For old time's sake...

:)

Ben, I'm not averse to giving it a go.

Nice ending story Saliq!

Very nice epilogue Saliq!

Thanks! :) I thought it suitable to end on a bit of a mystery. I also have a soft spot for elegiac endings - one of my favourite books is The Pyrates by George Macdonad Fraser. Its a farce, played almost completely for comedy but the last lines are just beautifully romantic and bittersweet.

Of course I doubt this is the last we'll see of Saliq, one way or another. :)

Picked up Mistborn at the library last week. I am about 100 pages into it now. The magic system is interesting (i.e., Allomancy): apparently based on the manipulation of precious metals.

The writing is decent, but the inner monologue of the primary protagonist is somewhat annoying. I get it. You can't trust anyone in this world. I guess I would rather be shown that through stuff happening in the book, rather than be told it via inner voice.

Going to press on through the book though to see where it goes.

That's only one of the types of magic too, though if inner monologue is a problem, I doubt it will get any better.

I don't mind sparing use of inner monologue when it provides additional context to the story, but I am fairly certain every use of the device in the first 100 pages has been some variation of: Mentor had always told Antagonist not to trust anyone--everyone will betray you.

At this point, I think it is safe to assume the reader gets the fact the antagonist has some trust issues. No need to remind the reader of it with this device every couple of pages or so. It is jarring, at least to me. Maybe it's just that I don't identify with the character?

That is always a problem. I hate books with no one I can feel for.

Having a week away at Key West to relax gave me some down time to think and rejuvenate some creativity, I hope.  I am currently creating a new "game" which muchly will mirror this one (ie-blatantly stolen) in which to invite you all to join with your current characters in the Ongoing Adventures of Stormhaven.   It has been awhile since I GM'd a game.  I did run some very good online games 15 or more years ago, maybe longer than that, time flies, but on pbem.com.  Several lasted 2-4 years with 5K posts or so, but also I Gm'd some spectacular flops. I did however have most of my games 8-15th level, so I'm used to higher levels.   And even my best games didn't rival this current game, but I'm willing to give it a go for an adventure or two and see if its worth continuing.  I certainly would hate to see this great group of players and characters stop here and now.   DM Storm has given an ok to the idea and also a few beginners tips (they have helped, but still I have much to learn).   He is invited to join also either taking on Gal, or even Eagle if feels that is ok, or his own creation to round out the group.  There will be a few minor changes to the House Rules and a new attack engine.  Maybe it will be luckier, but for any who haven't played with it, it offers a bit more random fun to the outcomes of attacks.  You don't have to roll a 20 to get something special, and to some degree, you get to choose the bonus best suited to your situation.  It's a DragonAge incorporation.   Anyhow, it will be about 2-3 weeks before I will be ready to begin if this group, as a whole, decides it sounds worth continuing.  If so, and your character gained a level after the last adventure, you should go ahead and make those upgrades.  Also, if your character lost any levels due to energy drain, please try to figure out what your xp's would be if that hadn't happened (show me the math), I have a different House rule for negative energy loss, you probably can get those back or already have.   If the group decides not to continue, I will be totally fine with that decision, I will still enjoy learning how to set up a game as I'm likely to do one sooner or later.

Well that's the best news I've heard in awhile! Count Ben in!

Did the exp get upgraded on the exp page there Storm? Not sure, but I'm guessing I did not level...

Picked up the lies of Locke Lamora today... looking forward to digging in.

XP totals are current.

It's a great read! You're in for quite a treat. :)

Okay then, close to a level, but as a thief I know it won't make much of a difference, still, every little bit counts. To be honest, if multi-classing wasn't so harsh I might consider branching out.

Thanks, Galadel. I'd give it a shot. I'm thinking I might like a new character (and we might need a cleric), but I am on the fence.

I'm happy to continue, and to remain Inas -- particularly if Rath wants to change.  We'd need a fighter type, and he's played Rath longer than I have played Inas, so he's entitled to "muster out."

I just had time for the first chapter before bed last night, but I am already drawn into what appears to be a fascinating world...

Wow, great news Galadel. I'll be happy to continue as Saliq. :)

Huzzah!!! Awesome... who's left, Storm, you want to join us? Sure hope so...