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OOC Chatter (1)

Posted by NerullFor group 0
Nerull
GM, 240 posts
God of Death
Mon 13 Sep 2021
at 18:42
  • msg #1

OOC Chatter (1)

For the new game
Piestar
player, 1 post
Mon 13 Sep 2021
at 18:54
  • msg #2

OOC Chatter (1)

Putzing with character gen. Totally mediocre stats, but what else is new. Gonna be a cleric.
Nerull
GM, 242 posts
God of Death
Mon 13 Sep 2021
at 18:58
  • msg #3

OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 2):

sucky! I guess I should delete the threads.
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:00, Mon 13 Sept 2021.
Piestar
player, 2 posts
Mon 13 Sep 2021
at 19:05
  • msg #4

OOC Chatter (1)

Perhaps, but you can simply change them to a group the rest of us can't see if you want to keep it.
Nerull
GM, 243 posts
God of Death
Wed 15 Sep 2021
at 13:07
  • msg #5

OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 4):

For all of the former players, if you are interested, I plan to revive my Greyhawk game. Just sound off if you want in, welcome to anyone interested.
Nerull
GM, 244 posts
God of Death
Wed 15 Sep 2021
at 13:52
  • msg #6

OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 5):

Where in Greyhawk do you want to play? Got to know where to start. ;-)
Piestar
player, 3 posts
Wed 15 Sep 2021
at 14:05
  • msg #7

OOC Chatter (1)

I think my personal goal would be to have an interesting, intrigue game based in the city of Greyhawk itself, but we might need to start elsewhere, and level up a little. The Duchy of Geoff was always a good place to start.
Nerull
GM, 245 posts
God of Death
Wed 15 Sep 2021
at 14:33
  • msg #8

OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 7):

Against the giants?
Piestar
player, 4 posts
Wed 15 Sep 2021
at 14:44
  • msg #9

OOC Chatter (1)

No thank you. Hehehe...
Nerull
GM, 246 posts
God of Death
Wed 15 Sep 2021
at 15:02
  • msg #10

OOC Chatter (1)

8-) What, you don't have iron balls?
Piestar
player, 5 posts
Wed 15 Sep 2021
at 15:19
  • msg #11

OOC Chatter (1)

At level one, I have balls of tissue paper. Give me some time.
Nerull
GM, 247 posts
God of Death
Wed 15 Sep 2021
at 15:54
  • msg #12

OOC Chatter (1)

lolololololol
Perna Kobaster
NPC, 70 posts
Halfling
AC 6 / HP 3/3
Thu 16 Sep 2021
at 07:07
  • msg #13

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Nerull:
In reply to Piestar (msg # 4):

For all of the former players, if you are interested, I plan to revive my Greyhawk game. Just sound off if you want in, welcome to anyone interested.

As you know, I'm in. :)
Gilli Paradax
NPC, 53 posts
Watch out!
I'm standing here!
Thu 16 Sep 2021
at 12:39
  • msg #14

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I'm interested to see where things go
Nerull
GM, 248 posts
God of Death
Thu 16 Sep 2021
at 12:47
  • msg #15

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Gilli Paradax (msg # 14):

So am I. Piestar wants to adventure in Geoff, anyone else sound off. Johan withdrew. Tweak your characters for 1st level AD&D, hopefully back to stay, though a break may be required if life goes there.
This message was last edited by the GM at 12:48, Thu 16 Sept 2021.
Nerull
GM, 250 posts
God of Death
Thu 16 Sep 2021
at 13:13
  • msg #16

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Gilli, Minnie and Perna are players again, if you want, I can change your tags to what you are.
This message was last edited by the GM at 13:13, Thu 16 Sept 2021.
Nerull
GM, 253 posts
God of Death
Thu 16 Sep 2021
at 14:39
  • msg #17

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

What we have, 3 1st level halflings, a 1/2 elf cleric/mage, and a human fighter.

Want to recruit a little, or run with it? ;-)
Gilli Paradax
player, 54 posts
Watch out!
I'm standing here!
Thu 16 Sep 2021
at 14:54
  • msg #18

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Nerull:
Gilli, Minnie and Perna are players again, if you want, I can change your tags to what you are.

Hadn't even noticed. Thanks.

BTW: I'll just play them with the stats they have now. Not going to re-roll, re-assign, etc. It's mostly about the story anyway, right. Gilly & Minnie -- a couple of loveable rascals who are not quite sure if they're partners in crime or something more . . . cuddly.

Looking forward to the story
Minnie
player, 44 posts
Level 1 Halfling
Thu 16 Sep 2021
at 14:55
  • msg #19

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Speak for yourself, Gilli Paradax! You'll get a poke in the eye before you get a cuddle from me!
Nerull
GM, 254 posts
God of Death
Thu 16 Sep 2021
at 14:56
  • msg #20

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Gilli Paradax (msg # 18):

That makes two of us. Hope I'm up to it this time! Where do you wish to play? Greyhawk, Geoff, Keoland?
Gilli Paradax
player, 55 posts
Watch out!
I'm standing here!
Thu 16 Sep 2021
at 15:13
  • msg #21

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I've spent time (as a Player and as a GM) in Keoland, so my first instinct is for that neck of the woods. Greyhawk seems too large for 1st level action, but I'm not familiar with Geoff -- there was a Giants set of modules set there, right, and the King of Keoland goes there to help put down some uprising. I recall using that as a rumor in my Saltmarsh game.

So, short story long, I vote for Keoland (but not Saltmarsh -- too many memories!)
Nerull
GM, 255 posts
God of Death
Thu 16 Sep 2021
at 15:16
  • msg #22

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

The Silent Ones and the Knights of the Watch! 1 vote!
Nerull
GM, 256 posts
God of Death
Thu 16 Sep 2021
at 15:44
  • msg #23

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Everyone starts at max hp at 1st level.
Nerull
GM, 257 posts
God of Death
Thu 16 Sep 2021
at 15:54
  • msg #24

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 23):

I changed my mind, I want heroes in my game! 5d6 drop lowest 2 re-roll 1's

If you want to keep your present rolls for 'feel', that's fine.
This message was last edited by the GM at 15:55, Thu 16 Sept 2021.
Minnie
player, 45 posts
Level 1 Halfling
Thu 16 Sep 2021
at 16:00
  • msg #25

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I'll go for a re-roll on Minnie's stats -- they are NOT hero material!

Coming soon
Piestar
player, 6 posts
Thu 16 Sep 2021
at 20:04
  • msg #26

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

My mention of the Duchy was just because I was asked, it isn't a serious preference, if anyone has a different choice I am good with it.

Will try to re-roll, but suspect I'll get even worse stats.
Piestar
player, 7 posts
Thu 16 Sep 2021
at 20:07
  • msg #27

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Are you going to give me my starting mage spells?
Perna Kobaster
player, 71 posts
Halfling
AC 6 / HP 3/3
Fri 17 Sep 2021
at 03:07
  • msg #28

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Are we rolling down the line or assigning our rolls?
Nerull
GM, 258 posts
God of Death
Fri 17 Sep 2021
at 12:37
  • msg #29

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Perna Kobaster (msg # 28):

Assign your rolls.
Annie
player, 1 post
Fri 17 Sep 2021
at 15:35
  • msg #30

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Hello -- latecomer here.  And as a latecomer, I wanted to get a sense as to whether there's a class that's noticeably missing and needed before debating myself as to what I should play.
Nerull
GM, 259 posts
God of Death
Fri 17 Sep 2021
at 16:01
  • msg #31

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

On coinage in Keoland:

Keoish coins are named; griffon (pp), lion (gp), eagle (ep),
hawk (sp), and sparrow (cp)


I'm going to run a series of adventures from all over Keoland. You are roaming adventurers so you will roam! ;-) I have over 1,000 Living Greyhawk mods I can adapt to AD&D from 3.x. I'll be rewriting some stuff and try to make some stuff harder. Some easier.

We'll be starting in Cryllor
This message was last edited by the GM at 16:02, Fri 17 Sept 2021.
Piestar
player, 8 posts
Fri 17 Sep 2021
at 16:23
  • msg #32

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Annie (msg # 30):

Hello Annie. I am playing a Cleric/Mage, and have a side character of a straight fighter of a primitive nature.
Nerull
GM, 260 posts
God of Death
Fri 17 Sep 2021
at 16:26
  • msg #33

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

If anyone else wants to run a second, let me know.

Ullie is primitive? Nahhhh. He's Flan!
This message was last edited by the GM at 16:27, Fri 17 Sept 2021.
Piestar
player, 9 posts
Fri 17 Sep 2021
at 16:53
  • msg #34

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

His spear has a flint tip, and one of his weapon proficencies is 'stone'.
Annie
player, 2 posts
Fri 17 Sep 2021
at 17:11
  • msg #35

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

If I am interpreting The Cast correctly, there is an abundance of thieves?
Minnie
player, 46 posts
Level 1 Halfling
Fri 17 Sep 2021
at 17:19
  • msg #36

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Annie:
If I am interpreting The Cast correctly, there is an abundance of thieves?

"Who you calling a thief, girlie?"
Annie
player, 3 posts
Fri 17 Sep 2021
at 17:21
  • msg #37

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Annie:
Hello -- latecomer here.  And as a latecomer, I wanted to get a sense as to whether there's a class that's noticeably missing and needed before debating myself as to what I should play.


Minnie:
Annie:
If I am interpreting The Cast correctly, there is an abundance of thieves?

"Who you calling a thief, girlie?"


Just trying to figure out if I can answer my own original question.
Ulle
Fighter, 31 posts
Fri 17 Sep 2021
at 17:31
  • msg #38

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Ulle no thief. Ulle good person! Ulle coming up in world, learning how to read. Letters, good.
Minnie
player, 47 posts
Level 1 Halfling
Fri 17 Sep 2021
at 17:59
  • msg #39

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

There's not a great deal of subtlety in the Class divisions in the older D&D systems. Minnie's base class is Halfling, which I see as giving her many of the hide and sneak skills inherent in her class, but she sees herself as more of a Ranger than a Thief. She would feel compelled to tweak the Sheriff of Nottingham's nose and steal his tax collection, but she is not about to climb into some burgomeister's house in the dark to pinch his wallet

Whereas that Gillifian Paradax? He's an out-and-out thief!
Annie
player, 4 posts
Fri 17 Sep 2021
at 18:14
  • msg #40

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

So -- it sounds like there is a need of sorts for healing and fighting?
Astrid Silverveil
player, 1 post
Fri 17 Sep 2021
at 18:38
  • msg #41

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I've been debating my classes a bit, but definitely an elf, and most probably a fighter/mage.
Piestar
player, 10 posts
Fri 17 Sep 2021
at 19:21
  • msg #42

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Sounds like we will have a good mix. Looking forward to the start of the fun! Need to work on my sheets.
Annie
player, 5 posts
Fri 17 Sep 2021
at 22:32
  • msg #43

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

OK, given the need, I will make a cleric.

If we are allowed a second character, I'll make him a fighter.  But this one is a cleric.

And, he will be male.  His name will not be Annie; it will be Caedfel.  ("Cal" to his friends.)
Piestar
player, 11 posts
Fri 17 Sep 2021
at 22:40
  • msg #44

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Sounds like fun. Are you familiar with Cadfael? Books and a TV show. Good stuff.
Annie
player, 6 posts
Fri 17 Sep 2021
at 22:43
  • msg #45

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Not the books, but the BBC series.

And by adopting his name, I'm adopting some of his background.
Piestar
player, 12 posts
Fri 17 Sep 2021
at 22:44
  • msg #46

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Awesome! This game seems to have a lot of potential, we might be brewing something pretty good here with any luck.
Perna Kobaster
player, 72 posts
Halfling
AC 6 / HP 3/3
Sat 18 Sep 2021
at 03:54
  • msg #47

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Piestar:
Awesome! This game seems to have a lot of potential, we might be brewing something pretty good here with any luck.


I'm certainly looking forward to getting started. :)
Nerull
GM, 261 posts
God of Death
Sat 18 Sep 2021
at 12:46
  • msg #48

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Annie (msg # 43):

Brother Cadfael was excellent! Ellis Peters was the greatest! Read them all!
Nerull
GM, 263 posts
God of Death
Sat 18 Sep 2021
at 14:26
  • msg #49

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I keep adding info if you care to read it.
Caedfel
player, 7 posts
Sat 18 Sep 2021
at 15:00
  • msg #50

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Nerull:
In reply to Annie (msg # 43):

Brother Cadfael was excellent! Ellis Peters was the greatest! Read them all!


I watched it so long ago when it was first running in the '90s.  Now I want to go watch them again.

I remember the general concept, and that's basically all I'm cribbing.  So no accusations that I'm not being faithful to the books. :)
Nerull
GM, 265 posts
God of Death
Sat 18 Sep 2021
at 15:02
  • msg #51

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I had a character named with an ap Cadfael on his name, son of Cadfael. Can't remember what his actual name though.
Caedfel
player, 8 posts
Sat 18 Sep 2021
at 15:06
  • msg #52

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I just realized that I didn't spell it right.

Just the first separation between me and the "real" guy!
Nerull
GM, 266 posts
God of Death
Sat 18 Sep 2021
at 15:08
  • msg #53

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Caedfel (msg # 52):

I still have all of the books, was sad when Miss Peters passed away.
Caedfel
player, 9 posts
Sat 18 Sep 2021
at 15:15
  • msg #54

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Three rapid-fire game questions:

1.  Starting Money is normal?

2.  Can Clerics use Slings?  PHB says no, UA says yes.

3.  My second character is going to be a dwarven fighter.  (Male, name is Dain Strongaxe.)

I guess that one isn't really a question  . . . except to the extent that it asks for confirmation that we can have a second character, or is the game going to be overstuffed?
Nerull
GM, 267 posts
God of Death
Sat 18 Sep 2021
at 15:20
  • msg #55

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Caedfel (msg # 54):

Clerics can use slings, starting money max. Dain will be welcome! Yes you can have 2 if you want. Some people prefer to stick with one and can't do two, that is fine. It will be nine, 3 players run one 3 players run two, I think is okay.
Nerull
GM, 268 posts
God of Death
Sat 18 Sep 2021
at 15:27
  • msg #56

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 55):

Binding Wounds or using a poultice can give back up to 1d3 hp of healing.

Poultice costs 3gp 1d3 hp back
Bandages cost  1sp 1 hp back

AD&D was a very fatal system, this is to help you live a little longer.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 2 posts
Sat 18 Sep 2021
at 17:11
  • msg #57

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Hurrah for poultices!    Caedful and Piestar can load them into their slings, and perform long range healing!   (*splat*)

Yes, I do remember seeing that show -- it was pretty good.  I never read the books.

Your character's sort of a worldly, renaissance kind of a guy, who takes a sleuth like approach?  Something like that?

DM, how many/which spells do we start with?
Nerull
GM, 269 posts
God of Death
Sat 18 Sep 2021
at 17:15
  • msg #58

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 57):
Caedfel
player, 10 posts
Sat 18 Sep 2021
at 17:15
  • msg #59

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Astrid Silverveil:
Yes, I do remember seeing that show -- it was pretty good.  I never read the books.

Your character's sort of a worldly, renaissance kind of a guy, who takes a sleuth like approach?  Something like that?


That was the "real" Cadfael, and there is a bit of that.  The biggest aspect I'm stealing is the former-warrior-turned-priest.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 3 posts
Sat 18 Sep 2021
at 17:31
  • msg #60

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Looks like an intriguing group!   It should be fun.
Nerull
GM, 270 posts
God of Death
Sat 18 Sep 2021
at 17:34
  • msg #61

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 60):
Nerull
GM, 271 posts
God of Death
Sat 18 Sep 2021
at 17:59
  • msg #62

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 60):
This message was last edited by the GM at 17:59, Sat 18 Sept 2021.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 4 posts
Sat 18 Sep 2021
at 18:08
  • msg #63

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Hey, I recognize your "pages from the mages" table.   It's from Jill's game!    Which is fine, if you asked; no reason to reinvent the wheel.

But --  those are 2nd edition spells.   That's to say, the MU and illusionist spells are mixed together.

For example, in 1E phantasmal force is (I think) a 3rd level MU spell.    Do you want us to use the 2E list?    Because I am taking phantasmal force, if available...
Nerull
GM, 272 posts
God of Death
Sat 18 Sep 2021
at 18:13
  • msg #64

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 63):

I'll scratch it then, sorry. ;-)
Astrid Silverveil
player, 5 posts
Sat 18 Sep 2021
at 18:15
  • msg #65

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

No problem; I'll choose from the list in U. Arcana..
Nerull
GM, 273 posts
God of Death
Sat 18 Sep 2021
at 18:21
  • msg #66

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 65):

okay!
Nerull
GM, 274 posts
God of Death
Sat 18 Sep 2021
at 18:37
  • msg #67

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 66):

Everyone let me know when you are ready to kick off. Anybody want to share their background with me is alright.
Caedfel
player, 11 posts
Sat 18 Sep 2021
at 18:42
  • msg #68

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I think I'm essentially ready.  Starting on Dain soon-ish (unless my wife decides we're leaving).
Piestar
player, 13 posts
Sat 18 Sep 2021
at 18:43
  • msg #69

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

As for my characters, at first level I don't have much background. Ulli seems to be a caveman of some sort. Piestar was raised in an odd temple that taught both the faith and spells. Unless you want more, that will probably be it.
Dain Strongaxe
player, 1 post
Sat 18 Sep 2021
at 18:54
  • msg #70

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I saw that weapon specialization is allowed.  Is double specialization?  (I ask because not all GMs allow double.)
Piestar
player, 14 posts
Sat 18 Sep 2021
at 20:59
  • msg #71

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Curious, as a multi-class character, can I be a specialist mage as well? Not sure if I want to, but I don't want to dig into it if I can't do it.

Going to look into Ulle being specialized in a weapon, as well.
Nerull
GM, 275 posts
God of Death
Sun 19 Sep 2021
at 11:46
  • msg #72

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 71):

Ulle is an American Indian. Flan
Piestar
player, 15 posts
Sun 19 Sep 2021
at 12:30
  • msg #73

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 72):

Be nice if he used a bow, instead of a rock and a club as weapons.
Nerull
GM, 276 posts
God of Death
Sun 19 Sep 2021
at 12:34
  • msg #74

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 73):

Give him a bow instead!
Dain Strongaxe
player, 2 posts
Sun 19 Sep 2021
at 12:58
  • msg #75

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Dain Strongaxe:
I saw that weapon specialization is allowed.  Is double specialization?  (I ask because not all GMs allow double.)


Bump.

Also, if so, can one double spec at the start?  As you might expect, a guy named Dain Strongaxe cares a lot about axes. :)
Nerull
GM, 277 posts
God of Death
Sun 19 Sep 2021
at 13:01
  • msg #76

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Where is that? Double Specialization? UA? I'll have to break down and read it.
Nerull
GM, 278 posts
God of Death
Sun 19 Sep 2021
at 13:02
  • msg #77

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 76):

Just read it, allowed for Specialization and Double! Go ahead.
This message was last edited by the GM at 13:03, Sun 19 Sept 2021.
Dain Strongaxe
player, 3 posts
Sun 19 Sep 2021
at 13:06
  • msg #78

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Okely-Dokely.
Nerull
GM, 279 posts
God of Death
Sun 19 Sep 2021
at 13:29
  • msg #79

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

If anybody is looking for something Greyhawk info wise, ask. I might not know the answer, but I know who does!
Caedfel
player, 12 posts
Sun 19 Sep 2021
at 13:37
  • msg #80

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Nerull:
If anybody is looking for something Greyhawk info wise, ask. I might not know the answer, but I know who does!


Despite kicking around on RPoL for several years, I haven't played in a Greyhawk setting in . . . let's see. . . 40 years?  I've forgotten too much to really be considered knowledgable.

In other words: I'm about as good as someone who's never heard of it.
Nerull
GM, 280 posts
God of Death
Sun 19 Sep 2021
at 13:40
  • msg #81

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In 40 years! Wow!, I've been playing in Greyhawk the last 12, my roommate is one of 3 or 4 Greyhawk experts! He knows everything, used to write for the wiki. Until it got political.
Caedfel
player, 13 posts
Sun 19 Sep 2021
at 13:43
  • msg #82

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I'm sure a lot has changed since the 80s.
Nerull
GM, 281 posts
God of Death
Sun 19 Sep 2021
at 13:45
  • msg #83

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Caedfel (msg # 82):

Greyhawk doesn't change much, canon! Just wished Greyhawk was NOT owned by WotC and Hasbro!
This message was last edited by the GM at 14:48, Sun 19 Sept 2021.
Nerull
GM, 282 posts
God of Death
Sun 19 Sep 2021
at 15:45
  • msg #84

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 83):

If you wish to travel around and adventure I have mods from EVERYWHERE!
Astrid Silverveil
player, 6 posts
Sun 19 Sep 2021
at 16:22
  • msg #85

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I started playing in the early 90s.   Greyhawk was a setting some people spoke of, and took pieces from, but didn't use a lot as a whole.   I kind of/sort of briefly played in it, then not again till an Rpol game I joined this year. (The one where I met this GM, in fact.)

I think it's a pretty good setting - more so than some contemporary ones, like Golarion, that try to pack in every last little thing.

So are you allowing multi class mages to specialize?   Because I'll happily lose my lightning bolts later, for more sleep & charm magic now!
Nerull
GM, 284 posts
God of Death
Sun 19 Sep 2021
at 16:26
  • msg #86

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Yes, you can specialize, use the 2nd edition opposition schools if you do. I always play Birahu as a universalist because I won't give up a school, but getting extra spells makes it intriguing indeed.

Birahu will make appearances every now and then, if you choose to be one of his apprentices he might make it worth your while as we go.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 7 posts
Sun 19 Sep 2021
at 16:38
  • msg #87

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Wow, so Birahu's sort of like our game's Bigby, then?  That's cool!   I'll be one of Birahu's apprentices.   I've got to get a Sith hood, like he's got!

I prefer specializing, as an RP angle, even with school restrictions.

And yes, it'll cost me the evocation magic -- but it's okay.   Sometimes damage isn't the answer, and there's many other choices to be had in place.
Birahu the Black
NPC Wizard, 2 posts
Sun 19 Sep 2021
at 16:40
  • msg #88

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I'm a blaster wizard, it depends on your style. Some like to buff their allies, or control their opponents.
Nerull
GM, 285 posts
God of Death
Sun 19 Sep 2021
at 16:49
  • msg #89

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

The languages in Greyhawk are important. Suel, or Ancient Suloise, was a language from the old Suel Empire and it's wizards. Their key rivals were the ancient Baklunish, They fought until they destroyed each other a thousand years ago during the Twin Cataclysm. The Baklunish, in the end called down the Rain of Colorless Fire in retribution for deadly magic from the Suel against them. Their land became a vast desert of dust and ash. The Oeridian and the Flan also had their own magic. The greatest Flan wizard was Vecna, an evil priest and wizard who became a lesser god. He was Ur-Flan.

For more info check the Greyhawk wiki, it can be enlightening. I'm sure I missed stuff.

Different countries have their own language too, Keolandish is spoken in the Kingdom of Keoland. Everyone will get a national language and possibly a racial language.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 8 posts
Sun 19 Sep 2021
at 17:52
  • msg #90

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

What about those of us who are not human?

Astrid is from the Vesve woods, originally, I have no doubt she's fluent in Elvish.  Demi humans usually get a slew of other race languages, which I've never grasped;  does every elf and dwarf really learn orcish?   But, it's what the book says.

She has a strong interest in human culture, and has been away from the woods and mixing in human society for years now.  Probably, the Suel and their wizard empire are an area of interest.    If we are using nwps, I may back that up with history skill.

Oh wait; if nwps in use, that determines languages too, then..
This message was last edited by the player at 17:53, Sun 19 Sept 2021.
Nerull
GM, 286 posts
God of Death
Sun 19 Sep 2021
at 17:56
  • msg #91

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

yup!
Piestar
player, 16 posts
Sun 19 Sep 2021
at 19:40
  • msg #92

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

So much to look in to, I might specialize in weapons with Ulle, and spells with Pie.

I played in Greyhawk back in the seventies, when it was the only TSR D&D world there was, but we never got much in to our own lore. I'm not sure much of it wasn't codified till later anyway.
Piestar
player, 17 posts
Sun 19 Sep 2021
at 21:23
  • msg #93

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Question, specialized mages... UA or 2nd ed? I forget.
Nerull
GM, 287 posts
God of Death
Mon 20 Sep 2021
at 12:01
  • msg #94

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 93):

2nd edition schools of opposition.
Nerull
GM, 288 posts
God of Death
Mon 20 Sep 2021
at 16:30
  • msg #95

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Starting this weekend or Monday. Heads-up to get your sheets cleaned up and ready, buy all your necessities.
Nerull
GM, 289 posts
God of Death
Mon 20 Sep 2021
at 16:40
  • msg #96

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 95):

Any questions, ask, someone knows the answer even if I don't! ;-)
Caedfel
player, 14 posts
Mon 20 Sep 2021
at 17:29
  • msg #97

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Dain and I are still working on equipment, but if you want to look over the sheets and find the glaring errors now instead of waiting (just to save time), feel free.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 9 posts
Mon 20 Sep 2021
at 23:19
  • msg #98

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Still tweaking, still working, getting there...

Literacy... are we doing the standard Nwp thing, where, you must spend 1 Nwp point (or 2 for some classes) for each language you want to be able to read/write?

Are there any freebies, like for your native tongue?

That rule is a big tax on nwps!
Perna Kobaster
player, 73 posts
Halfling
AC 6 / HP 3/3
Tue 21 Sep 2021
at 06:11
  • msg #99

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Nerull:
In reply to Nerull (msg # 95):

Any questions, ask, someone knows the answer even if I don't! ;-)


Is there a good guide or reference to navigating NWPs in 1st AD&D?
Nerull
GM, 290 posts
God of Death
Tue 21 Sep 2021
at 11:15
  • msg #100

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 98):

Native and racial are free to speak.
Nerull
GM, 291 posts
God of Death
Tue 21 Sep 2021
at 11:17
  • msg #101

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Perna Kobaster (msg # 99):

What do you mean? NWP are 2nd edition as far as I know, use the 2nd edition for your NWP.
Nerull
GM, 292 posts
God of Death
Tue 21 Sep 2021
at 12:35
  • msg #102

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

If you know of any more sources, let me know and I'll take a look. I'm open.
Perna Kobaster
player, 74 posts
Halfling
AC 6 / HP 3/3
Wed 22 Sep 2021
at 08:29
  • msg #103

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Nerull:
In reply to Perna Kobaster (msg # 99):

What do you mean? NWP are 2nd edition as far as I know, use the 2nd edition for your NWP.


The core book for 1st AD&D didn't have any, but some other books, like the Wilderness Survival Guide, gave some rules for NWP.

I think the 2nd edition stuff would be better to use since it's not spread out over non-core books, so I'm glad that's what we're looking at. I'll get back to work on Perna. :)
Nerull
GM, 294 posts
God of Death
Wed 22 Sep 2021
at 13:15
  • msg #104

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Any one need anything? Sheets all done? I'm not a cheater, don't like cheaters, if it ain't on your sheet you don't have it, GET IT ON YOUR SHEET! As far as gear goes, use any source for equipment you have. Use First edition prices if there are any.
Nerull
GM, 295 posts
God of Death
Wed 22 Sep 2021
at 14:37
  • msg #105

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Gear is available from Goods & Gear by Kinzer and Company, PHB 1st edition, PHB 2nd edition, Rules Cyclopedia, Unearthed Arcana, Wilderness Survival Guide, Dungeon Survival Guide, PHB 3rd edition. You can even use Pathfinder to get your gear.

If you want it, give me the source and we'll settle how to get it. Price goes by 1ed. if applicable.
This message was last edited by the GM at 14:38, Wed 22 Sept 2021.
Piestar
player, 18 posts
Wed 22 Sep 2021
at 22:55
  • msg #106

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Dragging my feet, I will get to the gear tonight I think. Just woke up a short while a go.
Nerull
GM, 296 posts
God of Death
Thu 23 Sep 2021
at 13:10
  • msg #107

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Slow Poke Rodriguez?
Caedfel
player, 15 posts
Thu 23 Sep 2021
at 13:12
  • msg #108

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

1.  Do we live in the town, such that we aren't necessarily wandering around with everything we need for travel?

2.  I am most familiar with 1st edition; do later editions have a "traveler's pack" that can be purchased?  (I think Pathfinder does but I don't have those rules).

3  If you can't tell, beyond the basics I hate trying to "outfit the adventurer"
Nerull
GM, 297 posts
God of Death
Thu 23 Sep 2021
at 13:14
  • msg #109

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Caedfel (msg # 108):

Want to work up a background where you are in town in an Inn or Boarding House?
Caedfel
player, 16 posts
Thu 23 Sep 2021
at 13:19
  • msg #110

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I haven't thought much about that, although Dain isn't from around here.  He is a traveler.
Nerull
GM, 298 posts
God of Death
Thu 23 Sep 2021
at 13:20
  • msg #111

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Caedfel (msg # 110):

Cryllor is in the Good Hills. There are Dwarves in the Good Hills
Piestar
player, 19 posts
Thu 23 Sep 2021
at 13:22
  • msg #112

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Ulle is a noble savage, so also a traveler, now a townie in the least. Piestar would have just left a secluded life in an abbey.
Nerull
GM, 299 posts
God of Death
Thu 23 Sep 2021
at 13:53
  • msg #113

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 112):

Starting Sunday morning! Hope we all have fun!
This message was last edited by the GM at 13:54, Thu 23 Sept 2021.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 10 posts
Thu 23 Sep 2021
at 14:52
  • msg #114

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Astrid is a social rogue (in RP terms, not class) and an eccentric, having left the Vesve woods some time ago, to "slum" it in human society.   She sometimes makes complications for herself, and needs to move on, but that's all part of the fun.

She could be hanging around any human settlement that is convenient.   Preferably a picturesque little town, or a large and noteworthy city.  But we can't really be choosy, now can we?
Nerull
GM, 300 posts
God of Death
Thu 23 Sep 2021
at 15:00
  • msg #115

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Cryllor is the capital of the County of Cryllor, it is a small city.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 11 posts
Thu 23 Sep 2021
at 15:06
  • msg #116

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Oops, missed the Cryllor bit, that works just fine.
Piestar
player, 20 posts
Thu 23 Sep 2021
at 15:16
  • msg #117

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

So did I!
Perna Kobaster
player, 75 posts
Halfling
AC 6 / HP 3/3
Fri 24 Sep 2021
at 08:11
  • msg #118

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Nerull:
Any one need anything? Sheets all done? I'm not a cheater, don't like cheaters, if it ain't on your sheet you don't have it, GET IT ON YOUR SHEET! As far as gear goes, use any source for equipment you have. Use First edition prices if there are any.


