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Topic: Jason Zavoda RIP |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2022 7:18 pm Subject: Jason Zavoda RIP |
He was both a good man and a good friend. We shared much in common. I will miss our conversations. My faith is that he is now in a better place. Fare well, my friend. May your adventures continue. |
Topic: Cities of Greyhawk |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2020 3:07 pm Subject: Cities of Greyhawk |
That would be nice, but I find some of the existing maps a bit "kiddy" style. I've often longed for the computer skills necessary to fix that. |
Topic: Secret Ruler of the Great Kingdom of Aerdy?? |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2019 10:37 am Subject: Secret Ruler of the Great Kingdom of Aerdy?? |
Or perhaps Karoolck is Xaene's patsy
Noooooo!
Ivid V, the pawn of . . . a pawn?  |
Topic: Secret Ruler of the Great Kingdom of Aerdy?? |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2019 10:02 am Subject: Secret Ruler of the Great Kingdom of Aerdy?? |
Karoolck would be a good candidate for power behind the throne, too.
"The mortal archmage Karoolck, servant and secret master of Ivid V . . ."
https://greyhawkonline.com/greyhawkwiki/ind ... |
Topic: Deities and Demigods (hardback) in GH |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2019 6:48 am Subject: Deities and Demigods (hardback) in GH |
Arioch isn't a demon prince or arch devil . . . 'Arioch' actually refers to a human king or chieftain . . .
"Now in the days of Amʹra·phel king of Shiʹnar, Arʹi·och king of El·laE ... |
Topic: Breeds and Varieties of Animals |
Mystic-Scholar
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Views: 8789
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2019 2:05 pm Subject: Breeds and Varieties of Animals |
I have used the following:SirXaris
Nice list. I'll bet that took some time and effort.  |
Topic: The Mad God's Key (possible spoilers) |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2019 4:42 pm Subject: The Mad God's Key (possible spoilers) |
In my game -- and the story I posted to CF -- Cyrathas and the Green Daggers survive, since the module -- "The Mad God's Key" -- doesn't show them not surviving.
As for the book, I leave the title ... |
Topic: Acceptable Anomalies? |
Mystic-Scholar
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Views: 8736
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 11:26 am Subject: Acceptable Anomalies? |
-Considering how common plate armor is in canonical works, I just could go with that . . .
Full plate armor did not enter dominate use until the 15th century; a.k.a. the 1400s (Christopher Columbu ... |
Topic: Acceptable Anomalies? |
Mystic-Scholar
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Views: 8736
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2019 2:46 pm Subject: Acceptable Anomalies? |
But insofar as the Amedio Jungle is based partly on Central America, the Flanaess has probably had them for ages.
Planet earth had tomatoes for "ages," as did the native (south) Americans. North Am ... |
Topic: Acceptable Anomalies? |
Mystic-Scholar
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Views: 8736
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2019 5:16 pm Subject: Acceptable Anomalies? |
I err on the side of limiting anomalies: no field or full-plate armor . . . PC's went from Tenh . . . to the Corusks and discovered that the isolationist mountain dwarves have steam engines.
Other ... |
Topic: Acceptable Anomalies? |
Mystic-Scholar
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Views: 8736
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2019 3:59 pm Subject: Acceptable Anomalies? |
I try to keep my vision more medieval...
Eyeglasses -- believed to have been invented in 1285
Potato -- discovered circa 1492
Tomato -- discovered circa 1492
Tobacco -- discovered circa 1492
C ... |
Topic: Acceptable Anomalies? |
Mystic-Scholar
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Views: 8736
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2019 10:07 am Subject: Acceptable Anomalies? |
Greyhawk is a -- supposedly -- medieval world, but one created with 20th Century sensibilities. And newer editions of the game are even more influenced by 21st Century sensibilities.
