The usual place for the usual thing.

Hey everyone!

So I'm guessing it's safe to say none of you are familiar with the show?

Nope

Hi everyone

& nope, afraid not.

It's actually a plus for me.  I simply take for granted what I know so whenever there's a gap in knowledge of something, it's probably because I overlooked it.

Morning all. As for the show I have seen the previews and read some of the reviews that is about it.

Well hell, we already got four, let's get this ball rolling!

So... my character is a hunter who favors archery. Anyone else a hunter who might be familiar with her?

Any fellow scavengers?

My role is healer :D

Aye, hunter here also.

Awesome. That-

GM, I made a typo on my application for the character name. Ciara Shay, not Ciara Shan.

In reply to Ciara Shan (msg # 13):

(clap clap) Done!

GM would you like us all to pick out character portraits?

Oh please do

I've finished putting together the Skills section if you'd like to take a look.  Also, recheck the Character Creation page as each Natural Attribute and Clan Role offers additional skill points.

The section for character sheets should now be open if you wish to record any of your info.

Please ask if you have any questions concerning skills as some are not so obvious, for instance, any player can easily cook themselves a meal but the Cooking skill allows you to utilize more items for food as well as techniques for preserving and storage (no fridges on the mountain).
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:00, Sun 05 Mar 2017.

Could you check the character sheet, it appears I have no access.

Yes, I've been getting that feedback.  I believe, because I left it blank for you to fill in, it doesn't register when I tell it to be user-editable.  I'll have to throw together a basic sheet and throw it on there.  I will let you all know when I bang that out...should be sometime today.

Thanks that will work.

Ok, I banged out a very simple character sheet which all of you should have access to now (fingers crossed).  Feel free to add or augment the sheets as needed; I'm sure I'll need to update them myself at some point as more game details emerge.

Quick question, under hunting would it be okay to add a third skill for trapping, or would that be covered by another skill?

In reply to Erbin Shay (msg # 22):

Yes actually, that makes sense.  It would certainly go under hunting.  Thank you.

On the 100 points to spend on skills, is each point we spend on a skill basically a 1% and subskills are bought separately?

In reply to Erbin Shay (msg # 24):

That is correct...since the mechanics work on a percentile system, each (1) point spent on a skill equals a 1% bonus when rolling against that skill.  You can either opt to spend points generically (i.e. just put them into general Hunting) or you can spend them in the subsets to specialize.  You DO NOT have to put points into a subsets' main skill to specialize (in other words, you don't have to put any points into Hunting specifically to spend points on specializations like trapping).

Got it thanks, that was what I was guessing. So overall is it more cost effective to spend points directly on the main skill instead of the sub-skills?
This message was last edited by the player at 16:55, Tue 07 Mar 2017.

In reply to Erbin Shay (msg # 26):

That would really end up being situational.  For instance, a Melee (unarmed) skill is good for most fighting but if you're doing called shots or specific moves, it would be more advantageous to have a specialization.  Or with Hunting...having the broad skill would still allow you to trap, but with specialization comes a better chance of success as well as skills that an average person wouldn't have picked up.

Ah, I see. That makes sense. Thanks for the clarification.

Not a problem, and please don't hesitate with any questions you may have.  Getting feedback and input from players will help me build this into a well-rounded game.

I have finished a first pass on my character so far. Please take a look, any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Looks good to me and if you think of any additional skills that I overlooked let me know.  One note, I didn't make fire-building a skill as even most children in the clans are capable of making a fire, the same applies to a lot of 'basic' things one would need to know in order to survive as the clans do.

Remember, the points to add to your skills are not base scores but adjustments for when actions are taken.  So if you possess a +20% bonus in Marksmanship (assisted) and the GM says you've got a 60% chance to make a shot, you would in essence have an 80% chance. :D

I do have a question on a couple skills. For stealth and sneaking, will stalking govern that? and climbing will acrobatics cover it?

In reply to Erbin Shay (msg # 32):

1) Yes, any type of stealth action where you are attempting to move while remaining quiet would be covered under stalking.  I would argue it takes a lot more skill to sneak up on a wild animal as opposed to a normal human, hence why it was included under the Hunting skill set.

2) That would depend entirely on the situation...attempting to race up a ladder would mostly be related to ones' strength but racing up a piece of rope while attempting to dodge small arms fire would certainly include Acrobatics.

I'm going to drop. Writer's block is a bitch, and I can't get a feel for the character.

