Any guesses as to why? I thought they would give Realms snippets at least monthly.
-We were supposed to get an article about deities in either March or April. Either way, it's June now, and we're still waiting for that article. Don't know why, but apparently, there are other articles floating around, besides for that one, in backlog.
That's what I thought. Wait... wasn't that Iakhovas (sp?) guy who did the GHotR supposed to write the new gods article? (Looks around for Brian, in order to poke him in the stomach, heh!)
-We were supposed to get an article about deities in either March or April. Either way, it's June now, and we're still waiting for that article. Don't know why, but apparently, there are other articles floating around, besides for that one, in backlog.
maybe they are starting to realize how horribly wrong this all is and are backtracking. They are right now in a "How do we bring back Mystra and turn the clock back 95 years" meeting
That's what I thought. Wait... wasn't that Iakhovas (sp?) guy who did the GHotR supposed to write the new gods article? (Looks around for Brian, in order to poke him in the stomach, heh!)
-Brian does have an article on Cormyr floating around somewhere. I don't remember if it is a Countdown to the Realms article, or a DDI article, once that gets going.
-Brian does have an article on Cormyr floating around somewhere. I don't remember if it is a Countdown to the Realms article, or a DDI article, once that gets going.
I think that was a DDi article. I think
I think that was a DDi article. I think
If someone could post a link, I'd be very interested in reading this article.
If someone could post a link, I'd be very interested in reading this article.
it has not been published yet, but it was mentioned on a thread as in the works
With two months until the release of the new 4E Realms setting (FRCG), it seems curious that they haven't made any additional "countdown" articles or teasers. Seems like it's been a (relatively) long time since the last one.
Any guesses as to why? I thought they would give Realms snippets at least monthly.
I am willing to wager that information and articles are being held back, in reaction to a trend where the more information that is leaked about what has been/is being done with the Realms for 4E, the more upset, angry, and demoralized the core fanbase becomes.
I believe rather than telling us precisely which realms, cultures, organizations, deities, and characters are going to be killed, ruined, or obliterated, they would rather we instead cling to desperate hope long enough to shell out $39.95 and find out for ourselves. After that, there is little reason for them to care about any potential backlash, since there are only three FR books being produced, of which the Campaign Guide is likely the most expensive, and you (and I) will have already bought it to find out.
Basically there is this new trend of "buy this book to see if your favorite character lives or dies" which more or less has the same psychological effect of "buy this book or else your favorite character will die" (Blackstaff, the Haunted Lands, Lady Penitent, Expedition to Undermountain, Shadowdale: the Scouring of the Land anyone?). In doing so, they get the dual "advantage" of cashing in on the fervent desperation of long-time fans to know what is happening to a shared world, while simultaneously appeasing those mythical legions of gamers who allegedly would buy into the FR and/or replace us if only WoTC would do them the favor of dumbing down half of it, and blowing up the rest.
I believe rather than telling us precisely which realms, cultures, organizations, deities, and characters are going to be killed, ruined, or obliterated, they would rather we instead cling to desperate hope long enough to shell out $39.95 and find out for ourselves. After that, there is little reason for them to care about any potential backlash, since there are only three FR books being produced, of which the Campaign Guide is likely the most expensive, and you (and I) will have already bought it to find out.
-Er...Well, you don't have to actually pay the $39.99 to flip through the book before purchasing it, something I do every time I see a D&D book that looks somewhat interesting (and I thought everyone else did). At the most, it'll cost you $3.00 for coffee. They don't have chairs and coffee chains in most larger bookstores for no reason, you know.
-Er...Well, you don't have to actually pay the $39.99 to flip through the book before purchasing it, something I do every time I see a D&D book that looks somewhat interesting (and I thought everyone else did). At the most, it'll cost you $3.00 for coffee. They don't have chairs and coffee chains in most larger bookstores for no reason, you know.
What?! No croissant? Biscotti? You just can't have coffee by itself... :whatsthis
As I grumpily browse through the new FRCG, I want -something- sticky or gooey to "accidentally" get all over the book pages. :D
What?! No croissant? Biscotti? You just can't have coffee by itself... :whatsthis
-$5.00, then?
As I grumpily browse through the new FRCG, I want -something- sticky or gooey to "accidentally" get all over the book pages. :D
-Ugh, I had some bad imagery right there...I blame Dookie or Stigger.
-$5.00, then?
But... I want good coffee, and a good dessert!
That's at least $4 for a nice cappucino, and around $5-6 for a fresh croissant, biscotti, or mini creme brulee.
-Ugh, I had some bad imagery right there...I blame Dookie or Stigger.
If you're thinking of naughty oral things that can be done to a chocolate biscotti, there's NO proof that I taught anyone how to do that.
