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Thesk Region: OOC II.

Posted by DM LoboFor group archive 3
DM Lobo
GM, 692 posts
When all seems hopeless,
blame the GM.
Wed 20 May 2009
at 19:21
  • msg #1

Thesk Region: OOC II

   Ok Tal, here you go. :)

   Funny, I though you guys would just hop on this, but then realized my map isn't up, and you probably want to know how successful sniper #1 and #2 are going to be before you proceed. I've got a union meeting tonight, though I may skip it [rather than argue about the lousy job I think they're doing]. In any case I should have something more for you by thursday nite.
Talrylil
player, 253 posts
Int +4 , AC-19/15/14
hps-18/18, saves-5/6/2
Thu 21 May 2009
at 06:15
  • msg #2

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

thank you sir.

I would have posted again but I was just curious if it was our turn or not. LOL would you like me to post? I can wait for a map or not.....

let me read again and then ILL see .....
Lyssander the Pale
player, 158 posts
15/15 AC/FF/T 19/17/12
Init: +2 F/R/W: 3/2/6
Sat 23 May 2009
at 03:06
  • msg #3

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

William, what's a "cover roll"?  (Should I be rolling one too?)
William Pilgrim
player, 37 posts
Sat 23 May 2009
at 12:58
  • msg #4

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

I meant concealment, if they have it behind the trees...language fails me soooo often.
DM Lobo
GM, 697 posts
When all seems hopeless,
blame the GM.
Sat 23 May 2009
at 21:14
  • msg #5

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

   Everyone has between 10%-70% concealment from ranged attacks in this particular encounter, depending on distance and the presence of night/darkvision capabilities. It should be clear that the snipers do indeed posess darkvision but the two leader-types on the ground do not. Limited resources and all that. :)

   Going out of town right now so I'll only be able to update the action this weekend, not the maps. Look for a post tomorrow.

   Road trip!
Talrylil
player, 255 posts
Int +4 , AC-19/15/14
hps-18/18, saves-5/6/2
Tue 26 May 2009
at 20:36
  • msg #6

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

ok I will post something meaningful myself later on today.


I love road trips


I might , 50 50 chance be going to VEgas this weekend. Dam I love that place.,.....LOL
Lyssander the Pale
player, 160 posts
13/15 AC/FF/T 19/17/12
Init: +2 F/R/W: 3/2/6
Wed 27 May 2009
at 12:38
  • msg #7

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

Heading on a road trip myself today.  Back Tuesday.

Adventure responsibly!
DM Lobo
GM, 700 posts
When all seems hopeless,
blame the GM.
Thu 28 May 2009
at 11:20
  • msg #8

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

   Internet Explorer performed/encountered a critical error yesterday, closing all my windows while I was posting and updating the map. Curse, curse, curse. I'll get on again tonight after work. :|
DM Lobo
GM, 702 posts
When all seems hopeless,
blame the GM.
Fri 29 May 2009
at 01:56
  • msg #9

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

   It shut down on me three more times in the last two hours. Virusscanned and removed a trojan pretending to be a background anti-spyware program. :|
   Will return to the grind of trying not to cry every 30 minutes tomorrow. :(
William Pilgrim
player, 39 posts
Fri 29 May 2009
at 14:53
  • msg #10

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

Passing along a message, DM Lobo is still having problems, and hopes to have it solved soon. I am sure that all the bad guys died, though, so his next post is just a formality...

or at least we can hope.
Talrylil
player, 257 posts
Int +4 , AC-19/15/14
hps-18/18, saves-5/6/2
Tue 2 Jun 2009
at 00:26
  • msg #11

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

dam I hate those trojans, dam virus and ....cpu died on me once due to a virus...grrrrrrrrrrr


and I agree, they are all DEAD !
DM Lobo
GM, 704 posts
When all seems hopeless,
blame the GM.
Wed 3 Jun 2009
at 20:39
  • msg #12

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

   [posting from the library at the moment]

   The hard drive is dead, Jim. I bought a newer, better one today and will install Windows on it when my friend comes over sometime this week, then transfer whatever programs I can from the old, worn-out drive and get right back online.

   Uh...no, William, the enemy is not all dead. :|
William Pilgrim
player, 40 posts
Wed 3 Jun 2009
at 20:48
  • msg #13

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

They should be. They were all wearing red shirts.
Talrylil
player, 258 posts
Int +4 , AC-19/15/14
hps-18/18, saves-5/6/2
Thu 4 Jun 2009
at 18:01
  • msg #14

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

yea those suck, I had to replace my video card, my cpu board and all sorts of other stuff.


I still have two other cpus sitting, collecting dust.

Take your time for I feel your pain....
Penville
player, 24 posts
Init+5, AC/FF 22, To 16
HP 34/34, F4 R8 W3
Mon 8 Jun 2009
at 18:35
  • msg #15

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

Said it all in the old OOC. How's all?!
Talrylil
player, 259 posts
Int +4 , AC-19/15/14
hps-18/18, saves-5/6/2
Tue 9 Jun 2009
at 17:38
  • msg #16

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

I am sorry to hear about your problems penville hope you are well.


We are fine here and will be if and when you come back.
Penville
player, 25 posts
Init+5, AC/FF 22, To 16
HP 34/34, F4 R8 W3
Tue 9 Jun 2009
at 23:51
  • msg #17

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

As long as people remind me ;)

meanwhile I tried replying yesterday and.. bugger didn't post! :(
Talrylil
player, 260 posts
Int +4 , AC-19/15/14
hps-18/18, saves-5/6/2
Wed 17 Jun 2009
at 19:07
  • msg #18

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

I am just wondering, everyone ok?

