Richard Pett's page

And whilst I'm at it, respond to my last email, codpiece face.

Not that anything sinister is going on.

Damn GMT, all this action and I've missed the chance to taunt it

He denies you battle.....until teh time of his choosing.

Genius..... [/QUOTE

I love you heathy, I hope you know that:)

Heathansson wrote:

what have I wrought?....

LET THE PETT/LOGUE MADNESS BEGIN

We are currently collaborating on Ebon Shroud (see Dark Vistas and scroll down) and we spend more time taunting each other than we do writing.

By the way, Pett's entire family tree is made of pure 100% Liza Minnelli douche.

Uncanny...

What is this thing you keep going on about Logue?

Cindersnake - isn't that one of those fat snakes?

Cheers:)

I'm also delighted somebody on these boards knows who Windsor Davies is.

Hoorah and off to demolish a wall. Move yourselves, move yourselves!

Rich

:) Every cloud...

It could always be looked upon as an additional plot device of course:

1 I visualised Robahl as looking something like British Actor Windsor Davies, a picture of whom can be found here (he's the one on the right)-

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2806447.stm

OR

2 Robahl is even more eccentric than listed, he frequently dons his robe of disguise (as hat of disguise (PFCR 516) and adopts a new persona for each day to show who is the greatest actor of all - be that his usual short self, the persona of Drac Robahl the dashing gothic artiste, Lorena Robahl, the lady with the deep voice, Karl Robahl the black-robed pirate or any number of other personas.

OR

3 Do like you said and ignore the picture.

Huzzah!

...sigh...

Pulptastic cover, by the way:)

Love it.

Mnarr

How about T for tentacles?

-The Gneech ("gibber")

T could also for for Tekeli-li John my dear fellow:)

Rich

:)

I think Logue has sabotaged this one coming out

Richard Pett wrote:

From the few titbits I know, my appetite for seeing Mike's adventure is getting big.

Hungry.

Hungry...

Aren't you *always* hungry, Rich?

Good point, but this is making me *more* hungry:)

I can see it again.

I CAN SEE IT AGAIN.

YOU SAID I WOULDN'T HAVE TO SEE IT AGAIN

From the few titbits I know, my appetite for seeing Mike's adventure is getting big.

Hungry.

Hungry...

Can't help but notice that mr Logue here keeps trying to move things away from Sixfold, could it be that he knows just how much his previous AP entries will be crushed by this adventure?

Birthing Logue, birthing. I believe your words were 'awesome, just awesome.'

Huzzah and don't forget to stand when god save the queen comes on, you're here under sufference.

Rich

Richard Pett wrote:

Enough cupcake, back to your cellar, your work for the time being is done and you have done well.

I am pleased.

Go now and enjoy your feast in the dark, but do not rest too easily, I may need you again soon...

MrP

Yessir MrP. We've already talked about the codpiece so I understand your feelings on that.

But what about the red satin cape? Do I still need to wear that too?

NO!

No capes!

The tiara - bring me my tiara!

:)

I'm looking forward to this one. I think Logue should get his students to put on the play.

Enough cupcake, back to your cellar, your work for the time being is done and you have done well.

I am pleased.

Go now and enjoy your feast in the dark, but do not rest too easily, I may need you again soon...

MrP

Don't buy it...

Tekeli-li!

Tekeli-li!

Tekeli-li!

Yawn....

When does your stunt codpiece training course start again?

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Back to the drawing board, my pretties....:(

Mnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnar

WormysQueue wrote:

flash_cxxi wrote:

Yay! Paizo Withdrawals averted... :D

Ah, the most boring day ever is over. :)

Yep! I missed me some Paizo boarding!

Missed but not missed young louge.

I have to say, I love that cover.

I hope you'll love the inside too:)

Vyvyan deserves a hip-hip-hoorah for his excellent work in bringing the feast alive for so many people in so graphic a way.

Bravo sir, bravo!

This seems to zap it:

http://free.avg.com/virus-removal

Sorry for any hastle everyone, keep an eye out for it.

Rich

Its all Logue's fault.

Damn, sorry Greg.

I've been having a quick look gregster and these have turned up on the internet so far, haven't checked any of them yet so I don;t knwo if they'll do more harm than good. If anyone has had this and removed it it would be very helpful to know how.

