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Posted by The Dungeon MasterFor group 0
The Dungeon Master
GM, 2362 posts
A Terrifying Overlord.
Loves kittens and hugs.
Fri 29 May 2015
at 09:27
  • msg #5

Re: Announcements

Hello, everyone.   Just a quick announcement about some bad news.

I was in a car accident a couple of days ago.  I was at work in a company patrol vehicle, and had gotten out of it to remove some debris on the road behind the truck.  A faulty transmission caused the truck to slip from Park to Reverse, and it rolled back and struck me.

I was lucky, in that the truck didn't have the momentum to run me over completely, and the next shift was coming in so there were people who came to help me.

I went to the ER, and luckily nothing was broken.  Though I'm about as bruised and scraped up as a person can be.  And my eyes are all red, so I could get work as an extra on The Walking Dead.

Still, I get headaches from looking at a computer screen for too long, so I might be a little while before I update regularly.   I'll try to check in, though, when I can.
The Dungeon Master
GM, 2386 posts
A Terrifying Overlord.
Loves kittens and hugs.
Mon 8 Jun 2015
at 17:44
  • msg #6

Re: Announcements

Hello, everyone!  A quick announcement....


I personally prefer games where all the characters have portraits and descriptions.   I know this is more work for the players, so in the interest of being encouraging rather than demanding, I'll make this one time offer.

Everyone has until Next week (Monday, June 15th) to make a Description and choose a portrait.
If you do that, you'll get 1000 XP for each of them.

For a Description, you should have a basic physical description that someone would see when they first meet you (race, gender, hair and eye color, clothing and obvious weapons and armor, and anything other distinguishing things), plus any very obvious mannerisms they might notice in the first few minutes.


If you do not, you will not get the XP bonus.
If you have already done both, you'll get 2000 XP at that time.
The Dungeon Master
GM, 3484 posts
A Terrifying Overlord.
Loves kittens and hugs.
Tue 14 Nov 2017
at 07:28
  • msg #7

Re: Announcements

To all new players:  Please complete your Character Descriptions and choose a Portrait, if you haven't already.
The Dungeon Master
GM, 3857 posts
A Terrifying Overlord.
Loves kittens and hugs.
Mon 11 Jun 2018
at 07:08
  • msg #8

Re: Announcements

My apologies to everyone.   I've had some health issues and time issues and haven't had a chance to update anything this week again.
I'll try again next week.
The Dungeon Master
GM, 4242 posts
A Terrifying Overlord.
Loves kittens and hugs.
Sun 10 Mar 2019
at 21:59
  • msg #9

Re: Announcements

We've got a bunch of new players entering various games, who i'll add soon.
I'm in the middle of my work cycle,  so please be patient.  I'll try to get things moving at least by mid week
The Dungeon Master
GM, 4244 posts
A Terrifying Overlord.
Loves kittens and hugs.
Thu 14 Mar 2019
at 23:42
  • msg #10

Re: Announcements

To all new Players!!  Those of you who have your character sheets done, could I get you to fill out your Character Description, please?  That is if you haven't already.

I don't need an incredibly detailed account, just some information about the character, specifically what other players would see when they meet them for the first time.
Just basics like physical appearance, obvious weapons, armor and magic, any unusual quirks or features, or any tell tale signs of their class or profession.
Basically, an introductory description of the character.  It's helpful to me as well as other players.
The Dungeon Master
GM, 4298 posts
A Terrifying Overlord.
Loves kittens and hugs.
Tue 2 Apr 2019
at 01:05
  • msg #11

Re: Announcements

Just a reminder to all new people.
Please add a description to your characters.   It doesn't have to be too elaborate.   Just a few lines to describe what people see when they first meet you.  Basic appearance,  obvious equipment,  that kind of thing
The Dungeon Master
GM, 4989 posts
A Terrifying Overlord.
Loves kittens and hugs.
Sun 22 Dec 2019
at 00:34
  • msg #12

