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Title: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Arcteryx on October 05, 2010, 10:08:04 PM
http://2d6feet.com/episode-56

In which... "Chris and Brian talk with guest Fred Hicks, of the Evil Hat, about the upcoming, just announced supplement for the Dresden Files rpg – Rumors from the Paranet. Get your first glimpse … er, listen at what’s up with the upcoming book. We also chat some Bricks and Mortar, and follow-up with discussion and review-ishness on Apocalypse World, and more."
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Arcteryx on October 05, 2010, 11:46:24 PM
Phew. Lots of juicy bits. Another Our World-sized book with Baltimore-sized chunks talking about Revolutionary Russia, the Nevernever, South America, the Everglades and Las Vegas.

Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Wyrdrune on October 06, 2010, 09:14:58 AM
makes me smile...
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: blackheart on October 06, 2010, 01:26:32 PM
Very much looking forward to this.

More DFRPG is GOOD! MUCH WANTING!
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Arcteryx on October 06, 2010, 03:36:35 PM
The gist of it was that the sourcebook would cover material & locations that Jim Butcher isn't planning to hit - but he will have input into its direction and sign off on it, so I suppose it'll expand the canon 'verse.

I'm really curious to see if they carry on the writing-from-Billy-Bob-and-Harry's POV thing or if it'll be from another principal in the Dresdenverse, say someone who is more involved with the Paranet and lives in LA...

Good podcast in general, and I got to learn a lot about Apocalypse World as well (now there's an interesting sounding game to look at and pick up). Other noteworthy Evil Hat news was that they're now distributing Diaspora, which is a pretty awesome flavour of FATE aimed at hard sci-fi.
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Kodiakc on October 07, 2010, 07:06:47 PM
WOOT!!

 ;D
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: TheMouse on October 07, 2010, 10:33:17 PM
Quote from: Arcteryx on October 06, 2010, 03:36:35 PM
Other noteworthy Evil Hat news was that they're now distributing Diaspora, which is a pretty awesome flavour of FATE aimed at hard sci-fi.

Crap. Now there's even more stuff I need to buy from Evil Hat.

Totally not fair.
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: ralexs1991 on October 08, 2010, 04:14:05 AM
now i need to get this and the dfrpg fudge dice but im not complaining  ;D  :D
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Arcteryx on October 08, 2010, 02:40:42 PM
I had enough trouble getting my hands on regular Fudge dice... :) As the store owner said, "I've never seen a run on Fudge dice like this..."

I wonder if there's any changes between the Evil Hat distribution of Diaspora and the one I have now, and if there are any, if they're just cosmetic. There's some differences between the two flavours of Fate, but I'm pretty stoked that there's now FATE engines for most of the major genres out there (Legends of Anglerre for fantasy, Starblazers for space opera, Diaspora for hard sci-fi)

Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Wordmaker on October 08, 2010, 02:50:35 PM
Awesome. Looking forward to this.
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Lanodantheon on October 13, 2010, 09:52:30 PM
When the DFRPG was about to come out, I kept asking for something I couldn't put into words until the podcast when Fred described this book. "Game material beyond the scope of the novels"

That's what I wanted, and now there's going to be an entire book of it....

Hazzah.... ;D
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Arcteryx on October 14, 2010, 03:02:47 PM
Haven't seen a lot of love for this; maybe its expectation management, in case it takes 4 years to come out :)
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: iago on January 31, 2011, 07:59:15 PM
Yeah, we've basically leaked the existence of the project rather than officially announced it because, well, you know. :)
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Imp on January 31, 2011, 08:06:04 PM
yeah if you make it official your bound to fall behind, change gears or just fall on your face.   Never make it official until just before it is ready to be sold.
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Katarn on January 31, 2011, 09:07:09 PM
Can't catch one bit... did where did he say the Gatekeeper's domain is?  I heard the part about the Moon and Nevernever, but not where his actual citadel is on terra firma.
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: iago on January 31, 2011, 09:22:16 PM
Quote from: Katarn on January 31, 2011, 09:07:09 PM
Can't catch one bit... did where did he say the Gatekeeper's domain is?  I heard the part about the Moon and Nevernever, but not where his actual citadel is on terra firma.

You get to the Gatekeeper's domain by walking across the surface of the moon.

