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Testing 1,2,3 round 3

I hope we get to find out if the heroes we saw in the tavern were actually these things, or if somehow the hags or these creatures took the adventurers from our mind and used that against us.

These 4 were easy , please someone take out the trash they have only 1 hp left. Someone just sneeze on them.

Anyone have problems with my  crossbow being  called Whistling Death, it is the only sound many hear the bolts whistling in the air before  impact ending their lives.

Just wait for a few more levels then Gryphon  will really be able to do some damage he is but in his infant stage right  now learning to crawl just wait until he learns to walk then the fun starts.

Hopefully the others kill at least 1 of them before my turn, I'd hate to use my action surge for 1 point of damage.

You can alter the action  since you will move so sllllow in the round and the surge wont be needed.

On the bright side the die roller likes you this  combat.

Looks like we have seasoned adventurer's gear to sort through real  soon wonder how good it will  be. The injuries we  sustained are'nt bad either we will still be a threat for the hags without resting.

Good job guys.

We just need to get a healer again because it looks like we lost our Tortle. If we have any hard encounters having heals will be needed for sure.

Is the fight - over? Do we think all the bad guys are down?

I'm trying to figure out what/if I should post.

In reply to Morwinyon (msg # 8):

It's not technically over.  After Gryphon one has 2 HP and the other has 1.

I can get one if Alekos and Anders both miss.

Yup sorry I messed up I thought they both had 1 hp but  one has  2 sorry guys will try to do a little better next time.

In reply to Gryphon (msg # 7):

I'm more curious to see if the Witcher wakes up or if he's more seriously injured.

He will wake up remember he was saying he hasn't slept for days with not having any protection around hi. We just need to assist him a little plus if he survives can use him as  a reference to join the  witchers later.

Killing these hags will be a good start,  they are a high enough CR to make a name for our little group.

Of course, now that they have 1 and 2 hit points I deal 19 damage to them...

Great throw and damage, if you want next time I will leave them with more HP so you can feel better

In reply to Alekos Eclipse (msg # 13):

Don't feel bad. Your improvised throw still did more damage than any of mine.

That's because we are better looking than you Fen, the gods  like pretty things.

Fen I am sure when we get back to town you can out drink us, just like I am sure between Alekos and I we can make sure the coin which pays for it comes  from your pouch.

Actually Alekos prefers to freely spend his own coin. Not to say that he couldn't ensure such a thing happened just that he probably wouldn't. In fact for fun if he knew someone was planning such a thing he might try to be even slicker and possibly make it seem like the coin came from Fen's pouch while in actuality lightening Gryphon's :P

Which I wouldn't care about, money is meant to be spent and enjoyed the bonds of friendship earned during hardship and danger is priceless.

That's fine, I'll just spend all my money before we drink so there won't be anything left to steal. :D

And come on Anders, drop the last one.
This message was last edited by the player at 00:42, Thu 03 Sept 2020.

Nope. Half of us, especially those aren't supremely pleased&cheesed with themselves, aren't hitting anything.

I believe the fight is over, so should we start reacting to that, or wait until something wrapping it up is posted?

To those of us in the US, hope you have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend.

To this who aren't in the US, have a fun and safe normal weekend.

:)

Here in australia, happy fathers day.

(Me....I'm so lucky. I get to work!)

In reply to Sora (msg # 23):

Sorry to hear that, but Happy Father's Day nevertheless.  I guess I never realized it was different days in different countries.

Yes it is....and thanks

Hey, hopefully I will get a out today, I know that they have a couple more HP, but we will consider them dead.

Sounds good, and we are going to divide their magic items and treasure based off of damage dealt right. Need to see how many drinks I can afford when we get back to town.

I am hoping they have some decent gear though, I like to acquire useful gear and need to get some things to rebuild that sword of mine.

Guys we all did great with that first encounter was nice working we everyone. Now we just need to track down and eliminate Fen's three sisters.

Yeah, yeah, I like that idea. Whoever did the most amount of damage gets the least stuff since they don't need it anyway :P

Ah Alekos, I'm glad you jumped on into that. I'm assuming Gryphon was kidding. Sarcasm is so hard to detect sometimes in this format.

On the off chance that comment was serious, hey at that point sign me up for leaving the game.

I rather doubt that beings that change shape like that have any actual real valuable equipment.

After all magical bolts that just automatically load into ones weapon are expensive. I have lots of overhead, it's not like I can just sharpen a sword later. These bolts aren't any good after i use them once. It's not like Fen, the first ten attacks he misses and no damage to his weapon then he hits a couple of times and just needs a cheap whetstone to fix his blades.

Looking forward to seeing what collection of goodies these 4 carried might even need some of the stuff to help us get rid of the 3 biddies next.

We will need to invest in lots of healing stuff, looks like we lost our healer.

And yes I was kidding, I am a DPS build so in most fights I am going to out perform most. Yet I need every one else characters to allow me to do what I do. I am excited to see what they had though, I like treasure and things which me more useful or interesting is always fun.

I am still working on the build for this guy, he will be a DPS guy for sure. Right now he is only in his infant stage crawling around. Can't wait to see him when he matures a little. Still fine tuning him in my mind on how I want to develop him. His next key level will be 6. Then every level until 10 he gets something nice.

I've personally built for the non combat stuff and am also excited to see how things go, for myself and everyone else (:

I think priority one here should be making sure that Witcher dude is alright. And then helping everybody else as best we can before moving on after the coven.

And here is where I may sound mean.  But if your build requires you to have high expenses that isn’t fair to the team.  I am sure others want treasure and shiny things too.  But I am new here.  If your team is cool that 90% of the money goes to one guy, welll, that’s their thing

I agree with you, if I have costs I need to eat them myself. I was just having fun with Fen on division of spoils. My bolts are free anyway they are magic, no need to buy anymore since level 4.

We divide it equal because like I said, I can't do my DPS if I don't have you guys filling your roles to. We are going to need to buy more healing potions or get an item or two for the group for healing we lost our only healer.

We all need good gear so the whole group does well. This is a group and one character being great isn't as good as the whole group being decent or good.

In reply to Dungeon Master (msg # 26):

Not to be a jerk, but I think they're all dead regardless.

The human was at 24, the dwarf at 25.  Gryphon hit both for 23, so the human was at 1, and the dwarf was at 2.

Alekos threw the sword and hit one of them for at minimum 3 (if you only count the d4 die roll) which kills one of them.

Then Anders missed unfortunately, so whichever one was still alive got a turn.  Then I sliced the last one for 13.

So by my reading, all you would need to do is decide which creature lived and what they did before I finished them.

Or you know, great in their respective fields ;)

I am posting today, soon. We had a HUGE dust storm all day yesterday and Sunday that was adversely affecting the internet, and couldn't get a reliable connection. It was a freak storm. Visibility was 100feet, it was insane, dust, and ash from the fires in the area. With 60mph winds.

