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Dark Sun in 2004

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#1
zombiegleemax
Jan 04, 2004 13:20:39 This is my first time posting on this board. I am Istirith. I started playing D&D with 3E but I bought a couple of old Dark Sun adventures a while back and really liked them. I was glad to see a Dark Sun article in this month's issue of Dragon. I checkech out Athas.org and found out that they had 3.5 conversion of Dark Sun. It's great. I also read in Dragon that they will be teamed up with Dungeon to re-print the Dark Sun setting in May. So here is my question: Will this (being what will be printed in Dungeon and Dragon) be the same thing found on Athas.org?? Or will it be something different?
#2
zombiegleemax
Jan 04, 2004 13:48:27 Firstly, welcome aboard.

Secondlyish, the answer is no, The Dungeon/Dragon articles will be different from what Athas.org already has. Which is good and bad. Good for them since no one will go and buy what they can already get for free if they simply reprint what Athas.org has done. Also great for those who don't like the Athas.org conversion since it will give them a second option to explore. Bad though because there's a chance that Athas.org, which has worked very hard for a few years on this conversion will likely not receive anything more than honorable mention if anything, even though they were given the titled role of being the Official producers of Dark Sun material.
#3
zombiegleemax
Jan 04, 2004 13:53:38 I see. Thank you. I will give the Dungeon and Dragon stuff a look when it comes out. I will probably use the stuff in there that Athas.org has not fleshed out. Otherwise I think that the Athas.org stuff will most likely be better, if for no other reason than more time has been spent on it.
#4
zombiegleemax
Jan 04, 2004 14:21:58 Welcome

I look forward to the Dragon books but to be honest will weigh each against the other. What I like most about Dragon/Dungeon is the EXPOSURE of the game world.
#5
zombiegleemax
Jan 04, 2004 14:32:53 I wonder what exactly Dragon will have in there?
#6
zombiegleemax
Jan 04, 2004 16:23:29 I am guessing races, classes and equipment. Rule suggestions for heat exposure, item breakage and survival. A bit of history would be nice.

I figure Dungeon will have info on at least one city and it's templars, arena combat and some critters.

Just a guess.
#7
nytcrawlr
Jan 04, 2004 18:22:55
Originally posted by megamania
What I like most about Dragon/Dungeon is the EXPOSURE of the game world.

All in all, this is the best thing out of the whole deal IMO.

DS definately needs the PR and hopefully it will come back to the life it once had in the early to mid 90s.
#8
zombiegleemax
Jan 15, 2004 12:29:53
Originally posted by NytCrawlr
All in all, this is the best thing out of the whole deal IMO.

DS definately needs the PR and hopefully it will come back to the life it once had in the early to mid 90s.

Nathan I couldn't agree with you more, We, the Slaves of Athas are a forgotten people
#9
zombiegleemax
Jan 23, 2006 10:30:44
Nathan I couldn't agree with you more, We, the Slaves of Athas are a forgotten people

Athas is going through the second rebirth? Right? huh?
#10
Kamelion
Jan 23, 2006 11:29:18
Athas is going through the second rebirth? Right? huh?

Well, all of these old threads are certainly going through a rebirth, that's for sure... :P
#11
jon_oracle_of_athas
Jan 23, 2006 11:38:26 The link to athas.org in Dragon #339 doesn't hurt for publicity.

It should also put the lid on the discussion that the athas.org conversion isn't official or equally official, since Paizo uses the same authors as athas.org and states that athas.org is the official DS site.
#12
zombiegleemax
Jan 23, 2006 11:39:41
Well, all of these old threads are certainly going through a rebirth, that's for sure... :P

those who fail to learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them.

sometimes questions are asked without the right answers Kam. We bring these things up to explore more opportunities to expand our knowledge and our world. you never know, fresh minds bring fresh ideas. old ideas bring fresh minds. Scott
#13
Kamelion
Jan 23, 2006 12:24:22
those who fail to learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them.

sometimes questions are asked without the right answers Kam. We bring these things up to explore more opportunities to expand our knowledge and our world. you never know, fresh minds bring fresh ideas. old ideas bring fresh minds. Scott

Indeed. I'm just messing about .
#14
zombiegleemax
Jan 23, 2006 12:36:56
Indeed. I'm just messing about .