I don't have it done, but I sure will have it done and playable by Sunday morning.
Nerull
GM, 301 posts
God of Death
Fri 24 Sep 2021
at 12:25
  • msg #119

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I have a bunch of slackers here! Slackers! I say!


Bwa-ha-ha-ha-ha
Piestar
player, 21 posts
Fri 24 Sep 2021
at 12:28
  • msg #120

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 119):

Sad, but in my case true. Feeling poorly the last few days, but will rebound I assume.
Nerull
GM, 302 posts
God of Death
Fri 24 Sep 2021
at 12:33
  • msg #121

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 120):

Not allowed to die before me, so you'll get better! I fired a MM at a hyena in your game! Waiting on everyone to wake up! Or get off of work.
Birahu the Black
NPC Wizard, 3 posts
Fri 24 Sep 2021
at 14:03
  • msg #122

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 121):

Working on my character sheet for my main NPC!
Piestar
player, 22 posts
Fri 24 Sep 2021
at 14:07
  • msg #123

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Are you going to have a player character in the party? I hate that...
Nerull
GM, 303 posts
God of Death
Fri 24 Sep 2021
at 14:09
  • msg #124

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

No. I have my own NPC, Astrid's mentor. I'll use him to send her on missions sometimes.
Piestar
player, 23 posts
Fri 24 Sep 2021
at 14:13
  • msg #125

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Whew! Excellent... is he a chronomaster?
Birahu the Black
NPC Wizard, 4 posts
Fri 24 Sep 2021
at 14:14
  • msg #126

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 125):

Shhhhhhhh, ;-)
Astrid Silverveil
player, 12 posts
Fri 24 Sep 2021
at 15:32
  • msg #127

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

It'd still be a step over the GMs who play a character in their own game, and pretend to be a separate person!     I've run into that now & then.   You begin to see signs -- identical writing & posting styles, incredible luck with the die roller. Disproportionate role in the story, with boundless praise from npcs.

Birahu may be a master of time, but alas, he could do nothing to fix Astrid's punctuality.    Should have saved a proficiency slot for sundials!  ;)

I'm pretty much done, but happy to have till sunday to further think & tweak.    Coming in, I thought I'd just play an 'Elf', and it would be simple.   The amount of choices allowed needed some thought!   (not complaining, though)
Piestar
player, 24 posts
Fri 24 Sep 2021
at 15:54
  • msg #128

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Gad I hate player characters run by the GM, more often than not they are the only ones allowed to do anything interesting. Not a one of the GM's who do it seem to realize they are doing it either, they all deny such behavior.

I also dislike games where the GM is dating or married to one of the players. Ick.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 13 posts
Fri 24 Sep 2021
at 16:11
  • msg #129

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Did you come from the same game as Birahu and I, by chance?   

I could see where that might be a problem, though I've had experiences where a spouse or other in the game wasn't a big deal.  That wasn't on Rpol, however.
Piestar
player, 25 posts
Fri 24 Sep 2021
at 16:21
  • msg #130

Re: OOC Chatter (1)



I've seen entire worlds change shape and flavor because the GM's girlfriend read a book. Given the option, I would avoid it, just on general principle.
Nerull
GM, 304 posts
God of Death
Fri 24 Sep 2021
at 17:12
  • msg #131

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Almost done with my spells! We'll get started when I finish them.
Piestar
player, 26 posts
Fri 24 Sep 2021
at 17:25
  • msg #132

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

What do you mean your spells? And I thought we were waiting till Sunday?
Nerull
GM, 305 posts
God of Death
Fri 24 Sep 2021
at 17:41
  • msg #133

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Want to start on Sunday and not sooner? Okay!
This message was last edited by the GM at 17:42, Fri 24 Sept 2021.
Nerull
GM, 306 posts
God of Death
Fri 24 Sep 2021
at 17:51
  • msg #134

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 133):

NPC's have spells too. Don't worry, you most likely won't meet him for awhile. If ever.
Nerull
GM, 307 posts
God of Death
Fri 24 Sep 2021
at 17:54
  • msg #135

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 129):
This message was last edited by the GM at 18:02, Fri 24 Sept 2021.
Piestar
player, 27 posts
Fri 24 Sep 2021
at 17:55
  • msg #136

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Is everyone ready? I haven't seen the whole crew ready to go. I guess I could start today, though I'll probably be heading to bed in a few hours.
Caedfel
player, 17 posts
Fri 24 Sep 2021
at 17:58
  • msg #137

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

My characters don't have the finer points of equipment, but are basically ready.

I have a background for Dain in mind just haven't inserted it.
Nerull
GM, 308 posts
God of Death
Sat 25 Sep 2021
at 13:24
  • msg #138

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Looking over sheets, look good so far! You doing your sheet Perna?
This message was last edited by the GM at 13:27, Sat 25 Sept 2021.
Nerull
GM, 309 posts
God of Death
Sat 25 Sep 2021
at 17:28
  • msg #139

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 138):

My roommate, the Greyhawk expert, excellent DM and friend, is in the hospital with failing kidneys. I'll still post tomorrow morning but I will be distracted a bit. Worried about him!
Caedfel
player, 18 posts
Sat 25 Sep 2021
at 18:43
  • msg #140

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Goodness!  A sudden thing?
Nerull
GM, 311 posts
God of Death
Sat 25 Sep 2021
at 18:47
  • msg #141

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Caedfel (msg # 140):

Yes and no, function dropped by 50% in 2 months but he has Kidney Disease and diabetes and Prostate Cancer. All is/was supposed to be treatable and in early stages, and mostly controllable. Went to hell in 2 months.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 15 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Sat 25 Sep 2021
at 19:02
  • msg #142

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Sorry to hear; we sometimes don't think of, or appreciate our health till it goes south.

Hope things go as well as possible;  good treatment + after-care may go a long way, with early-stage illnesses.   Change in lifestyle habits too, if he's not been taking the best care of himself.
Dain Strongaxe
player, 4 posts
Sat 25 Sep 2021
at 23:36
  • msg #143

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Do you want us to decide for ourselves why we're there to see Lady Delana?
Perna Kobaster
player, 76 posts
Halfling
AC 6 / HP 3/3
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 05:35
  • msg #144

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Nerull:
Looking over sheets, look good so far! You doing your sheet Perna?


I'll be putting it together today leading up to a first post tonight, I hope.

I hope your roommate is able to recover quickly, that sounds rough.
Perna Kobaster
player, 77 posts
Halfling
AC 6 / HP 3/3
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 07:14
  • msg #145

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Alright, I think I'm good to go. I've not played AD&D 1st or 2nd, although I've played a ton of B/X and retroclone games, so there was a lot that was new to me here.

But, I think I got it all down right.
Perna Kobaster
player, 79 posts
Halfling
AC 6 / HP 3/3
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 08:36
  • msg #146

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Oh yes, I think that Piestar has more than a few inches on Perna there. :)
Piestar
player, 30 posts
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 08:40
  • msg #147

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I wish I had more of an idea of whom I was looking at, I checked your description but didn't come away with much of a sense of what Perna looks like.
Perna Kobaster
player, 80 posts
Halfling
AC 6 / HP 3/3
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 09:25
  • msg #148

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In the last game here, the image was basically a perfect image of Perna, so I never bothered with a physical description. Not so much now, so I need to update the description.
Piestar
player, 31 posts
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 09:42
  • msg #149

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Shame you don't have that picture anymore.
Perna Kobaster
player, 81 posts
Halfling
AC 6 / HP 3/3
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 10:48
  • msg #150

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 149):

Well, it's the same picture, but the character's a bit different now, so he could use an extra description.
Caedfel
player, 20 posts
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 14:08
  • msg #151

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Alright -- I can't place Piestar's religion/deity.  Any help?
Piestar
player, 37 posts
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 14:11
  • msg #152

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

To be honest, not sure you would even know her, she is a minor goddess. Her holy symbol is two entwined love-birds, the symbol of Myhriss.

https://ghwiki.greyparticle.com/index.php/Myhriss
Nerull
GM, 320 posts
God of Death
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 14:11
  • msg #153

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

We'll wait for a bit on Astrid, Gillie and Minnie, get to know one another
Caedfel
player, 21 posts
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 14:15
  • msg #154

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Piestar:
To be honest, not sure you would even know her, she is a minor goddess. Her holy symbol is two entwined love-birds, the symbol of Myhriss.

https://ghwiki.greyparticle.com/index.php/Myhriss


I don't know much as it is. :)

Caedfel is a "late adherent" and has not spent the typical years studying -- so he's going to fumble his way through it, just like I would. :)
Caedfel
player, 24 posts
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 15:15
  • msg #155

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Piestar:
At Caedfel's comments, she wanted to bristle, though she was unsure if his comments reflected how insignificant her church was, or if he was referring to the rumors of temple prostitution.

I mean, the rumors were true, but she had never worked in that department.

"Caedfel it is then," she said, curtly, then turned away to face the Dwarf.


I am kind of glad that I successfully put Caedfel's foot in his mouth by having him pretend to know what he was talking about.  :)
Nerull
GM, 323 posts
God of Death
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 15:16
  • msg #156

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Caedfel (msg # 155):

You might get lucky later! ;-)
Piestar
player, 39 posts
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 15:29
  • msg #157

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

You are lucky Piestar can't read the OOC Nerull, she would be quite cross with you for that insinuation.
Nerull
GM, 324 posts
God of Death
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 15:32
  • msg #158

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 157):

Hehehehehehehehe
Ulle
Fighter, 36 posts
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 15:41
  • msg #159

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

1000 posts! Woot.
Nerull
GM, 325 posts
God of Death
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 15:42
  • msg #160

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Ulle (msg # 159):

Okay, it did start with a lot already though! ;-) It is a milestone though!
Astrid Silverveil
player, 19 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 15:54
  • msg #161

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

God help Piestar, if she wants to learn of elves, and imagines this one is typical.  ;)
Piestar
player, 41 posts
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 15:57
  • msg #162

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 161):

Goddess... goddess help. Hehehe... Are you my mommy?
Ulle
Fighter, 38 posts
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 16:00
  • msg #163

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I am confused, where did the tall basso voiced human come from, did I miss something?
Nerull
GM, 327 posts
God of Death
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 16:02
  • msg #164

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Ulle (msg # 163):

Caedfel!
Ulle
Fighter, 40 posts
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 16:03
  • msg #165

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Ahhh, it looked like the tall basso voice male was saying that to Caedfel to my eye for some reason. Getting tired.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 20 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 16:08
  • msg #166

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Sorry that wasn't clear;  I was addressing Caedfel, who is described that way (more or less) in his cast box.

And you know, since my master uses Darth Sidious as an avatar, I think you're supposed to disbelieve I'm your parent!

"That's not true!  That's impossible!!"
Birahu the Black
NPC Wizard, 6 posts
Wizard 16
HP: 57/57 AC: 9
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 16:11
  • msg #167

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 166):

Hehehehehehehe Darth Sidious!
Nerull
GM, 329 posts
God of Death
Mon 27 Sep 2021
at 12:35
  • msg #168

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Kossoth Zan has joined us, so we'll be having one more join up. Say hello when you see him!
Nerull
GM, 330 posts
God of Death
Mon 27 Sep 2021
at 13:10
  • msg #169

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I stuck in languages, check you language groups to make sure I didn't miss one. I don't use alignment languages.
Nerull
GM, 332 posts
God of Death
Mon 27 Sep 2021
at 13:36
  • msg #170

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 169):

Sometimes I post too much, sorry.
Birahu the Black
NPC Wizard, 7 posts
Wizard 16
HP: 57/57 AC: 9
Mon 27 Sep 2021
at 13:54
  • msg #171

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

The picture under Map 6 is Birahu the Black, don't know how to post it to his description or I would.
Kossoth Zan
player, 1 post
Mon 27 Sep 2021
at 14:34
  • msg #172

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

'Alo all, pleasure to be here :)

I'll be your...err...working on that now, lol.
Piestar
player, 42 posts
Mon 27 Sep 2021
at 16:49
  • msg #173

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Welcome Kossoth!
Nerull
GM, 335 posts
God of Death
Mon 27 Sep 2021
at 16:50
  • msg #174

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 173):

Piestar! Finally!
Piestar
player, 44 posts
Mon 27 Sep 2021
at 17:20
  • msg #175

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Were you waiting for me? Sorry. Took a nap, and might go to sleep soon.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 24 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Mon 27 Sep 2021
at 20:43
  • msg #176

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

How do cantrips work?   Can't remember, can't find the rule --

Can you memorize several in place of one spell?   Or just one?
Piestar
player, 46 posts
Tue 28 Sep 2021
at 03:44
  • msg #177

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Don't quote me on this, but I think the house rules are that you can pick any six to put in your book, and cast five per level per day.
Nerull
GM, 338 posts
God of Death
Tue 28 Sep 2021
at 10:14
  • msg #178

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

The Cantrips can be cast on top of your spells is the way I like it. Firefinger to light your pipe, salt or spice for your food, warm for your coffee, chill for your beer.
This message was last edited by the GM at 10:45, Tue 28 Sept 2021.
Ulle
Fighter, 43 posts
Tue 28 Sep 2021
at 12:44
  • msg #179

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Curious why there is a reply listed as being a reply to Ulle, which totally ignores his comments?
Minnie
player, 51 posts
Level 1 Halfling
Tue 28 Sep 2021
at 12:53
  • msg #180

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Ulle (msg # 179):

Because if you click the reply link in the message it says (see above) that it is a reply to that message. You can avoid that by clicking the Post a Reply link at the bottom of the page.
Ulle
Fighter, 44 posts
Tue 28 Sep 2021
at 12:59
  • msg #181

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I didn't post it, but when I do use the reply function, it is because I am replying to that specific post.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 25 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Tue 28 Sep 2021
at 14:57
  • msg #182

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

It's a posting quirk of our dear GM, I see him do it as a player too.  ;)

A very small thing to bear, for a GM who lets us mix editions, is putting on a grand adventure, and just handed us a bag of gold coins!
Ulle
Fighter, 47 posts
Tue 28 Sep 2021
at 15:05
  • msg #183

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Fair dinkum, as they say.
Nerull
GM, 340 posts
God of Death
Tue 28 Sep 2021
at 15:06
  • msg #184

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

:-| What? My reply button quirk? The reply to at the bottom of the screen is covered by books, I go to the first one I see, or reply to a post, I do that too, just reply to a specific post. Sorry for that, I'll try to do better, but no promises.
Piestar
player, 47 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Tue 28 Sep 2021
at 15:11
  • msg #185

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

It's all good, just click reply on the post you are actually replying to, it generates a sense of expectation.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 27 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Tue 28 Sep 2021
at 15:12
  • msg #186

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

You know, I'm not even sure what 'fair dinkum' means -  but it sounds like it should be a cantrip!

No worries GM; if Birahu the Black, 16th level chrono mage wants to hit reply that way, no one will argue.
Nerull
GM, 341 posts
God of Death
Tue 28 Sep 2021
at 15:14
  • msg #187

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 185):

Spider attacking Zagyg Alan?
Ulle
Fighter, 48 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Tue 28 Sep 2021
at 15:16
  • msg #188

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 187):

Waiting for Sama.
Nerull
GM, 342 posts
God of Death
Tue 28 Sep 2021
at 15:19
  • msg #189

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

okay, makes sense.
Piestar
player, 52 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Tue 28 Sep 2021
at 16:38
  • msg #190

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Curious, if we are making our own poultices, how long do they take? I am going to buy these six at full price because we are in a hurry.
Nerull
GM, 348 posts
God of Death
Tue 28 Sep 2021
at 16:47
  • msg #191

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 190):

10 a full 8 hour day I'll say. Keeps you busy. They will leave a scar unlike CLW. The gp is for materials that can be got for free if you adventure for them.
Piestar
player, 53 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Tue 28 Sep 2021
at 16:49
  • msg #192

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Got it. Think I will cut and paste that to my scratch pad.
Nerull
GM, 350 posts
God of Death
Tue 28 Sep 2021
at 16:50
  • msg #193

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

You guys like the alternate healing method? You'll need to rest for the rest of your healing unless there is divine intervention. I'm not trying to kill you per se, but I will.
This message was last edited by the GM at 16:50, Tue 28 Sept 2021.
Piestar
player, 54 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Tue 28 Sep 2021
at 16:51
  • msg #194

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Works for me, I like it. Do people who took healing-based NWP get something too? I didn't but I am guessing someone did.
Nerull
GM, 351 posts
God of Death
Tue 28 Sep 2021
at 16:53
  • msg #195

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 194):

If someone took a healing as NWP, they too can make poultices, roots and oils and such ground up and applied to a bandage.
Kossoth Zan
player, 3 posts
Tue 28 Sep 2021
at 22:27
  • msg #196

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Thanks for the welcome and sorry for the late add to commentary hence trying to work in detail for everyone to know what he looks like.  Work hiccup meant posting far slower than I’d like.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 33 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Tue 28 Sep 2021
at 22:56
  • msg #197

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

The GM and I know Kossoth from other quarters.   He doesn't bite.  Much.   And he can kind of write okay.

Now, if you were an axe wielder, you could be Zan Axe.
Kossoth Zan
player, 4 posts
Wed 29 Sep 2021
at 00:23
  • msg #198

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

*chuckles*

Well I do have an...axe...and I do dem words gud. :D
Nerull
GM, 352 posts
God of Death
Wed 29 Sep 2021
at 12:19
  • msg #199

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I could use a xanax on occasion! A zanaxe nerve pill. anxiety.
Nerull
GM, 353 posts
God of Death
Wed 29 Sep 2021
at 12:22
  • msg #200

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 199):

Kossoth, Suel are blonde haired blue eyed, very fair skin, think Adolf's vision of a true German, or a Skandinavian, I used to know a Swedish girl! MY GOD!
Kossoth Zan
player, 5 posts
Wed 29 Sep 2021
at 13:13
  • msg #201

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I thought in my reading of things again that yes blonde hair and blue eyes was the norm but they were also known for having violet ones.  Really the eye color was the best way to note a link considering his home, but if I’m wrong then yeah I’d change it up to a shallow watery blue.

No keep it violet was a color too. The skin is dark from the searing sun!
This message was last edited by the GM at 13:15, Wed 29 Sept 2021.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 34 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Wed 29 Sep 2021
at 18:49
  • msg #202

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Astrid is a Suel historian, (of their ancient Imperium, specifically, not those in the current age so much) and I've been doing a little reading on them --  this is a good page:

https://greyhawk-26.obsidianportal.com/wikis/sueloise

It does mention how the eye color ranges from blue to violet.   I don't think that part's off.

I'd presumed Kossoth was some mixed heritage --  after their empire fell apart, it sounds like the Suel migrated and mingled a fair bit.
Nerull
GM, 356 posts
God of Death
Thu 30 Sep 2021
at 11:05
  • msg #203

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 202):

Thanks for the link!
Nerull
GM, 364 posts
God of Death
Thu 30 Sep 2021
at 17:44
  • msg #204

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I'll be going to see my psychiatrist in 15 minutes, see you all tomorrow then.
Piestar
player, 64 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Thu 30 Sep 2021
at 17:51
  • msg #205

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Okay, see you then.
Nerull
GM, 365 posts
God of Death
Fri 1 Oct 2021
at 11:05
  • msg #206

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Damn, this looks like a fun game to play in! Too bad I'm DM! ;-)
Kossoth Zan
player, 8 posts
Fri 1 Oct 2021
at 15:25
  • msg #207

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Kossoth isn't exactly a mingler so that's why he's down there in the main room just listening/eavesdropping in on conversations.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 40 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Sun 3 Oct 2021
at 19:04
  • msg #208

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

>ooc - I'm beginning to lose track of who is in the bar and who is in the baths, long ass baths, 3 days!

Sorry 'bout that --  and I should say here, I do not get on to post every day.  I was on friday, but not yesterday.    I know some games require daily posts, I didn't understand this to be one.

I can move at a pretty good clip, usually, but not to the degree of multiple posts every day.    I don't mind a scene being concluded, or moved ahead, if it's holding others up.

I believe we're sort of waiting on Minnie's answer.  But, it's just fun small talk, so that player needn't feel pressured.   Astrid plays with people (not in a crappy way), tests them (again not in a crappy way), and otherwise keeps herself entertained. That's what she's doing here.

Not sure what to do -  wait for Minnie, interact more with Pie, or write post about us having finished, and going back down to the common room?
Nerull
GM, 386 posts
God of Death
Sun 3 Oct 2021
at 19:08
  • msg #209

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 208):

Three or 4 posts a week is good, we can live with that. If something needs done, I can do a generic NPC post to keep moving. Pie took today off too, I don't mind folks skipping a day or not posting on the weekend.

I won't punish the posters by ignoring them either though
Astrid Silverveil
player, 41 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Sun 3 Oct 2021
at 19:20
  • msg #210

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

No, I would not expect you to;  whatever other characters in different places are doing is not a problem.

Once Pie and Minnie are back (I presume) tomorrow, we'll have that finished.    Or, if you'd planned to move us into the adventure today, then there's no problem in saying we're all done up there.
Nerull
GM, 387 posts
God of Death
Sun 3 Oct 2021
at 19:24
  • msg #211

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

We're done for the day. Try to keep everyone involved. I'm going for breakfast in the morning and groceries after that, but I'm on every day we can work out side shit too if you want to. Might be a little tougher though.
Piestar
player, 71 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Mon 4 Oct 2021
at 17:01
  • msg #212

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Interesting, Facebook seems to be down. I wonder if they were hacked.
Nerull
GM, 390 posts
God of Death
Mon 4 Oct 2021
at 17:12
  • msg #213

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 212):

It'd be nice. Working for me.
This message was last edited by the GM at 17:13, Mon 04 Oct 2021.
Dain Strongaxe
player, 31 posts
Mon 4 Oct 2021
at 17:19
Piestar
player, 72 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Mon 4 Oct 2021
at 17:38
  • msg #215

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Dain Strongaxe (msg # 214):

Wow, interesting article. Stocks down 5%!
Nerull
GM, 391 posts
God of Death
Mon 4 Oct 2021
at 17:40
  • msg #216

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 215):

Kids don't use FB, Baby Boomers and Millenials.
Piestar
player, 73 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Mon 4 Oct 2021
at 17:42
  • msg #217

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 216):

Not sure what you are referring to.
Nerull
GM, 392 posts
God of Death
Mon 4 Oct 2021
at 17:45
  • msg #218

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Young kids don't use Face Book or Instagram, They're used by people 30ish and up. Phones don't even work for apps. Conspiracy theories already about it.
Piestar
player, 74 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Mon 4 Oct 2021
at 17:50
  • msg #219

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I know teenagers that use Facebook. It may not be all, or even most of them, but there are certainly some.
Piestar
player, 75 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Mon 4 Oct 2021
at 17:52
  • msg #220

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I am enjoying these interviews, exciting stuff.
Nerull
GM, 393 posts
God of Death
Mon 4 Oct 2021
at 17:57
  • msg #221

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Cadfael is in his thread with his date!
Piestar
player, 76 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Mon 4 Oct 2021
at 18:09
  • msg #222

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Cool!
Astrid Silverveil
player, 44 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Mon 4 Oct 2021
at 20:18
  • msg #223

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Re Orisons --

That was me blurring editions.  And Astrid reflecing she can tell the difference between arcane and divine magic.

I think Dragon may have introduced some clerical orisons, for AD&D - that were the basis for the later editions.   But, I don't think they were ever in any 1st (or 2nd) edition manual.
This message was last edited by the player at 20:18, Mon 04 Oct 2021.
Piestar
player, 77 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Mon 4 Oct 2021
at 20:25
  • msg #224

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 223):

Actually I found them, deep in a supplemental 2nd ed. book.
Nerull
GM, 394 posts
God of Death
Tue 5 Oct 2021
at 16:26
  • msg #225

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Let me know if anyone wants to go to another inn/tavern, there are more than one.
Gilli Paradax
player, 63 posts
Watch out!
I'm standing here!
Tue 5 Oct 2021
at 16:47
  • msg #226

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Nerull:
Let me know if anyone wants to go to another inn/tavern, there are more than one.

Gilli's still working the room in the first inn -- any luck?

Piestar:
"How about you, Gilli, any interesting tales of life in the lands of your people? Or did you always live with humans?"


OOC: Sorry, getting a bit confused here. Is she coming to the table where Gilli is trying to engage the locals in conversation and find out any leads on what has been happening locally? Or is she talking to Minnie while they are still in the bathhouse? (Easy to confuse us short folks with one another, I know, though Minnie has the most amazing set of . . . well, enough of that, she'd clip my ear if I told you any more. Though I guess you've seen for yourself by now.)
Piestar
player, 79 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Tue 5 Oct 2021
at 16:50
  • msg #227

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Oops, Minnie, will edit.
Nerull
GM, 395 posts
God of Death
Tue 5 Oct 2021
at 16:51
  • msg #228

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Gilli Paradax (msg # 226):

Halfling girls are hot! ;-)
Piestar
player, 80 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Tue 5 Oct 2021
at 16:54
  • msg #229

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

You will have to forgive Nerull, he would flirt with a Tarrasque if it held still. hehehe...
Nerull
GM, 396 posts
God of Death
Tue 5 Oct 2021
at 16:56
  • msg #230

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 229):

Bite it on the nape of the neck and get him from behind like a cat! MEOOOOOWW! hehehehehe
Piestar
player, 82 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Wed 6 Oct 2021
at 17:25
  • msg #231

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Is the date progressing I hope? Or is our erstwhile friend being kidnapped by the sage/leader of the Orcs?
Nerull
GM, 398 posts
God of Death
Wed 6 Oct 2021
at 17:32
  • msg #232

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Caedfel has been, smitten!
Caedfel
player, 52 posts
Wed 6 Oct 2021
at 17:48
  • msg #233

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Information gathering. :)
Nerull
GM, 400 posts
God of Death
Thu 7 Oct 2021
at 14:16
  • msg #234

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Everybody is here. Few are posting :-(  Thank you to those giving me something to work with.
Ulle
Fighter, 81 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Thu 7 Oct 2021
at 17:44
  • msg #235

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Are me and the big guy going to get a thread for the scouting, or simply a result?
Piestar
player, 88 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Fri 8 Oct 2021
at 15:39
  • msg #236

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

For some reason I started watching some videos discussing and explaining the worlds of Tolkien. Good stuff, for me it was the source of much of my early D&D mindset, so it is really enjoyable.

Probably not true in Greyhawk, but I was always fascinated to learn that the Orcs were corrupted Elves.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 47 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Fri 8 Oct 2021
at 15:46
  • msg #237

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I remember that bit.  His original orcs were different than what D&D did.   I was always unclear where the pig snouts came from.

In my earliest rpg days, my brother thrust Tolkien's novels at me as required reading material.  I never was able to get into his books, but would never deny his importance, and how good his world/cosmology building was!
Piestar
player, 89 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Fri 8 Oct 2021
at 15:59
  • msg #238

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I fall halfway I guess, I love the Hobbit and the Trilogy (in book form, not the movies) but anything else of his I tried to read was dry and not enjoyable.

I think the pig snouts might have come as part of the need to be more different from Tolkein, or get sued by his estate, much the way hobbits had to become Halflings.

The videos are fun though, because someone else did the hard work of digesting the lore, and his letters, the Silmarillion (sp?) and all that and explains it neatly and cleanly.

It does sharpen my appetite for roleplaying.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 49 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Fri 8 Oct 2021
at 16:12
  • msg #239

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

That's true, they did (do) have to watch the infringement.    Someone mentioned recently that TSR had some issues with that in the 80s, in fact.

Moorcock's novels were next, and those resonated more for me.  But, it's the kind of thing you outgrow pretty quick, though I still like (and even use) some of his concepts.

Eventually I found the works of a novelist named CJ Cherryh.   Her stuff bowled me over, influenced me like crazy, and still underlays all the writing/character work/world building I do today.
Piestar
player, 90 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Fri 8 Oct 2021
at 16:17
  • msg #240

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I think I read some of her stuff. But my mind is a jumble of dozens of authors, from Asimov, to Zelazny. I particularly like some of Martha Wells early stuff.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 50 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Fri 8 Oct 2021
at 16:24
  • msg #241

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Her I don't know --  but I agree, it's a long parade of authors, at this point!

And the legion only gets ever more humongous, since it's much easier to publish now.  Speaking of electronic formats, I mean.
Piestar
player, 91 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Fri 8 Oct 2021
at 16:42
  • msg #242

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I find it harder and harder to find new authors I enjoy, styles change. I still prefer the older writers I find.
Nerull
GM, 419 posts
God of Death
Fri 8 Oct 2021
at 17:27
  • msg #243

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 242):

Robert E. Howard, Conan! Kull!
Piestar
player, 92 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Fri 8 Oct 2021
at 17:29
  • msg #244

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I should give him a look, been awhile since I read much of his work, though I read a lot of sword and sorcery books by other authors. A fun genre.
Piestar
player, 95 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Fri 8 Oct 2021
at 20:00
  • msg #245

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Curious, has anyone seem a house rule on how magic users can share spells, if at all?

It was a common step in a lot of games for the mages to pool their knowledge.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 52 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Fri 8 Oct 2021
at 20:16
  • msg #246

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I think, usually it's a matter of enough time + read magic + % roll to know spell.

There may be special ink and whatnot required.   If it's allowed, I am open to trading spells one for one, if we've got the downtime and materials.
Piestar
player, 96 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Fri 8 Oct 2021
at 20:19
  • msg #247

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Excellent, let us hope we both live long enough for such a thing to come about.
Kossoth Zan
player, 15 posts
Sat 9 Oct 2021
at 04:32
  • msg #248

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Sharing magic has always been a thing that every DM house rules to their liking.

Between the PHB and DMG the most it mentions is special inks that are hard to buy or you have to make yourself for the actual writing of the spell in your book (which is similar to the 1st level Write Spell's requirements) and making your learn % to understand it obviously.

Beyond that is where the house rules come in.  Some consider magic spells highly rare and you have to have the Write spell both for ones that you make your learn roll for and can cast as well as the ones you can't yet.  Using the spell to add it to your spell book destroys the copy in whatever book it was in originally (or scroll if it was on that since 1st ed has scrolls capable of holding many multiples of spells on them).  Those same DM's will also say if you reach a high enough level to write Scrolls then you can make 'new' copies of the spell for others to inscribe in their books but that means surviving to anywhere between 7th and 16th level.

Others just say time if you've made your spell learn chance and you can inscribe it into yours.  The original copy survives and you make your own.