Damn.

Well good that your back

In reply to Dungeon Master (msg # 37):

Sounds like we should start calling you Mad Max.

Not sure they had the dust storms that bad but that's what it reminds me of anyways.

There was no loot on the... Doppelgangers.. totally naked.

In reply to Dungeon Master (msg # 40):

Ah, I was right.  Thought that's what they were.

Sorry, all. Under the weather. Will try to catch up today

My last post has now had an update. Let the merriment commence

I hit enter while I was still crafting my post. It has been updated now.

FYI, I am making a new thread, I trust that no one will metagame, but to make things super fun, something is happening that others are aware of. After the encounter/moment, I will open up the thread for everyone so everyone can see what happened.

Making sure that Only Sora, Anders, and Morwinyon are seeing the other thread. Correct?

I don't see another thread, no.

And I had a cool plan all ready to go until I totally botched the initiative roll
This message was last edited by the player at 00:05, Thu 10 Sept 2020.

@DM

I know this is dumb, but I don't see scythes in the PHB.

Just curious what the stats and properties of it are, specifically if it has reach or not (I would assume it does but wanted to verify)?

Thanks as always.

In reply to Fenrick (Fen) Uther (msg # 48):

Idk what they would do normally, but the scythe in the hands of the redcapes form a home brew monster is 1d12 heavy two handed

In reply to Dungeon Master (msg # 49):

Thanks.

@ Gryphon  I see the dice roller is back to hating me.

Someone hs been playing to muth Witcher 3 wild hunt lately.

I just started it again on my Xbox 1.

Doin pretty good so far, my horse hates me thoug I just run around on foot exploring everywhere and gathering etc.


Getting up a post shortly, 7 of these guys with just us 3 ouch.

In reply to Gryphon (msg # 51):

Have never played any of the Witcher games myself.  Have thought about trying one, but just never have.

And as far as horses go, I try using them in Skyrim, but get so annoyed after a while I usually give up unless I need to get up a steep slope and can't walk it myself.  Horses can climb anything there ha ha.

Well Fen I did my part I killed one of them now going to leave the rest to you to deal with.

In reply to Gryphon (msg # 53):

Then we're all going to die :D

Just started witcher 3 last night, going good so far am level 10 already. with some good gear.

Sent a PM to the DM about combat so far, need some things clarified before I can post for round 2 of this fight.

Fen You need to figure out a way to get the dice roller to like you, will need  lots of help on this fight with the mobs all having such high HP.

I'll try my best.

You think we'll take a long rest after this or just a short one?

Where are we time wise during the day? Too early for a long rest I'm guessing.
This message was last edited by the player at 14:03, Fri 11 Sept 2020.

In reply to Fenrick (Fen) Uther (msg # 57):

It's hard to tell time, but you entered the forest at like 9 am, and in the meadow, it seems to be 2 pm, but the time on that doesn't seem to add up unless you were traveling for far longer than you all originally thought.

A few things changed on my Post in Lowland Nightmare OG, my master plan is working! MAhahaha, I told you, you guys would hate me

This message was deleted by the player at 16:23, Fri 11 Sept 2020.

Did I miss something?

I posted something, then deleted it because I hadn't read closely enough the 1st time after he updated his post.  Apparently Gryphon is out cold now too.

He tried to step out of the meadow to get into the shadows and shot from there. When he stepped out of the meadow he dropped down unconscious.

Sora has advantage to get feee because Morwinyons help

Ah, okay. Thank you for clarification.

Hmmm... That went well...

This is amazing!! I love Dnd!! And why I put my character into situations that seem impossible and watch them figure things out that I personally never thought of!!

Fen that was genius! Does that work like thunderstep? Dealing damage as well?
This message was last edited by the player at 21:53, Fri 11 Sept 2020.

No, works like Dimension Door

Not that I think it's going to make a difference but figured I'd try it anyways.

I posted what happens to Fen and Alekos

In reply to Dungeon Master (msg # 70):

Is the voice coming from the silhouette, or is it coming from elsewhere?

Before that though. I assume this transpired over at least a minute. So here are my blink rolls in case they mattered: 5,16,9,5,6,3,4,10

So for one round I blinked out of wherever we are into the ethereal realm, unless I didn't. Let me know if this changes anything.

Blink Refresher:

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Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)
Roll a d20 at the end of each of your turns for the duration of the spell. On a roll of 11 or higher, you vanish from your current plane of existence and appear in the Ethereal Plane (the spell fails and the casting is wasted if you were already on that plane). At the start of your next turn, and when the spell ends if you are on the Ethereal Plane, you return to an unoccupied space of your choice that you can see within 10 feet of the space you vanished from. If no unoccupied space is available within that range, you appear in the nearest unoccupied space (chosen at random if more than one space is equally near). You can dismiss this spell as an action.

While on the Ethereal Plane, you can see and hear the plane you originated from, which is cast in shades of gray, and you can't see anything there more than 60 feet away. You can only affect and be affected by other creatures on the Ethereal Plane. Creatures that aren't there can't perceive you or interact with you, unless they have the ability to do so.

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Yes the voice is coming from the Sillhoutte,

And you blink in out as the rolls for a minute. Nothing werid or different

hey Fen at least I am getting my bad rolls now before it is life or death

I am so very curious what is befalling all of those who fell unconscious. I am excited to see how all your threads come together DM.

Its interesting to say the least....but man am I having fun!

Yah, almost starting to feel like a fun house or something.

our thread less so  but surprises there none the less.

Chaos is so much fun

Yah, hopefully we get to see what you all did once we  join back up (assuming we do).

Probably be easier than trying to relay everything in character in post form.

Yeah, I will make all the threads open to everyone. Keeping things private to keep the mystery, more fun that way.

Of course!

Hope Alekos' response was to your satisfaction.

Clearly someone did not need help from me to get out of something as mundane as being bound up by Hags.

I feel sort of silly for trying!

I'm full of surprises

I edited my post as Anders is not free and I misread things. =/

Very funny and confusing to see these discussion posts when you have no idea what the heck is going on.

Agreed! Even though they were split into a different group though I think they can still see ours right? So at least our discussion s make sense to them

Looks like I’m going to be briefly alone here soon.

Alone? Because of me?

Yah, I assume something bad is gong to happen with dear old dad... ha ha.

No couldn't be. Nothing bad could possibly happen here :P

Hope everyone had a good weekend.

Looking forward to finding out what the heck is going on.

Had a pretty solid weekend and Monday. Looking forward to finishing my projects a few days early and getting to fly back home finally. It's been about two weeks which I know isn't super long but it's long enough for me. Plus I fly back out next week anyway.

I too am looking forward to our next steps in the game. Hope we haven't dug our hike to deep to get out of. I'm sure we'll find out.

How's everyone else doing?

I am officially on 4 weeks holiday....so home schooling a 6 year old and painting the kitchen.


