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Main OOC 2.

Posted by StorytellerFor group 0
Storyteller
GM, 658 posts
Fri 8 Mar 2013
at 02:39
  • msg #1

Main OOC 2

As suggested, this is the new OOC thread.

When last we left our heroes, they were talking about something called "I've Never."

The ST has decided that this must be something scandalous.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2648 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Fri 8 Mar 2013
at 02:50
  • msg #2

Re: Main OOC 2

If we're doing this in OOC, then... we probably should make a tally or something for ourselves to make it easier.
Jack Abraham
player, 2064 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Fri 8 Mar 2013
at 03:39
  • msg #3

Re: Main OOC 2

This is gonna be in character, right? So should we have a score where you "lose" when you "drink" enough to exceed your Stamina+Composure (plus bonuses from Merits or splat bonuses or whatever?)?
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2651 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Fri 8 Mar 2013
at 04:01
  • msg #4

Re: Main OOC 2

So Sereno's would be... 5.  He's a bit of a featherweight.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2652 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Fri 8 Mar 2013
at 20:21
  • msg #5

Re: Main OOC 2

http://imgur.com/gallery/HSUp9IP  Island for Ulciscor.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2653 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 9 Mar 2013
at 18:17
  • msg #6

Re: Main OOC 2

Oh DAMN it, it's the mom.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1278 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Mon 11 Mar 2013
at 03:28
  • msg #7

Re: Main OOC 2

I propose we hire a Hunter team to figure out what the hell she is. Anyone second the motion?
Silent Partner
GM, 40 posts
Mon 11 Mar 2013
at 03:30
  • msg #8

Re: Main OOC 2

Now, now, children. No need to get so antsy. I'm sure answers will come.
Jack Abraham
player, 2067 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Mon 11 Mar 2013
at 03:39
  • msg #9

Re: Main OOC 2

My bet's still on Seer of the Throne.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1280 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Mon 11 Mar 2013
at 03:43
  • msg #10

Re: Main OOC 2

It's the most likely scenario that I can think of.
Jack Abraham
player, 2068 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Mon 11 Mar 2013
at 03:45
  • msg #11

Re: Main OOC 2

Also, of course it isn't rational. She hates you because you're from a poor background and... a part of the patriarchy, I guess?

Really, she just comes across as a petulant child with a big vocabulary.
Jack Abraham
player, 2069 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Mon 11 Mar 2013
at 03:59
  • msg #12

Re: Main OOC 2

"Go back to the whore that spawned you." Wow. Okay. Give me ten minutes and I can break this woman's psyche.
Jack Abraham
player, 2070 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Mon 11 Mar 2013
at 04:24
  • msg #13

Re: Main OOC 2

Nik, what did you say in Russian? I really need to know the fullness of this insult.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1282 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Mon 11 Mar 2013
at 04:26
  • msg #14

Re: Main OOC 2

The last stanza of the Russian national anthem.

Followed by the Chorus of the French.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:27, Mon 11 Mar 2013.
Jack Abraham
player, 2071 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Mon 11 Mar 2013
at 04:30
  • msg #15

Re: Main OOC 2

I suppose if you're going to go down, you might as well take your enemy with you.

Should I start preparing my defensive magic now?
Storyteller
GM, 659 posts
Mon 11 Mar 2013
at 04:30
  • msg #16

Re: Main OOC 2

Dude.

Shit just got straight-up Maury in here.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1284 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Mon 11 Mar 2013
at 04:40
  • msg #17

Re: Main OOC 2

I blame the reincarnation of Queen Antoinette over here.
Jack Abraham
player, 2073 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Mon 11 Mar 2013
at 04:45
  • msg #18

Re: Main OOC 2

Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!
This message was last edited by the player at 04:48, Mon 11 Mar 2013.
Silent Partner
GM, 41 posts
Mon 11 Mar 2013
at 04:54
  • msg #19

Re: Main OOC 2

No one has a French speaking character, right?
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1285 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Mon 11 Mar 2013
at 04:58
  • msg #20

Re: Main OOC 2

Negative, just a penchant for anthems.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2655 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Mon 11 Mar 2013
at 05:00
  • msg #21

Re: Main OOC 2

Sereno has one of the romance languages, and is clever with them, but he doesn't know French.  Maybe Ulciscor does?
Jack Abraham
player, 2074 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Mon 11 Mar 2013
at 05:01
  • msg #22

Re: Main OOC 2

Only Mandarin over here. Jack still needs to learn Cantonese so Catherine stops talking past him.
This message was last edited by the player at 05:01, Mon 11 Mar 2013.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2658 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Mon 11 Mar 2013
at 06:32
  • msg #23

Re: Main OOC 2

I probably need to be quiet for about a week and a half; I have a final on the 15th, same day as a lab report, and a final on the 19th.
Silent Partner
GM, 42 posts
Mon 11 Mar 2013
at 14:27
  • msg #24

Re: Main OOC 2

Just to clear things up with the scene that just happened between Bridget and her mother and Nikolai: That was far from the biggest drama happening at the wedding. As far as anyone outside of the Concord is concerned, Bridget and her mother, neither of whom are known for being calm and level-headed, had a spat. Nikolai tried to break it up, then someone else walked over and calmed it down.

That is nothing compared to the heiress who found out her former bestie was sleeping with the ex boyfriend of the heiress, while being engaged to a slightly scandalous internet model with fake tits. The engagement between the former bestie of the heiress and the most popular girl on instagram is being loudly denounced by the heiress as a slutty publicity stunt. Plus, the heiress and the internet model, who is present, are wearing the same dress in slightly different colors. The ex boyfriend in question is sitting back and enjoying the show, because boobs are probably going to fall out of dresses sometime soon. Scandal.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2660 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Mon 11 Mar 2013
at 16:52
  • msg #25

Re: Main OOC 2

What a wonderful gift for Isabella then.
Jack Abraham
player, 2078 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Mon 11 Mar 2013
at 16:59
  • msg #26

Re: Main OOC 2

Hey, every column where she writes about some skanky heiress' affairs or some actor's coke-fueled racist rant, is one where she's not writing about any of us. Consider it a blessing.
David Jameson
player, 790 posts
Mon 11 Mar 2013
at 19:59
  • msg #27

Re: Main OOC 2

I shall.  Just as David considers it a minor blessing that he's far enough removed from mortal politics/unimportant enough for Isabella not to bother writing about him, regardless.

Also, I shall try and reply later, but tonight, I get to take care of taxes.  Wheeeeee.  So....yup.
Jack Abraham
player, 2083 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 12 Mar 2013
at 06:17
  • msg #28

Re: Main OOC 2

@Nikolai: And they accuse me of tempting fate.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2669 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Tue 12 Mar 2013
at 06:19
  • msg #29

Re: Main OOC 2

This is why I wanted Unseen Sense: Talecrafting, so Sereno can start screaming when a hook's put in front of him.
Storyteller
GM, 661 posts
Sat 16 Mar 2013
at 00:06
  • msg #30

Re: Main OOC 2

The wedding thread looks done to me.  If anyone wishes to add anything more, please do so soon.  Otherwise, I will probably conclude it this weekend and press forward back in QB proper.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1313 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Sun 17 Mar 2013
at 06:09
  • msg #31

Re: Main OOC 2

I don't recall mentioning this in the past, but I get really offended when St. Patrick's day comes around and all of the "holiday" shirts are about alcohol.

If you guys are doing anything for the day, please observe the cultural and religious aspect as well, not just the drinking and wearing green. Would mean a lot to me.
Silent Partner
GM, 43 posts
Sun 17 Mar 2013
at 06:27
  • msg #32

Re: Main OOC 2

No, but my family did have a nice traditional Irish boiled dinner.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2675 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sun 17 Mar 2013
at 07:52
  • msg #33

Re: Main OOC 2

I don't drink and it's Sunday anyway, which means going to church.

I'm more of going to be honoring the time honored practice of working my ass off to finish homework due on Monday.  Then it's time to deal with studying for immunology...
Jack Abraham
player, 2090 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sun 17 Mar 2013
at 20:03
  • msg #34

Re: Main OOC 2

I will honor the memory of St. Patrick by kicking a frat boy, as God intended.

Also, what the Christ just happened.
This message was last edited by the player at 20:30, Sun 17 Mar 2013.
Storyteller
GM, 665 posts
Sun 17 Mar 2013
at 21:04
  • msg #35

Re: Main OOC 2

A very merry Christmas for the Concord.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2676 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sun 17 Mar 2013
at 21:35
  • msg #36

Re: Main OOC 2

... Oh yeah, Sereno has to figure out what everyone is getting.

Nikolai's getting a Newton's Cradle with a note saying "Well, someone had to say you have balls."

Jack's getting a homemade 15-pound Snickers, because nothing says thanks for employing me like a diabetes challenge.

David's getting two scarves, with a note saying to send the other to his girlfriend so they can think of each other while wearing them.

And Ulciscor's getting tickets to a symphony because it'll take a few months for Sereno to work up the nerve to use Lily's suggestion.
David Jameson
player, 798 posts
Mon 18 Mar 2013
at 14:36
  • msg #37

Re: Main OOC 2

In reply to Jack Abraham (msg # 34):

Hmm?

*checks Local News thread*

Oh.

Balls.

*goes and puts on the Sherlock Holmes hat*

Also, whose territory do the docks fall under?  Because if they're claimed, we've got even more problems.

Also also, just because more problems, right?  Charity's in the hospital with super-critical injuries.  Werewolves regenerate.  We may also have a masquerade breach here.

Yeah, we're boned.  *deep breath*
This message was last edited by the player at 14:41, Mon 18 Mar 2013.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2677 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Mon 18 Mar 2013
at 14:53
  • msg #38

Re: Main OOC 2

I believe they are mage territory... Either way, apparently Charity's in a coma...

Sereno's going to ask Kevin about permission to talk to her and use Forging the Dream.
Jack Abraham
player, 2091 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Mon 18 Mar 2013
at 17:04
  • msg #39

Re: Main OOC 2

If she's at St. Catherine's, it probably means Silas Belford is looking after her, and a little bit of regeneration will be less than surprising for him.

The docks, though... not sure. If Jack can get near, he can examine stuff with his Oracle and maybe figure out who did it.
Silent Partner
GM, 44 posts
Mon 18 Mar 2013
at 21:28
  • msg #40

Re: Main OOC 2

Dr. Belford resides at the Brancourt Hospital in Crownhaven.
Jack Abraham
player, 2092 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Mon 18 Mar 2013
at 23:10
  • msg #41

Re: Main OOC 2

Oh... whoops. Guess maybe we should see if we can get her transferred, then.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1315 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Tue 19 Mar 2013
at 03:54
  • msg #42

Re: Main OOC 2

Nikolai stubbornly holds onto celebration of Christmas on the 12th day (January 7th).

For Jack, two books. The first, as a joke, a copy of the Manifesto. The second, Roosevelt's Secret War. while Unsure how big Jack really is on history, he's certainly big on politics and subterfuge.

For Sereno, a coupon for a "couples massage" at a local Massage Envy.

For David, a copy of 7 Habits of Very Successful people, and a leather-bound notebook, something every man in charge should have.

mixed in for good measure are "bargain bin" CD's that only an obsessive like Nikolai would find. He took a small road trip to Amoeba Record Store in LA alone to get his head straight. Among the gifts he hands out are Steelheart's debut album, Blow My Fuse from Kix, and Tales Along the Road by Korpiklaani.
David Jameson
player, 799 posts
Tue 19 Mar 2013
at 13:43
  • msg #43

Re: Main OOC 2

For Sereno, a copy of Don Quixote, unabridged, in the original old Spanish.  (No, not an original -- regrettably, David does not have Resources OH MY GOODNESS, and so cannot purchase a 500 year-old book.)

For Nikolai, a copy of "Team of Rivals".  (It was that, or a Blu-Ray of Anastasia.  And I don't think David knows of Nikolai's interest in that bit of history.  ^_^)

For Jack, a copy of "Ghost Adventures: Season 1" on DVD, with a bottle of good single-malt Scotch and a note: "For when you need to laugh yourself silly."
--and for Princess: that set of 12 My Little Pony mini-figures, taken into the Shadow and pushed through the Gauntlet.  They therefore now exist in Twilight -- by David's best guess, that means that ghosts/spirits can physically interact with them.  Hopefully, Princess can enjoy the toys.
Jack Abraham
player, 2093 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 19 Mar 2013
at 14:29
  • msg #44

Re: Main OOC 2

For Sereno, a copy of Beowulf with the original Old English. Obviously not an original copy, but he should have fun comparing the translation to the original.

For Nikolai, a DVD of Fiddler on the Roof with Harvey Fierstein. Jack isn't sure how Nikolai feels about it, but it's one of Jack's favorite musicals, so...

For David, since Jack doesn't quite know what to get him, the first season of BBC's Sherlock.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1320 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Tue 19 Mar 2013
at 15:47
  • msg #45

Re: Main OOC 2

made a good call of team of rivals. One, that's a fantastic book that I personally enjoyed. Second, Nikolai doesn't own anything in the realm of "HD" equipment.

Being fond of "proper" musicals with "real" music in it (versus say Step Up), he will surely enjoy Fiddler on the Roof. Also in the time of year, upon coming back from LA, probably took Ms. Donolly to see Les Mes.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2680 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Tue 19 Mar 2013
at 20:42
  • msg #46

Re: Main OOC 2

And everyone will be making Sereno spend the holiday in a book-induced haze.  We'll see how Ulciscor feels about it or if he considers distracting his boyfriend a fitting challenge.

Also, we might have a timey-wimey ball issue...  Can we stall the Freehold meeting until something in PMs is resolved?
Silent Partner
GM, 45 posts
Wed 20 Mar 2013
at 01:27
  • msg #47

Re: Main OOC 2

That's fine, go ahead and drop it in the PMs. Just a heads up, though. Since you two are rushing into this particular conversation, it means that neither David nor Sereno have talked to anyone else about it, so do your gosh damned best not to drop information that comes up later. So, nothing from the freehold, and nothing from the conversation with Kevin. Those both happen after the fact.
David Jameson
player, 807 posts
Thu 21 Mar 2013
at 17:58
  • msg #48

Re: Main OOC 2

Hey, all.  Headed to an out of state convention tonight through Sunday, so....posting will be slightly more limited than most weekends.

Hope all are well!
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2681 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Thu 21 Mar 2013
at 18:29
  • msg #49

Re: Main OOC 2

And I'm going to Disneyland from Friday to Sunday, so this will be sluggish, sorry.
David Jameson
player, 809 posts
Thu 21 Mar 2013
at 18:55
  • msg #50

Re: Main OOC 2

In reply to Sereno Blackwood (msg # 49):

Have fun!
Jack Abraham
player, 2094 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Thu 21 Mar 2013
at 19:17
  • msg #51

Re: Main OOC 2

Have fun, you two. Though I somehow suspect Disneyland will be more entertaining than a state convention... though I guess it's a question of what the convention is for.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2684 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Thu 21 Mar 2013
at 19:21
  • msg #52

Re: Main OOC 2

It's anime, so he'll be having fun.  How do I know?

David and his wife have a webcomic and it says they are going to Zenkaikon.
David Jameson
player, 810 posts
Thu 21 Mar 2013
at 19:33
  • msg #53

Re: Main OOC 2

It should be, hopefully.  We've always had fun there before, and we get to meet John DeLancie this year.  Q/Discord!

It's no Disneyland, but still....
Storyteller
GM, 670 posts
Thu 21 Mar 2013
at 23:57
  • msg #54

Re: Main OOC 2

Be thankful for that, I say.  The one time that Anime Expo was held at Disneyland it was lamexorz.
Jack Abraham
player, 2095 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Fri 22 Mar 2013
at 00:35
  • msg #55

Re: Main OOC 2

I am shocked the House of Mouse would allow that. You know, considering the sort of "content" that gets peddled at anime cons.

I approve of anything involving John DeLancie, however.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1322 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Fri 22 Mar 2013
at 00:38
  • msg #56

Re: Main OOC 2

that would likely explain why it was "one time".

I would imagine alot of big wig planning people at Disney probably had not been made completely aware of the nature of some of that material.
Jack Abraham
player, 2096 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Fri 22 Mar 2013
at 00:50
  • msg #57

Re: Main OOC 2

"Come on, it's just cartoons. That's kid-friendly, right?"

*one trip through the fan gallery later*

"OH GOD WHY"
This message was last edited by the player at 00:51, Fri 22 Mar 2013.
Storyteller
GM, 671 posts
Fri 22 Mar 2013
at 00:55
  • msg #58

Re: Main OOC 2

It wasn't all bad, I suppose.  The con staff did marvelously, all things considered.  The venue, unfortunately, just had different ideas of what should happen and everyone just kind of had to deal with all the changes that were made to the schedule moment to moment.
Storyteller
GM, 672 posts
Fri 22 Mar 2013
at 00:59
  • msg #59

Re: Main OOC 2

But, yeah, having almost no pervy stuff on the dealer floor after day one was kind of saddening for me. :(
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2707 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 30 Mar 2013
at 22:37
  • msg #60

Re: Main OOC 2

Awww, I want to pinch the new mage's cheeks so much.  He's adorable.

But god, he's going to have an interesting time meeting the rest of the Concord.
Jack Abraham
player, 2179 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sat 30 Mar 2013
at 23:56
  • msg #61

Re: Main OOC 2

He seems so... normal. Poor bastard, he has no idea what he's getting into.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2708 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sun 31 Mar 2013
at 00:31
  • msg #62

Re: Main OOC 2

Everyone starts out relatively normal, that's the thing.
Silent Partner
GM, 46 posts
Sun 31 Mar 2013
at 00:32
  • msg #63

Re: Main OOC 2

Ha! I can point to several concord members who were certainly never normal.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2709 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sun 31 Mar 2013
at 00:37
  • msg #64

Re: Main OOC 2

Sssssh.
Storyteller
GM, 706 posts
Sun 31 Mar 2013
at 01:42
  • msg #65

Re: Main OOC 2

I'm next to positive you guys have all mentioned this before, but I don't really want to go through all the OOC threads to find out -- if Queen's Bay were a movie, who do you think would be a good casting choice for your respective PC?
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2710 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sun 31 Mar 2013
at 01:45
  • msg #66

Re: Main OOC 2

I don't remember such a discussion.

The problem with Sereno is the only actor I can think of who works is Ben Whishaw, as Q from Skyfall, and even then, he is too pale and isn't quite Latino enough.
Jack Abraham
player, 2180 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sun 31 Mar 2013
at 03:08
  • msg #67

Re: Main OOC 2

Cillian Murphy. DEATH... BY EXILE!
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1344 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Mon 1 Apr 2013
at 03:28
  • msg #68

Re: Main OOC 2

Just had to find the guy that makes Nikolai look relaxed.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2711 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Mon 1 Apr 2013
at 04:18
  • msg #69

Re: Main OOC 2

... No, he seems fairly mellow.  He does make gamestart Sereno seem relaxed in comparison though.
David Jameson
player, 841 posts
Mon 1 Apr 2013
at 17:06
  • msg #70

Re: Main OOC 2

In reply to Storyteller (msg # 65):

Probably Joseph Gordon-Levitt.  Right size and body type, and can very easily do that 'too fricking calm and collected' thing very easily.
David Jameson
player, 844 posts
Mon 1 Apr 2013
at 18:14
  • msg #71

Re: Main OOC 2

Going through David's head right now.

"fffffffffffffffffFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF...."
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2713 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Mon 1 Apr 2013
at 18:54
  • msg #72

Re: Main OOC 2

But of course.  I think we all are in a bad mood.

Do tell him about the spirit too and the fact a Changeling has been detecting information about it?
David Jameson
player, 846 posts
Mon 1 Apr 2013
at 18:56
  • msg #73

Re: Main OOC 2

More the fact that one of East Ridge is guilty guilty GUILTY.  Which now raises even MORE questions.

And David will bring up the changeling visions.
This message was last edited by the player at 19:03, Mon 01 Apr 2013.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2714 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Mon 1 Apr 2013
at 18:59
  • msg #74

Re: Main OOC 2

The Ridge was attacked too.

And in other words, it was a wolf at fault?  Oh, that's lovely.
Silent Partner
GM, 47 posts
Mon 1 Apr 2013
at 19:01
  • msg #75

Re: Main OOC 2

I believe the East Ridge Jack is referring to is the pack. Also, hey kids, stop dropping things from specific lines into OoC. It ruins the reveal!
David Jameson
player, 847 posts
Mon 1 Apr 2013
at 19:03
  • msg #76

Re: Main OOC 2

Yuuuuuuuuuuuuup.  A non-Concord wolf.  Which means that technically, they're fair game.  Except that killing off any of the werewolves strengthens the idigam, which would be a very bad thing.

This day shall henceforth be known as "The Day David's Nerves Snapped One By One By One Until There Was A Great Bloodletting (And Afterwards He Felt Terribly Awkward About It)".

edit:  Sorrrrry, boss-lady.  OoC obviousness removed.
This message was last edited by the player at 19:08, Mon 01 Apr 2013.
Storyteller
GM, 708 posts
Mon 1 Apr 2013
at 19:09
  • msg #77

Re: Main OOC 2

XD

Wouldn't it be totally sweet if this was, like, an April Fool's joke or something?  I'd be so proud of myself. ;)
Silent Partner
GM, 48 posts
Mon 1 Apr 2013
at 19:10
  • msg #78

Re: Main OOC 2

You sunnuva bitch...
David Jameson
player, 849 posts
Mon 1 Apr 2013
at 19:11
  • msg #79

Re: Main OOC 2

In reply to Storyteller (msg # 77):

I'm fairly certain that that would provoke Death Rage checks.

From the PLAYER, not the character.

*gryn*
Storyteller
GM, 709 posts
Mon 1 Apr 2013
at 19:12
  • msg #80

Re: Main OOC 2

Ha ha ha!  Okay, it's not, but I think I would totally have earned an achievement for Story-troller or something. :D
Jack Abraham
player, 2184 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Mon 1 Apr 2013
at 19:16
  • msg #81

Re: Main OOC 2

And it turned out it was all a dream! :)
Silent Partner
GM, 49 posts
Mon 1 Apr 2013
at 19:20
  • msg #82

Re: Main OOC 2

In reply to David Jameson (msg # 79):

That would provoke sleeping on the damn couch all week, that's what that would provoke.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2715 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Mon 1 Apr 2013
at 19:26
  • msg #83

Re: Main OOC 2

Sereno would wake up, calmly walk down the stairs, out of Grierson, into the Grove, and then ask Ulciscor to check his dreams because he thinks he may have been infected, because WHAT THE FUCK.

And bless you, SP, and the perk of being co-GM with your spouse.
Storyteller
GM, 710 posts
Mon 1 Apr 2013
at 19:33
  • msg #84

Re: Main OOC 2

In reply to David Jameson (msg # 79):


Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1345 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Mon 1 Apr 2013
at 21:42
  • msg #85

Re: Main OOC 2

It's like they got Stevie Wonder to pick the color scheme today.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2717 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Mon 1 Apr 2013
at 21:51
  • msg #86

Re: Main OOC 2

I rather like it.  And honestly, it's their Easter colors...
Silent Partner
GM, 50 posts
Mon 1 Apr 2013
at 21:52
  • msg #87

Re: Main OOC 2

April Fool's colors.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2718 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Mon 1 Apr 2013
at 21:55
  • msg #88

Re: Main OOC 2

I thought it was both?
David Jameson
player, 850 posts
Mon 1 Apr 2013
at 21:58
  • msg #89

Re: Main OOC 2

Storyteller:
Ha ha ha!  Okay, it's not, but I think I would totally have earned an achievement for Story-troller or something. :D


You know, I saw this at the convention last weekend, by a couple of fine fellows I did a panel with.  And now, you've given me the perfect opportunity to use it.  So, thanks, boss!


(Courtesy of http://www.guildedage.net)
This message was last edited by the player at 22:01, Mon 01 Apr 2013.
Silent Partner
GM, 51 posts
Mon 1 Apr 2013
at 21:58
  • msg #90

Re: Main OOC 2

HA!
Storyteller
GM, 711 posts
Mon 1 Apr 2013
at 21:59
  • msg #91

Re: Main OOC 2

Welp.  I dunno about you guys, but I sure feel accomplished today! :D
Jack Abraham
player, 2186 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Mon 1 Apr 2013
at 22:02
  • msg #92

Re: Main OOC 2

Ah, this reminds me of people's complaints about Breaking Dawn: Part 2.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1346 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 02:15
  • msg #93

Re: Main OOC 2

I don't know if any of you are big Alice Cooper fans, or fans of comic books, but I thought this was worth taking a look at, for a chuckle if for nothing else.

http://www.kickstarter.com/pro...ock-horror-anthology
Jack Abraham
player, 2195 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 02:19
  • msg #94

Re: Main OOC 2

That's amazing. Never thought of him as a narrator, but it makes total sense in retrospect.
Silent Partner
GM, 52 posts
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 02:22
  • msg #95

Re: Main OOC 2

Ha. Awesome. Reminds me of Neil Gaiman's "The Last Temptation."
David Jameson
player, 858 posts
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 16:20
  • msg #96

Re: Main OOC 2

Aaaaaaaand David just pimp-slapped another werewolf.

I am certain, CERTAIN, that there is NO WAY that this will POSSIBLY cause more problems.

(Darned if it didn't feel good, though!)
Silent Partner
GM, 53 posts
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 16:22
  • msg #97

Re: Main OOC 2

Eh, Feeds-the-Flames probably already whipped him up and down the East Ridge already.
Jack Abraham
player, 2211 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 16:23
  • msg #98

Re: Main OOC 2

He'll get over it, I'm sure.
David Jameson
player, 859 posts
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 16:24
  • msg #99

Re: Main OOC 2

Probably.

Of course, the difference here is that that was his alpha imposing rightful discipline and punishment.

THIS was an outsider werewolf showing up and delivering a Black Dynamite-esque backhand of contempt.  In front of the rest of his pack.

Again.  CERTAIN.

~_^
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2744 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 17:15
  • msg #100

Re: Main OOC 2

Guy probably deserved it if he got pissed enough that he slapped another werewolf.
David Jameson
player, 863 posts
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 17:22
  • msg #101

Re: Main OOC 2

........I have played, perhaps, too much World of Darkness.

Because what David just heard could be taken in more than one way.

