Continue.   ;^)

Actually, I'll throw this out there. The Oriental Adventures group is down to four good players, thanks to RL issues. If any of you want to give OA a try, just let me know and I'll help you get caught up to speed in Group 8.

I would really like to but, I don't think I could honestly dedicate the time to play.

We really are a fun group to be around... Hunting tigers, routing bandits, slaying ogres...

Do you have sake?

In reply to Beelo Bigfoot (msg # 5):

We just finished a mission to deliver a shipment of it for a Local Lord.

I will have to pull out my OA.  I have it around here somewhere... **rummages around his collection**

The OA group is pretty fun, and has a pretty different feel from the normal Nemrac adventures. I'm really enjoying it.

Tern here, I'll hold off on OA until I relearn 1e AD&D, it has been decades since I played it, been playing 3.5 since 2000. Started playing in 1981 when I was in the army. I might need some help refreshing myself, please have patience.

Welcome aboard Tern!

Welcome!

I feel you there Tern! I grew up with 1st edition under my dad. Played 3.5 since middleschool all the way up.

Got all of the 1st edition books from my dad and decided I wanted to play it again. Now I'm here! The OA being my first game of 1st ed. since I was 11.

Not-so-annual State of the Game Address:

There's something I want to address, and please don't feel like I'm beating you over the head with this - too many players lately are looking in without posting. It happens every once in a while - for example, over a dozen players looked in today or yesterday, but haven't posted since Sunday or Monday (or earlier). Even if your character doesn't have anything new to contribute to the discussion, or isn't in the front row of a combat, etc., please put your two cents in. Even an OOC, "Still hiding in the back," or, "Ready to move on," reassures me that everyone gets their say before I move the game ahead. If I ever skip your action, please get in touch with me. If I've made mistakes, and believe me, I have, just let me know, so I can fix them.

As always, if you have to be away from the game for any Real Life reasons, try to let me know. You guys and girls have always been patient when I am away, and for that, thank you so much. In this format, communication is vital.

I'd much rather see your posts than not see them.  :^)

Your Friendly Neighborhood DM

Guilty as charged Jeff.  I should have put something in this thread to let you know at least.   With the summer upon us I've had the family descend and recently work has been heavy.  Posting has taken a back seat as I've been waiting on others to carry the action forward and post only when character action was required.  I will become better.

I think I am guilty, too. No offense, but I am very busy at work and try to keep up with the game by reading what is happening. If there is no dire need to write anything I just skip it, sorry, but I really like to be part of the game.

Thanks for letting me know, Corbin. I appreciate that.  :^)

I don't know where everything is DM, and don't know all of the rules by a long shot anymore for 1st ed.

5d4 for starting money for a fighter?

Where are the saves?

In reply to Tern D'Guul (msg # 16):

Tern...
Suggestion.  If you want to survive, fine me, stone and give me all your money, and anything cool you find.  I will offer a lifetime guarantee you will survive, until you die.
This message was last edited by the player at 15:54, Fri 18 Jan 2019.

Tern,

5d4 (x 10) = 50-200 gp.

Saves:

Paralyzation, Poison, or Death Magic     14
Petrification or Polymorph               15
Rod, Staff, or Wand                      16
Breath Weapon                            17
Spells                                   17

Tern if you want. I can pm you pdf files of all the books, and a dm screen that has all the table matrixes.

The OSRIC has all that and is free and legal - I don't think file-sharing any illegal copies is allowed here at RPOL.

In reply to Syoku Tsukino (msg # 19):

I own all the books, just don't know where anything is in them yet! ;-)

I forgot about the OSRIC. I was going to have to do the file share off-site.

Best flip through those books more! Jk jk, it takes a bit to get used to where things are and remembering it.

TELL ME ABOUT IT! ;-)

In reply to DMJSC (msg # 20):


And is all in image files, which means I still have to shell out parts of my soul... money, I mean money, to drive threw.
And half the time  the find command doesn't find me what I'm searching for.
:D
Saint Peter don't you call me cause I can't  go, I sold my soul to rpg store.

Are you implying that the 1st edition AD&D  books aren't the best organized rule books of all time, with everything intuitively laid out and easily found? ; )

It's weird, many people have said the books are disorganised, but I always thought the index was quite intuitive.  Perhaps my way of figuring things just works similar to the authors.

I have the 'OS RPG Tables' app on my phone, which has all the combat, saves, class progression tables.  I'm pretty sure it complies with the OGL, so I hope I won't get in trouble mentioning it.

Well, the index for the PHB is in the DMG. :D

Unless you meant the table of contents in the front of the book...

An index for two books in one place, oh the excitement.  I need to sit down for a bit.

Thank you Tin Tin, as I was about to post, my players handbook pdf doesn't have an index.
Now I know why.

If you have the Dungeon Masters Guide Blalak the index page numbers in bold signify where the subject is to be found in the Dungeon Master Guide and those in normal text are the page numbers where the subject is to be found in the Players Handbook.  It's beautiful.

I will be heading back to the US for a long vacation, starting in about 36 hours. My parents have internet, but I will be away from the game while traveling.

Also, I apologize for recently checking in but not posting. I'll try to get posts for Wehostan, Gwire and Chie up tonight or tomorrow before I go.

In reply to Clangedin Gir (msg # 31):

I do, and thanks for telling me that, I have to hit a key command to tell if a text is bolded or not, and wasn't thinking to do that.  I have to do the same, its actually the same key command to hear font type, or any kind of formatting issue, save all caps, and sadly color information is not given.

Well lucky for you colour doesn't feature in either book, so you're not missing out on anything there at least Blalak.

I was thinking of RPOL when I said the color thing, since one game I'm in two players don't use quotation marks but colored text to denote speech... I've had to ask them from time to time what's what.
:D

In reply to Wehostan, son of Bardolf (msg # 32):

Safe journey!

