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Out of Character Chatter.

Posted by KaviFor group 0
Kavi
GM, 83 posts
Keeper of History,
Memory and Legends
Tue 22 Aug 2023
at 00:17
  • msg #39

Re: Out of Character Chatter

Dear Victor,

Victor Frank Phiphlas:
Hmmmm, I'm not getting the OK for my character from Kavi. Hopefully she won't wait till last day before green-lighting it.

Got your message Saturday, had a friend lose their mom Sunday so been a bit tied up.  I will answer you much sooner than two weeks out.  In private.
Victor Frank Phiphlas
Human Scholar, 12 posts
Tue 22 Aug 2023
at 00:37
  • msg #40

Re: Out of Character Chatter

In reply to Kavi (msg # 39):

k, sorry.
Pyrite Sunwalker
Dwarven Fighter, 12 posts
Tue 22 Aug 2023
at 01:14
  • msg #41

Re: Out of Character Chatter

My condolences, Kavi.  Distantly.  For your friend.
Kavi
GM, 84 posts
Keeper of History,
Memory and Legends
Tue 22 Aug 2023
at 02:24
  • msg #42

Re: Out of Character Chatter

Pyrite Sunwalker:
My condolences, Kavi.  Distantly.  For your friend.

Thank you Pyr.
Kavi
GM, 85 posts
Keeper of History,
Memory and Legends
Tue 22 Aug 2023
at 02:38
  • msg #43

Re: Out of Character Chatter

So.  I have argued with saying anything, but think I should.

I don't want to get 'heavy' here, but I will just clarify that I quit RPoL because I had two friends in that year commit suicide.  It really knocked me.  They were in two different aspects of my life.  I felt I had let them down.

Ironically, I came back to RPoL after losing my younger daughter (and best friend) to a car accident.  I need to keep my brain busy and RPGs can keep the brain busy.  However, I have bad days where I curl up in my jammies in front of the tv watching movies we loved instead of functioning in the world like an adult.  James' mother passing kind of stirred up an emotional hornets nest for me.

Enough emotional drama - I am trying to keep it out of the game here, truly :D

Didn't mean to pick on poor Victor (Sorry Victor).

Anyways, I am not looking for pity.  I am not ignoring players, I am sorting out what exact direction this game is heading.  I am here and hope to weave the world for your characters to each build a story worthy of legend!

With a wry grin,
Kavi
Logi
Human Alchemist, 6 posts
Tue 22 Aug 2023
at 02:56
  • msg #44

Re: Out of Character Chatter

My very first rtj to this game was in 2018, not going to vanish over a bit of quiet. Real life comes first. We will be here when you are good and ready.
Garvin Fingaerdir
Half-Elf Ranger, 6 posts
Tue 22 Aug 2023
at 03:59
  • msg #45

Re: Out of Character Chatter

I've been hanging almost as long.  Patience is an essential requirement for gaming in an environment like RPOL.

That said, I'm eager to see where this reboot goes.
This message was last edited by the player at 15:32, Tue 22 Aug 2023.
Pyrite Sunwalker
Dwarven Fighter, 13 posts
Tue 22 Aug 2023
at 15:20
  • msg #46

Re: Out of Character Chatter

That's an inordinate amount of tragedy and grief to contend with Kavi.  I mean, if you're looking for perspective, it seems like a lot to me.  I say that not to extend sympathy - though there's that as well.  Despite that, you sound pretty hale and grounded to me as well.

There are some people here that I've known for years.  Some of them I feel closer to than others.  Some of them share more of themselves than others.  But that's not much different from life in the face to face.  Sometimes, it's comforting to be part of a community.  In addition to the gaming, that is.  And the stories.

At any rate, thank you for the opportunity to know you better.  The understanding helps.  I'm looking forward to the game.
Pyrite Sunwalker
Dwarven Fighter, 14 posts
Tue 22 Aug 2023
at 15:24
  • msg #47

Re: Out of Character Chatter

Varael Feradion:
Being the mail carriers might be what your whole clan does. Started out just delivering local mail and then centuries ago it started to evolve into guarding caravans and now your whole clan are mail carriers, caravan guards, and special high risk delivery experts.

Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor orcs bold, nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.

Could then have cousins in every major city or town. Every caravan an aunt, and every port an uncle.

Sorry, I'm catching up here.  That's a great idea.  Especially for a clan of dwarves.  Or maybe gnomes.  But, it won't fit with Pye's character concept.  At least not in this incarnation.  Pye's a more free and independent character.  That's a little too organized.

Though I hope you don't mind if I steal the idea for use later.  ^_^
Victor Frank Phiphlas
Human Scholar, 13 posts
Tue 22 Aug 2023
at 17:39
  • msg #48

Re: Out of Character Chatter

The ranger is naturally inclined towards ranged combat (even if you go melee focused). If you give composite bows to the ranger, fighter and especially Barbarian, as a side-arm they can deal out some serious ranged DPS.

