Count Dooku
Commander
4637 Posts
    
New York
 | | 06/02/2006 12:17 PM |
| Gnomes were blamed for the leak in Preview X.
Gnomes were jokingly said to be upcomming minis in an April Fools Article.
Shoe made a joke about how the last mini in Preview X was "A Gnome mounted on a Thaskor)
Lidda joked that Wererat Rogue was misspelled on the poster and should be Wererat G-N-O-M-E.
The list of Gnome jokes goes on and on and on.
Do these jokes mean we will see them soon?
Call me over sensitive...But isnt joking about Gnome minis while having no intention of ever making them....well...In bad taste?
I dont think they would do that to people who relly want Gnome minis.
I see all the jokes as a sign that there will be at least one in BloodWar.
What do you all think? | |
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robby
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Lab Monkey
Commander
4136 Posts
| | 06/02/2006 12:38 PM |
| No idea here. I'll bet we see one or two gnomes in the next year, but I wouldn't hope for too much more. Personally, I think the following are must have:
Gnome Bard
Svirneblin (or however you spell deep gnome) Rogue or whatever
I'd love to see more than that (i.e., gnome expert (tinkerer), gnome rogue, forest gnome druid, etc.) but those two really need to be done. | |
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Warlord
5692 Posts
| | 06/02/2006 12:56 PM |
| I would mind getting gnome:
Bard (Gimble)
Artificer/Tinkerer
Deep Gnome (Sniffyberlin) | |
Originally posted by Schooly_D
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jacksonm
Warlord
5560 Posts
River City
| | 06/02/2006 12:56 PM |
| It seems likely they'll at least have one comming out soon.
Gnomes are a bit of an enigma. People tend to really like them or not at all. Even though they are a core race sometimes they seem to be under represented in published materials.
And then there's the whole small minis suck contingent.
Still, as of late it seems the pro Gnome camp is the stronger one so in time unless things change I think Gnome minis are in our future. | | | |
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Brimulk
Sneak
162 Posts
| | 06/02/2006 12:59 PM |
| Here is my take: [:)]
Gnomes are commonly known as tricksters. Perhaps Shoe and the gang feel that those who enjoy playing gnomes can appreciate the humor and the jokes without being offended. For the most part, I think that is true. After all, we do know that they enjoy playing around and being cryptic, so this is just another aspect of that.
However, on some level, those who play gnome characters and use gnome NPCs should have their request honored just as other requests get honored. Just like any joke, it can be funny the first time or two, but it can get old and tired if overused. It can start to feel more deflating if it is the running joke, with no end in sight. Even gnomes can get serious every once in a while. [:)]
With WotDQ being Shoe's first set as the lead, I have a feeling that in the next set or two, there will be a gnome or two. I don't know his true feelings on gnomes, whether he actively hates them as some people have inferred or if he just feels there are more important figures to be made or ones that his team feels would be more well received, but I do think that he listens to the feedback he sees. It may even take a few sets, since they are probably almost done with Unhallowed from a design and/or print run selection aspect, but if there isn't one or two by that set, I really would be surprised and a bit disappointed. Until a set is finalized and printed, I am sure he can't comment on what will be in a set (because it always can change, as we have heard), but it would be nice to get an honest reply about the chances of seeing one soon. [:)] Just my two cents. | |
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Lachlarlan_the_Mad
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| | 06/02/2006 2:20 PM |
| | Yes, and that set shall be called... Gnomerama | |
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trollbill
Warrior
176 Posts
| | 06/02/2006 2:39 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Lachlarlan_the_Mad
Yes, and that set shall be called... Gnomerama
I prefer 'Gnome Ghome.' | |
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zenthrus
Warlord
5132 Posts
SLC, UT
| | 06/02/2006 2:50 PM |
| | DQ had just about everything BUT gnomes (monkey, pirate, ninja, robot...). Maybe Blood War will have nothing BUT gnomes (fiendish gnome, demonic gnome, gnome overlord of all things evil...) [:D] | |
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zhanteel
Sneak
173 Posts
| | 06/02/2006 2:54 PM |
| I am, at heart, a pessimist, so I will say no gnomes in 2006, and unlikely in 2007. Not sure why they're getting shafted, not sure why it will continue, but that's where my dark heart leads me to believe.
However, my opposing cynic says that it's possible. The set after some is jealous of my old gnomes, we'll get them. This logic also explains why I think we'll see a new Drizzt in Blood War. | |
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Ghendar
Warlord
13069 Posts
Mud Lick, Kentucky
| | 06/02/2006 2:56 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by trollbill
quote:
Originally posted by Lachlarlan_the_Mad
Yes, and that set shall be called... Gnomerama
I prefer 'Gnome Ghome.'
No, no, no. It's already been coined. It's Gnomegasm | |
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Dordledum
Commander
3463 Posts
Netherlands
| | 06/02/2006 3:09 PM |
| I do miss a Svirfbeblin mini or two. I can use halflings for normal gnomes.
D. | |
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| | 06/02/2006 3:18 PM |
| Ahhh.... lunch today was a fine Gnome cooked meal.....
