Are you or any of your players professional artists? What do you/they make?
No professionals yet, but we have some aspiring artists at our table.
I have one friend who is an amazing artist and writer. He loves writing/illustrating comics, novels, and short stories. He is writing a fantasy series right now and he is illustrating a comic I am writing.
Another close friend is an aspiring poet. He is working on getting some of his poems together and he wants to publish them.
I am a writer. I like writing in all its forms: short stories, poems, novels, plays, comics, etc. I am working on a comic series that I will be sending to some indie publishers soon (writing up a cover letter ain't as fun as writing up an issue) and that is my main project right now. Several issues have already been written out, many more are planned, and the art is finished for the first one.
I also love book writing as well. I have several story ideas that I have been working on and I rotate through them regularly, writing down every idea I get and alternating which stories I work on so they always feel fresh. Those books are much more long term goals though, they won't be finished for a while.
None of us count as professionals yet but we are all hoping that we will have something published within the next few years.
Are you or any of your players professional artists? What do you/they make?
No professionals yet, but we have some aspiring artists at our table.
I have one friend who is an amazing artist and writer. He loves writing/illustrating comics, novels, and short stories. He is writing a fantasy series right now and he is illustrating a comic I am writing.
Another close friend is an aspiring poet. He is working on getting some of his poems together and he wants to publish them.
I am a writer. I like writing in all its forms: short stories, poems, novels, plays, comics, etc. I am working on a comic series that I will be sending to some indie publishers soon (writing up a cover letter ain't as fun as writing up an issue) and that is my main project right now. Several issues have already been written out, many more are planned, and the art is finished for the first one.
I also love book writing as well. I have several story ideas that I have been working on and I rotate through them regularly, writing down every idea I get and alternating which stories I work on so they always feel fresh. Those books are much more long term goals though, they won't be finished for a while.
None of us count as professionals yet but we are all hoping that we will have something published within the next few years.
My sister is an avid author. She's written several series' but hasn't published any yet. My dad writes for a living. He's made several successful series', including the ongoing Forsaken Commander and Planetsider.
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QotD: Is it just me, or have these forums gotten a lot quieter this past week, week and a half? If they have, why do you think that is?
I know I haven't been very active in a few weeks. I would have expected more activity given the anniversary, 2024 timeline, and Vecna book announcement.
QotD: Is it just me, or have these forums gotten a lot quieter this past week, week and a half? If they have, why do you think that is?
They have. I mean, Two Story Tavern of all places is D-E-A-D dead. Which considering it used to be like 50 posts a day is surprising. I echo Gnomarchy's sentiment about all the announcements and stuff should have made people buzzing. It may have something to do with the comment sections of recent articles, especially the ones with the arguements. But that is pure specualation.
Side Note: I went caving in Tennesee and because I'm a freakishly tall person, my neck and back hurt like crap. It was fun, especially "Bone-Scraper Alley". I feel like an old person.
QotD: Is it just me, or have these forums gotten a lot quieter this past week, week and a half? If they have, why do you think that is?
They have. I mean, Two Story Tavern of all places is D-E-A-D dead. Which considering it used to be like 50 posts a day is surprising.
I believe Lord's Rest Inn is the new main roleplaying thread.
That's what it seems like. I wonder what happened. I haven't been paying attention much, but did one of the big names (IE, Wendigo, Alaric, ETC) switch to lords rest? Or was this a product of groupthink like the Drizzt phenomena?
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That's what it seems like. I wonder what happened. I haven't been paying attention much, but did one of the big names (IE, Wendigo, Alaric, ETC) switch to lords rest? Or was this a product of groupthink like the Drizzt phenomena?
Groupthink? Wha?
Lord’s Rest was always the Kitchen’s primary roleplay-focused tavern; it was the replacement for the Tavern at the End of the World when it died, which in turn was the replacement for the two iterations of the Tales of Adventurer’s Tavern. The 2ST came much later, back when people like Drum and Yon were more active.
Since a lot of older folks have been returning lately, they decided to revive Lord’s Rest and return to their original characters instead of introing at the 2ST, where many of the mods are infrequent visitors or long gone.
That's what it seems like. I wonder what happened. I haven't been paying attention much, but did one of the big names (IE, Wendigo, Alaric, ETC) switch to lords rest? Or was this a product of groupthink like the Drizzt phenomena?
Groupthink? Wha?
Lord’s Rest was always the Kitchen’s primary roleplay-focused tavern; it was the replacement for the Tavern at the End of the World when it died, which in turn was the replacement for the two iterations of the Tales of Adventurer’s Tavern. The 2ST came much later, back when people like Drum and Yon were more active.
