Weeeeeeell, I'd argue that the ablative nature of it would knock the price down a bit? Its 3 for the first time you get hit, 2 for the second time, then its just leather armor.

I mean it'd be good for a ranged person who won't get hit often (and supports a cautious style of play), but on the other hand it only takes them being jumped by three goblins for that bonus above standard leather armor to be gone completely within a round.
This message was last edited by the player at 01:20, Sun 09 June 2019.

It does protect significantly less well than plate, but it also weighs half as much (EDIT: and not "clumsy:). I think it should cost less than regular plate, but I'm not sure how much less. Maybe if it weighed 3?
This message was last edited by the player at 13:33, Sun 09 June 2019.

Sounds good. Thanks for making an effort to keep the characters involved with each other.

Not to worry. I've got a good deal on just some sturdier leather.

We can move to doing a ritual or to visiting the temple if people are ready. I believe everyone has made their purchases. Or at least discussed their purchases with me already, and can therefore say they bought what they want to buy without further input from my side.

Let me know if I have forgotten anything.

Trying hard to resolve an annoying bond :)

Speaking of, I'm probably going to be down to one, maybe two bonds (incoming + outgoing) after the next end-of-session. Definitely resolved mine with Twessa, and am working on resolving at least one with Gania. That will leave me connected only to Istvan.

Uri and Sierpinski, can you help me keep an eye out for possibilities?

In reply to Harlin Greenarrow (msg # 434):

I'll do what I can. I'm not very good at creating bonds that interest me, and I haven't really cared to develop the skill. I'm also not very familiar with anyone else's character concepts.
This message was last edited by the player at 20:56, Mon 10 June 2019.

We've only just met each other, but if we're about to go off together on this little side quest then I'm sure we can get a bond out of it.  Possibly even set to music.

"Ganiaaaaaa..." *tugs sleeve* "Forget about the bracelet and come spa day with your newly dragonish friend!"

I plan to move the story forward some more tomorrow. I will make my best guesses for where people are going if they don't let me know beforehand. Note: Those who go to the temple or perform some rituals will not have enough time to Make Camp and rest before the banquet, so factor that into your planning.

In reply to Dungeon Master (msg # 438):

Still planning to Make Camp.

Speaking of, I'm going to on vacation the 18th through the 21st, but probably available to post other than the travel days.

Uri,

There are several instances in the moves of "you or an ally," so I suspect if it just says "an ally," you're out of luck.

Uri, in general, we will go with what Harlin has described. Which means normally your Arcane Art does not work on yourself. However, in the current situation I will let you roll for it if you desire, because it is flavorful. If you roll a 7 or higher, "your magic reverberates to other targets affecting them as well." In this case, it reverberates to everyone in the room, including yourself. If you get a 6- though, something bad will happen.

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On another note, thank you everyone for replying to my questionnaire! I received a lot of useful feedback. I believe it will help me make this game a lot more fun and satisfying for everyone involved. I really appreciate everyone's contributions.

Thanks, I'll give it a shot and edit my IC post accordingly.

Uri rolled 6 using 2d6+2.  Arcane Art.

I just had to press my luck, didn't I...

Heh. At least you get XP.

Sierpinsi, is it OK if I presume Gania knows some blood toll is required for the ritual? Or you can edit it into your post.

In reply to Gania Flamekeeper (msg # 443):

I am one who feels that it's both easier and more fun not to police knowledge transfer between players and their characters.

I was going to do the locating ritual first, followed by the retrieval ritual if desired. Per the rules there's no roll, just various conditions, so I'm happy to go to town on ritual casting until it requires something's entrails or a year of chanting or some such.

Sorry, there's been too much stuff to do before the trip. Today's a driving day, but I anticipate a substantive post tomorrow.

No worries. Most of the focus is on Sierpinski and Gania right now anyway. Plus whatever happens from Uri's roll.

Also, I plan on furthering the plot later today. So everyone can keep an eye out for that.

Yeah sorry about absenting, but I've had interrupted access to privacy and quiet again. Will crack on and try something now.

Edit: Sorry, just a quick one. Will try and get out something more substantive next time, but I'm in a noisy dining room with a French guy badly playing the Harry Potter theme on a mandolin.
This message was last edited by the player at 11:45, Wed 19 June 2019.

I expect to get a post up later today or tomorrow. Thank you for being patient with me. I think posts from me on the weekends will be pretty rare from here on out though.

Edit: Oh, and I am still working on organizing all of the information from those surveys I sent to all of you. I'll probably ask a few followup questions once I have completed that.
This message was last edited by the GM at 17:09, Mon 24 June 2019.

In reply to Dungeon Master (msg # 448):

I generally don't expect pbp activity on weekends.

Got jumped by life. And I'll be traveling until the weekend, so don't wait on me.

quote:

You retrieved the bracelet. It looks like nighttime is approaching on the horizon. There is a clear night and day line.

Townsfolk are boarding up their houses for the night in an ominous fashion. And all the guests heading toward the mayor's for dinner are also bringing weapons. It is unclear why.

Ooooooooooooooops. Uh, Gania, let's get back to where we're supposed to the night... Either these orcs change personalities when the tapestry heads into a Night zone, or else there's a risk of trouble coming in from somewhere else (OR BOTH?), but either way, this appears to be The Tarrasque That Dreaded Sundown...

I probably won't get another post up until Monday, as usual. However, I did want to make sure I pointed out that it is not unreasonable to assume other characters were close enough to hear Uri or Sierpinski's questions. Feel free to roleplay it as such. Especially if your character would want to add to the conversation in some way after hearing the NPCs' answers.

I will give everyone another day or two to have their characters do any last moment things before the banquet, then I will start the party! Let me know if you need any information from my end. Feel free to meet back up with eachother before the party actually starts. You can assume you have time to share information, if desired.