedback is also good. The only thing is that this requires a bit of self-monitoring. There could even be a format for deciding what to post for world-building questions, activities, and resources. Perhaps it could be one person or a group of people who do the actual posting, but people make requests via PM. Sort of like a DJ at a club. And it doesn't have to be the same "DJ" posting all the time. Different guild members could act as a "DJ" at different times for different purposes. Guild member #X can start the activity threads for a month. Guild member #Y can post the world-building questions for 2 weeks. Guild member #Z can start the resources threads for a month. Then you could switch again from there to give other people a chance to be in charge of something for a while. Of course, the next issue is who becomes a "DJ." Personally, I think asking people who want to do it is the best way to find the right people. Just like everybody doesn't want to DM, not everyone wants to be actively involved in the business of organization. Since this is all for fun and to help people, nobody has to take on responsibilities if they don't want to. But, if more people want to help out this way, we should give them the opportunity to do so. In either case, seeing as how there are things I would like to see more of on this forum, and I have the ability to make them seen, I'm going to initiate something on my own. If it's something you think the guild can use, fine. If not, I can do it on my own without any resentment or bitterness.
ssvegeta555 01-07-06, 04:08 PM	I think by format, they mean for the overall setting, not just Gazetteer material. Something along the WoTC format for the books seems appropriate. INTRO RACES CLASSES SKILLS FEATS EQUIPMENT MAGIC/PSIONICS IN THE SETTING Then maybe, COSMOLOGY/DEITIES HISTORY GEOGRAPHY Besides regional format, I don't think there are formats needed to explain and organize how magic works in the world or history ect (Timelines could though). I don't think a format for the whole campaign setting is neccessary since I doubt many could follow that (I'm assuming you talking about how posts should be organized for better viewing). Usually one posts information once it's done, I don't know about you but I jump from one topic the next randomly. Instead of a campaign format than, why not we suggest that there should be a Table of Contents listing all the information along with links (maybe it could look like something similar to mine (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=5448249&postcount=2)). The table of contents could be formated the way presented above (not my table but the format you suggeted Cymraegmorgan), having the intro first then races and so on, so it's easier to read and more familiar to us members. How does that sound? :)
jack77 01-07-06, 10:22 PM	wasn't seeing doing all of these on a daily basis. It'd be too much to keep up with. Slowing down the pace helps give people time to reflect and respond. I was thinking something like one world-building question per day (even every other day) and one activity per week. Perhaps a resources thread per week. Then again, there's nothing keeping people from participating in the threads even if they aren't in the guild. In the meantime, posting to this thread with questions if you need help or feedback is also good. The only thing is that this requires a bit of self-monitoring. There could even be a format for deciding what to post for world-building questions, activities, and resources. Perhaps it could be one person or a group of people who do the actual posting, but people make requests via PM. Sort of like a DJ at a club. And it doesn't have to be the same "DJ" posting all the time. Different guild members could act as a "DJ" at different times for different purposes. Guild member #X can start the activity threads for a month. Guild member #Y can post the world-building questions for 2 weeks. Guild member #Z can start the resources threads for a month. Then you could switch again from there to give other people a chance to be in charge of something for a while. Of course, the next issue is who becomes a "DJ." Personally, I think asking people who want to do it is the best way to find the right people. Just like everybody doesn't want to DM, not everyone wants to be actively involved in the business of organization. Since this is all for fun and to help people, nobody has to take on responsibilities if they don't want to. But, if more people want to help out this way, we should give them the opportunity to do so. In either case, seeing as how there are things I would like to see more of on this forum, and I have the ability to make them seen, I'm going to initiate something on my own. If it's something you think the guild can use, fine. If not, I can do it on my own without any resentment or bitterness. I like your ideas Green. I think they are good, good for the group and simulative for the individuals involved. However I have one suggestion for you to think about. It may have been mentioned before, I cannot remember and don't have time to scan right now, but how about this: What about a single thread, other than this thread of course, in which you and others could implement your ideas? That way the members would not have to be searching all over the forum for different threads and having to keep up with a number of threads in their own mind (it seems search doesn't function). You might call it something like the Campaign Builder's Developmental Thread. All of your ideas, and related ones developed by other contributors and group members, could be implemented in a single thread, it would be easy for anyone using to make comment on any of the projects or ideas listed on it, and it would be very easy to search for prior ideas and listings. By concentrating everything regarding developmental aspects in a single thread then things would be easy to locate and consider. Just a thought.
Banebringer 01-08-06, 12:30 AM	Xeviat? Xeeeeviaaat? Hello? :blink: I agree, making a campaign is good to have a format if it is the same user making multiples, but between users it really depends on the world being described and designed. For example, if religion hinges on the geography it is usually best to throw geography on the list first.
sdragon1984 01-08-06, 12:41 AM	or CBG developmental thread ? i mean, whats the point of having an organization if they dont use theyre monogram? anyways, i think thatd be a great idea..... i think id spend more time in the developmental section(s?) then anywhere else.
jack77 01-08-06, 07:30 AM	or CBG developmental thread ? i mean, whats the point of having an organization if they dont use theyre monogram? That made me laugh.
Ishmayl 01-08-06, 09:57 AM	I think something we really need to do is get these WizO's to sticky this thread. Secondly, maybe there could be a thread that is stickied that has links to other threads (such as Green's threads on Covers and Historical events), so that even if they disappear to page 6 in the future, some new guy can click on the stickied link, find the page, and post his/her response. They do that in the "Classes" forum for links to the class compendium, trollbill's dictionary, and other things. That way, we wouldn't have 12 different stickies up top; there would just be 1 that would link to other useful threads. Cheers! -Brandon
DeeL 01-08-06, 10:55 AM	A metasticky? Here's hoping it catches on... Xev? Yo, Xev, you still with us?
jack77 01-08-06, 01:15 PM	I think something we really need to do is get these WizO's to sticky this thread. Secondly, maybe there could be a thread that is stickied that has links to other threads (such as Green's threads on Covers and Historical events), so that even if they disappear to page 6 in the future, some new guy can click on the stickied link, find the page, and post his/her response. They do that in the "Classes" forum for links to the class compendium, trollbill's dictionary, and other things. That way, we wouldn't have 12 different stickies up top; there would just be 1 that would link to other useful threads. That's a very good idea as well.
Banebringer 01-08-06, 03:22 PM	Xeviat? Xeeeeviaaat? Hello? :blink: Xev? Yo, Xev, you still with us? I think we should assemble a search party. Quickly-- DeeL and I will search the Races boards, Flealord and Raelifin will search the Classes and PrC boards, and Jack77 and Ishmayl will comb through the General section. Ready? Break! *Runs out of room*
sdragon1984 01-08-06, 03:24 PM	I think we should assemble a search party. Quickly-- DeeL and I will search the Races boards, Flealord and Raelifin will search the Classes and PrC boards, and Jack77 and Ishmayl will comb through the General section. Ready? Break! *Runs out of room* ill stay here in case he comes back.......
dragonman407 01-08-06, 04:22 PM	I would like to join. I don't have a setting (yet), but I would be happy to review others, when I have time. I think this makes me member #17
jack77 01-08-06, 05:18 PM	I didn't see any recent postings by Xev in the General forum. But I do remember reading a posting by someone, in one thread, where they talked about being away for awhile or without computer access or something like that. Perhaps it was Xev. But since this is a guild I don't suppose he would mind us continuing to develop it in his absence, assuming he has left for awhile. Long as we don't mess with this thread, which is his as far as I'm concerned. So I'm gonna start something related soon and if others like it then they should feel free to use it, if not, then they won't I guess.
Banebringer 01-08-06, 05:21 PM	Ehh I always thought Xeviat chose the member number. :confused:
Xeviat-DM 01-10-06, 02:24 AM	Ah, internet access is being shaky here, won't have someone down to fix the cable line for a while. I'm making a post using my cell phone to get a phone connection; took forever for this page to load. I'm still here, and I'm still going to work on this thread. Give me some time, don't leave me, and I'll get the first post cleaned up. I had originally hoped for everyone to number themselves, when they asked to join (I believe that's how some of the other member threads have worked in the past); I'll just number the names on the first post when I get to cleaning it up. I noticed that Jack77 has started a thread; don't worry about this one slipping for a week, I'll be back to clean it up soon. Oh, and keep contributing to others threads! Yeah, or else ((I need a fist shaking smilie)).
Archus Forix 01-10-06, 12:17 PM	I'll help. I haven't been on for a while, but hey, baby I am back! I'll give feedback and my speciality when it comes to world building is the background. Also, I can compose music for campaigns if you want me too, as well! :D Anyway, please PM me to let me know!
jack77 01-10-06, 01:59 PM	Glad to see you back Xev. I figured it was only temporary. Sorry about the line. I live well out in the country myself and when we have an ice or snowstorm it can soemtimes be a week or more before I'm back up. So I know the feeling.
DwelleroftheDeep 01-10-06, 02:50 PM	Hello world builders, I would like to post one of my settings for review but it is for d20 modern, could I count on anyone here to review it if I joined?
Archus Forix 01-10-06, 04:39 PM	hmm, seeing as I have seen people declare themselves members, I declare myself member #18! I do have a world, but it is more of a setting rather than a playable, 'alive', if you will, world. I'll post what I've done on it ASAP, and link to it. I'll be looking at your worlds, and please comment on mine when I have it up! Bear in mind that I tend to do background, so expect a LOT on that! (and an example chronicle that happens in that realm)
Archus Forix 01-10-06, 04:57 PM	OK ok, second post in a row, but it is different. This is a brief description of my world - Nestha Nestha - Realm of Destinies Nestha is a world, in the beginning, ruled by Humans. A senate is formed and they govern the world's economics, religions, politics etc. They rule effectively and the world owes a great deal to them. Yet this is a world on the verge of change. The senate has split into two opposing halves, the Light and the Darkness. Good and Evil, Peace and War. The two sides are on the brink of war. Throughout it's diverse terrain, unquestionable weather, and it's gothic weaponry, only one side can win. Which will you choose?
jack77 01-10-06, 08:48 PM	Hello world builders, I would like to post one of my settings for review but it is for d20 modern, could I count on anyone here to review it if I joined? I've wondered the same thing myself, as I have three game milieus that I DM/GM and in which my players play, one semi-historical and D&D (Terra Ghantik), one in Modern D20 and placed in our present day world, and one set in the future which is a sort of cross between Traveller as an RPG and Star Fleet Battles as a ship combat game. I'm for it myself DOD, but I reckon we ought to put it to a vote. But personally I like the idea of reviewing all kinds of Campaign Development. What I'm doing personally is picking one other person's Campaign Setting once per week and trying to do a review of that person's milieu. Then when I get the chance to respond to comments and questions put to me about my own Worlds by other people.
TheWanderingAlchemist 01-11-06, 07:54 PM	I would love to join the guild. I love to hear people's own concepts and ideas and I would love to share mine. I submit for your critique the new moon of Selimnar and the realms of Aeroth. The lands of Aeroth are one of time and lore. They're are millenia old and yet the people their are of a new era. In recent times Aeroth was in its third age and under the rule of a terrible undead tyrant. The lich Ageeradhum ruled for an amazing amount of time until the day came when the good races of Aeroth overthrew the wizard and took back their lands. It has been 112 years since the start of the fourth age in which the good races began the reconstruction of Aeroth. Now evil has receded to the kingdom of Zaemon in the north and Elves, Halflings, Gnomes, Thri-Kreen, Dwarves, Orcs, Humans, Merfolk, and Goblins live in four new kingdoms. Travel from the forests of Sa'uin, to the plains and mountains of Tha'Kar, to the deserts of Nym Danor, to the coral reef of Atlantis in search of adventure where new information is found on the great Manaweave which controls the magic of all creatures every day, where ruins are discovered that tell the forgotten tales of yesturday, where secret cults seek the the destruction of the new world, and where YOU are the hero to disover whats lost and stop new evils or YOU are the evil seeking to destroy the weak new world and reap all the benifits left in the wake of a destroyed lich king. THIS IS THE NEW MOON OF SELIMNAR & THE RECONSTRUCTION OF AEROTH! (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=563221) :clap:
Banebringer 01-11-06, 09:05 PM	Sooo wait, we pick whatever number we want? Can I be number "pi"? :D
jack77 01-11-06, 09:59 PM	If I can be apple pi.
supadupaman 01-11-06, 11:59 PM	Alright, so this looks wicked. Definitely want to join this guild. Not entirely sure how all the member #'s are being picked but if we're just claining them, then i guess... I declare myself Member 19 (if this has been taken, maybe by Alchemist, then someone lemme know and i'll take 20 instead) Don't have a thread up for my settings yet as i want to have a big chunk typed up first, but should be up soon. Also working on Indistinguishable from Magic (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=518823&page=1&pp=30) and a few others that were not started by me.
sdragon1984 01-12-06, 12:37 AM	im gonna post my first official review now...... caine, i think generica is hilarious, and the complete lack of complexity works so well to keep it a light, fun game. if you want, id suggest changing a feat name or two to something that breaks the fourth wall in the same way ll the other names do. the trick seems to be putting effort in keeping it simple and (seemingly) effortless..... im enjoying the setting very, very much :)
Shedeo 01-12-06, 02:38 AM	Personally, I think it'd be great to see some d20 modern variations up here. So its not DnD, who cares? Its still a campaign setting, and from what I've seen those kinds of settings tend to be pretty slick. My setting is undergoing a major overhaul at the moment. *growls while singing "One of these things is not like the other!"*
DwelleroftheDeep 01-12-06, 07:33 AM	Well if there are no objections I think I would like to be member 21, my CS will be up asap after this post for now here is the intro for my CS 14 for d20 modern/future/past CS 14 or Liquid Skies Far out in the black expanse of space a sphere hurtles through the blackness, a world surrounded by a sphere of ice and water through which glide 9 shoals of glowing heat giving beasts, lighting the world below as they struggle to gain dominance over the sky. Far below on the cratered surface of mountains valleys and seas against all odds human beings dwell. High up in the mountains humans build a more than modern society aided by creatures that climb forth from the high world wells. Deep in the valleys life is very differant, seperated from the mountain humans by a poison mist the valley dwellers struggle to survive with the help of the beings that emerge from the low world wells, building great spirit driven golem-like machines to defend themselves from raids by each other and occasionally even adventurous mountain folk. The dead are not gone, their spirits remain behind to guide their families and to tend the growth of fellow humans and even animals, causing new creatures to evolve over their centuries of afterlife, creatures to aid the living. Magic is the way of the world for many who live below the 9 beasts and their shoals, it is the cause of numerous boons to those who wield one of it's several variations, from seeking aid from the unliving spirits to channeling the power of the 7 skies, to the music of life eternal, the humans who dwell beneath the living sky are no strangers to the ways of power. Core Ruleset: D20 Modern Supplements used: D20 Mecha (By Guardians of Order) D20 Future CYD20 (Free web supplement) Expanded Psionics handbook Anyway, I'll have the full CS ready soon, thank you.
Archus Forix 01-12-06, 03:18 PM	I have not repsonding for a while and won't for another week cos of my exams/need to get my ideas down. But it does not mean I am not active! Sorry for anything, but I will be in touch in a few days!
TheWanderingAlchemist 01-12-06, 11:24 PM	While I don't enjoy playing in the modern setting so much I find it very inthralling for stories and such. I would love to hear more about Liquid Skies.
Xeviat-DM 01-13-06, 01:15 AM	I am back! I updated the first page. From now on, send me your links, campaign description, and what you'd like help with in PM; this will reduce clutter in this thread. I'm glad to see that the group has been working on things. There were a few suggestions for formats (one was a region format, the other was a table of contents format). For everyone's benefit, could someone repost that table of contents format, and also explain how to make links to individual posts within one's thread. I will be reformatting my campaign setting to include a table of contents in the first page to better help the flow of my setting. Also, one poster suggested the possibility of opening a site for settings. If that poster is still interested, contact me. If you're interested in joining such a project, let us know. There has been good traffic on "Shadowfell", "Lyndor", "Soullos", and "Generica" recently (I'm getting daily updates of posts, bwahaha), but the other campaign settings here haven't gotten any traffic recently. I will make it my duity to post to each and every setting here, with thought out, and most importantly constructive, opinions, and I request that everyone do the same if they are able to. I know people have developed favorites, but if we're to be a team we need to be together. Sorry for being away for so long; I'll do my best to update the first post more often.
Elven Doritos 01-14-06, 04:34 PM	I am back! Huzzah! I updated the first page. From now on, send me your links, campaign description, and what you'd like help with in PM; this will reduce clutter in this thread. It has been suggested that member numbers be added to the first page, and I would like to second that motion. Or third it. Maybe fourth... Whatever. Also, one poster suggested the possibility of opening a site for settings. If that poster is still interested, contact me. If you're interested in joining such a project, let us know. A PM would probably be better, but meh. I'm here already, so I'll say that I would be interested in that: I lack the skills to pull it off by myself and my thread is cluttered. And thus, I begin a crusade to read the other settings and become a useful member of the guild! -Elven Doritos, aka "Spanky"
ssvegeta555 01-14-06, 07:54 PM	Heres the repost of the Table of Contents format. You don't have to follow the format to the letter, but it's a good start. Table of Contents Format RACES CLASSES/ SKILLS/ FEATS EQUIPMENT MAGIC/PSIONICS IN THE SETTING DEITIES COSMOLOGY HISTORY GEOGRAPHY MISC Sample Table of Contents: Soullos (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=5448249&postcount=2), Orden’s Mysteries (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=7582368&postcount=2) How to link pages: To link pages is pretty easy once you get the hand of it. First you must go to the desired post you want to be linked. On every post there is the number of that particular post (it’s near a small icon with an exclamation mark in the middle). http://img460.imageshack.us/img460/8513/postnumber1tc.jpg Click that number, you’ll then have another window pop up. That new window contains only that post, which is handy to link to. Now copy the web address, this will be needed in order to have a hyperlink. During a new post or editing a previous post type what you want to see and have people click on. This text will act like a link button. For example: I want to link to my PrC post, so I type in the name of the PrC. Now highlight it. Click on the hyperlink button. http://img460.imageshack.us/img460/5010/hyperlink4qi.jpg A pop up window will now show up. If you highlighted the text earlier, the text should be in the new pop up window. Click Ok, now it’s asking for the web address to link to. Copy and paste the desired web address and press OK. I hope this helps. :)
TúrintheMormegil 01-15-06, 07:53 AM	Ssvegeta555, while your suggestion is valid, there is a far more elegant method of linking to specific posts that allows the viewer to scroll down the rest of the thread immediately (it simply opens the page at the height of the specific post you linked). By opening the thread you will see a six-digit number in the address bar of your browser, this is the number of the thread. Note this number. Then hover over the quote-button of the specific post you want to link, and it will show a seven-digit post number. For example, my own campaign setting has thread number 524560, and the second post (the table of contents) has post number 7582368. Now you type: {thread=524560&p=7582368}Orden's Mysteries' Table of Contents{/thread} except using [ for {. Thus, replacing { with [ gives me: Orden's Mysteries' Table of Contents This method was first described by His_Majesty on page 2 of the stickied "Question about this board" thread, and it is IMHO the best way of linking to specific posts for the purpose of a table of contents for your setting-thread. :tiphat: Túrin
Banebringer 01-15-06, 03:00 PM	I think Xeviat went and got lost again...I sent him a PM around 4 days ago stating that I do have a campaign and gave him all the fluff, and I have yet to hear a response... What numbers are taken? :confused:
TheWanderingAlchemist 01-15-06, 03:26 PM	i did the same thing.....hopefully hell get to it soon... heh
Ishmayl 01-15-06, 05:53 PM	I also sent him a PM a few days ago about setting up a website for the CBG; hopefully he'll get back eventually, but if not, I'll go ahead and post my ideas here anyway. I've talked to Xeviat about setting up on my server a site for the CBG that includes a certain amount of space for each person to set up a small webpage, as well as a forums. If you guys think this is an idea worth pursuing, let me know, and I'll get the ball moving. If you'd rather just leave everything here and not worry about having a little site about your campaign, let me know that as well. Cheers! -Brandon
TheWanderingAlchemist 01-15-06, 05:57 PM	i like the idea alot. While not everyone will have enough space for full details on their setting it will be more easily accessible. Also if someone has their own site (aka me lol) then they can have a link to it there so people have easy access to full details if wanted. forums would be great too! I say do it!