I'm fairly certain this is just long-time PC paranoia, though.  Fairly certain.
Jack Abraham
player, 2217 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 17:49
  • msg #102

Re: Main OOC 2

Hey guys, guess who just had a major 'oh shit' moment? :D
David Jameson
player, 867 posts
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 17:49
  • msg #103

Re: Main OOC 2

In reply to Jack Abraham (msg # 102):

The correct answer is "Yes."

*gryn*
Storyteller
GM, 726 posts
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 17:50
  • msg #104

Re: Main OOC 2

I feel like everyone should have those.

Y'know what?  Let's just all have some "oh, shit" moments!  It's gonna be like a two-part season finale all up in this piece! :D
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2748 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 17:51
  • msg #105

Re: Main OOC 2

... I dread to see what Sereno's oh shit moment will be.
Silent Partner
GM, 54 posts
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 17:52
  • msg #106

Re: Main OOC 2

Sereno's pregnant!
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2749 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 17:54
  • msg #107

Re: Main OOC 2

If you DARE bring in Omega verse stuff into the game, I will END YOU, LADY.
David Jameson
player, 868 posts
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 17:55
  • msg #108

Re: Main OOC 2

I think I've already had, like, 3 or 4 in the past week.  Does that count?
Silent Partner
GM, 55 posts
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 17:55
  • msg #109

Re: Main OOC 2

But who is the father?
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2750 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 17:56
  • msg #110

Re: Main OOC 2

Silent Partner:
But who is the father?

Pretty sure Ulciscor wouldn't break the laws of biology like that, so good question.
Silent Partner
GM, 56 posts
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 18:00
  • msg #111

Re: Main OOC 2

I do adore a good mystery.
David Jameson
player, 886 posts
Wed 3 Apr 2013
at 18:26
  • msg #112

Re: Main OOC 2

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF....

*deep breath*

Would someone kindly queue up "Ballroom Blitz"?  Yes, just like in that first fight back in "Alpha & Omega".  I'm thinking it might be appropriate.
Jack Abraham
player, 2233 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Wed 3 Apr 2013
at 18:35
  • msg #113

Re: Main OOC 2

In reply to David Jameson (msg # 112):

Given the amount of shit that's gonna fly, maybe Burly Brawl would be more appropriate.
Storyteller
GM, 742 posts
Wed 3 Apr 2013
at 18:38
  • msg #114

Re: Main OOC 2

Oh, you shouldn't tempt me with the Burly Brawl.  ;)
David Jameson
player, 887 posts
Wed 3 Apr 2013
at 18:39
  • msg #115

Re: Main OOC 2

It's one of Satan's werewolves, man.

I recommend murdering the **** outta him with overwhelming firepower as quickly as possible.

Not that we weren't going to try that before my recommendation, mind.  But still....  *gryn*
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2765 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Wed 3 Apr 2013
at 19:15
  • msg #116

Re: Main OOC 2

Too bad the one PC good at singing isn't in the area...  But then again, he's squishy, so maybe it's good.
Storyteller
GM, 744 posts
Wed 3 Apr 2013
at 19:28
  • msg #117

Re: Main OOC 2

And that, ladies and gentleman, was the sound of the poop hitting the fan.

I'm gonna go get some lunch, then come back and start this up with burgers 'n fries on hand.
Storyteller
GM, 745 posts
Wed 3 Apr 2013
at 19:29
  • msg #118

Re: Main OOC 2

Actually, while I'm out -- please roll initiative.
Jack Abraham
player, 2235 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Wed 3 Apr 2013
at 19:49
  • msg #119

Re: Main OOC 2

This is gonna be fun!... What's a bale hound again?
David Jameson
player, 889 posts
Wed 3 Apr 2013
at 20:04
  • msg #120

Re: Main OOC 2

Like I said, man....Satan's werewolves.  Serve the Maeljin -- spirits of vice & evil & icky-wrongness.  Fun folks at a party.
David Jameson
player, 890 posts
Wed 3 Apr 2013
at 20:42
  • msg #121

Re: Main OOC 2

In reply to Storyteller (msg # 118):

Still in human form, so a 9 on initiative (5 on the die +4 mod).
Jack Abraham
player, 2236 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Wed 3 Apr 2013
at 20:46
  • msg #122

Re: Main OOC 2

Initiative mod is 6, +4 from my Fighting Style because I've got my guns drawn. 9 on the die, means initiative of 19 total.

...I may be a little twinked out, here.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2766 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Wed 3 Apr 2013
at 20:49
  • msg #123

Re: Main OOC 2

Sereno um. is an +8 on his own.  Dexterity and Wits 4 has its perks.

Though I'm looking forward the first time he gets an exceptional success on a Perception roll.  That moment will be funny.
David Jameson
player, 891 posts
Wed 3 Apr 2013
at 20:52
  • msg #124

Re: Main OOC 2

*shrug*  It's cool.  This guy probably outclasses any one or two of us.

My hope is that I we will be able to throw a multitude of bullet-shooting bodies at him until he is pinned down by the weight of dead guys, at which point we can totally finish him off.

I foresee no issues with this plan whatsoever.
Jack Abraham
player, 2237 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Wed 3 Apr 2013
at 20:56
  • msg #125

Re: Main OOC 2

Well, once Lunacy kicks in, we won't have to worry about many bystanders. At that point it just means laying down enough damage that he can't get back up again.
David Jameson
player, 892 posts
Wed 3 Apr 2013
at 22:06
  • msg #126

Re: Main OOC 2

Personally, for battle theme music?

I'm thinkin' this.  Especially with Jack's ultra-dramatic shonen-style declaration.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHDLFk5WUJE

Why, yes, I AM a child of the 90's, thank you.  However did you guess?  *gryn*
Jack Abraham
player, 2238 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Wed 3 Apr 2013
at 22:11
  • msg #127

Re: Main OOC 2

I was going more for something like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INWmoRKI6bU

And some theme music to go with that:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFNCD22jkJk
David Jameson
player, 893 posts
Wed 3 Apr 2013
at 22:30
  • msg #128

Re: Main OOC 2

....also highly appropriate, yes!
Storyteller
GM, 747 posts
Thu 4 Apr 2013
at 00:40
  • msg #129

Re: Main OOC 2

Apologies for the delay.  I got called out to do some stuff right when I returned with lunch.  But, now the fight has begun.
David Jameson
player, 895 posts
Thu 4 Apr 2013
at 03:26
  • msg #130

Re: Main OOC 2

Closing in on midnight in my neck of the woods, so I'll likely end up posting tomorrow morning.

Til then, all.
Storyteller
GM, 749 posts
Thu 4 Apr 2013
at 03:34
  • msg #131

Re: Main OOC 2

Night!
Storyteller
GM, 750 posts
Thu 4 Apr 2013
at 14:35
  • msg #132

Re: Main OOC 2

Today, we are going some place with butterflies.  I can't say when we'll return.  Sorry for the delay again.
David Jameson
player, 896 posts
Thu 4 Apr 2013
at 14:37
  • msg #133

Re: Main OOC 2

Have fun, boss(es)!

(I'll post David's action anyway, on the grounds that it might help keep momentum up.  And unless David gets gutted this early, he'll be doing this.)
Silent Partner
GM, 57 posts
Thu 4 Apr 2013
at 14:43
  • msg #134

Re: Main OOC 2

*sigh* God, I can hear the tone of voice in that post.

We are going to the San Diego Safari park, formerly known as the Wild Animal Park. We are taking the kids, in hoping we can get good shots of butterflies landing on my baby girl and my chunky niece. It will be magical.
David Jameson
player, 897 posts
Thu 4 Apr 2013
at 14:45
  • msg #135

Re: Main OOC 2

Silent Partner:
*sigh* God, I can hear the tone of voice in that post.

We are going to the San Diego Safari park, formerly known as the Wild Animal Park. We are taking the kids, in hoping we can get good shots of butterflies landing on my baby girl and my chunky niece. It will be magical.



....I've been married for long enough to read this and just casually saunter off to the other threads now.

*disappears fast enough to leave only a little cloud of dust behind*

*gryn*
Silent Partner
GM, 58 posts
Thu 4 Apr 2013
at 14:58
  • msg #136

Re: Main OOC 2

Good man.
Jack Abraham
player, 2240 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Thu 4 Apr 2013
at 15:17
  • msg #137

Re: Main OOC 2

I went there once when I was a kid. Went into the Macaw habitat with the little cup of food. One of them stole the cup out of my hand and flew off with it, only to get flying-tackled by another one.

It was amazing.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2767 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Thu 4 Apr 2013
at 16:48
  • msg #138

Re: Main OOC 2

Lorikeet exhibit, to be precise.  I remember being little and one relieved themselves on me.  I started screaming "A LORIKEET POOPED ON MEEEE" while crying.  I was not happy.

Last time I went, almost exactly a year ago, Mom and I did a Roar 'n' Snore, and got to do the butterflies the day after my Mom's birthday.  As a note, my mother's name meets butterfly too.  It was awesome.

(In other news, Mom's turning 53 on Saturday.)
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2768 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Thu 4 Apr 2013
at 19:08
  • msg #139

Re: Main OOC 2

http://24.media.tumblr.com/fdc...FA21r9sa0ao1_500.jpg

I think I found Sean at the Wedding.
This message was last edited by the player at 19:08, Thu 04 Apr 2013.
Jack Abraham
player, 2241 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Thu 4 Apr 2013
at 19:36
  • msg #140

Re: Main OOC 2

Happy birthday to your mom! Also, adorable pic.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2769 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Thu 4 Apr 2013
at 22:29
  • msg #141

Re: Main OOC 2

In other news, I had one of the weirder thought exercises today.

"What pokemon would be on Sereno's team?"

I know Munna and its evolution would be on the list, maybe Jigglypuff and a pun in the form of Gliscor as well.
Storyteller
GM, 751 posts
Fri 5 Apr 2013
at 14:52
  • msg #142

Re: Main OOC 2

I don't know Poke-stuff, sadly.  I only very recently even played one and I don't think I got very far.

Any action from David?
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2770 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Fri 5 Apr 2013
at 15:04
  • msg #143

Re: Main OOC 2

Long story short: Sereno gets cute, cuddly, sleep related Pokemon, which may include a Legendary that has a counterpart that specializes in Nightmares.  Which probably would go to Ulciscor.

That or be really silly and have Ulciscor be the Darkrai, instead of just having one.  http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden....i_%28Pok%C3%A9mon%29
David Jameson
player, 899 posts
Fri 5 Apr 2013
at 15:06
  • msg #144

Re: Main OOC 2

In reply to Storyteller (msg # 142):

Posted.  Wasn't sure if Guerrero was going to be doing anything.

Also, how were the butterflies?

edit:  And as for Pokemon, I'm a G1 guy.  So....
THERE ARE ONLY 151 POKEMONS IN MY WORLD.

(It rather limits one's options when such a question is posed.  ~_^)
This message was last edited by the player at 15:09, Fri 05 Apr 2013.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2771 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Fri 5 Apr 2013
at 15:14
  • msg #145

Re: Main OOC 2

Just state a theme set and I'll throw some ideas at you.  Like Jack would be Steel and Ghost types, with one or two Psychics, and Nikolai probably has a shitload of Fire types.

If you can't think of anything, David will get a Lillipup and LIKE IT.  http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden....p_%28Pok%C3%A9mon%29
Silent Partner
GM, 59 posts
Fri 5 Apr 2013
at 15:16
  • msg #146

Re: Main OOC 2

The butterflies were awesome. I was in my own Miyazaki film. Only the boss-man didn't enjoy it. He has no whimsy. I think he had it surgically removed.
Storyteller
GM, 752 posts
Fri 5 Apr 2013
at 15:20
  • msg #147

Re: Main OOC 2

I'm no longer convinced that I know what that word means anymore.

The butterflies had no discernible stats, so I couldn't engage them from a mechanics standpoint.  ;)
David Jameson
player, 900 posts
Fri 5 Apr 2013
at 15:22
  • msg #148

Re: Main OOC 2

But if they have no stats....

you can't kill them.

BUTTERFLIES ARE IMMORTAL.

Storyteller
GM, 753 posts
Fri 5 Apr 2013
at 15:26
  • msg #149

Re: Main OOC 2

TWINKED

Just like SP's sea-demons! O_O
Jack Abraham
player, 2242 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Fri 5 Apr 2013
at 15:31
  • msg #150

Re: Main OOC 2

Quickly, someone make a butterfly changeling for the Summer Court!
Storyteller
GM, 754 posts
Fri 5 Apr 2013
at 15:35
  • msg #151

Re: Main OOC 2

Seeming: Beast
Kith: Butterflay
Advantage: Totally broken
Disadvantage: Your powers depend entirely on whimsy, which the ST is known to lack.
Jack Abraham
player, 2243 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Fri 5 Apr 2013
at 16:01
  • msg #152

Re: Main OOC 2

Don't make me bust out the Julie Andrews.

Oh no, too late:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3zAbQ0aMK8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIjobdArtiA
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2772 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Fri 5 Apr 2013
at 20:22
  • msg #153

Re: Main OOC 2

Silent Partner:
The butterflies were awesome. I was in my own Miyazaki film. Only the boss-man didn't enjoy it. He has no whimsy. I think he had it surgically removed.


Maybe they just bug him?  8D
Storyteller
GM, 758 posts
Sat 6 Apr 2013
at 01:29
  • msg #154

Re: Main OOC 2

Just as a point of clarification, David still gets an action before he needs to move out of the way.
David Jameson
player, 904 posts
Sat 6 Apr 2013
at 01:54
  • msg #155

Re: Main OOC 2

Yay! Action before narrowly avoiding impending death by Mack truck!!

*gryn*
This message was last edited by the player at 10:43, Sat 06 Apr 2013.
David Jameson
player, 907 posts
Mon 8 Apr 2013
at 15:54
  • msg #156

Re: Main OOC 2

OK.

So.

Option 1:  David kills this guy flat-out.  Pro:  Problem dealt with.  Con:  Harmony check.  Also, may be harder to get info from him.

Option 2:  David just tears off his legs.  Pro:  He's not getting away.  Con:  Probably a Harmony hit.  May require delicacy to avoid him bleeding out.

Option 3:  *shrug*  (translation:  David is in Gauru.  Options 1 & 2 are about the only strategies that he's gonna come up with at the moment.)
Jack Abraham
player, 2250 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Mon 8 Apr 2013
at 16:09
  • msg #157

Re: Main OOC 2

I suggest binding him in silver manacles... or at least putting something very heavy on top of him.
David Jameson
player, 910 posts
Mon 8 Apr 2013
at 16:23
  • msg #158

Re: Main OOC 2

Unfortunately, David has no silver manacles.  Something about 'detrimental to Harmony' or somesuch.  ~_^
Jack Abraham
player, 2259 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Fri 12 Apr 2013
at 02:55
  • msg #159

Re: Main OOC 2

Yes Nikolai, dig that hole deeper. Maybe if you go far enough, you'll end up at the other side!

Seriously, though, watching how Nik deals with these sorts of situations is amazing. Never change, man.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:56, Fri 12 Apr 2013.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1385 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Fri 12 Apr 2013
at 04:09
  • msg #160

Re: Main OOC 2

In other news, I feel like a complete and total jackass.

Company called me looking to do an interview. Today they offered me a job, and I'm thinking of turning it down, even though it's the first full time job I've had in years.
Silent Partner
GM, 60 posts
Fri 12 Apr 2013
at 04:10
  • msg #161

Re: Main OOC 2

Hey, if you don't feel good about the job, don't do it. There is no paycheck worth your soul.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1386 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Fri 12 Apr 2013
at 04:14
  • msg #162

Re: Main OOC 2

It's not that the job would steal my soul. I just want to be an analyst, not a salesman.

Is not fulfilling one want worth being able to fulfill another (moving on my own with my fiance)?

It's fucked, no matter what.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2810 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Fri 12 Apr 2013
at 04:24
  • msg #163

Re: Main OOC 2

Consider it a way to get your foot in the door, perhaps?
Jack Abraham
player, 2260 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Fri 12 Apr 2013
at 04:36
  • msg #164

Re: Main OOC 2

You sometimes need to do something unpleasant for a while before you get to something good. If it's really that terrible, quit. But it'll pay the bills in the meantime, while you have your existential crisis.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1387 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Fri 12 Apr 2013
at 04:47
  • msg #165

Re: Main OOC 2

I've done unpleasant to one degree for another since I was sixteen. When is it time to hold out and wait for something better?
Jack Abraham
player, 2261 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Fri 12 Apr 2013
at 04:48
  • msg #166

Re: Main OOC 2

When you've got enough credentials and money that you can have that luxury without starving.

Sorry, man. I don't really have any good advice here, but just remember you get to be with your fiance as a result.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:49, Fri 12 Apr 2013.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2811 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Fri 12 Apr 2013
at 04:57
  • msg #167

Re: Main OOC 2

And perhaps it won't be as bad as you think?
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1388 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Fri 12 Apr 2013
at 05:02
  • msg #168

Re: Main OOC 2

Like I said, It's not that I think it would be a bad job. It's just not a career.

I'm twenty-fucking-five, I shouldn't be struggling with this shit anymore.
This message was last edited by the player at 05:03, Fri 12 Apr 2013.
Jack Abraham
player, 2262 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Fri 12 Apr 2013
at 05:09
  • msg #169

Re: Main OOC 2

My brother is 34 and still is struggling to get a proper career. Don't worry about it.
Storyteller
GM, 772 posts
Fri 12 Apr 2013
at 05:20
  • msg #170

Re: Main OOC 2

True.  And even when you get a career going, sometimes you have to hit the reset button again anyway.  Thus, why I'm doing contract work while I keep looking for another full-time position.

I can totally understand not wanting to deal with short-term solution jobs anymore.  But you also shouldn't feel like you're behind the curve.  And certainly don't convince yourself that you're doing something wrong.

Do what you think will make you and yours happiest.  In my experience, jobs come and go, but family sticks with you through thick and thin.  If your fiancee is patient and willing to wait, you can probably keep looking.  Otherwise, consider this job something to keep you in paychecks while you secretly keep looking for the one you want. ;)
Jack Abraham
player, 2263 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Fri 12 Apr 2013
at 05:22
  • msg #171

Re: Main OOC 2

True, bossman. I mean, they don't penalize you for looking for work. It's not like you're trying to join a Guild in an MMO or anything.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1389 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Fri 12 Apr 2013
at 05:24
  • msg #172

Re: Main OOC 2

There's also pent up frustration that I should be Active Duty by now. Any job I take is going to have that caveat.

Side note, doing apps for Nielsen. It's not defense, but its some kind of analysis.
Storyteller
GM, 775 posts
Fri 12 Apr 2013
at 23:49
  • msg #173

Re: Main OOC 2

Also side note: I've started updating character portraits in the Obsidian Portal wiki for QB.  I added a Sin-Eater section in the NPCs, added Nesrine in the changeling section, and replaced a bunch of existing changeling portraits because they were lame.

I'll fill in the characters who didn't get portraits and the new characters before I do replacements again.  Any preferences for who to do next?  While I'm doing those, I'll probably also do PC portraits as the ideas come to me -- thus why I inquired about suitable actors.
Jack Abraham
player, 2264 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sat 13 Apr 2013
at 00:12
  • msg #174

Re: Main OOC 2

Well, let's see... I know I'm curious to see how some of the mortals look, like Bridget, Segianne and Mrs. Turlingston (the latter mostly for laughs). I'd also like to see some of the more visually interesting characters, like Cat Savoy in his zoot suit, Silas Belford with his diseased flesh, and Elena Chen with... well, actually, I'm just curious to see what a Nightsinger is supposed to look like.
Storyteller
GM, 776 posts
Sat 13 Apr 2013
at 00:23
  • msg #175

Re: Main OOC 2

Mm, yeah.  Bridget, definitely.  Sergianne, too.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2812 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 13 Apr 2013
at 01:53
  • msg #176

Re: Main OOC 2

Annabel too!
Jack Abraham
player, 2265 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sat 13 Apr 2013
at 16:43
  • msg #177

Re: Main OOC 2

Sorry about the truck, guys. To be fair, I was trying to take down a mutant werewolf at the time.

And no, Nik, it's not the same mutant werewolf Sereno was talking about. Don't know if that actually makes you feel any better...
Storyteller
GM, 778 posts
Sat 13 Apr 2013
at 17:50
  • msg #178

Re: Main OOC 2

Queen's Bay.  Where we sometimes apologize for ramming trucks through Chinese restaurants in order to hit mutant werewolves.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2813 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 13 Apr 2013
at 18:23
  • msg #179

Re: Main OOC 2

(10:26:43 AM) Eires Witch: Sereno is dangerous because he is aware of what he can and cannot do (more or less) and if he needs help, he will not hesitate to ask for help. And help can come from really big guns.
(10:28:28 AM) Eires Witch: Jack is dangerous because he is bossy and a politician. He organizes groups and sets up agendas. Enemies hate agendas. Especially when organized by powerpoint.
(10:29:10 AM) Eires Witch: David is the voice of moderation and is proving to be a unifying factor not only for the wolves, but for other factors as well.
(10:29:15 AM) ***AstraKiseki nods.
(10:29:16 AM) Eires Witch: He's goddamn common sense.
(10:29:20 AM) AstraKiseki: HAHHAHAHAHA
(10:29:27 AM) Eires Witch: NOTHING STANDS AGAINST COMMON SENSE.
(10:29:41 AM) AstraKiseki: I want to hear your version of Nikolai.
(10:32:04 AM) Eires Witch: Nikolai is dangerous because he is virtue unchecked. There is no compromise when he thinks what he is doing is right. He is all heart, with a lot of brains behind it, even if he doesn't always listen to the reason in those brains. Most importantly, he has the power to back his mouth up. He rides the lightning like a taxi.
(10:32:24 AM) Eires Witch: Flags that shit down, hitches a ride to fucking Applebee's, then tells it to get lost.
(10:33:11 AM) Eires Witch: And he was right to do so, because he was meeting Bridget there, and he doesn't want to keep her waiting, because one should never keep Russian nobility waiting.
(10:33:28 AM) AstraKiseki: Heh.
(10:33:42 AM) Eires Witch: Thought for the life of me, I can't figure out why they would be eating at Applebee's.
(10:33:47 AM) Eires Witch: Maybe Nikolai is buying.
(10:33:53 AM) Eires Witch: Academics doesn't pay much.
David Jameson
player, 920 posts
Mon 15 Apr 2013
at 23:31
  • msg #180

Re: Main OOC 2

re:portraits, I would like to see Casey's picture.

Also, I love the irony of the werewolf being the only one not described as "dangerous".

JUST AS PLANNED.  *gryn*
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2834 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Mon 15 Apr 2013
at 23:35
  • msg #181

Re: Main OOC 2

No, that's why he's dangerous.  Because he's sane and an unifier.
Jack Abraham
player, 2298 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 16 Apr 2013
at 00:07
  • msg #182

Re: Main OOC 2

Yeah. The Only Sane Man has a great deal of power in a group like this.

It doesn't hurt that he can transform into a walking wolf-tank, though.
Storyteller
GM, 790 posts
Tue 16 Apr 2013
at 14:25
  • msg #183

Re: Main OOC 2

Well, since the last bit of werewolf scene is wrapping up, we're going to go ahead and start the emergency Conclave meeting. Please note this is a different gathering than the general Concord meeting that will take place in a couple of weeks on the Winter Solstice.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2835 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Tue 16 Apr 2013
at 14:31
  • msg #184

Re: Main OOC 2

And who is being dragged to it?
Storyteller
GM, 792 posts
Tue 16 Apr 2013
at 14:32
  • msg #185

Re: Main OOC 2

Just the Conclave members. No one outside of that.
Jack Abraham
player, 2299 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 16 Apr 2013
at 14:35
  • msg #186

Re: Main OOC 2

This is gonna be fun.
David Jameson
player, 923 posts
Tue 16 Apr 2013
at 14:37
  • msg #187

Re: Main OOC 2

Oh, boy.

Boss, how long do we have between everything going pear-shaped and this meeting?  Is it the next day, a few days later, or (ohpleaseGODno) later that night?
Storyteller
GM, 793 posts
Tue 16 Apr 2013
at 14:41
  • msg #188

Re: Main OOC 2

I believe we decided it was the next night, after everything went, as you say, pear-shaped.
David Jameson
player, 924 posts
Tue 16 Apr 2013
at 14:42
  • msg #189

Re: Main OOC 2

Groovy.  Just wanted to check.
Jack Abraham
player, 2301 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 16 Apr 2013
at 14:44
  • msg #190

Re: Main OOC 2

Yeah, Jack would be in zero shape to handle a Conclave meeting the day of the fight. I got a Virtue boost and still exhausted all but one of my willpower on that fight (the last one I burnt analyzing a prophecy from Tralesta).
David Jameson
player, 926 posts
Tue 16 Apr 2013
at 15:55
  • msg #191

Re: Main OOC 2

OK, wait, timeline confusion, I think.

I was under the impression that all of the crazy **** hitting the fan was happening on the same day, and was posting as such -- explosion happened on the early morning of the 6th; investigation happens early that day; David goes to meet with East Ridge from there as Sereno comes in to investigate; David gets Jack's text immediately after that (as per PM); Chinatown restaurant fight happens; wolves go hunting the spirit.

But the news thread says that the restaurant fight happened on the 8th, 2 days after the explosion.

I admit to confusion.
Jack Abraham
player, 2303 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 16 Apr 2013
at 16:00
  • msg #192

Re: Main OOC 2

Yeah, we didn't go to investigate until after the police had already done much of their own snooping around. You know, so we didn't get swarmed by cops.
David Jameson
player, 927 posts
Tue 16 Apr 2013
at 16:04
  • msg #193

Re: Main OOC 2

So it all happened in the same timeframe, just started later than I thought?
Jack Abraham
player, 2304 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 16 Apr 2013
at 16:10
  • msg #194

Re: Main OOC 2

Yeah. There were a couple of days between the explosion and our investigation, although the fight and the investigation still happened on the same day.
David Jameson
player, 928 posts
Tue 16 Apr 2013
at 16:16
  • msg #195

Re: Main OOC 2

Groovy.

*readjusts mental timeline*
David Jameson
player, 931 posts
Tue 16 Apr 2013
at 18:07
  • msg #196

Re: Main OOC 2

If I could change my player tag, I would be sorely tempted to change it to "damn it feels good to be an alpha".

