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The Tavern Where We Met (OOC)

Posted by Dungeon MasterFor group 0
Dungeon Master
GM, 78 posts
Sun 8 Aug 2021
at 03:01
  • msg #159

The Tavern Where We Met (OOC)

The fact is some of them won't.  This is how D&D was at the beginning. It's a different mindset than 5e.
Gyp Toogood
player, 29 posts
Sun 8 Aug 2021
at 07:08
  • msg #160

The Tavern Where We Met (OOC)

This is a really good resource on playing the old style D&D

https://lithyscaphe.blogspot.c...cipia-apocrypha.html


This is what I tell my players before a game

quote:
You will die.

Describe not roll.

Outwit or avoid not fight.

Open table – session ends when the characters are safe.

Goals are character led.

Gold is XP.

Not every encounter is achievable.

Combat is deadly.

The answer is not on your character sheet.

Things are swingy.

Interact with the world as if it were a place.

Killing thing is not a good way.

There is nothing that is supposed to happen.

Unknowability and consequence make everything interesting.

Play as your character not as a screenwriter.

It’s your job to make your character interesting and the game interesting for you.

If you find yourself in a fair fight your tactics suck.




Gyp did say we should sleep them and sneak past...
Leozaren
player, 9 posts
Elf
Sun 8 Aug 2021
at 10:04
  • msg #161

The Tavern Where We Met (OOC)

Sorry, week from hell here.

I haven't caught up on the in-game thread yet, but I'd suggest killing the spiders simultaneously. I would doubt that they might awaken from a magically-induced slumber when they subconsciously smell the blood of their departed friend, but I'd rather not risk it all the same.

edit: ah well, it happens! For the record, Leozaren has neither a missile weapon nor a long-handled weapon.
This message was last edited by the player at 10:07, Sun 08 Aug 2021.
Dungeon Master
GM, 80 posts
Tue 10 Aug 2021
at 00:08
  • msg #162

The Tavern Where We Met (OOC)

For RP purposes, it's reasonable to say the spider sliced his femoral artery and he bled out.  Dynlor has time for Dramatic Final WordsTM
Reea
player, 49 posts
fighter
Thu 12 Aug 2021
at 17:18
  • msg #163

The Tavern Where We Met (OOC)

Okay, boys, what do we do next? We need to take care of Dynlor's body. Should we take him to the temple in the keep? Someone will need to smack Gyp on the back of the head for taking Dynlor's mace without asking first.

By my count, we have five active characters. We have no cure spells. Our magic-user used his spell for the day.

We're certain to face more challenges our group can't handle. I love playing Reea and don't want to lose her.
Gyp Toogood
player, 32 posts
Thu 12 Aug 2021
at 17:36
  • msg #164

Re: The Tavern Where We Met (OOC)

I say we carry on. Chances are there will always be obstacles on the road. Also we're unlikely to have healing magic for many adventures yet.

The more we explore now the better prepared we will be for any return journey.


Gyp couldn't really ask Dynlor's permission and why should be ask anyone else the mace isn't theirs. He'll also be a much more useful member of the party now he at least has a weapon.
Reea
player, 50 posts
fighter
Thu 12 Aug 2021
at 17:53
  • msg #165

The Tavern Where We Met (OOC)

Gyp Toogood:
Gyp couldn't really ask Dynlor's permission and why should be ask anyone else the mace isn't theirs. He'll also be a much more useful member of the party now he at least has a weapon.


Reea isn't the sharpest tack in the box, so she'll wonder why Gyp took the mace.  :-)
Jori
Player, 9 posts
cleric
Thu 12 Aug 2021
at 17:58
  • msg #166

The Tavern Where We Met (OOC)

It's also suspicious that Gyp took the mace covertly instead of being open with the group.
Gyp Toogood
player, 33 posts
Thu 12 Aug 2021
at 18:03
  • msg #167

The Tavern Where We Met (OOC)

Having only just met everyone Gyp is still looking out for himself and well as trying to be entertaining.
Jori
Player, 10 posts
cleric
Thu 12 Aug 2021
at 18:05
  • msg #168

The Tavern Where We Met (OOC)

I want to emphasize we're just playing our characters. I'm not trying to start something.  :-)
Gyp Toogood
player, 34 posts
Thu 12 Aug 2021
at 18:16
  • msg #169

The Tavern Where We Met (OOC)

Yeah me too
Leozaren
player, 11 posts
Elf
Thu 12 Aug 2021
at 23:20
  • msg #170

The Tavern Where We Met (OOC)

I say carry on. At this point running away is usually the best policy.
Reea
player, 53 posts
fighter
Mon 16 Aug 2021
at 17:45
  • msg #171

The Tavern Where We Met (OOC)

My opinion is, the shield is magic.  :-)
Dungeon Master
GM, 82 posts
Tue 17 Aug 2021
at 00:10
  • msg #172

The Tavern Where We Met (OOC)

The webs that stretch across the road can be easily burnt away without risking the trees.