Cymraegmorgan 01-15-06, 06:03 PM	i like the idea alot. While not everyone will have enough space for full details on their setting it will be more easily accessible. Also if someone has their own site (aka me lol) then they can have a link to it there so people have easy access to full details if wanted. forums would be great too! I say do it! I already have a page on my site for the CBG. If anyone wants their site linked there, just PM me.
Ishmayl 01-15-06, 06:25 PM	i like the idea alot. While not everyone will have enough space for full details on their setting it will be more easily accessible. Also if someone has their own site (aka me lol) then they can have a link to it there so people have easy access to full details if wanted. forums would be great too! I say do it! Yeah, that's the general idea. Everyone who registers and is a member would get a couple pages to describe their world, and then they could link to their own site for much more detail. Probably, I would design 4 or 5 different templates that you could choose from for what you'd want your site to look like, and you could send me the content you wanted, and I'd post it. I don't have the option right now of giving everyone permission to edit their site personally, but that could be explored in the future as well.
TheWanderingAlchemist 01-15-06, 06:45 PM	Again I like the idea and say we should go for it. :w00t:
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Banebringer 01-15-06, 10:47 PM	Hehe I still want to be the number "pi" :D
sdragon1984 01-16-06, 01:36 AM	ive now made a thread for my world, xiluh (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?p=8242417#post8242417). its now also in my sig, if anybody wants to look at it.
Manowater989 01-16-06, 10:56 AM	Alright, why not. I'll be member 34. I've looked over some of the settings you guys already have up, most of them; I like where you're going. I'll pm you some comments I think could help with each, or else just post a list of comments/suggestions for each one here, or possible just reply directly within the campaign thread of each. My setting, as some of you may have noticed so far, is currently known as The Chronicles Of Fate, although I'm contemplating a name change to the more cinematic title "Sequence" to reflect its' reimagined nature as a cosmology that is meant to encompass everything: the entire multiverse's history, from beginning to end. Unlike most other settings, of course it's a high-tech sci/fantasy, (I consider it to be not pure science fiction, despite the mighty attempt made at historical and scientific accuracy, because the tone and atmosphere is more epic adventure and war fantasy, despite it's realistic/technological window-dressing) and it also differs from most other campaign worlds in that it's meant to be set, not in some imaginary existence, but in the actual, real world. In my campaign's backstory, 9/11 happened, Bush was president, hell, even this website exists, it just so happened someone made up a fictional campaign setting EXACTLY like what would actually occur. My world IS this world, but it's all about what's going to start happening in the very near future that most living now would be hard-pressed to believe, and even what's going on now and what's happened in the past that most have refused or been unable to see. This combustible combination of hidden forces, rapidly advancing technology and world events, incendiary ideologies, declining social stability, and ultimately, the rising star of a Lady Of Pain-like (for those familiar with Planescape) central icon/plot device, the messiah/antichrist figure simply referred to as "Josh" and his defiant creed, ultimately lead to the inevitable Armageddon. The enormous tension of hatred between the opposing factions that humanity increasingly polarizes into as resources become less relevant and ideas are all that's left to truly fight over, combined with the sheer amount of firepower controlled by each side, leads to an explosive apocalypse that utterly devastates the Earth; but that is only the beginning. After the initial devastation, they only continue to fight war after continuing war, pausing only to rebuild their supplies and numbers, interrupted only by the occassional overtures at peace which will inevitable be broken: such fundamental enemies simply are unable to coexist. This is the point where the "present day" picks up. So check it out, feel free to make additions/suggestions/criticisms of your own. I'm actively working on it right now, and more additions are upcoming. I could of course use any help, on the off chance that anyone is so intrigued that they'd like to collaborate with me on it. And of course, if anyone would allow me to work on their settings as well, I would be flattered. Just let me know. Chronicles Of Fate: http://www.wizards.com/leaving.asp?url=http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=166099&origin=
Banebringer 01-16-06, 04:39 PM	Umm Xeviat, your 1st page is reaaaaly messed up. The link to some of the campaigns stretches over the details and into other people's campaign profiles. Okay I'm gonna go with number 3.14159265... :D
Archus Forix 01-16-06, 05:32 PM	lol, and I'll PM Xeviat soon for my campaign (I HATE exams!). But I love the campaigns I've seen so far. I'll comment ASAP, but until then, revision :nonono:
sdragon1984 01-18-06, 03:11 PM	skies sounds really great.... with a few minor changes, im sure the idea could be transfered to d&d, so thats a plus. compatibility is always a good thing :)
Banebringer 01-18-06, 06:55 PM	:( My page link and mini-profile haven't been fixed yet... Xeviat is tricksey, tricksey. He tries to takes the precious froms us, yesss.
Xeviat-DM 01-19-06, 02:18 PM	:( My page link and mini-profile haven't been fixed yet... Xeviat is tricksey, tricksey. He tries to takes the precious froms us, yesss. Woops; I had a {/i} instead of a {/url}; it works now. I haven't recieved any PMs lately, so if anyone isn't on the first thread who wants to be on it, let me know please in PM and I'll put you up. I believe I saw a new one on this last page, so I'll catch them and put them up, but I may be missing people (even people who were joining just to review). I'm going to get some reviews done; it takes me time because I like to digest all of the info I read. Hopefully everyone can look forward to a thought out review from me in the next week or so.
sdragon1984 01-19-06, 06:45 PM	Woops; I had a {/i} instead of a {/url}; it works now. I haven't recieved any PMs lately, so if anyone isn't on the first thread who wants to be on it, let me know please in PM and I'll put you up. I believe I saw a new one on this last page, so I'll catch them and put them up, but I may be missing people (even people who were joining just to review). I'm going to get some reviews done; it takes me time because I like to digest all of the info I read. Hopefully everyone can look forward to a thought out review from me in the next week or so. i sent you a........ oh. :D
Luminous Crayon 01-19-06, 07:28 PM	After a year or so of hiatus, I've resumed furious work on my setting. This has the (un)fortunate effect of opening my eyes to some previously completed things that I now deemed truly horrible pieces of writing, so I'm rewriting large sections of my setting. As a result, my campaign thread and page are temporarily closed down, until I get them presentable. Despite my current lack of material to share with you fine folk, I really like this idea. I dislike most message board factions (they do more harm to the community than good, it seems), but this one ought to actually get some replies and responses to posts too long for most casual readers to reach the end of. Sign me up, and I'll review settings as my free time allows. I hope to have a detailed and coherent setting website and thread posted in the near future, but in the meantime, I'll get a short description sent to the appropriate authorities.
Ishmayl 01-19-06, 08:38 PM	Are PMs working? I've sent a couple of you guys (Xeviat and Luminous Crayon) some PMs about things, but haven't gotten any responses...
Raelifin 01-20-06, 01:36 AM	Hi, I've been of vacation for a week, so I haven't had time to looks at much. I just wanted everyone to know that my free time will return to normal in a few days or so. :)
Incubus_Revenant 01-20-06, 08:56 AM	Ooh, I've never been in a guild before. Well, I've posted other settings on this board before, and like many of you I was grossly unsatisfied with the amount of attention and criticism (the constructive kind) that I was getting. In an attempt to reverse my fortunes, I'd love to become part of this here collective, and I have my own fledgeling setting to contribute: DYSTOPIA (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=572193) At the moment the focus of my creative attention is on the city of Heaven, once the demesne of the angelic host, now the province of a despotic conclave of heretical zealots driven quite mad by divine power. Naturally, this does not bode well for anyone... Well, I don't know what number that makes me... 35 or something? Anyhoo, drop by and check it out. It's still a baby, but it's a gem.
Luminous Crayon 01-20-06, 08:43 PM	Are PMs working? I've sent a couple of you guys (Xeviat and Luminous Crayon) some PMs about things, but haven't gotten any responses...I've been delayed in responding because of email difficulties. I sent you an email last night, though; did you get it? It had the houserules you requested enclosed as an attachment. If you haven't gotten it yet, I'll chalk it up to technical difficulties and resend.
limetom 01-20-06, 10:55 PM	Hey all. I haven't really been able to comment on many posts recenetly due to several personal reasons. I should be able to do so now. I'd appreciate some more reviews of mine. I got some near the beginning, but I haven't really gotten many recently. It has gotten to the point where it simply gets down to the third page and I need to bump just to get someone to look at it. Thanks.
The Vorpal Tribble 01-20-06, 11:10 PM	I've finally gotten enough together to make me feel I warrant a membership. Its still very much a work in progress which may never be truley finished. -=-=-=-=-=-=- A Dying Ember (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=566554) An old, bloated sun turns in the sky. Its rays fall upon a world covered in thick, roiling clouds, making them glow a deep crimson with its wearied light. Continuous rain and snow fall from these clouds, like drops of blood from an unhealing wound... A Dying Ember is an epic that unfolds with each step of the hardy (perhaps foolhardy) survivalists who dare leave their warmed homes, their towns nestled within valleys of steaming pools and gesyers. They have a mission, discover why the world continues to grow colder with each passing year. To venture within the arctic wilderness that cloaks most of the world with a chill embrace. From sentient glaciers and lush jungles buried beneath the snows, to whales who swim within the highest clouds to feed on the ghostly aurora and men who can read the thoughts of the blizzard, all this and more will work their way into a grand tale sure to be told 'round the fire for generations.
Banebringer 01-21-06, 01:13 AM	Time to pick apart the fluff... They have a mission, discover why the world continues to grow colder with each passing year. To venture within the arctic wilderness that cloaks most of the world with a chill embrace. Global Warming, anyone? lush jungles buried beneath the snows, Dude that's been done in Teen Titans...I passed by the TV while my sister was watching it and saw a subterranean jungle hidden under the ice in the antarctic. A caveman and some small girl-thing were living in it. to whales who swim within the highest clouds That was done in Fantasia 2000. In fact, the movie's biggest scene was watching whales swim in the sky. Linkin Park has also done that in their music video "In The End". Copyright laws and originality aside, it sounds intriguing. Welcome aboard, I'm sorry if my criticism sounds harsh, but I am just calling them as I see them.
supadupaman 01-21-06, 01:26 AM	so, after rewiewing the list of joining orders, i realize i should be #33 and not #19 as i declared earlier. i sent a pm to xeviat and it's been changed in my sig. still no thread for my setting but i'm slowly writting more and should have some preliminary stuff up soon. great work all. (hope there's no hazing rituals :evillaugh )
DeeL 01-21-06, 02:44 AM	Vorpal Tribble, it does sound like a decent shot. Welcome aboard. Limetom, I feel your pain. Mind you, the posts I have gotten are complimentary, but they don't give me much to improve or build on. I do try to be constructive when I can...
Xeviat-DM 01-21-06, 04:35 AM	I've been shirking my duities ... and since I have nothing better to do other than sleep, I'm going to do some reviews. I'll try to offer as much real critiques and criticism as I can. PS: Recently I've been working on a class construction engine, starting with the engine created for the BESM game and utilizing some work that a poster named something Lotus ... I think black lotus ... had on these boards some time ago. I've refined lotus's original system, and even discovered formula for power points and powers known (since my system utilizes mana points). When it's finalized, I'll post it on the Unearthed Arcana boards.
The Vorpal Tribble 01-21-06, 07:49 AM	Global Warming, anyone? Err, except its cooling? Dude that's been done in Teen Titans...I passed by the TV while my sister was watching it and saw a subterranean jungle hidden under the ice in the antarctic. A caveman and some small girl-thing were living in it. In this case its a forest kept alive by a rift beneath a frozen lake that leads to the plane of positive energy. Its infused the water for miles around with healing energy that keeps the plans from dying. When the comet fell and punctured its way into the plane of cold to free the essence of Iborighu many such rifts were opened. Hearth is now a bit unstable on the planar axis. That was done in Fantasia 2000. In fact, the movie's biggest scene was watching whales swim in the sky. Linkin Park has also done that in their music video "In The End". These however are whales who awakened to sentience long ago and discovered how to levitate themselves. The 'auroras' they feed on are actually brightly glowing, flying swarms of fish based on the ancient scandinavian myth that the aurora was the flash of light off the scales of herring. There name for the aurora borealis was literally 'herring flash'. Thats where that part of the lullyaby Wynken, Blynken and Nod comes from: "Where are you going And what do you wish The old moon asked the three We've come to fish For the herring fish That swim in the beautiful sea Nets of silver and gold have we Said Wynken, Blynken and Nod So all night long Their nets they threw To the stars in the twinklin' foam Then down from the sky Came the wooden shoe Bringing the fisherman home" Copyright laws and originality aside, it sounds intriguing. Well, as I've never personally witnessed the examples, they are original for me. And their reason for existence and how it is used in the game is different. Could probably go to any campaign here and find something similiar to it in SOME book or movie. I'm sorry if my criticism sounds harsh, but I am just calling them as I see them. Naw, wouldn't call it harsh. More like you just need to actually go to the link and see what I've done with the thing ;)
Hochiu 01-21-06, 01:23 PM	For anyone who wants to know, I just posted my first campaign setting to these boards (though not my first campaign setting I wrote). The world, Kousekai Monotatari is going to be updated slowly, but any comments, productive criticisms or shows of support would be appreciated Kousekai Monogatari can be found here. (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?p=8284892#post8284892)
Luminous Crayon 01-21-06, 01:41 PM	Also for the record, a new thread has been forged in the fires of this subforum! I cordially invite all of you to the Jade Stage thread (linked in my signature), where we'll explore my campaign setting in the form of a complex morality discussion. I'll be serving tea and cookies.
Herecgunina 01-21-06, 05:07 PM	Just letting everybody know that I am back and will be resuming reviewing/posting original material tonight/tomorrow (I've been busy unpacking but that's done now.) And Manowater989 - coincidentally, the name of the campaign from which my current setting derives much material was Chronicles of the Fated.
Manowater989 01-21-06, 06:51 PM	Lol, that's an interesting coincidence. I may not be keeping that name for my setting anyway, as I indicated in my earlier post. Which leads me to my questions, both of which I'm actually a little embarrassed to ask, but, anyway, here goes. Umm, I know I did it before with the "Chronicles Of Fate" text in my sig, but once again, how do you include a link that is presented as text, so that I can do that to add a link to Campaign Builders' Guild to my sig. I haven't gotten a chance to draw up too detailed of comments on you guys' settings yet, although I have read through most of them in my free time that hasn't gone into work on my own cs and other demanding life situations....I had noticed, though, lots of comments on this Liquid Skies campaign setting that was added, and also Dying Ember- admittedly pretty cool and original, I've been a fan of flying whale/manta primitive/advanced planets ever since the Hypernauts episode "Cloudholm" (google it....) that I saw when I was about 8....but that aside, I was just wondering why no-one had mentioned one thing about my campaign. What do you say guys, got any feedback or suggestions, positive or negative? P.S Just as long as it's not "too much of the whole campaign seems to be focused around this Josh npc." Yeah, yeah. Look at Planescape. Look at Warhammer 40,000. It's an artistic call, and I made it. Any other commentary would be welcome :) ....
The Vorpal Tribble 01-21-06, 08:11 PM	I had noticed, though, lots of comments on this Liquid Skies campaign setting that was added, and also Dying Ember Correction, I've had has a couple comments on my little ad spiel. Don't know that anyone has looked at the actual campaign ;) I'll be reading and comment on other folk's stuff when this cold (or whatever it is) goes away and I can sit down for five minutes without aching :raincloud
sdragon1984 01-21-06, 08:34 PM	is the developmental thread truely needed for more then asking for help and suggestions on aspects of developing campaigns? most of us have our setting linked in our sigs (and if you dont,its probably a good idea), so instead of having to trudge through a cluttered thread of collective requests and advice, we can leave it just the questions, and the advice can go directly to the thread for the appropriate setting. this also gives the added benefit of moving setting thread near the top, allowing more exposure to everybody- members and non-members alike.
Banebringer 01-21-06, 08:49 PM	is the developmental thread truely needed for more then asking for help and suggestions on aspects of developing campaigns? most of us have our setting linked in our sigs (and if you dont,its probably a good idea), so instead of having to trudge through a cluttered thread of collective requests and advice, we can leave it just the questions, and the advice can go directly to the thread for the appropriate setting. this also gives the added benefit of moving setting thread near the top, allowing more exposure to everybody- members and non-members alike. That sounds like a very good idea, but I think keeping the responses on this thread helps, even with the sigs. No one has answered any of my questions on my thread in 5 days, and I still keep the link in my sig... Err, except its cooling? Global warming results in an overall cooling of the world over time. The name is a redundancy. It is speculated that in time global warming will lead to a 2nd ice age.
Ishmayl 01-22-06, 04:35 PM	I've decided to update my "I need help with..." section... With all the remodifying I've been doing with the campaign, hat I'm really needing right now is help with finding inconsistencies in my campaign - namely, with dates and language/naming issues. If you spot something while going over anything in Shadowfell, please let me know. Thanks, Brandon
elven warriorXX 01-22-06, 04:57 PM	Well I don't have a current edition for my setting but I will join away way just to talk and trade ideas. Sign me up! :D
Banebringer 01-22-06, 09:50 PM	Yes I would like to update my "needs help with" section as well, Xeviat worded it on his PM to me so it sounded like what I wanted to help other people with. Needs help with: Continuity in the campaign, constructive criticism on both races and classes, and new ideas for a system of religion and weaponry.
TheWanderingAlchemist 01-23-06, 10:00 AM	help with finding inconsistencies in my campaign - namely, with dates and language/naming issues. That reminds me that I need to come up with a calander for Aeroth. I completely forgot all about that. I want to come up with a few festivals/holidays as well. Thanks for the reminder!
Vaalingrade Ashland 01-23-06, 11:19 PM	Is it just me, or has the feel of this sub forum changed for the better since this 'guild' formed? Its getting its own theme and comradery now and that's a good thing :)
Xeviat-DM 01-24-06, 02:53 AM	Is it just me, or has the feel of this sub forum changed for the better since this 'guild' formed? Its getting its own theme and comradery now and that's a good thing :) I had hoped for that. Thanks everyone, we're seemingly a success.
Cymraegmorgan 01-24-06, 05:16 AM	That reminds me that I need to come up with a calander for Aeroth. I completely forgot all about that. I want to come up with a few festivals/holidays as well. Thanks for the reminder! I just did a calendar for Altvogge(in the first post under Timekeeping), (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=561523) that is quite simple. Are you looking for something like that?
sdragon1984 01-24-06, 12:35 PM	ive noticed that......... lets keep it up while we can :)
TheWanderingAlchemist 01-24-06, 02:25 PM	Are you looking for something like that? That is actually exactly what I plan to make pretty much only it would correspond to my world. No I know those notes I made on Aeroth's calender 2 years ago is around here somewhere. I think I'll take 20 on this search check.
Pz.Az.04Maus 01-25-06, 11:16 PM	Do you guys need a Forum for the World Builder's Guild itself? Cause I got a free Forum, and I have almost nothing to use it for.
Ishmayl 01-26-06, 07:37 PM	Do you guys need a Forum for the World Builder's Guild itself? Cause I got a free Forum, and I have almost nothing to use it for. Hey Pzaz04maus, I've been working on setting up a private forums on my website, as well as some small web space hosting (a few megs each, nothing fancy) for everyone. I'll have things set up by the end of the weekend. Cheers! -Brandon
Mini_Surge 01-27-06, 08:49 PM	Im in! P.S this is Golem Lord(i think that was my name) but i forgot how to spell it
Cymraegmorgan 01-29-06, 03:15 PM	Maps are my current bugaboo. I ditched most of the ones I had. I used FM7.1 to make a decent world map, then Photoshopped it to get political boundaries. It did not quite come out as I planned. :weep: I have used Bryce for decent conceptual small area maps, but melding the two has, heretofore, eluded me. :weep: This is my big hangup at the moment. How to get my vision of the world onto a map that doesn't look like a kindergartner got hold of it with the crayolas?
Banebringer 01-30-06, 01:37 PM	I had the exact same problem, I couldn't even get a proper map program onto my computer. The best thing to do is to sketch out your ideal map by hand, scan it into your computer, type in the text for the individual land masses with Paint, and then just have it hosted by Photobucket. Be careful though, because the text in Paint WILL go over the lines of your sketch if you do not make enough room.
