Castle Paradox

Uncommon

Behold! Though this return may be brief, I welcome it!
I hear that I had won the Magnus Sequel Contest, but no prize do I seek.
I seek only to greet my lost brethren, and wish them well.
I have been busy these past months studying Tolkien's works, devising Nín-Hartoth (the elder language), and expanding the world of my tales.
I am in the process of writing a companion to The Parson's Apprentice's Tale, called The Parson's Tale (though it may need a new title, as this is used already, by Chaucer), despite the fact that I have nullified the former for tyhe purpose that I find it irrelevant.
This is all that I have to report right now. Whether The Parson's Tale will receive an OHR adaption, I am not yet certain, but the way may be made clear for it and its companion, The Thiefmaster's Tale to be made together.
Hurrah!

zetes · Joined: 03 Feb 2003 Posts: 71

You're back! You wouldn't know me, but I've always liked you alot. Yay, this is great news. Magnus 11/17 was one of my favorite ohr games ever, heh.

Uncommon · Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 2:44 am Post subject:

Actually, your name does look familar, though not one that I knew well.

I thank you for your compliments. Magnus 17 was my best so far, though that isn't saying much, as ORBituaries and The Parson's Apprentice's Tale were the only others that I released. I would like to make an extended edition of Magnus 17, including the originally intended endings (which are much like the others, only enhanced, as the fourth ending with Willy flying from the peak would have a special edition of the credits, similar to that of FFVI, except with Willy flying around instead of the Falcon). But I am uncertain if my gaming days will continue, as I do not expect that they will (but I would hope otherwise). My drafts of the work I planned to do were lost with the evil Dante (my old computer) and Ariana (my new one) is not yet properly equipped for the task. But I will do what I can, and I will hope to make new games.

In the meantime, may my blessing be on you and the work of your hands! I wish you well.

Seth · Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 3:22 am Post subject:

ORBituaries was really cool. Where can I get a copy of Magnus 17?
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Squall · Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 3:29 am Post subject:

Wow. I was just wondering the other day where you ran off to.
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Aethereal · Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 3:50 am Post subject:

Welcome back, Uncommon.
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Uncommon · Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 3:52 am Post subject:

Blame it on Dante the Accursed, Squall.

You actually liked ORBituaries, Seth? That is quite surprising, but to each his one, I suppose. I would send you Magnus 17 (and/or post it on my website), but I myself do not have a copy of it. I should much like to learn if any of my playtesters still do, for they had the .hss and all that I would need to continue it. Perhaps you could ask one of the members here that still has the original release to give it to you. Else, there is no way to acquire it.

zetes · Joined: 03 Feb 2003 Posts: 71

I think I have the file still. Let me check...

Uncommon · Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 12:05 am Post subject:

Hail, Lord Aethereal!

Seth · Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 5:10 am Post subject:

Hey, come on Chimaera, I don't care about graphics, (it helps, though) but I look for story line and character connection with the player. (both were good in ORBituaries, btw)

Heh, your initials are TLC, y'know. Heh.
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Uncommon · Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 6:58 am Post subject:

Well, I still thought that both of those were rather weak in ORBituaries, but if you liked them, then I am glad that someone did. It seems that it was not made in vain, having an audience after all. I thank you for your compliments on it, despite the fact that I disagree.

Seth · Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 11:01 am Post subject:

Why? It was cool. Your name is spelt wrong, it should be 'Chimera'

The Concise Oxford Dictonary 1998, Revised edition (page 195):

Chimera: n. Any fabulous beast with parts taken from many animals.

Correct?
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Uncommon · Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 8:36 pm Post subject:

Partictularly a combine from Greek mythology, with the trunk and head of a lion, back end of a goat, and tale of a snake. Chimaera is an older spelling, now considered archaic and obsolete (but hey, I still like it).

The Lone Chimaera is actually the epithet of the thiefmaster Jacques LeRosse, a character in my stories/games. The "Remarkable Swordsman" bit also refers to him, and the Greenclaw is his sword.