In other words ... |
Topic: A Song of Black Ice and Fire |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 6:50 pm Subject: A Song of Black Ice and Fire |
That article was my initial guess - but I checked it, did a search for "Johann" and "End" and didn't find either, which is why I asked.
It's possible that I mixed up the articles. I'll go back a do ... |
Topic: A Song of Black Ice and Fire |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 4:38 pm Subject: A Song of Black Ice and Fire |
Which article is that?
The Kingdom of Keoland, by Gary Holian, in the Living Greyhawk Journal, back in 2000.
You reference a project I was working on -- with Gary -- back in 2013. So I don't rem ... |
Topic: Bridge and Road Tolls |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2019 8:27 am Subject: Bridge and Road Tolls |
With PCs being . . . monsters murder hobos, I'm not sure the troll will last long.
This would actually be funny as hell.
In my game, I use the Atlas Games publication "Crimes and Punis ... |
Topic: Purify Water (spell): how flexible? |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 12:00 pm Subject: Purify Water (spell): how flexible? |
That's my thinking. |
Topic: Purify Water (spell): how flexible? |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2019 8:38 am Subject: Purify Water (spell): how flexible? |
"When cast, this spell makes spoiled, rotten, poisonous, or otherwise contaminated food and water pure and suitable for eating and drinking."
Really? Says . . . who?
I can assure you that ... |
Topic: The Lost Caverns of Tsjocanth - Ragnar (and Lanthorn!) style |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Campaign Journals & General Online Play Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2019 7:32 pm Subject: The Lost Caverns of Tsjocanth - Ragnar (and Lanthorn!) style |
Wow! How did your new post end up below mine?
Weird. |
Topic: The Lost Caverns of Tsjocanth - Ragnar (and Lanthorn!) style |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Campaign Journals & General Online Play Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2019 7:31 pm Subject: The Lost Caverns of Tsjocanth - Ragnar (and Lanthorn!) style |
That works!  |
Topic: The Lost Caverns of Tsjocanth - Ragnar (and Lanthorn!) style |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Campaign Journals & General Online Play Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2019 3:59 pm Subject: The Lost Caverns of Tsjocanth - Ragnar (and Lanthorn!) style |
"Facepalms" sounds good!  |
Topic: The Rift Canyon |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2019 7:08 am Subject: The Rift Canyon |
The canyon itself has been hard to depict, since there's no real world equivalent.
So you don't think portions of the Grand Canyon would work?
The Rift Canyon is said to be a mile deep (5,280 fe ... |
Topic: The Lost Caverns of Tsjocanth - Ragnar (and Lanthorn!) style |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Campaign Journals & General Online Play Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2019 12:54 pm Subject: The Lost Caverns of Tsjocanth - Ragnar (and Lanthorn!) style |
Actually, it was a ham and cheese croissant!
Noooooo! Ragnar changed his . . . sandwich! Eileen must be heartbroken.
Keep it coming, my friend. I'm planning a "return" t ... |
Topic: The Lost Caverns of Tsjocanth - Ragnar (and Lanthorn!) style |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Campaign Journals & General Online Play Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 11:28 am Subject: The Lost Caverns of Tsjocanth - Ragnar (and Lanthorn!) style |
Well, things are really going to start happening . . . once you finish that bacon and mushroom sandwich, anyway.  |
Topic: Serfdom in Greyhawk? |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2018 8:31 am Subject: Serfdom in Greyhawk? |
That is, making slaves of the farmers and have them work the land for you.
It should be remembered that, in the real world, during medieval times, there was a REAL difference between "serfs" and "s ... |
Topic: Remove Curse vs Lycanthropy |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2018 4:51 pm Subject: Remove Curse vs Lycanthropy |
Lanthorn, you never fail to make me laugh.
You already know my answer. |
Topic: Cool Organizations per Class? |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2018 8:58 am Subject: Cool Organizations per Class? |
As you say, he of the purple marker, everyone is free to think what they will and play it as they feel.