In reply to Errol One-Eye (msg # 36):

Thanks, Errol! Today was a crazy day - packing bags, getting documents sorted for my boys to attend school while in the States, getting our cell phone service sorted out ($30 a month for 3gb of global roaming data and telephony service on top of our existing mobile service is worth it!), picking up my older boy from his tennis tournament in the next city over, more bag packing, cleaning, etc.

Now we need to get the boys cleaned up and to bed. We've got an early flight tomorrow. See all you Nemrac folks (and Pingbo Lake folks) in a few days!

I've never found the 1e books to be that disorganized. A bit ranty and Gygaxian, but not disorganized.

My bookshelf, on the other hand, is in a state of pure chaos. My players never put anything back where they found it.

I thought colored text for in character was standard convention.  Some games I've been in have blue for common and use other colors for other languages, usually green for elvish for instance.

As to posting, I'll try to post something, but most times I look in and don't have anything to add, I suppose I could put something like /em Holly lurks every day :D

I lurk a bit too, not very verbose, I post bluntly.

Welcome to our latest wave of new players! Skullwhomper Ales all around!

HERE! Here! Cheers!

In reply to Tern D'Guul (msg # 42):

Not consuming ever too much, but at the sound of an ale for everyone Stone gladly accepts.
Raising his glass in appreciation.
"Thank you, we all deserve a good drink once in a while!"

Guild dues to be paid on Friday. Or you'll get Gang Green.

Welcome new players!

In reply to Errol One-Eye (msg # 44):

A little halfling announces.

"Ah! Fresh meat!
I am no longer the "New Guy"
Welcome aboard!  as long as you pay your guild dues to Errol, then you should be ok!"


Nudges Errol sheepishly....._{I expect a percentage of what they donate, please.}

Then raises his glass, which is exceptionally large for his little hand, and drinks, about 1/2 his mug!

1/2 the contents?

He’s a halfling, so you never know!  :)

Welcome new players.  Gang Green and the Rat God would be happy to look after depositing those dues on your behalf, if you just want to leave them with us.

Cheers! *hoists a mug*

I'm cold enough here near Lake Geneva, WI right now. I can't imagine the wind chill for some of you folks north of me in the States or Canada right now. Stay warm everyone!

It's been in the low 50's last couple days, with highs around 70.

Brutal! I've had top wear both a sweater and windbreaker some mornings!

Western Oregon: Relative banana belt.

Cold here in PA. Lake Geneva WI DM? You know Ernie Gygax too?

We got really lucky with our travel plans. We flew in on Tuesday, and there was freezing rain/drizzle all the way from Chicago to home (west-central Illinois). If we'd flew in on Wednesday we'd likely have been stranded in Chicago for a day or two due to icy roads/extreme cold.

And while we're enjoying the snow, and we're not quite missing the mild Busan winters yet, another week of this may do the trick!


____________________
Welcome new folks! Gang Green is also taking applications for membership! Please deposit your 10gp application fee and your updated resume to Wehostan, Son of Bardolf. I'll get back to you within 5-10 business days with our decision.

In reply to Wehostan, son of Bardolf (msg # 52):

Welcome home! I'm in group A.

Aye, 'tis nothing. NEXT week is slated to be brutal. Like record-setting, -70 F windchill records.

And THAT is why Captain Morgan never minds riding along in a mug o'tea!

ETA: Glad your travels are going well, Wehostan & Co.

I feel your pain!
Its a frigid 55 degrees in the morning here in Phoenix, AZ!

The Great Lakes act as a moderator for me, but even so it was about...(does conversion)...18F with wind chill approaching 0F overnight.  A little warmer during the day today, though more snow is on the way tonight and Monday.

Well the good news is it's not all doom and gloom.  I'm going to enjoy a high of 24º centegrade today which is 75.2º Fahrenheit to those of you who are that way inclined.  Hearing about your weather woes will help me appreciate it all the more.

I've gamed with him and talked with him a few times at the FLGS and various Lake Geneva Cons, but I don't think that counts - I gamed for a few years with Gary before his health went south, so I actually knew Gary better than I know Ernie. Ernie plays in a game a few miles from my house, but they're full and don't need more players now. I do most of my playing on RPOL now. I do hope to get to GaryCon in March again - I missed the last few due to work and finances.

Lucky dog. I didn't know Gary, but do know Ernie. Living in PA, too far for me to get to GaryCon too. :-(

In reply to Hauraki (msg # 57):

Razzberry!

You’re obviously trying to keep the frostbite off your lips Tern D’Guul, I don’t blame you.

Well, here just outside of Lake Geneva, WI, USA, they've cancelled school for the next two days not because of excess snow, but because of the extreme cold. Now my daughter has to stay home and play her new Kingdom Hearts III game for two days straight - what a pity.  :^D

About every three or four months I ask the new folks where they are in the world, and my veterans are always nice enough not to flame me because I do it again and again - though as the roster of players rotates, I still like to know who's where. You don't have to share if you don't want to. I'm at UTC -6, BTW.

Shippensburg, PA, Eastern Time Zone.

Wellington, New Zealand . GMT+13

I'm at Lafayette, LA, USA, UTC -6h.

I am loving KH3, guess I'm a bit of a weeb for it as I have a heartless tattoo on my chest lol

Hi, new player here. And from Vitoria, Brazil. Like 85F at 8pm, if that matters :)

Sterling, Virginia (18 miles west of DC)

Snow is coming down and school was cancelled early here-kids will probably have tomorrow off as well......

Hey Rurik, how is your THAC0 "0"?

He sent a nice PayPal kickback to his DM....  ;^)

I saw that and hadn't mentioned it, yet.   :^)

0 Thaco and 11 Hit Points?  You , sir, have rolled poorly as you’ve leveled.

Bloomington, IN

Indiana University canceled classes, they almost never do.

I think fighters are just bad at math.

All we need to know is how to roll 4d6 and occasionally a d100.

