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Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 12:36 pm
by gaby
What schools of PF,s Magic will you wants toget all New Spells?

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:19 pm
by drewkitty ~..~
As per the type of magic, would like to see new Elemental (only) spells.

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:01 pm
by Library Ogre
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.

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 8:05 am
by UR Leader Hobbes
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: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 11:32 am
by Library Ogre
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 I used it for historical references, but didn't cover the crystal "magics" of psionics.

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 12:17 pm
by Shawn Merrow
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.

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2009 11:09 am
by Starmage21
CRAAAAAP! Wheres all the stuff for the Summoner and Diabolist? :D

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 12:10 am
by Library Ogre
The Diabolist and summoner stuff will be in a later book.

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 1:27 am
by Library Ogre
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.

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 10:12 am
by Library Ogre
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.

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 11:52 pm
by Starmage21
Mark Hall wrote:The Diabolist and summoner stuff will be in a later book.


and that makes me has a sad.

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 1:34 pm
by drewkitty ~..~
Are the megaversal "Spell Creation and Modification Rules" found in "Through the Glass Darkly" going to be reprinted in MoM?

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:24 pm
by Library Ogre
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.

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:18 pm
by drewkitty ~..~
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,"

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 5:08 pm
by Library Ogre
It was a yes.

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 9:44 pm
by Shawn Merrow
Interesting cover for book one. Looks like we will finally be seeing Mark's book soon. :ok:

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 10:18 pm
by drewkitty ~..~
Shawn Merrow wrote:Interesting cover for book one. Looks like we will finally be seeing Mark's book soon. :ok:


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

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 1:08 am
by Northern Ranger
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!

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 2:04 pm
by Reagren Wright
Very nice cover :ok: . Much better then the previous one, even though that one will end up on the second book.

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 7:26 am
by gaby
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?

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:01 pm
by Northern Ranger
I think Kevin and Mark might know... after all, they are the Gods of Magic!

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:49 pm
by Library Ogre
I honestly have no idea. I've heard of 2.

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:59 pm
by Northern Ranger
Huh. I guess even the Gods can't be omniscient all the time, can they? :lol:

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 6:14 pm
by Vidynn
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).

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 3:57 pm
by Lord_Dalgard
Chello!

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

Tony

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 1:30 pm
by Northern Ranger
It's official. That's like... the next book to come out! Can't wait!

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:26 pm
by Northern Ranger
AlexM 8)

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 1:11 am
by drewkitty ~..~
Thekk wrote:There is a PF book "on track for an august release"? :eek: 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.
;) :D :lol:

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 1:44 pm
by Vidynn
Thekk wrote:We're getting a August 28 release date.


yiha! :bandit:

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 3:06 pm
by Library Ogre
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. ;-)

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:41 pm
by Stone Gargoyle
Please let it be this year. That would put it just over a week away.

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 11:07 pm
by Library Ogre
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?

;-)

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 11:18 pm
by Stone Gargoyle
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...:P

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 11:40 pm
by Stone Gargoyle
The recent press release has it shipping September 9th.

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 11:00 am
by Library Ogre
Yeah, I saw that. Given the transit times, it's likely that my author's copies will arrive on my birthday.

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 5:27 pm
by Vidynn
Mark Hall wrote:...will arrive on my birthday.


you didnt specify which one. :D

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 6:03 pm
by Library Ogre
Vidynn wrote:
Mark Hall wrote:...will arrive on my birthday.


you didnt specify which one. :D


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

;-)

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 8:44 am
by Goliath Strongarm
Mark Hall wrote:
Vidynn wrote:
Mark Hall wrote:...will arrive on my birthday.


you didnt specify which one. :D


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...

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 12:47 am
by enyggma514
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.

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 3:48 am
by Shawn Merrow
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.

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:06 am
by UR Leader Hobbes
I'll have to place an order this weekend.. It has been ages since a book came out for PFRPG.. :D 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.

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 4:25 pm
by UR Leader Hobbes
So any word on weather or not this is still coming out this week? I already put in my order.

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 4:52 pm
by Stone Gargoyle
I pre-ordered as well. :D

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 12:13 pm
by Stone Gargoyle
The last press release was confusing. Is it still shipping today or what? :badbad:

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 1:05 pm
by Shawn Merrow
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.

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 11:20 am
by Stone Gargoyle
My order still says "pending." :(

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 11:31 am
by Shawn Merrow
As I posted above it has yet to go to the printer.

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 7:07 pm
by Shawn Merrow
Mysteries of Magic™ is DONE - Sept 10, 2009 :ok:

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

Re: Mysteries of Magic

Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 12:43 am
by Library Ogre
"Palladium Books do not exist until they go to the printer" is more or less what I live my life by.

Re: Mysteries of Magic

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