Since a lot of older folks have been returning lately, they decided to revive Lord’s Rest and return to their original characters instead of introing at the 2ST, where many of the mods are infrequent visitors or long gone.
Ahh ok, that makes sense.
The Drizzt phenomena is that through some miracle, people who have never heard of Drizzt in their lives always manage to think up a Drow ranger with 2 scimitars and a panther companion. no one knows why. I think that instead of creating the trend, Salvatore may have been an early victim, because some have said they had the idea before Homeland ever was written.
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My Characters:Brorminthe Devout Crusher; Ellorathe Romantic Rookie
Random Character Idea: feel free to use this if you want. I thought it up on a whim.
- Deep Gnome Peace Cleric Entertainer. Was abandoned by troupe, which toured the under-dark as an indie-pop band. Was left in a cavern full of complete silence, and couldn't find a way out. For many days and nights, this character stayed in the cavern, hearing not a sound. Despite their job as an entertainer, this character hated loud noises, and was actually quite comfortable in the cave, eating fish with naught a sound to be heard. They began praying to the god of silence and tranquility and become an acolyte of them. One day, they found a mysterious horn on the ground, and when they blew into it, they became deafened and blasted open a hole in the wall, revealing a passage that went up to the surface. Ever since, they have tried to spread the word by getting folks to liver in quite contemplation, and smiting those who would disrupt tranquility and peace. They met the party at Deity's Slumber, a tavern famous for once having a group of gods, who were turned into mortals and then became adventurers to reclaim their godhood, sleep there.
QotD: Is it just me, or have these forums gotten a lot quieter this past week, week and a half? If they have, why do you think that is?
They have. I mean, Two Story Tavern of all places is D-E-A-D dead. Which considering it used to be like 50 posts a day is surprising. I echo Gnomarchy's sentiment about all the announcements and stuff should have made people buzzing. It may have something to do with the comment sections of recent articles, especially the ones with the arguements. But that is pure specualation.
Side Note: I went caving in Tennesee and because I'm a freakishly tall person, my neck and back hurt like crap. It was fun, especially "Bone-Scraper Alley". I feel like an old person.
QotD: Is it just me, or have these forums gotten a lot quieter this past week, week and a half? If they have, why do you think that is?
For myself, life is pretty busy. Mostly work too. A lot of projects are coming to a head - and so, those moments I had at work to peek at the forums for a little, have all dried up and vanished. So my free time is from home - and usually when I am home, I am either in or more than likely running a D&D game. And if I am not running a D&D game, I am going through the recordings of the sessions I did run, and updating my website with the notes from those sessions.
The Drizzt phenomena is that through some miracle, people who have never heard of Drizzt in their lives always manage to think up a Drow ranger with 2 scimitars and a panther companion. no one knows why. I think that instead of creating the trend, Salvatore may have been an early victim, because some have said they had the idea before Homeland ever was written.
That's not groupthink, that's a Jungian archetype within the collective unconscious. And also almost definitely ridiculous, considering drow and rangers are not things that people have much instinctual predisposition for.
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Look at what you've done. You spoiled it. You have nobody to blame but yourself. Go sit and think about your actions.
Don't be mean. Rudeness is a vicious cycle, and it has to stop somewhere. Exceptions for things that are funny. Go to the current Competition of the Finest 'Brews! It's a cool place where cool people make cool things.
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The Drizzt phenomena is that through some miracle, people who have never heard of Drizzt in their lives always manage to think up a Drow ranger with 2 scimitars and a panther companion. no one knows why. I think that instead of creating the trend, Salvatore may have been an early victim, because some have said they had the idea before Homeland ever was written.
I believe the first appearance of Drizzt was in The Crystal Shard 1988.
First appearance of Drow was late 1970s. They were mentioned in a few novels prior to Salvatore but I have to read them (Gord the Rogue) to know for sure. I read the first but have no recollection of it.
I thought then and still think they make awesome adversaries.
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The Drizzt phenomena is that through some miracle, people who have never heard of Drizzt in their lives always manage to think up a Drow ranger with 2 scimitars and a panther companion. no one knows why. I think that instead of creating the trend, Salvatore may have been an early victim, because some have said they had the idea before Homeland ever was written.
That's not groupthink, that's a Jungian archetype within the collective unconscious. And also almost definitely ridiculous, considering drow and rangers are not things that people have much instinctual predisposition for.
Right, sorry. I have so many things going on I wasn't thinking straight. It is really a ridiculous notion, but yet, people seem to choose it freakily more than you would think.
EDIT: Wysp, sorry. I really am dumb today. I was thinking about them in chrono order and got mixed up. someone needs to knock some sense and reason into me
No professionals yet, but we have some aspiring artists at our table.
