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Just sent in a dice game modeled after the Lands of the Linnorm Kings society. Actually designed for out of game play (or an in game diversion to break from game play), but can be used for flavor as well. 1503 words (could not trim any more ... it was at 1579).
I wonder if they play Hnefetaefl in the Land of the Linnorm Kings?
Or a variant, with Golarion-inspired pieces?Your recipes...they aren't all lutefisk, are they? <shudder>
Also, can any of our Finnish friends give me a good translation for 'dragonslayer'? The best I've got so far is 'Käärmetappaja'.
I'm aware that's just my attempt at two words stuck together, and I'd prefer to get it in the correct tense.
Alas, I'll likely be sitting this issue out, Tim. Too much going on. And I'm on deadline again for Paizo with much to do. Sadly, this will be the first issue of Wayfinder I've missed.
Alas, I'll likely be sitting this issue out, Tim. Too much going on. And I'm on deadline again for Paizo with much to do. Sadly, this will be the first issue of Wayfinder I've missed.But... but... but...
You're The Spicemeister. You can...
<rolls eyes>
He's engaged on other highly important business. Yes, stuff which is stretching the capacity of even his much vaunted abilities. Leave the poor man alone, or Gulga Cench will be around.
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I wonder if they play Hnefetaefl in the Land of the Linnorm Kings?
Or a variant, with Golarion-inspired pieces?Your recipes...they aren't all lutefisk, are they? <shudder>
A board game ... hmmm ... wonder if I could work one up over the next two days ... ;)
And no, the recipes do not call for lutefisk (I have never been a fan of that aspect of my heritage ... and I don't think my grandfather, father or uncles ever relished it either ... I know, bad vikings <sigh>). You may see herring or pike though, depending on which ones I break out.
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Sent!
1496 words, at last count.
I would urge everyone to be aware that the editing and cutting of those troublesome extra words can take as long as the writing of the article, so don't leave it to the last minute!
The spell-check 'helpfully' suggested I change the NPC's name to 'Gerbil'. I hope I remembered to use the 'ignore' function every time....
Re-sent my article! 750 neat words! Hope this fits!^^
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Should have the ruleset for a board game written up tonight (thanks for mentioning Hnefetaefl Snorter).
I wish I'd thought of it earlier.
On the way home, I was trying to think of ways to alter the game, so it was less "Kill the King!", and more "Catch the Mammoth!". But I'd need to justify the other white pieces, and why they'd be working together.Found several variant setups here. Though you have to scroll about halfway.
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I wish I'd thought of it earlier.
On the way home, I was trying to think of ways to alter the game, so it was less "Kill the King!", and more "Catch the Mammoth!".
Ah, see, I just used it as a rough basis and tweaked the concept a bit. But yes, it is not so much "Kill the King" , though that can be a tactic. And a random element has been added to reflect the random nature of the Lands from which it comes. ;)
Also set up for 2-4 players ... limited pieces per player, etc. I think it should work out pretty well.
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I wish I'd thought of it earlier.
On the way home, I was trying to think of ways to alter the game, so it was less "Kill the King!", and more "Catch the Mammoth!".Ah, see, I just used it as a rough basis and tweaked the concept a bit. But yes, it is not so much "Kill the King" , though that can be a tactic. And a random element has been added to reflect the random nature of the Lands from which it comes. ;)
Also set up for 2-4 players ... limited pieces per player, etc. I think it should work out pretty well.
OK, RL got in the way (it's pesky that way sometimes). The rule set should be coming tomorrow (the 29th, not the 30th).
And the Weal or Woe as well.
And the recipes.
I guess it's just best to say expect several things over Thursday and Friday. ;)
Artist should send e-mails to Hugo? or wayfinder.fanzine@gmail.com ?
Here I come with another piece on:
-Real-world Norse gods conversions
-Druidical domains, oracle and barbarian archetypes^^
Gimme some hour to translate and adjust the whole and I'll send it...
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Well, what do you know? One of the ideas I had for Witch patrons got ninjaed by Ultimate Magic....pffft.
And it seems like it's rather difficult to create a meaningful archetype for the class, since all you have available to swap are the hexes, so what you're effectively doing is simply making the intended ability a new hex.
That's certainly the case with the Sea Witch; alternate patron list, swap some hexes.
Most of the customisation is already built into the class.
one day to go... get those submissions in!
I've been wanting to contribute something. Need to see if I can get something together on Friday...else I will shoot for next time.
Sent off a quick little recipe in case it's useful...
Did you receive my second submission?
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Sent off a quick little recipe in case it's useful...
We haven't really had the recipe column in for a few issues, it seems.