That is all.
Jack Abraham
player, 2305 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 16 Apr 2013
at 18:11
  • msg #197

Re: Main OOC 2

In reply to David Jameson (msg # 196):

Well, if you go up to Character Details and select Edit Biography, you can add spiffy tags like the rest of us.

You can even have a portrait if you want!
David Jameson
player, 932 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Tue 16 Apr 2013
at 18:12
  • msg #198

Re: Main OOC 2

In reply to Jack Abraham (msg # 197):

Ooh, shiny options I never bothered investigating before!
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2836 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Tue 16 Apr 2013
at 18:14
  • msg #199

Re: Main OOC 2

Storyteller:
Just the Conclave members. No one outside of that.


Wonderful!  Oh, and Sereno has to tell Nikolai something...
Jack Abraham
player, 2306 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 16 Apr 2013
at 18:41
  • msg #200

Re: Main OOC 2

In reply to David Jameson (msg # 198):

I'm thinking of changing my tags and portrait if/when I do a formal krewe binding, though it's been a pain finding a proper portrait to reflect his evolution as a character.
Storyteller
GM, 796 posts
Tue 16 Apr 2013
at 18:47
  • msg #201

Re: Main OOC 2

What would the difference be?
Jack Abraham
player, 2307 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 16 Apr 2013
at 18:56
  • msg #202

Re: Main OOC 2

A little less generic, a little more Robert Downey Jr.

EDIT: Basically, I think of Jack as coming to terms with his own high-risk behavior, coming into his own as a combination of a gambler and a chessmaster. He's learning how to play the Great Game, and he plays to win. He needs more iconagraphy related to his personality: dice, card suits, roulette wheels, maybe some Daoist symbols as he becomes more involved in the Red Crane (also representing his adoption of daoist principles like wu wei).
This message was last edited by the player at 19:16, Tue 16 Apr 2013.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2837 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Tue 16 Apr 2013
at 19:07
  • msg #203

Re: Main OOC 2

Sereno's evolution would be a picture of him looking quiet, shy and withdrawn, hugging a book or a broom in a haze of words such as 'help, alone, lost, knowledge, I don't know, let me see, hope, fear is the mindkiller, pain, messy' and then the second picture is him standing up straighter, smiling as he adjusts his glasses by a finger on the bridge, and surrounded by words and language in a more confident script in the shape of a network, things like 'knowledge is power, I'm not alone, ask!, I like to keep things clean, God help whoever stands in our way.'
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2856 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Fri 19 Apr 2013
at 21:41
  • msg #204

Re: Main OOC 2

Well, I had a gloriously bad idea.

"Hey, Andrew lent me his N64 and some of his games.  Who's up for Mario Party?"
David Jameson
player, 946 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Fri 19 Apr 2013
at 22:05
  • msg #205

Re: Main OOC 2

"I have with me my old copies of GoldenEye and the original Super Smash Brothers.  Everything has been unlocked.  Let us begin."
Jack Abraham
player, 2349 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Fri 19 Apr 2013
at 22:07
  • msg #206

Re: Main OOC 2

No, you see, Goldeneye and Smash Brothers are fun. Mario Party, on the other hand, is an incitement to violence.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2857 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Fri 19 Apr 2013
at 22:12
  • msg #207

Re: Main OOC 2

The best/funniest part is Sereno has no idea how bad Mario Party is.

... and if he did, he'd love it because it'd let him be spiteful without much damage.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2875 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 20 Apr 2013
at 15:48
  • msg #208

Re: Main OOC 2

http://imgur.com/gallery/WRePNAB
What Nikolai is getting for Christmas.
Jack Abraham
player, 2362 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Mon 22 Apr 2013
at 02:01
  • msg #209

Re: Main OOC 2

Note to all people: the STs have just done an XP audit. Have fun buying stuff!
Storyteller
GM, 810 posts
Mon 22 Apr 2013
at 04:05
  • msg #210

Re: Main OOC 2

D'oh!  Sorry -- I forgot to mention that.  Thanks! XD
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1400 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Thu 25 Apr 2013
at 21:22
  • msg #211

Re: Main OOC 2

Got a job for Geico that'll start on the 28th of May at $16 an hour.
Jack Abraham
player, 2396 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Thu 25 Apr 2013
at 21:29
  • msg #212

Re: Main OOC 2

Silent Partner
GM, 61 posts
Thu 25 Apr 2013
at 21:29
  • msg #213

Re: Main OOC 2

Sweet. More than I make. Then again, Will earns more on unemployment than I make...
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2909 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Thu 25 Apr 2013
at 21:59
  • msg #214

Re: Main OOC 2

Huzzah!  And may it not feel as shitty as your Kohl's job!
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1401 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Thu 25 Apr 2013
at 22:22
  • msg #215

Re: Main OOC 2

The Kohl's job didn't feel shitty by itself. the lack of hours and pay was absolute crap though. Double the pay and x10 the hours.... I'll be content in that.
Storyteller
GM, 817 posts
Fri 26 Apr 2013
at 14:56
  • msg #216

Re: Main OOC 2

Just as a heads-up, we are moving in to our new apartment today, so we may not be on-line or posting much at all until this evening.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2910 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Fri 26 Apr 2013
at 15:11
  • msg #217

Re: Main OOC 2

On Monday I'll be mostly AWOL; my family is heading to the Wild Animal Park.  :3
David Jameson
player, 952 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Fri 26 Apr 2013
at 15:29
  • msg #218

Re: Main OOC 2

In reply to Storyteller (msg # 216):

Moving day, yay!

*ignores the boxes that are still out since his own moving day last summer*
Jack Abraham
player, 2398 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Fri 26 Apr 2013
at 15:37
  • msg #219

Re: Main OOC 2

The only thing I've got to do over the next couple of weeks is study for exams.

Yaaay.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2911 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Fri 26 Apr 2013
at 20:34
  • msg #220

Re: Main OOC 2

I have two midterms, one on Tuesday, one the week after.  Feels a little weird to not have them back to back, but I'm not complaining.
Storyteller
GM, 818 posts
Sat 27 Apr 2013
at 06:11
  • msg #221

Re: Main OOC 2

All righty.  We are officially moved in to our new apartment.  Hooray!  Now, we just have to wait for... all of our stuff to get here.  Then the fun begins.

But for now, at the very least, we have our own space. :)
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1405 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Mon 29 Apr 2013
at 17:41
  • msg #222

Re: Main OOC 2

The more I have to talk to one my truck coworkers the more I think I would actually punch Nikolai dead in the face.
Jack Abraham
player, 2404 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Mon 29 Apr 2013
at 17:44
  • msg #223

Re: Main OOC 2

Now you know how the rest of us feel. Oh, Nik's still a great character- his punchability is part of what makes him interesting- but I still can't help but think of this when he talks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnBezIgA3ys
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1406 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Mon 29 Apr 2013
at 17:48
  • msg #224

Re: Main OOC 2

In my case it's that this individual keeps on talking about how humanity was once a fifth dimensional species that "moved" here to earth from Orion's Belt, which is where the Galactic Federation was, and 200,000 years we had "the fall" and now we are only able to perceive act and exist within a 3 dimensional space, and that all of this crap has been "proven" by Quantum Physics and through history...
Jack Abraham
player, 2405 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Mon 29 Apr 2013
at 17:55
  • msg #225

Re: Main OOC 2

I... have no idea what to say to that. Maybe get him a physics textbook... and then hit him with it, screaming "quantum mechanics do not work that way?"
David Jameson
player, 955 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Mon 29 Apr 2013
at 17:57
  • msg #226

Re: Main OOC 2

I say show him Timecube.

Tell him that it's objectively wrong and ONLY HE CAN SAVE US FROM IT BY PROVING IT WRONG USING LOGIC.

Either his head will explode, or he'll at least shut up for 10 minutes.

*gryn*
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1407 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Mon 29 Apr 2013
at 18:00
  • msg #227

Re: Main OOC 2

He had also asked if I had ever watched Ancient Aliens. I said yes and I laugh my ass off every episode.

I don't think he appreciated that.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2912 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Mon 29 Apr 2013
at 18:37
  • msg #228

Re: Main OOC 2

A bit off topic, but with the discussion of TV shows, I have to wonder: what do the characters do in their free time?  You know, when they are off screen.
Storyteller
GM, 823 posts
Mon 29 Apr 2013
at 19:10
  • msg #229

Re: Main OOC 2

Sadly, that is not the first time I've heard that theory.
Jack Abraham
player, 2406 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Mon 29 Apr 2013
at 19:58
  • msg #230

Re: Main OOC 2

If your argument can be demolished by a simple application of Occam's Razor (i.e. "why the fuck would an alien race do that?"), you probably need to go back and rethink your strategy.

As for free time, Jack watches lots of TV and movies... that is, when he can wrestle the TV away from the goblin spiders.
David Jameson
player, 957 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Tue 30 Apr 2013
at 16:00
  • msg #231

Re: Main OOC 2

David reads.  A lot.  He's on good terms with the main staffer at the local library branch.

Other than that?  He's got a love of old movies, especially film noir, and Star Trek (the original series -- as David puts it, "the actual series").

So usually crashed on the couch with either a book or three, or a classic movie or Star Trek on TV.  Possibly all of the above.
This message was last edited by the player at 16:01, Tue 30 Apr 2013.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2913 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Tue 30 Apr 2013
at 16:46
  • msg #232

Re: Main OOC 2

For Sereno, the first thing you need to clarify is if free time are things he enjoys doing or things that aren't work, as he enjoys cleaning and tidying things up in general, and he writes and reads for school and for work.  And then there's taking into account that he is almost constantly researching on the behalf of the Concord or his history book, and doting on Tiramisu, friends, or Ulciscor.

If it's for his pleasure, he's generally reading whatever he randomly picks from the library, writing, often with Cora or a classmate, or he's being homey and tending to Grierson.  Movies are generally things he watches with friends, television is rare as he is more interested in other things.  In the beginning, he used to nap a lot as well, but over the months, his sleep cycle has consolidated into two four hour blocks.
Storyteller
GM, 828 posts
Thu 2 May 2013
at 04:30
  • msg #233

Re: Main OOC 2

Our furniture and everything else from Oregon arrives tomorrow morning, so I will likely be busy all day moving stuff.  I will try to post in the evening, provided I am not drugged out again.
David Jameson
player, 959 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Thu 2 May 2013
at 14:05
  • msg #234

Re: Main OOC 2

Cool.  Have fun!

....well....moving furniture all day....don't have not fun?

Good luck!  There we go.  *gryn*
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2915 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Thu 2 May 2013
at 14:13
  • msg #235

Re: Main OOC 2

Don't pull anything.

Meanwhile, Sereno's going to have a panic attack after this argument/debate is over with.  Staring dead into the Autumn King's eyes is not the healthiest thing for a nervous little mouse.
Storyteller
GM, 829 posts
Fri 3 May 2013
at 21:37
  • msg #236

Re: Main OOC 2

Apologies for the delay, folks.  Yesterday turned out to be a bit more involved than originally anticipated.  Long story short -- Erin's grandmother passed away very early yesterday morning.  Because of this I'm recommending that she take it easy, so if posting is a little slow this week, then you'll know why.

Thanks for your patience.
David Jameson
player, 960 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Fri 3 May 2013
at 21:42
  • msg #237

Re: Main OOC 2

No problem, boss.

Major vibes and hugs to you, Erin, and the family.
Jack Abraham
player, 2420 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Fri 3 May 2013
at 21:56
  • msg #238

Re: Main OOC 2

My condolences. I hope things return to (relative) normalcy for you soon.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1419 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Fri 3 May 2013
at 22:25
  • msg #239

Re: Main OOC 2

That sort of thing is never easy to handle. All the best, and no need to feel any kind of obligation towards us. Family is all that matters.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2918 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 4 May 2013
at 06:56
  • msg #240

A year later...

Welp.
Jack Abraham
player, 2426 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sat 4 May 2013
at 07:17
  • msg #241

Re: A year later...

...What did you do?
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2919 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 4 May 2013
at 07:24
  • msg #242

Re: A year later...

... Essentially told Dread that if the freehold splits into two over the squabble over the Crown, Sereno would declare neutrality and take his chances, pulling the strings he has to survive.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2920 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 4 May 2013
at 08:44
  • msg #243

Re: A year later...

And in other news,

wait, Will, Poacher, as in Poacher from Pine Falls?  http://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/PineFalls#In_the_Hedge
This message was last edited by the player at 08:45, Sat 04 May 2013.
Storyteller
GM, 830 posts
Sat 4 May 2013
at 16:02
  • msg #244

Re: A year later...

That would be a trip, wouldn't it?
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2921 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 4 May 2013
at 16:16
  • msg #245

Re: A year later...

Will.

God fucking damn you.
Jack Abraham
player, 2427 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sat 4 May 2013
at 17:03
  • msg #246

Re: A year later...

*sigh* Let me grab my .50 cal...
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2922 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 4 May 2013
at 17:07
  • msg #247

Re: A year later...

Poacher wasn't that bad in Pine Falls, but we only encountered him once.  We had more problems with the Winter King and the Keeper in that city...
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1426 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Sat 4 May 2013
at 17:18
  • msg #248

Re: A year later...

In reply to Jack Abraham (msg # 246):

Don't act like you don't enjoy it.
Jack Abraham
player, 2428 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sat 4 May 2013
at 17:27
  • msg #249

Re: A year later...

In reply to Nikolai Gorschov (msg # 248):

The joy of a high-powered rifle is one-shotting an opponent. That thing looks like I could empty an entire ten-round clip into it and it would barely slow down.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2923 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 4 May 2013
at 17:32
  • msg #250

Re: A year later...

And it will keeping hugging you.  owo
Storyteller
GM, 831 posts
Sat 4 May 2013
at 17:40
  • msg #251

Re: A year later...

Poacher wasn't that bad only because no one was dumb enough to aggro him in the hedge.
Jack Abraham
player, 2429 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sat 4 May 2013
at 17:49
  • msg #252

Re: A year later...

In reply to Storyteller (msg # 251):

Blessed is the 8-again, which smites the sons of bitches.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2924 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 4 May 2013
at 18:09
  • msg #253

Re: A year later...

Storyteller:
Poacher wasn't that bad only because no one was dumb enough to aggro him in the hedge.


... Point.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2927 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sun 5 May 2013
at 15:34
  • msg #254

Re: A year later...

asdfhgfh.

And for fuck's sake, what's going to convince this fucker that he's hurting his ability to guide if he's going to be a stubborn old shit?
Silent Partner
GM, 62 posts
Sun 5 May 2013
at 15:38
  • msg #255

Re: A year later...

Well, I'm not a player, but if I were, I would point out that the fact that Autumn is in charge of the freehold for half of the year goes against that whole 'Changing shit up so the Keepers can't find/get us' thing, thereby endangering everyone. Also I would point out that if the freehold split, it's likely that other people, like Sachiv, and his very good friends the Blakes would also split off, leaving everyone in danger.

Mind you, I'm not a player. But that's what I would do.
Jack Abraham
player, 2433 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sun 5 May 2013
at 15:45
  • msg #256

Re: A year later...

I already had this conversation with him! Idiot.
Storyteller
GM, 832 posts
Sun 5 May 2013
at 15:45
  • msg #257

Re: A year later...

Not to say that's the right way of going about it -- Silent Partner just has a knack for poking holes in my arguments. XD
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2928 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sun 5 May 2013
at 17:43
  • msg #258

Re: A year later...

That and Sereno figures if Dread knows people so well, he'd know he'd lose most of Spring and a chunk of Summer, and if he's willing to control the freehold for half the year, he doesn't give two shits about the balance, he thinks having power will let him be able to keep things safe.

I have two utterly insane ideas, but I need to sit and think about it before I write it out.

And to calm down and stop shaking.  I do not like dealing with panic attacks and it really does some damage to my enjoyment.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2930 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sun 5 May 2013
at 21:35
  • msg #259

PUPPIES

On discussion with the Silent Partner, I provide her thoughts on what sort of dog the PCs would be.

David: American bulldog.  Tend to be fairly confident dogs, but without being all up in everyone else's grill.  They are loyal dogs that will work hard as long as the job takes. When they are taken care of correctly, they are very, very friendly dogs who are pretty go-with-the-flow. When they are unhappy, though, there is a lot of pissed off muscle and teeth coming your way.
Jack: Tibetan Mastiff.  Strong-willed, territorial, protective, aloof with strangers but devoted to family. Look like they take themselves far too seriously.
Nikolai: Shiba Inu.  Incredibly intelligent, independent, and in the wrong hands, a fucking nightmare.
Sereno: A cocker spaniel.  Smaller without being tiny, smart, active, requires serious upkeep, affectionate, high social needs, barks a lot to alert, but won't do much against an actual intruder.  Also they can be kind of prissy.

Now I really want to do a joke commission of the cast as dogs.
David Jameson
player, 965 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Tue 7 May 2013
at 14:14
  • msg #260

Re: PUPPIES

In reply to Sereno Blackwood (msg # 259):

Arf.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2936 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Wed 8 May 2013
at 14:57
  • msg #261

Re: PUPPIES

Sereno's trying to keep his face as perfectly blank as possible, and hoping he's not walking into a huge argument.

Should I roll stealth now?
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2938 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Wed 8 May 2013
at 15:11
  • msg #262

Re: PUPPIES

Attention + stress = Can you guess how long Sereno had wanted to throw up before all of this?
David Jameson
player, 974 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Thu 9 May 2013
at 14:57
  • msg #263

WoD

So, in vaguely game-related matters, has anyone else picked up God-Machine Chronicle?

Very interesting.  And I'm digging the rules revisions.

And then the Exalted 3E Kickstarter goes up in an hour....
This message was last edited by the player at 14:58, Thu 09 May 2013.
Jack Abraham
player, 2467 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Thu 9 May 2013
at 15:04
  • msg #264

Re: WoD

Haven't checked out God-Machine yet, but I am eagerly anticipating the Kickstarter. I'm gonna try and get me one of the limited edition prints, maybe go to a higher tier if they have something interesting and it doesn't break the bank.
David Jameson
player, 975 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Thu 9 May 2013
at 16:17
  • msg #265

Re: WoD

Welp, as my wife said, "Happy 5th anniversary, that's your gift."

Woo, custom canonical Charm based on my character!

(Oh God, I could make something John Palmer came up with canon in Exalted.  That's a terrifying thought.  *gryn*)
Jack Abraham
player, 2468 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Thu 9 May 2013
at 16:33
  • msg #266

Re: WoD

It took 17 minutes for it to get fully funded. Damn.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2945 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Thu 9 May 2013
at 17:05
  • msg #267

Re: WoD

Too poor, unable to pay though paypal, and eh, I sort of don't care.

And Matt, do you really want to immortalize the game that crashed and burned because of a girlfriend being hyper jealous?
David Jameson
player, 976 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Thu 9 May 2013
at 17:10
  • msg #268

Re: WoD

In all honesty, it'll almost certainly be a Charm based off my RL game's Eclipse caste character.  Just because ExModern wouldn't translate too well, methinks.

And the way A&O ended sucked, yeah.  (It's why I wouldn't be in another game that particular ST ran, if only because asking "Your psycho GF isn't playing, yeah?" is kind of a full-stop no-no.)  But we did have a pretty good run of over-the-top shenanigans, and that's (one of) the most important thing(s) for any game of Exalted, isn't it?  *gryn*
This message was last edited by the player at 17:11, Thu 09 May 2013.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1442 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Thu 9 May 2013
at 17:18
  • msg #269

Re: A year later...

If they waited like a month for me to get my first Geico paycheck I'd probably cop some real cash to it. For now though, I think I just have to spectate.

I hope they have more stretch goals than that. With as much opportunity that they have with the license, and with how White Wolf has turned into a bunch of guys working in a garage, they should really be throwing everything at trying to get people motivated to contribute.

"Hey, if we get X money, we'll make sure it doesn't take 18 months for the first supplement to come out."
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2946 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Thu 9 May 2013
at 17:25
  • msg #270

Re: WoD

Yeah.  And apparently yeah, she's hyper insecure.  I talked to her over MSN often and there, she didn't seem too bad.  The only problem was in regards to her suggesting a 'prank' involving us having a fight, and I was like '... no.  No, no, no.  That isn't kosher.'

And poor Ain felt hyper guilty about it too.  I know he has been avoiding me like the plague, it's sort of awkward.  He immediately left an IRC channel I was on the moment I spoke.  :/

(For Nikolai and Jack: Will, Matt, and I all formally met though an ExoWoD game called Alpha and Omega.  The GM's girlfriend joined after chapter 1, and from what I understand from behind the scenes, she really wasn't used to a group of gamers who didn't exactly take crap/grandstaging, wanted a lot of the attention, and got bored with the game and got upset when she wasn't fully involved, you know?  She had a massive fit once because Ain had started a Homestuck homage on the WW forums while she was gone off doing something for a weekend, though I don't know the details about that one either.

I've met a worse GM's girlfriend (she was his wife, which made things worse) but yeah.  Ain sort of dropped the game after a point because they fought so much over it, and he confined in me about it because he was frustrated, and well, I'm sort of a fae case when it comes to gender.)
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2948 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Fri 10 May 2013
at 14:51
  • msg #271

Christmas Related

Nikolai: Charlemagne: By the Sword and the Cross
David: A fuzzy scarf that has a moon of the correct phase on it.
Jack: Something known as an Igor bar.  (Google it.)
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1460 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Fri 10 May 2013
at 20:00
  • msg #272

Re: Christmas Related

Is that the one with Christopher Lee?
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2949 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Fri 10 May 2013
at 20:33
  • msg #273

Re: Christmas Related

Yeeeeeep.

Sereno tends to have a habit of buying people Christmas gifts.  The freehold + some members of the Concord.

Ulciscor is getting two within seven days of each other; they started dating on New Year's Day.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2950 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 11 May 2013
at 04:52
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1461 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Sat 11 May 2013
at 04:55
  • msg #275

Re: Christmas Related

Sereno also has a habbit for the wierd.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2951 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 11 May 2013
at 05:30
  • msg #276

Re: Christmas Related

He's a Changeling, of course he's weird.

Though, honestly, the mages who received gifts from him got fairly normal gifts.  A scarf, headphones, a tackle box, some books, a CD.

It's not like the freehold, where he gave someone a muzzle last year.
This message was last edited by the player at 05:30, Sat 11 May 2013.
Silent Partner
GM, 63 posts
Sun 12 May 2013
at 00:01
  • msg #277

Who's ready for a gathering?

While there are a couple of scenes going down on the side, the big boss and I think it's about time to get the big winter Concord gathering rolling. We have some family shit to attend to, but will hopefully get that going later this evening.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2952 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sun 12 May 2013
at 00:05
  • msg #278

Re: Who's ready for a gathering?

Yay.

And Sereno would be getting help to quietly get the Christmas gifts to people.
Jack Abraham
player, 2474 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sun 12 May 2013
at 00:08
  • msg #279

Re: Who's ready for a gathering?

Jack just inherited a very nice gun. A very nice gun. Which, of course, means I'm going to have to use it at some point in the near future.

Be afraid. Be very afraid.
This message was last edited by the player at 00:17, Sun 12 May 2013.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 2954 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Mon 13 May 2013
at 05:31
  • msg #280

Re: Who's ready for a gathering?

I came to the conclusion that it'd be easier for Sereno to deliver the gifts at the Concord meeting.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3018 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Wed 22 May 2013
at 01:49
  • msg #281

*COUGH*

*cough*Sereno*cough*

And Will needs to answer some research questions.
This message was last updated by the player at 01:51, Wed 22 May 2013.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3042 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Thu 30 May 2013
at 16:46
  • msg #282

Nom nom

Faction potlucks would be funny.  Could you imagine the disaster the mages would be?  And well, vampires would be the creepiest I think...
Jack Abraham
player, 2543 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Thu 30 May 2013
at 18:25
  • msg #283

Re: Nom nom

I dunno, bringing a literal bucket of bolts for the mannikins would be pretty funny. For vampires, it's just about having some blood around; when I ran the VtR LARP, we alternately used a punchbowl and some humans "on tap."
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3043 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Thu 30 May 2013
at 18:28
  • msg #284

Re: Nom nom

Depends on who's attending.

Like Spring's potluck would be pretty normal, if a bit plentiful, seeing that for example, Sereno would be bringing three dishes because he cooks a lot anyway, his mother would kill him if he didn't bring mole, and he can't resist making tiramisu because of his puppy-dog.

Sereno would give Ulciscor such a dirty look if the mages had a potluck and he asked for Sereno's help.  He'd just suggest picking up something instead of cheating like that.
Storyteller
GM, 862 posts
Mon 3 Jun 2013
at 04:20
  • msg #285

Re: Nom nom

Storyteller
GM, 864 posts
Tue 4 Jun 2013
at 14:26
  • msg #286

Moving on

All right, I think we're about done with the winter gathering, so unless there is anything anyone needs to fit in there, we're going to wrap it up.
David Jameson
player, 1006 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Tue 4 Jun 2013
at 14:40
  • msg #287

Re: Moving on

I'm good with that.  I think there's only a couple of things David would want to do:

--Ask Ulcisor if he was able to read Road Less Travelled's grey matter, and if there was anything 'interesting' in there.
--Point out Sereno to Born in Death and Feeds the Flames, with the note that "He's got an open invitation to visit our territory, so don't shoot him."

(You're welcome, Sereno!  ~_^)
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3065 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Tue 4 Jun 2013
at 16:30
  • msg #288

Re: Moving on

Could always go drag Sereno over to the new people...

Edit: Also, Sereno needs to meet with Nikolai, Ulciscor, and Palaemon a day or two before the year ends, I think.
This message was last edited by the player at 16:34, Tue 04 June 2013.
Storyteller
GM, 866 posts
Wed 5 Jun 2013
at 13:44
  • msg #289

Re: Moving on

That's cool. You can run that meeting through PM, as other things are going to be thrown into the main threads.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3066 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Wed 5 Jun 2013
at 14:29
  • msg #290

Re: Moving on

It'll be a few days before I set it up; finals are approaching next week.
Storyteller
GM, 868 posts
Thu 6 Jun 2013
at 02:12
  • msg #291

Re: Moving on

Also, in case you didn't notice, Matt -- David has a PM.
David Jameson
player, 1007 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Thu 6 Jun 2013
at 14:33
  • msg #292

Re: Moving on

In reply to Storyteller (msg # 291):

Gotcha, boss.

