paizo.com Recent Posts by Smashtagpaizo.com Recent Posts by Smashtag2022-05-26T20:26:58Z2022-05-26T20:26:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=8#3622012-09-13T17:16:43Z2012-09-13T17:16:43Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Sorry about the huge delay. In the interest of moving things along a bit, I'm going to summarize some stuff and get us rolling again.</span></p>
<p>Ollysta listens to the story, her face hardening as the group enlightens her on Auntie Baltwin's various activities; the old woman herself, having gotten down from Turin, buries her face in the fur of her cat familiar as the litany continues. Four of Ollysta's sycophants have quietly drifted over to hear the story; as the group concludes, Ollysta, anger snapping in her eyes, turns to her subordinates.</p>
<p><b>"You two,"</b> she says, indicating the pair to her right, <b>"Take Madame Baltwin into custody. She shall not be returning to the Orphanage."</b></p>
<p>She motions to the pair on her left.</p>
<p><b>"You two shall accompany these Pathfinders back to the Orphanage and take charge of the orphans there until we can find a <i>thoroughly vetted and trustworthy</i> caretaker for the children. Fail not this charge,a t your peril."</b></p>
<p>She then turns to the party.</p>
<p><b>"While you may have gone beyond the letter of your instructions, your empathy and willingness to see that the right thing is done does you all credit. Here is your reward. Now, I assume you have other tasks to be accomplished?"</b></p>
<p>She hands over a purse filled with gold and brusquely returns to the temple.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>The purse contains 340gp. Game on!</span></p>Sorry about the huge delay. In the interest of moving things along a bit, I'm going to summarize some stuff and get us rolling again.
Ollysta listens to the story, her face hardening as the group enlightens her on Auntie Baltwin's various activities; the old woman herself, having gotten down from Turin, buries her face in the fur of her cat familiar as the litany continues. Four of Ollysta's sycophants have quietly drifted over to hear the story; as the group concludes, Ollysta, anger...GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-09-13T17:16:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Meowselsworth's Prisoner Deathmatch Extravaganza! GameplayAlina Malain (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/MeowselsworthsPrisonerDeathmatchExtravaganza/gameplay&page=4#1992012-09-11T15:42:41Z2012-09-11T15:42:41Z<p><b>"My shepherd's pie is reeeaaaaddy!"</b> Alina suddenly bursts out in a singsong voice. As she looks up from her cooking, however, she realizes that she is quite behind the times.</p>
<p><b>"Ew, yucky!"</b> she exclaims as her wide eyes fall on Wowbagger's crushed form.</p>"My shepherd's pie is reeeaaaaddy!" Alina suddenly bursts out in a singsong voice. As she looks up from her cooking, however, she realizes that she is quite behind the times.
"Ew, yucky!" she exclaims as her wide eyes fall on Wowbagger's crushed form.Alina Malain (alias of Smashtag)2012-09-11T15:42:41ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Meowselsworth's Prisoner Deathmatch Extravaganza! GameplayAlina Malain (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/MeowselsworthsPrisonerDeathmatchExtravaganza/gameplay&page=4#1542012-09-08T17:51:57Z2012-09-08T17:51:57Z<p><b>"Ooooh! Cooking! I can make shepherd's pie!"</b> Alina exclaims breathlessly, bustling over to collect her ingredients.</p>"Ooooh! Cooking! I can make shepherd's pie!" Alina exclaims breathlessly, bustling over to collect her ingredients.Alina Malain (alias of Smashtag)2012-09-08T17:51:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=8#3592012-09-06T17:09:22Z2012-09-06T17:09:22Z<p>Mai:
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>For the Justice Group:</p>
<p>As you re-trace your steps, Baltwin seems to have resigned herself to her fate; she rides along quietly, petting both anxious cats and barely looking around.</p>
<p>As you approach the Temple, Ollysta Zadrian emerges and gawks at the spectacle of Baltwin and the cats on the horse.</p>
<p><b>"What...did...you...DO?!"</b> she asks the party, her entire demeanor showing her shock.</p>
<p>Jace and Passio:</p>
<p>The children, much relieved by Jace's stories, the children begin to chatter quietly among themselves and with you, telling stories of Baltwin saving her magic for the older kids who could work. They all liked the cats, though.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Sorry about the very brief update, folks. I should be back on my regular schedule next week. Thanks for your patience!</span></p>Mai:
[Spoiler omitted]
For the Justice Group:
As you re-trace your steps, Baltwin seems to have resigned herself to her fate; she rides along quietly, petting both anxious cats and barely looking around.
As you approach the Temple, Ollysta Zadrian emerges and gawks at the spectacle of Baltwin and the cats on the horse.
"What...did...you...DO?!" she asks the party, her entire demeanor showing her shock.
Jace and Passio:
The children, much relieved by Jace's stories, the children begin to...GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-09-06T17:09:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Smashtag's PFS: In Service to Lore Discussion ThreadGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/discussion&page=2#672012-09-04T16:32:06Z2012-09-04T16:32:06Z<p>RL has been interfering with my ability to post the past few days. I will get in an update as soon as I can. </p>
<p>Sorry for the delay, folks.</p>RL has been interfering with my ability to post the past few days. I will get in an update as soon as I can.
Sorry for the delay, folks.GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-09-04T16:32:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Meowselsworth's Prisoner Deathmatch Extravaganza! GameplayAlina Malain (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/MeowselsworthsPrisonerDeathmatchExtravaganza/gameplay&page=2#682012-09-04T16:19:55Z2012-09-04T16:19:55Z<p>Alina had mostly stayed quiet throughout the zero-th round, other than to giggle when Mittens declared him/her/itself as Team Leader. Now, however, she finally pipes up, eyes wide.</p>
<p><b>"Wait. A music competition? Really? Like, we're supposed to just pick something and be all musical?"</b></p>
<p>She pouts.</p>
<p><b>"I can't carry a tune in a bucket, and I am NOT going to risk breaking a nail on some silly musical instrument!"</b></p>
<p>She suddenly perks up.</p>
<p><b>"I CAN indulge in some interpretive dance, though!"</b></p>
<p>It's as awful as it sounds.</p>Alina had mostly stayed quiet throughout the zero-th round, other than to giggle when Mittens declared him/her/itself as Team Leader. Now, however, she finally pipes up, eyes wide.
"Wait. A music competition? Really? Like, we're supposed to just pick something and be all musical?"
She pouts.
"I can't carry a tune in a bucket, and I am NOT going to risk breaking a nail on some silly musical instrument!"
She suddenly perks up.
"I CAN indulge in some interpretive dance, though!"
It's as...Alina Malain (alias of Smashtag)2012-09-04T16:19:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Meowselsworth's Prisoner Deathmatch Extravaganza! DiscussionAlina Malain (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/MeowselsworthsPrisonerDeathmatchExtravaganza/discussion#72012-09-01T14:04:20Z2012-09-01T14:04:20Z<p>•squees and runs in circles in excitement•</p>*squees and runs in circles in excitement*Alina Malain (alias of Smashtag)2012-09-01T14:04:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=7#3342012-08-31T14:27:52Z2012-08-31T14:27:52Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Mai, your search of the crone's rooms uncovered several stashes of various herbal remedies; clearly they are other donations from the Crusade and other charities.</span></p>
<p>Jace and Passio: </p>
<p>The orphans respond gratefully to your attentions; the illnesses that they suffer from are a variety of nasty but treatable illnesses. Baltwin has obviously been letting the children get better on their own while she hoards the medicine.</p>
<p>Mai, Corbyn, Faeron, and Samara:</p>
<p>Auntie Baltwin follows silently, accepting Faeron's help to mount Turin and clutching her cats. She makes soothing noises to herself, and she tries as hard as she can to ignore the stares of Miltivus and the tall, pale footman, who are both now watching curiously from the street just outside the market and the manse.</p>Mai, your search of the crone's rooms uncovered several stashes of various herbal remedies; clearly they are other donations from the Crusade and other charities.
Jace and Passio:
The orphans respond gratefully to your attentions; the illnesses that they suffer from are a variety of nasty but treatable illnesses. Baltwin has obviously been letting the children get better on their own while she hoards the medicine.
Mai, Corbyn, Faeron, and Samara:
Auntie Baltwin follows silently, accepting...GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-31T14:27:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Raise of the Runelords DiscussionVinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RaiseOfTheRunelords/discussion&page=2#512012-08-31T14:17:16Z2012-08-31T14:17:16Z<p>Mazzie and I both agree that things healing as they ought is very, very good! :)</p>Mazzie and I both agree that things healing as they ought is very, very good! :)Vinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-31T14:17:16ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=7#3202012-08-28T18:37:41Z2012-08-28T18:37:41Z<p>Passio and Jace:</p>
<p>The scene upstairs is nauseating.</p>
<p>The stairs lead to a dormitory room, with wooden-framed beds on separate sides of the room. On one side, seven clean, well-made beds stand empty, with small footlockers at each footboard.</p>
<p>On the other side of the room, six beds contain coughing, sweat-soaked children, all human and all in various stages of illness. These beds are filthy, ill-maintained, and the windowless room is stiflingly hot and ill-lit.</p>
<p>As the two of you proceed into the room, the young girl in the first bed looks at both of you with feverish eyes.</p>
<p><b>"Hullo. Do you know Miz Baltwin?"</b></p>
<p>Mai, Samara, Corbyn, and Faeron:</p>
<p>As Mai leans over to check the old woman, she spits and jerks away.</p>
<p><b>"Don't you touch me! Haven't you people already done enough? I can take care of myself, thank you!"</b></p>Passio and Jace:
The scene upstairs is nauseating.
The stairs lead to a dormitory room, with wooden-framed beds on separate sides of the room. On one side, seven clean, well-made beds stand empty, with small footlockers at each footboard.
On the other side of the room, six beds contain coughing, sweat-soaked children, all human and all in various stages of illness. These beds are filthy, ill-maintained, and the windowless room is stiflingly hot and ill-lit.
As the two of you proceed into...GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-28T18:37:41ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=7#3152012-08-28T02:31:57Z2012-08-28T02:31:57Z<p>Faeron's carefully measured strike loops in from the side, catching Baltwin in the back of the head!</p>
<p>The old woman squawks and staggers, her spell visibly fizzling, the mackerel tabby mimicking her with a yowl. She immediately drops to her knees, hands clasped before her imploringly, looking up at Faeron with watery eyes.</p>
<p><b>"I admit it! Don't hit me again! Please! I will go with you to the temple and turn myself in! I surrender!"</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Combat has ended! You may now return to your regularly scheduled thread!</span></p>Faeron's carefully measured strike loops in from the side, catching Baltwin in the back of the head!
The old woman squawks and staggers, her spell visibly fizzling, the mackerel tabby mimicking her with a yowl. She immediately drops to her knees, hands clasped before her imploringly, looking up at Faeron with watery eyes.
"I admit it! Don't hit me again! Please! I will go with you to the temple and turn myself in! I surrender!"
Combat has ended! You may now return to your regularly...GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-28T02:31:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=7#3132012-08-27T22:56:49Z2012-08-27T22:56:49Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>INITIATIVE COUNT:
<br />
Corbyn
<br />
Passio
<br />
<b>Faeron</b>
<br />
Samara
<br />
Jace
<br />
Mai
<br />
Auntie Baltwin</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Faeron is up!</span></p>INITIATIVE COUNT:
Corbyn
Passio
Faeron
Samara
Jace
Mai
Auntie Baltwin
Faeron is up!GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-27T22:56:49ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=7#3112012-08-27T21:45:56Z2012-08-27T21:45:56Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>INITIATIVE COUNT:</span>
<br />
<span class=messageboard-ooc>Corbyn
<br />
<b>Passio</b>
<br />
Faeron
<br />
Samara
<br />
Jace
<br />
Mai
<br />
Auntie Baltwin</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>To clarify for everyone: Passio's skill checks both require a full minute of interaction to actually "take", and Diplomacy is generally unusable in combat; thus, I am ruling that his Diplomacy roll was pure RP with no game effect.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>In addition, Society play forbids PvP. The skill description for Intimidate specifically states that it targets "an opponent"; thus, I am also ruling that his Intimidate is purely RP, so Faeron may choose to play along, but is not actually influenced by the roll in game terms.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Since I am striking these rolls from being in-game effects, Passio may take his full round as normal.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Proceed, Passio! Your turn has arrived!</span></p>INITIATIVE COUNT:
Corbyn
Passio
Faeron
Samara
Jace
Mai
Auntie Baltwin
To clarify for everyone: Passio's skill checks both require a full minute of interaction to actually "take", and Diplomacy is generally unusable in combat; thus, I am ruling that his Diplomacy roll was pure RP with no game effect.
In addition, Society play forbids PvP. The skill description for Intimidate specifically states that it targets "an opponent"; thus, I am also ruling that his Intimidate is purely RP, so Faeron...GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-27T21:45:56ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=7#3092012-08-27T18:32:37Z2012-08-27T18:32:37Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> INITIATIVE COUNT:</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc><b>Corbyn</b>
<br />
Passio
<br />
Faeron
<br />
Samara
<br />
Jace
<br />
Mai
<br />
Auntie Baltwin</span></p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Corbyn Osric wrote:</div><blockquote><p><b>"Choose your actions carefully Auntie Baltwin. I should warn you that I dispense a very perverted brand of justice."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Spellcraft check to determine what spell Auntie Baltwin is in the process of casting.: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8</span></blockquote><p>You are unable to determine what spell Baltwin is casting; she is within your threatening reach, but is backing away defensively as she does so.
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>The Spellcraft check to identify a spell as it is being cast requires no action; it is your turn and you may take your normal suite of actions, Corbyn.</span></p>INITIATIVE COUNT:
Corbyn
Passio
Faeron
Samara
Jace
Mai
Auntie Baltwin
Corbyn Osric wrote:"Choose your actions carefully Auntie Baltwin. I should warn you that I dispense a very perverted brand of justice."
Spellcraft check to determine what spell Auntie Baltwin is in the process of casting.: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
You are unable to determine what spell Baltwin is casting; she is within your threatening reach, but is backing away defensively as she does so. The Spellcraft check to identify...GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-27T18:32:37ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Pinvendor Presents: A World Without EndGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/AWorldWithoutEnd/discussion&page=2#602012-08-26T00:17:31Z2012-08-26T00:17:31Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">General Eldon Gorski wrote:</div><blockquote> Greetings all. Received a PM to head over this way, and I must say it's pretty awesome that you all continued on! Even though I had troubles getting posts in last game, I loved reading it all! I'd love to join in if still possible. </blockquote><p>Throw yourself in any way you see fit! Actually, a General's arrival right about now could be hugely beneficial, as the aristocrats have suddenly found themselves in a bit of a tight spot!General Eldon Gorski wrote:Greetings all. Received a PM to head over this way, and I must say it's pretty awesome that you all continued on! Even though I had troubles getting posts in last game, I loved reading it all! I'd love to join in if still possible.
Throw yourself in any way you see fit! Actually, a General's arrival right about now could be hugely beneficial, as the aristocrats have suddenly found themselves in a bit of a tight spot!GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-26T00:17:31ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=6#3002012-08-25T18:10:46Z2012-08-25T18:10:46Z<p>Auntie Baltwin shrieks as Faeron hoists her up on his shoulder.</p>
<p><b>"Put me down, you filthy creature! Guards! Guards! Someone <i>help me!</i></b></p>
<p>She wriggles fearfully, trying to break loose from Faeron's grip.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>CMB:</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 - 1 ⇒ (20) - 1 = 19</span></p>
<p>The crone manages to pull herself free, and drops to the floor! Cursing and spitting, she begins to chant, making arcane gestures with her withered hands as the mackerel tabby buzzes up and hisses!</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Rrrrroollll initiative!</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Auntie Baltwin's Initiative:</span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 - 3 ⇒ (5) - 3 = 2</span></p>Auntie Baltwin shrieks as Faeron hoists her up on his shoulder.
"Put me down, you filthy creature! Guards! Guards! Someone help me!
She wriggles fearfully, trying to break loose from Faeron's grip.
CMB:[dice]1d20-1[/dice]
The crone manages to pull herself free, and drops to the floor! Cursing and spitting, she begins to chant, making arcane gestures with her withered hands as the mackerel tabby buzzes up and hisses!
Rrrrroollll initiative!
Auntie Baltwin's Initiative: [dice]1d20-3[/dice]GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-25T18:10:46ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pinvendor's A World Without EndGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/AWorldWithoutEnd/gameplay&page=4#1642012-08-25T17:56:14Z2012-08-25T17:56:14Z<p>The island suddenly begins to shift and shudder; the throes are not strong enough to herald an earthquake, but it is sudden, sharp, disconcerting.</p>
<p>From the coral shelf just outside the tide, giants arise.</p>
<p>The monstrosities are disgusting; ragged, sea-soaked, crab-torn grey flesh gapes in places, revealing scrimshawed clockwork internals. Eight of them stand tall, each towering over the trees, water sliding from them; pieces of meat and coral cascade down from the expressionless forms.</p>
<p>Each one opens a toothless, tongueless, gaping maw, and Baron Eichorn Von Ryuko's voice booms simultaneously from all points of the compass, issuing forth from the disgusting creatures.</p>
<p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger>"DID YOU FOOLS REALLY THINK THAT THOSE FEW PALTRY TRAPS WERE ALL THE PRESENTS I LEFT FOR YOU? DID YOU THINK I COULD NOT SEE YOU, SCURRYING UNDER MY WRATH AS ANTS SCURRY UNDER THE BOOT? DID YOU REALLY THINK YOU ESCAPE ME, <i>ME</i>, WHO SHOT DOWN THAT IDIOT DRAGON?"</b></span></p>
<p>The giants begin to slowly, inexorably, grind towards the shore in unison, maws still gaping wide, Ryuko's grating voice still echoing throughout the island.</p>
<p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger>"RANDOM CHANCE DID NOT BRING YOU TO MY ISLAND, AND YOU DARE TO THINK THAT YOU CAN STOP MY PLANS? YOU PALTRY FEW? YOU THINK DESTROYING MY REPLICAS WILL SOMEHOW HALT THE STORM? <i>YOU THINK YOU CAN ESCAPE YOUR PASTS BY ESCAPING ME?</i>"</b></span></p>
<p>His hideous laughter washes over the island, amplified eightfold.</p>
<p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger>"NONE OF YOU SHALL LEAVE THIS ISLAND ON THAT WONDERFULLY REPAIRED AIRSHIP. THE ONLY THINGS THAT SHALL FLY ARE MY CARBON COPIES! NOW, DO BEHAVE NICELY AND DIE, AS YOU WERE ALWAYS FATED TO DO HERE!"</b></span></p>
<p>The mouths of the dead giants clap shut, and, with the grinding of gears, sixteen fists are raised over massive heads.</p>The island suddenly begins to shift and shudder; the throes are not strong enough to herald an earthquake, but it is sudden, sharp, disconcerting.
From the coral shelf just outside the tide, giants arise.
The monstrosities are disgusting; ragged, sea-soaked, crab-torn grey flesh gapes in places, revealing scrimshawed clockwork internals. Eight of them stand tall, each towering over the trees, water sliding from them; pieces of meat and coral cascade down from the expressionless forms.