What is the plan?  I’m fine with a hybrid of OOC discussion here and IC discussion in the game thread, just like you would sitting around a table.

It is just after noon, you could push on up the road in search of the caves (you have a pretty good idea where they are), or go back to the keep.  And what of Dynlor?  Will you bury him nearby or take him back to the Keep?  Abercrombie is not high enough level to have raise dead spell.
Gyp Toogood
player, 37 posts
Tue 17 Aug 2021
at 06:38
  • msg #173

Re: The Tavern Where We Met (OOC)

My vote would be to push on to the caves so we can assess any obstacles or threats along the way, going as far as we can today before retreating. A scout ahead might identify something we can prepare for and bring the correct equipment for. Rather than retreat now and be forced to retreat again.

I think the group consensus is against the idea however so I'm happy to go along with whatever.

Not really bothered by the webs. The spiders are dead and there isn't any obvious treasure besides the shield. I'd say just leave the webs as they are, they are not obstructing the road.
Leozaren
player, 15 posts
Elf
Tue 17 Aug 2021
at 20:53
  • msg #174

Re: The Tavern Where We Met (OOC)

Lets burn the webs, may as well if it does no harm to the trees and they serve no purpose in any case.

I'm against scouting. For one, NEVER break up the party. For another, we're down our one effective spell and for yet another we can't carry Dynlor while scouting, and we can't leave him behind - if we wish to give him a proper burial - without something dragging him off for supper.

I guess we could leave Dynlor's body IN the webs, it should be safe there and would then afford us the opportunity to scout ahead unencumbered.
Falco Mugwort
player, 70 posts
Spear Fighter
Uncouth/Dull-Witted
Wed 18 Aug 2021
at 23:49
  • msg #175

Re: The Tavern Where We Met (OOC)

Been waiting to see what Falco uncovers? Money purse? Signet ring? Documentation? Nothing?
Dungeon Master
GM, 83 posts
Thu 19 Aug 2021
at 01:49
  • msg #176

Re: The Tavern Where We Met (OOC)

Falco Mugwort:
Been waiting to see what Falco uncovers? Money purse? Signet ring? Documentation? Nothing?


Sorry, I thought it was clear that there was nothing else.  The skeleton is of an elf, that is the only other information.
Leozaren
player, 17 posts
Elf
Sun 22 Aug 2021
at 11:20
  • msg #177

Re: The Tavern Where We Met (OOC)

Well I guess we're heading back to the keep.
Reea
player, 56 posts
fighter
Sun 22 Aug 2021
at 19:02
  • msg #178

The Tavern Where We Met (OOC)

Leozaren:
Well I guess we're heading back to the keep.

We can't leave Dynlor lying on the road.
Leozaren
player, 18 posts
Elf
Sun 22 Aug 2021
at 23:29
  • msg #179

The Tavern Where We Met (OOC)

That was never the plan. There have already been in-game posts to the effect that we (Falco and I) were taking Dynlor back to the Keep, and that hasn't changed.
Reea
player, 58 posts
fighter
Tue 24 Aug 2021
at 19:20
  • msg #180

The Tavern Where We Met (OOC)

In my opinion, if there won't be any adventures or encounters in the keep, we could jump ahead to the next morning.
Dungeon Master
GM, 85 posts
Wed 25 Aug 2021
at 02:10
  • msg #181

The Tavern Where We Met (OOC)

I agree, if there is nothing anyone wants to do.
Leozaren
player, 20 posts
Elf
Wed 25 Aug 2021
at 14:05
  • msg #182

The Tavern Where We Met (OOC)

Fine with me!
Falco Mugwort
player, 74 posts
Spear Fighter
Uncouth/Dull-Witted
Wed 25 Aug 2021
at 21:08
  • msg #183

The Tavern Where We Met (OOC)

That's fine. Falco and Simon are just going to stay the night at the Inn anyway - and Falco will drink beer, of course.
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