No rush or anything


Just wondering how every has been. Maybe I need to respond, gonna check the thread now. lol just in case.
William Pilgrim
player, 41 posts
Wed 17 Jun 2009
at 19:59
  • msg #19

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

I think all is well, computer issues not yet resolved. (re DM Lobo)
Lyssander the Pale
player, 161 posts
13/15 AC/FF/T 19/17/12
Init: +2 F/R/W: 3/2/6
Thu 18 Jun 2009
at 02:15
  • msg #20

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

My wishes for a speedy recovery to DM Lobo's computer...
Talrylil
player, 261 posts
Int +4 , AC-19/15/14
hps-18/18, saves-5/6/2
Thu 16 Jul 2009
at 18:04
  • msg #21

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

la de da

no rush

just wanted to drop a line is all.

How is everyone
William Pilgrim
player, 42 posts
Thu 16 Jul 2009
at 18:20
  • msg #22

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

Doin' well. And you?
Talrylil
player, 262 posts
Int +4 , AC-19/15/14
hps-18/18, saves-5/6/2
Mon 20 Jul 2009
at 20:01
  • msg #23

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

Lobo cpu must still be down...ahh the hazards of REAL LIFE...lol
Lyssander the Pale
player, 162 posts
13/15 AC/FF/T 19/17/12
Init: +2 F/R/W: 3/2/6
Tue 21 Jul 2009
at 03:38
  • msg #24

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

Yep.  But some things (and DMs) are worth waiting for... so... here I stay...
Talrylil
player, 263 posts
Int +4 , AC-19/15/14
hps-18/18, saves-5/6/2
Tue 21 Jul 2009
at 18:33
  • msg #25

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

yup me too

I have time


"Tiiiiiime is on my side....yes it is..*
William Pilgrim
player, 43 posts
Sat 25 Jul 2009
at 14:39
  • msg #26

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

Yup, still having issues. However, in case GM Lobo ses this...

Will be AFK from tomorrow morning early (7/26) until Wednesday evening late (7/29). Likely to post Thursday.
DM Lobo
GM, 705 posts
When all seems hopeless,
blame the GM.
Mon 3 Aug 2009
at 23:22
  • msg #27

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

   Sweet Jeesus! [spelling intentionally incorrect :P]

   Last night I sat at my computer for the third time that day, just as I had twice on thursday and three times the previous sunday, and the wednesday before that and so on for the past three weeks. My computer problems were pretty much a thing of the past after four or five weeks, but since then I've found myself literally paralyzed with apprehension bordering fear at returning to any of my games on RPOL.
   This feeling is amplified when I see how many of the games in which I am involved have purple numbers awaiting my return. Obviously this means private messages are pending, and for those in which I am a player it no doubt means that my absence, despite being announced prior to its occurrence, has probably outlasted its allowance. Twice this year I've been in games that I felt were outstanding and worth every ounce of my effort, only to have the GM of one unceremoniously pull the plug and the other ditch me and move the other players to another thread group. On top of this my brother, now facing fatherhood with his second child, has dropped out of two games with me, which is kind of the end of an era between us, and I'd be lying if I said it didn't bother me.
   Worse than that, though, are the games where I am the GM. My mind imagines that I'll return to most to find that several people have abandoned them, probably almost immediately after my [anticipated temporary] departure in june. I fully understand the transient nature of RPOL, but do you know that I've got one game that I've been running for five years, I've had 58 people come and go; over 50 of those people quit in the first month, and the majority of those did so before they even made a single post as a player? Do you know how many times I've had someone quit my game because they didn't have time and were paring back their game-loads, only to have them send and RTJ to me in another game I run? Embarassing for them, frustrating for me.
   I liken my situation to the standard joke running around the GM circuit wherein an energetic GM spends countless hours crafting a realm or adventure only to have the party solve the riddle or defeat the bad guy on the first night of gaming by doing something totally unexpected that the GM did not forsee. For me, it is less that the party is completing or sidestepping the adventure - they are losing players so quickly that I have to remold the plot or recast the villains or tweak the CR of the encounters, only to have to change them again a couple months later. It is both infuriating and depressing.

   Today, though, I find words of kindness and support from the adventurers in this group, which encourages me to run through all of the games tonight and post OOC to all. For obvious reasons, I would prefer to 'fast forward' through the combat we most recently began and simply give a narrative account of the results. It will take some time to write it, so please give me two days to post it.
   You've renewed my faith, to some extent, in the presence of decent people behind the players of RPOL. Thank you. :)
Lyssander the Pale
player, 163 posts
13/15 AC/FF/T 19/17/12
Init: +2 F/R/W: 3/2/6
Tue 4 Aug 2009
at 00:53
  • msg #28

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

Hurrah!  Welcome back, DM Lobo!

Have no fear, I don't think anyone is going to solve any of *your* riddles too early in the campaign :)

Thrilled to have you back - looking forward to the adventure continuing - and if there is anything I can do to help as you ease back into the game, let me know!
William Pilgrim
player, 44 posts
Tue 4 Aug 2009
at 01:36
  • msg #29

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

;-)

Glad you're back on...
Talrylil
player, 264 posts
Int +4 , AC-19/15/14
hps-18/18, saves-5/6/2
Wed 5 Aug 2009
at 19:33
  • msg #30

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

I saw this late but welcome back.

Yea thanks for coming back and I hear you on your gripes, makes a ton of sense. A LOT OF GOOD DMS get burned out due to players, it happens alot.

Also Your riddles confuse me....LOL I can never solve em either.

Again take your time, no problem on the recap and heck glad you are back.


YAAAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! ;)
DM Lobo
GM, 709 posts
When all seems hopeless,
blame the GM.
Fri 7 Aug 2009
at 19:05
  • msg #31

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

   Noting that Tal's post is the only one to mention a specific location [ie he looks over at Garik, who had fled the scene with Rennan and Penville], this necessitates a move of the party out the orchard's western entrance/exit...which also delays or negates movement to the east [to follow the fleeing sniper] or to the north [to chase the fleeing cult leader].
   I'll post this party movement later tonight, to coincide with Lyssander's finishing of the 'detection and collection'.
Lyssander the Pale
player, 165 posts
17/23 AC/FF/T 19/17/12
Init: +2 F/R/W: 3/3/6
Fri 7 Aug 2009
at 19:31
  • msg #32

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

Assuming none of the collected items has any particular significance that would affect this decision, Lyssander is also in favor of regrouping with the others - i.e. heading to the western exit.
Lyssander the Pale
player, 167 posts
17/23 AC/FF/T 19/17/12
Init: +2 F/R/W: 3/3/6
Tue 11 Aug 2009
at 01:50
  • msg #33

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

FYI - Going on a fortnight's vacation starting Wednesday.  I should have some internet access, not sure just how much.
Penville
player, 27 posts
Init+5, AC/FF 22, To 16
HP 34/34, F4 R8 W3
Wed 12 Aug 2009
at 21:10
  • msg #34

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

Woo so I didn't miss much!? :)
What a good time to get internet! :)
DM Lobo
GM, 713 posts
When all seems hopeless,
blame the GM.
Wed 12 Aug 2009
at 21:45
  • msg #35

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

   I heartily agree. Wholeheartedly. Completely. Without reservation or question. :P
DM Lobo
GM, 717 posts
When all seems hopeless,
blame the GM.
Fri 21 Aug 2009
at 02:21
  • msg #36

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

   I think I'll post more NPC stuff tomorrow night, just to get a jump on the weekend and all. We'll also be having a mage join us sometime later next week, one with ties to the group that should prove both interesting and at the same time allow for a rapid entry and level of trust [with at least one of you].
Talrylil
player, 268 posts
Int +4 , AC-19/15/14
hps-18/18, saves-5/6/2
Tue 25 Aug 2009
at 19:28
  • msg #37

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

sorry guys I am still here, REAL BUSY IN REAL LIFE that I could not even check the site


I am here for the long run though


lol
DM Lobo
GM, 721 posts
When all seems hopeless,
blame the GM.
Thu 27 Aug 2009
at 12:37
  • msg #38

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

   I'll give Perrin and William a couple posts to get reacquainted, then bring in your new arcane caster and let you assimilate him into the group. Probly be totally back on track by next tuesday-ish. :)
Penville
player, 28 posts
Init+5, AC/FF 22, To 16
HP 34/34, F4 R8 W3
Fri 28 Aug 2009
at 07:48
  • msg #39

Re: Thesk Region: OOC II

Internet NOT sorted even though I spoke to 4 people last saturday and each gave different advice!

So quickly checking at work but there is too many posts to be able to keep up at work! :(


but will try! :) And will hopefully get on this weekend, parents depending.
DM Lobo
GM, 726 posts
When all seems hopeless,
blame the GM.
Tue 8 Sep 2009
at 21:16
  • msg #40

decision time

   Ok folks, we've hit one of those 'vote or die' situations. :P

   The party is faced with two very real options [more if you think about it] but what it boils down to is this:

1.   you can take the option Lyssander is suggesting - that of notifying Filaux about the safety and whereabouts of his son and let the dragon come into town to get his child, probably thank you, and end the adventure almost immediately. Once the boy is safely back in his father's care out on their island the factions will no doubt fade back into their respective shadows, ending the threat to Jade. A new adventure could be started within a week, chosen as always from three or four that would be offered/posted in the ARP thread.

2.   or you can, for whatever reasons you decide, choose to delay such a dispatch to Filaux, and instead try to reveal, capture, or eliminate one or more of the factions that are involved in this plot yourselves. Doind so would definitely be more dangerous on a very personal level for all of you, as well as perhaps having the unfortunate side effect of angering Filaux that you waited so long to tell him what was going on. Who are you, mere mortals, to play god with one of his offspring? Of course, if you are successful in at least discovering the locations and motivations of these factions he might overlook eating you in favor of sending you on a revenge quest.

   Since there are five active players in the group, I'll post to the game thread 24 hours after one choice or the other has three solid votes [to allow time for rebuttals or persuasive arguments]. :)
Lyssander the Pale
player, 177 posts
23/23 AC/FF/T 19/17/12
Init: +2 F/R/W: 3/3/6
Tue 8 Sep 2009
at 23:30
  • msg #41

Re: decision time

The path of duty is clear.

Lyssander has acknowledged and internalized an obligation to keep Jade safe from harm, and he will object to a course of action that sees the little wyrmling put in danger's way.

However, I think there is a way to keep on track with this adventure.  Lyssander will propose that Filaux be requested to come incognito.  The factions need not be aware that Jade has been retrieved... and they might even see 'Jade' walk out with the group, still looking like a 10-year old boy and registering a draconic aura to those who can perceive it...  nasty, nasty surprise to anyone who seeks to kidnap the tyke again.

Why would Filaux play along this way?  Well, I somehow don't think that a distraught draconic parent will take a "no harm, no foul" approach and just walk away after spending two weeks in a panicked search for his child.  No...  I mean, seriously...  You just DO NOT DO THAT to a dragon.  And now that Jade is safe, the various factions have no hostage to inhibit Filaux from unleashing the full measure of his wrath upon them, as soon as he uses our little group to help him figure out which people deserve to be painfully crucified, and which ones merit a less merciful fate.