I'd like to make some room for them, if you've got some good Norwegian/Nordic/Scandinavian dishes to share!
Send 'em in (with some flavor text to give it that Ulfen feel)!
Frustrating. My ideas just aren't coming together the way I would like, and I've got pleanty of school deadlines to meet. Congrats to those who managed to get things sent in, I look forward to reading your work when this is sent out.
Fair to assuming the next issue will be dealing with the Shackles?
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What a day.
I was all set for a day of boondoggling, with the team leader being away, then I got asked to show a new starter the ropes. Guuuuuhh!
I managed to get almost finished, last one in the office, or so I thought, then another of the bosses came round, doing the sweepup checks, and asked me to close all the windows that had been left open in the heatwave. All the windows. Like twenty per side on our floor.
Get back, finish the article, except for the last line I'm trying to squeeze in. Send it anyway, then realise I hadn't asked for delivery receipt.
It's now twenty minutes after official clocking off time, and the security are coming round, so I log off, and go for my train, which is delayed. It then doesn't start, and half the train gets uncoupled, before we can set off.
I'm now back home, and sent a second copy (since I wisely cc'ed myself into the first), with 5 minutes to go.
<collapse>
Icelandic Bard? "love" I want to read it NOW!
And...
You aren't Thor! I AM Thor!
Icelandic Bard? "love" I want to read it NOW!
And...
You aren't Thor! I AM Thor!
That goes with the story I did with a Lappish bard. Technically a Varki bard, but I went with Lapp/Sami flavor for the Varki.
Fiction sent. Now if I can get this cool bestiary concept from hot mess to slick production, it will follow in a bit.
Sent 1500 word exactly. Crossing my fingers.
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I got my Kaulder bestiary/PC race (read: ice elf, the "Cold fey" of Baba Yaga's invasion) in with just 10 minutes to go. Then again with corrections at 3 minutes to go, then with supplemental information 30 minutes late or so. I'm sure Tim was tired of hearing from me at that point.
So Tim, like I said, if you need a Weal or Woe that fits nicely into the Lands of the Linnorm Kings, let me know. I could probably have it to you by tonight or Sunday night, and with a little editing (cutting out 400 words - I think it's clocking in around 1900 right now), I could have have a Kaulder outcast short story for you.
Also, I originally went with Kaldr (Norwegian for Cold) because it looked more "icelandic." Kaulder? Kaldr? Any opinions, folks?
- Rebis
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So, the deadline has passed, and it is time to see what this batch looks like!
I have to say this, however...we made this call for submissions back in JUNE, when PaizoCon started. I truly thought that by getting the word out early, I'd have a nice stack of submissions by the deadline. But....I did not.
Now, I DO have a nice stack right now, BUT, it's largely due to a small group of fans who took it upon themselves to answer the call when I mentioned that I really wasn't getting any submissions to make the 'zine. That small group submitted upwards of 3-4 articles each.
SO, MANY BIG THANK YOUS to those prolific writing fans!
But that also requires me to question if making the early call for submission is even worth the effort....comments on that?
IMO, it has become painfully obvious that Wayfinder NEEDS a website. And our call for submissions NEEDS to be put out there on more gaming and writing websites, blogs, forums, and Sheyln knows wherever else, so that we aren't begging for articles.
Timitius,
I just stumbled across this, and I'm sorry I somehow missed it. I would have liked to have submitted something. (Hmm. Maybe "lucky" Wayfinder #7)?
I'm on Paizo daily or at least every other day. And I'd say, it just slipped my notice between my visits.
I think you have something though, when you mention Wayfinder needing it's on website. Is that a possibility in the offing?
Good Luck! and here's to Wayfinder #7!
In no way meant to disregard the upcoming Wayfinder #6 Looking forward to #6's release of course.
~Dean
Timitus, why not try to get the wayfinder up in the paizo news feed? maybe a store blog? i'm sure if you do that ~2 weeks in advance you'll get much more imput next time arround
That's a good idea. I'm sure they'd be happy to put in a plug for the 'zine.
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Oh, NOW I get it. Even numbered zines. Is that how it works? Only the odd numbered ones are printed?
Now I'm finally realizing a may just be a dumb@$$. So is the magazine released yearly, or is it every six months?- Rebis
Wayfinder does 2 issues per year. One is produced for PaizoCon, since that is how the whole thing started...as a hand-out from fans to fans at PaizoCon. It went over so well that Liz and Hugo decided to do a winter issue, that is PDF only.
So, odd-numbered issues are PDF AND a hardcopy, available only at PaizoCon (500 copies), and even-numbered issues are PDF-only. We try and run them 6 months apart.