Maybe it is a countdown to the servers being overloaded and site slowing to a crawl.
I highly doubt GR is joining 4E since, IIRC, Pramas has mentioned he doesn't want to be tied to the whims of another company.
I'd guess it's a new license that will be well known.
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They're really into Cinco de Mayo?On the Green Ronin site, there's a timer counting down to...something. Speculation on various boards is running rampant from GR joining the 4E bandwagon to securing the DC license for its M&M lineup.
What do you think is the big event?
Nah. Canceled due to the so-called "pandemic".
GR just twittered: "You'll find great adventure beyond the gate." Wolfgang guessed Stargate but of course there's been no response.
Chief Technical Officer
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Nah. Canceled due to the so-called "pandemic".They're really into Cinco de Mayo?On the Green Ronin site, there's a timer counting down to...something. Speculation on various boards is running rampant from GR joining the 4E bandwagon to securing the DC license for its M&M lineup.
What do you think is the big event?
Then I suggest replacing it with a Cinco de bourbon.
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Then I suggest replacing it with a Cinco de bourbon.Nah. Canceled due to the so-called "pandemic".They're really into Cinco de Mayo?On the Green Ronin site, there's a timer counting down to...something. Speculation on various boards is running rampant from GR joining the 4E bandwagon to securing the DC license for its M&M lineup.
What do you think is the big event?
Only if you're buying :-)
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Only if you're buying :-)Then I suggest replacing it with a Cinco de bourbon.Nah. Canceled due to the so-called "pandemic".They're really into Cinco de Mayo?On the Green Ronin site, there's a timer counting down to...something. Speculation on various boards is running rampant from GR joining the 4E bandwagon to securing the DC license for its M&M lineup.
What do you think is the big event?
Did you say something? I couldn't hear you over the swine flu.
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Did you say something? I couldn't hear you over the swine flu.Only if you're buying :-)Then I suggest replacing it with a Cinco de bourbon.Nah. Canceled due to the so-called "pandemic".They're really into Cinco de Mayo?On the Green Ronin site, there's a timer counting down to...something. Speculation on various boards is running rampant from GR joining the 4E bandwagon to securing the DC license for its M&M lineup.
What do you think is the big event?
Achoo! Excuse me. Uh, where's the nearest bathroom, dude? And is it me, or is it hot in here?
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I don't know but i hope it's good. The reason i say that is
i just got the book Freeport: City of Adventure and its
very good. I don't know why i didn't look into this
setting sooner.
Just One Queston: In the book i could'nt find any
stats for the city. Could you tell me where i could
find them.
Thanks
Just One Queston: In the book i could'nt find any
stats for the city. Could you tell me where i could
find them.
Thanks
Been a loooong time since I read those, but it might have been in one of the original trilogy adventures, or a web enhancement from green ronin's site (series was called Focus on Freeport).
EDIT: Found this on EN World
I believe they were left deliberately vague so that GMs could fit it in as they wanted to. Bu no, no city stat block in the book that I've seen either
There should be a size of the city though. Just go through Cityscape and you should be able to figure it out. I would personally make each district it's own little sub-city.
Just to throw it in there: Dragon Fist?
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If it is a Stargate game no one will be more excited than our own Sarah Robinson.
A Stargate RPG? What an astonishing idea.
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If it is a Stargate game no one will be more excited than our own Sarah Robinson.
It is her very favorite TV show.
What? How soon they forget. I guess because the game is no longer under development ...
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Just One Queston: In the book i could'nt find any
stats for the city. Could you tell me where i could
find them.
ThanksBeen a loooong time since I read those, but it might have been in one of the original trilogy adventures, or a web enhancement from green ronin's site (series was called Focus on Freeport).
EDIT: Found this on EN World
I believe they were left deliberately vague so that GMs could fit it in as they wanted to. Bu no, no city stat block in the book that I've seen eitherThere should be a size of the city though. Just go through Cityscape and you should be able to figure it out. I would personally make each district it's own little sub-city.
Thanks. That one thing i needed.
Now what else do i need... ( starts looking through spell book).
A license with DC would be interesting, but I am doubtful. I am not a big Stargate fan.
I have a theory which is based on nothing but my own wild speculation that the system which they designed for Song of Ice & Fire will be their new system replacing True20 and M&M. It would make sense for them to move away from the OGL and design their own proprietary system.
I have nothing to back up this unfounded theory and I doubt this countdown would even be a reasonable timetable.
I would be very sad to see True20 and M&M loose official support.
Well, I know where I wish GR would throw their support.
I would bet on a Freeport RPG, reshuffling the True20 rules into a brand new system.
Something similar to Pathfinder.
I'm guessing DC Universe for M&M.
I highly doubt an abandonment of True20, as some companies, such as Adamant, have recently signed on to produce stuff under that line...I doubt they would enter into it if support were going to drop...