Retribution - for daring to kidnap his kid.
Deterrence - so that no-one does this ever, ever again anywhere near him.
Capacity-destruction - so that even if the cult is too fanatic to be deterred, they no longer have the resources to try this again.

Motive enough?  You tell me. :)

(As a personal side-benefit to Lyssander, he would be working hand in hand with a dragon, just like his Order's hero Syrano.  How cool is that?)
William Pilgrim
player, 53 posts
Wed 9 Sep 2009
at 00:17
  • msg #42

Re: decision time

WIlliam is a simple fellow, and as far as he's concerned, the youngin' needs to be returned to daddy. Straightaway. As for going after factions, it's merely an afterthought to him, as he's more concerned with nasty bad critters (humanoids, mostly) doing bad things in lands where they do not belong.
Taran Belin
player, 6 posts
Init: +1 AC: 16/15/16
HP: 23/23 Saves: +1/+1/+8
Wed 9 Sep 2009
at 05:18
  • msg #43

Re: decision time

Taran supports returning the child to his parent as quickly as possible.
Anything else would be a cruel risk and far to dangerous, though Lyssander's suggestion is a good one should the dragon agree.
Penville
player, 33 posts
Init+5, AC/FF 22, To 16
HP 34/34, F4 R8 W3
Wed 9 Sep 2009
at 07:31
  • msg #44

Re: decision time

Penville will side with what Jade wants to do.
After all, it's nice being not the shortest...

unless he's taller?
Talrylil
player, 271 posts
Int +4 , AC-19/15/14
hps-18/18, saves-5/6/2
Wed 9 Sep 2009
at 17:34
  • msg #45

Re: decision time

yea giving dragon son back to daddy sounds good.

Also guys, sorry I am not posting. Real life and all sorts of stuff at work has been hectic. I usually have more time at work ( lol ) but for some reason this year has been different. I am just a bit more busy, I get home and then forgot all about rpol.

BUt I will continue to post for I like this game, I enjoy reading lyssanders posts and Dm hobo is hte best. ( well lobo and a guy named mathgeek )

anyways my point, I am here for the long haul. I have been absent these past few weeks but plan on at least posting every other day in this game. I enjoy it too much to not try and continue.

OK enough of that

I will do some reading and add my post.
Lyssander the Pale
player, 178 posts
23/23 AC/FF/T 19/17/12
Init: +2 F/R/W: 3/3/6
Fri 11 Sep 2009
at 01:52
  • msg #46

Re: decision time

DM Lobo:
   Certainly a magical message of some sending type could be created, but that is a thing for mages, not priests, and wizards in this little town generally don't have much in the way of power beyond the detection of magical auras and the protections necessary to ply the open trade routes.
   Of course, there was a Thayan wizard in town recently....


You're clearly far behind on your OotS, DM Lobo :)  Sending is an archetypical divine spell, though wizards can cast it too (with more difficulty) -

http://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/sending.htm

(Sorry if the reference is a bit, err, arcane - OotS refers to the comic strip Order of the Stick, which I heartily recommend to you, and which has a dwarven cleric character that occasionally casts a sending.  http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots.html )
DM Lobo
GM, 728 posts
When all seems hopeless,
blame the GM.
Fri 11 Sep 2009
at 02:31
  • msg #47

Re: decision time

   Sorry to burst your bubble, but I wanted to avoid the whole 'you can't afford a sending spell from the greedy Waukeenites who have already stuck their necks out for you four times this adventure'. It wouldn't do for your group to be thrown out on your ears, and this way you can once more leave Jade bhind in the safety of the temple while you search for the Angry Red Wizard you passed in the street yesterday.

   Otherwise, yes you are correct. :)

   And OOTS rocks. I am using the tshirt photo "Your d12 cries itself to sleep" as my Facebook homepage pic. :P
Lyssander the Pale
player, 179 posts
Fri 11 Sep 2009
at 02:49
  • [deleted]
  • msg #48

Re: decision time

This message was deleted by the player at 02:50, Fri 11 Sept 2009.
William Pilgrim
player, 55 posts
Fri 11 Sep 2009
at 04:08
  • msg #49

Re: decision time

I love oots...and xkcd
Lyssander the Pale
player, 181 posts
23/23 AC/FF/T 19/17/12
Init: +2 F/R/W: 3/3/6
Fri 11 Sep 2009
at 04:52
  • msg #50

Re: decision time

DM Lobo - "afford" a sending spell?  Getting Jade to safety is now their problem, not ours (*)...  Let's see how they react...


William - Funny you should mention that.  I discovered xkcd just last week - it is absolutely awesome.  Yeah, so I can be a geek sometimes :)

* - By which I mean that the dragon would have greater expectations from the temple of Waukeen (a well-resourced temple that has grown fat off of the sea-based commerce that Filaux has protected over the decades from piracy) than from a group of foreign adventurers that don't owe him anything.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:57, Fri 11 Sept 2009.
DM Lobo
GM, 729 posts
When all seems hopeless,
blame the GM.
Fri 11 Sep 2009
at 11:24
  • msg #51

Re: decision time

   I'm not usually fond of posting 'what ifs' before the end of the adventure, but since you insist on trying to be right about your position, here goes.

