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Topic: The Misadventures of Ragr and Eileen |
ratlord
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Forum: The Backalley Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 9:56 pm Subject: The Misadventures of Ragr and Eileen |
Attention Everyone
If using line breaks (-----------------------------) or repeating characters (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!), please keep them to around 50 characters or less. Extremely long "wor ... |
Topic: Dumb Question: Help Needed Posting Images |
ratlord
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Forum: Canonfire! & GreyTalk Support and Feedback Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 9:44 pm Subject: Dumb Question: Help Needed Posting Images |
[url=www.google.com]google[/url]
[url=www.google.com]google |
Topic: 4e GSL and Wotc Website Policy |
ratlord
Replies: 1
Views: 5196
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Forum: Canonfire! & GreyTalk Support and Feedback Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 10:05 pm Subject: 4e GSL and Wotc Website Policy |
As was stated (by me ) when the Gleemax terms of use raised similar questions, the inflammatory nature of speculation on this matter, and the fact that we do not want to draw negative attentio ... |
Topic: Greytalk- How to join in, plus Q & A. |
ratlord
Replies: 53
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Forum: Canonfire! & GreyTalk Support and Feedback Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 8:21 pm Subject: Greytalk- How to join in, plus Q & A. |
In chatzilla, type:
/attach thulcandra.otherworlders.org
once it connects, type:
/nick YourNickname
yournickname being whatever you want, with no spaces, use underscores _
then
/join ... |
Topic: Posting the Four Part Dungeon Map |
ratlord
Replies: 1
Views: 3553
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 12:00 pm Subject: Posting the Four Part Dungeon Map |
Sadly, that map is the copyrighted property of Wizards of the Coast. It cannot be reposted here without their express written consent, which is unlikely.
For those needing a flanaess map, I recomme ... |
Topic: Greytalk Mailing list |
ratlord
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Forum: Canonfire! & GreyTalk Support and Feedback Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 11:46 pm Subject: Greytalk Mailing list |
To join the GreyTalk email discussion group, send an empty email (no subject line, no body text) to:
greytalk-subscribe@canonfire.com
To join the GreyTalk email discussion group in digest mode ( ... |
Topic: Canonfire! Forum Seeks Moderator/Admin |
ratlord
Replies: 8
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 9:22 pm Subject: Canonfire! Forum Seeks Moderator/Admin |
As of tonight, I'm moving on, which means that this forum will require a new moderator.
If you're interested, please contact editors@canonfire.com with something in the subject line to let them kno ... |
Topic: A complete planetary map of Oerth/Greyhawk????? |
ratlord
Replies: 12
Views: 8614
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 3:23 pm Subject: A complete planetary map of Oerth/Greyhawk????? |
Reminder folks.
Vulgarity, even when masked, is now allowed here.
Flaming is not either, even wotc. You can criticize them without being insulting.
Thank You. |
Topic: A complete planetary map of Oerth/Greyhawk????? |
ratlord
Replies: 12
Views: 8614
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 3:20 pm Subject: A complete planetary map of Oerth/Greyhawk????? |
You do realize that that map from Dragon is not canonical, right?
The names on it are not. The map itself is, it was made so when it was used as an inset on the D&D Gaz and Living Greyhawk ... |
Topic: Will Greyhawk work in 4E? |
ratlord
Replies: 11
Views: 12002
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Forum: Greyhawk- D&D 4th Edition Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 1:52 pm Subject: Will Greyhawk work in 4E? |
As 4e is of course geared at playing traditional D&D
That right there is a statement that we simply wont agree on. |
Topic: Will Greyhawk work in 4E? |
ratlord
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Forum: Greyhawk- D&D 4th Edition Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 5:50 pm Subject: Will Greyhawk work in 4E? |
Grognard is a term from the french army during Napolean's time, Im not completely sure what it means in the original context. Google might turn up the answer.
Among gamers, it's generally a derogat ... |
Topic: The "official" 2008-2009 Greyhawk Webcomic thread! |
ratlord
Replies: 371
Views: 140541
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 2:39 am Subject: The "official" 2008-2009 Greyhawk Webcomic thread! |
More Raxivort!
