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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
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 Posted - 27 Oct 2003 : 23:45:50
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| Hmm...The Silver Marches, the Unapproachable East, magic, and definitely the 3e rules, and game balance in particular. |
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William of Waterdeep
Senior Scribe
USA
829 Posts |
Posted - 28 Oct 2003 : 03:42:55
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Waterdeep.......I know its not much,a little about the Western Heartlands and Sword Coast.Wish I was an expert on Berdusk but so much
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Courage isn't the lack of fear but rather believing in and doing what you know is right even though fear is present.
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 30 Oct 2003 : 05:10:19
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| That's not right, Sage. You have to include the rest of the planes too! |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 30 Oct 2003 : 05:58:01
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I thought about that, but the subject topic of this scroll only mentioned 'FR expertise'...
The FR planar cosmology is not what I use for my FR, but then most everybody here should know that by now anyway.
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 30 Oct 2003 : 06:01:33
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The Cardinal
Senior Scribe
Canada
647 Posts |
Posted - 30 Oct 2003 : 07:26:00
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Well, for myself I am gradually devouring everything I can on deceased Godsand learning what I can about the Iron Throne.
On the side note,I am learning more on the 'Lower' planes (which the ultimate question arises, do planes have a height according to eachother?) and their inhabitants, and while Sage may claim the title of Grand Sage of the Planes now, perhaps one day the Title will be mine ...Mwa ha ha ha ha!
.. Currently though, I will be passing judgement on Drizzit ( )... once I'm done these bloody Salvatore novels... * rubs eyes*... Still just a young scribe (generally) and the scrolls of Candlekeep are trying to best me... |
It has to be Certain, the Gods Hate Me. For whatever irrevokable Fate, I have been made the walking Joke. Either that, or Beshaba is overlyfond Of Me.
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MuadDib
Senior Scribe
South Africa
442 Posts |
Posted - 30 Oct 2003 : 08:26:39
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someone please tell me where my area of expertise is. And i will slap the first person that says serving drinks cause that is 'way' below the belt...
Come to think of it, what do I really contribute to the boards...
hmmm.
Ok, my area of expertise, sad though it may be, is entheusiasm. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 30 Oct 2003 : 10:51:08
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On the side note,I am learning more on the 'Lower' planes (which the ultimate question arises, do planes have a height according to eachother?)
It was the traditional view that 'Upper' Planes equated to the three categories of Good alignment, while 'Lower' Planes equates with the three Evil alignments. There is no actual height, or any type of spatial dimensions involved in the structure of the Planes, other than what is used to enclose 'infinite' planes.
The overall planar structure as illustrated in MotP 3e should give a rough idea of the planar make-up.
On a side-note, the Lower Planes have always been one of my main areas of focus, but since my purchase of the Book of Exalted Deeds, that focus has shifted (at least for the moment) to the Upper Celestial Realms. I am actually very happy with what WotC have done in bringing the Celestial realms into 3e, most of the conversions stay true to what was presented in 2e PS.
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Minardil
Acolyte
Finland
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Posted - 01 Nov 2003 : 18:28:44
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Some would say that my special knowledge would be spells and magic. I probably remember most of wizard/sorcerer-spells from Player's Handbook and Magic of Faerūn. Also, I have somewhat accurate knowledge of Sword Coast, from Tethyr to Icewind Dale, mainly thanks to Baldur's Gate series and, of course, books. I also remember most of gods listed in Campaign Setting, and I'm saving money for Faiths & Pantheons.
Things I should know more about are especially Western Heartlands, Cormyr, Dalelands, Cormanthor and alike, but there truly isn't a stage when you don't have to need to learn more about things (that's one ugly looking sentence, but I'm Finnish, hey). |
Can we not be friends? After all, our dust shall be equal in the end. |
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 02 Nov 2003 : 04:26:42
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Higher planes, lower planes . . . it's all a manifestation of differing energy states.  |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 02 Nov 2003 : 12:51:16
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It's so much more, at least according to most of the Planescape products you read. There are a few interesting planar origin theories described which suggest otherwise.