Usually the difference in idea depends on if the DM says that a spell in your spellbook can be read off like a scroll which in turn casts the spell but removes it from your spellbook permanently (till you find another copy to add in).
Nerull
GM, 424 posts
God of Death
Sat 9 Oct 2021
at 11:30
  • msg #249

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kossoth Zan (msg # 248):

Correct, you have to know Write and have the special inks to inscribe into your book. You can cast a spell from your book, but it will disappear, So do you really want to?  Others just say time if you've made your spell learn chance and you can inscribe it into yours.  The original copy survives and you make your own. yes, agreed
Piestar
player, 98 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Sat 9 Oct 2021
at 15:52
  • msg #250

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Sadly Write is not only not in my books, but appears to be one that I can never learn. If we do share, we shall probably have to hire a third party to do it. Maybe the scribe here has the skills? No clue yet.
Nerull
GM, 425 posts
God of Death
Sat 9 Oct 2021
at 15:54
  • msg #251

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 250):

Where you been?
Piestar
player, 99 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Sat 9 Oct 2021
at 15:55
  • msg #252

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Sleeping, which is mostly the only place I go when not on these days. The gam,e hasn't progressed much though, not like there would be much for me to do here.
Nerull
GM, 426 posts
God of Death
Sat 9 Oct 2021
at 15:56
  • msg #253

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 252):

True, this game has been slow today.
Dain Strongaxe
player, 45 posts
Sat 9 Oct 2021
at 15:59
  • msg #254

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In the very few campaigns I ran, all Magic Users could automatically learn read magic, write, and detect magic.  It never made sense to me that a magic user couldn't use those spells; seemed like that would be an automatic flunk-out from mage school or whatever.
Nerull
GM, 427 posts
God of Death
Sat 9 Oct 2021
at 16:00
  • msg #255

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Dain Strongaxe (msg # 254):

I agree, put Write on your list Piestar!
Piestar
player, 100 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Sat 9 Oct 2021
at 16:03
  • msg #256

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Sweet, never look a gift spell in the mouth I always say. Same for Astrid?
Nerull
GM, 428 posts
God of Death
Sat 9 Oct 2021
at 16:15
  • msg #257

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 256):

Yes. It is a basic necessary spell.
Piestar
player, 101 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Sat 9 Oct 2021
at 16:24
  • msg #258

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I have adjusted my spells, and sent you a PM about the changes.
Nerull
GM, 429 posts
God of Death
Sat 9 Oct 2021
at 16:25
  • msg #259

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 258):

Noted and approved.
Ulle
Fighter, 93 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Sun 10 Oct 2021
at 13:33
  • msg #260

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Is anything happening? What about me and Kossoth?
Nerull
GM, 430 posts
God of Death
Sun 10 Oct 2021
at 13:37
  • msg #261

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Ulle (msg # 260):

I can't read your mind. What are you doing. Sorry if I missed a post, RPoL isn't always notifying me of new posts.

You going up the hill?
Ulle
Fighter, 94 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Sun 10 Oct 2021
at 13:40
  • msg #262

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

That is what both of us have said, yes.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 53 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Sun 10 Oct 2021
at 16:47
  • msg #263

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Nerull is such an easy going, generous DM!   Some would really make you toil, sweat, and suffer for that write spell!    And some of you know exactly who I speak of.
Piestar
player, 104 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Sun 10 Oct 2021
at 16:48
  • msg #264

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Not sure, but it might be me. I'm a beast.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 54 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Sun 10 Oct 2021
at 16:49
  • msg #265

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

No, I'm pretty sure have never played in your games.
Nerull
GM, 436 posts
God of Death
Sun 10 Oct 2021
at 16:52
  • msg #266

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 265):

Who? PM me if you don't want to 'say it out loud' ;-)
Astrid Silverveil
player, 55 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Sun 10 Oct 2021
at 16:56
  • msg #267

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

The Tyrant of Tyrants....
Nerull
GM, 437 posts
God of Death
Sun 10 Oct 2021
at 16:58
  • msg #268

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 267):

Very true, I'm in 2 of his games. The man from Oz!
Nerull
GM, 438 posts
God of Death
Sun 10 Oct 2021
at 17:03
  • msg #269

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 268):

If you can't WRITE, who makes your spellbook for you? Makes no sense.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 57 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Sun 10 Oct 2021
at 17:08
  • msg #270

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

If I understand --  Write is only necessary when you fail your % to know spell.  It's a way of getting it into the book, so you can check again after gaining a level.  I think --  I mean I'd have to go review the rules.

That's why, it comes with a chance of taking damage.  It's an RP thing; like, how much do you really want that spell?

I don't believe it is necessary, when you make your % roll.  In that case, you write it in w/o the spell.

Write isn't used at all in 2nd Ed;  they erased write.  ;)    Neither was it in the earlier rules.  The OD&D rules & clones don't use it; strictly a 1st ed. thing.
Piestar
player, 105 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Sun 10 Oct 2021
at 17:11
  • msg #271

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I'm sure Nerull won't force you to take it, if you don't want to Astrid.
Nerull
GM, 439 posts
God of Death
Sun 10 Oct 2021
at 17:16
  • msg #272

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 271):

No I won't! ;-)
Astrid Silverveil
player, 58 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Sun 10 Oct 2021
at 17:22
  • msg #273

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

No, I've taken it!  Because one day, there will come that spell -- especially with a -15 on every school beyond the specialty.   Just pointing out it isn't necessary for a mage to expand their book.
Nerull
GM, 440 posts
God of Death
Sun 10 Oct 2021
at 17:28
  • msg #274

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 273):

I didn't know that, thanks for informing me that if you can understand you can inscribe!
Piestar
player, 106 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Sun 10 Oct 2021
at 17:31
  • msg #275

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I need to read more about what it is to be a specialist as well. I know it does something to saving throws.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 59 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Sun 10 Oct 2021
at 17:40
  • msg #276

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Yes;  we get +1 on saves vs. our own school.   And enemies get -1 on theirs.
Piestar
player, 107 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Sun 10 Oct 2021
at 17:43
  • msg #277

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I just re-read write, and it doesn't seem to give a second chance to learn a spell when gaining a level. Of course it might become a house rule, that would be nice. Sucks when you lose a spell you really want.

Did you say it was harder to learn spells that are not banned, but are out of our school? Do we get a bonus to learning spells in our school?
Nerull
GM, 441 posts
God of Death
Sun 10 Oct 2021
at 17:45
  • msg #278

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 277):

Yes, there is a +10% chance to learn spells of your school
Astrid Silverveil
player, 60 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Sun 10 Oct 2021
at 17:54
  • msg #279

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

You can't learn any spells from your opposition schools.    Pathfinder eventually changed that, but this isn't pathfinder.

You can learn spells from any other schools --  but again -15% to know them.

And, bonus to learn the specialty is +15%

I've played a fair number of specialists --  got a transmuter in another game. (like Circe! Some day...)  In spite of some of the limit, I like the flavor and RP angle it gives.
Nerull
GM, 442 posts
God of Death
Sun 10 Oct 2021
at 17:57
  • msg #280

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 279):

Thank you for the correction.
Ulle
Fighter, 97 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Mon 11 Oct 2021
at 15:12
  • msg #281

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I guess Nerull is busy today.
This message was last edited by the GM at 15:25, Mon 11 Oct 2021.
Nerull
GM, 443 posts
God of Death
Mon 11 Oct 2021
at 15:25
  • msg #282

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Ulle (msg # 281):

I was out for awhile, but I'm here.
Nerull
GM, 450 posts
God of Death
Mon 11 Oct 2021
at 18:14
  • msg #283

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 282):

I'll be gone tomorrow from 9:30am until noon, Dr. appointment for wife.
Nerull
GM, 452 posts
God of Death
Tue 12 Oct 2021
at 17:27
  • msg #284

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 283):

Hmm. nothing.
Ulle
Fighter, 105 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Tue 12 Oct 2021
at 22:58
  • msg #285

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I suspect we are waiting on you to set the scene.
Piestar
player, 109 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Wed 13 Oct 2021
at 17:30
  • msg #286

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Going to wait for a few of the others to show up. I hate rolling iniative.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 62 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Wed 13 Oct 2021
at 17:41
  • msg #287

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

And I wanted to get that spell in early;  before everyone else charges in, and I can't use it, w/o putting party members out too.   Been in that situation, one too many times...

Astrid will cast at the biggest concentration of them, if it isn't possible to catch all of them in the area.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 63 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Wed 13 Oct 2021
at 17:44
  • msg #288

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Had hoped for better than three, but beats the hell out of nothing.

How far away are the sleeping ones?

Ideally, they need to be killed, before they wake up.    A task for one of our sneaky halflings, perhaps?
Nerull
GM, 457 posts
God of Death
Wed 13 Oct 2021
at 17:45
  • msg #289

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 287):

They're spread out too much, no map though, I don't do them. You caught 5 in the sphere of it, two saved.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 64 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Wed 13 Oct 2021
at 17:47
  • msg #290

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Eh, sir, there is no save vs. sleep spell.  Usually.

It normally affects some number of hit dice, rolled randomly.
This message was last edited by the player at 17:48, Wed 13 Oct 2021.
Nerull
GM, 458 posts
God of Death
Wed 13 Oct 2021
at 17:51
  • msg #291

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 290):

oops, then 5 are down, I thought it was save vs. spell? I'm not good at AD&D rules, been a while since I read them.
Piestar
player, 110 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Wed 13 Oct 2021
at 17:52
  • msg #292

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Astrid is correct, no save for sleep. Some races, elves and half-elves among them, have some natural resistance.
Nerull
GM, 459 posts
God of Death
Wed 13 Oct 2021
at 17:53
  • msg #293

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 292):

5 down, get them while they sleep!
Astrid Silverveil
player, 65 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Wed 13 Oct 2021
at 17:55
  • msg #294

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

That's always been the big deal of that spell;  and it's been pretty constant across editions, I think.     In AD&D, it was always the 1st level MU's chance to do something significant, with their one spell.

It's the only 1st level spell that's like that.   Balanced, I guess, because the hit die limit leaves it less & less useful as you level.

But a life saver, at low levels.
Nerull
GM, 460 posts
God of Death
Wed 13 Oct 2021
at 17:57
  • msg #295

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 294):

Yes it is, non-MU dis it, but they're fools
This message was last edited by the GM at 18:26, Wed 13 Oct 2021.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 66 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Wed 13 Oct 2021
at 18:25
  • msg #296

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Ah yes; fumbles... I remember when that rule got arbitrarily placed into D&D, back in the 2E era.

Chaosium had a whole chart for it;  AD&D DMs would just invent things.  Like an archer shooting themselves in the foot.
Piestar
player, 111 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Wed 13 Oct 2021
at 18:26
  • msg #297

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

We used charts from other systems. The Arduin Grimoire had a fun list, as did Role Master.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 67 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Wed 13 Oct 2021
at 18:38
  • msg #298

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Never played those;  Role master still seems to have a group of people that remember it, fondly.   I hear it brought up time to time.
Nerull
GM, 463 posts
God of Death
Wed 13 Oct 2021
at 18:40
  • msg #299

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 298):

Arduin Grimoire wasn't really a game they made accessories killer traps mostly, meant to be lethal.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 68 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Wed 13 Oct 2021
at 18:48
  • msg #300

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Well god, don't tell Captain H about it!    ;)
Piestar
player, 113 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Wed 13 Oct 2021
at 18:50
  • msg #301

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Incorrect, the Arudin Grimoire was a complete roleplaying system, with a very rich world. We played it back around 1978. Loads of fun. Had a great sense of humor.
This message was lightly edited by the GM at 11:56, Thu 14 Oct 2021.
Nerull
GM, 466 posts
God of Death
Thu 14 Oct 2021
at 11:56
  • msg #302

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 301):

I stand corrected, the trap books are all I ever saw.
Kossoth Zan
player, 19 posts
Thu 14 Oct 2021
at 17:35
  • msg #303

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

So...

Are we waiting for you to do that wrapup or are you waiting for me to do something again since it looked like two rounds went by, not one, from when I first intended my post to go up?

:D
Nerull
GM, 467 posts
God of Death
Thu 14 Oct 2021
at 17:37
  • msg #304

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kossoth Zan (msg # 303):

You need to catch up, anybody else that isn't caught up needs to catch up too.
Kossoth Zan
player, 20 posts
Thu 14 Oct 2021
at 17:39
  • msg #305

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Cool will toss up another now...
Ulle
Fighter, 109 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Thu 14 Oct 2021
at 17:47
  • msg #306

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Catch up to what round? I am a bit lost as well.
Kossoth Zan
player, 22 posts
Thu 14 Oct 2021
at 17:54
  • msg #307

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

2 rounds of combat have occurred.

Kossoth let loose arrows in the 1st and continued moving to loose more arrows in the 2nd now.

A quick look back shows 1st round Ulle shot arrows, 2nd round he took out his axe and swung.

So you should be good to go.
Nerull
GM, 468 posts
God of Death
Thu 14 Oct 2021
at 17:55
  • msg #308

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Ulle (msg # 306):

Everyone make sure they posted 2 rounds of action. I will summarize then attack with the orcs, or what ever then it will be parties turn again. I got ahead of myself.
Ulle
Fighter, 111 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Thu 14 Oct 2021
at 18:23
  • msg #309

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Thanks Kossoth. Got a bit confused. We should be able to track these Orcs back to their camp, if we want.
Nerull
GM, 470 posts
God of Death
Thu 14 Oct 2021
at 18:29
  • msg #310

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Ulle (msg # 309):

Yup, they're too busy running to hide their tracks. You chasing? The guards aren't.
Ulle
Fighter, 112 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Thu 14 Oct 2021
at 18:40
  • msg #311

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Not sure if we have a leader, really. Ulle is certainly more than willing though.
Dain Strongaxe
player, 49 posts
Thu 14 Oct 2021
at 18:54
  • msg #312

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

How many of the 14 who charged are left after Dain kills one in Round 2?
Nerull
GM, 472 posts
God of Death
Thu 14 Oct 2021
at 18:58
  • msg #313

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Dain Strongaxe (msg # 312):

Including the five down sleeping, 3! They're running! They bit off more than they could chew!
Astrid Silverveil
player, 73 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Sat 16 Oct 2021
at 15:33
  • msg #314

Re: OOC Chatter (1)


Nerull
GM, 485 posts
God of Death
Sat 16 Oct 2021
at 15:34
  • msg #315

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 314):

Cool! HUMOR IS FANTASTIC!
Ulle
Fighter, 118 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Sat 16 Oct 2021
at 18:57
  • msg #316

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Ack! That must be from the 1977 Rankin and Bass thing, right? Is that an Orc?
Nerull
GM, 486 posts
God of Death
Sun 17 Oct 2021
at 12:16
  • msg #317

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Ulle (msg # 316):

Yup, that was a cartoon orc.
Ulle
Fighter, 120 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Sun 17 Oct 2021
at 21:17
  • msg #318

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Am I still fighting one, or not? Am I up, or are we waiting for something?
Kossoth Zan
player, 29 posts
Sun 17 Oct 2021
at 22:48
  • msg #319

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Based on what I'm reading...

Kossoth kille the wounded leader that he shot initially and one of the three smaller ones that were on him.  The other two are running.

Ulle was fighting two leaders and two smaller orcs.  He wounded a leader and Gilli killed it.  When it died the two smaller orcs ran leaving Ulle and the remaining leader.

Gilli I think has an attack this round.

Then next round comes up and all three good guys get an attack chance on the remaining leader...I'm assuming Kossoth and Gilli would flank/rear attack the remaining orc leader that is.  If Gilli doesn't somehow miraculously kill the standing one in a single round.
Ulle
Fighter, 125 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Mon 18 Oct 2021
at 19:21
  • msg #320

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I recommend Gilli not get caught trying to steal from Ulle. At the moment he is broke, but anything you do take was meant for his tribe, and it would be interpreted as an attempt to starve his children. Not nice.
Gilli Paradax
player, 71 posts
Watch out!
I'm standing here!
Mon 18 Oct 2021
at 19:27
  • msg #321

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Just joking!
Ulle
Fighter, 126 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Mon 18 Oct 2021
at 19:40
  • msg #322

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I know, not upset, just explaining.
Gilli Paradax
player, 72 posts
Watch out!
I'm standing here!
Tue 19 Oct 2021
at 15:23
  • msg #323

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Did Gilli find any evidence at the scene where they fought the orcs (Kossoth, Ullle, and Gilli) that others had gone beyond there and that the attack on those that followed had been to prevent them following? I did state he was looking for this at the site. His thinking is that they realized they were being chased and staged a rearguard action.

Happy to roll if necessary.
Nerull
GM, 497 posts
God of Death
Tue 19 Oct 2021
at 15:29
  • msg #324

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Gilli Paradax (msg # 323):

Sorry, I didn't see that post, no, they planned to be chased and were setting up an ambush to capture a few of you, but you were observant and not running full boar. They bit off way more than they could chew, the Sleep spell was their undoing!
Kossoth Zan
player, 33 posts
Wed 20 Oct 2021
at 14:22
  • msg #325

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Question Boss…

I noticed that you didn’t add any nets to the treasure.  Did those orcs that ran away take them with them as they fled?
Nerull
GM, 499 posts
God of Death
Wed 20 Oct 2021
at 15:11
  • msg #326

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kossoth Zan (msg # 325):

You can gather a net if you want it. It's crude.
Ulle
Fighter, 129 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Wed 20 Oct 2021
at 21:49
  • msg #327

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Smart thinking Kossoth, could be very useful.
Kossoth Zan
player, 34 posts
Fri 22 Oct 2021
at 02:02
  • msg #328

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Add a net to that treasure list then Boss :)

Tools are always useful.  Just need to find the right moment to use them.
Ulle
Fighter, 131 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Fri 22 Oct 2021
at 02:22
  • msg #329

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

We need to find out the dimensions, to help us better understand when/how it can be useful.
Kossoth Zan
player, 36 posts
Fri 22 Oct 2021
at 12:11
  • msg #330

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

So...

We've got the following 'standard' armour/weapons picked up from the fight and I know Ulle wants a suit of chain.  Anyone else want anything?



   Sell           New     Half     Kept               Sell Total

17 Leather armor    5 gp   2.5 gp                     42.5 gp
 2 Chainmail       75 gp  37.5 gp  1 Chainmail Ulle   75.0 gp
17 Short swords     8 gp   4.0 gp                     32.0 gp
 3 Longswords      15 gp   7.5 gp                     22.5 gp
17 javelins        10 sp   5.0 sp                     50.0 sp
=============================================================
                                                     177.0 gp


I figure if we can get anywhere between half to one third their value it's worth selling.


So if no one else wants anything it would change the total treasure list over to:

245 Sparrows
74  Hawks
183 Lions
1   Goat horn hunting horn (Piestar)
1   Crude net

This message was last edited by the player at 12:43, Fri 22 Oct 2021.
Caedfel
player, 59 posts
Fri 22 Oct 2021
at 13:32
  • msg #331

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I/we do not object to converting to coin.
Nerull
GM, 508 posts
God of Death
Fri 22 Oct 2021
at 13:37
  • msg #332

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Caedfel (msg # 331):

Keoish coins are named;
griffon (pp),
lion (gp),
eagle (ep),
hawk (sp),
and sparrow (cp)

I get confused too sometimes! ;-)
Kossoth Zan
player, 37 posts
Fri 22 Oct 2021
at 13:45
  • msg #333

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I just thought about this...are we using 20 sp to 1 gold or are we using the 10 sp to 1 gold?

Its not a big change but if so then it turns the total into 174 gp and 10 sp or

245 Sparrows
 84 Hawks
180 Lions


Also just as obviously...

If we can somehow get the coin in Griffon's to reduce the weight that would be terrific since most people don't have exceptional strength to carry around mounds of coins ;)
Nerull
GM, 509 posts
God of Death
Fri 22 Oct 2021
at 13:48
  • msg #334

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kossoth Zan (msg # 333):

10 to a gold. So much easier if everything is 10, except electrum which are 2 to a gold.
Kossoth Zan
player, 38 posts
Fri 22 Oct 2021
at 15:15
  • msg #335

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Alright sounds good.  So I'm not going to assume money changers charge nothing to do so...so as long as we can get the proceeds of the sale in PP aka Griffons then our total should look like this to 'start':

245 Sparrows
 74 Hawks
  8 Lions
 35 Griffons

Kossoth has lots of strength so I don't mind playing free moneychanger and converting smaller Sparrows and Hawks into Lions where I can to make it easier on the group.  So after doing all the math and shifting so the numbers are as even as possible...

Each person gets (not including whatever we each were paid to play caravan guards:
4 Griffons, 1 Lion and 4 Hawks (Kossoth gets one less Griffon but 5 more Lions keeping it even along with the mass of tiny coins that he played moneychanger to)


That'll leave the 'group treasure' at:
  5 Sparrows
  2 Hawks
  1 Crude Net
  1 Hunting Horn made from a goats horn


If someone else does want a piece of armour or weapon just pipe up and I can adjust totals without any problem.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 80 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Fri 22 Oct 2021
at 18:50
  • msg #336

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I believe, if you use NWPs, then you don't get all those race languages unless you pay points for them.   Like individually.   That's why Astrid doesn't have the usual allotment for an elf.   There were better things to spend points on!
Nerull
GM, 513 posts
God of Death
Fri 22 Oct 2021
at 18:52
  • msg #337

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 336):

You can have the languages in the books or not, flavor is up to you, whatever you wish to enjoy your toon! ;-)
This message was lightly edited by the GM at 18:52, Fri 22 Oct 2021.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 81 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Fri 22 Oct 2021
at 18:55
  • msg #338

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Okay --  I've already established, in story, several times she doesn't speak orc.    So I won't go back on that, now.    But I'll say she does have the rest.  (halfling, hogoblin, gnome, etc.)

To keep this simple, if someone will translate, I can just post what she asks, assuming the translation is done, rather than having that player re-post everything?  I think that'd be simipler for all concerned.
Caedfel
player, 60 posts
Fri 22 Oct 2021
at 18:57
  • msg #339

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Yes, I agree.  And Caedfel can be the translator, instead of that unreliable and biased dwarf, Dain.
Nerull
GM, 514 posts
God of Death
Fri 22 Oct 2021
at 19:00
  • msg #340

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Caedfel (msg # 339):

Yes, truly biased! ;-)
Astrid Silverveil
player, 82 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Fri 22 Oct 2021
at 19:04
  • msg #341

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Astrid didn't ask Dain, to spare him the pain of it.   He's clearly on record, how he feels about them and their language.
Dain Strongaxe
player, 52 posts
Fri 22 Oct 2021
at 19:17
  • msg #342

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

But Dain's a sweetheart!*






*(Under that gruff exterior.  And with a few well-deserved exceptions.)
Nerull
GM, 516 posts
God of Death
Fri 22 Oct 2021
at 19:19
  • msg #343

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Dain Strongaxe (msg # 342):

Like Orcs? ;-)
Dain Strongaxe
player, 53 posts
Fri 22 Oct 2021
at 19:20
  • msg #344

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Nerull:
In reply to Dain Strongaxe (msg # 342):

Like Orcs? ;-)

That's just general principles. :)

BTW, the orc doesn't understand orcish?
Nerull
GM, 517 posts
God of Death
Fri 22 Oct 2021
at 19:22
  • msg #345

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Dain Strongaxe (msg # 344):

Astrid doesn't speak orc. Cal has to translate!
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:23, Fri 22 Oct 2021.
Piestar
player, 129 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Sat 23 Oct 2021
at 00:46
  • msg #346

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Actually Sister Piestar has already made it clear she would translate, and in is position to do so. In addition, Astrid asked me to.
Nerull
GM, 519 posts
God of Death
Sat 23 Oct 2021
at 13:07
  • msg #347

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 346):

Okay, you did.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 87 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Sat 23 Oct 2021
at 16:06
  • msg #348

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Waiting for Pie to start wailing on that horn, like Dizzy Gillespie.   ;)   (cantrip:  Puff Cheeks)
Nerull
GM, 524 posts
God of Death
Sat 23 Oct 2021
at 16:18
  • msg #349

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 348):

Dizzie was great! I remember them puffy cheeks!
Astrid Silverveil
player, 90 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Sat 23 Oct 2021
at 16:53
  • msg #350

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Naturally, Astrid will try to get all the intel she can out of this.

As a player, I realize there's only so much the GM can reveal, and still have a game.  I don't want to drag this out where it gets laborious, or annoying.

But, I'm not quite done.
Piestar
player, 135 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Sun 24 Oct 2021
at 06:47
  • msg #351

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Love me some Dizzy Gillespie! Tootly toot toot, waah!
Astrid Silverveil
player, 94 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Sun 24 Oct 2021
at 17:23
  • msg #352

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Late Night With Astrid Silverveil


Coming up next... Sister Piestar and the Lovebirds, performing their smash hit!
Piestar
player, 137 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Sun 24 Oct 2021
at 17:26
  • msg #353

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

And a one-a, and a two-a... bubbles!
Nerull
GM, 530 posts
God of Death
Sun 24 Oct 2021
at 17:27
  • msg #354

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 353):

Gene Krupa on drums, Dizzy Gillespie on Trumpet and Glenn Miller with the baton!
Piestar
player, 139 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Sun 24 Oct 2021
at 17:46
  • msg #355

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

No, Sister Piestar on the baton, Glen Miller on the trombone.
Nerull
GM, 531 posts
God of Death
Sun 24 Oct 2021
at 17:52
  • msg #356

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 355):

That works, yes, I'm old!
Ulle
Fighter, 133 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Thu 28 Oct 2021
at 12:41
  • msg #357

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I updated my post, FYI.
Kossoth Zan
player, 39 posts
Thu 28 Oct 2021
at 14:16
  • msg #358

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Since there hasn't been any pushback on getting rid of the stuff for coin and then splitting the totals I'll cover giving out coin shares in IC posts.

Boss this will change our 'group treasure over into:
  5 Sparrows
  2 Hawks
  1 Crude Net

Each person will get 4 Griffons, 1 Lion and 4 Hawks.  The horn was taken by Piestar and one of the chainmail suits of armour by Ulle.

I don't know how much we were going to get paid for being caravan guards so that's not part of the coin listed above.
Nerull
GM, 543 posts
God of Death
Thu 28 Oct 2021
at 14:17
  • msg #359

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kossoth Zan (msg # 358):

5 gold each
Kossoth Zan
player, 40 posts
Thu 28 Oct 2021
at 14:20
  • msg #360

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Cool so each person would get  4 Griffons, 6 Lions and 4 Hawks starting with Ulle in my IC post
Kossoth Zan
player, 44 posts
Thu 4 Nov 2021
at 04:01
  • msg #361

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Kossoth is just chilling till either you guys send him with a message in the morning or decide that everyone should go after the later interrogation.
Nerull
GM, 555 posts
God of Death
Thu 4 Nov 2021
at 11:40
  • msg #362

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kossoth Zan (msg # 361):

What is the consensus? What is happening?
Ulle
Fighter, 141 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Thu 4 Nov 2021
at 15:26
  • msg #363

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

We are  going to sleep.
Minnie
player, 68 posts
Level 1 Halfling
Thu 4 Nov 2021
at 15:58
  • msg #364

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Sounds like the big guy is going to put on his seven-league boots and run a message back to the Lady Regent about what we found and the rest of us are going to hang around and see if we can't scope out what the wizard and the giant are doing -- and maybe find a way to put a stop to it.

We've established that someone is running an organized crime racket here. There are too many of them for us to fight. But that still leaves skulking and trickery.

Minnie may not be a magic user but she's always heard that big magic requires ingredients. And this bad wizard is probably not interested in eating Orc Chow every day for dinner. So he may have a secret supply line to get his eye of newt and his foie gras deliveries. That's one line of investigation.

All this building going on. What's that about -- just precautionary because of the raids or something else? We should ask.

Do we know where the big orc camp is? Doesn't one of us have a bird he can see through its eyes? We should run a reconnaissance mission overhead and scope out lines of sneaking up, places to hide, etc.

And maybe, while we're all chummy with the orcs we captured, we can ask questions to see if there are any rumors we could generate that would break up the coalition. Who are the tribal leaders? What are their daughter's names? Didn't Crooked Nose just defile her in the most awful way? I'm pretty sure he did.

Just my $0.02
Piestar
player, 155 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Thu 4 Nov 2021
at 15:59
  • msg #365

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I guess we need to vote. Minnie wants to stick around, but I think a lot of us are ready to head home with the information gathered.

I know I am.
Kossoth Zan
player, 45 posts
Thu 4 Nov 2021
at 16:09
  • msg #366

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

That was Kossoth's plan.

More feels afoot than what we've seen and been able to determine thanks to a timely charm and question and answer bit along with hints of a possible Necromancer as one of the trouble makers.  Random travel times being the bane of existence, we might as well take advantage of Kossoth being able to move quickly and quietly alone while being able to handle all but the truly overmatched surprise that pens him in completely.  Anything less and he can outrun any attackers by sheer endurance.

By delivering the messages it saves the rest of the group the time and effort of two days or so of travel based on what I can count so far.  Giving you time to see if there are things going on locally, talking to people, scouting out where they may be watching this place from to attack caravans, learning about local legends (maybe there is some powerful necromantic item inside one of the mines that actually leads to an long abandoned complex of a former lich or other powerful caster) to figure out the why rather than just the what and where.

Leaving also takes care of some of Kossoth's prejudices for a little, lol.

So on a vote level it would be for you guys to stay and learn more and Kossoth to play Hermes rather than all the group doing the same thing only to find out the Regent wants to pay us more to continue doing something there.
Nerull
GM, 556 posts
God of Death
Thu 4 Nov 2021
at 16:12
  • msg #367

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 365):

Do it IC.
Ulle
Fighter, 142 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Thu 4 Nov 2021
at 16:20
  • msg #368

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

As she isn't paying us anything now, more would be a pleasure. I don't much feel like fighting 200 Orcs, a giant, a necromancer and what was the other one, and Ogre? For what ever we find laying around. But we shall move this in character...
Kossoth Zan
player, 46 posts
Thu 4 Nov 2021
at 16:36
  • msg #369

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

*chuckles*

She did hand over a bunch of coin that you used to feed your village with :P

Also the ear of/favor from but I can always have Kossoth couch any additional payment with a "I'm not their leader but I'll pass along the offer so if they take it you'll know by our further actions, if they find the payment lacking for the ask of additional work you'll likely find us back in town in a few days."
Nerull
GM, 557 posts
God of Death
Thu 4 Nov 2021
at 16:39
  • msg #370

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kossoth Zan (msg # 369):

The Regent did NOT pay you! Her Secretary felt bad for you and HE paid you. 100 GP.
Kossoth Zan
player, 47 posts
Thu 4 Nov 2021
at 16:42
  • msg #371

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Semantics, lol, coin was exchanged to Ulle. :P

Obviously the Regent didn't pay us by reaching into her purse.
Nerull
GM, 558 posts
God of Death
Thu 4 Nov 2021
at 16:42
  • msg #372

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kossoth Zan (msg # 371):

Or the County coffers.
Piestar
player, 157 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Thu 4 Nov 2021
at 16:43
  • msg #373

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Not every game where someone argues with the GM about what happened.
Nerull
GM, 559 posts
God of Death
Thu 4 Nov 2021
at 16:44
  • msg #374

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 373):

Hehehehehe, no biggee! He's stuck with Capt. H and I ain't! ;-)
Kossoth Zan
player, 48 posts
Thu 4 Nov 2021
at 16:45
  • msg #375

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

But you know it's a fun game when you can in the OOC and everyone knows it's in good humor.
Nerull
GM, 560 posts
God of Death
Thu 4 Nov 2021
at 16:46
  • msg #376

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kossoth Zan (msg # 375):

Thank you, I hope you're all having a good time!
Ulle
Fighter, 143 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Thu 4 Nov 2021
at 16:53
  • msg #377

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I'm having fun. I hope Perna is okay. Curious to see what the party wants to do, hope more people pipe up soon.
Nerull
GM, 561 posts
God of Death
Thu 4 Nov 2021
at 17:06
  • msg #378

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Ulle (msg # 377):

This group is a bit slow to post, not even once a day sadly, but all is well, I'm in a lot of games!
Kossoth Zan
player, 49 posts
Thu 4 Nov 2021
at 17:38
  • msg #379

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

It's an ebb and flow sort of thing.

