I think I may recruit another player - even if Linni does come back I think things just move too slowly with small groups. With a bigger group of say 6, it wouldn't matter too much if one player went awol whereas now we're stuck waiting for people to post which is never a good situation.

I think the problem might be that Linni and Fareeda never had to apply - I knew them from other games and liked their characters enough to send a personal invite. Maybe this is why they are more passive and not as interested in the game as they never had to do much work? I don't know.

I will say however that just because I know them from other games, does not mean I will allow the game to suffer because of them. Abbas and Jibril were chosen from over 20 applicants and our recent addition Lambrac was chosen from among 12 - lots of the people I turned down put tonnes of effort into their RTJs and really wanted to play - I will happily offer them the places of people that clearly aren't as bothered.

Sorry if I'm seeming a bit anal, it just annoys me as I'm putting huge amounts of effort into this game and a couple of players are spoiling it.

I know Jibril had to deal with something similar in his game very recently and it's something that happens all the time on rpol and PBMB games in general - you just have to deal with it - and I will.

Anyway, I'll put out my tendrils to see if I can find another player and if Linni is gone I might bring in a couple. Lambrac and Jibril, I know you run other games on here so if you know any decent, active roleplayers, be sure to send them my way ;]

Cheers guys and bear with me, we're hitting a few hitches right now but once we get a solid group formed out this game is going to be awesome, have faith.
This message was last edited by the GM at 12:50, Thu 09 July 2009.

Still excited here.

I appreciate what it's like for the "good player collapse" at the start of a game so eager to run.

It could be something as simple as computer troubles. My own office PC died yesterday. :( Anyway, I hope everyone gets back and this game gets going. I'm quite enjoying it so far, and I'm always eager for the next posting.

We could probably do with a tanking fighter, I guess, or a ranger-type to find food and make sure we don't get lost. :)

Lambrac is a rogue, of course, with a focus on traps and locks, less on social skills and such. He can speak Lantanese, Gnome and Alzhedo.

Abbas is the tank fighter approach - ranger branch-out is a possibility in a couple levels.

I've got something planned for the jungle guide/ranger role do not fear ;] I've had a few good applications, will hopefully have something sorted over the weekend.

I'll make an NPC post for Linni later today to keep the game moving and Lambrac, I'll have a new post for your solo thread as well.

I apologise that the game's a bit stop-start at the moment, we get into a good rhythm for a week and then come to a screeching halt! Hopefully this will be the last 'problem' and we can get some good continuity going.

Cheers.

I'm still here--just waiting for somebody new to torment!

*wolf whistles* 'man' of his calibur eh? ;] I think the elf might object...

I am also suffering from player drop-out problems in my own Calimport game.  I have a really good, core group of players, so I was surprised when my wizard character started going MIA in the past few weeks. I also noticed that he abandoned his own game that he has been DMing for a long time.  Anyway, I'm looking for a replacement player for his slot--primarily an arcanist type of character.  If anyone here is interested or knows of someone who is interested, my RTJ information is here:

link to a message in another game

Currently, my game is primarily a city-based game in Calimport and is heavy on political intrigue and roleplaying.

It's annoying huh, but I guess it's the disadvantage of PBMB games - if someone loses steam it's all too easy to just disappear off the radar and forget about the trouble they cause. A single PM saying they can't play any more isn't too much to ask is it?

I think the worst part is finding a way to ease their characters out of the game without damaging the plot and the structure of the party - I don't want to have to keep NPCing Linni forever.

Good luck finding someone for yours though Jibril, I would apply myself but I'm already playing in a few and planning another FR game and don't want to burn myself out. I do lurk and follow your game however and I can say you've got a really good premise going with some great roleplay and would advise anyone to have a look!
This message was last edited by the GM at 18:01, Mon 13 July 2009.

Everyone say hello to our new recruits Thaniel and Krogan! They will be playing an elven wizard and orc dragon shaman respectively.

Let's give them both a warm welcome and hope they don't die too soon, which, let's face it, they probably will. Err I mean won't, yes won't... ;]

To everyone else who applied, thankyou again, I wish I could accept everyone that RTJs as there were some really well thought out concepts and well written excerpts/backgrounds. Please feel free to lurk on the game however (all threads will be public) and wait for any future vacancies that might appear.

Cheers!

Welcome, welcome new friends!

Power to the elven brotherhood!

Hello there.

Whew, I might need a cold shower after writing that - leaning heavily on the mature rating we are ;]

*tip of the hat*

Happy to be here all. The portrait gallery is all funky so I sadly don't have a picture yet. Happy to be part of the team!

Anyone know what's going on with the RPoL portraits? None of them seem to be working.

I'm seeing about 20% of the portraits in total, and I have for the past few days (sad day).

The neutrals and women seem to be ok.  Could be updates, or simply crashed area again.

I think that I'm more or less ready (the Great and Powerful DM will determine which applies to me, the more or the less).

Of course, I don't know when or how Krogan and Thaniel will be introduced, that was just the best response I could think of. Unless our DM is going for the "you all meet in a brothel" approach. ;)

*laughs*  Perhaps I'll agree to go to Chult with all of you because I'm on the run for a ticked off Madam?

"I was SURE that the gold paint on those copper coins would have lasted longer, I swear!"

Sorry all, been away for the Missus' birthday, will get an update in later today.

And as tempting as it was to make you all brothel employees, I have something different planned for Thaniel and Krogan. I won't say any more ;]

Can you make one of them my slaves? I need someone to haul my luggage in the jungle...

*laughs*   As tempting an offer as that is, I'm going to have to pass on that particular employment opportunity.
Thank you, though.  :)

New rule: Enslaving of any kind has to be done in game! No out of game bribes, sweet-talking or sexual favours ;] haha - though of course the latter actions are perfectly acceptable when in character!

There will be opportunities to aquire various 'slaves' in the jungle if you really want one - though it will not be easy! ;]

Damn these portrait galleries going down is really annoying. Apparently it's just server 1 that houses all the male portraits that isn't working. Grr.

Yes, but will they be pretty? I will not have a pygmy.