I just choose to play it the way it really works. |
Topic: Cool Organizations per Class? |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2018 5:11 am Subject: Cool Organizations per Class? |
I see many still associate Paladins with secular knights. Not so. |
Topic: Hi all |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Welcome to Greyhawk! Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2018 7:52 am Subject: Hi all |
Welcome, Elton.
All things "Greyhawk" are to be found here . . . somewhere.
There's very little that "we" haven't talked about, so we're always happy to entertain the questions of "new f ... |
Topic: Glyph effects...who is harmed? |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2018 6:00 am Subject: Glyph effects...who is harmed? |
Flamestrike is a targeted spell, but it targets a point.
My thoughts were focused upon a glyph drawn upon the floor and passed over, or stepped upon, by the "evil" creature in question.
But as y ... |
Topic: Glyph effects...who is harmed? |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 4:43 pm Subject: Glyph effects...who is harmed? |
You could have fire damage coming from the Glyph and it just affect one person.
Flamestrike! -- Exactly. It's a "targeted" effect. Only one person is affected.
For me in the end I think it reall ... |
Topic: Glyph effects...who is harmed? |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 2:46 pm Subject: Glyph effects...who is harmed? |
. . . but non-Evil creatures were IN the area of effect . . .
And therein lies the key. Yes, an effect that "covers" an area would affect everyone in the area. But that's just how I play it.
In ... |
Topic: Glyph effects...who is harmed? |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2018 3:34 pm Subject: Glyph effects...who is harmed? |
As I said, ONLY if the spell effect is SPECIFIC to evil.
The trap TRIGGER has nothing to do with the trap's spell effect. So, only an "evil" creature can set off the trap, that's all well and fine; ... |
Topic: Glyph effects...who is harmed? |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2018 11:32 am Subject: Re: Glyph effects...who is harmed? |
Ex: A glyph is set against Evil . . . An evil creature is battling a group and sets off the glyph when it crosses over the warded area. Does everyone get injured, or just the triggering creature?-Lan ... |
Topic: Flametongues |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2018 6:28 am Subject: Flametongues |
. . . as the rules really need to state . . .
I get you. But to me, they're guidelines, not "rules."
WotC makes the "rules" when they run their own game. They don't run mine. |
Topic: Flametongues |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2018 1:50 pm Subject: Flametongues |
. . . I also think additional damage from fire would depend on the amount of time the fire came into contact with the person. As most people have sometime in their life, I have come into brief contac ... |
Topic: Flametongues |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2018 3:29 pm Subject: Flametongues |
That's how I play it. Always have. |
Topic: Flametongues |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2018 6:13 pm Subject: Flametongues |
Fair enough, only I'd rate that as a comparison between normal fire and the magical fire of the sword. |
Topic: Flametongues |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 10:51 am Subject: Flametongues |
Personally, I have always included a 1d6 fire damage for such swords. And I can attest that the computer game, Baldur's Gate, adds such damage. Therefore, I must conclude that Wizard always intended s ... |
Topic: Monster Mythology Update Project |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2018 5:16 pm Subject: Monster Mythology Update Project |
Well, you're certainly trying to include "everyone." I admire your dedication to this project. Your write-ups are well done. I've no doubt that every member is looking forward to more. |
Topic: Fallen Heironean: John McCain |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: The Backalley Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 4:37 pm Subject: Fallen Heironean: John McCain |
Yes, you're trying to start trouble.  |
Topic: Howdy! |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Welcome to Greyhawk! Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 4:33 pm Subject: Howdy! |
Welcome Luka. We;re always on the look-out for fresh meat. Err, I mean new faces.
Post any question you like, you're sure to get an answer.
And welcome again. |
Topic: Firbolgs? |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 4:30 pm Subject: Firbolgs? |
"In medieval Irish myth, the Fir Bolg (also spelt Firbolg and Fir Bholg) are the fourth group of people to settle in Ireland. They are descended from the Muintir Nemid, an earlier group who abandoned ... |
Topic: Intelligent Weapons with Egos |
Mystic-Scholar
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Views: 8899
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 12:45 pm Subject: Intelligent Weapons with Egos |
To be perfectly honest, I've never been a big fan of psionics.
