Shimring for COTM- January 2012

GamingMegaverse
GamingMegaverse
edited December 2011 in Campaign Submissions
With the crowning of the well deserved "Dresden Files Dallas":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaign/dfd for December, I have done some searching around and I keep coming back to "Shimring":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/shimring It is the depth that gets me each time, the Whispering of the Gods, etc....
I have stolen from this campaign, and I hope that others check it out to see why!

killervp
"A God...Rebuilt":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/a-god-rebuilt
Duskreign's "COTM for November 2011":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/wyrmshadow/wiki_pages/112011

Just trying to help out.

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  • arsheesh
    arsheesh
    Posts: 850
    Yup, Shimring is a great long-standing campaign with an ambitious story arc. Good suggestion Killer!

    Cheers,
    -Arsheesh
  • Dungeon_Master_Loki
    Dungeon_Master_Loki
    Posts: 358
    I wholeheartedly endorse the choice of Shimring! (and only a clueless berk would rattle his bone box to the contrary!)

    Game Designer, Pro GM, multiple ENnie Award winner

    GM of Planejammer: The Spelljoined (Pathfinder 1e) Campaign of the Year 2011 and still going strong!

    GM of The Planewalker's Guild (Pathfinder 1e) 

    Need a GM? Book me today!

  • Baalshamon
    Baalshamon
    Posts: 585
    I too think this is one that deserves the honor. Great story, fantastic visuals, and overall one of the better sites on OP.
  • mchappory
    mchappory
    Posts: 1
    Agreed! The Shimring campaign has an epic story arc which is well supported by Twiggyleaf's extensive background notes and visuals - a fun (and dangerous!) campaign to play :-)
  • twiggyleaf
    twiggyleaf
    Posts: 2,011
    LOL! mchappory. When I read your comment I wondered at how "dangerous" Shimring has been and although I have avoided TPKs, I do note from the character history that quite a few characters have "been through the mills" so far. Not all of these have died, but I will admit Shimring IS dangerous! (But, I'm told by my players that's how they like it). Thanks for all the support and particularly KillerVP for the nomination.


    twiggyleaf
    "Shimring - The Faces of Divinity":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/shimring
    (a multiplanar 3.5 D&D campaign)

    "I met a traveller from an antique land....."

    CotM May 2016: Mysteria: set in Wolfgang Baur’s MIDGARD.

    Previous CotM Aug 2012: Shimring: High Level Multiplanar Campaign

    Inner Council Member

  • Dungeon_Master_Loki
    Dungeon_Master_Loki
    Posts: 358
    Without danger there is no romance to it.

    They should see the "roll every die in thirty feet for damage" entry on my artifact charts, MUAHAHAHAHAHAAHAA!

    Game Designer, Pro GM, multiple ENnie Award winner

    GM of Planejammer: The Spelljoined (Pathfinder 1e) Campaign of the Year 2011 and still going strong!

    GM of The Planewalker's Guild (Pathfinder 1e) 

    Need a GM? Book me today!

  • twiggyleaf
    twiggyleaf
    Posts: 2,011
    DMLoki, it seems you ARE evil! (...but I like it!)

    twigs

    "I met a traveller from an antique land....."

    CotM May 2016: Mysteria: set in Wolfgang Baur’s MIDGARD.

    Previous CotM Aug 2012: Shimring: High Level Multiplanar Campaign

    Inner Council Member

  • WolfLord
    WolfLord
    Posts: 278
    I've been a fan of shimring for a while and absolutely support it for CotM :)
    - Dan

    DM, Current Campaign: The Godlands: Rise of the Blood Moon Kings

    DM, Previous Campaign: Avatar: Conquest of the Imperial Order - CotM: November 2011

  • Duskreign
    Duskreign
    Posts: 1,085
    I'm sorry for bumping this old thread, but for whatever it is worth, I feel that Shimring is deeply deserving of the recognition and respect of the entire Obsidian Portal community. I have long been a fan of Shimring, and indeed of every contribution Twiggyleaf has made both on his campaign wiki and here in the forums. I count Twiggy as a magnificent example of what an Obsidian Portal DM should aspire to be, and I feel that Shimring amply reflects the caliber of its creator.