Thanks for the catch it was supposed to be a 20

I am, not sure where to find the info I need anymore, been more than twenty years since I played 1e.

Nothing gets past this crowd!
A zero would have been way better than a 20, though!

In reply to Tern D'Guul (msg # 75):

Like Tern, it's been 20+ years for me also. Luckily this is a resource available online called OSRIC that covers the basics quite well.

Western Oregon. Scenery all over save for high desert. No sales tax. Sunny, 45F.

Strange... I could have sworn I checked in yesterday and didn't see any updates to the group I'm in, but today I see ones from the day before.

In reply to Chup Haltup (msg # 78):

Just had to rub in "No sales Tax!"

Sunny 73F...Phoenix, AZ  USA

There are 7 states with no sales tax.

In reply to Tern D'Guul (msg # 81):

All of which I am envious of.

Sales Tax doesn't bother me, to the extent that I'm okay with *any* tax. I'm rather fond of the lack of income tax in Texas, where I currently reside.

I had a stroke and am in the hospital. If I don't post in time, assume I shoot every round that I have a clean shot.

Gotcha. Get better soon!

Oh my gosh!  Hope you feel better soon Beelo!

Take care, Beelo! The Halflings of Nemrac are here to support you!

Please get all well.

Not what I expected to read.  Take care and get better.

Gett well soon!

Get well soon

God bless and heal you.

Get well, we will be here when you get back.

Thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery

In reply to Carl Rainclaw (msg # 94):

Oh no, I hope you get well soon.  Halflings are a little short here in Nemrac, and we need to lift our spirits up  and help one another.

Turns out they mistook diabetes for a stroke.

I suppose that is a preferable diagnosis, but prayers are sent either way.

Diabetic shock is no joke, but it's usually less serious than a stroke. Hope you're on the mend!

They're usually pretty short wherever they go. :)

Diabetes sucks, got to get it under control and take care of it. I have Type II as well.

In reply to DMJSC (msg # 99):

Gnomes are a little short. Halflings are just right.

We're practically invisible. Good health to you Beelo!

Turns out it's worse than a stroke. I have diabetes.

But I'm out of the hospital.

I thought a stroke is worse.. take care halfling ;)

Happy lunar new year to those who celebrate

Be sure to be doing all of that healthy stuff for your body, that can help

In reply to Stormrider (msg # 104):

Nope. A stroke is a serious injury, but then it's over with. Diabetes means medications, finger pricking and giving up almost every food for life.

This message was deleted by the player at 12:57, Tue 05 Feb 2019.

Happy Chinese New Year!

Happy Everyday, I hope for everyone!  :^)

I just had my recent Botox round for my migraines. In January I only had two debilitating migraines (and my usual lesser ones) but two big ones is a record for me since going on the Botox. If little else has worked and you suffer from migraines like I do, Botox is worth a try. It's working wonders for me.

Glad it helps!

In reply to DMJSC (msg # 109):

I work with a guy who also has debilitating migraines.  Botox works for him, too!
Glad that something helps!!

Yeah glad it works Jeff, its good to have some relief I am sure.

In reply to DMJSC (msg # 109):

That is pretty amazing that it helps!!

Out of curiosity, where do they inject it? When used for cosmetic purposes, it is pretty local to the area to be de-wrinkled. Where for migranes?

Highlight of the weekend for me (particularly in light of the awful SuperBowl) was Sky showing Groundhog Day, one of my favourite films, on Groundhog Day...

...all day, over and over!

A rare touch of genius from a corporate monster.

It's a halo of 31 shots - forehead, temples, above the ears, back of the head, neck and shoulders. For the curious, each shot is double the amount used for wrinkle erasing. So I do wind up with a smoother forehead, not that I need it.  :^)

Even takes care of the wrinkles in the back of your head! ROFLMAO! Good thing it works, I'm glad it helps!

Just out of curiosity, how many times a year do you have to get the shots.?

Every three months.

In reply to DMJSC (msg # 118):

Make them give you an awesome halo with all those needles around it. Kinda sci-fi it up a bit too!

Well, I think my crazy meter just went up another tick. I was part of an excellent Mazes and Minotaurs game here that folded due to Real Life, and everyone said they would love to play if somebody would run another one. So after much thought, I have just created a Mazes and Minotaurs game. It's a very retro, "What if the first RPG was Greek-based instead of revolving around Western Europe?" It's very rules-light - the Players Handbook is a whopping 50 pages, and a lot of that is the characters and their spells.

link to another game

In case you're half as crazy as I am. I love the game, having run it face-to-face, and can't wait to get started.

In reply to DMJSC (msg # 120):

Wow, cool! Just asked to join the game! Thanks for letting us know about it.

So who got those bracers?

I could sell you some bracers...one careful owner, decent value...

I've read a bit of M&M, it's free, so there's that too.  I'd be interested in playing that, but on the other hand I've almost been thinking of quitting this, since it looks like my off on weekends might be hurting the group progress.  I tried a weekend and got something up once, but seems to be difficult to make a habit of it.

It would be a shame to see you go. The groups move in fits and spurts, all of them - I don't think that skipping weekends really hurts your group that much.

If you did want to try the M&M game, you'd be more than welcome.

If things slow or stop because you're not around on the weekend Holly, I haven't noticed.  Don't be concerned about it on my count.

Or mine.

Great!

This is officially my 10,500th post in the game - and that doesn't even keep track of all the PMs back and forth. That's a lot of DMing. To quote Ron White, "Thanks for playing along."

In reply to DMJSC (msg # 129):

Thank you for having us along!

I'm at 1177. So... close second? ;)

That's quite impressive Errol. You alone represent about 20% of all player made posts on this forum. Whereas if you count me AND my last character I make up... oh, about... 1.6%...

This is my 1305th. See if you can figure that one out. ;)

Hello all.  I'm new to game and I've made a character who is pretty much Shrek.  The version voiced by Chris Farley that is.  Hopefully he will survive and make a name for himself!

