Darkfather
Commander
3468 Posts
    
Queensland, Australia
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| Info gleamed from D&D XP
With thanks to Hordelings.
DF
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Star
Sergeant
978 Posts
New Britain, CT
| | 02/15/2007 9:10 AM |
| Cool. Thanks Darkfather (by way of Hordelings).
Looks like we were right about the Drizzt epic set being Drizzt, Wulfgar and Icingdeath.
A desert themed set would be cool - opportunity to make some more Al Quadim like mini's. Maybe we'll get the dire camel we've all been waiting for.  | |
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Fun Guy from Yuggoth
Cthulhufnord
Warlord
11113 Posts
Umass Amherst Baby!
| | 02/15/2007 9:15 AM |
| Desert of Desolation.... not the most inspiring set name. 
Sounds like it could potentialy have some Dark Sun stuff in it. | |
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Omand
Commander
3120 Posts
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
| | 02/15/2007 9:16 AM |
| Hmm ...
Interesting title.
I wonder if this will be the next starter set, with desert themed maps and the like.
It would certianly make sense for WotC to release a new starter set during the Christmas season more so than any other time of year. Maybe the new policy is to release starter sets every two years (or 6 sets apart) rather than the 4 we had previously.
We will have to wait and see for more info. I doubt we will have more than the title of this set until Gen Con.
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doubtofbuddha
Commander
3371 Posts
| | 02/15/2007 9:17 AM |
| | I think it sounds pretty inspiring. Something different rather than the plethora of outsider, undead, and underdark themed sets. (Not that I have any problem with those three themes, I am just glad they are branching out.) | |
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Omand
Commander
3120 Posts
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
| | 02/15/2007 9:18 AM |
| Posted By Cthulhufnord on 02/15/2007 9:15 AM Desert of Desolation.... not the most inspiring set name.
Sounds like it could potentialy have some Dark Sun stuff in it.
Ah, but they are looting from the vault for that title from a famous module series in the 1E days. Never underestimate the power of nostalgia for some of the collectors out there.
Cheers
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JodyJ
Warrior
260 Posts
| | 02/15/2007 9:24 AM |
| | While I don't think the Slavers series is ever going to make it as a set -- Against the Giants seems pretty likely.
Night Below is already representing Queen of Spiders. | |
Called Shot: Against the Giants -- Aboleth
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jacksonm
Warlord
5560 Posts
River City
| | 02/15/2007 9:24 AM |
| Posted By doubtofbuddha on 02/15/2007 9:17 AM
I think it sounds pretty inspiring. Something different rather than the plethora of outsider, undead, and underdark themed sets. (Not that I have any problem with those three themes, I am just glad they are branching out.)
Indeed, it's nice to see some other themes.
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scruffydude7
Underboss
1196 Posts
Rock Hill, SC
| | 02/15/2007 9:28 AM |
| | Nice! One of my friends is running a campaign in a desert setting, so this should be perfect for that. | |
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SkYlyn3
Warrior
222 Posts
Williamsburg, Virginia
| | 02/15/2007 9:31 AM |
| | What's this about the Fantastic Locations not selling well? | |
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Thailfi
Sergeant
956 Posts
| | 02/15/2007 9:31 AM |
| Desert of Desolation is one of the best series of modules I have ever went through. I highly recommend it to all you 3e players out there.
Souonds like it could be a good set.
They announce a new Drizzt just as I decide to sell my Archfiends copy. I really have to get cracking on listing these figures on Ebay or here.
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Brimulk
Sneak
162 Posts
| | 02/15/2007 9:33 AM |
| | Hmmmm, might see a Roc in the Desert of Desolation, as I believe they were in the module. | |
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SkYlyn3
Warrior
222 Posts
Williamsburg, Virginia
| | 02/15/2007 9:38 AM |
| | Desert setting sounds hot. Wait, dammit I sound like a jerk. | |
Champion of Mohrg
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JodyJ
Warrior
260 Posts
| | 02/15/2007 9:47 AM |
| | I think it would be a safe assumption that DoD will not be a huge set.
They like to mention that when they announce.
No huge set until 2008 at the earliest | |
Called Shot: Against the Giants -- Aboleth
Called Shot: Demonweb - Large Whip Spider
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berus316
Sergeant
663 Posts
Markham, Ontario Canada
| | 02/15/2007 9:55 AM |
| DoD sounds OK as a concept.....
also a plus that the series is continuing for at least another set, so I'm happy that way as well.
180+ new miniatures in 2007 (I guess 184 if you include Gar Blue and Drizzt set)
Not sure what minis will come in a desert set....
maybe UC horse rider dude....
dude on a camel?
Half Scorpion Dude?
We got Efreets and Genies....
I'm really drawing a blank here.... don't know why.
