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Title: Greywater Chronicles - Annual #1: Uninvited Guests - link page 13
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on October 31, 2018, 01:37:39 AM
From now on, I'll put the latest issue of my comic here, rather than start a new thread each time. I'd change the title of my previous thread, but I'm not sure how!

Anyway, this issue has Sir Norvan and company looking for survivors from last issue, and features my Dwarven Forge Cavern terrain. Dedicated to Dave Arneson. Hope you like it!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - latest issue
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on October 31, 2018, 01:39:13 AM
~And the rest~

Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - latest issue
Post by: Ethelred the Almost Ready on October 31, 2018, 05:46:02 AM
Good report, terrain and figures!  I am impressed with the time it must take to photograph and present a game like this. 
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - latest issue
Post by: Tungdil on October 31, 2018, 12:56:34 PM
I really like this stories. The figures and terrain are so cool. The Frogmen, especially the ones with slings are my favourites.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - latest issue
Post by: Elk101 on November 01, 2018, 10:15:27 AM
I enjoy seeing these. To modify the main subject heading click modify in the first post and then alter the subject heading and save.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - latest issue
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on November 01, 2018, 11:39:13 AM
Thanks for the kind words, guys!

Ethelred - it does add a bit of time to the gaming. I have done this both solitaire and with a group. I get better shots solitaire, of course, since I don't have to kick friends out of the way. I am getting better with the Comic Life software - this last issue took me about three hours to put together.

Tungdil - I don't think we've seen the last of the frogmen. They will want revenge for their temple being defiled, and once word gets out that there is a massive jade idol in Greywater, there might be few looters...

Elk101 - that sounds so easy that even I can do it!

If anyone wants to catch up on the early issues, or has an interest in Swords & Sorcery in general, check out my blog!

 https://swordsunderdistantsuns.com/
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - latest issue
Post by: Tungdil on November 01, 2018, 11:52:22 AM
Tungdil - I don't think we've seen the last of the frogmen. They will want revenge for their temple being defiled, and once word gets out that there is a massive jade idol in Greywater, there might be few looters
Sounds good to me. It's a cool way for storytelling, especially because figures are used.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - latest issue
Post by: boneio on November 02, 2018, 12:12:34 PM
Hurrah, glad to see the latest issue and enjoyed it muchly. It is good that two of the Order have been saved.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - latest issue
Post by: PhilB on November 02, 2018, 08:29:27 PM
Great stuff!

I am never focused enough on the photography as a DM, so much else to do. I'm lucky if I get a few photos at the start and at the finish.

Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - latest issue
Post by: Spooktalker on November 03, 2018, 09:10:00 PM
The old school spirit lives and breathes here! Large parties, deadly dungeons, meaningful exploration... impressive stuff. Had a great time reading.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - latest issue
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on November 04, 2018, 05:13:17 PM
I appreciate the nice words!

boneio - we're gonna find out what happened to the last two very soon!

PhilB - Yeah, it's definitely at the bottom of things to focus on when GMing, but the photography is pretty easy when playing solitaire.

Spooktalker - more exploration next issue!   
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - latest issue
Post by: Vagabond on November 04, 2018, 05:37:08 PM
Excellent stuff and story - loved it.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - latest issue
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on November 06, 2018, 08:20:45 PM
Thank you, Vagabond! Hope you like the struggles to come.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - latest issue
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on November 10, 2018, 03:56:57 AM
A short wait between issues this time! The images on my blog are higher resolution, but here is the issue in its entirety.

Hope you enjoy!

https://swordsunderdistantsuns.com/2018/11/10/greywater-chronicles-issue-6/

Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - latest issue
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on November 10, 2018, 03:59:20 AM
And the last 4 pages...

Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 6, Nov. 10
Post by: Tungdil on November 10, 2018, 12:13:38 PM
Cool story again. I really like your figures and your dungeon/cave terrain. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 6, Nov. 10
Post by: DeafNala on November 10, 2018, 11:21:51 PM
That is a WONDERFUL way to present your imaginative & entertaining games, AND a FINE way to showcase your SPLENDID miniatures. VERY WELL DONE!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 6, Nov. 10
Post by: Spooktalker on November 12, 2018, 03:34:17 AM
Enjoyed the new episode, thanks for creating and sharing! Nicely done environments, such as the stairway on page 8. Overall, an inspiring thread.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 6, Nov. 10
Post by: PhilB on November 12, 2018, 03:57:24 AM
Wow! You certainly have one heck of a lot of Dwarven Forge goodness!
Keep it up!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 6, Nov. 10
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on November 12, 2018, 12:25:30 PM
Thanks, everybody! Positive feedback is a good thing!  lol

Tungdil - there are a few more old figures still to come, and at least one more environment. Glad you like the figs and terrain you've seen so far. Most of the dungeon and caverns have been Dwarven Forge, but the green-stone halls belonging to the snacas are from Galladoria Games, from when they were named Forge Prints; it was the Alchemist's Chamber from their kickstarter, with my color scheme.

Deaf Nala - Thanks for the kind words, I'm heartened that you like the comics. They are fun to put together. In fact, there is a mushroom cavern that will be making an appearance soon, though they will lack the beauty and character of your creations!

Spooktalker - your threads have been an inspiration to me while I lurked over the years, so glad I could return the favor in some small portion!

PhilB - I loaded up during their first two kickstarters, when I had a bit of extra cash. I painted it all myself, which allowed me to buy more at the time. Their last few kickstarters have been more expensive - the dwarvenite now seems as expensive as their resin terrain. I went in a little bit, to add some variety, but it is amazing on their own forums looking at how much people are spending on the latest kickstarter. The average seems to be about $3,000, and a few have gone all in, which was over $7,000. More power to them, but there is no way I could have all that set up at the same time!       
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 7, April 1 (really!)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on April 01, 2020, 01:39:04 AM
OK, been a while for a lot of RL reasons, but here is the latest issue of the Greywater Chronicles. Hope you all enjoy!

Deaf Nala - there was too much happening in this issue to squeeze in the interaction with the Shrooms, so it will be in the next. But they do show up in the last panel, like the villains of old in Marvel Comics!

