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Topic: 2nd and 3rd edition game play combinations? |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:32 pm Subject: 2nd and 3rd edition game play combinations? |
Thanks for the feedback Group. It looks like the combat and EXP systems are too incompatble for it to be worth trying to fit. I need to review the Save and Skills process more closely to see if it cou ... |
Topic: 2nd and 3rd edition game play combinations? |
starbreaker
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 5:25 pm Subject: 2nd and 3rd edition game play combinations? |
I wanted to get some feedback from the forum about their thoughts on combining/ taking out some rule/game play between 2nd and 3rd editions. I am trying to use the best of both Editions while DMing. I ... |
Topic: The "Black Brotherhood" Suel cult |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 4:46 pm Subject: The "Black Brotherhood" Suel cult |
Very interesting, I find it difficult however including a good alignment element into the Scarlet Brotherhood. Not saying it can’t or hasn’t been done but I picture a more Neutral influence within the ... |
Topic: Is There a Temple to Istus in Greyhawk? |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2005 6:52 pm Subject: Is There a Temple to Istus in Greyhawk? |
According to the Fate of Istus there is a temple to Istus within the city of Chendel as well. |
Topic: Lost Realm of Olefin |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2005 8:58 pm Subject: Lost Realm of Olefin |
According to Pg. 4 of the adventure. "The beginnings of the story steched far,far back into prehistory, back to the time of the Elder Elves, the now legendary ancestors of the nomadic high elves. Lege ... |
Topic: Spiral of Decay? Web of Istus? |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2005 7:33 pm Subject: Spiral of Decay? Web of Istus? |
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Wed Jan 28, 2004 4:55 am
Post subject: Web of Istus
abysslin
CF Admin
Living Greyhawk Gazateer pg. 173 paragraph2. Last sentence of Istus description.
"Weapons web of Istus (n ... |
Topic: The Dark Elves of Greyhawk |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 2:29 pm Subject: The Dark Elves of Greyhawk |
Cebrion wrote"And besides, a non- dark elf, "Keak" by name is a member of one of Iuz' upper eschalon groups- The Boneheart.
According to Iuz the Evil Pg 89 Keak is a grey elf who belongs to the Bones ... |
Topic: The Dark Elves of Greyhawk |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2005 9:00 pm Subject: The Dark Elves of Greyhawk |
Was there not a rumor that a family of Drow assisted Iuz with the destruction of castle Hart.
Or was that a clan of Derro?
Anyway, I have not been a fan of the thought of the drow having shared intr ... |
Topic: Web of Istus |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2005 7:37 pm Subject: Web of Istus |
Oh our Lady of Fate the colorless and All colored..
Accordong to GreyHawk Adventures Pg.13
Istus always carries the Spindle of Fate which she alone may use.
This device/weapon may cast various type ... |
Topic: D&D 4 Dummies |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 5:14 pm Subject: D&D 4 Dummies |
Has anyone seen the book on this.
I first thought it was a skit for the Dave Chapelle show when it came on t.v.
Any comments?
I just saw the thread 4-16-05
Please disregard the post |
Topic: Blades of Corusk |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 4:33 pm Subject: Blades of Corusk |
What further secrets are within the five Blades of Corusk
Do I Dare share?
As you know they are resistant to magical scrying.
Istus be kind.
Hear it goes.
Not only are these blad ... |
Topic: Blades of Corusk |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2005 3:48 pm Subject: Blades of Corusk |
Karasten Meldraith states of the five swords " They are very, very ancient, the five Blades of Corusk. Barbarian Magic,Barbarian weapons,great heroes of your people in the past. These things are all p ... |
Topic: What do you draw from for inspiration for Greyhawk? |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 7:01 pm Subject: What do you draw from for inspiration for Greyhawk? |
gargoyle Wrote
I only wish my players liked this
Oh what a shame.