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Omand
Commander
3120 Posts
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
| | 02/15/2007 9:56 AM |
| Posted By JodyJ on 02/15/2007 9:47 AM I think it would be a safe assumption that DoD will not be a huge set.
They like to mention that when they announce.
No huge set until 2008 at the earliest
We had a Huge set in 2006 (WotDQ) so not seeing another one until 2008 was to be expected after the break between GoL and WotDQ.
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Man of Renown
Wraithborne
Warlord
5309 Posts
The Red Light District
| | 02/15/2007 10:19 AM |
| | Would love to see a Manscorpion(or whatever they're calling them now in Politicall corrcectness), Sphinx, and Some Dark Sun Minis would be off the rip!!! | |
Eye dun no why youse guys think im not relly a person im jimgang from canada but im moving to cali as soon as i get a master card
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So you can't read what's engraved, Is this Heaven or merely Decay?
Was there a light, enchantingly bright, A Question, just how did it end?
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Sir Bozak The Damned
Commander
2854 Posts
Québec
| | 02/15/2007 10:21 AM |
| | Yuck...I was expecting an aquatic set. Desert minis...not a big want for me. | |
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Gunthar
Commander
2938 Posts
| | 02/15/2007 10:33 AM |
| Posted By Thailfi on 02/15/2007 9:31 AM
Desert of Desolation is one of the best series of modules I have ever went through. I highly recommend it to all you 3e players out there.
Souonds like it could be a good set.
They announce a new Drizzt just as I decide to sell my Archfiends copy. I really have to get cracking on listing these figures on Ebay or here.
I am stoked about Desert of Desolation! Stoked I say. My called shot is Prit! 
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Champion of Prit(Wemic vindication is here)
Minneapolis/St. Paul area
Completed trades: Aspect of Cheese (Love that moniker), Tickparasite, Elderthing, Lalato, Sodj, Grimoire, SmilinIrish, Zeb, RWarehall,Link, wikkawikkawa, Auramancer, Rommers, HK, Ivid5,Qillan_dvra, Puggins, Arcabius, Ironfist Boulderbender, Robby, Corim Danex, monster_slayer, DNDJUNKIE, Kelemvor, Krush, ckissee, Massawyrm, hockey fan, Wish, Uninspiring Lieutenant, vtloon x2, Vrecknidj, Darthpoke, WakeXX, AnarionZell, lycusmike, papabear5 and umpteen local trades with board members
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yack
Commander
3321 Posts
Gatineau Canada
| | 02/15/2007 10:34 AM |
| not a huge want but could be interesting... I'm not shutting this one out. I would take dessert creatures over a undead set. (thank goodness UH has barely any undead).  | |
Champion of the Peryton
Vindicated Champion : Pit Fiend, Devourer
DW: Duergar Priest
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CarrionCrawler
Underboss
1760 Posts
| | 02/15/2007 10:35 AM |
| Posted By berus316 on 02/15/2007 9:55 AM
DoD sounds OK as a concept.....
also a plus that the series is continuing for at least another set, so I'm happy that way as well.
180+ new miniatures in 2007 (I guess 184 if you include Gar Blue and Drizzt set)
Not sure what minis will come in a desert set....
maybe UC horse rider dude....
dude on a camel?
Half Scorpion Dude?
We got Efreets and Genies....
I'm really drawing a blank here.... don't know why.
If I remember my Sandstorm correctly, I would guess Ashrati (those burning people), Bhuka desert goblins, the chosen of Tem et Nu, maybe a dire hippo, a walker of the waste...all would be minis I could see them making | |
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Brimulk
Sneak
162 Posts
| | 02/15/2007 10:47 AM |
| Posted By Gunthar on 02/15/2007 10:33 AM Posted By Thailfi on 02/15/2007 9:31 AM
Desert of Desolation is one of the best series of modules I have ever went through. I highly recommend it to all you 3e players out there.
Souonds like it could be a good set.
They announce a new Drizzt just as I decide to sell my Archfiends copy. I really have to get cracking on listing these figures on Ebay or here.
I am stoked about Desert of Desolation! Stoked I say. My called shot is Prit!
If I pull that spoon-wielding gnome, I'm gonna freak out. My character had an unfortunate gender issue, and Prit seemed to take a liking to 'her'.Â | |
Vindicated Champion of Green Slaad
Champion of the Feyr
Correct Unhallowed Called Shot - Bone Naga
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Thailfi
Sergeant
956 Posts
| | 02/15/2007 10:48 AM |
| I want to see a mini wielding one of those pineapples of death.
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Knight of Argenis
Corim Danex
Warlord
6843 Posts
West Valley City, Utah
| | 02/15/2007 10:49 AM |
| Posted By Brimulk on 02/15/2007 9:33 AM Hmmmm, might see a Roc in the Desert of Desolation, as I believe they were in the module.
