This forum is where you can chat, bring up OOC comments, goof off, and so on.

One thing we do in adventures I DM in introduce ourselves as people, not characters.

So I'll start off.

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My name is Mike (big surprise there, right?), and I am 38.  I've been playing and DMing D&D and other games since 1983.  I no longer game at the tabletop much, since most of my old playing frieds have moved away and I don't really have the time to gather a new face-to-face group.

I enjoy gaming (duh), comics, The Simpsons, and writing.  I teach at a community college and write and edit for a living.

I have a wife and 10 year old daughter, both of who are also fans of fantasy.

I have a dog that is driving me nuts and a cat that is mellow.  (Thank god...)

I'm looking forward to gaming with you all!

Next?

My name is Eric, 30. I am an engineer in public works in France. That is the reason why you have not seen me much yet as I was following some formation about airports.

I've practiced RPG for fifteen years and tried nearly all the existing games. But DD still stays a favourite. I still practice face-to-face game every week and also LARP games (medieval and vampire).

Hey all! My name's Filipe , I'm 21 and live in Portugal.

I may be the newbie around here, since I just play D&D for about a year, but have all the theory in my mind, I just lack the experience =) I've been a fan of fantasy since I am able to read, so it's a long time now.
I study Computer's Science at the Oporto University and like to do the usual stuff; gaming (PC and Tabletop), web-surfing, reading (comics and "real books") and cinema, which is my real passion =)

I hope I can match your standards and to not disapoint you...

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Hi all.  I go by Dr Obvious, but I don't give out my real name.  I've been burnt doing that once, and now I'm paranoid.  Sorry.

I live in Western Pennsylvania, USA.  I just graduated in the spring with a degree in Software Engineering from a small school you never heard of, and am going to Case Western Reserve for grad school starting in the spring semester.

I started RPGing when I was 12, and I'm 23 now, so I'm just about at the decade point.  I started out power gaming with AD&D 2nd, got out of it for a while, got back in by playin a very un-vampire Vampire game (<sarcasm>not a single player had makeup on!</sarcasm>).  Since then, I've run Mage game that lasted a year, and really gotten into Mutants and Masterminds.

Almost all my characters on RPOL are named Andy or Andi, so if you run into one, it may be me.  I post as Dr Obvious on the Atomic Think Tank (official Mutants and Masterminds boards), and posted as the same on the WW Mage forum for a couple of years, until the mods started banning everyone with a wit of intelegence.

Isn't Dr. Obvious the name of a Spider-Man villain?

If by Western PA (I live on the other side of the Keystone state) you mean near Pittsburgh, you've got a TON of gamers out there.  Must be something in the water.

I played in a fun Mage game with my last face-to-face group.  It was a blast, but time just got away from us and it sort of fizzled.

Good to have you all here!

Next?...

I live about an hour or so north of Pittsburgh (Beaver Falls, if it means any thing).  To far out to find all these gamer.  I've heard there where alot, but never ran into them myself.

Have you ever seen a beaver fall?  Not a pretty sight.  (sorry)

Yes, I've heard of it.  There used to be a group that was in very tight with the RPGA out there called "The Circle of Swords".  I assume they are still around.  I can give you the name of the guy who used to run that group (he also used to be the PA/Ohio regional coordinator for the RPGA, too) if you'd like it.  PM me if so.

Could you open the char sheets so we can import the sheets from the other forum? It will be much easier for the game.

FROM DM: Working on it.  It's coming up on my "RPoL List of Things to Do."  I will try for this weekend.
This message was last edited by the GM at 01:23, Fri 05 Dec 2003.

That would be nice if we could have character sheets over here.  Let's see, I'm 29 and living in Oklahoma.  I work as an accountant for the state.  I'd roleplayed some when I was in high school and college, but didn't really get back into it until about a year ago.  I've been playing online since then and discovered RPOL about 6-7 months ago, and I'm now playing in quite a few games here.

Well now since we're giving out ages I don't feel bad since I'm by far not the oldest at 31 I live in the Show Me state or Missouri for those of you outside the US been playing D&D for better part of 15 years not much in the way of face to face in the past twelve. Used to travel all over the world to work on equipment but now I don't do it as much as I run my own business. Which is why I'm sometimes sporatic on posts. Speaking of which I'm headed to Mexico next week and won't know if I can access the web when I get there.

One question, how is the DM doing daily spells for the PCs do we PM them over if so please let us know.

Sorry this did not come up.

I will announce this over in the adventure thread.

Spellcasters should list their spells in the game thread to me.  They can do this in a private line or make it public if they like.

Thanks for asking!

Hey guys, just a quick heads up.  I'll be gone till the 29th. I don't know what my connectivity will be like till then.

Thanks for the heads up!

Have a safe trip, and <b>MERRY CHRISTMAS TO THOSE WHO CELEBRATE IT!  (and to those who don't, have a great day anyway!)

Due to some asstoundingly crappy real life events, I haven't been on much, and can't promise much for a while.  Something due to moving to another city, a crappy mechanic, starting a new school, and not having a kitchen.

Don't try and figure that one out.  You wont.

Needless to say, do what needs done without me, but I will return.

I hope to have reliable net access starting next week, but it could be as late as week after some time.  I'll let you all know when I'm back online.  Please take any steps to keep the game going.

Good luck, Andi.  Come back when you can.

Not unlike Aerosmith, I beleive that I am back.  Heading over to the IC thread now...... :)

This is a question for DM Mike, but if anyone else knows it, feel free to answer =)

I have a Dwarf Monk, as you may have already noticed =) The monks use not only their hands as weapons, but also their elbows, knees and feet. Ok, they use anything, from head to toe, right? =) The question is, when using Blade Boots, the damage dealt can be the Unarmed damage and the Boots damage?

What sourcebooks do the boot blades appear in?  I can't find them.

Since a spiked gauntlet deals only its own damage and not any from the punch attack, I'd say off-hand the blade boots do only their damage and none from the kick attack.  In both cases you'd add your bonuses for high Strength.  But the bladed gauntlet counts as an armed attack, so I wonder if kicks with the blades boots does not as well.

Hmmm....

I'm fairly certain that by using blade boots monks can use their unarmed attack bonus and do blade boot damage instead of their normal unarmed monk damage.  They act pretty much like equipping those monk weapons such as kama, nunchaku, or siangham.

They're from the Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting book.

Yep, Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting book page 97.  Thanks! (Players DO get brownie XPs for helping DMs like that, you know!)

According to the book, a monk can strike with his unarmed attack, including the more favorable number of attacks per round, for normal blade boot damage, so there is no damage for the kick per se, just for the boot.  Damage is listed as 1d4 with a crit. range of 19-20/X2.  You still get strength bonuses, though.

The attack rules get a little funky, so please Mondar, check out the listing on page 97 if you own the book.

Yes, I own it. I saw that, but since the rules there are so sparse, I thought it could exist a general rule somewhere else...

Thanks both =)

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The rules are pretty specific in stating that the boots do the listed damage.  Seems pretty plain to me.  You're either hitting with the flat of your foot ala a kung-fu move or you're poking with the blade on the tip of your boot.  Kick damage in the first case, blade damage in the second.  One or the other.

Monks.  Sheesh!  They give up armor and now they want the world!

Hi all,

Work is kicking into high gear this week, so my posting time will be limited until the weekend.

I'll try to post sometime Wednesday or Thursday (at the latest).

Mike

Periodically, I will keep track of the items found and who is holding them here.

FROM KITCHEN

Halfling-thumb sized polished topaz :Cala

Scrolltube: Cala

Leather Scroll: Allaia

Helmet with holy symbol of Sharrgas on it: Andi

Armor from the dead orc: Left on orc body.

Ring of Protection, +1: Andi
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:02, Fri 16 Jan 2004.

Good plan, I do something very similar in some of my games, but I start a new thread, instead of using the OOC one.  I don't know if thats an option for you or not, given the format of ROA.

I do the thread, too, but I don't want this one to get buried in all the others  I have to deal with and look at here as a DM, so unless this gets confusing, let's just keep it here.

Sounds like a plan!

Just wondering...where are you all??

