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Out of Character Discussion.

Posted by Et'AdaFor group 0
Daro'Misha
Khajiit, 89 posts
Mon 21 Sep 2015
at 20:54
  • msg #137

Re: Out of Character Discussion

The Argonian Report doesn't really tell all that much to be honest. The only tome I really read into concerning Argonians was the informative tome "The Argonian Maid." Very helpful people! ;)

That said, I did read a lot of the books in TES, but not all, but my interest rarely went to the Argonians. I was more interested in the Khajiit, Deadric Princes and the Dwemer.
Nasrudin
Altmer, 115 posts
Mon 21 Sep 2015
at 21:08
  • msg #138

Re: Out of Character Discussion

I had read many books in various TES games, from Arena and Daggerfall to Oblivion and Skyrim (ES3 was not a favorite, and while I might go back to it now that I own it myself, I was never a huge fan.)

So, I actually enjoyed the couple books we have found thus far.  I was looking forward to reading and finding more (stupid guard stopped me at the Archmage quarters).

As for the story, I think at some point all of us are going to go it alone at least for a bit.  Right now, the only reason I am headed back to the group is this Redguard, because their is no real trust in the party ATM.  To Daro, I am a cold, calculating Altmer murderer (while the orc was not murder, I have since murdered people, so she isn't wrong), Daro also seems to distrust Vassad, and then their is Jean, who just ran off with a figment of his imagination.

I am not sure what can change these viewpoints atm... other then, god picked us.  I am hoping that their is some inter party development once we all get back together, and while not over night, I hope we start to trust one another.  But, perhaps we won't, but realize trust or not, we suffer together... and maybe it will just be allies of convince.
Et'Ada
GM, 161 posts
Mon 21 Sep 2015
at 21:18
  • msg #139

Re: Out of Character Discussion

In reply to Daro'Misha (msg # 137):

Oh man, I was a Dwemer nut, especially in Skyrim. I've honestly read only a few books in TES (usually reading about the lore afterwards on the wiki and UESP) - But when it came to the Dwemer, every book and note about them I had to have, and at one point, I had to force myself to avoid their ruins, knowing that I'd end up with a backpack full of plates and cogs and all sorts! Everything about them is just so darn fascinating and interesting.

As for the Argonian Report, my idea behind it was the biased and censored recounting of Argonia, from the eyes of an Imperial (and unwanted) visitor. Sort of inspired by how people visiting North Korea, have described their trips. The guided tours, fake smiles, bells and whistles. "Look, we're not an evil dictatorship! Honest! Just don't go there or we'll kill you. Ha-ha. Hamburger?" Mayhaps there should be a Vol. 2 to it.

With other lore, I kind of want to focus on the topics that are less covered in the games and especially the topics, that are specific to Champions (after all, there's 50 years of history to fill). Plus, I don't feel that I could write something as interesting or good, as the heavily featured topics in the games (like the Dwemer for instance) - And it would be a little redundant, given the wealth of pre-existing (and official) information out there.


In reply to Nasrudin (msg # 138):

I'm glad to hear that! I guess I should start chipping away at writing a few more.

And, Akatosh never did command you all to be the best of friends - Though I'd imagine a rapport to form eventually/inevitably, especially once you find Vontus Aebondeius and finally get an idea of the stakes. That's why I started corralling you towards Ashtown and back to the group, to get all of you to Checkpoint #1, before we got too wild with the splitting up and internal quarreling.
Nasrudin
Altmer, 117 posts
Mon 21 Sep 2015
at 21:25
  • msg #140

Re: Out of Character Discussion

Why I am not being more suspicious of this redguard.. alittle OOC knowledge to help keep the game on track :P

Had this been like.. TES, with destructable enviornments and such (Something the games lack, sadly), I would probably be finishing the 'set fire to everything' and ensure that Ashtown turns into it's namesake... Nasrudin is a bit on the pissed off side, and killing humans isn't murder, it is the will of the gods, because the gods made the dominion :P
Daro'Misha
Khajiit, 90 posts
Mon 21 Sep 2015
at 21:55
  • msg #141

Re: Out of Character Discussion

They also made Altmer necks very soft and delicate. Praise the divines.
Nasrudin
Altmer, 118 posts
Mon 21 Sep 2015
at 22:04
  • msg #142

Re: Out of Character Discussion

Ya, and the divines also sent that nice plague to purge your kind :P  Only got the cat folk to really worry about, and the lizards..
Vassaad
Khajiit, 68 posts
Tue 22 Sep 2015
at 07:44
  • msg #143

Re: Out of Character Discussion

As a Khajiit raised by Nords Elsweyr is soo backwords. Reliant on the moons soo much, yet I was born with out a sign, and the moons stood above Skyrim forever as I can tell. But nooo the moons disappear for a time then reappear and praise the Altmer for it.

Though it seems that all fairskins hate each other. Be it the Altmer and the Imperials, Bretons and the Orcs to the Nords fighting everyone that isn't Nord, just as much as the Altmer fight anything that is not of their blood.