...and looking forward to the next step

So more like a workcation.  Gotta love those.

Yeah....but with lockdown in Australia it isn't as if I could go anywhere anyway.

My wife loves it though....home cooked meals every night for her.

Ah, sorry to hear that.

A weird time we're living in.

Wow, yesterday was Monday lol, it flew by my bad for not getting posts up, I will soon.

Now this is interesting... But I will have to wait to respond once I'm done with work.

Fen I think you misunderstood something, I don't think the general 'fell' as in died but rather went from just being a silhouette to that illusion of a silhouette falling and seeing the real person underneath albeit from behind and no personal details being revealed. Right? I only read once so may be mistaken. Now I've gott bounce on back to work. Ttfn

In reply to Alekos Eclipse (msg # 98):

Yah, maybe.

I’ll see what the DM says and revise as needed.

Yeah, Alekos has it right. Then General was is the same man as the silhouette. Sorry if there was confusion and I didn’t describe the scene well enough

In reply to Dungeon Master (msg # 100):

Nah, probably my mistake.  I updated my post accordingly.

Hahahahaha oh man. The dice roller is such an ahole sometimes! LOL!

Totally forgot about Alekos' dragon heritage.

Cool twist.

well...sora is unconsious.

In reply to Sora (msg # 104):

Well that doesn’t sound good.

When the two baddies hit her for over 15 each and she only has 30 hp.

....damn

Anders, Morwinyon, Sora, and Gryphon should have access to one more thread, and can read up on what the others have been up to.

Everyone is back together. The thread with the action is Chapter 2 Scene 3.1 Lowland Nightmares.

Those just joining this thread go ahead and react, and roll initiative.

In reply to Dungeon Master (msg # 109):

I will as soon as I figured out what the heck is going on.  I'm totally confused.

What do we roll to break the bonds, Dex or Str?  Or is it our choice based on what we think has a better chance?
This message was last edited by the player at 14:39, Fri 18 Sept 2020.

Your choice

Alright I will give you a look behind the certain. The most as you entered the forest put you all asleep. The Hags then came and got your bodies and took them to the cottage. The dreams are how they control you and keep you under, but they are evil creatures and can’t give good dreams only nightmares.

Why didn’t I give you a save? Or tell you this as it happened? Because having you secretly fall asleep and then feel like you were still awake nothing happening created a cooler scene, it would also be much harder to not metagame if you new you were asleep. I left small hints, characters seeing flashes of reality, characters falling unconscious.

When those that first woke up started to attack the Hags is when things got crazy.

Ok, so if I understand correctly, the moment we entered the forest, we were put to sleep.

So the battle with the dopplegangers was in the dream, correct? Somewhat makes sense given they didn't drop anything.

So my big question is, if all this happened in the dream (the battle with the dopplegangers, the walk in the forest, etc..) then did anything we used like superiority dice or spells or special once/day actions in those "battles" actually get "used"?

I guess it depends on how "real" the dreams are?  Makes a big difference at least for me if I have 4 dice instead of only 2 remaining.

And, is all of our equipment somewhere? Is it still on us?

In reply to Alekos Eclipse (msg # 114):

Alekos, just FYI you may have posted your post in the wrong topic; I think he wanted it in 3.1.

Don't think it's a huge deal, just wanted to let you know.

Dang, thank you don't know how I screwed that up...

Probably from having four windows open at the same time trying to reread everything.

Thanks again though
This message was last edited by the player at 17:42, Fri 18 Sept 2020.

Yes, you used up any resources, the Dream, though a Dream, was very real in your head. That is how the Hags feasted on them.

Your weapons are close and if you get free you can get to them quickly, they are hanging up on the wall.

DC to Escape is 12. No high, the hags aren't good at scraping down people.

are Hags considered Humanoid

In reply to Dungeon Master (msg # 118):

Can't believe I failed a 12 with a +6.  I'm such a terrible fighter.

Generally hags are Fey or fiend depending on which kind they are. So probably not.

Hope everyone has a good weekend.  I'll be busy but should still be able to post at least once a day.  Hopefully we can keep the momentum going.  Fenrick has a score to settle with the hags.

I am wrecked. I will try to catch up and post tomorrow.

going to work in just a few have a 12 hour shift but will get my post up while at work. looking forward to giving these hags a little bit of damage on this first round it is in the next one I am hoping to deliver a surprising blow to them if all works out the way I am hoping. These two will be tough still with over 100 HP and ac 17

Yuck, i hated 12 hour shifts.

I should be getting a post out till day soon. Like normal, my weekends are crazy.

In reply to Dungeon Master (msg # 126):

Sounds good.

thats fine.

...not that I can do much since I'm unconsious

Wow, I am sorry, I will post I promise work got crazy!!! And now I have a business meeting for a business my wife and I run. I should be able to post in like an hour ish.

My business meeting ran late sorry I will post tomorrow morning early.

no probs.

Sora probably saved the group. Because with one of the three Hags dead, they lose their Hag Coven spells. You lucky dogs.

I have no idea what I'm chugging I just remember there being potions on this guy when we first met him.

In reply to Alekos Eclipse (msg # 133):

You centrally make things entertaining if nothing else Alekos.. :D

Sora, just curious, are you choosing not to take an action, or are you unable to?

I would've thought since Morwinyon acts before you in initiative, you'd be healed before your "turn" so you'd be able to stand up from prone and do something.

But maybe I missed a rule?

I am choosing to. This is her first true near death experience,  and after her episode (see the previous posts above in the main thread), she is always a little confused after.

In reply to Sora (msg # 136):

Ok, just wanted to make sure I hadn't missed a rule.

Thanks.

Hey, next level, I can roll 2d10s that will both roll low most of the time on my main attack spell! It'll be great! =)

Nice! Gotta love that damage range boost. Soon your minimum can be 2 instead of 1!

In reply to Anders Greyven (msg # 138):

Yah, just like it'll be great next level when I have 2 attacks a round and still miss both of them! :D

I apologize for my absence in posts and lack of creativity in them. For whatever reason this week has kicked me firmly in the butt and I am just drained every day. Hopefully this weekend I can get some Rest and Relaxation get some energy back.

No worries, it happens.

Question though. Based on the description you wrote, unless the hags can take multiple actions (thereby allowing them to take a disengage action as well as the attack action), both Gryphon and Morwinyon should be able to take AOO's on the hags assuming they still have their reactions, correct?  These would take place before the next round starts.

Hey like Fen said, no worries. We all have stuff happening and some days just happen to be a little harder than others. Prioritize self care when you can mate. I do hope you're able to get that rest you're looking for.

Thanks for the support guys.

Yes, they will get AOO.

If we need to repay the Witcher for his potion, I say it comes out of Alekos' share.

