Just that, nothing more... nothing less!

Oh and: Please make yourself at home and introduce yourselves... :-)

Haroldar Quarig here, resident woodsman and trapspringer at your service.

Dwarven mace-warrior with experience in the previous campaign... great to meet ya, Haroldar. :)

Broken One here, but not the healing sort, for now at least... Mundin, what previous campaign? o_O?
This message was last edited by the player at 11:19, Thu 01 Dec 2005.

Gah! Bloody hell... Something came up and I'll be visiting some friends in another city for a week or so. At the worst case, next Sunday I'll be back and ready to post normally (dunno if I'll be able to log on while away...) Sorry for the trouble guys! ~_~ Just don't count me out of it! ^_~

Hi all, hope you like my charactor.
He druid - servent of Rillifane Rallathil - the great oak, and other things.
Your party spell caster and total plot lost person :).

Your new elven archer/mage reporting in.

Sweet.  Haroldar gets along with archers just fine.  He likes the woodsy types too.  I don't think party unity will be a problem.

Mundin's log should explain most of it, but this looks like it's going to be interesting.  I don't see any arcanists of any sort though... though we may be waiting for them, eh?

I am sure there is some arcanists out their in snow, do you wish my elf to find them for you?

lol - I'm waiting for another character sheet to check... in the meantime: I'll post again tonight.

-DM Raven

Greetings everyone, a cold and pious rogue who's a long way from home here ... Looking forward to playing with everyone.

Hi everyone! The trip's over, work and studying again, happy times will have to wait till christmas... ~_~

Were should I start posting and what exactly should I do? o_O? Sorry for making ya wait for me! 6^_^;

Hi all. It seems I'm the one you were waiting for. A grumpy old wizard to bug you, all the way :)

I hope we have fun :)

Told your I find one :)

Hehe... that's a mighty nice group we seem to be having...

Check the XP thread, you'll like it!

I'll hope to post the ARPs today and get you on your path of adventure.

-DM Raven

Umm... ARPs? Oh, Raven-sama, if you intend to collect money for the meals and drinks please post them here because I don't know the fares in the tavern and who has paid or not yet.

Damn, I have to work hard if I want to get an XP award next time since I got none this time... 6^_^;

Then maybe you cannot read... ;-) look here: link to a message in "RoA 2: Adventures"

Fares in the "Wild Boar Inn":
Stay overnight: 5sp
Horse stabling: 2sp
Any meal w/ 1 drink: 1sp
Drinks: 1sp for ale and bear, 2sp for wine, 5sp for special wine and 1gp for excellent, rare wines like Berduskan dry 234 DR.

Umm... I really don't see anything there... Honestly... No private lines or something... 6^_^;

Try again pls, after checking I saw I missed closing a bracket. My bad, sorry.

I can see it now! Thanks! ^_^

I'm quite excited to see what we are going to do. Rescue the princess? Kill the necromancer? Get rid of some orcs/bugbears? Locate any missing stuff/artifacts? Find the ones behind a disease? Hunt down some assassins? o_O?

Well, all these might seem kinda common but you always start from the lowest and end up saving the world. If I had to do it, I'd pick the chivalrous one - rescue the princess! Especially if she's a beautiful one! ^_~

The princess and the pauper? ;-)

Oh my, it does indeed remind me of one such tale... Yes, it would be fitting for my case! A torment, really... ~_~

Torment or not: ARPs are up, please read, think about it and make a decision. Send me a PM with your first and second choice in adventure... :-)

Yikes. Many, many posts to catch up on. FWIW, Filean certainly wasn't hesitating about paying for his cider.  His player just didn't get around to posting.  As our worthy DM knows, the other region I play in is just a tad slower than this.

Indeed it is, my dear. Hope I can keep up the posting level in this region :-)

I would surely like a less slower adventure than usually exists here on RPOL.

What are the posting requirements? Once a day?

I have given up on posting requirements but once a day would be nice, weekends excepted since I cannot say whether I get computer time at home or not :-)

Anybody seem a nice ice tree on there way to inn?

Well, rumors say one was seen in Vaasa, somebody else said in the Galena Mountains and if in doubt: Ask the nobles in Heliogabalus, maybe they can tell you?

Now, now Haroldar, you just used OOC knowledge there. Grumpy never said he was a wizard or a mage or anything. For all your characters know, he's just an old man looking for his nephew.
I know it's stupid to try to surprise your characters when you already know things about him, but I was waiting for that time, nonetheless...

Anyway, no problem about that, let's just say Haroldar is quite observant and that he noticed the Arcane aura around Criston :)

Criston is a box of surprises, so I hope I can surprise you in the future. A real surprise :P

Sorry the frog gave it away?

Good point!

The fact that you seem to appear to be a small version of Elminster, albeit grumpy, also gave a major hint.

Funny thing to say, I don't even know how Elminster looks like :P

And the frog..it's not like only wizards and sorcerers have frogs. I mean, look at my HP, do I seem a wizard?! :P

Yeah, but that would be using OOC knowledge.

I'm starting to feel dizzy with all this roundabout... :P

Ok, case closed, you cracked my surprise, there's no turning back now.

Just wait 'til you folks find out that Filean is actually a doppelganger paladin! :-P

Right...

Sweet!  Does that mean I can get a Fiendish-Celestial Dire Werebear for an animal companion?

Fat chance... but keep on dreaming, you're giving me ideas...

Ok, put up new xps in the XP-thread, handed out XP in the adventure log and will be closing down taverns to start the adventure thread.

Thank you to all players for making this such a great experience, keep up the good work.

Just to let you know I will be away from the computer until at least next Tuesday night.  Happy Holidays all!

Waiting for Mundin to post an answer...

Sorry for the delay... just getting back from the Holidays (and from mild exhaustion the other day).  Post will be up later today.

Glad to see you're up and well ! ;-)

Anybody with elfish as lauguage please pm me and full you in.
This message was last edited by the player at 01:22, Thu 05 Jan 2006.

For the record, I currently speak the following languages

Halfling
Dwarven
Elven
Damaran
Draconic

I think we need to know each others languages, so that this doesn't happen often. So, Thamol, could you fill me in? :)

Hey, guess what? Filean speaks Elvish.  His full list of languages is:

Common
Elven
Draconic
Sylvan

Mundin only speaks three languages:

Common
Dwarven
Daaran

Ok, I guess it will be much better to put the languages you know into your description, that way they won't get lost in the numerous posts of the ooc, as I doubt people will remember those languages in 6 months from here.

btw: I know all spoken and written languages, so I won't put them into my description ;-)

*grins widely* These (at the town hall) are the scenes they incorporate into movies just to please the director.

I wonder if, Filean didn't had said he was holding a dagger in the boot, the alarm would go off ;P

Now that I think of it, I forgot to put my Wand inside the box...

_{Ah ah, it's so much fun, messing with DMs head!}

Angry dwarf looks balefully at elf trying to be cute...

Angry dwarf bellows in rage trying to get the attention of the person needed...

Angry dwarf hopes the building does not collapse at the sound of his bellow...

Angry dwarf pays off the fine caused by cunning elf...

Angry dwarf WILL take it out on the cunning elf's hide...

Angry dwarf is just... angry...

Angry dwarf needs dwarven mead.

After dwarven mead is drunk... angry dwarf is no longer angry.