Psionics has its place.
You might recall that -- in the olden days -- even Merlin was given Psionic abilities. ... |
Topic: Intelligent Weapons with Egos |
Mystic-Scholar
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Views: 8899
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:09 am Subject: Intelligent Weapons with Egos |
. . . intelligent weapons . . . ability . . . to ascertain if the possessor is antithetical, or congruent with, their own alignment.
Do intelligent weapons have any sensory abilities to perceive th ... |
Topic: Intelligent Weapons with Egos |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2018 2:04 pm Subject: Intelligent Weapons with Egos |
MYSTIC! Long time...too long...
I pop in, now and again, but these days, I haven't found much that interest me in many of the discussions. But I keep an eye out. Thanks!
Thusly, I ima ... |
Topic: Is It Just Me, Or Does Keoland Always Lose? |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 5:05 pm Subject: Is It Just Me, Or Does Keoland Always Lose? |
Keoland always reminded me of either Hapsburg Spain or Austria . . .
Keoland has always put me in mind of the Holy Roman Empire and I've heard PSMedger say the same.
I chalk up their "failures" ... |
Topic: Intelligent Weapons with Egos |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 4:29 pm Subject: Intelligent Weapons with Egos |
You invoked Demogorgon? Really? Is that safe?
These are my answers to your questions, for what they're worth.
1. The weapon is sentient, so it always has control over its actions ... |
Topic: Wizard Locking double doors |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2018 4:51 am Subject: Wizard Locking double doors |
It's interesting that you should ask this.
In my games, I tend to consider the one casting sufficient to lock double doors. Having said that, what makes this an interesting question is the fact tha ... |
Topic: Barony of the Five |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue May 30, 2017 9:26 am Subject: Barony of the Five |
Thanks for that, Rasgon. I thought as much, but I am unfamiliar with En-world and don't visit the site.
Much appreciated. |
Topic: Barony of the Five |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon May 29, 2017 7:50 am Subject: Barony of the Five |
I was googling and found a piece of Paizo's Greyhawk map with the "Barony of the Five" marked on it.
The area includes Maure Castle and Pontyrel, with five other locations marked upon it. This is n ... |
Topic: Playtesters Needed |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- D&D 5th Edition Posted: Sat May 20, 2017 3:46 pm Subject: Playtesters Needed |
I thought that was the implication, but didn't want to assume. Thanks for the clarification.
I would have commented on the blog, but since it was several months ago, I thought I'd query you here, i ... |
Topic: Playtesters Needed |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- D&D 5th Edition Posted: Sat May 20, 2017 3:04 pm Subject: Playtesters Needed |
This post on my blog outlines the project in a bit more detail:
I appreciate the direct link to the pertinent article. I read there, this:
"Will have information on history, politics, and econom ... |
Topic: Introductions and a little Greyhawk art by me... |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Welcome to Greyhawk! Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 9:42 am Subject: Introductions and a little Greyhawk art by me... |
Yes, as awesome as always. I've come to expect nothing less from you, Glad27.
Nice catch, Cebrion! |
Topic: Ogres of Oerth: A project in infancy |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Readers Workshop Posted: Thu May 18, 2017 5:39 am Subject: Ogres of Oerth: A project in infancy |
Hmm. I thought Thursday nights were all but dead any more. Guess I'll have to "pop in." |
Topic: Playtesters Needed |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- D&D 5th Edition Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 1:06 pm Subject: Playtesters Needed |
So they're following through with independent writers after all? |
Topic: DM's Guild and Oerth Journal Material |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- D&D 5th Edition Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 1:00 pm Subject: DM's Guild and Oerth Journal Material |
The DM Guild isn't bad, but personally I find the idea of transferring more GH content to FR blasphemous. It also makes me wonder if WotC could lay claim to the original GH fan publications once they ... |
Topic: A New Greyhawk Campaign is coming! |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 6:35 am Subject: A New Greyhawk Campaign is coming! |
All my campaigns take place in Greyhawk. I find little of interest -- to me, personally -- in the other gaming realms.