And lens flare! |
Topic: 4e Greyhawk wishlist |
ratlord
Replies: 12
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Forum: Greyhawk- D&D 4th Edition Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:59 am Subject: 4e Greyhawk wishlist |
Gosh so much negativitiy. Maybe I need to rephrase this:
What 4e Greyhawk things would people like to see posted on Canonfire? I'm talking game mechanics not tinkering with the timeline or conjur ... |
Topic: Will Greyhawk work in 4E? |
ratlord
Replies: 11
Views: 12002
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Forum: Greyhawk- D&D 4th Edition Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:03 pm Subject: Will Greyhawk work in 4E? |
Will it work in the hands of a DM who uses GH and decides to convert his/her game to GH? Of course. A GH fan can decide what parts of 4e to change or ignore when they interfere with the setting withou ... |
Topic: 4e Greyhawk wishlist |
ratlord
Replies: 12
Views: 12578
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Forum: Greyhawk- D&D 4th Edition Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 3:04 pm Subject: 4e Greyhawk wishlist |
Given the major, sweeping changes the Forgotten Realms are getting for 4e, my 4e GH "wishlist" has but one item:
1. Leave Greyhawk alone, WotC. |
Topic: and the heart of Vecna |
ratlord
Replies: 15
Views: 20973
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Forum: Readers Workshop Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:55 pm Subject: and the heart of Vecna |
http://www.canonfire.com/cf/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=883&mode=&order=0&thold=0
Galliskinmaufrius,
Canon "problems" are nothing of the sort here. While canon can b ... |
Topic: Greyhawk Webcomic 3.0 |
ratlord
Replies: 166
Views: 72245
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:48 pm Subject: Greyhawk Webcomic 3.0 |
This one's getting a little long, so I'm closing it. I created a new thread to continue the discussion: http://www.canonfire.com/cf/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=25577&sid=8e233 ... |
Topic: The "official" 2008-2009 Greyhawk Webcomic thread! |
ratlord
Replies: 371
Views: 140541
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:45 pm Subject: The "official" 2008-2009 Greyhawk Webcomic thread! |
The [url=http://www.canonfire.com/cf/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=2672&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0&sid=8e233147c9581cd4c4e624619a148749]old thread was getting ... |
Topic: Stats for real-world diseases and poisons? |
ratlord
Replies: 9
Views: 7114
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 12:56 pm Subject: Stats for real-world diseases and poisons? |
Product announcements are welcome in Collectors Corner or the Back Alley, please make use of those forums. |
Topic: 4th edition Magic Items Slots/rules |
ratlord
Replies: 40
Views: 28566
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Forum: Greyhawk- D&D 4th Edition Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:38 pm Subject: 4th edition Magic Items Slots/rules |
Regardless of edition, GH heavy topics are welcome in the General discussion forum, or in the proper edition forum, your choice.
Cheesy jokes are best left to the backalley  |
Topic: 4e thoughts from non-WotC playesters |
ratlord
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Forum: Greyhawk- D&D 4th Edition Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:23 pm Subject: 4e thoughts from non-WotC playesters |
Note that in Logue's playtest confessions post on Paizo, he essentially confirms that WotC gave him/them permission to discuss things they like about 4e.
This doesn't cast any aspersions on Logue ... |
Topic: Just Curious - Where are all the articles? |
ratlord
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Views: 5442
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Forum: Canonfire! & GreyTalk Support and Feedback Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:04 pm Subject: Re: Just Curious - Where are all the articles? |
I was just noticing that according to the bottom of the Canonfire Forum Index screen, Canonfire! members have posted a total of 23,362 articles. Yet when I click on 'Topics' I find only 832 articles l ... |
Topic: Some queries about the GT archive coming back?? |
ratlord
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Views: 10883
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Forum: Canonfire! & GreyTalk Support and Feedback Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:01 pm Subject: Some queries about the GT archive coming back?? |
I saw that recently. Unfortunately for now the answer is "no idea" or more realistically, probably not.
Posting in that folder on DF usually gets me into some sort of trouble though, so if you want ... |
Topic: Question: Submitting Conversions to Canonfire? |
ratlord
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Views: 7539
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Forum: Canonfire! & GreyTalk Support and Feedback Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:57 pm Subject: Question: Submitting Conversions to Canonfire? |
For the record, if anyone wants to submit similar material:
If it's big enough to be a proper article, just click on "submit article" in the menu.
<---- over there, toward the top
Paste the ... |
Topic: Why Are Spellcasters Arbitrarily Class Balanced? |
ratlord
Replies: 15
Views: 12780
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Forum: The Backalley Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 6:30 pm Subject: Why Are Spellcasters Arbitrarily Class Balanced? |
Just remember to keep it friendly folks.
Debate is good.
Arguing is not so good.
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Topic: Suggestion for the FAQs, if not already covered. |
ratlord
Replies: 5
Views: 6280
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Forum: Canonfire! & GreyTalk Support and Feedback Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 6:00 pm Subject: Suggestion for the FAQs, if not already covered. |
In case you still haven't found a good definition, roystonlodge, a postfest is a period of time during which Canonfire encourages those who come to the site to post as many articles on a given subje ... |
Topic: Nudge - OJ 23? |
ratlord
Replies: 6
Views: 9451
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Forum: The Oerth Journal Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 5:56 pm Subject: Nudge - OJ 23? |
Last we heard from Duicarthan, he's aiming for the end of January to release the new issue. So hopefully soon. |
Topic: Stats for real-world diseases and poisons? |
ratlord
Replies: 9
Views: 7114
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 5:46 pm Subject: Stats for real-world diseases and poisons? |
http://www.textfiles.com/rpg/poison.txt
Not sure how many real world poisons are in there, but that file has a ton of poisons for game use. |
Topic: WotC Greyhawk Conspiracy |
ratlord
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 5:40 pm Subject: Re: WotC Greyhawk Conspiracy |
My conspiracy theory.