Though this just proves, that before my death I was right. For if the Nine Divines did make this world, it be a better place. Akatosh my guide us on his path, for his goal and agenda, whatever they maybe, we have been given a second chance. But let us remember that even Alatosh isn't the only to speak to mortals, least be the cult of the Mythic Dawn be so easily forgotten.

So heres a plot point, Vassaad doesn't trust Akatosh any more then he would trust Mehrunes Dagon... I mean if one god is acting, im sure theres a couple more doing the same. That and I wrote a book denouncing both Akatosh, and saying that the holy Divines are no better then the Dedera that started the Oblivion Crisis.
Daro'Misha
Khajiit, 91 posts
Tue 22 Sep 2015
at 09:32
  • msg #144

Re: Out of Character Discussion

Well, as far as the guidance of the divines go, Akatosh seems to have guided our scaly friend onto a greatsword... :/
Daro'Misha
Khajiit, 93 posts
Sun 4 Oct 2015
at 13:45
  • msg #145

Re: Out of Character Discussion

I don't know why I need to keep repeating this. My character's name is Daro'Misha. Not Misha.
Vassaad
Khajiit, 72 posts
Sun 4 Oct 2015
at 14:10
  • msg #146

Re: Out of Character Discussion

One Vassaad is not use to custom of the Kahjit, he is not called Jo'Vassaad for being a Mage, he is called Vassaad for his name is just that.

Also isn't Daro the Khajiit term for thief? Wouldn't that be a bad thing, me calling you Daro out in the public within Guard's hearing reach?
Et'Ada
GM, 165 posts
Tue 6 Oct 2015
at 15:59
  • msg #147

Re: Out of Character Discussion

In reply to Daro'Misha (msg # 145):

Daro'Misha:
Daro is a Khajiit title, meaning both thief and clever (since to Khajiit that's pretty much the same). Khajiit integrate the titles in names, so my full name is Daro'Misha, and it is shortened to Misha in casual reference.


Your words from a PM sent to Vassaad, on the 22nd of March. That's why I've been calling you "Misha" in my posts, anyhow.
Vassaad
Khajiit, 73 posts
Tue 6 Oct 2015
at 16:26
  • msg #148

Re: Out of Character Discussion

Et'Ada:
In reply to Daro'Misha (msg # 145):

Daro'Misha:
Daro is a Khajiit title, meaning both thief and clever (since to Khajiit that's pretty much the same). Khajiit integrate the titles in names, so my full name is Daro'Misha, and it is shortened to Misha in casual reference.


Your words from a PM sent to Vassaad, on the 22nd of March. That's why I've been calling you "Misha" in my posts, anyhow.


Yaaa I remember that, because I was referring to her as Daro...
Daro'Misha
Khajiit, 95 posts
Wed 7 Oct 2015
at 14:18
  • msg #149

Re: Out of Character Discussion

Hmm, guess I forgot that. Then again, since Daro'Misha is the most respectable member of the group (now our scaly friend is revealed to be a necromancer), I believe some proper address is in order! :p
Nasrudin
Altmer, 121 posts
Wed 7 Oct 2015
at 16:10
  • msg #150

Re: Out of Character Discussion

Im sorry, im the only noble in this group.... your a thief, Vassad is a brotherhood assassin :P posing as a mage, you got a necromancer... The only thing im responasble for it killing animals.  And hunting isn't evil, just the way of nature ;)
Vassaad
Khajiit, 75 posts
Wed 7 Oct 2015
at 18:14
  • msg #151

Re: Out of Character Discussion

Nasrudin:
Im sorry, im the only noble in this group.... your a thief, Vassad is a brotherhood assassin :P posing as a mage, you got a necromancer... The only thing im responasble for it killing animals.  And hunting isn't evil, just the way of nature ;)


No your mistaken im Mage turned Brother. Magic is my true calling just when the Stormclocks took over no one would really take me, exept for a vary funny old man and his "mother."
Daro'Misha
Khajiit, 96 posts
Wed 7 Oct 2015
at 18:44
  • msg #152

Re: Out of Character Discussion

In reply to Nasrudin (msg # 150):

Murderer! Killed the poor defenseless jailor!
Nasrudin
Altmer, 123 posts
Wed 7 Oct 2015
at 19:17
  • msg #153

Re: Out of Character Discussion

Defensless my arse.. that Axe was as big as you are.  Just cause I happened to be more intelligent, and didn't go after him as it stood, doesn't mean anything :P

Also, on a more game ruled question:  Do we ever get more stats or XP to improve things?
Nasrudin
Altmer, 124 posts
Thu 22 Oct 2015
at 05:31
  • msg #154

Re: Out of Character Discussion

Think I killed the game...
Daro'Misha
Khajiit, 97 posts
Fri 23 Oct 2015
at 12:13
  • msg #155

Re: Out of Character Discussion

In reply to Nasrudin (msg # 154):

Murderer!
Et'Ada
GM, 168 posts
Thu 29 Oct 2015
at 22:23
  • msg #156

Re: Out of Character Discussion

Before you dust off the guillotine, know that Nasrudin is quite innocent, as the guilt falls solely upon me. I won't bore you with the details as they ultimately don't matter (to you anyway), but, needless to say "something came up", and I made the mistake of not informing the lot of you, like a responsible GM should have. For that, I apologize, it's a problem I've had for as long as I've roleplayed online. But I digress.

