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Post by zanshin on Nov 27, 2009 3:39:22 GMT -5
We have the query about what peoples favourite classic flying buffalo solo is. Could people help compile a new poll about their favourite fan/non FB solo is by posting theirs here.
Personaly I am torn between Ice Cavern of Isahil and Dungeon of the Demon Mage - both AR Holmes classics.
A very honourable mention goes to Soul Search - a trip to contemporary america by Murray Ewing in Raven 3.
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Hogscape
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Stalwart of the Trollbridge
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Post by Hogscape on Nov 27, 2009 7:22:30 GMT -5
I haven't played that many fan contributed solos (I certainly should play more) but my vote would go to JJB's Barony of Sanris - it's a great solo that dares to be different. Looks like an 'off the shelf' real McCoy too.
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Post by mahrundl on Nov 27, 2009 17:06:29 GMT -5
I cannot honestly answer this. JJB has done a couple of really good pieces, Boozer has put out so much excellent stuff, and various other people have done various other things. Nope, I can't answer this one. I'd have to re-read them - and then re-play them - and you still wouldn't get an answer because I'd be too busy to write it...  |
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Post by koraq on Nov 29, 2009 6:32:32 GMT -5
Ice Cavern of Isahil is not one of my favourites, for a bunch of reason. On the other hand I think I have a different view of how to do things than Boozer.
Who wrote "Escape from Khosht"? That one was fun.
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Post by zanshin on Nov 29, 2009 9:13:47 GMT -5
Just played Bedlam , also by Boozer, and was very impressed - a good long solo with real atmosphere.
I dont remember coming across escape from Khosht Koraq. Was it in a magazine?
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koraq
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Post by koraq on Nov 30, 2009 4:42:20 GMT -5
I found it online way back when I first discovered T&T. It's written by Andrew Green. Maybe I should try to find out if it's been published somewhere else, or if Andrew would like a buck for it.
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Post by Porkbelly on Nov 30, 2009 5:25:05 GMT -5
I believe Escape from Khosht was originally published by Dragon Tree Press, although they don't carry it on their site any more. "that company" published and may still advertise it.
I also originally found this online buried in the archives of the Blue Frog Tavern site - probably it's still there, along with several other solos from Tori Bergquist (Aberdan's Folly, Nymphomania) and Ken St.Andre (Sworded Adventure). Shipy was freely uploading the text of these solos before he decided to publish them (with permission I think). They'll take some hunting to find.
I agree 'Escape' was a good one.
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Post by zanshin on Nov 30, 2009 7:15:36 GMT -5
Thanks Porkbelly. I see it is available from "that company". Having an internal mental debate.
Will probably wait to see what comes from the "that guy"/Loomis/Ken discussions.
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Post by Porkbelly on Nov 30, 2009 9:28:31 GMT -5
Update on Escape from Khosht.
Andrew Greene posted the message below on Blue Frog Tavern in May 2007. (I won't post the reply from Shipy). You can still download 'Escape' freely from that site as a Word document.
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Re: [BFT] Tunnels & Trolls NEWS:
Following the link of this email takes you to a page
where solo adventures are sold, and the following is
stated:
"ESCAPE FROM KHOSHT (T&T Solo): By Andrew Greene. This
is a Dragon Tree Press publication and listed as an
‘official T&T product’ from that company. It is
printed on very professional slick magazine paper with
a heavy cover. The 32-page solo features some great
art throughout, printed in all b/w 8 by 11 book. Grab
a copy of this classic solo while stocks lasts (as I
only have a few dozen to sell). You can buy a copy of
this full sized solo for $10.00."
The solo is available in the Files section of this
group for free, as it has been for a few years now.
You needn't pay for it.
This solo was taken (from this group or
RadioFreeTrollWorld) and published without my (the
writer's) permission and I doubt very seriously
without the permission of Flying Buffalo, making the
'official T&T product' label dubious; also, it
violates the copyright.
Some months ago, I researched and discovered a "Dragon
Tree Press" operating in California and after several
discussions with them, I became convinced they have
nothing to do with this product.
I wrote "Escape From Khosht" a few years ago for the
two yahoo groups mentioned above, and it was intended
as my gift to the players of T&T for the years of
enjoyment the game has brought me. It wasn't intended
for me or anyone else to make a profit from it.
--Best,
Andrew Greene
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Post by zanshin on Nov 30, 2009 10:06:16 GMT -5
Thanks Porkbelly.
I'm not signed up to yahoo groups. Shame a clearly good piece of work isn't published more widely.
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Post by mgtremaine on Nov 30, 2009 10:22:06 GMT -5
Update on Escape from Khosht. The solo is available in the Files section of this group for free, as it has been for a few years now. You needn't pay for it. --Best, Andrew Greene === Ignoring the obvious OP issues mentioned in this post what would it take to pull the files from Yahoo groups and post them into the Lulu free store? What format were they in and can we PDF them easily.
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Post by ragnorakk on Nov 30, 2009 10:38:32 GMT -5
First, author permission.
After that it's blindingly easy if the word document is still available!
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Post by ProfGremlin on Nov 30, 2009 11:41:04 GMT -5
First, author permission. After that it's blindingly easy if the word document is still available! I have a copy in doc form if it's needed. I just checked and it's still available in the files section of the Yahoo Group RadioFree Trollworld. |
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Post by zanshin on Nov 30, 2009 19:01:43 GMT -5
You guys are the best.
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Post by ProfGremlin on Dec 1, 2009 19:09:14 GMT -5
Could people help compile a new poll about their favourite fan/non FB solo is by posting theirs here. Has anyone played Aaron Thorne's Solo? I keep meaning to, it's a nice long doc (34 pages, 211 paragraphs) I just haven't found the time to sit down and do so. It's the next adventure I'd like to take my half-orc warrior through... |
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