Rinse, lather and repeat. :)

The alarm didn't go off at Mundin's armor either... maybe the spell only recognizes weapons, not magical paraphenalia which might hold a harmful spell? Or maybe the whole town hall is covered under an antimagic shell so nobody needs to worry? Oh well... so many ways to mess with the player's heads...

The alarm didn't go off at Mundin's armor either... maybe the spell only recognizes weapons, not magical paraphenalia which might hold a harmful spell? Or maybe the whole town hall is covered under an antimagic shell so nobody needs to worry? Oh well... so many ways to mess with the player's heads...

Or maybe the DM did not think about it at time and spend the last 5 hour coming up with the above...

he he - hope DM can take joke or Thamol life expectancy just hit 0.

Hold your gold, angry dwarf.  Money means far less to cunning yet loveable and handsome elf than to stocky, greedy, mining types.  Though, by rights, Filean should at least charge a cover for the entertainment.  Hmm ... maybe he'll bring that up later. Now seems like a bad time.

But he does have to practice those acting skills for when he convinces the necromancer that we're there to help him, right?

On a related note, it's nice for once to say "Thank you dice roller" rather than using another, more objectionable word before the "you" in that sentence. Phew!

Funny thing about the dice-roller. On a game I'm Co-DMing, the dice is quite benevolent with the players, though the DMs usually don't get more than 10 in a d20 roll.

Here at RoA, I remember the dice-roller being mean with everyone. Battles tend to take forever that way, which is nice.... :P

Or maybe the alarm went off at Filean, not at his dagger...uh..that makes me think...

Who here recalls the airport scene from "This Is Spinal Tap"?  Perhaps that's what set off the alarm!

Indeed it is...

Heya guys! How's it hanging? Sorry, I've been unable to post these days. All my friends that are studying in other cities came back to visit and I've been out every single day every single hour when I was not asleep...

Oh, I wish you all a happy new year! Gotta go check what's happened up till now, though... ~_~

Well, you've been promoted to horsie. That's probably the best thing that happened to your character, so... ;P

Nice to see you're still around, Criston was already missing you! LoL! Happy New Year!

Thamol, Quansil... as much as I enjoy the discussion you two are having, there are some details I ask you to observe: First put the languages into your descriptions, that way the other players can always be added to the private lines when you talk (that goes for Feremar too). Secondly: Please put up a description, it might become important with PC/NPC interaction (a description is made up by a physical description, items which are prominent (either because of frequent use or excellent quality) and if you wish adding the basic mood the character is in (brooding, happy, grumpy...)

Thank you.

No problem - will keep this in mind.  Sorry.

Umm, let's see... No languages other than common... No items of any quality at all... Happy always... Yeah, I guess that's all! ^_^

Oh, what should I put into a private line for everyone? Since I didn't speak to anyone, I mean... Should I post my actions for everyone to see and as an OOC comment? That can be done easily! 6^_^;

Sorry for the delay, next post will be up tomorrow.

-DM Raven

Question: Based on where we are now, are the rest of us hearing the current exchange between my wonderful elven brethren?

OOC: To Haroldar Quarig, in many communities that are ruled or respect the druid way of life a person is often given a name as child by the druid.  Later other names are added or change base of events and what a person does.  These names are pass on to other groups and druids in area.  Sometimes using nature it self.  It clear that Thamol has used this type of naming and believes he has right to do so.
This subject to DM over running this - I spent 4 years in Wales and a Celtic town.  It's based on this experience and also on the use of names in bible.  In lot games demons have names and you can bind them if know it.  Names have power or can decrease it.

I tried to post the full thing for your fun but web site went bit nuts over the amount I was posting.

Thamol, Quansil thank you for this very amusing interlude but I think it is enough right now.

Haroldar: You probably mean if you were in earshot of the two... Yes, you could overhear the conversation of the two, yet both speak too low to make out individual words. But it is clear that it's a disagreement.

NP I been trying to tread a fine line between thamol defending himself and the whole thing getting out of hand.  That why been keeping my eye open to your post on it.  I will move story on.

Oh, OK.  I thought we all were overhearing this.  Nevermind.

And gentlemen, in the future, if you're going to make a scene, please do it publicly, not in those silly PMs.  It's much more fun for the others if you make a public spectacle of yourselves, just like me!
This message was last edited by the player at 21:20, Mon 09 Jan 2006.

And besides, after the scene we can make fun of you, like we did with Filean! Which, whatever anyone says, reinforces group's unity :P

Sorry it was of them converastion that had to be done in elfish as would been natural laugauge for it.  I try to sort out full copy and keep it in mind.

Yes, well some of us understand that fair tongue, you know!

Don't add Quansil part since I specifically stated that Quansil was keeping his voice down to prevent the others from hearing.

Uh, you must have been a bad boy, telling bad words, for not wanting us to know what you said :P

But Filean has a bionic ear.  They had to replace one of his natural ones after one of the bullies beat him severely about the, well, about the ears.  In all seriousness, I really was wondering about the last couple parts, not the PM'd parts.  I think, though, I'll just assume Filean was paying his fine and talking to others and thus missed all that stuff.

There would be a simple answer to that Quansil, Thamol would recall the details to the rest of the group as he explain to party why your character must be called 'Child' from now on.

However as I said I would let the thing drop as such (sorry but your stuck with name).  I will do the next best thing.  I hand the posting of the conversation over to DM-raven.

DM-raven I leave it up to you if any of it posted or not and how much.  To other players - talk to DM it up to him.  I have to respect Quansil wishes too.  I will not be able to post anything as a result.

Ok first off: New XPs in XP thread.

Second: Posting private lines... Personally I'm all for open conversations, even if they are in a different language or kept in private. However, some of you don't like it, for various reasons. Thamol and Quansil have done a great roleplay job and I would like to see it shared between all.

So I would like to hear an oppinion about this topic from each of you: open or hidden? Pros and Cons.

However, Character IC integrety is paramount, so if anybody feels he cannot handle OOC information IC, I cannot allow it.

Please let me know.

Quansil: I'm still waiting for you to complete that description of your character.

I strongly believe that any conversation should be open for everyone to see. The lame excuse? It looks bad having a character post a one-liner, especially if it is only two words. The good excuse? Well, it adds to the game, the feeling, the world, everything you name.... ^_^

This is the story of a bunch of guys, their actions, their choices, the results of those. I feel like it really "loses" when you can't see the whole thing happening, just as it would have been in a book you read and something was omissed... ~_~

It is not that difficult to handle such OOC knowledge and, especially in this game where there is an "adventurer's log" and you get to read everyone's thoughts and all, it really seems to be quote pointless to use PMS... >_>

However, I feel like private lines should be used for certain actions. It is better to describe them in the post, or not at all if there are some "special" ones. Take pickpocketing or charming your companions for example... There have been such occassions before for me in the best to witness and the result is a game dying more rapidly than you can imagine... T_T

EDIT: I'd like to add this bit... Conversations between less than the majority of people that would slow down the game (because some would not pay attention, like one at the camp site with others sleeping) should be done in PMs but normal ones, not private lines in normal posts... ^_~
This message was last edited by the player at 23:25, Wed 11 Jan 2006.

The conversation was between Thamol and Quansil.  If either decides to share their opinion or part in it that's fine.  Other than that the other characters weren't meant to hear it and shouldn't know exactly what was said.

Well, we are not really playing ourselves. Nothing that can be said would or should offend anybody. I'm all for RP and conversation between characters, as it adds depth to the game and the character's personalities. Though, as Feremar said, we need to not create a pit between eachother. If there's an intention to have a private conversation, Private Messages should be used, as it prevents this. The DM is always able to see it and, if she thinks things should be disclosed, then she will take action to do that. Any other thing should be available, specially if it's a conversation.