Draconomicon was an update/revision of a 2nd edition AD&D bookof the same title, far predating Slayer's Guide.
Libris Mortis was not the first 3rd edition undead sour ... |
Topic: B1 In search of the unknown |
ratlord
Replies: 26
Views: 35710
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Forum: Greyhawk- Basic D&D Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 2:28 pm Subject: B1 In search of the unknown |
That adventure in dungeon is pretty good, despite being 3.5 edition
It expands parts of the module that were left undetailed, so there are no real conflicts with the original. |
Topic: Want to write for Paizo? Enter the RPG Superstar contest! |
ratlord
Replies: 9
Views: 5524
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 9:49 am Subject: Want to write for Paizo? Enter the RPG Superstar contest! |
Despite being slightly off topic, I've moved this to World of Greyhawk Discussion area for maximum visibility for those who might be interested.
Good luck to those who participate. |
Topic: Iggwilv's Legacy: The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth now on WotC! |
ratlord
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 9:38 am Subject: Iggwilv's Legacy: The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth now on WotC! |
Part IV went live today, completing the adventure.
Canonfire! forum |
Topic: Iggwilv's Legacy: The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth |
ratlord
Replies: 15
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Forum: Published Material Reviews & Discussion Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 9:36 am Subject: Iggwilv's Legacy: The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth |
Hey folks,
Starting this thread for discussion of the first greyhawk related adventure from the online version of Dungeon magazine.
What'd everyone think of the adventure? |
Topic: [LG] Doomgrinder |
ratlord
Replies: 27
Views: 17765
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 11:08 am Subject: [LG] Doomgrinder |
If you'll kindly provide us with the name of the greyhawk continuity editor at wotc who checks the current articles for their accuracy within gh material, I'll accept that argument. |
Topic: [LG] Doomgrinder |
ratlord
Replies: 27
Views: 17765
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 8:18 am Subject: [LG] Doomgrinder |
It's a subtle nod to all those GH fans who hated the module.
Subtle, eh? Right. It's one fan taking himself too seriously and imposing his view of the setting on the rest of us. I realize that's pa ... |
Topic: Damn you Columbus! |
ratlord
Replies: 23
Views: 18916
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Forum: The Backalley Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 10:39 pm Subject: Re: Damn you Columbus! |
And don't get me started on Columbus as a national holiday. Celebrating him is like celebrating Castro but worse.
Um, huh?  |
Topic: [LG] Doomgrinder |
ratlord
Replies: 27
Views: 17765
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 4:48 pm Subject: [LG] Doomgrinder |
The article does not "fail to mention a clockwork warmachine", it explicitly says that such a notion is ridiculous. It therefore does not assume an outcome for the module, it states that the module's ... |
Topic: [LG] Doomgrinder |
ratlord
Replies: 27
Views: 17765
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 4:16 am Subject: [LG] Doomgrinder |
Well - the article doesn't actually nerf anything the (terrible, terrible) Doomgrinder module says.
Except that it does, quite explicitly. The Mysterious Places articles are Living Greyhawk materi ... |
Topic: Me Grognard. This Greyhawk. |
ratlord
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Forum: Greyhawk- D&D 4th Edition Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 3:13 am Subject: Me Grognard. This Greyhawk. |
OK Folks,
Keep in mind that this forum has a language filter to prevent vulgarity. Abbreviations and phoenetics used to bypass that filter, intentionally or not, are unacceptable.
Thanks for your ... |
Topic: Footprints 11 |
ratlord
Replies: 12
Views: 8070
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 12:15 pm Subject: Footprints 11 |
3.xE and now 4E are off-topic at Dragonsfoot, and posters of such topics should expect the same warm reception there as someone who comes to Canonfire! asking about how best to set Temple of Elemental ... |
Topic: Footprints 11 |
ratlord
Replies: 12
Views: 8070
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 12:08 pm Subject: Footprints 11 |
His offense? Posting a link to an adventure/article that mentioned Monte Cook. ]
Indeed, the article referencing Monte Cook, which led to that uproar on the DF greyhawk forum, and the inane ... |
Topic: Greyhawk and Chainmail |
ratlord
Replies: 7
Views: 5218
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 2:28 pm Subject: Greyhawk and Chainmail |
No problem, the topic is welcome here, I just felt it would get more attention in the general discussion area. |
Topic: Greyhawk and Chainmail |
ratlord
Replies: 7
Views: 5218
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 1:21 pm Subject: Greyhawk and Chainmail |
This was originally posted in the Old Lore (Classic D&D) subforum. Due to that forums focus on later incarnations of the non-AD&D line, I've moved the post here to general discussion where it ... |
Topic: Footprints 11 |
ratlord
Replies: 12
Views: 8070
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 12:58 pm Subject: Footprints 11 |
Oh my god. The hypocrasy of Dragonsfoot knows no end.