I need to double check what to spend XP on in the 2 weeks of downtime between the Conclave and excrement hitting the oscillator.  *gryn*
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3067 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 8 Jun 2013
at 04:47
  • msg #293

Re: Moving on

AND LO AND BEHOLD, NIKOLAI PROVES TO BE THE SMART ONE OF THE PCS.
Jack Abraham
player, 2612 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Thu 13 Jun 2013
at 02:24
  • msg #294

Re: Moving on

David... did you just quote Lieutenant Kirrahe?
David Jameson
player, 1023 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Thu 13 Jun 2013
at 02:30
  • msg #295

Re: Moving on

Ironic, given that I don't think that anyone would necessarily describe David as a cloaca.

(I blame my wife.  She's the real ME fanatic.  *gryn*)

(And NOW, g'night, all!)
This message was last edited by the player at 02:30, Thu 13 June 2013.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3133 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Thu 20 Jun 2013
at 08:47
  • msg #296

Re: Moving on

Sereno probably should kick up his Occult...
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3136 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Fri 21 Jun 2013
at 04:12
  • msg #297

Re: Moving on

And fuck my masochistic streak and the fact I just lost goddamn Clarity.  24 xp wasted.
Jack Abraham
player, 2693 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sun 23 Jun 2013
at 14:31
  • msg #298

Re: Moving on

I need to use 8-again weapons more often. Six successes on eight dice.
This message was last edited by the player at 14:32, Sun 23 June 2013.
Silent Partner
GM, 64 posts
Wed 26 Jun 2013
at 17:19
  • msg #299

Oh dear...

Sorry about the radio silence. The past few days have been a bit hectic. We will try to get back on it tonight.
Jack Abraham
player, 2712 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Wed 26 Jun 2013
at 21:01
  • msg #300

Re: Oh dear...

Take your time, we're not going anywhere.
Storyteller
GM, 916 posts
Thu 27 Jun 2013
at 16:48
  • msg #301

Lemme make it up to you

Ha! Still no posts. But, as it is The GM's and Mrs. The GM's third anniversary, have 30 XP, on the house.

Just don't buy something that you can't justify.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3149 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Thu 27 Jun 2013
at 16:54
  • msg #302

Re: Lemme make it up to you

Congratulations!

And I think I'll wait another 24 XP before I restore Sereno's Clarity to 8.  :V

So... Hm.  30 XP, huh?  I'll burn it on skills, as much as I'd love to get Intelligence 4.
Storyteller
GM, 917 posts
Thu 27 Jun 2013
at 17:52
  • msg #303

Re: Lemme make it up to you

In case it was not clear, I've already added the points to the Rewards totals.
Jack Abraham
player, 2713 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Thu 27 Jun 2013
at 19:04
  • msg #304

Re: Lemme make it up to you

Ah, happy anniversary! Enjoy yourselves as much as I'm going to enjoy the XP bump.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1546 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Wed 3 Jul 2013
at 18:25
  • msg #305

Re: Lemme make it up to you

It would seem far too late for me to join "the situation " now that the other thing is wrapped up.
Jack Abraham
player, 2752 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Wed 3 Jul 2013
at 18:32
  • msg #306

Re: Lemme make it up to you

Probably, though admittedly we could use the help.
Storyteller
GM, 928 posts
Sat 6 Jul 2013
at 05:15
  • msg #307

Re: Lemme make it up to you

Sorry for the delay.  4th of July turned out to be a lot more "action-packed" than we expected and this weekend appears to be more of the same.
David Jameson
player, 1043 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Sat 6 Jul 2013
at 13:27
  • msg #308

Re: Lemme make it up to you

No prob, boss.  Personally, I just got my job's workload doubled for the next couple of weeks, so my posting may slow as well.

May things calm down ASAP!
Silent Partner
GM, 65 posts
Thu 25 Jul 2013
at 21:00
  • msg #309

Just so we know.

Out of random curiosity, and unrelated to anything specific, what at each of y'alls character's favorite objects? The ones they would have an emotional attachment to? Like Jack and his dad's gun, for example.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3201 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Thu 25 Jul 2013
at 21:21
  • msg #310

Gee, not paranoia-inducing at all.

His friends.

Huh, good question.  Sereno has a bit of a hard time with an attachment to objects, now that I think about it.  He takes good care of things in general as a reflex, because he's used to having to be frugal and careful, and notekeeping is important.  So in a lot of cases, it isn't the object that he's close to, it's the contents.  He probably has a copy of everything he has written down on a cloud service so he doesn't lose it, after expressing concern to Cheerio at some point before game start.

So damage to his laptop is upsetting for other reasons beyond it's his laptop, and he doesn't like losing things because it means he has to spend money to replace them or it means something to his loved ones (which is why he has never purchased a different apron, despite originally being a bit annoyed at being frilly, because Cora gave it to him).  Journals get too full too quick.  His green gel pens are just that.  Food doesn't last.  A bed is just a vessel.

His attachments tend to be to living things, so I'll have to sit and think about a object he uses.  His usual requests for his birthday tends to be food, money, books, anything writing or pun-related.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1586 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Thu 25 Jul 2013
at 22:12
  • msg #311

Re: Gee, not paranoia-inducing at all.

Nikolai wouldn't put a lot of emotional attachment into objects. They're all replaceable. However, what he would keep as keepsakes are things with history. His first album (Black Sabbath's Paranoid) is kept somewhere safe.
Jack Abraham
player, 2851 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Thu 25 Jul 2013
at 22:15
  • msg #312

Re: Gee, not paranoia-inducing at all.

Well, besides his father's gun, Jack's also increasingly attached to The Derringer, his new little toy. At least, he'd be quite mad to see it gone.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3229 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Wed 7 Aug 2013
at 04:06
  • msg #313

Re: Gee, not paranoia-inducing at all.

I forgot to mention it here but tomorrow, I'm going on a road trip and won't be home until the 17th or so.

Mom's taking her laptop, but I'm going to be out and about with her more than staying indoors since I'll be able to spend time with her without my brother around.  So yeah.
Jack Abraham
player, 2908 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Wed 7 Aug 2013
at 04:08
  • msg #314

Re: Gee, not paranoia-inducing at all.

Oh, have fun!
David Jameson
player, 1062 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Wed 7 Aug 2013
at 20:05
  • msg #315

Re: Gee, not paranoia-inducing at all.

Enjoy!
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3242 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 10 Aug 2013
at 15:26
  • msg #316

Re: Gee, not paranoia-inducing at all.

There's a Monte Sereno near San Jose.  It's a small town, and now I have this mental image of Sereno's mother visiting there while pregnant with Sereno and naming him after that town.

That or make it really embarrassing and do what happened with Florence Nightingale: Name him after the place he was conceived.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3246 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Tue 13 Aug 2013
at 07:12
  • msg #317

Re: Gee, not paranoia-inducing at all.

Storyteller
GM, 968 posts
Wed 14 Aug 2013
at 03:04
  • msg #318

Time to advance

Hey, folks.

So I know things have slowed down a bit lately, due in no small part to my work schedule.  Nevertheless, I would like to get things back on track, and I wish to start by advancing the time forward once again -- at least to the spring gather in late March.

Please let me know if you have any objections to the time skip and if you have any suggestions as to the time destination.
Jack Abraham
player, 2944 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Wed 14 Aug 2013
at 03:19
  • msg #319

Re: Time to advance

March seems fine to me. It'll move us forward a couple of months, but not so far forward that we'll miss too many time-sensitive events.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3247 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Wed 14 Aug 2013
at 03:20
  • msg #320

Re: Time to advance

I'd need to ask about research info and stuff to gloss over and not, along with any sort of... surprises?

And Sereno has work to worry about, and some... small side projects to work on.
Jack Abraham
player, 2985 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 27 Aug 2013
at 02:36
  • msg #321

Re: Time to advance

Hey folks, just felt I should share this with all of you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHKivyPvexI

You're welcome.

EDIT: And here's another video, this time a song to get stuck in your head. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9rQmyAxS3U
This message was last edited by the player at 03:50, Tue 27 Aug 2013.
Storyteller
GM, 984 posts
Tue 27 Aug 2013
at 04:02
  • msg #322

Evil

You, sir, are a villain.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3287 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Tue 27 Aug 2013
at 04:06
  • msg #323

Re: Evil

http://www.youtube.com/watch?f...ed&v=lAIGb1lfpBw

Have something adorable instead.
David Jameson
player, 1088 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Wed 4 Sep 2013
at 20:12
  • msg #324

Re: Evil

FYI, all.  I will be flying out tomorrow for my little brother's wedding, and as such, will sort of be preoccupied with best man-ing it up through Sunday.  Just wanted to give a heads-up!
Storyteller
GM, 998 posts
Wed 11 Sep 2013
at 07:39
  • msg #325

Time Jump

Okay -- it's time for this to happen.

Later today, I'll be starting the Spring Gathering in the Grove thread.  There are a couple of side threads going on that I believe shouldn't impact this too hugely much, but if you think there is still something that needs to be addressed first, please let me know.

Otherwise, we're jumping ahead.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3341 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Wed 11 Sep 2013
at 17:58
  • msg #326

Re: Time Jump

Sereno can talk to Jack and the others at the Spring gathering.  Any chance to do more rolls involving the dreamscape?
Silent Partner
GM, 66 posts
Wed 11 Sep 2013
at 18:02
  • msg #327

Re: Time Jump

Also we're in Hawaii right now, much to the ST's chagrin, so our schedule for posting is slightly altered.
Jack Abraham
player, 3034 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Wed 11 Sep 2013
at 19:06
  • msg #328

Re: Time Jump

Yes, yes, the sun is burns us, I totally sympathize.

Meanwhile I need to get to figuring out some of this Underworld shit, because this is probably going to be even more dangerous than I'm giving it credit for.
David Jameson
player, 1090 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Thu 12 Sep 2013
at 14:51
  • msg #329

Re: Time Jump

In reply to Silent Partner (msg # 327):

Oh goodness, yes, the agony of Hawaii.  *gryn*

Also, the wife & I will be at a con this weekend (Friday through Sunday).  However, as far as I'm aware, that's the last one of the year.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3343 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 14 Sep 2013
at 04:40
  • msg #330

Re: Time Jump

So Sereno likes dogs.  Thankfully, he doesn't use baby talk around them, but he does suffer from some cuteness proximity, referring to them as adorable, precious, brave, sweet, and other things that he'll be restraining himself from saying because even he finds himself a bit unbearable when he's actively d'awing too much.
Jack Abraham
player, 3038 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sat 14 Sep 2013
at 04:45
  • msg #331

Re: Time Jump

Meanwhile, we also get to see Jack's lack of comfort around animals on proud display, which is probably one of the things he and I differ on the most.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3351 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Tue 17 Sep 2013
at 16:34
  • msg #332

Everyone's on the Conclave... except Sereno.

Sereno considers this a victory.

And it's sort of funny how it parallels Ulciscor and the fact both would much rather take orders and assist.
David Jameson
player, 1094 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Tue 17 Sep 2013
at 16:36
  • msg #333

Re: Everyone's on the Conclave... except Sereno.

Heh.  Go, David, go!  Just do it quick, like tearing off a Band-Aid.  Nothing can go wrong here, I'm certain!
Jack Abraham
player, 3049 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 17 Sep 2013
at 17:21
  • msg #334

Re: Everyone's on the Conclave... except Sereno.

Nah, he seemed pretty subtle. You should see how Jack usually handles delicate subject matters.

"Hey, remember how your dad died like thirty years ago, and you always thought he was just a worthless drug addict? Well, turn out he was sacrificed by an evil cult and he loved you until his dying breath. Have fun grieving all over again!"
Jack Abraham
player, 3063 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Fri 20 Sep 2013
at 05:40
  • msg #335

Re: Everyone's on the Conclave... except Sereno.

D'awww puppy.
Storyteller
GM, 1004 posts
Fri 20 Sep 2013
at 05:43
  • msg #336

Re: Everyone's on the Conclave... except Sereno.

Bruce is totally the final boss.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3362 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Fri 20 Sep 2013
at 23:48
  • msg #337

Re: Everyone's on the Conclave... except Sereno.

If I ever see you and Will before you move again, I need to hit you guys with something if these things become more obvious.
Jack Abraham
player, 3064 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Fri 20 Sep 2013
at 23:53
  • msg #338

Re: Everyone's on the Conclave... except Sereno.

Which things are becoming more obvious? The Bruce Springstein puns?
This message was last edited by the player at 23:54, Fri 20 Sept 2013.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3363 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Fri 20 Sep 2013
at 23:54
  • msg #339

Re: Everyone's on the Conclave... except Sereno.

Stuff.  As in realizing certain answers are right in front of you.  I've already had one GM pulling that stunt on me.
Storyteller
GM, 1005 posts
Sat 21 Sep 2013
at 00:46
  • msg #340

Re: Everyone's on the Conclave... except Sereno.

In all honesty, you guys usually figure out most of the various hints we throw out fairly quickly.  I don't count the obscure ones for which you have no context at first, though.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3364 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 21 Sep 2013
at 01:10
  • msg #341

Re: Everyone's on the Conclave... except Sereno.

Yeah, but right now I'm hitting my head against a wall partly because I had another GM pull the same goddamn stunt involving a "Queen" and an NPC named Regina.
Storyteller
GM, 1006 posts
Sat 21 Sep 2013
at 01:37
  • msg #342

Re: Everyone's on the Conclave... except Sereno.

Your character is researching dreams.  You're going to see so many of those. XD
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3365 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 21 Sep 2013
at 02:16
  • msg #343

Re: Everyone's on the Conclave... except Sereno.

Yeah, I know.  It's why Sereno isn't going to be beating himself up.  If anything, he'll be happy that sometimes it's actually obvious, instead of crazy BS.
David Jameson
player, 1102 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Tue 24 Sep 2013
at 20:05
  • msg #344

Re: Everyone's on the Conclave... except Sereno.

Welp, that was fun.  *gryn*

David's plan at the moment:
1) Get back to territory
2) Call Feeds-the-Flames, inform him that he is in charge of patrols tonight
3) Stop at local liquor store, pick up a handle of Everclear
4) Test limits of werewolf metabolism

(And of course, 5) Highly regret the plan the next morning.  ~_^)
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3384 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Tue 24 Sep 2013
at 21:33
  • msg #345

Re: Everyone's on the Conclave... except Sereno.

Love hurts.

Once David is out of the meeting, Sereno is going to approach him and mention something fun.  :D
Silent Partner
GM, 67 posts
Tue 24 Sep 2013
at 23:27
  • msg #346

Re: Everyone's on the Conclave... except Sereno.

Nothing like crushing a lady's gentle spirit to kick off a night, huh? Just stomped all over it.
Jack Abraham
player, 3080 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 24 Sep 2013
at 23:33
  • msg #347

Re: Everyone's on the Conclave... except Sereno.

He probably could've been more delicate, yeah, but there's no way to really let someone down easy.
David Jameson
player, 1105 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Wed 25 Sep 2013
at 15:32
  • msg #348

Re: Everyone's on the Conclave... except Sereno.

Pretty much, yeah.  It's striking that balance between "kind" and "leaving the door open unintentionally" that's the tricky part.
Storyteller
GM, 1013 posts
Wed 25 Sep 2013
at 15:57
  • msg #349

Re: Everyone's on the Conclave... except Sereno.

Okay,  everyone who is part of the conclave should switch over to that thread now if you haven't already.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3388 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Wed 25 Sep 2013
at 17:12
  • msg #350

All Alone

I promise I won't get exploded by Lily or by your pack, David!
David Jameson
player, 1106 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Wed 25 Sep 2013
at 17:16
  • msg #351

Re: All Alone

Well, Lily's in the Conclave with us (because who's going to ask her to leave, really?), so that's one taken care of.

And really, David did tell his packmates that "Sereno=friend=no kill-y".  Multiple times, even.

So I think you're safe from them.  For now.  You know.

*gryn*
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3389 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Wed 25 Sep 2013
at 21:12
  • msg #352

Re: All Alone

Sereno's not going to talk to them without David there.  The game plan is that Ulciscor's getting plopped on in a bit.  Just to ruin Sereno's dignity more.
Jack Abraham
player, 3088 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Thu 26 Sep 2013
at 05:49
  • msg #353

Re: All Alone

Hey, Nik, OOC, was that supposed to be a Labyrinth reference?
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1686 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Thu 26 Sep 2013
at 06:26
  • msg #354

Re: All Alone

No, Ghostbusters. I always thought that God thing looked a lot like Bowie.

It also seemed to fit because we're talking about a tower built for supernatural purposes.
This message was last edited by the player at 06:27, Thu 26 Sept 2013.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1687 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Thu 26 Sep 2013
at 06:31
  • msg #355

Re: All Alone

And this is why physicists aren't allowed in marketing meetings.
Jack Abraham
player, 3090 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Thu 26 Sep 2013
at 06:40
  • msg #356

Re: All Alone

Nikolai Gorschov:
No, Ghostbusters. I always thought that God thing looked a lot like Bowie.

It also seemed to fit because we're talking about a tower built for supernatural purposes.

Ironically, the actual plot of Ghostbusters- some wacky dude decides to make a building specifically constructed to channel negative energy so as to bring about the end of the world- is pretty close to why Talon Tower was built in the first place.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1688 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Thu 26 Sep 2013
at 06:41
  • msg #357

Re: All Alone

EXACTLY why the reference was made.
Silent Partner
GM, 68 posts
Sat 28 Sep 2013
at 15:17
  • msg #358

Re: All Alone

Shout out to David for the vague Tick reference.

At least, that's what I'm reading it as.
David Jameson
player, 1108 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Sat 28 Sep 2013
at 15:33
  • msg #359

Re: All Alone

In reply to Silent Partner (msg # 358):

A bit, a bit.

(Though, honestly, I identify it more with RPGs.  Our Twilight in the tabletop game I ran liked using it when explaining why he felt it necessary to actually do something.)
Silent Partner
GM, 69 posts
Sat 28 Sep 2013
at 15:42
Jack Abraham
player, 3121 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Thu 3 Oct 2013
at 03:56
  • msg #361

Re: All Alone

Alright, is that it for the Conclave scene?
David Jameson
player, 1111 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Thu 3 Oct 2013
at 10:29
  • msg #362

Re: All Alone

In reply to Jack Abraham (msg # 361):

David has an update on the situation with the giant mutating spirit monster thing, but after that, yeah.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3425 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Fri 4 Oct 2013
at 02:26
  • msg #363

Sereno's birthday was recent; September 28th!

... so I did a chunk of commissions.

http://i.imgur.com/k17XA35.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent....410/serenocecil4.jpg ... yes, Sereno is cosplaying in this picture, and it's him slightly older.  The tattoos have grown a bit.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1704 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Fri 4 Oct 2013
at 04:02
  • msg #364

Re: Sereno's birthday was recent; September 28th!

It's a very "Killing Joke" way of looking at things.

Well done artwise though.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3431 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Tue 8 Oct 2013
at 03:53
  • msg #365

Fiddlesticks

Dead grandmother.

That's both of Dad's parents dead, and before I graduated.  This is depressing.
Jack Abraham
player, 3141 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 8 Oct 2013
at 03:59
  • msg #366

Re: Fiddlesticks

My condolences, Astra.
David Jameson
player, 1114 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Tue 8 Oct 2013
at 15:58
  • msg #367

Re: Fiddlesticks

Many sympathies, Astra.
Jack Abraham
player, 3179 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Thu 17 Oct 2013
at 02:49
  • msg #368

Re: Fiddlesticks

Alright, I was speaking to the ST, who mentioned that it generally took a while to do XP audits because he had to award XP based off what he remembered we did. If you'll remember, there is a Goals page on the Obsidian Portal wiki that we're supposed to use to keep track of... well, our goals, which are used to compute XP, but since we don't update that very often, it makes it harder for the ST to figure out how much XP to give us.

Thus, to save our ST some time (and get us XP faster!), I'd like to ask everyone to update their Goals (which can be found here: http://www.obsidianportal.com/...ueensbay/wikis/goals ), and to try to keep them regularly updated for the sake of convenience. This will make things easier for everyone in the long run, so please, take a bit of time to do this bit of book-keeping. Thanks!
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3456 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Thu 17 Oct 2013
at 05:11
  • msg #369

Things the Odd Squad is not allowed to do in Queen's Bay

(10:07:13 PM) Brian: Do not approach the Happy Fun Varuna Lily.
(10:07:54 PM) AstraKiseki: While funny, setting up a phone line to repeatedly say "Varuna is a loser with too much time on his hands" will only lead to tears.
(10:08:32 PM) Brian: It doesn't matter if Lily can just heal it, experimenting with a sin-eater's wound-sealing ability is not advised.
(9:59:17 PM) AstraKiseki:  "Sereno is allowed one pun at the Grove per visit.
Leaving and coming back after five minutes does not count as two visits.
(9:59:37 PM) AstraKiseki: "Jack is not allowed to play Russian Roulette with his Krewe."
(10:03:24 PM) Brian: Nikolai is not allowed to talk theology with the vampires. Ever.
(10:09:01 PM) Brian: Don't play mind games with the Mastigos.
(10:06:00 PM) Brian: New vampires are not bloodsuckers, leeches, licks or fangbangers.
(10:06:14 PM) Brian: Likewise, new werewolves are not puppies.

Got any others?
Jack Abraham
player, 3182 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Thu 17 Oct 2013
at 05:56
  • msg #370

Re: Things the Odd Squad is not allowed to do in Queen's Bay

Making fun of Casey in front of David is not advisable.

Tralesta's tarot is not for winning bets.

Never ask Jack's opinion about something unless you have a packed lunch.

Dropping acid with changelings is just a bad idea all around.

You're only a badass until Lily walks in.

Don't step on the spiders. Just don't.

Making Cora cry is a capital offense.

The Obrimos do not need encouragement.

Henrietta enunciates for no one.
This message was last edited by the player at 06:08, Thu 17 Oct 2013.
Storyteller
GM, 1046 posts
Thu 24 Oct 2013
at 14:24
  • msg #371

Slow

Hey, guys

The missus and I just wanted to apologize for the really slow responses these days.  We're in the middle of moving (again), Mrs. Storyteller is back up to full-time, and I'm juggling two projects in addition to the daily packing and cleaning regimen in two locations on opposite sides of town.

We should be out of our current location in one week, so that will free up a little time.  The new place will still be a hazard area, though, so I imagine we won't be full swing for a little while after that.  At the very least, though, we won't have a move-out deadline looming over our heads.

I'm in the middle of an experience audit, which I know hasn't affected most of you yet.  However, I've given everyone a little extra XP in the interrim as a half-apology/half-downtime bonus.

My better half also wishes to add "We haven't abandoned you! Honest!"  She said that and then jetted off to work. XD
Silent Partner
GM, 70 posts
Tue 29 Oct 2013
at 15:06
  • msg #372

OMGWTFBBQ!

 You there boy,  what day is it?

Today, sir?  Why it's  Christmas d-  er,  moving day,  sir!

 That's right,  it's the big moving day!  Not to say everything is going to calm down after today,  but it will get slightly quieter and hopefully less exhausting,  and we can resume posting at a more satisfactory speed.
Jack Abraham
player, 3203 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 29 Oct 2013
at 16:15
  • msg #373

Re: OMGWTFBBQ!

Good luck, kids, and try not to exhaust yourselves too much.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3470 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Tue 29 Oct 2013
at 20:53
  • msg #374

Re: OMGWTFBBQ!

And it's midterms for me!  Wee.

(Kill me.)
David Jameson
player, 1123 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Thu 31 Oct 2013
at 14:30
  • msg #375

Re: OMGWTFBBQ!

In reply to Silent Partner (msg # 372):

Boxes, boxes, and more boxes!  IT'S BOXES ALL THE WAY DOWN.

(Still so many in my living room....though that may just be because I'm lazy.  *gryn*)

No worries, we'll be here when you get time to breathe!
Storyteller
GM, 1055 posts
Fri 1 Nov 2013
at 06:15
  • msg #376

Happy Birthday/Halloween

Happy Halloween, everyone. :)

And, of course, a happy birthday to Mrs. ST, who turns 25 for the eighth time. ;)

In honor of my Silent Partner (and as our way of apologizing for the continuing delay caused by moving, work, and events such as this), everyone gets 32 bonus xp.

I close out with the apartment in the morning, so after a weekend of unpacking and organizing, we should be in a better place to resume the action.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3477 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Wed 6 Nov 2013
at 04:54
  • msg #377

Re: Happy Birthday/Halloween

Currently have a low spoon count, but Sereno is going to do a PM to David during the Concord meeting.

Gah, I'm still fried.
Storyteller
GM, 1079 posts
Fri 22 Nov 2013
at 20:59
  • msg #378

Re: Happy Birthday/Halloween

So...  two months later!

Time to do that time skip.  These side scenes should be just about wrapped up, so we'll be moving things along this weekend or right after.  If there is anything else you guys wanted to cover, let me know, but I think we got everything they was pointed out to us last time.

 Also, I should have the latest audit finished by then.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3493 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Fri 22 Nov 2013
at 21:16
  • msg #379

Re: Happy Birthday/Halloween

During the downtime, Sereno's going to also be talking to the Changelings up in New England and see about collaboration with that webcomic...
Jack Abraham
player, 3229 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Fri 22 Nov 2013
at 23:04
  • msg #380

Re: Happy Birthday/Halloween

I... need to go over my goals. It's hard to keep track of all the plates I'm keeping spinning right now.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3494 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Fri 22 Nov 2013
at 23:38
  • msg #381

Re: Happy Birthday/Halloween

Lucky, all Sereno has to think about is school, mostly.  Once that's done, he gets a bachelor's.
Storyteller
GM, 1091 posts
Tue 26 Nov 2013
at 00:28
  • msg #382

Time Warp

We're doing the time warp again. Get ready to jump to the left.

All the side scenes are pretty well wrapped up, and you should all either have PMs or actual scenes started. Mrs. ST is on vacation for the next week, and so posting should be fairly regular.