Cymraegmorgan 01-30-06, 01:51 PM	I had the exact same problem, I couldn't even get a proper map program onto my computer. The best thing to do is to sketch out your ideal map by hand, scan it into your computer, type in the text for the individual land masses with Paint, and then just have it hosted by Photobucket. Be careful though, because the text in Paint WILL go over the lines of your sketch if you do not make enough room. The last image on the map page (http://www.angelfire.com/rpg2/altvogge/maps.html) is my latest effort. Does that work or is it too World Book?
elven warriorXX 01-30-06, 03:00 PM	Here is the best place to give you all the news on my Settings :) Also what member number would I be? So far My main project is updating all my old Paint maps and Hand-drawn maps of the 4 Kingdoms. My 2nd hand project is fixing the Magician class and adding flavor to all the Races. I am also hard at work on 'Elven warriors big book of Variants' which will be a thread on the Variant rules forum that will have all my rules packed into one place (along with some new ones, and some good ones made by other people that I will post their rule and their name). The BBOV will not be out for a long time, but It will have a variant for each class, Tons of Variant magic systems, Variant classes that fill other class roles, A lot of info about why I made the changes and what it is good for, and the new Advanced classes System I have been fooling with.
Ishmayl 01-31-06, 10:22 PM	I've set up a bare-minimum forums for the CBG... if there's enough action on it, and people post, then I'll register a real domain name for it, as well as set up some blog and CMS systems so that people can have some mini-webpages for their campaigns. There's nothing fancy there yet, it's just got a few forums, but feel free to register and post something (perhaps your campaign, perhaps something else, whatever you want). Campaign Builders' Guild Boards (http://www.shadowfell.org/CBG/) Cheers! -Brandon
Cymraegmorgan 02-01-06, 08:20 AM	I've set up a bare-minimum forums for the CBG... if there's enough action on it, and people post, then I'll register a real domain name for it, as well as set up some blog and CMS systems so that people can have some mini-webpages for their campaigns. There's nothing fancy there yet, it's just got a few forums, but feel free to register and post something (perhaps your campaign, perhaps something else, whatever you want). Campaign Builders' Guild Boards (http://www.shadowfell.org/CBG/) Cheers! -Brandon I registered, and will add a link to the CBG page (http://www.angelfire.com/rpg2/altvogge/cbg.html) on my website. Anyone who would like their website linked on the CBG page of my website, PM me with the URL. :)
Banebringer 02-01-06, 11:27 PM	Huzzah! The new boards are great! Here's the link to my campaign on the new boards! http://www.shadowfell.org/CBG/viewtopic.php?t=4 Changing the link in my sig to redirect ppl there...
DwelleroftheDeep 02-02-06, 11:24 AM	Sorry for not really supporting this guild to much (been busy), but I've joined the new foum and when my setting is complete I'll post it there.
TheWanderingAlchemist 02-02-06, 02:16 PM	Hey i am sorry been busy too. Gah college. Haven't even picked up a book since i have been back. I'll sign up on the other boards asap.
Archus Forix 02-02-06, 04:58 PM	well, I'm lazy but I have joined the new boards. So kudos to me
The Vorpal Tribble 02-02-06, 06:22 PM	Ok, I'm up to review some realms. Going to start with those who've no one has responded to or only one or two has, so just let me know if your campaign fits this. Warning, I'll be using the PEACH (Please Examine And Critique Honestly) method, so if you don't want me saying potentially negative things, just don't give me a link ;)
Ishmayl 02-02-06, 06:26 PM	Sorry for not really supporting this guild to much (been busy), but I've joined the new foum and when my setting is complete I'll post it there. Hey, don't worry about waiting until it's complete. Mine's not complete, nor are many others. Post what you have, and maybe post in the second forums there if you need advice on anything. Cheers!
Elven Doritos 02-02-06, 07:57 PM	I'd like to second (third? fourth, even?) the motion of the CBG boards. They are sweet, guys. Sign up! Strength in numbers... ...And I'm tired of being the only online member, refreshing my screen every five minutes with false hopes! -Elven Doritos
Ishmayl 02-02-06, 09:18 PM	I'd like to second (third? fourth, even?) the motion of the CBG boards. They are sweet, guys. Sign up! Strength in numbers... ...And I'm tired of being the only online member, refreshing my screen every five minutes with false hopes! -Elven Doritos I imagine it may take us a few days (weeks, even?) to build up anything substantial over there. There are already 12 members, but it looks like only about 5 have posted anything so far, so there will have to be a bit of patience involved :)
Luminous Crayon 02-02-06, 10:46 PM	I'm student teaching this semester, which is leaving me frequently pressed for time. I'm signed up on the new boards, but haven't posted anything yet.Ok, I'm up to review some realms. Going to start with those who've no one has responded to or only one or two has, so just let me know if your campaign fits this. Warning, I'll be using the PEACH (Please Examine And Critique Honestly) method, so if you don't want me saying potentially negative things, just don't give me a link ;)I've had a small handful of commentors, but only two really regular ones who seem to have kept up with the whole thread. If this fits your criteria, then by all means, hit the Jade Stage. (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=572849) I'm fine with negative feedback, as long as it's constructive. Tear me up so I can make it better!
TheWanderingAlchemist 02-03-06, 10:02 AM	while I haven't had time to work on it I would love some critisism and comments on my campaign world. PEACH is aok with me.
Cymraegmorgan 02-03-06, 03:06 PM	Ok, I'm up to review some realms. Going to start with those who've no one has responded to or only one or two has, so just let me know if your campaign fits this. Warning, I'll be using the PEACH (Please Examine And Critique Honestly) method, so if you don't want me saying potentially negative things, just don't give me a link ;) Altvogge could use a little PEACH. :)
Manowater989 02-03-06, 07:07 PM	" Chronicles Of Fate/ Sequence.
Shedeo 02-03-06, 07:44 PM	Not unlike the Wandering Alchemist, school's be kickin' me since I got back. But I'm back now, so no worries. Not that there really were to begin with. Anyways, I'm reorganizing ZS into something very different and once I get that finished, I'll resubmit it.
Herecgunina 02-04-06, 01:51 AM	Like a lot of us, I got blindsided by the resumption of schooling, and its shut down my creative juices and my energy to review. However, 1.5 weeks into the semester, I think that I've managed to get back into the flow, so expect me to actually get back to the reading/writing now. I'm gonna r/r one before I got to bed, and finish my artifact series in my own thread tomorrow. I'd love some PEACH, VT, once you get done reviewing settings that haven't gotten much attention. (Mine doesn't qualify as a priority case, because it's got many posts from others, though most predate the guild and I think I've only gotten 1-2 added reviewers as a result of the CBG). Again, only if you've got some left-over time.
jack77 02-04-06, 11:37 AM	I posted a list of items I intend to post on in the future. At the bottom of that post is a List of Future Projects. I intend to solicit help, ideas and suggestions for those projects if anyone wants to assist me. That's true for both my milieus, Terra Ghantik and Hammerstroke 3.
sdragon1984 02-05-06, 02:57 PM	sorry i havent been around much, just havent looked at the site recently. anyways, im back :) im looking at the CBG forums right now (somebody decided to use the cool initials :) and even gave it a cool monogram design :D were official lol). i think it looks really good so far, and ill sign up when i can i already got a comment on my setting :D:D:D this thread is working out for the best
DeeL 02-05-06, 04:37 PM	Well, I have an addition to make to my needs help with... line. I'm trying to figure out where elves came from. The elven gods claim they (or at least Corellon) created them. So do the dragon gods. The treants say the elves came, somehow, from them. And their origin seems to be mixed up with snakes, which implies a link to both nagas and yuan-ti. I'm not looking for a whole grand myth, but if anyone has any ideas on how this tangle could get straightened out, I'd appreciate it.
TúrintheMormegil 02-05-06, 05:35 PM	IMO having three explanations is always better than one. Let them duke it out in-game. :tiphat: Túrin
Elven Doritos 02-05-06, 05:43 PM	IMO having three explanations is always better than one. Let them duke it out in-game. :tiphat: Túrin I concur: Unless there really is a need to determine which one is right, keeping it more mysterious could add a unique element. -Elven Doritos
Cymraegmorgan 02-05-06, 07:27 PM	IMO having three explanations is always better than one. Let them duke it out in-game. :tiphat: Túrin Ahh, the Old Holy War Ploy. Very devious, indeed.
sdragon1984 02-06-06, 12:28 AM	IMO having three explanations is always better than one. Let them duke it out in-game. :tiphat: Túrin whoa....... you just answered a question i havent even asked yet. mine was based on a symbol (the hilt of thask) in my setting, and i somehow managed to come up with this 'thask' before i decided who/what thask is/was... now ive got factions saying thask was a real person and factions saying thask was/is a god..... and i could always throw in a faction saying thask was a god in person form :D of course, if anybody has any better suggestions......
Cymraegmorgan 02-08-06, 02:16 PM	I'd like to second (third? fourth, even?) the motion of the CBG boards. They are sweet, guys. Sign up! Strength in numbers... Just a bump to remind members about the new CBG board, linked in my sig. :D
DeeL 02-09-06, 12:18 AM	Thanks for the input, although I'm not sure I'll let it rest at that. I like myth, reading or writing it. I'm one of those who enjoyed the Silmarillion more than the Lord of the Rings. Nailing down the order of events at the beginning of the world would truly satisfy my sense of esthetics, but unless some kind of inspiration strikes I may just have to go with the mystery.
GM1977 02-09-06, 10:02 AM	Greetings Some of you may have read my GM1977 post about the world I am working on. I totally missed this thread and would like to join the builders guild if possible. GM
Cymraegmorgan 02-09-06, 10:06 AM	Greetings Some of you may have read my GM1977 post about the world I am working on. I totally missed this thread and would like to join the builders guild if possible. GM Join us... :evillaugh And don't forget to check out the CBG Forum. (http://www.shadowfell.org/CBG/)
the_taken 02-09-06, 02:18 PM	I place my request to join it's still unplayable and lacking in polticle substance or dungeons.. or detailed geography but my campaign can be found here: http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=583876 Two suns, Two continents, Five moons, no name also, I posted on GM1977's thread yesterday! Guild Power! :cheer:
sdragon1984 02-10-06, 11:40 AM	Join us... :evillaugh And don't forget to check out the CBG Forum. (http://www.shadowfell.org/CBG/) seriously...... i mean, im member number 25 here, and theres only 22 over there.
Cymraegmorgan 02-10-06, 01:17 PM	seriously...... i mean, im member number 25 here, and theres only 22 over there. Patience....
the_taken 02-10-06, 11:36 PM	I ask to join again
Ishmayl 02-11-06, 09:28 AM	I ask to join again I don't know for sure that Xeviat is as active as he was when he started this thing, so it may be some time before he adds your name to the list. Go ahead and post in other threads though, asking questions and offering advice, and you'll be a member whether or not you're on the list :)
Arco Versipellis 02-11-06, 11:13 AM	I'd also like to join. A brief overview of my campaign world can be found at the following link, though I will not update it with more specific information until next week. http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?p=8449777#post8449777
the_taken 02-11-06, 11:16 AM	I don't know for sure that Xeviat is as active as he was when he started this thing, so it may be some time before he adds your name to the list. Go ahead and post in other threads though, asking questions and offering advice, and you'll be a member whether or not you're on the list :) oh, thank you.
Xeviat-DM 02-12-06, 11:06 PM	Managing this thread has taken more effort than I thought it would have. I'm not stopping it, though, but between the shaky internet connection at my house and the fact that the only internet ready computer at the momment is my girlfriend's laptop (so I can't really kick her off to jump on). I do have to thank everyone for continuing to make this group a success. I'm going to update the first post now, and then see about reviewing a setting.
Xeviat-DM 02-12-06, 11:14 PM	I need a little help; PM me if you wanted to add and I haven't added you to the first thread yet.
sdragon1984 02-13-06, 02:22 AM	how many people are actually looking at the first post for the list of settings? honest, raise of hands....... lol :P
the_taken 02-13-06, 03:12 PM	how many people are actually looking at the first post for the list of settings? honest, raise of hands....... lol :P hand :thumbsup:
Raelifin 02-13-06, 05:00 PM	Meh, I just browse the forums nowadays.
Cymraegmorgan 02-13-06, 07:12 PM	how many people are actually looking at the first post for the list of settings? honest, raise of hands....... lol :P I do. Honest Injun!
TheWanderingAlchemist 02-13-06, 07:16 PM	:thumbsup: as often as i can
Cymraegmorgan 02-17-06, 08:36 AM	Time to give the old CBG thread a little love bump. :D Has anyone noticed that this forum is seeing more action than it has in months?
Elven Doritos 02-17-06, 02:56 PM	Time to give the old CBG thread a little love bump. :D Has anyone noticed that this forum is seeing more action than it has in months? I have. My ego says that it's the CBG. I've no facts to prove it, however. -Elven Doritos
supadupaman 02-17-06, 10:02 PM	my campaign setting finally has a thread. The Age of Kings (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?p=8496260#post8496260) A world full of mystery and uncertainty. Most of the usual races have been changed and relegated to secondary roles, so that other races can be given their time to shine. Still in the early stages of developement and so comentary on almost anything would be welcomed.
TúrintheMormegil 02-18-06, 07:42 AM	Why is the CBG forum down? Túrin
Cymraegmorgan 02-18-06, 07:47 AM	Why is the CBG forum down? Túrin Ishmayl is adding some features. Should be up by 10:00 am est( 3:00pm cet, I think) EDIT: THey are back up now, 8:30 am est(1:30pm cet)
Ishmayl 02-18-06, 09:02 AM	Yeah, sorry guys, I posted a nice long announcement about some difficulties I had with the update; looks like it'll be awhile before we have some of the options we're looking for over there.
Paradigm_Bane 02-19-06, 01:20 PM	What do I need to do to join? Stolen Sun Campaign (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=590354)
Elven Doritos 02-19-06, 03:12 PM	What do I need to do to join? Stolen Sun Campaign (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=590354) I think you just did. ;) -Elven Doritos
MadApe19 02-19-06, 03:49 PM	Count me in! I'm a little confused as to what to do, though. I've got two settings. Do I give a description for each one and give both links?
Elven Doritos 02-19-06, 03:52 PM	Count me in! I'm a little confused as to what to do, though. I've got two settings. Do I give a description for each one and give both links? That would be advisable. I can't guarantee how quickly Xev will be for posting on the main page, but if you give us links, that will let some of the members at least take a look. Also, you can cross post some of your content at the CBG boards (http://www.shadowfell.org/CBG/index.php) for ease. Prepare for honest critiques, though. -Elven Doritos
Xeviat-DM 02-19-06, 04:00 PM	Well, I just broke my ankle and tibia, so I think I'll have quite a bit more time on the boards than usual ... aside from the fact that my internet connection still hasn't stabilized. I've only recieved two PMs with join requests, so I'm going to add them and add the other three that have requested since my last post. Since our own boards are down for maintainance, I'm going to start a new thread on these boards; I need all the help I can get finalizing my setting's class system: for those of you who consider yourselves good with rules crunch and flavor fluff, please head over to help me out. (I'll add a link to my new thread here when I make it)
TheLastOfTheFallen 02-19-06, 04:04 PM	*jumps on the bandwagon* :angel: I want to join on in, though I don't have a setting up yet. A few questions: 1) is there a limit to how many settings we can have going at once? I have at least five, maybe six or seven ideas that I want to work on. 2) Where is this forum, how active is it, and is joining required? Thanks in advance. :)
Elven Doritos 02-19-06, 04:04 PM	] Since our own boards are down for maintainance, I'm going to start a new thread on these boards; I need all the help I can get finalizing my setting's class system: for those of you who consider yourselves good with rules crunch and flavor fluff, please head over to help me out. (I'll add a link to my new thread here when I make it) Wait, our boards aren't down for maintenance. That was yesterday, just so you know. -Elven Doritos
Elven Doritos 02-19-06, 04:07 PM	*jumps on the bandwagon* :angel: I want to join on in, though I don't have a setting up yet. A few questions: 1) is there a limit to how many settings we can have going at once? I have at least five, maybe six or seven ideas that I want to work on. 2) Where is this forum, how active is it, and is joining required? Thanks in advance. :) I really don't want to spam up this thread any more, but suffice to say, there are plenty of links (http://www.shadowfell.org/CBG/viewtopic.php?t=64&start=150) to the forum. It's somewhat active, with three very active posters and about ten "casual" posters. We have 26 members. Joining is certainly not required. It doesn't matter if you have multiple settings, though you might want to focus on a few at a time to get more concentrated response. -Elven Doritos
Xeviat-DM 02-19-06, 04:16 PM	Woops, thought that was an indefinate "down" until further notice. Guess I should have checked myself. TheLastOfTheFallen, I'd stick to one or so settings at a time, at least on this board. Give me a link. Oh, and the first post has been updated. If I still missed you, PM me.
MadApe19 02-19-06, 04:18 PM	That would be advisable. I can't guarantee how quickly Xev will be for posting on the main page, but if you give us links, that will let some of the members at least take a look. Also, you can cross post some of your content at the CBG boards for ease. Prepare for honest critiques, though. I'll work on posting on the forums. For now, though, here are my links and descriptions. Vilydunn - The Nightmare (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=572588) Wake to see the light. See the beautiful sky, the abstract clouds, the aromatic meadows. See the people, the smiles, the children. See the cities, the lords, the law. See the wilds, the freedom, the opportunity. See the friends, the family, the love. See it all fade. See the ravenous fire, the dim stars, the moonless night. See the weeping, the plagued, the dying. See the ruins, the madmen, the chaos. See the death, the destruction, the futility. See the darkness, the cold, the void. See the nightmare. Live the nightmare. Aath - The Dream (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=586434) I walked among the flowers, The bushes and the trees, Laughing in the moonlight As the fauna sang to me. I walked along the shoreline To see what I could see, Smiling at the ocean As it smiled back at me. -Dreamer's Rhyme What I'd Like Help With: Any advice or extensive comments/questions/critiques would be great. Feel free to email reviews to Bluehigh38@hotmail.com :)
MadApe19 02-19-06, 04:27 PM	I'll get right to reviewing, going down the list of settings. :)
Cymraegmorgan 02-20-06, 12:15 PM	2) Where is this forum, how active is it, and is joining required? Thanks in advance. :) Not required, just encouraged, because it is so much fun! :D The link is in my sig.
Natural_20 02-20-06, 03:57 PM	I just realized that I have posted exclusively on the other forums. So hello everybody who's just over here. By all means, do join the other forum as well, for it is simply delighful. The link should be in my sig..
Elven Doritos 02-20-06, 04:00 PM	I'd just like to post that my primary focus for Red Valor will be at CBG and on my new website: http://www.freewebs.com/red_valor Cheers! -Elven Doritos
DeeL 02-20-06, 10:12 PM	Hi folks. Here I am, a little buzzed on sleep deprivation and caffiene, but I have the basic pantheon of Ferakoss worked out. Could someone look it over and tell me if I'm leaving any Major divinities out? Some combination of alignment and domain that would be interesting that isn't included there?
Cymraegmorgan 02-22-06, 09:10 AM	Hi folks. Here I am, a little buzzed on sleep deprivation and caffiene, but I have the basic pantheon of Ferakoss worked out. Could someone look it over and tell me if I'm leaving any Major divinities out? Some combination of alignment and domain that would be interesting that isn't included there? More LN deities that focus on tradition and the status quo.
DeeL 02-22-06, 12:14 PM	Dangit. Can't find the code for hiding stuff. Can someone please clue me in? How do you put text under the 'spoiler' tab?
Raelifin 02-22-06, 01:51 PM	[ sblock ] Stuff to hide [/ sblock ]
DeeL 02-22-06, 08:00 PM	Raelifin, thanks. Oh, and I almost forgot - hello to our new members! It might be a while, but I'll try to post something constructive on any world that gets in this guild. Stay on page 1!
Cymraegmorgan 02-28-06, 04:58 AM	A note to all: The CBG Forum will be upgrading to a stronger, faster, more powerful site at the end of this week.
sdragon1984 02-28-06, 10:54 AM	A note to all: The CBG Forum will be upgrading to a stronger, faster, more powerful site at the end of this week. as of right now, my computer isnt working at all. im currently using another computer, and the owner has limited the sites that im allowed on. as such, im not allowed on the CBG forums :(
Ishmayl 03-02-06, 11:37 PM	The Campaign Builders' Guild has a new, improved site with its own domain: www.thecbg.org (http://www.thecbg.org) Feel free to log on and check the site out. There are many updates coming soon, as well as some neat perks in progress as soon as I finish talking out the details with some other web sites.
