Mysteries of Magic

gaby · Unread post by **gaby** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 12:36 pm

What schools of PF,s Magic will you wants toget all New Spells?

drewkitty ~..~ · Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:19 pm

As per the type of magic, would like to see new Elemental (only) spells.

Library Ogre · Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:01 pm

drewkitty ~..~ wrote:As per the type of magic, would like to see new Elemental (only) spells.

FWIW, you will see very few elemental only spells out of me. Anything a Warlock can do, a Wizard can figure out. There's a few things stopping them:

1) Elemental spells are a LOT simpler. An elemental spell is usually half the level of a wizard spell, give or take a level. They're also more powerful, for all that.
2) Warlocks don't like sharing their tricks.

UR Leader Hobbes · Fri Jun 26, 2009 8:05 am

Will any of the OCCs from the Yin Sloth Jungles be in there? Really would like to have the Holy Crusader as a 2nd edition character.

What about any of the things from Island at the Edge of the World? Anything from there?

Library Ogre · Fri Jun 26, 2009 11:32 am

UR Leader Hobbes wrote:Will any of the OCCs from the Yin Sloth Jungles be in there? Really would like to have the Holy Crusader as a 2nd edition character.

What about any of the things from Island at the Edge of the World? Anything from there?

Re: Yin Sloth. I do not know. I wrote up versions of them for MoM (before I knew Shawn and Robyn were working on the YS re-write), but don't know if they'll make the cut for the first book.

Re: IatEotW: I don't think so. I used it for historical references, but didn't cover the crystal "magics" of psionics.

Shawn Merrow · Fri Jun 26, 2009 12:17 pm

Mark Hall wrote:Re: Yin Sloth. I do not know. I wrote up versions of them for MoM (before I knew Shawn and Robyn were working on the YS re-write), but don't know if they'll make the cut for the first book.

Going to send Kevin an email to see what is going on with this.

Starmage21 · Unread post by **Starmage21** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 11:09 am

CRAAAAAP! Wheres all the stuff for the Summoner and Diabolist?

Library Ogre · Mon Jul 06, 2009 12:10 am

The Diabolist and summoner stuff will be in a later book.

Library Ogre · Unread post by **Library Ogre** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 1:27 am

Ninjabunny wrote:With the history of magic does that mean you'll be talking about the role it's played in the Palladium world through out it's history (Palladium's I mean)?

Yep. Why there is so little technology has a lot to do with the history of magic.

Library Ogre · Mon Jul 06, 2009 10:12 am

Ninjabunny wrote:
Mark Hall wrote:
Ninjabunny wrote:With the history of magic does that mean you'll be talking about the role it's played in the Palladium world through out it's history (Palladium's I mean)?

Yep. Why there is so little technology has a lot to do with the history of magic.

That interest me the most out of all the things outlined in the book to be honest Mark. I love Palladium's History and I really hope it goes into a lot of detail, I'm sure you can't tell us any of it, but can you give us anything on how detailed the history is?

My BA is in History. I've also been a history teacher. I didn't give a year-by-year description of the history of magic... such a thing would be too long to fit in the book, and would be drier and more boring that performing a sand census in Riyadh. Instead, I talked about overviews. What were important developments in magic in broad categories. I don't know what else Kevin added (I haven't read that section in a while to make comparisons to what he's mentioned), but he liked my approach.

Starmage21 · Unread post by **Starmage21** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 11:52 pm

Mark Hall wrote:The Diabolist and summoner stuff will be in a later book.

and that makes me has a sad.

drewkitty ~..~ · Wed Jul 22, 2009 1:34 pm

Are the megaversal "Spell Creation and Modification Rules" found in "Through the Glass Darkly" going to be reprinted in MoM?

Library Ogre · Unread post by **Library Ogre** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:24 pm

drewkitty ~..~ wrote:Are the megaversal "Spell Creation and Modification Rules" found in "Through the Glass Darkly" going to be reprinted in MoM?