Anyway, with gnomes being a core race, they will get done again I'm sure. It is surprising how few have been made, when some of the possibilities would be so cool, the Gnome Bard especially.
Gimble is an iconic is he not? And a Tinker Gnome who has a crazy-ass ability to dismember constructs in a single round would be welcome at my table. | |
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jacksonm
Warlord
5560 Posts
River City
| | 06/02/2006 3:24 PM |
| | Even though gnomes are an old PC race I've been in a lot of group that never played them once. In my current group they pop up more frequently but I can see how gnomes have been forgotten, some people don't even consider them. | | | |
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Sharn Inquisitor
Underboss
1623 Posts
| | 06/02/2006 3:27 PM |
| I don't know any RPGer who plays gnomes. They just aren't that great.
The last gnome we got was in Aberrations...and we know how that set is the least valued of them all...it's the dread curse of gnomes. | | | |
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zenthrus
Warlord
5132 Posts
SLC, UT
| | 06/02/2006 3:29 PM |
| | If the trend of using more Chainmail sculpts continues, we're bound to see a Gnome Infiltrator (gnome with repeating crossbow, goggles, and bad hair) show up eventually. | |
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trollbill
Warrior
176 Posts
| | 06/02/2006 3:29 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Ghendar
quote:
Originally posted by trollbill
quote:
Originally posted by Lachlarlan_the_Mad
Yes, and that set shall be called... Gnomerama
I prefer 'Gnome Ghome.'
No, no, no. It's already been coined. It's Gnomegasm
Are you sure about that gnomenclature? | |
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Lachlarlan_the_Mad
Sergeant
470 Posts
| | 06/02/2006 3:32 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by trollbill
quote:
Originally posted by Ghendar
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Originally posted by trollbill
quote:
Originally posted by Lachlarlan_the_Mad
Yes, and that set shall be called... Gnomerama
I prefer 'Gnome Ghome.'
No, no, no. It's already been coined. It's Gnomegasm
Are you sure about that gnomenclature?
The editors are in Nome, Alaska. Are we fired yet? | |
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kingnanu
Warrior
214 Posts
| | 06/02/2006 4:27 PM |
| | Personally I haven't really missed the surface gnomes. I do think however we are over due for a couple of deep gnomes. | |
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trollbill
Warrior
176 Posts
| | 06/02/2006 4:51 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Lachlarlan_the_Mad
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Originally posted by trollbill
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Originally posted by Ghendar
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Originally posted by trollbill
quote:
Originally posted by Lachlarlan_the_Mad
Yes, and that set shall be called... Gnomerama
I prefer 'Gnome Ghome.'
No, no, no. It's already been coined. It's Gnomegasm
Are you sure about that gnomenclature?
The editors are in Nome, Alaska. Are we fired yet?
Only if you didn't use a Gnom de Plume. | |
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kestrel.ca
Underboss
1687 Posts
| | 06/02/2006 5:34 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by trollbill
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Originally posted by Lachlarlan_the_Mad
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Originally posted by trollbill
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Originally posted by Ghendar
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Originally posted by trollbill
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Originally posted by Lachlarlan_the_Mad
Yes, and that set shall be called... Gnomerama
I prefer 'Gnome Ghome.'
No, no, no. It's already been coined. It's Gnomegasm
Are you sure about that gnomenclature?
The editors are in Nome, Alaska. Are we fired yet?
Only if you didn't use a Gnom de Plume.
and just when I'd had hopes that it coudln't get any worse... [)] | |
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KuH
Warrior
293 Posts
| | 06/02/2006 5:52 PM |
| | Please, please - gnome ore! | |
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Corim Danex
Warlord
6842 Posts
West Valley City, Utah
| | 06/02/2006 6:00 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by kestrel.ca
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Originally posted by trollbill
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Originally posted by Lachlarlan_the_Mad
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Originally posted by trollbill
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Originally posted by Ghendar
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Originally posted by trollbill
quote:
Originally posted by Lachlarlan_the_Mad
Yes, and that set shall be called... Gnomerama
I prefer 'Gnome Ghome.'
No, no, no. It's already been coined. It's Gnomegasm
Are you sure about that gnomenclature?
The editors are in Nome, Alaska. Are we fired yet?
Only if you didn't use a Gnom de Plume.
and just when I'd had hopes that it coudln't get any worse... [)]
Pretty soon there will be Academy A-gnome-inations. | |
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jacksonm
Warlord
5560 Posts
River City
| | 06/02/2006 6:47 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Corim Danex
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Originally posted by kestrel.ca
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Originally posted by trollbill
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Originally posted by Lachlarlan_the_Mad
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Originally posted by trollbill
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Originally posted by Ghendar
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Originally posted by trollbill
quote:
Originally posted by Lachlarlan_the_Mad
Yes, and that set shall be called... Gnomerama
I prefer 'Gnome Ghome.'
No, no, no. It's already been coined. It's Gnomegasm
Are you sure about that gnomenclature?
The editors are in Nome, Alaska. Are we fired yet?
Only if you didn't use a Gnom de Plume.
and just when I'd had hopes that it coudln't get any worse... [)]
Pretty soon there will be Academy A-gnome-inations.