Each...GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-25T17:56:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=6#2912012-08-24T18:56:51Z2012-08-24T18:56:51Z<p><b>"I do not consent to this search!"</b> Baltwin screeches wildly. <b>"You have no right to do this! I have tried to assuage your fears enough! If you do not leave me and my home be, I shall have Miltivus call the guards! I'll stop drinking so much, and you can take that worthless medicine back to the temple, but just get out of here already!"</b></p>
<p>The old woman looks around at the party with wild eyes, while the mackerel tabby hisses in protest.</p>"I do not consent to this search!" Baltwin screeches wildly. "You have no right to do this! I have tried to assuage your fears enough! If you do not leave me and my home be, I shall have Miltivus call the guards! I'll stop drinking so much, and you can take that worthless medicine back to the temple, but just get out of here already!"
The old woman looks around at the party with wild eyes, while the mackerel tabby hisses in protest.GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-24T18:56:51ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Pinvendor Presents: A World Without EndGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/AWorldWithoutEnd/discussion&page=2#512012-08-23T18:31:48Z2012-08-23T18:31:48Z<p>I'm finding it very interesting to read, myself. It's really enjoyable to me to see all the different traits that were hinted at in Doug's game actually coming out in the story.</p>
<p>Plus, it's giving me all kinds of hooks to bury into THE PLAN for when that actually surfaces. :)</p>
<p>(Yes, I am around, and yes, there is THE PLAN. I haven't posted in the Gameplay thread because quite frankly y'all don't need me to jump in just yet. You're doing great on your own!)</p>I'm finding it very interesting to read, myself. It's really enjoyable to me to see all the different traits that were hinted at in Doug's game actually coming out in the story.
Plus, it's giving me all kinds of hooks to bury into THE PLAN for when that actually surfaces. :)
(Yes, I am around, and yes, there is THE PLAN. I haven't posted in the Gameplay thread because quite frankly y'all don't need me to jump in just yet. You're doing great on your own!)GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-23T18:31:48ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=6#2812012-08-23T16:16:49Z2012-08-23T16:16:49Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mai Lin wrote:</div><blockquote> Mai watches the crone bluster, assessing her words and appearance.[dice=Sense Motive]1d20+8</blockquote><p>[Spoiler omitted]Mai Lin wrote:Mai watches the crone bluster, assessing her words and appearance.[dice=Sense Motive]1d20+8
[Spoiler omitted]GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-23T16:16:49ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=6#2792012-08-23T16:08:43Z2012-08-23T16:08:43Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mai Lin wrote:</div><blockquote><b>"<i>It?</i> Oh no, honorable lady, <i>them!</i> We have triplets! We may be able to come pick them up in a few years, just when they are old enough to be useful. They are a little sickly now, but I'm sure your tender care will bring them to health."</b></blockquote><p>Auntie Baltwin begins to puff up, and a retort is readily apparent upon her lips, until...
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Faeron Tathviel wrote:</div><blockquote><span class=messageboard-ooc>Intimidate: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20</span><b>"Given my current feelings towards you, neighbor, I would recommend thinking about telling me the truth, and ALL of it. I would rather enjoy seeing every sordid little detail of your life dragged into the light of the Silver Crusade. So please. Oblige me."</b></blockquote><div class="messageboard-quotee">Corbyn Osric wrote:</div><blockquote>Corbyn walks up beside Faeron and stares Auntie Baltwin directly in the eye. <span class=messageboard-ooc>Intimidate: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14</span></blockquote><p>Confronted by Faeron and Corbyn, Auntie Baltwin seems to completely deflate, all of her bluster gone. All of the cats flee the room save one, a mackerel tabby that twines anxiously around the old woman's legs.
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Spellcraft or Knowledge Arcana DC15:</span>
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p><b>"How... oh, curses! I've been taking care of sick children for 30 years! 30 YEARS! You think those piddly donations these so-called 'charities' make puts any kind of dent in that whatsoever? Yes, I hired out the older and healthier children, and yes, I sell some of the donations on the black market down at the docks. Some of the medicines, they're worth more in gold than they are worth here. I needed the money they made! And yes, I drink. Wouldn't YOU?"</b></p>
<p>She looks up pleadingly at Faeron and Corbyn.</p>
<p><b>"I'm sorry that I was rude to you, but you are <i>snooping in my home</i>! If the blighted Silver Crusade wanted to help, they'd send more than these silly baskets of medicine!"</b></p>
<p>She then regains a slight amount of her former arrogance, though it is tinged with fear.</p>
<p><b>"You can't take me away, anyway! Who would take care of the children if you did? That senile fool across the street? Miltivus, who can barely manage his own market? One of you oh-so-busy snoopy folk? So take the damn medicine back to the temple. Tell them whatever you wish, but leave me be!"</b></p>Mai Lin wrote:"It? Oh no, honorable lady, them! We have triplets! We may be able to come pick them up in a few years, just when they are old enough to be useful. They are a little sickly now, but I'm sure your tender care will bring them to health."
Auntie Baltwin begins to puff up, and a retort is readily apparent upon her lips, until... Faeron Tathviel wrote:Intimidate: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20"Given my current feelings towards you, neighbor, I would recommend thinking about telling me the...GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-23T16:08:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=6#2682012-08-22T17:59:37Z2012-08-22T17:59:37Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Passio Tempesta-Nato wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
"<b>The children, sir! The children!"</b></blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>The old man's Sense Motive: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 - 4 ⇒ (19) - 4 = 15</span></span>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>The footman's Sense Motive: <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10</span></span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Really, dice? The <i>senile</i> guy sees through this? Okay then...</span></p>
<p>The old man harrumphs. <b>"I wasn't talking to you, fancy-pants. You're not nearly as entertaining as the magician here!"</b> he says, watching Samara's coin trick avidly. <b>"I don't have a problem with Baltwin's kids! She usually leaves them behind when she comes over to gamble with me!"</b></p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Samara No'lien wrote:</div><blockquote><b>"Tada."</b></blockquote><p>The old man lets forth a high-pitched laugh at the conclusion of Samara's act, and even the footman almost cracks a smile.
<p><b>"Fantastic, young man, just fantastic! My name's Master Trebb, you may have heard of me, been throwing up buildings around Absalom for 50 years! This is more fun than gambling!"</b></p>
<p>He then leans forward in his chair, peering near-sightedly at Samara and Passio.</p>
<p><b>"Say, you two remind me of them folks that sometimes come around to give Baltwin money. Of course, they're usually sneakier about it. And they don't cheat at dice! But she's nice anyway. Even if she does cheat, I guess, and even if I don't know why those young fellas from the docks sometimes come around at night to give her money."</b></p>
<p>He blinks, then turns to the footman. </p>
<p><b>"Who are these people?"</b> he whispers loudly. </p>
<p>The footman rolls his eyes again, then finally speaks for the first time in a deep voice.</p>
<p><b>"I am sorry, Master Passio, Mistress Elf. It is time for Master Trebb's...nap."</b></p>
<p>He surreptitiously motions towards the gate, even as Master Trebb begins to snore loudly.</p>Passio Tempesta-Nato wrote:"The children, sir! The children!"
The old man's Sense Motive: [dice]1d20-4[/dice] The footman's Sense Motive: [dice]1d20+6[/dice]
Really, dice? The senile guy sees through this? Okay then...
The old man harrumphs. "I wasn't talking to you, fancy-pants. You're not nearly as entertaining as the magician here!" he says, watching Samara's coin trick avidly. "I don't have a problem with Baltwin's kids! She usually leaves them behind when she comes over to gamble with...GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-22T17:59:37ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=6#2672012-08-22T17:43:21Z2012-08-22T17:43:21Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jace Mercier wrote:</div><blockquote> <b>"I am a cleric of Caydean, I know you think me a meddler in your affairs. But believe me I see into your heart. You are a good woman aren't you? You wish to help these children, but it is so hard. I understand, they disrespect you. The nobles they disparage you and don't fulfill you're children's needs. We...I can help you. I can see how much you wish to help these children, despite the problems that have driven you to Caydeans bounty and I can help you."</b></blockquote><p>Auntie Baltwin sighs, her bloodshot eyes tearing up.
</p>
<b>"It's hard, with all these young 'uns. No one wants 'em, and they take so much care... no one but me seems to give a d•mn about their welfare. The drink...it's a comfort, yes. If that makes me unfit for charity, then so be it, but please, don't let my problems hurt these poor children."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Sense Motive DC10:</span>
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Sense Motive DC15:</span>
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Sense Motive DC20:</span>
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>Before she has a chance to continue, another loud pounding at the front door interrupts the conversation.</p>
<p><b>"What now?!"</b> Auntie Baltwin snaps, throwing the door open to reveal Mai Lin and Corbyn Osric.</p>
<p><b>"Oh. Great. Now the parents of half-breeds want me to take their spawn in too. Let me guess. The other children call it Pig, right?"</b> she sneers.</p>Jace Mercier wrote:"I am a cleric of Caydean, I know you think me a meddler in your affairs. But believe me I see into your heart. You are a good woman aren't you? You wish to help these children, but it is so hard. I understand, they disrespect you. The nobles they disparage you and don't fulfill you're children's needs. We...I can help you. I can see how much you wish to help these children, despite the problems that have driven you to Caydeans bounty and I can help you."
Auntie Baltwin...GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-22T17:43:21ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=6#2592012-08-20T17:38:47Z2012-08-20T17:38:47Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mai Lin wrote:</div><blockquote> Mai nods briskly at Corbyn's words. <b>"Well-spoken wisdom is always welcome. I will wear this so as not to attract undue attention, no matter how ill it may look. My thanks."</b></blockquote><p>Miltivus smiles. <b>"They actually suit you fairly well, miss. Thank you for the patronage!"</b>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mai Lin wrote:</div><blockquote><b>"I am sure how the lady paladin would feel about orphans being farmed out to work for profit while the headmistress drinks away the food money and relies on charity for medicine! My assessment for this mission is complete. I will give her nothing of this charity if it will be misdirected."</b> </blockquote><p><b>"Wait, what?!"</b> Miltivus exclaims. <b>"I knew the old lady was hiring out the kids, but I didn't know she was soliciting medicine donations! I thought the fees she charged for the labor of the older and healthier ones was paying for the medicines for the sick ones!"</b>Mai Lin wrote:Mai nods briskly at Corbyn's words. "Well-spoken wisdom is always welcome. I will wear this so as not to attract undue attention, no matter how ill it may look. My thanks."
Miltivus smiles. "They actually suit you fairly well, miss. Thank you for the patronage!" Mai Lin wrote:"I am sure how the lady paladin would feel about orphans being farmed out to work for profit while the headmistress drinks away the food money and relies on charity for medicine! My assessment for this...GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-20T17:38:47ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=6#2572012-08-20T17:02:06Z2012-08-20T17:02:06Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Samara No'lien wrote:</div><blockquote> Samara watches the footman, and then looks towards Passio with a 'I hope we do not get eaten by undead' look, but follows after the footman once he beckons, eyes downcast as she wanders along with her arms crossed tightly. </blockquote><div class="messageboard-quotee">Passio Tempesta-Nato wrote:</div><blockquote><p>Passio watches impassively as the gate opens almost immediately after his rather exaggerated announcement. He leans in close to Samara and whispers, <b>"I admit...I didn't think that would work."</b>
</p>
Then with a bright smile and a confidant step, he enters the dilapidated grounds. He and Samara disappear from easy view as the gate creaks shut behind them.</blockquote><p>Perception DC10:
</p>
[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>The footman leads Passio and Samara through the blighted grounds towards the manse; a large porch overlooks the 'garden', and a truly ancient man sits in a wheeled chair, covered by a blanket despite the afternoon warmth. He peers nearsightedly at the pair while the footman ascends the steps to whisper in his ear.</p>
<p><b>"Eh? Eh? Visitors, you say? What? An appointment with a magician? Did I ask for a magician? Well, I must have, since he's here!"</b> the old man says in an overly loud voice, pointing a crooked finger at Samara.</p>
<p><b>"Heh! Well, magician? Why did I make an appointment with you?"</b></p>
<p>The footman looks at the finger pointing at the elf, looks at Passio, and rolls his eyes behind his master's back, maintaining his previous silence.</p>Samara No'lien wrote:Samara watches the footman, and then looks towards Passio with a 'I hope we do not get eaten by undead' look, but follows after the footman once he beckons, eyes downcast as she wanders along with her arms crossed tightly.
Passio Tempesta-Nato wrote:Passio watches impassively as the gate opens almost immediately after his rather exaggerated announcement. He leans in close to Samara and whispers, "I admit...I didn't think that would work."
Then with a bright smile and a...GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-20T17:02:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=6#2562012-08-20T16:52:21Z2012-08-20T16:52:21Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jace Mercier wrote:</div><blockquote><p><b>"My dear lady! I am the Conte of Montaire, I have been sent here as an act of charity. Something you know all about."</b>
</p>
<b>"Now we are coming in."</b>
<br />
<b>"Of course the lady from the temple sent us Madam. You don't look well cold is not good for old bones. Let us get you indoors and on with your duties."</b>
<br />
<span class=messageboard-ooc>Diplomacy 1d20 + 6</span> </blockquote><p>The little crone is obviously unimpressed by Jace's display. <b>"You must be some kind of arrogant little lordling, true, to be thinking you can just barge in on an old woman's home like this!"</b>
<p>She does, however, finally give way, allowing Jace and Faeron grudgingly into the waiting room; it is a dusty room with ancient furniture, and several cats lounge about.</p>
<p>Perception DC10:
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>Heal DC12:
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p><b>"So, the people up at the temple are sending nasty little nobles and elves to do their bidding, now, eh? Tell me, why are you <i>really</i> here? People like you, you don't just run errands."</b></p>
<p>Auntie Baltwin: <span class=messageboard-ooc>Sense Motive DC20<span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19</span></span></p>
<p>However, she seems to relax slightly even as she asks the question, and shakes her head.</p>
<p><b>"Na, they probably just called in favors. Maybe I'm just being a suspicious old biddy. Look, I don't need any help around here of your sort. I just need that medicine. I'll answer your questions, but please, make it quick."</b></p>Jace Mercier wrote:"My dear lady! I am the Conte of Montaire, I have been sent here as an act of charity. Something you know all about."
"Now we are coming in."
"Of course the lady from the temple sent us Madam. You don't look well cold is not good for old bones. Let us get you indoors and on with your duties."
Diplomacy 1d20 + 6
The little crone is obviously unimpressed by Jace's display. "You must be some kind of arrogant little lordling, true, to be thinking you can just barge in on an...GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-20T16:52:21ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=5#2472012-08-18T15:57:47Z2012-08-18T15:57:47Z<p>In Miltivus' Market:</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mai Lin wrote:</div><blockquote> <b>"You wouldn't happen to have a simple traveler's outfit for someone of my stature, would you? People seem to think I dress oddly. Perhaps a change of clothing is in order. And how much can an orphan's day labor cost? I wouldn't pay more than a copper a week!"</b> </blockquote><p><b>"Sure, miss. There's some sturdy broadcloth wardrobes in the back room there. One gold should about cover it. Take your pick, and you can change in there too."</b>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Corbyn Osric wrote:</div><blockquote> <b>"I'll have one of your finest please."</b></blockquote><p>Miltivus smiles at the half-orc. <b>"Certainly! I have this fine Varisian wine, just come in! It's an excellent red vintage, 10 gold for the bottle or 1 gold for a glass."</b>
<p>At the Orphanage:</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jace Mercier wrote:</div><blockquote><b>"Oh my dear lady, I am astounded. I thought you might have needed help....especially after the late unpleasantness. But if you do not wish help from a brother of Caydean? I have heard how overworked a lady such as your self is, I visited many an orphanage and orphan in my Duchy.....none created by me. I would have thought you would need some help with the heavy lifting, a lady like yourself should not be used to such."</b></blockquote><p>Auntie Baltwin's face begins to turn purple, accentuating the broken vessels in her nose and the watery, bloodshot eyes. <b>"You. Are wasting. My. Time. If you're not here from the temple, shoo! If you ARE here from the temple, give me my package and get yerself off of my doorstep!"</b> She is obviously ignoring the angry elf.
<p>At the Manor:</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Passio Tempesta-Nato wrote:</div><blockquote><b>"Hulloo! The Magnificent Mancini of Marvelous Magical Mysteries has come for his appointment!"</b></blockquote><p>At Passio's call, the gate swings creakingly open, revealing an ill-tended lawn and garden. A footman stands just inside the wall, tall, pale, silent, and garbed entirely in black. He stares unblinkingly at Passio and Samara before beckoning them into the blighted grounds.In Miltivus' Market:
Mai Lin wrote:"You wouldn't happen to have a simple traveler's outfit for someone of my stature, would you? People seem to think I dress oddly. Perhaps a change of clothing is in order. And how much can an orphan's day labor cost? I wouldn't pay more than a copper a week!"
"Sure, miss. There's some sturdy broadcloth wardrobes in the back room there. One gold should about cover it. Take your pick, and you can change in there too." Corbyn Osric wrote:"I'll have one of...GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-18T15:57:47ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=5#2392012-08-16T18:53:29Z2012-08-16T18:53:29Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mai Lin wrote:</div><blockquote> <b>"I didn't see any kids when we got here. Isn't the orphanage nearby?" I'm surprised not to see any children running around. You should hire some to help you. That will keep them busy and teach them the rewards of hard work."</b></blockquote><p><b>"Oh, the prices Baltwin charges to hire out the kids are too steep for me,"</b> Miltivus replies matter-of-factly. <b>"You don't see any around right now because the healthy ones all got day jobs. Don't need any of 'em here, anyway; I'm all this store needs! So, did you need anything else? Some supplies, more drinks perhaps?"</b>Mai Lin wrote:"I didn't see any kids when we got here. Isn't the orphanage nearby?" I'm surprised not to see any children running around. You should hire some to help you. That will keep them busy and teach them the rewards of hard work."
"Oh, the prices Baltwin charges to hire out the kids are too steep for me," Miltivus replies matter-of-factly. "You don't see any around right now because the healthy ones all got day jobs. Don't need any of 'em here, anyway; I'm all this store needs! So,...GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-16T18:53:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=5#2372012-08-16T18:27:10Z2012-08-16T18:27:10Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mai Lin wrote:</div><blockquote> <b>"Auntie Baltwin? Of yonder orphanage? Surely she cannot out-drink a warhorse?"</b></blockquote><p>Miltivus laughs. <b>"The horse is drinking ale. Auntie Baltwin calls that 'a light breakfast'. She's kept me dealing in whiskey these past 30 years. A good spender she is, but she's nasty and rude, and them kids and cats of hers get into just about everything."</b>
<p>He shrugs.</p>
<p><b>"What can you do though?"</b></p>Mai Lin wrote:"Auntie Baltwin? Of yonder orphanage? Surely she cannot out-drink a warhorse?"
Miltivus laughs. "The horse is drinking ale. Auntie Baltwin calls that 'a light breakfast'. She's kept me dealing in whiskey these past 30 years. A good spender she is, but she's nasty and rude, and them kids and cats of hers get into just about everything." He shrugs.