Elven Doritos 03-04-06, 11:40 PM	On the same vein of the new CBG boards: Please have some patience with the new boards. They're brand-new, and are subsequently buggy and a bit clumsy. We're all giving Ishmayl a wide berth with this, as he's working on the site on his own time and for our benefit. -Elven Doritos
DeeL 03-05-06, 08:17 PM	Well, I have a new request for help - the post on Mounts is up. I ended up not going with the giant sloth; I'd appreciate anyone who could give me advice on the nonsense I finally ended up with after going through Arms and Equipment Guide and maybe getting a little foolish. Subject change - I am feeling a little guilty about my ongoing faiilure to make a constructive review of anyone elses setting. To a certain extent, it's just overload - there's a lot of good stuff on these boards and on the new CBG board. I will say, though, that I'm starting to get a little fuzzy on what specifically everyone would like to hear. Anyone want to sound off?
TheLastOfTheFallen 03-06-06, 09:31 PM	Just adding my world to the regestry: Datrik - Void Above, World below. (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=599663) A post apocalyptic world where the humanoid races fled beneath the surface in wake of an extraterrestrial invasion. Technology and Magic combine to form a world unlike any other.
Natural_20 03-18-06, 12:08 AM	Bump it up yo! We da cool's, so visit us at www.thecbg.org . It's so awesome man, just in case you didn't see the other 50 links to there...
Wixman 03-18-06, 12:47 AM	Totallies! We need more recruits. We are all working on our own campaigns right now but we are in the process of coming up with our own CBG community world. Come on, we need the peeps! (CBG, now with more smilies! :) )
TheFallenWriter 03-19-06, 03:25 PM	The Nightstalkers (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=607036) Description: This world was once a flourishing, bright world, but when the nine Gods of Arcane were attacked, the world took a turn for the worst. The magelord that sealed them in their prison is an advanced drow, named Zachary, who has lived sicne the gods were first created. He waited and bided his time till he had strengthened himself so much, that he was near god in his own right, and he took them on, one at a time, to try to gain godhood. To this day, he has not suceeded in thsi quest, but has grown stronger and stronger, he also absorbed a portion of each god in him once he sealed htem away, so that they could not escape. He now is virtually invincible, save artifacts that his minions cannot locate or even touch oif they could, so he wiats, and bides his time, until some unlikely group of adventurers tries to find them. The world is shoruded in darkness since hte fall of the Arcane Gods, and he rules it with his minions, hte Nightstalkers, an enclave of evolved drow. It is rumored that they reside in a floating castle, invisible and undetectable, save for one soul who knows the secret, and will only revela it to the people that find all the artifacts. As the cities are terrorized, the wizards of each city enacted barriers that prevented the nightstalkers from getting in. Five millenia ltaer, the barriers are starting to fail, and some group needs to either find the artifact or find the wizards...
Captain_boots 03-20-06, 01:35 AM	Captain_Boots #42 I will submit some things on my setting of Earth 2120. Though I am sorta hesitant because I am writing it as a module. so I will only post some barebones.
Brian 03-20-06, 04:56 PM	hello! i suppose i'll sign up as member #43 then! EXILE STAR - In the beginning there was nothing but sky, an endless vault of heaven ruled by powerful beings, great Gods of unimaginable power. They would stride across the heavens on great winged leviathans and seed the worlds with their flesh and their blood. Their children ruled the worlds of many different stars and the Great Gods were pleased. Then a child of the Great Gods grew to incredible power, and threatened the position of her forebears. They called her S'Eldarine, the Star Exile, for She rebelled against the Great Gods and they condemned her as an exile. But S'Eldarin was a great leader, and She rallied many other Gods behind her. First was Jurai, King of Man. Second was Dor'Vesh, Father of Stone. Third was Gnomerlund, Keeper of Knowledge. Fourth was Jahlisti, Mother of Life. Fifth was Illumiana, Queen of Light. The six exiles fled far from the Great Gods wrath. Worlds fell, stars faded, and the Exiled Gods fled across the heavens far from the shattered worlds they once called home. So far did they flee that even their god-like longevity could not keep them from aging and they went into a deep slumber. Their bodies floated endlessly through the unknown voids outside heaven and in time fell from the sky to a new and far-distant world, S'Endarin. The body of S'Eldarin fell to the forests, and from her body were born the S'Eldarine. The body of Jurai fell to the plains, and from him was born the Uyu-Mahn. Then fell the body of Dor'Vesh to the make the mountains of the world, from within him was born the Dor'Vesh. Gnomerlund fell to the mountains as well, but was shattered, and his thoughts became the Gnomerlundin. Then fell Jahlisti to the sea, and from her was born the Jahlisti and all the creatures of the world. However, Illumiana did not fall, for her light became the sun and the moon and the stars of a new sky. These were the First Born children of the Exiled Gods and they lived for many Great Cycles in peace and prosperity. However, in the vast and far reaches of the void were the Outer Gods. Beings of dark and unimaginable evil. They envied the First Born for their new home, and wanted it for their own. They sent the Red Star, Baalgorgon to take S'Endarin from the First Born and destroy the bodies of the sleeping Exiled Gods. The Red Star came, and from it came the Others, vile and misbegotten creatures of night and horror. They descended upon S'Endarin, ravaging the cities and realms of the First Born, leaving nothing but death in their wake. But the sleeping Exiled Gods would not let their children die, and from their bodies they exhaled a great a powerful plague. The Others were weakened and began to die, but the First Born had been affected too, and as the world fell into a dark age there was the coming of the Second Born. As the Red Star fell from the sky, the First Born were no more. Their civilizations were lost, and from the ruins of their once great empire grew humans, elves, dwarves, gnomes, halflings, orcs, goblins, illithid, and all other manner of creatures. The Second Born warred for many Great Cycles, and they were scattered to the far corners of S'Endarin. The Old Empire was no more, lost to dust and time and from its ashes was born the New Empire. The nations of man, elves, dwarves, gnomes and halflings united to drive out the scourge of the orcs and other fell creatures; and together they have built a new world. The dawning of a new age is at hand, but something stirs in the shadows of the world. Deep below a lost memory awakens and eyes turn to the heavens as the Red Star rises once again... Exile Star Thread (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=604993) Exile Star is a setting of high adventure, lost civilizations, exploration, magic and mystery. Mythology plays an important role in the events that have shaped and will shape the world.
Tyrasius 03-20-06, 11:54 PM	I have two problems with this. 1. I dont no how to add links to my Sig so that disqualifies me. 2. My sig is busted and I can never get it to change so I guess that disqualifies me. 3. This would work if it werent for the fact tht new posters arent going to bother reading a 10 page thread to find out how they should post their homebrews 4. I dont remember but this was my most important point, so just assume it was so well thought out and writ that you were in awe of its brilliance, make a will save to not be instantly converted to all of my beliefs dont bother replying as I have not read all of this huge *** thread and dont intend to, its rather boring. Also I wont be keeping up with replies to my reply so your efforts are wasted.
nastynate 03-21-06, 12:18 AM	I have two problems with this. 1. I dont no how to add links to my Sig so that disqualifies me. 2. My sig is busted and I can never get it to change so I guess that disqualifies me. 3. This would work if it werent for the fact tht new posters arent going to bother reading a 10 page thread to find out how they should post their homebrews 4. I dont remember but this was my most important point, so just assume it was so well thought out and writ that you were in awe of its brilliance, make a will save to not be instantly converted to all of my beliefs dont bother replying as I have not read all of this huge *** thread and dont intend to, its rather boring. Also I wont be keeping up with replies to my reply so your efforts are wasted. You have a crummy attitude anyway. No worries...if you had asked for some help, I would have told you how to change your sig, post links, and given you a hand...Since you won't be replying even my meager efforts trying to help will be lost on you. -I'm Sorry-
Raelifin 03-21-06, 02:03 AM	Holy Pelor! This thread IS 10 pages! I knew there was a reason we all moved to a forum. :D
Xeviat-DM 03-21-06, 04:56 AM	You have a crummy attitude anyway. No worries...if you had asked for some help, I would have told you how to change your sig, post links, and given you a hand...Since you won't be replying even my meager efforts trying to help will be lost on you. -I'm Sorry- I second this Tasty Mc. Nasty (mind if I coin a new name?): I was all charged up and ready to update the first post with all of the PMs I've gotten, and a few IMs, and this just burst my bubble. Just in case he comes back: You don't *have to* post a link in your sig, and the instructions to join are right on the first post (unless I misplaced that memmory like I have with a few others). But then again, I'm never wrong ... except for that case when I thought I was, but I was mistaken. Anyway, I'm going to spend a few minutes updating the first post. I want to thank everyone for making this thread, and it's resulting community, become such a great thing. I want to chastise a few for discussing campaign issues in this thread (you were supposed to do that in your own individual threads con-sardnit ... =) ), but overall I'm happy. Seeing a handle of mine up on a front page of a .org site tickles me so. I'm not really letting it go to my head, really. I just came out and presented an idea I thought someone should have a long time ago. Keep gaming, keep building. And pay your guild dues! PS: If I forgot to add anyone, let me know with an Email or a PM (or a phone call if you somehow got ahold of it you raskly devils). I'm going off of PMs and emails now, since this thread has become a beast of it's own. PPS: Sleeplessness turns me into an old man. Dern wippersnappers.
Tyrasius 03-21-06, 09:48 AM	hmm reading your replies made me reread my post, and I now realize it sounds vindictive, accusatory, and overall like I am a total ***hole. This was not the intent of the post. It was mostly just to point out some minor flaws I thought I saw in the system you had set up. I figured you did *have to* post something in my sig because it says that is a requirement to join your little guild thingy. I think its great this thread is 10 pages long, I just am not going to read that much, if it is not parrticularly interesting, an example of which would be oakspar77777's thread. Due you seriously pay guild dues? Or is that just a joke. Also I would like help on links, and come to think of it I might join this, seeig as I enjoy replying on people's homebrews anyway
sdragon1984 03-21-06, 12:22 PM	im paying my guild dues: :twocents: :twocents: :twocents: :twocents: thats 8 cents, so that should cover the rest of this month as well as next month, right? or did the rate go up again?
Xeviat-DM 03-21-06, 08:24 PM	im paying my guild dues: :twocents: :twocents: :twocents: :twocents: thats 8 cents, so that should cover the rest of this month as well as next month, right? or did the rate go up again? Actually the dues are now paid in smiles and compliments (your bluff check has to surpass my sense motive DC of 32 or else I'll know you're lying). And Tyrasius, just PM me your setting name, the url for its thread, and a short little introduction. To make a hyperlink you type (just remove the spaces before and after the [ ]'s): [ url=(insert url here) ] (insert what you want the link to say here) [ /url ] And don't get too hung up on "requirements"; all that we ask is that you provide some honest and constructive criticism for the other settings posted by guild members. That doesn't mean you can't review non-guild settings ... that would make us a union and not a guild. Now where's that rimshot emote ... oh yeah :rimshot:
sdragon1984 03-22-06, 07:34 PM	Actually the dues are now paid in smiles and compliments (your bluff check has to surpass my sense motive DC of 32 or else I'll know you're lying). (rolls natural 20 and listens to coinpouch thank pelor that i put 15 ranks in bluff)
Natural_20 03-23-06, 05:17 PM	(rolls natural 20 and listens to coinpouch thank pelor that i put 15 ranks in bluff) Hm? You called?
Ishmayl 03-25-06, 08:33 PM	Hey guys, Just wanted to update that the Campaign Builders' Guild (http://www.thecbg.org/) is now hosting user sites, so that they can set up easy-to-make static web sites thru the CBG. It's set up to use true HTML, or you can use a really easy editor. Anyhoo, come by and see things. Cheers!
Archmagi1976 03-25-06, 09:55 PM	I would love to actively join. I have a setting that is on it's way to something big and I need others to give ideas or honest reviews on this. (I might need a little help on how to add things to a signature, but other then that...) Nightmare Dawning... 400 years ago the world woke up to find everyones memories lost and history was gone. Books were left burning, wall hangings were ruined, someone or something purposefully destroyed all history. Cities have lost 2/3rds of the population and all the races have taken on new roles since the upheavel. Remains of a war stalks the natural areas along with hiden magic. There is many things sleeping, only waiting for others to bring it back to life. Currently all the PC's start out at is the same small town, and finding a new town is actually a big deal... With all that is lost, there could be nothing worse... But they were wrong, some time soon something will awaken and want what was thiers before. Mysteries burried in the wilderness could be the savior or the death of this new world. What was worth loosing all history to hide what happened? Why is only a third of the population left? On top of that, magic is common but why is it hated and feared by many? All these answers need to be found out by the PC's. (Any help would come from looking at all the information gathered together. Because of the sometimes risky nature of some of the evil things that have or will happen I try to keep this information on a request basis only.) * This setting has many mature situations that have popped up so please use that understanding when you read more or ask more about it. Link: http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?p=8646159#post8646159 Archmagi
Ravenwillow 04-02-06, 01:00 PM	Hey there! Just thought this was a great idea, thought maybe I'd get in on it. My Campaign World, oddly enough, hasn't been named yet, for all that its been in production for 2+ years. Setting: The game itself is set in a Bronze Age world with pockets of Iron age technology. I have eliminated the Positive and Negative Material planes, as well as all of the 'elemental' planes, as these things are seen to be inherent in all aspects of the world itself. Elementals and the like are the primal forces that hold the world together, but the large elementals are quite rare and restrained to certain areas of the world. Noones quite sure why, but Sages are hypothesizing. The world is actually fractured into three 'planes', though travel between the prime and the two adjoining is very rare. Basic backdrop - Long long ago, when the world was whole, all Fae of all kinds lived on the Prime. The world was flooded with powerful magics and great wonders, but man (to mean all the demi-human races sans elves) began leaning more and more towards 'technology', and the Fae found the world becoming less and less to their liking. In the last great magic act the world knew, the Fae fractured the world, creating a home for themselves. But as the Seelie and Unseelie courts could not agree on the nature of their home, it fractured yet again. This created the 'Land of Shadow' and 'Land of Light'. These, like the two courts, are polar opposites of each other, and lost to all except those who know the secrets of entering these two worlds. The fracturing took much of the worlds magic with it, and thus magic has become rare, and the Epic spells of history are no longer available to spellcasters and the like. *stops* Wait a minute.. I'll get back t'yall with a succint version of this. :)
Herecgunina 04-03-06, 05:31 AM	Ishy, is there something wrong with the board site? I think I've been unable to access it for the past few hours.
nastynate 04-03-06, 05:38 AM	Ishy, is there something wrong with the board site? I think I've been unable to access it for the past few hours.It seems so, but Ishy signed off and went to bed only about five hours ago, so we'll probably have to wait a bit longer to find out what's up. Daggerheart or brainface might discover the problem though, and fix it first. It's kind of a bummer I was editing a post when it went down, and I don't know if it took or not. :mad: -Nasty-
Ishmayl 04-12-06, 09:58 PM	Just so you guys know, there's a "Major Network Failure" with dreamhost, so theCBG may be down for a few hours.... it's something beyond our control; it's server-based, so please be patient and the site will be back up most likely by the morning.
Raelifin 04-12-06, 10:39 PM	I was wonderin'... :)
Elven Doritos 04-12-06, 10:57 PM	We're back online, just for general awareness. ;)
beejazz 04-13-06, 03:40 PM	How does one join this guild?
nastynate 04-13-06, 07:47 PM	How does one join this guild? You go to the link in my sig, and sign up. We welcome all world-builders. -Nasty-
JediKnight_Wcu4 04-18-06, 12:41 PM	I am still relatively new to D&D. I am currently in the skeletal design phase. All I have are a couple of towns and terrain ideas. I need help. So I will join this merry band of world creators. I shall be #50
TheLastOfTheFallen 04-26-06, 12:47 AM	:bump: I'm seeing alot of stuff I like, and want this to come to the attention of all the new worldbuilders out there. While your at it, check out The Guild Forums (http://www.thecbg.org/news.php), post your setting and show us what you got, while reading some of the best settings I've ever seen. :D
TheWanderingAlchemist 04-26-06, 10:18 PM	wow its been a long time since i have been here. far too long really. sorry about that guys. so whats new around here? can i get the low-down? :thinks:
FlameLover 04-27-06, 12:09 AM	I've signed up on the site and would like a number to put in my sig. #47 is preference but i'm not picky. I'll post my current work-in-progress setting over in your forums. To describe it in one sentence i'd say: Myrkwell is a gothic, steampunk, gnome-friendly campaign setting for D&D 3.5 which loves Psionics and the ToM and hates Vancian casting. :P It isn't for everyone, that's for sure.
dandfan 04-30-06, 09:32 PM	I am a new member to the whole, "online D&D" thing. I have been a D&D player for quite some time now, though, and I have always had a love for building worlds. Though playing D&D is an excellent experiance, and DMing very rewarding, nothing is as awsome as seeing hundreds of people use a world I created in there own campain. I would love to have my future worlds critiqued, and I am an excellent source of constructive criticism for all other world builders. As of now, I have no world that I am working on. However, I have recently begun a project on a new world, known as, "Mother", which I hope to post in the future. The world itself is known as the, "Mother." All life sprung from the Mother, and therefor the world itself is worshiped like a diety. Because of this, there are no other worshiped dieties, and therefor no clerics. Instead of clerics, however, there is a new class. This class is known as the, "recycler." The recycler is a class based on certain native american folklore, and works similar to native american shamans. The recycler borrows power from the Mother (spells and abilities), but must return the power back to it. Therefor, while it may seem that the recycler is very powerful, even in the early levels, the recycler must spend literally weeks at a time giving back to the Mother what was granted to him. I myself rather enjoy the idea of the class, but in testing found it to be very, very imballanced. Any constructive critisism to help balance out the recycler would be apreciated. The main problems are that they are to powerful in the beggining, not powerful enough in later levels, and that the process of giving back power to the Mother takes to much time. I also have mapped out a few new classes, including the hunter, which hunts the Darkspawn (see later in the post), as well the builder, a new psionic class which focuses on recreating the parts of the world that the Darkspawn destroyed. Now, for many years Mother and her children have lived in peace. That was, until the Darkspawn arived. The Darkspawn are the children of the evil Night, which came one day out of no where, and now darkens Mothers skies every day. The Darkspawn fall out of the Night, and destroy Mothers buetiful creations. As mentioned above, the hunter class will be a class devoted to hunting these things, while the builder will rebuid what was destroyed. Now that I've got that down, I am open to all critiquing. Also, if I need to move these ideas into another post, I shall do so. Finnaly, to end this very long post, I will put down my credentials. Why'll my work is not kown very well, pherhaps a few of you may know it. I was responsible for the High Seas of Adventure campain setting, which introduced a naval combat system as well as the pirate, buccaneer, and raider classes. I worked on the Iceberg setting, which was a world that had been frozen over by an ice age. It introduced the nomad and iceshaper classes. Finnaly, I woked on Abbero, a world which had long been conquered by Aberations. It introduced the sunreacher and the abbero (hence the name) class. I look forward to joining the guild, and working with it in its endevors. -dandfan
sdragon1984 05-01-06, 02:14 PM	I am a new member to the whole, "online D&D" thing. I have been a D&D player for quite some time now, though, and I have always had a love for building worlds. Though playing D&D is an excellent experiance, and DMing very rewarding, nothing is as awsome as seeing hundreds of people use a world I created in there own campain. I would love to have my future worlds critiqued, and I am an excellent source of constructive criticism for all other world builders. As of now, I have no world that I am working on. However, I have recently begun a project on a new world, known as, "Mother", which I hope to post in the future. The world itself is known as the, "Mother." All life sprung from the Mother, and therefor the world itself is worshiped like a diety. Because of this, there are no other worshiped dieties, and therefor no clerics. Instead of clerics, however, there is a new class. This class is known as the, "recycler." The recycler is a class based on certain native american folklore, and works similar to native american shamans. The recycler borrows power from the Mother (spells and abilities), but must return the power back to it. Therefor, while it may seem that the recycler is very powerful, even in the early levels, the recycler must spend literally weeks at a time giving back to the Mother what was granted to him. I myself rather enjoy the idea of the class, but in testing found it to be very, very imballanced. Any constructive critisism to help balance out the recycler would be apreciated. The main problems are that they are to powerful in the beggining, not powerful enough in later levels, and that the process of giving back power to the Mother takes to much time. I also have mapped out a few new classes, including the hunter, which hunts the Darkspawn (see later in the post), as well the builder, a new psionic class which focuses on recreating the parts of the world that the Darkspawn destroyed. Now, for many years Mother and her children have lived in peace. That was, until the Darkspawn arived. The Darkspawn are the children of the evil Night, which came one day out of no where, and now darkens Mothers skies every day. The Darkspawn fall out of the Night, and destroy Mothers buetiful creations. As mentioned above, the hunter class will be a class devoted to hunting these things, while the builder will rebuid what was destroyed. Now that I've got that down, I am open to all critiquing. Also, if I need to move these ideas into another post, I shall do so. Finnaly, to end this very long post, I will put down my credentials. Why'll my work is not kown very well, pherhaps a few of you may know it. I was responsible for the High Seas of Adventure campain setting, which introduced a naval combat system as well as the pirate, buccaneer, and raider classes. I worked on the Iceberg setting, which was a world that had been frozen over by an ice age. It introduced the nomad and iceshaper classes. Finnaly, I woked on Abbero, a world which had long been conquered by Aberations. It introduced the sunreacher and the abbero (hence the name) class. I look forward to joining the guild, and working with it in its endevors. -dandfan i think this is an incredibly interesting setting.... the best advice i can really give you, for now, is to make a new thread about this, give as much information about the setting as possible, and see what you get for c&c. not to mention, you can copy a link into your sig :)
dandfan 05-01-06, 08:22 PM	Ok Sdragon, I'll follow your advice. I'll start on a new post ASAP... The new post is up. "The Mother Project" is located right otop the guilds thread, and is open to critiqing.