Got that straight from Jim. :)
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Ren on January 31, 2011, 09:27:58 PM
...there's just that pesky BREATHING problem...8)

Everglades huh?...oh I SO want to submit some ideas for that...8)
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Lash Dresden on January 31, 2011, 10:09:58 PM
Quote from: iago on January 31, 2011, 09:22:16 PM
You get to the Gatekeeper's domain by walking across the surface of the moon.

Got that straight from Jim. :)
So Rashid can do a shield that keeps air in, and vacuum out.  At least for as long as it takes him to get from point A to point B. 
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Arcteryx on February 02, 2011, 03:47:12 AM
Soooooo.... magic isn't limited to just terra firma if that was true. All pretty cool stuff anyways!
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Captain Indigo on February 02, 2011, 04:16:12 AM
Quote from: Katarn on January 31, 2011, 09:07:09 PM
Can't catch one bit... did where did he say the Gatekeeper's domain is?  I heard the part about the Moon and Nevernever, but not where his actual citadel is on terra firma.
Who says it has to be on terra firma? I'd actually be surprised if the Gatekeeper's domain isn't in the Nevernever, or perhaps someplace even stranger...
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: arete on February 02, 2011, 08:24:39 AM
I am very excited.  I cannot wait to get this book.
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: infusco on February 02, 2011, 05:32:39 PM
Hi Fred,

Would it also be possible to include a sort of elaboration on some of the content from the Main book? For example, there are a few questions that run around these boards and others concerning Stress and Consequences, Evocation and Thaumaturgy how-tos (i.e Biomancy), etc ... So perhaps a few pages of the most frequent questions?
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: iago on February 02, 2011, 05:39:52 PM
Quote from: infusco on February 02, 2011, 05:32:39 PM
Would it also be possible to include a sort of elaboration on some of the content from the Main book? For example, there are a few questions that run around these boards and others concerning Stress and Consequences, Evocation and Thaumaturgy how-tos (i.e Biomancy), etc ... So perhaps a few pages of the most frequent questions?

Possible, so long as we don't bloat the thing, and so long as the most frequent questions are summed up and succinctly presented. You know where to reach us. :)
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: jybil178 on February 02, 2011, 05:46:59 PM
Very cool to hear about another book, even more so on its rather different flavor behind it...

And hearing about potentially clearing some things up makes me want to ask a bunch of questions >.<  I just don't wanna hijack the thread nor bug you about them...  :P
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: iago on February 02, 2011, 06:08:48 PM
Quote from: jybil178 on February 02, 2011, 05:46:59 PM
Very cool to hear about another book, even more so on its rather different flavor behind it...

And hearing about potentially clearing some things up makes me want to ask a bunch of questions >.<  I just don't wanna hijack the thread nor bug you about them...  :P

Yes, don't. Like I said, compile a list -- elsewhere -- make it succinct, to the point, then communicate it. The Dresden Files RPG website has this convenient contact us form...
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: jybil178 on February 02, 2011, 06:11:40 PM
Alright, hehe... Sorry
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: iago on February 02, 2011, 06:15:22 PM
I should make a point about this, actually: if you have stuff you feel needs to be clarified in the book, you have maybe a couple weeks to get your list put together and communicated, as the chapter where this stuff would go is in the middle of active development right now. If it could be, say, clarified in a blog post on the website instead, well, we can be much more relaxed about that. :)
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Katarn on February 02, 2011, 09:03:46 PM
Email the big guys here:

http://www.dresdenfilesrpg.com/contact/
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: vultur on February 03, 2011, 01:31:56 AM
Quote from: Lash Dresden on January 31, 2011, 10:09:58 PM
So Rashid can do a shield that keeps air in, and vacuum out.  At least for as long as it takes him to get from point A to point B.  

It seems like the same principles used for a shield against kinetic energy would work -- you're basically blocking particles in motion either way.

(When Harry's blind-jumping into the Nevernever (in Changes?), he puts up a shield and mentions that it would protect him from vacuum -- at least for a few seconds. Presumably Rashid knows how to do it well.)
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: devonapple on February 03, 2011, 01:58:51 AM
Quote from: vultur on February 03, 2011, 01:31:56 AM
It seems like the same principles used for a shield against kinetic energy would work -- you're basically blocking particles in motion either way.

(When Harry's blind-jumping into the Nevernever (in Changes?), he puts up a shield and mentions that it would protect him from vacuum -- at least for a few seconds. Presumably Rashid knows how to do it well.)