I want to know what will happen to me with that lousy fortitude check!! =PP

Hope you're all well and eager to play...I know I am =)

Hope to hear from you soon!

And again...sorry for my absence...I seem like a politician...always saying the same thing. But, now it's for real. I'm done with the final exams, classes are restarting so now I will not feel bad for doing anything else than studying...I'm sorry if I'm causing any delay, but, Monday night, tops, I'm going to be able to post at the same pace I used too. I'm foing for a short Holiday weekend, so I probably wont be able to post, but Monday I will. DM Mike, if you feel the need to, role play Mondar. If not, just let him be, as long as he don't die... ;P

See ya all Monday!

And again, sorry!

Oh shut up and go pass your tests!

See you when you get back!

Yeh! Back to the action (or not...)! I'm now able to post with the usual frequency. It's a shame Mondar's enwrapped by the plant vines...well, let's see if he doesn't die...I'm counting on you all! ;P

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he he he...

This is getting quite comical ;-)

Soon, folks, soon.  Damn dicebot and crap saves.  I've learned my lesson: Don't use creatures that can charm/drug/knock out PCs!

Well, I'm having a rather amusing time with it, but I do feel sorry for the unconscious folks.

It is pretty funny, and to think none of the others even have to pay a cover charge.  Feel free to toss gold pieces, though!

Now that you mention the dreaded dicebot, weren't you going to do something about it? Like, change it, or start using another?
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He doesn't like me, I tell you!!

Cala, could you please stop being charmed and do something usefull? =PP

"Wake me up, before you go-go!" ...

Nuff said!

Well, giving us 2 saves can be rough.  Even 2 saves that we need to roll 10 for each, you can only expect 1 in 4 of us to pass, and this one was a little tougher :)

Hey, I don't have access to my books for a couple of weeks, and I don't remember what the XP marks are for leveling up.  I looked through the SRD, but couldn't find it.

Anyone willing to lend a hand.

Follow the next table:

Levels      XP Needed
  1             0
  2           1000
  3           3000
  4           6000
 ...          ....

The formula to get your XP needed for levelling is, (XP for actual Level) + (1000 x actual level) . Hope it helped.

Wow, it's amazing to see that in a month we didn't use the OOC board...we OOC too much IC, I tell you! =P

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Just a quick question, either for DM Mike or the others in the group.  Allaia is the only one in the party who can actually make use of the spellbook, right?

What type of spellbook? Bentley is a Wizard/Bard

Wizard's spellbook.  Allaia is a Druid/Wizard.  We can share the book.

Oh - I am now reading the looooong post by DM and see what you are talking about.

as a new memberof the group I would not accept the book - but perhaps at some later date with proper supplies I could copy some of the spells into my book.

Plus - I think there are only a few spells in the book I can use as I have Forbidden Schools (Necromancy/Illusion). :-)

Allaia has forbidden schools too - Necromancy and Divination.  She's an enchantress. (Just ask Mondar!)

Yeah, and scummy me put a bunch of illusion school spells in the book.

Good thing you can sell it once you've copied stuff from it! ;}

Sorry to intrude on your wonderful game but I'm updating the Player Character Locator so if your an active player please raise your hand...or your mouse, nah you better just write a reply in this thread..I will be using the description you have posted when you click on your avatar, if there's none there I'll go into your character sheet, if I still no luck you'll be left blank(You don't want that do you?).

Thanks for your attention, you can now return to regularly scheduled programing.

I'm active.  Some might say overly so... ;)

Here!

Here!

here!

Here

Here!

Where?

heh...

The gang's all here, DM GreenKnight!

Thanks folks everybody has been updated, if you wish a change to your description feal free to Private mail DM Greenknight (or any DM) and we'll update it asap!

Have fun guys/gals!

I will be unavailable for the next few days due to a work commitment that is sucking up all my focus. I hope to be back to posting by Sunday or Monday.

Thanks.

We'll see you soon, then. "Happy" work =P

No problem

Hey guys, I've posted in all my game, but apparently forgot here.

This is "crunch week" here at school, so I'm not sure how often I'll be online for the next week and a half or so.

NPC me if needed.

Thnanks

I am leaving on vacation for a week and will be unable to post until next Friday or so. Feel free to NPC me as necessary.

I am back :-)

Welcome back. :)

Good to have you back Bentley.

Hello all -

RL has bit me in the posterior section. My job is on the rocks right now and I need to focus all my efforts on salvaging it if at all possible.

I am withdrawing from all my games so that I canb put the proper focus where it needs to be.

I apologize for any inconvenience and wish you all the best.

Sorry to hear that, but I think we all know how RL can be at times.

On the bright side, there were too damn many elves in the party anyway, right Mondar? ;-)

For sure!! =P

Though, it was nice playing with you. Hope you can sort it out and come back to us =)

All the best, Bentley.

Take care, and good luck!

Sorry to see you go, Bentley, and I hope everything in RL works out OK for you.

This is just to let everyone know that I'll be out of town this Friday through Tuesday.  I anticipate having RPOL access during that time, so I should be able to post, but if I can't, then that will be the reason why, and feel free to NPC Cala should that prove to be the case.

So, it seems that we are down to Cala, Mondar and Allaia as active players in this game, eh?  We know Bentley left and it's been an awfully long time since we heard from Andi or Caspian.  What's going on, and do we need new blood?

I think Andi already told us that he is dropping, right? I may be mistaken..

But, well, I'm here, so are you two...maybe we really need fresh blood...a Barbarian and a magic user, to keep things balanced?

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I don't remember Andi saying he was leaving.  He did say he'd be mostly unavailable for about a week and a half.  Of course, that was a month ago, and Caspian hasn't logged in much more recently than that.  I think we could probably use a little new blood, just because Cala's likely to be really hungry when she first changes into a wererat, and a scrawny elf and some tough dwarf meat may not be quite enough for her. ;)

Seriously, though, we probably could use another player or two.  I think we probably could manage ok with just three, because between the us, we seem to have most of the bases covered, except for a heavily armored 'tank' sort, but we never had that even when there were more players.  I just tend to think D&D parties work best in the 4-6 range, but I guess ultimately, it's up to the DM.

I agree that we need more players. It's getting awefully low on players. But it's hard to incorporate new players into the adventure at this point. The possibility of meeting another adventurer right there is slim, so I guess that the nearest town or city would be the best solution in finding exactly what this party needs.

Hi all,

Caspian never posted all that much and I was on the verge of asking him to leave several times when all of sudden he popped in and posted.

It seems that when Tmar picked up as DM (and I think he's doing a super job!), Caspian posted more, but now it looks like he's gone.

Anyway, while I like regions to run with 5-7 PCs (so we can "spread the wealth" here in RoA, as it were), I will let you all decide the path to take.

You could certainly leave the dungeon (Mikos will keep an eye on it until you get back) and go to a local town for new PCs, or you three or four can finish the adventure yourselves.

I'll pop in from time to time to see what's been decided.

Rock on, everyone!

Hi guys!

I've got one player (a sorceress) waiting to join and I've asked DM Mike to post an add for more. I think we need a couple more to have the party at it's best. I think that the party needs a swordsarm and a cleric. Any thoughts on that?

Six seems like a good number, and a cleric and another swordarm sounds good.  We do have Hieronymus, but you can never have too many people who can fight. :)

Six works very well for me.  We definitely could use another fighter and a cleric, and another arcane caster is cool too, especially if the character is less enchantment oriented than Allaia.

In case anybody doesn't know, Allaia is a Druid/Wizard.  I'm close to gaining a level and will probably put it into Druid, though I'm not sure.

OK great then.

One thing more though: How about we pick up the pace?

Hey DM Tmar,

The site lost a few hours of posts.  I was wondering if you saw my last post for Allaia/Igar or if I need to recreate it.  Thanks.

Also, I'm all for picking up the pace. I can usually post a couple of times a day w/out a problem.  Although, I will be going on a beach getaway soon and probably will need to have you NPC Allaia during that time (the last week of July).

Thanks!

I saw it and had responded to it. I'll post it again.

No problem. Have fun at the beach.

Errr...if you've answered the most recent post from me, then I haven't seen your answer. I posted this morning and if you posted after that, then the post is lost and wasn't seen by me.