Rich

To: The University Community
From: University Information Technology Services
Date: September 2, 2004
Subject: foto Virus Alert

Another email 'virus' has been spreading around the Internet and UConn networks. The message has the following characteristics: The From field: the name is forged and most likely appears to come from someone you know or it from a UConn list (all students, all employees, etc.). The Subject: foto The body of the message: may have the word 'foto' or it may be blank. The message: contains a zip attachment with the filename fotos.zip. If you receive any of these types of messages, now or in the future, DELETE them immediately. Do not open the attachment. Please be sure to have virus software installed on your personal computer. You can download a copy of Symantec AntiVirus from this web site: <http://security.uconn.edu/guides/anti-virus.html>

You can download the MSN Virus Remover tool from here:

<http://www.msnvirusremoval.com/download/> - You will need to scan with Remover tool in Safe Mode <http://www.msnvirusremoval.com/safemode.php>.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware can be downloaded from here:
<http://www.majorgeeks.com/Malwarebytes_Anti-Malware_d5756.html>

Double-click on mbam-setup.exe to install the application.

* Make sure a checkmark is placed next to:
-Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
-Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
* Click Finish.
* If an update is found, it will automatically update.
* Once the program loads, select Perform Quick Scan, then click Scan.
* When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
* Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
* When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to restart. (See Note below)
* The log is automatically saved by MBAM and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM.

Note: If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove, you may be asked to reboot your computer so it can proceed with the disinfection process. Regardless if prompted to restart the computer or not, please do so immediately.

I found a couple of links on how to remove it if you've been infected. The threads are more than a year old.

Bleeping computer [link <http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/lofiversion/index.php/t136199.html>]
Tech guy forum [link <http://forums.techguy.org/malware-removal-hijackthis-logs/691802-msn-messenger-foto-virus.html>]

try this first http://www.msnvirusremoval.com/download.php

Like I say, definately do your own checking first as these coudl do more harm than good.
Rich

Hey everyone,

this is a quick heads up - my hotmail account has just blasted out loads of emails to everyone in my mailing list with the title 'FOTO 04/07' - its a pretty nasty virus - if its opened it basically keeps sending emails out so you use up your quota and can't warn anyone.

If anyone gets an email from me with this on please delete it, also if you see any others in your inbox with this on, it wouls seem wise to delete them as well, this one is a nasty.

Rich

Richard Pett wrote:

Ready for any questions when the Trial begins you fine fellows...

Who's the Singing Lady?

Someone the PCs will be seeing a lot of:)

Perfect:)

Richard Pett wrote:

KaeYoss wrote:

Richard Pett wrote:

All spiders deserve everything bad that happens to them...

Listen to that man!

Why do I have the creeping suspicion that before long, Logue will come here with a link to a video where he cuddles and pets a tarantula?

The same phrase applies to Louge

I'm dropping a package off on your doorstep, please ignore the scuttling sounds and open it...

It lives...sigh

Richard Pett wrote:

All spiders deserve everything bad that happens to them...

Listen to that man!

Why do I have the creeping suspicion that before long, Logue will come here with a link to a video where he cuddles and pets a tarantula?

The same phrase applies to Louge

All spiders deserve everything bad that happens to them...

Mnar

Richard Pett wrote:

Zootcat wrote:

I want to add my voice to the Richard Pett love. I can't get enough of his stuff. Start a Richard Pett subscription and I will be the first one signed up!

...what with England giving the aussies a good thrashing, six of the best, trousers down, this is turning into a very fine day thank you Zootcat...damnation that cad Clarke has just hit a century, someone always has to come along and spoil things.

I want to add my voice to anything that doesn't feature Logue, and more Tim Hitchcock and Mike Kortes please:)

Rich

I want Pett to write an adventure set in a Taldan public school which culminates in a game of cricket against the descendants of exiled criminals.

Pre-gens would include Tom Browne and Flashheart.

James knows that any time he wants this adventure, he can have it - providing the British...I mean Taldans win...Huzzah!

Nation that is one up in the ashes out:)

I think some are forgetting that a BBEG like Xanesha is easier to "tool down" than "tool up" as befits one's own game table.

By all means Sir Pett, keep up with the big ol' baddies. ^_^

My Dear, Mad, Turin

I think you may find the endgame of Sixfold Trial interesting:)

Entropi wrote:

dmchucky69 wrote:

You know, I hope he's joking too.

Lol. Rest asured, I am. Thought my sarcasm was easier to read, but that's the Interwebs for ya.

No worries. This is something that has been eating at me for awhile; your post seemed like as good a place as any to put my often unwanted opinion into the mix. I just keep waiting for James Jacobs or Richard Pett to make a serious post admitting that the Xanesha encounter is really too difficult for the level range of the module (and maybe they already have and I have just missed it). But this shouldn't be taken as a slight against Paizo; their stuff is heads above everyone elses.

Hello DMChucky,

there have been several discussion about Xanesha on these boards, some groups seem to handle her relatively easily, other DMs tamper with her a bit, and by the looks of things no two experiences are exactly the same- which is splendid as it shows the incredible diversity of the way groups play such encounters.