As am I my friend. I want to expand Athas in every way, too many people chit chat instead of giving honest interprestations or fresh ideas. I am trying to flesh out Athas more and more everyday. I have my kids and nieces and Nephews playing now. my three year old daughter wants to play hahaha

Scott

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 zombiegleemax Jan 04, 2004 13:20:39	This is my first time posting on this board. I am Istirith. I started playing D&D with 3E but I bought a couple of old Dark Sun adventures a while back and really liked them. I was glad to see a Dark Sun article in this month's issue of Dragon. I checkech out Athas.org and found out that they had 3.5 conversion of Dark Sun. It's great. I also read in Dragon that they will be teamed up with Dungeon to re-print the Dark Sun setting in May. So here is my question: Will this (being what will be printed in Dungeon and Dragon) be the same thing found on Athas.org?? Or will it be something different?
#2 zombiegleemax Jan 04, 2004 13:48:27	Firstly, welcome aboard. Secondlyish, the answer is no, The Dungeon/Dragon articles will be different from what Athas.org already has. Which is good and bad. Good for them since no one will go and buy what they can already get for free if they simply reprint what Athas.org has done. Also great for those who don't like the Athas.org conversion since it will give them a second option to explore. Bad though because there's a chance that Athas.org, which has worked very hard for a few years on this conversion will likely not receive anything more than honorable mention if anything, even though they were given the titled role of being the Official producers of Dark Sun material.
#3 zombiegleemax Jan 04, 2004 13:53:38	I see. Thank you. I will give the Dungeon and Dragon stuff a look when it comes out. I will probably use the stuff in there that Athas.org has not fleshed out. Otherwise I think that the Athas.org stuff will most likely be better, if for no other reason than more time has been spent on it.
#4 zombiegleemax Jan 04, 2004 14:21:58	Welcome I look forward to the Dragon books but to be honest will weigh each against the other. What I like most about Dragon/Dungeon is the EXPOSURE of the game world.
#5 zombiegleemax Jan 04, 2004 14:32:53	I wonder what exactly Dragon will have in there?
#6 zombiegleemax Jan 04, 2004 16:23:29	I am guessing races, classes and equipment. Rule suggestions for heat exposure, item breakage and survival. A bit of history would be nice. I figure Dungeon will have info on at least one city and it's templars, arena combat and some critters. Just a guess.
#7 nytcrawlr Jan 04, 2004 18:22:55	Originally posted by megamania What I like most about Dragon/Dungeon is the EXPOSURE of the game world. All in all, this is the best thing out of the whole deal IMO. DS definately needs the PR and hopefully it will come back to the life it once had in the early to mid 90s.
#8 zombiegleemax Jan 15, 2004 12:29:53	Originally posted by NytCrawlr All in all, this is the best thing out of the whole deal IMO. DS definately needs the PR and hopefully it will come back to the life it once had in the early to mid 90s. Nathan I couldn't agree with you more, We, the Slaves of Athas are a forgotten people
#9 zombiegleemax Jan 23, 2006 10:30:44	Nathan I couldn't agree with you more, We, the Slaves of Athas are a forgotten people Athas is going through the second rebirth? Right? huh?
#10 Kamelion Jan 23, 2006 11:29:18	Athas is going through the second rebirth? Right? huh? Well, all of these old threads are certainly going through a rebirth, that's for sure... :P
#11 jon_oracle_of_athas Jan 23, 2006 11:38:26	The link to athas.org in Dragon #339 doesn't hurt for publicity. It should also put the lid on the discussion that the athas.org conversion isn't official or equally official, since Paizo uses the same authors as athas.org and states that athas.org is the official DS site.
#12 zombiegleemax Jan 23, 2006 11:39:41	Well, all of these old threads are certainly going through a rebirth, that's for sure... :P those who fail to learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them. sometimes questions are asked without the right answers Kam. We bring these things up to explore more opportunities to expand our knowledge and our world. you never know, fresh minds bring fresh ideas. old ideas bring fresh minds. Scott
#13 Kamelion Jan 23, 2006 12:24:22	those who fail to learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them. sometimes questions are asked without the right answers Kam. We bring these things up to explore more opportunities to expand our knowledge and our world. you never know, fresh minds bring fresh ideas. old ideas bring fresh minds. Scott Indeed. I'm just messing about .
#14 zombiegleemax Jan 23, 2006 12:36:56	Indeed. I'm just messing about . As am I my friend. I want to expand Athas in every way, too many people chit chat instead of giving honest interprestations or fresh ideas. I am trying to flesh out Athas more and more everyday. I have my kids and nieces and Nephews playing now. my three year old daughter wants to play hahaha Scott