Here's the deal: I want and fully intend to keep Champions going, though I can't promise daily posts, I'll make more of an effort to at least post twice a week and on weekends. That is, if you're all willing to put up with my shenanigans a little further. I know I haven't been the best nor most committed GM as of late, but having developed some strange obsession fondness for Champions, not to mention our trio of adventurers, I'm hellbent on not killing this game off just yet. So, I want and plan to keep it going, but would very much like to do so with the three of you on board and, possibly two others to replace our lost comrades. Of course I understand if any of you are done with my BS and can't blame you, if you want to move on.

However, there is one slight issue, which is Rihad. I don't feel satisfied with the direction that storyline has gone, since the dynamic duo assaulted Natalo's and things haven't exactly followed my original plans. When Nasrudin ended up splitting off from the group, I adjusted the story accordingly, but- I feel -did so in the wrong direction. Long story short, I'd very much like to move on from Rihad; After all, there's the entirety of Tamriel (and perhaps beyond) to offer possible locations for exploration and adventure - Not forgetting the machinations of Akatosh and his first task to you.

So, I see two possible options; First, we could just have a short time-skip. I'll wrap up what would have happened next and we bring Chapter 1 to its conclusion. You'll be rewarded some skill points (which was my intent originally, to answer Nasrudin's question; give you points once you left Rihad) and we get on with Chapter 2 on the shores of Cyrodiil, with you receiving some supplies and equipment from your newfound ashashin allies. This, in my opinion, would be the preferred option as no progress would be lost and we could more or less pick up from where we left off.

Alternatively, I have dotted down some possibilities for restarting Champions entirely, starting again from the moment of the Champions' resurrection. However, I would really only consider this option, if only one or none of you, were interested in continuing. While I think it might be interesting to start anew with a slightly altered story, there's the aforementioned loss of progress; Everyone would have to get acquainted again, find basic equipment, etc. But, I figured I'd mention it anyway, just to put it out there.

Finally, assuming all of you are Americans, I suppose you'll be busy celebrating that silly Halloween of yours over the weekend, so I expect whatever I/we decide to do here, would start on Monday (or Sunday, I really don't know the common traditions related to Halloween, aside from all the candy and decor and whatnot). In the mean time though, I look forward to reading your thoughts tomorrow. For now, I bid you all a good night.
Nasrudin
Altmer, 125 posts
Thu 29 Oct 2015
at 22:45
  • msg #157

Re: Out of Character Discussion

I am always around :P

I have no problem keeping going.  Things happen, Life Happens, and I don't mind the game slowing down to 1/week or so.  Means it will take longer, but if your commited, so am I.  I am quite enjoying the game, even if my character has evolved into something I wasn't wholy expecting.

That being said, with your options.  A time jump could work.  I mean, me and mr. Stabby over here just finished our battle.  So it works for us.  The group in the catacombs is still in battle, but as GM, you can easily wrap that up.

Was their a direction you had intended?
Vassaad
Khajiit, 76 posts
Fri 30 Oct 2015
at 03:05
  • msg #158

Re: Out of Character Discussion

Well you know my opinion....

If were off to Cyrodiil, hopes its a major town, with a few guilds that offering up some magical equipment. Need to learn some better spells or become a better spell caster. >.>
Et'Ada
GM, 169 posts
Fri 30 Oct 2015
at 10:23
  • msg #159

Re: Out of Character Discussion

In reply to Nasrudin (msg # 157):
Well the plan was to let you all spend a quiet night and day in Rihad, getting stocked on supplies, exploring the city and with one or two of you, heading off to meet the satāshishiyun and only then have team double dragon attack. I hastened the plan, because I felt the main thread was grinding to a halt and thought having all the excitement sooner, rather than later, might have been a more interesting direction. I mean ultimately, the Rihad-"arc" would have concluded in more or less the same place you are now, but with Artemesia being killed off and Jean never returning from his vacation, I personally feel it's better to move on and get you on the path to finding Aebondeius.


In reply to Vassaad (msg # 158):
Definitely. The Arcane Ministry has facilities in all the large cities and towns of the Empire, equipped to offer mages, both aspiring and experienced alike, with the tools to fulfill their magickal and intellectual needs! With absolutely no strings attached. None at all. No strings.

Long live the Empire.
Vassaad
Khajiit, 77 posts
Fri 30 Oct 2015
at 10:33
  • msg #160

Re: Out of Character Discussion

Why do I feel that the Black Hand offers better deals then this new Ministries...
Daro'Misha
Khajiit, 98 posts
Sun 1 Nov 2015
at 19:16
  • msg #161

Re: Out of Character Discussion

I'm not much a fan of fast forwards to be honest, but in the itnerest of getting back on the rails I will suffer one. However, re-integrating Nasrudin will have to be worked out in rp first. Daro'Misha still suspects he's responsible for most of this mess, wrongly or not.

....wnless we stab him to death and Vassaad animates his corpse. That's fine with Daro'Misha too. ;)
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