I have one friend who is an amazing artist and writer. He loves writing/illustrating comics, novels, and short stories. He is writing a fantasy series right now and he is illustrating a comic I am writing.
Another close friend is an aspiring poet. He is working on getting some of his poems together and he wants to publish them.
I am a writer. I like writing in all its forms: short stories, poems, novels, plays, comics, etc. I am working on a comic series that I will be sending to some indie publishers soon (writing up a cover letter ain't as fun as writing up an issue) and that is my main project right now. Several issues have already been written out, many more are planned, and the art is finished for the first one.
I also love book writing as well. I have several story ideas that I have been working on and I rotate through them regularly, writing down every idea I get and alternating which stories I work on so they always feel fresh. Those books are much more long term goals though, they won't be finished for a while.
None of us count as professionals yet but we are all hoping that we will have something published within the next few years.
I write short stories, but they’re nowhere near publishable quality yet.
I really like D&D, especially Ravenloft, Exandria and the Upside Down from Stranger Things. My pronouns are she/they (genderfae).
QotD: Is it just me, or have these forums gotten a lot quieter this past week, week and a half? If they have, why do you think that is?
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I suppose WotC hasn’t made any big screw-ups lately. So we don’t have much to fight about.
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Slightly, but not much. Not sure why, though.
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My sister is an avid author. She's written several series' but hasn't published any yet. My dad writes for a living. He's made several successful series', including the ongoing Forsaken Commander and Planetsider.
Hi! I'm EJO. I am a silly billy who forgets to play Genshin Impact every day and totally DOESN'T simp for at least three different ninja girls. Some other facts about me:
Milio has been ditched. Now Xerath is my friend.
My average accuracy in Marvel Rivals is about 15%.
I like cheese.
I noticed they have gotten quieter recently, but I have no idea why.
I really like D&D, especially Ravenloft, Exandria and the Upside Down from Stranger Things. My pronouns are she/they (genderfae).
I know I haven't been very active in a few weeks. I would have expected more activity given the anniversary, 2024 timeline, and Vecna book announcement.
They have. I mean, Two Story Tavern of all places is D-E-A-D dead. Which considering it used to be like 50 posts a day is surprising. I echo Gnomarchy's sentiment about all the announcements and stuff should have made people buzzing. It may have something to do with the comment sections of recent articles, especially the ones with the arguements. But that is pure specualation.
Side Note: I went caving in Tennesee and because I'm a freakishly tall person, my neck and back hurt like crap. It was fun, especially "Bone-Scraper Alley". I feel like an old person.
Hi, I'm Raccoon_Master, a young genderfluid actor, writer, explorer, and bass vocalist. Pronouns They/Them/Theirs
My Characters: Brormin the Devout Crusher; Ellora the Romantic Rookie
Check out my EXTENDED SIGNATUR (hasn't been updated in forever, fyi) and don’t forget to join the Anything but the OGL 2.0 Thread!
"I don't make sense to you, and I don't make sense to myself. Maybe the only one I make sense to is God" ~ Me, trying to sound smart
I believe Lord's Rest Inn is the new main roleplaying thread.
Hello! I am a perfectly sane gibberer. Hi! :D
Locations are dead, the Temple of Potassium has fallen but its ideals live on
A mysterious link of chain... (Extended signature). PRAISE JEFF THE EVIL ROOMBA! REALLY cool video.
One of the Warlock Patrons on the forums. Low, low price of your soul, your firstborn child and your liver!
Titles: The Echoing Story Spewer from Drummer, the Endless Maws from Isis, the Mad Murderer from PJ
That's what it seems like. I wonder what happened. I haven't been paying attention much, but did one of the big names (IE, Wendigo, Alaric, ETC) switch to lords rest? Or was this a product of groupthink like the Drizzt phenomena?
Hi, I'm Raccoon_Master, a young genderfluid actor, writer, explorer, and bass vocalist. Pronouns They/Them/Theirs
My Characters: Brormin the Devout Crusher; Ellora the Romantic Rookie
Check out my EXTENDED SIGNATUR (hasn't been updated in forever, fyi) and don’t forget to join the Anything but the OGL 2.0 Thread!
"I don't make sense to you, and I don't make sense to myself. Maybe the only one I make sense to is God" ~ Me, trying to sound smart
Groupthink? Wha?
Lord’s Rest was always the Kitchen’s primary roleplay-focused tavern; it was the replacement for the Tavern at the End of the World when it died, which in turn was the replacement for the two iterations of the Tales of Adventurer’s Tavern. The 2ST came much later, back when people like Drum and Yon were more active.
Since a lot of older folks have been returning lately, they decided to revive Lord’s Rest and return to their original characters instead of introing at the 2ST, where many of the mods are infrequent visitors or long gone.