In writing adventures one of the key things is to make a memorable encounter and I think the battle with Xanesha on the top of the clocktower is that. She may be a little tough for some groups, she may be easier for others, and I'll give you an example of that.

Whilst playtesting the Crucible, which is an adventure I'll be publishing myself in due course, I have run two playtest - one with my own group and one at a recent convention - my own group struggled hugely with the final encounter, whilst the con group simply dealt with it by a very clever use of a spell. In all adventures different groups will have different takes - some players (like mine) love to play less powerful flawed characters, whilst others love to meta game - theres no right way or wrong way of doing it and in every case it is up to the DM to decide how to run things - and if the encounters need toughening up or weakening.

Again however the issue is a memorable experience, and whilst I don't like to think of anyone thinking the adventure is too hard I don't want to make it too weak either. I also look at the passion that comes across from these fine boards for an adventure which was published some time ago now and that makes me very happy that clearly it sticks in player's and DM's memories.

However, you may be interested to know that James did indeed tone down my ending, which had a very scary sting in the tail.

Rich

I want to add my voice to the Richard Pett love. I can't get enough of his stuff. Start a Richard Pett subscription and I will be the first one signed up!

...what with England giving the aussies a good thrashing, six of the best, trousers down, this is turning into a very fine day thank you Zootcat...damnation that cad Clarke has just hit a century, someone always has to come along and spoil things.

I want to add my voice to anything that doesn't feature Logue, and more Tim Hitchcock and Mike Kortes please:)

Rich

Yeah yeah. Richard Pett stuff.

Huzzah!

and up Princess Anne!

Hoorah!

Richard Pett wrote:

Oh well, plan B then my dear chap - I have their addresses and usual movements - send in the xorn duelists at once:)

Richard- Are the xorn duellists anything like this?

Xorn Duellist CR 14
** spoiler omitted **...

Those are the very fellows sat on the plane now:)

My group had a tough, but managaeble fight. Their advantege was in having a Binder, whose abilities are Su and don't require VSM components, so he could go all out without worrying about silence and AoOs. Still, she was a tough cookie. In the end, when the got the upper hand she jumped the tower and cast feather fall.

She went on for a rematch during Hook Mountain Massacre, where she fought my players twice.

Dear Sir Pett, please don't feel ashamed for this hard-as-nails "boss", she was one of the more memorable villains of RotRL and when centuries will pass and sun will set on the British Empire, people will remember her alongside of Karzoug and Nualia as the most famous AP enemies. Good job !

Sun set, Empire - the idea!

I still think Paizo could have run with the tougher ending:)

Rich

Richard Pett wrote:

ericthecleric wrote:

Paizo donated eight (?) prizes for a raffle which was drawn this afternoon by Richard Pett. Three of the winners were Christine Schneider, Dave’s wife, and Rob Silk.

I just want to point out that just because Christine, Dave's wife and Rob won the prizes and we were seen together in the bar shortly afterwards was pure coincidence...

ericthecleric wrote:

On the latter note, James: Please assign part of Kingmaker to Richard Pett! :-)

What was that Eric? Kingmaker section to Rich, well that would be down to James and the lovely paizo people I so admire, respect and love.

:)Rich

Well I did my best to convey to James Jacobs your enthusiasm and eagerness to work on Kingmaker in the Chat last night. Apparently the first three adventures have already been assigned elsewhere, however, and he only has the latter three left that he's considering writers for....

Oh well, plan B then my dear chap - I have their addresses and usual movements - send in the xorn duelists at once:)

And can I just echo what everyone is saying about Dave and Sarah who organised the whole event brilliantly - great venue and location, great people and great games, they and their helpers deserve great kudos and thank you very much for inviting me, I had a great time.

Takes off his Pett costume.

Nick

The atmosphere and the way that everyone played was superb. It was a treat to see so many old friends again and to get people wanting to play at my table.

Although having a 13 year old McGee girl at my table made me feel old, especially when I can remember DMing her parents with her in a cot nearby.

Also it was a bonus that Richard Pett lead us through his Styes, the girallon-flesh golem was a touch unnerving but when you rarely get to play, you really want it to be special and it was. Thanks.

Lastly I want to thank Dave and Sarah and Rob (and any other organisers I may not have been aware of) because I took two friends who had never been to a Con and they are converts. You did good.

To Paizo itself, thank you the prizes, getting the Jackal's Price after the raffle was nice, but I would have liked the opportunity to meet and game with one or two more of you staffers too. Maybe next time.

Cheers

That goes both ways my dear chap, and if only Ben had gone along with my idea to give the gargoyle Jason's spellbook all would have gone much smoother

Charles Evans 25 wrote:

Made it to the afternoon session, and I witnessed a PC death in the Styes....