"What can you do though?"GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-16T18:27:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=5#2352012-08-16T17:36:15Z2012-08-16T17:36:15Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mai Lin wrote:</div><blockquote><b>"Oh. Oh my. Turin is here,"</b></blockquote><p><b>"Errrh...sure... erh.. that'll be two silver..."</b> Miltivus says, obviously bemused at the thought of drawing a bucket of ale for a horse. He quickly shrugs it off, though, as Mai Lin re-enters.
<p><b>"Well, I'll have to make sure to get more from my supplier before Auntie Baltwin comes around again, make no mistake!"</b> he says with a chuckle.</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jace Mercier wrote:</div><blockquote><b> "We have been sent here about a charitable mission. I believe you have been having trouble recently. You have been having trouble with your charges? I am here to help you. May I come in?"</b></blockquote><p>The crone sneers. <b>"Well, if you're meaning you're here with my medicine from the temple, hand it over, child, and be on yer way. The children are needing it! And no, you can't come in. I'm a busy woman raising foundlings! I don't have time for nosy adventurers!"</b>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Faeron Tathviel wrote:</div><blockquote><b>"Asking for an apple would likely be ill-advised, I presume?"</b></blockquote><p>Aunti Baltwin snorts. <b>"And asking for anything from elves and Pathfinders is like pulling teeth, so you're the worst of two lots. I'm a busy woman! If you're here with the medicine, complete your charge, <i>sir</i>, and be on your way!"</b>Mai Lin wrote:"Oh. Oh my. Turin is here,"
"Errrh...sure... erh.. that'll be two silver..." Miltivus says, obviously bemused at the thought of drawing a bucket of ale for a horse. He quickly shrugs it off, though, as Mai Lin re-enters. "Well, I'll have to make sure to get more from my supplier before Auntie Baltwin comes around again, make no mistake!" he says with a chuckle.
Jace Mercier wrote: "We have been sent here about a charitable mission. I believe you have been having trouble...GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-16T17:36:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=5#2282012-08-15T21:11:35Z2012-08-15T21:11:35Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Faeron Tathviel wrote:</div><blockquote><b>"How lucky for my kind's children, neighbor."</b></blockquote><p>The crone puffs up, full of bluster, and begins to snap back at the tall elf until . . .
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jace Mercier wrote:</div><blockquote><b> "Milady, I heard you were the proprietress of this establishment? Never fear we don't wish to sell you anything! I am Jace Mercier."</b></blockquote><p>She grunts in response. <b>"I'm Auntie Baltwin, child. What do you and your pointy-eared friend here want?"</b>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mai Lin wrote:</div><blockquote><b>"Our thanks, Master Miltivis. We are looking for a quiet place to sit and have a drink for a time. Is there a table in the corner we might take? Also, er... we have been instructed to buy a drink for the warhorse, Turin. But there is water in the trough... do horses drink other than water?"</b></blockquote><p>The fat man laughs. <b>"Well, here's as good a place as any. Why don't you and your friends take a seat at the counter there and I'll serve you. As to the horse, there's water in the trough, and I don't know much else most horses like!"</b>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Corbyn Osric wrote:</div><blockquote><b>"You speak my language Miltivis. Are your greetings so polite with all of your customers?"</b></blockquote><p>He turns from Mai to Corbyn. <b>"It's a poor shopkeep what don't make his customers feel welcome! So, what brings you folks by today?"</b> he asks, as he peers curiously at the strange female elf hiding in the corner, as well as the gentleman standing outside in apparent commune with a donkey.Faeron Tathviel wrote:"How lucky for my kind's children, neighbor."
The crone puffs up, full of bluster, and begins to snap back at the tall elf until . . . Jace Mercier wrote: "Milady, I heard you were the proprietress of this establishment? Never fear we don't wish to sell you anything! I am Jace Mercier."
She grunts in response. "I'm Auntie Baltwin, child. What do you and your pointy-eared friend here want?" Mai Lin wrote:"Our thanks, Master Miltivis. We are looking for a quiet place to...GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-15T21:11:35ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=5#2192012-08-14T18:06:25Z2012-08-14T18:06:25Z<p>Samara, Mai, and Corbyn:</p>
<p>The man in the apron smiles broadly as you approach with the animals.</p>
<p><b>"Hello, friends! I'm Miltivis! You can tie your animals at this trough here,"</b> he says, indicating the item in question. <b>"Please, come in! I have all your basic necessities, plus some wayfarer's supplies, since you look like that type. Also, we carry some varieties of liquor if you're just looking for a drink!"</b></p>
<p>Faeron: </p>
<p>Your knock on the door is answered by, to put it bluntly, a haggard old crone. The small, bent woman is obviously blind in one eye and is missing several teeth; the rest are rotten. Her thinning, gray hair is pulled back into a severe bun, and she sneers up at you as she speaks.</p>
<p><b>"Eh? Eh? What do you want, elf? I don't take in your kinds' children; they grow too slow. Well?"</b></p>Samara, Mai, and Corbyn:
The man in the apron smiles broadly as you approach with the animals.
"Hello, friends! I'm Miltivis! You can tie your animals at this trough here," he says, indicating the item in question. "Please, come in! I have all your basic necessities, plus some wayfarer's supplies, since you look like that type. Also, we carry some varieties of liquor if you're just looking for a drink!"
Faeron:
Your knock on the door is answered by, to put it bluntly, a haggard old crone....GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-14T18:06:25ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Meowselsworth's Prisoner Deathmatch Extravaganza!Alina Malain (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/MeowselsworthsPrisonerDeathmatchExtravaganza/recruiting#72012-08-14T16:57:25Z2012-08-14T16:57:25Z<p><b>"Is it time for my interview yet? Oh! Oh! I hope I'm not too late!"</b></p>
<p>Alina Malain bustles into the interview room, garbed in a rather fetching red corseted dress and matching heels, topped off with a red, lace-trimmed hat. Her makeup is immaculate, and her eyes are brilliant with excitement, her red-lipped mouth smiling wide.</p>
<p>She throws herself into the chair in front of the cameras and beams.</p>
<p><b>"Hello, viewers! My name is Alina, and I <i>hope</i> that I'm the contestant you all will be rooting for!"</b></p>
<p>She shifts in the chair, her wide, unblinking eyes flitting around.</p>
<p><b>"I'm sure you're all wondering why I'm here; well, you see, it was <i>totally</i> not my fault! I mean, just look at me! I'm obviously <i>not</i> your usual death row inmate!"</b></p>
<p>She frowns, just on the verge of pouting.</p>
<p><b>"<i>I</i> was just flying along in my Reliant hovercar, minding my own business, chatting with my darling friend Sierra on the vid-phone, and this car-full of thugs <i>bumped into</i> me! ME! Then, THEN, when we all grounded to exchange our hyper-insurance information, they <i>yelled</i> at me for talking on the phone! As if it was <i>my</i> fault!"</b></p>
<p>Miss Malain's grin suddenly returns, her wide eyes shining.</p>
<p><b>"The <i>nerve</i> of those fools! But the looks on their faces, well, while they still had faces that is, when I carved them all up into tiny tiny little pieces of blubbery flesh was fantastic! That's a bunch of idiots that won't hassle a poor girl all on her lonesome again!"</b></p>
<p>Alina looks directly into the camera and puts on her most winning smile.</p>
<p><b>"So that's why I hope you'll root for me! I stand up to bullies, and if that's a crime, well then, I'm a criminal, but cute little me will be standing up to EVERY bully in this contest, and I'm gonna <i>win!"</i></b></p>"Is it time for my interview yet? Oh! Oh! I hope I'm not too late!"
Alina Malain bustles into the interview room, garbed in a rather fetching red corseted dress and matching heels, topped off with a red, lace-trimmed hat. Her makeup is immaculate, and her eyes are brilliant with excitement, her red-lipped mouth smiling wide.
She throws herself into the chair in front of the cameras and beams.
"Hello, viewers! My name is Alina, and I hope that I'm the contestant you all will be rooting
...Alina Malain (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-14T16:57:25ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Meowselsworth's Prisoner Deathmatch Extravaganza!Smashtaghttps://paizo.com/campaigns/MeowselsworthsPrisonerDeathmatchExtravaganza/recruiting#52012-08-14T14:20:14Z2012-08-14T14:20:14Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>dotting; shall post character soon.</span></p>dotting; shall post character soon.Smashtag2012-08-14T14:20:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=5#2092012-08-11T21:37:32Z2012-08-11T21:37:32Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I won't spoiler this, because anyone wishing to take 10 to examine the street will be able to determine this information.</span></p>
<p>You and your party are standing in what amounts to a cul-de-sac. The Market is on the corner of the main thoroughfare and this side street. The entire west side of the street is taken up by the estate and mansion; the east side boasts the Orphanage and two other, smaller, houses. As you peer into the open doors and windows of the Market, you can see a counter with what appears to be bottles of various alcohols behind it, along with the usual staple goods; grain, produce, and the like.</p>
<p>The east side of the street is surprisingly quiet for boasting an orphanage. Several cats meander aimlessly around the big, wooden, dilapidated structure, and despite it being the middle of the day, no children are in evidence.</p>I won't spoiler this, because anyone wishing to take 10 to examine the street will be able to determine this information.
You and your party are standing in what amounts to a cul-de-sac. The Market is on the corner of the main thoroughfare and this side street. The entire west side of the street is taken up by the estate and mansion; the east side boasts the Orphanage and two other, smaller, houses. As you peer into the open doors and windows of the Market, you can see a counter with what...GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-11T21:37:32ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=5#2052012-08-11T17:18:16Z2012-08-11T17:18:16Z<p>Madame Solstdat stands in front of her shop, arm around her calling boy, one fist filled with gold coins. She watches silently as the party re-organizes itself in the street and moves off to its destination.</p>
<p>The businesses of the Coins eventually give way to the residences of Eastgate. Most of the houses on the main thoroughfare are well-kept, some even with small patches of flower gardens, and the cobbled streets are bordered by surprisingly clean gutters. Economic prosperity is indicated by construction: a workman's house is whitewashed wood, while a more upscale abode might be well-cut stone.</p>
<p>As the group approaches Auntie Baldwin's Home for Recovery, talking quietly amongst themselves, the nature of Eastgate changes. The gutters are more filled with refuse, and fewer stone manses dot the neighborhoods. The clothing of pedestrians shifts from silks and satins to broadcloth.</p>
<p>The Home for Recovery lies on a side street, branching to the north from the main road you have been following. At the entrance to the side street stands Miltivis' Market, while the Home for Recovery and two other houses occupy the east side. Across from these humble houses lies a large, odd stone house on a small estate; it is surrounded by a four-foot wall and gated at the road.</p>
<p>As the party passes the Market, a portly man with a badly-trimmed mustache standing at the door waves a hello. He is wearing a stained apron and is clearly the proprietor of the establishment.</p>Madame Solstdat stands in front of her shop, arm around her calling boy, one fist filled with gold coins. She watches silently as the party re-organizes itself in the street and moves off to its destination.
The businesses of the Coins eventually give way to the residences of Eastgate. Most of the houses on the main thoroughfare are well-kept, some even with small patches of flower gardens, and the cobbled streets are bordered by surprisingly clean gutters. Economic prosperity is indicated...GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-11T17:18:16ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Pinvendor Presents: A World Without EndGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/AWorldWithoutEnd/discussion#382012-08-09T21:08:04Z2012-08-09T21:08:04Z<p>Nothing specific from my end! Knock yourselves out. :)</p>Nothing specific from my end! Knock yourselves out. :)GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-09T21:08:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreSmashtaghttps://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=4#1872012-08-09T03:08:30Z2012-08-09T03:08:30Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Samara No'lien wrote:</div><blockquote><p> [dice=Diplomacy]1d20
</p>
<b>"We are sometimes having difficulty expressing ourselves. We can protect you, that is a thing that we are much much better at than expressing ourselves... Much much much better. But it would help us very much to know who would do us harm. And harm is not what we wish for you."</b></blockquote><p>Madame Solstdat sniffs and wipes her face before picking up the gold coins Mai threw at her, then looks at Samara pleadingly.
<p><b>"So, you people didn't mean to scare me half to death and nearly burn down my shop? What happens to people who you <i>actually</i> are attacking?"</b></p>
<p>She stands up, looking around at the group.</p>
<p><b>"Listen, I didn't tell you this, okay? Nia told me she'd kill me if I said anything, and even though she was always nice to me before, I believed her,because she always seemed kind of… weird, disturbing. I don't know what she wanted with you folks, honest!"</b></p>
<p>She eyes the back door, sidling away from it as she speaks.</p>
<p><b>"She's a sorceress, and she's always dressed in the finest dresses. Blonde, very pretty. Also, she's got six fingers on each hand, so she's not hard to miss if you run into her again."</b></p>
<p>She then wrings her hands, looking suddenly panicked.</p>
<p><b>"Oh no! Do you think she'll come back? Ohhhh! What should I do now?"</b></p>Samara No'lien wrote:[dice=Diplomacy]1d20
"We are sometimes having difficulty expressing ourselves. We can protect you, that is a thing that we are much much better at than expressing ourselves... Much much much better. But it would help us very much to know who would do us harm. And harm is not what we wish for you."
Madame Solstdat sniffs and wipes her face before picking up the gold coins Mai threw at her, then looks at Samara pleadingly. "So, you people didn't mean to scare me[/dice]...Smashtag2012-08-09T03:08:30ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=4#1812012-08-08T20:36:30Z2012-08-08T20:36:30Z<p>The woman pulls herself away from Jace, shrieking as Passio inadvertently lights a fire. She cowers away from the group, babbling hysterically.</p>
<p><b>"Please! I didn't do anything! Oh Sarenrae, save me! She comes in and buys dresses from me all the time! She was watching all of you, then when that horse went crazy she told me if I said anything she'd kill me and bolted out the back! I don't want to die! I don't want my store to burn down! WHO ARE YOU PEOPLE?! JUST GET OUT!"</b></p>The woman pulls herself away from Jace, shrieking as Passio inadvertently lights a fire. She cowers away from the group, babbling hysterically.
"Please! I didn't do anything! Oh Sarenrae, save me! She comes in and buys dresses from me all the time! She was watching all of you, then when that horse went crazy she told me if I said anything she'd kill me and bolted out the back! I don't want to die! I don't want my store to burn down! WHO ARE YOU PEOPLE?! JUST GET OUT!"GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-08T20:36:30ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreSmashtaghttps://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=4#1772012-08-08T19:03:51Z2012-08-08T19:03:51Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jace Mercier wrote:</div><blockquote> <b>"Did an acquaintance of mine come in here? Just before us?"</b></blockquote><p><b>"Why, no, m'lord, no-one has graced me for hours until your company arrived,"</b> Madame Solstdat says as she follows Jace and Mai back into the shop. <b>"Good! Now that we are out of that filthy alley, let me show you some of the finest . . ."</b>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Corbyn Osric wrote:</div><blockquote><p>Corbyn pokes his head in the shops door:
</p>
<b>"I think it's time we leave comrades, I don't like the people in this area."</b>
<br />
Corbyn draws his Bastard Sword and rests it comfortably in front of him.
<br />
<span class=messageboard-ooc>Intimidate: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24</span></blockquote><p>The shopkeeper squeals and falls to her knees when she spies the looming half-orc.
<p><b>"No, m'lords, m'ladies, please! She TOLD me she'd kill me if I said anything! Please! It's not my fault! I didn't do anything!"</b> she blubbers, obviously terrified.</p>Jace Mercier wrote:"Did an acquaintance of mine come in here? Just before us?"
"Why, no, m'lord, no-one has graced me for hours until your company arrived," Madame Solstdat says as she follows Jace and Mai back into the shop. "Good! Now that we are out of that filthy alley, let me show you some of the finest . . ." Corbyn Osric wrote:Corbyn pokes his head in the shops door:
"I think it's time we leave comrades, I don't like the people in this area."
Corbyn draws his Bastard Sword and rests...Smashtag2012-08-08T19:03:51ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreSmashtaghttps://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=4#1722012-08-08T15:45:16Z2012-08-08T15:45:16Z<p>The agitated woman follows Mai out into the alley, still trying to herd her back into the store. <b>"Oh no, miss, you're going to ruin your fine robe being out here in this filthy alley! Please, don't you speak Common? Come on back in; I shall make some tea for you and your friends while you look at my cloth!"</b></p>
<p>However, there isn't anything out of the ordinary in this alley.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Mai: Sense Motive DC10:</span>
<br />
[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Mai: Sense Motive DC15:</span>
<br />
[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jace Mercier wrote:</div><blockquote>Perception 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14</blockquote><p>[Spoiler omitted]
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Corbyn Osric wrote:</div><blockquote>Perception 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14</blockquote><p>[Spoiler omitted]The agitated woman follows Mai out into the alley, still trying to herd her back into the store. "Oh no, miss, you're going to ruin your fine robe being out here in this filthy alley! Please, don't you speak Common? Come on back in; I shall make some tea for you and your friends while you look at my cloth!"
However, there isn't anything out of the ordinary in this alley.
Mai: Sense Motive DC10:
[Spoiler omitted]
Mai: Sense Motive DC15:
[Spoiler omitted]
Jace Mercier wrote:Perception 1d20...Smashtag2012-08-08T15:45:16ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=4#1682012-08-08T02:30:27Z2012-08-08T02:30:27Z<p>The shopkeeper makes a strangled peeping noise and drops the cloth at Jace's feet, rushing over to the opened back door anxiously. She pushes against Mai, trying to see past her, showing no comprehension of Mai's Tian babble.</p>
<p>The alleyway is as empty as an alley gets. Other shops's back doors are rowed down each side, all shut firm.</p>The shopkeeper makes a strangled peeping noise and drops the cloth at Jace's feet, rushing over to the opened back door anxiously. She pushes against Mai, trying to see past her, showing no comprehension of Mai's Tian babble.
The alleyway is as empty as an alley gets. Other shops's back doors are rowed down each side, all shut firm.GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-08T02:30:27ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=4#1662012-08-08T01:30:08Z2012-08-08T01:30:08Z<p>Madame Solstdat bgins to pull a bolt of cloth from a rack, eyes gleaming, to show to Jace until she notices Mai moving towards the rear door.</p>
<p><b>"Oh no, dearie, that door just leads to the alley. Please, won't you look at this fine brocade your companion here has chosen particularly for his friend? It is a quite fine piece!"</b></p>Madame Solstdat bgins to pull a bolt of cloth from a rack, eyes gleaming, to show to Jace until she notices Mai moving towards the rear door.
"Oh no, dearie, that door just leads to the alley. Please, won't you look at this fine brocade your companion here has chosen particularly for his friend? It is a quite fine piece!"GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-08T01:30:08ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=4#1592012-08-07T18:48:22Z2012-08-07T18:48:22Z<p>The building is stuffed with textiles of all kinds, from cotton and linen to silk and satin. It seems to specialize in simple bolts of cloth rather than in finished goods. </p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Perception DC15 check (Jace and Mai have already passed and do not need to roll again):</span>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>The shopkeeper smiles broadly as she enters her shop with you.