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scruffydude7
Underboss
1196 Posts
Rock Hill, SC
| | 06/02/2006 8:34 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Sharn Inquisitor
I don't know any RPGer who plays gnomes. They just aren't that great.
I played a Gnome PC once, and often use them as NPCs. When I played a Gnome PC, it wasn't because it was "good" or "powerful" or anything else related to stats.
It was for fun. And it was fun - I enjoyed the heck out of it, insufficiencies and all. It made him a credible character, and its more appealing to me to take on a challenge with a credible character than an incredibly efficient combat machine.
I think powergaming has a lot to do with the decline of Gnome popularity. (not that I'm knocking powergamers, it has its place and can be fun) | |
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zenthrus
Warlord
5132 Posts
SLC, UT
| | 06/02/2006 8:35 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Lachlarlan_the_Mad
Are we fired yet?
No, but the kindling has almost completely been laid out for the stakes. Soon, very soon we'll be "firing" you [}:)] | |
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glumag
Warlord
5968 Posts
| | 06/02/2006 8:40 PM |
| I have a player currently playing a gnome wizard and I am using a reaper I painted to represent him.
Because of that I have plenty of gnomes in the campaign since he comes from a town of gnomes and his family are involved in plots, etc.
gimme gmore gnomes! | |
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madda
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714 Posts
| | 06/02/2006 8:52 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Sharn Inquisitor
I don't know any RPGer who plays gnomes. They just aren't that great.
The last gnome we got was in Aberrations...and we know how that set is the least valued of them all...it's the dread curse of gnomes.
Hi Sharn Inquisitor. Pleased to meet you. I'm a RPGer.
Here, now you know someone who plays gnomes. [:D]
And frankly, they're quite popular at our RPG table. Out of the three current playing groups there's one in each. | |
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Ackrus
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282 Posts
| | 06/02/2006 8:54 PM |
| | David the gnome will be the next gnome, an Epic rare[)] | |
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ilarue
Underboss
1259 Posts
| | 06/02/2006 10:10 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Sharn Inquisitor
I don't know any RPGer who plays gnomes. They just aren't that great.
The last gnome we got was in Aberrations...and we know how that set is the least valued of them all...it's the dread curse of gnomes.
I played a gnome illusionist in the last campaign I was a PC | |
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zoroaster100
Sergeant
873 Posts
| | 06/02/2006 10:34 PM |
| | One of the players in our group has been playing a female gnome rogue in our Shackled City campaign, and that character has brought much fun to the whole group. | |
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Dragon Snack
Warrior
285 Posts
| | 06/04/2006 12:33 PM |
| My groups have seen more Gnome PCs than Half Orc PCs (even discounting the 2 that I've personally played).
If I was to go by just my main group, then nobody plays Half Orcs...[)] | |
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FeranEldritchKnight
Sergeant
385 Posts
Kansas City, MO USA
| | 06/04/2006 1:34 PM |
| | I agree with Dragon Snack-- I've seen one half-orc in all of 3e, and it was mine and I played it ONCE. Although gnomes are very unpopular, I have seen more gnomes in my day. But then again, I think I always played the gnomes. My players always pick human, elf, or dwarf, with an occasional halfling. | |
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583 Posts
| | 06/04/2006 1:39 PM |
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WakeXX
Warlord
10152 Posts
Edinboro PA
| | 06/05/2006 8:24 AM |
| | I wouldn't mind a few more Gnomes | | | |
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jacksonm
Warlord
5560 Posts
River City
| | 06/05/2006 8:27 AM |
| | I think so long as they're skirmish useful gnomes a lot of the haters will at least be a little pacified. | | | |
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Arandae
Sergeant
713 Posts
UK
| | 06/05/2006 8:48 AM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Count Dooku
The list of Gnome jokes goes on and on and on.
Please - gno-more jokes!
quote:
Originally posted by Count Dooku
Do these jokes mean we will see them soon?
I hope so [:)]. It would be easy to alternate halflings and gnomes, one in each set. If WotC really were to just taunt their customers, without any intention of making any, that would be a little odd [B)]. | |
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striderlotr
Commander
3370 Posts
| | 06/05/2006 9:06 AM |
| | When I was activily playing D&D, we had a gnome PC... never a half orc, but we did have a gnome. If we were to cut to the chace and do a poll of races people have played or seen played, I'd bet we would see the majority in the human, elf, and dwarf categories. | |
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Lachlarlan_the_Mad
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470 Posts
| | 06/05/2006 10:21 AM |
| quote:
Originally posted by striderlotr
When I was activily playing D&D, we had a gnome PC... never a half orc, but we did have a gnome. If we were to cut to the chace and do a poll of races people have played or seen played, I'd bet we would see the majority in the human, elf, and dwarf categories.
In Living Greyhawk, I currently have 2 Half-Orc characters, 1 Gray Elf, and 1 Dwarf.
One Half-Orc is your typical Fighter/Barbarian, and the other is a Fighter/Diviner.
The elf is a Conjuror, and is also mad.
And the Dwarf is a Cleric going for Warpriest. | |
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