The reason for this group is the recent message posted to Shannon Greene's website relating that he just doesn't have the time energy or drive to pursue Hero...
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Ed
chaos_star2000
Jan 12, 2005 2:59 pm
I forgot to mention that I e-mailed Shannon Greene to get copies of his current version of HF, as well as any notes and info he has on it, and invited him to...
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Matt
mfoutz
Jan 12, 2005 3:06 pm
Ed- Thanks for forming this list. It will be interesting to see how HeroForge develops in the future, whether it is by a community or an individual. I've...
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Ed Podsiad
chaos_star2000
Jan 12, 2005 3:12 pm
No problem. Thanks for spreading the word, Matt. I don't really visit any other RPG forums that aren't LG related, so please pass this group on to anyone you ...
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Steven Zwanger
szwanger
Jan 12, 2005 11:34 pm
For my own copy of HeroForge, I added some of the prestige classes specific to Living Greyhawk (Veth, Darkhagard, Silent One, and some of Mask of Johydee)....
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KUHLMJA@...
Jan 13, 2005 1:05 am
In a message dated 1/12/2005 6:42:10 PM Eastern Standard Time, szwanger@... writes: For my own copy of HeroForge, I added some of the prestige ...
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furlong32297
Jan 13, 2005 2:01 pm
Due to the size of the file, I would suggest that we break this program up into two programs before we add any new information. I would suggest one program...
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Matt
mfoutz
Jan 13, 2005 2:21 pm
I would suggest removing the metaorg info and keeping it out. It's Living Greyhawk and LG Region specific anyway. HeroForge works fine without LG metaorg...
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furlong32297
Jan 13, 2005 2:52 pm
... use ... You are probably right. Rather than LG specific. I think a core HF with the LG checkbox is the way to go. ... any ... I think that a core HF with...
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KUHLMJA@...
Jan 13, 2005 2:59 pm
In a message dated 1/13/2005 9:03:44 AM Eastern Standard Time, furlong32297@... writes: Due to the size of the file, I would suggest that we break this ...
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KUHLMJA@...
Jan 13, 2005 3:09 pm
In a message dated 1/13/2005 9:24:47 AM Eastern Standard Time, mfoutz@... writes: I would suggest removing the metaorg info and keeping it out. It's ...
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Ed Podsiad
chaos_star2000
Jan 13, 2005 3:33 pm
An excellent question. I would say that if anyone has their own individual versions, post them to the files sections as compressed files (preferably .zip). ...
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Mercule Corin
mercule
Jan 13, 2005 4:04 pm
... What is our immediate goal? Do we want to create a sheet that handles every "official"; setting? Or do we want to create something that handles the...
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Ed
chaos_star2000
Jan 13, 2005 4:09 pm
Wow, barely 24 hours and we have 54 members. That rocks. I want to thank everyone for joining. I hope this forum proves to be effective way to continue HF....
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Mercule Corin
mercule
Jan 13, 2005 4:16 pm
Figured I'd offer up who I am and what I can contribute. I've been a professional software developer for nine or so years. Most of that time has been with...
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Matt
mfoutz
Jan 13, 2005 4:18 pm
I'd list as immediate goals: 1. Addition of core materials 2. Removal of outdated material 3. Continue the maintenance work of Shannon (need to get his list of...
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Gordon Smith
snarl_redfist
Jan 13, 2005 4:21 pm
I've been a professional programmer for about 15 years. 10 years of that was with Microsoft as a development lead / architect. I can lend a hand in a...
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Steve Creech
gh0stwind
Jan 13, 2005 4:25 pm
Hello everyone- While my programming knowledge is very basic (no pun intended), I do have considerable experience in project management and task delegation....
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Mercule Corin
mercule
Jan 13, 2005 4:28 pm
On Thu, 13 Jan 2005 10:32:09 -0500, Ed Podsiad ... As I indicated in my "introductions" email (still in transit), I'd like to see us have a project...
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Ed Podsiad
chaos_star2000
Jan 13, 2005 4:44 pm
Well, Steve, you certainly have the qualifications and the desire, so I would like to forward the motion that you take the role of Project Manager for HF,...
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Gordon Smith
snarl_redfist
Jan 13, 2005 4:47 pm
Second for Steve Creech. _____ From: Ed Podsiad [mailto:edpodsiad@...] Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 9:44 AM To: 'Hero_Forge@yahoogroups.com' ...
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Ed Podsiad
chaos_star2000
Jan 13, 2005 5:12 pm
Excellent! Can't really take a vote, so I will assume that unless a significant portion of the membership base objects within the next 24 hours that Steve...
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Lyman Green
lymang
Jan 13, 2005 5:35 pm
I do not have any technical expertise with Excel or VBA, but I can type. My parents paid $75 for me to take a typing class in in high school (sheeoot, I guess...
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Lyman Green
lymang
Jan 13, 2005 5:37 pm
I second this. Addition of "complete"; books and/or other core-like books (Races of *). Removal of splat books or other 3.0 books. Lyman ... -- ". . . No, it...
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Steven Zwanger
szwanger
Jan 13, 2005 5:51 pm
... Second! Steve...
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Heather Eberhardt
heathere3
Jan 13, 2005 5:54 pm
Hi, I'm Heather Eberhardt and I have no VB programming background. What I do have is numerous years experience as a transcriptionist/typist for hire and time...
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paradisecursed
Jan 13, 2005 6:10 pm
I would like to veto removing Splat books and 3.0 information. Some of the classes are still very useful in home games, and thus it would be a shame to see...
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Matt
mfoutz
Jan 13, 2005 6:16 pm
I can see the benefit of keeping the old material, but it does add a level of complexity to maintenance when dealing with 2 different core game versions and...
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Lyman Green
lymang
Jan 13, 2005 6:22 pm
I think that leaving 3.0 info will end up needlessly complicating an already terrifically complicated spreadsheet. Think about all the things that have...
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KUHLMJA@...
Jan 13, 2005 6:28 pm
Since we're introducing ourselves... I'm an information systems consultant. Most of the work I do centers around functional design requirements, testing,...