Fleece
I was not aware of that. That is reassuring.
Weird twitter posts are coming up on @greenroninpub over the last day. Some of them might be clues.
# Next week we herald the beginning of a new age.
# Something old, something new, something needed, something overdue.
# You'll find great adventure beyond the gate.
# If you want to be a knight, you better be prepared to earn it.
# Few believe the threat is real. Will there be mass hysteria when the truth can no longer be denied?
--- Hm.
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# Next week we herald the beginning of a new age.
Valdemar?
# Something old, something new, something needed, something overdue.
Dragon Fist?
# You'll find great adventure beyond the gate.
Stargate?
# If you want to be a knight, you better be prepared to earn it.
King Arthur?
# Few believe the threat is real. Will there be mass hysteria when the truth can no longer be denied?
Call of Cthulhu?
He said, buying, not drinking, Avatar of Abadar.
We have a little bit more than 8 hours until we find out what they are up to over at Green Ronin.
I can believe all the fuzz this have made! The marketing guy at GR must have got himself a raise (one way or another)
Maybe it is a countdown to the servers being overloaded and site slowing to a crawl.
Win!
Seriously, has anyone been able to access the site now? WHAT'S GOING ON!?!?!?!!!!! <SCREAMS> :D
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Well... THis is what I got...
Warning: main(http://greenronin.com/includes/gr-sites.php) [function.main]: failed to open stream: Operation timed out in /usr/home/greenronin.com/htdocs/index.php on line 46
Warning: main(http://greenronin.com/includes/gr-sites.php) [function.main]: failed to open stream: HTTP request failed! in /usr/home/greenronin.com/htdocs/index.php on line 46
Warning: main() [function.include]: Failed opening 'http://greenronin.com/includes/gr-sites.php' for inclusion (include_path='.:/usr/local/lib/php') in /usr/home/greenronin.com/htdocs/index.php on line 46
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And their website gets destroyed. Dadgum it. I was hoping to find out the news before I had to go into work. I guess I can wait till this evening. By then someone will have been able to get in and post the news somewhere if their site's not back up by then.
Anyone get in?
P.S. I hear-by motion that count down timers be banned from the internet. Great for building up hype, but bad for the actual announcement.
All I see is "It is here."
woo-hoo, yeah
real excitin'
Waaaaaaaaa! That's not info, Green Ronin!!! ;D
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I'm hoping it's something Bioware related.
Dragon Age would be a lot of fun. But Mass Effect (Knights can be SPECTRE's, right?) would cause me to loose all bodily functions for a while. Then I'd just send my credit card to Green Ronin and ask for as many products as humanly possible.
Good call Uzzy...
BioWare's Highly Anticipated Epic Fantasy Video Game Gets the Pen & Paper Treatment
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (May 5, 2009) — Leading video game developer BioWareTM, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced that Green Ronin Publishing will launch a pen and paper role-playing game (RPG) based on the highly anticipated video game, Dragon AgeTM: Origins. The pen and paper game extends the Dragon Age universe, making it more accessible to passionate RPG fans looking for another way to experience the epic fantasy world of Thedas.
"We're delighted to be working with Green Ronin to explore more of the Dragon Age universe through a pen and paper role-playing game. We're excited to deliver Dragon Age's unique dark, heroic fantasy to our audience in a brand new way—a perfect complement to the landmark game we're launching on PC, Xbox 360, and PLAYSTATION 3 this fall," said Dr. Ray Muzyka, General Manager and CEO, BioWare and General Manager and Vice President, EA. "Our development teams craft rich, deep worlds, and this is an excellent way to expand the franchise."
"Dragon Age: Origins has been described as the spiritual successor to BioWare's Baldur's GateTM, one of the most highly-acclaimed fantasy computer RPGs in the world, so when BioWare approached us to do a pen and paper version, we had to say 'yes!'," said Green Ronin President Chris Pramas. "With our work on Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, Black Company, and Thieves' World, dark fantasy is in our blood and Dragon Age: Origins is the best in its class. An opportunity to collaborate with BioWare on Dragon Age: Origins was not to be missed."
The Dragon Age pen and paper RPG will be available at card shops, and book and comic retailers in summer 2009. The first release will be a boxed set—perfect for new and experienced role-players alike. Green Ronin plans to release additional boxed sets and supplemental books, expanding the Dragon Age world even further.
Dragon Age: Origins from BioWare invites players to create their own heroes and join the fight against the darkspawn in a world of violence, lust, and betrayal. The game will feature deep character customization, challenging decisions, and a wealth of gritty, mature plots that, combined with the BioWare heritage, make it one of the most highly-anticipated releases of 2009. Dragon Age: Origins is scheduled to release this fall on the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, and PC.