Ha ha

What are you talking about? Obviously the hags were less than careful with his belongings, some of them may have been lost in the process... Who knows :D

If it comes down to it I have no problem cashing out though

In reply to Alekos Eclipse (msg # 146):

Half expecting the Witcher to end up fake  at the end of this somehow,

Hope everyone had a good weekend.

Let's finish off these hags!

Nicely done, killed one Hag as they tried to run away.

This message was deleted by the player at 17:52, Mon 28 Sept 2020.

Fenrick, sorry I missed a huge chunk of your turn and edited it.

The great thing about web is you can stop concentrating on it and it becomes a non issue for your allies if the enemies made it past.

I'll try to get an IC post up I'm the next few hours here.
This message was last edited by the player at 22:43, Mon 28 Sept 2020.

True. Did the hag get past it? I wasn't sure. If so, Anders will drop it.

Well, thanks to a sorcery spent spell effect, the hag is bound anyway until she makes a dc 15 strength check...plus each turn if hers takes 2 extra damage.

These hags have really annoyed sora and she's pulling out all stops!

If he does drop the web, then my post will likely change.

What is binding? I'm not familiar with it but very curious for my own sorcerer character in another game.

It is a part if my special magical item. Granted by the gm. Think its his own design.

Pretty cool

Nice! Now I'm sad that I can't use it in an official rules only game, but that's an awesome ability (:

In reply to Anders Greyven (msg # 153):

Any word on this?  Did the hag get past the web?

It would matter at least to me as the hags act before Anders, so if the hag gets thru, he can then get rid of the web before my action, which would change what I'm doing.

It is a little difficult to predict behaviors when the enemies go between us.

Is it possible to look at adjusting future combats to reduce some of the confusion?

I'd propose a sort of phased combat where if the bulk of the enemies are acting in the same initiative slot between the pcs, those pcs who go before them do their actions in the first round and then the enemies do theirs and from that point forward we just slide the initiatives so it bounces back and forth between all the PCs and enemies.

Doesn't have to happen, there's probably many solutions but just a thing to think about. Thought I'd throw it out there.

I'm going to be mostly unavailable today and some of tomorrow for IC updates but will try to get a post up if it comes necessary.

Ttfn y'all.

Alekos, I like that idea, but obviously up to the DM.

As for this current battle, based on what you all did, I count 91 points of damage this round not counting what the Witcher's sword may add to that.  Based on that, I don't think it really  matters what I do because likely you or Sora will finish the hag off before I even get to her.

Things have been quiet here so - Happy October!

Full moon now and another for Halloween. Almost makes me wish I was in a religion that revered the moon motion because this has to be a great time for them.

Ok, back to the work. Just wanted to give everyone a hello

Happy October to you as well.

I wish mine had started better, but the last few days have been annoying.

We tried to replace a fixture and will likely need to end up calling an electrician to do it.  We have another light fixture that I'm going to try and replace but may need the same electrician (haven't gotten too deep into it yet) and my car started making a new noise after an oil change so I'm hoping it's nothing serious.

And I know this is a minority opinion, but I'm not a huge fan of Halloween, so October is probably my least favorite month of the year.

That's OK, happy to respect minority opinions that's sort of a big deal right?! Sorry your car is haunted. My sister managed to total her car last week by hitting a parked car in a neighborhood. Trying really hard to not judge her for that

In reply to Morwinyon (msg # 164):

Ouch, sounds like she's ok though, so that's good.

Figured out the issue with my car.  Apparently the oil change place didn't put the air filter lid/top/whatever back on correctly, so for whatever reason it was making a rumbling noise when I accelerated.

I put it back on correctly, and it's back to normal.  So one good thing so far.

I live in Australia, so I'm naturally not a fan of Halloween...so feel your pain there.

Seems 2020 is the gift that keeps giving. I had no internet for 2 weeks after our hard-line went down. Luckily we've had it fixed now, but for 2 weeks had to post on my mobile alone.

In reply to Sora (msg # 166):

Yah, my wife got called for Jury Duty next week too.  1st time.

Wow....

Hoping everyone had or is having a good weekend.  Yesterday wasn't bad, today is cold and rainy.

Hope everyone is healthy and safe and we can continue our adventure soon.

Hey y'all, hoping health and wellness to you all. Just checking in to be present. Just wrapped up another week of work early so I can get ready to officiate a dear friend's wedding this weekend. So if things pick back up I may not be available until Sunday/Monday-ish.

Thats cool.

Also checking in. Two days and my leave is over...4 weeks goes quick when your painting and home schooling.

Same here.  I figure I'm giving this until Monday and then it'll appear to be officially dead unfortunately. A shame really, this one seemed like it was going to last a while.

I was loving this game....I'd hate it if it died now

....it's only been like a week and a half since the update from the GM? Calling it dead after 2 weeks is even a little extreme in my opinion. But I guess to each their own.

In reply to Anders Greyven (msg # 174):

I'll admit, I likely have a smaller sample than most, but in the other 2 games I've played, after a week others in the game started basically saying it was likely over.

I don't know.

I'm hoping its just a lull

Me too, The Balder's Gate 3 Lull.

But hey, real life happens too. Hopefully it isn't something real life bad and is just some goofy thing keeping the DM from doing the thing here.

In reply to Morwinyon (msg # 178):

Exactly this.

Like I always say. RL first, these games can wait if they need to. I'm not going anywhere and by the looks of it we've got a solid group that isn't going anywhere. So whenever things do kick back into gear will be here.

Glad to see everybody is still here (:

I hope this doesn't come off as being a jerk, not my intent.

I'm not disagreeing that real life doesn't come first, I totally get that.  But even just a simple quick message that says "Hey, sorry, real life is really kicking my butt, I'm going to need a couple weeks to get it straightened out" or "Sorry, but I'm just not feeling this campaign anymore so I think I'm going to end it" or whatever appropriate message would be nice.

hey...

So I feel like a jerk, and I am embarrassed to be here.

I needed a mental break, it seemed like everything was happening all at once. I know it would have been easy to say something sooner, but it was just one of the moments I needed to just break for a minute. I especially feel bad because we were at the end of a battle.

I will still need this week to get my life and this game back together, but if you all are willing and want to we can pick back up on October 19th ish.

I will get on and read and post some, but not Game posts until OCt 19th. If you all still want to play and will forgive me.

NP hope everything is going well for you, I for 1 will  be here.

In reply to Dungeon Master (msg # 181):

Hey. Life happens. Communication is good, however. I'm glad it wasn't something completely terrible or health-related like you'd been hospitalized or something. I tend to fear the worst when people go silent on rpol (but too often it's just people moving on).

I'll be here.  Glad you're ok.

Get yourself together, I'll still be here, seems that most of the folks will be too!

I'll be here as well. Look after yourself

Looks like that's all of us saying we're here whenever you're ready ;)

I threw in more loot then was originally planned, to say sorry. :)

good to have you back

Hey welcome back! Oh no too much loot whatever shall we do?!