Best of luck! |
Topic: The Fiend-Sage of Rel Astra |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Readers Workshop Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 6:08 am Subject: The Fiend-Sage of Rel Astra |
Coming back to this, are you? Been awhile.
Yeah, I need to get my juices going again too.  |
Topic: Armies of Oerth (starting with Ratik) |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue May 16, 2017 11:42 am Subject: Armies of Oerth (starting with Ratik) |
I'll give Notepad a try, next time I experience this problem. Thanks Rasgon. |
Topic: Chapter 6: The Yatil Mountains |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue May 16, 2017 11:40 am Subject: Chapter 6: The Yatil Mountains |
I'm actually partial to Abbott and Costello & the Marx Brothers, but either way, I get to be the "skinny white guy" (AKA Abbot and Groucho)!
Just call me . . . Lou.  |
Topic: Chapter 6: The Yatil Mountains |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon May 15, 2017 5:51 am Subject: Chapter 6: The Yatil Mountains |
You guys crack me up lol.
What can I say?
John Candy, John Belushi, Louey Anderson, Rodney Dangerfield, Don Rickles . . . all us "fat white guys" are funny!  |
Topic: Third Party Supplements: What Ones Have You Used & Where |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- D&D 3.0e/3.5e/d20/Pathfinder Posted: Sun May 14, 2017 1:33 pm Subject: Third Party Supplements: What Ones Have You Used & Where |
I've adapted a few third party modules, but my favorite third party publications to use are:
1. Crime & Punishment, by Keith Baker, Atlas Games
2. Goods and Gear: The Ultimate Adventurer's Gui ... |
Topic: Armies of Oerth (starting with Ratik) |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat May 13, 2017 7:46 am Subject: Armies of Oerth (starting with Ratik) |
It might be because I'm cutting and pasting from a Word document. I really don't know what to do about it.
In my experience . . . that's the cause. And I've yet to figure out what to do about ... |
Topic: Chapter 6: The Yatil Mountains |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Fri May 12, 2017 9:03 am Subject: Chapter 6: The Yatil Mountains |
Like Stormbringer before me . . . I was ever a thousand times more evil!
Mwahahahahahahahahahahaha! |
Topic: Chapter 8: Veluna |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Fri May 12, 2017 9:01 am Subject: Chapter 8: Veluna |
Ha! I'm sure that at least one fly tried to say that to a spider . . . once.
He just didn't live long enough for us to hear about it.  |
Topic: Armies of Oerth (starting with Ratik) |
Mystic-Scholar
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Views: 30347
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 12:34 pm Subject: Armies of Oerth (starting with Ratik) |
I know that this is really a nitpick ... this one is almost margin to margin on my screen?
Is it just me?
Am I alone?
Nope! Wonky on mine too, whereas the other threads are just fine. |
Topic: Chapter 6: The Yatil Mountains |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 12:31 pm Subject: Chapter 6: The Yatil Mountains |
You seem convinced that Iggwilv isn't . . . home.
Mwahahahahahahahahaha!
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Topic: Chapter 8: Veluna |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 8:10 am Subject: Chapter 8: Veluna |
"Another of us absolutely loved dinosaurs."
Interesting. So how do you bring yourself to slaughter these beautiful creatures? I mean, you are on their turf and . . . they're just trying to eat. No ... |
Topic: Distances in Blackmoor |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 10:41 am Subject: Distances in Blackmoor |
Remember too that Blackmoor has its own "monster" races unique to the Burneal Forest and Cold Marshes, creatures of colder climes that aren't readily found elsewhere.
