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January 08, 2007, 09:22:59 PM Last Edit: January 31, 2007, 03:46:38 PM by Phoenix
This is the discussion thread for Dilandri, located here.

The exits are located at the front and side walls of the building, keep your hands, arms, and other appendages inside the thread at all times. Thank you and have a nice flight. :)
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#1
January 08, 2007, 09:36:31 PM
"Sunken Hills" is what grabbed my attention.  Probably because they're sunken.  Oh, and a fantasy world thriving on the fruits of trade and tourism?  You bet I'm there!

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#2
January 09, 2007, 08:57:07 AM
I like that you start with a quotation from text in the setting.  It kind of adds to the mythic, surreal feel.  Other than that, I'll wait to see more before making comments.
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#3
January 10, 2007, 03:41:22 PM
Added some stuff about magic, hopefully I'll get some more stuff up this weekend.
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#4
January 12, 2007, 08:23:13 PM
Added some racial information on the humans, elves, and h-elves. Will try and get gnomes, halflings, orcs, and half orcs up tonight or Saturday.

Comment would be greatly appreciated.


Quote from: Phoenix KnightI like that you start with a quotation from text in the setting.  It kind of adds to the mythic, surreal feel.  Other than that, I'll wait to see more before making comments.
Thanks. I'm trying to get at least a small bit of text like that in each bit for exactly that reason.

Quote from: Sविष्णुA Eponymity"Sunken Hills" is what grabbed my attention.  Probably because they're sunken.  Oh, and a fantasy world thriving on the fruits of trade and tourism?  You bet I'm there!
I hope I don't disappoint with the Sunken Hills; it's my favorite region.

 
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January 15, 2007, 05:29:44 PM
I like the new Table of Contents; using spoiler blocks in my own setting's Table of Contents is definately something I'm going to have to implement as well.
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January 31, 2007, 02:11:05 PM
Quote from: Epic MeepoI like the new Table of Contents; using spoiler blocks in my own setting's Table of Contents is definately something I'm going to have to implement as well.
Glad I could help.



In other news... I've hit a bad creativity block, and am open to suggestions. What do you want to see next on this setting? What kind of questions do you have? Right now, I'm also taking suggestions for crystal powers, because I can't think of any. I'd really appreciate something to go on here. Thanks.
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#7
January 31, 2007, 07:46:16 PM
Well, I went headlong into this campaign with the intention of some heavy reviewing.  It turns out there's not a lot here yet.  

I read the opening quote and was a little confused.  After some reference to a jewel in the sky I have to ask: Is Dilandri where the Gods live, or the world the campaign is set in?

How do orcs sail amongst the sunken hills?  Are there rivers or something?

Tell us about the Five Gods.  Who are they?  Who worships them?  Are they all good?  All neutral?  All evil?  Are some good and some evil?  Is there an opposing force?  

Give us some regional information.  Maybe a map?  How big is the southern forest if the halflings that live there outnumber humans (who seem to control more land)

You could elaborate on the races.  Describe the cultures of the races; don't just mention the source material.  What if we don't know what Celtic culture was like?  How then would we know what elves are like?  Do the races use the same stats presented in the PHB or are they getting new ones?

I guess that's a lot of questions, but it's some things to think about.
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January 31, 2007, 10:12:40 PM
Quote from: Seraphine_HarmoniumI guess that's a lot of questions, but it's some things to think about.
Which is exactly what I wanted. Thanks. It looks like I'm going to be polishing up the races, start a bit on the religions, followed by a brief description of all the regions and a map or eight.
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February 01, 2007, 05:35:38 AM
I have a question about the half orcs. How are they exactly maintained as a race? Is 'half orc' just a euphemism for people who are descended of humans and orcs and generally breed among themselves?
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February 01, 2007, 09:36:16 AM
Quote from: TybaltI have a question about the half orcs. How are they exactly maintained as a race? Is 'half orc' just a euphemism for people who are descended of humans and orcs and generally breed among themselves?
They are a race descendant from both humans and orcs. They can breed true, so they perpetuate like that. They are also usually where offspring of humans and orcs wind up, as that is still common.


I've been thinking. With the Arcanist class as a mix between the sorcerer and the Wizard, those two classes are going to look rather sad, especially the sorcerer, unchanged. Should I bother? Would it be bad to just go with the Arcanist? Or should I alter the wizard and sorcerer to keep up? If so, what would you suggest?
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February 01, 2007, 06:05:59 PM
I feel that the Wizard and Sorcerer are already almost redundant.  Yes there are subtle differences, but they use all the same spells, both have familiars, both have a d4 HD.  I would say replace them both with your Arcanist.  I'm planning to replace both classes with a single class in Avayevnon as well.
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February 01, 2007, 06:56:20 PM
Quote from: Seraphine_HarmoniumI feel that the Wizard and Sorcerer are already almost redundant.  Yes there are subtle differences, but they use all the same spells, both have familiars, both have a d4 HD.  I would say replace them both with your Arcanist.  I'm planning to replace both classes with a single class in Avayevnon as well.
Fair enough. Good to know I'm not way off base. And it means LESS WORK FOR ME! WOHOO!
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February 03, 2007, 12:57:09 PM
The crystal magic stuff is interesting.  It almost feels a little Final Fantasy.

I think you know, but the maps are not visible in the spoilers?

Minor note, your last post says "Region," but I think you meant "Religion" based on the subject matter.

You have an interesting emphasis on numbers.
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#14
February 03, 2007, 01:39:49 PM
Quote from: Phoenix KnightThe crystal magic stuff is interesting.  It almost feels a little Final Fantasy.
Heh. That's odd, I've never played final fantasy.

Quote from: Phoenix KnightI think you know, but the maps are not visible in the spoilers?
There should be one map there. The others I'm still working on.

Quote from: Phoenix KnightMinor note, your last post says "Region," but I think you meant "Religion" based on the subject matter.
Thanks for the catch. Fixed.

Quote from: Phoenix KnightYou have an interesting emphasis on numbers.
...Thanks...I think.
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