   Posession of Jade is nine-tenths of the trouble you'll be in. Try to remember that the high priestess of this town has probably been in personal dealings with the dragon in the past, and as an expert shmoozer, will likely be able to say almost anything and have Filaux take her side over yours, despite your [mostly true] statements and protests to the contrary.
   Really, it's a game of mental chess: you rescued Jade and brought him to the temple, where she will claim she insisted you leave immediately for the island of the dragon, but your early success made you headstrong and you insisted, donated, and prayed your way into leaving him in their care for 'only a short time, during which you promised to bring the kidnappers to justice'. You've stolen the resources of the church [the warden Kraansh], abused the city watch [by making them respond to two separate combats you've initiated in town], put citizens in danger through your actions, disrupted trade in the town [which is an actual crime punishable by flogging and fines], and even involved a paladin in your personal crusade to gain the favor of this dragon - which you know nothing about. The temple of Waukeen owes Filaux nothing, in part because it *is* his protection of the trade routes that helps the dragon's own allies in the area. A known dragon's lair is a very tempting target, and the temple has provided much in the way of protection over the years.
   That's the rough outline of how much trouble you could be in, but aren't. Politics is a dirty game, and when it comes to a merchant-run town, unscrupulousness goes hand in hand with diplomacy. :|

   So, once you get this message off to Filaux you'll see how he reacts to the situation, and hopefully it all works out for the best for all parties involved. Of course this is an open adventure and you could choose some other route than a messaging by a wizard.
Penville
player, 35 posts
Init+5, AC/FF 22, To 16
HP 34/34, F4 R8 W3
Fri 11 Sep 2009
at 11:42
  • msg #52

Re: decision time

I still like my idea.

What was that bit about being brave or foolish though? I didn't get it - so I left it out?! :)
Lyssander the Pale
player, 182 posts
23/23 AC/FF/T 19/17/12
Init: +2 F/R/W: 3/3/6
Fri 11 Sep 2009
at 12:50
  • msg #53

Re: decision time

DM Lobo:
   So, once you get this message off to Filaux you'll see how he reacts to the situation, and hopefully it all works out for the best for all parties involved. Of course this is an open adventure and you could choose some other route than a messaging by a wizard.


*shrug*

IC, Lyssander is frustrated that, after having incurred multiple casualties in the process of bringing Jade to the temple, where ample resources exist to contact Filaux at once and arrange for a pick-up, the group is now being sent off on a dubious errand to try and secure the services of some wizard who, for all that Lyssander knows, could already be in the employ of one (or more) of the evil factions.  (It doesn't help that, on an OOC basis, this strongly resembles a "go-fetch" type sidequest - though, I assume DM Lobo has something a little less straightforward in mind ;))

However, having brought Jade to the temple and made clear that the boy is now the Waukeenites' responsibility, Lyssander will go along with the errand - to the Thayan, the temple of Lathander, or whatnot - he just isn't very motivated to exert himself or take any risks in order to procure a spell that the Waukeenites can very well cast on their own.

Taran, feel free to take up the leader's mantle if you wish; the paladin Narvil seemed to have that position previously, but he, err, converted to NPC status, and I am not really interested in having Lyssander fill that void.
This message was last edited by the player at 13:03, Fri 11 Sept 2009.
Taran Belin
player, 8 posts
Init: +1 AC: 16/15/16
HP: 23/23 Saves: +1/+1/+8
Fri 11 Sep 2009
at 13:40
  • msg #54

Re: decision time

Taran as a leader? Sure, if nobody has any objection to following a character trying to be even more "good" than a Paladin =)
DM Lobo
GM, 730 posts
When all seems hopeless,
blame the GM.
Fri 11 Sep 2009
at 20:57
  • msg #55

Re: decision time

Lyssander:
However, having brought Jade to the temple and made clear that the boy is now the Waukeenites' responsibility, Lyssander will go along with the errand...


   And there, finally, is the root of Lyssander's frustration. "He made it clear that the boy is now [their] responsibility."

   Lyssander seems to assume, and perhaps this is a great RP personality quirk, or perhaps it is a carryover of the player's unbridled enthusiasm for playing such an interesting character, that when he speaks, it is both of utmost importance and irrefutable logic. He helped save the boy and, like any good unwed teen mother who doesn't want her new child, unceremoniously plopped him on the steps of the local church. :P He sees no reason to have to do this in any other fashion than the way he wants it done, which, when viewed objectively, is a mere one and a half steps away from the logic tyrannical rulers use when whipping their peasants for failing to double their yields in a drought.
   Now, it is in keeping with your alignment and supposed moral compass that you [priest] are trying to see this through to the end. You [the group] have tried at nearly every turn to 'do the right thing'...yet, when faced with an obstinate and uncontrollable higher power, namely the political and religious-social machines that form the spine and guts of Phent, you prefer to carry these [semi-] outstanding thought processes and arguments on in OOC, rather than confront the Waukeenites directly IC and find out all this for yourself. XP...it's good for the soul. :)

   I do so love to write these long-winded posts, and I of course don't like seeing players weep in frustration; the next step is cursing, and the one after that is quitting.
   I also don't subscribe to the notion of handing the players XP in a can, or letting everything go their way in ANY adventure. Truly, if things went the way of PCs then there would be no need for heroic classes or PrCs...everyone could simply be farmers and professionals and go out dragonslaying. Lol  :D

   My next post will be delayed until tomorrow night, most likely. :(
Lyssander the Pale
player, 184 posts
23/23 AC/FF/T 19/17/12
Init: +2 F/R/W: 3/3/6
Fri 11 Sep 2009
at 21:57
  • msg #56

Re: decision time

I do not appreciate the ad hominem comparisons to tyrants and unwed teenage mothers who abandon their children.

Also, I very rarely curse.

