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celantracelantra Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero Users, Neverwinter Guardian Users, Silverstars, Neverwinter Knight of the Feywild Users Posts: 465
edited August 2013 in The Foundry
Take a look at http://AuthorsAnvil.enjin.com

I and a few friends have started to create a foundry authors resource website. It is still very much in the formative stages, but ready enough to start getting others opinions, and such, as to what would be most useful. It is open to all authors, you can choose to join the site, or not. The resources will not be restricted in any way that can be helped. The forums will require an account, but its a simple process. All applications are automatically approved.

There is a web application that we have built called the Encounter Matrix that takes a look at encounter groups, and mobs, from a different point of view from the foundry editor. We have a video library that has been collected from the internet, and we are starting to put together datasheets, sort of PDF how to's, of how to accomplish a specific goal as an author.

Over time we would like to see this site become a central support point for information related to the foundry creation process.

Take a look. Let us know what you would like to see. There is a long way to go, but together we can make this a fun journey.
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  • antonkyleantonkyle Member Posts: 776 Arc User
    edited August 2013
    Nice, had a quick look. I will be making use of the encounter matrix for sure. Some pics would be great if it's possible.
  • klixanklixan Member Posts: 447 Bounty Hunter
    edited August 2013
    Fantastic! Absolutely fantastic! This is just the sort of site I've been looking for.

    My main interest is 'How To' tutorials. I've been writing some of my own (as I learn how to do things) that I'd be very happy to share, but I'm afraid they're in old fashioned text format (not video) so I'm not sure if you'd want them.
  • remorselordremorselord Member, NW M9 Playtest Posts: 102 Arc User
    edited August 2013
    I looked through your website and the amount of effort you guy put into getting it all together is amazing! I really like the Matrix, and Resource sections as they provide a ton of good information. Aside from that, I also like your website template and the ability to access content without the need to register. I will be sure to register and contribute. Keep up the good work!
  • zbkoldezbkolde Member Posts: 689 Arc User
    edited August 2013
    This looks amazing! :) Great job. I've linked you from the site, but would love for you to post an official thread for it. ;)
  • celantracelantra Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero Users, Neverwinter Guardian Users, Silverstars, Neverwinter Knight of the Feywild Users Posts: 465
    edited August 2013
    Klixan - the datasheets area is for exactly the type of info you have. If you post what you have in the forums I will format and post it as a PDF for you.

    I am glad folks are liking the form and format. It is still very young and will grow over time with everyone's contributions.
  • celantracelantra Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero Users, Neverwinter Guardian Users, Silverstars, Neverwinter Knight of the Feywild Users Posts: 465
    edited August 2013
    Antonkyle, were you requesting screenshots of the application itself? I am not sure I understood the request.
  • tserantseran Member, Neverwinter Beta Users Posts: 48
    edited August 2013
    Way impressive! The forum itself is a great thing - but all the additional tools (encounter matrix!!) are spectacular!
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  • glantorxglantorx Member Posts: 189 Arc User
    edited August 2013
    Impressive!

    This is a very good idea, and much needed.
    Excellent work.
  • lolsorhandlolsorhand Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero Users, Neverwinter Knight of the Feywild Users Posts: 981 Bounty Hunter
    edited August 2013
    Awesome! :)
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  • neverwinter1776neverwinter1776 Member, Neverwinter Beta Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited August 2013
    :cool:

    Two thumbs up!
    Very well done site indeed!


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  • zovyazovya Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero Users, Neverwinter Guardian Users, Neverwinter Knight of the Feywild Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited August 2013
    I know that was a lot of work. And thanks for adding the Foundry voice chat server to the homepage. Now you can see who's in it!
  • runis12runis12 Member, Neverwinter Beta Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited August 2013
    Awesome site! Looks like a lot of work went into it. :)
  • gornonthecobgornonthecob Member, NW M9 Playtest Posts: 421 Arc User
    edited August 2013
    One look at the Encounter Index and I'm excited!
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  • celantracelantra Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero Users, Neverwinter Guardian Users, Silverstars, Neverwinter Knight of the Feywild Users Posts: 465
    edited August 2013
    We will be starting to add Datasheets this week thanks to the contributions of Klixan. I had a few in progress, but this stuff was pretty much done so I will translate and get it into PDF format and get the engine that will categorize and post them established. Once that is done it will be a very easy process to add these and it should speed up getting content into this resource.
  • celantracelantra Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero Users, Neverwinter Guardian Users, Silverstars, Neverwinter Knight of the Feywild Users Posts: 465
    edited August 2013
    Datasheets are starting to be added and the system for managing them is in place.
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