Huzzah! We are rolling again (:

Glad you're back mate.

Baldurs Gate 3 anyone?

In reply to Dungeon Master (msg # 192):

Not right now.  I refuse to pay $60 for an early access game.

Maybe when it's down to $20 or $25 and most of the bugs have been quashed.

Then again, I've never completed BG1 or BG2 so I should probably do that first.

I will buy it when full game is ready, heard only the first chapter is playable now.

I am also hoping that warlock will get to be hexblade with full game.

Of course the first week back we move so the internet has been bad. And we move locations at work getting the internet down there too. I should be able to post tomorrow. Maybe tonight.

I will not likely be around for a while due to a death in the family.

I am sorry my thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

In reply to Anders Greyven (msg # 196):

My condolences.

Thoughts are with you my friend

Still having internet issues?

Oh man, yes, deal with that. Take care of yourself, your family, your friends.

*****

I'll get one more post out today in a bit. One of those most humorous things that happens in these games is that making a decision always takes some doing.

I need to be honest with you guys. I have lost my creative drive and ambition for the game. Yes, last week was an Internet issue, but that was just an excuse I was using to keep pushing this off. I will not delete the game, and maybe I will pick it up again in the future. But right now I have no drive or desire to keep this going. Getting on to post has become a chore, rather than something I look forward to. I have loved the story and game we have created, and my lack of desire to play has nothing to do with any of you. Honestly, many of these stories we have made will go down as war stories I will tell for years to come with my buddies. I hope you understand and again I am sorry.

To those that have been with me from day one. Thank you.

To those that joined midway, thank you.

To those that just joined and got the worst of me, I am sorry and thank you.

Thanks for letting us know.

Hope you find the spark again someday.

I am only a recent beginner in this campaign, but I can say that in the short time I was playing I thoroughly enjoyed both it and tbe other characters/players.

If any of you run a d&d 5.0 game and need a player, look me up....I will gladly apply

Until then, good luck to all, and if this game restarts, I will see you all again

I am definitely sorry to hear that. I have enjoyed the game.

Everyone take care of yourselves.

Thanks for giving me the chance to take a well-needed break.

I am thinking of bringing this back.

Only, with one big change, and a story change.

1. Signature Items become legendary items. I know this sounds petty of me but remembering and thinking of ways to build up the signature items stress me out. Also, I feel like there are some that knock the balance of the game totally out of wack.

2. We are going to skip forward in time and to a new area, I want to do this to do a small "fresh" start reset.

What do you think?

In reply to Dungeon Master (msg # 206):

I'd be game to start up again (pardon the pun).

As for point 2, I suppose that's fine as long as there's some sort of link I guess.  I assume that we'd still be whatever level we were (4 if I remember right)?  I know there's a bit of cleanup from the hags to deal with still as well.

For point 1, I guess can you maybe be a bit more descriptive?  Are we losing them, are you simply stopping their powers at what they are now, are you changing them?  Just wanted to make sure I understand is all.

I would love to come back as well.

I would love to play as some other class if you'd allow other than sora (but can sort that out once we have stock of who returns,etc)

In reply to Fenrick (Fen) Uther (msg # 207)

Yes, the jump will be completely linked and we will have a travel montage.

To keep it fair and simple. You will keep the items. There will be no additions to them, and new players will just get a legendary item.

In reply to Dungeon Master (msg # 209):

Sounds good, thanks.

...and if your short of players, there are a few in my game that may join

I'm glad you were able to take the break as well and I'm very glad that you were able to come back. Hopefully whole and hearty.

Count me back in as well.

Welcome back. I hope you are well and things are better for you. This year has not been kind.

I would be happy to play Anders, or make a new character if needed. I am fine with whatever you need to do with the signature items as that is not the main reason I'm here but they are cool. =)

Well, I’m fired up and have some great ideas and plans. I wanna apologize if it feels like whip lash. Lol, he is the plan.

1. Get those who wanna play back. If we get at least four OG characters I say we play. You all are strong committed players we don’t need fresh blood, unless any of you really want some. I think at this time is a great time to switch characters if you want. I know one player will be switching. Sora will be making a cleric of some sort to feel that gap.

1.1 It’s official after taking to players, and my buddies not in this game. I think for the fun and health of the game signature items will be replaced with legendary items or artifacts they can be chosen from any of the source books. Ultimately I think this will be better for the game. There was one weapon I made for a player that was WAY to much. Lol.

The items may be chosen make them within reason and of course upon approval. We may do a incremental increase in power such as the Sword of Kas Which is a +6 or +10 depending. Something like that would grow in power as you grew in power.

2. I’ll make a Hag wrap up post. Who got what treasure. And how the Keep reacts to you now after being heroes. There is more then treasure in store a boon from the Keeps Castellan is on its way.

3. A summary post of all that’s happened. With detailed options of where the adventure could go. I have three paths set up. Of course I want you all to talk and decided.

4. Begin the next adventure and start the next chapter. I foresee this next chapter having a real fun journey travel section. A dungeon of some sort. Weird  crazy bad guys to kill. More lore. And everyone’s favorite magic items and loot.

I would love to get to the fourth step in this list by Monday so we can start adventuring again by next week.

I hope you all are okay with this direction. I really think doing this will make the game more fun and set us in the right direction.
This message was last edited by the GM at 17:25, Tue 01 Dec 2020.

Sounds good.  I'd prefer to keep Fenrick going but willing to swap out if needed.

As for new blood, either way is fine, but I wouldn't want to go more than 6. I suppose it depends on what everyone wanted to play to make sure we have the big 4 covered (Fighter, mage, cleric, rogue or equivalents)

PM'd you about potential replacements for my special item.

Otherwise, all sounds good.

If fen keeps his fighter, Anders stays wizard and Aleksandr keeps the rogue, and I make a healer type, we will have a well rounded team, but if new blood is needed, I agree that maybe one or two more to a max of 6.

GM: I'll send a concept of a healer over in the next day or two to get things rolling on the healer end

I think I'll stick with my mostly rogue, Alekos (Alksandr is such a good name though...).

I'll have to peruse the resources to see what to get in place of my signature item. Hmmm. Expect a PM by EOD, GM (:

Edit: Okay, looking at some of these is already inspiring ideas for other characters... So I'm 60% sure I will stick with Alekos...
This message was last edited by the player at 22:22, Tue 01 Dec 2020.

I am in with gryphon will need to see about altering him slightly with the  weapon changes etc.

I am already super pumped and excited. Talking with you all in PMs and getting things figured out is fun. Glad we have everyone back. This is a good group. Thanks for understanding my need to take time off.

Soooo...Deck of Many Things...draw some cards....hilarity ensues?

In reply to Anders Greyven (msg # 220):

lol

no

please

no

...

no

Yah, let's not get into a Deck of Many things.  I'm too chicken to use it anyways ha ha.