A couple things of note happened in the downtime. The main thing was the wedding of Martin Dacoscas and Cora Burns, which occurred at the end of May. Their wedding gifts included a house in pack territory, as well as the first unconditional pass for Cora onto pack territory.
Those attending the wedding also became privy to the fact that Lily is pregnant.
Jack Abraham
player, 3241 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 26 Nov 2013
at 00:36
  • msg #383

Re: Time Warp

Dun dun DUUUUUN

No, seriously, called it. Although, given the number of predictions I make, the law of averages would say that I'm right once in a while.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3496 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Tue 26 Nov 2013
at 02:35
  • msg #384

Re: Time Warp

Oh dear.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1771 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Fri 6 Dec 2013
at 05:58
  • msg #385

Re: Time Warp

In totally unrelated news, it took 6 months at the job before someone actually called me weird
Jack Abraham
player, 3315 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Fri 6 Dec 2013
at 06:26
  • msg #386

Re: Time Warp

Why is that so surprising? Not exactly like you're a fountain of non-sequiturs.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1772 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Fri 6 Dec 2013
at 06:33
  • msg #387

Re: Time Warp

I'm not wound nearly as tight as my alias, and in the past people had picked up on it rather quickly.

What happened is someone asked if it was just her if it was cold in her area, so, I pulled the chair back and stood where her chair would have been.

I was being thorough in my analysis of the situation, and was thusly accused of being strange.
Jack Abraham
player, 3316 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Fri 6 Dec 2013
at 06:53
  • msg #388

Re: Time Warp

In reply to Nikolai Gorschov (msg # 387):

Hey, nothing wrong with scientific accuracy.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1773 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Fri 6 Dec 2013
at 06:54
  • msg #389

Re: Time Warp

See, this is what I was thinking. I wanted to be confident in my answer that yes, it was just her.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3541 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Fri 6 Dec 2013
at 15:23
  • msg #390

Re: Time Warp

Heh.

And I have a final today and on Tuesday, so I'm going to be a bit distracted and panicked.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3548 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Mon 9 Dec 2013
at 03:48
  • msg #391

Re: Time Warp

... Dumb question: So what Houses would the character be in?

Either Hogwarts and/or Game of Thrones, depending on if you know them.
Jack Abraham
player, 3326 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Mon 9 Dec 2013
at 03:52
  • msg #392

Re: Time Warp

Haven't seen or read Game of Thrones, but for Hogwarts... uh, Jack'd probably be a Slytherin. I've sort of come to terms with the fact that he's an aspiring supervillain.
David Jameson
player, 1134 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Thu 12 Dec 2013
at 15:56
  • msg #393

Re: Time Warp

In reply to Sereno Blackwood (msg # 391):

Not a GoT person myself.  But David is a Ravenclaw through and through.  Yes, he's loyal like a Hufflepuff, he can be brave or cunning depending on the situation, but...more than anything else, he wants to know the hows and whys of a situation before acting.  He wants to know.

So, yeah, Ravenclaw.
Jack Abraham
player, 3327 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Thu 12 Dec 2013
at 16:56
  • msg #394

Re: Time Warp

David Jameson:
In reply to Sereno Blackwood (msg # 391):

Not a GoT person myself.  But David is a Ravenclaw through and through.  Yes, he's loyal like a Hufflepuff, he can be brave or cunning depending on the situation, but...more than anything else, he wants to know the hows and whys of a situation before acting.  He wants to know.

So, yeah, Ravenclaw.

"Strength lies in knowing oneself," as Dak'kon once said.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3549 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Mon 16 Dec 2013
at 17:11
  • msg #395

Re: Time Warp

Sereno's probably Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff.

Also, sorry for the mental vacation.  Finals finished on Tuesday.  I'll write up a pledge soon, if my brain's willing to cooperate.
Storyteller
GM, 1113 posts
Tue 17 Dec 2013
at 05:03
  • msg #396

Re: Time Warp

Ulciscor would be Slytherin.  Palaemon would probably be Ravenclaw.  Lily would be a tough-ass Hufflepuff.
Storyteller
GM, 1120 posts
Thu 26 Dec 2013
at 06:16
  • msg #397

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas, everyone. :)

Sorry for the complete and total lack of anything resembling a posting habit the last week, but... well, I think you can imagine why that may have been. XD

How has the holiday season in general been treating everyone?
Jack Abraham
player, 3342 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Thu 26 Dec 2013
at 17:46
  • msg #398

Re: Merry Christmas!

I caught the latest plague from one of family members. Yay!
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3550 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Fri 27 Dec 2013
at 15:44
  • msg #399

Re: Merry Christmas!

Ordinary, at least as ordinary as the first holiday without grandparents interfering and demanding we do really annoying traditions can be?
David Jameson
player, 1139 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Fri 27 Dec 2013
at 16:32
  • msg #400

Re: Merry Christmas!

Pretty good, so far.  Can't complain, anyway!

(Well, I could, but I don't have too much reason to, so....yeah.  *gryn*)
Storyteller
GM, 1129 posts
Fri 3 Jan 2014
at 05:23
  • msg #401

... and a Happy New Year!

Happy New Year, everyone. :)  Hopefully 2014 treats us all well.

I apologize for our slowness the last couple of months.  As you know, we've been facing a number of complications in our lives, so we haven't been posting quite as often as we ought to.  We are hoping to change this soon, though I don't expect we're going to be returning to a very rapid pace for a while.

In the meantime, however, I just wanted to make sure that our awkward pace hasn't discouraged anyone else's participation.  We've noticed that player responses haven't been very frequent either for a while, though I know December was a really busy month for a lot of us.  If there are things we're missing, I apologize and I promise we'll try to address them as soon as possible.  Just let us know if we're delinquent on any matter or another and certainly keep us posted if you're dealing with real-life stuff -- obviously, we'll understand. :)

Overall, I just wanted to ensure everyone that we're still here and still running this boat.  I just a few more things I need to juggle in the day!
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3551 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 4 Jan 2014
at 20:35
  • msg #402

Re: ... and a Happy New Year!

I'm still here, I'm just brain fried a bit.  I'll probably get back and running in a few days and be fine afterward.
Jack Abraham
player, 3359 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sat 4 Jan 2014
at 20:45
  • msg #403

Re: ... and a Happy New Year!

Been a bit hectic over here, but I'll be getting back to speed soon.
David Jameson
player, 1140 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Wed 8 Jan 2014
at 02:43
  • msg #404

Re: ... and a Happy New Year!

It's been hectic around these parts, admittedly, but I'm still here.

And hey, got a new laptop for Christmas, so now I have more computer time!  Woo!
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3562 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Mon 20 Jan 2014
at 01:21
  • msg #405

Re: ... and a Happy New Year!

So our Storyteller's a nerd who likes fighting games and occasionally thinks of the PCs as such.  And wrote this up.

(5:05:48 PM) William Short: Jack - Ranged75/Melee25 (Control50/Damage50)
Uses guns at range and a bit of assistance from Princess in melee.  Mostly defensive control effects.
(5:09:00 PM) William Short: David - Ranged0/Melee100 (Control10/Damage90)
Switching forms changes combat style, but is mostly just to switch between speed/power/defense/technique.  Can sacrifice entire Super Bar to enter Gauru and have maxed speed/power.
(5:11:43 PM) William Short: Nikolai - Ranged90/Melee10(Control25/Damage75)
Primarily attacks with either focused blasts or area bursts of various patterns.  Uses electrical sword attacks up close but mostly to stun.
(5:14:22 PM) William Short: Sereno - Ranged50/Melee50 (Control90/Damage10)
Relies entirely on traps, juggles, and various debuff effects with a variety of situational control effects.  Very high learning curve.

... Then last night I was a nerd and figured out (with a little help from Jack) musical themes for the PCs' stages.

Jack: Dread Machine.
David: Shadows of Distant Mountains.
Nikolai: Ride the Lightning.
Sereno: Sticks and Stones.

Anyone else want to contribute to the nerdery?
Jack Abraham
player, 3426 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Mon 20 Jan 2014
at 02:05
  • msg #406

Re: ... and a Happy New Year!

Sure.

First, a couple more themes (only for the people who might actually be fighers):

Lily: Queen of Thorns
Ulciscor: In the Land of the Blind
Palaemon: Trial by Fire

Renata: Blood Diamond
Grimur: The Edge of a Blade
Arturo: Hard Knocks
Cat: Brass and Absinthe (Zoot Suit Riot is already taken)
Malcolm: The Highlander (though not this highlander: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq4SqgxIKM0 or this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oyv5mfwzq-o ).
Delilah: Keep the Faith

The Littles: Candlelight Dance
Cora: Burn With Passion
Sachiv: As You Wish
Major Dread: Judge and Executioner
Charlie: Tough Love
Joe: Shake and Break
Thomas: Wild and Free
Nesrine: Tick Tick Tick
Henrietta: Put Up Your Dukes

Virgil: Many Have Risen
Kevin: The Shepherd
Charity: Natural Order
Martin: Cull the Herd

Catherine: Scream in Silence
Leland: A Handful of Dust
Kelli: Reap the Whirlwind
Armand: Vengeance Without Mercy
Storyteller
GM, 1165 posts
Mon 20 Jan 2014
at 02:37
  • msg #407

Re: ... and a Happy New Year!

Humorously, I'd only ever considered the PCs as fighting game characters because I was trying to draw them a while back and kept gravitating toward unnecessarily combative stances.  Then I thought about Jack employing Princess like a Stand (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Gen 3+) and the ideas just kind of flitted about after that.

I'd never considered the NPCs, but I guess I can envision some of them now that they have themes. XD
Jack Abraham
player, 3428 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Mon 20 Jan 2014
at 04:56
  • msg #408

Re: ... and a Happy New Year!

And now we get into the complicated bits: the move sets.

Jack

Lucky Sevens: Jack's basic attack with his specialized revolver. He must reload every seven shots.
Phantasmal Marionette: Princess temporarily takes physical form to smack around any melee attackers, using slaps, claws, a razor-trimmed skirt, and a piercing laugh.
Oracle of Decay: A vision of the future allows for one especially accurate shot. Jack "charges" his attack with his Oracle, then fires, piercing his enemy's defenses.
Phantasmal Shroud: Jack may use a portion of his Plasm bar to shroud his form, temporarily improving his damage resistance.
The Derringer: Jack's secret weapon, the dreaded Derringer. Using the entirety of his Plasm, he places a single clear shot, piercing flesh like paper. If this attack hits, it is instantly fatal.

Nikolai

Jolt: Nik's most basic attack, striking his enemy with small bursts of electricity.
Lightning Strike: Nikolai's "charged" attack, dealing more damage by calling lightning from the sky.
Fires of Heaven: Nikolai's more potent attacks, using pure magic to assault his foes. Much slower than his lightning attacks, and consuming some of his Mana, but with greater damage.
Curse of Chernobyl: Calling upon his mastery of Forces, Nikolai curses his enemy with wasting radiation sickness, slowly depleting their health.
The Sun Will Rise: The ultimate attack, consuming all of Nikolai's mana. Nikolai forms a miniature star in his hands, and throws it like a projectile, consuming all in its path before it explodes in a solar radiance.

David

Claw Claw Bite: David's basic attack, using his werewolf strength to punish his foes.
Between Two Worlds: David uses some of his Essence to create a mirror of himself in the spirit world, striking twice with each attack.
Phases of the Moon: David phases between his various forms, trading off speed, strength, defense and magical power with each one.
Aura of Dread: Improves David's defenses, slowly harming enemies the longer they stay in close proximity to the Irraka.
Death Rage: Using all of his Essence, David takes on the dreaded Gauru form, gaining a massive boost to his abilities but losing any of his other spirit magics.

Sereno

Cutting Remarks: Sereno's most basic attacks, weakly fending off foes with physical strength enhanced with a bit of changeling magic.
Briars, Beware: Sereno temporarily draws out a bit of the Hedge, making a piece of the arena unsafe for those who do not know how to walk it.
Night Terrors: Sereno calls a fleeting nightmare from the Oneiros and uses it as a weapon, tearing at foes with the stuff of nightmares itself.
Hold That Thought: Sereno wraps his enemies in solid dream-stuff, paralyzing them temporarily.
Book It: Sereno opens a gate through the Hedge, teleporting to another part of the arena.
Elm Street Waltz: Sereno's ultimate attack, attacking someone with their own worst fears. This consumes all of his Glamour, and typically slays his enemy.
Jack Abraham
player, 3431 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Mon 20 Jan 2014
at 23:29
  • msg #409

Re: ... and a Happy New Year!

Next up, the mages and vampires:

Lily

Half-Hearted Strike: Lily is too tired for this shit, using only a fraction of her tremendous power to slay would-be challengers.
Blessing of the Grove: The environment seems to impede her opponents, making them move more slowly and more easy to kill.
Vital Slaughter: Lily decides to actually try for once, breaking enemies with Supernal might.
Pestilent Wrath: Lily draws upon her mastery of Life to bestow a fragment of Death, weakening her enemy's attacks.
The Maiden Adamant: Lily summons her old fury, becoming something profane yet beautiful that devours her enemies whole.

Ulciscor

Pot Shot: Ulciscor believes in efficiency, and few things are more efficient than a bullet to the head.
Mind Crush: When bullets don't work, mental assaults generally will. Attack a foe's psyche, killing them with their own minds.
Your Lying Eyes: Ulciscor manipulates the perceptions of his enemy, making them disoriented and randomly rearranging their controls.
Out of Mind: Ulciscor's master of space allows him to teleport about the field for the best possible vantage point.
Extinction of Self: The most horrifying power available to Ulciscor, he utterly wipes the mind and memory of his foe, leaving them a hollow husk.

Palaemon

Herculean Might: A little extra Force, a little hint of Life, and suddenly everyone's falling around you. Palemon's basic attack.
Tried and Tested: Palaemon's general knowledge of magic allows him to protect himself against nearly any threat. Improve his speed and defense.
Boom Goes the Dynamite: Using a bit of mana, Palaemon flings a deadly fireball at his enemy. Simple, but effective.
Perfect Prime: Palaemon counters an enemy's attack, absorbing the energy of their assault to replenish his mana.
Crash of Aether: With pure magic, he destroys his enemy down to the smallest molecule. Nothing is left but burnt dust.

Renata

Vigorous Strike: Surprisingly strong for her appearance, Renata's fists are enhanced with Vitae, crushing enemies with unnatural strength.
Mesmerizing Gaze: If her appearance isn't enough to stun, her master of Majesty is. Temporarily paralyzes a foe.
Grip of Undeath: Unleashing the full power of her Daeva blood, Renata grasps her foe and slams them into the earth with bone-shattering force.
Princely Presence: People fear to harm the Prince. Temporarily decreases the amount of damage received.
Unquestionable Authority: A ruler does not kill her subjects, she dominates them. This attack consumes all of her Vitae, but results in the immediate surrender of her opponent.

Grimur

Blade Master: Grimur has had many centuries of practice with his knives, and can easily bring them to use against his enemies.
Wicked Bite:: A vampire not only kills his foes, he feeds upon them. Does significant damage, and quickly replenishes Grimur's Vitae.
Damnable Speed: Grimur's mastery of Celerity allows him to strike with uncanny speed, quickly racking up a terrible combo.
The Blood is Life: Using a portion of his Vitae, Grimur can quickly regenerate even the most grievous of wounds.
Sanctified Murder: Grimur stops toying with his foe and unleashes his full Damned strength. His foes are left torn to shreds, unable to scream before they die.

Arturo

Thuggish Might: Arturo learned how to fight early in his life, and his undeath has only improved his brawling skill.
Frightening Visage: Arturo doesn't look nice on the best of days, but with an ounce of Nightmare, he can stun foes long enough to go in for the kill.
Veil of Night: Grimur is sneakier than he looks. He temporarily disappears, and reappears closer to his enemy.
Fighting Dirty: Arturo knows how to make the most of his environment. He picks up one random weapon and uses it against his foes.
Fear Itself: The Nosferatu are blessed with the power of Nightmare, which Arturo uses to strike at the very heart of his enemies, slaying them with raw terror.

Cat

Class Act: Cat Savoy never attacks his enemies with his bare hands, preferring a stylish cane- reinforced, of course, to better crack skulls.
Trip the Light Fantastic: Cat is a practiced dancer, maneuvering around his enemies to get in their defenses.
Bootlegger's Turn: With a strength born of Vitae, he slams his enemy away, to recompose himself and escape their clutches.
Razzamatazz: It's easy to forget that Cat is a Mekhet, and an old one at that. With a bit of blood, he can temporarily flit into Twilight, avoiding a deadly attack.
You Slay Me: Cat prefers his fights quick and clean. With the rights words- and a bit of Telepathy- he can get right into someone's head... just long enough to pull the blade out of his cane and quickly eliminate them before they can react.

Malcolm

Ancient Fury: Malcolm Douglas has had nearly 1,000 years to refine his fighting skill. He uses his fists so the fights aren't completely one-sided.
Unconquered Form: Malcolm was tough before he spent centuries perfecting his Resilience. Temporarily reduce all damage to Malcolm, and regenerate a small amount of health at the cost of Vitae.
Claws of the Beast: The fearsome Protean Discipline grants Malcolm claws that can tear through steel. Improves damage significantly.
Frenzied Hate: Unleash Malcolm's inner Beast, granting extreme power in exchange for a loss of control.
Honor and Glory: Malcolm draws out his relic claymore, cleaving with inhuman might. Uses all Vitae, but is typically fatal.

Delilah

Blood Scourge: A whip constructed with the miraculous Theban Sorcery, Sister Delilah brings punishment to the wicked.
Blandishment of Sin: Delilah uses a bit of her Vitae to enhance her attacks, making them more lethal.
Pharoh's Paces: Creates a barrier around Delilah, forcing foes to stay out of melee range.
Stigmata: Delilah causes a small amount of harm to herself, producing identical (yet more lethal) wounds upon her enemy.
Transubstantiation: Her enemy is transmuted into a non-living material, effectively killing them.
This message was last edited by the player at 05:33, Thu 23 Jan 2014.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1787 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Tue 21 Jan 2014
at 05:28
  • msg #410

Re: ... and a Happy New Year!

And with the new year, I think I've found Nikolai's new favorite band for 2014:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYJQGSapz-A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osqmZojGfyE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWbfztup-6Q
Storyteller
GM, 1171 posts
Tue 21 Jan 2014
at 06:25
  • msg #411

Re: ... and a Happy New Year!

And now it might be the Storyteller's as well. XD
Jack Abraham
player, 3433 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 21 Jan 2014
at 06:44
  • msg #412

Re: ... and a Happy New Year!

Ah, Nik, how are you doing? Haven't seen you in a while.
This message was last edited by the player at 06:45, Tue 21 Jan 2014.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1790 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Tue 21 Jan 2014
at 07:05
  • msg #413

Re: ... and a Happy New Year!

Pluggin away at work mostly.
Jack Abraham
player, 3434 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 21 Jan 2014
at 08:34
  • msg #414

Re: ... and a Happy New Year!

Continuing with my madness, the Changelings:

The Littles

Razorhand Cut: Their time in Arcadia taught the Littles many things, especially how to strike with lethal accuracy. Their basic attack, regardless of who is the lead
Switch Off: Trade Edward and Alice's places, opening different special powers.
Moonborn Gaze: Alice can make others see through her lunatic eyes. Temporarily stun a foe.
Smoke and Mirrors: Alice's deceptions create multiple copies of him and Alice, making it more difficult to tell who is whom
Dance of Darkness: Edward calls upon the Contracts of Darkness to summon shadows that consume his enemies.
Assassin's Grace: Edward moves with unnatural grace to quickly strike his foe and withdraw.
One Last Dance: Using their mastery over the Contracts of Shade and Spirit, Edward and Alice open the path to the world of the dead, sending their enemies to a place beyond help.

Cora

Cinder Spark: Cora's delightful personality masks a hidden anger, which manifests in her burning fists. Still weaker than most other fighters.
Burning At Both Ends: Cora explodes with a burst of flaming wrath, pushing her enemies back.
Spring's Kiss: Blessed by the Spring Mantle, Cora can spend Glamour to regenerate a small amount of health.
All Fired Up: Cora charges her fire, temporarily enhancing the power of her fire-based attacks.
To Ashes: When her friends are threatened, Cora is a force of nature. Unleashing the full brightness of her inner flame, she turns any attacker into a pile of ash.

Sachiv

Thrust and Weave: Sachiv is a skilled fencer, using his rapier with deft and lethal accuracy. His most basic attacks.
Green Sprig's Riposte: Sachiv deftly maneuvers around an attack, dealing a counter blow as he does so.
Morning Mist Feint: Sachiv interrupts one of his attacks to change mid-course, burning a bit of Glamour to deceive his foes until it is too late for them to react.
Joy and Sorrow: The power of Spring protects Sachiv, temporarily increasing his speed and defensive power.
Cut to the Quick: Finished toying with his foe, Sachiv delivers a series of unreal strikes, leaving them to bleed out and feed the earth.

Dread

Ogre's Fist: Beware the power of the Ogre, who grinds bone and tears flesh. Major Dread may be more disciplined, but it doesn't make his strength less fearsome.
Bound By Misfortune: Uttering one of his many practiced curses, he ensures that his enemy hurts themselves everytime they dare to attack him.
Feast of Ashes: Major Dread meditates upon the Fear of Autumn, slowly regenerating his Glamour from ambient terror.
Heart of the Antlion: Dread steels himself against fear, becoming less vulnerable to the special attacks of others.
Mien of the Baba Yaga: Calling upon all of his terrible strength and magic, he temporarily becomes a living avatar of Fear, breaking any who get in his way.

Charlie

Baker's Beatdown: Charlie may be a baker now, but she earned the right to be Summer Queen the hard way.
Noonday Grasp: Charlie grabs an enemy and burns them with pure Wrath before slamming them back to the ground.
Tread of the Swift Hooves: Charlie quickly closes the distance of a far away foe, the better to crush them into paste.
Sundown Eyes: Charlie feeds off of the Wrath of her enemies, replenishing her glamour while draining their attacks of power.
The Lord's Dread Gaze: The Crown of Summer blazes on Charlie's head, scorching her enemies with pure burning light.

Joe

Hertz Donut: Though gentle at heart, Joe Blake is perfectly capable of laying down the hurt when he needs to.
Seen-A-Man Roll: Joe picks up his opponent like a bag of flour and smacks them into the ground, where they are temporarily stunned.
Pain Au Chocolat: Joe unleashes a crippling attack on his enemy, hindering their movement. Why? The better to beat them, my pretty.
Sweet Tooth: Joe dips into his own stock, rapidly consuming pastries to restore his health.
Death By Chocolate: Joe drops all pretense of civility and unleashes the might of a Troll of the Summer Court, in a typically fatal fashion.

Thomas

Fang and Talon: Thomas' untamed fighting style serves him well in the Hedge, hunting the Gentry who never expect his ferocity.
Pipes of the Beastcaller: Thomas draws his enemy nearer to strike at with his trademark spear.
Crown of Clashing Fire: Thomas was once the Summer King, and he still holds a fragment of that authority, burning any who get close enough to attack him.
Solstice Revelation: Thomas doesn't have time for fancy tricks. With this power, he dispels any ongoing effects (including his own Crown of Clashing Fire).
Scorched Earth: With bestial fury and insane heat, he strikes with searing power that ensures his enemy will not get up again.

Henrietta

Butcher's Hook: While not as experienced as some other fighters, Henrietta's as dirty a combatant as they come, leaving nasty wounds where she strikes.
Mince Pies: A quick attack at her enemy's eyes leaves them temporarily blind and unable to do anything except defend.
Give Em the Bird: Henrietta grapples her foe, disabling them and gradually doing damage over time.
Kick to the Hampton: A swift kick between the legs well stun pretty much anyone, for a little while. For some reason, many forget this; Henrietta hasn't.
Talk With Father Ted: Calling upon her bestial nature, she rips and tears until her enemy is just a pile of gore.

Nesrine

Through the Glass: Nesrine has become as sand, lacking power in each attack but cutting away with thousands of grains. Her most basic attack.
Kiss of the Sahara: Nesrine blasts her enemy with sand, choking them and pushing them back even as she wears away their life.
Old Habits Die Hard: Nesrine's checkered past comes in handy, using rather mundane-yet-effective explosives.
Primordial Voice: Nesrine is at one with the elements, channeling Glamour to enhance the power of her elemental attacks.
Friend to the Sandstorm: The sky darkens as Nesrine unleashes her full elemental power, sweeping all away that is not kin to the sand.
This message was lightly edited by the player at 08:44, Tue 21 Jan 2014.
Jack Abraham
player, 3435 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 21 Jan 2014
at 08:40
  • msg #415

Re: ... and a Happy New Year!

Oh, well, hope that's going good, Nik. Sorry for the massive blocks of text in the middle of the conversation. I'm a bit... obsessed, right now, and I'm not sure how to do spoiler tags to condense it.
Jack Abraham
player, 3436 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 21 Jan 2014
at 09:48
  • msg #416

Re: ... and a Happy New Year!

Finally, to finish off, werewolves and sin-eaters.

Virgil

Bite of Iron Scales: Virgil is one of the oldest werewolves alive, and has the combat experience to prove it. His most basic attacks.
Primal Howl: Invoking the Lunacy that afflicts all who see a werewolf, he temporarily drives a target mad, making them act randomly and out of control.
Nightmare Hunt: Taking on a partly spiritual aspect, Virgil temporarily gains the ability to pierce all defenses.
Left-Handed Spanner: Weapons become unfamiliar, and practiced forms are forgotten- this is the curse of the Iron Masters, and one of Virgil's favorites.
Savage Rending: Infused with the ancient power of Father Wolf, Virgil strikes at his enemy, destroying soul and flesh at the same time.

Kevin

Alpha Strike: He may be a man of words, but he packs just as much punch as any veteran of the War. His most basic attack.
Scent of Weakness: Kevin detects the flaw in an attack, timing it to strike with his werewolf claw when they least expect it.
Shadow Flesh: Summoning the power of the New Moon, Kevin becomes one with darkness, trading some power for extraordinary speed.
Double Back: Kevin can quickly shift direction and pace, regardless of his current attack momentum.
Call the Spirit Pack: Kevin calls upon the spirits of werewolves past, unleashing an army of his ancestors to destroy his enemies.

Charity

Justified Force: In the pursuit of justice, Charity is relentless. Her most basic attack.
Rage-Fueled Vengeance: Charity increases the power of her claws by drawing on her Rage, allowing her to strike harder in exchange for Essence.
Shining Example: People respect Charity's dedication. Any attack directed at Charity drains a bit of the attacker's Essence (or equivalent) while this power is active.
Pangs of Guilt: Her foe is temporarily stunned as memories of past sins floods their vision.
Curse of Talion: Calling upon all that is just and right, Charity collects the sins of her target and unleashes them in a torrent of hatred, destroying the target's mind with all the pain they have caused.