If someone is not able to handle OOC information, that one shouldn't be roleplaying at all, as usually, we always have more OOC info than anything else.

All I say is that I am happy for whole thing to be posted.
Also the reason for direct tells was us of elvish.  It was just natural for my charactor to speek in elvish to another elf.  It like you not expect 2 greeks not to use greek when talking to each other even if in USA or UK.
Otherwise my chr would used common.

I basically agree with Criston.  By the logic of "what's private is private," no one should post any character thoughts in any of their posts either.

And what if someone tried to listen?  Does a sharp eared character get a Listen check?  I think putting it in the open is the best solution.

But wait, I feel a psychic flash coming, that reveals at least part of the conversation ... I see that Quansil said ... lots of snobby and obnoxious things! Do I win a prize?

Hey, I could guess that, too! I want a prize, too, if that's the case! >_<

Thamol, you know something more and said that? Cause I'm from Greece... 6^_^;

Well no but is sort of a saying in UK as such or at least within some friend I know.
I have very close friend who is greek.  His wife if greek cyprite.

Also went out with greek girl for 2 years so I know little of culture.

Sorry for the hold up, we're working on the basement and I had little time to get you guys moving again. Tomorrow there will be the next post. Again: Sorry.

to all: Whether or not you're going to buy a horse is totally upto you, but you should decide on one way or the other. Travel time was calculated based on horse travel. Travel on foot will take double the amount of time.

Ok, I'm tired of this secret or not secret business. We're all adults and should be able to separate the info the character knows from what the player knows.

As such I've granted you all GM-rights. Yep. Now you can read everything that is usually kept private. I trust you all know how to handle the information, and I also trust you not to mess up this part of RoA with the options you now have available as GM. - For if you do I'll get you banned from this place - for good.

-DM Raven

PS: If somebody didn't get GM-rights please PM me.

Just like to say thanks for putting your trust in us DM-Raven, I hope I don't let you down.
Thanks.

Umm... Even if I do have GM rights, I still can't see the PMs up till now, though that may affect those after I become one... However, I still believe we don't need GM-rights and all we need is to convince people to stop using that "PM" thingy...

It really gets us nowhere, though as I've said before there are times that it is useful, or rather necessecary... ~_~

Right now you haven't even left the city, even if you do, you will stay a few days within 'civilized' areas. So I wouldn't start to worry about being tracked right now.

Been away for some time...sorry about that, term exams are hell, for me...though, I'll try and post as much as possible.

BTW, I don't think giving us GM-rights' ok...as you said, we should be able to handle things normally, this shouldn't be necessary...

Besides, now my PM indicator gone mad and I have it on when I don't have PMs, because of others' PMs...

Sorry, but there's always someone that's not happy ;P

You're just being Grumpy! ;-)

Actually, the way I gave you GM-rights shouldn't have changed anything, as I've found out. I'll have it changed back once I get contact to DM DarkChylde again. Till then you will have to live with the PM msg flag on.

I clicked on the links for the maps in the Campaign section, but it says I am not permitted access to those images on the server.  I don't think it's on my end, because something else would have popped up.  Any ideas?

Ok, so it doesn't allow direct linking, the second image works, however.

I'll try to find a new source for a Damara map.

I still can't get permission to view either image.

Mundin, try hitting refresh after you get the error screen.  Somehow, it worked for me with both maps.

My sincere appologies, I've been digging for my old AD&D Bloodstone Lands supplement. Unfortunately I haven't been able to find it yet and working in the basement doesn't give me much time to look for it. Maybe I can find something online.

Once again: I'm sorry, thank you for your patience.

Can you see this map?

I see it! I see it!  My god, it's full of stars ...

So, where do you think we should be heading guys? Any clues Mundin? Cause I'm outta those... ~_~

Yeah, we really need to get going here folks.  Filean has no clue where to go, knows nothing about this land and simply isn't the type to be taking the reins.  Any thoughts?  Anyone?

I think we need to hear from Mundin.  He's the only one whose been here or knows what's going on.  Once he gives a direction, Haroldar can take up the point position in front of the party.

Think you right.

I PMed him today, will see what comes. If I don't hear from him in 24hrs I'll npc him and move you guys along.

I'm sorry guys it took me so long to come up with a solution. I guess Mundin was silent because I didn't provide enough information. I guess I'm proving that woment aren't necessarily good with maps in general *blush*

In order to enter Vaasa, you will have to make your way over Bloodstone Pass in the Galena Mountains. Nulb, where Criston's nephew was seen last lies a bit to the south west. The necromancer was seen last at Castle Perilous, which is to the north east of Bloodstone Pass.

Let's get this game moving again! :-)

I live, and I was also crazy busy for awhile.  Sorry for the absence.

So, to all my fellow Cold Lands players, a question: What's up guys?  Do we still have a party here?  I'd really like to keep going with this, but it seems like we're stalled.  Who's still out there?

Actually I was just going to ask the same thing.  I'm still here, just waiting for  directions from Mundin or a post on our progress.

Ready willing and able.  Just waiting for a direction to go.

I with you in the waiting stakes.  Think it all hangs on our dear dward and seems like he got himself stuck in hole.  he he (Joke).

OK, sorry for the abscence ppl but I had a really difficult time with exams... I'll be around with ya till Thrusday and then I'll go on a trip to Dubhai in the UAE, till February 25, so please be patient with me... 6^_^;

Have a safe trip then! Say is this a reward for passing the exams?

Nope, it's not a reward for passing exams. My mother is the export manager of a local dairy products company, the largest in Greece and the most acclaimed in Europe when it comes to feta cheese. Well, flying to other countries all the times she gathers "miles" and gets free tickets once in a while after doing so.

There just happens to be a food/dairy products expo in Dubai, and a free ticket, and since this is a lifetime opportunity... That's all! 6^_^;

I'll be back February 26-27 and will be completely active once again, but sorry for the troubles till then... ~_~

Just a quick note to let everyone know that I will be away from this Wednesday (Feb. 22) until the following Wednesday (March 1).  Please treat Filean as an NPC during that time.  I'll be back to posting on the 1st or 2nd.  Thanks.

Hi guys, I'm sorry for my long inactivity. We've been working like logs in the basement and when done I've been out of 'breath' for a decent post.

I shall post soon, please take 200xp for your patience and loyalty to this game.

-DM Raven

Thanks for exp :).

Nice of the DM to remember (In one game on linked to this one in any way where think DM forgotten what exp is).

Thanks for the XP, Raven.

Yes, much thanks.

Back again and ready to do some reading before posting! ^_^/

Two things everyone:

First, I'll be away from the 5th to the 11th, so if there's need to NPC Mundin, go ahead Raven.

Second: Tuesday night my girlfriend said "yes" to the question and we're officially engaged.  Marriage date not set yet, but tentatively Spring of 2007.

Wow Mundin, I didn't know you had that in you! Good luck on that question and take care on that travel of yours.

I'll try to put up a post today, but with our divorce on my mind it won't be much.

Damn, I've been away for quite a while thanks to bloody RL getting into my way, but I'll be ready to post normally soon enough... Sorry for any troubles! -_-

Hi folks!

I will be helping out DM Raven with The Cold Lands for a little bit.  She will be sending me some details, and I need a couple of days to orient myself. Hopefully, we can get rolling along very soon after that.