Just a real quick HI!

Now gotta go get some sleep! Hope to cya all soon!

Hi, Hanna.  Looking forward to meeting up with you, whenever we do. :)

Welcome Hanna.  See you soon, I hope.

Is there a monk in our party, or is the character still playing?

No that character had to leave for another appointment, but failed to let the group know. The player simply vanished.

Just a reminder that I will be away and not be posting from Saturday (July 24) to the following Saturday (July 31).  If we make it out of goblin hell, treat Allaia as an NPC while I'm away chillin' at the beach house.

Was Sorceror, have now changed to Cleric.

Figured that's what you need!

Oh, and name will be changing soon too.

I swear I'm not a psyco!

You just caught me at a bad time.

Greetings everyone, I'm back.  DM Tmar, thanks for keeping Allaia alive while I was away! I'll be posting later, just catching up for now.  Welcome Llani.  Glad to see a cleric in our midst.  I think I'll take my next level as a wizard now!

Welcome back, Allaia. :)

Yes, WB! The healing no longer falls to you.

Allia and Cala are healed back to full hp too.

hey, guys!

I'll be real busy the next few days. I'm moving into a new apartment and it needs painting and shit. I'll try to check in every night, but since I'll need to move the telephone-number and hence the internet access I can't guarantee anything.

Tmar

Hi all!
I'll be joining your group sometime soon.

Seems like I'll end up protecting all you skinny elves :)

Welcome!

Hey, guys,

I'll be introducing more characters to the game. Hope you all welcome them.

The other new player, hope to join up with you elves soon!

*pulls out carving tools and grabs a stone while whistling a dwarven war song*
This message was last edited by the player at 01:26, Tue 19 Oct 2004.

A gnomish merchant and a dwarven craftsman. Accountants everywhere will flee in terror:)

...and there will be a half-orc joining also...this will be very interesting.

The group will be very balanced.

Tanks:
A human paladin, dwarfen fighter, half-orc barbarian/sorcerer
Magic:
Elf cleric, elf druid/enchanter, gnome sorcerer
Everything else:
Cala...halfling rogue.

Seven players, but I think the adventure can handle it.

But what I need you to do is:

Find the favorite item in your equipment list and post it here.

Please be honest. The waterskin is not a likely choice, but an axe is.

Thanx.

Me axe or me shield!

Alright, one item, me shield. It makes a great sound when yer bashing orc heads!
This message was last edited by the player at 00:54, Wed 20 Oct 2004.

My great big pile of merchant knick-knacks, or my wagon.

Assuming animals don't count, the Masterwork Long Bow would have to be it.

Favorite equipment:

Hello and welcome to all our new players. :)

I guess either Blackie (he is listed on the equipment list), or one of her MW daggers or her thieves' tools.

Anyone who hasn't yet go to the RoA OOC Forum and look at the first notice. 1,000 free Xp's:)

Neat.  Kind of torn on which character to use the bonus xp on, but I guess I'll do Cala, since that would level her and won't my other.  Is that OK, DM?

Ummmm, I can't view my PC sheet for Urklakha under "Character Details."  Any chance that could be opened for me so I don't have to keep going back to the initial PM?
(pretty-please with sugar on top)

I think we're all ready to go!

Ready here.

all ready.

Ugh-oogha!

<clears throat>

"Affirmative!"

I think Muggle might go with the Battlerager PrC, what do you think?

May the gods help us!

"Oooh, that sounds like fun!"


Of course, there's a long list of things Cala might say that about. ;)

I'll be gone from 11/24 until 11/27 myself, no internet access either :-(

Hey gang, I had some internet connection issues for a couple of days and we just got it back late afternoond today (11/23).  Now I'm trying to complete my missed work AND get ready with all the hub-bub of the Thanksgiving Holidays here in the USA.

I'll do my best to be online some in the next 3-5 days, but in case I'm not, Dm Tmar will you please NPC Urklakha as needed so that I don't cause a delay.

Maybe he and Muggle are off somewhere practicing the "Fling Ally" Feat....?

http://www.wizards.com/dnd/ima...os_gallery/83327.jpg

Thats Great!

Do you have that feat?

I guess folks are busy eating turkey, so the game is on hold until next monday. Happy Thanxgiving, ya'll!

Happy Thanksgiving folks!

No...I think the thrower has to be at least two sizes larger (large to small, medium to tiny, etc) so it wouldn't work for Urklakha and Muggle.  But I thought the IDEA was great fun!

Argh! I hate dwarves!
I forgot about the limited movement!

pm

PM

pm

Finals are right on top of me so I'm not going to be posting with any sort of reliability for the next two weeks. Sorry for this happening right in the middle of a battle. If you need to npc Colmar he'll just try to stay out of the way and blast opponents with crossbow bolts and magic missiles.
This message was last edited by the player at 22:03, Mon 06 Dec 2004.

Hey guys,

my schedule is swarmed with projects atm, so my posting will be a bit sporadic during the next 7-10 days. Please show me some patience, and I'll throw some extra XP your way. This means that the combat will take a wee bit more time than ususal.

Thanx,
Tmar

Sweet! Now my being gone this weekend isnt' my fault. I can blame it on the DM, gain some extra EXP for being patient, and no one will know---ohhh, dang it! I typed without thinking again, didn't I ????

;-)
This message was last edited by the player at 16:29, Fri 10 Dec 2004.

Great...well, i'm sorry you're so busy at work, DM Tmar, but it will give me a few days to try and update Ronny....never did get to that. Plus I need to figure out whats going on. Having so little time myself I'm ofgten plaing cath up on Rpol. Hope you get some time for a break though, I know it sucks to be constantly working. (trust me...I know)

My exam is tomorrow, so sunday night I will kick this game back to it's normal pace. Thanx for showing patience.

I'm back. Sorry for the delay but my internet decided to quit on me right after my exams ended. Talk about bad timing.

Er, lets see. Mage armor, magic missile, magic missile. So I've cast three first level spells. So I have 6/3 left. Nothings attacking me yet and I still have full health.

Just a little note to myself about how I'm doing.

NP

We just got sudden word from DM Tmar that he has to leave RoA due to real life issues.

Okay, all is not lost...

For the sake of whichever DM takes over this region, can one player post a quick synopsis of the adventure you are undertaking and how far along you have gotten?

Thanks!

Hang tight; we'll get the action rolling again soon.

Well, <ahem>, my PC had just defeated (with the aide of my noble compatriots, of course!) the orcish god Gruumsh and was just about to sit myself down upon his throne of power while Muggle Foambeard the Dwarf...


Ok, ok, <sigh>

Seriously, I'm new to the group so if anyone else wants to offer improvements/corrections then go ahead.  But basically we were ready to depart a city in search for a lycanthrope-infected halfling, when word came of a large, Orcish army being on the move through the countryside.

 One perimeter of the army is passing close enough to the city that our brave group of companions decided to go out and try to inflict some damage on the stragglers.  Of course, that's when we found out that they had some ogres...right now where in the midst of melee' (literally) fighting for our lives!

I don't know if the earlier stuff we were doing is still in play or not (we seem to have been off on several tangents), but Cala and Allaia were investigating a dungeon looking for some artifacts that the Silver Marches wanted.  We found one, a staff of some sort, then rescued an innocent-looking halfling from some...orcs, I think?...anyway, he turned out to be a wererat and infected Cala, so we left the dungeon and went in search of this old crone with a basilisk pet we'd met earlier.

We met Ronnie at that point, and were sent to locate some herbs, so the crone could fashion a potion to buy Cala some time to kill Oliver (the wererat) and break her own curse.  We ended up helping some bird men look for some missing druids, but didn't find them, though we did find some interesting things in their huts.  Then we went back to the crone and she made the potion and we found out Oliver had been sighted in Everlund, so she gave us flying potions, and we all went there.