Harry is probably ready to Convert that Shield Spell to a Maneuver on himself "Protected from Vacuum," which would take an Exchange, whereas Rashid, knowing there is vacuum to be endured, is simply casting the Evocation Maneuver to place "Protected from Vacuum" upon himself and walking in.
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: iago on February 03, 2011, 02:04:52 AM
Or Rashid has had plenty of time to prepare and carries around a little enchanted item for that purpose. Lots of possibles.
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Lash Dresden on February 03, 2011, 02:47:53 AM
Quote from: iago on February 03, 2011, 02:04:52 AM
Or Rashid has had plenty of time to prepare and carries around a little enchanted item for that purpose. Lots of possibles.
Does this mean you don't know, or you're not telling?  (Are you getting hooked on Jim's writer's crack?  [singsong] I'm not gonna tell you! [/singsong]) ;)
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: iago on February 03, 2011, 02:54:04 AM
Quote from: Lash Dresden on February 03, 2011, 02:47:53 AM
Does this mean you don't know, or you're not telling?  (Are you getting hooked on Jim's writer's crack?  [singsong] I'm not gonna tell you! [/singsong]) ;)

I don't know the specific, I just know that Rashid has left some footprints somewhere that will really mystify NASA someday.
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Shecky on February 03, 2011, 03:19:29 AM
Quote from: iago on February 03, 2011, 02:54:04 AM
I don't know the specific, I just know that Rashid has left some footprints somewhere that will really mystify NASA someday.

Then he's gotten some REALLY cold or REALLY hot feet if his shoes/boots actually contacted the moon's surface. :D
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: vultur on February 03, 2011, 06:54:18 AM
Quote from: Shecky on February 03, 2011, 03:19:29 AM
Then he's gotten some REALLY cold or REALLY hot feet if his shoes/boots actually contacted the moon's surface. :D

Maybe he wears thick, or at least insulating, soles.
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: iago on February 03, 2011, 01:52:36 PM
Maybe the shoes ARE the enchanted item!
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Shecky on February 03, 2011, 02:40:49 PM
Quote from: iago on February 03, 2011, 01:52:36 PM
Maybe the shoes ARE the enchanted item!

Hmm. Yes, yes. I need to get back into D&D mode and start figuring out just how much a top wizard CAN be tricked out.

*wanders off distracted*
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Katarn on February 03, 2011, 03:16:10 PM
Quote from: iago on February 03, 2011, 01:52:36 PM
Maybe the shoes ARE the enchanted item!

*head explodes*


In all seriousness, I see 1 FI, 2 EI.  The focus would be the boots themselves. the enchanted item would be an item that lets you breathe vacuum/supplies air, and an enchanted item with resistance cold or generating heat to let one survive.  If the Gatekeeper is distracted or in a rush, he shouldn't have to stop to use a spell if he's running (unlikely) from something.
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Ren on February 03, 2011, 04:03:30 PM
It does bring up a question I recently asked myself; somewhere in the DFRPG YS it talks about Teleportation being possible but I can't recall anyone actually using it. I would assume that if any White Council Wizard could do it it would be Rashid...but is there an actual mechanic for how much power that would take? I guess it's really up to the GM but I can only assume it'd be based on the distance traveled, but how does it actually work? Is it a wormhole? Or a cut-through the Never-never that doesn't actually enter into the Never-Never? Something to ponder.
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: devonapple on February 03, 2011, 05:16:24 PM
Quote from: Ren on February 03, 2011, 04:03:30 PM
It does bring up a question I recently asked myself; somewhere in the DFRPG YS it talks about Teleportation being possible but I can't recall anyone actually using it. I would assume that if any White Council Wizard could do it it would be Rashid...but is there an actual mechanic for how much power that would take? I guess it's really up to the GM but I can only assume it'd be based on the distance traveled, but how does it actually work? Is it a wormhole? Or a cut-through the Never-never that doesn't actually enter into the Never-Never? Something to ponder.

Yes, there is a mechanism, but it is prohibitively expensive - basically you need enough shifts for the Athletics check it would need to cross all of the Zones and Zone Borders between point A and B. It's a very simple rule, actually, with an almost exponential Complexity cost. If you want to cross from Zone 1 to Zone 5 (four Zones), each with a Zone Border of 0, you need 4 shifts. If those Zone borders are, say, 2, you suddenly need 12 shifts. If you are teleporting across town, that could be hundreds of "Zones" (as a lowball estimate).