 - Grim

Welcome oh great and wonderful gm :)

Thanks, DM Grimclaw!!

Sorry for the delay everyone.  Just checking in to let you know it will probably be the weekend before we can get moving again.

Ok folks, I have the update from DM Raven.  We should be on our way in a day or two, if all goes well.

 -Grim

Yay, nice! And, uh, welcome! ^_^

Filean is ready to die wage glorious combat at any time. Welcome DM Grimclaw.

Good to know.  Just got back from a weekend out of town so I didn't miss anything.

Looks like the characters are trying to sort out their strategy.  Can I get a brief description from everyone on what your character will be doing? It looks like you are trying to set up some kind of 'pincer' with melee-types to draw the wolves into a crossfire of sorts.

My character totally disagreed and won't follow that strategy.  As senior military man(in his mind) my character won't follow the strategy of an amature not only that it leaves the warhorses out of the fight.  He also made the supplies smell like skunk musk.
This message was last edited by the player at 23:37, Mon 17 Apr 2006.

Just let me know what strategy you will be following - even if it is not coordinated with everyone else.  Remember though, if you take too long, the wolves may attack while you are discussing things....

And so the fun continues ...

My character's actions are clear.  He cast a spell on the supplies and readied his bow using his warhorse for cover.

Mundin is likely to be at the forefront, trying to be the first to draw the wolves over to him, as he is likely the most armored in the group and if the wolves attack him, they'd have a hard time of not getting hurt (from the spikes).

He's going to play the part of the heavily armored and spiked porcupine with the heavy mace.

Thamol and wolf are likely to be in middle so protected by other and able to heal if need be.  Together they just about make one good fighter.

Ok, thanks everyone.  I'll have a set-up/map tomorrow (hopefully).  If you do not want to be where I placed you, please let me know.

Filean cast bless and readied his bow, preparing to move to one side.

Haroldar will set himself up in a position to get a crossfire going, allowing him flanking on the wolves.

One more day folks.  I started painting some walls tonight, and it took about three hours longer than I thought it would.

First real round of combat is up.

Everyone is awarded 100 bonus xp for being patient.

Heya guys, gimme a couple of days for the Easter holiday madness here to end and I'll get everything straight! ^_^

Sorry for the delay folks.  Normally I like to go through combat 1 round every couple of days, but I have been a bit slow this time.  The next round will be posted on Tuesday.

I'll have round 3 up by Tuesday everyone

Due to some minor unforseen circumstances, I won't have time to finish the round three post until tomorrow.  However, I hope to pick up the pace a bit after that (although I will be on travel for work next Monday-Thursday).

Wow, RPOL made it back! I was afraid it might be gone forever... ~_~ *shivers*

I'd like a quick roll call from everyone to see who is still with us.  Later today, I'll try to post a quick recap (for the time period that I have been acting DM).

Here

I'm still here.

Here.

Alive, stodgy, grumbling, cold and irritated.  Yet still, here.

Alive and well and ready to go.

sorry for the delay folks.  I am looking to things moving forward by tomorrow.

Is the adventure log idea dead?

It may not be - but I do not use them in my region, and I am not sure how you use them here.

It works as an extra role play exp.  The player post (max 1 week or like 1-2 month) with the thoughts and reflexctions of what happening in game.  The Gm reads though and awards 10-100 exp per post depending on how well writen it is.  How relevent and often how funny.  It way of getting little exp and encurraging the game to run along at same time.
A side note Thamol makes not log it his owl that does.

I like this idea and wouldn't mind if we kept going on. Due to some troubles, trips and RPOL issues you're all aware of, I haven't used it yet. If it's a go to continue using it, I won't mind to start writing at all. I think it'd be better to post as a one-day time in-game, like a diary or sth...

I was hoping to hear form Mundin before continuing.  In any case, I'll continue on by tomorrow or the next day at latest.

sorry for the slowness - I should have a new post up tomorrow.

Hey folks,

  I'll be on travel for work next week.  I know I have been slow, but I'll try to get a new post up before I leave.

Also - and I am sorry it took this long to ask the question - are you taking the old dwarf up on his offer?

I would probably be, but it depends on everyone else... if there IS an answer that is.

Still waiting for an answer from someone other than Thamol who seems to be willing to go anywhere.

:)

You lead and I follow - but not in straight line - that would be to much for Thamol

Hi folks -

  I am back from my trip, but the DM situation here in the Cold Lands is still a bit undetermined - I do know I cannot take this  region on permanently.  I am prepared to tackle the troglodyte bandit side quest, but not the main goal stated by Quansil in the  game.  If you don't want to go after the trogs, I can continue the travel along the road (I need to now how much farther to the Pass) with various encounters along the way.

 - Grim

I am happy to go after the bandit (exp please).

Considering the lack of response, and that there are holidays here in the United States (Independence Day on the 4th), we might want to wait a few more days before going ahead with the troggie bandits, unless we hear more strenuous objections. :)

Quansil was quite clear that he didn't want to go after the trogs.  Only Mundin wants to go.  Thamol is ambilivant.  Need more people to post.

I thought Haroldar was up for the bandits, but I do agree we need a bit more confirmation before continuing in that direction.  While I would like to progress the story along the main line, I am not prepared to take that on something that complex in the near future  - that's why I offered up this relatively simple side quest.  If it turns out folks wish to continue along the road, I can come up with a few encounters, but I still don't know how far you are from the Pass. Can anyone fill me in?

As a Charactor Thamol does not care.  Not that he does not care about other but it his nature to drift.
As a player I like bandit idea and think be fun.

Haroldar is up to following Mundin, whatever his choice would be, though it would appear he wants to help out the miners too.  Mundin wants to help the miners, even if it takes him off of the quest for a bit.  He's also torn but he doesn't show it, since he really wants to rescue friends that were captured, but also feels a duty to aid his kin.

He's hoping there is a tie-in with the bandits and the undead, but isn't counting on it.

Feremar shares the same feelings with Mundin, though not so "strong" since he knows that even if they're done with those bandits, some will appear later anyway. A plague that cannot be stopped.

And btw, sorry for the lack of posting lately - big problems to take care of... ~_~

Okay then, I'll start the trek up to the hills.  Game-wise, I'll make it clear that it's only a minor diversion, and shouldn't cause too much of a delay in the overall goal.

Next post up tomorrow

Sorry for the delay folks - should be up tomorrow.

So....what's the plan now?

Following the miners seems to be the plan, looking out for problems along the way... will post IC'ly later today.

I will be away from the computer for the next week, please NPC Haroldar as necessary.

Going on vacation for about a week.  See you all next Tuesday.

Thanks for the info folks.  also, my work has blocked some sites, including RPoL which has put a small kink in my posting ability (slow as I have been, this did not help).  Anyway, as long as everyone wishes to continue following the tracks, I should pick up the pace here shortly.

Hi everyone,

   As some of you may be aware, DM Raven will be taking an extended break from DM duties.  DM Fido has generously offered to help co-DM the Cold Lands with me, so hopefully the pace will pick up with us sharing the load.

 For the big picture, I know you are on an adventure to track down a necromancer, but I do not have any other details on this, and I am not even sure how far you were from Bloodstone Pass.

What this might mean is a a mini-restart of sorts. I'll place you some distance from the Pass and we'll work from there.  If you still want to chase the necromancer, Fido and I will reconstitute the story so that you can continue your initial adventure.