Once in Everlund, we met up with Colmar and Muggle and Urklakha and got presents and then set out in pursuit of Oliver.  Before we got very far, we discovered the orcish armies on the advance, and hightailed it back to Everlund.  Then we headed back out again, intending to fight a guerrila campaign to slow the army's advance down until daylight, when I think the Everlund forces were planning to sortie from the walls.  Hopefully I remembered that all sort of correctly.

wow thanks :)
thats great
i will try to post as much as i can i am still battling illneass myself but posting keeps my mind occupied
i thank you all for being patiend
+please forgive my bad typing
are ypu all updated xp wise? ronny's player told me he isnt so i am trying to get his sheet updateed
please let me know
+ i hope you all have fun

No apologies needed, we all know you will do a fine job. Thanks so much for stepping in and taking over, I'm sure we all appreciate it very much. I know I do.

I'm too new to offer any help with the story and besides, I'm a dwarf so I'm pretty much in it for the battle! Of course you couldn't tell it by the way I'm fighting, but thats another story....

I haven't been here from the beginning but I've read over all the posts and Cala seems to have gotten everything. I believe it was the harpers that gave you this job though, not the Silver Marches. But I never heard the initial story so I'm not sure.

And if we ever get the chance and someone mentions it to him, Colmar really, really wants to go back to those ruins and pick up all that masterwork equipment. It's not that he's greedy, it's just that... Well, it's because he's greedy:)

Thanks to all! :)

...ruins...eh?

Yes, welcome, Littlewing.  It's really good of you to step right in. :)  I think that the initial contact was with a mage who at least claimed to be representing the League of the Silver Marches, though we did meet up with a Harper contact later, right outside the dungeon.  The initial meeting was probably in the Taverns game, which I think is all gone now, but I don't suppose it really matters that much anyway.

In case you haven't heard, DM Lil'wing is sick---no, no really; not like in just a mental, gross-humor sort of way. :-)

Seriously, we might have some delays, but "keep your chins up" lads.  Fantasy Life (like Real Life) will go on in RoA, I'm sure of it.

"Sigh"

Sometimes I wonder if I have some sort of RPOL curse or something. It seems like each time I join a game, the DM disappears.

Um, I think anyone who's been on rpol for any length of time has suffered that curse from time to time.  It just happens.

Here's wishing dm littlewing gets well soon.

Ahh-HA!   Sacrifice the Dwarf!  It's his fault!


No, the great thing about the RoA threads is that its very difficult for a game to die if the players don't want it to---if worse comes to worse a "replacement" or "substitute" DM can be found. :-)

What are we sacrificing Muggle for?  I'm pretty sure Colmar's not a dwarf.  And what do you have against short people, anyway?!? ;)  I think it's probably my fault.  Littlewing probably started trying to follow the thread of Cala's last few monologues and still hasn't managed to find her way back yet. ;)

Best wishes for DM Littlewing's speedy recovery.

Dwarf! I'll have you know that I'm a gnome. I don't know how you could confuse me for a dwarf, my nose is obviously much larger and shinier than Muggles.

ARGHHH!!!

Gnome!  I meant Gnome!!

See?  He admits it!

OFF WITH HIS HEAD!!!!


:-)

Stay back, I have a magic missile left and I'm not afraid to use it.

Hello there since DM littlewings illness she has been out of sorts. I have come to take over here for the time being.

I have read the posts that detailed whats been going on and now I will get the game moving once more.

Is there anything you think I should know?

I think the description posts cover everything.

Hey guys and girls, may I have a head count of all the aactive players please and while you're at it can you tell me a little bit about your character. Thank you.

Colmar is a young gnome from the great dales. He recently inherited a shop from his human boss and sold it to buy a wagon and supplies to become a travelling merchant. In addition, he is a moderatly powereful sorceror, with a focus on evocation (useful for stopping bandits). He has adopted/hired a pair of half-orc brothers who act as caravan guards and laborers.

I thought you guys might enjoy this so here you go:

Some have heard that Deszeldaryndun has participated in the adventures of those he has befriended. He prefers to do such things entirely in disguise, so those he helps are often unaware of his draconic nature. He does not hesitate, however, to reveal his true powers if such a tactic can help one of his chosen companions in need. He's also a shrewd judge of character. (Silverwing is very rarely duped or taken unawares.)


Silverwing is a sleek, graceful silver wyrm who seems to enjoy a slow-paced, simple life in the wilds, spiced with frequent human contact that he initiates or for which he sets his own terms. (Those he wishes to avoid simply cannot find him if they come looking.) The Guardian Wyrm spends much of his time in human shape in the forests west of Everlund, posing as a woodcutter going by such names as Ergoth Falaer or Drouth Sammart. His ring of sustenance, and the fungus caverns and stocked fish pools he has established, provide him with ample food. When he takes wing to hunt, it is to deal with beasts he wants removed from his chosen domain, not to meet the demands of hunger.

Though only veteran rangers active in the area may suspect that certain humans they meet with are in reality Deszeldaryndun, the Guardian Wyrm is famous in tavern-tales for tricking Zhentarim agents, members of the Arcane Brotherhood, Red Wizards, and other foes of law-abiding civilization in the North. He usually confounds such foes by approximating the shapes and mannerisms of powerful and influential persons (such as Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun and Elminster of Shadowdale) with uncanny precision.

Silverwing often impersonates Alustriel to allow her to slip away on covert (usually Harper or Chosen) business unnoticed, enhancing her reputation by allowing her to appear to be in two places at once or to respond to foes or crises with apparently blinding speed. On many occasions, he has deliberately taken her place in dangerous situations (including several antimagic field-laden ambushes intended to slay the High Lady of Silverymoon). Alustriel has kept such aid secret from all but her sons and certain fellow Chosen. Not even most senior Harpers know of it. The dragon renders such aid purely as a friend; although he approves of Alustriel's efforts to found a realm of relative safety and sophistication in the Moonlands of Luruar, Silverwing refuses to take any open part in the affairs of Alustriel's court, and he does not recognize that it has any authority over him (or his own Dragon Queen).

In return, Alustriel renders aid to both Silverwing and Valamaradace whenever they ask. The Lady of Silverymoon has prevented several dragon battles by appearing, ready to do battle, to surprise red dragons that have arrived to challenge Silverwing to combat. On one occasion, she posed as Silverwing's human slave in a ruse that allowed him to fool a dragon foe.

By Ed Greenwood with supplementary material provided by Eric L. Boyd



Art by Todd Lockwood

Keep in mind that characters know nothing of this... role play them accordingly.


This message was last edited by the player at 02:44, Mon 24 Jan 2005.

Calathra Aumble (Cala to her friends) is a halfling rogue from here and there.  She was abandoned as an infant and raised by the human couple that found her.  Her parents wandered quite a bit, all over the Western Heartlands, to Waterdeep and Baldur's Gate, so she's pretty well travelled.  Growing up, she thrived on the probably massively exaggerated stories of her adventuring uncle, Nikklos, and wanted to have adventures just like that when she grew up.  As she's gotten older, she's immersed herself in hin culture, trying to find out what she missed out on during her good, but decidedly non-hin, upbringing.  She's befriended a St. Bernard-ish dog, tan with black feet, which has led Cala to call him Blackie.  She's inquisitive, curious, occasionally verging on reckless, and somehting of a chatterbox, but she does care about her friends, and the pursuit of good, though she likes it better if she can get an entertaining tale out of that pursuit.

DESCRIPTION
Age: 15
Hair: Black
Eyes: Blue
Height: 6'0
Weight: 225 (musclar)

Although he has pointed ears, Urklakha looks quite attractive for a human.
He is a "square block of a man," athletic, muscular, and fit. All that
keeps him from being "stunning" is the grayish tint of his skin and
his thick, bone ridge along his eyebrows." His coarse, black hair is thinner on top than most humans and this (along with his size) makes Urklakha appear about 10-15 years older to most people than he actually is. Only around his eyes does he look his age of 15; yet, there is little--if any--innocence there, only youth. The half-Orc has a heavily stilted accent and so, even though he is not dumb, his lack of mastery with the Common Tongue and Damaran often make people think he isn't very smart.