As for the loot split proposed by the DM, I'm good with it.

Alright so I've decided to keep Alekos after all. Mostly rogue still but he's going through some slight shifts.

As for the loot split it looks good to me. And as much fun as a deck of many things could be... Well actually hmm... No, no. Dm said no... But maybe. No okay anyway.

Also Bossman, you made note that chapter 4 would be starting but we've only got through chapter 2 (scene 3).

I'm okay with having a lost chapter. It bookends the jump nicely and possibly leaves room for us to make 'call backs' to things that didn't necessarily happen. Idk. But I thought I'd mention it.

things look well rounded. Having a healer will yop it off well.

In reply to Alekos Eclipse (msg # 223):

My bad I meant chapter 3. Thanks for pointing that out.

Ok working on my update for Gryphon and new weapon instead of signature. Are we still level 4 after the Hags or was there enough exp gain to hit level 5.

I will also start a Pm with Gm about changes etc.

Still level 4.

OPk guys am working with the DM to make a replacement for Gryphon, he would be from the same brotherhood as him so an easy swap out.

He will still be a Gloomstlaker ranger but some other twists will be in store for you to discover,

Sora is now a Black dragonborn Cleric. Since we know each other well here is a rundown of her.

On another continent far away is a city known as Sverdkyst. This place is renown for having Deagonborn and lizardfolk as the majority. You know Sora is from a isolated clanto the north of the city, and her family are not very nice people.

She escaped them because her heart was different, and though she was good, her black skin marked her as an outsider, even yo her own kind.

She traveled to this continent escaping the stigma of her kin, but she was always seen as someone distrusted. She was alone for a time, and it was then that she found the faith of Osirus.

Sora is a quiet dragonborn, often cloaked in her hooded grey robe of excellent quality, and her only visible weapons are a staff and dagger. Though she can be stand offish around new people, with her friends she is more open, kind and caring.

Her outlook is yo help those she can heal, and those she can't, helps usher them to death without pain and fear.

She hates undead and seeks to destroy them  (Anders...I'm aware your a necromancer. Maybe him and sora have theological discussions on this. She dislikes the use of undead but if he utilises them she will grudgingly tolerate it for a time.)
This message was last edited by the player at 19:51, Wed 02 Dec 2020.

So has Neo-Sora been with us this whole time and we're reconning her into the group or is she a post hags recruit?

I'm good either way just want to know which way to spin it when it comes to role-play.

I think it will be post-Hag.  Maybe the Old Sora stayed in town, got a job in the magic shop and decided a normal life was needed for her.

New Sora is a wanderer out of necessity. Born an outsider, she uses her skills as a healer

Not to embarrass Sora, but I felt it necessary to correct this lore error as not to confuse anyone. I will also add this to the lore thread.

Sverdkyst is the Republic and lands that the story is currently in and not a City. Sora is coming from Lands far North of Sverkyst that is called the Giant Lands, also still on the same continent, where Giants have carved out tribes and kingdoms of their own. After the Fall of the great Lizardfolk empire. In the Maps thread I there is a map of this for reference.

This Northern land is treacherous, wild, and untamed. No "civilized" people live in these lands. There are small villages and towns that live day to day in fear of the monsters that surround them. A town may exist for months, along a significant merchant route, and then Poof it's gone from monsters destroying it.

no embarrassment...just clarification of facts. Her kind are barbaric, she is a little more civilised, but still withdrawn

Hi all I will be playing Khaaven a male half elf Ranger Bounty Hunter. He is in the same Brotherhood as gryphon and will be taking his place, keeping the same magic items that were earned and his division.

Khaaven has the reputation as being an expert with Thieves tools particularly as it apples to setting up traps and nasty surprises for the enemy.

I will be finishing him up later tonight and tomorrow morning. Looking forward to meeting up with everyone Ic once again.

Khaaven again?? lol

Welcome New Sora, nothing like the Old Sora. You are welcomed! She will be missed. =)
This message was last edited by the player at 01:17, Thu 03 Dec 2020.

She will be missed, but new sora will be a different sort of fun and ass kickery for all to enjoy. Plus will keep everyone healed up too

Where to go next!?

From the Caves of chaos you learned;

1. The Demonologist isn’t the leader he is but a pawn. He (the tortle mentor) had been able to overhear voices. One had an accent from the southern Per-Atum Empire. Something about a lost city in the Sea of Sand. The second voice was from someone North in the Giant Lands. it was a Fire Giant accent.

2. They mean to create an elixir of life and become Gods overthrowing the current ones. The demons have promised them power and immortality.

3. From his discovery, the Tortles and Lizardfolk were allies before and during the second planes war. They had discovered the secret to the elixir of life, the Lizardfolk wanted to use it and Bring back the ancient God Lang Wang. The Tortles disagreed with them, which lead to the falling out of the two races.

From the Demonologist's writings you learned;

Letters from three different people. Written in the same old version of Common, they talk of finding a relic, The Book of Dead, of lost power in a lost city in a sea of sand, Hamunaptra. The second correspondence discusses a forge greater than any to craft the Rod of Mictlantecuhtli. The third talks of a triumph and discovery of the Book of Amun-Ra.

***

This leads us to two direct adventure paths;

1. Go to Per-atum in the quest for the lost city in the Sea of Sands.

2. Go North looking for a Fire Giant tribe involved with the cultists.

3. Anything you want and would like to do.

4. Go back into the caves of Chaos, uncover more treasure, kill more monsters, and learn more about the ancient civilization that once ruled here.

In reply to Dungeon Master (msg # 237):

My vote would be the Fire Giant tribe.  They might be able to more nail down the location of the lost city, and theoretically we would have a better chance knowing what we were getting into with fire giants.

The lost city could have anything.

But I'm good with anything.

I am happy with anything, but I'd lean towards the fire giant and the lost city

Book of the DEAD, you say?? Hamunaptra, you say? "Hey Benny! Looks like you're on the wrong side of the river!"

I'm fine with either, though the lost city is more interesting to Anders. He is willing to go to the Fire Giants first, especially if that may give them more information/direction for the lost city.

In reply to Anders Greyven (msg # 240):

You have no idea how happy it makes me to know you love the mummy movies as much as I do!

I think WOTC is missing a great campaign adventure. By not doing something related to mummies, deserts, and pyramids.

They did the chult! Why not Egyptian!
This message was last edited by the GM at 17:36, Thu 03 Dec 2020.

In reply to Anders Greyven (msg # 240):

I can even hear the sing-songy way Brendon Frasier said it in the movie.  I saw the 1st two but never did see the 3rd one.

I did watch the Scorpion king one though too.

Sorry guys should have my guy ready a little later today, just fine tuning an item with the DM. should be a lot of fun once again.

In reply to Gryphon (msg # 243):

No worries, I don't think we really moving on until Monday anyways.