This will be broken up over 3 posts for ease of uploading or downloading, whichever it is.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 6, Nov. 10
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on April 01, 2020, 01:42:44 AM
2nd batch:
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 6, Nov. 10
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on April 01, 2020, 01:45:12 AM
The Professor and MaryAnne:
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 7, April 1 (really!)
Post by: boneio on April 01, 2020, 01:31:52 PM
YESSSS! Always so happy to see new episodes :)

Very enjoyable, as usual. Those mushrooms look creepy.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 7, April 1 (really!)
Post by: robh on April 01, 2020, 03:21:46 PM
Wonderful.

Great to see Sorcerer Xo still adventuring after all these years, survivor of an iconic line. 
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 7, April 1 (really!)
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on April 01, 2020, 06:26:13 PM
Very enjoyable reading. Thanks for taking the time to share!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 7, April 1 (really!)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on April 01, 2020, 08:55:57 PM
Hey, boneio,

Glad you enjoyed the issue; there should be another one in a week or so. The Shroom Men are from the immensely talented and demented Deaf Nala! They cut loose next issue!

robh,

Appreciate it, buddy! Yeah, Sorcerer Xo is a favorite of mine! He told me to say that he is glad of your recognition of his awesomeness!

Rick W.,

Glad you like it! I don't bring nicely painted lead to the table, but hopefully I can live up to the adventure part of Lead Adventure!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 7, April 1 (really!)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on April 05, 2020, 03:25:10 AM
Issue 8 is hot off the press! And it features the fungus of resident genius Deaf Nala!

Breaking up into 3 posts again:
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 7, April 1 (really!)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on April 05, 2020, 03:26:55 AM
Next 4 pages:
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 7, April 1 (really!)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on April 05, 2020, 03:31:21 AM
Last 5 pages:
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 8: Mushroom Mayhem! 4/4
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on April 11, 2020, 07:23:55 PM
OK, after the horrors of the mushroom forest, the party is looking for a leisurely stroll through some catacombs...

Issue 9!

 In 3 parts:
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 8: Mushroom Mayhem! 4/4
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on April 11, 2020, 07:25:45 PM
The middle stanzas:
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 8: Mushroom Mayhem! 4/4
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on April 11, 2020, 07:27:38 PM
And the third movement:
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 9: Bonedance 4/11
Post by: boneio on April 12, 2020, 11:01:39 AM
Great couple of episodes! Of course it was inevitable that someone would read the tomb  :D

It's been asked before I'm sure but what rules do you use to play this?
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 9: Bonedance 4/11
Post by: robh on April 12, 2020, 11:43:05 AM
Wonderful, well worth the 25 cents!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 9: Bonedance 4/11
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on April 12, 2020, 12:57:28 PM
robh,

Thanks! I may have to raise the price to 30 cents at some point, but I hate to appear greedy.

boneio,

Glad you liked the issues! I am wanting to dig into Sir Norvan's party as they hit the third level, but the rogues that survived the battles around Shades' Hollow are about to enter Sublevel 1A of Greywater, and I am curious to see what happens to them. Not sure where I'm going next.

The rules I use are a bastardization of the old The Fantasy Trip rules, called Legends of the Ancient World. TFT just got republished, but I'm sticking with LAW. You can get them for free here, if you are interested.

http://www.darkcitygames.com/docs/Legends.pdf

Note - I am a partner in Dark City Games, but I am not trying to sell you anything - honest! The rules are very simple and bare bones, and I have some house rules.


 
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 9: Bonedance 4/11
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on April 21, 2020, 08:29:17 PM
The 10th issue is hot off the presses!

First of 3 posts:
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 9: Bonedance 4/11
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on April 21, 2020, 08:31:19 PM
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Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 9: Bonedance 4/11
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on April 21, 2020, 08:33:12 PM
Last of 3 posts:
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 10: Song of Steel 4/21
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on April 29, 2020, 06:10:24 PM
The eleventh issue has just been tossed at the newstands by fleeing paper boys in n95 masks!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 10: Song of Steel 4/21
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on April 29, 2020, 06:12:32 PM
part deux of trois:
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 10: Song of Steel 4/21
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on April 29, 2020, 06:15:58 PM
The final 5 pages:
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 11: Paths of Memory 4/29
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on June 03, 2020, 09:03:34 PM
Issue 12 has hit the streets! Statler and Waldorf have made a list of criticisms already!

1 of 3 posts:

Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 11: Paths of Memory 4/29
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on June 03, 2020, 09:06:10 PM
2 of 3 posts:
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 11: Paths of Memory 4/29
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on June 03, 2020, 09:08:37 PM
3 of 3 posts, pages 11-14!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 12: Out of the Dark 6/03
Post by: robh on June 03, 2020, 09:59:40 PM
Wonderful storytelling as always. This has been a great series of posts.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 12: Out of the Dark 6/03
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on June 04, 2020, 02:54:34 PM
Wonderful storytelling as always. This has been a great series of posts.

Thank you robh! I appreciate it! Hope you enjoy the upcoming issues as well.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 12: Out of the Dark 6/03
Post by: boneio on June 05, 2020, 07:39:07 PM
Say stuff backwards! Like you mean it!

Great episodes. Liked the sneaky comment on braziers suspiciously still alight inside sealed chambers.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 12: Out of the Dark 6/03
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on June 06, 2020, 11:50:36 AM
Say stuff backwards! Like you mean it!

Great episodes. Liked the sneaky comment on braziers suspiciously still alight inside sealed chambers.

Hey, boneio, thanks for the kind words! Very glad to hear you have enjoyed the last couple of issues, and hope you will enjoy the upcoming ones, too!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 12: Out of the Dark 6/03
Post by: DeafNala on June 07, 2020, 07:23:16 PM
INSPIRING WORK! That is a WONDERFULLY imaginative, captivating way to present a battle report. The narrative, scenery, AND miniatures are superb in their own ways. VERY WELL DONE!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 12: Out of the Dark 6/03
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on June 08, 2020, 01:01:47 PM
Hey, Al, thanks so much for your kind words! I appreciate the morale boost!

Hope you saw your Mushroom Men in Issue #8!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 12: Out of the Dark 6/03
Post by: DeafNala on June 08, 2020, 03:17:54 PM
Hey, Al, thanks so much for your kind words! I appreciate the morale boost!

Hope you saw your Mushroom Men in Issue #8!