In reply to Ciara Shay (msg # 34):

Well that's fair enough.  If you change your mind, we'll be here.

New player here, looking forward to playing with you all.

Greetings Iain, and welcome to the clan.

My apologies if I didn't mention it properly, but feel free to begin posting in the 'Hail The New Bren'in!' thread whenever you're ready.

I'll get things moving along sometime a little later today cousins.  Gid Gid Ya!

Been busy this past week, sorry GM. I'm usually better about notifying for absences. I'll post tomorrow. If I try tonight it won't make any sense haha

Fair enough lol

In reply to Heart of the Mountain (msg # 41):

so, is this largely a free form game with a little bit of d100 chance? how exactly do skills play into it? cause I am finally finishing my sheet and I see that in order to be noticeably proficient in most skills I will need to spend a 5th or a 3rd of my starting points...

also, when I spend points... do I put them in things like build/repair or in the subs like mechanical?

(another example; in lore? or in losty things?)

The points you're adding to the skills section are actually counted as bonuses.  The GM would decide the difficulty of a particular action (% based) and you would add any bonuses that apply.  So if you are given a 50% chance to succeed at say, tracking a hunter in your area, and you have a +15 in tracking, then you technically only have to beat 35%.

As for spending them, it's and/or.  You can spend them generically or you can specialize.  So you can have a general skill level in build/repair, or specialize in mechanical, or put points into both.  How this applies depends on the situation.  So having points in generic build/repair would give you a bonus to figure out, say, something wrong with a 4-wheeler.  But you would probably need a good bonus in mechanical to fix something like a busted carburetor.

In reply to Heart of the Mountain (msg # 43):

my char has no actions or intent to actively participate in this scene, please feel free to proceed regardless of my absence.

Noted

I'm good to move ahead in game thread

I will post soon. Not to sure when to add into main thread. We'll see I guess...

Wherever looks like a good spot.  You would have arrived with the group on the previous day so you could potentially be anywhere in camp (or even have wandered off into the woods).

In reply to Heart of the Mountain (msg # 48):

drunk people DO wonder

Still working on getting some more players.  Just a reminder, this is a player/story driven game so I need input to progress the game along.

Sorry, been meaning to post. I just keep letting things distract me, I'll get something posted today.

Hi guys.  New girl here.  Working on my character and hope to be playing soon.  :D

In reply to Maeryn Farrell (msg # 52):

oooh, a girl

;p kidding,
kind of,
I hope you find the game enjoyable ^.^

I am deeply sorry for the sudden disappearance.  Had some sudden, unexpected life problems pop up and I have been far too distracted to even think straight.  I will get posting again very soon.  Again, sorry for the delays and lack of correspondence.

Hi, all! Newcomer here. I'm looking forward to writing with you all.

Welcome, Kyla.  :)

Hello there.

Oh, and forgot to introduce myself here. Hi, all!

Hellooooo! *echoes* lol

In reply to Kyla Shay (msg # 58):

?

I was just wondering where all the posters were, Travis. It was a joke.

Hi all im newly added :D

Hi, Ruairc! I'm pretty new, too, though I've been following for awhile.

Welcome to all the new clan. Meant to say so earlier just kept getting sidetracked.

Thank you, Erbin, and the girls who greeted. :)

Welcome, new peeps.  :)

In reply to Maeryn Farrell (msg # 65):

hello :)

Wow, I honestly expected Ciniod to order an all-out, crazy battle-type raid! Lol

I guess we see where his priorities lie.  :)

Booze!!

In reply to Kyla Shay (msg # 69):

lol, that wont last long

Not if it's good stuff, it won't. Poor Kyla can't even drink right now. :(

In reply to Kyla Shay (msg # 71):

stirring up shit for shit that wont last long.

In reply to Travis Hunter (msg # 72):

Ahh, I gotcha now. :)

In reply to Kyla Shay (msg # 73):

travis isnt going on the raid unless made too... hes just making sure the preperations are ready and fit.

In reply to Kyla Shay (msg # 73):

are we going so free form as to dictate game world supplies and history ourselves?

Within reason yes.  As long as it fits with the basic background then I will probably allow it.  For equipment, it's safe to assume that most supplies you might need (minus any serious electrical or gas powered items) are either handy or in your possession.  These people have lived in these mountains since shortly after the area was first colonized.  More than likely, they have amassed a sizeable array of needed items or simply kept the knowledge of how to craft them (rope, for instance, can be commonly found in both store bought and hand made).  As for history, by all means, be as creative as you wish.  Again, as long as it jives with the framework, go to town :D

In reply to Heart of the Mountain (msg # 76):

hmmm, well Im more of an explorer then a creator.