If your GM wants to encourage teleportation, he can be generous about how many Zones there are from point A to B, but otherwise it is terrible expensive.

The preferred method in the setting and the rules is to use Ways in and out of the Nevernever, which is itself an extended challenge. There are no real guidelines for navigating the Nevernever, except that you use your Lore check instead of Survival to get around. Ultimately, jaunts via the Nevernever are plot complication opportunities, so having mathematically defined navigation rules is counter to the spirit of the challenge.
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: zaq.hack on February 03, 2011, 05:18:04 PM
@Ren: There's a spot in White Night where it looks like a hole from the Nevernever (similar to how Wizards are suggested to get around), but it has what I would consider D&D Gate-like features. In Changes ... there's someone who looks like he can take a pretty direct path and has the power to pull it off (a non-wizard).

In general, I would assume you would want to "preserve a hospitable environment." That would mean air supply, sure, but that's elemental and easy. Most importantly, it would mean atmospheric pressure, protection from solar radiation, constant/habitable temperature, and more. If he poured the magic into making an "earth-like environment," he would need to capture all of the above; which, to some extent, are all aspects of earth's environment, already.

I think we can all assume Rashid capable of "big thaumaturgy."
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: iago on February 03, 2011, 05:37:22 PM
Basically, Rashid just has to create the effect of the spacesuits that astronauts wore on the moon-walk, and even then not particularly long-term -- I don't get the impression it's a LONG walk, just long enough to, y'know, discourage following him. :)
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Paynesgrey on February 03, 2011, 05:45:35 PM
"Quickly!  Don't let him escape!  We shall follow the fool wizard back through his rift to the mortal world, and then we'll . . ..  ... ....*POP!!!*
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: MacShidhe on February 03, 2011, 05:56:05 PM
Quote from: Ren on February 03, 2011, 04:03:30 PM
It does bring up a question I recently asked myself; somewhere in the DFRPG YS it talks about Teleportation being possible but I can't recall anyone actually using it. I would assume that if any White Council Wizard could do it it would be Rashid...but is there an actual mechanic for how much power that would take? I guess it's really up to the GM but I can only assume it'd be based on the distance traveled, but how does it actually work? Is it a wormhole? Or a cut-through the Never-never that doesn't actually enter into the Never-Never? Something to ponder.

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Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Lash Dresden on February 03, 2011, 05:56:25 PM
So he's going from somewhere on earth, through the Nevernever to the moon, across the moon briefly, then back into the Nevernever and back to earth.  Taking the long way home as a way to shake off a tail.  But is that the only way to get to his domain, or just the way he chooses to get there?  We need this in a story.  This is good stuff.
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: devonapple on February 03, 2011, 06:00:32 PM
Quote from: MacShidhe on February 03, 2011, 05:56:05 PM
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Yes, and the "Example Potions" section explains how it was created. It generally matches the rules they put forth in the rulebooks - just a short distance, just enough to cross those Zones and Zone Borders.
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Ren on February 03, 2011, 06:10:25 PM
Oh my...I suddenly have an idea for a "Transporter" type character who can port his car across places...some form of Focused Practitioner or Lesser Talent maybe. Or maybe like the movie "Jumper" teleport attacks! Yes I know it was a pretty lame movie but the idea is cool.
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: MacShidhe on February 03, 2011, 06:13:33 PM
Hi Fred,

Will the new book include the bad guys from the short stories after Small Favor? I'm most interested in those that were in "Last Call", "Even Hand", and "Aftermath."


Sam
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: iago on February 03, 2011, 06:58:01 PM
Quote from: MacShidhe on February 03, 2011, 06:13:33 PM
Hi Fred,

Will the new book include the bad guys from the short stories after Small Favor? I'm most interested in those that were in "Last Call", "Even Hand", and "Aftermath."

Sam

To the best of our ability, yes.
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: MacShidhe on February 03, 2011, 07:40:59 PM
Quote from: iago on February 03, 2011, 06:58:01 PM
Quote from: MacShidhe on February 03, 2011, 06:13:33 PM
Hi Fred,

Will the new book include the bad guys from the short stories after Small Favor? I'm most interested in those that were in "Last Call", "Even Hand", and "Aftermath."