Darkxarth 05-03-06, 11:18 PM	Okay, I just went and joined, all I have to do now is wait for the E-mail confirmation. By the way, what exactly are the perks of the Campaign Builder's Guild? Having others around to critique and help with your work? 'Cause that would be all I need.
Elven Doritos 05-04-06, 09:30 PM	By the way, what exactly are the perks of the Campaign Builder's Guild? Having others around to critique and help with your work? 'Cause that would be all I need. Over on the main CBG site, we've got many perks. There's a program designed for character sheet hosting for play-by-post campaigns, we've got a core community that's heavily involved in critiquing and interaction, and even on-site webhosting that has yet to be taken advantage of. These are the more tangible of the benefits, with the others being a sense of community, acheivement, and personal interaction not possible on some larger boards. ~Elven Doritos
sdragon1984 05-05-06, 12:13 AM	Over on the main CBG site, we've got many perks. There's a program designed for character sheet hosting for play-by-post campaigns, we've got a core community that's heavily involved in critiquing and interaction, and even on-site webhosting that has yet to be taken advantage of. These are the more tangible of the benefits, with the others being a sense of community, acheivement, and personal interaction not possible on some larger boards. ~Elven Doritos and for those of you who have been wondering why i havent join the new CBG site, its because my computer caught a virus, forcing me to use my mom's computer. since its her computer, its her rule what sites i can go to. that said, i hopefully should have my computer back sometime somewhat soon, so i will join as soon as i can.
Archmagi1976 05-05-06, 12:30 AM	Could someone send me another E-mail to the new site please?
nastynate 05-05-06, 07:45 AM	Could someone send me another E-mail to the new site please? A confirmation email, or just a link? There's a link in my sig. If you need a new confirmation email let me know and I'll tell Ishy (the site admin.) -Nasty-
Araes 05-05-06, 10:49 AM	Figure I should probably sign up for this group, as I'm obviously a campaign world creator, and I troll your forums enough that I might as well acknowledge my presence there. Feel free to add me in whichever way, and I'll sig link.
Ishmayl 05-05-06, 09:13 PM	Over on the main CBG site, we've got many perks. There's a program designed for character sheet hosting for play-by-post campaigns, we've got a core community that's heavily involved in critiquing and interaction, and even on-site webhosting that has yet to be taken advantage of. These are the more tangible of the benefits, with the others being a sense of community, acheivement, and personal interaction not possible on some larger boards. ~Elven Doritos Very well said, Eldo. There are some kinks still being worked out with the mass emailing and the confirmation, so if you have had problems registering, just email me and I'll take care of things. -Ish fallen_ishmayl <at> yahoo <dot> com
sdragon1984 05-05-06, 10:09 PM	assuming the new site isnt too much bigger then the last one, theres also a better chance your posts wont be lost in the shuffle, meaning that youre more likely to get a response.
Darkxarth 05-08-06, 08:26 PM	Hi! I got the Mass E-mail sent by CBG, and boy was I excited! Well, pretty excited anyway. I still haven't posted yet, but I'm working on it. By the way, how do you know what Guild Member number you are, everybody has CBG Member #whatever, what's my number? (really, how do I find it?)
Elven Doritos 05-08-06, 08:44 PM	Hi! I got the Mass E-mail sent by CBG, and boy was I excited! Well, pretty excited anyway. I still haven't posted yet, but I'm working on it. By the way, how do you know what Guild Member number you are, everybody has CBG Member #whatever, what's my number? (really, how do I find it?) It's kind of hit or miss if you're going by the numbers from this board-- I would go to the CBG board list and find out your registered number (69), though that number isn't entirely accurate either. In all honesty, I'd just pick a number and go with it. :) -ElDo
dandfan 05-08-06, 08:48 PM	I havnt gotten the e-mail yet. Where is it? This stuff is awsome, but I cant join without an E-mail!
Darkxarth 05-08-06, 09:01 PM	It's kind of hit or miss if you're going by the numbers from this board-- I would go to the CBG board list and find out your registered number (69), though that number isn't entirely accurate either. In all honesty, I'd just pick a number and go with it. :) -ElDo Hmm... I think I shall pick number... 42 The greatest number EVER!!!!!!!! OKay, I'm going to go work on that now.
Ishmayl 05-09-06, 07:27 PM	I havnt gotten the e-mail yet. Where is it? This stuff is awsome, but I cant join without an E-mail! Hey, tell me what name you registered under. There was a problem with a couple registrations, and it didn't send activation emails, so I just went ahead and activated them anyway... come to the site and see if you can log in, if not, email me at fallen_ishmayl <at> yahoo <dot> com and let me know. Cheers!
TheMightyWarhamster 05-15-06, 04:26 PM	well, i just wanted to say hello. i registered on the site and got my number. (yay!) i hope that some of my fellow builders will have a look at my setting and comment, cause that's why i signed up. ;)
the_taken 05-15-06, 05:15 PM	Just started the Psionic-Narutoverse. It's empty at the moment. Plan to fill it out. An alternative discussion zone has been generated on the Campaign Builder's Guild site, here (http://www.thecbg.org/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?5368). Thank you Ishmayl for creating that forumn. I like you. Have a :cookie:. Also, I'd like to drop my multi-moon world. Mirafar will now fall off the floater continent and crash into some small city containing a secret catch of hyper-nuclear explosion artifacts, detonating them of course. The glow of a thousand suns will be seen across all campaigns, and will probably be interpereted as a sign of good fortune or something.
feartheinvinceblehamster 05-15-06, 08:38 PM	I would love to join, and have at least 2, maybe three(darn, where did I put it?) settings. The most common response I get when I post them is "wow, long!" is that bad? Okay, joined.
the_taken 05-15-06, 08:48 PM	The most common response I get when I post them is "wow, long!" is that bad?My advice is to cut them up and spread it across multiple posts, in the same thread. Check my newest campaign setting for a... um... very short :weep: example.
feartheinvinceblehamster 05-15-06, 09:11 PM	My advice is to cut them up and spread it across multiple posts, in the same thread. Check my newest campaign setting for a... um... very short :weep: example. Yes, I read that...
Elven Doritos 05-15-06, 10:09 PM	Another thing that you should really look into is getting your own website. I know that freewebs.com is a good host and is relatively inexpensive for the "premium service"-- I personally use the host. It really multiplied the feedback I got immensely and helped organize my ideas and my work. ~Elven Doritos
Ishmayl 05-16-06, 05:50 PM	Keep in mind that the Campaign Builders' Guild (http://www.thecbg.org) has free hosting on the site as well; it is html-ready, and also uses a little editor if you don't know coding very well.
limetom 06-02-06, 08:44 PM	Nevermind...
Ishmayl 06-03-06, 04:34 PM	Just a heads up, everyone: The dreamhost server that hosts theCBG.org is having some issues. Any big issues will always be listed at their Status Site (http://status.dreamhost.com/), and I think I'll also post things here. It seems that over the past few days, the server has been under "Denial of Service" attacks. There were two major ones yesterday (June 2, 2006), and there seems to be one going on currently (4:30 PM EST) today. The server isn't crashing, nothing is falling apart, and it's not your computer.
Elven Doritos 06-03-06, 05:24 PM	Thanks, Ishy. And can I say? "I told you soooo...." Well, not really, but still. :) -Elven Doritos
Ishmayl 06-04-06, 08:10 AM	Seems that these "Denial of Service" attacks are taken care of now. On a side note, please make sure your virus scanners, spyware blockers, and malware eaters are not running some crazy thing that blocks theCBG. ;) Also, I've noticed a lot of new people posting their campaigns here. I would like to put out a warm welcome (but not spamming their content threads) to come visit the CBG web site (http://www.thecbg.org) and perhaps join in on some discussion. Cheers!
Xeviat-DM 06-05-06, 12:37 AM	I have to put out a warm thanks to Ishmayl for taking the reigns for so long. I've been real busy with my new job and everything going on, and he's turned this group into what it is today. I appologise for not updating the contents thread here, and I think it would be best for me to start a new thread when the new boards are up. I don't think there's any chance we can get one of our threads stickied in any way. Hopefully when things become more constant in my life (probably into July), I'll be able to heartedly review more settings. But please, come by our boards. And thanks for those who are keeping this end of things alive.
TheLastOfTheFallen 06-28-06, 08:00 PM	*Casts True Ressurection* This thread shouldn't die, and the Campaign Builders Guild should not be lost to the darkness. Come by the Campaign Builder's Guild forum, we have tons of amazing stuff over there, a great community, and what has been called The Best Site Ever by several posters. Currently number 36 on Dice Roller's top 100, the Campaign Builder's Guild is on the rise and growing better by the day. Or, if the idea of joining such an awesome forum doesn't appeal to you (I can't imagine why), the idea of the Guild itself is still a spectacular one. Feel free to join the Guild without joining the forums, and we will have a support network for dedicated reviewers. Why join the CBG? Click the link to see. (http://www.thecbg.org/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?8272.0)
Golem011 06-29-06, 10:54 AM	Can I join? I surfed on this thread for a little while, couldn't find a way to join more than asking, and promptly joined the forums.
Ishmayl 06-29-06, 04:54 PM	Golem, your screen name should be activated now, come on by over there and chat us up!
So-Keher 07-10-06, 09:06 AM	I'll join the GUild. I sent Xeviat a PM, don't know if i was suppose dto but here is the introduction to my campaign setting: It is said that history is written by the victors, and to the victors go the spoils. Heroes make and shape the world around them, crafting great adventures of daring and grandeur. In the world of Astraea you are the hero, pitting yourself against monstrous beasts and ly traps for treasure, fame or even the damsel in distress. Astraea is a world both familiar and strange. High fantasy and dark intrigue blend and interweave to form an exciting world full of adventure. Grab your sword and prepare your spells, Astraea awaits you. Astraea is a world of both high fantasy and occult horror. CAMPAIGN UMBRELLA HOOK: The leves of Trueion have lost their memories, stored in the book "The Firstborn". It was stolen, along with their beloved child-queen, in a raid by dark elves years ago. Now, the city is in chaos and no one is strong enough to bring order. It is up to the PC's to find what happened to the tome and restore it to the elven people before the elves destroy themselves and possibly the history of the entire world in the process.
Majorapat 07-10-06, 04:39 PM	Yeah I'll join as well. I've got two Campaigns on the go at the moment. Firstly: Balithor http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=439772 Human's were the most dominant race on Balithor (the world), that was before "The Fall". Prior to the fall, Humans had become a decadent race, ruling over the other races on the planet, living lives of hedonism at the expense of their "slave" races. Their pinacle of magic use ended up with the creation of the Automatons. A group of magically enspirited mechanical bodies (yep warforged), that were used as slaves, that developed free will purely by mistake, having lead much of free will from their masters. The information leading to up to the fall is sketchy at best, but most reports seem to indicate that the Automatons played a large part in the fall. It is now 1000 years since the fall and Humans are no longer a significant race in international politics. Secondly: Hiceana http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=663729 This campaign tries to go against the established norms. Dwarves are the worlds Druids, and friendly with Goblins and Kobolds. Kobolds take the place of the dwarves as the mining and forging monopolists. The Goblins are a desert dwelling race, that follows a code similar to Bhusido. and worships nature spirits from Japanese beliefs. Gnomes are not jovial, they are broody and dark, often hired as asssasins due to their innate abilities and their superior ability to remain hidden. Spellscales are infused with a wanderlust, and are often travellers and bards. Due to their innate abilities they are often employed as mediators for diplomatic situations. Raptoran's with their wings, are known for their scouting abilities, but they are also well known for their skills in healing balms. Neanderthal's are isolated, and live on a ice waste, they live a harsh existance and make good warriors for those crazy enough to try and hire them. They have 1 known city in existance. The Aventi are a snobbish sea born race, who also habitate an island in the north west of Hiceana, they are best known for their fishing and farming techniques which yield results up to 200% better crop yield than other races. as they can feed their vast underwater empire and ground empire, they see it with snobbish pride that they can feed their entire race with excess food, when the others can feed their own races effectively at times. The only races that are openly hostile are the two human descendants. This is because of the schism in the old human society. One part thought that magic was the way forward and from them, came the Illumians. Some of the society didn't quite agree with this, fearing that the external force of magic corrupted and changed their power; they refused to take the binding ceremony, they explored the power from, within and became the Elans. For centuries the two halves have fought an un-open war, trying to deny each other resources. The last conflict blew up from a simple misunderstanding, into a possible war, only being narrowly missed; now there is an uneasy truce between the two Human societies. Having never seen anyone use the Ghostwalk campaign setting rules in a setting, I have set manifest as an island on the north-east corner of the map. There are no Elves or Halflings as a standard PC race. Background The current residents of Hiceana are not the original ones. Some of the progenitor races are still around but some are not. Of the progenitor races only the descendant’s of the Human’s, Dwarves, Kobolds and Spellscales are around. One other race existed, the Djinni. Long before any of the other races were becoming powerful, the Djinni race was building an empire. This empire was located predominantly on Zux-Sostann, with a few outposts on the other continents. Their might got so much that they thought that they could hold sway over life itself. In order to attain immortality, a vast magical ritual was prepared, something went wrong and a rip in the fabric of magic and the planes opened. Through this tear, magic streamed through, infusing the Djinni with strong magical energies, the ritual was incomplete, causing the Djinni race to be permanently bound to the objects that they attempted to use as an anchor for immortality. At this time in history, the Djinni is considered a dead race; it is not well known that they are in fact the Genies of common myth. The tear that was caused by the ritual stayed open for a hundred years, a side effect was that no arcane magic could be used during this time. The tear also allowed creatures from other planes to enter Hiceana, meaning that Zux-Sostann has a wide variety of creatures and races on it. Making it home to the most dangerous creatures of the world, this has had a unifying effect on the current nations, who will unify in times of danger, to defend from the latest threat from Zux-Sostann.
DarkLiChNeaZur 07-12-06, 01:56 AM	hi i would like to join, i feel the same way, either my imagination is stupid and immature or the world hates me. but either way i like my ideas and i'd like feedback ;) my link is this http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=668083
sdragon1984 07-12-06, 01:48 PM	just out of curiousity, is xeviat keeping this updated, now that we have the boards?
CYMRO 07-20-06, 05:36 PM	just out of curiousity, is xeviat keeping this updated, now that we have the boards? Good question. Someone crack the hamster whip over his noggin.
Ishmayl 07-20-06, 07:27 PM	Not sure that he is... I think we can safely start a new one once the new boards are up and running; I'll be happy to take that job if Xeviat doesn't want to/doesn't have time to. Otherwise, I'm sure he'll keep things updated when the new WotC forums are up. In the meantime, DarkLiChNeaZur and you other guys that have recently posted, head on over to the CBG.org (www.thecbg.org) and start chattin' us up!
Xeviat-DM 07-21-06, 04:03 PM	Updating this thread has become what would be called a quest. I will take the time to go through every post once more and update the first, but do take Ish's advice; come over to our boards, I'm usually around there now anyway. Post your setting, review some, and just make friends. We're a great group.
Black Jack Davey 07-22-06, 03:06 AM	Dude, it's impossible. Send them to the site and be done with it. I'm a member there.
Golem011 07-22-06, 05:29 AM	Okay, I have two campaign settings at present: Kalara (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=646376) AND... Goromor (mostly working on the new magic system at the moment) (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=672123)
wrldcreator 07-22-06, 11:15 AM	I would like to join also. I am with DarkLiChNeaZur, at one time these boards were constructive and really helpful and members wanted to help build a campaign but now they don't. I have already went to CBG to sign up and hopefully everything will be set up quickly. ________________________________________ _________________________ Here is what my campaign is called - Syreal - A world where magic exists but it has also destroyed. Where mages of all races have gotten together to rid their world of The Damned Ones. The Damned Ones are nothing more than the half-races of the world and have been blamed for all the wrongs in the world. But now after the time of Prosecution, Barok the Bold, a half-orc barbarian who has led his family and many other half-race families to the Isle of Myr have now started to take their revenge on the mages. ________________________________________ _________________________ The main continent in my campaign is called Daloren and Myr is and island off of the southeast coast of Daloren. I have two other small pieces of the world at this time calle the Isles of Calmador and Theanus which are just ideas at this time but will eventually evolve.
wrldcreator 07-22-06, 11:17 AM	I forgot to tell you my thread is called Looking for Writers and Developers. Sorry again.
Golem011 07-22-06, 12:01 PM	I am with DarkLiChNeaZur, at one time these boards were constructive and really helpful and members wanted to help build a campaign but now they don't. I find that. Half a year ago, a new campaign would get five comments saying 'keep up the good work' after the first post. Now, you're lucky to get one after eight posts.
wrldcreator 07-22-06, 12:17 PM	I find that. Half a year ago, a new campaign would get five comments saying 'keep up the good work' after the first post. Now, you're lucky to get one after eight posts. Exactly what I am talking about. I used to run a thread on and a member that went by the name of Ayers helped a great deal with the thread he took it on with a passion. BUt now it's "Hey looks good" or "Well I don't understand".
Ishmayl 07-22-06, 11:18 PM	Exactly what I am talking about. I used to run a thread on and a member that went by the name of Ayers helped a great deal with the thread he took it on with a passion. BUt now it's "Hey looks good" or "Well I don't understand". That's odd; I tend to see the exact opposite around here; a year ago, the main kinds of responses I saw on thrads were exactly, "Hey, looks good, keep up the good work," and generally, the same one person posted on the thread over and over again. Now, varieties of peoples post on the threads, each adding input, and many offering good advice.
Ishmayl 07-22-06, 11:20 PM	CBG ANNOUNCEMENT: Tomorrow night, Sunday, July 23, at 6:00 EST, the CBG will be doing a major upgrade from e107 0.6.1.2 to e107 0.7.6. The site will be down for probably an hour or so, and after that, we will be fixing bugs, but will have the site operational so that people can post and help with the bug-spotting if they would like. Also, currently, the server is down (yet again); I honestly can't wait for our subscription to run out so we can change servers... and I wouldn't ever recommend dreamhost to anyone. Cheers! -Ish
DerryDonovan 07-25-06, 11:57 PM	I have been working on this world (multiverse) since the early 80's. some of the details I need to update to 3.5 ed. I would appriciate any helpful utilities that will help me enter it onto the computer. Ryhaish A world as varied, or more so, as our own. Three common languages depending on which part of the world you are from. Learning new languages mean you can travel to new areas. 10658 years have pased sence the gods war, which killed over 400 gods in it's time. Areth is the largest nation made up of 7 Dutchies divided into 3 provences each. Areth is ruled by an elected monarchy: upon death a new king is elected for life. Elections are from parliment ruled by 7 dukes, 21 Barons, 72 guild masters and 100 elected officials. Wars between provences are leagal as defined by the king and you can not be prosecuted for killing the king, (only don't try and fail). All of this is from one of 15 nations I have worked out. I am always looking for new ideas feel free to submit any to Highlandentertainment@hotmail.com.
NecromancerElf 07-26-06, 11:21 AM	Sign me up, please. I'm working on a new setting that I'll post once I come up with the core material for it.
Golem011 07-26-06, 11:29 AM	Go to the site at www.thecbg.org and sign up! :D
CYMRO 07-28-06, 05:16 PM	CBG ANNOUNCEMENT: Also, currently, the server is down (yet again); I honestly can't wait for our subscription to run out so we can change servers... and I wouldn't ever recommend dreamhost to anyone. Cheers! -Ish Yea and verily dreamhost is sucktastic. How long until your subscription runs oot?