Martin

Fear the Full Moon: Talented for his age, Martin's Rahu instincts allow him to strike with extraordinary ferocity, even as a human.
Hobbling Gaze: Martin never allows his prey to flee. Slows down a target and makes it more difficult for them to evade his attacks.
Mighty Bound: Martin quickly crosses the battlefield to an enemy, attacking even as he pounces on them.
Death Grip: While grappling a foe, Martin tears with his enormous fangs and claws, doing extensive damage.
Primal Form: With the full blessing of Mother Luna, Martin transcends the Gauru form into something far more terrifying, slaughtering the puny foe that dares to stand before him.

Catharine

Three Rounds Rapid: While not entirely used to fighting for herself, Catharine has enough training with firearms to use her specialized submachine gun. Her most basic attack.
Curse of Stigmata: Catharine causes a foe to bleed uncontrollably, making them lose health over time.
Rage of the Silent Ones: Catharine attacks with unseen force, making it hard to defend against.
Blood Runs Dry: Drinking the raw power of her enemies, she causes them to slowly lose their plasm (or equivalent), making it harder for them to use special attacks.
Crash the Gates: Making herself a gateway to the Underworld, she unleashes an army of the restless dead that devour whatever life remains in her target.

Kelli

No Sword Unsheathed: Kelli began learning the art of swordsmanship to protect herself, and though she is inexperienced, she compensates with unusual mystical talent and cleverness. Her most basic attack.
Cut of the Cold Wind: Kelli enhances her attack with the Cold Wind Key, allowing it to carry far beyond its normal reach.
Passion's Shroud: Kelli shields herself with raw emotional energy, granting additional protection against special attacks.
Reflect Upon This: Kelli assumes a defensive stance, allowing her to anticipate and counter any melee attacks.
Kiss of Izanami: The horror of death itself infuses Kelli's blade, spreading necrosis with the barest touch.

Leland

Feral Assault: Enhanced by the power of his geist, Leland learns to push his body beyond its normal limitations, attacking with primordial strength.
Rabid Bite: Leland's jaw malforms into an unnatural shape, tearing away meat and bone while also consuming a bit of their plasm (or its equivalent).
Frost-Bitten Agony: Leland deadens the nerves in his opponent's limbs, keeping them from attacking for a short period.
Primordial Curse: Leland summons swarms of bugs and rats to harry his enemy, hampering any attempts at combos.
Caul of the Stillborn: Merging with his geist, Leland becomes an avatar of primordial destruction, consuming all in his path with the eternal hunger of the void.

Armand

Molten Lead: Though retired, Armand still has his service pistol, which he uses to great effect. His basic attack.
Balefire: Armand summons the ghostly flame of the Underworld, scorching enemies with blasts of bone-chilling fire.
Three Packs a Day: Armand used to smoke out of habit; now, his smoke is a weapon. Creates a chance that any attack will miss, even if Armand isn't defending.
Pyre-Flame Oracle: Armand draws understanding from suffering, regenerating plasm when he observes his enemy paralyzed by his power.
Capital Punishment: Armand has seen too many criminals get away, and he won't let it happen again. Gathering all his strength, he incinerates his foe with a blast of balefire, cleansing them from the face of the earth.
Silent Partner
GM, 71 posts
Mon 10 Feb 2014
at 15:54
  • msg #417

They have lives, too.

So I was talking to Mr. the GM, and we thought it might be a good idea to have a list of what the NPCs have been up to during all the other stuff that has been going on. Now, I worry that what you just heard was "I'm going to list a lot of NPCs and what they've been up to." What I said was, "I'm going to list all of the NPCs and what they've been up to."

This will take me a bit, especially since I will be going to work and then we have an appointment with the kid. Before this is undertaken (is that a word?) I would like to know if y'all actually want this. Obviously, some NPCs are more important to you guys than others, and will be given more of a treatment than some like, say, Bruno. (He's the vampire who was banned from the Grove for another mmm, 7 years or so.)
Jack Abraham
player, 3492 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Mon 10 Feb 2014
at 17:20
  • msg #418

Re: They have lives, too.

I think it'd be cool, if only to be able to keep track of all the madness.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3567 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Mon 10 Feb 2014
at 20:30
  • msg #419

Re: They have lives, too.

Yes, that'd be really useful.  Give me a bit to think though.  Besides the obvious.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1802 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Tue 11 Feb 2014
at 04:23
  • msg #420

Re: They have lives, too.

That'd be great.
Storyteller
GM, 1184 posts
Tue 11 Feb 2014
at 05:02
  • msg #421

Changelings

Major Dread: Since Darah has given up the Winter crown, Dread has become a less driving force in the freehold. That is not to say, however, that he is any less present.
Isabella Borja: Isabella was recently nationally syndicated, not for her gossip column, but for her advice column. She moved into an apartment with Jack and seems content to focus most of her venom on the celebrities in her column.
Alice and Edward Little: The twins carry on in their usual fashion. They seem to have come through their recent psychic attack relatively unscathed, at least as far as anyone can tell.
Nesrine Al-Bahri: Nesrine has proven herself an able baker and helpful hand around Tip the Scales. She doesn't ever venture far from changeling territory, and when she does, she is always with Henrietta.
Darah White: Since relinquishing the Winter crown, Darah has become extremely reclusive. The only people to see her with any regularity are Dread and the twins.
Willow Mackennal: Willow, her mental health held once again in check, has assumed the role of leader of the Winter court ably. She has continued to see Dr. Kiran, alternating nights with him at either her house or his. She is currently finishing up a large project before she leaves for a lengthy trip.
Cheerio: Cheerio remains ever reclusive, although he is very appreciative of the new leadership of the Winter court.
Esther Phillips: Who?
Sean Goodman: Now a slightly morose young man, Sean remains quiet, content to go about his life under the protective eyes of his parents and Lily.
Sachiv Kiran: Dr. Kiran is still debating whether or not to continue teaching at the university. He has temporarily shelved that decision for the moment, however, as he is preparing for his sabbatical to India, leaving shortly before the start of fall.
Andrew Bacunawa: Andrew continues to run his gaming store, quite happy to play games with anyone interested. He is also cheerily taking on more court duties for Sachiv during the good doctor's vacation.
Cora Burns Dacoscas: After her marriage, Cora moved out of Willow's house and into her new home in Silent Forest pack territory. She is a very, very happy newlywed, and, having finished school, recently took a job with Charlie as an extra set of hands for the early morning baking.
Elena Chen: Elena has recently split from the majority of her previous band mates, some amicably, some not so amicably. She currently resides in an upscale neighborhood of the university district with Mr. Christian Valmont.
Two-Tail Thomas: Thomas has happily been banging around town with no cares since giving up the crown to Charlie. Dude has zero shits to give about most things, and will gladly tell you that.
Henrietta Barker: Henrietta is usually seen with either Thomas or Nesrine. She remains as unintelligible as ever.
Joseph Blake: Joe Blake continues to worship his wife and amuse his son with terrible puns.
Charlie Blake: Charlie has proved to be the Summer queen everyone thought she would be; highly capable and completely unafraid of Dread.
Paloma Morales Guzman: Paloma has earned more than a few commendations in her job on the force for her undying conviction to get the job done. She has recently been spending more and more time with Dread.
Robin Sevenbells: Robin has spent his time charming anyone who cares to sit down and talk to him long enough. He seems able to get along with just about anyone.
Pru Smilax: Pru is the most reclusive member of the freehold, preferring to spend her time in the hedge, especially around the Spring hollow. She isn't very much fun to talk to. On the plus side, the Spring hollow has never looked better.
This message was last edited by the GM at 07:01, Tue 11 Feb 2014.
Storyteller
GM, 1185 posts
Tue 11 Feb 2014
at 05:45
  • msg #422

Mages

Lily: Having given up her leading role in the Concord, Lily is very happily enjoying her time being pregnant. While she certainly seems mellower, only a damn hell assed idiot would miss the look in her eyes that just dares someone to step out of line.
Varuna: His informationally lucrative relationship with Isabella now officially dead, Varuna has managed just fine scrounging up dirt on people by himself. He mostly spreads his gossip to other mages.
Legend: Legend has been taking quite a bit of time recently to explire the surrounding area. He hasn't mentioned what he's looking for, if anything, or if he's found anything.
Ulciscor: Having recently decided to relocate to Queen's Bay on a more permanent level, Ulciscor seems happy to hang around the Grove and needle Lily when he thinks she's getting carried away with herself.
Kong-An: On returning from his brief trip to Seattle, Kong-An got a hair up his ass and is currently planning a lengthier trip abroad to South Korea.
Atticus: Atticus has taken his teacher's current distractions in stride, and continues to do his part to run the Grove as well as he ever has.
Tralesta: Tralesta has been spending quite a bit of time with Lily's old friend, Iroha. She is slowly becoming more comfortable with herself and more confident.
Marjorie: Marjorie chose to remain in town, likely at her order's behest. She continues to offer advice to Oswald and complain about the smoking laws in California.
Oswald: The newest mage remains thoroughly unimpressed with the supernatural community at large, finding most of their behavior far too risky for comfort.
Iroha: A few people have had a hard time figuring out how someone so generally optimistic can be friends with someone as dour as Lily, but no one has been tactless enough to say so.
Palaemon: If his pretty lady is happy, he's happy. As she gets more and more pregnant, he gets more and more protective, and no one is very sure of how far down his nice guy demeanor goes. It's probably pretty deep, but still. No one wants to test it.
Storyteller
GM, 1186 posts
Tue 11 Feb 2014
at 06:12
  • msg #423

Sin-Eaters

Catherine: She seems to be spending more time in the office and less time out gallivanting with her cousins. She seems to be slightly less acerbic than she was previously.
Kelli: Now that her sister no longer needs her to take care of her quite so much, Kelli has been spending more time trying to figure out what she wants to do with the rest of her life. Her confidence seems to be increasing.
Armand: He misses smoking. A lot. He is having some trouble adjusting to his new lease on life, and seems to be looking for something outside of his usual MO of 'investigate everything, just for shits and giggles.'
Leland: The local once dead frat boy takes great joy in pursuing life's earthly pleasures while learning more about what lies beyond life from his new friend.
Storyteller
GM, 1187 posts
Tue 11 Feb 2014
at 06:50
  • msg #424

Vampires

Hector Ramsey: Apparently he's off in Europe having a nervous break down, or a torrid affair, or something.
Bruno Corelli: If you need ID or paperwork, Bruno is still your man. Just don't ask to meet him in the Grove.
Cat Savoy: He can usually be found in the Grove, mixing drinks and showing off for his childe, Daisy.
Daisy Savoy: The youngest kid on the undead block, Daisy is more than willing to allow Cat, and sometimes Bruno, take the helm involving interactions with any other vampire or supernatural.
Malcolm Douglas: Still as grumpy as ever, but he has been a little bit more removed from the usual politicking. Rumors about his relationship softening him abound, but never within earshot.
Silas Bedford: Still MIA, though his disappearance has caused some to question the leadership of Prince Renata.
David Clairemont: His last book was amazing. It was on the best seller list for weeks, and the Amazon reviews had almost nothing negative to say about it.
Sister Delilah: She really hates that Renata is such a malfeasant like her sire, but appreciates that she is still a good Catholic.
Grimur Pjeterson: He is currently enjoying his position as Renata's right hand very much. Very much, indeed. Some people would have been happier if he hadn't picked up his knives again, but it's too late for that now.
Arturo Surillo: After the fiasco that ended up with the Grove being shot up by his gang, Arturo has been keeping low to the ground and sealing up the cracks in his organization. He is very keen to not piss off Lily or anyone else in charge.
Gillian Skylar: While enjoying various new clients, Gillian still makes time to go to the Grove fairly often. She tends to leave looking rather disappointed, though.
_V_: That's that hacker person, right? Like Trinity, from the Matrix?
Renata Ramsey: With her sire MIA, Renata has given up on acting like a vapid party girl and allowed some of her true colors seep out. Those colors are far too cunning for anyone's tastes.
Storyteller
GM, 1189 posts
Tue 11 Feb 2014
at 07:13
  • msg #425

Werewolves

Matthew "Feeds the Flames" Adams: While he never came out and admitted it, he was relieved to relinquish leadership to David. He has currently been busy with all of the other werewolves of Queen's Bay in keeping the influence of Zathalok at bay.
Robert "Road Less Traveled" Pine: Has not been seen since he was turned over to the Silent Forest pack after he blew Charity up in a warehouse.
Socorro "Born in Death" Navarro: Seems to be okay with the change in leadership. She recently accepted a job with Jack Abraham at his gun store. Doesn't seem to care to be around Paloma Guzman, though.
Annabel "Broken Laughter" Lee: The fact that she was such a young werewolf and such an indulged cub has turned her into a rather opinionated young woman. When not seeing to her pack duties, she likes to hang around with Sean at his mother's bakery.
Martin "Never Sleeps" Dacoscas: He takes the ribbing from his pack mates as to why he 'never sleeps' now that he is married to Cora with his usual good nature and blushing. He is unfortunately not able to spend as much time with his new wife as he would like, due to the constant clean up work the wolves are doing right now.
Virgil "Iron Scales" Slade: He'd probably like to retire, but he can't. He occasionally turns up at the Grove for a beer, but very rarely. There is just too much going on.
Charity "Law Bringer" Priam: Appears to be the public face of the Silent Forest pack at the moment. While she doesn't show up a lot, she tends to be around more than any of the other pack. Whether this has to do with her relationship with Malcolm Douglas, or her taking over duties for Virgil, no one knows. She's just the one you'll likely be most able to talk to, more often than not.
Kevin "Bright Ideas" Goldstein: If he's not in the store, he's likely patrolling the shadow. There's just no way around it. He is grateful, though, for the help from David and his pack.
Josias "Gravedigger" Wolcroft: No one has really seen him, but Charity mentioned once that even he was getting involved with the Zathalok business. They just had to make sure to keep him and Virgil separated.
Casey Smith: Still tribeless, Casey has been extra careful in figuring out the wolfish side of life. She spends a lot of time with Charity, who has willingly taken on a mother role for the younger werewolf. She has trouble hiding things from her father, and Charity has mentioned to Casey's pack mates and her alpha that she can only run interference for so long.
Storyteller
GM, 1190 posts
Tue 11 Feb 2014
at 07:23
  • msg #426

Mortals

Bridget Donolly: Bridget is having a harder and harder time shaking off her mother in recent weeks. Now that she knows there is more to life than the surface, Bridget can't shake off the whispers her mother plants in her ears as easily as she once did. She seems to be able to relax a bit when she's with Nikolai, but the ever looming question of "what am I?" never lets her relax for long. She has been spending a lot of time with Renata and Grimur, and Varuna reports that when they are in the Grove, Bridget likes to watch the vampires with a very "calculated eye, man. Like, she's stalking them or something. From across the table. Look, it's just weird, all right?"
She also still hasn't fully committed to moving into the apartment with Nikolai, though she does have a lot of stuff over there.
Cindi Yamashiro: Kelli's twin turns up in the Grove a lot. Although she has shown that she is allowed into the VIP area when she's with her sister, Cindi seems to prefer staying out on the main floor, where she can talk to Atticus at the bar. Atticus doesn't seem to mind the young woman's company in the slightest.
Nicole Jarvic: The preacher's wife has been seen a bit more regularly in Queen's Bay, either in the company of Jack or Isabella or both. Never with her husband, though. Isabella even managed to goad her up to sing when they discovered a karaoke night in the restaurant they were visiting. Apparently, Mrs. Jarvic was never that far removed from her theater roots.
This message was last edited by the GM at 15:36, Tue 11 Feb 2014.
Silent Partner
GM, 72 posts
Tue 11 Feb 2014
at 07:24
  • msg #427

That's it? Maybe?

I think that's everyone. If there is someone we forgot, or if you want a little clarification, let us know.
David Jameson
player, 1150 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Wed 12 Feb 2014
at 17:35
  • msg #428

Re: That's it? Maybe?

Looks good!  Though I thought Casey had joined up with the Iron Masters, from an old PM?

Maybe?  I don't know, you're way more on top of this sort of thing than I!
Silent Partner
GM, 73 posts
Thu 13 Feb 2014
at 15:10
  • msg #429

Re: That's it? Maybe?

That's where you're mistaken my friend! We are on top of nothing!

Mr. the GM seems to recall such a scene, though, so let's go with that. Casey is an Iron Master. She doesn't have a cool name yet, though.
David Jameson
player, 1151 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Fri 14 Feb 2014
at 03:11
  • msg #430

Re: That's it? Maybe?

Course not, she's not half as cool as David yet!  *gryn*

FYI, I'll be at Katsucon tomorrow through Monday morning, so if anything happens....I'll try to respond ASAP, but no guarantees!

(And that's if the Blizzagedon around these parts permits!)
David Jameson
player, 1152 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Wed 19 Feb 2014
at 16:00
  • msg #431

Re: That's it? Maybe?

Survived the con, survived Snomagedapocalypse 2014, but at the moment of triumph, I was treacherously struck down by Influenza A!  Alas!

(Recovering from the flu. Will post more shortly.)
Storyteller
GM, 1200 posts
Tue 25 Feb 2014
at 02:13
  • msg #432

Time sink

We're going to go ahead and start that fancy to-do with the historical society. It isn't exactly a mind-boggling critical mass sort of scene, but it is going to be setting up some stuff for later. I know a couple of you (Nikolai and David) have scenes currently going on. That's all fine, and those can keep going as they are.

David, as a not rich dude who is busy with other, more pressing concerns, do not need to worry about the historical society.

The rest of you, put on your fancy suits and get ready to get to the Konstantin.
Jack Abraham
player, 3515 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 25 Feb 2014
at 04:11
  • msg #433

Re: Time sink

The fancy suits? Does that mean a tux, or is Jack just showing up as normal?

/jk
Silent Partner
GM, 74 posts
Tue 25 Feb 2014
at 04:25
  • msg #434

Re: Time sink

Oh, you can wear what you want. But shade is going to get thrown.
Jack Abraham
player, 3516 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 25 Feb 2014
at 04:31
  • msg #435

Re: Time sink

Shade getting thrown?

*one internet search later*

Oh, they're going to talk shit about people. Fair enough.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1811 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Tue 25 Feb 2014
at 06:18
  • msg #436

Re: Time sink

Can say I learned something today
David Jameson
player, 1156 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Wed 26 Feb 2014
at 16:49
  • msg #437

Re: Time sink

Storyteller:
David, as a not rich dude who is busy with other, more pressing concerns, do not need to worry about the historical society.


In the immortal words of the Coen brothers, "**** it, Dude.  Let's go bowling."

*gryn*
Silent Partner
GM, 75 posts
Wed 26 Feb 2014
at 16:54
  • msg #438

Re: Time sink

Watch it man! There's a beverage here!
Jack Abraham
player, 3541 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Thu 6 Mar 2014
at 19:37
  • msg #439

Re: Time sink

I've used this clip before in other circumstances, but I feel it applies to Palaemon particularly well: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtULRu2Hy2w
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1832 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Thu 6 Mar 2014
at 20:00
  • msg #440

Re: Time sink

Better than Nikolai's paradigm.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wrqOvSWjHg
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3623 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sun 16 Mar 2014
at 00:58
  • msg #441

Re: Time sink

I'm going to wait a few posts before I'll speak up in the Augustine post.  I had to roll Clarity, and well... Sereno failed.  Give me a few to figure out how long it'd take him to recover, but at the moment, he's catatonic.

Edit: Or I could have Sereno have a bad case of the puns.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:49, Sun 16 Mar 2014.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3635 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Tue 18 Mar 2014
at 15:47
  • msg #442

Re: Time sink

Okay, time to go to my last final.

I'm finishing up this quarter, and I'll be fine.  So yeah.  I'm done.  Yay.
Jack Abraham
player, 3589 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 18 Mar 2014
at 16:13
  • msg #443

Re: Time sink

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyFQVZ2h0V8

Seriously though, congrats.
David Jameson
player, 1163 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Wed 19 Mar 2014
at 14:38
  • msg #444

Re: Time sink

Sereno Blackwood:
Okay, time to go to my last final.

I'm finishing up this quarter, and I'll be fine.  So yeah.  I'm done.  Yay.


Yay end of finals!
Jack Abraham
player, 3620 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Mon 24 Mar 2014
at 22:23
  • msg #445

Re: Time sink

It's too bad Jack has never played Planescape: Torment. The Unbroken Circle of Zerthimon would make a great reference point right about now.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3678 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sun 30 Mar 2014
at 01:37
  • msg #446

Re: Time sink

Hey, Nikolai, Cranston Park scene.  Sereno wants to talk.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3718 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Tue 8 Apr 2014
at 14:32
  • msg #447

Re: Time sink

Nikolai, don't try to do misery poker.  No one wins.
Jack Abraham
player, 3632 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 8 Apr 2014
at 14:37
  • msg #448

Re: Time sink

In reply to Sereno Blackwood (msg # 447):

Yeah, it's like playing a game of Gay Chicken with a Spartan:

http://thepunchlineismachismo....c/it-ends-in-triumph
http://thepunchlineismachismo....e-up-never-surrender
http://thepunchlineismachismo....tos-for-other-things
Jack Abraham
player, 3655 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Wed 16 Apr 2014
at 19:20
  • msg #449

Re: Time sink

It begins.
Storyteller
GM, 1247 posts
Fri 18 Apr 2014
at 01:56
  • msg #450

The beginning of the end.

So here's what's up. There is a fight scene that will be wrapped up tonight, and the general consequences will be made known. Y'all have entered the final countdown, as it were, and so we're going to be doing a few final sweep up scenes. Nikolai, you have a couple coming your way, including some brief dream things with Sereno. Those things will be addressed in PM. If there is anything you would like covered that you may be worried we forgot about, let us know.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3728 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 19 Apr 2014
at 05:47
  • msg #451

Re: The beginning of the end.

(╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻

YOU FORESHADOWING ASSHOLES
Jack Abraham
player, 3657 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sat 19 Apr 2014
at 06:04
  • msg #452

Re: The beginning of the end.

That's an extreme reaction.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3730 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 19 Apr 2014
at 06:21
  • msg #453

Re: The beginning of the end.

NOT FOR THIS.  NOT FOR THINGS THAT WERE SET UP TWO. FUCKING. YEARS. AGO.
Jack Abraham
player, 3660 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sat 19 Apr 2014
at 06:22
  • msg #454

Re: The beginning of the end.

In reply to Sereno Blackwood (msg # 453):

Okay, you're gonna have to explain this one. What, exactly, are you referring to?
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3731 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 19 Apr 2014
at 06:24
  • msg #455

Re: The beginning of the end.

You'll see in due time, Sereno will be bringing it up in front of the group.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3768 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Thu 24 Apr 2014
at 00:49
  • msg #456

Re: The beginning of the end.

Dammit, Nikolai, answer the PM.  D:
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3809 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 3 May 2014
at 06:06
  • msg #457

Re: The beginning of the end.

If he agrees to both, does this mean Nikolai has double vision?
Jack Abraham
player, 3780 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sat 3 May 2014
at 06:08
  • msg #458

Re: The beginning of the end.

That song got really irritating after a while.
Storyteller
GM, 1264 posts
Sat 3 May 2014
at 06:09
  • msg #459

Re: The beginning of the end.

Jack Abraham
player, 3783 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sun 4 May 2014
at 02:10
  • msg #460

Re: The beginning of the end.


I don't need no instructions to know how to rock!
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1914 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Sun 4 May 2014
at 03:34
  • msg #461

Re: The beginning of the end.

You say that now, but wait until you watch the instructional video...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUBWRglc8iY
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3847 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Tue 6 May 2014
at 18:51
  • msg #462

Re: The beginning of the end.

Quick question, Nikolai; you want the current dream sequence to end in failure or not?  I'm asking because it decides something else.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1919 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Wed 7 May 2014
at 00:04
  • msg #463

Re: The beginning of the end.

You pick.
Jack Abraham
player, 3787 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Wed 7 May 2014
at 00:40
  • msg #464

Re: The beginning of the end.

I'M HARRY FREAKING POTTER, I COULD KILL YOU ALL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?...t=PL59880458F5B8A682
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1920 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Wed 7 May 2014
at 01:11
  • msg #465

Re: The beginning of the end.

My train of thought was more toby ziegler
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3849 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Wed 7 May 2014
at 01:30
  • msg #466

Re: The beginning of the end.

Probably this round failing, and we can drag in Palaemon.  Part of the thing is that it needs Nikolai looking at things with a different point of view, which... doesn't seem likely with the first round, at least for now.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1921 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Wed 7 May 2014
at 16:46
  • msg #467

Re: The beginning of the end.

David Jameson
player, 1189 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Fri 9 May 2014
at 17:22
  • msg #468

Re: The beginning of the end.

So.

This is one of those moments where David's impulse is likely gonna result in a plan where he loses his hat.

As per usual for a PC.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3852 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Fri 9 May 2014
at 19:07
  • msg #469

Re: The beginning of the end.

Can't be as bad as what Sereno's plotting.
Jack Abraham
player, 3791 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Fri 9 May 2014
at 20:08
  • msg #470

Re: The beginning of the end.

Or what Jack's up to.
David Jameson
player, 1193 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Fri 9 May 2014
at 20:49
  • msg #471

Re: The beginning of the end.

Huh.  You know, if this doesn't count as flirting with disaster, I don't know what would.
Silent Partner
GM, 76 posts
Fri 9 May 2014
at 21:17
  • msg #472

Re: The beginning of the end.

Ha!
Storyteller
GM, 1278 posts
Sun 18 May 2014
at 01:21
  • msg #473

The beginning is the end is the beginning

We're going to start the party soon.

It takes place in the Grove, but seeing as how the Grove is now something altogether different, I'll be making a new thread for it. I'll leave it visible for everyone, though, since only half of you seem to be attending.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3880 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sun 18 May 2014
at 01:40
  • msg #474

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Because we have some sense.
Jack Abraham
player, 3831 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sun 18 May 2014
at 01:52
  • msg #475

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Pansies. Us REAL MEN will deal with the problem!

(Incidentally, this will be on Jack's iPod the day of the party: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sg-vgGuTD8A)
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3881 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sun 18 May 2014
at 02:24
  • msg #476

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Jack Abraham:
Pansies. Us REAL MEN will deal with the problem!