I did indeed. It is wonderful seeing the Lads involved in a game...far superior to sitting unseen in a box.
It looks like you made the most of their poses for the narrative.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 12: Out of the Dark 6/03
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on June 12, 2020, 04:31:52 PM
The next issue has been published! And it seems we took a quick break from Norvan's quest to see what happened with the losers from the Shades' Hollow comics, and their excursion into the megadungeon. And so...here are the Rat Bastards!

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Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 12: Out of the Dark 6/03
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on June 12, 2020, 04:32:50 PM
2 of 3 posts:

Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 12: Out of the Dark 6/03
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on June 12, 2020, 04:37:42 PM
And 3 of 3:

 
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 13 The Rat Bastards 6/12
Post by: aliensurfer on June 14, 2020, 11:04:52 PM
Jolly good fun to read, bet it was fun to play.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 13 The Rat Bastards 6/12
Post by: DeafNala on June 15, 2020, 02:18:00 AM
You now have another devoted Fan. You have a captivating, delightfully light hearted approach to your Tales of Adventure. VERY WELL DONE!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 13 The Rat Bastards 6/12
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on June 16, 2020, 02:18:06 AM
Jolly good fun to read, bet it was fun to play.

Hey, aliensurfer, glad you enjoyed reading the issue! And, yeah, it is fun!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 13 The Rat Bastards 6/12
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on June 16, 2020, 02:20:40 AM
You now have another devoted Fan. You have a captivating, delightfully light hearted approach to your Tales of Adventure. VERY WELL DONE!

Hey, Al, thanks for the compliments, and I am glad you are enjoying the Chronicles!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 13 The Rat Bastards 6/12
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on August 12, 2020, 01:29:54 PM
Issue 14 is spilling out of the lab and into the internet! Nothing is ever easy for Sir Norvan and crew!

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Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 13 The Rat Bastards 6/12
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on August 12, 2020, 01:32:13 PM
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Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 13 The Rat Bastards 6/12
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on August 12, 2020, 01:34:30 PM
And now, the rest of the story.

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Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 14 River of Inconvenience 8/12 (starts page 4)
Post by: CookAndrewB on August 12, 2020, 02:28:23 PM
That just made my day. Great stuff.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 14 River of Inconvenience 8/12 (starts page 4)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on August 13, 2020, 02:23:29 AM
That just made my day. Great stuff.

Glad to hear you liked the comic, CookAndrewB! Thanks for the kind words!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 14 River of Inconvenience 8/12 (starts page 4)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on October 01, 2020, 01:40:58 AM
OK, here is the culmination of all the previous issues!

Here we go, True Believers!

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Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 14 River of Inconvenience 8/12 (starts page 4)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on October 01, 2020, 01:43:05 AM
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Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 14 River of Inconvenience 8/12 (starts page 4)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on October 01, 2020, 01:44:54 AM
3/4:
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 14 River of Inconvenience 8/12 (starts page 4)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on October 01, 2020, 01:47:04 AM
And the last of the issue!

4/4:
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 15: The Shadow of Defeat - Sept. 30
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on October 03, 2020, 03:14:12 PM
Poor Sir Norvan! Great narrative though. Thanks for putting in the work to share it.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 15: The Shadow of Defeat - Sept. 30
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on October 05, 2020, 01:42:39 AM
I appreciate the kind comments, Rick!

Yeah, I was bummed about Sir Norvan. I hope Aramaim can lead the rest out!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 15: The Shadow of Defeat - Sept. 30
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on October 20, 2020, 05:45:03 PM
The latest issue has bounced off the pavement!

We try to pick up some pieces from last issue's triumph and tragedy! Aramaim takes charge! The Rat Bastards worm into the picture with some quick loot schemes! We meet a certain merchant who can't keep his kids straight! And a conspiracy seems to be forming against our fractured band of heroes!

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Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 15: The Shadow of Defeat - Sept. 30
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on October 20, 2020, 05:47:10 PM
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Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 16: Objects in Motion - Oct. 20
Post by: CookAndrewB on October 20, 2020, 07:55:51 PM
More great reads. I really enjoyed it!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 16: Objects in Motion - Oct. 20
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on October 20, 2020, 11:45:32 PM
More great reads. I really enjoyed it!

Thanks, CookAndrewB! Sometimes I wonder if peoples' eyes glaze over at all the dialogue, and poorly-painted (but classic!) minis, so I am heartened to hear you are enjoying the comic!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 16: Objects in Motion - Oct. 20
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on October 21, 2020, 06:36:14 AM
Another avid reader here! Thanks for the continually great entertainment.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 16: Objects in Motion - Oct. 20
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on October 21, 2020, 06:28:36 PM
Another avid reader here! Thanks for the continually great entertainment.

Cool, Rick, thanks for the kind morale boost! I hope you continue to like what is coming in future issues (whatever it may be - I am not really sure myself)!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 16: Objects in Motion - Oct. 20
Post by: CookAndrewB on October 21, 2020, 07:26:29 PM
Thanks, CookAndrewB! Sometimes I wonder if peoples' eyes glaze over at all the dialogue, and poorly-painted (but classic!) minis, so I am heartened to hear you are enjoying the comic!

No way, man. Totally reminds me of what it is like to PLAY. The way we did when we were kids, when it was fun and not so serious. The dialogue, the cast of recurring characters and references back to previous exploits, I love it all. I don't know how much time it takes to write up your games, but I appreciate the efforts from the very bottom of my heart. This is like a time machine for my younger self, if I had my more grown up sense of humor, of course  lol
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 16: Objects in Motion - Oct. 20
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on October 22, 2020, 12:54:38 PM
No way, man. Totally reminds me of what it is like to PLAY. The way we did when we were kids, when it was fun and not so serious. The dialogue, the cast of recurring characters and references back to previous exploits, I love it all. I don't know how much time it takes to write up your games, but I appreciate the efforts from the very bottom of my heart. This is like a time machine for my younger self, if I had my more grown up sense of humor, of course  lol

Wow, thanks so much for expressing this. I am glad such things come through, and that you like it, man. I'll try uphold the silly standards in future issues!

It does take a bit of time to put it all together, but comments like this make it all worthwhile! 
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 16: Objects in Motion - Oct. 20
Post by: DeafNala on October 22, 2020, 08:34:45 PM
I have caught up with your WONDERFULLY imaginative Adventures. A DELIGHTFULLY amusing read it was. VERY WELL DONE!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 16: Objects in Motion - Oct. 20
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on October 23, 2020, 12:47:27 PM
I have caught up with your WONDERFULLY imaginative Adventures. A DELIGHTFULLY amusing read it was. VERY WELL DONE!