I played with them a bit, but they're close. I did a lot of work with benchmarking and the like, and gave another sample of spell creation.

drewkitty ~..~ · Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:18 pm

Mark Hall wrote:
drewkitty ~..~ wrote:Are the megaversal "Spell Creation and Modification Rules" found in "Through the Glass Darkly" going to be reprinted in MoM?

I played with them a bit, but they're close. I did a lot of work with benchmarking and the like, and gave another sample of spell creation.

So that was a "Yes, but I changed them a bit."? That is what it looks like what you said, but leaving out the "Yes,"

Library Ogre · Unread post by **Library Ogre** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 5:08 pm

It was a yes.

Shawn Merrow · Unread post by **Shawn Merrow** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 9:44 pm

Interesting cover for book one. Looks like we will finally be seeing Mark's book soon. :ok:

drewkitty ~..~ · Fri Jul 24, 2009 10:18 pm

Shawn Merrow wrote:Interesting cover for book one. Looks like we will finally be seeing Mark's book soon.

Interesting lay out.
All the lines draw your eyes to the mage's face.

Northern Ranger · Sat Jul 25, 2009 1:08 am

That's... different. Who's the artist? I'm truly psyched about the new book and hope it lives up to expectations, for Mark's benefit as well as ours. This ought to be good!

Reagren Wright · Sat Jul 25, 2009 2:04 pm

Very nice cover :ok:

. Much better then the previous one, even though that one will end up on the second book.

gaby · Unread post by **gaby** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 7:26 am

What number of books do you see the MoM having?

I say 4,one I think will be about New spells for knowned Schools of Magic,and will be on New Magic Weapons and items with new Enchanteds.

what do you think?

Northern Ranger · Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:01 pm

I think Kevin and Mark might know... after all, they are the Gods of Magic!

Library Ogre · Unread post by **Library Ogre** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:49 pm

I honestly have no idea. I've heard of 2.

Northern Ranger · Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:59 pm

Huh. I guess even the Gods can't be omniscient all the time, can they? :lol:

Vidynn · Unread post by **Vidynn** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 6:14 pm

Mark Hall wrote:I honestly have no idea. I've heard of 2.

yes, that sounds reasonable. and to be honest, while I am DYING to get new Palladium Fantasy-books, the idea of the MoM as series never appealed to me. one thick book would have been perfect. but, anyway, now its a series. I sure hope it doesnt share the fate of the last series (LoD).

Lord_Dalgard · Unread post by **Lord_Dalgard** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 3:57 pm

Chello!

Well, hell, I might have to drive down to Houston for a signature...only a four hour drive.

Tony

Northern Ranger · Wed Aug 05, 2009 1:30 pm

It's official. That's like... the next book to come out! Can't wait!

Northern Ranger · Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:26 pm

AlexM

drewkitty ~..~ · Mon Aug 17, 2009 1:11 am

Thekk wrote:There is a PF book "on track for an august release"? Does that mean I have to undust my PF books and get that campaign back up and running again? I never thought I'd see the day!

What?! you let them get dusty?!
That is what your Rifts books should be doing, if any.

Vidynn · Unread post by **Vidynn** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 1:44 pm

Thekk wrote:We're getting a August 28 release date.

yiha!

Library Ogre · Unread post by **Library Ogre** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 3:06 pm

Thekk wrote:We're getting a August 28 release date.

I saw that last weekend. My ex-wife, ever the booster, pointed out that they didn't specify what year. ;-)

Stone Gargoyle · Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:41 pm

Please let it be this year. That would put it just over a week away.

Library Ogre · Thu Aug 20, 2009 11:07 pm

Stone Gargoyle wrote:Please let it be this year. That would put it just over a week away.

YOU THINK I DON'T KNOW THAT????

What are you, MAD?

;-)

Stone Gargoyle · Thu Aug 20, 2009 11:18 pm

Mark Hall wrote:
Stone Gargoyle wrote:Please let it be this year. That would put it just over a week away.