I know some of you are currently travelling IRL, but for the rest, could I have a show of hands from all the folks who are still with us in the Cold Lands?

Thanks

 - Grim

Sure... I'd be happy to carry on there.

I am here also :)

I'm back and I'm in.

Thanks for checking in guys.  DM Fido will take over for a bit by next Tuesday.  I'll try to get a post in before then.

Okay, looks like I'll be your new DM for the moment.  If anyone wants to give me a basic overview and/or description of their character, xp will be awarded.

For general information, the missing Dwarf miner was named Grath by your guide, Old Doon.

Mundin is trying to guide people through the Cold Lands to an ultimate mission of defeating the necromancer Neconlius II, and if possible, rescuing surviving members of his original expedition to defeat the necromancer, one of them being a very lively, naiive, but promising young wizard, Opa Merryweather.  His own opinions of everyone right are his own, though they may be revealed in a future adventurer's log.

Currently they're on a side quest, in investigating burglaries from what appear to be lizard like warriors (Trodgolytes, Lizard-men, not sure whom as of yet), and they're following two dwarves, Old Doon and his son to the mines where their fellow miners went missing.

A future mission may take place, rescuing the nephew of a former member of the group, Criston "Grumpy" Gemner(sp?).  I'll have to look at the older items of this thread to find out his name.

This is what I know so far. :)
This message was last edited by the player at 16:32, Thu 10 Aug 2006.

I'm back.
Quansil is haughty and arrogant in the extreme.  Confident in being superior to those around him because he is a Moon Elf.  Looks at the Wild Elf as being a savage cousin and even treats him as such.

Okay, I've read through some of the threads and I'll get a post ready for either tonight or, most likely, tomorrow.

Everyone who gave me a summary of their character, take 50 xp.

Mundin take another 50 xp for the side quest wrap-up.

And everyone take 200 patience xp.

Thanks again DM Fido for stepping in! I really appreciate your help.

 - Grim

Okay, the new post is up and ready for all of you to jump in.  So, go ahead and jump in already.

Jumped in... big fire... OW OW OW OW!

Well, nice posting so far I must say.  Glad you could join us, Depiron!

I'm leaving Wednesday and won't be back until Friday, possibly Sunday.  I'll post when I can, but I know I won't be able to from Wednesday to Friday.

Tied up in work, post later today.

Uh, here's the copy+paste of what happened to me and what will happen...

In case anyone is still wondering or bothers, I'm actually still alive. I've had to go through a lot IRL, tough life-time decisions, army problems, university problems, studying for double exams period that lasts like 50 days and a new-found allergy to aspirin that had me hospitalized for like 2 weeks and almost killed me... ~_~

But here I am, standing in front of you (well, not literally, but still...) and I think I can continue from where I left again. That is, if you will have me along... 6^_^;

I think most of us have had days, week, month and sometime year.
We understand, and for myself you most welcome to carry on.
Hope life become smoother, for what it worth - my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Take it easy and take care - look forward to your post
:)

What Thamol said.

Anyway:

Looks like I'll be gone from Wednesday to Sunday, Labor Day and all.  I should have limited access, but if I don't you'll know why.

Xp should be updated in the thread shortly.

Just so everyone knows, I haven't abandoned you.  Really.

I've been really busy for the last week, and I have an extra 20+ hours of work I have to do this week.  So I'll try to post when I can, but it'll be slow for a few weeks or so.

Slower than it should usually be, anyway.

Sorry, devoured by the work monster.

Sorry about that.  I've finally finished that project that was eating up all my free time.  The pace should pick up fairly quickly now.

And I'll give you all 100 xps for staying patient for the time being.  Sorry for the inconvinience.

I am still here.

Anybody live out there?

Okay, is anyone other than Thamol still here?  I know that Depiron is somewhere else at the moment, but anyone else still here?

And I'm sort of losing focus on the Troglodyte mini-quest.  How does it sound to everyone if I simply state a small thing and start a new adventure, perhaps involving the necromancer.  It would really help me post better and much quicker, actually having an adventure of my own devising, but let me know what you want.

Also, this could be a good time to add more PCs to the group.

I'm still here... just have been semi-inactive since I'm not sure what to go through next.

DM Fido.
As we out in wild wandering around I can't see why we can't easy slip from one quest to another.  I understand easyer to dm your own than another so go for it.
I even suggest that maybe ruff found trakes to do with necromancer or his undead and we can lead off that way.
Just trying to be helpful.

Still here.  Up for anything as long as the pace picks up.
This message was last edited by the player at 15:53, Wed 11 Oct 2006.

That's four players I know of that are still here (Depiron is out of town and can't respond).  I know that one (Feremar) is no longer with us, but I'm giving the others another three days (until Tuesday) before I'll work up what I can with the adventure and start advertising for more PCs.

Depiron has returned and still is ready to play.

There's four people still active here.  I'll start advertising for more players tonight, and I'll get a wrap-up/tavern up and going.  And, unless you want to skip the entire thing, I'm assuming that everyone would like to continue with the Necromancer quest?

Hopefully things will pick up very soon, to about a potential 4-5 posts a week on my part.

I am happy with nec quest.

Do what you wish, my C is new, but he'll want to investigate the loss of his kin.

Sorry it took so long for this post, but I had a feew problems this week in real life.  Should be all settled now.

Sorry, busy week.

Anyway, unless I hear anything from anyone by Friday, I'm moving it along to a short interlude in a Taverns thread mid-Friday.  I'm GMT +5, eastern coast of the U.S., so expect something about 2 or so in the afternoon my time.

If I may, I'd like to ask for a really short overview who is in this group, please?

I think we have Depiron, Mundin, Quansil, and Thamol.  At least those are the ones I count as being in the region.  At the moment, you'll probably be gaining a few when you go back to taverns.

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This was posted in RoA OOC:

Those of you who have been with RoA for over a year may remember that we at RoA celebrate 10/31 as the game's birthday.

You may also recall (fondly, I hope!) that we RoA DMs like to give you, our players, a gift for our birthday.  Ain't we swell?

Here is what we are giving you this year:

Each PC in RoA gets to "spend" 1,000 GP per level on magic items so long as:

1.) the items come from one of the approved RoA sourcebooks/rulebooks

2.) the number of items per PC is equal to up to the character's level (a 5th level PC can take up to 5 items totalling 5,000 gps, for example)

3.) if the item(s) are from sources your DM does not have access to, the player must provide a complete description of the item(s) for the DM (if asked to do so)  Check with your DM to see which rulebooks he/she has access to.

4.) items must be marked as "free RoA item" on the PC sheet

5.) Items must be chosen no later than 11/11/2006.

6.) PM your DM(s) with a list of your free items.

7.) Each time your PC moves into a new region, you must alert the region's DM about the free item (to help with rule 3 above and 10 below).

8.) PCs with Vow of Poverty get 4 skill points to spend as they wish instead of the item.  ONLY PCs with VoP get this choice.

9.) "Unspent" money does not transfer to the PC sheet or another PC.  It "goes away".

10.)  DMs can create custom items worth up to the 1.000 GP/level limit for PCs.  Check with your DM or your DM will contact you.

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Also, I got really sick today.  Sorry that I haven't posted as promised, but I'll try to come up with something tomorrow.

Thanks for point out the gift.  I have question I PM you.



If I remeber rightly somewhere there is elven leaf armor that druid can use.  What stats and cost of it please.