Sam
To the best of our ability, yes.

OMG Thank You! 
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Katarn on February 03, 2011, 07:43:26 PM
Guys,

definitely email the team and ask them questions.  I got answers in less than a day (and I think I gave them an idea for part of the clarification chapter  :o )
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Shecky on February 03, 2011, 08:05:25 PM
Quote from: Katarn on February 03, 2011, 07:43:26 PM
Guys,

definitely email the team and ask them questions.  I got answers in less than a day (and I think I gave them an idea for part of the clarification chapter  :o )

That's because they don't just believe in customer service, they LIVE it. They're gamers, too, and they understand exactly what you're going through.
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: jybil178 on February 08, 2011, 12:31:36 PM
Would love to see a possible write up, or at least glance over of Edinburgh...
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Katarn on February 08, 2011, 02:53:59 PM
Quote from: jybil178 on February 08, 2011, 12:31:36 PM
Would love to see a possible write up, or at least glance over of Edinburgh...

This would be nice, maybe a write-up of some of the Wardens as well (Chandler, Meyers, etc.)
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: bibliophile20 on February 08, 2011, 03:06:14 PM
Quote from: Katarn on February 08, 2011, 02:53:59 PM
This would be nice, maybe a write-up of some of the Wardens as well (Chandler, Meyers, etc.)
I'll second the look at Chandler; I want to see the stats on the man the rest of the Council trusts to hold a checkpoint alone... and the rest of the Wardens trust to make food for them. 
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Katarn on February 09, 2011, 02:25:16 AM
And I want to see a lot of the Changes characters added (or updated with their
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).
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Bubba Amon Hotep on April 13, 2011, 07:17:58 PM
Any new Rumors? 

Meaty bits to tease the taste buds?
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: iago on April 13, 2011, 07:48:21 PM
Quote from: Bubba Amon Hotep on April 13, 2011, 07:17:58 PM
Any new Rumors? 

Meaty bits to tease the taste buds?

Still hard at work. The Neverglades got a new draft recently. The Catch Up chapter is a beast that threatens to feast upon the succulent eyemeats of the Underkoffler. Rob Donoghue's chapter on the open road is sounding more and more interesting. Vegas is coming together, as are others, too, while the Russian Revolution has nearly reached its feverish conclusion.
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: MacShidhe on April 13, 2011, 07:59:59 PM
Vive La Evil Hat!!!
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Watson on April 13, 2011, 08:14:16 PM
Thanks for the update, Fred!

Does the book cover the novels up to Changes, or does it cover [quite soon to be released] Ghost Story as well? I am asking as I assume that the Rumours-book won't be out until after Ghost Story is available.
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: BumblingBear on April 13, 2011, 08:42:45 PM
I am lusting after this book.
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Save_vs_DM on April 14, 2011, 10:24:18 AM
Is there a transcript for the hearing impaired, by chance?
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: chadu on April 14, 2011, 06:26:17 PM
Quote from: iago on April 13, 2011, 07:48:21 PM
The Catch Up chapter is a beast that threatens to feast upon the succulent eyemeats of the Underkoffler.

Not as of last night -- I broke the beast's back and tore it into seven fun-sized chunks.

Catch-Up: 1
Robot from the Future: 2

HA!
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Watson on April 18, 2011, 02:44:54 PM
Will the upcoming book cover details about the Oblivion War?
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Katarn on April 18, 2011, 04:21:32 PM
Quote from: iago on April 13, 2011, 07:48:21 PM
Still hard at work. The Neverglades got a new draft recently. The Catch Up chapter is a beast that threatens to feast upon the succulent eyemeats of the Underkoffler. Rob Donoghue's chapter on the open road is sounding more and more interesting. Vegas is coming together, as are others, too, while the Russian Revolution has nearly reached its feverish conclusion.
REJOICE.

Quote from: Watson on April 18, 2011, 02:44:54 PM
Will the upcoming book cover details about the Oblivion War?
If so, it'd prolli be very limited (to what's described in Backup)
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: iago on April 18, 2011, 04:28:38 PM
Quote from: Watson on April 18, 2011, 02:44:54 PM
Will the upcoming book cover details about the Oblivion War?

Unlikely. That info is still largely a big setting secret held almost exclusively inside Jim's head.
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Watson on April 18, 2011, 07:35:02 PM
Quote from: iago on April 18, 2011, 04:28:38 PM
Unlikely. That info is still largely a big setting secret held almost exclusively inside Jim's head.