The alchemist can cover the part with the AoE arcane nuke position with his bombs as well as utility to a point, the investigator has the face and skill monkey part covered, and I can assist with the utility and skill monkey part (not the face or the nuke though).
Kavi
GM, 86 posts
Keeper of History,
Memory and Legends
Tue 22 Aug 2023
at 22:35
  • msg #49

Re: Out of Character Chatter

We've had some great applications for characters, so looks like we will be starting with two, perhaps three groups.

I will post four threads, one for each community, with the main highlights of that community.  Anyone from that community is welcome to sort out if and how well you know eachother.  If you travel between communities, you will be added to multiple communities but should have the strongest ties to your 'home'.

Also, if you wish to keep a particular relationship on the downlow you can also communicate privately.

Hope that makes sense to everyone :D.  Will let you know when the groups are up.

With a smile,
Kavi
Finnegan Bramblewhistle
Halfling Bard, 1 post
Tue 22 Aug 2023
at 22:53
  • msg #50

Re: Out of Character Chatter

Fenlee, represent!

…..

No one else?

XD

Hello, everyone; thanks for having me!
Kavi
GM, 87 posts
Keeper of History,
Memory and Legends
Tue 22 Aug 2023
at 22:55
  • msg #51

Re: Out of Character Chatter


Finnegan Bramblewhistle:
Fenlee, represent!

…..

No one else?

Not as yet, but I am hoping some friends will join you :D
Aluil Aualinde
Elven Paladin, 1 post
Tue 22 Aug 2023
at 23:41
  • msg #52

Re: Out of Character Chatter

Greetings, all!  Looking forward to playing with you.  I hope Aluil will be more interesting and less obnoxious than the stereotypical paladin :).
Victor Frank Phiphlas
Human Scholar, 14 posts
Tue 22 Aug 2023
at 23:47
  • msg #53

Re: Out of Character Chatter

Victor: *Pulls out notebook, writes Aluil's name and adds W.H.C. next to it*
This message had punctuation tweaked by the player at 00:04, Wed 23 Aug 2023.
Pyrite Sunwalker
Dwarven Fighter, 15 posts
Tue 22 Aug 2023
at 23:59
  • msg #54

Re: Out of Character Chatter

Wow.  That's a lot of players.  Welcome everyone!
Varael Feradion
Elven Investigator, 12 posts
Wed 23 Aug 2023
at 00:02
  • msg #55

Re: Out of Character Chatter

In reply to Pyrite Sunwalker (msg # 47):

Do what you got to do. I don't mind. I used to have a guy who loved to GM games, and would come up with a seed of an idea and then tell me it - I would curse him out - and then the next day give him his setting and expanded idea for his games.

Interesting additions to the group. Welcome all.
Finnegan Bramblewhistle
Halfling Bard, 2 posts
Wed 23 Aug 2023
at 00:05
  • msg #56

Re: Out of Character Chatter

Victor Frank Phiphlas:
Victor: *Pulls out notebook, writes Aluil's name and adds WHC next to it*

WHC ... WHC ... Would Have Coitus?
Victor Frank Phiphlas
Human Scholar, 15 posts
Wed 23 Aug 2023
at 00:06
  • msg #57

Re: Out of Character Chatter

No, it stands for "Watch Him/Her Closely!"

I don't need any troublemakers.

EDIT: Also, why am I not surprised that the Bard would assume that's what the acronym stands for >_>
This message was last edited by the player at 00:08, Wed 23 Aug 2023.
Logi
Human Alchemist, 7 posts
Wed 23 Aug 2023
at 00:14
  • msg #58

Re: Out of Character Chatter

Sounds like the C.A.C. files I make. Catalogue, aquire, contain. XD
Finnegan Bramblewhistle
Halfling Bard, 3 posts
Wed 23 Aug 2023
at 00:23
  • msg #59

Re: Out of Character Chatter

In reply to Victor Frank Phiphlas (msg # 57):

Half-Bards are more ubiquitous than Half-Humans!
Garvin Fingaerdir
Half-Elf Ranger, 7 posts
Wed 23 Aug 2023
at 01:51
  • msg #60

Re: Out of Character Chatter

Pyrite Sunwalker:
Wow.  That's a lot of players.  Welcome everyone!

That player list exploded today.  I didn't expect that so soon after the player's wanted post.
Eilwynn Erdicie
Elven Magus, 1 post
Wed 23 Aug 2023
at 01:55
  • msg #61

Re: Out of Character Chatter

Hello! Looking forward to playing with you all, looks like we're gonna have lots and lots of elves in this party! :D
Garvin Fingaerdir
Half-Elf Ranger, 8 posts
Wed 23 Aug 2023
at 02:09
  • msg #62

Re: Out of Character Chatter

Three and a half to be exact
Tola Vonrak
Dwarven Barbarian, 3 posts
Wed 23 Aug 2023
at 03:58
  • msg #63

Re: Out of Character Chatter

Welcome new folks!
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