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#1
iltharanos
Mar 06, 2004 6:42:59 So, is there any indication as to roughly when in the month of March this product will be hitting the shelves?
#2
sweetmeats
Mar 06, 2004 7:54:41 Any chance of a contents list preview as well?
#3
zombiegleemax
Mar 06, 2004 7:58:32 We're just about to make an announcement regarding The Bestiary (a good one!) and we plan to release a series of online previews to lead up to it. Keep your eyes on www.dragonlance.com and you won't be disappointed!

Jamie Chambers
Sovereign Press, Inc.
#4
iltharanos
Mar 06, 2004 8:58:38
Originally posted by jechambers
We're just about to make an announcement regarding The Bestiary (a good one!) and we plan to release a series of online previews to lead up to it. Keep your eyes on www.dragonlance.com and you won't be disappointed!

Jamie Chambers
Sovereign Press, Inc.

Sexcellent.
#5
zombiegleemax
Mar 06, 2004 11:34:10 I looked at the Draconicon thing that was released. I just don't understand why they don't throw in information on using creatures in different worlds, specifically, why pretend DragonLance does not exist in their books.
#6
zombiegleemax
Mar 06, 2004 13:30:26
Originally posted by DmJoeSolarte
I looked at the Draconicon thing that was released. I just don't understand why they don't throw in information on using creatures in different worlds, specifically, why pretend DragonLance does not exist in their books.

Because material from that line of books is supposed to be campaign neutral.
#7
zombiegleemax
Mar 06, 2004 16:10:57
Originally posted by Mucknuggle
Because material from that line of books is supposed to be campaign neutral.

The Players HandBook all but endorses the Forgotten Realms as far as Deity's go. I don't see how hard it could be to put in a paragraph here or there about whatever.
#8
The_White_Sorcerer
Mar 06, 2004 16:24:38
Originally posted by DmJoeSolarte
The Players HandBook all but endorses the Forgotten Realms as far as Deity's go.

And that's why all the deities are from Greyhawk.
#9
zombiegleemax
Mar 06, 2004 21:47:14 Maybe it is because I was such a fan of DragonLance novels, but I really liked the way they did things as far as the development of the gods in DragonLance, that I think they deserve some mention. Add to it the constant "Is Takhisis and Paladine really Tiamat and Bahumut" question and you can see why I think they should throw out some acknowledgement of the DragonLance world, which I have to imagine is the best world as far as number of books sold.
#10
zombiegleemax
Mar 07, 2004 4:08:59
Originally posted by DmJoeSolarte
Add to it the constant "Is Takhisis and Paladine really Tiamat and Bahumut" question

No way should they do that!!!!!!

That might actually mislead people into thinking its official;)

*just had to throw it in
#11
iltharanos
Mar 07, 2004 9:22:58
Originally posted by Mucknuggle
Because material from that line of books is supposed to be campaign neutral.

It is campaign neutral, yet it isn't. The vast majority of the material in the D&D accessories is campaign neutral, but when they do refer to specific campaign elements (e.g. gods), they almost always refer to the Greyhawk setting.

Interestingly, they seem to be referring more and more to Forgotten Realms examples nowadays. One only has to refer to the 3.5 DMG (e.g. Red Wizard, Gold dwarf) and Complete Warrior (e.g. Purple Dragon Knight, Thayan Knight) to see this trend.

To get back on topic, here's a question for Mr. Chambers:

You mentioned online previews of the Bestiary ... would these previews be similar to the KoD preview? If so, is Sovereign Press planning on doing cool web enhancements for all their future Dragonlance products?

Thanks.
#12
zombiegleemax
Mar 07, 2004 12:14:50
Originally posted by iltharanos
To get back on topic, here's a question for Mr. Chambers:

You mentioned online previews of the Bestiary ... would these previews be similar to the KoD preview? If so, is Sovereign Press planning on doing cool web enhancements for all their future Dragonlance products?

That one's easy: Yes.

We're working to make sure we have cool previews and nice bonus material for nearly all of our future releases. Thanks!

Jamie Chambers
Sovereign Press, Inc.
#13
zombiegleemax
Mar 07, 2004 19:11:57 To me, it is kinda one of those CATCH-22 positions.