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy 4th.  Sorry for being so quiet.  Got busy at the end of the month and was out of town for the holiday.  Back now!

In reply to Maeryn Farrell (msg # 78):

why do you respond to things not said?

Sorry, what?

In reply to Maeryn Farrell (msg # 80):

she was thinking twins, she didnt say twins, yet your char spoke as if she had said twins.

She didn't have to say the word aloud for Maeryn to catch her meaning.
'Both' = Twins

In reply to Maeryn Farrell (msg # 82):

I suppose

In reply to Travis Hunter (msg # 83):

can we move on now.... its been over a week.

My apologies Travis, I was under the impression that you stayed behind and were still at the camp.  I was waiting to see how you wanted to play it.

In reply to Heart of the Mountain (msg # 85):

either way, a week of just back and forth conversation before leaving. like, what are the others doing? I am sure I am not the only one waiting for things to move forward.

as for myself, I havent quite decided what travis will do, worse case scenario my char spends this time thinking about what to do while the rest are on the raid.

Well, dang, excuse us for playing the game! And if you haven't decided how you're going to play then what are you crying about?

Yep!  You should jump in, have a conversation, interact!  Come up with what you want to do and get someone in on the action.

Erbin & I have been playing in our raid thread even while Maeryn is chatting with Kyla.

Just out of curiosity, how come we can't see what's happening in the other threads? I know Kyla is in one called Kyla's Hike but I'd be interested to read the others. :)

you arent excused, I Was asking the dm to move things forward and that has nothing to do with you or what you are doing.... unless you feel like its your fault for holding things up... then if the shoe fits *shrug*.

so, wait, there IS a raid thread? Im not even getting alerts about that.

see, if i knew I Wouldnt have said anything.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:57, Sun 16 July 2017.

The various game threads are marked so only the groups involved in them can read them.    I can open them up for everyone to read, if you'd prefer.

Both Kyla and Maeryn are off on their own threads currently...the conversation they're having is technically taking place before they went their respective ways.

Yes, I'd really like to read the other threads, please.

Heads up -- I'm headed on vacation for the next few days, so my posts will be few to none until I get back.  Y'all have fun.

Not a prob Maeryn...I'll NPC as needed.

I opened up the other threads so you should be good.  Let me know if you can't see them and I'll double check.

Have fun, Maeryn!

Hello, everyone. I'm new. The game seems like it'll be fun.

Welcome to the clan Drest.

Thank you, Erbin.
Anything specific I should know, before joining in on the adventures?

In reply to Drest Farrell (msg # 98):

:) hello drest

Welcome!

Thanks. :)
Attempting to catch up on the reading, then I'll jump into the game.

Welcome, Drest! Sorry I'm behind!

I'm going to ask this here, since I'm honestly not sure but my character would have to know: are there any rules regarding, uh, body disposal when it comes to outsiders?

Not in particular no...it's actually an extremely rare occurrence having a non-clan corpse in and around the claimed lands.  Most lostys, even those from outside the area, almost never get that close to the camps (dead or alive).

Thanks, Kyla.

Will be in Indianapolis from the 16th till the 21st, may not check in much.

Vreech? Lol didn't know you played this one too.

Who be this Vreech you speak of? ;) ..... Yea the one and the same.

Ahaha I'm Will

What's Vreech?

Okay back from Indy, will catch up shortly.

Vreech is a character from a star wars game that Drest and I are currently in.

Sorry for the delay, somehow missed the GM's post. I need to keep a better watch on threads.

It's all good, these things happen.  Happy you're still with us.

Box?

Ah yes, while it hasn't been formally brought up in the game, the box is quite simply a holding cell, perhaps 5' x 5', made of lengths of rebarr welded together.  It's not exactly a jail cell as more a temporary hold until a course of rehabilitation or punishment has been decided.  This does not mean, however, that it can't take several weeks or longer for a decision to be reached.  The box is also located outside of any other building and possesses no roof or protection from the elements whatsoever.

Sorry for the delay, I've had a busy week. I'll post shortly.

I'm heading out on vacation tomorrow and will be gone all next week.  Posting will be sporadic.

My apologies, I've been down with a rather bad dental infection.  I will get back up to speed by this evening.

Ok, so things have ground to a halt and, unfortunately, Fenella had to bow out.  So that leaves Maeryn and Erbin.  How would you like to proceed from here?  I'm still posting to find new players but very little in the way of interest currently (probably due to holidays and finals).