    Once again, I dreaded coming back into the forums just to bump an old thread. I don't want my friends here to think I have forgotten them, and Twiggy was one of the good folks here that reached out to me in my absence, proving perhaps the old adage about hearts growing fonder. However, of all the reasons I could think of to make a return to the forums, endorsing Shimring feels like an extremely appropriate one. This campaign deserves your attention. if you haven't seen it, do so. If you have, write your content director and ask him to lend Shimring his attention.

    Thanks for your time.

    - Duskreign
  • twiggyleaf
    twiggyleaf
    Posts: 2,011
    Many thanks to all for the nomination and the support.

    twigs

    "I met a traveller from an antique land....."

    CotM May 2016: Mysteria: set in Wolfgang Baur’s MIDGARD.

    Previous CotM Aug 2012: Shimring: High Level Multiplanar Campaign

    Inner Council Member

  • Baalshamon
    Baalshamon
    Posts: 585
    I agree that Shimring needs to get CotM soon. It is far past due.

    -Steve
  • twiggyleaf
    twiggyleaf
    Posts: 2,011
    The Shimring Questors have just completed their second Quest. A summary of what has happened in the Primordial Temple of Savandem, cojoined with Gossamer in the Demonweb, is presented here:

    "Completion of the Second Task":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaign/shimring/wikis/tale-of-the-task

    (There will now be a break in activity until the third task is begun later in the year.)

    Thanks again for all interest so far....

    "I met a traveller from an antique land....."

    CotM May 2016: Mysteria: set in Wolfgang Baur’s MIDGARD.

    Previous CotM Aug 2012: Shimring: High Level Multiplanar Campaign

    Inner Council Member

  • GamingMegaverse
    GamingMegaverse
    Posts: 3,001
    Very sad about the break- how long? Nicely done summary. I will steal the line about the will of the gods (again stealing from you)
    Be back soon!
    killervp
    "A God...Rebuilt":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/a-god-rebuilt
    "Duskreign's First Ever COTM":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/wyrmshadow/wiki_pages/112011

    Just trying to help out.

  • Baalshamon
    Baalshamon
    Posts: 585
    I hate it when good campaigns take a break. I am always afraid they will never come back.
  • twiggyleaf
    twiggyleaf
    Posts: 2,011 edited March 2012
    The break is not necessarily a bad thing. I had a break between the First and Second Tasks too. And it gives one a chance to adapt, tweak and improve things on the site that were conceived at the beginning before players got involved. In short, I also need time to do more preparation. Some of our group members left and we are in the process of recruiting new members, so my friend is running a campaign starting out at Level One for the meantime. Even without the personnel change, it was always my intention to take breaks between each Quest.

    New "Progress Chart":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaign/shimring/wikis/concise-summary shows at a glance how far the Questors have come in the overall shape of Shimring.

    Thanks for the comments,
    twigs
    Post edited by twiggyleaf on

    "I met a traveller from an antique land....."

    CotM May 2016: Mysteria: set in Wolfgang Baur’s MIDGARD.

    Previous CotM Aug 2012: Shimring: High Level Multiplanar Campaign

    Inner Council Member

  • twiggyleaf
    twiggyleaf
    Posts: 2,011
    The break in play allows more things to be added in Shimring. There is quite a bit of work to be done in the Third Section, Grneekle, taking place in Lantan in Faerun. Having only sketched out a brief resume of events and details way back at the beginning of the campaign, I am finding that there is still much preparatory work to be done. So although there is no movement on the "Adventure Log" front at the moment, I am certainly filling up on the "Wiki"

    twigs

    "I met a traveller from an antique land....."

    CotM May 2016: Mysteria: set in Wolfgang Baur’s MIDGARD.

    Previous CotM Aug 2012: Shimring: High Level Multiplanar Campaign

    Inner Council Member

  • GamingMegaverse
    GamingMegaverse
    Posts: 3,001
    It is looking great Twiggy!
    killervp
    "A God...Rebuilt":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/a-god-rebuilt
    "Duskreign's First Ever COTM":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/wyrmshadow/wiki_pages/112011
    "OP's COTM April 2012":http://blog.obsidianportal.com/a-god-rebuilt-aprils-cotm/

    Just trying to help out.