No rush....just glad we're all back

My guy is done just might need to fine tune some equipment

Hey everyone.  So this is how I do long journeys and travel usually. I get a lot of positive feedback for it and my table normally love it, with one exception and that player left the game.

To make the journey more, adventurous and feel more gritty and like the traveling matters, I like to include all the little things that I don’t normally count or keep track of in cities. This includes weight, rations, and all other supplies.

I don’t track this in cities or towns because my players have the money and all the necessities are within reach. But, when hitting the road especially in a wild untamed region food and supplies become limited and Weight is an issue.

So start thinking about the logistics of a long journey. What supplies will you need? will you need mounts? Will you need retainers? Will you need a wagon? What other resources will be needed? Can you get a map? Where are you going? Etc.

You are in effect putting together an expedition.
This message was last edited by the GM at 16:21, Sun 06 Dec 2020.

Ooh, I love this.

I'm going to go scour the books and come back with some idea of what I'd like to bring.

What's the area like that we will be travelling to and through? Or at least within the bounds of the information we have?

 Also I'm only just waking up so I realize this may be already answered somewhere and I will face palm slightly if that's the case. Alright off to hit the books.

In reply to Alekos Eclipse (msg # 248):

Well, assuming we are heading to the fire giants, I think we have a general idea of where it is, but will probably have to consult someone to get an approximate time it will take.

As for supplies, I think at minimum we need a Draft horse and cart to carry food and stuff, as well as a chest and lock to lock it up to try and prevent it from being stolen.  The PHB doesn't say how big the vehicles are, so a cart might be to small so we'd have to bump up maybe to a wagon, but that would likely need a 2nd horse then as a wagon is pretty heavy. At that point we might consider 2 donkey/mules instead of horses.

We still have the bag of holding that we can used to carry smaller items if need be.

As for food, it's 1gp/2days, and 4 lbs per 2 days.  Water is another story, I don't know if we need to buy extra full waterskins, or if we'll be able to find enough water on the way to use what we have.

We may have to buy a couple tents as well so we're not sleeping out in the open, and individuals may need to buy a bedroll and blankets if they don't already have one.  2 tents would be 4 gp and 40 lbs.  Depends on the weather this time of year.

Might also consider lanterns to light campsites.  If someone is into fishing they could buy fishing tackle to try and catch fish on the way for food?

Edit: just saw that if an animal is pulling something, they can pull up to 5x their carrying capacity, so even with a wagon, one donkey/mule would be sufficient.
This message was last edited by the player at 16:47, Sun 06 Dec 2020.

All good stuff, all good stuff. My thought was elephant...

:D

If I remember correctly they fit the setting.
This message was last edited by the player at 17:03, Sun 06 Dec 2020.

In reply to Alekos Eclipse (msg # 250):

If you want to spend that much money and attract the attention of everyone...

Ha ha.

Let's just buy a bag of holding. =P

In reply to Anders Greyven (msg # 252):

Certainly an option if there's one available, but again, that could be pricey.

Plus I know there's a volume limit, but a lot of the items don't have volumes listed so it becomes a bit of a hassle to figure out what exactly can fit into it.

Not saying I'm against it.

An elephant is good at carrying stuff but you also have to think of the food of the animals.

I think for that kind of trip, a wagon with horses would work well enough. As for food, when we meet, I ca  cover that with create food and water for us all so hauling stuff could be left as non perishables.

Plus we can hunt for meat as well

In reply to Sora (msg # 254):

You could, but do you really want to use a 3rd level spell just for food/water?

Not saying it wouldn't be a bad idea in a pinch, but I would think that spell slot could be better utilized and we could spend a few coin on the food/water.

Just my opinion, which isn't worth much.

Again, I think it also depends on how long a journey this would appear to take.  Is it a couple days, a couple weeks?  I think we need more info to better plan.

That would be a last resort, but since most areas will have towns up until the last leg, I think we will be ok on stocking up. So a big wagon will be plenty

Ok guys, I am unknown to you as of yet, but am a ranger like Gryphon. I can hunt and forage well, plus I have goodberry so I can take care of all food needs.

I still like the idea of getting some though. Mounts could be good to get to our point of interest faster and carry away any loot we find. I also agree that tents and such would be good. Looking forward to meeting up with you all IC.

Sora is as of yet unknown to the rest as well...meet on the road

So Sora will be met along the way, what about the "new Gryphon"?  Will we meet him at the keep or on the way?

If on the way, that means only Alekos, Anders, and I will be able to "figure things out" so to speak.

Or is Gryphon going to fill in his replacement and take off?

Just curious.  It'll be good to get going so we can have a bit more substantive discussion instead of so much theorizing.

I will be introduced by Gryphon and  take his place. So You will know about some of my abilities prior to leaving the keep. I can help with gear suggestions etc although i will let you guys decide what we are doing for this adventure, I will get a vote next time  as will be a full member then etc.

Like Normal, Weekends are busy for me so it is lucky when I can post. So I will do my best to address everything.

First - New Sora and Khaaven (Gryphon) will join you all in the Keep. Khaaven has an entrance Sora still needs one. I am doing this so that it makes sense in character for their participation in the preparation for the expedition. As the preparation is very important and I want everyone to participate. It is good to remember, you will have been in the Keep like a tenday when you all finally leave. Buying things and getting set up takes time, and right now there is no time restraint that would require speed.

Second - I know magic can be used to create water and food, but Roleplay a bit here. The exact wording for creating food and water is "The food is bland but nourishing, and spoils if uneaten after 24 hours." With this in mind, Goodberry is literally a strawberry-sized piece of fruit, the same taste every time. I have been on week-long camping trips and brought dehydrated food for all three meals. By the third day, I HATED the food. I know technically magic can feed you, and in a pinch it's good, but Roleplay and have fun with this.

Third - Overall I feel like you guys are embracing this. See this as a fun game element, and some great RP opportunities.

Fourth - Unless you 100% know your destination, which you don't, and won't, preparation for this trek are all theoretical, doing your best to prepare and think ahead

Fifth - What you do know;

All mounts (including Elephants) and mundane needed supplies can be found in the Keep, if not directly in the Keep they will send for supplies from a local city.

There are rivers that flow through the lands, along these rivers are traveled trade routes that move North. As long you travel along a river, water will not be a problem.

There is regular trade coming from the Grants lands into Sverdkyst. The Trades are not your normal humans with horses and Wagons. The Stone Giants are traders and Merchants. They travel in clans of 20-50 Women, Men, and children. Using Mammoths or other large beasts of burden to carry supplies. They are peaceful people, enjoy tales, songs, and trade. If seen on the road they will extend all curiosities of their people no matter who it is. All Stone Giants are nomadic merchants and Traders moving between different giant kingdoms, and into the "the little people lands."

You should not expect any cities along the trade routes. If you come across one you should consider yourselves lucky or unlucky depending. The wilderness is totally untamed, Hill giants and other beasts and creatures stalk the roads and surrounding hillsides raiding, hunting, and killing.