Re: Announcements

I'm feeling under the weather, so posts are delayed.   My apologies
The Dungeon Master
GM, 5859 posts
A Terrifying Overlord.
Loves kittens and hugs.
Sat 14 Nov 2020
at 05:40
  • msg #13

Re: Announcements

It's been a bit of an ongoing challenge that I have a strange work schedule.
Four days of work where I can't really DM and then four days off where I'm totally free to DM is a strange mix of famine and feast.
So far, hopefully, it's been working for the most part.   However, I've noticed that several times, in many of my games, there's been a long lull as I wait for party members to make a roll or a quick decision, and perhaps because of busy lives and such, sometimes I seem to use up all four days off waiting around.
I don't want to cheat busy players, but I also don't want to make others wait for weeks for simple decisions.

So here's my solution:

Like in some games that I'm a player in currently, I'll put in a time limit as such:

When I'm on my last day off, and ready to head back to work the next day, if there's a roll I need people to make or a decision they need to voice, everyone has until I return from my four days of work to post, or I'll move forward.

If, however, I request a roll or a decision during my days off, I'll wait 2 days for a response post.   So if I ask on my first day off, I'll give the players until my 3rd day off to answer.   If I ask for a post on my 2nd day, I'll wait until my 4th and final day off.
If I ask on my 3rd day off, I'll let the players have until after my four days of work as well.

It might not make a huge difference, but hopefully it will cut down on the weeks spent waiting for every single player to post.
And apologies in advance if this feels too rushed for anyone.  If I must roll for anyone, I'll promise to be fair and impartial.


Any questions, please feel free to ask in the OOC thread or a PM.
The Dungeon Master
GM, 5938 posts
A Terrifying Overlord.
Loves kittens and hugs.
Mon 18 Jan 2021
at 23:14
  • msg #14

Re: Announcements

I'm still having trouble getting myself in gear, DMwise, but I hope to get started up again before the month is up
The Dungeon Master
GM, 5950 posts
A Terrifying Overlord.
Loves kittens and hugs.
Wed 3 Feb 2021
at 06:17
  • msg #15

Re: Announcements

After a few false starts, I've done some token updates

I'm heading to work tomorrow,  so more won't be available,  probably,  for the rest of the week,  but we'll see what happens then
The Dungeon Master
GM, 5971 posts
A Terrifying Overlord.
Loves kittens and hugs.
Tue 16 Feb 2021
at 07:10
  • msg #16

Re: Announcements

Due to severe winter weather, known to people outside Texas as 'a normal snow storm', we're having rolling brown outs, which is messing with our internet access.

I'll post soon, hopefully
The Dungeon Master
GM, 5989 posts
A Terrifying Overlord.
Loves kittens and hugs.
Sat 27 Feb 2021
at 10:47
  • msg #17

Re: Announcements

Had some health and scheduling issues this week, but we'll pick things up next week
The Dungeon Master
GM, 6139 posts
A Terrifying Overlord.
Loves kittens and hugs.
Sun 30 May 2021
at 04:41
  • msg #18

Re: Announcements

I'm planning on culling the Cast List soon, getting rid of old PCs and such.  So if anyone has a character listed that they want to save, do so now.
The Dungeon Master
GM, 6426 posts
A Terrifying Overlord.
Loves kittens and hugs.
Wed 15 Dec 2021
at 05:47
  • msg #19

Re: Announcements

I'll be leaving for a holiday vacation of sorts on Dec 17th and will be back on Jan 8th. On the one hand, I won't have my laptop with me, so i might not be able to update until then.  On the other hand,  I'll have internet access on my phone, so i might be able to update something.   On the other hand, I'll be visiting family,  so i might not have a lot of free time.  On the other hand,  I'll be visiting family,  so....i might have a lot of free time.   ;)

Regardless,  I should be able to answer PMs and OOC questions regularly at least.
The Dungeon Master
GM, 6435 posts
A Terrifying Overlord.
Loves kittens and hugs.
Thu 30 Dec 2021
at 06:40
  • msg #20

Re: Announcements

Okay, quick house rule addition:

Sense motive is now a class skill for rangers.
After some discussion,  and seeing that they get bonuses to Sense motive for Tavored enemies as well, it seems like an oversight.