[Private to DM Lobo: Look, I'm not aiming to pick an argument here over who is more right.  Objectively, you're clearly right that the temple has enough clout to cause the party no end of trouble, up to and including framing them for anything that happens to Jade.

This is about me trying to give you candid feedback (which I feel you've earned), in both the IC and OOC threads, about Lyssander's - and, related but not identical, my - reaction to this set-up.  Yes, the temple can refuse, probably with some impunity, to cast the sending on their own.  (I don't know why - IIRC there is no costly material component, and it isn't like they have a buyer lined up to hire every last 4th-level spell slot they have, so there is no opportunity cost - but let's set aside the question of their reasoning.)  But getting jerked around at the whim of some corrupt bureaucracy (A) is not a strong motivator for Lyssander, and (B) does not engage me as a player.  Take my feedback for what it's worth, and do whatever you want.
]
DM Lobo
GM, 731 posts
When all seems hopeless,
blame the GM.
Mon 14 Sep 2009
at 01:52
  • msg #57

Re: decision time

   So here I am watching Matrix: Reloaded, and I think I had an epiphany. Either that, or a minor stroke.

   Anyway, Neo, Trinity, and Morpheus are in the lair of the vile little French information pimp and have just been dismissed. Standing in the elevator they wonder among themselves why they don't have the Keymaster. Did they do something wrong? Did they not do something they should have?
   No, declares Morpheus, what happened happened for a reason and could not have happened any other way than the way it did.

   After reading your posts [private and otherwise] I have decided to go ahead and end the adventure with one more post, tomorrow. This was, for simplicity's sake, a 10-chapter quest, and the party has found a way, despite my design and wishes, to skip ahead from chapter 6 to the end of the book. It would be wrong of me to force-feed additional, unnecessary side quests upon you just to get the full effect of the work I've done out in the open.

   No further postings are required until after my own, tomorrow night.
William Pilgrim
player, 56 posts
Mon 14 Sep 2009
at 12:22
  • msg #58

Re: decision time

OK
Taran Belin
player, 10 posts
Init: +1 AC: 11/10/11
HP: 23/23 Saves: +1/+1/+8
Mon 14 Sep 2009
at 12:28
  • msg #59

Re: decision time

*wonders* Ok, should be interesting to see at least.
Talrylil
player, 273 posts
Int +4 , AC-19/15/14
hps-18/18, saves-5/6/2
Wed 16 Sep 2009
at 20:43
  • msg #60

Re: decision time

will post an update tonight

IM still around

and Nice post so far...nice indeed. LOL
Taran Belin
player, 12 posts
Init: +1 AC: 11/10/11
HP: 23/23 Saves: +1/+1/+8
Thu 24 Sep 2009
at 09:05
  • msg #61

Re: decision time

Has the game gone into hibernation for winter?

Waiting for everyone's next move =)
Penville
player, 37 posts
Init+5, AC/FF 22, To 16
HP 34/34, F4 R8 W3
Mon 5 Oct 2009
at 11:48
  • msg #62

Re: decision time

Is dead?

*pokes with stick*
DM BadCatMan
GM, 301 posts
I've eaten brain actually
Rather tasty
Mon 5 Oct 2009
at 12:01
  • msg #63

Re: decision time

We don't know where Lobo is. Maybe his internet is down again or it's something more personal. We expect him to come back some time.
William Pilgrim
player, 59 posts
Mon 5 Oct 2009
at 12:20
  • msg #64

Re: decision time

Is not dead.
Lyssander the Pale
player, 186 posts
23/23 AC/FF/T 19/17/12
Init: +2 F/R/W: 3/3/6
Mon 5 Oct 2009
at 12:38
  • msg #65

Re: decision time

Aye, not dead.  Just... taking a little nap, is all :)
Taran Belin
player, 13 posts
Init: +1 AC: 11/10/11
HP: 23/23 Saves: +1/+1/+8
Mon 5 Oct 2009
at 15:19
  • msg #66

Re: decision time

*finds a soft pillow to wait*
Might as well get comfortable.
DM Windwalker
GM, 9 posts
Property of
Annihilator
Mon 19 Oct 2009
at 13:17
  • msg #67

Re: decision time

Well, it's been over a month.  At this point, we're completely uncertain of Lobo's intentions.  He has not responded to rMails and hasn't checked into RoA threads since September 18.  If any of you would like to look for another region, feel free.  Also, please add 100 XP for waiting this long without any word from your DM.  If you plan on staying for a bit, please post so here but leave another message if you change your mind and find another region.  Thank you for your time, and I am very sorry for the inconvenience.
Lyssander the Pale
player, 187 posts
23/23 AC/FF/T 19/17/12
Init: +2 F/R/W: 3/3/6
Mon 19 Oct 2009
at 23:39
  • msg #68

Re: decision time

Lyssander - this incarnation of him, at any rate - will be sticking around for a while longer, in the hopes of picking up the campaign where we left off, upon DM Lobo's return.
William Pilgrim
player, 60 posts
Tue 20 Oct 2009
at 00:05
  • msg #69

Re: decision time

Ditto Lyssander
Taran Belin
player, 14 posts
Init: +1 AC: 11/10/11
HP: 23/23 Saves: +1/+1/+8
Tue 20 Oct 2009
at 11:50
  • msg #70

Re: decision time

I'm waiting for more than one game to kick off, so no rush here =)
DM Windwalker
GM, 10 posts
Property of
Annihilator
Tue 20 Oct 2009
at 13:19
  • msg #71

Re: decision time

Just to give me an idea, how long are you willing to wait?  We have no idea if Lobo is coming back or not.  I don't want to go into details, but we just can't guarantee this is a computer issue or anything.