Quaggoth (2e) tribes are known ... |
Topic: Distances in Blackmoor |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 9:03 am Subject: Distances in Blackmoor |
Actually . . . no.
You are only counting . . . humans. Typical bigot.
The example of England -- that I gave -- would, per force, include Orcs, Goblins, Gnolls, Hobgoblins, et al. IF Engl ... |
Topic: Distances in Blackmoor |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 7:53 am Subject: Distances in Blackmoor |
These distances are simply too great for (a) a credible Blackmoorian society to exist, and (b) for adventuring to be any fun.
I take it there are no monsters in your world?
We use the term "rov ... |
Topic: Distances in Blackmoor |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 3:20 pm Subject: Distances in Blackmoor |
Considering that Dantredun is said to have a population of 709 and considering that other "major towns" have a population of 108 -- and such -- it shouldn't be a surprise.
In most places, such popu ... |
Topic: Is the Canonfire Facebook Group affiliated this site? |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 5:59 pm Subject: Is the Canonfire Facebook Group affiliated this site? |
Mystic-Scholar,
Where are you located in central PA? We have our Greyhawk Reborn 5E living campaign operating in the area, and we'd love to have you roll some dice with us.
Regards,
Thyrnbryn
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Topic: Is the Canonfire Facebook Group affiliated this site? |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2017 4:21 pm Subject: Is the Canonfire Facebook Group affiliated this site? |
Just read your bio on your site, Icarus . . . just to catch up.
Last I knew you were in Dallas, now you're in Delaware. Strange, I left Houston and ended up in Pennsylvania!
How in the ... |
Topic: Greyhawk related art |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2017 4:16 pm Subject: Greyhawk related art |
Excellent work, Dungeonmeister. Thanks for sharing that with the community.
I've linked your site.  |
Topic: College of Bishops (Veluna) |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2017 3:58 pm Subject: College of Bishops (Veluna) |
Rao is considered the son of Pelor and Beory and yet, is "preeminent" over them?
Sorry, but I always find that sort of thing funny.
Different authors?  |
Topic: Gary Con Recap |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 3:26 pm Subject: Gary Con Recap |
We're going to hold you to that!  |
Topic: Greyhawk Wiki |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2017 7:27 am Subject: Greyhawk Wiki |
Man, this was sorely missed. Well done and a big thanks lamashtu!  |
Topic: Prodigal Son Returns Home ... |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- D&D 3.0e/3.5e/d20/Pathfinder Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2016 9:38 pm Subject: Prodigal Son Returns Home ... |
We'll be looking forward to . . . more.
And welcome home!  |
Topic: Berei and her Clergy |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2016 4:24 pm Subject: Berei and her Clergy |
A Google search for Berei will tell you this:
"Berei was first detailed for the Dungeons & Dragons game in the World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting (1983), by Gary Gygax."
Except that I ha ... |
Topic: Ravenscrag Castle? |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 1st Edition Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2016 9:03 am Subject: Ravenscrag Castle? |
. . . and i have no idea what the ravenscrag maps are worth if anything.
Depends on how badly Allan wants them.  |
Topic: Anna's Atlas of the Flanaess |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2016 12:35 pm Subject: Anna's Atlas of the Flanaess |
Interesting, must be on page "X" of a Google search. I'll have to try again. |
Topic: Anna's Atlas of the Flanaess |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2016 11:59 am Subject: Anna's Atlas of the Flanaess |
Sorry, not a clue . . . and Google didn't help.
Unless it's the real world castle:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravenscraig_Castle
Might I suggest you cast "Summon Rasgon?" :wi ... |
Topic: Population Centers of the Dark Ages |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 8:32 am Subject: Population Centers of the Dark Ages |
The "Black Death" -- 1346 to 1353 -- is said to have killed off perhaps as much as 60% of Europe's population; 30% at a bare minimum.