On that note, if anyone else has ideas for improvements or rule changes, they are welcome to present them in the OOC thread.
I will probably say no, in all likelihood,  but I'm willing to listen
The Dungeon Master
GM, 6440 posts
A Terrifying Overlord.
Loves kittens and hugs.
Sat 15 Jan 2022
at 02:55
  • msg #21

Re: Announcements

I'm having computer issues,  but hopefully it  will be sorted soon
The Dungeon Master
GM, 6582 posts
A Terrifying Overlord.
Loves kittens and hugs.
Thu 1 Dec 2022
at 02:23
  • msg #22

Re: Announcements

My sincerest apologies to everyone for this horrible delay.   I'm still having my long term health issues,  and they're not getting better.  I was hoping that an extended "vacation" from DMing would let me rest up, but it's not working.

I want to continue these stories,  but I'm afraid I'll need to make you all wait a bit longer.   We're traveling out of state for the month of December, and while I'll have my phone, I'll be leaving my laptop behind.  So I'll try to get things back together by the middle of January.
Thank you for your patience, anyone still here
The Dungeon Master
GM, 6638 posts
A Terrifying Overlord.
Loves kittens and hugs.
Tue 7 Mar 2023
at 07:22
  • msg #23

Re: Announcements

I'm getting so.e minor surgery tomorrow, so i might be light on content for a few days
The Dungeon Master
GM, 6639 posts
A Terrifying Overlord.
Loves kittens and hugs.
Tue 7 Mar 2023
at 23:17
  • msg #24

Re: Announcements

False alarm, everyone.  My surgery is postponed for a while.
The Dungeon Master
GM, 6719 posts
A Terrifying Overlord.
Loves kittens and hugs.
Wed 19 Apr 2023
at 23:28
  • msg #25

Re: Announcements

My apologies, everyone.  I'm having some computer problems
The Dungeon Master
GM, 6722 posts
A Terrifying Overlord.
Loves kittens and hugs.
Mon 5 Jun 2023
at 00:31
  • msg #26

Re: Announcements

My apologies, once again,  for the delays
I'm visiting in laws in Alaska for much of the summer, and wasn't able to being my laptop with me.
That being said, I'll try to update soon with my phone
The Dungeon Master
GM, 6752 posts
A Terrifying Overlord.
Loves kittens and hugs.
Wed 27 Sep 2023
at 02:15
  • msg #27

Re: Announcements

These delays are becoming a regular occurrence, I'm afraid.
Computer issues compounded with health concerns made for a difficult time getting the energy and motivation and time to update.
I'm hoping beyond hope that I'll start up very soon.
The Dungeon Master
GM, 6813 posts
A Terrifying Overlord.
Loves kittens and hugs.
Thu 14 Dec 2023
at 02:46
  • msg #28

Re: Announcements

I know I've been a bit slow lately, but unfortunately I'll be even slower got the next month as we visit family
My apologies everyone
The Dungeon Master
GM, 6845 posts
A Terrifying Overlord.
Loves kittens and hugs.
Sun 17 Mar 2024
at 22:27
  • msg #29

Re: Announcements

It's with great regret and some embarrassment that i make this announcement.  I was trying to recover from a slump in health enough to continue with the 5 games going on here, but it's just not happening.  I'm not able to gather enough energy and ambition to DM anymore.
So until further notice, all my games are on permanent hiatus.
On the off chance that things improve someday, i won't be deleting the games any time soon, so feel free to take your time copying characters or anything else.

I want to thank all the dedicated and innovative players and all the entertaining characters over the last few years,  and i hope we see each other around rpol in the future.

Thank you all very much
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