Hey, thanks for dropping by, Al! And thanks for the kind words. I am really happy that you enjoyed the comic!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 16: Objects in Motion - Oct. 20
Post by: DeafNala on October 23, 2020, 05:19:27 PM
Your light hearted approach to the adventure games really appeals to me. Although I don't often reply, I do read/ogle the games whenever I am here for than more than a quick post.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 16: Objects in Motion - Oct. 20
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on November 26, 2020, 11:57:29 PM
Hot off the virtual presses! Issue 17! In which nothing gets resolved! But one of the groups in Greywater gets the finger big-time!

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Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 16: Objects in Motion - Oct. 20
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on November 26, 2020, 11:59:40 PM
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Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 16: Objects in Motion - Oct. 20
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on November 27, 2020, 12:02:07 AM
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Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 17: Shadow Dancing - Nov. 26
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on November 27, 2020, 02:30:42 AM
Great stuff!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 17: Shadow Dancing - Nov. 26
Post by: DeafNala on November 27, 2020, 01:00:36 PM
OUTSTANDING STUFF! I love the photos, narrative, &, especially, the PC dialogues.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 17: Shadow Dancing - Nov. 26
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on November 27, 2020, 01:47:48 PM
Great stuff!

Thank you, Rick! I appreciate the compliment!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 17: Shadow Dancing - Nov. 26
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on November 27, 2020, 01:49:37 PM
OUTSTANDING STUFF! I love the photos, narrative, &, especially, the PC dialogues.

Thanks, Al! Sometimes I get silly with the dialogue, and have to self-moderate. Glad that you like what is spared the cutting room floor!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 17: Shadow Dancing - Nov. 26
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on December 11, 2020, 08:05:32 PM
The Christmas issue, filled with brotherly love, has hit the stands!

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Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 17: Shadow Dancing - Nov. 26
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on December 11, 2020, 08:07:31 PM
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Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 18: That Confounded Bridge - Dec. 11 (starts pg. 6)
Post by: DeafNala on December 11, 2020, 08:25:33 PM
You have done it again. That is an OUTSTANDING way to present a D&D Adventure. VERY WELL DONE!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 18: That Confounded Bridge - Dec. 11 (starts pg. 6)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on December 11, 2020, 11:43:04 PM
You have done it again. That is an OUTSTANDING way to present a D&D Adventure. VERY WELL DONE!

Thanks, Al! Glad you found it entertaining! It always makes me feel good to get the bold letters!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 18: That Confounded Bridge - Dec. 11 (starts pg. 6)
Post by: DeafNala on December 11, 2020, 11:48:00 PM
Thanks, Al! Glad you found it entertaining! It always makes me feel good to get the bold letters!

You're welcome. I like contributing to your feeling of well being. Keep up the SPLENDID WORK!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 18: That Confounded Bridge - Dec. 11 (starts pg. 6)
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on December 12, 2020, 08:58:36 AM
LOVIN’IT!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 18: That Confounded Bridge - Dec. 11 (starts pg. 6)
Post by: Bloggard on December 12, 2020, 09:26:32 AM
You have done it again. That is an OUTSTANDING way to present a D&D Adventure. VERY WELL DONE!

+1

crunge-tastic
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 18: That Confounded Bridge - Dec. 11 (starts pg. 6)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on December 12, 2020, 09:19:28 PM
LOVIN’IT!

Thanks, Rick! I appreciate it!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 18: That Confounded Bridge - Dec. 11 (starts pg. 6)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on December 12, 2020, 09:20:32 PM
+1

crunge-tastic

Hey, Bloggard, thank you very much!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 18: That Confounded Bridge - Dec. 11 (starts pg. 6)
Post by: Knight-Captain Tyr on December 12, 2020, 10:05:27 PM
Looking great - you put a lot of effort into these and it shows :) Great read!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 18: That Confounded Bridge - Dec. 11 (starts pg. 6)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on December 13, 2020, 02:58:46 PM
Looking great - you put a lot of effort into these and it shows :) Great read!

Hey, thanks, man! Your work is stunningly beautiful, so I appreciate the praise!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 18: That Confounded Bridge - Dec. 11 (starts pg. 6)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on January 27, 2021, 11:18:14 PM
The January issue of the Greywater Chronicles has finally come back from the printer! I use my Heroscape terrain again - maybe for the last time. It looks so artificial compared to the dungeon terrain. But...we'll see.

Hope you like it!

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Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 19: Interference -Jan. 27 (starts pg. 7)
Post by: DeafNala on January 27, 2021, 11:43:56 PM
OUTSTANDING STUFF as always, Bret! You come up with the most entertaining battle reports. The post scripts are brilliant. VERY WELL DONE!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 19: Interference -Jan. 27 (starts pg. 7)
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on January 28, 2021, 08:47:08 AM
Great work as always mate, very entertaining!

Nice to see the Dungeons and Laser sci-if bits painted up and getting used.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 19: Interference -Jan. 27 (starts pg. 7)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on January 28, 2021, 01:54:19 PM
OUTSTANDING STUFF as always, Bret! You come up with the most entertaining battle reports. The post scripts are brilliant. VERY WELL DONE!

Thanks, Al, I appreciate the kind comments. As you know, they keep one going!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 19: Interference -Jan. 27 (starts pg. 7)
Post by: DeafNala on January 28, 2021, 01:57:01 PM
Thanks, Al, I appreciate the kind comments. As you know, they keep one going!

You're very welcome, Bret. A jolt of appreciation is good for the soul & morale. AND I really enjoy the reports!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 19: Interference -Jan. 27 (starts pg. 7)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on January 28, 2021, 01:59:52 PM
Great work as always mate, very entertaining!

Nice to see the Dungeons and Laser sci-if bits painted up and getting used.

Thank you, Rick! Glad you like the silliness.

I was pretty happy with the D&L stuff. Took a while to paint, as there is a lot of detail if you want to pick it out. I did make a mistake when spraying on the base coat - I got the pins/nubs with paint, and they were too thick to go into the holes on the clips. Very little tolerance. I x-actoed off the paint on the nubs, so no big deal ultimately. But when you paint your batch, I'd recommend wrapping a bit of tape over the nubs if you are spray-painting on a primer/base coat.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 19: Interference -Jan. 27 (starts pg. 7)
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on January 28, 2021, 08:03:34 PM
Thanks for the heads up on that!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 19: Interference -Jan. 27 (starts pg. 7)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on February 12, 2021, 02:20:17 PM
The February issue of the Greywater Chronicles has been released into the wild! This issue reveals how difficult it is to be a goblin in service to elemental, elder evil beings.