The Hidden Shrine of Tharizdun adventure originally appeared here on canonfire, a few years ago. When I linked to it on Dragonsfoot, I was told ... |
Topic: Greyhawk 4th Edition forum now open |
ratlord
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Views: 1786
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 2:18 am Subject: Greyhawk 4th Edition forum now open |
We've created a distinct forum for discussion D&D 4th edition and related topics.
Topics that concern 4e but are still predominantly Greyhawk discussions may be placed here or there.
Existi ... |
Topic: Its ON! Unofficial Postfest: Seaton and Salinmoor |
ratlord
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Forum: Postfest Forum & Archive Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 2:03 am Subject: Its ON! Unofficial Postfest: Seaton and Salinmoor |
There are now 8 articles in the queue for the UPF.
I plan to begin posting them to the front page monday, october 8, in order of submission, with a 1 day delay between articles (so 10-8, 10-10, 10- ... |
Topic: Reviews Forum Folder Open Now |
ratlord
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 4:17 pm Subject: Reviews Forum Folder Open Now |
Awesome, Rich!
The credit for this update really goes to Gary Holian, his idea, not mine. And to the users, such as GVD, who requested it. |
Topic: Reviews Forum Folder Open Now |
ratlord
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 10:38 am Subject: Reviews Forum Folder Open Now |
In response to user requests, we have added a new forum section dedicated to reviews of published product and discussion of those reviews.
Check it out here:
http://www.canonfire.com/cf/modules.p ... |
Topic: Dumb Blonde |
ratlord
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Views: 4544
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Forum: Canonfire! & GreyTalk Support and Feedback Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 1:11 am Subject: Dumb Blonde |
Exactly, you will not see your own name on the "Last Seen" list, unless you log out and surf the site anonymously.
The feature serves no real purpose beyond letting you know who else has been on th ... |
Topic: Reviews of Published Material Forum |
ratlord
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Forum: Published Material Reviews & Discussion Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2007 3:02 pm Subject: Reviews of Published Material Forum |
This is the new forum for published material reviews and dicsussion of those reviews, so I moved the existing ones here and encourage everyone to use this forum for future postings.
Keep in mind th ... |
Topic: Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk |
ratlord
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Views: 44287
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 7:33 am Subject: Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk |
If anyone is interested in Isle of the Ape, Dungeonland or Beyond the Magic Mirror, I have copies. They are not available for distribution but I could offer an overview which you could develop to atta ... |
Topic: Its ON! Unofficial Postfest: Seaton and Salinmoor |
ratlord
Replies: 97
Views: 84663
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Forum: Postfest Forum & Archive Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 1:00 pm Subject: Its ON! Unofficial Postfest: Seaton and Salinmoor |
Font size is not a factor, since the site will change it to default font anyway.
IIRC, the maximum length is like 16kb of plain text. |
Topic: Its ON! Unofficial Postfest: Seaton and Salinmoor |
ratlord
Replies: 97
Views: 84663
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Forum: Postfest Forum & Archive Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:55 am Subject: Its ON! Unofficial Postfest: Seaton and Salinmoor |
Ooops! I kinda forgot about the page limit. I overwrote a bit. Looking back it says longer submissions will be accepted even though that rubs up against the "rules." ... |
Topic: Its ON! Unofficial Postfest: Seaton and Salinmoor |
ratlord
Replies: 97
Views: 84663
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Forum: Postfest Forum & Archive Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:52 am Subject: Its ON! Unofficial Postfest: Seaton and Salinmoor |
This should be an admin call based on the work required, but if I had the choice, I would prefer to see an UPF articles released over a period of time (1 every day or two, two or three a week, etc) ... |
Topic: Its ON! Unofficial Postfest: Seaton and Salinmoor |
ratlord
Replies: 97
Views: 84663
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Forum: Postfest Forum & Archive Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2007 2:31 pm Subject: Its ON! Unofficial Postfest: Seaton and Salinmoor |
Ok folks,
I stickied the topic for you, and am adding a link to it from the CF Crier on the front page, maybe get some last minute extra submissions.
When you have all the submissions ready, let ... |
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