Rocs are gargantuan
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Man of Renown
Wraithborne
Warlord
5309 Posts
The Red Light District
| | 02/15/2007 10:52 AM |
| Posted By yack on 02/15/2007 10:34 AM not a huge want but could be interesting... I'm not shutting this one out. I would take dessert creatures over a undead set. (thank goodness UH has barely any undead).
mmmm dessert.....drool
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Eye dun no why youse guys think im not relly a person im jimgang from canada but im moving to cali as soon as i get a master card
-Jimgang
So, you stand at your grave, Has your soul yet been taken away?
So you can't read what's engraved, Is this Heaven or merely Decay?
Was there a light, enchantingly bright, A Question, just how did it end?
Just let me sift through your calm remains, And tear you away from your skin.
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Master of the
Awesome Sauce
Teflon Jeff
Warlord
7908 Posts
Sector 2814
| | 02/15/2007 11:22 AM |
| Posted By Sir Bozak The Damned on 02/15/2007 10:21 AM
Yuck...I was expecting an aquatic set. Desert minis...not a big want for me.
Yeah, they kind of went the exact opposite direction there...
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Icons Called Shot: Gargantuan Prismatic Dragon
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Luisjoey
Underboss
1704 Posts
Caracas Venezuela
| | 02/15/2007 11:41 AM |
| an hippo would be very odd >.>
I would like to see more mummies, some khopesh! and valenar elves from eberron ^^ | |
Knight of the Quori
Champion of King Kaius III of Karrnath
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Gunthar
Commander
2938 Posts
| | 02/15/2007 11:44 AM |
| Posted By JodyJ on 02/15/2007 9:47 AM I think it would be a safe assumption that DoD will not be a huge set. They like to mention that when they announce. No huge set until 2008 at the earliest
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Champion of Prit(Wemic vindication is here)
Minneapolis/St. Paul area
Completed trades: Aspect of Cheese (Love that moniker), Tickparasite, Elderthing, Lalato, Sodj, Grimoire, SmilinIrish, Zeb, RWarehall,Link, wikkawikkawa, Auramancer, Rommers, HK, Ivid5,Qillan_dvra, Puggins, Arcabius, Ironfist Boulderbender, Robby, Corim Danex, monster_slayer, DNDJUNKIE, Kelemvor, Krush, ckissee, Massawyrm, hockey fan, Wish, Uninspiring Lieutenant, vtloon x2, Vrecknidj, Darthpoke, WakeXX, AnarionZell, lycusmike, papabear5 and umpteen local trades with board members
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Dordledum
Commander
3463 Posts
Netherlands
| | 02/15/2007 12:09 PM |
| A desert set doesn't appeal to me, but could give us a Phaerrim. But one of those could be in Night Below just as easily.
D. | |
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Champion of the Huge Spider (WotDQ 46/60), A New Umber Hulk (DoDe 57/60), and the Orog Fighter! | |
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PaSquall
Underboss
1399 Posts
| | 02/15/2007 12:12 PM |
| The following was posted at http://www.therpgsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4486
* Night Below
* Return to the Underdark
* features many iconic monsters
* Desert of Desolation
* named after the classic D&D adventure
* DDM Mount riders
So it looks like we'll get more mounted minis.
There are other interesting tidbits (check the link for more info).
Oh, and I forgot : don't expect G-cube soon.
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Vindicated Champion of the PSEUDODRAGON
(Unhappy) vindicated champion of the DRYAD
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Demonweb called shot : ghost | |
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Brimulk
Sneak
162 Posts
| | 02/15/2007 12:16 PM |
| Posted By Corim Danex on 02/15/2007 10:49 AM Posted By Brimulk on 02/15/2007 9:33 AM Hmmmm, might see a Roc in the Desert of Desolation, as I believe they were in the module. Rocs are gargantuan
Yeah, I realized it after I wrote it. Maybe we'll get some Giant Eagles then. | |
Vindicated Champion of Green Slaad
Champion of the Feyr
Correct Unhallowed Called Shot - Bone Naga
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wicked cool
Underboss
2151 Posts
| | 02/15/2007 12:25 PM |
| | so basically no g-cubs until at least 2008 or beyond? very odd | |
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PaSquall
Underboss
1399 Posts
| | 02/15/2007 12:31 PM |
| Posted By wicked cool on 02/15/2007 12:25 PM
so basically no g-cubs until at least 2008 or beyond? very odd They said that "G-cube is not ready" (Shoe and Linae attended the conference)
Seeing that UH is probably almost ready, and the DoD setlist is probably already done too, I'm afraid we won't get a g-cube before set 15.