<br />
<b>"My name's Misha Solstdat, and I'm happy to help you today! What can I show you? Bolts of fine red silks, perhaps?"</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Sense Motive DC15 (Jace and Mai have already passed and do not need to roll again):</span>
<br />
[Spoiler omitted]</p>The building is stuffed with textiles of all kinds, from cotton and linen to silk and satin. It seems to specialize in simple bolts of cloth rather than in finished goods.
Perception DC15 check (Jace and Mai have already passed and do not need to roll again):[Spoiler omitted]
The shopkeeper smiles broadly as she enters her shop with you.
"My name's Misha Solstdat, and I'm happy to help you today! What can I show you? Bolts of fine red silks, perhaps?"
Sense Motive DC15 (Jace and Mai have...GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-07T18:48:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=4#1562012-08-07T17:09:54Z2012-08-07T17:09:54Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>She seems genuine, if a bit odd.</span></p>She seems genuine, if a bit odd.GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-07T17:09:54ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=4#1542012-08-07T16:45:34Z2012-08-07T16:45:34Z<p>As Mai Lin strides purposefully towards the textile shop, the proprietor comes bustling out to meet her. She is a plump, flowery-smelling woman with graying hair, and she is wearing a wide smile.</p>
<p><b>"Welcome, welcome! Please, please, do come in! I have some excellent silks, just imported, that I am sure you will love!"</b></p>
<p>She shoos away her calling boy and tries to usher Mai into the shop.</p>As Mai Lin strides purposefully towards the textile shop, the proprietor comes bustling out to meet her. She is a plump, flowery-smelling woman with graying hair, and she is wearing a wide smile.
"Welcome, welcome! Please, please, do come in! I have some excellent silks, just imported, that I am sure you will love!"
She shoos away her calling boy and tries to usher Mai into the shop.GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-07T16:45:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=3#1502012-08-04T23:00:02Z2012-08-04T23:00:02Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Samara, please make a DC10 Ride check to avoid falling from your precarious perch. Faeron, you have no trouble staying in the saddle, but please make a DC10 Ride check to grant Samara a +2 Aid bonus to her Ride check.</span></p>Samara, please make a DC10 Ride check to avoid falling from your precarious perch. Faeron, you have no trouble staying in the saddle, but please make a DC10 Ride check to grant Samara a +2 Aid bonus to her Ride check.GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-04T23:00:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Raise of the Runelords DiscussionVinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RaiseOfTheRunelords/discussion#362012-08-04T19:09:34Z2012-08-04T19:09:34Z<p>Yeesh, man. I hope your rehab goes well. I'm very sorry to hear about the accident.</p>
<p>I'd honestly much rather you not worry about the game one bit and focus on recovery. </p>
<p>Good luck & prayers, Mathpro!</p>Yeesh, man. I hope your rehab goes well. I'm very sorry to hear about the accident.
I'd honestly much rather you not worry about the game one bit and focus on recovery.
Good luck & prayers, Mathpro!Vinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-04T19:09:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=3#1322012-08-04T18:07:32Z2012-08-04T18:07:32Z<p>The road to the Eastgate District leads you through the Coins; the entire district is dedicated to mercantilism, and the street vendors you have seen in other quarters pale in comparison to the shops' edifices that greet you here. Smithing wares, pottery, and carpenter's wares predominate, and it seems as if every shop has an urchin on the payroll to try to lure you into the door.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Make another Perception check, please.</span>
<br />
Perception DC15:[Spoiler omitted]
<br />
<span class=messageboard-ooc>If you pass the Perception check, please also make a Sense Motive roll.</span>
<br />
Sense Motive DC15:[Spoiler omitted]</p>The road to the Eastgate District leads you through the Coins; the entire district is dedicated to mercantilism, and the street vendors you have seen in other quarters pale in comparison to the shops' edifices that greet you here. Smithing wares, pottery, and carpenter's wares predominate, and it seems as if every shop has an urchin on the payroll to try to lure you into the door.
Make another Perception check, please.
Perception DC15:[Spoiler omitted]
If you pass the Perception check,...GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-04T18:07:32ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: CoreWars: 2074harr.e.hunter (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/CoreWars2074/gameplay&page=2#962012-08-03T18:06:11Z2012-08-03T18:06:11Z<p><b>"Interestin', very interestin', Wowbagger, that ya didn't determine your vote randomly. Instead, you were pretty quick to jump on the first opportunity. I wasn't tryin' ta drive no bandwagon, but I'm bettin' that a virus, he'd be pretty quick ta jump on one, given the chance. Sorry, bub, but I'm thinkin' you're playin'for the wrong team."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>harr.e.hunter changes vote from tinker.dll to wowbagger.</span></p>"Interestin', very interestin', Wowbagger, that ya didn't determine your vote randomly. Instead, you were pretty quick to jump on the first opportunity. I wasn't tryin' ta drive no bandwagon, but I'm bettin' that a virus, he'd be pretty quick ta jump on one, given the chance. Sorry, bub, but I'm thinkin' you're playin'for the wrong team."
harr.e.hunter changes vote from tinker.dll to wowbagger.harr.e.hunter (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-03T18:06:11ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: CoreWars: 2074harr.e.hunter (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/CoreWars2074/gameplay&page=2#742012-08-03T00:11:24Z2012-08-03T00:11:24Z<p><i>Is this little bug for real?</i></p>
<p><b>"I gotta tell ya, I don't think he's so much sayin' he wants ta blow up the world as much as he jus' wants ta play a game. I'm thinkin', any program here gets infected by a virus, it's prob'ly the program that spends all her time playin' in social networks. No tellin' what you're catchin' hangin' around in those cesspools. Sorry, honey."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>harr.e.hunter votes for tinker.dll</span></p>Is this little bug for real?
"I gotta tell ya, I don't think he's so much sayin' he wants ta blow up the world as much as he jus' wants ta play a game. I'm thinkin', any program here gets infected by a virus, it's prob'ly the program that spends all her time playin' in social networks. No tellin' what you're catchin' hangin' around in those cesspools. Sorry, honey."
harr.e.hunter votes for tinker.dllharr.e.hunter (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-03T00:11:24ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Raise of the Runelords DiscussionVinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RaiseOfTheRunelords/discussion#332012-08-02T23:34:39Z2012-08-02T23:34:39Z<p>•falls over laughing•</p>*falls over laughing*Vinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-02T23:34:39ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Raise of the Runelords DiscussionVinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RaiseOfTheRunelords/discussion#312012-08-02T22:50:01Z2012-08-02T22:50:01Z<p>Mazzie and I are still watching.</p>Mazzie and I are still watching.Vinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-02T22:50:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=3#1212012-08-02T21:06:53Z2012-08-02T21:06:53Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Mai Lin wrote:</div><blockquote> <b><a href="http://paizo.com/image/content/PathfinderChronicles/PZO9205-AbsalomMap.jpg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">"Eastgate district</a> extends our planned 'arc' by quite a bit. Lady Zadrian, is this an immediately urgent mission, or would we have time to attend to a couple of small matters nearby? The other matters can wait if need be, never fear."</b></blockquote><p>Lady Zadrian regards the small woman coolly.
<p><b>"If I did not feel it urgent, Pathfinder, I would send one of the Temple Acolytes to attend to this diversion rather than you. The sooner you finish this errand and report your findings to me, the sooner you can focus on your other matters."</b></p>Mai Lin wrote:"Eastgate district extends our planned 'arc' by quite a bit. Lady Zadrian, is this an immediately urgent mission, or would we have time to attend to a couple of small matters nearby? The other matters can wait if need be, never fear."
Lady Zadrian regards the small woman coolly. "If I did not feel it urgent, Pathfinder, I would send one of the Temple Acolytes to attend to this diversion rather than you. The sooner you finish this errand and report your findings to me, the...GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-02T21:06:53ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=3#1192012-08-02T17:17:07Z2012-08-02T17:17:07Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jace Mercier wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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<b>"The Silver Crusade, what do they do other than charitable works? Is it for Sarenrae alone?"</b> Jace asks. </blockquote><p>The paladin smiles. <b>"No, any of good faith can join the Silver Crusade. Our purpose is to ensure that the power of the Society is used for the good of all, and not just the Pathfinders themselves. We vehemently oppose any who would pursue purely glory to the detriment of the Society or to the people of Golarion."</b>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Corbyn Osric wrote:</div><blockquote><b>"I'm sure Plod will not mind the extra burden. Its what I bought him for and he does it better than any other."</b></blockquote><p>Lady Zadrian relinquishes the parcel to Corbyn, and watches carefully as he stows it in Plod's saddlebags. She is obviously uncomfortable with his taciturn nature.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Passio Tempesta-Nato wrote:</div><blockquote><p><b>"Hail, Lady Zadrian! I am Passio Mancini. I also have taken up the cause of the Silver Crusade. I am excited to meet you!"</b> Passio pumps Ollysta's hand enthusiastically with a big grin.
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<b>"I am honored to be able to be a part of your goodworks."</b></blockquote><p>She returns the sorcerer's handshake with gusto. <b>"Excellent! We are always in need of others willing to serve a cause greater than themselves. If you need assistance in the future, please, do not hesitate to ask."</b>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Samara Nolien wrote:</div><blockquote><b>"I will keep my ears and eyes open for any rumours."</b></blockquote><p><b>"That is exactly what I would like you to do,"</b> the Lady replies, cocking her head and frowning slightly at Samara's strange mannerisms. <b>"Thank you for your diligence."</b>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Faeron Tathviel wrote:</div><blockquote><b>"A pleasure Mistress Ollysta, I am Faeron."</b></blockquote><p><b>"A pleasure as well,"</b> she replies. <b>"By your horse and bearing, I assume you to be Ordered. Go in peace, brother."</b>
<p>She then steps back, regarding the party as a whole, and nods in satisfaction.</p>
<p><b>"Now, then, Pathfinders, if there are no other questions, please attend the matter at hand. You will find the Orphanage in the Eastgate District, next to Militivis' Market. Fare you all well."</b></p>Jace Mercier wrote:"The Silver Crusade, what do they do other than charitable works? Is it for Sarenrae alone?" Jace asks.
The paladin smiles. "No, any of good faith can join the Silver Crusade. Our purpose is to ensure that the power of the Society is used for the good of all, and not just the Pathfinders themselves. We vehemently oppose any who would pursue purely glory to the detriment of the Society or to the people of Golarion." Corbyn Osric wrote:"I'm sure Plod will not mind the extra...GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-02T17:17:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: CoreWars: 2074harr.e.hunter (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/CoreWars2074/gameplay&page=2#632012-08-02T02:32:50Z2012-08-02T02:32:50Z<p>Hunter nods to Uriel, then pulls his cigarette case out and shows it to the Java App, the cursive inscription "HLI" plain to see on it.</p>
<p><b>"Sorry, Joe, this ol' case got nothin' in it. It's jus' a reminder of cycles gone by."</b></p>
<p>He then tilts his head. </p>
<p><b>"I bet you've seen a bit in all yer runnin' around there, Java. Whatcha got for us besides the coffee?"</b></p>
<p><i>I'm bettin' this little guy is more than what he seems. All these programs are. I know I can't trust ol' Shady again, but it was always too sneaky to get caught by anything, virus or no. The cat and the fairy, I'm bettin' I'll be havin' my little chat with them next. The big 'un and the amazin' origami, they been too reticent by half, and ol' Sparky here's got the smell a death on 'im. This just keeps gettin' more interestin' by the second.</i></p>Hunter nods to Uriel, then pulls his cigarette case out and shows it to the Java App, the cursive inscription "HLI" plain to see on it.
"Sorry, Joe, this ol' case got nothin' in it. It's jus' a reminder of cycles gone by."
He then tilts his head.
"I bet you've seen a bit in all yer runnin' around there, Java. Whatcha got for us besides the coffee?"
I'm bettin' this little guy is more than what he seems. All these programs are. I know I can't trust ol' Shady again, but it was always too...harr.e.hunter (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-02T02:32:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=3#1102012-08-01T22:30:53Z2012-08-01T22:30:53Z<p>Though she notices the frown, Lady Zadrian still inclines her head politely to the Tian Xian.</p>
<p><b>"Our purpose in sending you is twofold, Pathfinder. First, we obviously wish the medicine, which is provided by the charity of the members of the Silver Crusade and by the worshippers of this temple in Her Light, to arrive safely."</b></p>
<p>She takes the package from her sycophant and dismisses her, then turns and lowers her voice.</p>
<p><b>"I shall not revel in hearsay, but we also wish you to determine whether the rumors we hear of Auntie Baltwin's Orphanage are true. I would recommend that you younglings make haste to the Eastgate District and...stir the rumor mill, shall we say? I am sorry, but I cannot say that I know more with any certainty of the Orphanage, and I must not pass on untruths."</b></p>Though she notices the frown, Lady Zadrian still inclines her head politely to the Tian Xian.
"Our purpose in sending you is twofold, Pathfinder. First, we obviously wish the medicine, which is provided by the charity of the members of the Silver Crusade and by the worshippers of this temple in Her Light, to arrive safely."
She takes the package from her sycophant and dismisses her, then turns and lowers her voice.
"I shall not revel in hearsay, but we also wish you to determine whether...GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-01T22:30:53ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=3#1082012-08-01T22:04:55Z2012-08-01T22:04:55Z<p>Despite further efforts to the contrary, the possible threat has receded into the crowd with no trace as the Pathfinders enter the Ascendant Court. This quarter of Absalom is markedly different from the Foreign Quarter: the buildings are primarily edificed in gleaming marble, decorative columns abound, and it appears as though each building is striving to look as though it is a temple, a government building, or both. The rough cobblestones have become smooth, beautifully laid, and incredibly expensive masonry, often decorated with Absalom's crest.</p>
<p>The wide boulevard leads to the Temple of the Shining Star, your destination. This grand temple is dedicated to Sarenrae, and Her emblem shines proudly from above the entrance. A wide series of stairs lead up to the great central doors; however, as your group approaches, several priests and priestesses clustered by the entrance notice your appearance and part.</p>
<p>From their midst strides an armored woman with the grace and poise of a warrior...or a queen. She is young, and her unhelmeted visage is plain, but seems to shine with grand purpose. As she approaches, she breaks into a wide grin, running her gauntleted hand through short-clipped hair.</p>
<p><b>"Hail, Pathfinders!"</b> she says, shaking each of your hands firmly in turn.</p>
<p><b>"My name is Ollysta Zadrian, and thank the Light of Sarenrae you have arrived! I knew Ambrus would come through for us in the Silver Crusade. I desperately need you to bring medicine to an orphanage and let me know if the headmistress, Gilga Baltwin, is deserving of our charity."</b></p>
<p>She begins to pace, frowning thoughfully to herself.</p>
<p><b>"Since our quest began, the needy have clamored for our aid, and I suspect some are abusing our generosity. It may sound cruel, but there are plenty of dishonest people out in the world eager for easy gold."</b></p>
<p>She then stops, appraising each one of you in turn.</p>
<p><b>"Do you know of the Silver Crusade? After discovering so many factions splintered the Society, a number of us banded together to proliferate the cause of charity and kindness using the Society’s resources. As it is said, ‘The Dawn brings new Light’, and I’ve made it my life’s work to use our recent darkness to bring a new light to the world and to the Pathfinder Society."</b></p>
<p>She gives herself a little shake and chuckles, then beckons to one of the priestesses, who bows and moves forward bearing a heavily wrapped packet.</p>
<p><b>"I apologize for straying off point. Will you bring this parcel of medicine to Auntie Baltwin’s Home for Recovery in the Eastgate district?"</b></p>Despite further efforts to the contrary, the possible threat has receded into the crowd with no trace as the Pathfinders enter the Ascendant Court. This quarter of Absalom is markedly different from the Foreign Quarter: the buildings are primarily edificed in gleaming marble, decorative columns abound, and it appears as though each building is striving to look as though it is a temple, a government building, or both. The rough cobblestones have become smooth, beautifully laid, and incredibly...GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-01T22:04:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Pinvendor's A World Without EndGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/AWorldWithoutEnd/gameplay#382012-08-01T21:41:15Z2012-08-01T21:41:15Z<p>As the aristocrats begin to assess the docking pad from the ballroom, the true extent of Ryuko's wrath becomes readily apparent. The bombardment was random, desultory, yet devastating even in its brevity. Giant, smoking craters dot the pad along with shards and fragments of collapsed hangars. Gigus' <i>Tattered Flame</i> is a completely unsalvageable wreck; a direct hit from a massive airborne artillery shell carved the airship in two and gutted it with incendiaries. </p>
<p>Shells also fell beyond the limits of the pad; the formerly pristine island has felt the brutality of the shelling. Trees are splintered and blown down, while great trenches have been carved into the soil.</p>
<p>In the distance, Ryuko's airship is a rapidly receding speck in the sky, the cannons roaring in anger periodically, as if giving voice to the madman's rage still.</p>As the aristocrats begin to assess the docking pad from the ballroom, the true extent of Ryuko's wrath becomes readily apparent. The bombardment was random, desultory, yet devastating even in its brevity. Giant, smoking craters dot the pad along with shards and fragments of collapsed hangars. Gigus' Tattered Flame is a completely unsalvageable wreck; a direct hit from a massive airborne artillery shell carved the airship in two and gutted it with incendiaries.
Shells also fell beyond the...GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-01T21:41:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Pinvendor Presents: A World Without EndGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/AWorldWithoutEnd/discussion#312012-08-01T21:31:17Z2012-08-01T21:31:17Z<p>This is a perfect opportunity for you guys to flesh the scenery out a bit more.</p>
<p>Feel free to use Cassie's random table for the condition of your airship if you wish.</p>
<p>However, if you'd prefer your airship was completely destroyed by Ryuko's bombardment or survived mostly unscathed, that is your call.</p>
<p>In addition, as the aristocrats leave the ballroom, feel free to describe the surroundings, building off of what has already been put in place.</p>This is a perfect opportunity for you guys to flesh the scenery out a bit more.
Feel free to use Cassie's random table for the condition of your airship if you wish.
However, if you'd prefer your airship was completely destroyed by Ryuko's bombardment or survived mostly unscathed, that is your call.
In addition, as the aristocrats leave the ballroom, feel free to describe the surroundings, building off of what has already been put in place.GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-01T21:31:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=3#1052012-08-01T15:05:07Z2012-08-01T15:04:38Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>update later today! Stay tuned. :) </span></p>update later today! Stay tuned. :)GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-01T15:04:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: CoreWars: 2074harr.e.hunter (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/CoreWars2074/gameplay&page=2#522012-08-01T14:34:37Z2012-08-01T14:34:37Z<p>Without thinking, Hunter moves to put himself inbetween the red-dressed dame and the fiery man, re-pocketing the cigarette case, his other arm swinging wide to shield her.</p>
<p><b>"Relax, doll, ain't no need for the guns...yet."</b></p>
<p>He cautiously moves closer to Uriel.</p>
<p><b>"Ya got somethin' ta let the rest of us in on there, Sparky?"</b></p>Without thinking, Hunter moves to put himself inbetween the red-dressed dame and the fiery man, re-pocketing the cigarette case, his other arm swinging wide to shield her.