Uh huh.  Like Sereno isn't manly, with his fiance.  He's just a major dork and was asked by said fiance to remain hidden, for the love of God.

Jack Abraham:
(Incidentally, this will be on Jack's iPod the day of the party: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sg-vgGuTD8A)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iypUpv9xelg
Silent Partner
GM, 77 posts
Sun 18 May 2014
at 04:46
  • msg #477

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Also Palaemon isn't at the party. That wasn't made clear, and for that we apologize.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3882 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sun 18 May 2014
at 04:47
  • msg #478

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Loudly noping.
Jack Abraham
player, 3833 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sun 18 May 2014
at 04:56
  • msg #479

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Jack Abraham
player, 3834 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sun 18 May 2014
at 06:30
  • msg #480

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

By the way, our ST did a little sketch of our villain.

Behold, the face of true evil!

http://i59.tinypic.com/2lw27n9.jpg
This message was last edited by the player at 06:31, Sun 18 May 2014.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3883 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sun 18 May 2014
at 06:37
  • msg #481

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

How come he got art while the three other PCs still haven't gotten diddly squat?  :P
Storyteller
GM, 1280 posts
Sun 18 May 2014
at 06:40
  • msg #482

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Because their diddly-squat amounted to something in the range of twenty rejected attempts each with no approved results.

In short -- I didn't like any of the ones I did.
Jack Abraham
player, 3835 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sun 18 May 2014
at 06:53
  • msg #483

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Just post whichever ones you think are best- we want to see them. Pleeeassseee.

Also, is it just me, or doesn't he bear a striking resemblance to Rip Torn?
This message was last edited by the player at 06:55, Sun 18 May 2014.
Storyteller
GM, 1281 posts
Sun 18 May 2014
at 07:04
  • msg #484

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Sorry. He was meant to look more like the sexy evil guy.
http://i2.listal.com/image/975...ull-jason-isaacs.jpg
Jack Abraham
player, 3836 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sun 18 May 2014
at 07:25
  • msg #485

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

In reply to Storyteller (msg # 484):

It's the Tim Curry beard that really does it. Which also makes any use of the Time Warp doubly hilarious.

After all, he's just a Sweet Transvestite from Transsexual Transylvania.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3884 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sun 18 May 2014
at 17:33
  • msg #486

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Okay, OOC waffling debate: I'm trying to decide if Sereno would be going to the final fight, with Hearth 3 (a Contract that would allow him to let Nikolai set off the Primordial Fire spell without a roll, though it'd only be at one success, and if it's a roll-off, we're bleeped), or if he would attempt to remain under the radar since he is not a combatant in a worst-case scenario, he'd be a hindrance and a potential hostage against Ulciscor.

Any opinions?  We really shouldn't leave anything to chance against Heimdallr, but another body on the battle field may be a bad idea.
This message was last edited by the player at 17:39, Sun 18 May 2014.
Jack Abraham
player, 3837 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sun 18 May 2014
at 17:51
  • msg #487

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Well, worst thing that happens is you wind up using your healing magic rather than going all Hearth-y, but I still think it's a good idea to have as many people as possible at the final battle. The better to make the villain go squish.
David Jameson
player, 1216 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Sun 18 May 2014
at 18:58
  • msg #488

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

I suppose that David ought to disregard evil!Lily's advice and show up, too, then.

After all, what's the worst that could happen?
Storyteller
GM, 1282 posts
Sun 18 May 2014
at 19:00
  • msg #489

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

The worst that could happen?

You try to kill him and fail. XD
Jack Abraham
player, 3838 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sun 18 May 2014
at 19:03
  • msg #490

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Killing him at this time is probably not wise, not when he's surrounded by so many allies and we have so few present. But when has wisdom dictated any of our actions?
This message was last edited by the player at 19:09, Sun 18 May 2014.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3885 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sun 18 May 2014
at 19:55
  • msg #491

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Are we seriously discussing doing it in-game tonight?

... frankly, if a cavalry rescue is needed of some of the PCs, that might be hilarious.
Storyteller
GM, 1283 posts
Sun 18 May 2014
at 20:09
  • msg #492

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

In case anyone is not familiar with the Metal Gear series, the third Solid game featured a mini-boss called The End -- a very old man who is nevertheless a master of the art of sniping. One of the quirks of the series is that the developers will sometimes place very substantial easter eggs in the game that can drastically alter some scenes and encounters. It is relatively well-known among fans that The End can be defeated either by taking him on in a slow-paced sniping battle in the middle of the game as expected, or by saving the game during the fight, waiting several weeks of real time, then resuming playing to find that The End has died of old age waiting for you to come back and fight him.

What is not quite as well known is that there is a third way to defeat him. He is introduced earlier in the game, looking like an old man carted around in a wheelchair -- before he's revealed as the bad-ass he is. This introduction happens during a cut-scene, so you can't do anything here, but it is possible (if rather difficult) to snipe him in the head while he's being wheeled away immediately following the cut-scene. If shot in this way, he'll blow up (along with the poor, confused soldier who was carting him around) and you will have humorously neutralized a mini-boss several hours before you were meant to fight him in the most anti-climactic fashion ever.

Basically, if you were to actually take on Heimdallr and succeed right now, I imagine it'd be just as hilarious and anti-climactic as capping The End in a wheelchair.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3886 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sun 18 May 2014
at 20:14
  • msg #493

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Heh.

Basically, the crack idea that just came to mind needs someone who can get a single message or a signal out during the party, that would signal everyone who didn't come in for their own reasons, to come in.  The one problem is whoever does that has to be the only person in on the plan.

Sereno can slip around pretty easily, so he'd probably be one of the first people and get to Nikolai to give him his pop of luck, and and then it's a rush to Jack and pure chaos after Nikolai burns Heimdallr.
Jack Abraham
player, 3839 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sun 18 May 2014
at 20:23
  • msg #494

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

If I had Boneyard 5, I could do it. Of course, then we're like two steps away from Queen's Bay becoming the Self-Aware Colony from Alpha Centauri.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwqN3Ur-wP0
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3887 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sun 18 May 2014
at 20:44
  • msg #495

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

I can think of two people at the party who could definitely do it; Varuna and Ulciscor.

I sort of want it to be Varuna just for the hilarity.

But Ulciscor is more likely.
Jack Abraham
player, 3840 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sun 18 May 2014
at 20:47
  • msg #496

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Varuna is better. Heimdallr will notice magic; he is less likely to notice a text message.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3888 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sun 18 May 2014
at 21:02
  • msg #497

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Ulciscor can text just as well.  But yeah.  Maybe Sereno can suggest it to Nikolai...
David Jameson
player, 1217 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Sun 18 May 2014
at 21:33
  • msg #498

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

If the final fight goes down tonight, David will be part of the cavalry brigade, I think.

(Not least because I'm on the East Coast, so when it's 8 PM and prime posting time for most of the other participants, it's 11 PM and I'm already snoring.  *gryn*)
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3889 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sun 18 May 2014
at 21:53
  • msg #499

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Let's hope it can work.

And honestly, how I'd imagine it is Sereno calling David and going "Uh, hey, could we meet up and wait near the Grove?  Just in case?"
Jack Abraham
player, 3841 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sun 18 May 2014
at 22:05
  • msg #500

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Note: I'm on the East Coast too, I just operate on a much later schedule than most.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3890 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sun 18 May 2014
at 22:18
  • msg #501

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Okay, how about we make a deal here guys?

If he announces that the mages must execute someone, we plan to kill Heimdallr now.  If he doesn't, we sit tight for a tiny bit?  Maybe?
Jack Abraham
player, 3842 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sun 18 May 2014
at 22:19
  • msg #502

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

I can agree with that assessment.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3895 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Thu 22 May 2014
at 17:17
  • msg #503

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

http://a-singer-of-songs.tumbl...-a-tip-of-the-hat-to

Sorry for the Sherlock, but the quote fits.


Also, Jack, Nikolai, remember that Sereno is also trying to make sure Ulciscor flipping survives.  :P
Silent Partner
GM, 78 posts
Sat 24 May 2014
at 15:32
  • msg #504

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

So, if anyone wants to see how long some stuff has been vaguely foreshadowed, please to be looking at message number 56 in the Whitesail Plaza Shopping Center thread.
Jack Abraham
player, 3855 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sat 24 May 2014
at 15:35
  • msg #505

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

...Damn, you're good.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3904 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 24 May 2014
at 15:40
  • msg #506

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

*cue screaming*

In other news!  So back when I made Sereno, Erin had commented that his last name sounded a bit familiar, and didn't know why.

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmw...or/AlgernonBlackwood

Now we know why.
Silent Partner
GM, 79 posts
Sat 24 May 2014
at 15:44
  • msg #507

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Not so good that the portrait didn't get attached to the wrong thing...
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3905 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 24 May 2014
at 15:51
  • msg #508

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Eh, you've also misposted before too.   Everyone makes mistakes.

And so, is that Anat?
Silent Partner
GM, 80 posts
Sat 24 May 2014
at 16:10
  • msg #509

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Yeah, and the first time we put her there, it kept defaulting her details over to me.
Jack Abraham
player, 3856 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sat 24 May 2014
at 16:15
  • msg #510

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Secretly, she's been Anat all along! Gasp!
Silent Partner
GM, 81 posts
Sat 24 May 2014
at 16:51
  • msg #511

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

What a twist!
David Jameson
player, 1231 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Sat 24 May 2014
at 17:43
  • msg #512

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Silent Partner:
So, if anyone wants to see how long some stuff has been vaguely foreshadowed, please to be looking at message number 56 in the Whitesail Plaza Shopping Center thread.


Wait, we have a shopping center?  Why did no one tell the werewolves we have a mall?  We could've been shopping at the Gaaaaaaaaap!

*gryn*
Storyteller
GM, 1285 posts
Sat 24 May 2014
at 18:02
  • msg #513

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Well, now that they've successfully taken down an idigam, perhaps the werewolves have earned themselves some gift cards! They can be the most stylish werewolves on the west coast. ;)
Silent Partner
GM, 82 posts
Sat 24 May 2014
at 18:30
  • msg #514

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Don't all werewolves shop at...Howllister?
Jack Abraham
player, 3857 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sat 24 May 2014
at 18:35
  • msg #515

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

What is this, Werewolf: the Apuncalypse?
Storyteller
GM, 1286 posts
Sat 24 May 2014
at 19:14
  • msg #516

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Sereno Blackwood
player, 3906 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 24 May 2014
at 20:12
  • msg #517

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

<3  Sereno has infected you all with punfluenza.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3907 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Tue 27 May 2014
at 15:07
  • msg #518

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Way to be creepy, Bridget.

And I'm so happy Sereno isn't at the party at all, he would be way too creeped out.
David Jameson
player, 1232 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Tue 27 May 2014
at 15:19
  • msg #519

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

I can only imagine just how much snark David would be emitting were he there.
Jack Abraham
player, 3862 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 27 May 2014
at 15:31
  • msg #520

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Snark? Why's that?
David Jameson
player, 1233 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Tue 27 May 2014
at 15:33
  • msg #521

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Pretty much how David deals with stress is by cracking jokes and not ever shutting up, mostly focused on just how surreal the situation is.  He's a follower of the Tao of Peter Parker, is what I'm saying.

(At least, the sort of stress that can't be resolved by flipping out and shapeshifting.)
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3908 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Tue 27 May 2014
at 15:40
  • msg #522

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Sereno generally deals by hiding.  And Sereno's being paranoid enough that he asked Ulciscor to drop off the engagement ring before going to the party, just so no one will think to ask Ulciscor about the pretty, weird ring that is ever so slightly wispy.

Or think that it's a fae made ring and decide to investigate the changelings.
Storyteller
GM, 1287 posts
Tue 27 May 2014
at 18:12
  • msg #523

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

The party will progress later this evening after Silent Partner returns home.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3912 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Wed 28 May 2014
at 16:18
  • msg #524

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Well, that explains a thing.
Jack Abraham
player, 3866 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Thu 29 May 2014
at 02:48
  • msg #525

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Alright, so here's the deal: when Nikolai is done with his conversation with Heimdallr, Jack's going to start on a spiel that is likely to result in Heimdallr attacking him, ideally by himself. However, Jack would like to have as much backup as possible in the likely event that combat breaks out, and so I wanted to ask whether you guys would be okay with Jack messaging the group to come in for support.

If so, it'd be helpful. If not... well, I'll manage. This is my stupid plan, after all.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3914 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Thu 29 May 2014
at 15:28
  • msg #526

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Nikolai, also, seriously, use the Primordial Fire spell and blast his butt.

And this is going to be entertaining.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmCIe2VEOtE
This message was last edited by the player at 15:33, Thu 29 May 2014.
David Jameson
player, 1238 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Thu 29 May 2014
at 15:43
  • msg #527

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

If Jack calls, David will....

....yeah, he'll show up.  Probably grumbling, almost certainly lying through his teeth about how he's about the only surviving werewolf in the city, but he'll show up.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3916 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Thu 29 May 2014
at 15:50
  • msg #528

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

David, I'm half of the opinion Sereno called him the night of the party and offered to meet for tea at a local shop, just in case.  :P

And just shooting the shit and talking about childhoods and life and things they've been up to over the years that is mundane.
David Jameson
player, 1239 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Thu 29 May 2014
at 16:00
  • msg #529

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

That works.  *gryn*

I also admit, I'm amused by the fact that Sereno seems horrified/impressed by the descriptions David is giving, while David is just like, "Snapped necks, got eviscerated, yaddayaddayadda, THIS IS MY NORMAL NOW."

Someday, that fact will fully hit David, and anyone around will just hear a little "snap" coming from his brain.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3917 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Thu 29 May 2014
at 16:04
  • msg #530

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Sereno likes stories, and you took down an ancient monster too, that's pretty impressive.

(Note here that Sereno considers himself the mousiest of the PCs.  The idea of someone impressed with him weirds him out, and he doesn't fully realize he's the group's Butterfly of Doom.)

Edit: Okay, scooting off to go exercise.  Will be back in several hours due to errands.
This message was last edited by the player at 16:08, Thu 29 May 2014.
Jack Abraham
player, 3873 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Thu 29 May 2014
at 16:21
  • msg #531

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Were doing this people

WHERE MAKING THIS HAPEN
Storyteller
GM, 1291 posts
Thu 29 May 2014
at 18:11
  • msg #532

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Everyone involved in The Fight, please roll Initiative (Result of a single die + Initiative Modifier).
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1968 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Thu 29 May 2014
at 18:20
  • msg #533

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

13
Jack Abraham
player, 3875 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Thu 29 May 2014
at 18:29
  • msg #534

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

17
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3918 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Thu 29 May 2014
at 19:51
  • msg #535

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Meanwhile, Sereno just looks in the direction of the Grove and is so disappointed at the lack of a Time of Judgment joke.
David Jameson
player, 1240 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Thu 29 May 2014
at 20:14
  • msg #536

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Sereno Blackwood
player, 3919 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Thu 29 May 2014
at 20:38
  • msg #537

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

So did Jack send that text or not?

And as a different topic.  http://astrakiseki.tumblr.com/...866598/gross-sobbing
Jack Abraham
player, 3876 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Thu 29 May 2014
at 21:00
  • msg #538

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

He didn't, sorry- he was advised against it. However, I feel I should inform you that Jack is currently taking -9 to all attacks against Heimdallr. Just as a hint of how nasty this guy is.

EDIT: Also congrats!
This message was last edited by the player at 21:07, Thu 29 May 2014.
David Jameson
player, 1241 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Thu 29 May 2014
at 21:01
  • msg #539

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

In reply to Sereno Blackwood (msg # 537):

Mazel tov!
David Jameson
player, 1242 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Thu 29 May 2014
at 21:02
  • msg #540

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

In reply to Jack Abraham (msg # 538):

Then Sereno and David will be having tea/coffee and chatting until they see the night sky go all orangey-red with reflected fire.

And -9.......I'd say "Owie", but yeah, that actually sounds about right for an archmage.
Jack Abraham
player, 3877 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Thu 29 May 2014
at 21:08
  • msg #541

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

In reply to David Jameson (msg # 540):

It's especially insane since I'm pretty sure you're normally not able to take more than -5 from any one source.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3920 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Thu 29 May 2014
at 21:13
  • msg #542

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

David Jameson:
In reply to Jack Abraham (msg # 538):

Then Sereno and David will be having tea/coffee and chatting until they see the night sky go all orangey-red with reflected fire.


Yep, and Sereno possibly discussing some wedding planning, because while Ulciscor is helping with the menu and seating arrangements (under threat of the wedding being one big terrible pun otherwise), he isn't used to the idea of organizing a wedding and he wants some ideas.

David Jameson:
And -9.......I'd say "Owie", but yeah, that actually sounds about right for an archmage.


Especially one that's an archmage of Fate.
David Jameson
player, 1243 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Thu 29 May 2014
at 21:14
  • msg #543

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

*thinks*

*goes upstairs to consult Imperial Mysteries*

Well, barring any archspells (which, y'know, are fun and awesome but really friggin' hard to pull off), regular Mage Armor gives you (Arcana) rating in armor.

So he could theoretically just be rocking a Time 9 rating.

Which, given his shenanigans, again, sounds about right.

*David continues to sip tea, pinky extended*
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3921 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Thu 29 May 2014
at 21:19
  • msg #544

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Don't encourage them, dear god.

And Sereno probably is happily chattering and asking questions too, and what werewolf dreams are like and so on.
David Jameson
player, 1244 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Thu 29 May 2014
at 22:04
  • msg #545

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

So, hilarity from Imperial Mysteries.

You only need 7 dots to remove supernatural templates.  Fate for changelings, Death for Sin-Eaters/vampires, Life & Spirit for werewolves, and Prime (I think) for mages.

The thing is, archmages have tried this.  They know it's theoretically possible, but every type of supernatural has high-end entities watching out for this sort of thing.  Concerning werewolves, for example, tribal totems are Rank 7 entities (which means they can use up to rank 7 spells), and Luna is Rank 8 (which means that She can use up to 9-dot spells for anything relating to her purviews).  Changelings have the most powerful True Fae, Sin-Eaters have Deathlords, and no one is sure just who's watching out for vampires, but they're out there.

More or less, whenever an archmage tries to get clever and undo someone's supernatural template, time reboots and the spell fizzles, the archmage goes "Wait, what?", turns around, and there's a distinctly unamused Entity standing behind them, arms crossed, tapping their foot on the floor.  So that's why archmages don't try to turn supernaturals into mortals.


This message was last edited by the player at 22:06, Thu 29 May 2014.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3922 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Thu 29 May 2014
at 22:18
  • msg #546

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Heh.

Also, Queen's Bay is what you get when you make everyone the smart guy, then gave them other party roles.
Silent Partner
GM, 83 posts
Fri 30 May 2014
at 01:38
  • msg #547

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

You know, I find it humorous that Jack accuses people of being overly theatrical or dramatic, but is always the one spouting lines about vengeance and God's wrath and other five dollar words.

It makes me giggle.
Jack Abraham
player, 3878 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Fri 30 May 2014
at 01:41
  • msg #548

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

It was a kind-of sort-of reference to Death from Terry Pratchett's Reaper Man. Basically, Death meets his replacement, who insists on coming for Death at midnight while it's storming outside.

His response was "OH. DRAMA."
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3923 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Fri 30 May 2014
at 01:47
  • msg #549

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

I'm still disappointed at the lack of Time of Judgment jokes.
Jack Abraham
player, 3879 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Fri 30 May 2014
at 01:56
  • msg #550

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

In reply to Sereno Blackwood (msg # 549):

And I didn't get to use my Rocky Horror jokes either.

It's astounding, time is... fleeting...
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3924 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Fri 30 May 2014
at 02:01
  • msg #551

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

YOU CAN STILL USE THEM, MAYBE.
Storyteller
GM, 1294 posts
Fri 30 May 2014
at 19:43
  • msg #552

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

When upset, Palaemon apparently sounds, as Mrs. Storyteller puts it, "hella' Maine."
David Jameson
player, 1245 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Fri 30 May 2014
at 21:08
  • msg #553

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Siberian giants and groupies?

Sounds like quite the fracas!

*werewolf continues to sip tea, pinky extended*
Storyteller
GM, 1295 posts
Fri 30 May 2014
at 21:42
  • msg #554

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Sorry about the typo. XD

Also sorry about forgetting to say that the magic-free round is up and your powers are back. I've amended it into my last post.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3925 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 31 May 2014
at 06:08
  • msg #555

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Final theme song for Nikolai right now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jgrCKhxE1s
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1972 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Sat 31 May 2014
at 06:44
  • msg #556

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

He probably wouldn't be such a fan of it: Too overplayed, popular just because of Guitar Hero, and other such snobbery. However, I can't think of one that would be more appropriate. Gimme some time to search, and maybe.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3926 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 31 May 2014
at 15:28
  • msg #557

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

It's way too appropriate; it's not just the name of the song, it's the name of the band as well.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3928 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 31 May 2014
at 17:29
  • msg #558

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

KEEP FIRING, ASSHOLES.
Silent Partner
GM, 84 posts
Sat 31 May 2014
at 18:04
  • msg #559

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Naw, this is a good place to stop and walk away. Just like in the movies. He's probably dead or at the very least dying. I'm sure it'll be fine to leave it.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3929 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 31 May 2014
at 18:24
  • msg #560

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

I'd rather take a page from Zombieland and double tap.
Jack Abraham
player, 3884 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sat 31 May 2014
at 18:39
  • msg #561

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Well, I just did six damage to his skull, so I imagine he's not doing too great right now.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3930 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 31 May 2014
at 22:04
  • msg #562

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Hey, Nikolai, how many more of your Destiny dice you have left?
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1973 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Sun 1 Jun 2014
at 05:28
  • msg #563

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

3, why do you ask?
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3931 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sun 1 Jun 2014
at 05:33
  • msg #564

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Maybe dump them all against Heimdallr to kill him?
Storyteller
GM, 1298 posts
Sun 1 Jun 2014
at 06:46
  • msg #565

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

That could do it.
Storyteller
GM, 1299 posts
Mon 2 Jun 2014
at 16:30
  • msg #566

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

It is Nikolai's turn, by the way, being that Heimdallr has still failed to shuffle off this mortal coil.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1974 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Tue 3 Jun 2014
at 05:38
  • msg #567

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Ya I know. Been busy trying to get travel arrangements set for my training this year.
Storyteller
GM, 1300 posts
Tue 3 Jun 2014
at 16:00
  • msg #568

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

It's cool -- we know how that works. Get to it when you can.
Jack Abraham
player, 3885 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sat 7 Jun 2014
at 14:33
  • msg #569

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

If I may share my current sentiment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHQLQ1Rc_Js
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3932 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 7 Jun 2014
at 14:49
  • msg #570

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

I was almost very disappointed.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1976 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Sat 7 Jun 2014
at 18:08
  • msg #571

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

By?
Jack Abraham
player, 3886 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sat 7 Jun 2014
at 18:27
  • msg #572

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

In reply to Nikolai Gorschov (msg # 571):

I think she saw your dice roll and thought you'd missed (since you rolled your destiny dice separately).
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3933 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 7 Jun 2014
at 19:12
  • msg #573

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Oh no, I was expecting the song to be Ding Dong the Witch Is Dead, and was prepared to see it be something else.
Jack Abraham
player, 3887 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sat 7 Jun 2014
at 20:33
  • msg #574

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Oh dear, I'm getting predictable.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 1977 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Sat 7 Jun 2014
at 22:40
  • msg #575

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

The 3 was just wondering if I had tacked willpower in it too, to see if it would have mattered.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3934 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 7 Jun 2014
at 23:53
  • msg #576

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Would it be okay for David and Sereno to come in now, with the idea being they were talking at a coffee shop and then Ulciscor sent a message to Sereno?

Edit: And I just realized: Sereno and David may not know about the Leeroy Jenkins stunt.  We're basically about to be 15 minutes late, with Starbucks.
This message was last edited by the player at 00:03, Sun 08 June 2014.
David Jameson
player, 1247 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Sun 8 Jun 2014
at 01:35
  • msg #577

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Which is still pretty funny.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 3935 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sun 8 Jun 2014
at 01:55
  • msg #578

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Yep.  Sereno would have sighed in mid-sentence and gotten up, mentioning that Heimdallr's dead and they probably should go visit the Grove now.

By the way, let's wait until Bridget and Nikolai's moment is done?
Jack Abraham
player, 3893 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sun 8 Jun 2014
at 05:37
  • msg #579

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Trying so hard not to make a Lorax joke here.
Storyteller
GM, 1302 posts
Sun 8 Jun 2014
at 20:14
  • msg #580

Re: The beginning is the end is the beginning

Sereno and David can show up now.
Storyteller
GM, 1304 posts
Wed 11 Jun 2014
at 14:30
  • msg #581

The Finale

So we'll have one final scene where the immediate things are wrapped up. It's likely going to be a Concord gathering/party. Whether or not it's the party Jack is throwing has yet to be determined, but we will get that set up later tonight, most likely.

In case anyone is wondering, it is now late November of 2013 in game.
Sereno Blackwood
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Wed 11 Jun 2014
at 14:46
  • msg #582

Re: The Finale

If it's set after Winter Solstice, it's pretty likely Sereno will have the history book(s) ready at least?
Sereno Blackwood
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Fri 13 Jun 2014
at 03:53
  • msg #583

Re: The Finale

Oooor not, since a bit of a thought did come up.