Including this post, I'll be at 379 posts, a total of 2.23% of the game's posts!

Greetings Grung!  Are you like an onion?

In reply to Imre Rillsong (msg # 136):

I just now noticed that your character is a Troubadour. Like the one in DF Footprints?
This message was last edited by the player at 02:26, Wed 06 Mar 2019.

Oooh, if I'd only known about that when creating the character!

No, Imre is not a troubadour in that sense.  Nor is he an actual 1e bard.  He is simply someone who can play the lute and who has a good enough voice not to get thrown out of the common room.  For a career he relies on other skills, which go by names that are not as respectable as 'troubadour'.

I wasn't even familiar with Footprints.  If I ever create another character for Nemrac I'll have to check that out.

Yes!  He is complicated and multi layered, much like an onion.  And he smells like one too.

In reply to Grung (msg # 139):

Welcome aboard!
With any luck, and paying the right people.
*coughs, with hand open, palm up.
You might survive.
It is common to name a successor, though.  One so when you die will claim all your possessions.

So what's up everyone, we forming a Nemrac Adventurer's Guild? Provide aid to those less fortunate AND clear out dungeons faster in a more concerted effort. Who's with me?

welcome

Welcome aboard.

Try not to have your soul stolen by a Demon.  I hate it when that happens.

Always room for one more adventurous adventurer!

Hi, I'm Wehostan, son of Bardolf. You may remember me from dungeon adventures such as "Bullywug Beatdown" and "Sting of the Demon Monkeys." All guild dues can be given to the nearest member of Gang Green. Amalric will certify each membership, and Errol One-Eye likely has your membership card somewhere in his bag of holding. Probably under the keg of beer. Or the mattress. Imre Rillsong will provide you with orientation details, and Shani Bekethoth and Huzgat Mabuuk will be happy to answer any questions about duties and obligations. Failure to pay dues in a prompt and timely manner will be resolved by Roland Adyys with a minimum of violence.
This message had punctuation tweaked by the player at 23:36, Wed 06 Mar 2019.

And Shani will evince sadness.

Eh, you made it out OK... eventually.  /grins knowingly

17,000th post in the game! Whoo hoo!

Welcome! I can spot you Gang Green membership dues, at a very reasonable interest rate (say, 25%, compounded weekly).

Weekly? What casuals. Let me spot you, 50% daily compound. More money all around!

In triplicate, of course. Charged per copy naturally.

One that we keep, one that we file away in a vault, and one we burn so the Russians don't get it.

You do get a discount of an additional 15% if you can't read. Or do math. ... my mistake. That should read, "discount". But then, you wouldn't know that if you couldn't read. ... so nevermind.

If you can't read that's a 15% surcharge added to the cost. It's in the small print. ;)

Same for math, cumulative costs.

Humm... I believe that you have opened up an entire can of worms (Rats in Gang Green case).

(Total Kidding here)

A merit base division of treasure

So party treasure should be divide up base on ones contribution to the encounter.  A successful attack merits a portion of the treasure gained.  Multiple hits merits extra portions.  The killing blow merits 2 portions.  Spells that are effective in the encounter merit a portion per creature effected, and Healing spells merits 2 portions.

LOL: I can see it now, spell caster only using area effect spells to maximize there portion of the treasure.
This message was last edited by the player at 15:33, Tue 12 Mar 2019.

... "air quotes" ...

:D

First: Party treasury to buy or met out items that will contribute to the party's success.

Second: Equal shares...pin money or saving up toward what the individual wants.

Hey gang,

About this time last year, my brother-in-law passed away. Our nephews are 12 and 16. Tonight their mother died. Everything's up in the air right now, but it looks like we'll be heading out for the funeral in another few days. I'll be offline while we're gone. We don't know what will happen to the boys - I can't imagine being in their place. I'm also not sure how long we'll be gone, since we were going to go down there for Spring Break anyway.

Just wanted to let you know.

Np, safe journey.

Thought and prayers, for your nephews and the rest of the extended family.

Man, that's got to be the worst thing for your nephews, sorry to hear.  I hope the will sorts everything out for their care.  You know the usual people will still be hanging around here when you return.

My sympathies and condolences to you & the family.

My condolences as well.

Take care of family first, condolences.

My Condolences.

We’ll be here when you’re ready.

Godspeed, Jeff.
This message was last edited by the player at 15:20, Wed 13 Mar 2019.

In reply to Brother Byron (msg # 164):

Sorry to hear, best of luck to all of your family & relatives.

Yes. At least the boys are old enough to have a voice about their future.

You or another relative taking them in?

I can't - they have a stepdad who may get to keep them? I have no idea what plans were made.

Still, losing both parents...
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:50, Wed 13 Mar 2019.

My sympathies and condolences to you and your family.

Condolences DM. Hope things get better for the children

My condolences DM. Take the time you need. I understand the loss of a sibling, lost my brother 9 years ago now.

Hopefully everything works out for your nephews it's not easy on them either. And doubly difficult in their situation as both parents are gone :(
This message was last edited by the player at 23:38, Wed 13 Mar 2019.

Thanks, guys.

My condolences GM. Take the time you need.

All my sympathies

Good luck and best wishes.

Oof, that's rough.  No worries about keeping things going here, take your time.

Well that sucks in the worst possible way. Can't imagine what you all must be going through, so very best wishes.

Man that’s tough.  I hope they’re okay.

My condolences.

Thanks for your patience, all. We're home for a couple of days, and then away for a couple more. Then we should be home for a good long while. My nephews are very stoic about the whole thing right now, so if you didn't know better, it seemed like just another typical visit with the nephews, even during the visitation and funeral.

Welcome back, I can only imagine what your nephews are going through. :(

That's rough.  My condolences.

"Grue" coined by Jack Vance in "I recommend" Dying Earth. Used in Zork.