Sometimes little to none, other times busy, busy if schedules line up.
Piestar
player, 158 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Thu 4 Nov 2021
at 17:38
  • msg #380

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Still waiting for anyone to post IC besides me.
Kossoth Zan
player, 50 posts
Thu 4 Nov 2021
at 17:40
  • msg #381

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Kossoth is currently out of town for this conversation communing with nature otherwise I'd have him speak up.
Nerull
GM, 562 posts
God of Death
Thu 4 Nov 2021
at 17:43
  • msg #382

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Everybody but Astrid has been here, only Piestar/Ulle, Kossoth and Minnie have sounded off. Hmmm, don't want to play anymore? Astrid checks every couple of days, said in the beginning that was all she could promise. If you can check, you should be able to post. Please post folks.
Ulle
Fighter, 144 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Thu 4 Nov 2021
at 17:51
  • msg #383

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Perna has been absent awhile as well.
Nerull
GM, 563 posts
God of Death
Thu 4 Nov 2021
at 17:56
  • msg #384

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Ulle (msg # 383):

He quit a while back.
This message was last edited by the GM at 17:57, Thu 04 Nov 2021.
Ulle
Fighter, 145 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Thu 4 Nov 2021
at 18:01
  • msg #385

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I was unaware. Sorry to hear it, seemed nice. Bought me a drink once.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 109 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Thu 4 Nov 2021
at 22:52
  • msg #386

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Hey I checked in yesterday, but there was nothing to reply to.

Most days, I do check in, but I don't usually do "activity posts" -- posting just for the sake of posting.

If I've got something to say/do, or someone addressed me and a reply is needed, I will for sure post.

Just so we're clear here, I'm too young to be retired, and too old to be a student.   (the sort living at home with their folks, I mean)

I do work from home, as a recruiter in the medical field.   It is a busy freaking job!  Especially since Covid 19 turned the medical industry on its head.    It's commission driven, so I either meet my numbers, or Bad Things(tm) happen.

Some days it's easy to take breaks to post, other days (such as today) it's next to impossible.

But, rest assured --   I like this game, and plan to stick around.

GM, I hear you told a certain Captain he sucked --  if Rpol had a bar, I'd buy you a beer for that one!    Sorry to see you go, but that was a superb exit!  ;D
This message was last edited by the player at 22:52, Thu 04 Nov 2021.
Piestar
player, 159 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Thu 4 Nov 2021
at 22:53
  • msg #387

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Dang, sorry I missed it, I love a good flounce.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 110 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Thu 4 Nov 2021
at 23:05
  • msg #388

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

The guy's just a King A--hole!    He steps on people who are genuinely enthusiastic for his game, for reasons I can never quite understand.   Beyond that he appears to enjoy it.
Piestar
player, 160 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Thu 4 Nov 2021
at 23:12
  • msg #389

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Glad I bailed when I did. Sadly I know too many GM's like that.

I used to play in a group with one female GM whose whole motivation to game, as a player or as a GM, seemed to be to interfere with the players and screw them over when she was in charge.

When I first got introduced to 3.5, she stopped the game one day in mid-play because she suddenly had an idea for a build designed especially to screw with one of the other party members. Too an hour and a half. Part of why I'm not much of a fan of that style of system.

I ran her thru a game once, and tried to show her what she was doing by running what I thought was actually a pretty fun game for her, but with obstacles, but she was simply too un-self-aware to learn anything from it. I stopped playing with her, too.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 111 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Thu 4 Nov 2021
at 23:30
  • msg #390

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I've only ever tolerated 3E - to get into stories I liked.   I've disliked it since I first looked at that new PHB, back in 2000.    I find Pathfinder is better, but mostly by contrast.

>simply too un-self-aware to learn anything from it   This.   A pretty common malady, it sometimes seems.
Piestar
player, 161 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Thu 4 Nov 2021
at 23:45
  • msg #391

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I feel like too many GM's want to be writers, and as such don't give the players the chance to tell the tale. One guy argued with me because I thought the building I worked in would have a back door, as if 90% of the offices and shops in America don't have back doors. Another got upset because he would ignore most of my posts, and get upset when I pointed it out. Hard to find someone to game with that I like.

And yes, not a fan of systems where you build your character into a hero before the game starts, I feel like that is what the game is for. Silly me.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 113 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Thu 4 Nov 2021
at 23:57
  • msg #392

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I know exactly what you mean!  It's like the players are an interruption to the novel the GM has in their head.

I've learned to beware "The Overly Magnificent Setting", in most cases.   It often = a wanna be novelist, and not a GM.
Nerull
GM, 564 posts
God of Death
Fri 5 Nov 2021
at 11:46
  • msg #393

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 386):

Thank you, and we're exceedingly glad to have you here, you post fine, several times a week is good, no complaints from me, I have a few games that are exceedingly fast!
Nerull
GM, 569 posts
God of Death
Mon 8 Nov 2021
at 19:56
  • msg #394

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 393):

We have 4, maybe 5 players now, Gillie and Minnie are staying in Denlock. Want me to advertise?
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:56, Mon 08 Nov 2021.
Ulle
Fighter, 148 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Mon 8 Nov 2021
at 20:17
  • msg #395

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I am happy with a tight knit group, but if you do opt to advertise, please stress that we want people who can post relatively frequently.

Sad to see Minnie/Gilli go, they seemed like good players, but not everything works out, sad to say. I know that.
Nerull
GM, 570 posts
God of Death
Mon 8 Nov 2021
at 20:27
  • msg #396

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Ulle (msg # 395):

I'll hold off for now I guess. I was sad to see him and Perna both leave, I like halflings.
Dain Strongaxe
player, 56 posts
Mon 8 Nov 2021
at 23:50
  • msg #397

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I would favor (1) holding off a second and (2) having a roll call.

I know/believe we have Dain, Cael, Piestar, Ulle, Astrid . . . ?
Nerull
GM, 571 posts
God of Death
Tue 9 Nov 2021
at 12:50
  • msg #398

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Dain Strongaxe (msg # 397):

Yup. Ulle/Piestar is one player, Caedfel/Dain are one, Astrid and Kossoth are each one. We can do that, just have to teach Kossoth magic isn't all bad! Barbarians! ;-) I can run an NPC if needed, likely not.
This message was last edited by the GM at 12:51, Tue 09 Nov 2021.
Dain Strongaxe
player, 57 posts
Tue 9 Nov 2021
at 14:20
  • msg #399

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I think six PCs (though played by three live people) is sufficient?

Honestly, I get lost in PbP when there are tons characters.
Kossoth Zan
player, 52 posts
Tue 9 Nov 2021
at 16:28
  • msg #400

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Well there are two ways to do that Boss...

1) I can comfortably, from Kossoth's point of view at least, accept and interact with them easier and more friendly towards magic users by 8th level.  That's 275,001 XP away.  We just need to find an unconscious Lich and take the Orb of Might in his one hand, Staff on Might from the other hand and Crown of Might off his head.  Other PC's watch in horror as Kossoth jumps up and down on them and breaks them and boom...300,000 XP later he's insta 8th.

Though by 6th he can associate freely (if necessary).  That's only 80,001 XP away.  That one's easier too. Just have us roll up on Baba Yaga's hut when it's owner isn't around and he burns the place to the ground.  Since it's valued at 90,000 gp he'd get 90,000 XP and we'd be there in a jiffy!

---

2) Somehow convince him that being a Barbarian isn't in his best interests and have him Dual Class into Thief.

Personally I like option 1 better...as long as the Lich stays unconscious and doesn't wake up right after that and kill him in the same insta moment, lol.

:D
Astrid Silverveil
player, 116 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Tue 9 Nov 2021
at 19:57
  • msg #401

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

If you do want one more, I know someone who's good; no attitude issues, team player, very regular poster.    Good RP skills.   That would top us off at seven characters, five players.    I like odd numbers; may have to do with being a southpaw?  ;)

But in general, I agree with CalDain.    Too many characters = chaotic & awkward.

Like that game you just left -- with the uber-party, that bickers and fights about everything?   Let's not do that here, 'kay?
Nerull
GM, 572 posts
God of Death
Tue 9 Nov 2021
at 19:58
  • msg #402

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 401):

oh, agreed, I miss it a little, but not much. Bring him on, he can make his own toon or take over one.
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:00, Tue 09 Nov 2021.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 117 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Tue 9 Nov 2021
at 20:02
  • msg #403

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Ok; I will tell him about the opening.
Nerull
GM, 575 posts
God of Death
Thu 11 Nov 2021
at 12:41
  • msg #404

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 403):

Welcome Kestrel Duskwalker.
Ulle
Fighter, 149 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Thu 11 Nov 2021
at 20:22
  • msg #405

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Welcome Dustwalker!
Astrid Silverveil
player, 120 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Thu 11 Nov 2021
at 23:57
  • msg #406

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Hey, no walking in the dust!  It stirs it up, and some of us have got allergies.
Kestrel Duskwalker
player, 1 post
Fri 12 Nov 2021
at 00:11
  • msg #407

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Thank you for the warm welcome, Ulle-Who-Needs-Reading-Glasses! :-)

I'm looking forward to joining what I have heard is a great game. I'm hoping to rill-up a ranger, but given my luck with the dice roller, I may end up playing a one-legged goblin with a nervous tic!
Astrid Silverveil
player, 122 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Fri 12 Nov 2021
at 00:19
  • msg #408

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

;D

Always possible.  But did our glorious, generous DM mention you roll stats on 5D6 (keeping only best 3, of course), re-roll the 1s?     Still no guarantee, but your odds here are better than most places.
This message was last edited by the player at 00:20, Fri 12 Nov 2021.
Kestrel Duskwalker
player, 2 posts
Fri 12 Nov 2021
at 00:23
  • msg #409

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 408):

I did see the generous rolling method, but you have not seen the depth of the curse the dice roller has case on me!

I'll roll later today...

And here they are, not bad at all! 16, 14, 16, 16, 16, 13.
This message was last edited by the player at 01:49, Fri 12 Nov 2021.
Kossoth Zan
player, 54 posts
Fri 12 Nov 2021
at 01:56
  • msg #410

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Don't forget your age modifiers.  If you're a young adult it's -1 Wis, +1 Con and if your Mature it also gives you a +1 Wis, +1 Str.  Most classes push their races right to the edge of young adult or into mature.
Ulle
Fighter, 150 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Fri 12 Nov 2021
at 02:00
  • msg #411

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Darn good numbers!
Kestrel Duskwalker
player, 3 posts
Fri 12 Nov 2021
at 04:44
  • msg #412

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kossoth Zan (msg # 410):

Thanks Kossoth...wasn't sure that these were being used!

I see we're using the B/X +3, +2, +1 as attribute bonuses, instead of the AD&D mixed salad! Makes things simpler.

I thought it would make it easier!!

STR 17:
in AD&D it's +1 att, +1 damage, +500 weight, 1-3 open doors, 13% bend bars.
in BX it's +2 to att, damage and open doors

Do we just ignore the items that are on the 1E charts but not on the BX charts?
This message was last edited by the player at 05:40, Fri 12 Nov 2021.
Nerull
GM, 577 posts
God of Death
Fri 12 Nov 2021
at 11:35
  • msg #413

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Hmmm, ;-) You guys can figure it out! :-) If you have a question, just ask, everyone knows, I'm easy.
Dain Strongaxe
player, 59 posts
Fri 12 Nov 2021
at 13:41
  • msg #414

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

To confirm/clarify: only the last XP post is for us; the others seem to be too old to be for this game?
Nerull
GM, 578 posts
God of Death
Fri 12 Nov 2021
at 13:46
  • msg #415

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Dain Strongaxe (msg # 414):

Correct. I'll delete them.
Kestrel Duskwalker
player, 4 posts
Fri 12 Nov 2021
at 19:18
  • msg #416

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 413):

Well, Ulle/Dain/Kossoth: how did you do your stats?
Nerull
GM, 579 posts
God of Death
Fri 12 Nov 2021
at 19:24
  • msg #417

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kestrel Duskwalker (msg # 416):

5d6, reroll ones, drop the lowest 2 die.
Nerull
GM, 580 posts
God of Death
Fri 12 Nov 2021
at 19:27
  • msg #418

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 417):
Astrid Silverveil
player, 123 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Fri 12 Nov 2021
at 19:34
  • msg #419

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Funny...we got the exact same stat set, except you got one more 16 than I did.   I had a 15 in its place.

I did not know we were adjusting for age.  The only GM I've met that actually does that is the Captain, who also makes people roll height/weight randomly.
Nerull
GM, 581 posts
God of Death
Fri 12 Nov 2021
at 19:36
  • msg #420

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 419):

You don't have to. You may choose to if you want. I picked my height and weight randomly in his game, I never roll height and weight, won't do it.
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:36, Fri 12 Nov 2021.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 124 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 8
Fri 12 Nov 2021
at 19:39
  • msg #421

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kestrel Duskwalker (msg # 412):

I used the AD&D mixed salad.    The GM has generally let us pick & choose.
Nerull
GM, 582 posts
God of Death
Fri 12 Nov 2021
at 19:41
  • msg #422

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 421):

I try not to be too stodgy, we're trying to have fun. I just have to pick a new adventure now!
Kestrel Duskwalker
player, 5 posts
Fri 12 Nov 2021
at 19:45
  • msg #423

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 421):

OK...I thought the BX adjustments in the house rules were the way to go, but it made it confusing for all of the odd little things added in 1E.

I have done my character sheet assuming the BX adjusts, so I will just leave it as is...if something comes up I am confident the DM will be able to make a ruling!

To be honest, it was only when I looked at the blank character sheet that is based on 1E that my brain seized up!

All good, character sheet should be complete tonight.
Nerull
GM, 583 posts
God of Death
Fri 12 Nov 2021
at 19:48
  • msg #424

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kestrel Duskwalker (msg # 423):

Sweet!
Kestrel Duskwalker
player, 6 posts
Sat 13 Nov 2021
at 08:39
  • msg #425

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 424):

Real life game ran late. Character sheet is up, missing background and description to be done tomorrow.

After all my trying to reconcile BX vs 1E I just went all-in on 1E. Used the PHB and UA for everything, used 2E for NWPs. I think it all makes sense.
Nerull
GM, 585 posts
God of Death
Sat 13 Nov 2021
at 13:08
  • msg #426

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kestrel Duskwalker (msg # 425):

Sounds good! ;-) Tried to take the best of!
Ulle
Fighter, 152 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Sat 13 Nov 2021
at 21:57
  • msg #427

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Are we back at the city yet?
Kestrel Duskwalker
player, 7 posts
Sun 14 Nov 2021
at 03:19
  • msg #428

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 426):

Trying to make the best of, is how I used to run my games back in the day! Although they were more of a mash-up of 1E and 2E.

I do like the BX stat adjustments since they provide a bonus starting at 13 instead of 15...if I ever run an old-school game, I will be incorporating them into my House Rules.

I am good with using the 1E rules for this game, and giving up +1/+1 for STR is offset by getting an extra HP for CON - and I only have to look things up in one book! :-)
Kossoth Zan
player, 55 posts
Sun 14 Nov 2021
at 17:13
  • msg #429

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Kossoth is gonna be quiet because I’ve picked up a nasty bug that makes good posts very difficult.  When I don’t feel like those 80’s commercials that showed an egg and said ‘this is your brain’ and then cracked it and tossed it on a searing frying pan for it to sizzle and say ‘this is your brain of drugs.  Any questions?’ I’ll be back posting regular like.
Caedfel
player, 67 posts
Sun 14 Nov 2021
at 17:57
  • msg #430

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I hope you feel better soon.
Nerull
GM, 587 posts
God of Death
Sun 14 Nov 2021
at 17:58
  • msg #431

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Caedfel (msg # 430):

So do I. We need our players healthy ;-) Get well.
Astrid Silverveil
player, 125 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 9
Sun 14 Nov 2021
at 20:17
  • msg #432

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

For sure!  Fever type illness is no fun, whatever the flavor of it.
Kestrel Duskwalker
player, 8 posts
Mon 15 Nov 2021
at 03:11
  • msg #433

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kossoth Zan (msg # 429):

Get better soon!
Nerull
GM, 592 posts
God of Death
Fri 19 Nov 2021
at 17:40
  • msg #434

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kestrel Duskwalker (msg # 433):

We may be adding one more if she likes what she sees here. In the next day or two.

Kestrel, you get an invite for tonight to Birahu's townhouse. You ask about him around taverns and such and find out he is a great wizard.
Kestrel Duskwalker
player, 9 posts
Fri 19 Nov 2021
at 18:44
  • msg #435

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 434):

Will you be opening a new thread for the meeting at the Great Wizard's townhouse?
Birahu the Black
NPC Wizard, 15 posts
Wizard 16
HP: 57/57 AC: 9
Fri 19 Nov 2021
at 18:47
  • msg #436

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kestrel Duskwalker (msg # 435):

I can, he's only 16th level.
Piestar
player, 174 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Fri 19 Nov 2021
at 18:55
  • msg #437

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Are we all supposed to see it? I don't think we are there.
Nerull
GM, 593 posts
God of Death
Fri 19 Nov 2021
at 19:04
  • msg #438

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 437):

No, you are currently with the regent, Astrid has your invitation to Birahu's
Piestar
player, 175 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Fri 19 Nov 2021
at 19:08
  • msg #439

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

You should maybe hide the thread then?
Dain Strongaxe
player, 60 posts
Sun 21 Nov 2021
at 20:02
  • msg #440

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Piestar:
You should maybe hide the thread then?

Yeah . . . are we all invited?
Kestrel Duskwalker
player, 11 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Mon 22 Nov 2021
at 02:55
  • msg #441

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

DM: question about the NPCs - Is Lady Delana the Lady Regent? Or is she the secretary to the Lady Regent and Beltan is the her secretary.

I know Kestrel hasn't met them yet, but it is Kestrel;'s player that is confused!
Nerull
GM, 600 posts
God of Death
Mon 22 Nov 2021
at 12:19
  • msg #442

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kestrel Duskwalker (msg # 441):

Frankly, I don't know. Beltran is the Lady Regents secretary and Delana is the Regent's name
Nerull
GM, 602 posts
God of Death
Mon 22 Nov 2021
at 14:35
  • msg #443

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Dain Strongaxe (msg # 440):

Yes, everyone is invited. 7:00pm tonight.
Piestar
player, 180 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Mon 22 Nov 2021
at 14:41
  • msg #444

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

So Piestar and Ulle have time for their assorted tasks. Awesome.
Nerull
GM, 603 posts
God of Death
Mon 22 Nov 2021
at 20:22
  • msg #445

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Added some NPCs to the game.
Ulle
Ranger, 159 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Mon 22 Nov 2021
at 20:24
  • msg #446

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

NPC's that we can interact with, or that will be members of the party? The former, I hope.
Nerull
GM, 604 posts
God of Death
Mon 22 Nov 2021
at 20:25
  • msg #447

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Ulle (msg # 446):

Former, that you interact with.
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 15 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Thu 25 Nov 2021
at 01:38
  • msg #448

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Kossoth:
he was hesitant to continue travelling with a seducing witch

If you're going to travel with a witch, wouldn't this be the best kind? :-)

Kossoth are you playing a UA Barbarian? This is the first time since that book came out that I have been in a party with one!!
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 134 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 9
Thu 25 Nov 2021
at 02:18
  • msg #449

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

The few, the proud;  the ones with a D12 hit die.
Kossoth Zan
Barbarian, 58 posts
Thu 25 Nov 2021
at 03:23
  • msg #450

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Kossoth indeed is.

D12 is nice but as the slowest leveling class in 1st ed it’s mitigated.  I’ll be just reaching 2nd level when the Cleric and Thief is hitting 4th and Fighter and Magic User is mid way though 3rd.
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 16 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Thu 25 Nov 2021
at 05:58
  • msg #451

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Astrid do you have language groups available when you post? I don't!

I had no idea about Sylvan Elvish being different from Elvish in Greyhawk...your Google-Fu is strong.

I even looked in my WoG folio and Greyhawk Adventures and I found nothing!

DM: OK if I drop Halfling for my true native tongue? :-)


Kossoth: even my ranger will be partway into 3rd level at 6000 XP!!
Kossoth Zan
Barbarian, 59 posts
Thu 25 Nov 2021
at 11:42
  • msg #452

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Yup.

Of course they are the only class that can destroy magic items and gain XP to make them level faster.  Mind I imagine most parties would look in horror at them destroying something that could be so useful to everyone in the party…I kinda see that option in the same light as the ‘classic’ thieves that roll to pick pocket their own group.

Then again 1st Ed is also the rule set where the value of the treasure you gain is equal to the xp you gain as long as you make it back safely to town and can enjoy the spoils of your work.  So every class has the same option…UA Barbarians just can get it by keeping or destroying their gains.
Nerull
GM, 608 posts
God of Death
Thu 25 Nov 2021
at 12:50
  • msg #453

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Language groups updated as best I could, sorry.
Nerull
GM, 609 posts
God of Death
Thu 25 Nov 2021
at 13:06
  • msg #454

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Racial and or homeland language is free! It is automatic. You already knew Sylvan so you didn't need to take it. You can have Halfling.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 190 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Sat 27 Nov 2021
at 03:41
  • msg #455

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Kind of funny, I had more gaming on here between my games on Thanksgiving than on most days. Counter-intuitive.
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 135 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 9
Mon 29 Nov 2021
at 02:46
  • msg #456

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kestrel Duskwalker (msg # 451):

When I did my Nwps, I went looking for what languages applied to this setting, and found a good page.   It was new to me;  but the page said that's the language (more or less) that went on to be "Sylvan" in later editions.
Ulle
Ranger, 170 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Mon 29 Nov 2021
at 20:13
  • msg #457

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Has anyone heard from our illustrious leader? Did I miss an announcement that they would be away for awhile?
Nerull
GM, 610 posts
God of Death
Mon 29 Nov 2021
at 20:32
  • msg #458

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Ulle (msg # 457):

Been busy today. sorry.
Ulle
Ranger, 171 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Mon 29 Nov 2021
at 21:11
  • msg #459

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

No need to be sorry, I was just worried.
Nerull
GM, 612 posts
God of Death
Mon 29 Nov 2021
at 21:13
  • msg #460

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Ulle (msg # 459):

I ain't dead yet. I read all (none here) my posts but didn't post yet. Making a gestalt 8th level PF character.
Ulle
Ranger, 173 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Mon 29 Nov 2021
at 21:28
  • msg #461

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Wow, that's going to be one powerful character!
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 137 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 9
Mon 29 Nov 2021
at 23:05
  • msg #462

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I've seen like 15th level gestalt games advertized!  I have no idea how anyone keeps up with all the overhead attached to a character like that.  Sounds like a headache.  PF around 5th/6th level is enough, even single classed.

So, is this a version of Birahu?  What classes is this character?
This message was last edited by the player at 23:06, Mon 29 Nov 2021.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 193 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Mon 29 Nov 2021
at 23:18
  • msg #463

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

To each their own, but I tend to prefer lower levels and simpler characters. I hated when I would play PF or 5E and look down at my sheet and realize I had been forgetting things I coulda/shoulda been doing.
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 19 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Tue 30 Nov 2021
at 03:57
  • msg #464

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I can't imagine playing 3E/Pathfinder ever again - the complexity is not worth the time expended.

I like mid-level games, or even higher with AD&D, and so far I have not played any 5E above about 3rd level! The players in my IRL 5E game that I DM are at 5th level. There is a definite power-up at that point. But I am putting together their next encounter and it is fun being able to put them up against a cave troll and a half-dozen juiced-up bugbears!

Of course, I might be overestimating their ability and will TPK them!
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 195 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Tue 30 Nov 2021
at 04:08
  • msg #465

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

1st level 5E feels like 5th level AD&D to me. I don't mind the system that much, but it doesn't have a low level to play in.

My pet peeve, I know, but at least with AD&D you can start at higher levels if you want, with 5E, there is no real way to start as a real beginning adventurer, they have so much backstory built in.

I like my characters to become awesome while I play them, not before hand.

As to making encounters, I find the higher level a party gets, the tougher it is to make an encounter that is well balanced for them. There are simply too many variables, and not every 5th level group is equal, by any stretch. So good luck with that!
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 20 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Tue 30 Nov 2021
at 04:15
  • msg #466

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 465):

That doesn't bother me much...having spent years (decades?) playing AD&D, I am not too bothered if the PCs have to run away! It's on them to figure it out.

I found level 1 to 3 characters in 5E to be quite squishy. I killed the cleric in session 2! But it worked out...when they arrived at the Keep on the Borderlands, they were able to get a raise dead cast on him - but that put them 10,000 gold into debt to their patron. So now they have a reason to stay around the area looking for way to find treasure!
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 196 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Tue 30 Nov 2021
at 04:25
  • msg #467

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

That's kind of my point though, the idea of a second or third level party being able to afford a raise dead was anathema when I started playing. That's the kind of power/treasure inflation that irks an old timer like me. I had a party once hit second level, and they found some regular plate mail. It was the best treasure they had ever seen, and they were ecstatic to get it!
This message was last edited by the player at 02:17, Sat 04 Dec 2021.
Birahu the Black
NPC Wizard, 34 posts
Wizard 16
HP: 57/57 AC: 9
Tue 30 Nov 2021
at 12:57
  • msg #468

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 462):

He is Birahu, a Wizard||Bard
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 140 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 9
Wed 1 Dec 2021
at 00:21
  • msg #469

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Well, that should be fun!

In the one 5e game I'm playing in, I am amazed how much power the group has at 4th level.  Compared to AD&D.   The DM handles it well, sometimes taking a more narrative approach, with it.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 197 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Wed 1 Dec 2021
at 01:01
  • msg #470

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

For me, and I know I say this a lot, it is always more about the people than the system.

That said, the point of everything after 1st ed. was broadening the player base, because that is what makes you money, and that means opening the game up further and further down the bell curve. When you do that, you find fewer and fewer people willing and interested in playing lower-powered characters.

And that's fine, I'm glad the hobby is healthy, but it makes it hard to find a game I want to play in. I'm an old fogey, and I know it's on me, but that kind of power that early in the game isn't to my tastes in a fantasy game. If I wanted to be that powerful, I would play a super hero game.
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 22 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Wed 1 Dec 2021
at 01:27
  • msg #471

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 467):

They couldn't afford the 10,000 gold by any means! They probably had 100 gold between them at that point. I could have had the player create a new PC, but since we used point-buy, and he likes clerics, it would have likely been VERY similar to the dead guy.

The loan was my idea, to tie them to the Keep for a while. And to drain money from them! I think we are 30 sessions in and they have only paid about 1,500 gp toward the loan.

In my experience, 5E is WAY stingy compared to AD&D! I left the 1E amounts of treasure in the Caves of Chaos and that is where they picked up tons of cash and stuff including plate mail.
Nerull
GM, 613 posts
God of Death
Wed 1 Dec 2021
at 19:59
  • msg #472

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

More to say in character, or are we on the road now? I don't want to push, just asking.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 198 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Wed 1 Dec 2021
at 20:04
  • msg #473

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Both of my characters are ready to hit the road, yes.
Kossoth Zan
Barbarian, 66 posts
Wed 1 Dec 2021
at 20:09
  • msg #474

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Yup.  Kossoth is just being his dangerous unstable self outside town waiting for the group to head out.

Good to go :D
Dain Strongaxe
Fighter, 66 posts
Wed 1 Dec 2021
at 22:36
  • msg #475

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

We're good.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 201 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Fri 3 Dec 2021
at 02:41
  • msg #476

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Not a big deal, but curious about Elves in this world, and sleep. Some worlds they never have to at all, others they are more like the rest of us.
Nerull
GM, 617 posts
God of Death
Fri 3 Dec 2021
at 13:06
  • msg #477

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 476):

Trance like state for 4 hours, not real sleep. Like in later editions I think. What do you WANT?
Nerull
GM, 618 posts
God of Death
Fri 3 Dec 2021
at 17:52
  • msg #478

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 477):

let me know when you are done for the evening and bed down.
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 142 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 9
Fri 3 Dec 2021
at 19:59
  • msg #479

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Sorry for being scarce, people -- back at it!  Ready for whatever is next.

I think in 2nd edition, there was a thing about elves & half elves being able to get buy on 4 hours sleep.   I think it came from some supplement, or "complete" book, not the PHB.   I think maybe the book where you buy things with points.   Which means if you got that, then you might lose some other ability.

Elf blooded people not needing to sleep at all seems silly to me.   I mean, just from an RP angle, I don't like imagining my character sitting around awake all night.

It sounds kind of like hell, in fact --  I like my sleep.  ;)
Kossoth Zan
Barbarian, 70 posts
Fri 3 Dec 2021
at 20:08
  • msg #480

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Kossoth is good for the night.  He’ll stand watch as suggested earlier.
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 25 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Fri 3 Dec 2021
at 20:42
  • msg #481

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 479):

I believe it was 3E that brought-in the 4 hours of meditation = 8 hours of sleep for elves. I don't know what 4E did, but it is similar in 5E.

I'm fine with the AD&D rule elves sleep like everyone else of the newer rule. The latter makes it easier for watches!
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 144 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 9
Fri 3 Dec 2021
at 20:47
  • msg #482

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

A lot of stuff in later editions came from the earlier.  Like the Sylvan language we were talking about.

I think it is in 2e "Power & Skills", or whatever that was called.  I remember once, back in the day, trying to put a character together from points, and I think the 4 hour sleep deal was on there.   But, it cut into your points to buy infravision, sword bonuses, and all those things.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 202 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Fri 3 Dec 2021
at 22:10
  • msg #483

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Nerull:
In reply to Piestar (msg # 476):

Trance like state for 4 hours, not real sleep. Like in later editions I think. What do you WANT?


I wanted to know, now I do. Thanks!
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 203 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Fri 3 Dec 2021
at 22:13
  • msg #484

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I have played with people who want their elves to never have to sleep, though I may have misunderstood. They may have been playing themselves as being able to be aware while in that four hour trance, and would use that to do guard duty for the party all night, which seemed a bit much to me, but whatever.