Aha, I see, and fully understand. I guess that is the downside of having a RPG based on a active line of books that is, as far as I understand, only half-way done.

Thanks for the reply, Fred!
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: evileeyore on April 18, 2011, 07:41:17 PM
Quote from: iago on April 18, 2011, 04:28:38 PM
Unlikely. That info is still largely a big setting secret held almost exclusively inside Jim's head.

And considering the lengths those fighting it go to keeping it secret, he probably doesn't know much either.    ;)
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Kodiakc on April 19, 2011, 03:21:22 PM
can't wait!
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: hank the ancient on April 19, 2011, 10:41:23 PM
Entry about joplin missouri should read...
"nothing to see here, move along. I SAID MOVE ALONG!!!"
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Dan from Chicago on April 25, 2011, 08:03:52 PM
I assume there's no idea on when a release date might be?
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: iago on April 25, 2011, 08:25:25 PM
Quote from: Dan from Chicago on April 25, 2011, 08:03:52 PM
I assume there's no idea on when a release date might be?

Nope.
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Dan from Chicago on May 04, 2011, 02:57:59 PM
Quote from: iago on April 25, 2011, 08:25:25 PM
Nope.
no idea ... nope

Double negative = positive?!?!?!?!?!

;)
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: InFerrumVeritas on May 05, 2011, 10:49:36 PM
Quote from: Dan from Chicago on May 04, 2011, 02:57:59 PM
no idea ... nope

Double negative = positive?!?!?!?!?!

;)

I'm sure he has some idea, but we all know Evil Hat's excellent policy is not to announce it until it's ready to hit the shelves. 
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Rechan on May 06, 2011, 05:16:34 AM
I hope this has some new monsters - like, fan creations as well as the stuff coming in from Side Jobs.

Also wonder what is going to happen to South America in the power vacuum wake of Changes. In terms of supernatural Stuff Happening Now.
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Rechan on May 08, 2011, 11:19:32 AM
Quote from: iago on April 13, 2011, 07:48:21 PM
Still hard at work. The Neverglades got a new draft recently. The Catch Up chapter is a beast that threatens to feast upon the succulent eyemeats of the Underkoffler. Rob Donoghue's chapter on the open road is sounding more and more interesting. Vegas is coming together, as are others, too, while the Russian Revolution has nearly reached its feverish conclusion.

So the chapters are:

The Catch Up
Neverglades
South America
Vegas
Open Road
Nevernever
Russian Revolution

Any others?
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: iago on May 08, 2011, 12:14:43 PM
Those are the 7 for-sure ones. There's one short "maybe" one that I don't want to mention in case it gets jettisoned.
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Katarn on May 08, 2011, 04:03:23 PM
Quote from: iago on May 08, 2011, 12:14:43 PM
Those are the 7 for-sure ones. There's one short "maybe" one that I don't want to mention in case it gets jettisoned.

So in other words, "Hey Guys!  I have a secret.... and you guys can't know" ?  ;D

Regardless, looking forward to this.
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: iago on May 08, 2011, 04:12:38 PM
Quote from: Katarn on May 08, 2011, 04:03:23 PM
So in other words, "Hey Guys!  I have a secret.... and you guys can't know" ?  ;D

No, the other words are "let's make sure I don't promise anything we won't deliver". I hate minting fresh disappointments. :)
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Katarn on September 15, 2011, 05:41:25 AM
I know this has been awhile...

Originally it was said that there would be 3 Casefiles.  Is this still the case, and should when (roughly) should we be expecting RftP?
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: iago on September 15, 2011, 12:29:49 PM
Well, since there are three casefiles currently out as of Evil Acts, I'd say, yes, that's still the case.

The Paranet Papers is coming in 2012. Can't say when in 2012, because I don't know.
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: InFerrumVeritas on September 15, 2011, 12:39:54 PM
Quote from: iago on September 15, 2011, 12:29:49 PM
Well, since there are three casefiles currently out as of Evil Acts, I'd say, yes, that's still the case.

The Paranet Papers is coming in 2012. Can't say when in 2012, because I don't know.