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Vindicated Champion of the PSEUDODRAGON
(Unhappy) vindicated champion of the DRYAD
Against the giants called shot : huge cloud giant female
Demonweb called shot : ghost | |
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Mjollnir
Underboss
1500 Posts
Canary Islands - Spain
| | 02/15/2007 12:37 PM |
| Posted By JodyJ on 02/15/2007 9:24 AM
While I don't think the Slavers series is ever going to make it as a set -- Against the Giants seems pretty likely.
Night Below is already representing Queen of Spiders. What do you mean? Has someone verified the presence of Lolth herself in the set?!
Now seriously, any confirmation for the set?
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Champion of the Molydeus
Vindicated Blood War Called Shot: Cornugon (Horned Devil)
Icons Called Shot: Tarrasque
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Against the Giants Called Shot: Uncommon Fire Giant
Demonweb Called Shot: Myrlochar
Feywild Called Shot: Molydeus
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Mjollnir
Underboss
1500 Posts
Canary Islands - Spain
| | 02/15/2007 12:41 PM |
| Posted By Gunthar on 02/15/2007 11:44 AM Posted By JodyJ on 02/15/2007 9:47 AM I think it would be a safe assumption that DoD will not be a huge set. They like to mention that when they announce. No huge set until 2008 at the earliest THANK GOD! (or your deity of choice). Huge sets absolutely BLOW! The distribution is messed up, the slots aren't filled to really suit anyone, the split rarity is a nightmare and a mess....the list goes on and on. Here's hoping we NEVER see another craptastic huge set. I'm hoping the Icons line will open up the huges or something similar, but standard huge sets really suck leprous monkey genitals..
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Champion of the Molydeus
Vindicated Blood War Called Shot: Cornugon (Horned Devil)
Icons Called Shot: Tarrasque
Vindicated Dungeon of Dread Called Shot: Mind Flayer
Against the Giants Called Shot: Uncommon Fire Giant
Demonweb Called Shot: Myrlochar
Feywild Called Shot: Molydeus
"Sé que me acusan de soberbia, y tal vez de misantropía, y tal vez de locura. Tales acusaciones (que yo castigaré a su debido tiempo) son irrisorias." - Jorge Luis Borges
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Brimulk
Sneak
162 Posts
| | 02/15/2007 12:50 PM |
| | I like Huge minis, but I agree that releasing them in booster packs doesn't seem to be the best way to go about it. I would prefer Huge Icon packs. I'd like to see them release 1 Huge Icon set a year, with 3-4 Huge figures and 1 Gargantuan (or Colossal) set with 2-4 medium or large figures. That way, you wouldn't have to problems that plagued both the Huge sets so far, and that is paying $20 a pop and getting a Huge that isn't worth that price tag. | |
Vindicated Champion of Green Slaad
Champion of the Feyr
Correct Unhallowed Called Shot - Bone Naga
Night Below Called Shot - Skulk | |
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Sir Bozak The Damned
Commander
2854 Posts
Québec
| | 02/15/2007 12:54 PM |
| | The issue with huge minis is distribution and choices. On chat yesterday, we only figured a few of the rare huges were worthile and most other wasted slots for something better like a Hydra or Juggernaut. | |
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Champion Of Kaz the Minotaur Knight of ALL Draconians. Squire Of ALL Constructs
The number ONE fanatic Of Dread Guards ! I own 66 !!! And the GMR1 !!!
119 completed trades so far...NB called shot: Medusa | |
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berus316
Sergeant
663 Posts
Markham, Ontario Canada
| | 02/15/2007 12:59 PM |
| I agree with Brimulk.... Huge sets are a bit of a waste of cash. To get any qty of the regular minis you need to buy way to many of these expensive Huge packs (ie see Stirge) and then end up with way to many UC Huges.... I like the Mountain Trolls but I don't really need 12 of them.
I think an Icon line of Huges would be great.... ie 4 pack of the Huge Elementals or Dragons.
Of course we don't know the full logistics nor economics behind the whole thing except that Wizards wants us to spend more and get repeats so this is against the whole concept. | |
Champion of the Aspect of Gruumsh
Nemesis of Gnomes and Warforged
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Bert the Troll
Commander
3964 Posts
Adelaide
| | 02/15/2007 1:58 PM |
| I dislike how distrubution has worked with huges, but I love huge minis, both for skirmish and rpg.
A desert set should have some funky figures. I do like the difference compared to other themes. And it's likely only 8-10 will be 'on theme' anyhow. Hmm desert dwarf with axe should be my called shot :p
DDM Mount riders - woohoo. Conan on a camel. I hope we see typical adventurers on horse too.
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Autoxdsm
Sergeant
814 Posts
Myrtle Beach, SC
| | 02/15/2007 2:20 PM |
| | I think this will be a cool set but I am really looking forward to the set that is coming out in less than a month not the one coming out in 10 months | |
Champion of the Brainstealer Dragon
Desert of Desolation Called Shot: Medium Brown Dragon
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