I'm not an Elf, I was just curious. As far as I am concerned, whatever the DM wants is what we got, it's all good.
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 145 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 9
Fri 3 Dec 2021
at 22:49
  • msg #485

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I think this game tends to work the opposite --  if we want something, he'll work with us on it.

But, even as players, we've got to dry the line somewhere.    One thing I don't like about later editions, is that it begins to feel like "super powers", more so than medieval fantasy.   I think modern D&D owes almost as much to the MCU and anime, as it does to swords & sorcery fiction.    It has that feel to it, especially as the levels go up.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 204 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Fri 3 Dec 2021
at 22:56
  • msg #486

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I agree, if I want to play a superhero, I will play a superhero game. I like the grittiness of good old school D&D.
Dain Strongaxe
Fighter, 68 posts
Sat 4 Dec 2021
at 02:15
  • msg #487

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I think controlling/limiting the magic/power in the world is one of the hardest things to do as a GM.  That's the way to produce results (like Piestar described in Post 467) where players are pleasantly and genuinely surprised and appreciative of the true treasures -- which, I think, enhances the sense of accomplishment.

Which is one of the reasons that I never was a good GM.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 205 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Sat 4 Dec 2021
at 02:20
  • msg #488

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Dain Strongaxe (msg # 487):

I agree, that's why I like limited-use items, things that make the players think about if they should use it now, from potions and scrolls to wands with a small number of charges left.

I was stunned when I started playing 5E and was told wands regenerated their charges, in most cases.
Dain Strongaxe
Fighter, 68 posts
Sat 4 Dec 2021
at 02:36
  • msg #489

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I think a lot of those are changes as rules evolve are driven by players and their mad quests for more and more power.

And I don't mean that facetiously.
This message was last updated by the player at 02:36, Sat 04 Dec 2021.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 206 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Sat 4 Dec 2021
at 02:32
  • msg #490

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

One of the things that shocked me with 5E was the parties I played with would use everything in their arsenal, every battle, then rest up before doing anything else. So weird, part of the game, to me, is knowing when and where to save up your spells and abilities for later, they never wanted to do that.
Dain Strongaxe
Fighter, 69 posts
Sat 4 Dec 2021
at 02:53
  • msg #491

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I got in with a group learning Pathfinder (I'm an old fogey, as you may know) and one of our players had previously dabbled in 3.5 which gave him some experience.

Talk about all the stuff he wants to do to empower all of us; the raise deads at such early leavels, etc. . . . ugh.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 207 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Sat 4 Dec 2021
at 03:05
  • msg #492

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Dain Strongaxe (msg # 491):

I got into Pathfinder a little, but only because the only gamers I knew were playing it. I compared character generation to Lego, the characters were designed to be 'cool' because of the build and not the character building or role-play. Not my style.
Dain Strongaxe
Fighter, 70 posts
Sat 4 Dec 2021
at 03:18
  • msg #493

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I got into it because some friends I had otherwise were interested.  More for social interaction than anything.

And the thai food we order, because my wife hates thai food. :)

One game I liked a lot was Rolemaster, because you could tailor your character as you wished.  No two magicians are the same.  And, there are definite ways to limit the power in that game (if a GM is so inclined).
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 208 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Sat 4 Dec 2021
at 03:31
  • msg #494

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I loved reading the Role Master books, but never found a party willing to try it.

I really liked their magic system, because it seemed to require player thought a lot more.

And I liked their combat system a lot, especially their crit chart.
Kossoth Zan
Barbarian, 71 posts
Sat 4 Dec 2021
at 05:25
  • msg #495

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Don’t know anything about 4th or 5th other than I avoided 4th cause it sounded like they wanted to make characters in the same vein as MMO video games.  That in turn meant I didn’t bother with 5th either.

Mind like I said above I didn’t play those two but I do know that you can indeed build a background/story character up in 3.0/3.5/Pathfinder.  Though it usually takes people like here who know 1st and 2nd and enjoy the building towards things without just looking at efficiency and percentages and whatnot.

I did enjoy the Spheres of Might/Sphere's of Power that was developed for Pathfinder.  Also really enjoyed the Words of Power alt Magic system either used as primary or as complementary.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 209 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Sat 4 Dec 2021
at 05:38
  • msg #496

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I;m not familiar with those books, but I have always been interested in various magic systems. I've yet to find one that was completely satisfying.
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 26 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Sat 4 Dec 2021
at 07:59
  • msg #497

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 482):

I never have looked at the Powers and Options, but I do know they were a pre-cursor to 3E. So it makes sense that some of the fluff in 3E came from those books.

I was OK with 3E, but only with the PHB - the add-ons and the 3rd party add-ons, especially were insane!

I always say that my favourite game is/was the AD&D mash-up of 1E with bits of 2E that I played for many years. But being honest about it, there were a hell'a lot of house rules to hold it all together!

So far, I have yet to need a house rule in 5E (but I DM a PHB-only game). Some of the newer books have added some overpowered bits. The magic system in 5E is by far the best version in my opinion...bits of Vancian with free-casting. Not far off many of the spell points system that were constantly being created back in the early 80's.
Dain Strongaxe
Fighter, 71 posts
Sat 4 Dec 2021
at 14:02
  • msg #498

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Piestar:
I;m not familiar with those books, but I have always been interested in various magic systems. I've yet to find one that was completely satisfying.

Yeah, there are flaws with everything.  And magic is inherently unbalancing, particularly at higher levels.

If I were to GM again, I would do a lot of planning as to what spells would and would not be accessible.  I don't know if I would do it well enough to "make things better," but that effort is the only way.

Along the lines in your Rudley game, when you decided Sleep didn't exist.  I see that as a legitimate effort to keep things balanced (and therefore fun for all).
Nerull
GM, 619 posts
God of Death
Sat 4 Dec 2021
at 16:04
  • msg #499

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Dain Strongaxe (msg # 498):

I found sleep life saving at low levels, otherwise you fight all of the bad guys, total party kill!
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 210 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Sat 4 Dec 2021
at 16:08
  • msg #500

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

The problem with sleep was I bumped up the casters casting ability, so the party could cast it over six times a day.

It made it very hard to find encounters for them, but it was better to give the casters more to do at low levels.

Besides, if the party has sleep, so do their foes, and an entire party of first level characters would be in rough shape if sleep was cast on them, no saving throws, only resistance for elves and half-elves.
Nerull
GM, 621 posts
God of Death
Sat 4 Dec 2021
at 16:27
  • msg #501

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 500):

That's also true! Smart opponents would use it too!
Dain Strongaxe
Fighter, 72 posts
Sat 4 Dec 2021
at 17:04
  • msg #502

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 500):

Agreed!

I always thought of it as: the "magic scientists" just hadn't figured out or perfected the magic necessary for the spell. :)
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 27 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Sun 5 Dec 2021
at 01:03
  • msg #503

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 500):

Like I said, to play AD&D you had to have house rules! Balance is a funny thing in AD&D as the classes as written are not balanced at all. MUs are useless at very low levels, and then things are OK from levels 3 to about 5 or 6 and then they become juggernauts.

My house rule for MUs was not to allow more "spells" but to give them a cantrip that they could cast every round. It required a roll to hit and did something like 1d4 damage...in essence it replaced throwing a dagger and let them look like mages every round!
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 211 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Sun 5 Dec 2021
at 02:15
  • msg #504

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Everyone has their own solutions. In the game I am currently running I did something I consider rather interesting, in that I used Wisdom to determine the number of bonus spells a made gets, using the clerics chart. I think spread out the value of the stats makes min-maxing less effective. I also use the cantrips from UA, but I am much more generous with them, and they don't take away from your spells of other levels, similar to the way Nerull runs their cantrips, which I like, as it allows us to use them as flavoring, without diminishing our usefulness.
I also allow all spell casters a little bit of auto-cast ability, so any cleric can change any spell to a heal on the fly, to open up picking other spells. Mages get to pick one spell as their goto, and can change it each time they level.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:16, Sun 05 Dec 2021.
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 146 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 9
Sun 5 Dec 2021
at 19:55
  • msg #505

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I like that AD&D tended to beget campaign personalizations.   Our original group did those too, and the sum effect was one of the best overall systems I've played under to this day.  Of course, nostalgia, rose glasses, and all that.   I think there's a tendency to love what you learned first.

I've met players who feel that way about 3E, with all of its splat books in use, and for me, it's like "Ok, so you're a masochist."

I avoided 4e.  It sounded almost like a different game, from what I heard.

5E - while it does suffer from the aforementioned superhero effect, it isn't too bad below 5th level.   It's different, but I've enjoyed playing the one game I'm in.   As a caster, the flexible spell slots can be a lot of fun.

But I think everyone else in the game is looking forward to reaching a high level, and I'm not.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 212 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Mon 6 Dec 2021
at 04:48
  • msg #506

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

If you think AD&D begat a lot of home brew, you should look at the original white box set. I only dabbled in it a little, but enjoined reading the books, and it was, to all appearances, intentionally incomplete to force DM's to flesh their own games in their creative ways.

Asd the hobby drifted away from a creative hobby to a money making business however, that tended to drift away. I remember then the answers in Dragon magazine drifted away from answering questions with 'the DM's rule is law' to claiming their was an official answer. It was all about control and money in my estimation.

Along with that came the addition of a ton of books. By the end of second ed. it had already gotten ridiculous, but the truth is, for every people like the ones I gamed with with like to be creative, there were ten people who wanted books to tell them what to do. Sad for me, but great for the hobby over all.
Dain Strongaxe
Fighter, 74 posts
Mon 6 Dec 2021
at 13:51
  • msg #507

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

UA came out when we were still playing 1st edition -- we denied its existence because it looked so obviously like a money-grab.
Nerull
GM, 625 posts
God of Death
Mon 6 Dec 2021
at 13:53
  • msg #508

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Dain Strongaxe (msg # 507):

I always likes UA!
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 28 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Mon 6 Dec 2021
at 19:56
  • msg #509

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 506):

I think with original D&D you were expected to have access to Chainmail and to Avalon Hill's Outdoor Survival. They helped to pad the rules needed to play.

quote:
looked so obviously like a money-grab


A lot of old-school players talk about the "money grab" aspect of everything after the core 3 AD&D books. I have never understood this perspective, probably the business school in me!

When the original D&D book was published, TSR charged $10. There was a huge uproar as that was considered a ridiculously high price, given the original war-gaming audience was used to getting a set of mimeographed rules for a couple of bucks.

All of the basic rules were also even more expensive, as were the AD&D rule books. Why weren't these a money grab? UA formalised many of Gygax's rules that had been published in Dragon, and put them into a form that was far more accessible even though it was again fairly expensive.

Everything that TSR did under Gygax was to make money.
Nerull
GM, 626 posts
God of Death
Mon 6 Dec 2021
at 20:12
  • msg #510

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Just to let you know, I do have high designs and plans I've been making for this group! I think it will be fun!
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 29 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Mon 6 Dec 2021
at 20:14
  • msg #511

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 510):

Having read through the what happened before Kestrel joined, I have no fear that the game will be great!
Nerull
GM, 627 posts
God of Death
Mon 6 Dec 2021
at 20:15
  • msg #512

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kestrel Duskwalker (msg # 511):

Hope so. Just wished people would post more!
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:18, Mon 06 Dec 2021.
Nerull
GM, 628 posts
God of Death
Mon 6 Dec 2021
at 20:24
  • msg #513

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 512):

Five posts a week minimum!
Kossoth Zan
Barbarian, 73 posts
Mon 6 Dec 2021
at 20:39
  • msg #514

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

*chuckles*

There you go. :P
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 148 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 9
Tue 7 Dec 2021
at 00:27
  • msg #515

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

No problem on that -- sorry about today!  It was just impossible.  Tomorrow about the same, probably, but rest of week should be better.

Once we come down to an encounter, I try to be available, but it's not always going to be possible.   Posting now...
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 150 posts
Elf fighter/enchanter
AC 1 Hps 9
Tue 7 Dec 2021
at 00:56
  • msg #516

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Agreed on the money grab --  D&D has always been a business, and I don't really blame them.   I began in the 2E era, and it seemed like it one point it really went gonzo, and some of it was just really cheesy, unnecessary stuff.    Which was a paradigm that 3E then seemed to follow.

My impression is 1st edition wasn't quite as excessive.  Perhaps because Gygax had kind of a lock on being the guy who had to write most of it?

Pie, I haven't seen the so-called actual white box books, but I have a retro-clone that is closely based on them, that I think is a pretty good rule set, called 'Swords and Wizardy.'   There are many now, I think, but I like that one.
This message was last edited by the player at 00:57, Tue 07 Dec 2021.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 213 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Tue 7 Dec 2021
at 01:10
  • msg #517

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I think it was a gradual but inevitable slide. No one goes into business to not make money. It was just frustrating.

The card games money grab was so obvious, I refused to play, even though I admired the business model.

Sadly there is no way for an RPG company to have the same business model as a company like Parker Brothers used to, where you sell a complete game, and make more money by printing a different complete game.

That said, with first ed., three books was a complete game, and never needed to be added to to have fun. Even modules seemed odd back then, because we all loved making our own adventures.

The slide down the bell curve was more depressing that the endless parade of supplements though. I wish there was a way they could have sold two different games, one for the old school folks and one for the masses, but I don't think it would have worked.
Dain Strongaxe
Fighter, 75 posts
Tue 7 Dec 2021
at 14:35
  • msg #518

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

By "money grab," I meant that it was a lot of stuff that wasn't terribly useful, at least not to us.  We didn't see it as adding value to the game.  And also this:


Piestar:
That said, with first ed., three books was a complete game, and never needed to be added to to have fun. Even modules seemed odd back then, because we all loved making our own adventures.

Caedfel
Cleric, 80 posts
Tue 7 Dec 2021
at 14:39
  • msg #519

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Sorry to temporarily change the topic slightly --

I've learned not to assume that my characters wake up when a call to arms is made, so I tend to wait to hear from the GM that the effort to wake a sleeper succeeded.
Nerull
GM, 630 posts
God of Death
Tue 7 Dec 2021
at 14:46
  • msg #520

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Caedfel (msg # 519):

They didn't say they woke the party so I assume they didn't.

I'm plotting ahead with various adventures, some being converted back to 1st/2nd edition, some 2nd edition modules. A few will be very difficult to navigate, but if you die I'll let you introduce a new character.

Kossoth will be going home eventually, perhaps the group will join him in the ruins of the Sea of Death Dust!

If I live long enough and can keep it together, I want to go to epic levels.
This message was last edited by the GM at 14:53, Tue 07 Dec 2021.
Caedfel
Cleric, 81 posts
Tue 7 Dec 2021
at 15:15
  • msg #521

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Nerull:
In reply to Caedfel (msg # 519):

They didn't say they woke the party so I assume they didn't.


I'm glad I asked. :)

Wasn't sure if the yelling in post 48 woke us -- which is exactly the situation where I've learned not to assume.
This message was last edited by the player at 15:58, Tue 07 Dec 2021.
Kossoth Zan
Barbarian, 74 posts
Tue 7 Dec 2021
at 15:40
  • msg #522

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Unless any character I have has something akin to 'light sleeper' I never make the same assumption either Caedfel.  I know from experience how deep a sleeper I can be at times and how light a sleeper at others.  It's rather maddening to the wife at times too, lol.

...

Trust me guys a nice vacation to the Sea of Dust will be great!  We can either take the tunnel...280 miles of twisting passages under the Hellfurnaces and home to all sorts of wonderous and fantastical creatures, find an alternate route beneath them and have fun playing hide and seek with Dark Elves, or go over the Hellfurnaces and play with giants, deamons and devils.  Doesn't that sound fun?!?!?!

Then there is the dust itself...the eastern portion covered in lung ravaging ash from the Hellfurnaces that really most just obsidian particulates you are inhaling to shred your lungs and esophagus.  The rest is great dust with a bunch of it having the same consistency as water!  Imagine swimming in dust!  Diving in dust to explore ravaged cities from an empire destroyed by magic thousands of years ago. So fun!

Don't worry about the bulette's, harpies, thri-kreen, giant spiders, fire lizards, derro and other things that go...bump...in the night :D
Nerull
GM, 631 posts
God of Death
Tue 7 Dec 2021
at 16:57
  • msg #523

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Caedfel (msg # 521):

If you're a light sleeper, you might have been awakened by Ulle shouting "Bear!" I'll let it up to you if you want to roll over and snuggle or jump up.
Ulle
Ranger, 185 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Wed 8 Dec 2021
at 00:28
  • msg #524

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I would have been more urgent if it had seemed more of a threat. The bear doesn't seem to be a major issue, maybe I am wrong.
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 31 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Wed 8 Dec 2021
at 05:43
  • msg #526

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Was a decision made on how much sleep elves require? I think the choices are:
  • Same as humans and other demi-humans.
  • 4 hours of normal sleep per night.
  • 4 hours reverie, still awake, meditative state.
  • Something else?

Nerull
GM, 634 posts
God of Death
Wed 8 Dec 2021
at 13:12
  • msg #527

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kestrel Duskwalker (msg # 526):

4 hours reverie, still awake, meditative state.
Nerull
GM, 642 posts
God of Death
Thu 9 Dec 2021
at 17:47
  • msg #528

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 527):

I added two more maps! Sea of Dust, for much later on. I'm plotting your demise!
Caedfel
Cleric, 83 posts
Fri 10 Dec 2021
at 02:40
  • msg #529

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Planning ahead is a good character trait.
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 33 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Fri 10 Dec 2021
at 04:03
  • msg #530

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 528):

Not a lot of detail on that map! :-)
Nerull
GM, 643 posts
God of Death
Fri 10 Dec 2021
at 13:44
  • msg #531

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kestrel Duskwalker (msg # 530):

Not much there. Except death and magic!
Nerull
GM, 646 posts
God of Death
Fri 10 Dec 2021
at 17:41
  • msg #532

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Don't want to play anymore? You check in but don't post!
Kossoth Zan
Barbarian, 79 posts
Fri 10 Dec 2021
at 19:51
  • msg #533

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I'd thought my 'continuing to lead the party to their destination' post posted this morning...clearly didn't...but it's up (again).
Ulle
Ranger, 190 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Sat 11 Dec 2021
at 05:50
  • msg #534

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

That is odd, because I was pretty sure I actually read it this morning, too.
Nerull
GM, 648 posts
God of Death
Sat 11 Dec 2021
at 13:38
  • msg #535

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Ulle (msg # 534):

Thanks for giving me something to work with, really appreciated.
Nerull
GM, 649 posts
God of Death
Sat 11 Dec 2021
at 14:43
  • msg #536

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 535):

:-P You two do 80% of the posting, I want all to participate, I want a game of friends playing long distance. I'm actually in a few and want to run one. I don't care what you post here in ooc, relevant or not, just get to know who is who!
Nerull
GM, 650 posts
God of Death
Sat 11 Dec 2021
at 15:43
  • msg #537

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 536):

At about 5th level, the trip through the tunnel to the Sea of Dust has been suggested by Kossoth's player. I always wanted to play in the Sea of Dust. Is there any other interest in doing this?
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 157 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Sat 11 Dec 2021
at 15:47
  • msg #538

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Sure. Never been there, before.    Sounds pretty interesting.
Nerull
GM, 651 posts
God of Death
Sat 11 Dec 2021
at 15:49
  • msg #539

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 538):

It will be tough mind you. Even the air is out to kill you, you need a filter and goggles! Thanks for chiming in! I'm using Dark Sun to simulate the Sea of Dust.
This message was last edited by the GM at 15:52, Sat 11 Dec 2021.
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 159 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Sat 11 Dec 2021
at 18:28
  • msg #540

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Never played any Dark Sun -- have heard of it.

It will be interesting, from an RP angle, once we get to reasons & motives to go out there.

There's a whole list of reasons why Astrid wouldn't want to venture out there.   I expect she'll be reluctant, at the least, in the beginning.
Nerull
GM, 654 posts
God of Death
Sat 11 Dec 2021
at 18:52
  • msg #541

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 540):

Kossoth will have to be convincing in a few levels to get it moving! Dark Sun has a few 10th Level Spells! Truly unique! Suel Magic! Lots of it!
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 161 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Sat 11 Dec 2021
at 18:58
  • msg #542

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Suel history is a keen interest for Astrid.   However, many things she is content just to read about!

And over the top, high level magic isn't a motivator.  She's already spoken of the Elvish magical philosophy, which takes into account the principles of balance & moderation.

Nonetheless, I'll find some reason --  because I as a player think it should be a very interesting adventure.
Nerull
GM, 655 posts
God of Death
Sat 11 Dec 2021
at 19:02
  • msg #543

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 542):

LOLololololol that is what I want to hear. Playing for the love of playing!
Ulle
Ranger, 192 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Sun 12 Dec 2021
at 03:20
  • msg #544

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

My characters wouldn't, so something would have to push us in that direction, it would have to be against their will to some degree, or so important they had no choice.

That said, I would be interested, I have always been interested in the Dark Sun universe, but have never read any of the material, it would be all new for me.

Part of my interest stems from the sense that it has a very similar feel to a book I loved by Martha Wells called City of Bones. A great read, highly recommended.

In fact if you felt like running a second game that started in that world, instead of moving these characters there, I would be all in.

On a side note, does anyone want me to post less? I fear sometimes my level of posting bothers people.
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 35 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Sun 12 Dec 2021
at 03:37
  • msg #545

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

The Sea of Dust is the opposite of what a Sylvan Elf considers homey! Like Astrid, as a player it would probably be interesting - for Kestrel there would have to be a good reason to enter such a desolate place.

Lots of time for the DM to create that reason!

Ulle: I don't think you have been posting too much, thus far. PbP is tough to regulate because a PC might have a conversation with an NPC that entails for or five straight posts; which sometimes looks like it is hogging the spotlight!

I generally try to add one long post, and then wait for the rest of the group to chime in. If it is one of those back and forth discussion, I don't worry so much.
Nerull
GM, 656 posts
God of Death
Sun 12 Dec 2021
at 13:05
  • msg #546

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Length of post is unimportant to me. I just need to figure out where we are at any given time and like to keep some kind of conversation around. ;-) I can react and move us along better. Thanks everyone for playing, I guess I can consider a second game instead.
Ulle
Ranger, 194 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Sun 12 Dec 2021
at 13:22
  • msg #547

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

It was just a suggestion, it is a system I have been curious of.

In the games I run, I enjoy the short fluff posts. If players only post when they have something substantial to say, it feels like they aren't enjoying the game.
Nerull
GM, 657 posts
God of Death
Sun 12 Dec 2021
at 13:30
  • msg #548

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Ulle (msg # 547):

That's the way I feel, I want everyone to post as much as they can, 3 times a week, 10 times a week, whatever, keep the game moving. It stops too long it will die.
Nerull
GM, 659 posts
God of Death
Sun 12 Dec 2021
at 15:19
  • msg #549

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Ulle:
It was just a suggestion, it is a system I have been curious of.

In the games I run, I enjoy the short fluff posts. If players only post when they have something substantial to say, it feels like they aren't enjoying the game.



Then they post once a week and the game don't last. I like more little posts, like normal conversation.


Lets vote on Sea of Dust/Dark Sun.
Nerull
GM, 660 posts
God of Death
Sun 12 Dec 2021
at 15:26
  • msg #550

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Kestrel Duskwalker:
The Sea of Dust is the opposite of what a Sylvan Elf considers homey! Like Astrid, as a player it would probably be interesting - for Kestrel there would have to be a good reason to enter such a desolate place.

Lots of time for the DM to create that reason!

Ulle: I don't think you have been posting too much, thus far. PbP is tough to regulate because a PC might have a conversation with an NPC that entails for or five straight posts; which sometimes looks like it is hogging the spotlight!

I generally try to add one long post, and then wait for the rest of the group to chime in. If it is one of those back and forth discussion, I don't worry so much.


Post more often Kestrel, short posts with fluff are fine! Add flavor to Kestrel, Does he smoke pipeweed? Track? Play it up just a bit if you can. He's a great character! Relationships between PC's is okay too as long as you don't go full born adult. Can't do that.

Caedfel and Dain could post a little more too, Steve! ;-)

You don't have to post 5 times a day, 4 or 5 times a week is good. Just so we can gain levels!
This message was last edited by the GM at 15:31, Sun 12 Dec 2021.
Nerull
GM, 661 posts
God of Death
Sun 12 Dec 2021
at 19:02
  • msg #551

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Everyone be safe this holiday/Christmas season. I'll be here through the holidays if anyone wants to chat/post.
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 162 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Sun 12 Dec 2021
at 19:16
  • msg #552

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I was the one who nudged both Kossoth and Kestrel over here, because I know what they're both capable of as players.  And, I really wanted this game to have more of that caliber.

Partially because Pie's player turns in well written posts, with meat on the bones, and I wanted more who could hit that mark.

Don't worry on Kestrel, GM -- I've never known him not to bring nuance and depth to his characters.

And, not to leave anyone out, here;  I really like Cadfael & Dain, as characters.  We've got something of a dream team, at the moment.  With a GM who runs a vivid, interesting world, and is a nice guy on top!

As for me, I plan to go much more in depth with Astrid.    For all that she's fairly social, she also holds her cards pretty close.   There is a lot I've not touched on, yet.
Nerull
GM, 662 posts
God of Death
Sun 12 Dec 2021
at 19:25
  • msg #553

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 552):

Excellent!
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 163 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Sun 12 Dec 2021
at 19:29
  • msg #554

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

They look inviting, but the sounds of a village's stifled chuckling never sounded so ominous before.

Gnomes are known for their jokes, and sometimes bent humor.   Is that kind of what you're getting at, here?

Or do you mean ominous, like something feels really off here?
Nerull
GM, 663 posts
God of Death
Sun 12 Dec 2021
at 19:58
  • msg #555

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 554):

Bad joke. It's the 'Big Room' When you go in, you'll get the joke!
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:09, Sun 12 Dec 2021.
Nerull
GM, 664 posts
God of Death
Sun 12 Dec 2021
at 20:11
  • msg #556

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Astrid Silverveil:
I was the one who nudged both Kossoth and Kestrel over here, because I know what they're both capable of as players.  And, I really wanted this game to have more of that caliber.

Partially because Pie's player turns in well written posts, with meat on the bones, and I wanted more who could hit that mark.

Don't worry on Kestrel, GM -- I've never known him not to bring nuance and depth to his characters.

And, not to leave anyone out, here;  I really like Cadfael & Dain, as characters.  We've got something of a dream team, at the moment.  With a GM who runs a vivid, interesting world, and is a nice guy on top!

As for me, I plan to go much more in depth with Astrid.    For all that she's fairly social, she also holds her cards pretty close.   There is a lot I've not touched on, yet.


Very good players!
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 38 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Mon 13 Dec 2021
at 06:08
  • msg #557

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 556):

Great! Now I have expectations to meet! :-)

You've got some top-notch players here, I can only hope that I will be little boat that rises with the tide of their roleplaying.

As to the ominous post, my first thought was, oh no, Kestrel was right they have been bewitched by the kobolds or something; but then I thought worse, there's a Big Folk-sized practical joke waiting for us!
Ulle
Ranger, 195 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Mon 13 Dec 2021
at 06:54
  • msg #558

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Confused, was a bucket of beer dumped on Ulle's head?
Nerull
GM, 665 posts
God of Death
Mon 13 Dec 2021
at 13:36
  • msg #559

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kestrel Duskwalker (msg # 557):

Yes, there is.

Ulle, you just got a shower! Of fine beer!
Nerull
GM, 671 posts
God of Death
Mon 13 Dec 2021
at 17:28
  • msg #560

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 559):

We might be getting a new character, friend from another game is interested, also a very good role player!
Nerull
GM, 672 posts
God of Death
Mon 13 Dec 2021
at 17:29
  • msg #561

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 560):

Ulle/Piestar just went to bed for 8 hours or so, +/- Odd hour fella too. ;-)
Nerull
GM, 673 posts
God of Death
Mon 13 Dec 2021
at 17:43
  • msg #562

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 561):

Welcome Chris. Our new rogue!
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 164 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Mon 13 Dec 2021
at 19:44
  • msg #563

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Chris?   Chris Hansen, by chance?

"Have a seat!"  Nwp @19

Whatever your speciality, your pilfering proclivity -- welcome!  Thief is the one thing we were lacking.
Nerull
GM, 674 posts
God of Death
Mon 13 Dec 2021
at 19:49
  • msg #564

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 563):

half-orc fighter/thief. Just what you needed! ;-)

In game within the next day or so.
Kossoth Zan
Barbarian, 81 posts
Mon 13 Dec 2021
at 19:50
  • msg #565

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Coolness, welcome Chris.
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 166 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Mon 13 Dec 2021
at 20:01
  • msg #566

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Kossoth once had one of the best half-orc fighter/thieves, ever.

Alas, his crime was thinking too clearly, and speaking up!   Punishable by giant-snake-doom, in some Rpol regions.

Our illustrious DM and host went down with him.    But, look where he is today!  Good karma pays off, sometimes...
Nerull
GM, 675 posts
God of Death
Mon 13 Dec 2021
at 20:07
  • msg #567

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 566):

Today is excellent, people are posting! Awesome!
Kossoth Zan
Barbarian, 82 posts
Mon 13 Dec 2021
at 20:25
  • msg #568

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Thanks for that glowing attestation Astrid. :D

Yeah he was ended far too early.  I was still learning that DM's playstyle but understanding that has helped massively in the long game projection for the poor half-orc's replacement and likely soon to be replacement of the replacement...for a time.
Nerull
GM, 676 posts
God of Death
Mon 13 Dec 2021
at 20:41
  • msg #569

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I'll be leaving in about 20 minutes, if Adan Rae/Chris has any questions, Kossoth and Astrid, help him out. Adan is a Elven fighter/thief.

I'll be back in the morning for anything you can't help with.

Maximum money Adan, to start for your gear. I'll get you set tomorrow then.
Kossoth Zan
Barbarian, 83 posts
Mon 13 Dec 2021
at 20:45
  • msg #570

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

More damn elves... Yeah totally got it boss :D

If you have any questions Adan shoot away.  We're a helpful group here.
Nerull
GM, 677 posts
God of Death
Mon 13 Dec 2021
at 20:46
  • msg #571

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kossoth Zan (msg # 570):

NWP come from 2nd edition, use them
Adan Rae
player, 1 post
Mon 13 Dec 2021
at 22:11
  • msg #572

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

<Waves at Astrid!> <Smiles nicely at Kossoth>

Hi folks!
Morphed permanenetly into a moon elf named, "Adan Rae". He worships Solonor Thelandira.

(I went with rogue as that's what Nerull said was needed.)

***
Quick question - is it assumed that we can read/rwrite any language in which we are proficient?
Or does it cost 2 NWP slots if one isn't a priest?
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 167 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Mon 13 Dec 2021
at 22:43
  • msg #573

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

The GM's not been real strong arm about it, nor about anything, really.  He wants us to have fun.  It always seemed like a lot, to have to burn Nwps on speaking and literacy in every single language.

