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2017/12/18 12:40:45
Subject: Wesley Snipes and Lord of the Rings’ Sean Astin...
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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*checks date*
https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk/board-games/news/wesley-snipes-and-lord-of-the-rings-sean-astin-are-working-on-a
Hollywood actors Wesley Snipes and Sean Astin – yes, that’s Blade and The Lord of the Rings’ Samwise Gamgee – are helping write a new setting for sci-fi RPG Starfinder.
Grimmerspace is an upcoming sci-fi horror book designed to be used with the Pathfinder sequel’s ruleset, and due to launch on Kickstarter early next February.
The setting takes place in a universe known as the Gliding Rim, which is also referred to as the G-Rim. Narrative tension comes from the arrival of powerful mages into the galaxy previously devoid of magic, resulting in a conflict of technology and magic.
The Grimmerspace book will consist of around a dozen adventures, with a greater focus on detailing the alternate environment and its inhabitants than drastically altering Starfinder’s core rules for planet-based adventure or spaceship dogfighting. However, there will be new character races and playable monsters included in the set.
Snipes and Astin will apparently be serving as creative directors on the project, overseeing the general content and direction of the book. They’ll also be directly writing some parts of the upcoming setting, including adventure content and ‘possibly’ new character concepts, according to publisher Iron GM Games.
Although best known for his acting career, Snipes is no stranger to writing, having previously authored a fantasy novel called Talon of God, which was released earlier this year.
Astin, meanwhile, co-wrote a memoir partially about his time working on the Lord of the Rings trilogy called There and Back Again.
They’ll be working with a number of other writers and artists on Grimmerspace, including Starfinder co-creators Jason Bulmahn and Erik Mona, plus veteran Dungeons & Dragons artist Larry Elmore.
...2017 has been very odd in oh-so many ways.
Snipes is no stranger to writing, having previously authored a fantasy novel called Talon of God, which was released earlier this year.
https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062668165/talon-of-god
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32600771-talon-of-god
..well I'll be...
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2017/12/21 08:38:15
Subject: Wesley Snipes and Lord of the Rings’ Sean Astin...
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Joined the Military for Authentic Experience
On an Express Elevator to Hell!!
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Wow...!
Think that has definitely got to be worth a read.
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2017/12/21 15:56:39
Subject: Wesley Snipes and Lord of the Rings’ Sean Astin...
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Why is that, exactly? 
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2017/12/21 23:19:30
Subject: Wesley Snipes and Lord of the Rings’ Sean Astin...
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Battlefield Tourist
MN (Currently in WY)
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The reviews were not bad!
I am shocked.
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2017/12/21 23:34:45
Subject: Wesley Snipes and Lord of the Rings’ Sean Astin...
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Contagious Dreadnought of Nurgle
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They do frequently make reference to the novel as "Christian fiction" though, which I find a bit odd. Who knew Wesley Snipes would end up writing an apparently decent Apocalyptic Christian Fiction novel, of all things? Not necessarily my cup of tea, though.
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2017/12/22 02:16:37
Subject: Wesley Snipes and Lord of the Rings’ Sean Astin...
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Combat Jumping Ragik
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Prison does odd things to people.
Hollywood sorts rarely talk about their religion, except that Tom Cruise.
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2017/12/27 21:17:41
Subject: Wesley Snipes and Lord of the Rings’ Sean Astin...
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Joined the Military for Authentic Experience
On an Express Elevator to Hell!!
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Just curiosity!
I did absolutely love some of his films back in the day (the first Blade, Rising Sun, US Marshalls, Demolition Man) but curious to see how he writes.
Especially considering some of the rumours around Blade Trinity, where they had to use a body double for some of his scenes as he was in his trailer getting stoned!
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2017/12/29 22:30:00
Subject: Wesley Snipes and Lord of the Rings’ Sean Astin...
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Tzeentch Aspiring Sorcerer Riding a Disc
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Actors get seen the most, but often the skill sets don't overlap.
However, these two are not "writers" of this project- they're "project directors."
That means that they can hire on a better word-smith to express their setting.
I don't know much about the amount of creative input from Snipes on his films, but I know that Austin is quite good at collaboration (he's even directed some).
This could work. It might now- I don't know for sure, but it really could work nicely.
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