Not to sure on that one. Erbin should probably stay away from the Brenin for a bit though.

I'm game for whatever.  Busy during this time of the year, so posting will be slow anyhow.  Just getting over being sick, too.  Bleh.

Fair enough, these things happen.  Well we can certainly crawl along for now until things are calmer and begin to pick up.

Just checking in, making sure everyone is surviving the holidays and weather (it's pretty damn cold here anyway).

Well, Erbin, hope you're still interested.  I was hoping to get a few people added but I've had little to no interest from players.  If you're still good, I'll get you moving along again shortly.

Still interested. My posting rate is a little slower now but I am willing to try.

Sorry for being gone so long!  Got busy during the holidays and then my computer died.  Back now and can post regularly.

Damn, no apologies necessary.  Sounds like it's been a little rough as of late.

I went on hiatus, I am back now, is this game still running?

Slowly, but a couple of us are still here.  :)

Good to see you back Travis.  Yes, things have slowed as we lost a majority of the players but still here, keeping that ember flickering.

Maeryn, you can go ahead and start posting in the 'Elder's Circle & Lodge' thread

In reply to Heart of the Mountain (msg # 131):

I think you lost some players because you made it a little too free play, and those that took to free play are taking a lot of story liberties. Sure you gave those liberties but it certainly impacted me back when I took to hiatus.

Elaborate please, if you wouldn't mind...

In reply to Heart of the Mountain (msg # 133):

I am an explorer type player, I go in looking to see other peoples worlds, I do not have much interest in creating or directly shaping my world so when I saw some players (I mentioned it when I saw it) making the world around them I felt a lot less mystery, less interest, and so was more inclined to stop doing anything the moment life became more demanding.

the problem with such liberties is the more creators you have in place the more conflict there will be... one persons vision will conflict or error on another persons and thus the image will convolute or creators will leave.

these are a few of the factors I can present and eleborate upon.

I think I am still a tad confused.  Are you referring to the individual threads or something entirely different?

GM -- I think Travis wants you to craft the world for him, rather than making it up himself.  Some people like guided play better than free form.  Sounds like Travis needs to be in a campaign.

In reply to Maeryn Farrell (msg # 136):

there is free form and then there is a free for all.

I mean some of the play style, ST. the level of liberty given to the players.

things like minor control over npc's to allow better flow for the game is something more akin to free play... very minor... like the shop keeper's general propensity towards you or there acceptance of your pay.

fabricating details like supplies, or that there is a shopkeeper, or entire npc's without coordination with the story teller is a free for all.

suddenly, the farmer player who wants to make mead cant now because you decided that you are the first to introduce honey to the clan... and thus are the sole source.

suddenly, there are no guns because you are the sole blackpower maker and you came because you knew such details... suddenly... we have 5 shop keepers all with contradicting supplies and demands because each pc wants to fabricate a favorable market for themselves.

a free for all easily becomes a mess... there should only be one story forger and the players should make there place in that one story... having multiple story tellers come to a table can be fun but it is rarely anything but convoluted unless everyone is use to it and familiar with each other.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:14, Fri 26 Jan 2018.

I understand what you are saying but I have yet to see that in this particular game.  Not to mention, as the one running the game, it is partially my job to keep track of all these various different matters so that things do continue to flow easily without massive hiccups, as you mentioned.

Sorry -- got super busy at the end of the month.  Are we still playing with just two people?

These things happen, no worries.

Unless either of you wish to drop out or officially pause the game then yes, as far as I'm concerned, we're still going.  Just running at a rather slow pace...sorry, just haven't gotten any responses for new players.

No problem Erbin is still around.

I am, as well.  Should be able to post more frequently now.

hello everyone.

Greetings

Hey, guys. I know it's been quite some time since I've posted here, but I've recently run into a bit more free time.

Might start back up here, if HotM doesn't mind. Not sure if I'll keep the same character, or start from scratch, though.

Any suggestions on characters and/or ways to jump into the plot?
This message was last edited by the player at 05:41, Fri 03 Aug 2018.

We could always use a few good souls up on this mountain.  Your call whether you'd like to start from scratch or keep going as you were.  We do have one new arrival in camp who may need some company.

Anyone still have this on their list or did this post force it back on there?

In reply to Kyla Lynch (msg # 147):

forced it back, kinda wierd that you did that too.

Yeah… it’s been on my list and been going through old characters