I'm wondering because I was considering starting or picking up another region once I get off the current meds I'm taking that make me kind of loopy and need to know if you guys will need a new DM and/or a new region fairly quickly or way into the future or what.
William Pilgrim
player, 61 posts
Tue 20 Oct 2009
at 14:43
  • msg #72

Re: decision time

I will wait until he announces that he isn't going to continue. I would assume that he'd let us know when he considers himself ready to pick up. Not to suggest that your offer isn't kind, or to sound petulant, but I have had to wait for other DMs before, and have no problem with patience.
DM Windwalker
GM, 11 posts
Property of
Annihilator
Tue 20 Oct 2009
at 14:53
  • msg #73

Re: decision time

Well that's kind of why I'm asking...  I really don't want to go into details, but he had the chance to mention something if he wasn't going to stick around, but he didn't.  And he doesn't seem to be the kind to leave his players hanging if he's just going on hiatus.  Therefore, the other head DMs and I are puzzled.

Anyway, you're more than welcome to wait.  I wouldn't be able to start anything very soon anyway, I was just trying to plan.  I'm in no shape to run battles, but my planning and organizing skills haven't fled under these meds.
Penville
player, 38 posts
Init+5, AC/FF 22, To 16
HP 34/34, F4 R8 W3
Wed 21 Oct 2009
at 11:45
  • msg #74

Re: decision time

Sorry all

This has to be my fault.

Every ROA group I have joined has had a GM go missing. I should be level 8 by now and have had to fight to get to 4!

This is the 3rd GM to disappear on me here? Apparently the 4th

You can understand why I am bitter about people who get to level 7 in ROA, as likely they've been here half the time but not had GMs disappear every 2 minutes! :P

This message was last edited by the player at 16:30, Wed 21 Oct 2009.
Penville
player, 39 posts
Init+5, AC/FF 22, To 16
HP 34/34, F4 R8 W3
Wed 21 Oct 2009
at 11:57
  • msg #75

Re: decision time

PS. I'm ready to leave - Penville is indeed a doomed character!
And if I leave, maybe he'll come back! :)
Taran Belin
player, 15 posts
Init: +1 AC: 11/10/11
HP: 23/23 Saves: +1/+1/+8
Wed 21 Oct 2009
at 15:16
  • msg #76

Re: decision time

I'll wait as long as it takes, I have no problem doing so =)
Lyssander the Pale
player, 188 posts
23/23 AC/FF/T 19/17/12
Init: +2 F/R/W: 3/3/6
Thu 22 Oct 2009
at 04:54
  • msg #77

Re: decision time

Happy to wait for quite a while longer.

But...  Penville...  Careful which region you join next.  If you make DM Windwalker disappear, I'll be coming after you with a bucket of hot sand and a feather-duster.
Penville
player, 40 posts
Init+5, AC/FF 22, To 16
HP 34/34, F4 R8 W3
Thu 22 Oct 2009
at 08:16
  • msg #78

Re: decision time

When I said Penville was cursed, I meant IC not OOC!!!

sadly, a legacy is born!

I just want to play and level without the DMs all disappearing! :(
DM Windwalker
GM, 12 posts
Property of
Annihilator
Thu 22 Oct 2009
at 16:08
  • msg #79

Re: decision time

Lyssander the Pale:
Happy to wait for quite a while longer.

But...  Penville...  Careful which region you join next.  If you make DM Windwalker disappear, I'll be coming after you with a bucket of hot sand and a feather-duster.


Aw.  :)  Thank you, Lyssander.  I needed to hear something like that today.  :)

The good news is, short of death, I have no intentions of ever leaving RPoL or RoA.  They are my home away from home.  Plus, I met DM Annihilator on RPoL, so it will always have special meaning for me.

As far as Penville goes, I don't have an opening in my two current regions that he would really fit it.  But I'll definitely keep the character in mind for a third when I do either take something over or start something up.

And don't worry about the level disparagies.  I know it doesn't seem fair.  Here are my recommendations:  (1) Try to get one of the reliable DMs who have been here forever.  BCM is the best for consistency, absolutely.  (2) Try to hop into a region with a lot of DMs as players in that region.  Usually a region with a lot of DMs tends to last longer and posting is more consistent.  Plus, because they'll be higher level, you'll actually get to level faster than normal.  (3) Become a reliable, consistent DM in RoA yourself.  We have benefits for doing so, plus we host lots of virtual pizza and toga parties in the DM's Lounge...  :p  Being an RoA DM is rewarding and fulfilling, plus we've got a great community of DMs.  Also, being a DM will allow you to help shape RoA.  We're always looking for new ideas and help on any number of things.  /end recruiting speech   *giggles*
Penville
player, 41 posts
Init+5, AC/FF 22, To 16
HP 34/34, F4 R8 W3
Thu 22 Oct 2009
at 20:17
  • msg #80

Re: decision time

I've apparently found another group (I work fast, the curse must continue!)

As for GMing, I don't want to here as I can't commit at the moment. Plus my game is sludging along, Has been for about 3-4 years! :)
DM Windwalker
GM, 13 posts
Property of
Annihilator
Thu 22 Oct 2009
at 23:18
  • msg #81

Re: decision time

Then go, my child, and slay the heck out of some big bad evil guys and monsters for me.  :p

That is understandable.  Just keep it in mind if you ever find the time, inclination, and dedication.
Penville
player, 42 posts
Init+5, AC/FF 22, To 16
HP 34/34, F4 R8 W3
Fri 23 Oct 2009
at 07:23
  • msg #82

Re: decision time

No problem, you didn't seem so sure when it started and I've spent about 2 years waiting around on ROA (might be an over or under exhaggeration) so ready to move! :)

Thanks though, and if everyone rejects me, I'll be back! :)
DM BadCatMan
GM, 312 posts
I've eaten brain actually
Rather tasty
Fri 23 Oct 2009
at 09:55
  • msg #83

Re: decision time

Honestly, the situation on RoA when it comes to DMs that last is only slightly better than in the rest of RPoL. But hey, at least you don't have to rebuild every time, right?

