Time to start exploring Change

First, we have more card idea submissions at The Beta Website, visit often!

Second, we are getting more Set sheets up on the Beta Page.
And here is the link to the page. Check out the Health Bonanza Cards.

As long as we are making changes we may as go all the way, so I am releasing some of the Beta notes on the DS Guidelines update. Watch for it on the Monday Blog Post, be there!

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Morning Updates

I want to post these updates on there own so they do not get lost in the longer post later today.

We had another card idea submitted last night and it is up for people to look at and consider. You can follow this link to see what people are recommending as new cards for DS.

the Guild Clan Roster has been updated. The Play to Gain Clan Point system is going in to effect. You play in a Guild game, or run a Guild game, your character earns a Clan Point. We are also extending this to Demo Games run. So, this is the link, have a look.

More later!

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Tim did it! New updated card lists. (Cheering Sounds)

I posted the PDF's that he sent me.
You can follow this link to get the card lists.

I have spent a good deal of time looking over the card set construction. We have several sets that are low or out of stock. It is a good chance to start to apply some of the new lessons we have learned doing these new sets.

So, watch for some changes that are going to make Tim say things about me that should not be said in public.

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And now for more new ideas!

I have added Diseases, Ritual Artifacts and Terrain Warp Effects to the Alpha download page.

In addition to the cards themselves I have added a guideline card to the first set of a series. These ideas come from the "stuff" we do to our players. Embrace the Chaos!

And here is the handy link to the Beta site.

I started running a starter campaign last evening to try to work on a series of "Bootcamp" scenarios for GM's and new players. It was an idea that came from one of our new players who didn't really think they were ready to jump from a demo to a game. Good idea. Sue will run the next bootcamp. In the process of running I tried to track some of the decisions I was making as I GM'd. WOW, do we ever make a lot of on the spot choices. I'll be trying to write up some of these as examples amid guidelines. I love the fact that it was done without rules, but new GM's may need some more guidance.


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Sorting and thunking.

I have gotten two of the out-of-stock sets up on the Pre-order page and one new set for the Shamans.
Link to Pre-order page.

I am still sorting everything from the con and still have to face the paperwork. Our gamers will start arriving in about an hour and a half. I at least have to get enough put away so we have a space to play. It would be handy to write up something for the game, but, well, that is not really necessary.

I had a good time running for the monsters at StormCon. They played smart, especially the Sunday morning group. If they had forgotten the mission, they would have had a good chance of meeting their ancestors in person. They had over 3,000 card points at the table... They did find out that there were two previous offensive incursions to this Pylos world. The first by Valaria, the second by Heliot, both turn out to be heroic defenders of the world.
The third was by Never, Kristen, Narn, Valandia Ravenwing, Koryn, and Rhianon Nightfeather. The path there was cleared by Morgana Orgath, Joshua Mallory, Cel A Dyne, Finnegan, and Jordan Ravenwing. The Quest was completely successful, due to the efforts of these Heroes.

These Heroes did discover that a few Ancient Dragons did have dealings with the Pylos. It looks bad, but the full extent of such treason has yet to be discovered. More will be discovered on the next Quest I run.

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Great Con and Beta site updates.

We are having a Great time here at StormCon, wish you were here!

I am pretty immobile in the mornings and the hotel has good Internet, so there have been some updates to the Beta Site. Added a new category of Beta cards and posted the card idea submissions through this morning. We are getting some good ideas, keep them coming!
This is the link to the Beta Site!


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On Site!

We are here in Westlake awaiting StormCon and relaxing some. We have some people we will be talking to this evening, should be loads of fun.

I am not sure when we will be putting stuff in the game room, but it really does not make much difference. Whenever...

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Preparations for StormCon

I just finished the Guild cards for those who have signed up on line. Their badges will be awaiting them. Hopefully the people going to the Con already signed up, I am looking forward to seeing people there.

Right now it is time to sort and pack for the convention. That will get us out of here early so we can talk to people Thursday night.

Off to the Con!


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StormCon, New Guild, New Beta Site. Oh My!

Getting everything ready for the new Guild has been hectic, but I am happy with both the progress and the help we are getting. If you have not signed up yet, get over there. Thanks!
Link to New Guild

I have also scampered around and set up the Crypt Crawl site as a Beta for everything. Card submissions, proposed sets, new games. The new Beta Devotional Prayers are there.
Link to the Beta Site, Go Now.

And we have StormCon at the end of the week. A great chance to try out those new Devotional Prayers. I am really looking forward to StormCon. Fun it shall be.