Urklakha's facial hair grows fast, so, although he tries to keep it shaven (usually scarring himself up in the process), it is not uncommon to see small, thin,patches of his coarse black stubble on his checks and under his chin.
Urklakha also has two large incisors (bottom row) but they don't show through
when his mouth is closed and are very hard to observe unless directly looking
for them. (Urklakha has learned to hold his mouth in a way that only a smile
or a shout reveals them. Because of this, he rarely smiles unless he is
around people he fully trusts.) Occasionally, a fold in his shirt seems to
move on its own (almost like a 'wiggle' or 'squirm') but almost never in the
same area (sometimes a sleeve, his belly, near the neck).


PERSONALITY
In recent years Urklakha has learned it is best to not be noticed. But being
alone is even worse. So, he risks involvement but often only on the fringe
of group.
 He speaks when spoken to but rarely starts conversation or says more than a
simple answer. Urklakha rarely smiles. To many he would appear as "sullen"
or "angry." He also goes to great measure to avoid taking his shirt off in public view.
 And, although it is uncommon, he occassionally has ferocious outbursts of violencewhich are almost always followed by Urklakha being even quieter and more
 withdrawn than before the outbreak. (The mood afterwards borders on intense
 shame.)

His only "true friend" is his familiar 'Skarburz', a small snake (viper)
which "roams freely" about the half-orc's upper body. 'Skarburz' rarely, if ever, peeks-out from Urklakha's clothes so few people even know the snake is there. Because of this it often appears to others that Urklakha is talking to himself.

I'm ready.
I was just doing a bit of roleplaying with the dagger incident---it can be wrapped-up in one line whenever you need to move us on.

Ok Urklakha no problem.


Muggle has left the game due to IRL issue, I'm sorry to see him go, I didnt even get a chance to know the character.

I am in the process of making the opening post for the return to Everlund. It should be up by tomorrow at the very latest. During the interim you can post in the current thread to past the time if you like.

My brother's wife has been taken to the hospital to have her baby.  Chances are I'll be offline most of the weekend.

cheers!

No worries man, congratulate them for us will you :)

Sorry its taken me so long to respond to this DM Darkchylde. If you communicate with DM littlewing at all she can tell you that my job keeps me incredibly busy and distracted. But anyway..

Hieronymus Pryme is really Timonus Mynor, a farmer turned paladin in his mid teenaged years. After his vilage was destroyed by a bandit-king named Tiras he was taken in by a high cleric of Helm named Dunlith. DM Tmar started a bit about how (as Mynor) he killed a man in a raid that he was forced to take part in. It was unexpected, but I think it added a bit of depth to the character. Thus, when Dunlith had rasied and trained Mynor, he forsake his name and took the one of Hieronymus "Ronny" Pryme and is devoted to Helm. Ronny can't stand injustice and will be particularly upset with bullies that prey on children or women. He carries a whip as well as his longsword to punish those that mistreat women. his second pet peeve is the destruction of anything beautiful or artful. Ronny knows that in was many things are lost, but willful destruction of artwork will make him almost insane with anger. His secret wish is that when his days as an active Paladin of Helm are done, to open a museum of some sort and let others enjoy artwork, sculptures and tapestries. He's a closet artist, and a bit embarrassed about it.

Right now he is very impressed with Cala, for she has shown a lot of bravery despite the curse hanging over her head. He also has quiet respect for Allaia and considers her to be the defacto leader, Ronny is becoming intrigued with Urklakha because he thinks the warrior shows great promise...he's not sure if he should start preaching about Helm to him though....

Its all good, thanks for letting me know :)

"Ronny" feel free to 'disturb' Urklakha if you want to do so and the two can talk---albeit the half-orc will be fairly reluctant at first... I basically had him in the room alone because everyone else had gone off by the time I made it to the computer to post. :-)

However, if you just want your PC to get some "tavern time" as well, then that's ok with me, too.

Just thought I'd mention it; FYI.

:-)

I'm having some internet access trouble.  Right now I am at a public access computer with limited time. I will post again ASAP!

Mourn and I will be gone from now until late Sunday.  See you later.

Hello all, I would like to take this time to get some feed back from you. Basically I want to know what you think about the adventure since I've taken over.
- What do you think about the way I DM?
- What would like me to change/do differently?
- Do you think the story is progressing normally, as in; if you had your orginal DM, do you think the story might have progressed this way or have I gone off on a tangent?

Please be a critical as you can be. I dont mind criticism, in fact I welcome it. This is your game and you dont need the new guy coming in and screwing everthing up... even if he is the DM ;)

I think everything's been fine.  I am looking forward to the final confrontation with Oliver.  Allaia is happy too, I have it on good authority. ;-)

I think you've been doing an admirable job.  It can't be that easy to take over an existing game like this, particularly one that's been in a few directions already, like this one has.  I'm not sure exactly sure what Tmar had in mind with the orcish armies, so I'm not sure how that might have been different, but given how well we were doing, I think probably something would have needed to intervene or we'd have been progressing to rolling up new characters. ;)

I'm pleased that we seem to be moving toward a conclusion with the Oliver thing, at least hopefully.  I've enjoyed it, but it's been kind of Calla-centric, and I'm not sure how enjoyable it's been for those who didn't join us until Everlund, which at this point I think is most of the group.

I can't think of anything I've been really disatisfied with.  The timeline got a little confusing there for a little bit, but fortunately Allaia cleared that up for us, and otherwise I've been fine with the way things have been progressing.

I'm Still Here!!!  I was unable to get online for the last couple of days. I'm at work now and I will be posting as the day progresses.  I haven't ditched you guys or anything like that.

I didnt get a chance to post it lat week but I had to go on the road on business. It was confirmed on Friday and I left saturday morning and got back late last night. I'm really sorry about that.

The bad news is I'll be gone again from 12-22 and dont know if I'll get a chance to access the net during that time.

I'll see what I can be done during that period but at least you know before hand this time

Well, RL stuff happens, and sometimes you don't know about it until too late.  I wouldn't worry too much over it.  If we have to wait, we can wait.  I'm pretty busy these days myself with RL responsibilities, so I haven't been checking in all that often.

I'm going to start advertising for more players. What's the party size you guys would be most comfortable with?

I like 5-6 or so, depending on posting frequency.  What size party do we currently have, as far as who's still around?

You, Mourn and Colmar are currently the only active players. I'll PM the others and let them now that they need to report in by Friday or else I'll give em a boot in the rump.

I agree that 5 or 6 is a good number.

Ok I have made the request for some new players. Once we have them things should start getting interesting once more guys :)

OK, cool.  :)  I mean, I'm sorry we have to reformat the group yet again, but it will be good to have more people to interact with. :)

Hey its cool, these things happen, with more people the game's pace should pick and then you poor players should start having some fun :)

Ok we pretty much have the new palyers now so we can start this up again soon :)

The delay is over. We move on today.

[rubs hands together, speaking like Mr. Burns]

Excellent.

Hello, all.  Knitsu, Ghostwise halfling barbarian, here.  Glad to be in the Silver Marches.  No idea how I got here...but I have one heck of a bump on my head.

Another hin?  Yay! :)

I finally made the introductory post *phew* if its a bit vague just hit me with a few PMs so that I can dispel any confusion you might be feeling.

Greatings everyone.  It's a pleasure ot be here.

Hello Silifrey its pleasure to have.

Greetings to the new halfling and the new paladin of Sune.

The new arrivals are just in time. I'm going on vacation tomorrow so I won't have much opportunity to post for a couple weeks.

If we do get into a fight Colmar will stay back and use his crossbow on the goblins. He'll use magic missile on the bugbear and any goblin that is proving particularly troublesome.

No problem Colmar, if it comes to fight I'll make sure he does exactly that.

Quick question, before things turn pear-shaped.  Arion's been in this camp for several days now, but what's the status of his prepared spells?  Is he completely tapped, left with a couple, what?  Take a look at his prepped list (on his character sheet) and let me know if I need to remove any of them.

I've played wizards minus all spells, and even one who lost his spellbooks.  As long as there's a rationale, and a chance to rectify either situation later, it's all good.

Well its entirely possible that you still have some spells left especially those with Somatic or Verbal components, which is one of the reasons they keep you gagged and bound at all times, you know to discourage the use of magic.
In fact you have them all but you have never had the opportunity to cast them. If you had before, you would be dead. Keep that in mind when you role-play, casting = death :)

Guess I need to dig through the books, figger out which spells require me to have a component pouch.  Speakin' of which, do I need to keep track of which mundane components I have, or do we simply follow the rule that says "if you have your pouch, you have all the no-cost components for your spells"?