Sorry I've been out of touch lately but I have been the process of changing work locations.  Thamol the material you're thinking about is Leafweave.  It's in the Races of the Wild book.  There are leafweave versions of padded, leather, studded leather, and hide armor.  The studded leather version uses darkwood studs to make druid friendly.  Leafweave armor costs 740gp more than ordinary armor of the same sort.  It has hardness 2 and 5 hit points per inch of thickness.  The armor's maximum Dexterity bonus is increased by +1, its armor check penalty is lessened by 2, and the chance of arcane spell failure is reduced by 5%.
This message was last edited by the player at 17:41, Sat 28 Oct 2006.

As for Quansil's gift he would like Boots of the Winterlands (2500gp) and a Brooch of Shielding (1500gp).  That's a total of 4000gp since Quansil is fourth level.

Can I have Leafweave leather armor(+1):-
AC 3, Dex 7 Arcane Fail 5% Armor penalty - Cost 1,910
Also I like cloak of resistance - Cost 1,000.

It all sounds good.  Unless you want me to include them in the plot, or as treasure after the next encounter, feel free to add them to your character sheet now.

Depiron and Mundin can still have their treasure as well. . .

Also, tomorrow, I'm moving the adventure along.  Unless someone has an objection, I'll move it directly to taverns to pick up a PC or two to replace those who've left us, and have a bit of roleplay opportunity before setting off in search of the necromancer again.

Sound good to you?  If so, I'll move it along about this time tomorrow, or perhaps a bit sooner.

Sounds good to me.

I'd want some sort of weapon but I'm not sure what.

Sounds good to me.  If we're going to tavern mode can it be assumed that we purchased the items there.

I'll think of what I want over the next couple of days... as my mother is getting lengthy surgery in the hospital tomorrow.  It's been done successfully before but it isn't without risk (replacing an automated heart pump called an LVAS, a Left Ventricular Assist System, since she suffers from Congestive Heart Failure).

Feel free to NPC Mundin in the meantime if you need to keep things going.

Will do Mundin, and your mother will be in my prayers.  Hope everything goes okay.

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Quansil: If you want to "buy" the items there, there's no reason not to.  If you want something that can be incoporated into the adventure and give a more roleplaying feel, just let me know.  Otherwise, you can assume you found/bought/just had the items wherever you need/want.

And xp is now given out, have fun with it.

Hello everyone! I'll be posting to join the party when a good moment for it occurs.

Hello all. I've joined from another dead group. so hoping the gaming goes better in this one! :D

Me and my dog are here to remind you how mortal we all are. ;)

Welcome -
I not sure how successful you be - this group has drag it self along most of time.  We lost few on way (The cold I think).

Well as long as you post, you're a step above the last group I ran away from. And at the moment you have much MUCH more life!
Meanwhile I always have Bigby to drag me to safety!

ps. sorry I posted in the journal thread if you're not using it? I looked around and couldn't see any posts saying you weren't?
This message was last edited by the player at 17:38, Sun 05 Nov 2006.

I don't know why it was stopped.  If it was stopped.  It might just have been that people stopped using it. . .

I stopped because all the journal entries became public knowledge.

If you didn't want them to be public knowledge, you shouldn't have posted in the first place.

The journal/adventure log is a place for PCs to go and write their thoughts on the situation.  It provides an interesting read for others (including the DM and other PCs) and helps really fill out the character a bit more.

And it gives the DM some indication on your thoughts about the current adventure and where you might want to go.

Needless to say, I like the journal and I think I'll be keeping it active.

I posted the entries as private messages to the DM.  The DM wanted them to be public and I disagreed.  DM then gave everyone in the game DM access so they could read all the PM.  This is why I haven't used it since.
This message was last updated by the player at 20:45, Sun 05 Nov 2006.

This DM or a different one?

It was a previous DM, though I agree with her.  The journal thread is for everyone to use and see.

Of course, I respect that some see it differently.  As mentioned, it is not compulsory to post in the thread.

So is there a lot of DM swapping?

As long as people know it's for public viewing, then it should be alright for people to post. If need be have

**edited out**

for areas your character knows but doesn't want others to know about.

Well, the Cold Lands had a DM long ago, started up by DM Invisible.  Then Raven took it over when Invisible disappeared.  Then Raven had a bit of trouble and Grimclaw took over temporarily.  When Raven came back, there was a bit of IC trouble, so she restarted the region.

And then Grimclaw took over for what he assumed would be a short time.  Unfortunately, Raven could no longer DM.  After a while, Grimclaw kept getting bogged down more and more by work, so I offered to pitch in and help.

So there's only been about four DMs in the last year and a half.

I think, it might be two years.

I did not stop posting -
You will see that mine was last post.  I just waiting for other to post and for exp.

Also
I am going to London (UK) for training to do with new job.  I be away from monday - friday night.  I may be able to get internet access depending of job and freind but not sure.  I leave my Charactor in GM hands but if can I post.
This message was last edited by the player at 23:28, Sun 05 Nov 2006.

Hiya everybody. *waves!* I'm the newest PC to venture into the cold. DM Fido said I should go ahead and post in the tavern thread so I'll be doing that in a few minutes. He also said that this group has a pretty quick posting rate which I have to tell you is a welcome change from most games I've seen.

I'm all excited aboutt this game so I'm gonna go post right now!

What are you?
*Poke prod*

Says the talking dog.

Well, unlike SOME PCs, I have a fully written description which tells exactly what I am. *giggles* Please feel free to take a look.

I think it would be fair for me to ask, what are you Bigby? Or better still, how do you talk? *has images of Scoobie Doo*

Since we're talking about descriptions I'd like to put something out for public comment. I looked over and over and over the available portraits and never could find one I really liked. Does anyone think I should change the one I picked? I'm open to suggestions a this point. Of course if I'm going to change portraits I want to do it here at the beginning. Any suggestions?

How's that?

This ain't bad?

Cha lalalalaala

pretty

The last two look the best when small!

And I'm Penville's mount! (so can't technically talk, hence I might as well let him have fun in OOC!)

PS. If you do want the picture, right click on it to get it's name.
The first three letters tell it all!
f= female etc
This message was last edited by the player at 18:34, Mon 06 Nov 2006.

Thanks for the input Bigby. Since you're the only one who suggested anything else I'm going with one of your ideas. Actually I had looked at all three of those before. But these and most of the rest of the portraits out there are so serious. I was looking for something more playful to show Tarmes' personality. But this is fine. I'll just write her personaity into my posts. I know that changing portraits can be confusing so I'll just stick with this one.

And now, just for your information, I'll let you roleplay.  Get to know each other in character, have a bit of fun, etc.

When you're ready to move on and I'm not responding (I'll try to use my own judgement), just send me a little something over here.

Also, remember to deduct the gold, silver, and copper from your sheets as you buy more stuff.  It won't be enough to make you broke (or shouldn't, anyway), but it does add a bit more realism to the game.

And anyone who has not informed me of their birthday present (everyone is free to get one until November 11), be sure to do so.
This message was last edited by the GM at 05:01, Wed 08 Nov 2006.

No probs, thanks.

Sorry I was in London on a course - was thinking I could use internet but the lab top is not to be used on internet - would get sack.
Tired to use a caffee and could not get onto web page :(

I've exams in a little over 2 weeks time, so will be focusing on revising for them. So for the next 20 days or so, I may not be on much. I hope this doesn't cause too many problems and I'll be back soon.
If I do post, I should be doing revision (but then we all need breaks)
So this is to let you know and allow people to NPC/control my character as is easiest
Thanks!