"Relax, doll, ain't no need for the guns...yet."
He cautiously moves closer to Uriel.
"Ya got somethin' ta let the rest of us in on there, Sparky?"harr.e.hunter (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-01T14:34:37ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rise of the Runelords Chapter 1-Burnt offeringsVinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RaiseOfTheRunelords/gameplay&page=2#682012-08-01T10:43:28Z2012-08-01T10:43:28Z<p>Vin chuckles.</p>
<p><b>"Lady, no, I'm no fortune teller, me. Some o' my kinsfolk travel with the Sczarni though, and I been in that caravan a time or two. Not to my taste; spend more time alone in the woods than with people usually."</b></p>
<p>As he speaks, the golden-haired gnome watches Mazranna carefully.</p>Vin chuckles.
"Lady, no, I'm no fortune teller, me. Some o' my kinsfolk travel with the Sczarni though, and I been in that caravan a time or two. Not to my taste; spend more time alone in the woods than with people usually."
As he speaks, the golden-haired gnome watches Mazranna carefully.Vinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-01T10:43:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: CoreWars: 2074harr.e.hunter (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/CoreWars2074/gameplay#492012-08-01T10:38:10Z2012-08-01T10:38:10Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">IEFBR14 wrote:</div><blockquote> The mustaurean barista collapses in a pile of sparkles, then sprouts, as if from the pixelated grass, into a tall drink of water in a tight red dress with stems up to <i>here</i> and a neckline down to <i>there</i>. <b>"You're slippin', harr.e. Maybe you've got a corrupt subroutine or two, or maybe a virus finally gotcha. Either way, it's a sure path to gettin' your card punched."</b> </blockquote><p><i>I forgot how good you were at mimicry. Gotta go throwin' l.exe in my face like that; so that's your game, eh? Startle me, get me off-balance, then go for the hard goodbye.</i>
<p>harr.e steps towards the 'woman'; without expression he looks 'her' up and down, just his eyes moving, his left hand still gripping the lucky cigarette case.</p>
<p><b>"That's good. That's real good. You look just like her. Heck, woulda fooled me prob'ly if I didn't already know it was you. But see, ain't no virus here, <i>doll</i>, just a program lookin' for a few. Might have somethin' to say to 'em when I find 'em, too."</b></p>
<p><i>Process of elimination, eh? Could be the sheet of paper's on to somethin' there. 'Course, I don't trust it any further than I can throw it.</i></p>
<p>Hunter looks back over his shoulder at the Answerer.</p>
<p><b>"Alright, ticker-tape, let's try this one: If we go process of elimination, then who's the one we start with?"</b></p>IEFBR14 wrote:The mustaurean barista collapses in a pile of sparkles, then sprouts, as if from the pixelated grass, into a tall drink of water in a tight red dress with stems up to here and a neckline down to there. "You're slippin', harr.e. Maybe you've got a corrupt subroutine or two, or maybe a virus finally gotcha. Either way, it's a sure path to gettin' your card punched."
I forgot how good you were at mimicry. Gotta go throwin' l.exe in my face like that; so that's your game, eh?...harr.e.hunter (alias of Smashtag)2012-08-01T10:38:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: CoreWars: 2074harr.e.hunter (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/CoreWars2074/gameplay#452012-07-31T17:50:23Z2012-07-31T17:50:23Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">IEFBR14 wrote:</div><blockquote> <b>"No, no,"</b> the mighty mouse murmurs, <b>"The question was how do we pick, not who we pick. </b></blockquote><p><i>Really? You were a lot more devious when we were runnin' the bus shuffle down Frags way. Na, you ain't forgotten how ta play the game. You're just tryin' ta roll me again. Just like that little scheme you and l.exe cooked up a few cycles back. I ain't forgotten that though, ya shapeshifter.</i>
<p><b>"Look here, Shady, you let that sheet 'o' paper choose HOW we pick someone, you're lettin' him choose WHO we pick too. Answers ain't truth. They're whatever the program answerin' wants 'em to be."</b></p>
<p>Hunter then retrieves one of the cups of java, blowing softly over it before taking a sip.</p>
<p><b>"Heh. This brew ain't half bad, Little Joe. Thanks."</b></p>IEFBR14 wrote:"No, no," the mighty mouse murmurs, "The question was how do we pick, not who we pick.
Really? You were a lot more devious when we were runnin' the bus shuffle down Frags way. Na, you ain't forgotten how ta play the game. You're just tryin' ta roll me again. Just like that little scheme you and l.exe cooked up a few cycles back. I ain't forgotten that though, ya shapeshifter. "Look here, Shady, you let that sheet 'o' paper choose HOW we pick someone, you're lettin' him choose...harr.e.hunter (alias of Smashtag)2012-07-31T17:50:23ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: CoreWars: 2074harr.e.hunter (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/CoreWars2074/gameplay#422012-07-31T17:24:36Z2012-07-31T17:24:36Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Answerer wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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<b>"Please don't insult my intelligence, harr.e.hunter</b></p>
<p></blockquote><p><i>Heh. This guy don't know me too well.</i>
<p><b>"I wasn't accusin' or insultin' there, tough guy. If I had a been, you'd've known. But since ya brought it up, you bet I think you're suspicious. You're sittin' there sayin' what amounts to we should let you pick the program that gets fried. I'm bettin', just bettin', that we fry that program you pick, I do a little diggin', and we find out that program was one of the ones we'd need ta beat the viruses."</b></p>
<p>Hunter pulls the cigarette case from his pocket, turning it over and over in his hand like a worry stone, and winks at the Answerer.</p>
<p><b>"THAT was an accusation, my friend."</b></p>Answerer wrote:"Please don't insult my intelligence, harr.e.hunter
Heh. This guy don't know me too well. "I wasn't accusin' or insultin' there, tough guy. If I had a been, you'd've known. But since ya brought it up, you bet I think you're suspicious. You're sittin' there sayin' what amounts to we should let you pick the program that gets fried. I'm bettin', just bettin', that we fry that program you pick, I do a little diggin', and we find out that program was one of the ones we'd need ta...harr.e.hunter (alias of Smashtag)2012-07-31T17:24:36ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=2#852012-07-30T21:03:57Z2012-07-30T21:03:57Z<p>The streets of the Foreign Quarter are awash with peoples from all over the Inner Sea. A Qadiran merchant cries at passersby from his awning-covered stall to sample his perfumes. An Osirian, draped in finery, uses a fan to gently spread the smell of his spices over the street. Children of all races scramble through the crowd, laughing and batting at one another with sticks.</p>
<p>The crowd parts reluctantly around the Pathfinders as the combined bulk of warhorse and donkey help clear a path, only to close back in behind the group. It is a riot of sound, a cacophony of colors, as you follow the main throughway from the Foreign Quarter to the Ascendant Court, where The Temple of the Shining Star, dedicated to the glory of Sarenrae, lies.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Everyone make a Perception check please. Masters, make a Perception for your animals as well.</p>
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<p>DC15 Passed by Plod:
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<p>DC15 Passed by Turin:
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</span></p>The streets of the Foreign Quarter are awash with peoples from all over the Inner Sea. A Qadiran merchant cries at passersby from his awning-covered stall to sample his perfumes. An Osirian, draped in finery, uses a fan to gently spread the smell of his spices over the street. Children of all races scramble through the crowd, laughing and batting at one another with sticks.
The crowd parts reluctantly around the Pathfinders as the combined bulk of warhorse and donkey help clear a path, only...GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-07-30T21:03:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: CoreWars: 2074harr.e.hunter (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/CoreWars2074/gameplay#332012-07-30T17:01:18Z2012-07-30T17:01:18Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Meowselsworth wrote:</div><blockquote><b>"I CAN BE PURRIVATE EYE?"</b></blockquote><p><i>Interestin'... the cat wants to play in the big leagues. I'm bettin' this program's got some claws under all that fur.</i>
<p><b>"Heh. You may find the shootin' part a little tough, but most of private eyein' is sneakin' and watchin', and I'm bettin' that you'd do pretty fine there, kid."</b></p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Uriel Phoenix wrote:</div><blockquote><b>"Harr.e.hunter you a hunter of programmes, so full of viruses that your gun destroys them?"</b></blockquote><p><i>Why is this fella on fire tryin' ta throw me under the bus so soon? I may have to keep an eye on him. Someone tries ta paint me with tar, well, I may just have ta go and paint them right back.</i>
<p><b>"What, you think I'm gonna give away all my secrets that easily, bub? I think I like ya guessin' rather than knowin'."</b></p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">IEFBR14 wrote:</div><blockquote><b>"Light me?" she says, proferring the white cylinder for some fiery action.</b></blockquote><p><i>Gonna have to watch this one. It's a bit sneaky.</i>
<p><b>"Sorry, honey. The case is just for show. You get around as much as I do, you see what kinda bad that habit'll do ya."</b></p>
<p>Hunter then looks around at the gathered programs.</p>
<p><b>"Eldon's volunteerin', but I'm thinkin' the Answerer's the one we should be watchin'. Anyone come in here actin' like they know somethin' but don't say what, well, I say that program's got somethin' ta hide."</b></p>Meowselsworth wrote:"I CAN BE PURRIVATE EYE?"
Interestin'... the cat wants to play in the big leagues. I'm bettin' this program's got some claws under all that fur. "Heh. You may find the shootin' part a little tough, but most of private eyein' is sneakin' and watchin', and I'm bettin' that you'd do pretty fine there, kid."
Uriel Phoenix wrote:"Harr.e.hunter you a hunter of programmes, so full of viruses that your gun destroys them?"
Why is this fella on fire tryin' ta throw me under the...harr.e.hunter (alias of Smashtag)2012-07-30T17:01:18ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rise of the Runelords Chapter 1-Burnt offeringsVinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RaiseOfTheRunelords/gameplay&page=2#612012-07-30T15:59:03Z2012-07-30T15:59:03Z<p>At the invitation, the little gnome is quick to scuttle over to the rapidly-filling table, selecting a chair and once again using his pack to boost himself to the proper height. He peers interestedly at Jerome.</p>
<p><b>"I'm Vin, me, and I appreciate the help back there, big guy!"</b></p>
<p>He then turns to the ladies.</p>
<p><b>"Nice to meet both of ya. I'm sorry, me, if I was starin' too much. Never seen things like this,"</b> he waves a hand to indicate Mazranna's bone fetishes, <b>"Though that I'm passably familiar with!"</b> he points to the deck of cards.</p>At the invitation, the little gnome is quick to scuttle over to the rapidly-filling table, selecting a chair and once again using his pack to boost himself to the proper height. He peers interestedly at Jerome.
"I'm Vin, me, and I appreciate the help back there, big guy!"
He then turns to the ladies.
"Nice to meet both of ya. I'm sorry, me, if I was starin' too much. Never seen things like this," he waves a hand to indicate Mazranna's bone fetishes, "Though that I'm passably familiar...Vinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)2012-07-30T15:59:03ZForums: Play-by-Post: Pinvendor's A World Without EndGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/AWorldWithoutEnd/gameplay#12012-07-29T14:51:45Z2012-07-29T14:51:45Z<p>As the smoke from the destroyed construct and the fired pistol drifts about the ballroom, twining itself around the stunned aristocrats, Baron Eichorn von Ryuko suddenly begins screeching.</p>
<p><b>"CURSE ALL OF YOU! You fools cannot even follow simple rules! This was easy, so blooming easy! All you had to do was choose! But noooo, you all had to try and play the high road, as if any of you, ANY OF YOU, can boast clean hands! YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU HAVE DONE! YOU IDIOTS!"</b></p>
<p>Ryuko whirls and runs from the balcony, and you can hear an airship, <i>his</i> airship, starting its engines, and the massive BOOM of its cannons as it lifts away; the Baron had obviously been prepared for this eventuality. The shells land not on the ballroom, but amongst the other airships in a hurricane of destruction.</p>
<p>The aristocrats are left standing in the ballroom. The servants have fled as their master did.</p>As the smoke from the destroyed construct and the fired pistol drifts about the ballroom, twining itself around the stunned aristocrats, Baron Eichorn von Ryuko suddenly begins screeching.
"CURSE ALL OF YOU! You fools cannot even follow simple rules! This was easy, so blooming easy! All you had to do was choose! But noooo, you all had to try and play the high road, as if any of you, ANY OF YOU, can boast clean hands! YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU HAVE DONE! YOU IDIOTS!"
Ryuko whirls and runs...GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-07-29T14:51:45ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay&page=2#592012-07-28T19:51:16Z2012-07-28T19:51:16Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Corbyn Osric wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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<p>Corbyn walks up to the Chamberlain.</p>
<p><b>"I apologize Chamberlain. I am much more comfortable having Plod at my side rather than in the stables. With your permission I'd like to keep him close rather than return him. I will assume responsibility for Plod at any cost."</b></blockquote><p>The Chamberlain scowls, but grudgingly acquiesces with a bow of his head.
<p><b>"Just as long as you know that any damage that animal causes is <i>your</i> responsibility, Pathfinder! Including dung stains!"</b></p>
<p>The Chamberlain takes his leave, huffing to himself.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Don't worry about it!</span></p>Corbyn Osric wrote:Corbyn walks up to the Chamberlain.
"I apologize Chamberlain. I am much more comfortable having Plod at my side rather than in the stables. With your permission I'd like to keep him close rather than return him. I will assume responsibility for Plod at any cost."
The Chamberlain scowls, but grudgingly acquiesces with a bow of his head. "Just as long as you know that any damage that animal causes is your responsibility, Pathfinder! Including dung stains!"
The Chamberlain...GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-07-28T19:51:16ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rise of the Runelords Chapter 1-Burnt offeringsVinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RaiseOfTheRunelords/gameplay#502012-07-28T17:35:19Z2012-07-28T17:35:19Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Xogar wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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<b>" If you have need of a quiet place to stay and study for the night I am not a loud sort. I prefer the quiet myself. I find that one cannot meditate or contemplate with noise about."</b></blockquote><p>The gnome smiles in appreciation of the offer.
<p><b>"Ai, appreciate the offer, Xogar, me, but I'm going to stay a bit, and see what yonder bone lady has going wit' those cards of hers. Good night yourself!"</b></p>
<p>The gnome resumes his seat, nodding and smiling to Jerome as he leaves for the common bunk, and sets his chin in his hands, watching Viviana and Mazranna.</p>Xogar wrote:" If you have need of a quiet place to stay and study for the night I am not a loud sort. I prefer the quiet myself. I find that one cannot meditate or contemplate with noise about."
The gnome smiles in appreciation of the offer. "Ai, appreciate the offer, Xogar, me, but I'm going to stay a bit, and see what yonder bone lady has going wit' those cards of hers. Good night yourself!"
The gnome resumes his seat, nodding and smiling to Jerome as he leaves for the common bunk, and...Vinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)2012-07-28T17:35:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: GMSmashtag's First Steps: In Service to LoreGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/gameplay#462012-07-28T17:21:59Z2012-07-28T17:09:08Z<p>You can hear the Chamberlain yelling outside of the foyer.</p>
<p><b>"What kind of stable boys are you? How did that donkey make it all the way from the stables to the foyer of the Venture-Captain's office? Well, it's too late now, he found his master, but you'd better not let another animal just come wandering into the Grand Lodge or you'll be cleaning ship holds down at the docks!"</b></p>You can hear the Chamberlain yelling outside of the foyer.
"What kind of stable boys are you? How did that donkey make it all the way from the stables to the foyer of the Venture-Captain's office? Well, it's too late now, he found his master, but you'd better not let another animal just come wandering into the Grand Lodge or you'll be cleaning ship holds down at the docks!"GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-07-28T17:09:08ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: CoreWars: 2074harr.e.hunter (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/CoreWars2074/gameplay#92012-07-28T16:29:58Z2012-07-28T16:29:58Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">IEFBR14 wrote:</div><blockquote><b>"Hello, harr.e,"</b></blockquote><p><b>"Well, I'll be. Look who showed up for this little shindig. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I4NOPnyUjs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Still playin' the exit visa shuffle on those poor fools tryin' to get out from under Master Control's thumb?</a> Or did ya get tired of bein' a cut rate?"</b>
<p>As he speaks, he lowers his hand and wiggles his fingers at the cat, almost without realizing he's doing so.</p>
<p>Hunter jumps when the Java App runs through the trees, regards the Answerer with a blank expression, and jumps again, going for his .45, at Eldon's bellow, relaxing slightly and leaving the gun in its holster as Eldon speaks.</p>
<p><b>"Well, hey big guy, why are you so eager to get yourself de-rezzed, eh? Got somethin' to say or somethin' to prove?"</b></p>IEFBR14 wrote:"Hello, harr.e,"
"Well, I'll be. Look who showed up for this little shindig. Still playin' the exit visa shuffle on those poor fools tryin' to get out from under Master Control's thumb? Or did ya get tired of bein' a cut rate?" As he speaks, he lowers his hand and wiggles his fingers at the cat, almost without realizing he's doing so.
Hunter jumps when the Java App runs through the trees, regards the Answerer with a blank expression, and jumps again, going for his .45, at...harr.e.hunter (alias of Smashtag)2012-07-28T16:29:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: GM Smashtag's PFS: In Service to Lore Discussion ThreadGMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/GMSmashtagsPFSInServiceToLore/discussion#472012-07-28T15:53:26Z2012-07-28T15:53:26Z<p>Meows, what you'll have to do before I send out the chronicle sheets is go My Account -> Pathfinder Society -> Edit -> Register a New Character and copy/pasta Samara over. It's the same problem Doug and Treppa ran into.</p>
<p>Don't worry about it for now. Just keep posting and playing and having fun. :) I'll give you a heads up when I'm about to start filling out the Chronicle sheets so you can get Samara ported.</p>Meows, what you'll have to do before I send out the chronicle sheets is go My Account -> Pathfinder Society -> Edit -> Register a New Character and copy/pasta Samara over. It's the same problem Doug and Treppa ran into.
Don't worry about it for now. Just keep posting and playing and having fun. :) I'll give you a heads up when I'm about to start filling out the Chronicle sheets so you can get Samara ported.GMSmashtag (alias of Smashtag)2012-07-28T15:53:26ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: CoreWars: 2074harr.e.hunter (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/CoreWars2074/gameplay#22012-07-28T02:44:08Z2012-07-28T02:44:08Z<p><i>So I find myself in this park. Not my usual style, trees and a view of The City instead of rain and skyscrapers. Least I still got my .45. Looks like I got my lucky cigarette case too. Must have to wait for the others to rezz to get this dog and pony show rollin'.</i></p>
<p>Hunter looks about the trees, one hand dipping into his duster to cradle the cigarette case.</p>
<p><b>"Hello? Anyone out there?"</b></p>So I find myself in this park. Not my usual style, trees and a view of The City instead of rain and skyscrapers. Least I still got my .45. Looks like I got my lucky cigarette case too. Must have to wait for the others to rezz to get this dog and pony show rollin'.
Hunter looks about the trees, one hand dipping into his duster to cradle the cigarette case.