Dragon Age: Origins is rated RP by the ESRB. No PEGI rating is available at this time. For more information about Dragon Age: Origins, visit www.dragonage.com. Pre-order the game now at www.eastore.ea.com.
Edit: Muhahahaha I beat you Zaister ;-)
Edit, Edit: Muahahahaha I beat you to Uzzy ;-)
Here's the thing for those of you that can't get in:
May 5, 2009
Bioware and Green Ronin to Publish Dragon Age Pen & Paper Role-Playing Game
BioWare's Highly Anticipated Epic Fantasy Video Game Gets the Pen & Paper Treatment
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (May 5, 2009) — Leading video game developer BioWareTM, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced that Green Ronin Publishing will launch a pen and paper role-playing game (RPG) based on the highly anticipated video game, Dragon AgeTM: Origins. The pen and paper game extends the Dragon Age universe, making it more accessible to passionate RPG fans looking for another way to experience the epic fantasy world of Thedas.
"We're delighted to be working with Green Ronin to explore more of the Dragon Age universe through a pen and paper role-playing game. We're excited to deliver Dragon Age's unique dark, heroic fantasy to our audience in a brand new way—a perfect complement to the landmark game we're launching on PC, Xbox 360, and PLAYSTATION 3 this fall," said Dr. Ray Muzyka, General Manager and CEO, BioWare and General Manager and Vice President, EA. "Our development teams craft rich, deep worlds, and this is an excellent way to expand the franchise."
"Dragon Age: Origins has been described as the spiritual successor to BioWare's Baldur's GateTM, one of the most highly-acclaimed fantasy computer RPGs in the world, so when BioWare approached us to do a pen and paper version, we had to say 'yes!'," said Green Ronin President Chris Pramas. "With our work on Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, Black Company, and Thieves' World, dark fantasy is in our blood and Dragon Age: Origins is the best in its class. An opportunity to collaborate with BioWare on Dragon Age: Origins was not to be missed."
The Dragon Age pen and paper RPG will be available at card shops, and book and comic retailers in summer 2009. The first release will be a boxed set—perfect for new and experienced role-players alike. Green Ronin plans to release additional boxed sets and supplemental books, expanding the Dragon Age world even further.
Dragon Age: Origins from BioWare invites players to create their own heroes and join the fight against the darkspawn in a world of violence, lust, and betrayal. The game will feature deep character customization, challenging decisions, and a wealth of gritty, mature plots that, combined with the BioWare heritage, make it one of the most highly-anticipated releases of 2009. Dragon Age: Origins is scheduled to release this fall on the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, and PC.
Dragon Age: Origins is rated RP by the ESRB. No PEGI rating is available at this time. For more information about Dragon Age: Origins, visit www.dragonage.com. Pre-order the game now at www.eastore.ea.com.
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About Green Ronin Publishing
Green Ronin Publishing is a Seattle-based company known for its dedication to quality books and games. Founded in 2000, Green Ronin has won more awards for excellence and innovation than any other game company in the new millennium, and took home the coveted ENnie Award for Best Publisher an unprecedented three years running. With great licenses like A Song of Ice and Fire and The Black Company, groundbreaking games like Mutants & Masterminds and Blue Rose, and a roster of top flight designers and illustrators, Green Ronin Publishing is a leading light in the hobby game industry.
About BioWare
BioWare develops computer, console, handheld, mobile and online video games focused on rich stories and memorable characters. Since 1995, BioWare has created some of the world's best-selling titles, including the award-winning Baldur's GateTM and Neverwinter NightsTM series, Star Wars®: Knights of the Old RepublicTM and SonicTM Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood (for the Nintendo DSTM). Original BioWare-created intellectual properties include Jade EmpireTM and the 2007 Game of the Year, Mass EffectTM. With studios in Edmonton (Alberta, Canada), Montreal (Quebec), and Austin (Texas), BioWare is hard at work on the epic fantasy role-playing game, Dragon AgeTM: Origins, Mass Effect 2TM, the epic sequel to Mass Effect, and the story-driven massively multiplayer game, Star Wars®: The Old RepublicTM, as well as several unannounced projects. In 2008, BioWare was acquired by the world's leading electronic entertainment publisher, Electronic Arts. For more information on BioWare, visit www.bioware.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets, and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA SPORTS FreestyleTM, and POGOTM. In fiscal 2008, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.67 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
*BioWare, Mass Effect, Dragon Age and Jade Empire are trademarks or registered trademarks owned by EA International (Studio and Publishing) Ltd. in the U.S. and/or other countries. EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Freestyle and POGO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Nintendo DS is a trademark of Nintendo. PLAYSTATION is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment. Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
What kind of game is it? One PC like Neverwinter Nights or party micro-management like in Baldur's Gate et.al.?
Yay!
What is that?
Have I been THAT out-of-the-loop with video games?! Jeez...