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Mozenwrathe · 03-27-2006, 07:13 AM

I see the logic behind the arguement there. Using the game world of Eberron, they have a basic framework but not as many intricate details to worry about. In short, they can go wild there and very few would cry foul when it comes to "staying true to the original spirit of the world." As you mentioned repeatedly, it is a constant and mind-boggling issue which has made or shattered a few games (none of which were MMO setups). Looks like then it would be best for such a game as D&D:FR and D&D:GA to remain in the hands of the common player, and not as a massive investment of a company who wants everyone to play their version of it online.

I wonder, however, if they tried to do a version of Athas or Krynn. No, Krynn would have even more wailers and criers than Toril and Oerth combined. Everyone and their mother would INSIST their characters knew/were related to the family Majere. People would demand dragonlances should be available at the five-and-dime in ridiculous amounts so they could have a few around just to be "133T." That would be a nightmare of such epic proportions even Bill Gates admitting he truly was out to enslave the world via his software would pale in comparison.

Damn, and here I was hoping I could finally tread the lands of Krynn without fear. *shrugs* Oh well, looks like we should continue looking to the DLA for hope with that then. *grins* As for the Forgotten Realms online concept, there are always all those Persistent Worlds out there who flag people down to be noticed. Some are high-magic, others low-sorcery, but almost all of them tend to have forums and fan-bases, elitists and pagentry - in short, everything you expect from an online community. And best of all, it's FREE.

-edited as an afterthought-

Hey, T-D-C, could you move this thread to the MMO section? I figure there would be more responses and interested parties if I had posted this question there in the first place. And really, it wouldn't be prudent just to duplicate the opening question there as it would miss the well thought out opinions already presented by those who chose to comment. Thanks!

[ 03-27-2006, 07:16 AM: Message edited by: Mozenwrathe ]

03-27-2006, 07:13 AM	#5
Mozenwrathe Symbol of Cyric Join Date: January 31, 2005 Location: Mississauga (Toronto), Ontario, CANADA Age: 49 Posts: 1,214	I see the logic behind the arguement there. Using the game world of Eberron, they have a basic framework but not as many intricate details to worry about. In short, they can go wild there and very few would cry foul when it comes to "staying true to the original spirit of the world." As you mentioned repeatedly, it is a constant and mind-boggling issue which has made or shattered a few games (none of which were MMO setups). Looks like then it would be best for such a game as D&D:FR and D&D:GA to remain in the hands of the common player, and not as a massive investment of a company who wants everyone to play their version of it online. I wonder, however, if they tried to do a version of Athas or Krynn. No, Krynn would have even more wailers and criers than Toril and Oerth combined. Everyone and their mother would INSIST their characters knew/were related to the family Majere. People would demand dragonlances should be available at the five-and-dime in ridiculous amounts so they could have a few around just to be "133T." That would be a nightmare of such epic proportions even Bill Gates admitting he truly was out to enslave the world via his software would pale in comparison. Damn, and here I was hoping I could finally tread the lands of Krynn without fear. shrugs Oh well, looks like we should continue looking to the DLA for hope with that then. grins As for the Forgotten Realms online concept, there are always all those Persistent Worlds out there who flag people down to be noticed. Some are high-magic, others low-sorcery, but almost all of them tend to have forums and fan-bases, elitists and pagentry - in short, everything you expect from an online community. And best of all, it's FREE. -edited as an afterthought- Hey, T-D-C, could you move this thread to the MMO section? I figure there would be more responses and interested parties if I had posted this question there in the first place. And really, it wouldn't be prudent just to duplicate the opening question there as it would miss the well thought out opinions already presented by those who chose to comment. Thanks! [ 03-27-2006, 07:16 AM: Message edited by: Mozenwrathe ] __________________ There are no paths to power which are not fraught with confrontation. No matter the battle, a lesson must be won. In the end, the path shall fade into nothingness for the one walking it, but may go on for eternity for those whom choose to follow. One must know their own footsteps before taking that first step, or instead of choosing your battles, your battles will choose you.