I'll summarise a few of the theories put forth and post them here when I get the time.
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William of Waterdeep
Senior Scribe
USA
829 Posts |
Posted - 02 Nov 2003 : 16:18:32
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Also explain to me why Sigil and the Outlands are considered Planscape and the other planes aren't when on the map material it is all connected.Maybe the wrong place to ask this but the door was open.
This is starting to be one of those,"The more I find out,the less I know" deal for me.  |
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 02 Nov 2003 : 22:59:59
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Originally posted by Sage of Perth
It's so much more, at least according to most of the Planescape products you read. There are a few interesting planar origin theories described which suggest otherwise.
I'll summarise a few of the theories put forth and post them here when I get the time.
Heh. Sage, it was supposed to be a funny. A little physics humor . . . .
Don't worry, I often make jokes that make sense only to my own twisted little brain cells.  |
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William of Waterdeep
Senior Scribe
USA
829 Posts |
Posted - 02 Nov 2003 : 23:09:03
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Don't worry, I often make jokes that make sense only to my own twisted little brain cells.
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Courage isn't the lack of fear but rather believing in and doing what you know is right even though fear is present.
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 02 Nov 2003 : 23:33:20
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The Cardinal
Senior Scribe
Canada
647 Posts |
Posted - 02 Nov 2003 : 23:57:21
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| I agree it made sense. ANyways though... Let's look at Mechanus cause it been a umm true Lawful Neutral plane, it sits right in the middle (actually I have my own theories about where it truely sits and it's true importance on the Planes but no time for mad ramblings now). But It being lawful, and totally neutral, isn't their a problem with it possibly having too many chaotic pockets I mean isn't it supposed to have equal of everything but chaos is always breaking boundries then what would be the counter weight?... Wait.. am I thinking of another plane... hmm... |
It has to be Certain, the Gods Hate Me. For whatever irrevokable Fate, I have been made the walking Joke. Either that, or Beshaba is overlyfond Of Me.
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Dracandos the Spellsage
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 05 Nov 2003 : 01:10:40
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| it seems 2 me that no1 can be an expert on anything in the FR. it is so vast, n even 1 particular topic it would be immpossible 4 any 1 person 2 know everything about it. it also seems that not much is learned from the novels more can be aquired from other resources. now i think i know quite a lot, my strong areas and areas of interest would be magic, the gods, and undead...but certainly im not anywhere near an expert at any FR topic |
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The Lord of Murder shall perish, but in his doom he shall spawn a score of mortal progeny. Chaos shall be sown from their passage - So Sayeth the Wise Alaundo
Whenever magic one doth weave, 'tis never ever wise to deceive - Elminster
Strength and power come from knowing and controlling what others do not, but never reveal all that you know - Vecna
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 05 Nov 2003 : 01:46:00
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Bookwyrm said -
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Heh. Sage, it was supposed to be a funny. A little physics humor . . . .
I know, and I liked it . However I was using what you said to lead the topic into the next point of discussion about the planes. But since I haven't had the time to summarise those theories I was going to talk about, they will have to wait until Friday.
William of Waterdeep said -
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Also explain to me why Sigil and the Outlands are considered Planscape and the other planes aren't when on the map material it is all connected.Maybe the wrong place to ask this but the door was open.
To which maps are you referring?.
The only possible explanation I can offer is that at the time the PS setting was published, the Inner, Outer and Transitive Planes connected the entire TSR mulitverse, so in essence, the Planes were not entirely the province of Sigil and the Outlands.
The reason that Sigil and the Outlands are considered Planescape is because they were created purely for the setting. The planes have always existed in whatever form since the early beginnings of the game, but Sigil was specifically created to give PC's a place to base adventures from on the Planes. Read your PS boxed set, it explains it all in there. Or alternatively you can wait for the next chapter of the PSCS 3e, which I believe discusses some of these issues.
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William of Waterdeep
Senior Scribe
USA
829 Posts |
Posted - 05 Nov 2003 : 04:13:18
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Sage said-
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To which maps are you referring?.
