Dragonlance Canticle

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.

The Dragonlance Canticle #19 – Interview With Richard Knaak

Dragonhelm — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 04:05:51 +0000

Trampas talks with Dragonlance Author Richard Knaak at a Kansas City Barnes & Noble store, where he is promoting his new book, Legends of the Dragonrealm.

The Dragonlance Canticle – Ep 18 Lost Episode!

Dragonhelm — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:02:54 +0000

This is it! The Dragonlance Canticle returns as Gerrin and I talk about arcane magic in 4th edition. Many thanks for those of you who were patient. This one had a few technical flubs to get through, but we made it. Enjoy!

Dragonlance Canticle #SE4 – Dragonhelm on Fear the Boot

Dragonhelm — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:08:07 +0000

The Dragonlance Canticle presents interview episode #8 of Fear the Boot, reposted here for your convenience. Dragonhelm speaks with Dan, Chad, and Pat about the creation of fan sites and goes into the background of the Dragonlance Nexus.

And oh yeah, we’re back!

The Dragonlance Canticle – Ep 17 Gen Con Fun

Valharic — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:13:03 +0000

Welcome back to the Dragonlance Canticle after a summer break for our hosts to take care of real life business. Moving on, I (Valharic) went to Gen Con ‘08 this year and had a blast. I sit with Talinthas and Trampas and make them jealous.

The first half of the show I discuss what fun things I did and encountered during the show. I ramble on about True Dungeon. A great, emersive, and live D&D experience. Here’s a picture of our group in costume prior to going into True Dungeon. I’m the wizard that ate Raistlin. For you Fear the Boot podcast fans, note the Headbands of Awesome +10.

Here’s a picture of the dragon skin three-Ring binder, my “gotta have it now” buy.

I also made a mention of Dwarven Sweatshoppe. I’ll probably be getting something from them next year.

Break: Technorama

In the second half we talk about the Dragonhearth/Dragonlance Q&A and important things about Dragonlance that was said there. The panel consisted of:
Tracy Hickman
Jamie Chambers
Margaret Weis
Laura Hickman
John Frank Rosenblum
Phil Athans

The Dragonlance Canticle Episode 16 – Karl Preusser

Valharic — Mon, 19 May 2008 05:41:56 +0000

Welcome back Lancers! In this episode I chat with Karl Preuesser about the Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight soundtrack. The CD was just released on May 13th and we urge everyone to go out and get a copy, this is a wonderful and rich score. Courtesy of Karl we have almost the entire episode wrapped in clips of the soundtrack. Take a listen and enjoy.

The Dragonlance Canticle Episode 15 – Tracy Hickman

Valharic — Sat, 03 May 2008 22:10:48 +0000

Welcome to episode 15, in this show we talk with Tracy Hickman about the Dragons of the Hourglass Mage book controversy. We also discuss his other upcoming works including Dragonships which he is co-authoring with Margaret Weis and another forthcoming series Drakis which he is co-authoring with his wife Laura Hickman.

I also make a suggestion about tea that I hope everyone takes an interest in. If so, let us know. Email us, leave a comment, post on the Dragonlance Forums, get involved!

The Dragonlance Canticle Episode 14-Cam Banks and The Sellsword

Valharic — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 21:25:53 +0000

In this episode Trampas, Tal, and I sit down with Cam Banks, managing editor for Margaret Weis Productions and discuss the recently released novel The Sellsword. In addition to that we talk about his writing process and publishing a novel for Wizards of the Coast.

The Dragonlance Canticle Episode 13 – Roger E. Moore

Valharic — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:29:59 +0000

Hey all you loyal Lancers, Episode 13 is ready to go and chuck full of information for your listening pleasure.

What we Know about Dragons of the Hourglass Mage
Goodbye Gary Gygax

The Signal

Sages of Krynn
Trivia
Email

GeekRadio Daily

Roger E. Moore Interview with Talinthas
Trampas’s Fear the Con Review

The Immortals

Trivia Answer
Thanks for listening

Good Journey Gary…

Valharic — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:12:17 +0000

Gary Gygax, the father of Dungeons & Dragons past away today. My heart goes out to his family and friends and wish him the best. As a fan of the Greyhawk setting and to put it in gaming terms, the land of Oerth is a little sadder today, I know Gary is up there with the Gods of Greyhawk today.

Rest in peace Gary.

Valharic aka
Viconte 19th Human Level Cleric of Heironeous
Mordarby 16th level Human Wizard of Boccob
Raph 11th level Halfling Druid of Beory
Bazzerak 12th Dwarven Barbarian/Fighter

The Dragonlance Canticle Episode 12 – The Movie Discussion

Valharic — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 20:44:12 +0000

Trampas, Tal, and myself discuss our thoughts about the movie. You could even say it’s our version of the Towers of High Sorcery movie review. Take a listen and find out why.

The Dragonlance Canticle Episode 11 – Stan Brown Interview

Valharic — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 01:48:11 +0000

Alright back from the holiday hiatus. We’ve got an interview with Stan Brown author of the Dragonlance Young Readers Novel Dragon Day. But before that we catch up on a few items.

Buying DL products from MWP comes to an end in March

Oh yeah, there’s this movie coming out on DVD on Tuesday, January 15th. You may have heard of it. Titled Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight.

Trampas got a D&D 4th Ed Preview book for Races and Classes

We talk about the Tiefling and Gnome roles in 4th ed. Here’s the fun little video about them. Also here’s the Beholder video.

We also speculate what things in 4th ed. they “borrowed” from Dragonlance and what things may work in Dragonlance.

I’m guessing Orcus (a classic D&D Demon Prince) will be a diety in 4th Ed. and here’s a couple of pictures of a possible Colossal Miniature that may come out in 2008.
Pic 1
Pic 2

…and now on with the interview with Stan Brown