I did ask about it during character making, and it doesn't seem to be enforced.  I still bought read/write once, just to underline that Asrid is competent in both.
Adan Rae
player, 2 posts
Mon 13 Dec 2021
at 23:30
  • msg #574

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Ignoring Druidic etc, I've always taken it that R/W bought once applied to any language in which a PC is proficient.
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 39 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Tue 14 Dec 2021
at 01:56
  • msg #575

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 572):

Welcome Adan Rae! The third elf in our merry band!

I assume FR Moon Elf translates to Greyhawk Grey Elf which makes Adan close kin to Astrid. Perhaps a chaperone sent to watch over the impulsive Silverveil!
Adan Rae
player, 3 posts
Tue 14 Dec 2021
at 02:34
  • msg #576

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kestrel Duskwalker (msg # 575):

Oh that sounds interesting!
Are the Unearched Arcana racial subclasses allowed then?
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 168 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Tue 14 Dec 2021
at 02:49
  • msg #577

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Yeah, Moon elf would be Faerun.  (and pardon my own reference to a deity of that setting in game!  It's been edited)

Greyhawk elves are those listed in the UA book.

I should mention however:   Astrid is an unconventional grey-elf.  Who left the Vesve to get away from her own kind, and immerse herself in human culture.   With several reasons for that.   Her response to another grey elf is likely to be kind of mixed...
This message was last edited by the player at 02:57, Tue 14 Dec 2021.
Adan Rae
player, 4 posts
Tue 14 Dec 2021
at 02:54
  • msg #578

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

TY! Never played Wild Elf. Going to go with that. I'll tweak the char sheet later in the morning. (It's 3am here).

Are we using socail class from UA ?
I just worked out that social class for a wild elf would be 1d86+10 which amused me

Edit: Rolled it just because, and Adan would be Upper Middle Class.
Ok, going to try and actually get some sleep. nice talking to you!

This message was last edited by the player at 02:58, Tue 14 Dec 2021.
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 169 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Tue 14 Dec 2021
at 03:00
  • msg #579

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

No.

And, this isn't strictly UA, or even 1st edition.

You're allowed to kind of pick what you want, mix & match, between 1st, 2nd ed, and the rules cyclopedia.

For instance, my character specializes like in 2nd edition, but all other mechanics and her spells are 1st Ed.

You may want to consider 2nd Ed. thieving skills; they allow you to use points, rather than a set number for each skill.
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 40 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Tue 14 Dec 2021
at 04:27
  • msg #580

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Kestrel is a straight-up 1E ranger (unless I made a mistake) and I simply tacked on NWPs from 2E.

Astrid makes a good point of using 2E Thief Skills, WAAAYYY better than 1E.

DM: I just noticed that Kestrel speaks Woodland Mammal. That might include bear! Not a big deal at this point, but for future reference what would you consider to be woodland mammals?
This message was last edited by the player at 05:04, Tue 14 Dec 2021.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 221 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Tue 14 Dec 2021
at 08:53
  • msg #581

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Welcome aboard Adan, new elf! Sister Piestar is a half-elf, and a bit self-conscious about being a half-breed when around full elves. We can certainly use you though, he had a few Halflings in the party, but they left, en masse, in game to go  explore a passel of Orcs, led by a giant, an ogre and some evil mage, maybe a necromancer, we never found out.
Adan Rae
player, 5 posts
Tue 14 Dec 2021
at 09:23
  • msg #582

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Hi Kestrel! Piestar! Nice to meet you too.
TY for the warm greetings

Edit: @ kestrel - I know the difference between 1e and 2e thief but have never actually compared them. I will do that today. TY for the suggetion.. I have a feeling ths will be a nice game.
This message was last edited by the player at 09:25, Tue 14 Dec 2021.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 223 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Tue 14 Dec 2021
at 09:31
  • msg #583

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 582):

The reason I like the 2E thief rules is that you get to focus your skills where you want, to some degree, instead of every thief having the exact same skill set and abilities.
Adan Rae
player, 6 posts
Tue 14 Dec 2021
at 10:00
  • msg #584

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Is Keolandish = the Common tongue?
And do we use alignment languages?
Nerull
GM, 678 posts
God of Death
Tue 14 Dec 2021
at 12:13
  • msg #585

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kestrel Duskwalker (msg # 580):

Normal animals, deer, bear, rabbit, etc.
Nerull
GM, 679 posts
God of Death
Tue 14 Dec 2021
at 12:17
  • msg #586

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 584):

I don't use Alignment languages, Keolandish is the language of Keoland, Common ie the trade tongue, you get both.
Adan Rae
player, 7 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Tue 14 Dec 2021
at 13:09
  • msg #587

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 586):

Perfect. TY
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 42 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Wed 15 Dec 2021
at 02:07
  • msg #588

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 585):

Damn! I could've talked to Boddynock! Now I know!
Nerull
GM, 680 posts
God of Death
Wed 15 Dec 2021
at 12:41
  • msg #589

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

yup, you could have.
Kossoth Zan
Barbarian, 86 posts
Thu 16 Dec 2021
at 15:37
  • msg #590

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I see you liked my 5% ownership payment, lol.

Should make Ulle happy as it'll give his clan a regular influx of money regardless of what he does.  Was one of the reasons Kossoth suggested it.
Nerull
GM, 681 posts
God of Death
Thu 16 Dec 2021
at 15:40
  • msg #591

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kossoth Zan (msg # 590):

Actually, it is 5% of 70%, not 5% total. Still a lot of money in the long run.
This message was last edited by the GM at 15:41, Thu 16 Dec 2021.
Ulle
Ranger, 202 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Thu 16 Dec 2021
at 15:45
  • msg #592

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Kossoth is correct, a regular stipend headed towards his clan would be much appreciated.
Kossoth Zan
Barbarian, 87 posts
Thu 16 Dec 2021
at 15:50
  • msg #593

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Well he did say a 5% share in the mine, not 5% of his 70%...  ;D

Now what the merchant heard and what the players heard might be different but that will end up being a conversation I'm sure later, lol.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 228 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Thu 16 Dec 2021
at 16:15
  • msg #594

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

The other thirty percent belongs to Birahu though, not sure I want to try and edge into his portion.
Nerull
GM, 682 posts
God of Death
Thu 16 Dec 2021
at 16:19
  • msg #595

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 594):

Being enterprising is good!
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 18 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Thu 16 Dec 2021
at 16:23
  • msg #596

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 595):

Ask the wizard for a fixed amount, say 75g. Just a thought.
Kossoth Zan
Barbarian, 89 posts
Thu 16 Dec 2021
at 16:24
  • msg #597

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Well I'm just saying if the mine is 100%: Birahu has 30%, the merchant bought out 70% and our payment should be cutting the merchant down to 65% ownership to get our 5%.

But even if we only get 5% of his 70% that still means 3.5% overall ownership in the mine.  I just used 5% under the concept that there are 8 PC's.  Look at it like shares.  We each want our own cut and we also want a portion set aside for group costs.  So...5% breaks down into ten .5% shares.  Each person gets .5% bringing us up to 4% and the remaining 1% (a double share) is set aside for group needs...food, shelter, healing, resurrections etc...
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 45 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Fri 17 Dec 2021
at 03:20
  • msg #598

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kossoth Zan (msg # 597):

A barbarian with an MBA! :-)
Nerull
GM, 683 posts
God of Death
Fri 17 Dec 2021
at 13:21
  • msg #599

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kestrel Duskwalker (msg # 598):

He went to Penn in the Ivy League!
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 20 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Fri 17 Dec 2021
at 17:29
  • msg #600

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Ha!
Nerull
GM, 684 posts
God of Death
Fri 17 Dec 2021
at 17:30
  • msg #601

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Wharton School! ;-)
Kossoth Zan
Barbarian, 92 posts
Fri 17 Dec 2021
at 17:31
  • msg #602

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

*laughs*

They say common is the common tongue...nope it's money that is the common tongue.
Nerull
GM, 686 posts
God of Death
Fri 17 Dec 2021
at 18:07
  • msg #603

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kossoth Zan (msg # 602):

Exactly, it is the Trade Language.
Kossoth Zan
Barbarian, 93 posts
Fri 17 Dec 2021
at 18:19
  • msg #604

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I'm assuming you simply used the Minnie name to facilitate the movement on Pie's request and not that the Minnie who was part of our group has appeared magically in town here...

...right?

Or am I remembering something wrong?

You're right. Just a filler.
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:23, Fri 17 Dec 2021.
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 172 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Fri 17 Dec 2021
at 21:05
  • msg #605

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Also, did no one answer my question?

Astrid reiterated your question in post #160, to Danagh Morrid, giving it full credit as your thought, and we did get an answer.  In #161.  Which you can presume Astrid has reiterated, if you were not in earshot...
Ulle
Ranger, 207 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Fri 17 Dec 2021
at 21:29
  • msg #606

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Adan Rae:
<Waves at Astrid!> <Smiles nicely at Kossoth>

Hi folks!
Morphed permanenetly into a moon elf named, "Adan Rae". He worships Solonor Thelandira.

(I went with rogue as that's what Nerull said was needed.)



Curious, are you a moon elf, as mentioned here, or Wild elf? They seem to be very different breeds from what I can find on line.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 27 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Fri 17 Dec 2021
at 21:34
  • msg #607

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Short answer: Wild elf.

Longer answer: I thought Moon Elf was the daefault and only allowed (PC) elf in this world and then I discovered UA races were available. Having never played a wild elf it seemed a good thing to explore although there was a degree of jumping through hoops in the backstory to justify not currently being in the homeland forest.
This message was last edited by the player at 21:35, Fri 17 Dec 2021.
Nerull
GM, 692 posts
God of Death
Sat 18 Dec 2021
at 14:38
  • msg #608

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 607):

I ran the idea of Dark Sun 2nd edition and had sufficient interest to look into it come January. I'll post a link here too when I set it up.
Ulle
Ranger, 209 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Sat 18 Dec 2021
at 15:00
  • msg #609

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Glad to hear it!
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 29 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Sat 18 Dec 2021
at 15:14
  • msg #610

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Never played that. Interested too!
Ulle
Ranger, 214 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Mon 20 Dec 2021
at 18:41
  • msg #611

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Are you going to give us the next morning, or are people still dealing with the night?
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 33 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Mon 20 Dec 2021
at 19:12
  • msg #612

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Adan will do reverie for four hours or so and then potter around gently sharpening his arrows and so forth.
Kossoth Zan
Barbarian, 96 posts
Tue 21 Dec 2021
at 20:01
  • msg #613

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Sorry for the quiet over the weekend.  Family is with us for the next two weeks so posting is going to be of variable timing.
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 175 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Tue 21 Dec 2021
at 22:22
  • msg #614

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

And, as I posted in Absences, I'm gonna be scarce this week, though not completely gone.   The 23rd through the 26th, in particular, unlikely to do any posting.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 243 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Wed 22 Dec 2021
at 15:39
  • msg #615

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Feeling sick, might not post much for a day or two.
Nerull
GM, 695 posts
God of Death
Wed 22 Dec 2021
at 15:46
  • msg #616

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 615):

I feel great, be here when you come back, if I'm still alive.
Nerull
GM, 697 posts
God of Death
Thu 23 Dec 2021
at 20:35
  • msg #617

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Anyone interested in 2nd Edition Psionics?
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 36 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Thu 23 Dec 2021
at 20:38
  • msg #618

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Never played those. 1st edition ones were overwhelming.
I sold my 2e psionics book a decade or so ago, but i guess I could get hold of something.
This message was last edited by the player at 21:02, Thu 23 Dec 2021.
Nerull
GM, 698 posts
God of Death
Thu 23 Dec 2021
at 20:40
  • msg #619

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 618):

At higher levels was thinking about the Sea of Dust and using Dark Sun to represent it. Maybe. Nothing is concrete yet, I've printed a few of my Dark Sun PDFs.

Lots of waste and ruins and monsters.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 244 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Thu 23 Dec 2021
at 20:57
  • msg #620

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Never liked D&D psionics, so not me. The few campaigns I played in with it, it was grossly over powered.
Nerull
GM, 699 posts
God of Death
Thu 23 Dec 2021
at 21:08
  • msg #621

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I was asking if there was interest, that is a vote against it! I have very little experience with psionics in any edition. I always treated it as another form of magic. I can disregard it completely too and just run characters with their regular abilities and make the others, psions, into wizards or just replace them.

Or forget the idea too, ;-) It isn't that important, I just thought it might be fun.

Merry Christmas to everyone, glad you are all playing, I'm having a good time, hopefully you are too!
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 51 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Fri 24 Dec 2021
at 06:05
  • msg #622

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 617):

I've never played 2E psionics, read about them, there are apparently 3 iterations; the original version, an update in some of the splat books and then the Power and Skills version (I think).

Based on what I have read, I vote no too!

I have played a psionic PC in 1E and it was overpowered in aspects and pointless in other ways. The one major psionic battle I can recall occurred in the last room of the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth. My PC got drawn into a psionic battle, so 10 psionic rounds per regular round. A lot of I pick this defence and that offence and the DM doing the same for the monster and figuring out if anyone took damage. After 10 rounds the rest of the group went and pounded the monster into pulp!
Nerull
GM, 700 posts
God of Death
Fri 24 Dec 2021
at 11:52
  • msg #623

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kestrel Duskwalker (msg # 622):

Oh yeah, it was rock, paper, scissors. No, we'll pass!

Merry Christmas everyone!
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 37 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Fri 24 Dec 2021
at 15:47
  • msg #624

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

And to you, too.
And everyone else too, of course!
Nerull
GM, 702 posts
God of Death
Fri 24 Dec 2021
at 18:28
  • msg #625

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 624):

NWP are welcome from any source in 2nd Edition. I like NWP!
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 52 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Fri 24 Dec 2021
at 22:09
  • msg #626

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Merry Xmas, Happy Hanukkah, Joyous Kwanzaa, Stellar Solstice, and Good Gaming to all!
Nerull
GM, 703 posts
God of Death
Sat 25 Dec 2021
at 13:41
  • msg #627

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kestrel Duskwalker (msg # 626):

Amen!
Nerull
GM, 704 posts
God of Death
Sat 25 Dec 2021
at 14:45
  • msg #628

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 627):

Nerull breaks out a keg of Braindim Beer for the party! Merry Christmas everyone! Three rolls of Deer Bologna, the one has a red nose sticking on the end!
This message was last edited by the GM at 14:56, Sat 25 Dec 2021.
Kossoth Zan
Barbarian, 98 posts
Sat 25 Dec 2021
at 15:32
  • msg #629

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Happy holidays to all!
Nerull
GM, 705 posts
God of Death
Sat 25 Dec 2021
at 15:35
  • msg #630

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kossoth Zan (msg # 629):

Having a Merry Christmas Kossoth? Come up with ideas to get through the Tunnel of Slerotin into the Sea of Dust?
Kossoth Zan
Barbarian, 99 posts
Sat 25 Dec 2021
at 17:03
  • msg #631

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Yeah, it’s a full house with all of the wife’s family here.

Sure…a good handful of levels (like 6th level for when he’d actually ask for the mages help), a magic weapon or two for light for us humans and some more camaraderie to make them want to come with.
Nerull
GM, 706 posts
God of Death
Sat 25 Dec 2021
at 17:18
  • msg #632

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kossoth Zan (msg # 631):

;-)

Well we can fix part of that! Some of it, you need to take care of with thoughtful RP! I want to try something, but don't really want another game to manage. I have 2 now!
This message was last edited by the GM at 17:18, Sat 25 Dec 2021.
Kossoth Zan
Barbarian, 100 posts
Sat 25 Dec 2021
at 17:32
  • msg #633

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Of course it’ll take some thoughtful RP.  That’ll happen, or not if I do it poorly, during our adventures.
Nerull
GM, 707 posts
God of Death
Sat 25 Dec 2021
at 17:34
  • msg #634

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kossoth Zan (msg # 633):

Yup, 6th level Barbasian, what is that? A million xp?
Nerull
GM, 708 posts
God of Death
Sat 25 Dec 2021
at 18:28
  • msg #635

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 634):

Only 150,000! We can do that in a year or two maybe! Sooner if the posting rate picks up a bit!
Kossoth Zan
Barbarian, 101 posts
Sat 25 Dec 2021
at 19:01
  • msg #636

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Nah not that much.  Only 80,001xp lol.

Mind I don’t get the 10%xp bump for having high stats so what you give us is what he’s got but…

EDIT: Happy New Year all!
This message was last edited by the player at 02:57, Sat 01 Jan 2022.
Nerull
GM, 712 posts
God of Death
Sat 1 Jan 2022
at 16:56
  • msg #637

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kossoth Zan (msg # 636):

Time to kick players and DM in ass to get them to post more often so we can move a little faster! Happy New Year!
This message was last edited by the GM at 16:56, Sat 01 Jan 2022.
Nerull
GM, 714 posts
God of Death
Mon 3 Jan 2022
at 13:48
  • msg #638

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 637):

I'm very poor at cracking the whip, it's Jan.3, are we playing? I hate holidays!
This message was last edited by the GM at 13:48, Mon 03 Jan 2022.
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 181 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Mon 3 Jan 2022
at 16:17
  • msg #639

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Lol, the GM has got a real penchant for gnome names!

If you do programming, you could make one of those random name generators, for gnome characters.   I don't think I've seen one for that race.   There's a need!
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 56 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Tue 4 Jan 2022
at 04:36
  • msg #640

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Is the mine right near the town?
Nerull
GM, 716 posts
God of Death
Tue 4 Jan 2022
at 12:31
  • msg #641

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kestrel Duskwalker (msg # 640):

About half a mile to a mile.
Ulle
Ranger, 220 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Mon 10 Jan 2022
at 10:17
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 187 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Thu 13 Jan 2022
at 01:23
  • msg #643

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Well here's a sampling:

Zanziver wobblepatch
Zilbis brasspocket
Xaltix wobblewander
Wrepip louddwadle
Bririck marblemantle
Warcryn lesgidin
Roncryn annutel
Iandon urritemp
Ronlin tambleremble
Gaxif teplerinol

I think our GM is better at it...
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 61 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Thu 13 Jan 2022
at 01:28
  • msg #644

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 643):

Xaltix Wobblewander is inspired!

It could be the name of a gnome; the next COVID vaccine; a strong cocktail; or a sex toy!
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 189 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Thu 13 Jan 2022
at 01:44
  • msg #645

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Yes, or possibly all three!
Nerull
GM, 718 posts
God of Death
Thu 13 Jan 2022
at 13:17
  • msg #646

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 643):

Those names were picked 20 years ago by the authors of the adventures. But thank you for trying to butter me up! ;-)
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 191 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Thu 13 Jan 2022
at 21:23
  • msg #647

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Astrid is definitely good for subtext, and touches of this or that...she's got a whole pallet...
Nerull
GM, 719 posts
God of Death
Fri 14 Jan 2022
at 13:51
  • msg #648

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 647):

Are you taking Boddynock the bear? He has scent and can maul. Just asking you definitely don't have to.
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 192 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Fri 14 Jan 2022
at 16:11
  • msg #649

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Does a bear poo in the woods?

Of course, we're taking Boddynock...
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 258 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Fri 14 Jan 2022
at 16:20
  • msg #650

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I would be very sad if that poor bear got hurt.
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 194 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Fri 14 Jan 2022
at 16:22
  • msg #651

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

That would be sad, but; I think GM is inferring this is a danger worthy npc, who'll enrich our RP experience.

And, we've got clerics;  cure light should work as well on him as it does on us.
Nerull
GM, 720 posts
God of Death
Fri 14 Jan 2022
at 17:19
  • msg #652

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 651):

They will.
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 201 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Fri 21 Jan 2022
at 21:11
  • msg #653

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Okay, folks --  anything you want to know from our lil' buddy, feel free to suggest here in ooc, or in game.   If it all falls to me to do a more intensive (but very friendly!) interrogation again, it may be sunday/monday before I can get to the bulk of it...
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 210 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Sun 23 Jan 2022
at 18:48
  • msg #654

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Ulle
Ranger, 229 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Tue 25 Jan 2022
at 20:16
  • msg #655

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Hello? Anybody out there?
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 211 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Tue 25 Jan 2022
at 23:41
  • msg #656

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Jumps out from behind a tree, yells:  Pindangoogly!!
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 67 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Wed 26 Jan 2022
at 01:48
  • msg #657

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Just waiting for Astrid to wrap up her interrogation so we can ignore all the information we gained and step into a pit trap as we charge into battle!
Nerull
GM, 738 posts
God of Death
Wed 26 Jan 2022
at 13:27
  • msg #658

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kestrel Duskwalker (msg # 657):

Sounds about right, everyone is so quiet here, question things, do things, step in pits kill kobolds!
Dain Strongaxe
Fighter, 82 posts
Wed 26 Jan 2022
at 14:31
  • msg #659

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Kestrel Duskwalker:
Just waiting for Astrid to wrap up her interrogation so we can ignore all the information we gained and step into a pit trap as we charge into battle!


I think that's in the rules somewhere . . .
Nerull
GM, 740 posts
God of Death
Wed 26 Jan 2022
at 14:34
  • msg #660

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Dain Strongaxe (msg # 659):

And fail your save vs. poison and die! yup, in the rules! ;-) Glad you made it in Dain.
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 68 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Thu 27 Jan 2022
at 04:19
  • msg #661

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Dain Strongaxe (msg # 659):

If it's not in the rulebook, I'm sure we house ruled it 40+ years ago!
Nerull
GM, 741 posts
God of Death
Thu 27 Jan 2022
at 13:34
  • msg #662

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kestrel Duskwalker (msg # 661):

Definitely! It's a house rule, if you charge, you all fall in the pit! ;-)
Dain Strongaxe
Fighter, 83 posts
Thu 27 Jan 2022
at 13:46
  • msg #663

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Also:

Statues come to life.

Oddly placed mirrors trap you.
Nerull
GM, 743 posts
God of Death
Thu 27 Jan 2022
at 13:50
  • msg #664

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Dain Strongaxe (msg # 663):

Hmmmm, you've been reading my playbook again! Bad Dwarf! ;-)
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 71 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Sat 29 Jan 2022
at 08:34
  • msg #665

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Basic plan to enter the cave:

Approach from the left side, rangers look to surprise foes in the entrance (and conversely to not be surprised by foes), enter on left side of pit, single file then move cautiously in marching order, evading all traps and ambushes!
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 56 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Sat 29 Jan 2022
at 09:39
  • msg #666

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Not a ranger but happy to join that contingent. (I assume elven surprise, no metal armour, plus thiefy sneaking would be ok?)
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 73 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Sun 30 Jan 2022
at 07:50
  • msg #667

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Adan it's your call, but elf surprise bonus requires the character to be 90 feet ahead of the rest of the party.

The rangers get their surprise bonuses without any limitation.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 57 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Sun 30 Jan 2022
at 09:37
  • msg #668

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

90' is one round. And allows distance from lights. Adan isn't in charge here. He will go where bid.
Ulle
Ranger, 231 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Sun 30 Jan 2022
at 09:48
  • msg #669

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Nerull:
In reply to Ulle (msg # 378):

You creep forward carefully avoiding the trap. You see nothing and hear nothing at the moment.


Having suddenly gone blind and deaf, Ulle panics! hehehe...
Nerull
GM, 746 posts
God of Death
Sun 30 Jan 2022
at 12:47
  • msg #670

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Ulle (msg # 669):

hehehehehe, Darkness and Silence, good idea!
Nerull
GM, 752 posts
God of Death
Mon 31 Jan 2022
at 16:16
  • msg #671

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 670):

link to another game

I'm considering starting a Planescape/Codex of the Infinite Planes game using PF 1st edition. Any interest? I'm not the best DM and sometimes I need pushed a little. I'm lazy. But I try to make it fun and interesting. Maybe someone can teach me how to do maps, I don't know how.
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 216 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Mon 31 Jan 2022
at 18:06
  • msg #672

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

You know, I had some of the planescape books back in the day just as reading material, because they were so interesting.  Never did get to play.

The PS games I've seen adverted on Rpol over the years, are always 3E, and way over the top silly.   A somewhat more moderate, 1st edition version?

I need another game like I need a hole in the head, but I will have to check this out..
Nerull
GM, 753 posts
God of Death
Mon 31 Jan 2022
at 18:13
  • msg #673

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 672):

No force, if there isn't much interest, I simply put it off a bit until there is. I don't want to advertise.
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 218 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Mon 31 Jan 2022
at 18:26
  • msg #674

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

No worries, if I do join, it won't be coerced.
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 219 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Mon 31 Jan 2022
at 18:27
  • msg #675

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Armor DOES include gauntlets.

Haha, though definitely not if this was Capt. HR's game!  ;)
Nerull
GM, 755 posts
God of Death
Mon 31 Jan 2022
at 18:28
  • msg #676

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 674):

I want to run it as a 3.5/PF 1 ed. hybrid.

I wonder why he is ALWAYS advertising? Could be he can't keep players.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 61 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Mon 31 Jan 2022
at 18:58
  • msg #677

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I politely declined to continue in one of his games.
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 220 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Mon 31 Jan 2022
at 19:02
  • msg #678

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Lol, HR's shop is kind of like a rite of passage for AD&D players on this site.

It does make one appreciate the nice GMs all the more.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 62 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Mon 31 Jan 2022
at 19:04
  • msg #679

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Yes, that expresses it rather well.
Dain Strongaxe
Fighter, 86 posts
Mon 31 Jan 2022
at 19:17
  • msg #680

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Astrid Silverveil:
Armor DOES include gauntlets.

Haha, though definitely not if this was Capt. HR's game!  ;)


I assumed as much, but didn't want to assume.

And only quasi-related:

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story...ld-school-batter-box
Nerull
GM, 757 posts
God of Death
Mon 31 Jan 2022
at 19:25
  • msg #681

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Dain Strongaxe (msg # 680):

Up to you.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 266 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Tue 1 Feb 2022
at 04:37
  • msg #682

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

No interest in Planescape from me, sorry. Still thinking about the Dark Sun campaign you mentioned earlier?
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 76 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Tue 1 Feb 2022
at 04:41
  • msg #683

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Never played Planescape, not sure if I would like it or not. But I definitely do not want play 3/PF, so I will gracefully decline! But thanks for the offer.
Nerull
GM, 760 posts
God of Death
Tue 1 Feb 2022
at 12:47
  • msg #684

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 682):

Thinking about it.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 67 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Tue 1 Feb 2022
at 12:54
  • msg #685

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I'll try anything that sounds interesting.
Nerull
GM, 764 posts
God of Death
Wed 2 Feb 2022
at 14:09
  • msg #686

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 685):

Did someone use the lever? I missed it.
Nerull
GM, 776 posts
God of Death
Fri 4 Feb 2022
at 15:26
  • msg #687

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 686):

I had 3 power surges last night and my computer is giving me blue screens of death. My computer man told me to turn it off and he'll look at it sometime next week. I'll be afk for a few days, NPC me if you get moving. Love!

I'm not abandoning you! Work it out among yourselves as best you can and I'll be back as soon as possible. This sucks. Withdrawal!
Kossoth Zan
Barbarian, 116 posts
Fri 4 Feb 2022
at 16:41
  • msg #688

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Best of luck on getting it taken care of.
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 227 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Fri 4 Feb 2022
at 18:09
  • msg #689

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

No problem --  tend to the RL stuff, we'll be around when you're back.
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 229 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Fri 4 Feb 2022
at 20:52
  • msg #690

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Somebody other than me, I mean.

Just to clarify, she said that because Kossoth is not fond of magic-users, not because she's lazy!
Kossoth Zan
Barbarian, 117 posts
Fri 4 Feb 2022
at 21:09
  • msg #691

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

*chuckles*

Certainly the illusion making him bolt is not endearing him to magic users, lol.
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 79 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Fri 4 Feb 2022
at 21:18
  • msg #692

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I doubt he will get too far. Too many pits to fall into.
Kossoth Zan
Barbarian, 118 posts
Fri 4 Feb 2022
at 21:39
  • msg #693

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

We'll just have to find out how mindless his running is when Nerull get back online as well as how strong the fear is.  He failed his spell save and fear save critically.  I tossed the rolls Nerull's way so he can let us know exactly how bad it is for Kossoth but...

If the fear is as poignant as a real dragon cause of that he'll be bolting for 22 rounds and leaving you guys far, far behind.
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 81 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Fri 4 Feb 2022
at 22:02
  • msg #694

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kossoth Zan (msg # 693):

I'm hoping it the Fear spell. So only running for rounds equal to caster's level. 60% chance of dropping what you were carrying, so if you dropped the lantern, you are running blind...straight into a pit or a wall fairly quickly is my guess!! :-D
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 231 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Sat 5 Feb 2022
at 00:18
  • msg #695

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

And blame that on magic-users, too!  Just because you can!  ;)
Kossoth Zan
Barbarian, 119 posts
Sat 5 Feb 2022
at 02:49
  • msg #696

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I covered all bases in my rolls for Nerull and didn't drop the stuff...elsewise the post would have read dropping his lantern and spear followed quickly by a thud as he ran into one wall, then another, and then a short scream followed by a grunt and 'dirty dragons, dirty mages and their dirty kobold pits!'
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 82 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Sat 5 Feb 2022
at 07:41
  • msg #697

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kossoth Zan (msg # 696):

Just our luck, Kossoth is going to sprint miles away!
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 76 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Sat 5 Feb 2022
at 09:21
  • msg #698

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

He runs much faster than speeds at which one may usually reliably track so after a few minutes when it's clear that he's free of immediate threat of pits we should return. Otherwise by the time we arrive any encounter will have been long resolved.
Nerull
GM, 777 posts
God of Death
Sat 5 Feb 2022
at 12:34
  • msg #699

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 698):

Only 2 or 3 rounds. Yes, I'm checking in anyway..
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 83 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Sat 5 Feb 2022
at 23:53
  • msg #700

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 698):

Running speed does not affect tracking.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 78 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Sun 6 Feb 2022
at 00:07
  • msg #701

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kestrel Duskwalker (msg # 700):
I was thinking of Table 40 "Movement Whilke Tracking", PHB64.
Did I misunderstand that?
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 84 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Sun 6 Feb 2022
at 00:15
  • msg #702

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 701):

The 2E PHB does not apply to a 1E ranger like Kestrel! :-)

Adan is free to turn back; Kestrel does not want Kossoth languishing in a pit trap (even if Astird would get a good laugh out of that!).
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 79 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Sun 6 Feb 2022
at 00:21
  • msg #703

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

My bad
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 85 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Sun 6 Feb 2022
at 01:12
  • msg #704

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 703):

No worries! There was a bit of a discussion somewhere in the OOC thread, but that was probably before you joined. Our intrepid DM was open to having the PCs meld 1E and 2E but I went with straight 1E as it was easier!
This message was last edited by the player at 07:21, Sun 06 Feb 2022.
Ulle
Ranger, 242 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Sun 6 Feb 2022
at 03:40
  • msg #705

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Not that I much care, but I would think the act of running would leave more tracks, not fewer.
Nerull
GM, 778 posts
God of Death
Sun 6 Feb 2022
at 12:27
  • msg #706

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Ulle (msg # 705):

just wider spaced!
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 233 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Sun 6 Feb 2022
at 16:11
  • msg #707

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Remember that old movie, Runaway Bride?