I'd imagine the people were spread pretty thin in 1377. |
Topic: The Long Road Home |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Campaign Journals & General Online Play Posted: Mon May 23, 2016 6:16 pm Subject: The Long Road Home |
Nice!  |
Topic: oerth calendar online? |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 1st Edition Posted: Fri May 13, 2016 3:05 pm Subject: oerth calendar online? |
This is the place. This is . . . Canonfire!  |
Topic: Druid 'powers' and Detection |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Fri May 13, 2016 2:20 pm Subject: Druid 'powers' and Detection |
'Twernt nothin', good sir! |
Topic: Scrying |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- D&D 3.0e/3.5e/d20/Pathfinder Posted: Fri May 13, 2016 2:15 pm Subject: Scrying |
I've never used it, though I had discussed it with a player. The game ended before we could implement it.
I see not problems, as long as the scryer and scryee have prearranged matters; "Every Frida ... |
Topic: Fireplaces |
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Forum: Greyhawk- D&D 3.0e/3.5e/d20/Pathfinder Posted: Fri May 13, 2016 2:07 pm Subject: Fireplaces |
Chimneys were invented in northern Europe in the 11th or 12th centuries and largely fixed the problem of fumes, more reliably venting smoke outside.
Allow me to correct this one point; because the ... |
Topic: Druid 'powers' and Detection |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Fri May 13, 2016 6:17 am Subject: Druid 'powers' and Detection |
And there you have it; logic wins . . . again.  |
Topic: Unsure what to do. Ideas? |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 1st Edition Posted: Fri May 13, 2016 6:16 am Subject: Unsure what to do. Ideas? |
Ah ha! Mechanics understood. Knowing who has how many hit points remaining explains it.
Looking forward to the T.P.K.!
Oops! Did I say that out loud?
:lo ... |
Topic: Druid 'powers' and Detection |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 2nd Edition Posted: Thu May 12, 2016 4:25 pm Subject: Druid 'powers' and Detection |
For the Pass Without Trace, I would say that it is a natural ability, something gained from skill, training and practice. The Druid learns to do this over time, like an Apache.
Shape shifting is an ... |
Topic: Unsure what to do. Ideas? |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 1st Edition Posted: Thu May 12, 2016 1:01 pm Subject: Unsure what to do. Ideas? |
Why will the Necromancer's Sleep spell automatically fail against the Cleric?  |
Topic: Giants Story Coming to 5E |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- D&D 5th Edition Posted: Thu May 12, 2016 6:12 am Subject: Giants Story Coming to 5E |
Hollywood can't seem to produce anything other than remakes these days, why not WotC too?
They will never stop mining Greyhawk for ideas.  |
Topic: oerth calendar online? |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 1st Edition Posted: Thu May 12, 2016 6:10 am Subject: oerth calendar online? |
More goodness from the "Golden One."
Thanks Aurdraco, I was unaware of these.  |
Topic: oerth calendar online? |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 1st Edition Posted: Wed May 11, 2016 3:22 pm Subject: oerth calendar online? |
Excellent work, DMPrata! Thanks for the link!  |
Topic: oerth calendar online? |
Mystic-Scholar
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Forum: Greyhawk- AD&D 1st Edition Posted: Wed May 11, 2016 11:01 am Subject: oerth calendar online? |
I know of none save the one in the LGG, page 2, and even that one isn't in spreadsheet form. Sorry!  |
Topic: Tharizdun's Nature |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed May 11, 2016 7:01 am Subject: Tharizdun's Nature |
I've always found Maldin's take interesting. Any of you familiar with it?  |
Topic: The Long Road Home |
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Forum: Campaign Journals & General Online Play Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 11:30 am Subject: The Long Road Home |
Where on Oerth did you find the body face down in the water?  |
Topic: The Long Road Home |
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Forum: Campaign Journals & General Online Play Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 10:29 am Subject: The Long Road Home |
I love the maps and pictures!  |
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