"Hello? Anyone out there?"harr.e.hunter (alias of Smashtag)2012-07-28T02:44:08ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: CoreWars 2074 OOCharr.e.hunter (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/CoreWars2074/discussion#22012-07-28T02:10:20Z2012-07-28T02:10:20Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>dotting! Shall post soon. :) </span></p>dotting! Shall post soon. :)harr.e.hunter (alias of Smashtag)2012-07-28T02:10:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rise of the Runelords Chapter 1-Burnt offeringsVinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RaiseOfTheRunelords/gameplay#422012-07-27T16:46:52Z2012-07-27T16:46:52Z<p>As the large half-orc moves to Faunra's side, the little gnome slips from his seat and quietly moves around behind Faunra's assailant, a cold light in his eyes, flexing his fingers.</p>As the large half-orc moves to Faunra's side, the little gnome slips from his seat and quietly moves around behind Faunra's assailant, a cold light in his eyes, flexing his fingers.Vinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)2012-07-27T16:46:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Pinvendor Presents: A World Without EndBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/AWorldWithoutEnd/discussion#222012-07-27T16:30:57Z2012-07-27T16:30:57Z<p><i>Well, this is interesting. I was an artificial intellect installed into a body constructed of dead flesh. I most certainly did not expect to experience an afterlife. All I sought was sweet oblivion, that I would not harm those I had come to admire further!</p>
<p>...Was that a bloody dragon that just flew past?</i></p>Well, this is interesting. I was an artificial intellect installed into a body constructed of dead flesh. I most certainly did not expect to experience an afterlife. All I sought was sweet oblivion, that I would not harm those I had come to admire further!
...Was that a bloody dragon that just flew past?Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-07-27T16:30:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rise of the Runelords Chapter 1-Burnt offeringsVinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RaiseOfTheRunelords/gameplay#372012-07-25T23:41:21Z2012-07-25T23:41:21Z<p><b>"You're right, of course, Xogar,"</b> Vin says out loud, waving his hand in front of himself. <b>"I shouldn't judge! Absurd, especially given my current company! Apologies!"</b></p>
<p>He then smiles up at the waitress.</p>
<p><b>"Much appreciated, but I shall stick with the stew. Ale usually doesn't agree with me!"</b></p>
<p>He happily spoons up the stew, making small talk with Xogar and grinning around the room, though his attention is often distracted by the more interesting occupants: the big human warrior, the fortune teller, and the highborn woman.</p>"You're right, of course, Xogar," Vin says out loud, waving his hand in front of himself. "I shouldn't judge! Absurd, especially given my current company! Apologies!"
He then smiles up at the waitress.
"Much appreciated, but I shall stick with the stew. Ale usually doesn't agree with me!"
He happily spoons up the stew, making small talk with Xogar and grinning around the room, though his attention is often distracted by the more interesting occupants: the big human warrior, the fortune...Vinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)2012-07-25T23:41:21ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Pinvendor Presents: A World Without EndSmashtaghttps://paizo.com/campaigns/AWorldWithoutEnd/discussion#52012-07-25T18:14:43Z2012-07-25T18:14:43Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Cassie DuSollier wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I am her once again. And hopefully I may become a bit more stable this time.</p>
<p>Oh.... should I change my avatar once more? </blockquote><p>And confuse your GM?Cassie DuSollier wrote:I am her once again. And hopefully I may become a bit more stable this time.
Oh.... should I change my avatar once more?
And confuse your GM?Smashtag2012-07-25T18:14:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Pinvendor Presents: A World Without EndBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/AWorldWithoutEnd/discussion#22012-07-25T17:55:43Z2012-07-25T17:55:43Z<p><i>I am checking in from the Great Beyond! OOOooooOOOOooo!!</i></p>I am checking in from the Great Beyond! OOOooooOOOOooo!!Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-07-25T17:55:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rise of the Runelords Chapter 1-Burnt offeringsVinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RaiseOfTheRunelords/gameplay#342012-07-25T16:33:47Z2012-07-25T16:33:47Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Xogar wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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<b>"A temple was dedicated recently and it still is yet to be consecrated. Have you interest in attending?"</b> he asks.
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</blockquote><p><b>"Yes, that would be quite interesting to see..."</b> Vin mutters thoughtfully as he watches the fortune teller. He barely notices the waitress and the food, and leans over to whisper to Xogar.
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<p>He then nods to the bulky human before continuing to whisper to Xogar.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Xogar wrote:"A temple was dedicated recently and it still is yet to be consecrated. Have you interest in attending?" he asks.
"Yes, that would be quite interesting to see..." Vin mutters thoughtfully as he watches the fortune teller. He barely notices the waitress and the food, and leans over to whisper to Xogar. [Spoiler omitted]
He then nods to the bulky human before continuing to whisper to Xogar.
[Spoiler omitted]Vinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)2012-07-25T16:33:47ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rise of the Runelords Chapter 1-Burnt offeringsVinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RaiseOfTheRunelords/gameplay#282012-07-24T18:47:30Z2012-07-24T18:47:30Z<p>Vin growls under his breath as he gets a grouchy look on his face.</p>
<p><b>"Ai, nothing much of importance this time. I'm wanting to see, right, if there's any connection between the Thassilonian rune magic and the magic I inherited? But all I found this time was a fragment with a recoverable inscription that said 'Αυτό το δρόμο για μπάνιο σώμα'."</b></p>
<p>The gnome suddenly chuckles.</p>
<p><b>"Which, of course, just means 'This way to the bath house', so I guess that was kind of interesting, actually!"</b></p>
<p>He plops down at the table, putting his pack on the chair and sitting on that to bring himself up to the right height. Suddenly, he cocks his head inquisitively at Xogar.</p>
<p><b>"Wait. What consecration?"</b></p>Vin growls under his breath as he gets a grouchy look on his face.
"Ai, nothing much of importance this time. I'm wanting to see, right, if there's any connection between the Thassilonian rune magic and the magic I inherited? But all I found this time was a fragment with a recoverable inscription that said 'Αυτό το δρόμο για μπάνιο σώμα'."
The gnome suddenly chuckles.
"Which, of course, just means 'This way to the bath house', so I guess that was kind of interesting, actually!"
He plops...Vinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)2012-07-24T18:47:30ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rise of the Runelords Chapter 1-Burnt offeringsVinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RaiseOfTheRunelords/gameplay#262012-07-24T17:20:26Z2012-07-24T17:20:26Z<p>Vin shakes himself, his attention pulled away from the bone woman by the half-orc. Even standing at the edge of the stage, he still has to look up to meet the big one's eyes. Despite the size difference, he grins hugely at the half-orc's words.</p>
<p><b>"Most certainly! Ai, most certainly! Truth be told, I don't care for heights."</b></p>
<p>He looks down at the stage and chuckles.</p>
<p><b>"Me name's Vinderbenjin, but I know you bigjobs got trouble with our names, so call me Vin. What's your name? Nice to meet ya!"</b></p>
<p>He hops down from the stage, following in the half-orc's wake through the crowd, his words flowing together as he chatters excitedly.</p>
<p><b>"You're a bit of a wanderer too, ai? Been crawling all over Varisia, me, playing around in the ruins! Forgot about the festival though, glad for the company still! What do you do, big guy?"</b></p>Vin shakes himself, his attention pulled away from the bone woman by the half-orc. Even standing at the edge of the stage, he still has to look up to meet the big one's eyes. Despite the size difference, he grins hugely at the half-orc's words.
"Most certainly! Ai, most certainly! Truth be told, I don't care for heights."
He looks down at the stage and chuckles.
"Me name's Vinderbenjin, but I know you bigjobs got trouble with our names, so call me Vin. What's your name? Nice to meet ya!"
...Vinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)2012-07-24T17:20:26ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rise of the Runelords Chapter 1-Burnt offeringsVinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RaiseOfTheRunelords/gameplay#202012-07-24T00:16:34Z2012-07-24T00:16:34Z<p>The little gnome looks up from his papers as the veiled girl moves through the crowd. He almost absently stuffs his notes back in his pack and carelessly wipes his pen clean on his shapeless trousers before it disappears up his sleeve. As the bone woman stops at the table and murmurs something to the other lady, he stands on the edge of the stage, slinging his pack back on to his shoulder. His muttering has ceased, and he seems almost not to blink as he watches the duo intently, ignoring the jostling crowd around him.</p>The little gnome looks up from his papers as the veiled girl moves through the crowd. He almost absently stuffs his notes back in his pack and carelessly wipes his pen clean on his shapeless trousers before it disappears up his sleeve. As the bone woman stops at the table and murmurs something to the other lady, he stands on the edge of the stage, slinging his pack back on to his shoulder. His muttering has ceased, and he seems almost not to blink as he watches the duo intently, ignoring the...Vinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)2012-07-24T00:16:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rise of the Runelords Chapter 1-Burnt offeringsVinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RaiseOfTheRunelords/gameplay#152012-07-22T02:33:18Z2012-07-22T02:33:18Z<p>Watching the harried waitress, the gnome shrugs and digs around in his pack, pulling out some rations to nibble on and a sheaf of notes to read. He hums happily to himself, kicking his feet as he snacks and reads his papers; he is obviously content to wait his turn patiently.</p>Watching the harried waitress, the gnome shrugs and digs around in his pack, pulling out some rations to nibble on and a sheaf of notes to read. He hums happily to himself, kicking his feet as he snacks and reads his papers; he is obviously content to wait his turn patiently.Vinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)2012-07-22T02:33:18ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Adventure Path: Rise of the Runelords Deluxe Collector's Edition (PFRPG)Smashtaghttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8vre/discuss&page=6?Pathfinder-Adventure-Path-Rise-of-the-Runelords-Deluxe-Collectors-Edition#2682012-07-21T17:29:28Z2012-07-21T17:29:28Z<p>Preordered. Showed the picture of the cover to my pathfinders. Now they're maintaining a countdown to November. :)</p>
<p>Seriously, good job guys!</p>Preordered. Showed the picture of the cover to my pathfinders. Now they're maintaining a countdown to November. :)
Seriously, good job guys!Smashtag2012-07-21T17:29:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rise of the Runelords Chapter 1-Burnt offeringsVinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RaiseOfTheRunelords/gameplay#102012-07-21T00:20:13Z2012-07-21T00:20:13Z<p><b><span class=tiny>"Ai, 'scuse me, pardon me, <i>you're on my foot</i> thank you,"</b></span> the gnome almost chants as he forges his way to the edge of the recently vacated stage. Ducking through the last bit of crowd, he hops up to sit on the edge, feet dangling, thunking his pack down next to him. He looks about the room with sapphirine eyes, still muttering to himself.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>"Ai, 'scuse me, pardon me, you're on my foot thank you," the gnome almost chants as he forges his way to the edge of the recently vacated stage. Ducking through the last bit of crowd, he hops up to sit on the edge, feet dangling, thunking his pack down next to him. He looks about the room with sapphirine eyes, still muttering to himself.
[Spoiler omitted]Vinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)2012-07-21T00:20:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Rise of the Runelords Chapter 1-Burnt offeringsVinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RaiseOfTheRunelords/gameplay#52012-07-19T16:51:22Z2012-07-19T16:51:22Z<p>The small, golden-haired gnome finally pushes his way through the crowd, looking flustered, hot, and tired as he seeks an empty spot at a table (with a high enough chair). He is frustratedly muttering continually under his breath.
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<p>Hoisting his pack higher on his shoulder, he stretches on his tip-toes, looking vainly for a place to sit.</p>The small, golden-haired gnome finally pushes his way through the crowd, looking flustered, hot, and tired as he seeks an empty spot at a table (with a high enough chair). He is frustratedly muttering continually under his breath.
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Hoisting his pack higher on his shoulder, he stretches on his tip-toes, looking vainly for a place to sit.Vinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)2012-07-19T16:51:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Raise of the Runelords DiscussionVinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RaiseOfTheRunelords/discussion#22012-07-18T19:44:38Z2012-07-18T19:44:38Z<p>Thank you for the opportunity! I really am looking forward to this!</p>
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>Thank you for the opportunity! I really am looking forward to this!
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[Spoiler omitted]Vinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)2012-07-18T19:44:38ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Raise of the RunelordsVinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RaiseOfTheRunelords/recruiting&page=2#702012-07-16T15:45:23Z2012-07-16T15:45:23Z<p>Hm, can't seem to find what I'm missing to make Vin incomplete on my sheet here. Thoughts?</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Hm, can't seem to find what I'm missing to make Vin incomplete on my sheet here. Thoughts?
[Spoiler omitted]Vinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)2012-07-16T15:45:23ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: CoreWars 2074: An AI Themed Mafia GameSmashtaghttps://paizo.com/campaigns/CoreWars2074/recruiting#232012-07-15T14:44:50Z2012-07-15T14:44:50Z<p>Well, <i>most</i> of us are friendly.
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>watches Treppa and DSX suspiciously</span></p>Well, most of us are friendly.
watches Treppa and DSX suspiciouslySmashtag2012-07-15T14:44:50ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: CoreWars 2074: An AI Themed Mafia GameSmashtaghttps://paizo.com/campaigns/CoreWars2074/recruiting#202012-07-15T14:34:54Z2012-07-15T14:34:54Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Treppa wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Smashtag wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Treppa wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Current Roster: GM + 9</p>
<p>Ioimprevisto (GM): MCP
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DougFungus: TBD
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Smashtag: harr.e.hunter
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Eragar: TBD
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Meowselsworth: Meowselsworth
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Mahorfeus: Answerer
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DSXMachina: Uriel Phoenix
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Treppa: IEFBR14
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Xzaral: TBD
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Bombadil: Java App </blockquote>You forgot Eldon. :) </blockquote>I used his 'real name', Xzaral, not the alias. :/ </blockquote><p>I <i>just</i> noticed that and was going for the edit button when you called me on it, Speedy!Treppa wrote:Smashtag wrote: Treppa wrote:Current Roster: GM + 9
Ioimprevisto (GM): MCP
DougFungus: TBD
Smashtag: harr.e.hunter
Eragar: TBD
Meowselsworth: Meowselsworth
Mahorfeus: Answerer
DSXMachina: Uriel Phoenix
Treppa: IEFBR14
Xzaral: TBD
Bombadil: Java App
You forgot Eldon. :) I used his 'real name', Xzaral, not the alias. :/ I just noticed that and was going for the edit button when you called me on it, Speedy!Smashtag2012-07-15T14:34:54ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: CoreWars 2074: An AI Themed Mafia GameSmashtaghttps://paizo.com/campaigns/CoreWars2074/recruiting#182012-07-15T14:32:11Z2012-07-15T14:32:11Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Treppa wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Current Roster: GM + 9</p>
<p>Ioimprevisto (GM): MCP
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DougFungus: TBD
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Smashtag: harr.e.hunter
<br />
Eragar: TBD
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Meowselsworth: Meowselsworth
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Mahorfeus: Answerer
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DSXMachina: Uriel Phoenix
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Treppa: IEFBR14
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Xzaral: TBD
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Bombadil: Java App </blockquote><p>You forgot Eldon. :)Treppa wrote:Current Roster: GM + 9
Ioimprevisto (GM): MCP
DougFungus: TBD
Smashtag: harr.e.hunter
Eragar: TBD
Meowselsworth: Meowselsworth
Mahorfeus: Answerer
DSXMachina: Uriel Phoenix
Treppa: IEFBR14
Xzaral: TBD
Bombadil: Java App
You forgot Eldon. :)Smashtag2012-07-15T14:32:11ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Deep 6 FaWtLSmashtaghttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2lusz&page=1149?Deep-6-FaWtL#574332012-07-14T17:03:00Z2012-07-14T17:03:00Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Rashida Massri wrote:</div><blockquote> Yes, but he went out on his own terms. Very noble for an evil construct. </blockquote><p>Speaking of which, if you and DSX don't hurry up and get character concepts posted in Master Control's thread, I will <i>haunt both of you equally and opportunistically!</i>Rashida Massri wrote:Yes, but he went out on his own terms. Very noble for an evil construct.
Speaking of which, if you and DSX don't hurry up and get character concepts posted in Master Control's thread, I will haunt both of you equally and opportunistically!Smashtag2012-07-14T17:03:00ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Deep 6 FaWtLBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2lusz&page=1149?Deep-6-FaWtL#574262012-07-14T16:44:28Z2012-07-14T16:44:28Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Treppa wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">taig wrote:</div><blockquote> You should post in here more often. :D</blockquote>I agree! Smashtag was an awesome zombie construct. </blockquote><p>I absolutely loved playing this character. Too bad he had to be evulz.Treppa wrote:taig wrote: You should post in here more often. :D
I agree! Smashtag was an awesome zombie construct. I absolutely loved playing this character. Too bad he had to be evulz.Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-07-14T16:44:28ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Deep 6 FaWtLSmashtaghttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2lusz&page=1149?Deep-6-FaWtL#574252012-07-14T16:43:41Z2012-07-14T16:43:41Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">taig wrote:</div><blockquote> You should post in here more often. :D</blockquote><p>Only when horrible disasters happen. Give me... five minutes.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Treppa wrote:</div><blockquote>Ohnoes! Happy Recovery?</blockquote><p>So far, everyone I've showed the hard drive to has just burst into laughter, so I'm assuming not so much. :D
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Freehold DM wrote:</div><blockquote>Smashtag, I'm sorry you had a horrible day, but that was one of the funniest stories I've read in some time. Welcome, chummer.</blockquote><p>Thanks! It was just too amusing to sit on and not share! (Also, horrible <i>week</i>, seeing as I'm still at the store handwriting everything!)taig wrote:You should post in here more often. :D
Only when horrible disasters happen. Give me... five minutes. Treppa wrote:Ohnoes! Happy Recovery?
So far, everyone I've showed the hard drive to has just burst into laughter, so I'm assuming not so much. :D Freehold DM wrote:Smashtag, I'm sorry you had a horrible day, but that was one of the funniest stories I've read in some time. Welcome, chummer.
Thanks! It was just too amusing to sit on and not share! (Also, horrible week, seeing as...Smashtag2012-07-14T16:43:41ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Deep 6 FaWtLSmashtaghttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2lusz&page=1149?Deep-6-FaWtL#574102012-07-15T03:27:18Z2012-07-14T16:14:33Z<p>I don't post in FAWTL, but if I did, it would look something like this:</p>
<p><i>[flashback]Two years ago:</i></p>
<p><b>Smashtag's company:</b> "Hey Smashtag, you're an awesome employee. We want you to go run our satellite store in a different city."</p>
<p><b>Smashtag:</b> "Super cool! I'ma make it <i>shine!</i> One concern though. The store operations server is in a closet. Literally, a closet."</p>
<p><b>Company:</b> "Don't worry about it." <i>[/flashback]</i></p>
<p>Fast forward to last Wednesday:</p>
<p><b>Smashtag:</b> "Doo-dee-doo, going to work, openin' mah store, gonna sell some stuff and make lots o money! Oh hey, 'database connection lost'. Well, lemme go reboot the server!"</p>
<p><b>Server:</b> "BBBBLLLLEEEEAAAARRRRRGGGGHHHH HHHHOOOOOTTTT!!!!" •poops its bed and dies•</p>
<p><b>Smashtag:</b> "Oh crap! Well, good thing we were backing up all the data to this OTHER hard drive!"</p>
<p><b>OTHER Hard Drive:</b> "Tee-hee! I'm blank!"</p>
<p><b>Smashtag:</b> "Oh crap! Well, good thing we can re-mount the platters and hopefully recover my database from them!"</p>
<p><b>Ruined Hard Drive:</b> "I'm more warped than Paizo's customer service department!" <span class=messageboard-ooc>Seriously, this thing overheated so bad that the entire case had about a 5-degree angle.</span></p>
<p><b>Smashtag:</b> •mikedrop, peaceout•</p>I don't post in FAWTL, but if I did, it would look something like this:
[flashback]Two years ago:
Smashtag's company: "Hey Smashtag, you're an awesome employee. We want you to go run our satellite store in a different city."