Runaway Barbarian!   ;D
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 235 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Sun 6 Feb 2022
at 16:31
  • msg #708

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Kestrel Duskwalker:
The 2E PHB does not apply to a 1E ranger like Kestrel! :-)

Adan is free to turn back; Kestrel does not want Kossoth languishing in a pit trap (even if Astird would get a good laugh out of that!).


Yes, not all classes were improved in 2E!  The 1st ed. ranger way better, one of the best fighter classes ever.

Astrid wouldn't laugh at someone's peril or pain.   She did put following him to the party, stating that she shouldn't go after to him. With good reason.  And another party member then voiced that it wasn't maybe the best idea.

If you wanna allocate blame, make sure you've got your sources right.  ;)
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 86 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Wed 9 Feb 2022
at 00:57
  • msg #709

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

DM: did Kestrel find Kossoth?
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 81 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Wed 9 Feb 2022
at 12:20
  • msg #710

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Adan is still following
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 87 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Thu 10 Feb 2022
at 01:07
  • msg #711

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 710):

We might be going in circles!
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 82 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Thu 10 Feb 2022
at 07:15
  • msg #712

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

As long as you're following him it's fine. If you lose him, I have faith that you'll announce it.
Nerull
GM, 780 posts
God of Death
Thu 10 Feb 2022
at 18:23
  • msg #713

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 712):

I hosed Winblows 10, my computer guy is running a diagnostic and transferring files from a failed drive. He'll be taking the computer with him tonight when he comes back and hopefully repairing it.

I will be back don't worry. A day or two maybe.
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 88 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Sat 12 Feb 2022
at 22:32
  • msg #714

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 712):

DM said only 2 or 3 rounds...assume he will be caught or found in pit once the DM's computer is back up.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 84 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Sat 12 Feb 2022
at 22:56
  • msg #715

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Or fighting something perhaps.
An owl? Or a bear? Hopefully not both at once.
Nerull
GM, 782 posts
God of Death
Sun 13 Feb 2022
at 15:37
  • msg #716

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kestrel Duskwalker (msg # 714):

I'm here, barely. Kossoth has Covid, that is why he vanished for the past few days.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 85 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Sun 13 Feb 2022
at 15:38
  • msg #717

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Best wishes for him. Hopefully low symptoms.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 86 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Sun 13 Feb 2022
at 15:50
  • msg #718

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

As a thought, if Kossoth's laid up for a while you could always shunt a few kolbolds our way.. maybe they went foraging to roots or somesuch... or have a message of great import... or whatever.
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 89 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Sun 13 Feb 2022
at 20:51
  • msg #719

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

DM: Who sees the group of kobolds? The main group or Adan and Kestrel?
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 87 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Sun 13 Feb 2022
at 21:53
  • msg #720

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kestrel Duskwalker (msg # 719):
I read it as the main group.
I was suggesting (to the DM) that he could lob a couple of them our way to keep us occupied until our wayward barbarian's player is back.
Nerull
GM, 784 posts
God of Death
Mon 14 Feb 2022
at 13:20
  • msg #721

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 720):

The folks up front see them!
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 270 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Mon 21 Feb 2022
at 18:56
  • msg #722

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Has it been a full week without a post? Are we dead?
Nerull
GM, 785 posts
God of Death
Mon 21 Feb 2022
at 18:57
  • msg #723

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 722):

I don't know, Are we. I have no way to access my game folder since my computer died. I'm on a Linux machine to access the internet. I should be back by the weekend. Been almost a week since half have even logged in. So sad. I posted what you saw, and everyone just stopped looking in.
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:00, Mon 21 Feb 2022.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 271 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Mon 21 Feb 2022
at 19:23
  • msg #724

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 723):

Really sucks that it is taking so long to get your computer fixed.
Nerull
GM, 786 posts
God of Death
Mon 21 Feb 2022
at 19:24
  • msg #725

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 724):

I hosed it, my fault.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 272 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Mon 21 Feb 2022
at 19:27
  • msg #726

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

 Thought it was the result of power surges?
Nerull
GM, 787 posts
God of Death
Mon 21 Feb 2022
at 19:30
  • msg #727

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 726):

Initially, but I kept using it after he told me to let it alone until he fixed it, I did it in the rest of the way.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 273 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Mon 21 Feb 2022
at 19:59
  • msg #728

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Bummer.
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 238 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Mon 21 Feb 2022
at 20:30
  • msg #729

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I watch for new posts.

If the post count is still in black, after last visit, I don't log in.   No point.  Would suppose it's same for most.

I know I hate posting from my phone, generally won't do it.  So I understand;  most of us will be here when you're ready, I think.   I've never known Kestrel's player to walk away from a game, unless he hates the GM.    Not the case here, lol.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 88 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Mon 21 Feb 2022
at 22:19
  • msg #730

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Still here!
If the post count hasn't changed colour (from black) I don't look any further though.
Caedfel
Cleric, 96 posts
Tue 22 Feb 2022
at 00:10
  • msg #731

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Still monitoring.
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 90 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Tue 22 Feb 2022
at 04:12
  • msg #732

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

No, I am definitely not going away!

If I leave, I will let you know. Adan and Kestrel are kind of in limbo trying to find the poopy-pants barbarian while the rest of the group gets to fight!

Should have listened to Astrid and let him fall into a pit! :-D

Once you are up and running Nerull, I am sure we will all be here.
Nerull
GM, 792 posts
God of Death
Fri 25 Feb 2022
at 14:13
  • msg #733

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Adan and Kestrel find Kossoth on the bottom of a pit, impaled on spears! Not sure if he is alive or not.
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 240 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Fri 25 Feb 2022
at 18:51
  • msg #734

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

So, well... I guess that's the pits?   ;D

I know.   I'm terrible, terrible...
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 91 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Fri 25 Feb 2022
at 19:11
  • msg #735

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Truly terrible!
Nerull
GM, 796 posts
God of Death
Fri 25 Feb 2022
at 19:17
  • msg #736

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

He disappeared 20 days ago and has stopped answering PM's. Kossoth's still alive, but bleeding out, if you know what I mean.

I know he said he had Covid 3 weeks ago. But unless you're in the hospital, dead, or dying, you can post a bit. He may have passed away. I have no idea!????

Hope he comes back, he made it very interesting! Great player with a lot of ideas.
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:18, Fri 25 Feb 2022.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 93 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Fri 25 Feb 2022
at 19:29
  • msg #737

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Didn't really know him but best wishes and prayers
Nerull
GM, 797 posts
God of Death
Fri 25 Feb 2022
at 19:34
  • msg #738

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In many games with him, he role plays very well. He was a barbarian that couldn't handle magic just yet so he tried to avoid Astrid because she openly used arcane magic.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 94 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Fri 25 Feb 2022
at 19:51
  • msg #739

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Thats great RP
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 241 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Fri 25 Feb 2022
at 20:17
  • msg #740

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Yeah, let's see;  he called Astrid a whore, a creature, a desperate and loose woman, and a number of other charming epithets. All in thought balloons, that couldn't be responded to.  Great RP...for sure.

I will chime in for the player being a great role player, in general, however.  In fact, like Kestrel, he was my referral to this game.  And I do hope he's okay.  As I understand, he and his family got hit pretty bad by Covid.
Nerull
GM, 798 posts
God of Death
Fri 25 Feb 2022
at 20:23
  • msg #741

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Yeah, he got it from his wife. I hope he is okay too, I want him back creating mayhem! ;-P
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 242 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Fri 25 Feb 2022
at 20:24
  • msg #742

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I want him to come back too.

But, I'm going to be honest, I almost dropped this game over that.
Nerull
GM, 799 posts
God of Death
Fri 25 Feb 2022
at 20:29
  • msg #743

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 742):

He carried it a bit too far, glad you stayed! VERY glad.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 95 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Fri 25 Feb 2022
at 21:25
  • msg #744

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Yes, avoidance is sufficient. Such insults are too much IMO unless the two players know each other and are ok with it, but even so it would have made me uncomfortable..
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 275 posts
Fri 25 Feb 2022
at 21:56
  • [deleted]
  • msg #745

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

This message was deleted by the player at 23:26, Sat 26 Feb 2022.
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 92 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Fri 25 Feb 2022
at 23:07
  • msg #746

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I only know Kossoth from a couple of games. Regardless of his posts in this game, I hope he and his family are well.

His play of a druid in 2E game was nothing short of inspiring, and a half-orc in a 1E game was excellent. Which, to me, made his barbarian in this game seem very out of character (bad pun) for him.

But, having played in a few games with Astrid, I am glad she stuck around, her roleplay is always great fun to try to match.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 96 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Fri 25 Feb 2022
at 23:21
  • msg #747

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I'm the newbie but she does seem to inspire.
Caedfel
Cleric, 97 posts
Sat 26 Feb 2022
at 13:46
  • msg #748

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I think it helps a ton if, when doing that sort of RP, you send a PM to the "target" so they know.
Nerull
GM, 803 posts
God of Death
Sat 26 Feb 2022
at 13:48
  • msg #749

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Caedfel (msg # 748):

Yup. They need a heads up so they're not offended. There was no real warning in this case for the player though.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 276 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Sat 26 Feb 2022
at 22:54
  • msg #750

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I am all for playing a barbarian as hating magic, in fact if memory serves at our level, RAW, they aren't even allowed to be in a party with mages.

There is no reason the hatred of magic needs to be put out there as hatred of women however.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 100 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Sat 26 Feb 2022
at 23:00
  • msg #751

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Think we're pretty much of a mind
Nerull
GM, 805 posts
God of Death
Sun 27 Feb 2022
at 11:45
  • msg #752

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 750):

He don't hate women, he hates Astrid.
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 243 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Sun 27 Feb 2022
at 15:32
  • msg #753

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Okay, I should not have aired this in public, but rather addressed it with him in PM.

On my side, I never gave him reason to think it wasn't entirely okay, and I was remiss in that.

I kind of knee jerked on this;  it tiffed me that I've gotten flack for making jokes about him running off, and falling into a pit, and yet it was 100% okay for him to make unnecessary and ugly remarks, that in no way enhanced the game (not for some of us, at least) and have those condoned and approved under the flag of role play.

If equivalently nasty remarks were made about a Black or Jewish character (in a contemporary setting), I know it wouldn't be considered okay, role play or no.

So it seemed like a shitty double standard, and I lost it a bit yesterday.   For which I apologize to everyone.

However, I know exactly what Pie is alluding to;  yes, it's only targeting Astrid, but remarks of that nature sound & smell misogynistic, because the degree of hate is excessive.    His in-character rationale is fine, no problem.    But, the way it's been sometimes played is extreme & offensive.

Bottom line:   None of this alters that the guy is generally an asset as a player, and does some terrific character work.  And I hope he and his family are alright, coping with a serious, sometimes life threatening illness.

I know this won't be well received when he comes back.   I apologize in advance for airing in public, and not handling it in a better way.  Though not at all for having some issue with what was done.

Let's be done with this, now?   This is an outstanding group, a fun game, I'm sorry to have cast this stone into our pool.
This message was last edited by the player at 15:33, Sun 27 Feb 2022.
Nerull
GM, 806 posts
God of Death
Sun 27 Feb 2022
at 15:56
  • msg #754

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 753):

You made a tiny ripple, no worries, I'm sure he will be perfectly fine, but you're right, I'm the DM, it is my fault for not putting my foot down.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 102 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Sun 27 Feb 2022
at 18:36
  • msg #755

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

All good here.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 277 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Sun 27 Feb 2022
at 23:17
  • msg #756

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

You were nicer about it than I wanted to be. And what kind of misogynistic garbage would he have spouted once he realized Piestar could cast as well?

Given that at first level they can't associate with clerics, I failed to read any sexual innuendos in the comments about Caedfel come from him. Was he ever called a man-whore who sucked cock for money? I may have missed a post.

His hatred of magic should be ABOUT magic. Heck, he isn't supposed to be able to party with a mage until SIXTH level. If we are fudging the class rules enough to let him be in the party, there should also be an adjustment to how much he hates mages as well.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 103 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Mon 28 Feb 2022
at 01:54
  • msg #757

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Pie, we get it. Not nice. Time to let it go though. Think instead Dune's Litany against Fear, .. the mind killer, little death etc...
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 278 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Mon 28 Feb 2022
at 02:02
  • msg #758

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Why single me out, others are still talking about it. I was replying to Astrids post, directly, why not tell her to stop?
Nerull
GM, 807 posts
God of Death
Mon 28 Feb 2022
at 12:01
  • msg #759

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Everyone stop, time to end it now. I just hope he is okay.
Dain Strongaxe
Fighter, 90 posts
Mon 28 Feb 2022
at 14:26
  • msg #760

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I'd like to clarify who's where . . .

As I understood some went to chase the barbarian; others (including Dain and Cal) did not.

Those chasing the barbarian are encountering kobolds; the others who did not chase the barbarian (including Dain and Cal) are not.

I believe this is correct, which is why Dain and Cal have not been doing anything IC -- but I'm happy to be told I've got the situation all wrong.
Nerull
GM, 809 posts
God of Death
Mon 28 Feb 2022
at 14:35
  • msg #761

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Dain Strongaxe (msg # 760):

You got it wrong. The ones that went after the barbarian found him impaled on 2 or 3 spears at the bottom of a pit and pulled him up and applied bandages and then went to return to the party.

The party took the left path down around the huge center column and Ulle was up front. He was Greased by the sorceress and slid down the steep trail but jumped the spear trapped pit at the bottom. The koblods fired their crossbows at Ulle but only hit him once. There appear to be 13 of them, 6 crossbows, and 6 spears to protect them, and the sorcerer.

Clarify? ;-) Sorry for not being clearer.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 104 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Mon 28 Feb 2022
at 14:36
  • msg #762

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I'd thought the opposite. I'm sure the DM can clarify easily enough.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 105 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Mon 28 Feb 2022
at 14:38
  • msg #763

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Oops, he best me to it. Thx!
Dain Strongaxe
Fighter, 91 posts
Mon 28 Feb 2022
at 14:42
  • msg #764

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

And so, the summary of the clarification (which I greatly appreciate is): we're all together looking at foolish kobolds?
Nerull
GM, 810 posts
God of Death
Mon 28 Feb 2022
at 14:47
  • msg #765

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Dain Strongaxe (msg # 764):

Yup, though they don't look so foolish at the moment. Just weak and ineffective!
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 106 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Mon 28 Feb 2022
at 16:04
  • msg #766

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

@GM - TY for the clarification.
I guess you'll cue in the returning pair of elves at an appropriate moment..?
Nerull
GM, 811 posts
God of Death
Mon 28 Feb 2022
at 16:11
  • msg #767

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

They can rejoin when they are ready. They come up on the back of the party.
Nerull
GM, 817 posts
God of Death
Mon 7 Mar 2022
at 20:35
  • msg #768

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 767):

just got my Windows box back and I now have to redo EVERYTHING! My gaming drive disappeared, looking for it.
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 95 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Tue 8 Mar 2022
at 01:08
  • msg #769

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 768):

Well, that sucks!
Ulle
Ranger, 252 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Tue 8 Mar 2022
at 08:37
  • msg #770

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Hopefully most of what you need is stored here on RPoL. I am too aware of the potential to lose other resources not to keep as much on here as possible.
Nerull
GM, 818 posts
God of Death
Tue 8 Mar 2022
at 11:57
  • msg #771

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Ulle (msg # 770):

I had close to 5,000 adventures is my guess and every sourcebook for anything to do with D&D. All 3rd party as well.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 114 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Tue 8 Mar 2022
at 12:31
  • msg #772

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Ouch
Ulle
Ranger, 253 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Tue 8 Mar 2022
at 13:51
  • msg #773

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Wow, well, I hope you find it. Always good to back things up. I know it, but I don't do it myself, silly me.
Nerull
GM, 819 posts
God of Death
Tue 8 Mar 2022
at 16:25
  • msg #774

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Ulle (msg # 773):

I had backups for most of it. didn't realize I'd need them so soon though
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 246 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Tue 8 Mar 2022
at 18:16
  • msg #775

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

This is exactly why I always go redundant with anything that really matters to me; one copy saved locally, one online (Dropbox or google), and sometimes one on USB storage as well.
Nerull
GM, 820 posts
God of Death
Tue 8 Mar 2022
at 19:46
  • msg #776

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 775):

I had it on USB, 95% of it, but the drive is now gone, not sure where. I have a friend who has a back-up copy of most of it. but I am trying to transfer to a new drive now, I got it.
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 247 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Tue 8 Mar 2022
at 23:54
  • msg #777

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Check out Dropbox.com sometime.   The basic service is free, it's pretty easy to use.  You can log in with your google account, if you don't want an extra password.

You can log onto it from any computer with a browser, so it doesn't matter about drives. This is my main backup; I just use the USB as extra redundancy  for some things (more family  and personal stuff) in case I lose my computer and the internet gets shut down for some reason.
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 96 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Wed 9 Mar 2022
at 01:41
  • msg #778

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I'm off work for a couple of weeks coming up and one of my (many) chores is to set up the NAS that I bought about 4 years ago! That will give me a couple of terabytes of redundant storage.

And I just ordered a new PC today, which I might be able to pick up on Saturday which means the joys of transferring date from the current one to the new one, and then wiping the old one before it goes to the recyclers...hmmm...another chore for my time off.
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 248 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Wed 9 Mar 2022
at 16:53
  • msg #779

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

You should set your NAS up on the cloud;  and rent cheap space to Rpol GMs so they can rest easier at night!
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 97 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Wed 9 Mar 2022
at 19:23
  • msg #780

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 779):

You mistake me for someone who is technology-savvy!
Nerull
GM, 821 posts
God of Death
Wed 16 Mar 2022
at 19:29
  • msg #781

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kestrel Duskwalker (msg # 780):

Are we still playing. My computer is good now, nobody is posting, some have left I think.
Nerull
GM, 822 posts
God of Death
Wed 16 Mar 2022
at 19:30
  • msg #782

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 781):

Kossoth is back! Excellent!

Ready to kill some kobolds?
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 98 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Wed 16 Mar 2022
at 21:14
  • msg #783

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 781):

I think most everyone was waiting for you to confirm you were online again.

Can you update the combat? Who is where, and can Kestrel swing this round?
This message was last edited by the player at 21:16, Wed 16 Mar 2022.
Nerull
GM, 824 posts
God of Death
Thu 17 Mar 2022
at 11:45
  • msg #784

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Ulle is right on the kobolds, everyone else i at least on the other side of the pit that is in front of the kobolds
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 115 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Thu 17 Mar 2022
at 13:30
  • msg #785

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

So far as we can see how many kobolds are still up?
Nerull
GM, 825 posts
God of Death
Thu 17 Mar 2022
at 13:41
  • msg #786

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 785):

You see 9 living kobolds. Four left with crossbows, protected by 5 with spears to keep you off of the crossbowmen.
Ulle
Ranger, 254 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Thu 17 Mar 2022
at 15:19
  • msg #787

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Is it the next round? I am confused. Can Ulle attack? And who is and isn't affected by Piestar's bless?
Nerull
GM, 826 posts
God of Death
Thu 17 Mar 2022
at 15:34
  • msg #788

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Everyone is affected by the Bless. Parties turn to go yet, we are still in the Second round. Kobolds fired, Party was up, some have gone, some haven't, go through the posts real quick and if you haven't gone, go. Kossoth is unconscious after being impaled in the pit.
Dain Strongaxe
Fighter, 92 posts
Thu 17 Mar 2022
at 15:39
  • msg #789

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

How far away are they?
This message was last edited by the player at 15:39, Thu 17 Mar 2022.
Nerull
GM, 829 posts
God of Death
Thu 17 Mar 2022
at 16:01
  • msg #790

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Dain Strongaxe (msg # 789):

About 30 feet. 10 feet to the 10 foot pit then another 10 feet. Ulle is just over the pit as he jumped it, he's perched on the edge and the kobolds are trying to use their spears to force him into the pit. He's bigger and much stronger though, he just needs to maintain his balance.

The others have 5' on either side of the pit to go around the edge, or jump it like Ulle.
Dain Strongaxe
Fighter, 94 posts
Thu 17 Mar 2022
at 16:05
  • msg #791

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

One more question:

With thrown weapons, do you follow 1st edition strictly (Dex bonus to hit, no bonuses to damage) or do you follow a variation where strength plays a role?
Nerull
GM, 831 posts
God of Death
Thu 17 Mar 2022
at 16:10
  • msg #792

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Dain Strongaxe (msg # 791):

Strength bonus to damage. If you have one.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 281 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Thu 17 Mar 2022
at 16:27
  • msg #793

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 792):

Was that Piestar's darts connecting? Need to know for future rounds.
Nerull
GM, 832 posts
God of Death
Thu 17 Mar 2022
at 16:28
  • msg #794

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 793):

Yes, Piestar hit 2 kobolds. A lot of wounded kobolds.
Nerull
GM, 835 posts
God of Death
Sat 19 Mar 2022
at 17:41
  • msg #795

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 794):


Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 117 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Sat 26 Mar 2022
at 11:58
  • msg #796

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Sorry if I missed/forgot soemthing. I know a GM has RL things going on but thought that was another game.
In this game is everyone paused for the kobolds to act?
Nerull
GM, 836 posts
God of Death
Sat 26 Mar 2022
at 12:14
  • msg #797

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 796):

Thanks everyone, we can move forward, I don't live at the hospital. They were trying to bring her out of sedation last night so hoping she is awake today. Without the tube down her throat. You guys are great players, I'm truly blessed.
This message was last edited by the GM at 12:15, Sat 26 Mar 2022.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 118 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Sat 26 Mar 2022
at 12:41
  • msg #798

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

That's huge! I'm so happy for you!
Don't rush, take your time, and I truly didn't mean to harrass you. Just I just things mixed up sometimes
Nerull
GM, 837 posts
God of Death
Sat 26 Mar 2022
at 13:25
  • msg #799

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 798):

I get confused in my dotage too, no foul, no harm.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 119 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Sat 26 Mar 2022
at 13:38
  • msg #800

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

TY. I've always been like it though
Ulle
Ranger, 256 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Sun 27 Mar 2022
at 00:10
  • msg #801

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I've lost track, but I assume I have gone this turn.
Nerull
GM, 838 posts
God of Death
Sun 27 Mar 2022
at 11:37
  • msg #802

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Ulle (msg # 801):

Message 525 I believe was his post. That was the first to go this round. Thanks for your patience with me, she is improving but was still asleep yesterday when I was there though she was showing signs of waking up.
Nerull
GM, 839 posts
God of Death
Mon 4 Apr 2022
at 16:50
  • msg #803

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 802):

She's home and doing well. Picking back up?
Ulle
Ranger, 257 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Mon 4 Apr 2022
at 17:25
  • msg #804

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I think the best thing would be for you to write a nice descriptive recap, letting us know what is going on and where every is, and who has and hasn't done something already.
Nerull
GM, 840 posts
God of Death
Mon 4 Apr 2022
at 17:27
  • msg #805

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Ulle (msg # 804):

I guess I can work on that tomorrow.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 120 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Mon 4 Apr 2022
at 18:11
  • msg #806

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Sounds good.

***

Glad that RL stuff is moving in the right direction. :)
Nerull
GM, 841 posts
God of Death
Thu 7 Apr 2022
at 15:44
  • msg #807

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 806):

Sorry, appointments all week checking up on my wife. Family doctor this morning. Infectious Diseases Specialist this afternoon and Mammogram tomorrow, never ending and I'm lazy. Promise to get that post by Saturday though!
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 121 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Thu 7 Apr 2022
at 15:49
  • msg #808

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

You have so much on your plate.
Don't worry, we'll be here when you're ready.
Meanwhile, best wishes and prayers for your wife.
Nerull
GM, 842 posts
God of Death
Thu 7 Apr 2022
at 15:59
  • msg #809

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 808):

She's doing quite well. it's just that they want to continue to prod and poke her because they have NO IDEA WHY she had septic shock! None. I'm just glad they got her on antibiotics and got rid of it.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 122 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Thu 7 Apr 2022
at 16:01
  • msg #810

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Oh that's good to here. Must be such a relief
Nerull
GM, 843 posts
God of Death
Thu 7 Apr 2022
at 16:13
  • msg #811

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 810):

It is, she almost died. First thing the doctor said in the Emergency Room was, "She hasn't passed yet." Scared the fuck out of me!
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 100 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Fri 8 Apr 2022
at 01:02
  • msg #812

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Thank the gods she is well!

Take care of her, and come back when life is more settled.
Nerull
GM, 844 posts
God of Death
Sun 10 Apr 2022
at 18:22
  • msg #813

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kestrel Duskwalker (msg # 812):

Sorry for the failure, I'll get it up. Feel free to yell at me in OOC.
Ulle
Ranger, 258 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Sun 10 Apr 2022
at 18:33
  • msg #814

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

argle bargle barle barlge!!!!
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 123 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Sun 10 Apr 2022
at 18:46
  • msg #815

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Just take good care of your other half. We'll still be here when you're ready.  :)
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 249 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Mon 11 Apr 2022
at 21:16
  • msg #816

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

For sure!  Hope things are going as well as possible!
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 126 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Mon 23 May 2022
at 19:19
  • msg #817

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Any news?
Nerull
GM, 846 posts
God of Death
Tue 24 May 2022
at 12:57
  • msg #818

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 817):

She's doing fine. Just been in the doldrums. Shall we pick up?
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 127 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Tue 24 May 2022
at 13:20
  • msg #819

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

So glad to hear things are moving in the right direction!
:)

***

And, yes, it would be nice to continue play in your world, TY!
Nerull
GM, 847 posts
God of Death
Tue 24 May 2022
at 16:33
  • msg #820

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 819):

My only difficulty now is typing on my lap, cat has the desk, keyboard tray broke! Who is here and who abandoned us.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 128 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Tue 24 May 2022
at 17:57
  • msg #821

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Roll call!  Here!!

Astrid, Kestrel, Piestar & Ulle have all logged on today, Caedfel & Dain on 13th May.
Only Kossoth stratches back to 16 March.
This message was last edited by the player at 18:01, Tue 24 May 2022.
Nerull
GM, 848 posts
God of Death
Tue 24 May 2022
at 18:28
  • msg #822

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 821):

looks like Kossoth is gone. He was ill for long time then had a heart attack. I hope he is doing well.
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 101 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Tue 24 May 2022
at 19:37
  • msg #823

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Ready and waiting!
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 129 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Tue 24 May 2022
at 19:43
  • msg #824

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Waves @ Kestrel!

That's two!
Just Astrid, Piestar, Ulle, Caedfel & Dain. That's quite a lot of waving. Ha!
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 282 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Wed 25 May 2022
at 03:45
  • msg #825

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Still here.
Nerull
GM, 849 posts
God of Death
Wed 25 May 2022
at 10:58
  • msg #826

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 825):

Damn, I must be entertaining ;-) Looks like only Kossoth is gone.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 130 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Wed 25 May 2022
at 11:11
  • msg #827

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

You are actually
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 283 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Wed 25 May 2022
at 11:25
  • msg #828

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

But why are you posting here, but not in my game?
Nerull
GM, 850 posts
God of Death
Wed 25 May 2022
at 11:27
  • msg #829

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 828):

I'll post in game later today or tomorrow. ;-P
Caedfel
Cleric, 101 posts
Wed 25 May 2022
at 13:21
  • msg #830

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I'm here; yesterday was a bit busy.

Although -- I have lost total track of where we are or why.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 284 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Wed 25 May 2022
at 14:36
  • msg #831

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Caedfel (msg # 830):

We are in some mines that a bunch of goblins stole from a bunch of gnomes. We are trying to clear out said goblins.
Nerull
GM, 851 posts
God of Death
Wed 25 May 2022
at 15:14
  • msg #832

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 831):

You're in the Crystal Mine, Ulle is directly engaging the kobolds, Kossoth is down due to falling in a pit full of spears. The rest of the party is on the other side of the pit in front of the kobolds, everybody shooting arrows and using slings and spells. except Ulle.
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 250 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Thu 26 May 2022
at 00:42
  • msg #833

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Good to see you back around!  Other things have gone rather silent, so your timing is good.

Plus, I saw Rez is recruiting for a bunch of games, and I know you're as eager as I am! ;D
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 131 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Thu 26 May 2022
at 08:00
  • msg #834

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 833):

I'm in one of Rez's games. It seems fine albeit a bit slow.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 132 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Thu 26 May 2022
at 08:30
  • msg #835

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I'd suggest a tactical map of who's where might be a good way to re-start us..
Nerull
GM, 852 posts
God of Death
Thu 26 May 2022
at 10:48
  • msg #836

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 833):

Rez banned me for my first post in my first game with him. I dared ask a question!
Nerull
GM, 853 posts
God of Death
Thu 26 May 2022
at 10:48
  • msg #837

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 835):

Sorry. I can't do maps. be so nice if I could!
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 133 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Thu 26 May 2022
at 11:33
  • msg #838

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Does anyone here know how to (do maps onto this site)?
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 285 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Thu 26 May 2022
at 11:51
  • msg #839

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I do maps, nothing fancy but easy to do. I just use Microsoft paint.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 134 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Thu 26 May 2022
at 12:12
  • msg #840

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Sounds perfect, Piestar.

you know how to get it (the map) onto this site?
I know there's a way, i've done it once, but for the life of me I can't recall how
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 286 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Thu 26 May 2022
at 12:28
  • msg #841

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

It is super easy.

Click 'game map'
click 'update or remove map'
remove the old map and/or add the new map straight from your computer.

No need for an image hosting site.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 135 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Thu 26 May 2022
at 12:40
  • msg #842

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

OK, you make it sound easy. TY!

When you get a few minutes, please would you do what you can to make a simple, rough map of where you think folks got to and then pot it onto the site?

(If that works ok, I'd be delighted to receieve a masterclass in it later.)
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 287 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Thu 26 May 2022
at 13:27
  • msg #843

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Only the game master can do it.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 136 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Thu 26 May 2022
at 13:37
  • msg #844

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Ahh so is there a way you can get the file to the GM ?

Otherwise I guess we either into  an image hosting site, or, and maybe simpler, drop the map into a Discord Channel..
This message was last edited by the player at 13:40, Thu 26 May 2022.
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 251 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Thu 26 May 2022
at 18:00
  • msg #845

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Nerull:
Rez banned me for my first post in my first game with him. I dared ask a question!