On the one hand, the DragonLance novels have by far been more popular then Forgotten Realms ever was, at least as far as sales goes. Yet when it comes to the RPG, things in DragonLance are so static that no one REALLY wants to go against the history of it.

I am always struggling on that, as I love DragonLance so much, that I want to keep thigns in line with the novels but still want to continue on with my campaign.
#14
Dragonhelm
Mar 07, 2004 21:34:05
Originally posted by DmJoeSolarte
To me, it is kinda one of those CATCH-22 positions.

On the one hand, the DragonLance novels have by far been more popular then Forgotten Realms ever was, at least as far as sales goes. Yet when it comes to the RPG, things in DragonLance are so static that no one REALLY wants to go against the history of it.

I am always struggling on that, as I love DragonLance so much, that I want to keep thigns in line with the novels but still want to continue on with my campaign.

I'm going to start a new thread for this topic, so that this thread can remain on the Bestiary.

Look for a thread called "Continuity Between Games and Novels".
#15
The_White_Sorcerer
Mar 08, 2004 4:30:23 Pleasepleasepleasepleaseplease let there be stats and familiar rules for the kingfisher in the Bestiary.

Pwease?
#16
Dragonhelm
Mar 08, 2004 9:45:27
Originally posted by The White Sorcerer
Pleasepleasepleasepleaseplease let there be stats and familiar rules for the kingfisher in the Bestiary.

Pwease?

Kingfishers make for the perfect familiar for a Solamnic Auxiliary Mage (which I'm guessing is your intent here). I've had a lot of fun using a kingfisher as the familiar for my SAM.
#17
iltharanos
Mar 08, 2004 10:29:48
Originally posted by jechambers
That one's easy: Yes.

We're working to make sure we have cool previews and nice bonus material for nearly all of our future releases. Thanks!

Jamie Chambers
Sovereign Press, Inc.

Damn. I really need to buy this book now. Is it out yet? Is it out yet?

How about now? :D
#18
b4real
Mar 08, 2004 11:05:49 Man I am still playing catch up. For some reason my DL DM screen is taking forever to get here and I am getting the Age of Mortals accessory this weekend.