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And the rest!

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Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 20: Any Portent in a Storm - Feb 12 (starts pg. 8)
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on February 12, 2021, 03:55:35 PM
The magic continues! Loving every frame, mate.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 20: Any Portent in a Storm - Feb 12 (starts pg. 8)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on February 13, 2021, 04:15:13 AM
The magic continues! Loving every frame, mate.

Thanks, Rick! I appreciate the kind words!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 20: Any Portent in a Storm - Feb 12 (starts pg. 8)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on March 19, 2021, 04:41:06 PM
It's a new month (well, kinda)...and that means a new issue!

Some new characters, some old friends/enemies, and two big battles! The dice do not always fall as expected...

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Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on March 19, 2021, 04:42:28 PM
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Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 20: Any Portent in a Storm - Feb 12 (starts pg. 8)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on March 19, 2021, 04:44:04 PM
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Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 21: Axes in the Night - March 19 (starts pg. 8)
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on March 19, 2021, 08:40:28 PM
Great stuff, yet again. No idea why I have not subscribed to your blog earlier but the oversight has now been corrected!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 21: Axes in the Night - March 19 (starts pg. 8)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on March 20, 2021, 12:23:53 PM
Hey, Rick, glad you enjoyed the issue!

Thanks for following me. I thought I had subscribed to your blog, but evidently just linked to it. Today I clicked the "Follow" button at the bottom of your page...is that the same thing as subscribing? I didn't see another place to register or anything...
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 21: Axes in the Night - March 19 (starts pg. 8)
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on March 20, 2021, 01:56:12 PM
Sorry mate but I have no idea... I am still trying to figure out how this blogging thing works.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 21: Axes in the Night - March 19 (starts pg. 8)
Post by: DeafNala on March 20, 2021, 07:12:07 PM
OUTSTANDING STUFF ONCE MORE! I really enjoyed both of the Adventures I read...WONDERFULLY IMAGINATIVE!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 21: Axes in the Night - March 19 (starts pg. 8)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on March 20, 2021, 10:05:55 PM
OUTSTANDING STUFF ONCE MORE! I really enjoyed both of the Adventures I read...WONDERFULLY IMAGINATIVE!

Hey, Al! Thanks mucho for the compliments! Glad you are enjoying the silliness.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 21: Axes in the Night - March 19 (starts pg. 8)
Post by: DeafNala on March 20, 2021, 10:48:24 PM
Hey, Al! Thanks mucho for the compliments! Glad you are enjoying the silliness.

Silliness is my thing.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 21: Axes in the Night - March 19 (starts pg. 8)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on April 22, 2021, 10:24:26 PM
The April issue has been dropped at the newstands! More violence, more characters, more questions!

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Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 22: Mind Vs. Matter - April 22 (starts pg. 9)
Post by: DeafNala on April 22, 2021, 11:04:14 PM
YET ANOTHER EXCITING adventure! The comic format is perfect for your storytelling style. OUTSTANDING STUFF!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 22: Mind Vs. Matter - April 22 (starts pg. 9)
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on April 23, 2021, 02:38:10 AM
Loving it!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 22: Mind Vs. Matter - April 22 (starts pg. 9)
Post by: Chief Lackey Rich on April 23, 2021, 12:26:25 PM
Every time you post a new issue of these I'm reminded of Irregular Webcomic.  Which is a good thing, if you're unfamiliar with the strip.  High praise and all that.  :)
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 22: Mind Vs. Matter - April 22 (starts pg. 9)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on April 23, 2021, 02:58:55 PM
YET ANOTHER EXCITING adventure! The comic format is perfect for your storytelling style. OUTSTANDING STUFF!

Thanks, Al! I appreciate the kind words!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 22: Mind Vs. Matter - April 22 (starts pg. 9)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on April 23, 2021, 03:00:03 PM
Loving it!

Glad to hear, Rick! Thanks for saying so!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 22: Mind Vs. Matter - April 22 (starts pg. 9)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on April 23, 2021, 03:02:03 PM
Every time you post a new issue of these I'm reminded of Irregular Webcomic.  Which is a good thing, if you're unfamiliar with the strip.  High praise and all that.  :)

Hey, Chief, thanks for the kind words!

I was not familiar with Irregular, but I looked it up after seeing your post. Looks pretty cool - guess I've got another time sink in getting caught up there!

Thanks again!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 22: Mind Vs. Matter - April 22 (starts pg. 9)
Post by: CookAndrewB on April 23, 2021, 06:01:05 PM
I was just wondering when I'd get another of these reports to read! Feels like it has been a while. Totally worth the wait though.

If you haven't mentioned it before, what is the source of your terrain?
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 22: Mind Vs. Matter - April 22 (starts pg. 9)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on April 23, 2021, 07:27:14 PM
I was just wondering when I'd get another of these reports to read! Feels like it has been a while. Totally worth the wait though.

If you haven't mentioned it before, what is the source of your terrain?

Hey buddy, glad you enjoyed the issue! Thanks for the kind words!

I have a few different sources for my terrain. Primarily it is Dwarven Forge, the dwarvenite (as opposed to resin) from the first two kickstarters. That's the stone dungeon and cavern stuff. I painted rather than having the factory do it. It is pretty much only available from the company, and their stocking situation is hit or (more often) miss.

For the space station with the flayers in this issue, that is from the Dungeons and Lasers Kickstarter campaign, from Archon Studios, their standard sci fi set. They are getting ready for their third Kickstarter campaign in a few weeks, featuring fantasy village stuff. It looks like you can order their old dungeons with that, but not their sci fi. 

The green stone area that is the fourth seal, with the two flayers talking, it was the "Path to El Dorado" kickstarter from Lunes D"Argent Workshop, a Canadian company. They do both Egyptian and this MesoAmerican stuff. The pieces are kinda fragile, but they easily glue back together. They are actually less green in real life, there is an interaction here between the UV lighting and the camera. They have a website that they sell their stuff on, it is pretty reasonable.