Lets not forget Jack Vance, C.S. Lewis, Stephen Donaldson, Orson card Scott, E.R. Burroughs, Robert Jordan, & PiersAnt ... |
Topic: Psionics in Greyhawk (worrisome) |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 6:16 pm Subject: Psionics in Greyhawk (worrisome) |
[quote]I have never felt that psionics had a true home in Greyhawk.
I dug this up after further thoughts and research thru the Complete psionic handbook.
TSR Campaign World of Greyhawk.
"Psio ... |
Topic: Psionics in Greyhawk (worrisome) |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 8:12 pm Subject: Psionics in Greyhawk (worrisome) |
Have have always seen psionics as special power( based on the chances listed in the 1 ed players handbook) for a standard PC, and have not included a specific class of a psionic pc unless they were fr ... |
Topic: B1 In search of the unknown |
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Forum: Greyhawk- Basic D&D Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2005 7:14 pm Subject: B1 In search of the unknown |
Thanks for the replies.
I enjoyed B2 & liked the Caves of Chaos spin-off possablities.
B3 never really caught my attention.
I'll use my resources towards othe endevers however. |
Topic: The real reason the winner of postfest wasn't announced... |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2005 6:53 pm Subject: The real reason the winner of postfest wasn't announced... |
Congradulations Delglath !!
You spolied my Gloating Spell.
Great work however.
I have to admit that your work was very close to #1 on my list.
Keep posting !!! |
Topic: B1 In search of the unknown |
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Forum: Greyhawk- Basic D&D Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:14 pm Subject: B1 In search of the unknown |
I have always loved this module. From the moment I opened the shrinkwrap I knew it was sometime special. Many pc's later I still reflect on my early adventues within this dungen crawl.The ability a dm ... |
Topic: Availability of Healing Potions |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun May 01, 2005 5:40 pm Subject: Availability of Healing Potions |
Cebrion wrotePutting in healing pools, puddles, wells, springs, mists/fogs, magic symbols/runes, etc. is a sure way to further the idea that healing can just be taken for granted and that clerics real ... |
Topic: Who did the mortal Saint Cuthbert worship before ascension? |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun May 01, 2005 3:12 pm Subject: Who did the mortal Saint Cuthbert worship before ascension? |
The more I look at Cuthbert the more he seems a "new god" among the "old gods" of the Flanaess - much as Christianity introduced a "new god" among the "old gods" of Rome.
Well put. My thoughts as w ... |
Topic: Availability of Healing Potions |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2005 5:25 pm Subject: Availability of Healing Potions |
How about treating your group to healing pools,puddles wells, springs, mists/fogs, magic symbols/runes, puzzles/traps, intelligent goodly creatures, dripping stalagtites, and other goofy ojects-healin ... |
Topic: Corusk Blades |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2005 6:17 pm Subject: Corusk Blades |
Greyson wrote.
Potent magical ritual fraught with danger must be enacted to draw upon the Power ..." At that point, however, Karasten "... doesn't know exactly what the ritual is, nor does he know ho ... |
Topic: Who did the mortal Saint Cuthbert worship before ascension? |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2005 8:24 pm Subject: Who did the mortal Saint Cuthbert worship before ascension? |
"Turning aside for a moment, I see St. Cuthbert as a “pilgrimage” deity in the main because, (1) he carries a long-cudgel or walking stick in the Dragon picture that I always think of when I think Cut ... |
Topic: Who did the mortal Saint Cuthbert worship before ascension? |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2005 12:28 pm Subject: Who did the mortal Saint Cuthbert worship before ascension? |
Could the D&D St. Cuthbert Avatar be the form of the real St. Cuthbert?
M-Theroy would allow a Parallel existances of this person into the Greyhawk fantasy setting.
That could explain some of the di ... |
Topic: St. Cuthbert Bishop of Lindesfarne |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2005 8:52 pm Subject: St. Cuthbert Bishop of Lindesfarne |
I discovered a similarity between the spelling of the Greyhawk God, St. Cuthbert, and that of a real priest who lived in Northhumberland.