Smashtag: "Super cool! I'ma make it shine! One concern though. The store operations server is in a closet. Literally, a closet."
Company: "Don't worry about it." [/flashback]
Fast forward to last Wednesday:
Smashtag: "Doo-dee-doo, going to work, openin' mah store,...Smashtag2012-07-14T16:14:33ZRe: Forums: Off-Topic Discussions: Deep 6 FaWtLSmashtaghttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2lusz&page=1145?Deep-6-FaWtL#572372012-07-14T20:01:37Z2012-07-13T17:58:52Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Cornielius wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">DSXMachina wrote:</div><blockquote><p>Kajehase wrote:
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Treppa wrote:
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Nekkid cosplay? What's the point?
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Must be a Heinlein character.
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Rofl. Briiliant </blockquote><p>Late Heinlein only. In early books, he was more calm and kid friendly.
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>And on another note: I take a weeks vacation and come back to more tham 2500 posts?? No way in hell I'm reading all that.</span> </blockquote><p>Hey, I don't even <i>post</i> in FAWTL and I still read the whole thread. Man up!Cornielius wrote:DSXMachina wrote:Kajehase wrote:
Treppa wrote:
Nekkid cosplay? What's the point?
Must be a Heinlein character.
Rofl. Briiliant
Late Heinlein only. In early books, he was more calm and kid friendly. And on another note: I take a weeks vacation and come back to more tham 2500 posts?? No way in hell I'm reading all that. Hey, I don't even post in FAWTL and I still read the whole thread. Man up!Smashtag2012-07-13T17:58:52ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Raise of the RunelordsVinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RaiseOfTheRunelords/recruiting#382012-07-13T17:14:50Z2012-07-13T17:14:50Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Ba'Tar of the Bow wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
<br />
To use basketball terminology, I envision Ba'Tar as something of a swingman, a combination small forward/shooting guard. He prefers outside shots, but isn't afraid to mix it up underneath the basket, so to speak.</p>
<p>Also, a 6'6" half-orc hanging out with gnomes and halflings is comedy gold. </blockquote><p>I like the cut of your jib, sir!Ba'Tar of the Bow wrote:To use basketball terminology, I envision Ba'Tar as something of a swingman, a combination small forward/shooting guard. He prefers outside shots, but isn't afraid to mix it up underneath the basket, so to speak.Also, a 6'6" half-orc hanging out with gnomes and halflings is comedy gold.
I like the cut of your jib, sir!Vinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)2012-07-13T17:14:50ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Raise of the RunelordsVinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RaiseOfTheRunelords/recruiting#342012-07-13T16:23:16Z2012-07-13T16:23:16Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">DM Mathpro wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Vinderbenjin Tumbeltossel wrote:</div><blockquote> Finished tweaking Vin to fit the campaign. I'm pretty excited about playing the little guy! </blockquote>So you've decided to stay with Sorcerer? </blockquote><p>Yes, because I decided it would be unfair to change submissions. Also, Vin is turning out pretty entertainingly. :)DM Mathpro wrote:Vinderbenjin Tumbeltossel wrote: Finished tweaking Vin to fit the campaign. I'm pretty excited about playing the little guy!
So you've decided to stay with Sorcerer? Yes, because I decided it would be unfair to change submissions. Also, Vin is turning out pretty entertainingly. :)Vinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)2012-07-13T16:23:16ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Raise of the RunelordsVinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RaiseOfTheRunelords/recruiting#312012-07-13T15:30:03Z2012-07-13T15:30:03Z<p>Finished tweaking Vin to fit the campaign. I'm pretty excited about playing the little guy!</p>Finished tweaking Vin to fit the campaign. I'm pretty excited about playing the little guy!Vinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)2012-07-13T15:30:03ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Raise of the RunelordsVinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/RaiseOfTheRunelords/recruiting#92012-07-12T18:00:17Z2012-07-12T18:00:17Z<p>I'd like to submit this character with minor adjustments to tie in to the campaign. Also, my S.O. will probably submit her own character as well. Thanks for your consideration.</p>I'd like to submit this character with minor adjustments to tie in to the campaign. Also, my S.O. will probably submit her own character as well. Thanks for your consideration.Vinderbenjin Tumbeltossel (alias of Smashtag)2012-07-12T18:00:17ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: CoreWars 2074: An AI Themed Mafia Gameharr.e.hunter (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/CoreWars2074/recruiting#22012-07-06T18:07:25Z2012-07-06T16:51:28Z<p><b>Persona:</b>
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<i>For I don't know how many cycles now, I've been walkin' the streets of the frags. Always seems like it's night; always seems like it's rainin'. A program can't operate like that without gettin' a little rough around the edges. Seems like I never did nothin' but track down bugged code tryin' to hide out from Master Control, maybe a small trojan here or there.
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I guess I got a little rough at times, maybe a few unnecessary deletions here or there. At least, that's what Control said when it retired me for some new diags.
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Then there was l.exe. God, I loved that dame. She'd tag along to the frags with me sometimes; think she liked the danger, the bad programs runnin' around. 'Course, now that I'm a nobody, she's taken up with one of those new diags. Can't blame her. She likes her men tough, and I'm old, broke down.
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Now I hear about this Core Wars. Can't say I care too much about who wins or loses, but it might be a good way to show Control I ain't so useless, so outdated. Control, and l.exe.</i>
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<b>Origin:</b>
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<i>One of the guys over at the software engineering team musta had a sense of humor and a thing for old movies, making a diag act like a Humphrey Bogart detective in some old black-and-white. Seein' as too much personality's what made me self-aware, guess I should thank him. Me, I just wish he'd coded me prettier.</i>
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<b>Iconography:</b>
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<i>Yeah, take a good look. I got the stubble you could light a match on, goin' a bit grey these cycles. Matching duster and fedora. I ain't too big, am I? Go ahead, think I'm too old and slow to catch ya. Why should you be scared of me? Could be because I got a Colt in a shoulder rig and you've spent so much time sizing me up that it's in my hand now and pointed right at ya. Now come along nicely. Make a fuss and I'll plug ya.</i></p>Persona:
For I don't know how many cycles now, I've been walkin' the streets of the frags. Always seems like it's night; always seems like it's rainin'. A program can't operate like that without gettin' a little rough around the edges. Seems like I never did nothin' but track down bugged code tryin' to hide out from Master Control, maybe a small trojan here or there.
I guess I got a little rough at times, maybe a few unnecessary deletions here or there. At least, that's what Control said when...harr.e.hunter (alias of Smashtag)2012-07-06T16:51:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Core Wars 2074 (Draft)Smashtaghttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oe83?Core-Wars-2074#292012-07-04T18:08:43Z2012-07-04T18:08:43Z<p>.enabler_ is actually pretty powerful because it makes Sura/Meowselsworth (worst worst case) or Gigus/Rashida (best worst case) impossible. Your specials automatically have a network started that they can trust. Also, the scanners don't have to hit the special itself; they can hit the scanner OR the enabler. This is all balanced by the viruses being able to disable the special by hitting either it or the enabler. So yeah, I totally dig enabler and think it's not powerless at all. Plus, RP! Whoo!</p>.enabler_ is actually pretty powerful because it makes Sura/Meowselsworth (worst worst case) or Gigus/Rashida (best worst case) impossible. Your specials automatically have a network started that they can trust. Also, the scanners don't have to hit the special itself; they can hit the scanner OR the enabler. This is all balanced by the viruses being able to disable the special by hitting either it or the enabler. So yeah, I totally dig enabler and think it's not powerless at all. Plus, RP! Whoo!Smashtag2012-07-04T18:08:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Core Wars 2074 (Draft)Smashtaghttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oe83?Core-Wars-2074#252012-07-04T16:24:19Z2012-07-04T16:24:19Z<p>So, assuming you decided to go with all special roles and that we have 16 players again, what would the breakdown look like?</p>
<p>3 debuggers, networked
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2 reverse engineers
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2 backups
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4 enablers, networked with their respective programs
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1 whitehat</p>
<p>vs</p>
<p>2 proxies
<br />
1 obfuscated
<br />
1 blackhat</p>
<p>That is a LOT of networking for the good guys right off the bat. I'd almost say have the bad guys networked from the beginning too, especially since that makes vote records even more of a diagnostic tool, thus putting the in-thread voting in the primary position you want it in.</p>So, assuming you decided to go with all special roles and that we have 16 players again, what would the breakdown look like?
3 debuggers, networked
2 reverse engineers
2 backups
4 enablers, networked with their respective programs
1 whitehat
vs
2 proxies
1 obfuscated
1 blackhat
That is a LOT of networking for the good guys right off the bat. I'd almost say have the bad guys networked from the beginning too, especially since that makes vote records even more of a diagnostic tool, thus...Smashtag2012-07-04T16:24:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DougFungus' Murder Mystery Tour DiscussionSmashtaghttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/discussion&page=7#3092012-07-04T00:52:45Z2012-07-04T00:52:45Z<p>I just gave up and started solely rp'ng when I realized the head wasn't playing on my team.</p>
<p>I tried like heck to keep you four from networking, darn it, and knew I was hosed when you all hit the alcove. Boo! ;-)</p>I just gave up and started solely rp'ng when I realized the head wasn't playing on my team.
I tried like heck to keep you four from networking, darn it, and knew I was hosed when you all hit the alcove. Boo! ;-)Smashtag2012-07-04T00:52:45ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Core Wars 2074 (Draft)Smashtaghttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oe83?Core-Wars-2074#172012-07-03T20:16:31Z2012-07-03T20:16:31Z<p>You know, with all the roles you're envisioning, this could easily end up being a game with no 'vanilla' programs, which 1. could be super awesome for the players because everyone's got something neat to do and 2. take care of Treppa's concern that the vanillapps would be left with no source of info. </p>
<p>In that scenario, it would make sense for the enablers to be networked with the program they enable from the start, as they would be the closest thing to un-powered out there.</p>
<p>Also, don't mind me. Today's super slow at work so I'm babbling.</p>You know, with all the roles you're envisioning, this could easily end up being a game with no 'vanilla' programs, which 1. could be super awesome for the players because everyone's got something neat to do and 2. take care of Treppa's concern that the vanillapps would be left with no source of info.
In that scenario, it would make sense for the enablers to be networked with the program they enable from the start, as they would be the closest thing to un-powered out there.
Also, don't mind...Smashtag2012-07-03T20:16:31ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Core Wars 2074 (Draft)Smashtaghttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oe83?Core-Wars-2074#142012-07-03T19:25:31Z2012-07-03T19:25:31Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Treppa wrote:</div><blockquote> If no roles are announced at death, how will non-investigative apps acquire any information at all? </blockquote><p>Decompiler would be key under this scenario. I Win button is getting it investigated and brought into the debugging network.
<p>To clarify, decompiler's going to have to publicly announce results for non-investigative apps to get much info, meaning it's going to have to have been proven reliable and protected.</p>Treppa wrote:If no roles are announced at death, how will non-investigative apps acquire any information at all?
Decompiler would be key under this scenario. I Win button is getting it investigated and brought into the debugging network. To clarify, decompiler's going to have to publicly announce results for non-investigative apps to get much info, meaning it's going to have to have been proven reliable and protected.Smashtag2012-07-03T19:25:31ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Core Wars 2074 (Draft)Smashtaghttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oe83?Core-Wars-2074#102012-07-03T18:55:05Z2012-07-03T18:55:05Z<p>So, we wouldn't know what roles were actually included, AND we wouldn't know roles upon death?</p>
<p><i>Smashie likey!</i></p>So, we wouldn't know what roles were actually included, AND we wouldn't know roles upon death?
Smashie likey!Smashtag2012-07-03T18:55:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DougFungus' Murder Mystery Tour DiscussionSmashtaghttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/discussion&page=6#2742012-07-03T18:07:20Z2012-07-03T18:07:20Z<p>Just as a general note, whether or not the game 'turned wrong', this was still absolutely the most fun I've ever had in a mafia game. :)</p>Just as a general note, whether or not the game 'turned wrong', this was still absolutely the most fun I've ever had in a mafia game. :)Smashtag2012-07-03T18:07:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DougFungus' Murder Mystery Tour DiscussionSmashtaghttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/discussion&page=6#2692012-07-03T17:02:27Z2012-07-03T17:02:27Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'm pretty much of the opinion that Lover and Head shouldn't be in the same game. Granted, it's up to chance for the Head to be a Lover, but as we've seen, it's game-breaking when it happens. Without the Head, I actually kind of like the Lover role, as it introduces a third faction and another layer of uncertainty to the game.</span></p>I'm pretty much of the opinion that Lover and Head shouldn't be in the same game. Granted, it's up to chance for the Head to be a Lover, but as we've seen, it's game-breaking when it happens. Without the Head, I actually kind of like the Lover role, as it introduces a third faction and another layer of uncertainty to the game.Smashtag2012-07-03T17:02:27ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Core Wars 2074 (Draft)Smashtaghttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oe83?Core-Wars-2074#72012-07-03T14:24:59Z2012-07-03T14:24:59Z<p>I don't think lover/binary needs to go. It's an interesting role, especially in a game that prohibits private soft networking. It's really only imbalanced in one specific case.</p>I don't think lover/binary needs to go. It's an interesting role, especially in a game that prohibits private soft networking. It's really only imbalanced in one specific case.Smashtag2012-07-03T14:24:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DougFungus' Murder Mystery Tour DiscussionBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/discussion&page=6#2612012-07-03T04:31:07Z2012-07-03T04:31:07Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Taraz the Wastrel wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Rashida Massri wrote:</div><blockquote> Ya wants I should stab 'im, boss? </blockquote>Nah, I think Cassie called dibs on the Baron... </blockquote><p>Wait, what?Taraz the Wastrel wrote:Rashida Massri wrote: Ya wants I should stab 'im, boss?
Nah, I think Cassie called dibs on the Baron... Wait, what?Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-07-03T04:31:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Core Wars 2074 (Draft)Smashtaghttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2oe83?Core-Wars-2074#22012-07-03T01:24:49Z2012-07-03T01:24:49Z<p>Will the enablers and their respective programs start the game knowing each others' identities and able to communicate privately? Also, will the forensics suite be able to determine specific questions (I.E. "did player so-and-so lie about being an enabler?" "Yes, so-and-so lied about being an enabler.")? Alsoalso, <span class=messageboard-ooc>dot</span>.</p>Will the enablers and their respective programs start the game knowing each others' identities and able to communicate privately? Also, will the forensics suite be able to determine specific questions (I.E. "did player so-and-so lie about being an enabler?" "Yes, so-and-so lied about being an enabler.")? Alsoalso, dot.Smashtag2012-07-03T01:24:49ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DougFungus' Murder Mystery Tour DiscussionSmashtaghttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/discussion&page=6#2512012-07-02T22:35:43Z2012-07-02T22:35:43Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">The Master Control Program wrote:</div><blockquote>Another notable difference is that when a player is eliminated their role is not automatically revealed.</blockquote><p>;)The Master Control Program wrote:Another notable difference is that when a player is eliminated their role is not automatically revealed.
;)Smashtag2012-07-02T22:35:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DougFungus' Murder Mystery Tour DiscussionSmashtaghttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/discussion&page=5#2482012-07-02T22:06:45Z2012-07-02T22:06:45Z<p>Reads like the debugger gets one scan which is voted on, meaning the virii have to kill multiple networked-from-the-beginning individuals to fully get rid of the scan. So, I'd say that balances out .obfuscated pretty well.</p>
<p>Also, I suddenly <i>really</i> want to replay the .hack games. So, if I don't make it into the next game, y'all will know where I be. :)</p>Reads like the debugger gets one scan which is voted on, meaning the virii have to kill multiple networked-from-the-beginning individuals to fully get rid of the scan. So, I'd say that balances out .obfuscated pretty well.
Also, I suddenly really want to replay the .hack games. So, if I don't make it into the next game, y'all will know where I be. :)Smashtag2012-07-02T22:06:45ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DougFungus' Murder Mystery Tour DiscussionSmashtaghttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/discussion&page=5#2282012-06-30T22:03:57Z2012-06-30T22:03:57Z<p>Welcome back!</p>
<p>Now go catch up and make post and good luck, because the plot got so thick it went non-Newtonian like 150 posts ago.</p>
<p>And I believe her particular 'raound hyar' was 'Missoura'. Yeah, that's right, St. Louis. I couldn't remember if she was SL or KC.</p>Welcome back!
Now go catch up and make post and good luck, because the plot got so thick it went non-Newtonian like 150 posts ago.
And I believe her particular 'raound hyar' was 'Missoura'. Yeah, that's right, St. Louis. I couldn't remember if she was SL or KC.Smashtag2012-06-30T22:03:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DougFungus' Murder Mystery Tour DiscussionSmashtaghttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/discussion&page=5#2242012-06-30T21:42:59Z2012-06-30T21:42:59Z<p>Mrs. Smashtag made me read some of the Anita Blakes and Merry Gentrys.</p>
<p>I was disturbed, confused, vaguely — well, you get the picture. :-P</p>
<p>Mr. Smashtag no readie those kinds of books no more.</p>Mrs. Smashtag made me read some of the Anita Blakes and Merry Gentrys.
I was disturbed, confused, vaguely -- well, you get the picture. :-P
Mr. Smashtag no readie those kinds of books no more.Smashtag2012-06-30T21:42:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DougFungus' Murder Mystery Tour DiscussionSmashtaghttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/discussion&page=5#2182012-06-30T21:04:33Z2012-06-30T21:04:33Z<p><i>I, Robot</i> isn't particularly similar to the book, but it's a darn good movie nonetheless. Funnily enough, I didn't even think of <i>I, Robot</i> or <i>Blade Runner</i> when developing Gigus. I was mostly aiming at a high-tech Frankie's Monster or golem. </p>
<p>I'll have to check Tanith Lee out.</p>I, Robot isn't particularly similar to the book, but it's a darn good movie nonetheless. Funnily enough, I didn't even think of I, Robot or Blade Runner when developing Gigus. I was mostly aiming at a high-tech Frankie's Monster or golem.
