Dragonlance Canticle

Dragonlance Canticle #32 – Interview with Tracy Hickman

Zarvox — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 03:49:42 +0000

In this episode, Trampas Whiteman (Dragonhelm) and Tristan Zimmerman (Zarvox) sit down with Tracy Hickman to discuss his current projects, including Dragon’s Bard (http://www.dragonsbard.com/). It’s quite an episode, as Tracy is currently working on quite a great deal of projects.

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Dragonlance Canticle #31 – Almost Live From Gencon, Day 4

Zarvox — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 03:59:43 +0000

This is our last episode from Gencon. It has an exciting announcement about a new fan-made DL module, plus coverage about charities at Gencon, a new system called Fortune’s Fool, and Chuck and Tristan sitting down to talk about their experiences at Gencon.

Dragonlance Canticle #30 – Almost Live From Gencon, Day 3

Zarvox — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 03:32:39 +0000

Today’s episode features only two things: a recording of Tristan’s short time on stage at Tracy Hickman’s Killer Breakfast and reporting on the 2011 D&D product line – including some very interesting news about upcoming Dragonlance content.

Dragonlance Canticle #29 – Almost Live From Gencon, Day 2

Zarvox — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 07:05:48 +0000

In today’s episode, Tristan talks with some Dragonlance gamers ‘on the street’, some people who have done True Dungeon, Margaret Weis, some of the designers of Pathfinder and of Castles & Crusades, and with Chuck Martinell (Gerrin).

Dragonlance Canticle #28 – Almost Live From Gencon, Day 1

Zarvox — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 02:30:24 +0000

Tristan Zimmerman (Zarvox) brings you the first day’s news from Gencon 2010. It opens with a personal note, then moves on to interviews about Margaret Weis Productions’ new line and Green Ronin’s A Song of Ice and Fire RPG. Then, personal messages from the folks at the Dragonlance forum luncheon, and an interview with the creator of the new system Warrior, Rogue, and Mage.

Dragonlance Canticle #27 – Off on a Tangent (and News Too!)

Dragonhelm — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:43:12 +0000

Tristan Zimmerman (Zarvox), Chuck Martinell (Gerrin), and Trampas Whiteman (Dragonhelm) team up to talk about some interesting news coming out of Wizards of the Coast. Then Trampas and Tristan get really off-topic, and start talking about everything from the ‘core’ of Dragonlance to the renaming of certain dragons.

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Dragonlance Canticle #26 – Reconciling Dragonlance with 4th Edition

Dragonhelm — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:33:52 +0000

Trampas Whiteman (Dragonhelm) Cam Banks, Weldon Chen (Granak), and Tristan Zimmerman (Zarvox) discuss 4th edition D&D and Dragonlance – how do you reconcile the two? Find out on this edition of the Dragonlance Canticle!

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Dragonlance Canticle #25 – Renegade Wizards

Dragonhelm — Sun, 16 May 2010 20:33:18 +0000

A group discussion on the novel Renegade Wizards, featuring Trampas Whiteman (Dragonhelm), Weldon Chen (Granak), Cam Banks, Talinthas, and Tristan Zimmerman (Zarvox). We talk about the plot, the characters, the themes, what this means for magic in Dragonlance, and how you can integrate this into your games.

There’s a brief, spoiler-free summary towards the end.

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Dragonhelm on Mirage Arcana Podcast

Dragonhelm — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:57:35 +0000

I recently had the pleasure of being a guest on the Mirage Arcana podcast. I talk with host Adrian Stagg about the origins of the Dragonlance Nexus, my involvement with Dragonlance, and epic heroic gaming in a two-parter (episodes 9 and 10). Check it out!

Dragonlance Canticle #24 – Dark Sun Interview Part 2

Dragonhelm — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:00:05 +0000

This is the second of two episodes containing the interview with Chris Flipse of Athas.org, the premier Dark Sun fan site. Chris has some really interesting things to say about Dark Sun that have a lot of importance for the Dragonlance fan community.

Dragonlance Canticle #23 – Dark Sun Interview Part 1

Dragonhelm — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:12:07 +0000

This is the first of two episodes containing the interview with Chris Flipse of Athas.org, the premier Dark Sun fan site. Chris has some really interesting things to say about Dark Sun that have a lot of importance for the Dragonlance fan community.

Dragonlance Canticle #22 – GenCon Dragonlance 25th Anniversary Party – Part 2

Dragonhelm — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:12:17 +0000

Part 2 of the Dragonlance 25th Anniversary party at GenCon. This episode includes Tal’s speech on the history of fandom.

Dragonlance Canticle #21 – GenCon Dragonlance 25th Anniversary Party – Part 1

Dragonhelm — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 04:15:39 +0000

Part 1 of the Dragonlance 25th Anniversary party at GenCon. Thanks to Tal and Weldon for getting us this audio!

Dragonlance Canticle #20 – Interview With J.C. Hutchins

Dragonhelm — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:33:48 +0000

This episode, I talk with podcast novelist J.C. Hutchins about his incredible journey to get into print. J.C. offers many insights for prospective authors.

Alternate Timelines – I’m Sold!

Ravenmantle — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:42:19 +0000

A few years ago, Sovereign Press released a sourcebook for the Dragonlance setting named Legends of the Twins. Featured in this sourcebook was a bunch of socalled alternate timelines, answering the question ‘what if.’ What if Raistlin actually defeated the Queen of Darkness? What if the Kingpriest actually managed to pull off his mad plan? What if the Wizards of High Sorcery became the new aristocracy of Ansalon?

These questions and more were answered with detailed descriptions of historic events, locations, and people. Interesting concept indeed. But it wasn’t something I could see myself playing in any time soon. I was having too much fun in the “real” Ansalon.

Of course, things change. Recently Trampas asked if I’d be interested in a game set in the Magocracy of Ansalon alternate timeline. I accepted the invitation, thinking it’d be a good opportunity for us to playtest the newest version of Dungeons & Dragons. I can’t remember when I’ve last had this much fun roleplaying a character. And it’s not because of the new system.

While D&D 4e is a great system, the real reason I’m having a blast with this game is the alternate timeline we’re playing in and the way we’re playing it. I play an elven wizard, Ross (Darcwulf on the forums) a Knight of Huma, and Gary (Kendermage on the forums) plays a kender warlock.

So what’s so wonderful about gaming in an alternate timeline? Well, there’s the cool factor for one. But more importantly, playing in an alternate timeline is an excellent way for a group to breathe some new life into the setting. For instance, a world in which wizards rule the world and one’s role in society is defined by one’s arcane talents (or lack thereof) creates a very different dynamic than one in which the Dragonarmies won the War of the Lance.

Another very good reason for a group to play in an alternate timeline is the potential for new heroes and villains to shine or current heroes or villains to shine in a different light. Sturm Brightblade as a leading figure in the resistance against the rule of mages? Raistlin as the poster boy for the Order of the White Robes? Do it! Derek Crownguard as a Dragon Highlord or Laurana as a Dark Pilgrim of Takhisis? Excellent! Placing existing characters, whether heroes or villains, in an alternate timeline is something I can highly recommend. My GM certainly pulled it off.