Obituary:
Name of PC: Merisiel
Day Job: 'Pathfinder Iconic'
Cause of Death: Poison arrow trap, whilst chasing 'The Monkey' home to the lair of The Organ-grinder
Real Cause of Death: The twisted genius that is Richard Pett
<Cut>

Alas poor Merisiel, she died as she lived... obliviously, stupidly and spectacularly. At least Ezren couldn't taunt her about growing a second head any more, and I got to play a conveniently-hanging-around Amiri (who would probably have died too, from a building collapsing on her whilst she wildly attacked a huge fire elemental, if it hadn't been for Rich rolling a one at just the right time; for a save against a highly-unlikely-to-succeed dismissal attempt from the cleric).

And I hear that, whilst the adventure was never published, it may well become available at some point :).

Fantastic weekend, special thanks to Wintergreen and everyone else who helped with the organisation, all the players I had the honour of adventuring with and my wonderful GMs: Ted, Rich and Frenchwolf (twice). Oh and to Ben for writing a scenario that truly made me fear for my character's life :P.

I'd agree with Paul that I'd prefer to have something more social/light/drop-in-drop-out in slot 3. I'll freely admit I dropped out of slot 3 because I just can't hack 12 hours of nothing but D&D, especially after the rather intense Styes game; if there'd been some light board-games or other silly and not too taxing activities, I could definately have gone for that rather than just sneaking off to the pub :).

Oh, I can't remember who was asking for a link now, but Pete's aborted diary of my CotCT game can be found here.

Here's to next year!

You're right of course, I think I did her a favor by having her ripped

limb from limb by the girallon flesh golem, she'd have had no fun in life with that second head lolling about...

And you are most welcome, it was my pleasure and privillege - I had a great time with you fine ladies and gents, but I'm stil smarting about my poor mastervillain being dismissed thanks to a totally outrageous (and doubtless rigged) roll of 1 when all I needed was a 3 - I can see that next year I'm going to have to come up with a tougher adventure:)

Rich

Paizo donated eight (?) prizes for a raffle which was drawn this afternoon by Richard Pett. Three of the winners were Christine Schneider, Dave’s wife, and Rob Silk.

I just want to point out that just because Christine, Dave's wife and Rob won the prizes and we were seen together in the bar shortly afterwards was pure coincidence...

On the latter note, James: Please assign part of Kingmaker to Richard Pett! :-)

What was that Eric? Kingmaker section to Rich, well that would be down to James and the lovely paizo people I so admire, respect and love.

:)Rich

Made it to the afternoon session, and I witnessed a PC death in the Styes....

Obituary:
Name of PC: Merisiel
Day Job: 'Pathfinder Iconic'
Cause of Death: Poison arrow trap, whilst chasing 'The Monkey' home to the lair of The Organ-grinder
Real Cause of Death: The twisted genius that is Richard Pett

Details:
Alas, poor Merisiel.
Earlier in the adventure, whilst pursuing a two-headed villain, high amongst the rooftops of the Styes, she had failed a balance check whilst tumbling past an unusual variant of fire elemental onto a narrow wooden plank, and would have fallen to a messy end on the cobbles below, had it not been for a fly spell which was still active on her from earlier in the adventure.

Having shortly after dispatched and then interrogated the deceased two headed villain by means of a speak with the dead spell, the PCs learned that they needed to pursue inquiries with a fellow known as 'The Organ-grinder'. Arriving at a market where he was believed to hang out, the PCs were spotted lurking suspiciously by The Organ-grinder's sinister monkey companion, and the villain and his monkey associate split.
Whilst the rest of the party took on The Organ-grinder, Merisiel pursued the monkey back to its master's home, and rather than await the arrival of the rest of the party, Merisiel rashly flung open the front door.
She took a critical hit from a [wyvern] poison arrow trap, failed the save, took nine constitution damage, and the DM then drew a 'bleed' result from the critical hits deck.
Reduced to negative hitpoints, and with her companions in arms still several rounds behind, Merisiel bled out on the cobbles, before her body was kicked into the waters of the Styes for the local marine life to feast upon by the flesh golem that emerged from The Organ-grinder's domicile.
There were only a few pieces left by the time that the rest of the party arrived...

This looked a very fun adventure and it was a shame that it never saw print...

Huzzah!

Can the annals confirm that the Styes was responsible for the first ever PaizoCon UK death, and also go on to say that Merisel gets 10 out of 10 for entering the sprit of the town of decay by getting despatched in such a gruesomely spectacular way - bravo madam!

Ready for any questions when the Trial begins you fine fellows...

I want to quash this insane rumor that we are the same person and that's why Louge is a no-show.

rich