Link To StormCon is here. If you can get there, you should.

Sets 28, 29 and 30 are in. Preorders ship in the morning!

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Just Getting It Done.

I got the second newsletter out today. The new laser. Printer arrived so I can get forms, lists and mor printed for StormCon.

Right now I am mulling over a few things to put in the games I will run. I'm smiling, that should worry everyone.


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The Hyarch is Pleased!

I am pleased with the number of people who have gotten to the new Guild site and signed up. Now I want all of you to talk to your friends and see how many people we can get signed up.
This is the link!

Now we need to work on getting GM's in place for StormCon. Even if you only want to run a game or two, sign up now!
Use this link to start your email to Russ


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StormCon and Guild updates

StormCon is coming and things are looking good. Russ needs all of you GM's who want to run a game or two to get in touch with him so he can coordinate the schedule. So, get in touch with him at:
Use this link to start your email to Russ
This is going to be fun!

The new Guild site is working. New member are registering. We want as many people as possible to get to the site and register. It would be really nice to have all of your Guild Clan Characters on the roster and visible before the con. Right now we are updating the list at least daily, watch the growth and nag your friends. I want to spend my time playing and talking, not entering data into the computer. I am sure Ann feels the same about the Clan Roster.
Get to the site and do it, drag everyone you know to the site and get them registered. The more excitement we can create together the more things we can do.
New Guild Site Link.


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New Dragon Storm and Art by SVC Guild Website Opens

We have a new Guild website. It is at:
Use this link and Bookmark the new site.

Everyone should rush over to the new site and rejoin the Guild and get your new member number. Take some time and have a good look around.

As soon as you have your new number you should then gather your characters who are in Guild Clans and fill out the Clan Report Form with the information. High Councilor Ann will then update the roster and we will get it up on the website.

At StormCon we will be signing people up and issuing cards, however, if you have already rejoined then your characters will be on the roster ahead of time.

To celebrate the new Guild we will be having a special. "The Storm Booster Sale. You must be there to believe it! $12.00 Booster Displays!"



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Dragon Storm RPG game theory

The Dragon Storm Game Theory has several component parts. Today I am going to put down some words on our underlying game theory. These are in no particular order of importance.

1. Keep it Simple. Whenever their is a long involved way to determine the outcome of situation and a short way. The short way is best.

2. Embrace the Chaos. Warp and Od cause weird things to occur. No rule, law or belief is absolute in DS, just because it always worked the same in the past does not mean it always will in the future. Deal with it.

3. Make it fun. Players are here to entertain GM's. GM's are here to entertain players. Make sure everyone has fun.

4. The GM/Warden running a game is the final authority at the table. They will offer you chaos and fun, but their word is final. Respect the GM. See rule 3.4, the GM's rule.

5. Creativity and Flexibility are desirable. We want you to try new ways of using the same spells, abilities and skills. Our GM's will listen to you, they are good.

6. When in doubt, it is time for a contest roll, unless a player has a real good idea.

7. Try never to lead players around by the nose. We believe in free will.

I am absolutely sure I have missed something, but this is a start.

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We are working on the Guild for StormCon 3 Con

I am going to let it slip that we are working on the Guild. We are working with Russ to spread the workload out to several people so we will be able to work out more convention games and add a little spice into the cons and Guild.

We are trying to get all the basics in place for StormCon. It should be an excellent Con. We will be starting to add some "Clan" aspects to some games. We plan on expanding these as the year progresses.

The people who will be sharing duties will be the Guild High Councilors. Russ, Tim, Ann, myself and Susan are the people who have volunteered so far to share the work at the top. We are working out our coordination first, we will need to be in sync as much as possible.

We will be issuing new guild numbers and getting registrations filled out. To answer the basic first questions:
1. Membership is free
2. Wardens are still wardens.
3. Old guild characters are still guild characters.
4. Guild cards still work, and will keep working, so buy more from Russ!

Now, let the rumors begin, they are always fun!


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New Gallery

We have a request for a Gallery of Character Backgrounds. Well, I put it up and put the link in the "General" pictures Gallery.

This is the link to the General Gallery page.


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Gamemaster Card Galleries

While we are in transition between Deluxe cards and the new Standard card sets a number of cards will be difficult to get. The first completed set of Galleries is for the Gamemasters. You can find and download what you need in this set of Galleries:
Follow this link to the GM Galleries page!
if you are looking for individual cards from Dragon Storm and Kanchaka you can visit the DS Annex and buy them.
and here is a wonderfully handy link to the DS Annex website.

And now back to your regular viewing...

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