~B4Real

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 iltharanos Mar 06, 2004 6:42:59	So, is there any indication as to roughly when in the month of March this product will be hitting the shelves?
#2 sweetmeats Mar 06, 2004 7:54:41	Any chance of a contents list preview as well?
#3 zombiegleemax Mar 06, 2004 7:58:32	We're just about to make an announcement regarding The Bestiary (a good one!) and we plan to release a series of online previews to lead up to it. Keep your eyes on www.dragonlance.com and you won't be disappointed! Jamie Chambers Sovereign Press, Inc.
#4 iltharanos Mar 06, 2004 8:58:38	Originally posted by jechambers We're just about to make an announcement regarding The Bestiary (a good one!) and we plan to release a series of online previews to lead up to it. Keep your eyes on www.dragonlance.com and you won't be disappointed! Jamie Chambers Sovereign Press, Inc. Sexcellent.
#5 zombiegleemax Mar 06, 2004 11:34:10	I looked at the Draconicon thing that was released. I just don't understand why they don't throw in information on using creatures in different worlds, specifically, why pretend DragonLance does not exist in their books.
#6 zombiegleemax Mar 06, 2004 13:30:26	Originally posted by DmJoeSolarte I looked at the Draconicon thing that was released. I just don't understand why they don't throw in information on using creatures in different worlds, specifically, why pretend DragonLance does not exist in their books. Because material from that line of books is supposed to be campaign neutral.
#7 zombiegleemax Mar 06, 2004 16:10:57	Originally posted by Mucknuggle Because material from that line of books is supposed to be campaign neutral. The Players HandBook all but endorses the Forgotten Realms as far as Deity's go. I don't see how hard it could be to put in a paragraph here or there about whatever.
#8 The_White_Sorcerer Mar 06, 2004 16:24:38	Originally posted by DmJoeSolarte The Players HandBook all but endorses the Forgotten Realms as far as Deity's go. And that's why all the deities are from Greyhawk.
#9 zombiegleemax Mar 06, 2004 21:47:14	Maybe it is because I was such a fan of DragonLance novels, but I really liked the way they did things as far as the development of the gods in DragonLance, that I think they deserve some mention. Add to it the constant "Is Takhisis and Paladine really Tiamat and Bahumut" question and you can see why I think they should throw out some acknowledgement of the DragonLance world, which I have to imagine is the best world as far as number of books sold.
#10 zombiegleemax Mar 07, 2004 4:08:59	Originally posted by DmJoeSolarte Add to it the constant "Is Takhisis and Paladine really Tiamat and Bahumut" question No way should they do that!!!!!! That might actually mislead people into thinking its official;) *just had to throw it in
#11 iltharanos Mar 07, 2004 9:22:58	Originally posted by Mucknuggle Because material from that line of books is supposed to be campaign neutral. It is campaign neutral, yet it isn't. The vast majority of the material in the D&D accessories is campaign neutral, but when they do refer to specific campaign elements (e.g. gods), they almost always refer to the Greyhawk setting. Interestingly, they seem to be referring more and more to Forgotten Realms examples nowadays. One only has to refer to the 3.5 DMG (e.g. Red Wizard, Gold dwarf) and Complete Warrior (e.g. Purple Dragon Knight, Thayan Knight) to see this trend. To get back on topic, here's a question for Mr. Chambers: You mentioned online previews of the Bestiary ... would these previews be similar to the KoD preview? If so, is Sovereign Press planning on doing cool web enhancements for all their future Dragonlance products? Thanks.
#12 zombiegleemax Mar 07, 2004 12:14:50	Originally posted by iltharanos To get back on topic, here's a question for Mr. Chambers: You mentioned online previews of the Bestiary ... would these previews be similar to the KoD preview? If so, is Sovereign Press planning on doing cool web enhancements for all their future Dragonlance products? That one's easy: Yes. We're working to make sure we have cool previews and nice bonus material for nearly all of our future releases. Thanks! Jamie Chambers Sovereign Press, Inc.
#13 zombiegleemax Mar 07, 2004 19:11:57	To me, it is kinda one of those CATCH-22 positions. On the one hand, the DragonLance novels have by far been more popular then Forgotten Realms ever was, at least as far as sales goes. Yet when it comes to the RPG, things in DragonLance are so static that no one REALLY wants to go against the history of it. I am always struggling on that, as I love DragonLance so much, that I want to keep thigns in line with the novels but still want to continue on with my campaign.
#14 Dragonhelm Mar 07, 2004 21:34:05	Originally posted by DmJoeSolarte To me, it is kinda one of those CATCH-22 positions. On the one hand, the DragonLance novels have by far been more popular then Forgotten Realms ever was, at least as far as sales goes. Yet when it comes to the RPG, things in DragonLance are so static that no one REALLY wants to go against the history of it. I am always struggling on that, as I love DragonLance so much, that I want to keep thigns in line with the novels but still want to continue on with my campaign. I'm going to start a new thread for this topic, so that this thread can remain on the Bestiary. Look for a thread called "Continuity Between Games and Novels".
#15 The_White_Sorcerer Mar 08, 2004 4:30:23	Pleasepleasepleasepleaseplease let there be stats and familiar rules for the kingfisher in the Bestiary. Pwease?
#16 Dragonhelm Mar 08, 2004 9:45:27	Originally posted by The White Sorcerer Pleasepleasepleasepleaseplease let there be stats and familiar rules for the kingfisher in the Bestiary. Pwease? Kingfishers make for the perfect familiar for a Solamnic Auxiliary Mage (which I'm guessing is your intent here). I've had a lot of fun using a kingfisher as the familiar for my SAM.
#17 iltharanos Mar 08, 2004 10:29:48	Originally posted by jechambers That one's easy: Yes. We're working to make sure we have cool previews and nice bonus material for nearly all of our future releases. Thanks! Jamie Chambers Sovereign Press, Inc. Damn. I really need to buy this book now. Is it out yet? Is it out yet? How about now? :D
#18 b4real Mar 08, 2004 11:05:49	Man I am still playing catch up. For some reason my DL DM screen is taking forever to get here and I am getting the Age of Mortals accessory this weekend. ~B4Real