Updating all groups tomorrow. We're back for a while now.

Hey gang!  New player checking in.  Looking forward to gaming with you all.

In reply to Maltus (msg # 185):

Are you Delmedus’ twin?

In reply to Brother Byron (msg # 186):

Perhaps I am his doppelgänger!

Fortunately Delmedus and Maltus won't be in the same group for now. Later, who knows?

Ahhh, yes what a mighty fine doppleganger. Welcome, Maltus.

Or maybe Maltus is just a clone being tricky Delmedus.  Ever thought of that?



Now we've just got to wait a week to see if one or both of you go bonkers.

Tickets! Tickets!  Get your tickets here.  I've got tickets to the Delmedus / Maltus meeting.  Seating limited, hurry in quick they won't last at this price.

In reply to Hauraki (msg # 190):

Patting Maltus on the shoulder.
"Thats something you don't see everyday!  They say everyone has a twin out there, and Delm/Maltus has met theirs!   That being said, sorry Maltus my money is on Delm....for now!"

Hands Hauraki 25 gold  "My wager is on Delm"

"Maltus, our new friend, let me buy you an ale."

Whoa whoa whoa whoa WHOA THERE!!

Is someone attempting to sell tickets in here...WITHOUT A LICENCE?!?!?!?!?

Licences are only available through Gang Green Inc, and all subsequent sales are subject to a sales commision paid directly to GGI.

I don't know why we have to keep explaining these things, it's all in the small print.

Slane quickly hides the counterfit tickets.
Every dog has his day He thinks to himself with a quiet whimper.

Tsk, Tsk. This is why we pay the ogre. He does love the crunch of a good kneecap. ... Or even a bad kneecap. ... Actually, pretty much any crunching noise. He's an ogre of simple tastes.

He's also stinky and he makes you cry.

I was not crying! I had something in my eye! :p

The chant takes effect next round. It may take effect o n the centipedes starting their next post.

Yeah, that'll be Hauraki he doesn't need a license it's in your small print.

Never leave a one-eyed gnome in charge of the small print... Not that a 4' halfling would be much better at it.

Amalric, you're not keeping your end up here, mister smarty pants fighter-mage!

In reply to Wehostan, son of Bardolf (msg # 199):

"So can I or can I not place a bet?  "

Hmmmm, another OOC on here for the 'other' group I guess? Only about 50 people here! ;-)
This message was last edited by the player at 16:00, Tue 09 Apr 2019.

Group 0 is always everyone in the game.  :^)

Stone the bet was placed, without additional duties or license.  As of yet, no one from Gang Green has approached the betting booth other than secretly to place a bet or two.

In reply to Hauraki (msg # 203):

"Oh I don't know Mister? What is this betting thing you are talkin' about?" Slane says out loud, and then adds quietly "Mark me for a tenner on the underdog, I'll spit out five gold now and five after the bout. I'm good for it, my boy Jeff will vouch for me." He winks and spits in his palm, offering his hand.

From his seated position Hauraki looks up at the man holding out his spit covered palm and holds up his own arm to stop the two heavily armed men standing on either side of the booth from moving in.  "You're new here so you wouldn't know.  Someone else some years ago now used that same line on me speaking of some mysterious Jeff dude."  He peers over his shades at the man.  "Jeff never showed so I had to break both his legs.  We don't need any of that nastiness again.  Pay it all up front my good man or the bet stands at 5 gold crowns."

Slane makes a loud gulping sound and slowly hands over a small pouch made of mole skin, which upon inspection reveals four gold pieces and some lint. "Please Mister, take it, it's all I have" with a quick short bow, he backs from the booth, all the while eying the guards. When he's at a safe distance, Slane gives them a short smirk and slowly blends in the crowd.

Hauraki takes the coins waving the man no worries.  "We were all new once buddy.  Just remember giant insects are tougher than they look, shoot anything that is dead but still moves with everything you've got, and don't start a fight you can't win."  He looks him in the eye.  "Yeah that's pretty much the secret to survival, not that anyone will believe it, especially about the insects."

In reply to Hauraki (msg # 207):

Stone pipes in and slides another 6 gold across the table to Hauraki.
"I remember once, when I was still wet behind the ears."
Feeling behind one ear, then rubbing his fingers together.
"Come to mention it, I still am, but I will cover you, Slane.  Treat others how you would like to be treated, and you will do fine in this place!   Now for some more ale."

Motioning to the barkeep.
"Can I please buy a round of drinks for my friend Hauraki, and Slane, and his enforcers at each side, please.  What good is money if you cant enjoy it?"

Slane nods to both Stone and Hauraki, still keeping one eye at the guards. He accepts the advice AND the drink humbly: "To new friendships..." He raises the cup and takes a healthy gulp.

If you are looking for a tell, you see the only time he took his eyes of off the guards is to check where Hauraki pockets the money he recieved from Slane and Stone.
Or you could be wrong.

If you are looking for a tell - TALE ;-P

In reply to Tern D'Guul (msg # 210):

ba dum tsss

LOL

"Whoa whoa whoa whoa WHOA!!

As the defacto *cough*LEADER*cough* of this Gang I am not responsible for the actual wording of contracts - 'tis called small print for a reason: so you vertically-challenged folk can take care of it. And yes Wehostan, 4' is still small. Is it called 'tall print'? 'Big' print? 'Elf' print? I think not.

I am here for my smartypants-ness, elite dexterity and all-round kickass ability. And leadership, lets not forget that.

And modesty, of course."

Yeah, it's not his fault, but as the leader isn't he meant to fall upon his sword or something?  I'm sure I read that somewhere in the print, not that actually finding the print was easy mind.

Writing your own ideas into the small print is...not bad. Have you ever considered joining Gang Green?

*clink* *clink* "I already have his first months dues."