YOU THINK I DON'T KNOW THAT????

What are you, MAD?

Hmmm, you may be on to something...

Stone Gargoyle · Sat Aug 22, 2009 11:40 pm

The recent press release has it shipping September 9th.

Library Ogre · Sun Aug 23, 2009 11:00 am

Yeah, I saw that. Given the transit times, it's likely that my author's copies will arrive on my birthday.

Vidynn · Unread post by **Vidynn** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 5:27 pm

Mark Hall wrote:...will arrive on my birthday.

you didnt specify which one.

Library Ogre · Unread post by **Library Ogre** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 6:03 pm

Vidynn wrote:
Mark Hall wrote:...will arrive on my birthday.

you didnt specify which one.

Dear bas Vidynn,
I am making a special package, just for you! It should arrive in a few days. Please disregard the ticking. It's got a clock in it.

Hugs and Kisses,
Mark

;-)

Goliath Strongarm · Wed Aug 26, 2009 8:44 am

Mark Hall wrote:
Vidynn wrote:
Mark Hall wrote:...will arrive on my birthday.

you didnt specify which one.

Dear bas Vidynn,
I am making a special package, just for you! It should arrive in a few days. Please disregard the ticking. It's got a clock in it.

Hugs and Kisses,
Mark

Nexxy, if you still havemy email addy, let me know once it's actually out, so I can go buy it. I haven't been to a game shop in ages, cause I have all the stuff for the game I AM playing.

I'm only buying your book, and then nothing else for PF until OK comes out...

enyggma514 · Unread post by **enyggma514** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 12:47 am

I'm glad that Palladium is releasing more books for its fantasy line. Of course i'm still trying to lure my group away from D and D 3.5. Bah.

Shawn Merrow · Unread post by **Shawn Merrow** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 3:48 am

And for those of you in Southeastern Michigan, drop on by Comics Archives in Plymouth, MI tomorrow, Saturday, August 29! Kevin Siembieda and other Palladium staff will be on hand from 11 AM to 5 PM to sign autographs, sell Palladium products at a special discount, and show a sneak preview of Mysteries of Magic!

Wish I could have been there.

UR Leader Hobbes · Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:06 am

I'll have to place an order this weekend.. It has been ages since a book came out for PFRPG..

Aside from this I think I'll keep it a secret from the other players for a bit. LOL

Nothing like hitting em with something they've never seen.

UR Leader Hobbes · Tue Sep 08, 2009 4:25 pm

So any word on weather or not this is still coming out this week? I already put in my order.

Stone Gargoyle · Tue Sep 08, 2009 4:52 pm

I pre-ordered as well.

Stone Gargoyle · Wed Sep 09, 2009 12:13 pm

The last press release was confusing. Is it still shipping today or what? :badbad:

Shawn Merrow · Unread post by **Shawn Merrow** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 1:05 pm

Weekend up date – September 6, 2009.

worked on Mysteries of Magic™. The book is almost done and is fantastic. I should be able to finish it up tomorrow and get it to printer on Wednesday.

If still on schedule will go to the printers today.

Stone Gargoyle · Thu Sep 10, 2009 11:20 am

My order still says "pending."

Shawn Merrow · Thu Sep 10, 2009 11:31 am

As I posted above it has yet to go to the printer.

Shawn Merrow · Unread post by **Shawn Merrow** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 7:07 pm

Mysteries of Magic™ is DONE - Sept 10, 2009 :ok:

Can't wait for this to come back from the printers.

Library Ogre · Fri Sep 11, 2009 12:43 am

"Palladium Books do not exist until they go to the printer" is more or less what I live my life by.

drewkitty ~..~ · Fri Sep 11, 2009 1:45 am

Mark Hall wrote:"Palladium Books do not exist until they go to the printer" is more or less what I live my life by.

Too true, too true