  • twiggyleaf
    twiggyleaf
    Posts: 2,011
    Thanks, KVP

    "I met a traveller from an antique land....."

    CotM May 2016: Mysteria: set in Wolfgang Baur’s MIDGARD.

    Previous CotM Aug 2012: Shimring: High Level Multiplanar Campaign

    Inner Council Member

  • twiggyleaf
    twiggyleaf
    Posts: 2,011
    The Final Stage of the Shimring Quest will start on 26 July 2012. Aibron, Baris and Pelius will be joined by Duskblade Talia and Warforged Artificer Forge. STEP 1: Enable the Chains of Gond! STEP 2: Enter Horus to awake the Dracolich!!!!

    twigs

    "I met a traveller from an antique land....."

    CotM May 2016: Mysteria: set in Wolfgang Baur’s MIDGARD.

    Previous CotM Aug 2012: Shimring: High Level Multiplanar Campaign

    Inner Council Member

  • arsheesh
    arsheesh
    Posts: 850
    Sounds awesome Twigs! I envy your players.

    Cheers,
    -Arsheesh
  • Spiritual
    Spiritual
    Posts: 26
    wow great wiki :)

    "The Circle of Light":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/the-circle-of-light
  • GamingMegaverse
    GamingMegaverse
    Posts: 3,001
    So, since the great "Guardians of the Frontier":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/guardians-of-the-frontier won COTM I am renewing my push for Twiggyleaf's great "Shimring":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/shimring campaign for COTM in August. It is starting back up this month, and is a really rich world, a detailed wiki, and overall a great site!
    Not to mention he is great on helping folks out here in the forums!
    So- Shimring for COTM- August 2012!!

    killervp
    "A God...Rebuilt":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/a-god-rebuilt
    "Duskreign's First Ever COTM":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/wyrmshadow/wiki_pages/112011
    "OP's COTM April 2012":http://blog.obsidianportal.com/a-god-rebuilt-aprils-cotm/

    Just trying to help out.

  • Baalshamon
    Baalshamon
    Posts: 585
    I second this once again, great campaign that deserbves recognition. For far too long I have watched and waited. Give Shimring the CotM now!!!!

    -Steve
    "Star Trek Late Night":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/star-trek-late-night
    "Duskreign's CotM December 2011":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaign/wyrmshadow/wikis/122011
    "CotM January 2012":http://blog.obsidianportal.com/star-trek-late-night-januarys-cotm/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=star-trek-late-night-januarys-cotm
  • Leonidas300
    Leonidas300
    Posts: 275 edited July 2012
    I am throwing in my 300 to support Shimring for COTM

    Leonidas
    "Manifestation of Chaos":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/metzger
    Post edited by Leonidas300 on
  • arsheesh
    arsheesh
    Posts: 850
    Hopefully some-day soon Shimring will receive the plaudits it so richly deserves. Till then Twigs, know that we're behind you man!

    Cheers,
    -Arsheesh
  • twiggyleaf
    twiggyleaf
    Posts: 2,011
    Thanks, guys, for the renewed support and continued interest!

    twigs

    "I met a traveller from an antique land....."

    CotM May 2016: Mysteria: set in Wolfgang Baur’s MIDGARD.

    Previous CotM Aug 2012: Shimring: High Level Multiplanar Campaign

    Inner Council Member

  • GamingMegaverse
    GamingMegaverse
    Posts: 3,001
    Yes! Shimring is back with a new adventure log!! Hezrou Demon, dragons, and all!

    Just trying to help out.

  • Baalshamon
    Baalshamon
    Posts: 585
    August isnt up yet and I am really hoping to see Shimring taking the gold.


    -Steve
    "Star Trek Late Night":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/star-trek-late-night
    "Duskreign's CotM December 2011":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaign/wyrmshadow/wikis/122011
    "CotM January 2012":http://blog.obsidianportal.com/star-trek-late-night-januarys-cotm/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=star-trek-late-night-januarys-cotm

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  • Leonidas300
    Leonidas300
    Posts: 275
    I and the 300 agree


    Leonidas300
    "Manifestation of Chaos":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/metzger
  • GamingMegaverse
    GamingMegaverse
    Posts: 3,001
    Congrats on the win!!

    Just trying to help out.

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