I got kicked out (the only time that's ever happened, on rpol!) for an observation I made in ooc, where he believed I was 'insulting his intelligence.'
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 137 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Thu 26 May 2022
at 18:09
  • msg #846

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I've done a couple of hundered posts there and it seems interesting, just the pacing is slow.
Nerull
GM, 854 posts
God of Death
Thu 26 May 2022
at 18:11
  • msg #847

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 846):

good luck Adan.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 288 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Thu 26 May 2022
at 18:12
  • msg #848

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I really wish I had kept a list of the GM's and players I didn't mesh well with. Rez sounds like someone that would be on that list.
Nerull
GM, 855 posts
God of Death
Thu 26 May 2022
at 18:28
  • msg #849

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 848):

He is. Be thankful you don't recall him. He leaves a bad taste in most peoples mouths. Adan is the exception to the rule, hope it works well for him.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 138 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Thu 26 May 2022
at 18:43
  • msg #850

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Her, but it's fine. Did we get anywhere with figuring out how to get a map visible for this game?
Nerull
GM, 856 posts
God of Death
Thu 26 May 2022
at 18:56
  • msg #851

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 850):

I don't think so.
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 102 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 22 / 22
Thu 26 May 2022
at 19:55
  • msg #852

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 848):

I have a spreadsheet to do this! There's only three DMs I actively avoid so far; two because of their attitude/personality and one because he ghosted two games within a couple of months of starting!

There's a couple of others that have house rules I don't like, and stuff like that.

I've not really had big enough issues with players to leave a game or to avoid them (hard to do anyways as you often don't know their actual user name).

DM: There is a online grid generator for RPOL that a user created: https://battlemap.andrewcooperonline.com/

Very simple to use:
  • Enter the grid size (rows and columns) on the left, and click Show Grid.
  • Add test to the grid that appears in the top of the centre column. e.g. "g" = goblin, "U" = Ulle, "A" = Astrid, etc.
  • You can vary the colour of the good guys and bad guys if you like using the radio buttons under the grid.
  • Click Generate Grid when you are done, and then copy and paste the contents in the bottom of the centre column into an RPOL post.
  • If you enter a name (e.g. "Mine"), and click on Save Grid in the left column, you should be able to bring up the same grid the next time you go to the site. This will allow you to move characters and monsters on the same map, and then re-post the updated version.


In other games, the DM will use X's to denote the side of the cavern.

You can either post the updated map in the active thread as the battle progresses, or create a separate Battle Map thread and keep overwriting a single post.

Food for thought.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 289 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Thu 26 May 2022
at 21:20
  • msg #853

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Good idea.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 139 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Fri 27 May 2022
at 08:52
  • msg #854

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

My recollection is that we'd just traversed a steep incline (downwards) with a ravine or pit at the bottom that someone had charged and fallen into. On the far side (10' width?) were some number of foes (8?) with restricted access of a path (5' width?) around RH side of the pit.
Two more of the party were advancing /ready for melee but most had missiles equipped.
There was some sound of animals (giant stoats?) approaching (don't recall where from) but sounded a way off (a couple of rounds?)

I hope that helps to get us up and on the go.
:)
Nerull
GM, 857 posts
God of Death
Fri 27 May 2022
at 10:51
  • msg #855

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 854):

They were dire weasels other than no one fell in the pit you were spot on! Ulle jumped the pit!
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 140 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Fri 27 May 2022
at 11:08
  • msg #856

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

TY.  :)
Is it apparent from which direction the dire weasels appraoch?
Behind the party? Behind the foes? Down the pit? Somewhere else?

***
Do we keep old initiatives (whatever they are)?
Or roll new initiatives?
Or resolve in order of posting?
This message was last edited by the player at 11:16, Fri 27 May 2022.
Nerull
GM, 858 posts
God of Death
Fri 27 May 2022
at 11:19
  • msg #857

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 856):

they're coming from behind the foes, roll new initiative, party is up/ spearman, crossbow, spearman, crossbow is how they are though several are now dead.
Ulle
Ranger, 259 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Fri 27 May 2022
at 11:26
  • msg #858

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I forgot if there is a stat modified. Here is the raw dice.

03:25, Today: Ulle rolled 2 using 1d6.  Initiative.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 290 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Fri 27 May 2022
at 11:26
  • msg #859

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

03:24, Today: Piestar rolled 3 using 1d6.  Initiative .
Nerull
GM, 859 posts
God of Death
Fri 27 May 2022
at 11:45
  • msg #860

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 859):

better yet, actions. attack and damage 3 hurt 3 dead
Dain Strongaxe
Fighter, 96 posts
Fri 27 May 2022
at 12:52
  • msg #861

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Piestar:
I really wish I had kept a list of the GM's and players I didn't mesh well with. Rez sounds like someone that would be on that list.


I was thinking the same thing.
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 252 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Fri 27 May 2022
at 15:31
  • msg #862

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Astrid Silverveil rolled 5 using 1d6.  Initiative.

Or 7, if we're tossing dex on top of that.
Ulle
Ranger, 260 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Sat 28 May 2022
at 10:53
  • msg #863

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I'm confused.
Nerull
GM, 864 posts
God of Death
Sat 28 May 2022
at 17:51
  • msg #864

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Ulle (msg # 863):


Ulle
Ranger, 261 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Sat 28 May 2022
at 17:53
  • msg #865

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Nice picture of Piestar, but when do I attack?
Nerull
GM, 865 posts
God of Death
Sat 28 May 2022
at 18:51
  • msg #866

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Ulle (msg # 865):

now
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 256 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Sun 29 May 2022
at 17:00
  • msg #867

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

For 3/2 attacks (melee weapon) is it two attacks on the first round, or on the second?
Nerull
GM, 868 posts
God of Death
Sun 29 May 2022
at 17:16
  • msg #868

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 867):

How do you want to do it? Do it that way, 2, 1, 2, 1, or 1, 2, 1, 2. Not that big a deal.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 143 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Sun 29 May 2022
at 19:47
  • msg #869

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I'd definitely go 212
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 105 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 16 / 22
Sun 29 May 2022
at 21:17
  • msg #870

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 867):

It's 2/1 in 1E, changed to 1/2 in 2E for no good reason!
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 257 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Sun 29 May 2022
at 21:28
  • msg #871

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Adan Rae:
I'd definitely go 212


I like New York, so I'm down with that!

As for 2E; yes, let's pretend we're vastly improving the game, and just kind of rearrange some deck chairs, instead.   Oh, and nerf that ranger, hard!   They have too much fun.  #Justice for giants
This message was last edited by the player at 21:30, Sun 29 May 2022.
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 106 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 16 / 22
Sun 29 May 2022
at 21:39
  • msg #872

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

The kobolds that are running, is it the group with which Ulle and Kestrel are engaged?

By my count, after the last attacks, there are 3 uninjured with crossbows and 2 uninjured with spears (assuming the injured were the ones being killed).

I believe Ulle and Kestrel should get free attack(s) if the kobolds flee (at +4 to hit, no shield or DEX for kobolds), and they can follow and continue to attack normally.

p.70 DMG:
Breaking Off From Melee:  At such time as any creature decides, it can break off the engagement and flee the melee. To do so, however, allows the opponent a free attack or attack routine. This attack is calculated as if it were a rear attack upon a stunned opponent. When this attack is completed, the retiring/fleeing party may move away at full movement rate, and unless the opponent pursues and is able to move at a higher rate of speed, the melee is ended and the situation becomes one of encounter avoidance.


p.70 DMG:
Rear Attacks: +2 to hit; negate shield and dexterity.
Stunned Opponent: similar to rear attack, but with +4 to hit instead of +2.


Also, Pie, Cad, and Dain have not taken an action yet.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 291 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Mon 30 May 2022
at 07:29
  • msg #873

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Pie thanks you, I feel like things are a little out of control, wasn't sure.
Nerull
GM, 871 posts
God of Death
Mon 30 May 2022
at 10:57
  • msg #874

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 873):

They need to take their actions, yes, you do get a parting shot.
Dain Strongaxe
Fighter, 97 posts
Mon 30 May 2022
at 16:27
  • msg #875

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Yeah, I'm still a step behind here . . . Still not sure where we are or what's left to be fighting . . .

If they're fleeing, count me befuddled and inactive.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 292 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Mon 30 May 2022
at 17:40
  • msg #876

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Piestar isn't well kitted out to attack retreating foes, she will hold her position.
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 107 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 16 / 22
Tue 31 May 2022
at 03:19
  • msg #877

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I believe Piestar and Dain are on the other side of the pit, only Ulle and Kestrel advanced to melee with the kobolds - but there are some weasels of unusual size bearing down on the main group, including both of you!

Kestrel will take his next attack at the retreating kobolds and he will follow them.

Here is my best guess of the scene, not to scale!

 ABCDEFGHIJ
01K1         
02K2KesPitPit  Adan  W1
03K3 PitPit  AstridCad W2
04K4UllePitPit  PieDain W3
05K5 PitPit      

Nerull
GM, 873 posts
God of Death
Tue 31 May 2022
at 11:02
  • msg #878

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kestrel Duskwalker (msg # 877):

Thanks Kestrel!
Dain Strongaxe
Fighter, 99 posts
Tue 31 May 2022
at 14:01
  • msg #879

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Yes Kestrel, thanks very much!
Ulle
Ranger, 263 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Tue 31 May 2022
at 14:22
  • msg #880

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Nicely done Kestral!
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 258 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Tue 31 May 2022
at 15:20
  • msg #881

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Good; I couldn't quite see it, in my head, either.  Kestrel da man.  He's usually on top of this stuff!
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 260 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 7 of 9
Tue 31 May 2022
at 20:49
  • msg #882

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

For any Trekkies here, I just want to note my hit points are now 7 of 9.

And you will be assimilated...
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 146 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Tue 31 May 2022
at 21:01
  • msg #883

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Ha!
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 147 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Tue 31 May 2022
at 21:02
  • msg #884

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Are we nearly at a new round?
Ulle
Ranger, 264 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Wed 1 Jun 2022
at 09:43
  • msg #885

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 882):

Too funny...
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 149 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Mon 13 Jun 2022
at 14:08
  • msg #886

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Hi folks!
Time for next round!
:)
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 109 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 16 / 22
Mon 13 Jun 2022
at 23:59
  • msg #887

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Kestrel is chasing after the fleeing kobolds - not sure if Ulle is following!

Waiting to know if I can attack from behind - should be +2 and no DEX for them (without looking it up).
Ulle
Ranger, 265 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Tue 14 Jun 2022
at 03:28
  • msg #888

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kestrel Duskwalker (msg # 887):

Not, never a plan of splitting up, especially when I don't know where they are going, and I already almost fell into one pit.
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 110 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 16 / 22
Fri 17 Jun 2022
at 00:19
  • msg #889

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

DM: Kestrel is pursuing the retreating kobolds, hoping to get some rear attacks on them. Can you give some direction to when a round ends and a new one begins?
Ulle
Ranger, 269 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Fri 17 Jun 2022
at 00:26
  • msg #890

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kestrel Duskwalker (msg # 889):

I could be wrong but I got the impression that they have turned and are charging us again.
Nerull
GM, 889 posts
God of Death
Fri 17 Jun 2022
at 12:09
  • msg #891

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Ulle (msg # 890):

They turned to shoot again! Spearmen set to defend against your charge!

They aren't stupid kobolds.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 151 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Fri 17 Jun 2022
at 12:26
  • msg #892

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

So total of 4 kobolds still up andvisible (2 with spears and  with bows?)
One weasel still up, but wounded?


***
And, yes, shouting out soemthing like "Actions and rolls for round 3?"
Makes life a lot smoother for the players and might even make combat progress a little after.
:)
Nerull
GM, 890 posts
God of Death
Fri 17 Jun 2022
at 12:35
  • msg #893

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 892):

-+
-I kind of lost track and fucked up.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 152 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Fri 17 Jun 2022
at 12:41
  • msg #894

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

It happens.
A not-so-secret secret thing I use: a sheet of A4 roled into A5.
Vertical list of foes, list of PCs (and allies). The row then gets HPs, ticks for actions etc, and a vertical line is "end of round". Sometime have a column labeled "distance from..."


***
I propose:
Let's have this as round 2, some folks have acted, 4 kobolds, 2 w bow, 2 w spears, and a wounded weasel. Clear this then take stock.
This message was last edited by the player at 12:42, Fri 17 June 2022.
Nerull
GM, 891 posts
God of Death
Fri 17 Jun 2022
at 12:57
  • msg #895

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 894):

It's round 3 I believe! ;-)
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 153 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Fri 17 Jun 2022
at 13:09
  • msg #896

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Ok, that's fine, TY.
:)
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 111 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 16 / 22
Fri 17 Jun 2022
at 18:34
  • msg #897

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 891):

Again, I am confused.

The kobold archers and spearmen were on the other side of the pit. Ulle and Kestrel engaged them in melee.

The kobolds fled, Ulle and Kestrel got free swings (Ulle missed, Kestrel hit).

Ulle stayed put near the pit, Kestrel pursued the fleeing kobolds (stupid, perhaps).

So, did the kobolds run for one round; and are now turning to shoot at the party? How far did they run? If they ran into a tunnel, do they even have clear shots at the party since there is a steep incline from the pit?

Presumably Kestrel is in melee with the group of kobolds at some point from the pit.

Does this make sense?
Nerull
GM, 896 posts
God of Death
Sat 18 Jun 2022
at 12:38
  • msg #898

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

They only ran one round, 20 feet to give themselves distance to fire again, it is a big round room with a pillar in the middle, it is reasonably flat. ulle and Kestrel pursued I assumed so are close. I know what it looks like in my head will make no difference to you. ;-) You see it different.
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 112 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 16 / 22
Sat 18 Jun 2022
at 21:00
  • msg #899

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Actually, "big round room with pillar in the middle" helps immensely!

I was thinking ramp with pit at bottom leading into another tunnel. Now I am seeing ramp with pit at bottom opening into big round room with pillar in the middle. So that puts the party and the kobolds and the weasel-keeper in the same "combat area", although with some distance between the groups.

Since Kestrel pursued the kobolds with spears and bows, I presume he remains in melee with them? And can take a swing in this now-labelled round 3?
Ulle
Ranger, 270 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Sat 18 Jun 2022
at 22:57
  • msg #900

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I guess I pursued as well? Will attack now then.
This message was last edited by the player at 23:42, Sun 19 June 2022.
Nerull
GM, 897 posts
God of Death
Sun 19 Jun 2022
at 12:05
  • msg #901

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Ulle (msg # 900):

yes, you may attack. Kestrel too.
Nerull
GM, 898 posts
God of Death
Wed 6 Jul 2022
at 12:53
  • msg #902

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 901):

Everyone quit, we weren't waiting on me, were we?
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 156 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Wed 6 Jul 2022
at 13:12
  • msg #903

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Hi Nerull, I believe that we were waiting on you, yes.

A signal like "Round X starts" would probaly be enough to keep things rolling.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 157 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Wed 6 Jul 2022
at 21:42
  • msg #904

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I think two weasels (or ferrets) have died, so it leaves a wounded handlet, a spearman and a bowman.

That sound right, Nerull?
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 301 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Wed 6 Jul 2022
at 22:39
  • msg #905

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 904):

Are those all on this side of the pit?
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 114 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 16 / 22
Thu 7 Jul 2022
at 01:42
  • msg #906

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 905):

Weasels and handler are on the same side as the main group; spearmen and archers are on the other side with Kestrel and Ulle.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 302 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Thu 7 Jul 2022
at 01:43
  • msg #907

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Well if there is a weasel standing, I will hit that, if not, I will hit the handler.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 158 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Thu 7 Jul 2022
at 09:37
  • msg #908

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

#596 says a weasal dies and "...now that the herd have gone..." as in dead.
Only two weasals were ever mentioned previously. I'll look for demise of the first one.

Edit: the first one died in #584
This message was last edited by the player at 09:42, Thu 07 July 2022.
Nerull
GM, 901 posts
God of Death
Thu 7 Jul 2022
at 11:10
  • msg #909

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 908):

There are 3 weasels, you missed one somewhere. The herder is working on his escape
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 159 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Thu 7 Jul 2022
at 12:28
  • msg #910

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Sorry I remembered. Three cited in #574.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 303 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Thu 7 Jul 2022
at 12:33
  • msg #911

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Weasel it is then, bonk!
Nerull
GM, 903 posts
God of Death
Thu 7 Jul 2022
at 12:42
  • msg #912

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 911):

It died.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 304 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Thu 7 Jul 2022
at 13:06
  • msg #913

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Huzzah
Nerull
GM, 904 posts
God of Death
Thu 7 Jul 2022
at 14:26
  • msg #914

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 913):

Now, where'd that rascally sorceress go to?
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 116 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 16 / 22
Thu 7 Jul 2022
at 23:08
  • msg #915

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

How many kobolds surrendered?
Nerull
GM, 907 posts
God of Death
Fri 8 Jul 2022
at 12:22
  • msg #916

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kestrel Duskwalker (msg # 915):

3.

Kossoth will be back with a new character soon hopefully, his heart is on the mend.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 162 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Fri 8 Jul 2022
at 12:24
  • msg #917

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Good news!
And TY for telling us
Kossoth Zan
Barbarian, 120 posts
Fri 8 Jul 2022
at 13:39
  • msg #918

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Hey all...been a rough year, not that everyone else hasn't been having rough years too ;)

When I get things slowly ironed out I'm looking forward to getting back into the swing and thankfully without the stupidity of Kossoth.  I'd been hoping to thread a narrow needle with him and instead ran straight into a brick wall and fell off a cliff...sorry it came about that way, no excuses to be made on my end.  Was a bad choice to even try.

Hope everyone else has been having a good year though.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 164 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Fri 8 Jul 2022
at 14:17
  • msg #919

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Hey there! great to hear from you. Take it easy and come back in when you're ready. We'll still be here :)
Nerull
GM, 908 posts
God of Death
Fri 8 Jul 2022
at 14:27
  • msg #920

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

At our current pace, you have a month or two! ;-P I hope not! I hope to get this going again as it is a good game with good players, just a bad DM.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 165 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Fri 8 Jul 2022
at 14:35
  • msg #921

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

The other players a good, agree, but disagree about the DM. He's not bad at all. Just forgets stuff sometimes. :P
(But we all do that)
Nerull
GM, 909 posts
God of Death
Fri 8 Jul 2022
at 14:53
  • msg #922

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 921):

Thank you for the kind lie! ;-)
Ulle
Ranger, 274 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Fri 8 Jul 2022
at 19:42
  • msg #923

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Welcome back, hope things are looking up for you. Can't wait to see your new character!
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 118 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 16 / 22
Sat 9 Jul 2022
at 06:27
  • msg #924

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Glad to hear that your health is on the mend, Kossoth.
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 267 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 7 of 9
Sun 10 Jul 2022
at 16:37
  • msg #925

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Glad you're okay Kossoth, glad to have you back!
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 269 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 7 of 9
Mon 11 Jul 2022
at 15:19
  • msg #926

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I'm trying to figure out how the others got to the other side of the pit, which for the life of I could not remember.  Found this:

Kestrel skirts the pit and joins Ulle in attacking the kobolds with his blade.

Which implies one can go around the pit, rather than needing to climb down into it.     Is that so?
Nerull
GM, 914 posts
God of Death
Mon 11 Jul 2022
at 16:15
  • msg #927

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Astrid Silverveil (msg # 926):

yup. 2.5 to 5 feet on the sides.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 167 posts
Mon 11 Jul 2022
at 17:13
  • [deleted]
  • msg #928

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

This message was deleted by the player at 00:28, Tue 12 July 2022.
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 120 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | HP: 16 / 22
Tue 12 Jul 2022
at 00:22
  • msg #929

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Doesn't someone in the group speak kobold?
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 169 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Tue 12 Jul 2022
at 00:31
  • msg #930

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kestrel Duskwalker (msg # 929):

I can
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 121 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | MHP 22 CHP 16
Tue 12 Jul 2022
at 00:41
  • msg #931

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Superb. Once the corpses have been processed and sent to the morgue, Adan can talk to the three living kobolds and see if we can get anything out of them.

At this point, Kestrel is ready to throw them into their pit of spears!
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 271 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 7 of 9
Tue 12 Jul 2022
at 00:59
  • msg #932

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

A dead celbit tells no lies!

How much do poultices heal, again?   I don't see it in the house rules.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 307 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Tue 12 Jul 2022
at 01:48
  • msg #933

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Found this in the classes thread.

Binding Wounds or using a poultice can give back up to 1d3 hp of healing.

Poultice costs 3gp 1d3 hp back
Bandages cost  1sp 1 hp back
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 122 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | MHP 22 CHP 16
Tue 12 Jul 2022
at 03:06
  • msg #934

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

More questions:
  • Rough diameter of the round room? 210 feet
  • Rough diameter of the pillar (which I believe is in the centre of the room)? 30 feet.
  • Any other exits from the round room visible?
No.

Answered!
This message was last edited by the GM at 12:01, Tue 12 July 2022.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 309 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Wed 13 Jul 2022
at 19:19
  • msg #935

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Just curious, in what universe is murdering helpless prisoners not evil?
Nerull
GM, 918 posts
God of Death
Wed 13 Jul 2022
at 19:27
  • msg #936

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 935):

they're helpless if they are executed? Kossoth's new character is a paladin, so we'll find out.
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 275 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Wed 13 Jul 2022
at 20:12
  • msg #937

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In a violent medieval style game, I've usually been more of the school that torture would be evil, but a quick death to an evil creature is not.   Whether or not they can defend.

AD&D is pretty much built on the premise of 'kill the humanoids so they don't proliferate and bring misery to innocents.'   I've been in numbers of games where good characters give clean, quick deaths to captured humanoids.

Is it really more noble to hack someone apart, slowly, in a fight, and leave them gurgling in their own blood, than send them off with a quick, clean thrust?  I don't buy it.    Not when speaking of those who just tried to kill you.

To me, that's more a matter of some honor code, than conscience or compassion.
Vareth Boh
Paladin, 121 posts
Wed 13 Jul 2022
at 20:18
  • msg #938

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Well Vareth is an Envoy of Rao and this covers some of their basic idea...

Rao teaches that the greatest gift is reason, which leads to discourse, which leads to peace, which leads to serenity. For those who refuse to see reason and resort to violence first, action--governed by reason and wisdom--is required to restore the peace. Sometimes this action is violent, regrettably.

Also I think I'm pretty much good to go boss.
This message was last edited by the player at 20:18, Wed 13 July 2022.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 310 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Wed 13 Jul 2022
at 21:25
  • msg #939

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Sweet, murdering the helpless is Lawful Good. Got it.

I was in a campaign once where the local lord had a giant in chains. We went to question him, when for no real reason the Paladin took out his eye with a sword. Turned out that was acceptable in that world too.
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 125 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | MHP 22 CHP 16
Thu 14 Jul 2022
at 01:26
  • msg #940

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Here I thought Piestar was unhappy with Kestrel's comment about throwing them in the spear pit...and then I read the IC posts that happened between 4am and 9am my time!

Here I thought rangers were blood-thirsty when it comes to humanoids. Although, I wasn't planning on actually throwing them in the pit! I was thinking one of those movie scenes where the bad guy is held over the side of the building.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 311 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Thu 14 Jul 2022
at 01:54
  • msg #941

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Piestar isn't a ranger actually. LOL. There is a difference between facing them in combat, and slaughtering them when helpless I guess. When we find a room full of baby kobolds, and the party wants to bathe in their blood, I wont be joining in.
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 127 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | MHP 22 CHP 16
Thu 14 Jul 2022
at 04:01
  • msg #942

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I meant that Kestrel (ranger) would be more blood-thirsty to kill humanoids compared to Adan's Fighter/Thief...after all rangers relish is killing the giant-class types.
Nerull
GM, 919 posts
God of Death
Thu 14 Jul 2022
at 10:14
  • msg #943

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Piestar:
Piestar isn't a ranger actually. LOL. There is a difference between facing them in combat, and slaughtering them when helpless I guess. When we find a room full of baby kobolds, and the party wants to bathe in their blood, I wont be joining in.


Nits grow up to be lice. Kill them all, let the gods sort them out! ;-) Bwahahahahahaha
Vareth Boh
Paladin, 122 posts
Thu 14 Jul 2022
at 13:44
  • msg #944

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Unless Vareth converts to an evil blood god he won't be partaking in killing helpless children.

That said he is a walking evil detector and that helps guide his actions under Rao's precepts.
Nerull
GM, 921 posts
God of Death
Thu 14 Jul 2022
at 13:46
  • msg #945

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Vareth Boh (msg # 944):

My question is, kill them now, or kill them later, they're dead. Unless you find a good one.
Vareth Boh
Paladin, 123 posts
Thu 14 Jul 2022
at 13:57
  • msg #946

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

If they are willing to try to be good he'd give them the option of dying later if they were lying or didn't have the strength of character to follow through.  Willingness to reason and talk through options leading to peace is important. Each subsequent chance, if they already had one,would be exponentially more difficult to reason out as workable.
Astrid Silverveil
Fighter-Enchanter, 276 posts
Shades of Grey Elf
AC 1 Hps 9
Thu 14 Jul 2022
at 20:46
  • msg #947

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Piestar:
Piestar isn't a ranger actually. LOL. There is a difference between facing them in combat, and slaughtering them when helpless I guess. When we find a room full of baby kobolds, and the party wants to bathe in their blood, I wont be joining in.


??    The acts you're talking about are not equivalent --  a clean death to an adult enemy isn't the same as infanticide, or removing an eye in an act of sadism.

There can be a good outcome from a clean death to an adult enemy --  which is that they won't be committing evil acts tomorrow.

When you're talking about "them," you realize this is an enemy that will reciprocate your mercy by murdering a ten year old girl they find wandering the woods next week?     And,  whose responsibility is it, then, when that happens?    Was that kobold's life a good bargain for that of the child?
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 312 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Fri 15 Jul 2022
at 01:52
  • msg #948

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Vigilante justice is not justice. We invaded their home, they defended themselves.

If the GM has no issue with these actions, then it is a done deal, but that doesn't mean Piestar doesn't find it objectionable.
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 128 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | MHP 22 CHP 16
Fri 15 Jul 2022
at 02:46
  • msg #949

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 948):

I have no issue with Piestar's viewpoint...but the gnomes that owned the mine a few weeks ago before being driven out by the kobolds might argue that this is not their home! :-)
Vareth Boh
Paladin, 124 posts
Fri 15 Jul 2022
at 02:51
  • msg #950

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Actually...

They invaded the mine and killed the gnome guards a week ago.  The gnomes tried to take it back and more gnomes died. Barty even mentioned that he'd been fighting Kobolds trying to encroach in the area for going on 25 years.

Then we showed up...originally because we took a job from the wizard who owns 30% of the mine to get it going again.  If the gnomes hadn't sold their portion to the gem cutter guild they would have employed us just like the guild did.

You beat me to it Kestrel, lol...
Nerull
GM, 922 posts
God of Death
Fri 15 Jul 2022
at 12:17
  • msg #951

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Vareth Boh (msg # 950):

Love these chats!
Nerull
GM, 927 posts
God of Death
Sun 17 Jul 2022
at 18:12
  • msg #952

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Nerull (msg # 951):

update tomorrow, Tigger is covering my whole desk and the module. my keyboard tray broke, so I'm holding the keyboard with one hand, typing with the other. can't set it down good thing i love the little fatty ;-)
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 131 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | MHP 22 CHP 16
Sun 17 Jul 2022
at 22:54
  • msg #953

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I assume the thud and the sound of someone falling was not one of us falling in a trap door, rather it was Ulle hitting the invisible MU and knocking her down?
Ulle
Ranger, 282 posts
Ulle only pawn...
...in game of life
Mon 18 Jul 2022
at 01:06
  • msg #954

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

I feel like I would have felt that, but I could be wrong.
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 132 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | MHP 22 CHP 16
Mon 18 Jul 2022
at 01:13
  • msg #955

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Ulle (msg # 954):

Unless Kestrel fell into a pit trap and none of the other PCs have noticed?
Nerull
GM, 928 posts
God of Death
Mon 18 Jul 2022
at 11:25
  • msg #956

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kestrel Duskwalker (msg # 955):

Sorry for not extrapolating, she tripped walking backward away from the spear and fell in a heap. In desperation she fired her last spell. Adan cut her in half practically.

Your treasure and everything I'll update in an hour or so.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 179 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Mon 18 Jul 2022
at 16:47
  • msg #957

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Does msg #2 in "Treasure" thread apply to this group?
If so, is it still legitimate & current?
Nerull
GM, 930 posts
God of Death
Mon 18 Jul 2022
at 17:21
  • msg #958

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 957):

That is what you got in the first scenario, you split it up.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 181 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Mon 18 Jul 2022
at 17:30
  • msg #959

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

So all gone an dnothing there still to be liquidated?
Nerull
GM, 931 posts
God of Death
Mon 18 Jul 2022
at 17:41
  • msg #960

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 959):

That wasn't for me to keep track of! ;-P That is/was up to you guys.
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 182 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Mon 18 Jul 2022
at 18:04
  • msg #961

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Sure. TY.

***
So, guys, is all that stuff, msg #2 in "Treasure" thread, still in a heap somewhere? Or all liquidated?
Kestrel Duskwalker
Ranger, 133 posts
Sylvan Elf | Ranger 1
AC: 3 | MHP 22 CHP 16
Tue 19 Jul 2022
at 00:36
  • msg #962

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 961):

I found a post in the OOC thread (#335).

The funds were split amongst the group at that point in time, leaving the group treasure at:
  • 5 Sparrows
  • 2 Hawks
  • 1 Crude Net
  • 1 Hunting Horn made from a goats horn (claimed by Piestar)


So that's 2 silver and 5 copper - probably be just as simple to start from scratch with the current group!!

Also to note, we are using the much simpler 100 copper = 10 silver = 1 gold (2 electrum = 1 gold and 10 gold = platinum).

And for completeness (gotta satisfy the OCD) the coins are named:

copper = sparrows; silver = hawks; electrum = eagles; gold = lions; and platinum = griffons.
Nerull
GM, 934 posts
God of Death
Tue 19 Jul 2022
at 11:56
  • msg #963

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Kestrel Duskwalker (msg # 962):

;-P who has OCD?
Adan Rae
Fighter-Rogue, 185 posts
Wild elf, F1 / Th1
AC4, HP 8/8
Tue 19 Jul 2022
at 12:58
  • msg #964

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

holds up hand slightly
Nerull
GM, 935 posts
God of Death
Tue 19 Jul 2022
at 13:09
  • msg #965

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Adan Rae (msg # 964):

Me too, mine is limited to cats though, I only have 12 now, I used to have 35.
Piestar
Cleric-Mage, 314 posts
You Know How to Whistle,
Don't you Steve?
Wed 20 Jul 2022
at 00:38
  • msg #966

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

Is it a pouch with the components for invisibility in it, or an invisible pouch with components it it? Either way, I guess Piestar would ask for it.
Nerull
GM, 939 posts
God of Death
Wed 20 Jul 2022
at 12:27
  • msg #967

Re: OOC Chatter (1)

In reply to Piestar (msg # 966):

The pouch itself is invisible, though there are components for the spell present too.
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