Yes thats right you only have to worry about components that have a cost attached to it. We will assume that you stock up your spell component pouch with whatever while you are on the trail so to speak. I'll post some rules about not having a component pouch in a bit.

Hey everyone,

I will be getting a (hopefully) routine medical procedure done tomorrow, and I will be recovering and likely doped up for 2-3 days or so.  It's possible I'll do some posting in that time, but maybe not ...  Feel free to NPC Mourn, DM Darkchylde.

Hope everything goes all right.  Best wishes.

All the best with that, please if possible just post to let us know your are all right, ok?

I'll remember you in my prayers.

Good news.  They didn't have to do as much as they thought they might, and I'm home and fine.  I can post whenever ... Thanks for the kind wishes.

That's good news! :)

Thats great news! You just take it easy and let me know if you me to NPC Mourn for a few days.

I was unable to post during last week because of Hurricane Dennis. That bastard threatened my island for a bit so we were all on lock down. Luckily the hurricane did not actually pass over Jamaica, it went north between us and Cuba I believe. Anyway I'm back again and I'll pick up where I left off.

hi!

Hi DM lw

Everyone wave to the nice DM

*Waves*

*waves back*


and now back to your regularly scheduled dm!

Beginning tomorrow afternoon and running until very late sunday night, I will be unavailable to post.  Until then!

Ok Silifrey, I'll NPC you as needed :)

Very well.  Silifrey will continue to attack the goblins until, well, they're all dead, or else the group decides to retreat.

Also, if she is reduced to half her hit points or less, she will retreat for a round and use her lay on hands ability to heal herlsef for a full 9 points of damage.

Back now, and glad to be back, folks!  Thanks very much to the GM for NPCing my character while I was away.

Sorry I didn't post the last couple of days, I was away from town for a couple of days and then Rpol wasn't working for me when I got back.

Greetings and salutations!

I see that this game has been around for some time, even passing on to another DM. I hope that I fit in well, and I look forward to adventuring with all of you. :)

Just out of curiosity, how many active party members do we have?

I think we have five.

The game seems to have a bit of a turnover rate. I think Cala's the only one who's been here from the beginning.

No turnover rate here! I'm available to post every day, and don't plan to leave. :)

Likewise, I assure you.

<homer> WhooHoo! </homer>

Yes, Cala's the only lifer in the group. ;)  I don't think there's even any characters left anymore from the first wave of reinforcements we got.  And I think we're on our fourth DM now.  Plus I'd have to do some research to figure out what it was the group Cala was initially a part of was even sent out to do.  But hopefully we'll have some stability and continuity now.  Cala would like some people that could stick around long enough for her to learn their names. ;)

I have been here a good long while, though I traded in characters.  I think I was part of Cala's aforementioned "first wave," back when I played a druid/wizard. I'll be around.

Yeah, Allaia was one of the first wave, so you've been around for a bit.  And, actually, even Mourn has pretty good longevity compared to most everyone else. ;)

Such is the way of online gaming, people come and go. I plan to be here for a while though so don't worry about that, extenuating circumstances not withstanding.

I still have not recovered my DMG. If I post the details here can someone please assit me with the XP and Treasure information?

I can do so, yes.

Thank you so much Silifrey.


I found the treasure bit online so I will post that IC.

Thank you so much Silifrey.

I found the treasure bit online so I will post that IC.

I knwo that my character level is three.  May I presume that the average party levle is also three?

Cala's level four.  No idea about anyone else.

Yes, there are four characters at Level three and one character at level four, which should make the Party's encounter Level four, 4+3+3+3+3= 16.

That divided by 5 should be 3.2, which is 3 of course for our purposes.
This message was last edited by the player at 23:34, Fri 05 Aug 2005.

Very well.

Based on the information you provided, I calculate the total number of Experiance Points eerned by the party to be... *drum roll, please*

7 200xp

Or, 1440 experiance each when devided by 5.

Ok, I'm still trying to figure out everyone in the group, simply by who is posting. Please correct me if any of this is wrong:

Silifrey (human female)
Calathra (halfling female)
Mourn (male elf)
Colmar (male gnome)


Am I actually the fifth party member, or have I missed someone? Just curious in case someone is missing or being silent.

Silifrey is an Aasimar, as evidenced by her faintly luminescant skin and overly perfect features (see description for details).  She keeps this fact to herself though, if your character does not have Knowledge: the Planes, you might simply wonder what her deal is or chock it up to the blessings of the goddess of beauty (which it is, really, but in a far less direct way).

*smiles* I had noticed the description notes about her beauty. Blackrin probably wouldn't figure out that she is an aasimar.

Thanks. :)

There's also Arthur, and elven cleric it think? He's a dm character that's guiding us.

The DM said 5, so I devide by 5.

What do you folks think of this pic as oposed to the wold one?  I can't find one I really like for the character, to be honest - there just aren't any that seem to fit the bill that have red hair - but the game says I have to choose one, and I think this pic does a better job of conveying the 'sense' I'm going for.

Looks good to me!

I picked mine because it very well could be Blackrin with his hood up. :)

I prefer that avatar Silifrey.

We shouldn't forget about Arion, I am hopeful that he will return soon. His magic will be useful in the upcoming struggle against Oliver. He is the fifth party member Blackrin, you are number six… that is if he returns.

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Cool.

So myself and Silifrey are the martial characters, with a few casters and a rogue? I know I sure do ask a lot of questions. Heh. :P

And Arthas seems to be an NPC.

Edit: D'oh! I see in his new posts that he is.

Yup, we have a Cleric, two mages, two tanks and Rogue type.

... and I sure am glad people here can spell "rogue". Too many times I see a lot of rouges running around. At least everyone won't be all pasty...

Thank you Blackrin!  I can't help but cringe when I see "rouge" instead of "rogue."  On another note, Mourn is part cleric, part ranger.  He's definitely a ranged fighter, though, as he's not very hardy.

DM Darkchylde, has there been any word from Arion?  It sure looks like he's disappeared ...

Ah. Thanks for the rundown Mourn. Blackrin is pure fighter, through and through. No PrC and none in mind. He has an almost singular devotion to one weapon. Unfortunately he bears no ranged weapon at all, so I am glad you have that covered. :)

No not really, the last time he logged on was the 21 of July and he hasn't posted since the July 7th.

Thanks Vallnes!

I like the new avatar as well, Silifrey.  Your dilemma reminds me that I once had a red-haired barbarian in another RPOL and couldn't find a good avatar at all.  Apparently there's a shortage of redheads ...

So, was 1,440 the official, final total for XP for the moment?  Just checking ...

Actually there is more to be had, that was teh XP for the battle but I still owe you guys role-playing bonus XPs, I've just been busy and I havent gotten around to it. I will though, before you guys encounter Oliver.

Kyewl!

Hey everyone, just a slight advance warning:  I will be gone on vacation for a week starting this coming Saturday.  Most likely, I won't be online at all during that period (8/13-8/20 or 8/21).

Have fun.

I'll go ahead and mention my upcoming brief absence. I'll be moving out of my apartment and into my new house at the end of the month. It should really only be a weekend thing, but I wanted to mention it just in case I have problems getting my computer service switched or anything. It should be right near the end of the month, so I don't have specific dates yet, but I'll let you know for sure when it is going to happen, Darkchylde. Even at the very worst I could use a public PC to post if need be. Heh.

So were we getting Silversheen vials (from the DMG) or Quicksilver capsules (from Complete Adventurer)?  I'm a bit puzzled.

Quicksilver capsules (from Complete Adventurer)

Does it matter?  Sivlersheen sounds like the stuff though.  Let's stick with waht we know.

Not all of us, incidently, OWN the complete adventurer.

Uhm, not to be an ass, but is the game normally this slow? Just wondering...

Well, for my aprt, I was away this weakend, but I am compelled to tell you that, honestly, yes it is.

Though I was afraid that would be the answer, thank you for your honesty, Silifrey.

