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Offline Terry K. Amthor

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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #160 on: August 25, 2013, 07:40:55 PM »
Just got a note from my esteemed editor that just some very minor edits on Emer III so hopefully will be moving forward on this very soon. First major SW sourcebook in awhile!
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #161 on: August 28, 2013, 11:42:23 AM »
Think there will be war between the Lankan Empire and their neighbors?
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #162 on: August 28, 2013, 04:25:35 PM »
Someone hasn't been trimming their hedges again? :)
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #163 on: August 28, 2013, 05:26:37 PM »
When did the laugh/idea thingies disappear from the forums?
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #164 on: August 28, 2013, 05:58:31 PM »
Quote from: Terry Amthor on August 28, 2013, 05:26:37 PM
When did the laugh/idea thingies disappear from the forums?

Today? I could swear I saw it yesterday.
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #165 on: August 28, 2013, 06:18:30 PM »
Yeah, they were there yesterday.
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #166 on: August 28, 2013, 07:46:49 PM »
Wow... it took you guys less than 3 hours to notice.
We're looking at turning those generally meaningless bits into something of value for the OIC.
The announcement is getting closer.... Please stand by....
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #167 on: August 28, 2013, 11:52:58 PM »
Quote from: Thom @ ICE on August 28, 2013, 07:46:49 PM
Wow... it took you guys less than 3 hours to notice.
We're looking at turning those generally meaningless bits into something of value for the OIC.
The announcement is getting closer.... Please stand by....

Heh well I was going to give a laugh to Phillip for his hedges comment. Oh and the Vault is still a little wonky for me, I have to do a search in order to see all the files...
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #168 on: August 29, 2013, 01:17:30 AM »
:) Thank you, Terry; I only noticed the change when I dropped by earlier, after everyone else noticed the absence.
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #169 on: August 29, 2013, 12:16:18 PM »
Can't wait for more Emer!
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #170 on: August 30, 2013, 07:39:00 PM »
A review of my Shadow World novel on Amazon. :-) *HINT*

http://www.amazon.com/Loremaster-Legacy-Shadowstone-Chronicles-ebook/product-reviews/B00E6QAGXK/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

Only a few hours left to get in on the Bundle of Holding, with now EIGHT books (if you bought previously, you get the later added books, so everyone gets all 8). Fantasy Fiction (including my Shadow World novel) and an alternative present-day thriller by Matt Forbeck, and non-fiction including a Lovecraft guide. They are in all the ebook formats, DRM-free. You name your own price, and can designate a portion to go to our selected charities: Defenders of Wildlife (I picked that one! One of their main goals is protecting the wolves) and Wikimedia.

http://bundleofholding.com/index/current
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #171 on: August 31, 2013, 07:51:50 AM »
Congrats on both.
 I have a $30 Amazon gift card coming so I might pick up your book there. If I do I will definitely write a review for you as I know some stuff about SW but not a lot so I am just above a new-bee.
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #172 on: August 31, 2013, 02:31:00 PM »
It's looking like Eidolon will be the next second-edition release (subject to approval), followed by Jaiman. Meanwhile. Emer III is progressing!
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #173 on: August 31, 2013, 02:34:24 PM »
Bundle of Holding is closed, thanks to those of you who bought in. I'm excited that we helped raise $1,197.90 for chosen charities, Defenders of Wildlife (mine!) and the Wikimedia Foundation.
www.defenders.org
www.bundleofholding.com
Of course, you can still get Loremaster Legacy through Amazon or RPG fiction
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #174 on: August 31, 2013, 05:29:17 PM »
I have limited funds, being on a Disability Pension, and since I had a poetry reading yesterday that I save up for (I usually manage between $250 to $300 a month) so I can help support the venue & my fellow poets, I didn't see how I could make an equitable offer.

Yes, I kick myself now....
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #175 on: August 31, 2013, 05:45:02 PM »
Just to clarify regarding Eidolon: I am adding lots. In addition to updating the timeline (and a lot has happened in a few years!), there are all new adventures, and I will be updating the status of the major families. And as I read through the imported files, lots of typos being fixed, and hopefully cleaning up vague areas. NOW would be the time to suggest anything you would like added!
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #176 on: August 31, 2013, 05:48:47 PM »
Quote from: PhillipAEllis on August 31, 2013, 05:29:17 PM
I have limited funds, being on a Disability Pension, and since I had a poetry reading yesterday that I save up for (I usually manage between $250 to $300 a month) so I can help support the venue & my fellow poets, I didn't see how I could make an equitable offer.

Yes, I kick myself now....

Sorry bud; it was worth checking out because you should name your own price down to almost nothing! I urge people to at least get on the bundle mailing list for future offerings. I am so thrilled that I helped contribute over $500 to Defenders of Wildlife, a nonprofit in the US that spends a lot of money trying to protect the wolves.
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #177 on: August 31, 2013, 08:04:24 PM »
No worries, Terry: poetry gets the first gurnsey when it comes to my funds, and am sure others may feel the same about other things, including gaming. Mind you I wasable to get a video of a poet reading a Seamus Heaney piece in recognition of his recent death, yesterday; that was nice.

As for Eidolon, what have you got regarding patronage of artists, etcetera? Patronage could become one way of gaining cash and kudos for PCs....
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #178 on: September 01, 2013, 04:03:22 AM »
Just imagine this beautiful tune while riding a pole boat around Sel-kai (#11 if the link does not take you right there), a Man for All Seasons, great movie!

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/a-man-for-all-seasons-1966/id213821405?i=213822262
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Re: Random Updates from Terry Amthor
« Reply #179 on: September 01, 2013, 05:23:32 PM »
I ended Loremaster legacy a few days ago... Enjoyed it a lot - even though I prefer printed books million times over e-books...

While reading it I was checking my old SW books. Some questions / comments from cross referring the books.

In LL Hiiri Taldin was clearly cleric and human/something and but In Eidolon 1st ed he is shay/laan monk. Obviously LL is the latest word. Are 2nd ed Eidolon changes fixing these kind of things?
 
New Eidolon cover is nice but the original cover in 1st edition Eidolon was one of the best ever - it would be shame to see it gone. Could you / ICE put that also in the book - I'd like to see several illustrations of Se-lkai/Eidolon in the 2nd edition (as they are around). Just to show PC's to visualize the place.

Messangers have been neutered in gaming terms/stats. In older books esp.  Ironwind and Jaiman messangers were truly frightening also in gaming stats. Now (e.g. Xaar) they are merely competent or below average considering the level - generic NPC charts RM2 and RMSS/RMFRP  give more competent fighters without quality/magic items mentioned in later books. Is this intentional for some gaming  reasons as in fiction they still seem to be quite formidable?

Lastly a wish:
Could you do Lethys and maybe Cynar in the new Jaiman book? It wouldn't need to be as detailed as Eidolon or Halkiitaine but city map and a couple of pages to flesh those out.

Thank you a lot   
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