Ishmayl 07-28-06, 05:27 PM	Cymro, It doesn't even matter when it runs out. With this last outage, it has become a literal priority for brainface and myself to get off this server. If we have to cancel the subscription mid-run, then we will; it's that simple. For anyone who wants to know, this is our server: www.dreamhost.com And this is their status page: http://status.dreamhost.com/ If you look carefully at that status page, you will see that they are down quite literally at least once a day. This is wholly unacceptable. With this last outage, it has become apparent (if it wasn't before) that they do not take themselves serious as a business; indeed, they almost seem to be a satire of themselves with these types of constant announcements about outages. We will be changing to a new server (not sure which one yet) within the next month, as soon as we can acquire the necessary funds. If anyone has any suggestions, I'm listening, but keep in mind, we're not looking for angelfire, or some blog server; we need something that can support relatively constant traffic (even if it is currently pretty small traffic usage), and growth, but without being ridiculously expensive. Here are a few of the options we're considering, please chime in if you know anything about them: Server Matrix (http://servermatrix.com/) XMission Internet (http://xmission.com/) We will keep you updated here, and on the main site (once it's back up). Sorry folks! -Ish
CYMRO 07-28-06, 05:33 PM	I don't know aboot those two, but Directnic (http://www.directnic.com/) was only down one day during Katrina, and they were right in the middle of the mess.
Ishmayl 07-28-06, 05:57 PM	The status page now says that the power has been restored, yet for some reason, both mine and my brother's sites are down... I wonder if dreamhost puts in their FAQ the fact that they constantly lie to their customers...
the_taken 07-28-06, 06:10 PM	The status page now says that the power has been restored, yet for some reason, both mine and my brother's sites are down... I wonder if dreamhost puts in their FAQ the fact that they constantly lie to their customers...My father does data hosting for about 30 sites, and has software for forumns (which he brags about every now and then). PM me for details on what you need and I'll see if he can get hosting for the CBG. I'm trying to learn Cascading Style Sheet too...
Ishmayl 07-28-06, 06:20 PM	As of 6:19 PM EST, I cannot get online; anyone else? I'm on the database page and it's showing users online, but I'm not sure if that's just a cache photo, or actual real-time.
Natural_20 07-28-06, 06:24 PM	I can't get anything, Firefox just can't connect to the page. I've also gotten confirmation from poseidon and ElDo of the same.
CYMRO 07-28-06, 06:42 PM	I can't get anything, Firefox just can't connect to the page. I've also gotten confirmation from poseidon and ElDo of the same. Still the same thing here. :weep:
wrldcreator 07-28-06, 07:00 PM	I can't log on either. Does anyone know what is happenning?
Ishmayl 07-28-06, 07:32 PM	Yet another outage, apparently: Webmail connection errors Posted 0 minutes ago (July 28th, 2006 at 4:30 pm PST) by Ralph We are having problems with one of our central databases. This was caused by the power outtage that we experienced this afternoon. Our Admins are currently looking into this matter. Everything will be up and running shortly. Again, we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
CYMRO 07-28-06, 07:40 PM	Yet another outage, apparently: Could be worse. Could be raining. :raincloud :raincloud :raincloud Darn!
Ishmayl 07-28-06, 07:44 PM	I'm in a really bad mood about this...
seTiny 07-28-06, 07:48 PM	But it'll be up and running shortly. They wouldn't lie! [/sarcasm]
CYMRO 07-28-06, 07:52 PM	I'm in a really bad mood about this... Understandably. How have your candidates for hosting sized up?
Ishmayl 07-28-06, 08:17 PM	Back up
CYMRO 07-28-06, 09:38 PM	Back up And the people rejoiced!
sdragon1984 07-28-06, 11:10 PM	And the people rejoiced! but for how long? *checks watch* meh. not very long.
CYMRO 07-28-06, 11:30 PM	but for how long? *checks watch* meh. not very long. Ishmayl is going to go totally Librarian-poo! He is going to get all Bursar on those dreamhost guys.
limetom 07-29-06, 12:14 AM	And now its very slow. This is just plain ridiculous. How this company stays in business is beyond me.
Ishmayl 07-29-06, 07:09 AM	Agreed, limeton. This is beyond ridiculous; I feel as though I've been conned. These guys' FAQ and other information are completely opposite to what they really are. In fact, and I hate to bring this up since I just recently found out about it, but these guys have an "F" on the Better Business Bureau (http://www.bbb.org/), which, as you may suspect, is the lowest rating they could have. I think it's a pretty sad state of affairs when your business is so bad, that people create Hate Pages (http://www.dreamhost-sucks.com) about it.
Golem011 07-29-06, 07:11 AM	It is... isn't it... how long d'you think it'll take us to get off it? Or alternatively sue them.
Endless_Helix 07-30-06, 01:22 PM	Hey, uh... any membership slots still open? I've got a world that needs a bit of polishing... Daederak (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?p=9654738) Post-Apocolyptic high-ish magic (using the eberron model) setting, set in a nightmarish desert world, full of ancient secrets waiting to consume the unwary. Themes Parallels and inversions: Daerderak tries to use mirrored (sometimes twisted mirroring) concepts to enhance the plot of a campaign. Reallistically Alien: Daerderak attempts to portray a world where basically, nothing is familiar, but makes sense internally and feels complete. (Please note that this can be taken as far as one wants to go, I've changelings that speak in colors and sentient insects who pop into existence randomly. There's still plenty of room to play around) Plays up importance of reasources: Since Daerderak is post-apocolyptic, reasources are scarce. Water is a big deal, as is food, becase very few people can afford them consistantly. Dark, but playable: Slavery exists, and plenty of other things that we know to be evil are respected institutions. But it's not intended to be TPK's throughout the night. Biggest problems: Needs quite a bit of feedback on the magic/taint system, also needs a bit of work on the inter-city-state politics. And a bit of polishing everywhere. Need some better names too...
Ishmayl 07-30-06, 02:21 PM	Slots are always available! Come on by the CBG's main site (http://www.thecbg.org) and post over there too, you'll get a free cabbage if cymro is around.
CYMRO 07-30-06, 05:37 PM	Slots are always available! Come on by the CBG's main site (http://www.thecbg.org) and post over there too, you'll get a free cabbage if cymro is around. Cabbage all around!!
Golem011 07-30-06, 05:45 PM	Why not bananas? Bananas are FUN!
TúrintheMormegil 07-30-06, 07:23 PM	Aren't bananas a type of cabbage? Yes, I'm pretty sure they are. Don't they belong with the rogue type of cabbage occasionally referred to as "fruit"?
Golem011 07-31-06, 05:55 AM	Nah, they're actually a type of fish.
Endless_Helix 07-31-06, 07:26 AM	Aha! I understand! Cabbage, fruit, fish, bananas, they're all one in the same! It must be a conspiracy! Perhaps a shadowy cabal of evil beings from beyond existence must be perpetrating this falsification for their own dark purposes... Kazoo!
CYMRO 08-01-06, 12:33 AM	Nah, they're actually a type of fish. Yes many otherwise intelligent zoologists overlook this simple fact.
Ishmayl 08-03-06, 06:15 PM	Grand Bumpage!
Golem011 08-04-06, 08:00 AM	Indeed!
Seraphine_Harmonium 08-10-06, 08:53 PM	I am interested in joining and adding my Campaign setting, but just on the Wizards forum. I'd rather not join something on another site. Also, I don't know what number I'd be: 43-48 appear to be open, but 49 is taken, so would I be one of those or would I be 50 or something?
Hollow_World 08-10-06, 10:46 PM	does it really matter what number you will be ? And there is a high chance that you will get better feedback for your setting if you come join CBG, im not saying anything bad about these forums but lately there have been few useful comments about homebrew settings here and many of the useful comments have been made by the members of the CBG, so you really have nothing to lose by joining.
Seraphine_Harmonium 08-10-06, 10:53 PM	does it really matter what number you will be ? And there is a high chance that you will get better feedback for your setting if you come join CBG, im not saying anything bad about these forums but lately there have been few useful comments about homebrew settings here and many of the useful comments have been made by the members of the CBG, so you really have nothing to lose by joining. We share an avatar! In the grand scheme of things, none of it matters, but I can be OCD about things. I would just like to know my number is all, I suppose I can just choose one, though. If the comments I get here are from the same people as the CBG website that's fine with me, I just don't want to join a whole other site is all.
Golem011 08-11-06, 07:51 AM	Most of us don't even come on the DnD forums anymore, or rarely, I only come on when I'm bored.
Natural_20 08-15-06, 02:04 PM	My suggestion is that you just stop by the site and check it out. Even if you don't stick around, it's worth a look. The community is great, even if the posting is a little slow sometimes. You're almost guarateed to get some feedback when you first post, and with a little persistence you can get loads of help and tap the resources of our community's many wise members. So if you have the time, it's worth a look. Besides, the website isn't that hard to remember, www.thecbg.org I hope I see you there!
Natural_20 08-25-06, 04:38 PM	We seem to be having some temporary issues with the site folks, so no, it's not your computer. I'm sure Ishy will stop by once he figures out what's going on. EDIT: Nevermind, all's well again.
DarthLoser 09-01-06, 08:52 AM	I'll be member 45, then.
Ishmayl 09-02-06, 10:45 PM	Hello everyone, I have some big news. The premier issue of the Campaign Builders' Guide is released! It has been a long process, and a long time coming, but it's done, and it's ready for your viewing and reading pleasure. As my editorial inside says, I believe that this release marks a major step for the CBG. It's both an expression of what we here at the Guild can produce when we put our minds to it, and it's also a chance for us to spread our name around the entire Internet in a productive way. I hope that everyone of you will read it once, then read it again, and then pass it along to friends and online buddies to read as well. The download should be public, so anyone can download it here. For the time being, it will be hosted here on the site. Here is where you can download it: Campaign Builders' Guide Premier Issue, September 2006 (http://www.thecbg.org/downloads/CBGuideSept06.pdf) Cheers! -Ish
Natural_20 09-02-06, 11:19 PM	I'm assistant editor you know. Good grammar through and through this pdf.
CYMRO 09-03-06, 12:13 AM	I'm assistant editor you know. Good grammar through and through this pdf. Though you dropped the ball on bylines.:D
Elven Doritos 09-03-06, 02:29 AM	Though you dropped the ball on bylines.:D Hey now, he never saw those until the final product... which he saw at the same time as you did. ;) As I said, my bad.
Ishmayl 09-14-06, 05:15 PM	We could probably use some Grand Bumpage here...
sdragon1984 09-14-06, 05:35 PM	We could probably use some Grand Bumpage here... i concur. by the way, i made a new thread for xiluh on here, seeing as theres the possiblity to get fresh input. so far, it seems to be a somewhat decent idea....
DemonDavyJones 09-23-06, 10:29 AM	I think this makes me member #50... Moving on, I present to you (link pending). The World of Duvarik! A once-prosporous world in pollitical and millitary turmoil. The Empire of Julaxia controls much of the world, and the few nations that have survived must band together to overthrow the benevolent dictator, Julax. The keys to victory are held in the Eastern Wastesl, but the information as to what they are has been scattered to the winds. When I get the link up, I'll need help with a hook for the adventurers, and mabye a few plot twists.
Golem011 09-23-06, 10:34 AM	Hint: Go to www.thecbg.org. Repost your CS. You get more, and better, comments there. ;)
TúrintheMormegil 10-05-06, 09:06 AM	We're still going strong at http://www.thecbg.org! Don't forget to check it out. Pretty soon, issue # 2 of our magazine will be out, including some horror-themed goodness, but other interesting material as well. Yes, this is a shameless: :bump: :tiphat: Túrin
Ishmayl 10-05-06, 05:31 PM	We're still going strong at http://www.thecbg.org! Don't forget to check it out. Pretty soon, issue # 2 of our magazine will be out, including some horror-themed goodness, but other interesting material as well. Yes indeed, and if you're just starting to build campaigns, or if you're semi-professional, there's something for you over there. A few fun contests are about to start up soon as well, you don't want to miss them! [/end shameless self promotion]
TúrintheMormegil 10-11-06, 11:17 AM	[/end shameless self promotion] That is what this thread is for, is it not? :D Túrin
CYMRO 10-11-06, 05:08 PM	That is what this thread is for, is it not? :D Túrin The self-promotion fills me with shame,... so it is no longer shameless,... which means it is,... okay... Continue.;)
Eragon_seer 10-15-06, 09:21 PM	well here it is my own new world it aint much but hey I dont have a premade campaign book at all so until that day Homebrew galor. to tell the truth this is the first time I have actualy put my campaign idea on the cumputer normally I roll with it. Periun Sea The Periun sea deep of the coast of Faerun has long been forgotten… yet life goes on this large sea was last visited in the times of trouble when a mage accidentally teleported himself deep into it. He was promptly cut down by a roving wereshark, the Periun sea is a large body of water 10 kilometers deep with only two large islands nestled towards the center. Though the forgotten realms forgot it still teams with life. Like the small groups of aquatic elf nestled towards the coast. The tribe of lizardfolk that has adapted to the saltwater and sea to life better in it. And the small city of sahuagin that lives in a circle around the sea itself of course theirs also the small tribes of weresharks and werewhales and small pockets of locaths. All the races live in relative peace [as much peace as can be with sahuagin and aquatic elf in the same area] but as in peace I mean no major skirmishes there have been plenty of minor battles in the past month let alone year. But elves and locaths have been disappearing along with the wereshark ranks swelling we must find what is going on and stop a war that will rip a sea and way of life apart. Races this is the only race that needed changes to work. Saltwater lizardfolk These hardy lizard men have adapted to the sea and the salt. These traits are in addition or changed from regular lizardfolk in monster manual -Gains the aquatic subtype which changes hold breath and +4 to swim, too amphibious and +8 to swim -Cha -2 these lizardfolk just aren’t the life of a party, maybe it all the salt? -They have a 20ft swim speed -Special qualities: Amphibious -Favored class: Ranger
Golem011 10-16-06, 03:07 AM	Come post it up on the website! www.thecbg.org
sdragon1984 10-17-06, 12:56 AM	Come post it up on the website! www.thecbg.org well really, here is fine, too, but there wont be too much of a difference if you just leave it on these boards... your best bet is going to that site, but i wouldnt proclaim it as neccessary. by the way, xeviat, if you havent already updated the entry for Xiluh, the link is in my sig.....
sdragon1984 10-18-06, 01:26 PM	down again. first time in quite awhile, though....
Golem011 10-18-06, 01:47 PM	Indeed... I can access it, but 'tis blank.
CYMRO 10-18-06, 03:23 PM	Seems okay as of 1527 ET. First time I tried since the wee hours of the morning.
Umm_No 10-18-06, 05:55 PM	Make me #45 I'm glad to be a member Although at the moment not running any campaigns, I am creating a new campaign focused more on emotional development than on hack and slash. I have yet to come up with a nifty name.
Golem011 10-19-06, 12:42 PM	down again. first time in quite awhile, though.... You know that 'quite awhile' bit... It's down again.
Darkxarth 10-19-06, 12:44 PM	You know that 'quite awhile' bit... It's down again. Oh, now it's working again! I wonder for how long...
Ishmayl 11-03-06, 05:06 PM	I can't believe we let this fall to page 5... any newcomers?
CYMRO 11-06-06, 10:26 PM	A last minute rescue from page 2!
CYMRO 11-20-06, 02:11 AM	Now, for a little news with our bumpage: Almost two weeks to enter our November contest. (http://www.thecbg.org/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?20390)
Warlock13 11-21-06, 08:10 PM	I'm in! I just started this, but I have a bunch of stuff done on the posts. Here it is: http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=743250 Please check it out! -Lord of Shadows
Ishmayl 11-30-06, 04:26 PM	Don't forget everyone, the November Contest (http://www.thecbg.org/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?20390) ends in two days! Don't forget to get your entry in before Saturday!
Ishmayl 12-03-06, 12:10 AM	The November Contest is closed, and we'll announce a winner in a few days. For now, the December Contest (http://www.thecbg.org/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?22253) has begun. Don't forget to get an entry in.
CYMRO 12-08-06, 08:14 PM	:lightbulb :incog: :bump: :bump: :bump: :bump:
Brian 12-12-06, 04:36 PM	anyone else having trouble accessing the CBG site? i keep getting a 404 error?!? is it down? do i have an outdated link? has it been closed to the public?
Ishmayl 12-12-06, 05:50 PM	Seems to be working fine right now. www.thecbg.org
Brian 12-12-06, 06:56 PM	so strange... i'm getting a 404 every time...says i'm not authorized to visit the link...wonder if my cookies are messed up or if my work has banned the site (though i don't know why they'd do that)...this is weak :confused: :raincloud :weep:
CYMRO 12-12-06, 09:16 PM	so strange... i'm getting a 404 every time...says i'm not authorized to visit the link...wonder if my cookies are messed up or if my work has banned the site (though i don't know why they'd do that)...this is weak :confused: :raincloud :weep: No problems here lately.
thasis 12-13-06, 12:40 AM	Hello, I wish to participate in this guild. My campaign is: Moi're (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=750292). Something I've been working on for a few years, but am currently turning a campaign I've mostly winged or wrotten brief notes on into something more solid.
Elven Doritos 12-14-06, 02:48 PM	so strange... i'm getting a 404 every time...says i'm not authorized to visit the link...wonder if my cookies are messed up or if my work has banned the site (though i don't know why they'd do that)...this is weak :confused: :raincloud :weep: Hey Brian, your account got auto-deleted because of 10 failed login attempts. It's a security measure, but it's been reverted (with an e-mail sent by Ishmayl, covering what you should do next).
Seraphine_Harmonium 12-22-06, 03:19 AM	:bump:
limetom 12-23-06, 05:21 PM	Ok, I'm not sure this has ever been stated here, but people seem to have missed it if it was. You are more than welcome to list your campaign here and keep it on the Wizards' Boards. Currently, however, the Campaign Builder's Guild has its own website where you can post your own setting, get it reviewed, and review others' settings. Everyone is welcome to join. Just head on over to http://www.thecbg.org/ and join us!
Zonhin 12-29-06, 11:31 PM	I've decided to post my own campaign setting. Problem is, I've only covered the basics, and I don't have a name, but here is a short description... The universe in my campaign setting is an infinitely long cylinder. In this cylinder, there are a multitude of planets, each with a sun and possibly a few moons. Each planet develouped in complete isolation until the largest and most populous planet, Terra, discovered a way to travel between planets. On the first interplanar voyage, the crew discovered many strange things previously unknown to the residents of Terra, such as asteroids, comet and other habited planets. The trip lasted 2 months and in their many diplomatic exploits, the first union between planets was created. The union lasted until this day, 50 years after that. and in that time both technology and magical power has increased exponentially allowing for a grand total of over 650 planets known. The different planets have, for the most part, retained their individual cultures and reliance on technology or magic. Tech is at PL 4 at highest, the setting uses a combo of d20 modern and D&D. I don't know exactly how but I sure I can work somthing out... There are more universes, but they're like the Far Realm: completely incompatable with the earth-like atmosphere of our universe.
Need_A_Life 12-30-06, 09:29 AM	I'd like to sign up with Selarin, though it is still under construction, if I may? Selarin - World of Exploration (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?p=10917201) The setting is quite small at present, in fact it consists solely of a single kingdom named Selarin. The setting is low-magic, limited technology (crossbows haven't been invented yet) and ignores any notion of Wealth Per Level guidelines. The types of adventures that are expected to unfold within this setting has to do with political intrigue, schisms within the church, the encounter with the first non-human humanoid (Orcs) and the attempt to colonize the land. Travelling by ship is going to be the standard way of getting around, walking or riding is only for short journeys. Most of the action will happen in cities or onboard ships as they travel for weeks, months or years to reach their destination.