-Er...Well, you don't have to actually pay the $39.99 to flip through the book before purchasing it,
With amazon.com, who pays $39.99?
With amazon.com, who pays $39.99?
Rubes who still buy books at bookstores, that's who. ;)
But... I want good coffee, and a good dessert!
That's at least $4 for a nice cappucino, and around $5-6 for a fresh croissant, biscotti, or mini creme brulee.
-Geeze...High maintainence...
If you're thinking of naughty oral things that can be done to a chocolate biscotti, there's NO proof that I taught anyone how to do that.
-Well, chocolate or...oral things don't necessarily have to be involved. But...yes.
Rubes who still buy books at bookstores, that's who. ;)
-Wow, I don't think I've heard anyone called 'Rube' since, like a 1960's baseball field. :P
-Geeze...High maintainence...
Yes, of course! :D
-Wow, I don't think I've heard anyone called 'Rube' since, like a 1960's baseball field. :P
Churlish clotpole! :P
;)
-Ugh, I had some bad imagery right there...I blame Dookie or Stigger.
Sure. Blame the two guys with the highest moral standards--judge and executioner.
-Geeze...High maintainence...
She speaks French. This wasn't apparent?
I believe they also have a second podcast devoted to the Realms on the way as well.
they do?
-I'll second that. Where did you hear this?
Isn't it in the Dragon list? I could have swore I saw it earlier at work. If my connectivity can hold up, I'll check--should only be a week old or so....
The whole FR forum basically screams at the designers no matter what they say, so why should they give you any more information when they know that you'll rip it all apart and throw more hate at them?
Are you seriously surprised by that?
The whole FR forum basically screams at the designers no matter what they say, so why should they give you any more information when they know that you'll rip it all apart and throw more hate at them?
The whole FR forum, including you?
Are you seriously surprised by that?
The whole FR forum basically screams at the designers no matter what they say, so why should they give you any more information when they know that you'll rip it all apart and throw more hate at them?
Yes I do, since we pay their salaries
Yeah, I read incorrectly. Nothing there.
-Oh well...
But now, with my new Comcast cable connection, we all good, right? :D
At least, all I have to worry about is paying my bill on time. You even cleaned up your virus issue yet?
The whole FR forum, including you?
Anyone who posts in a forum is by defIniton a screamer... :D
Though we may scream different things, of course...
As to countdown articles and such... I thinkthe people in charge of the website are a different department than the people who write the articles. I wouldn't be surprised if there are several other beancounting departments in between too.
There may well be a difference in opinions on what should be released online first.
Gomez
Anyone who posts in a forum is by defIniton a screamer... :D
Though we may scream different things, of course...
See, the person I was replying to did not seem to identify himself as one of the "irrational" people he was talking about.
People rarely think of themselves as part of the problem, it's almost always "those other people".
People rarely think of themselves as part of the problem, it's almost always "those other people".
I am fairly sure that I am part of the problem
Anyone who posts in a forum is by defIniton a screamer... :D
Though we may scream different things, of course...
-I don't scream. ;)
I am fairly sure that I am part of the problem
-I agree. :P
We're all part of the problem... particularly LK. For any given Problem the world may face, doesn't really matter ultimately what, LK is at fault somehow... :P :D
I agree
!-Sucks that that's the case.
:P
:D
I am fairly sure that I am part of the problem
At least you admit it!:P
At least you admit it!:P
I admit it
-What's the next step after acceptance? Is there anything?
nope. just keep causing problems
Bel
Yes I do, since we pay their salaries
And everyone loves a boss that always screams at them.
And everyone loves a boss that always screams at them.
Some need that
-What's the next step after acceptance? Is there anything?
Commitment.
Or in some cases, "moving on".-Hopefully, Merrik does not 'move on'.
Commitment and moving on can take many forms, of course, and one might be "remaining committed to pre-4E Realms and moving on with one's campaign without WotC". ;)
Commitment and moving on can take many forms, of course, and one might be "remaining committed to pre-4E Realms and moving on with one's campaign without WotC". ;)
-I meant that as in I hope he does not 'move on', as in going somewhere else, and not participating here.
-What he does in his games, that's up to him.
-I meant that as in I hope he does not 'move on', as in going somewhere else, and not participating here.
-What he does in his games, that's up to him.
Well, holding him down and tickling him until he agrees to stay is always an option.
:D ;)-Hopefully, Merrik does not 'move on'.
Thats sweet of you to say
Thats sweet of you to say
-Who else would we have to emotionally abuse, if you did?
:P :P :P
-Who else would we have to emotionally abuse, if you did?
:P :P :P
I'm veklempt