"Wow!!  You were right Wuhnmoor that fools gold spell even tricked a rat god." (slow measured hand clap)

Since he hasn't travelled with anyone from gang green joining would probably be a little premature and then he'd obviously have to get the okay from the cabal.

How many different groups are there?

In reply to Tern D'Guul (msg # 218):

Thinking of running from the Ol' Slanester?

Nope, you're stuck with me! ;-)

Eight running right now.

*mental image of a goblin banging a drum while a giant six armed  stqatue juggles eight plates with little representations of the parties, while dancing on a map of the world*
*closes the lidd on imagination*

Damn, how do you keep track of it all?!!

1. points at Excel*
   *points at word program for notes*
   This is my guess.

I guess that would help. ;-)

While I do have a lot of dungeons on pdf, the Dungeon of Rialc Tnias Yreffej is all drawn out by hand, as is every other dungeon I create. I have a manila folder full of stuff here at my desk when I need it. I'm still a Luddite when it comes to my maps.

Thanks Jeff!

In reply to DMJSC (msg # 226):

Not only do I do the same, I even draw them the same way I mapped the 2nd generation SSI games - by filling in the squares wherever a square is full of stone. It works perfectly for mapping Minecraft builds, so I never retired the technique. It also means I can quite easily build my dungeons in Dungeon Hack, if I want to.

I love maps.

Map people will understand.

In reply to Beelo Bigfoot (msg # 228):

I'd love to see some classic dungeons done in Minecraft.  They must be out there :)

I remember Dungeon Hack fondly...

wooot
we're back

In reply to Slane Byannelf (msg # 232):

Yup, down all day yesterday, I was going through withdrawal! ;-)

Yes, yes they will. I too love maps.

Been stricken with a virus all week, hopefully recovering now. Lost 10 lbs this week, which was galling for me but also for my wife, who lost just 2 lbs on her diet. No-one likes a show-off.

Hmm, I should go try to catch a virus. I was back in the U.S. for 5 days and put on 2kg while I was there...

I had a virus a few weeks back and gained a lighter wallet. ... Wait a second ... Roland!

I was doing you a favor.  Money is just full of germs.  One can never be too careful.

Wait, what? Why didn't you tell me that before I went swimming in my pile of loot Scrooge McDuck style? Seriously...

Under the weather at the moment. Pausing for a day or two.

Hope you feel better soon!

God bless you and your health, Gesundheit.

In reply to DMJSC (msg # 239):

Ugh. Same.  The flu is running through the old Ski-Bird home at the moment.  :(

Three out of four are out of commission (myself included).

Back to vertical. Game on!

Hey gang,

Something I've been meaning to do for a while is donate to RPOL, since I have enjoyed using it for this game for so long. If anyone else who has enjoyed this game for any real length of time feels like they also could, I'm sure jase and the others would appreciate it. After all, the Donations thread says this:


"Donations are greatly appreciated, and keep the site up and running.  All donations are used to pay for server costs, and every donation adds to the time that RPoL is up and running.

If (and only if) you can afford it, and enjoy your time spent here, please consider donating.

Donations can be sent via Paypal to donations@rpol.net."

/PSA

Yes I've been meaning to as of late but...well, I'm a huge procrastinator.  Perhaps this will help a tad.

I've been telling myself for a few years now that I should donate. And then put it off. Time to head over to paypal.

Hi everyone. I am jumping back in after about five years away from Rpol. I'm happy to see that this game is still up and running. I'm looking forward to trying to find a way to get out of Nemrac again!

Welcome back!

In reply to Tern D'Guul (msg # 248):

Seconded!

Nice take on the Germanic word for lord, although I believe that's dane... its been a while, so I could have it in reverse.

Welcome Dane. Who was your old character. We have a good bit of new blood but there are several older characters still going. Well the ones who didn't die in game at least.

In reply to Delmedus (msg # 251):

Welcome back!!

I previously played Phineas Holm, but had to step away unexpectedly back in 2014 I believe. Weeks turned to months which somehow turned to years.

In reply to Dain Inavyre (msg # 253):

Welcome back, and I hope things are sorted out for you and all is well.   I am certain you can pick up nearly where you left off, this group is a great grop of players, and characters!
I do hope our paths cross sometime!
-Cugel

In reply to Cugel Winterbreath (msg # 254):

Sorry, all made possible by RPOL and our GM!

Welcome back.

Some old faces are still around Phineas Holm.

Thanks! I'm happy to see that you are still here.

Welcome back! I remember Phineas from one of my characters, can't recall which one. Game is as strong as ever!

If we have a high primary stat for our class, do we get a 10% xp bonus?

What is a 'high stat'?

In this case, Tern, it's a Strength of 16 or higher for fighters - if you're fortunate enough to have that, you get a 10% bonus to the XP I award.

Sadly I have a 15

Looks like Lueng got the 19000th post! Congrats!

That's a lot of posts, many years!

Here's to 19.000 more! Uzdravlje!

I'm doing my part! ;-)

Me

Too.  :)

Do you think I'd demean myself by posting something worth little or nothing save increasing the count?

No, I do not.

That's what the Group 0 OOC thread is for....

On one of the D&D Forums I frequent, someone is trying to come up with a class name for the Cleric/Thief. Other than calling it the Frank Burns, I'm stumped. Any ideas?

In reply to DMJSC (msg # 272):

How about Acquisitor?   Someone who acquires things.  It has a similar sound to Inquisitor which is a religious term/function.

Or Vicar-Acquisitor?

Shorten it to just Quisitor?  Or even come up with another prefix?

I have a few ideas for a cleric/thief name, but don't want to ruffle any feathers as they may be too similar to someone's real world beliefs. And I'd rather not upset anyone.

Trying to stick to terms with no real-world religious associations is hard. I guess if the character is more "cleric who can sneak/scout/avoid traps" then thief skills could be played as divine intervention, and the character might be called Favored of the Gods or something like that.