(And the somewhat simpler solution didn't occur to Sereno until um, someone else actually worried.)
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 2002 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Wed 18 Jun 2014
at 03:03
  • msg #584

Re: The Finale

Jesus H.
Sereno Blackwood
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Wed 18 Jun 2014
at 03:11
  • msg #585

Re: The Finale

?  What?
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 2003 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Wed 18 Jun 2014
at 03:37
  • msg #586

Re: The Finale

Two pages worth of stuff in the time that I had gone to bed, gone to work, and gotten out.
Sereno Blackwood
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Wed 18 Jun 2014
at 03:45
  • msg #587

Re: The Finale

Well, yeah.  We be chatty.
Silent Partner
GM, 85 posts
Fri 20 Jun 2014
at 02:01
  • msg #588

Re: The Finale

Eh, I'm willing to allow that Nikolai easily followed them down the hall to wherever they ended up. I wanna see where this goes.
Sereno Blackwood
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Fri 20 Jun 2014
at 02:14
  • msg #589

Re: The Finale

So edit it to have Nikolai waiting outside the door then?
Silent Partner
GM, 86 posts
Fri 20 Jun 2014
at 02:23
  • msg #590

Re: The Finale

Yeah, I guess.
Sereno Blackwood
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Fri 20 Jun 2014
at 04:59
  • msg #591

Re: The Finale

Nikolai, you can catch Sereno now if you want.
Jack Abraham
player, 3945 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Fri 20 Jun 2014
at 05:07
  • msg #592

Re: The Finale

Yeah, sorry about that aside. I'll make sure to time my outbursts better from now on.
David Jameson
player, 1281 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Sat 21 Jun 2014
at 00:44
  • msg #593

Re: The Finale

FYI, I am at the beach on vacation tonight through Tuesday for my birthday.  I'm bringing my laptop and there should be some wifi, and I will endeavor to be around, but will be, y'know, at the beach.  So not as much.  *gryn*
Jack Abraham
player, 3947 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sat 21 Jun 2014
at 00:47
  • msg #594

Re: The Finale

Oh hey, it's my birthday too! How about that?
David Jameson
player, 1282 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Sat 21 Jun 2014
at 00:55
  • msg #595

Re: The Finale

In reply to Jack Abraham (msg # 594):

What, today?
Jack Abraham
player, 3948 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sat 21 Jun 2014
at 01:00
  • msg #596

Re: The Finale

In reply to David Jameson (msg # 595):

Yep, turned 25 at 9:30 this morning.
David Jameson
player, 1283 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Sat 21 Jun 2014
at 01:01
  • msg #597

Re: The Finale

Groovy!  My 31st is tomorrow at noonish, but close enough!
This message was last edited by the player at 01:01, Sat 21 June 2014.
Sereno Blackwood
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Sat 21 Jun 2014
at 01:50
  • msg #598

Re: The Finale

So Jack's player is the same level as me until August 19th, at 4:47 pm.
Sereno Blackwood
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Mon 23 Jun 2014
at 05:31
  • msg #599

Re: The Finale

THE MOST DANGEROUS WORDS TO SAY TO A MAGE IN QUEEN'S BAY: DO IT FOR THE VINE.
Silent Partner
GM, 87 posts
Mon 23 Jun 2014
at 05:37
  • msg #600

Re: The Finale

That would just confuse Lily.
Storyteller
GM, 1310 posts
Mon 23 Jun 2014
at 15:14
  • msg #601

Re: The Finale

We're going to go ahead and say that pretty much wraps the game. Congratulations! You managed to fight all the main monsters, defeat the big boss, and save the world! Your character epilogues are yours to write. We'll be adding a few NPC epilogues later, so if there are any specific ones you want to see, give a shout out.

Since it's all over, there are also no more secrets. If anyone has any lingering questions about who, or what, or when, or why, or how, go ahead and ask. We're pulling back the curtain so you can see all the shit in the wings and backstage.
Jack Abraham
player, 3952 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Mon 23 Jun 2014
at 19:20
  • msg #602

Re: The Finale

Well, I'm kind of curious as to how things would have went if not for PC intervention.
Sereno Blackwood
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Mon 23 Jun 2014
at 22:02
  • msg #603

Re: The Finale

From what I understand, Heimdallr's ideal time line was the one they originally planned out, and basically every post we did had little effects...

I'm also curious on what was the biggest damage and anything you think you'd be surprised about.
Sereno Blackwood
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Mon 23 Jun 2014
at 22:53
  • msg #604

Re: The Finale

also Erin or Will, I have a question for private?
Storyteller
GM, 1311 posts
Tue 24 Jun 2014
at 00:10
  • msg #605

Re: The Finale

Well, the really basic rundown is as such:

Sweet Annie and the well-armed goblin gang would have essentially wiped out the freehold and undermined the hold Arturo has on Byron's Row and like areas. With the freehold down, and the vampires losing one of their grips, Lazarus and the Talon Tower would have had no problems fueling Zatholok, who would have essentially wiped out the werewolves and kept any sin-eaters from ever maintaining residence. Malcolm Douglas, having never become human, would have lost his lupine lady love, which would have made him an even more unhappy vampire. He would then have no reason to remain aloof of the vampire politics he had been ignoring, and would have helped Delilah unseat the Ramsey Prince. Delilah also would have been much more successful in her attempts on Sean and Willow. That would have been extra unfortunate, as Sean would have been one of the last things helping Lily hold on to her humanity.

With Sean gone, Lily would have pulled back even further, and would therefore have not helped deal with Morgana, who was the really old vampire in the sewers, and who was responsible for one of the cults that was going around. She would have unleashed the plague she stole from Silas into Crown Haven, wiping out a decent portion of the human population, and putting all of the vampires at extreme risk. Those who would be capable of getting out would have gotten out, and the rest of them would have been fucked.

With Lily no longer watching out for them the way she had been, the mages would have been on their own, meaning that some would leave, some would die, and some would hang around and get recruited by a certain arch mage later on. And, since she would have been so alone and so miserable when he did show up, Lily would have not hesitated to become Anat again, and, on Heimdallr's arrival, would have unleashed a plague that would have made Silas' look like a case of the sniffles. She then would have brought all of the surviving members of the Concord to heel, and from there, helped Heimdallr secure his throne. From there, they would have taken over the world.

And then she would have had his baby, which would have been really, really bad.

Luckily though, none of that happened!
Sereno Blackwood
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Tue 24 Jun 2014
at 00:16
  • msg #606

Re: The Finale

Holy shit.

Also, what the hell was Lazarus?
Storyteller
GM, 1312 posts
Tue 24 Jun 2014
at 00:23
  • msg #607

Re: The Finale

He was the separated Geist from a former sin-eater who resided in Talon Tower.
Jack Abraham
player, 3953 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 24 Jun 2014
at 00:32
  • msg #608

Re: The Finale

In reply to Storyteller (msg # 607):

Hot damn. Also, I too am curious as to what each of us did that particularly surprised you, or was otherwise noteworthy.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 2014 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Tue 24 Jun 2014
at 01:01
  • msg #609

Re: The Finale

The big question for me is "What's next" 2.5 years or so has formed something of a habbit, and in that time this is the only game that's lasted any real length of time.

Given the opportunity, I would certainly love to plug in for another game with you all.
Sereno Blackwood
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Tue 24 Jun 2014
at 01:13
  • msg #610

Re: The Finale

I'm sitting and going "Holy fuck, mother of god" and other swearing.  Let me lie here in a puddle of fandom feels over this goddamn game for a bit because holy cow.
Storyteller
GM, 1313 posts
Tue 24 Jun 2014
at 03:55
  • msg #611

Re: The Finale

I have another smaller game going on, but I'm not accepting any more players. However, I will let you guys know when we have another one happening.

Incidentally, what are your feelings on fantasy adventure games?
Sereno Blackwood
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Tue 24 Jun 2014
at 04:00
  • msg #612

Re: The Finale

What sort?
Jack Abraham
player, 3954 posts
Sin-Eater
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Tue 24 Jun 2014
at 04:06
  • msg #613

Re: The Finale

I'm quite fond of fantasy and adventure (that question was directed generally, right?).
Storyteller
GM, 1314 posts
Tue 24 Jun 2014
at 04:50
  • msg #614

Re: The Finale

'Twas.

Exalted 3rd Edition drops sometime this year. I contributed to the Kickstarter forever ago, so I'll have it earlier than the general populace. Whenever I get it, I'm sure I'll have an idea or two in the noggin'.

Similarly, the new Dungeons & Dragons comes out very soon and the basic rules are going to be free. I was in the open beta in the beginning, but I honestly couldn't tell you how the final product will work. It is meant to be pretty mechanically simple, so it should be pretty easy to do online.

I have 13th Age, with which I believe some of you are already familiar. I've only read a chunk of it, so I don't know how it works in practice. I've heard good things, though.

I also have Pathfinder. It's a little more complicated, but I have a ton of material for it.

... honestly, I have quite a few of these things.
Sereno Blackwood
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Tue 24 Jun 2014
at 04:57
  • msg #615

Re: The Finale

I'd rather do 13th Age or Exalted 3e, I think.  But an fantasy adventure would be a nice change of pace.

Pathfinder's a bit... fiddly.  But possible with a PbP, I think.
Jack Abraham
player, 3955 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 24 Jun 2014
at 05:14
  • msg #616

Re: The Finale

Pathfinder's neat, but personally I'd rather do 13th Age.

Full disclosure, I'm doing the Exalted 3rd Edition playtest, and I can say right now that it's not very PbP friendly.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 2015 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Tue 24 Jun 2014
at 05:18
  • msg #617

Re: The Finale

2nd wasn't terribly kind either that I recall.

Im all up for fantasy adventure, of any variety
Sereno Blackwood
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Tue 24 Jun 2014
at 06:14
  • msg #618

Re: The Finale

Nikolai Gorschov:
2nd wasn't terribly kind either that I recall.

Im all up for fantasy adventure, of any variety


I managed to be in several PbPs of Exalted 2e for three years and they mostly did fine.  (Granted, all before Infernals came out.)  Granted, they all died due to various reasons, but it was human failure.  (That said, the mechanics do suck.)
Storyteller
GM, 1315 posts
Tue 24 Jun 2014
at 12:43
  • msg #619

Re: The Finale

Games meant for tabletop rarely translate well to the digital ether. ;)

In any case, I don't imagine I'll be doing it any time soon, so please make sure I have some way to get a hold of you once it becomes a thing.

Please PM me your respective email addresses and let me know if you're interested in future games as well as the kind of games you tend to like and/or those you'd like to try.
Sereno Blackwood
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Brightly Dreaming
Tue 24 Jun 2014
at 14:37
  • msg #620

Re: The Finale

You have several pieces of my contact info already.  As does your lawfully wedded wif.

As an aside, silly question, since the game's completely done...

How do you imagine the game's theme song to be like, guys?
This message was last edited by the player at 14:40, Tue 24 June 2014.
Jack Abraham
player, 3956 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 24 Jun 2014
at 14:49
  • msg #621

Re: The Finale

In reply to Sereno Blackwood (msg # 620):

I thought we agreed the theme song would be this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfPEw5eU1KU
Sereno Blackwood
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Brightly Dreaming
Tue 24 Jun 2014
at 14:55
  • msg #622

Re: The Finale

That's more like the song played at the end of this whole mad run over the credits.
Silent Partner
GM, 88 posts
Tue 24 Jun 2014
at 14:56
  • msg #623

Re: The Finale

Butterflies and Hurricanes by Muse. That was my feeling, anyway. It's off of Absolution, which is frankly, one of their best albums. Maybe the best.
Silent Partner
GM, 89 posts
Tue 24 Jun 2014
at 14:57
  • msg #624

Re: The Finale

There is, of course, a play list for QB that I'm constantly tweaking with Mr. the Storyteller.
Sereno Blackwood
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Brightly Dreaming
Tue 24 Jun 2014
at 15:10
  • msg #625

Re: The Finale

And where is the list?

Also, sent Will a playlist I had found that is basically Ulciscor from the look of it.

And I still can't find a good song for Sereno.
Silent Partner
GM, 90 posts
Tue 24 Jun 2014
at 15:16
  • msg #626

Re: The Finale

It's on Spotify, and I plopped in the Gerudo theme song for Sereno. If I could do O.C. Remix songs on there, I would have used Gerudo Interlude.
Jack Abraham
player, 3957 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 24 Jun 2014
at 15:21
  • msg #627

Re: The Finale

In reply to Silent Partner (msg # 626):

You mean this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzSq-q0_YG4

Yeah, that works.
Sereno Blackwood
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Brightly Dreaming
Tue 24 Jun 2014
at 15:36
  • msg #628

Re: The Finale

... yeah, that does work beautifully.

Still need to find something with lyrics.  A friend was helping, but we kept finding songs for Ulciscor/Sereno, including one that's the inspiration for the inscription for Ulciscor's wedding band.  (The line is 'worth a thousand skies,' a line from a Marc Anthony song.  Sereno still calls Ulciscor 'cielo' at times.)
Storyteller
GM, 1316 posts
Tue 24 Jun 2014
at 21:06
  • msg #629

Re: The Finale

Just noticed that we're almost at 20,000 posts.

Not bad, y'all. Not bad. ;)
Sereno Blackwood
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Tue 24 Jun 2014
at 21:10
  • msg #630

Re: The Finale

Please, I've noticed that for a while, and wanted to also get to 4k posts so I could be really sheepish about being 20% of the posts.

Oh yeah, would "My Songs Know What You Did In the Dark" be appropriate for Nikolai or Sereno?  http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics...youdidinthedark.html
Jack Abraham
player, 3958 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 24 Jun 2014
at 23:05
  • msg #631

Re: The Finale

In reply to Sereno Blackwood (msg # 630):

How the hell did you get more posts than me? I'm the talky one!
Sereno Blackwood
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Brightly Dreaming
Tue 24 Jun 2014
at 23:07
  • msg #632

Re: The Finale

Fairy magic.  :3c
David Jameson
player, 1284 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Wed 25 Jun 2014
at 00:39
  • msg #633

Re: The Finale

Am back from vacation, and crashing, but before I collapse, I just wanted to post a quick note saying that ladies, gents, it has been an honor and a pleasure to take out an archmage and his patsies with you.
Silent Partner
GM, 91 posts
Wed 25 Jun 2014
at 00:43
  • msg #634

Re: The Finale

I feel I should point out that the total posts shown does not include the PMs. While I know some of them were OoC questions and the like, there were quite a few important scenes over in those private messages. You guys are well over the 20,000 mark.
Sereno Blackwood
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Wed 25 Jun 2014
at 00:54
  • msg #635

Re: The Finale

I know.

We're probably like...

25k.
Jack Abraham
player, 3959 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Wed 25 Jun 2014
at 05:45
  • msg #636

Re: The Finale

In reply to David Jameson (msg # 633):

Yeah, it was fun. I especially liked the part where he exploded.
Sereno Blackwood
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Wed 25 Jun 2014
at 16:32
  • msg #637

Re: The Finale

http://www.queensbay.com.cy/

... so Sereno might do this for his honeymoon because it's funny.
Storyteller
GM, 1317 posts
Thu 26 Jun 2014
at 15:18
  • msg #638

Re: The Finale

Mrs. Storyteller wants to get going on the epilogues tonight, so hopefully that thread should pop up. If there are no specific requests about any of the NPCs, we're just going to splat down whoever. More than likely we'll focus on the ones you guys actually interacted with. So like, nothing with Bruno. Poor Bruno.
Sereno Blackwood
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Thu 26 Jun 2014
at 21:35
  • msg #639

Re: The Finale

I want to know about the next generation definitely, and a good chunk of the freehold.

But yeah, whoever works.
Jack Abraham
player, 3960 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Fri 27 Jun 2014
at 00:33
  • msg #640

Re: The Finale

I'd personally like to know a bit about what's going on with the mortal side of things: not just Bridget (though I'm not sure she qualifies as mortal at this point), but generally how Queen's Bay is doing in the wake of our magical insanity.

I'd also like to see what's going on with the Abraham clan, though I guess that might just be a part of my epilogue.

EDIT: Oh yeah, finding out what happens in the Underworld after Jack's nonsense might be cool.
This message was last edited by the player at 00:58, Fri 27 June 2014.
David Jameson
player, 1285 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Fri 27 Jun 2014
at 00:49
  • msg #641

Re: The Finale

I'm curious about the next generation, too.  Also, David set up a few things in werewolf threads that may have interesting consequences, so touching on that might be intriguing.
Sereno Blackwood
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Fri 27 Jun 2014
at 02:47
  • msg #642

Re: The Finale

Also, are Nikolai and David going to have descendents themselves?  ^_~  Leaving Sereno as the shithead who generally gets a full night's rest.

(Until people make him babysit.)
David Jameson
player, 1286 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Fri 27 Jun 2014
at 10:27
  • msg #643

Re: The Finale

In reply to Sereno Blackwood (msg # 642):

Yep.  Though, as David told Lily, not in the immediate future.

Also, fun fact -- werewolves age very slowly.  Female Uratha don't hit menopause until 90 or so.  So those new members of Clan Douglas could be spread out over decades.

(Not to mention, Laura (David's significant other) has strong enough werewolf heritage that she ages at the same rate as an Uratha.  So "immediate future" is open to interpretation.  *gryn*)

Also also, Hector?  I guess he comes out of torpor at some point -- though I should probably wait and see on that one, huh?  ~_^
David Jameson
player, 1287 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Fri 27 Jun 2014
at 11:02
  • msg #644

Re: The Finale

In reply to Sereno Blackwood (msg # 642):

And yes, David will totally try to talk Sereno into babysitting when that necessity arises.

After all, Sereno is his best friend in the Conclave (pack doesn't count).  "Seriously, just tell her/him a story or two, they'll settle down.  And if they don't, Ulcisor can teleport, so there you go!"
Storyteller
GM, 1319 posts
Fri 27 Jun 2014
at 11:08
  • msg #645

Re: The Finale

Yes, Hector comes out around the time of the party. We'll address the Ramseys soon. I think we just ended up accidentally starting with a bunch of werewolves and kept going from there. XD
Silent Partner
GM, 92 posts
Fri 27 Jun 2014
at 12:25
  • msg #646

Re: The Finale

Mr. Storyteller, what are you doing up at four in the morning? Your wife was still in bed!
Sereno Blackwood
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Fri 27 Jun 2014
at 14:25
  • msg #647

Re: The Finale

David Jameson:
In reply to Sereno Blackwood (msg # 642):

And yes, David will totally try to talk Sereno into babysitting when that necessity arises.

After all, Sereno is his best friend in the Conclave (pack doesn't count).  "Seriously, just tell her/him a story or two, they'll settle down.  And if they don't, Ulcisor can teleport, so there you go!"


Sereno already is going to be something of an uncle to Cora and Will's two.  And honestly, he's pretty easy going with supernatural kids.   The whole 'I can heal stuff easily' thing helps.

The one problem is about... (spoilers) Fifty years down the line, they are both going to vanish, and it'll be very obvious Sereno knew it was coming, seeing that he would leave a will and what to do with it behind.
Storyteller
GM, 1320 posts
Sat 28 Jun 2014
at 19:58
  • msg #648

Re: The Finale

Those look great, guys. As it is not date night tonight, we will get back to more epilogues tonight after some running around.
David Jameson
player, 1289 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Mon 30 Jun 2014
at 14:06
  • msg #649

Timeline Musing

So a couple of notes from my mental noodling, figuring things out for David's epilogue:

The finale is in the winter of 2013.  Erin is born around 2025 or so; Michael is born a few years after that (2028?), and Julie/Ilmarinen is born around 2032.  Their most frequent sitters were probably Casey, Sereno, and Renata; also, potentially Rhiannon and Ben.  Contemplate what effect that might have on children, and smile with me.  *gryn*

I also assume, timeline-wise, that Sereno disappears around 2060 or so, 50 years on-ish.  Jack probably passes a decade later, since he's about 30 when the game occurs, and dies at age 93.  Laura dies around 2110; David disappears into the Shadow shortly thereafter (probably within a month or so of her passing, honestly); both of them are around 120 at the time, but look about 50 years younger.
This message was last edited by the player at 14:07, Mon 30 June 2014.
Silent Partner
GM, 93 posts
Mon 30 Jun 2014
at 14:13
  • msg #650

Re: Timeline Musing

RENATA?! BAHAHAHAHA! Man, those kids would love it when Renata was responsible for them.

"You kids ever shatter a piece of art over a business man's head when you're taking over his company? No? Would you like to?"

"...Here, sign on this line and you get most of the stock his company has left. Okay, here's your vase. Hmm? Oh, it was only a few thousand dollars, don't worry."
David Jameson
player, 1290 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Mon 30 Jun 2014
at 14:21
  • msg #651

Re: Timeline Musing

In reply to Silent Partner (msg # 650):

Yeah, pretty much.  In the serious way, I figure that Renata is friends with David, is good friends with Laura, and (in those rare quiet moments of self-contemplation she would never ever in a million years admit to having) that these three (or potentially Nikolai & Bridget's hypothetical offspring) are about as close as she would ever come to having children of her own.

In the more humorous vein, David & Laura know damn good and well they're raising their children in the middle of the Concord.  As long as there's no permanent harm done, anything Renata pulls along those lines can be chalked up to "valid learning experience".

And as I said, it makes just makes it even more of a classic farce when their mortal grandparents come to visit.
Jack Abraham
player, 3962 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Mon 30 Jun 2014
at 15:07
  • msg #652

Re: Timeline Musing

In reply to David Jameson (msg # 651):

If we're using music for our backstories, I gotta go with this one for Jack: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIfZZ1cQZss
Sereno Blackwood
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Mon 30 Jun 2014
at 15:24
  • msg #653

Re: Timeline Musing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVhvcPVQxQU

This would be Sereno's ending song.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 2016 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Tue 1 Jul 2014
at 01:20
  • msg #654

Re: Timeline Musing

Mine'll be a little long in coming. If I don't put anything down it doesn't feel like the end just yet.
Sereno Blackwood
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Tue 1 Jul 2014
at 01:32
  • msg #655

Re: Timeline Musing

Understandable.

But honestly, I've been joking and flailing with friends over stuff Sereno would be doing later on, including what the ever-loving hell xe ends up as.
David Jameson
player, 1291 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Tue 1 Jul 2014
at 02:25
  • msg #656

Re: Timeline Musing

Yeah, I have some bits and pieces, too.  Various deaths (because, c'mon, for an Uratha, who you go out fighting is right up there for important questions), descriptions, fragments, etc.  I do have a bit in my head that involves Jack, David, and Casey going into the Underworld to find Casey's murdered mother's ghost and help the both of them find peace.  Among other thoughts.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 4019 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Tue 1 Jul 2014
at 02:26
  • msg #657

Re: Timeline Musing

Yeah, and Sereno probably has dragged the others on adventures as well, but the times he has vanished?

He's usually doing dream shit or, rarely, Ulciscor.
Jack Abraham
player, 3963 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Tue 1 Jul 2014
at 03:31
  • msg #658

Re: Timeline Musing

In reply to Sereno Blackwood (msg # 657):

Oh my. </takei>

In all seriousness, though, I imagine similar things for Jack. For example, one thing no one else knew was that Isabella got a restraining order from the current mayor's lawyers, after she found out he was using taxpayer money for "special sessions" with Gillian Skylar (he dressed up in schoolgirl outfit and asked to be called Brittany). Of course, now that he's not being bankrolled by the Seers, there's nothing stopping Isabella from printing all the juicy details, and incidentally clearing the way for Jack to become mayor.
Silent Partner
GM, 94 posts
Tue 1 Jul 2014
at 03:42
  • msg #659

Re: Timeline Musing

He was never bankrolled by the seers.

He was just a creep in office with wealthy backers.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 4020 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Tue 1 Jul 2014
at 03:44
  • msg #660

Re: Timeline Musing

Jack Abraham:
In reply to Sereno Blackwood (msg # 657):

Oh my. </takei>

Not that sort!

I mean him traveling with Ulciscor to assist in something.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 4021 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sat 5 Jul 2014
at 20:28
  • msg #661

Re: Timeline Musing

https://www.dropbox.com/s/87d8...isor.%20Carrojpg.jpg

Oh hey, it's Sereno and Ulciscor being cute.
Storyteller
GM, 1325 posts
Sun 6 Jul 2014
at 00:08
  • msg #662

Re: Timeline Musing

Speaking of which...

Because I 1) would like to commemorate the completion of the game as well as the characters who have grown with us the last two and a half years; 2) am transitioning my business to digital art full-time; and 3) am already owing you guys art from, like, a year or so ago, I will be doing full art pieces for all of you.

One of the ideas I'd had was to do B&W compositions of each of the PCs with their respective significant-others. Either that or single-character images in full-color. Or, if there's a general consensus of differing opinion, whatever is the popular choice.

Whatever the case may be, I'll be starting with David and Nikolai's stuff, then Jack, and finally Sereno (who has absolutely no shortage of art XD).

So, I just need requests or suggestions from y'all. I will start work on them pretty dang soon.
Sereno Blackwood
player, 4022 posts
Spring Cleaner
Brightly Dreaming
Sun 6 Jul 2014
at 00:51
  • msg #663

Re: Timeline Musing

Yeaaaah, he really doesn't.  Take your time with Sereno.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 2018 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Sun 17 Aug 2014
at 21:54
  • msg #664

Re: Timeline Musing

Took a long time coming, but finally came to an "end" that I could sit with.
Storyteller
GM, 1326 posts
Mon 18 Aug 2014
at 13:45
  • msg #665

All good things

And that, I suppose, finally wraps up Queen's Bay!

Everyone's epilogues were beautiful and appropriate. Thanks to everyone for putting the time, effort, and thought into them. I can't think of a better way to conclude the story we'd run for over two and a half years.
David Jameson
player, 1292 posts
Damn It Feels Good
To Be An Alpha
Tue 19 Aug 2014
at 14:37
  • msg #666

Re: All good things

Huzzah!

Actually, boss, now that all is said and done, do  you think you could allow access to the region-locked/old threads?  I was just curious, as there's some amusing bits that happened in threads that were accessible for a while, but then went back into other people's areas.
Silent Partner
GM, 95 posts
Tue 19 Aug 2014
at 16:16
  • msg #667

Re: All good things

That possibility did come up previously, but then I decided I was lazy and didn't want to go through every thread and open them up. I suppose though, if there are specific threads you want in on, I can do it. Also, since there are no more secrets, if there was anything that still wasn't clear, or you had theories on but couldn't ask, go ahead and let them roll.
Nikolai Gorschov
player, 2019 posts
Obrimos Mage
Teacher-Philanthropist
Thu 18 Sep 2014
at 16:37
  • msg #668

Re: All good things

Just a shot across the bow, has anyone here done or been interested in Mutants and Masterminds/ DC Adventures.
Storyteller
GM, 1327 posts
Sat 20 Sep 2014
at 23:50
  • msg #669

Re: All good things

I have M&M 3e and 2e. I got to use 2e very briefly once.
Jack Abraham
player, 3964 posts
Sin-Eater
Gonna Run This Town
Sun 21 Sep 2014
at 00:34
  • msg #670

Re: All good things

I don't know anything about Mutants and Masterminds, sorry.
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