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David Noonan Q&A

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#1
nytcrawlr
Sep 13, 2004 21:57:03 What I have so far:

How did the new SK get hold of a living vortice with which to grant spells?

The defiler rules were in Dragon #315, the player's rules were in Dragon #319 and the DM's section was in Dungeon #110. A bestiary of DS monster was split between Dungeon #110 and #111.

Questions for Dave Noonan:

Did you have any feedback from the original DS designers on your conversion, either before or after it saw print?

Would you have been willing to work in conjunction with athas.org on a conversion, if Paizo had been willing to publish such a thing?

What was your favourite old DS product?

What did you think of the surfing druids?

Did you originally feature the Dray in your Paizo conversion? If so, why were they cut?

Would you be interested in working with athas.org or the community in developing further DS material?

I'd like Mr Noonan to tell us how Gulg's Dagadas moved from the ground up into the branches of trees. I personally like this idea. I would hate to map it though.
I am asking that he enlighten us as to why he omitted the Dray from Dregoth's Raam of KA194.69.

I am also wondering if he will explain to us how Atzetuk managed to become a Dragon-King.
#2
nytcrawlr
Sep 23, 2004 23:56:38 Is this all that David is getting?

I can't think of anything off the top of my head right now, but I expected a bit more.

Going to give it another month before I send it off, so post now while you can.

I'll extend it again if we get alot of traffic.
#3
nytcrawlr
Oct 07, 2004 17:37:30
#4
zombiegleemax
Oct 07, 2004 19:29:16 what's happened with the cerulean storm?

reasoning behind the apparent dissolution of the order?

why nibenay as the home of the elan?

kreen invasion?
#5
nytcrawlr
Dec 06, 2004 22:40:28

You've got till xmas.

On Jan 1st I will compile, and on Jan 3rd I'm sending this puppy off.

#6
nytcrawlr
Dec 21, 2004 17:41:52 I'm making last call this week.

Going to try and send it off by the beginning of the new year.
#7
Dragonhelm
Dec 21, 2004 17:59:32 I would compile the Athas.org/Noonan questions you have above into one.

Here's a few more...

Tell us about how a paladin's magic works. (loaded question, I know)

Do the prestige classes of the DMG have a place in Dark Sun? If so, how would you approach them?

What are Dark Sun's strengths and weaknesses? (generic interview question)

Any aspirations on tackling conversions of other "dead" settings, such as Planescape, Mystara, or Birthright?

Ask him some questions about himself, his career, and his experiences with Dark Sun.

Hope that helps.
#8
zombiegleemax
Dec 21, 2004 21:50:33 What's up with Hamanu baing in Urik? in that timeframe, he should still be being cleansed by the Spirit of Athas.
#9
zombiegleemax
Dec 22, 2004 0:45:46 Mr. Noonan, It was said that you were surprized by what was cut from your original article. Can you elaborate on what was cut? If so, what was cut?
#10
nytcrawlr
Dec 27, 2004 14:19:49
#11
johndoe
Jan 01, 2005 23:42:03 im curious what answers might be given.
i do have one silly question, but take into account that i havent been reading up on Dark Sun online for the last, say, 4 years or so....

who is mr Noonan? so far from reading the boards i kinda figure he was the one who wrote the article that appeared earlier this year in the Dragon magazine?

and im going seriously offtopic now: what did i REALLY miss in those 4 years, aside from all the things appearing on athas.org since then... which is really good (although i must say i cant help feeling a bit down due to the non support of 2nd ed DS anymore but i read somewhere that that has to do with legalities)

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 nytcrawlr Sep 13, 2004 21:57:03	What I have so far: How did the new SK get hold of a living vortice with which to grant spells? The defiler rules were in Dragon #315, the player's rules were in Dragon #319 and the DM's section was in Dungeon #110. A bestiary of DS monster was split between Dungeon #110 and #111. Questions for Dave Noonan: Did you have any feedback from the original DS designers on your conversion, either before or after it saw print? Would you have been willing to work in conjunction with athas.org on a conversion, if Paizo had been willing to publish such a thing? What was your favourite old DS product? What did you think of the surfing druids? Did you originally feature the Dray in your Paizo conversion? If so, why were they cut? Would you be interested in working with athas.org or the community in developing further DS material? I'd like Mr Noonan to tell us how Gulg's Dagadas moved from the ground up into the branches of trees. I personally like this idea. I would hate to map it though. I am asking that he enlighten us as to why he omitted the Dray from Dregoth's Raam of KA194.69. I am also wondering if he will explain to us how Atzetuk managed to become a Dragon-King.
#2 nytcrawlr Sep 23, 2004 23:56:38	Is this all that David is getting? I can't think of anything off the top of my head right now, but I expected a bit more. Going to give it another month before I send it off, so post now while you can. I'll extend it again if we get alot of traffic.
#3 nytcrawlr Oct 07, 2004 17:37:30
#4 zombiegleemax Oct 07, 2004 19:29:16	what's happened with the cerulean storm? reasoning behind the apparent dissolution of the order? why nibenay as the home of the elan? kreen invasion?
#5 nytcrawlr Dec 06, 2004 22:40:28	You've got till xmas. On Jan 1st I will compile, and on Jan 3rd I'm sending this puppy off.
#6 nytcrawlr Dec 21, 2004 17:41:52	I'm making last call this week. Going to try and send it off by the beginning of the new year.
#7 Dragonhelm Dec 21, 2004 17:59:32	I would compile the Athas.org/Noonan questions you have above into one. Here's a few more... Tell us about how a paladin's magic works. (loaded question, I know) Do the prestige classes of the DMG have a place in Dark Sun? If so, how would you approach them? What are Dark Sun's strengths and weaknesses? (generic interview question) Any aspirations on tackling conversions of other "dead" settings, such as Planescape, Mystara, or Birthright? Ask him some questions about himself, his career, and his experiences with Dark Sun. Hope that helps.
#8 zombiegleemax Dec 21, 2004 21:50:33	What's up with Hamanu baing in Urik? in that timeframe, he should still be being cleansed by the Spirit of Athas.
#9 zombiegleemax Dec 22, 2004 0:45:46	Mr. Noonan, It was said that you were surprized by what was cut from your original article. Can you elaborate on what was cut? If so, what was cut?
#10 nytcrawlr Dec 27, 2004 14:19:49
#11 johndoe Jan 01, 2005 23:42:03	im curious what answers might be given. i do have one silly question, but take into account that i havent been reading up on Dark Sun online for the last, say, 4 years or so.... who is mr Noonan? so far from reading the boards i kinda figure he was the one who wrote the article that appeared earlier this year in the Dragon magazine? and im going seriously offtopic now: what did i REALLY miss in those 4 years, aside from all the things appearing on athas.org since then... which is really good (although i must say i cant help feeling a bit down due to the non support of 2nd ed DS anymore but i read somewhere that that has to do with legalities)