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Troll Lord · Post by **Troll Lord** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 4:09 pm

The main problem the mag has suffered rests entirely with me. As Managing Editor I am responsible for getting material assigned, returned and to the editor and typesetter. Sadly, running the company is also my job, and its a full time job. Yes, I clock in at 830-9 and clock out about 5, return for a few hours in the late and wee hours of the morn. But there is alot to be done. I have been reluctant to let go of the helm of the magazine because, for one, its my baby, conceived of by me and supported by my efforts. But also, finding someone I can trust isn't easy.

Lately I've been giving this some thought, if the mag is to be competitive and to grow it has to be monthly. I know the mag has what it *takes* to grow, its just giving the mag what it *needs* to grow. I've considered several options but it always ends with I need some to run it for me, the down and dirty of bringing the pieces together. To this end I had lunch with an a friend of mine and we came to a nice arrangement for the job. He's very experienced and wants to take on the task, both very good bonuses for TLG, the magazine and the reader. He's signed on for the next four issues and hopefully it works out so that he stays for a good long while . . . he and I are both hoping that I think!
I've just now sent introductions around to the Crusader writers, editors, artists and the new Chief with introductions. I'm going to give him the weekend to get his feet a little wet and make the announcement on Monday.

So stay tuned for some solid info about the Crusader I think you will all be happy to hear.

Now, with all this in mind, if any of you have some interesting letters to the editor you would like to send in, it would be a welcome addition to the magazine.

Steve
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seskis281 · Post by **seskis281** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 6:06 pm

Hi Steve!

At Winter Dark you mentioned you really needed short, containable one-shot adventures for Crusader - I'm assuming this need increases with going monthly?

Also, as any of us who may want to submit do so, should we continue to submit to troll@trolllord or will this new feller be the person to bug with e-mails pleading our case?
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Troll Lord · Post by **Troll Lord** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 6:35 pm

seskis281 wrote:
Hi Steve!

At Winter Dark you mentioned you really needed short, containable one-shot adventures for Crusader - I'm assuming this need increases with going monthly?

Also, as any of us who may want to submit do so, should we continue to submit to troll@trolllord or will this new feller be the person to bug with e-mails pleading our case?

Hey John,

Is was great getting to know you. For now, send submissions to me here at troll@trolllord.com. I don't know what the procedure will be in the coming weeks, but we'll get the info out there.

Thanks!

Steve
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Deogolf · Post by **Deogolf** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 7:08 pm

Ooh, ooh, I know who it is!!
But, I'm not telling...
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Post by **Fiffergrund** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 8:11 pm

Me too, me too!

It should be a very nice surprise for Crusader-philes. On that note, I finished the map I needed for H&A, Crusader #9, so that's ready to submit.
Roll 'em out!
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Stuie · Post by **Stuie** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 8:14 pm

Count me among the new subscribers once Crusader goes monthly.
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seskis281 · Post by **seskis281** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 3:48 pm

Troll Lord wrote:
Hey John,

Is was great getting to know you. For now, send submissions to me here at troll@trolllord.com. I don't know what the procedure will be in the coming weeks, but we'll get the info out there.

Thanks!

Steve

Heh, just sent something to you for Crusader submission - hope it doesn't get tangled in e-mail filters lol.
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Tadhg · Post by **Tadhg** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 5:37 pm

Another me too!!
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DangerDwarf · Post by **DangerDwarf** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 2:35 pm

Troll Lord wrote:
more Casey Christofferson

Hmmmmm. More HH goodness me hopes.

Post by **Breakdaddy** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 2:42 pm

I spoke with Case on the phone yesterday but didn't get to talk with him about the new upcoming stuff. Maybe Ill bother that cat again today and find out what he's up to TLG-wise.

serleran · Post by **serleran** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 2:45 pm

Yeah, Engineering Cities, actually, and Monsters and Treasure II, I'd hope -- you've had that for like ever.

But, yep... CKG first.

Tadhg · Post by **Tadhg** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:06 pm

Full speed ahead ~ woot!

Thanks for the update.

