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Rewriting the Grand Conjunction modules for the 3rd Edition

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#1
zombiegleemax
Oct 06, 2004 10:20:41 I am currently planning to rewrite the Grand Conjunction modules to update them to the third-edition. (In fact, I have even grander ambitions of converting most of the 2nd edition modules). But I have some questions about the endeavor:

What would you change in the plot or difficulty levels of the original Conjunction modules to make them viable for 3rd Ed.
Are there any canon problems that could be addressed via updates?

Also, how does source attribution work for e-modules? If welcomed by the community, does anyone have a link with citation guidelines? I'd like to give full credit where it's due, and I'd also like to update these modules with the help of you, the Ravenloft community I hold in highest regard, to keep Ravenloft viable for years to come!
#2
zombiegleemax
Oct 06, 2004 11:05:19 One thing that comes to mind is that the order of the adventures (if you take into account PC levels) and the Historical ordering do not coincide. Whether that could be fixed is something I'm not sure about.
#3
zombiegleemax
Oct 06, 2004 11:50:38 In trying not to break any licensing rules, what do I owe WotC or Arthaus studios regarding licensing, citations, etc? I suppose I must either refrain from using modules and creating my own parallel conjunction without using any of the established DL's, pay royalties to WoTC to use the old second-edition modules, or write them and hope that they are Arthaus-interesting or worthy for publication by them? Are those my only options?
#4
Tintagel
Oct 06, 2004 22:04:20 Depends on if you want to publish that info or just update the modules for your benefit.

As far as the order goes, you will have to rearrange the Hyskosa prophecy to fit the module level ranges. No problem tho.
#5
zombiegleemax
Oct 07, 2004 8:22:42 I'm almost satisfied enough to start, but I have a few lingering questions.

If I update the modules and distribute them (for free) to any of you that are interested, am I violating licensing agreements?

Ideally, I'd like to work with fans like yourself to keep this content viable, but I don't want my altruism to warrant litigation.

Oh, how I miss the Kargatane!
#6
rayston
Oct 09, 2004 22:47:57 I wonder how it would work if you just included notes necessary to make the original modules fit in 3.0/3.5?

In other words, dont rewrite the modules entirely, just make up notes and such to acct for the differences between the 2.0 version and the 3.0/3.5 version. That way anyone wanting to actually use your notes would have to own the original module?

Thanx

Rayston
#7
zombiegleemax
Oct 10, 2004 19:59:09 There is also the option of emailing [email]custserv@wizards.com[/email] with your enquiries about legalities.

Randal
#8
zombiegleemax
Oct 11, 2004 9:09:54 FYI, the mail I got from said WoTC Customer Service:

All requests for our licensing department must be sent in writing via regular US Mail.

Wizards of the Coast
Attn Licensing
PO Box 707
Renton, WA 98057-0707

Good Gaming!
#9
dshighlands_dup
Oct 28, 2004 11:29:16 I'm actually pretty interested in this project. Has there been any progress?

Dan

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 zombiegleemax Oct 06, 2004 10:20:41	I am currently planning to rewrite the Grand Conjunction modules to update them to the third-edition. (In fact, I have even grander ambitions of converting most of the 2nd edition modules). But I have some questions about the endeavor: What would you change in the plot or difficulty levels of the original Conjunction modules to make them viable for 3rd Ed. Are there any canon problems that could be addressed via updates? Also, how does source attribution work for e-modules? If welcomed by the community, does anyone have a link with citation guidelines? I'd like to give full credit where it's due, and I'd also like to update these modules with the help of you, the Ravenloft community I hold in highest regard, to keep Ravenloft viable for years to come!
#2 zombiegleemax Oct 06, 2004 11:05:19	One thing that comes to mind is that the order of the adventures (if you take into account PC levels) and the Historical ordering do not coincide. Whether that could be fixed is something I'm not sure about.
#3 zombiegleemax Oct 06, 2004 11:50:38	In trying not to break any licensing rules, what do I owe WotC or Arthaus studios regarding licensing, citations, etc? I suppose I must either refrain from using modules and creating my own parallel conjunction without using any of the established DL's, pay royalties to WoTC to use the old second-edition modules, or write them and hope that they are Arthaus-interesting or worthy for publication by them? Are those my only options?
#4 Tintagel Oct 06, 2004 22:04:20	Depends on if you want to publish that info or just update the modules for your benefit. As far as the order goes, you will have to rearrange the Hyskosa prophecy to fit the module level ranges. No problem tho.
#5 zombiegleemax Oct 07, 2004 8:22:42	I'm almost satisfied enough to start, but I have a few lingering questions. If I update the modules and distribute them (for free) to any of you that are interested, am I violating licensing agreements? Ideally, I'd like to work with fans like yourself to keep this content viable, but I don't want my altruism to warrant litigation. Oh, how I miss the Kargatane!
#6 rayston Oct 09, 2004 22:47:57	I wonder how it would work if you just included notes necessary to make the original modules fit in 3.0/3.5? In other words, dont rewrite the modules entirely, just make up notes and such to acct for the differences between the 2.0 version and the 3.0/3.5 version. That way anyone wanting to actually use your notes would have to own the original module? Thanx Rayston
#7 zombiegleemax Oct 10, 2004 19:59:09	There is also the option of emailing [email]custserv@wizards.com[/email] with your enquiries about legalities. Randal
#8 zombiegleemax Oct 11, 2004 9:09:54	FYI, the mail I got from said WoTC Customer Service: All requests for our licensing department must be sent in writing via regular US Mail. Wizards of the Coast Attn Licensing PO Box 707 Renton, WA 98057-0707 Good Gaming!
#9 dshighlands_dup Oct 28, 2004 11:29:16	I'm actually pretty interested in this project. Has there been any progress? Dan