You probably had a pretty good run with Lobo here anyway.

However, I haven't seen any pizza or toga parties, unless there's something someone's not telling me? ;)
DM Windwalker
GM, 14 posts
Property of
Annihilator
Fri 23 Oct 2009
at 12:32
  • msg #84

Re: decision time

That is very true.  I've not been lucky enough to find games that last beyond a few months or so except on RoA.  My most consistent DM anywhere has been BCM, and Anni was very close to that until he started college.  That's been eating up a lot of his time and creativity, understandably.

*giggles*  It has been awhile since the last party, but I've been too sick to host anything.  :p  I do have a birthday coming up, though.  We'll have to celebrate in style.  :D
Penville
player, 43 posts
Init+5, AC/FF 22, To 16
HP 34/34, F4 R8 W3
Mon 26 Oct 2009
at 12:52
  • msg #85

Re: decision time

Right.

My weird halfling is moving to the same ROA as my paladin! I'm thinking I won't get them confused! :)

So I can copy the sheet - NO DELETING PLEASE! :)

Plus this seems a good group to chat with anyways.

parties are good.
This message was last edited by the player at 12:52, Mon 26 Oct 2009.
Penville
player, 44 posts
Init+5, AC/FF 22, To 16
HP 34/34, F4 R8 W3
Tue 27 Oct 2009
at 00:03
  • msg #86

Re: decision time

Does anyone mind I use the people here in my tales of woe with the other group?

Basically Penville thinks you're all dead. Whether you are or not, he's wandered off. Dead people chat less.

But I thought it could be fun incase anyone in ROA 1 either knows you or comes to meet you one day (just incase?!) :)

 - didn't wanna tread on anyones toes mind!
Talrylil
player, 274 posts
Int +4 , AC-19/15/14
hps-18/18, saves-5/6/2
Fri 6 Nov 2009
at 21:17
  • msg #87

Re: decision time

I do not mind

I am here

I guess I can wait

I was on a break myself for a while> I am ithcing to come back again. I love this character and what I want to do with him

So I am here

will heck daily once again


Hi guys

sup geek
William Pilgrim
player, 62 posts
Fri 6 Nov 2009
at 22:59
  • msg #88

Re: decision time

Nada, 'sup w/you?
DM BadCatMan
GM, 324 posts
I've eaten brain actually
Rather tasty
Sun 8 Nov 2009
at 01:51
  • msg #89

Re: decision time

We found Lobo and invited him to return, but he chose not to respond. So we'll begin looking for a new DM for Thesk.

Our apologies for this.
Taran Belin
player, 16 posts
Init: +1 AC: 11/10/11
HP: 23/23 Saves: +1/+1/+8
Mon 9 Nov 2009
at 13:21
  • msg #90

Re: decision time

*sigh* Still willing to wait though :)
Talrylil
player, 275 posts
Int +4 , AC-19/15/14
hps-18/18, saves-5/6/2
Wed 10 Feb 2010
at 19:51
  • msg #91

Re: decision time

I assume this game is dead?

Just wondering before I get up and leave....guess try to get into a new region.
DM BadCatMan
GM, 378 posts
I've eaten brain actually
Rather tasty
Thu 11 Feb 2010
at 00:52
  • msg #92

Re: decision time

Still looking. :(

Please consider moving to other games where possible.
Taran Belin
player, 17 posts
Init: +1 AC: 11/10/11
HP: 23/23 Saves: +1/+1/+8
Wed 19 May 2010
at 06:22
  • msg #93

Re: decision time

Moving to another region
Talrylil
player, 276 posts
Int +4 , AC-19/15/14
hps-18/18, saves-5/6/2
Fri 21 May 2010
at 02:21
  • msg #94

Re: decision time

I did too....;)
Lyssander the Pale
player, 189 posts
23/23 AC/FF/T 19/17/12
Init: +2 F/R/W: 3/3/6
Sun 23 May 2010
at 18:27
  • msg #95

Re: decision time

And Lyssander, as well, heads for the great blue yonder.

A little tidying-up before I go, though.  My notes reflect the following treasure, unaccounted for:

*  Two bags of coin from Talrylil's hirers (a little over 400 coins, described thus: "The coins are not only a mix of silver and gold, but also a mix of mintings and stamps").

*  Magical items lifted by Lyssander from the attackers in the orchard:  "one light crossbow on the north sniper, one purse [not the contents - just the purse] on the second sniper, and a belt and potion on the lieutenant"

Kind, merciful, all-knowing, all-wise DMs, could you please allocate this treasure among the relevant team-members?  (Presumably Talrylil, Penville, William and Lyssander, being the PCs present at the orchard fight)

I do not know anything about the magical items beyond the description above, so I guess we either ignore them or roll randomly to see what they might be, unless the DMs find some indication somewhere of what DM Lobo intended them to be.
DM BadCatMan
GM, 413 posts
I've eaten brain actually
Rather tasty
Tue 25 May 2010
at 05:51
  • msg #96

Re: decision time

Alright. Thanks for letting us know here.

Okay, I'll try to remember to go over the treasure some time, when I have such time. :p
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