It's already that time of the year?  Oh well, off to hit the books, I guess. . .

Anyway, I'll move this along on Thursday (tomorrow) unless you have some problem.  I mean, I wouldn't want to intrude on your roleplaying. . .

I have no problems with moving along. :)

No problems here.

FROG MONK?
where is that from...
Ahhh frog... gotcha. Yes. *salute*

Meanwhile mine are professional exams. My uni exams were always after xmas.

(ps I'm fine as long as I am alive when I ge back! :D)
This message was last edited by the player at 13:46, Thu 16 Nov 2006.

I think all the RPing in the tavern is done since most everybody postsed something about getting some sleep. Well, I'm done RPing in the tavern anyway. Ready to move on.

Been waiting for that to happen for days.

Sorry, was going to post something on Friday night, but something came up.

And I was gone from 5:30 in the morning until about 10:00 at night yesterday.  Long day, and I thought Saturdays were for sleeping in. :)

Anyway, I'll have a post up in a few minutes.

Are we traveling by foot or by horse? I don't have a horse atm, but I have funds to get one.

At the moment, you're still at the tavern.  Can buy a horse, if it's available.  And it's really up to the PCs about traveling.  I know some of the old group have mounts.  But whether they use them or not is up to them.

I got my rider! :P

Quansil, I'm sorry you weren't having any fun in the tavern. I like the combat and adventure parts of the game better too. But I was having fun getting to know a few of the PCs and RPing my "introduction" to the game.

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Which of the PCs already have mounts? I fine with walking unless I'm the only one doing it. I also have some funds I could use but minimum for a horse, saddle, and bit is 87GP.

Should we have this conversation IC? Does it matter?

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By the way, DM Fido, is there a common coinage in the North like in Sembia and Waterdeep and Cormyr? Or do they just use the generic "gold peice", "silver peice", etc?
This message was last edited by the player at 17:47, Sun 19 Nov 2006.

One minute on the prices.  I was half asleep when I wrote them up, so I'll revise them.  I'll let you know when I'm finished.

Also as for coinage, I've not seen anything specific for the North (Cold Lands, Vaasa, Damara, Narfel), but I'll be looking.  It makes since that there wouldn't be much (most of the land is city-states indepedent of each other for the most part and would rather have a generic coin).

Also, I find it a bit easier for RoA purposes.  No having to convert the price of materials, and no having to convert back to the generic coinage if you move again.

Unless I misunderstood the question, which is entirely likely.

So, until I say otherwise, platinum, gold, silver, and copper are the color of your coins.

I was just talking about the names of the coins.

In most places there aren't any "exchange rates" unless you have some kind of odd curency. Like in Waterdeep they have a local coin called Toal. It is square and made of brass. The toal is worth 2gp in Waterdeep and worth nothing anywhere else.

It is entirely possible there are no specific named coins recognized by the northern city-states and so they probably do just call the coins by what they're made of.

Yep, that's me. :P

Anyway, I'll do some more research later.  If it turns out that there is a name, I'll let you know.

Also, on another note, I'll be leaving for a Thanksgiving holiday on Tuesday around mid-day.  I'm not sure when I'll get back (maybe Saturday or Sunday or so).  I'll most likely have access to RoA, so hopefilly no worries.  Otherwise, I hope you have fun.
This message was lightly edited by the GM at 15:46, Tue 21 Nov 2006.

Anyway, the price of the rooms were changed slightly while I was just a bit more awake.  Hope they're good enough for all of you.

Both me and Thamol are totally confused and whitefeather not taking to me.
Could work out how much I own and post me.  Thanks.
That me and 2 animals in barn with food and water.

Mundin's next post will be when a PM is answered.

Don't bite me Fido... at least not until we get into combat.

Ready to go. I was under the impression coinage didn't really matter for this much!?

:D

Forward unto death!

Penville, it doesn't REALLY matter if the coins are called "gold piece" or "crowns" or "suns" or "flaming toads". But in my experience it is the little details that make a lot of difference in how believable a fantasy role play is. And since money is everywhere the little detail of what you call the money is also everywhere. Giving a name to the money is a little change that carries a lot of weight in making the game more believable.

There is an incomplete list of Forgotten Realms currency listed here:

http://multimedia.klepp-hornmu...ipment_moneyart.html
This message was last edited by the player at 16:57, Thu 23 Nov 2006.

I'd meant more, the people wondering how much we owed, when they are all small amounts. If that is the reason we're being kept from continuing.

Though I'm not convinced it is.

:D

Sorry I've been gone. I understand that I must have cause you some amount of trouble by my absence. Unfortunately, circumstances beyond my conrtol have prevented me from utilizing the internet. I can't be sure that my connection will continue to be reliable, so I will withdraw from the current campaign to spare you any further pain. Perhaps when I can post more regularly I will join another campaign, but things are looking bleak for me at the moment.

Please accept my apologies, and good luck in your campaign,
Kikei

Okay.
I left my other group as the posting stopped.

And now it's happening here.

Is the GM here and if so, is he waiting for anything? I know I'm not around for another week (on and off) but I am worried aleady.

Maybe like my character I just have bad luck?

this thread has had it up and downs.  It not just you.

So, for people who aren't American, I can understand.  I managed to get back on Friday, post a bit, but I couldn't think enough for a DM post.  Then I left on Saturday to see my cousin and congratulate her on a happy engagement.  And I haven't really had access until about now.  And I'm dead tired.

So I'll get a post up tomorrow sometime.  Sorry for the wait.

On my side of town, sorry for the absence. Work and all that.

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhh

No worries I read your last post and saw nothing.

it was the post BEFORE last I should have read!

Hope you had fun! :D (I'll be back in a week, time to cram all UK law, in one go. Arrgh!)

I have finals, midterms, whatever you want to call them (they're exams and they're worth 20% of my grade) starting in a week from Tuesday.  It might be a bit slow around now, but it'll pick up when I'm off for Christmas.  Just thought you might want to know all of this beforehand.

Also, check the xp thread for this month's.

Yay! XPs! And for nothing more than hanging out in a tavern. <giggles> Thanks DM Fido.

...and then there was silence.

One minute, sorting a few things out, expect a post up some time during the day.

And this week has been busy for me.  One rl problem, and exams to go and study for.  So, come Thursday, I should be able to devote a lot more time to RPoL

Oh, sorry, DM Fido. I didn't mean to say you needed to hurry. I was just making conversation...sort of. It was a joke, not a comment on your posting rate.

Either way, I shouldn't be this slow.  It should be over, but it'll probably be about this slow - from me - until Thursday.

oooh just wondering about game. Then realised how slow mine get :(

Sorry, I had exams.  Just finished my last one, though, so expect a post up tonight or tomorrow.

So how did you do Fido? What classes are you now finished with?

Well, I know my math exam was high enough to raise my grade!  Tied for highest in the class!  HAHAHAHAHA!!!

Classes I finished?

Well:

Math
English
Spanish
Latin
Government
Chemistry

Or did you want to know specifics?

Congrate:-

Quolifiacton always helpful in life even 40+ years down line.
Hope we can get somewhere with game.  :)

Government?

Penville, that's probably a political science class focused on the ways different types of governments work.

Or, more importantly, how America's government works. :(

I'd rather learn about world governments, but I'm stuck learning the same old thing about the President of the U.S. and how democracy is great.

Well, I'm through with it, so no more worrying.