Well, Silversheen lasts for an hour, Quicksilver for 3 rounds, so I wanted to know.  There's also a fairly substantial price difference between the two.

I chose Quicksilver becuase it was cheaper, I thought you would appreciate that and I took the time to post the full description of the item for those of you who do not have a copy of the Complete Adventurer. It does last only 3 Rounds but you have all shown me how much damage you can inflict in that amount of time, it should be enough.

Now I can only post when I am at work, and I am busy when I'm here. I do try to post as often as I can, but as you can see, that isn't very often but I thought that would be better that having you all wait for a DM to take up the region.

If this is causing a problem for you guys then I will happily turn the region over to someone else who can devote more time to this region.

Just let me know.

My apologies if I offended you, Darkchylde. The pace is just fine. :)

No it wasn't anything you said, I am trying to post more. Its just hard just now due to my IRL issues. Hopefully these will be resolved soon and things will pick up but I don't want your or anybody else's enjoyment of the game to sufffer as a result of my problems so if its better to get another DM then I will try and find someone who is willing.

It is not a matter of being offended, I'm just trying to be practical.

I'm sure no one's complaining.

I wasn't complaining, I was just seeking clarification.  Cala was willing to throw down the money for Silversheen, just because she wants to make very sure Oliver is dead, but I'm sure quicksilver capsules will be fine, and it was nice of you to post the descriptions since not everyone has everything beyond the core rulebooks (and probably everyone doesn't have all of those).  I think you're doing a good job with keeping things interesting, and I don't mind the pace, since I'm a little busy right now myself.  I'm sorry if it seemed like we don't appreciate your efforts. :(

I'm glad we were able to come to an understanding. I will try and post more frequently but I can't make any promises; circumstances being as they are.

In all the excitement I nearly forgot to post these.

Stupendous.

WhooHoo!

Alright!

and the battle experience was 1440 each right?

Thats right Colmar.

Indeed.

Now, being new to the game, I'm not sure how/if you guys try to do any battle planning.

At the stage we're at now, Blackrin might mention the tactical advantage to fighting on horseback, with the drawback that we would certainly have no chance to approach unnoticed if we close with the farmhouse in that manner.

From the description I assume the fields are completely burnt, and even approaching on foot unnoticed is probably unlikely. If that is the case I see no reason not to charge across on horseback, covering the distance much more quickly and thereby probably suffering less possible ranged fire.

Thoughts?

You are correct, the fields are all gone giving one the impression that the house is situated in the middle of ash laden desert. I would also like to point out that as far as you can tell there is no one outside. This might mean that they are all inside... I also neglected to mention that there is a large rust-colored barn some 30 feet directly to the east of the house.

If you have any questions that might help you to properely envison the scene, please feel free to ask.

Does the farmhouse have windows?

Yes, big ones. The curtains seem to be drawn though. Any one of you could easily fit through the windows.

Now, it may just be me, but I still think it's a great idea to let Black ride ahead, basically charging in, to maybe buy some time for the rest of the group. The fact that Oliver has no idea who he is could work greatly in our favor. Then the rest of you could charge in, like a second wave, and we can smack him down!

Just my thoughts.

That would work fine with me.  Mourn wants windows to fire through if possible, so that he doesn't risk direct engagement.

I have no objection to this plan.

Great! Let me get with the DM about a couple things...

Thanks guys!

Well, it is kinda working as planned. The DM informed me that the window was just big enough for me to crash through... and gave me a Ride check of 20.

*ahem-blush* I rolled a.... 3.

That's what I get for taking the Ride skill and buying my horse as an afterthought, eh? *laughs* I was/am hoping to open the window for Mourn and surprise whoever is inside at the same time.

A 3... oh no!

heloo dm darkchylde, where for art thou?

ps hello to evryone here

dm littlewing! Howdy! (uhm, you may wanna vacuum your couch) :PPP

Has anyone heard from Silifrey's player?

I haven't seen a post since the 23/08/2005 and the player hasn't logged in since the 25th. Did she mention she would be away?

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I apologize for my absence but IRL issues kept me busy for last couple of days.

Me too. An ER visit turned into a week long stint in the hospital. I was just released last night, but am ready to get back in the swing of things. Sorry for my absence.

I know you must all hate me now, IRL has me beat and I can hardly find the time to check the posts much less make one. I don't when things will return to normal so I am contemplating turning over the region to another DM.

Would this be all right with you guys or should I tough it out and post when I can?

I certainly don't feel like I have played in the game long enough to warrant giving an opinion. I'll let the others chime in.

But the thought of me hating you is simply silly! :)

I don't know.  I've enjoyed having you as our DM, but if it's putting additional stress on you over and above the already impressive amount you seem to have, then I wouldn't fault you for the decision to turn it over to someone else.  And I wouldn't hate you in any case.  I'm sure you're doing the best you can, and these are just games, after all. :)

Real life catches up with us all in the end.  If you can no longer participate, tehn so be it.

I'm fine either way.

I hate you, I hate you! But seriously, DM Darkchylde, do whatever you think is best.

Is it safe to assume at this point that this region is dead?  And if so, does anyone know of other ROA regions that need players?  From the looks of things in the thread on DMs and their Regions, everything is pretty much full.  Oh well.

You assesment seems to be correct, but I'm afraid I do not.  Which is too bad, because I enjoy Silifrey's chracter a great deal.  I will look for another region ro even another game for her when I have some time.

Hello all. My name is as you can see DM Capn_Chord. It appears that RL has gotten the better of your DM and ROA is currently in shortage of these wonderful volunteers. We are sorry for the interuption in your game and if there is enough here with interest to continue, I will talk with DM Mike about myself picking up the region. Just let me know if everyone would like to continue. Hopefully this will just be temporary as we would like to see your current DM back with us as soon as they are able to return.

Hi all,

DM DarkChylde, who runs the Rashemen, Silver Marches, and Dragon Coast regions for us in RoA was suddenly stripped of internet use around the 24th of September.

We first got word from him this week about his situation, and he's very sorry he had no way to contact anyone here -- his players or his fellow DMs.

When he can get regular internet use, he'll be back DMing on RoA.

For now, we'll try to get DMs to fill in for his regions.

We'll keep you posted on his status as news comes to us.

Thanks!

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Players are allowed to join into any regions currently accepting PCs with NO cost of Day Units, loss of XPs, items, etc.  Just take your PC sheet with you when you request to join another regions.

However, if you decide to sit things out a bit and wait for either DM DarkChylde to come back to the game or for us to find someone to take the region over until he can come back, you'll get 75 XPs per week of waiting.

So if you decide to stay here, you'll get 225 XPs for the three weeks you've already waited so far.

If you move on now, you don't get those XPs.

And if you move on in a week or so, you'll have them, plus another 75.

But we hope to have someone take over the region by then.

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ROLLCALL! Who is still here?  Who plans to move on?

If a player does not reply by 10/19, it will be assumed they are no longer with this region.

Thanks again, all!

I'll stay and wait.

I will wait as well.  It was the not knowing that was getting difficult.  I hope his 'net access gets back in order soon.  Thanks, DM Mike.

I'll hang around. Way too many of the games I joined ended up floundering, I'd like to see at least this one pull through.

For information on a new region opening up, see my thread in RoA: OOC about the RoA One-Shot Adventures group.

Thanks!

I will wait as well. I don't think I'll be leaving too soon. I just got started and wish to continue.

Hi guys and gals,

DM Dart will be taking over the region until DM DarkChyld can make it back.

He should be ready to play later this week (after Thursday, 10/20).

To help him out, please post a re-cap of the current adventure, plus plans on where the party was going, where the adventure seemed to be leading, etc.

Thanks!

(100 XPs to the best re-cap post, and 25 XPs to others who fill in the gaps, help DM Dart get a feel for things, etc.  DM Dart will award those once he starts play.)