Terra Lubridia archive:
The Bloody Barnacle | The Gut | The Athene Crusader | The Jewel of Atlantis
Ahh ok, that makes sense.
The Drizzt phenomena is that through some miracle, people who have never heard of Drizzt in their lives always manage to think up a Drow ranger with 2 scimitars and a panther companion. no one knows why. I think that instead of creating the trend, Salvatore may have been an early victim, because some have said they had the idea before Homeland ever was written.
Hi, I'm Raccoon_Master, a young genderfluid actor, writer, explorer, and bass vocalist. Pronouns They/Them/Theirs
My Characters: Brormin the Devout Crusher; Ellora the Romantic Rookie
Check out my EXTENDED SIGNATUR (hasn't been updated in forever, fyi) and don’t forget to join the Anything but the OGL 2.0 Thread!
"I don't make sense to you, and I don't make sense to myself. Maybe the only one I make sense to is God" ~ Me, trying to sound smart
Random Character Idea: feel free to use this if you want. I thought it up on a whim.
- Deep Gnome Peace Cleric Entertainer. Was abandoned by troupe, which toured the under-dark as an indie-pop band. Was left in a cavern full of complete silence, and couldn't find a way out. For many days and nights, this character stayed in the cavern, hearing not a sound. Despite their job as an entertainer, this character hated loud noises, and was actually quite comfortable in the cave, eating fish with naught a sound to be heard. They began praying to the god of silence and tranquility and become an acolyte of them. One day, they found a mysterious horn on the ground, and when they blew into it, they became deafened and blasted open a hole in the wall, revealing a passage that went up to the surface. Ever since, they have tried to spread the word by getting folks to liver in quite contemplation, and smiting those who would disrupt tranquility and peace. They met the party at Deity's Slumber, a tavern famous for once having a group of gods, who were turned into mortals and then became adventurers to reclaim their godhood, sleep there.
Hi, I'm Raccoon_Master, a young genderfluid actor, writer, explorer, and bass vocalist. Pronouns They/Them/Theirs
My Characters: Brormin the Devout Crusher; Ellora the Romantic Rookie
Check out my EXTENDED SIGNATUR (hasn't been updated in forever, fyi) and don’t forget to join the Anything but the OGL 2.0 Thread!
"I don't make sense to you, and I don't make sense to myself. Maybe the only one I make sense to is God" ~ Me, trying to sound smart
Oh? What’d I miss?
I meant DDB’s forum as a whole. Compared to usual it feels like tumbleweeds and crickets out there.
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For myself, life is pretty busy. Mostly work too. A lot of projects are coming to a head - and so, those moments I had at work to peek at the forums for a little, have all dried up and vanished. So my free time is from home - and usually when I am home, I am either in or more than likely running a D&D game. And if I am not running a D&D game, I am going through the recordings of the sessions I did run, and updating my website with the notes from those sessions.
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That's not groupthink, that's a Jungian archetype within the collective unconscious. And also almost definitely ridiculous, considering drow and rangers are not things that people have much instinctual predisposition for.
Look at what you've done. You spoiled it. You have nobody to blame but yourself. Go sit and think about your actions.
Don't be mean. Rudeness is a vicious cycle, and it has to stop somewhere. Exceptions for things that are funny.
Go to the current Competition of the Finest 'Brews! It's a cool place where cool people make cool things.
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I believe the first appearance of Drizzt was in The Crystal Shard 1988.
First appearance of Drow was late 1970s. They were mentioned in a few novels prior to Salvatore but I have to read them (Gord the Rogue) to know for sure. I read the first but have no recollection of it.
I thought then and still think they make awesome adversaries.
"Sooner or later, your Players are going to smash your railroad into a sandbox."
-Vedexent
"real life is a super high CR."
-OboeLauren
"............anybody got any potatoes? We could drop a potato in each hole an' see which ones get viciously mauled by horrible monsters?"
-Ilyara Thundertale
Right, sorry. I have so many things going on I wasn't thinking straight. It is really a ridiculous notion, but yet, people seem to choose it freakily more than you would think.
EDIT: Wysp, sorry. I really am dumb today. I was thinking about them in chrono order and got mixed up. someone needs to knock some sense and reason into me
Hi, I'm Raccoon_Master, a young genderfluid actor, writer, explorer, and bass vocalist. Pronouns They/Them/Theirs
My Characters: Brormin the Devout Crusher; Ellora the Romantic Rookie
Check out my EXTENDED SIGNATUR (hasn't been updated in forever, fyi) and don’t forget to join the Anything but the OGL 2.0 Thread!
"I don't make sense to you, and I don't make sense to myself. Maybe the only one I make sense to is God" ~ Me, trying to sound smart