Born on Farne Island 634 A.D.
Lived and died 687 A.D.
Most ... |
Topic: Trolls in Greyhawk |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 9:04 pm Subject: Trolls in Greyhawk |
Trolls are horrid carnivores found in nearly every clime
You have your basic mean and nasty common troll types.
Some with leader types maybe incountered within brood lairs.
Along with your ... |
Topic: Finding home games |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2005 7:18 pm Subject: Finding home games |
I call home the Forlorn Forest however,
my current treefort is located south of the city of High Folks.
Otherwise known to commoners as Madison WI
Needing old school play many minitures + ... |
Topic: L(awful) Alignments and their classes |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 7:40 pm Subject: L(awful) Alignments and their classes |
I would consider that all codes be Lawful in nature.Chaos in a code would not be accepted unless order ruled in the end ( Butterfly effect ). Add good, evil,& or neutral flavors to the code which will ... |
Topic: Bugbears |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 2:19 pm Subject: Bugbears |
The thing I enjoy about using bugbears are their vesitility. You can scare a low level group with a few or harass a mid-level group with a handfull. They can lurk in forests,caverns, and other unhospi ... |
Topic: Baatezu V.S. Tanar'ri placement |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2005 7:53 pm Subject: Baatezu V.S. Tanar'ri placement |
Does this help?
Yes and thanks O-D.
I like the descriptions of major and minor players and other locations of storyline development.
Intresting concept with the illusions of deception and decite.
... |
Topic: Baatezu V.S. Tanar'ri placement |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2005 7:48 pm Subject: Baatezu V.S. Tanar'ri placement |
Looking into Greyhawks future I am not so concerned about the potential power increase in chaotic evil in the Great Kindom, as long as the Cook of Rao is used to weaken the forces of Iuz (cy 586?).
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Topic: Baatezu V.S. Tanar'ri placement |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2005 5:34 pm Subject: Baatezu V.S. Tanar'ri placement |
Not so Fast....Its hard for me accept an unrestriced presence of tanar'ri in the Western Lands or Great Kingdom. The Blood War runs to deep. The Baatezu lords and other lawful/neturel Powers would not ... |
Topic: Baatezu V.S. Tanar'ri placement |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2005 7:15 am Subject: Baatezu V.S. Tanar'ri placement |
I have run accross a descrepence between Ivid the undying and the other 2nd. ed. AD&D material.
I believe the Ashes, Markland, and Iuz the evil all place Tanar'ri within the Geart Kingdom and forget ... |
Topic: Knights of the Hart. |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 7:19 pm Subject: Knights of the Hart. |
The "old" map of castle Hart is detailed in the Castles Box Set printed many moons ago.
The location of the castle is set on the hex where the Vang and the Crytal rivers meet.
Port Valor lies due so ... |
Topic: Knights of the Hart. |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2005 7:49 pm Subject: Knights of the Hart. |
According to the Markland- The Knights of the Order of the Hart is an organization whos goal is to ensure that the three good aligned lands of Furyondy, Highfolk,and Veluna rettain their freedom, alli ... |
Topic: Map of the Vesve |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 7:34 pm Subject: Map of the Vesve |
The best printed map I have seen is from Iuz the evil. I would however, love to see a map with more detail describing elevation and contour lines, especialy around the river areas. Lets not forget the ... |
Topic: Chendl map |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 5:16 pm Subject: Chendl map |
Check out The Marklands from Carl Sargent. The map is not very detailed however. You will need to spice up a bit if you intend to run an adventure from that location. |
Topic: Death of Iuz |
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Forum: World of Greyhawk Discussion Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 2:37 pm Subject: Iuz's death |
I am so happy to hear that other DM'S have developed their camps around the death or at least the removal of Iuz. In my camp. The removal of Iuz occuared at the end of the five shall be one/Howl form ... |
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