The bare bones of things seem tobe as follows:

A large horde or montrous humanoids is rampaging across the Silver Marches (wow, colour me stunned).  IN consequence of which, several of us, myself included, were captured by the uncooh creatures, onl;y to be rescued by the other members of the party.  FOllowing that rescue, which also involved the slaughter of dozens of goblin minions, a contingent of Silverymoon's famous Knights in Silver showed up to congratulate us and salve our wounds.  They also informed us that travel into SIlvermoon has been restricted as a security precaution, and that we had best come with them, or we mgiht enver get in, perticularly as the forces of darkness (TM) are lible to be there in a matter of days, if not hours.  That, of course, was a problem, because there was a bit of unfinished business to take care of first (see below).  Having thus forged mighty bonds of friendship through our shared adversity... or posssibly just realizing that the metaplot would be shot all to hell if we said thanks very much and resolved to go our seperate ways... we have all banded together to accomplish two things.  The first thing is to help Calathra with a lycanthropy problem.  It is this mission, in which we all resolved to particiapte (and take our chances on being able to get into the city afterwards) which forces us to part company wiht the knights who saved us... or most of them anyway: Mister Blackrin is a Knight himself, and vollunteared to join us and assist our mission on behalf of the city military at the insistance of his commanding officer.  Apparently (I don't know the details of this, but there seems to ahve been a previous encounter in which the veteran members of the party participated) she was infected with Lycanthropy by a where-creature named Oliver, and must now slay him before the rising of the next full moon in order to avoid being afflicted.  Also, I have the impression he's rather an evil bastard who deserves to die for purely altruistic reasons.  We have tracked Oliver to the farm where he and some of hsi dire-rat minions are hold up.  We are, in point of fact, in the midst of combat with him.  The plan is to kill him, take his stuff (naturally), and return with all possible haste to the viscinity of SIlverymoon, and hope that we can either sneek in, or that one of us will have sufficient status and/or savvy to talk us past the guards and their "admit none" orders.

Oooh, that was really quite good. :)  I think Silifrey did a wonderful and entertaining job of summarizing, but maybe I can add a couple more things about Oliver, since Mourn's player and I are, I think the only ones left from those many months ago.  Oliver was a halfling wererat, who was being tortured by some goblinoids in a ruin that the then-party was searching for three artifacts.  The whole artifact thing seems to have been largely forgotten in the DM changeovers, and we've moved on to other plotlines, but the then-party freed Oliver after we'd killed the goblinoids, thinking he was just a normal halfling, and he the proceeded to wipe the floor with us and infect Cala with lycanthropy.  We then went through some mini-quests to try to find a cure for her, along with some other mini-quests that I didn't quite understand, and don't remember that well and don't really seem to be connected to the current plotline as it stands.  She did get some kind of potion made by this old witch who had a basilisk as a pet, that was supposed to keep her from changing for one moon cycle if she drunk it at the right time, to give her more time to kill Oliver and break the curse.  I'm getting a little weary of chasing Oliver all over the Marches and I think Cala's probably hogged the spotlight long enough, so I'd vote to wrap things up and move back to helping the Marches with its ever-present evil humanoid problem, or something less Cala-centric. ;)

Silifrey and Cala have most of the basics down. A couple of extra details. In addition to our oft changing cast we have been joined by Arthas, an elven cleric (NPC) sent our way by the dragon Silverwing, who saved our hides after our not-so-successful attempt to attack the horde and promised he'd find Oliver for us. Also Oliver stole a wand of Cure light wounds from Colmar, which he would dearly like to get back, along with healing Cala of course (us short ones have to stick together).

Well, I haven't been here that long, so I don't feel to bad about Calathra's story-line, but IC, Silifrey is undoubtedly racked wiht guilt and doubt: she is the doughter of one of Silverymoon's noble famillies, and it pains her to be doing something else while her homeland is in peril.

Ok... so Sillifrey, 100 for you and 25 for everyone else. I'm Dart, also known as one hundred percent pure evil. I'll get you started in just a sec, I just need to read the last couple of posts before I post.

anyone else posting?

I am still wondering if Mourn sees another way into the house as he circles around the building.  A door or even a window he could break or something like that.

I was wondering the same thing about Cala.  Since I'd posted that she was circling, I'm assuming she's out of position for immediate combat.

Sorry about not posting in a while; I've been a bit busy.  I'll try to keep up better.

WTF?!?!

That was the weirdest combat I've ever been in. I have to assume that Dart has his/her own plans for the game?

It did seem just a touch anti-climactic, but Silifrey did roll pretty well.  And Cala will be happy to see him dead, even if she didn't get a poke in.

I know it was kinda weird but basically, she put him to about -10 hp minimum. Darkchylde didn't leave any messages or stats so I took the wererat template put him into a halfling and upped him about two levels. 600 xp for everyone. Fought valiantly but i think it was too easy for you.

That is the blessing and the curse of using dice to determine combat. Sometimes you lose the easiest battles and sometimes you win against the big baddy in the first turn. Me, I'm just glad the dice didn't decide that they  hate us and got one of us killed.

*Rubs hands* now to make up some NEW adventures for you my doomed little friends! And yes, you will all die a horrible and painful death :D!

<vader>NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!</vader> *stumbles around like Frankenstein* :P

Look forward to it!

I haven't been here long, so this shouldn't be much of an impact: I am afraid that I am going to have to bow out of this game, for various reasons.

My apologies if this causes any problems.

Happy gaming to all of you! :)

that is unfortunate, but I wish you luck with whatever ahs captivates your attention.

I also look forward to the next adventure (presumably somethign having to do with teh siege of Silverymoon, yes?)

I'm afraid I'm going to have to drop out of this game. It was fun playing with you all.

Looks like a broken neck is in the near future for Colmar ...

Take care Colmar.

On another note, I'm getting concerned about this region. It seems like we've been plagued with disappearances and departures. I'm wondering if there isn't a more stable region where I could maybe migrate or start another character or something?

Also, whatever happened to our friendly elven cleric NPC?  Was he still with us?

Sorry to see you go Colmar. About the cleric... eh... he'll probably turn up somehow. I'll go advertise for some more players soon.

I;m sorry to see you go.

Bye, Colmar.

I think Cala and Blackie are gonna call it a career too.  It's been fun, but there's just been too much DM and player turnover for any sort of continuity and I'm afraid I just don't feel like trying to build relationships with yet another almost-full crew of new characters.  So, I guess this is goodbye, everyone.

Gah?

Mourn? You there?

Hey, I'm going to tender my resignation from this region as well.  Like Cala said, it's just gotten too hard to maintain momentum with my character here.  I wish everyone happy gaming and the best of luck.

Bloody shit, this is really getting to be a select crowd isn't it.  I think that leaves me and... no, wait, I think it's essentially just me.  For the record, I'm staying, come hell and high water, as the saying goes.

Sorry to see you go Mourn and good your staying Silifrey. Darkchylde is pretty much back now i think.

DM DarkChylde is back more or less as a player right now.  I don't think he has the time to DM right now.

SO...I can try to get this region going again, but it would have to be a re-boot, meaning we start with a new adventure.  That is, unless DM Dart will be taking over full-time.

If I take over, though, expect a re-boot.

I know that is artificial, but it's the best I could do.

We'd be getting new players/PCs in to join any that are still here.

Those PCs still here keep all magic items, XPs, etc.

The region re-boot would begin on Saturday and Sunday of this week.

Sound good?

Let me know who is still here to play, please.

Sure, let's do it.

So far we have:

Silifrey Starfire (Paladin - a "still here and waiting" PC and player)

Mondar Stonefist  (Monk - a returning PC and player)

Oswydd (Ranger/Fighter - a new PC and player)

and 2 other new players with new PCs coming in ASAP.

That leaves room for one more PC and player.

Look for new threads and messages here and in the "New Silver Marches Adventure" thread soon.

Hello all! I am very glad to be joining you here in the Silver Marches!

75 XPs to all players who:

Set up their bio lines like Oswyyd has and picks a portrait and puts a description of their character in the "character description" area (listing not only their appearance but also mannerisms, the sound of their voice, things the PC commonly says, etc.).

And to those PCs already here, please make sure you've done the above.  And for sticking it out, you can take the 75 XP award, too!

Don't forget about the RoA Christmas gift, wherein you get to rise a single stat score for one of your PCs in RoA by 1.  No stat can go above 18 from this bonus.  Let your DM know which PC you are giving the gift "1" to.

Huzzah!

And welcome, Oswyyd!