If it's played more as "thief who can use utility/healing magic/turn undead" then maybe Relic Hunter or Vampire Slayer or something like that.

FWIW

Members of the church of Olidammara refer to themselves as "Fingers of the Laughing Rogue", but the church lacks any formal organization. Few cities permit open worship of the deity of thieves, so Olidammara's church is little more than a loose network of hidden shrines tended by secretive clerics. These temples are always located in an urban environment--usually at the heart of Thieve's Guilds, Smuggling Rings or sewer networks--because the followers of Olidammara enjoy the music and vices of the city and find little of interest in more rural environments.

The Fingers of the Laughing Rogue live for the opportunity to decieve. Some church members believe that any creature they can take advantage of is weak and exists only for their benefit. Most, however, have had hard lives themselves at some point, so they focus on the wealthier members of society who, they believe, are more deserving of their attention. In addition, openly lawful individuals are frequent targets of the Church.

In reply to DMJSC (msg # 272):

Holy Roller.

Friars of the Open Lock? That's more of an organizational name. Hm...

How about a Seeker? Gadabout? Hobo?

Penequisitor roughly means “shadow seeker”

I was thinking "Reclaimer", with the thought that those with such skills would be sent to reacquire relics and other possessions rightfully belonging to the Church.

How about "Relic Restorer"

The guy who wanted help with the name narrowed all the suggestions down to these four - Acquisitor, Relic Hunter, Trickster or Dastard, depending on the direction the character plans to go, I think.

In reply to DMJSC (msg # 281):

There are already too many character classes called "Trickster."

I'm not disagreeing, just telling you what he picked. I like Acquisitor and Relic Hunter myself.

I like Acquisitor

Well a thief, is a thief, is a thief.  Mix whatever name you want in there, it's still a thief.  Dastard being the closest to another equally good name for a thief is probably the best.  Yes I know that's just my opinion, even if it is right.  :o)

In reply to Chup Haltup (msg # 275):


W
We had a DM in real life that liked to use them, to pester me... the thing was I gave my orc the scent ability as a feat and often could then track the thieves down... I made a fair bit of coin turning them in.

Good Blalak, stinking thieves anyway! ;-)

In reply to DMJSC (msg # 283):

I'm just offering up a reason to pare one off the list. It's all I can think of.

Gang Green agrees. These dirty, nasty _{non-guild approved} thieves are a disgrace.

LOL, I hate thieves that are so classless as to steal from the party! Whack their hands off! Stealing from others is fine, not the party!
This message was last edited by the player at 13:33, Mon 03 June 2019.

/stalone/ I never stole from the party. I AM THE PARTY! /end stalone/

I'm reminded of page 24 of the DMG.
This message was last edited by the player at 18:46, Mon 03 June 2019.

yeah yeah... It's all thief stole my purse and thief got a greater cut of the loot, until someone has to stick his neck through a suspicious door or check out how deep the bottomless hole really is... Then everyone likes the party thief.

This is absurd, I'm joining a guild!
I hear there's some Band Blue and as soon as I make my first 1.000 gold to pay the entry fee, you'll hear from my union rep.

:D

Stinking? I'll have you know that I bathed just last year!

Errol you can't say walking through the sewers is taking a bath, it gives the wrong impression to people.

In reply to Hauraki (msg # 295):


Depends on the swers, the romans had a different set of pipes for bringing water in, than what went out... thousands of years later and we are still using the same general system, although some folks have a great big boiler at one end of the exit pipes.

Also, I could easily imagine a druid bathing in that manner... or perhaps a  priest or priestess of certain religions.

If only it were a walk through the sewers. *wistful sigh*

Computer went down, be a couple of days before I'm up and running, again.

Ouch, that sucks!

In reply to Blalak (msg # 298):

That is never fun. Hang in there!

Sorry for disappearing there, you know how those sudden fun things like to pop up in life.

welcome back & wow! the ace of spades thread leapt into action pretty fast. Going to have some dinner and catch up :)

I had one game with a veteran DM, who gave our party of two a gnome illusionist/thief as an NPC. We found some orcs on our first foray, killed them and took some loot which included a Scimitar +1. Rested up for the night and the gnome made off with it while we slept.

That was the first hour of play.

I like that DM.  Too many times we meet people and assume they are good because we share a story or two.  Sadly from what I've seen people act in their own interests more than others, and it looks like the gnome acted appropriately.

Or I could have said, it was a gnome, what else did you expect?

It's a good thing that you didn't say that then! Whew, that was a close one, huh? :D

Oh, and the scimitar paid for my mom's hip surgery, so Amalric's player's character was doing a Good Thing™.

;)

So I guess around the 1st of the month I hit my 11,000th post here (not counting PMs). I knew I was getting close but missed it. And we're approaching 20,000 posts again. I won't erase that many this time around.

In celebration everyone gains a magic item!

Let's hear it for DMJSC!

Sure! One Murlynd's Spoon for everybody! No more eating rations on the road (unless you want to!).

Murlynd’s Spoon: This unremarkable eating utensil is typically fashioned from horn. It radiates a dim dweomer of the conjuration sort if magic is detected for. If the spoon is placed in any empty container - a bowl, cup, dish, etc. - the vessel will fill with a thick, pasty gruel. Although this substance has a flavor similar to warm, wet cardboard, it is highly nourishing and contains everything necessary to sustain any herbivorous, omnivorous, or carnivorous creature. The spoon will produce sufficient gruel each day to feed up to four humans.

How 'bout that?

YUM (-) (-)
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       -------/
This message was lightly edited by the player at 22:48, Wed 12 June 2019.

/Homer: Mmmm, gruel.

In reply to Lu Qui-He (msg # 309):

nothing better than cardboard tasting gruel, but have you really ever tasted gruel that isn't cardboard flavored?

In reply to Stone Pegason (msg # 311):

"Cardboard gruel?"
Takes a bite.
"MMMM, just like my mom used to make.  It is so tasty."