This is fantastic news.  I'm hoping for January, but expecting December!
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: iago on September 15, 2011, 01:39:27 PM
We may be able to get some other stuff out there too, but Paranet's furthest along. We've got a "left field" freebie coming in a bit (maybe a month?) too -- not a casefile. Something else.
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Arcteryx on September 16, 2011, 05:36:30 AM
* clapping hands *

Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Richard_Chilton on September 16, 2011, 04:49:48 PM
First rule of showmanship - Always leave them wanting more.

You've wetted our whistles and left us at the edges of our seat - well done!

Richard
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: iago on September 16, 2011, 04:50:59 PM
Acting!
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Richard_Chilton on September 16, 2011, 05:09:19 PM
All bow before the Master Thespian!
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Howl on September 18, 2011, 08:57:27 AM
Quote from: iago on September 15, 2011, 01:39:27 PM
We may be able to get some other stuff out there too, but Paranet's furthest along. We've got a "left field" freebie coming in a bit (maybe a month?) too -- not a casefile. Something else.

Awesome news, can't wait! :)
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Sanctaphrax on September 19, 2011, 04:05:51 AM
Left field freebie?

Nah. I shouldn't speculate. I'd go crazy.
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: iago on September 19, 2011, 04:10:18 AM
Quote from: Sanctaphrax on September 19, 2011, 04:05:51 AM
Left field freebie?
Signs point to said freebie showing up in October.  ;D
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Arcteryx on September 19, 2011, 04:14:05 AM
Halloween related? :)
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Todjaeger on September 19, 2011, 07:06:11 AM
Quote from: iago on September 19, 2011, 04:10:18 AM
Signs point to said freebie showing up in October.  ;D

Alright, I have to admit I'm curious about the left field freebie as well...
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Howl on September 19, 2011, 08:07:05 AM
Quote from: iago on September 19, 2011, 04:10:18 AM
Signs point to said freebie showing up in October.  ;D

I am just not going to think about it until it comes out... I would go insane otherwise! 8)
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Wyrdrune on September 26, 2011, 12:27:51 PM
Quote from: Arcteryx on September 19, 2011, 04:14:05 AM
Halloween related? :)

don't forget, harry's birthday is on 31st october...
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: iago on September 26, 2011, 01:38:56 PM
It'll be a real fiasco.
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Quackerjack on September 26, 2011, 02:50:24 PM
Quote from: Arcteryx on September 19, 2011, 04:14:05 AM
Halloween related? :)
This whould be the perfect birthday present for me :D
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: iago on September 26, 2011, 02:59:03 PM
HOCUS... FOCUS!

http://www.dresdenfilesrpg.com/2011/09/26/halloween-surprise-hocus-focus/
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Arcteryx on September 26, 2011, 03:43:04 PM
Quote from: iago on September 26, 2011, 01:38:56 PM
It'll be a real fiasco.

Fiasco! YES!

Quote from: iago on September 26, 2011, 02:59:03 PM
HOCUS... FOCUS!

http://www.dresdenfilesrpg.com/2011/09/26/halloween-surprise-hocus-focus/

/me does the happy dance
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Pbartender on September 26, 2011, 03:48:56 PM
Quote from: Rechan on May 08, 2011, 11:19:32 AM
So the chapters are:

The Catch Up
Neverglades
South America
Vegas
Open Road
Nevernever
Russian Revolution

Quote from: iago on September 15, 2011, 12:29:49 PM
The Paranet Papers is coming in 2012. Can't say when in 2012, because I don't know.

As someone who's planning on starting a semi-globe-trotting DFRPG within the next few months, this is fantastic.  I'm looking forward to this book.
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Sanctaphrax on September 26, 2011, 09:29:55 PM
Hey, Christmas came early. Or perhaps Halloween came early. Whatever.

Gotta say, Fiasco looks interesting. I may have to check it out.
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: Howl on September 26, 2011, 10:10:55 PM
Quote from: iago on September 26, 2011, 02:59:03 PM
HOCUS... FOCUS!

http://www.dresdenfilesrpg.com/2011/09/26/halloween-surprise-hocus-focus/

This looks very interesting! :D
Thanks Iago!
Title: Re: Fred Hicks talks about "Rumors From The Paranet"
Post by: MacShidhe on September 30, 2011, 06:38:31 PM
I got it and liked it but I was shocked...Shocked! that Billy doesn't know one of The Who's most famous songs. What are they teaching kids in college these days?  <Goes off to chase kids off his lawn>