The buildings in the opening are from different manufacturers. Some Pegasus Hobbies stone huts, and some Conflix buildings, both pre-painted. I think those are all out of production, now. There are also a couple of buildings you can't see as well from Ender Toys, a print company with stuff on Amazon. Their stuff is kinda rough (print lines visible), but cheap.

I think that's everything in this issue, but I have used some other terrain in the previous issues. I used the Ender Toys dungeons, they're not horrible but not much cheaper than DF. The crypt stuff in Issue 9 is no longer available from Secret Weapon Miniatures, but the designer has the rights and will make them available again, though it has been over a year. Dark Arts miniatures.

Some of the outdoor stuff is old Heroscape, others are just green cloth.

Did I miss anything? Let me know! 
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 22: Mind Vs. Matter - April 22 (starts pg. 9)
Post by: CookAndrewB on April 23, 2021, 07:30:38 PM
Nope, you hit the pieces I was wondering about. The DF stuff has a lot of "not DF" copycats out there. Most of it under OpenLock printable sources.

It all looks beautiful. Now I'm curious just how much you have!?  lol
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 22: Mind Vs. Matter - April 22 (starts pg. 9)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on April 24, 2021, 02:22:48 AM
 lol

Too much!

Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 22: Mind Vs. Matter - April 22 (starts pg. 9)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on June 29, 2021, 12:58:05 AM
This issue is a month late - they tell me it got stuck in the Suez Canal!

Anyway, here is issue #23 - a bit of a slow boil, as plots that have been in decaying orbits start smashing into one another, followed by a bunch of bloodletting!

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Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 23: Red Harvest - June 28 (starts pg. 10)
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on June 29, 2021, 05:36:50 AM
A joy as always!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 23: Red Harvest - June 28 (starts pg. 10)
Post by: 2010sunburst on June 29, 2021, 07:32:13 AM
Man, you crazy!  But in a good way!  Creativity par excellence.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 23: Red Harvest - June 28 (starts pg. 10)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on June 29, 2021, 10:39:37 AM
A joy as always!

Thanks, Rick! Much appreciated!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 23: Red Harvest - June 28 (starts pg. 10)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on June 29, 2021, 10:40:51 AM
Man, you crazy!  But in a good way!  Creativity par excellence.

Hah, hah! Thanks for the kind words, buddy! Hope you like what's coming up!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 23: Red Harvest - June 28 (starts pg. 10)
Post by: DeafNala on June 29, 2021, 11:05:28 AM
YET ANOTHER WONDERFULLY witty & entertaining Adventure. OUTSTANDING STUFF!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 23: Red Harvest - June 28 (starts pg. 10)
Post by: CookAndrewB on June 29, 2021, 02:35:23 PM
Awesome!

Out of curiosity, do you keep track of what the dungeon levels look like?
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 23: Red Harvest - June 28 (starts pg. 10)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on June 29, 2021, 04:07:10 PM
YET ANOTHER WONDERFULLY witty & entertaining Adventure. OUTSTANDING STUFF!

Hey, Al, thanks so much! I live for bolded feedback!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 23: Red Harvest - June 28 (starts pg. 10)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on June 29, 2021, 04:12:17 PM
Awesome!

Out of curiosity, do you keep track of what the dungeon levels look like?

Thanks, amigo, I appreciate it!

I mapped out most of Greywater over 20 years ago, but the maps all got trashed (along with some other projects I had) due to a leaking window when Hurricane Isabel hit in 2003. All the layouts I've done in the Chronicles are from memory. It was a pretty big place!

But you've got me wondering if maybe I should re-map everything. I kinda shudder at that prospect, but this version of Greywater is only 7 levels, while the old one was 11.   
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 23: Red Harvest - June 28 (starts pg. 10)
Post by: CookAndrewB on June 30, 2021, 06:21:39 PM
I've been trying to map out some of my city crawling for a post apoc game, and my planet crawling for a sci-fi game. The city is tricky because the roads need to line up (like tunnels). That is unless each area has some vague "in-between" space. My planet crawling is basically snapshots of a planet, but I don't try to detail all the stuff in between. Town, farm, crashed ship, etc. No worries about stairs up/down, tunnel intersections, and so forth.

The kid in me has a real affinity for drawing complex dungeon maps. I probably spent three times as much effort drawing maps as actually playing D&D. lol
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 23: Red Harvest - June 28 (starts pg. 10)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on June 30, 2021, 09:43:35 PM
 lol

I don't think you were alone with the map-making vs time playing ratio! And yeah, I enjoy map-making a lot, too, but I've been a bit more lax about it with the current iteration of Greywater.

Wow, the planet-crawl sounds cool. Would it be for some characters that crash-landed, and need to find their way offworld? Snapshots would make a lot of sense with larger distances.

With the post apoc, makes sense to do it the same kinda way, I would think, around whatever locations you want to do for the campaign. No real need to have the locations in a big city adjoin, unless you anticipate action at any potential point in the city. Maybe use the map of an actual large city to get the street layouts, if so?   
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 23: Red Harvest - June 28 (starts pg. 10)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on July 30, 2021, 10:21:09 PM
That sound of screeching tires is the comic delivery truck dropping off the latest issue of the Greywater Chronicles. He still has a few more stops to make before the clock strikes August!

We pretty much pick up where last issue left off...

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Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 24: Cabbage Time - July 30 (starts pg. 11)
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on July 31, 2021, 10:03:12 AM
Way to go Jimmy!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 24: Cabbage Time - July 30 (starts pg. 11)
Post by: Chief Lackey Rich on July 31, 2021, 04:55:28 PM
"I am death most fowl!"

"Ok, ok, we surrender!"

Quickly, before he comes up with a worse pun.  :)
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 24: Cabbage Time - July 30 (starts pg. 11)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on July 31, 2021, 09:54:48 PM
Way to go Jimmy!

Ha! Jim is doing his best to give skeletons a good name!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 24: Cabbage Time - July 30 (starts pg. 11)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on July 31, 2021, 09:56:35 PM
"I am death most fowl!"

"Ok, ok, we surrender!"

Quickly, before he comes up with a worse pun.  :)

I am just glad that after 24 issues, I finally cane up with a semi-funny line!

Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 24: Cabbage Time - July 30 (starts pg. 11)
Post by: 2010sunburst on August 01, 2021, 06:10:29 AM
Lovely stuff…..death most fowl eh….well at least he wasn’t chicken  ;D
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 24: Cabbage Time - July 30 (starts pg. 11)
Post by: Chief Lackey Rich on August 01, 2021, 12:32:39 PM
Lovely stuff…..death most fowl eh….well at least he wasn’t chicken  ;D

This whole situation is a fine example of why one shouldn't go swanning around in a dungeon.  Those places are dangerous, one careless move and your goose is cooked.  Adventuring is for the birds if you ask me.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 24: Cabbage Time - July 30 (starts pg. 11)
Post by: CookAndrewB on August 04, 2021, 07:00:40 PM
Killing me that work has been too busy to settle in and read this yet. Definitely on my list of break time activities as soon as a break shows itself! Well, one longer than it takes to send a short, lamenting, reply lol
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 24: Cabbage Time - July 30 (starts pg. 11)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on August 05, 2021, 03:32:08 AM
Lovely stuff…..death most fowl eh….well at least he wasn’t chicken  ;D

Thanks! Glad you liked it. As for being a chicken...well, I haven't seen Howyrd take a DNA test...
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 24: Cabbage Time - July 30 (starts pg. 11)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on August 05, 2021, 03:34:13 AM
Killing me that work has been too busy to settle in and read this yet. Definitely on my list of break time activities as soon as a break shows itself! Well, one longer than it takes to send a short, lamenting, reply lol
Hey, Andrew, maybe it's a good thing work is humming, eh? I hope you don't have a longer lamenting reply after getting a chance to read the issue!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 24: Cabbage Time - July 30 (starts pg. 11)
Post by: CookAndrewB on August 09, 2021, 08:54:50 PM
Great episode. My favorite was actually the door-to-door conversion of followers. "But have you ever REALLY read the Necronomicon?!" lol

Good to see Jim back on his feet. All that bone scraping on stone sets my teeth on edge! And with fancy new armor. Score.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 24: Cabbage Time - July 30 (starts pg. 11)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on August 10, 2021, 06:04:18 PM
Thanks, Andrew! Poor Barnabus isn't faring very well with his appeal to people's reading comprehension or his flowers...we'll see what he tries next. We'll have to see what the two cult leaders who went to the city try as recruiting tactics...

Jimmy's kinda got it going on right now. The new sword is actually enchanted, too. We'll find out if Lady Goldenlocks gets a bit too clingy...

Glad you enjoyed the issue!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 24: Cabbage Time - July 30 (starts pg. 11)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on November 02, 2021, 02:07:35 AM
This issue is over three months late. D'Oh! Hopefully, it being a Special Double-Issue will make up for it!

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Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 25: War and Pieces - November 2 (starts pg. 12)
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on November 02, 2021, 08:02:24 AM
Ha! Loving it as always. Poor Stu though. Greywater is a tough place.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 25: War and Pieces - November 2 (starts pg. 12)
Post by: DeafNala on November 02, 2021, 11:45:15 AM
Yes, disco is the BAD! Yet another GREAT story/game. OUTSTANDING STUFF, Bret!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 25: War and Pieces - November 2 (starts pg. 12)
Post by: CookAndrewB on November 02, 2021, 02:59:44 PM
Agreed, great story! Lots of mayhem in there. I think the lesson learned is that the enemy of my enemy is probably still my enemy. Also, you can count on a janitor to clean up the mess!  :D

Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 25: War and Pieces - November 2 (starts pg. 12)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on November 02, 2021, 04:20:50 PM
Ha! Loving it as always. Poor Stu though. Greywater is a tough place.

Thanks, Rick! Yeah, Greywater has seen non-stop casualties since Issue #1. I made the decision then not to do any resurrection-magic, as I have so many figures I've gotten over the years and they all need face time! Heh. But I have lost a lot of characters I like.

So long, Stu!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 25: War and Pieces - November 2 (starts pg. 12)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on November 02, 2021, 04:22:32 PM
Yes, disco is the BAD! Yet another GREAT story/game. OUTSTANDING STUFF, Bret!

Thanks for the kind words, Al!

We'll have to see how closely Disco and Cthulhu are related... 
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 25: War and Pieces - November 2 (starts pg. 12)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on November 02, 2021, 04:27:02 PM
Agreed, great story! Lots of mayhem in there. I think the lesson learned is that the enemy of my enemy is probably still my enemy. Also, you can count on a janitor to clean up the mess!  :D

Hey, Andrew, I appreciate the nice words.

Yeah, the big battle was absolute mayhem. There actually was one more survivor; I think that'll be revealed next issue. But this was probably the highest body count of all the issues so far.

Nice summation on enemies and janitors!  lol
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 25: War and Pieces - November 2 (starts pg. 12)
Post by: 2010sunburst on November 02, 2021, 08:00:55 PM
Cracking read……bloody mad, but a cracking read…….
The remaining question is this…..is Disco Cthulhu really Disco Stu with tentacles?
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 25: War and Pieces - November 2 (starts pg. 12)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on November 03, 2021, 01:30:56 AM
Cracking read……bloody mad, but a cracking read…….
The remaining question is this…..is Disco Cthulhu really Disco Stu with tentacles?

 lol

Thanks, buddy!

As for Discothulhu...we'll just have to see!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 25: War and Pieces - November 2 (starts pg. 12)
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on December 04, 2021, 03:53:59 PM
Hail, readers!

I've put the first 25 issues of the comic in their entirety on the LAF. But I am going to try to drive more traffic to my blog. So I hope you'll forgive me if from now on I just post a few teaser pages and then link to the rest at my corner of the web.

I hope you all have enjoyed reading the GC, and will continue to enjoy it!

Thanks for all your support and comments!

So in this issue we pick up some frayed plot threads, and see where some of the survivors from last issue ended up. And the nilithids decide to get serious...

https://swordsunderdistantsuns.com/2021/12/04/the-greywater-chronicles-issue-26/



Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 26: Magnitude and Direction - Dec. 4 - link pg. 12
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on December 04, 2021, 06:20:41 PM
Brilliant as usual mate!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 26: Magnitude and Direction - Dec. 4 - link pg. 12
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on December 05, 2021, 12:43:56 AM
Brilliant as usual mate!

Thanks so much, Rick!