Awesome!  Stone can keep it in his mouth, like Telly Savalas did as Kojak.  It will help curb his bottomless appetite =D

I was only joking.

Now I feel like a greedy S.O.B.  /shamefaced

If it makes you feel a bit better, I already had one. Does it feel less greedy now? >.>

So out with the iron rations.  Think of the saving on encumbrance!!  More treasure carrying capacity, more treasure.

20,001 posts! Congrats, DMJSC!

Thanks! With today being Father's Day in the U.S., I'm getting spoiled with an AD&D game, and maybe a card game or dice game thrown in for good measure. We're cooking out, and there will be enough meat to choke a horse. For a Meatitarian^TM like me, that's excellent!  :^)

I'll update whoever needs it when I get back home.

Good for you, enjoy!

Not as much meat or gaming but, I did shoot in the annual Glock match this morning.

Happy Father's Day all!

We've had a fun day of board games here: Forbidden Island, Munchkin, King of Tokyo, Catan. Good times :).

I should've run something for the kiddos, but got to see Avengers Endgame instead. :)

When using hurled weapons like a spear or axe, do you get your str bonus on to hit and on damage?  I know you get dex bonus on to hit, but I'm not sure about str.  I'm pretty sure you get the str bonus on damage but I'm not sure about your chance to hit.

Yes, you get your strength bonus.

In reply to Grung (msg # 322):

I believe it is DEX to hit and STR to damage

In AD&D, strength bonuses affect melee combat only, unless the missile weapon specifically takes advantage strength.

In AD&D 2e, strength damage adjustment affects missile attacks as well.

Don't know anything about later editions.

Of course, the DM may have house rules. :)

Thanks, been many a decade. What you said is true of all bows but slings were different in the later additions as you were using arm strength as well as dexterity to hit and hurt a target.

In 1e you need a specially constructed weapon to take advantage of it.  How much that costs and if they're available is up to the DM.  Of course subject to DM whim

You can't find one in Nemrac, but maybe in Newford. They have everything in Newford....

Well, we've hit another milestone - eleven years and counting! Aside from a small health-related hiatus a while back, the game's been ongoing since 2007. In honor of this occasion:

Experience Points:

Everybody in the game receives 250 XP per level (multi-classed characters need to divide that as normal between classes). If this should level somebody mid-adventure, that's okay. Let me know if you have any questions.


Secondly, I will be heading out to visit family over the Fourth of July for a few days, so as usual I will update again when I get back. No matter where you live, I hope your Fourth is fun, or at least stress-free!  :^)

Yaay!  Happy Birthday, Mines!

Hard to believe it's been that long. LOL!

Tern is now a 2nd level fighter.

In reply to Glaucon (msg # 331):

Says the guy with 1100+ posts :D

Well even me as a newbie, feel honored to play in this game, so happy bDay all!!

And happy 4th to all who celebrate!

11 years! Wow! Happy birthday Nemrac, and congratulations Jeff!

Happy Independence Day to the American crew, and Happy Canada Day to any fellow Canucks!

It's a Summer Holiday Miracle!!!

:-)

So how's the Standard AD&D side of his game going? Progressing nicely? Lots of small groups roaming about together?

14 in our group, so hardly small

I forgot about Canada Day! Oops. Please don't beat me with a hockey stick....   ;^)

Damn 14? That's huge.

Fortunately that's not all players - there's some NPCs in there, too.

It has been a long while, this is one of the longest games on rpol I've been on. I haven't even added the exp from the milestone of the Oriental Adventure game <~>

Are you guys needing any particular classes? Standard basic classes, fighter, thief, cleric, wizard? Didn't roll well enough to be outside of that.

Congrats to our esteemed DM and to all the players too - this is an achievement to be celebrated!

And Happy Independence Day to my American neighbours, and of course Happy Canada Day to Corrac and the rest of us Canucks!

Da new guy, Play whatever you want. There is group somewhere that needs whatever you are.  That said, I think they are too many thieves in Nemrac.  Right Errol?  I think he is planning to turn over a new leaf any day now..

If you become a cleric, you'll always be wanted in any group.

Thanks for the boost.

In reply to Samitha (msg # 344):

Pfffft.... too many thieves.... There's no such thing!

Or you could be both...  Loved and feared

As long as they keep up on the guild dues, we won't have to assassinate any - or force them to convert into paladins. ;)

I actually did turn over a new leaf, and found the back side of a new leaf. Totally was not what I was expecting. ;)

In reply to Da New Guy (msg # 342):

Welcome!

Play whatever you want, as long as you enjoy them, and if you don't then go out in a blaze of glory!

That being said, I think EVERYONE likes having a healer in their group.  Who doesn't like an occasional heal, where they don't have to pay for a potion or salve?

Ding! Thanks for the experiences!

Oops, got a little excited... still a bit short.
This message was last edited by the player at 23:26, Mon 01 July 2019.

I was leaning towards a Thief. But a Healer has options too. Hrmm.

Errol and Slane are right, Da New Guy.  You can't have too many thieves.  Why, Nemrac is thick with (as?) them!

Just mind those dues.  Errol, Roland or I would be happy to help with the application, initiation and so on.

Yes, we'll gladly help with the application, but it's vitally important that you pay the dues.

So what, I'm just the Brute Squad now?

Do we get 10% bonus for the bonus xp?

Wehostan, I didn’t want to burden you with the administrivia, was all.  Don’t anyone tell you you’re simply Brute Squad material...you’re Magic Carpet Flying Brute Squad Captain, after all!

In reply to Imre Rillsong (msg # 357):

That I am! Also the handsomest Halfling you'll see captaining a flying carpet in Nemrac or Newford!*


*Probably the only area where I could win a handsome contest!

... provided that the proper bribes were paid, of course.

That goes without saying.

You're willing to part with THAT much money!!

After picking Errol's pocket and his bag of holding? Sure, why not?