Damior 12-30-06, 05:40 PM	I wish to join with my campaign setting of Trin. It is still under construction, though I am currently runninga campaign on the more developed continent. Not all of the parts I have decided on are posted, but I will get them on eventually. For now, here it is. http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=757276 Trin A world with three continents on the primary material plane, Gararnrash, a war-torn land inhabited by militaristic lizardfolk and barbaric gnolls, littered with ancient and dangerous artifacts left from a war that the gods themselves participated in, Hynth, a prosperous land that was at one time unified under the rule of a single great king, but split into four nations when the king was slai nby his traitorous brother. The kingdoms are Perigan, a large but sparesly populated human nation, Berania, a frozen land that is home to both the gnomes and the dwarves, Obogur, land of the orcs, cut off from most of the rest of the continent by a vast mountain range, and Mistran, a group of highly varried islands populated by elves, the westernmost island was ravaged by some unknown disaster in the distant past, and finally, the third continent, a mysterious place of which little is known, save for it is beleived to be the place where outsiders and dieties meet on the material plane. Need Help With Currently: Geography for gararnrash, medium scale fluff for gararnrash. Any other input welcome
Seraphine_Harmonium 12-30-06, 06:42 PM	Those of you who have recently submitted settings, I would suggest-as was suggested to me-that you also submit them to the CBG's own site at www.thecbg.org
Fullmetal_Alchemist 01-02-07, 03:30 PM	Hello. I would like to join in this membership and host my campaign here. Lost Heaven Campaign Setting. (http://www.thecbg.org/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?23720) When you look up at the stars, we all see another world with another life style. Sometimes we have a dream, but life hurts when it breaks. We all have our own fate in the world, but we will and forever share the same fate as everyone else. Death; even to the gods themselves. Welcome to a world where dreams break in a heart beat, hope is a prophet, and the truth is never born. The world of Lost Heaven is a gothic theme setting where a single bed time story can become reality. This world was once at center peace, but the powers of greed and envy took over. Now the world looks up to the gods and magic as a resort to the things they once lost. Ancient sources of magic and forgotten lore still wait underground or high within the heavens.
Seraphine_Harmonium 01-03-07, 11:41 PM	:mrt: that don't join the CBG. Oh, by the way: :bump:
Hochiu 01-04-07, 01:26 AM	I came back to the CBG's website after an extended hiatus and I was impressed about the size of its growth since I had departed. However, reading through the posts I realized that I'd rather opt not to post my ideas there for the sheer fact that the people there post like complete :censored:es and from what I saw barely get a real talking to or whatever. I understand not having an exhausive list of rules in order to allow creativity to not be stifled and allow it to grow, but come on. When you have people screaming at posters about their worlds and how they're not "original" enough or even going so far as to claim them complete ripoffs of other settings or plagarism and nothing's really done about it by the Mods I really don't see how you can expect others to post there with the whole elitist attitude I'm seeing show up. I know I wouldn't want to be yelled at by a bunch of people on a forum that's supposed to be about supporting each other and helping each other grow their own worlds.
sdragon1984 01-04-07, 03:16 AM	I came back to the CBG's website after an extended hiatus and I was impressed about the size of its growth since I had departed. However, reading through the posts I realized that I'd rather opt not to post my ideas there for the sheer fact that the people there post like complete :censored:es and from what I saw barely get a real talking to or whatever. I understand not having an exhausive list of rules in order to allow creativity to not be stifled and allow it to grow, but come on. When you have people screaming at posters about their worlds and how they're not "original" enough or even going so far as to claim them complete ripoffs of other settings or plagarism and nothing's really done about it by the Mods I really don't see how you can expect others to post there with the whole elitist attitude I'm seeing show up. I know I wouldn't want to be yelled at by a bunch of people on a forum that's supposed to be about supporting each other and helping each other grow their own worlds. ..... you're sure you have the right CBG, right? did you check to make sure you had www.thecbg.org and not www.thecbg.com ?
Seraphine_Harmonium 01-04-07, 04:28 AM	I came back to the CBG's website after an extended hiatus and I was impressed about the size of its growth since I had departed. However, reading through the posts I realized that I'd rather opt not to post my ideas there for the sheer fact that the people there post like complete :censored:es and from what I saw barely get a real talking to or whatever. This is not true. My own campaign has received infinitely more attention and "real talking to" at the CBG than it ever got here. I understand not having an exhausive list of rules in order to allow creativity to not be stifled and allow it to grow, but come on. When you have people screaming at posters about their worlds and how they're not "original" enough or even going so far as to claim them complete ripoffs of other settings or plagarism and nothing's really done about it by the Mods I really don't see how you can expect others to post there with the whole elitist attitude I'm seeing show up. Well, I really don't see how you can expect others to post here with the whole lemming attitude I'm seeing show up. Look, you can insult the CBG, I can insult the WOTC forums, and before long this thread will be locked. As to screaming about originality, I have only seen this happen once. It was my own campaign that was being ripped apart. Even so, it was not "people" who were doing this-it was a "person." I have also not seen that person act in such a manner since then. Don't demonize the entire CBG because of one action of one person. Also don't assume a lack of Mod action when such a case does occur. You have no way of knowing what goes on between a mod and another poster via PM, and neither do I. I know in my onw personal case, a statement was made by a mod, but other posters stepped up to defend me as well. I hope I didn't come off as an :censored: ~Seraphine_Harmonium
Ishmayl 01-04-07, 12:55 PM	That's pretty interesting... I've never even seen anything on the site that would be called a "screaming match." There have been plenty of people to go at each other, but they always work it out (just like on any forums), and believe me, I know for a fact that when there's an issue, a mod steps in to help, whether or not you see it there on the forums. I'm sorry that you saw what you think you saw, but quite frankly, I'm confused as to what you're talking about.
seTiny 01-04-07, 02:10 PM	I came back to the CBG's website after an extended hiatus and I was impressed about the size of its growth since I had departed. However, reading through the posts I realized that I'd rather opt not to post my ideas there for the sheer fact that the people there post like complete :censored:es and from what I saw barely get a real talking to or whatever. I understand not having an exhausive list of rules in order to allow creativity to not be stifled and allow it to grow, but come on. When you have people screaming at posters about their worlds and how they're not "original" enough or even going so far as to claim them complete ripoffs of other settings or plagarism and nothing's really done about it by the Mods I really don't see how you can expect others to post there with the whole elitist attitude I'm seeing show up. I know I wouldn't want to be yelled at by a bunch of people on a forum that's supposed to be about supporting each other and helping each other grow their own worlds. Could you post a link any of the threads to which you are refering? I have not seen any "screaming at posters", most of the replies to ideas are complements, suggestions, or reasons why someone does not like it. These posts most often have a friendly tone, even those saying I do not like this idea. As for the CBG MODs, I know for a fact that they work to keep the site friendly and clean.
the_taken 01-04-07, 07:41 PM	I second the motion for links.
Xeviat-DM 01-04-07, 09:01 PM	I'm shocked; from my experience, the CBG has proven to be a very civil community (the worse I've seen are some of the complaints and whinning when new guides are released). I'd like to know who's being complained about specifically, so we can deal with this issue.
megageek12 01-04-07, 09:59 PM	Joined. I have a campaign setting that I'm working on called Age of War: It is styled after Eberron(Which I don't own just the idea.), But extremely warlike. The coming of the apocalypse has destroyed order in the southern and eastern continents, while the 2 empires that comprise the northern and western continent, one ruled by the last remnants of the dragons, a LG half-gold dragon 20th level Sorcer. The other ruled by a Lich Queen, who with her hordes of undead, and army of Demilich Warmages, has conquered both the Desert of the western continent, and 1 3rd f the frigid northern one. The Dragons forced the war to a standstl with innovative tactics, and now the 2 kingdoms are working together to stop the apocalypse*. I will put up the rest of the history of it later. *The Apocalypse is a breach in the walls of my homebrew version of the Far Realms. The almost-doomed world is appealing to the last remaining civizilation on the other 2 continents, a smal city-state of my soon-to-be-posted version of the entropamancer, to help stuff the rift. As you can tell it needs a lot of work.
sdragon1984 01-04-07, 10:15 PM	found the link. apparently it was crit commenting on this guys setting, and his description fits crit's comment fairly accurately. to be fair, crit did apologize, but it's possible the apology wasn't noticed. hochiu, while i cannot speak authoratively, i believe i speak on behalf of natural 20 (crit) when i say we apologize for the rudeness that was directed towards you. i think you'll find that it was, by and far, the exception, not the rule.
Golem011 01-05-07, 08:06 AM	Oooh. But yes, to be fair, this isn't the rule. We're civil over there, and as it's a smaller community with a much smaller focus, it's unlikely that you won't get a single comment. I think that you're going over the top with this. True, this... shouting at... happened to you once (or perhaps you're talking about somebody else) but I don't know what However, reading through the posts I realized that I'd rather opt not to post my ideas there for the sheer fact that the people there post like complete es and from what I saw barely get a real talking to or whatever. that is all about. When you have people screaming at posters about their worlds and how they're not "original" enough or even going so far as to claim them complete ripoffs of other settings or plagarism and nothing's really done about it by the Mods I really don't see how you can expect others to post there with the whole elitist attitude I'm seeing show up. If there is an issue, mods ALWAYS deal with it. Period.
Natural_20 01-05-07, 06:12 PM	Hochiu, if your comments are due to the manner in which I responded o your thread so long ago, you have my apologies now. The time of posting was long ago, and I wish to make amends if I can. I messed up, but I can honestly say that I was just trying to make a difference. At the time of those posts, I felt useless, and sought to provide productive criticism, so I might have come across as a little harsh. It was a long time ago, and things have changed for the better since then, although there was little to object too even then. I can guarantee you that if you return to the site now and look around with an open mind, you will find no instances of those crimes which you accuse us of. We may be insulting on occasion, or offend by accident, but the Guild always apologizes, and seeks to make right what has been wronged. So, you can antagonize us by looking for proof with which to back your claims, or you might find us to be the friendly community we claim to be. However, it's your choice, and if you never come back, I can't blame you.
Hochiu 01-06-07, 11:32 AM	Heh, oh no. Don't worry about what was referred to my post there. I've been feeling rather out of sorts lately and I think the food poisoning I got the other day pretty much just caused me to go off on a pretty nasty tangent and I apologize for insinuating anything negative about it. I more or less left the forum just because I didn't have time to check so many, I'm fairly terrible at keeping up with online forums. I wasn't trying to antagonize, just point out what I've seen, and again, I'm apologizing for it if I insulted anyone.
Seraphine_Harmonium 01-08-07, 03:33 AM	:bump:
Seraphine_Harmonium 01-10-07, 06:17 PM	Well, we've recieved several new members in the past couple weeks, it's great to have you guys in the community! Oh, and :bump:
Manyfist 01-11-07, 06:10 PM	I need some criticism on my campaign (In Sig). I haven't gotten a lot of replies lately. I was wondering if some one can give it a good look over. I know its going to be strange, and bewildering but since we're all campaign builders why not give it a shot? Will anyone help me fix up my campaign, if it needs fixing.
Damior 01-12-07, 09:25 PM	whats my number? Im not on the list...
Seraphine_Harmonium 01-15-07, 11:31 PM	I really don't think anyone's been added to the list for quite some time. Still, what does it matter? It's just a number. All that matters is that you have expressed interest in joining and sharing in the ideals of the Guild.
Fullmetal_Alchemist 01-21-07, 04:49 PM	Ok, i finally got my setting posted on this board. Don't really care if I become a memeber on here, but I would like to look at others campaign settings and have others comment on mine. Lost Heaven Campaign Setting. A High magical campaign setting (With incarnum and psionics) that meets a world of gothic and horror. Ready to wet your pants? (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=776408) Thanks, Fullmetal_Alchemist
Seraphine_Harmonium 01-22-07, 11:15 PM	:bump:
Seraphine_Harmonium 01-24-07, 10:57 PM	:bump:
Darkxarth 01-26-07, 01:33 AM	Argh. The Guild seems to be down at the moment, what am I supposed to do? Who will entertain me? Where can I go? I guess I could go to bed...
sdragon1984 01-26-07, 10:16 AM	but is your bed as entertaining as we are? on second thought, i don't think i wanna know the answer....
sdragon1984 01-26-07, 02:23 PM	i think e107 rolled a natural one.... "CRITICAL_ERROR: Line : generic, class2.php Error reported as: [6]: Unable to form a valid connection to mySQL. Please check that your e107_config.php contains the correct information." on the plus side, at least now we know that e107 is a level 2 commoner....
HK-47 II 01-26-07, 03:46 PM	Aww, What the heck, I'll join! Here's my campaign setting for review: Infinite seas and Shifting lands (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=777993)
Roscoe_Greenbottle 01-26-07, 05:22 PM	I'd like to take a job as an intern please. Learn + improve. I'm currently working on the world of Sana.
TheWanderingAlchemist 01-28-07, 09:34 AM	So I was walking down the street one day and then someone said hey its time to go. I packed up and went to a place, I believed they called it college. :pint: It was a strange place and crazier than any dungeon I had ever ventured. But even there they recognize the importance of money and I lost my housing due to late rent if you would. So alas I traveled home to stay with a friend, seek employment, and await a time to travel back to that land. As such I have found my way back to these too long forgotten forums. I have found that my map of the world I once called Aeroth has changed and that I must revise my notes for the adventurers that seek my "guidence." And thus I shall share again with you my tales and wish to hear yours. ~The Wandering Alchemist
Mateo 01-28-07, 06:36 PM	I would like to join. My campaign world isn't remotely in a release state yet but I'll be sure to post it [and notify you guys] A.S.A.P ;)
turalisj 01-28-07, 09:28 PM	I'd also like to join... Incidentaly, have you ever visited the guild house?
TheWanderingAlchemist 01-28-07, 11:36 PM	Hey HK you got an interesting idea and looks like you have a lot of information to fill in. Maybe you could provide some backround/history of whats happened since the races were dropped. Has one been dropped more recently. Is there perhaps one race far superior to the rest? Are there any neutral lands open to all and controlled by multiple races thus increasing the land's size? I am currently revising my own campaign yet again (moving a millenia or two into the future) so I have only food for thoughts. Hope they spark some ideas for you.
Seraphine_Harmonium 01-29-07, 12:14 AM	WanderingAlchemist, It's great that you're returning to the guild, but could you please post comments about campaigns in the campaign thread as opposed to here? It would just help to keep the guild thread free of clutter. Thanks ~Seraphine
TheWanderingAlchemist 01-29-07, 11:56 AM	Will do Seraphine. The following link is the new thread I have set up for my campaign/world. Please leave some feedback. The Blue Moon Campaign (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?p=11322563#post11322563)
TheWanderingAlchemist 02-04-07, 12:00 AM	Hey guys just wanted to say two things: 1-I edited my campaign thread with more info and 2-:bump:
Herecgunina 02-12-07, 05:32 PM	Hey folks, has anyone else had extreme difficulty loading the CBG page for the past 12 hours or so? Earlier on I could get it to load if I waited patiently for literally ~10 minutes, but now it's really just not coming.
the_taken 02-12-07, 07:15 PM	Works OK now.
TheWanderingAlchemist 02-12-07, 09:01 PM	no problems at all for me
Kukamunga 02-17-07, 11:25 PM	I suppose i am what.. #50? Sorry if i didnt quite follow the format.. but this looks very interesting and i would like to join.. Thanks :) Soli'slice Time has shown to the people of Soli'slice that anything really is possible. Inhabited by all forms of life, from the ancient dragons to the youngest ferrie. Kingdoms rise and fall. Nations collect and divide. Tempers are flared and trust is earned, but after it all, after even the greatest kings myth becomes lost, life will go on, as it has for milenia and will continue to do so for milenia after. Riches are ripe for the taking, land is among plenty. Success is available for those who take it. Adventurers stretch their potential and mock destiny. But behind every silver lining is a storm cloud, waiting for your next mistake.
aeginotu 02-18-07, 02:27 AM	I'd like to join. My campaign setting is still under development, but when it is ready I'll post it. In the meantime I'll start reading and commenting on other settings.
the_taken 02-18-07, 02:41 AM	Dudes! Don't forget to check out the the website. http://www.thecbg.org Register and start a few threads about your settings. I garuntee that more than a few people will check out your stuff, leave a comment, and maybe help you out with something you're having trouble with.
stuporhero93 02-19-07, 05:08 PM	Don't forget me! My current project: The World of Oron Dar The great pantheon of Gods was tired of the world, so... THEY BLEW IT UP!!! The gods did however, take a male and female of several dominent races and transport them to a completely emty plane. there is a vast vortex in the center that spits out random matter from various other planes. Not all of this new matter is inanimate or friendly....:eek:
sdragon1984 02-20-07, 06:29 PM	WanderingAlchemist, It's great that you're returning to the guild, but could you please post comments about campaigns in the campaign thread as opposed to here? It would just help to keep the guild thread free of clutter. Thanks ~Seraphine HA! That is all.
Seraphine_Harmonium 02-20-07, 06:58 PM	HA! That is all. uhh . . . did I miss something? Was that funny somehow?
DMaster42 02-22-07, 02:07 AM	Hey, I'd like to join. I'm still in the crafting stages of my world, so reviews of it are much appreciated. Folcrin Folcrin is a world filled with political conflict. The Drahartheans, a great civilizations formed by altered dragons, rule with an iron fist over the humans. The humans of Avondale have been under their watch ever since the last war, where Avondale tried to crush the elves in the forest nation of Cethelerion. This triangle of a power struggle has brought many wars, and the people are tired of the Drahartheans' corrupt rule. As if that wasn't bad enough, on a continent not far to the east, celestials and demons wage an epic war with one another with the devils acting as mercenaries for both sides (This is in addition to the Blood war on the other planes). And every million or so years this war escalates or some other apocolyptic event occurs that draws the gods to Folcrin to put an end to it. Unfortunately, in their power, the gods often destroy what they created, and are forced to start anew. Whole worlds of knowledge have been lost, never to be learned again. If I need more info in here, tell and I'll try to get that done within the next couple of weeks. Like I said, I'm still building, and nations are springing up right now.
DarkSamuraiKyo 02-22-07, 09:13 PM	I'm interested in joining but I have a few questions before I make my final decision One what are the rules? What exactly will I have to do (besides reviewing the other members Capmaigns and posting mine)? What is the specific Format I need to put my Campaign stuff if I join? Well that's all my concerns I can think of....Thanks in advance
khyron1144 02-22-07, 09:53 PM	I am on the cbg (http://www.thecbg.org/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?24955) and am also reposting my world (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=796777) here after it got pruned or something. So am I in?
Seraphine_Harmonium 02-23-07, 12:30 AM	I'm interested in joining but I have a few questions before I make my final decision One what are the rules? What exactly will I have to do (besides reviewing the other members Capmaigns and posting mine)? What is the specific Format I need to put my Campaign stuff if I join? Well that's all my concerns I can think of....Thanks in advance The rules are to review and post your campaign. Other than that . . . be cordial? There is no specific format, they come in a number of different layouts.
DarkSamuraiKyo 02-23-07, 04:43 PM	The rules are to review and post your campaign. Other than that . . . be cordial? There is no specific format, they come in a number of different layouts. Thanks, I like to join my Campaign is still being under construction but I'll post when I can. ahh....how do I link this thread in my sig? and what's my number?
sdragon1984 02-25-07, 08:55 AM	uhh . . . did I miss something? Was that funny somehow? sorry bout that, I probably should have been a tad more clear... I agree with posting setting comments in setting threads, but the idea of keeping the CBG "clutter-free" is amusing to me. I'm not saying that a lack of clutter is bad in and of itself, but personally, i enjoy the friendly "clutter" that goes on in the tavern and dragons den. by the way, I can't seem to log on the site, as of 9:00am EST.
the_taken 02-25-07, 12:43 PM	Thanks, I like to join my Campaign is still being under construction but I'll post when I can. ahh....how do I link this thread in my sig? and what's my number? Doesn't matter if your campaign is completed or not. Post what you have. Somebody will look at it and post a comment. They may suggest something you might like too. Add the following line: Campaign Builder's Guild member. Check out there site! (www.thecbg.org) Which will show up as the following in a post or .sig: Campaign Builder's Guild member. Check out there site! (www.thecbg.org) Your number is: 2d100+63, reroll if you get somebodyelse's.
DarkSamuraiKyo 02-25-07, 01:25 PM	Doesn't matter if your campaign is completed or not. Post what you have. Somebody will look at it and post a comment. They may suggest something you might like too. Okay I'll try to post a description soon I am in the process of writting it now and I have to make a thread for it I've been working on it offline and having my friends help... Add the following line: Campaign Builder's Guild member. Check out there site! (www.thecbg.org) Which will show up as the following in a post or .sig: Campaign Builder's Guild member. Check out there site! (www.thecbg.org) Thanks I have it in my sig now
DMaster42 02-25-07, 04:38 PM	Cool got it. Now do I have to post on the site? Or am I just a member?