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Also, sorry about being late.  I had a post all typed up when the computer froze.  At least I managed to save the post.   It'll be up in a couple of minutes.

how America's government works. :(

I did not think it did ( he he he )

Is it just about who Bush has for dinner and how much he pays for friends and votes?

Although the itricacies of how the last vote was tampered with would make a very interesting project!

For those of you who don't pay attention to the main boards:

The RoA Holdiday Gift.

EVERYONE (characters in regions and DMs alike) get one free "natural 20".  This can NOT result in criticals as far as attacks go, or the "confirm critical" check result.  Other than that, it works as if you had rolled a nice fat juicy natural 20!

Those using this gift 20 must state that it is the free 20, must list the free 20 on their PC sheet until it is used and then take it off their sheet.

Using it must be stated at the start of a round before any rolls by that PC are made.  We DMs can use it whenever, once per region.

Mwa-ha--ha-hah-ha!!!

Oh, I mean Ho Ho Ho!

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On another note, Quansil will no longer be adventuring in the Cold Lands.

Thanks for free 20.

As for Quansil.  I will not say anything.  I think everybody know my feeling so no point in me making any point about it.

Hee hee hee!
Hey hey hey!
Hu hu huu!
Hi hi Hii!
<LOL>

?? What prompted that?! I admit the first meeting of Quansil with the new PCs didn't go that well but he didn't leave just becaues of that did he? On second thought, this might be none of my business. In that case, nevermind.
This message was last edited by the GM at 22:37, Sun 17 Dec 2006.

It goes back a long way and two DM a go.  Don't worry.

Not sure if this is an OOC desire, or an IC desire, but IC'ly it makes sense since Quansil does not mesh well with the group's desires.  IC'ly this is excellent roleplay, even if it sadly eliminates him as a member of the group.

Now, all I know is what I read while following along before my introduction. He was indeed playing his character to a tee, although there is a point at which you have to rein it in for party cohesion.

Weird, same thing hapened at the same time, in another game, and the same outcome, they move from the group!?

Just remember in real life there are poeple you just can't get along with and you agree to part ways.  That is how I see it.

A couple of points:
1) It is my understanding that to most of the population of Faerun, drow are not just considered evil, but are seen as actual monsters on par with the boogey man and wild tales are spread about them like ghost stories.

2) I went into this conversation fully intending on giving Zar'Da a chance to prove he's not evil. I was NOT going to go though the whole game screaming, "Look out for the evil drow!" I had planned to adjust my reactions in response to the reaction of the rest of the party. Now that the rest of the party says that they are fine with this half-drow (with very little persuasion or explanation I might add) then I'll take my attitude adjustment now. <grin>

I will now return you to your regularly scheduled RPG.

That's cool. I chose the race for such a reaction. It's fun to play a stuggling hero from time to time.

Lexis is from a generally evil race as well, it's just not as obvious as Zar'Da. And not quite on par with the Drow as well. She's got a past that is more that willing to accept him. Of course she probably trusts him as much as she trust the rest of you at this point anyway.
This message was last edited by the player at 03:09, Wed 20 Dec 2006.

Mundin understands this as well, however, he's almost as practical as Quansil was in some circumstances, but is wise enough to notice certain things.  One thing, drow are indeed monsters, and further more, the children he assisted are alive and unmolested.

As much as Mundin despises drow, he also tries to give others a chance to prove themselves.  But oooooh my, I would have LOVED to have seen Quansil's reaction to Zar'da.  Alas.  :)

I'm sure it would have been classic.

But it's a f**king drow!

...I have a feeling I've missed much. I been ill sorry. Not much better so not sure how quickly I'll be up to speed and when I CAN post

(also realised my character would have no CLUE about drow... so I can't pick a fight! :D)
This message was last edited by the player at 13:01, Thu 21 Dec 2006.

Hope you feel better.

I’m still waiting on word from the rest of the group. I don’t know if anyone else has horses or not.

What kind of answer would I get from one of the local shop keepers if I asked, “I’m going adventuring. What do I need to take with me?”

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I heard the correct pronunciation is Chrismahannikawanza. <GRIN>
This message was last edited by the GM at 17:38, Fri 22 Dec 2006.

<nods> Yes, I thought you might say that, so I went ahead and updated my character sheet the MOMENT I saw the award. If you take 'em away you're gonna have to do the editing yourself.  <snickers>

So are you gonna give us the actual answers later when the other players have had a chance to take the quiz?

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True Story: When my brother was in high school he had a teacher who liked to give little pop quizzes all the time. They were very short and the teacher called them "quizzicals". I asked my brother what the teacher would call a short, little test.

well what can I say, you're a lesser man than I thought! ;)

or to put it another way... are you some sort of FREAK!?

I can confidantly reply with an unquestionable Yes. I AM some sort of FREAK.

And I never did get an answer to that question either.

Fine, Miss Tarmes, how would you like to give what you thought your real answers were anyway?

And yeah, I'll give the answers once everyone has guessed.

Is it a testtical?

And finally, I knew one teacher that I never had (but still taught in the same school) that had a short 20 question quiz.  About 18 of the answers were one of the letters.  She thought it would make you second guess yourself.

Of course, once you figured out which letter it was, you could get a 90% on every quiz. . .

A heads up, I'll be out on Christmas holiday from the 22-26, so there'll probably be nothing seen of me during that time.  Happy Holidays!!!

Allright, I know I've let you people down but I had too much stuff going on. I'll go on a trip tomorrow and return January 5th. Then I'll be all yours again. Happy holidays!

Well, considering you got absolutely none of them right, you did give me a laugh or two.

Take 30 "you gave the DM a laugh" xp

I was hoping it make you laught.  This Christmas which not just about what you get but making other feel good so I hope did good job.

I created a seperate thread for the poll.

And I actually came up with real answers, which changed Tarmes' and Penville's xp total.

Tarmes recieved another 20 and Penville got another 40.

:D For references sake, I was addressing the DM!

But as he's altered and moved posts, it now looks like it HAD to be you as his original post isn't there?!

And I wondered how or why I had done so much better?

Lalalalalalala girlfriends are good! When they work.

Wow. Fun OCC!

...?? What? I am a natural blonde. Please speak slowly and use small words.

...

which words were too long?

Hmm... Penville gets a girlfriend?

That sounds like an epic!
(certainly likely to take that long!)

Meanwhile, how about our CHARACTERS celebrate xmas? I already have the bells! ;)
All I need is to give Bigby a red nose!

I was going to try to post today, but I really don't have enough time to move it that far.  Still, any of you left still have homework, Decide how you'll be traveling.

Zar'Da: No mount
Penville: Bigby
Tarmes: No mount
Thamol: Horse
Depiron: No mount
Mundin: Heavy Warhorse
Lexis: No mount

So, if you want to move faster with mounts, four of you'll have to acquire them.  If you'd rather walk, something has to be done with the warhorse.  If you really want to use him as a packmule, feel free.  It's up to Mundin, though.

Also, it might be possible to share mounts if they're really needed.

Discuss while I'm gone, and I'll be back late Tuesday Night.

Until then, HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!
This message was last edited by the GM at 15:53, Sat 23 Dec 2006.

Thamol does have horse.  Sorry I still have not added him to my chr sheet yet.
I was given him last year as birthday present it in thread.

I have enough funds to purchase a mount if need be. I am content to walk though for now.

I thought you did, I just couldn't find it on the sheet.

Sorry for the misunderstanding and the post is edited.