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COMMENT THREAD 2.

Posted by HeathFor group 0
Heath
GM, 3479 posts
Wed 29 Jun 2011
at 00:13
  • msg #1

COMMENT THREAD 2

This thread is for in-game comments that would be made in the main thread except that they might slow the flow down or make it difficult for some people to follow.  For example, the types of things that should be here are:

1) Questioning the all-powerful DM and risking the judgment of the gods to fall upon your character's heads:

In other words, if you think I goofed up, let me know.  I may not change the post, but I'll have it mind to avoid again.  Example:

In game post (DM):  "You get hit with dragon fear."
Post here (Player):  "You forgot my amulet."
DM: Oh, I'll fix it.  (edits game thread)

2) Clarifying any in game details:
Example 1:
Player:  Is he ahead or behind me?  What square is he in?  Can I reach the potion on the shelf from here?

Example 2:
DM:  Player, you forgot to tell me your ending position.  Let me know, or I'll have to take my best guess.

3) Other things that are relevant to the current situation in the game but just probably don't belong there.  Example:

Borimer, are you wearing your +5 Hula Skirt of hip movement?

4)  Celebrations or comments.  Example:

Woohoo, I just hit AC-10 with my heavy metal guitar of fretting.  Take that, Asmodeus!

* * *

WHAT NOT TO POST HERE:

Don't post here any IC dialogue that belongs in the flow of the game.

Don't post here your main move in the game (such as where the character is going and what he is doing).
Heath
GM, 3480 posts
Wed 29 Jun 2011
at 00:19
  • msg #2

Re: COMMENT THREAD 2

One thing I had thought about doing is opening a new "game" for this game.

The new game would be sort of like a wiki or website where the following would be posted:

Team gear/equipment
Adventure summaries
These comment threads

Anything else where mutual use/editing would be helpful.  I already cleared with the moderators that this is acceptable under the ToU.

The reason for this is that I would give all players a referee status on the other board.  That way, you can edit any thread, rather than just ones that you created.  You could also post pictures or things that you can't do here.

The result will be a wiki type of board.  If you take equipment, you can just edit the equipment thread and place it in your character thread.  And for those who don't want to use it, they could stay over here exclusively (and let Adaran or someone assist with the group stuff).

Also, I thought this might be good for editing the adventure summaries.  That way, if there's something in the summary that you think is important but wasn't included, you edit the summary to fit it into the right place.

This is just an idea so far.  Thought I'd take up your opinions on it.
Kahan Singh
player, 912 posts
Wed 29 Jun 2011
at 00:36
  • msg #3

Re: COMMENT THREAD 2

I had seen your post in the discussion forum, and after some thought, came up with another potential solution. In a now slightly defunct PBEM game I'm part of, we used a Google Documents spreadsheet to take care of characters and their henchmen, along with active spells that have long durations (like Barkskin for example). We also took care of HP, levels, AC, magical equipment, and the likes that could change often.

It simply requires a Google account, which are free, and someone who has slight understandings of how it works. I could likely figure it out if we wanted to go that route, and explain it to Heath if he wanted to be the owner of the document (which I'm pretty sure has no real bearing if everyone has edit rights).
Heath
GM, 3481 posts
Wed 29 Jun 2011
at 01:05
  • msg #4

Re: COMMENT THREAD 2

I had thought of something like that.  My concern is that I don't want people to have to go sign up for services just to participate.  Doing one more RTJ is one thing; going off site to sign up just to participate seemed a little too much to request.
Adaran Swiftshadow
player, 2545 posts
THAC0: 17 Melee/12 Ranged
AC: 4 (Dex, Leather)
Wed 29 Jun 2011
at 01:58
  • msg #5

Re: COMMENT THREAD 2

Heath, if Borimer and/or Adaran kill the first winged demon before one of them fires their second shot, can that second shot be directed at the other winged demon instead? For example, if Borimer's and Adaran's first shots take the first winged demon down to 9 HP, and Borimer's second shot finishes it off, can Adaran's second shot be aimed at the other winged demon?
Borimer
player, 1599 posts
Ac 2 (3 w/o shield)
Thac0 14
Wed 29 Jun 2011
at 03:00
  • msg #6

Re: COMMENT THREAD 2

i like the idea of a second site for a gathering spot of information on our characters and the adventure. the google spreadsheet would work too if i dont have to go and make an account :)
Kahan Singh
player, 913 posts
Wed 29 Jun 2011
at 03:13
  • msg #7

Re: COMMENT THREAD 2

Like I said, it was just a suggestion. I personally prefer using Excel to keep track of stuff, since making spreadsheets is easier then making charts here. Also, if you have a Gmail account, then you by default have a Google account. Of course, if you have neither, then, well... yeah, you'd have to make one.
Heath
GM, 3482 posts
Wed 29 Jun 2011
at 21:16
  • msg #8

Re: COMMENT THREAD 2

Adaran Swiftshadow:
Heath, if Borimer and/or Adaran kill the first winged demon before one of them fires their second shot, can that second shot be directed at the other winged demon instead? For example, if Borimer's and Adaran's first shots take the first winged demon down to 9 HP, and Borimer's second shot finishes it off, can Adaran's second shot be aimed at the other winged demon?

If it's specified in the move, then I recall a rule where you can change targets if the target is killed during the first attack.  I can't recall if there were restrictions to that rule or if it was limited to a NWP or warriors though...

For purposes of this round, I'll allow it.
Adaran Swiftshadow
player, 2546 posts
THAC0: 17 Melee/12 Ranged
AC: 4 (Dex, Leather)
Wed 29 Jun 2011
at 21:40
  • msg #9

Re: COMMENT THREAD 2

Cool. I don't know if Borimer and Adaran will kill the first winged demon in less than four shots, but it's certainly a possibility. If that happens, then I suppose either Borimer's or Adaran's second shot can be fired at the other winged demon, depending on who has faster initiative (i.e. if Adaran's initiative is faster, then he'd kill the first demon before Borimer fired his second shot and Borimer could aim his shot at the other winged demon; if Borimer's initiative is faster, then the reverse would happen).
Heath
GM, 3483 posts
Wed 29 Jun 2011
at 22:04
  • msg #10

Re: COMMENT THREAD 2

Borimer almost always gets first initiative because of his NWP.  I've slowed him a little with his lung problem, but he's still got a good initiative.
Adaran Swiftshadow
player, 2547 posts
THAC0: 17 Melee/12 Ranged
AC: 4 (Dex, Leather)
Wed 29 Jun 2011
at 22:48
  • msg #11

Re: COMMENT THREAD 2

Okay, so if Borimer kills the first winged demon before Adaran fires his second shot, Adaran will fire his second shot at the other winged demon.
Adaran Swiftshadow
player, 2548 posts
THAC0: 17 Melee/12 Ranged
AC: 4 (Dex, Leather)
Thu 30 Jun 2011
at 20:06
  • msg #12

Re: COMMENT THREAD 2

I take it that once the winged demon vanished in a puff of smoke, the 4 arrows stuck in it fell to the ground?
Heath
GM, 3487 posts
Thu 30 Jun 2011
at 21:18
  • msg #13

Re: COMMENT THREAD 2

Yes, they are recoverable.
Adaran Swiftshadow
player, 2550 posts
THAC0: 17 Melee/12 Ranged
AC: 4 (Dex, Leather)
Thu 30 Jun 2011
at 22:46
  • msg #14

Re: COMMENT THREAD 2

I'm not sure why Grizz is bothering with the soulfeeder in the first place, since it's attacking the dwarf. Adaran hasn't exactly "left him with a hostile demon". Just for the record. ;)
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