Hunting in this land varies, some areas will be plentiful to forage, others will be sparse and desolate. The wildlife will also vary. This land is scared by war, magical beasts can be found, dinosaurs, animals that are normal will be found in giant and dire sizes.

Traveling you will stumble upon ruins of the once-mighty and now ancient Lizardfolk empire. These ruins can hold magic items, gold and jewels, and all manner of loot. But, they can also be home to monsters, and lairs of dark powerful creatures.

Sixth - You can find out the direction of the Fire Giant fortresses easily enough. The question really becomes which one do you need to go to.

Seventh - and final note. Unlike other settings, my giants are not alignment based. Fire giants tend toward cruelty and anger and normally are not Good. But, most are neutral. And want to make money and trade. They would rather trade and make money off you than kill you, bad for business. Frost Giants are also normally neutral and have more laws and codes they follow than their fire giant cousins. Storm and cloud giants will most likely have nothing to do with you, and if by chance you all come in contact with them I will explain them to you.

Hurrah!

Think I'm going to get that elephant, folks.
As a stage magician I would love if you all would join in Alekos' traveling troupe, however if you would rather not that is alright.

Oh and don't worry about funds for this elephant train (pulling two wagons). I got that but covered with finances left to spare. Did anybody have financial endeavors they needed assistance with? I know we're all pretty flush with coin at the moment.

Heck I may even go in and buy some trade supplies that we could use in encounters with the more amiable giant folk.

What sort of trade goods do they tend to preference or should we expect them to prefer, GM?

I dunno, maybe it's just me, but I'm getting a very "mobile base of operations" vibe now as opposed to simply "shuttling from point A to B'.

Now I'm thinking a horse for each of us (no elephants), at least 2 wagons probably, multiple chests with locks, a tent for each person, lanterns, multiple waterskins per person so we can have backups in a dry spell, rations for at least a couple weeks (as a backup for lack of fresh food).

We even need to consider items to keep equipment in good condition like whetstones, pots and such to cook food we hunt, hunting traps if we stay somewhere for a length of time, etc...

And honestly, some trade supplies might not be a bad idea to at least give off a merchant vibe to help us blend in as long as we can.

Or am I reading too much into it?

I don't know why you're against my elephants my friend :P

I like the rest of what you've got to say.

As for my elephant. They are commonplace in this setting and where we are going. I was going to acquire some barrels for water as well. Here, I'll just send my list I sent the gm so you can see what I'm thinking.

In reply to Alekos Eclipse (msg # 264):

They're big, they eat a lot, and they attract attention.

3 things I don't think we want right now.

Right now. I see no IC posts. Let’s keep planning in OOC and once we have a plan start doing IC posts.

One thing also to consider, animals can eat the brush, feed for them is smart but they can eat the brush.

Also, idk if I established what season it was but I will designate the season and date now and make a thread to track time, date, and weather on the trek.

Season late Spring. May 10th (on my phone so I can’t remember what Year it is)

In my opinion the more you think this through the funner it will be. For everyone.

I haven’t fact checked Alekos yet on costs but they seem to be on par.

As trade goods go. Giants like anything they can’t find or make themselves. I think knowing which trade supplies to carry is an RP moment. We can do in the future/soon.

In reply to Dungeon Master (msg # 266):

Should we make an OOC planning thread to keep the general discussion thread "clean"?

Ok....lots discussed while I slept.

The premise of a travelling entertainment groups a good one, but remember we are travelling to the north where most good aligned people are nomads (due to roving monsters)

Merchants would be a more profitable cover and more common up with the giants....I think they'd rather trade than see a show. In saying that, there is no reason there can't be a merchant using an elephant...they can carry rare stone so if you REALLY want an elephant, you can have one.

My opinion.

But I am happy with either option

In reply to Fenrick (Fen) Uther (msg # 267):

Great Idea

Fenrick Nice List we are getting somewhere!

***

I will be post maps soon. I was trying to figure out a way to hide areas from you, but can't without making my map look lame. So, I will be giving you a detailed map, but nothing that will spoil anything.

Those maps will be coming today. Probably in the Afternoon. The Maps will include the areas you will be moving through, well-used trade routes, borders, rivers, etc.

I don't wanna rush you guys through this preparation part so I will not be putting a time frame to get ready. But, if you are ready we can do some RP while still shopping and preparing.

I am ready when you are

My maps are still getting made. Should be able to post them tomorrow morning. Just got busy at work.

I would say I'm pretty much ready to RP and move along.

I already put my list down, and the rest of it we can discuss IC or OOC, whichever is easier.

Sorry for my absence there. Haven't got caught up yet but will do so this evening. Work got super busy when my deadline got moved up two days to get done before the lockdown back home.

I am up for RP the rest of the outfitting giving us time to interact IC. Looking forward to the next stage of the game.

Any update on the maps?

We good to go?

You know, it's like my life knows I am playing this game again and gets busy again. lol

I will see what I can post today. I'll get a post up for starting the game.

No worries, I have a colonoscopy tomorrow. Tonight will be in the bathroom all night and groggy from sedation tomorrow.

Thank you for your patience.

I posted some maps of the areas you are going into. Keep in mind there is more there than is labeled and noted.

So I looked at the maps and I'm guessing the small blue lines are rivers, but I can't figure out what the red sort of double lines are? Roads?  Merchant pathways?  Something for us to find out?

In reply to Fenrick (Fen) Uther (msg # 281):

Those are the commonly used Trade Routes.

So wait, did we not go with elephant(s) and wagon(s)? We're doing horses individually?

That's what your shopping for now

Sorry y'all been dealing with some things IRL that have taken priority. Will try to get active again soon but it may be another day or two.

Everyone still good?  Seems kind of quiet?

Still good....just waiting on posts from others

But almost Xmas so understand it is quiet

Just wondered if the plan was to pick up after the new year?

helloooo…anyone here?

GM, are we starting back?

Hey y'all, sorry.

After losing a family member and taking over the care of a young sibling as of a few weeks back everything here just kinda stopped for me. Don't think I'm going to have the time to maintain any PBP for quite a while. So unfortunately Alekos time here has come to an end and I hope y'all are able to pick up with this at some point and enjoy yourselves. Sorry if my departure caused y'all to slow to a halt. I didn't intend it but I also didn't really intend for any of the RL stuff to happen.

Happy adventuring.

And remember to find time for loved ones, even if it's just a few minutes phone call every now and then. Every moment counts and every missed moment hurts like hell.

In reply to Alekos Eclipse (msg # 290):

Sorry to hear that and good luck with everything.

Well, this doesn't seem to be going anywhere so I think I'm going to move on.  Thanks for the attempted restart.

Hope it works out for everyone.

unfortunately, I think the same thing.

I wish the best for everyone.