I have figured out the embiggen thing now, so if a picture looked cluttered before, that definitely ain't the case anymore when you click on a page!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 26: Magnitude and Direction - Dec. 4 - link pg. 12
Post by: DeafNala on December 06, 2021, 08:31:41 PM
I LOVE your cartoon narrations. It is role playing as it was meant to be. OUTSTANDING STUFF once more!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 26: Magnitude and Direction - Dec. 4 - link pg. 12
Post by: CookAndrewB on December 06, 2021, 08:51:00 PM
Can't wait to read and catch up! Maybe later in the week.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 26: Magnitude and Direction - Dec. 4 - link pg. 12
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on December 08, 2021, 04:10:55 PM
I LOVE your cartoon narrations. It is role playing as it was meant to be. OUTSTANDING STUFF once more!

Thanks, Al! That means a lot to me.

Aramaim's band might be going through another mushroom forest when she hits the 5th level...where we might see some of our old mushroom friends again!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 26: Magnitude and Direction - Dec. 4 - link pg. 12
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on December 08, 2021, 04:11:38 PM
Can't wait to read and catch up! Maybe later in the week.

Cool, Andrew! Hope you like it when you get a chance to check it out!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 26: Magnitude and Direction - Dec. 4 - link pg. 12
Post by: CookAndrewB on December 08, 2021, 07:55:20 PM
Got a chance to read through. Fantastic as always. A few observations, if I may...

1) Any codpiece is edible if you are brave enough.
2) I love the ongoing reference to the Necronomicon as bathroom reading material. I don't know why, but that makes me laugh. As a non-religious type who met his wife at a religious youth group, I would like to see someone who doesn't believe in the Necronomicon, but attended some sacrifices to meet the ladies lol
3) I assume that we will soon learn that the maternity leave benefit is something like four days of unpaid leave and nobody is going to do her work while she is out so that it piles up in her guild cubicle.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 26: Magnitude and Direction - Dec. 4 - link pg. 12
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on December 08, 2021, 11:15:37 PM
Got a chance to read through. Fantastic as always. A few observations, if I may...

1) Any codpiece is edible if you are brave enough.
2) I love the ongoing reference to the Necronomicon as bathroom reading material. I don't know why, but that makes me laugh. As a non-religious type who met his wife at a religious youth group, I would like to see someone who doesn't believe in the Necronomicon, but attended some sacrifices to meet the ladies lol
3) I assume that we will soon learn that the maternity leave benefit is something like four days of unpaid leave and nobody is going to do her work while she is out so that it piles up in her guild cubicle.

Hey, Andrew, thanks for following the action over to my blog. I really appreciate it, as well as the feedback. All observations are welcome!

Some thoughts:
1) That is probably accurate, but testing that hypothesis exceeds my bravery threshold.
2) I think you just gave Malvo an idea (he's been kinda bitter since he struck out with that medusa)...
3) The maternity leave thing worked on Rodrigo, too, evidently (maybe he thinks if he is directly involved, it covers him...not sure he read the fine print). We'll see if the comic lasts long enough for it to be applied...

Thanks for the comments, man!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Issue 26: Magnitude and Direction - Dec. 4 - link pg. 12
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on April 23, 2023, 09:26:22 PM
Well, I had a hard drive crash and had insufficiently backed up my info. Long story short, lost almost all of my old comics. I had been working on Issue 27 and was almost done when things went south. It costs a lot of money to do hard drive recovery, so I am in limbo right now. I have a new job that takes all my time and pays very little, but at least I've lost 40 pounds. But I have done very little gaming or painting the last year.

Anyway, in trying to decide what to do, I decided to go Bronze Age of comics and make an Annual issue.  So we pick up some action with a few survivors from other events in Greywater. The main event is a take on the old Monsters! Monsters! game where the heroes are the monsters innocently living in their dungeon and some evil adventurers invade.

If you are interested in reading the whole comic, you can check it out here:

https://swordsunderdistantsuns.com/2023/04/23/greywater-chronicles-annual-1/


This intro should tell you whether you are interested or not:




Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Annual #1: Uninvited Guests - link page 13
Post by: robh on April 23, 2023, 11:23:39 PM
Wonderful to see your collection of classic figures in action again. I didn't realise it had been so long.
Hopefully you manage to recover the data, it really would be a shame if it is lost.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Annual #1: Uninvited Guests - link page 13
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on April 24, 2023, 06:47:49 AM
Sorry to hear the hard drive problem is still unresolved. A pleasure to read your latest work. It made me smile and I appreciate that.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Annual #1: Uninvited Guests - link page 13
Post by: CookAndrewB on April 25, 2023, 09:01:05 PM
Agree with the previous sentiments. I love everything about the style and storytelling. Good to see you back, and hope the hard drive debacle becomes one of those funny stories that life gifts us with.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Annual #1: Uninvited Guests - link page 13
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on April 26, 2023, 12:35:04 PM
Wonderful to see your collection of classic figures in action again. I didn't realise it had been so long.
Hopefully you manage to recover the data, it really would be a shame if it is lost.

Thanks for the kind words, Rob! Yeah time flies too fast. I hope I can recover my data, too! Hope you are well.
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Annual #1: Uninvited Guests - link page 13
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on April 26, 2023, 12:36:59 PM
Sorry to hear the hard drive problem is still unresolved. A pleasure to read your latest work. It made me smile and I appreciate that.

Very glad to hear you liked the latest silliness, Rick! Hearing that it brings a smile makes it all worth it. Hope you can move forward on your own project!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Annual #1: Uninvited Guests - link page 13
Post by: Mister Frau Blucher on April 26, 2023, 12:39:30 PM
Agree with the previous sentiments. I love everything about the style and storytelling. Good to see you back, and hope the hard drive debacle becomes one of those funny stories that life gifts us with.

Hey, Andrew, good to hear from you. Certainly been a while. I'm glad you enjoyed the comic. The hard drive problem is a strange gift, but maybe it has made me wiser already. I hope you are well, amigo!
Title: Re: Greywater Chronicles - Annual #1: Uninvited Guests - link page 13
Post by: CookAndrewB on April 26, 2023, 03:16:11 PM
Hey, Andrew, good to hear from you. Certainly been a while. I'm glad you enjoyed the comic. The hard drive problem is a strange gift, but maybe it has made me wiser already. I hope you are well, amigo!

As the Bard says "There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so."

Anyone with your sense of jest will certainly find the humorous points in these circumstances.

"But have you ever REALLY read the Necronomicon?"
Priceless.