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Treebore · Post by **Treebore** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:10 pm

Yes, lets get the CKG done. Plus everything else!
Seriously though. Slow and easy release schedule is all my finances can keep up with these days.
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DangerDwarf · Post by **DangerDwarf** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:14 pm

Breakdaddy wrote:
I spoke with Case on the phone yesterday but didn't get to talk with him about the new upcoming stuff. Maybe Ill bother that cat again today and find out what he's up to TLG-wise.

If ya do, ask him what the hell the Century of Skulls is.

I gots ta know!!!!

Post by **Breakdaddy** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:22 pm

ROFL, roger that, DD! He's got a class right now so couldnt talk but will holler back at me later.

Lord Dynel · Post by **Lord Dynel** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:26 pm

Sounds like some good stuff!

If you need any more playtesters, let me know!

Post by **Breakdaddy** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 5:22 pm

Case says he will hop on this thread after work and try to field your questions.

DangerDwarf · Post by **DangerDwarf** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 5:24 pm

Hell yeah, much appreciated.

I'm gearing up for a HH campaign and wouldn't mind hearing a few more tidbits about whats to come and a some other things.

Go0gleplex · Post by **Go0gleplex** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 6:13 pm

Man...all three of those are must have yesterday!
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Bowbe · Post by **Bowbe** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 8:16 pm

K.

The Century of Skulls refers to a prophecy set forth by venerates of a Deposed Demonlord who was defeated in the battle of 100 heroes.

Yorgach's goal is to collect the hundred heads (Century of Skulls) of the descendants of these heroes in order to complete the ritual that would free his patron Demon.
More of this will eventually be developed. Needless to say the more skulls that Yorgach gains, the more powerful he becomes.

How's that?

Steve and I are moving forward with the best presentation of the Fields of Battle (mass combat rules) product. Looking like we are leaning towards a box set chuck full of extras, but we'll wait on the official word for that one!

Likewise we are looking for the best possible publication niche for the Black Libram of Nartarus. It isn't technically a "DB" product because it isn't an adventure per say, so we have to think about how that one goes out the door and into your waiting hands.

When not working on CKG stuff I have been plinking away at a 2nd "Folio" for the region surrounding the Crater of Umeshti. Initially it was going to be crater 3, but it will include details of the Fortress of the Three, Ulgakur, and Fanderburg at very least, possibly more places depending on space!

Thanks to all for your patience and interest!

Case

DangerDwarf · Post by **DangerDwarf** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 8:58 pm

Sweet. SOund slike some good stuff.

shadoes · Post by **shadoes** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 10:21 pm

Bowbe wrote:
K.

The Century of Skulls refers to a prophecy set forth by venerates of a Deposed Demonlord who was defeated in the battle of 100 heroes.

Yorgach's goal is to collect the hundred heads (Century of Skulls) of the descendants of these heroes in order to complete the ritual that would free his patron Demon.
More of this will eventually be developed. Needless to say the more skulls that Yorgach gains, the more powerful he becomes.

How's that?

Case

Well I must say Casey that sounds... deadly

Galbrechin · Post by **Galbrechin** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 11:48 pm

So..........how about CZ The Dungeons? When is it coming? When is it coming? When is it coming?

I think my head may explode soon waiting for UW...

DangerDwarf · Post by **DangerDwarf** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 11:57 pm

serleran wrote:
Monsters and Treasure II, I'd hope -- you've had that for like ever. But, yep... CKG first.

So, M&T II has already been turned in?

Morgrus · Post by **Morgrus** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 5:46 am

Yay CKG..The backpack of Trollaids...ooo punny.
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serleran · Post by **serleran** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 10:18 pm

Quote:
So, M&T II has already been turned in?

What I was asked for, yes.

seskis281 · Post by **seskis281** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 10:58 pm

serleran wrote:
What I was asked for, yes.

In other words, Robert's turned in the writeups of monsters.
Now it needs: art, layout + the "Treasure" side of the tome.
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serleran · Post by **serleran** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 11:22 pm

Something like that, anyway.

DangerDwarf · Post by **DangerDwarf** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 11:25 pm

Cool.
Look forward to eventually seeing this in print.

Omote · Post by **Omote** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 3:55 pm

I'm thinking that with the CZ madness behind TLG (at least for the moment), that will free up some resources to work on new projects. And if that is the case, 2009 is going to be some kind of fantastic year!

Long live stinky Trolls and their wares!

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