Domriso 02-25-07, 06:19 PM	I'll join up. Just tell me one thing; what's my number? My campaign is known as Lounua and i've been in the process of creating it for about two years. I also have begun to write many stories set in this multiverse. Post more later.
DarkSamuraiKyo 02-27-07, 07:09 PM	I'll join up. Just tell me one thing; what's my number? Your number is two thousand and one:D Just kidding They told me for your number you just roll 2d100+63, Oh before I forget this minor detail.....reroll if you get somebodyelse's
sdragon1984 02-28-07, 12:15 PM	Your number is two thousand and one:D Just kidding They told me for your number you just roll 2d100+63, Oh before I forget this minor detail.....reroll if you get somebodyelse's member numbers require a very complex mathematical formula. His number is 280d4+7/(3d2), and if thats already taken, then he gets the lowest of two rerolls. the formula, of course, takes into consideration very important factors such as the username, the number of moosebite-related deaths in the past 365 days, moon phase at the time of joining, personal desire, cholesterol level, and 42. and that's just the abridged list....
the_taken 02-28-07, 12:39 PM	What is the dungeon master's answer to life, the universe and everything? 4d2
Domriso 02-28-07, 03:07 PM	Well, after careful preperatioin and execution of the abrigded formula i have descovered that my member number is 127. Because i can manipulate space-time at will I will rewrite physics to make sure i can keep that number, despite the entire formula. :P
DarkSamuraiKyo 03-05-07, 03:45 PM	member numbers require a very complex mathematical formula. His number is 280d4+7/(3d2), and if thats already taken, then he gets the lowest of two rerolls. the formula, of course, takes into consideration very important factors such as the username, the number of moosebite-related deaths in the past 365 days, moon phase at the time of joining, personal desire, cholesterol level, and 42. and that's just the abridged list.... Really? you want to know what I think of your fancy mancy formula?...........HA-DO-KEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*your formula is now no more*:evillaugh Like Domriso did I will use my advance Magics to keep my number
sdragon1984 03-08-07, 10:20 AM	Either I'm an amazing teacher, or you guys learn quick. My entirely baseless arrogance says the former :p
Lord_Iames 03-08-07, 10:39 AM	I'd like to join. My campaign setting is here (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=803380), although I haven't finished putting the actual content in (*grumbles about having to redo all his bloody tables and formatting*). I have no idea what my number should be.
the_taken 03-08-07, 11:22 AM	Found this realy cool program that calculates your number automaticaly. Take a number (http://kevan.org/brain.cgi?the_taken) Then register @ http://www.thecbg.org
Lord_Iames 03-08-07, 01:08 PM	Very clever. However I myself have eaten over a thousand brains, so :P.
DarkSamuraiKyo 03-08-07, 03:55 PM	Then register @ http://www.thecbg.org Do we use our username on these forums or do we have to make up a new one?
the_taken 03-08-07, 04:15 PM	you pick an acount name, wich remains static, but your screen name can be changed to be anything you want. You also get a subname, which we use as a title or catch phrase. Elven Doritos regualrily changes his. At one point it was "Doritos of Elven Make", "Super Dorios" for another, then "Optic Doritos" for a while. It's back to Elven Doritos, but his subname is "I FREAKIN' LOVE OPTIC BLASTS!" Most of the higher ranked members will adress him as "ElDo". You can import a pic for your avatar. You also get a rank. Not that it grants you any more board cred.
Garidas 03-12-07, 01:22 PM	Why isn't this a Sticky Thread? Really why? By the way can I join? -Garidas
the_taken 03-12-07, 03:18 PM	Take a number (http://kevan.org/brain.cgi?the_taken) Then register @ http://www.thecbg.org
Ishmayl 03-31-07, 12:22 PM	Figure it's time for a bump here. For those of you who don't frequent the site, there are going to be a lot of improvements relatively soon. We're transferring to a new CMS and upgrading the forums capabilities. Also, there are a lot of new users there who are really getting very active with the Guild, which is very nice as well. Feel free to come by and check us out, you will find plenty of people to help with your campaign. And for those of you who maybe missed the mass email I sent out last week, I'm about to do some pruning before we make the jump, and if your account is currently inactive, or if you've been registered for more than 2 weeks but have never posted, your account will be deleted this Sunday. Just a heads up, in case you're planning on bringing your setting in soon but just haven't gotten around to it.
turalisj 03-31-07, 01:43 PM	You do realise there is a forum section for guilds, correct? It happens to be a place wher there are other guilds, as well as the World Builders Foundation.
Ishmayl 03-31-07, 02:09 PM	Well yeah, but if you read the original intentions of this thread, it started out significantly different from how it is now. Plus, we're off site. Plus, said World Builders' Foundation seems to have ... err... slipped into obscurity, based on the fact that their page cannot be found in the Guild House page, and there are no links to said Guild anywhere that I can find...
GnomeNinja 03-31-07, 07:05 PM	I would like to join, though I have not finished and posted my campaign world (you can expect it in about 1 1/2 weeks). Dheneirth: A world where magic is not just Arcane or Divine, but split up between Elemental, Soul, Arcane, Divine and Natural, all of which criss-cross among the planes in a Net. Where there are 8 elements, Air, Fire, Nature, Metal and Lightning being a few, and eternal contests between their forces reign. Where a Gnomish Empire created living machines to lead a genocide on Dwarves, and the Goblins found a Creation Artifact. Where Illithids and Yuan-Ti led collaborate experiments to create better copies of the common races, and were successful in the most horrific ways. Where half the world is yet unexplored, and the three known continents hold both bountiful and savage civilizations. Where Gods change the course of events, and mortals have risen up in rebellion. Where unexpected turns occur constantly, and adventure finds you.
Ishmayl 04-01-07, 12:43 PM	You don't have to have a completed campaign by any means to join. Just head over to the CBG site (http://www.thecbg.org) and register. Most of the people over there are still working on their campaigns, so you'll fit right in! :)
Hochiu 04-01-07, 01:33 PM	You do realise there is a forum section for guilds, correct? It happens to be a place wher there are other guilds, as well as the World Builders Foundation. Kind of pointless to post this point on a topic that's 17 pages long. :P
stargate525 04-01-07, 03:20 PM	What is the dungeon master's answer to life, the universe and everything? 4d2 HORRIBLE.... :rolleyes:
Ishmayl 04-02-07, 01:50 PM	A real update. Firstly, we have a new monthly contest up. The April contest, called "Gag Gift," is ready for entries. It can be found somewhere around.... here! (http://www.thecbg.org/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?28259) Secondly, you may notice that we now have far fewer members than we did last week. Well, I've gone and pruned the site. It's sad to see how many people were not active, but it's also very heartening to see how many active members we still have. If you had a membership at the site, and no longer do, you may be curious as to why. Here's how it broke down. Your account was pruned if: * You have been registered for at least two weeks, but have never posted anything. * You have been registered for at least three months, but have only posted in "The Tavern." (There was only 1 of these, so it really didn't matter). * You had no more than 2 posts (forum and/or Tavern), and had not visited the site in over six months. See, it's pretty simple. There were quite a few more I probably could prune. There are accounts from the Beginning who used to post a lot, but have literally not even visited the site in over a year. However, because they have been an active member at one time, I'm giving the benefit of the doubt. Finally, you may have heard that we're doing some updates to the site. It's still a ways off, but there will be some significant improvements relatively soon. Should be fun. Oh, and I've heard through the grapevine that the Campaign Builders' Guide Vol. 4 is about to be released. Come on by and see. -Ish
Seraphine_Harmonium 04-08-07, 10:04 PM	Time for a :bump: !!!!
DarkSamuraiKyo 04-09-07, 09:18 PM	Campaign Builder's guild Vol. 4? what's that (sorry still abit new)
Mystic Theurge 04-09-07, 09:39 PM	I would like to join this "guild". I have a campaign on the boards, located here (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=800525). Please feel free to rip it apart. :)
seTiny 04-09-07, 09:50 PM	Campaign Builder's guild Vol. 4? what's that (sorry still abit new) The guide is our community online magazine. If you head to the site Ishy linked, there is a link on the front page that you can click to view The Guide.
seTiny 04-09-07, 10:03 PM	I would like to join this "guild". I have a campaign on the boards, located here (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=800525). Please feel free to rip it apart. :) Ask and you shall recieve... Darn couldn't find much to rip apart, but it did leave me with a few questions.
Seraphine_Harmonium 04-14-07, 08:42 PM	To those who have yet to do so, join the guild! It's that much more exposure for your campaign setting! And if you don't have a complete setting yet, you can post what you do have in Campaign Elements and Design. Why wait? Join now! [/lame commercial]
Yayhya 04-15-07, 05:04 PM	Put me up on this thing I'm working on / writing a wired underground campaign where the gods abandoned the mortal races as punishment. The Primrose Way.
Dyne 04-15-07, 10:15 PM	I'd like to join as member #47. My setting hasn't been posted yet (it's mostly in my head), and I haven't really thought of a name for it yet, but I guess I can get to that later.
Ishmayl 04-15-07, 11:18 PM	Well, I don't know about #47, but feel free to come on by and you'll be welcome to call yourself by the number that shows up next to your name :)
Dyne 04-15-07, 11:53 PM	Well, I don't know about #47, but feel free to come on by and you'll be welcome to call yourself by the number that shows up next to your name :) I guess I just need to wait and see what number appears next to my name, then. *Stares at his name, waiting*
DarkSamuraiKyo 04-16-07, 08:13 AM	Thanks seTiny for clearing that up
Dyne 04-21-07, 03:51 PM	Yikes, what happened to this thread? :confused: :bump: I'm getting ready to post up my homebrew campaign right now, so that should give you guys something new to think about.
Ishmayl 04-21-07, 04:45 PM	Excellent! (And this thread sinks down to page 2 or so every now and then, but always finds its way back up)
Dyne 04-21-07, 06:39 PM	I just posted up my setting: Aervenia (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=833550) Aervenia is a setting that focuses more on the four elements (air, earth, fire, water) than traditional D&D games. A new mechanic is introduced, Elemental Alignment, which defines the element your bloodline is most closely tied to. This goes further to introduce the concept of Elemental Feats, special feats that you can take to further your connection to your particular element. The setting also offers a new look on the cosmos/multiverse and magic.
sdragon1984 04-26-07, 03:30 PM	For those of you who are only on these boards, I've updated the thread for my setting, Xiluh. Also, if you're only on these boards, please sign up here (http://www.thecbg.org); Tell 'em Sdragon sent ya ;)
Zuj 04-27-07, 03:04 PM	After a much needed hiatus, I've just gotten back to thinking about starting up a new DnD campaign. Having stumbled upon this thread, I would really like to get some thoughts on my homebrew world once I begin putting it to paper. Sign me up, and I will be starting a brainstorming thread shortly. I would also be happy to contribute my thoughts to other people's projects. Thanks. :)
Ishmayl 05-09-07, 04:02 PM	Much-needed Bumpage
sdragon1984 05-09-07, 07:44 PM	Just as a reminder, some of the settings from the other site are also here. Indeed, there's even a few settings created by members that are only over here. If you're only a CBG member here, please, feel free to comment on these settings. Even if you're not a WotC-only member, I don't see how any of us would mind comments and reviews (especially for the settings that aren't on our main site).
Ishmayl 05-10-07, 04:09 PM	Don't forget everyone, this month's contest at the Campaign Builders' Guild (http://www.thecbg.org) is half-way over! Find more information on the main page, as well as in the official contest thread (http://www.thecbg.org/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?29498). Come join in the fun, and try to win some prizes. Cheers!
Ishmayl 06-07-07, 09:58 AM	Just so you guys know, the Campaign Builders' Guild is hosting the first ever awards ceremony. If you haven't visited lately, come on over and nominate and/or vote for the awards. On a separate note, the CBG is currently experiencing a few server-side issues that have slowed the site down. It is being taken care of, but it may be a little while longer before everything is solved. Cheers! -Ish
Ishmayl 06-12-07, 11:34 AM	We will be doing some pretty major maintenance work on the site today, so you may not be able to access it. Trust me, it's for the better. (Servers are getting changed)
Ishmayl 06-12-07, 05:48 PM	Server change complete. Please give us a couple days to fix any kinks that may have arisen. Cheers!
sdragon1984 06-12-07, 08:30 PM	Well darn..... I had something for a new thread.....
Seraphine_Harmonium 06-12-07, 09:13 PM	I'll have a couple new things up soon. *Poem *Avayevnon stuff *Act II of my play (in the works, so this one might take a while)
Ishmayl 06-13-07, 10:40 AM	Please let me know if you are still seeing the "sitedown.php" message over at the CBG. The site is up and running, and you shouldn't be seeing that, but I've gotten a couple of emails.
sdragon1984 06-13-07, 02:23 PM	I was seeing it for awhile, but it turned out that was because I was refreshing the tab without changing the URL.
Sisial 06-13-07, 07:36 PM	I would very much like to join this guild thingy! I only have one seriously developed campaign world (of note): The Structure - The Structure is the space between spaces and the origin of magic and time. It is inhabited by all species of creature, all cultures, and all levels of technology. The only factors keeping it from becoming a chaotic mess are time and space. The Structure is divided into infinite layers of infinitely wide and long tunnel systems, of course none of the inhabitants actually know this (there's just always more to explore...) and none of them comprehend The Structure in it's entirety, though they have varying degrees of understanding based on the magic and technology available to them. Levels and areas have different features especially related to the inter-planar nature of The Structure. The magic system works slightly diffrently here as magic is actively generated as a observable (in the sense that you could measure it) physical product (or symptom) of time which is in it's original state within The Structure. Time (and thusly magic) spill over to all other planes to varying degrees affecting and defining their magic use there from The Structure. (For instance, Time actually moves almost non-existantly on Earth compared to The Structure, which is why magic here is limited to interesting coincidences at best. Of course, from our perspective time is just dandy. In the common DnD-verses Time moves at a faster rate than earth (maybe fast enough that an adventure there can only take a few hours here :P ), though still at a comparatively extremely slow rate to The Structure, making magic somewhat weaker to the point that you are required to "rest to get back your spells" every 24 hours ;) ) The tunnels making up the infinite tunnel systems of the Structure are all uniform in shape and size and their origin is unkown, although it has been attributed to ultimate god(s), creator races, and simply sponatneous manifestation. There are other tunnels added by other peoples who moved in later...if there really is a later... At any rate, that's mah world! There's some other cool stuff having to do with Alignments that I cooked up...which I will sum up as I can't resist: specifically physical manifestations of the alignments. The Neutral avatar was murdered by the Evil one and since then sections of The Structure have been overwhelmed by war (Blood or otherwise) as each side vies for dominance tipping the scales back and forth. Though of course some question whether Neutrality itself can really be killed...And there's a lot of questioning whether the Avatar of Chaos actually exists at all ;) ) Unfortunately I am no longer running campaigns in The Structure as I left for college a couple of years ago :P and really just want to play some traditional Dungeons and or Dragons these days. A Campaign is in the works, but this one involves much less overall world building so far and technical mumbo-jumbo. But if you have questions about the structure I would love to go into more detail :cool:
Sisial 06-13-07, 07:47 PM	P.S. I probably should have posted the above in a different thread. Sorry.
the_taken 06-14-07, 09:57 AM	P.S. I probably should have posted the above in a different thread. Sorry. Right, on this site too: The CBG's main site. (thecbg.org)
Arithian 06-30-07, 03:51 AM	If you wish to join, let me know, and please put "Campaign Builder's Guild Member #X" in your signature, where X is your number and the whole line is a link to this thread. We need publicity. PS: Don't be afraid to join if you don't have your own setting, reviews are reviews. You'll be a part of the community, and definately will get feedback when/if you do decide to post a world. I'm in...I think:) Such an incredible task, but I think I am up to it.
Ishmayl 08-14-07, 09:50 PM	The latest issue of the Campaign Builder's Guide has just been released. Check it out! (http://thecbg.org/downloads/CBGuide2007-08.pdf)
Shedeo 08-15-07, 12:39 PM	By the power of Grayskull... I totally forgot about this... I need to get working on getting involved again!
Ishmayl 08-15-07, 08:38 PM	By the power of Grayskull... I totally forgot about this... I need to get working on getting involved again! I concur!
Shedeo 08-16-07, 02:40 PM	Alright, well, I think I can whip something up. The problem that I have is that I'm simultaniously working (in my head) on about three seperate "settings," that being that I have one that's pretty general, one that's kinda weird, and one that's basically me trying to get away from standard races and classes and whatnot. Anyway, I know for certain that I have some information on my vanilla setting on my laptop, so as soon as I get ahold of that, I'll post it here on the boards and over at the CBG, amount of info pending.
Ishmayl 08-16-07, 03:18 PM	Excellent idea, Shedeo. While you're at it, check out this month's contest (http://thecbg.org/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?35603). You may find something there to spark your creativity.
Shedeo 08-20-07, 05:11 PM	Alright. The background information on my vanilla setting is taking WAY longer to type out than I initially thought, but I was struck by a wave of inspiration regardless. The thread for another new setting by Shedeo can be found here (http://forums.gleemax.com/showthread.php?t=909501). I hope to get some replies with this, I could use the help since its going to be the game I run at my college campus this semester.
Seraphine_Harmonium 09-03-07, 09:39 AM	Bump
Ishmayl 09-04-07, 01:45 PM	September Contest is up. It's called "A Festival of Splendor," and is the first of a series of joint contests we will be doing with Fantaseum, the Alliance of Creative Communities. Here is the direct link to the contest: http://thecbg.org/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?37792 Hope to see some of you guys there!
Ishmayl 09-20-07, 05:43 PM	The Campaign Builders' Guide Issue 7 (http://www.thecbg.org/downloads/CBGuide2007-09.pdf) has been released, check it out!
Ishmayl 09-28-07, 05:27 PM	Campaign Setting Showcase (http://thecbg.org/news.php) is back, and it's better than ever. I hope you'll come check it out.
Ishmayl 12-07-07, 01:54 PM	The Campaign Builders' Guild (http://www.thecbg.org) has chosen its first Setting Showcase (http://thecbg.org/page.php?46) in almost a year! The new and improved Setting Showcase is a way for setting creators and authors to really get the news out about their campaign setting. The month of December's Showcase is one Soullos: A World of Change (http://www.thecbg.org/page.php?47), by ssvegeta555. Check it out, it's sure to impress!
Seraphine_Harmonium 04-13-08, 12:19 PM	:bump: This thread has been out of circulation for far too long!
Half_Dragon_Infernal 04-17-08, 08:49 PM	Could someone add my campaign? It's Swashbuckling Campaign Idea.
Seraphine_Harmonium 04-18-08, 12:30 AM	These days this thread is mostly for advertising; the CBG has its own website at www.thecbg.org (http://www.thecbg.org) where you are welcome to join the guild and post your setting for comments, comment on other settings, play forum games, chat at "The Tavern" and have a generally good time.
Half_Dragon_Infernal 04-18-08, 09:47 AM	Oh, Thanks for the tip.
seTiny 04-18-08, 03:07 PM	We also have a wiki that is getting a lot of attention right now. It is a fun place to be.
Elemental_Elf 04-24-08, 02:11 AM	As a devoted Paladin of the CBG, I cannot let this thread go to the second Page!!! :) Let's keep this thread on the front page :)
Etarnon 04-24-08, 04:10 AM	Okay, I'm convinced. I'll join.
Seraphine_Harmonium 04-24-08, 09:28 AM	Awesome. You won't be sorry. The Guild grows ever on and on Out from the door where it began . . .
Ishmayl 05-27-08, 10:55 AM	The Campaign Builders' Guild (http://www.thecbg.org) has recently made tons of updates to its wiki (http://www.thecbg.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page), so if you're looking for a good place to host a campaign setting, wikis are an excellent place to start. :)
Ishmayl 05-28-08, 10:42 PM	I believe this will probably be the last time I bump this thread. With the fact that this board has been moved to the "D&D Previous Editions" board, instead of some sort of all-encompassing "Campaign Workshop" as it should have been, I think it's pretty obvious that WotC no longer worries much about homebrew campaign settings. I hope some of you guys will come visit the site. It's a very wonderful site, filled with wonderful people who are always willing to lend their eyes and ears to your hard work on a campaign setting. Cheers, and good luck! -Ish The Campaign Builders' Guild (http://www.thecbg.org)
tdsaw111 05-29-08, 02:29 AM	I would love to join. This is the setting I am currently working on. http://forums.gleemax.com/showthread.php?t=1034417 It is set on a scarred and battered world. Following a genocidal war among the Gods. This setting takes place a long time after said war. Any input is more than welcome.