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Author Topic: Phydea Campaign Setting, Redone  (Read 5120 times)

Zalmoxis

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« on: May 03, 2006, 11:23:49 AM »
Some of you might remember the massive RPG setting I designed and put out some months ago... 4 books totalling around 1,000 pages. Chock full of illegal art and errors. Well, I just finished converting the entire thing to a True20-esque hybrid system, with legal artwork, and (hopefully) few if any errors. I think it looks better than the original, and as it's a stand-alone game, easier to understand and use. PLUS, I was able to condense it down to just 254 pages! It's in .pdf format and I offer it to anyone who wants it, free of charge. If you want a copy, send me an email to moogspaceport@gmail.com. The .pdf is under 3mb in size.

Also this is an open call for critique, so if you find errors (be they factual or opinion) please feel free to let me know. Thanks in advance,

Tim Harris

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« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2006, 11:35:19 AM »
Just checked my email and I have my copy.  :)

I will print it out ASAP and then begin going through it.  Poke me if you haven't heard anything in a week -- I won't be making any snap judgements.  :)

Darlena's last final is next Friday, so I'll have her look at it after then.  :)
 

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« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2006, 11:37:11 AM »
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Just checked my email and I have my copy.  :)

I will print it out ASAP and then begin going through it.  Poke me if you haven't heard anything in a week -- I won't be making any snap judgements.  :)

Darlena's last final is next Friday, so I'll have her look at it after then.  :)


You and the Dar rock! I think people who saw the D20 one are going to be shocked. I am proud of how this turned out, even though I am certain there are errors I missed. Thanks again! :)

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« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2006, 11:39:15 AM »
I missed the original version, but I look forward to this one.  I'm sure you'll have errors, 'cause self-editing can only catch so much.  :)
 

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« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2006, 12:09:19 PM »
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I missed the original version, but I look forward to this one.  I'm sure you'll have errors, 'cause self-editing can only catch so much.  :)


Very, very true. My orignal D20 release was full of errors I missed, simply because of tunnel vision and eagerness to get it out. I tell you one thing, it was fun to do but it sure wasn't easy. :)

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« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2006, 12:24:03 PM »
Got it, thanks.

First impression is...whoa. :)

It looks good. It will take a while to read though - it's a massive document.

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« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2006, 12:48:46 PM »
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Got it, thanks.

First impression is...whoa. :)

It looks good. It will take a while to read though - it's a massive document.


I'll take "...whoa." :D

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« Reply #7 on: May 03, 2006, 01:10:49 PM »
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Also this is an open call for critique, so if you find errors (be they factual or opinion) please feel free to let me know. Thanks in advance,


Thanks for the copy. Need some time to absorb the setting/game. I'll take it for a spin in a couple of weeks and drop you a line to tell you how it handles.But from first looks it reads like something the crew will really dig :)  

Regards,
David R

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« Reply #8 on: May 03, 2006, 01:34:18 PM »
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Thanks for the copy. Need some time to absorb the setting/game. I'll take it for a spin in a couple of weeks and drop you a line to tell you how it handles.But from first looks it reads like something the crew will really dig :)  

Regards,
David R


Cool, I hope you all can get some use out of it. :)

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« Reply #9 on: May 03, 2006, 02:03:12 PM »
So far, I've got the "cover" and frontispiece printed.  Lots of people in the office.  :D
 

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« Reply #10 on: May 03, 2006, 02:07:09 PM »
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So far, I've got the "cover" and frontispiece printed.  Lots of people in the office.  :D


Haha! Lucky for me, the boss is on vacation so I printed it out this morning on our bulk printer. :D

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« Reply #11 on: May 03, 2006, 02:11:36 PM »
Your opening bit of fiction is actually interesting!  And good!  That puts you several steps ahead of a lot of game systems right there.  :D
 

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« Reply #12 on: May 03, 2006, 02:14:13 PM »
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Your opening bit of fiction is actually interesting!  And good!  That puts you several steps ahead of a lot of game systems right there.  :D


Thanks!

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« Reply #13 on: May 03, 2006, 02:59:42 PM »
I've got read a bit of it here and there so far, and I have to echo CZ.  It's pretty damn good.
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« Reply #14 on: May 03, 2006, 03:16:22 PM »
Just emailed ya asking for a copy too...I'm very much looking forward to seeing it.
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