The only possible explanation I can offer is that at the time the PS setting was published, the Inner, Outer and Transitive Planes connected the entire TSR mulitverse, so in essence, the Planes were not entirely the province of Sigil and the Outlands.
The reason that Sigil and the Outlands are considered Planescape is because they were created purely for the setting. The planes have always existed in whatever form since the early beginnings of the game, but Sigil was specifically created to give PC's a place to base adventures from on the Planes. Read your PS boxed set, it explains it all in there. Or alternatively you can wait for the next chapter of the PSCS 3e, which I believe discusses some of these issues.
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(1)Which maps:From PSCS 2e boxed set,Well of Worlds,On Hallowed Ground.
(2)When does the PSCS 3e come out,have you heard of a release date?
So Sigil just had easier access to these planes or is it that they can see these doors and like on Toril with the Infinate Staircase,primes can't see it.(does that make sense?) |
Courage isn't the lack of fear but rather believing in and doing what you know is right even though fear is present.
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 06 Nov 2003 : 06:55:27
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The PSCS 3e is being released in parts at the moment, but they are preview chapters, with some details and formatting still to be finalised. The final product will be released for download in both PDF and RTF formats I have been told. As for a final release date, nothing definite has been set as not all of the preview chapters have been released.
Feedback and comments are a crucial part of this revision, so everything has to be just right for the finished product.
As for the map issue, I'll look over them tonight.
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darkflame millithor
Seeker
USA
52 Posts |
Posted - 03 May 2006 : 10:23:09
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| Dg,and the great mortal drizzt your knowlege is such that I will allow you to serve me,as my proxy.Your knowlege is enough not to reflect badly on your better,namly me!(thunder clasp,blazing light, toll of doom trumpets).ah ha ha ha .,I am in need of good(not nesseserily alignment)leutinants.Bow down and plege you loyalty,and you may argue of who is most knowlegable for eternity in my service,and help me spread my worship across the multiverse.Starting with Toril.Be my Chosen!(thunder crash) |
purge all weakness in the cleanzing flame of
rightousness.tear down the false idols of love,compassion,and self-sacrifice.down with the tyranny of the seldarine |
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Drakul
Senior Scribe
USA
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 03 May 2006 : 17:22:00
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I'm pretty good on Waterdeep, especially the Lords. Ditto for Undermountain. I've got a decent amount of knowledge on Cormyr, too. I'm really weak on Realms geography.
Oh, and I'm also good about knowing where to look for info.  |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 03 May 2006 : 18:49:03
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Hmmm.....
I dunno, I guess I'd have to say NPC's, the planes, spelljammer, some history, and other areas. I really don't think I have a area that I'm better at then any other when it comes to lore. Well, one of my weak points are remembering all the named magical items. :) |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 03 May 2006 : 19:32:07
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| Oh, Spelljammer is a big area of expertise for me! I just didn't mention it because I was sticking with the purely FR stuff. |
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Fletcher
Learned Scribe
USA
299 Posts |
Posted - 03 May 2006 : 20:22:43
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Snotlord
Senior Scribe
Norway
476 Posts |
Posted - 03 May 2006 : 20:29:22
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| I'm a generalist, with a fondness of Amn, Cormyr and everything Zhentarim-related. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 04 May 2006 : 00:53:38
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To expand upon my earlier ramblings... I'd have to say the Border Kingdoms, the Moonsea, history and Realmlore references, spelljamming, planar travel and cosmologies. But I've dabbled with a little of everything really, so it's hard to exclusively specify (and also why my earlier suggestion nearly three years ago -- of "Toril" -- might not be the jest I originally thought it was ).
My poor areas and FR-specific stats and dragons.
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KnightErrantJR
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 04 May 2006 : 01:07:36
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Anyone else notice how many of our fellow scribes can just pick up a conversation they started, say, three years ago as if they just left to answer the phone, and start right back up where they left off?
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What is your area of FR expertise?
