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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #1520 on: September 24, 2019, 08:26:06 PM »
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #1521 on: September 25, 2019, 06:40:11 AM »
I am attaching a PDF of the Kulthean calendar. I thought it was in the vault but could not find it.
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #1522 on: September 28, 2019, 09:35:02 AM »
Look for something new coming to the ICE Newsletter and/or blog.  :)
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #1523 on: October 01, 2019, 03:02:21 AM »
I can say with some confidence that Haalkitaine 2nd Edition will be released at or near the end of October in PDF, with print options to follow. 240+ pages, twelve all-new adventures, Sewer and Catacomb layouts with descriptions.

In the meantime, Jaiman fans are reminded that the 2nd edition sourcebook is available, as is the huge adventure book Tales from the Green Gryphon, which is mentioned as an out-of-city destination in at least one adventure in the upcoming sourcebook.

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/146797/Shadow-World-Tales-from-the-Green-Gryphon-Inn?src=hottest_filtered
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #1524 on: October 02, 2019, 12:50:46 AM »
I can say with some confidence that Haalkitaine 2nd Edition will be released at or near the end of October in PDF, with print options to follow. 240+ pages, twelve all-new adventures, Sewer and Catacomb layouts with descriptions.

That is good news, thank you for all the hard work.

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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #1525 on: October 03, 2019, 05:43:16 AM »
SW adventure still #1 with SW and RM2 books (except for HARP RPG) holding the top ten, yay!

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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #1526 on: October 10, 2019, 08:55:06 AM »
I can say with some confidence that Haalkitaine 2nd Edition will be released at or near the end of October in PDF, with print options to follow. 240+ pages, twelve all-new adventures, Sewer and Catacomb layouts with descriptions.

In the meantime, Jaiman fans are reminded that the 2nd edition sourcebook is available, as is the huge adventure book Tales from the Green Gryphon, which is mentioned as an out-of-city destination in at least one adventure in the upcoming sourcebook.

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/146797/Shadow-World-Tales-from-the-Green-Gryphon-Inn?src=hottest_filtered

I have been waiting for Haalkitaine 2nd edition to come out, so I can order it along with the 2nd edition of Jaiman, in order to group them with the shipping fees.
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #1527 on: October 11, 2019, 04:26:50 AM »
I can say with some confidence that Haalkitaine 2nd Edition will be released at or near the end of October in PDF, with print options to follow. 240+ pages, twelve all-new adventures, Sewer and Catacomb layouts with descriptions.

In the meantime, Jaiman fans are reminded that the 2nd edition sourcebook is available, as is the huge adventure book Tales from the Green Gryphon, which is mentioned as an out-of-city destination in at least one adventure in the upcoming sourcebook.

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/146797/Shadow-World-Tales-from-the-Green-Gryphon-Inn?src=hottest_filtered

I have been waiting for Haalkitaine 2nd edition to come out, so I can order it along with the 2nd edition of Jaiman, in order to group them with the shipping fees.

Understandable. May I ask your location? My understanding is that we have print-on-demand locations in the US and UK, so that hardcopy buyers are spared overseas shipping.
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #1528 on: October 17, 2019, 09:29:01 AM »
Good news! I have finally finished the text and NPC stats for the Haalkitaine Adventures section, and our RMSS converter has all the info and busily working on charts. All that remains is to drop in his charts, generate the TOC and Index, do the cover, and pull it all together. Yay! Oh and due to a weird file glitch, I have been underestimating the page count. More like 264 pages instead of 240 (!).

And while I wait, I already have another Adventure book well underway. It is set in Jaiman, and there is a bit of a bast from the past involved. I hope to have that out soon after Haalkitaine, because there is somewhat of a link. Meanwhile. Emer IV art list. BTW, we are looking for more artists for SW. Full-color. Anyone interested or know anyone?
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #1529 on: October 17, 2019, 10:45:56 PM »
Congrats on the progress!

I know an artist who might be interested; whom would she contact if she were?
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #1530 on: October 17, 2019, 11:47:17 PM »
Congrats on the progress!

I know an artist who might be interested; whom would she contact if she were?

They can contact me via the email in my profile. Please ZIP together any attachments/samples. Thanks!
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #1531 on: October 18, 2019, 05:12:46 PM »
Excellent news on Haalkitaine; I plan on getting it as soon as it is available.  Given the latest update you did in the newsletter, I assume that the Emer I/II revisions are going to be after the other items listed?

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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #1532 on: October 19, 2019, 02:56:48 AM »
Excellent news on Haalkitaine; I plan on getting it as soon as it is available.  Given the latest update you did in the newsletter, I assume that the Emer I/II revisions are going to be after the other items listed?

I need to get another all-new book out, so Emer IV will be next (maybe with one or two more little Adventure PDFs in between). Then I really want to go back and complete the revisions of Emer I and Emer II. They are at least 50% complete, and will not be quite as extensive revisions as Haalkitaine or Eidolon, but have new art, new adventures, all color, and expanded sections. They have been unavailable for ages, and I'd like to see all of Emer in print at once!  :)
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #1533 on: October 19, 2019, 08:39:44 AM »
Congrats, TKA: blasts from the past are always a kewl thing to link old products to new!
(My SW character backgrounds always try to reference Elor and/or Zenon...)

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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #1534 on: October 20, 2019, 12:45:18 AM »
They have been unavailable for ages, and I'd like to see all of Emer in print at once!  :)

Indeed, that would be a significant milestone for SW and I would love to have all 4 volumes in both print (for in depth reading) and PDF (for searching and occasional display for my players).

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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #1536 on: October 27, 2019, 09:25:40 AM »
I can say with some confidence that Haalkitaine 2nd Edition will be released at or near the end of October in PDF, with print options to follow. 240+ pages, twelve all-new adventures, Sewer and Catacomb layouts with descriptions.

In the meantime, Jaiman fans are reminded that the 2nd edition sourcebook is available, as is the huge adventure book Tales from the Green Gryphon, which is mentioned as an out-of-city destination in at least one adventure in the upcoming sourcebook.

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/146797/Shadow-World-Tales-from-the-Green-Gryphon-Inn?src=hottest_filtered

I have been waiting for Haalkitaine 2nd edition to come out, so I can order it along with the 2nd edition of Jaiman, in order to group them with the shipping fees.

Understandable. May I ask your location? My understanding is that we have print-on-demand locations in the US and UK, so that hardcopy buyers are spared overseas shipping.

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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #1537 on: November 02, 2019, 08:16:46 AM »
Good idea and useful. The important day's like holidays and memorial day's could be on calendar too?

I am attaching a PDF of the Kulthean calendar. I thought it was in the vault but could not find it.
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #1538 on: November 03, 2019, 07:23:22 AM »
Good idea and useful. The important day's like holidays and memorial day's could be on calendar too?

I am attaching a PDF of the Kulthean calendar. I thought it was in the vault but could not find it.

Since Kulthea is broken up into realms, most holidays would only be celebrated within a given kingdom, states, etc.
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #1539 on: November 03, 2019, 07:24:58 AM »
Haalkitaine 2nd Edition is sooo close to being done! I'm just waiting on a few RMSS charts. I also just realized that this will be the 20th anniversary edition, woo!

More adventure mini-books soon to follow.
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