I'll have to check Tanith Lee out.Smashtag2012-06-30T21:04:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DougFungus' Murder Mystery Tour DiscussionSmashtaghttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/discussion&page=5#2102012-06-30T20:39:21Z2012-06-30T20:39:21Z<p>Your death speech from the mutant game was my inspiration, obviously. :)</p>Your death speech from the mutant game was my inspiration, obviously. :)Smashtag2012-06-30T20:39:21ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DougFungus' Murder Mystery Tour DiscussionSmashtaghttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/discussion&page=5#2082012-06-30T20:26:07Z2012-06-30T20:26:07Z<p>In a top hat and coat tails, singing "Puttin' on the Ritz', of course.</p>In a top hat and coat tails, singing "Puttin' on the Ritz', of course.Smashtag2012-06-30T20:26:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DougFungus' Murder Mystery Tour DiscussionSmashtaghttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/discussion&page=5#2062012-06-30T19:39:51Z2012-06-30T19:39:51Z<p>Well, if you don't mind robbing graves for body parts and installing an AI in them as part of a sick joke. :-P I might suggest a nice body for him next time; maybe he'll be less grumpy then!</p>Well, if you don't mind robbing graves for body parts and installing an AI in them as part of a sick joke. :-P I might suggest a nice body for him next time; maybe he'll be less grumpy then!Smashtag2012-06-30T19:39:51ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DougFungus' Murder Mystery Tour DiscussionSmashtaghttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/discussion&page=4#1932012-06-30T17:39:14Z2012-06-30T17:39:14Z<p>I vote for retcon and Taraz' PM going in while we still have time to modify posts. :) I understand the point that votes should go in early, lesson learned, but at the same time we're all here to have fun and feeling like you have to camp your computer or die by time zone isn't fun.</p>
<p>Besides, the game's pretty well wrapped anyway, so Taraz' death really doesn't do anything but provide some Break the Cutie drama.</p>
<p>Edit: I like Cassie's idea below.</p>I vote for retcon and Taraz' PM going in while we still have time to modify posts. :) I understand the point that votes should go in early, lesson learned, but at the same time we're all here to have fun and feeling like you have to camp your computer or die by time zone isn't fun.
Besides, the game's pretty well wrapped anyway, so Taraz' death really doesn't do anything but provide some Break the Cutie drama.
Edit: I like Cassie's idea below.Smashtag2012-06-30T17:39:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=13#6472012-06-30T23:55:11Z2012-06-30T16:36:02Z<p>As the hour is about to close, Gigus nods one final time to Rashida Massri and Cassandra DuSollier.</p>
<p><b>"My friends, I think it is time we found out what I am. I do not wish to be at my fellow Baron's mercy. If I am to die, it will be by my hand, not his."</b></p>
<p>He stands and looks around at the assembled aristocrats.</p>
<p><b>"My lords, my ladies, I do not know if you are correct in accusing me of being an assassin, but I believe I am done playing Von Ryuko's games, and it is high time we <i>all</i> knew the truth."</b></p>
<p>The zombie lord's hands slowly move up to his mask as he turns to stare at the balcony.</p>
<p><b>"Von Ryuko, I forsake any claims to your 'prizes'. This mask comes off NOW."</b></p>
<p>Steeling himself, his fingers grip the mask, and it <i>clicks</i> mechanically as he pulls the mask away.</p>
<p>He turns slowly, the mask barely held by limp fingers, to show everyone the blue ocular lenses, the cables leading from them into empty eye sockets, the mark of the Assassins <i>carved</i> deep into his forehead.</p>
<p>His fingers tremblingly feel around the inside of the metallic mask, touching the cords, the eye sockets, and rising to his wasted forehead. When he encounters the mark, he flinches.</p>
<p><b>"Gods, I am no zombie... I'm not alive, I was never alive... I'm a <i>construct..."</i></b></p>
<p>He slaps the mask back on and whirls, optics blazing, towards Von Ryuko.</p>
<p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger>"The first thing I remember, I TRULY remember, is arriving here! You custom-built me for this party, didn't you?! Everything I know applies to someone at this party! Dancing for Cassie, snakes and mythology for Rashida, insects and robots for Taraz, strategy for Wowbagger, natural history for Ritter... what happened, 'Baron', were there too few assassins for your <i>amusement</i></b></span>?"</p>
<p>He turns back to Rashida and Cassie.</p>
<p><b>"All the clues were there... the name, the stitching, the tattered clothing... the oddbod look. I am the new 'modern Prometheus' to Von Ryuko's Dr. Frankenstein!"</b></p>
<p>He hangs his head, his voice growing softer.</p>
<p><b>"You had to give me emotions, didn't you, Baron? The foolery wouldn't be <i>complete</i> if I didn't have them; what you didn't count on, though, was me actually coming to <i>like</i> these people: Cassandra DuSollier's carefree spirit, Rashida Massri's beautiful grace, Taraz' wit and hidden honor, Professor Devries' sacrifice and nobility."</b></p>
<p><b>"That was what became the problem, wasn't it? I didn't go insane; I <i>glitched</i>, fighting against the kill commands programmed into me!"</b></p>
<p>He steps further away from Massri and DuSollier, his hand going once again to his mask.</p>
<p><b>"I am done playing your games, Von Ryuko. <i>I am no Assassin</i>! You will not control my actions any longer."</b></p>
<p>He looks one last time, longingly, at his friends, before the great fist tightens around the mask.</p>
<p>Suddenly, he gives a mighty yank, and the mask rips free, ocular cables trailing, <i>pops</i> and <i>snaps</i> from within his skull, pieces of circuit boards breaking free from the empty eye sockets. Smoke begins to pour from the sockets, his whole body convulses, and his hand clenches and shatters the mask, blue lenses flying.</p>
<p>He falls, 'lifelessly', to the floor.</p>As the hour is about to close, Gigus nods one final time to Rashida Massri and Cassandra DuSollier.
"My friends, I think it is time we found out what I am. I do not wish to be at my fellow Baron's mercy. If I am to die, it will be by my hand, not his."
He stands and looks around at the assembled aristocrats.
"My lords, my ladies, I do not know if you are correct in accusing me of being an assassin, but I believe I am done playing Von Ryuko's games, and it is high time we all knew the
...Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-30T16:36:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DougFungus' Murder Mystery Tour DiscussionSmashtaghttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/discussion&page=4#1812012-06-30T15:36:56Z2012-06-30T15:36:56Z<p>Ooh, a defrag routine AI, but Noir fluff, so its job to clean up the Frags in the style of a jaded, semi-corrupt beat cop. You can't spend all your time in the Frags without becoming a bit fragged yourself, right?</p>
<p>•gets to work on that•</p>Ooh, a defrag routine AI, but Noir fluff, so its job to clean up the Frags in the style of a jaded, semi-corrupt beat cop. You can't spend all your time in the Frags without becoming a bit fragged yourself, right?
*gets to work on that*Smashtag2012-06-30T15:36:56ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=13#6422012-06-30T14:39:55Z2012-06-30T14:39:55Z<p>Gigus smiles wistfully when Cassie kisses his cheek, and actually manages a small chuckle when she begins pestering Alessandra for a dance; and he nods at the Mason's words. He then turns back to his introspection, occassionally glancing at or whispering to Rashida. He seems lense tense or worried now and more poised and ready.</p>Gigus smiles wistfully when Cassie kisses his cheek, and actually manages a small chuckle when she begins pestering Alessandra for a dance; and he nods at the Mason's words. He then turns back to his introspection, occassionally glancing at or whispering to Rashida. He seems lense tense or worried now and more poised and ready.Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-30T14:39:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DougFungus' Murder Mystery Tour DiscussionSmashtaghttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/discussion&page=4#1702012-06-29T23:57:28Z2012-06-29T23:57:28Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Rashida Massri wrote:</div><blockquote><p> So... many... posts... </p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'm accustomed to FAWTL-velocity posting; however, the posts here have content and reasoning and must be read carefully. It's completely different.</span> </blockquote><p>Yeah, last night was insane, since Von Zombi's posts take a bit to compose, especially the off the deep end ones.Rashida Massri wrote:So... many... posts...
I'm accustomed to FAWTL-velocity posting; however, the posts here have content and reasoning and must be read carefully. It's completely different.
Yeah, last night was insane, since Von Zombi's posts take a bit to compose, especially the off the deep end ones.Smashtag2012-06-29T23:57:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=13#6262012-06-29T19:09:35Z2012-06-29T19:09:35Z<p>Gigus' gaze breaks from the balcony, looking between Cassie and Rashida in astonishment and gratitude. He then bows his head, one hand clinging to Lady DuSollier as the stitched one takes the golden snake. </p>
<p><b>"If what we learn at the stroke of the hour is what we expect it to be…then I do not deserve friends like you, Madame DuSollier, Most Holy…but thank you. I am greatly touched and honored by both of your actions."</b></p>
<p>He presses the snake to his cheek and leans against Cassie's support as the clock advances slowly, inexorably.</p>Gigus' gaze breaks from the balcony, looking between Cassie and Rashida in astonishment and gratitude. He then bows his head, one hand clinging to Lady DuSollier as the stitched one takes the golden snake.
"If what we learn at the stroke of the hour is what we expect it to be…then I do not deserve friends like you, Madame DuSollier, Most Holy…but thank you. I am greatly touched and honored by both of your actions."
He presses the snake to his cheek and leans against Cassie's support as the...Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-29T19:09:35ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=13#6212012-06-29T17:35:11Z2012-06-29T17:35:11Z<p><b>"Nay, Lady DuSollier. I appreciate the kindness, but for me the time for dancing has passed,"</b>Gigus says, never removing his eyes from the balcony.</p>"Nay, Lady DuSollier. I appreciate the kindness, but for me the time for dancing has passed,"Gigus says, never removing his eyes from the balcony.Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-29T17:35:11ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=13#6182012-06-29T16:45:52Z2012-06-29T16:45:52Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Meowselsworth wrote:</div><blockquote><b>"I am sorry, Baron…"</b></blockquote><p>The zombie nods to the feline Duchess, wiping his cheeks, the blue eyes brightening a little.
<p><b>"I understand, Your Grace, and for what little it means, I regret casting a vote for you in a futile attempt to save my hide. You have been quite the marvel, in every sense, at this party."</b></p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Rashida Massri wrote:</div><blockquote><b>"And you, Baron…"</b></blockquote><p>As Rashida glides towards him, the zombie wrings his hands, and sits in silence throughout her speech.
<p><b>"I do not have to imagine your pain, Most Holy,"</b> and he holds up his bare wrist, <b>"For even though I knew it was coming, I never knew anything could cut so deep as feeling that snake slither from my arm. My dear Massri, I… I cannot do anything <i>but</i> trust you…"</b></p>
<p>He looks down at his hands.</p>
<p><b>"Gods, could that be the truth of it, what you suggest? I know not who I am; I know not if I am even sane! Who? If this is true, who would gain by sending one who deceives even himself to this gala…"</b></p>
<p>The blue eyes turn towards the balcony where Baron Von Ryuko stands watching.</p>
<p><b>"Lady Alessandra, ignore my ramblings as you should…I think I may know who deserves my ire."</b></p>Meowselsworth wrote:"I am sorry, Baron…"
The zombie nods to the feline Duchess, wiping his cheeks, the blue eyes brightening a little. "I understand, Your Grace, and for what little it means, I regret casting a vote for you in a futile attempt to save my hide. You have been quite the marvel, in every sense, at this party."
Rashida Massri wrote:"And you, Baron…"
As Rashida glides towards him, the zombie wrings his hands, and sits in silence throughout her speech. "I do not have to imagine...Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-29T16:45:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=13#6042012-06-29T06:09:55Z2012-06-29T06:09:55Z<p><b>"Oh, Lord Taraz, you great fool, you have made yourself a target to prove a claim that isn't true,"</b> the zombie says sadly. <b>"But, for what it is worth, you have certainly proven yourself to be a fine man, despite your predicaments of the feminine persuasion."</b></p>
<p>The zombie looks around at the accusing nobles, his ravaged face under the half-mask wet with tears.</p>
<p><b>"I wish I could say there is a phylactery, my Lord, but I simply do not know. Believe me when I say that other than hints and flashes, this party is all I have known. Why, <i>why</i>, would I want to harm any of you? I know what death does first-hand, and it cripples me to think of any of you going the route I have already walked!"</b></p>
<p>Von Zombi huddles in his chair, the blue eyes in the half-mask barely alight.</p>
<p><b>"But it don't signify, I suppose. Which if I am to be hauled before the mast, a shot to the brain, if you please."</b></p>
<p>He manages to muster up a wan smile.</p>
<p><b>"That IS how one kills a zombie, after all."</b></p>"Oh, Lord Taraz, you great fool, you have made yourself a target to prove a claim that isn't true," the zombie says sadly. "But, for what it is worth, you have certainly proven yourself to be a fine man, despite your predicaments of the feminine persuasion."
The zombie looks around at the accusing nobles, his ravaged face under the half-mask wet with tears.
"I wish I could say there is a phylactery, my Lord, but I simply do not know. Believe me when I say that other than hints and flashes,...Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-29T06:09:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=12#5922012-06-29T04:11:49Z2012-06-29T04:11:49Z<p>The zombie's eyes suddenly dim a bit, and he shakes his head, looking confused.</p>
<p><b>"Lord Jin…? I…I do not know who to trust… I trusted the Mason and she turned Taraz against me… I trusted Cassandra and she kissed the Devil… I trusted Rashida and she was the second to cast her vote against me… I told her everything!"</b></p>
<p><b>"Lord Wowbagger, Lord Jin, Whatever-you-are Ingilstadt, Lady Kimefe… you are right… I must Think. Think, you cursed dead wretch!"</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>change vote to Meowselsworth for now</span></p>The zombie's eyes suddenly dim a bit, and he shakes his head, looking confused.
"Lord Jin…? I…I do not know who to trust… I trusted the Mason and she turned Taraz against me… I trusted Cassandra and she kissed the Devil… I trusted Rashida and she was the second to cast her vote against me… I told her everything!"
"Lord Wowbagger, Lord Jin, Whatever-you-are Ingilstadt, Lady Kimefe… you are right… I must Think. Think, you cursed dead wretch!"
change vote to Meowselsworth for nowBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-29T04:11:49ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=12#5852012-06-29T03:14:54Z2012-06-29T03:14:54Z<p><b>"Like dancing with you…<i>like dancing</i>…my gods… You Kissed The Man, And He Died…Alessandra killed him… the Assassins Killed No One Because they were <i>identifying</i> each Other…but the Only Threat to the assassins was the one who'd fallen in love with an aristocrat…"</b> the zombie suddenly starts chanting.</p>
<p><b>"Alessandra had the Russian contact me to vouch for her status and I told him I suppoertedsupported her butshe never contacted me because 'why does she torment me so like the Cassandra of old' I was with Cassie and Cassie my gods <i>Cassie my dear my lovely Parisian you have solved the mystery!"</i></b></p>
<p>The zombie jumps to his feet, the blue eyes blazing.</p>
<p><b>"Alessandra Devries, You Are No Mason. You Are an Assassin. You Fooled Us Into Believing That You Were True By Sacrificing Duke Leto, Who You Believed To Be The Lover And Thus Capable Of Betraying You. You Have Targeted Me Because You Knew I Feared You Would And You Needed To Keep Attention Off Of You While You Seek Out The Lover, Since Leto Was Not Your Turncoat!"</b></p>
<p><b>"Lady Alessandra Devries, prepare your soul, for Your Time Has Come."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>The Baron votes for Alessandra Devries</span></p>"Like dancing with you…like dancing…my gods… You Kissed The Man, And He Died…Alessandra killed him… the Assassins Killed No One Because they were identifying each Other…but the Only Threat to the assassins was the one who'd fallen in love with an aristocrat…" the zombie suddenly starts chanting.
"Alessandra had the Russian contact me to vouch for her status and I told him I suppoertedsupported her butshe never contacted me because 'why does she torment me so like the Cassandra of old' I was...Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-29T03:14:54ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=12#5742012-06-29T02:34:45Z2012-06-29T02:34:45Z<p><b>"I Am Innocent, Cassandra DuSollier,"</b> the zombie says hollowly, before turning to Wowbagger.</p>
<p><b>"I appreciate your assistance, My Lord, I truly do, but I cannot vote for the Duchess Meoselsworth. I believe her innocent, and even if her ploy results in my death, I hold no grudge. She only did what she thought would save all of our lives. I will not condemn her to Von Ryuko's bullet for that."</b></p>"I Am Innocent, Cassandra DuSollier," the zombie says hollowly, before turning to Wowbagger.
"I appreciate your assistance, My Lord, I truly do, but I cannot vote for the Duchess Meoselsworth. I believe her innocent, and even if her ploy results in my death, I hold no grudge. She only did what she thought would save all of our lives. I will not condemn her to Von Ryuko's bullet for that."Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-29T02:34:45ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=12#5612012-06-29T02:15:42Z2012-06-29T02:15:42Z<p><b>"My dear Duchess, with all due respect, I did not attempt to talk strategy. I told you that I had not identified anyone, which was true then and true now. I do not know for certain the identities of the assassins."</b></p>
<p>The zombie then looks at Ingilstadt.</p>
<p><b>"If you do not wish to be nextnext on the Mason's list, dear Ingilstadt, do not support me. I can hopefully rise again; I do not know that you can."</b></p>
<p>He suudenly whirls towards Wowbagger, shocked.</p>
<p><b>"My lord, no! If you are innocent I would not see your blood either!"</b></p>"My dear Duchess, with all due respect, I did not attempt to talk strategy. I told you that I had not identified anyone, which was true then and true now. I do not know for certain the identities of the assassins."
The zombie then looks at Ingilstadt.
"If you do not wish to be nextnext on the Mason's list, dear Ingilstadt, do not support me. I can hopefully rise again; I do not know that you can."
He suudenly whirls towards Wowbagger, shocked.
"My lord, no! If you are innocent I would not...Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-29T02:15:42ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=12#5562012-06-29T01:51:48Z2012-06-29T01:51:48Z<p>The zombie seems matter-of-fact as Professor Devries casts the accusation.</p>
<p><b>"If you will recall, Professor, I openly acknowledged that I attempted to lead Duchess Meowselsworth to believe me an assassin. It was a mistake to do so, and one that I now regret."</b></p>
<p><b>"Two of my predictions have come to pass, you see. I expected you to hurl your gauntlet to me earlier, and told several that I trusted of that suspicion. I was wrong in the timing, which given the chaos we are cast into, I can be forgiven for, I should think. "</b></p>
<p><b>"The second I already voiced. You, Madame, have proven yourself, and now any that cross you or slight you in any way will die as you point your delicately manicured finger. Was it that I sniffed your delicate game with Taraz, the public hatred to mask the private support? Or was it simply that I so vocally doubted you?"</b></p>
<p><b>"I remind all of you of my actions! I championed the refusal to lynch! Is that the action of an assassin? I supported Madame Devries against Duke Leto! Is THAT the action of an assassin? I have shared information with several of you freely! Yet now, one finger, <i>one tiny little finger</i>, will condemn me!"</b></p>
<p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger><i>"I AM NO ASSASSIN!"</b></span></i></p>
<p>The big zombie turns to Rashida, and for the first time he is visibly shaken, and a tear rolls from under his mask.</p>
<p><b>"Most Holy, I told you that I would never lie to you or deceive you. I tell you this now: I am innocent. I knew you would turn against me too; what I did not know was how painful it would be."</b></p>
<p>The zombie slowly shuffles to his empty table and sits down.</p>The zombie seems matter-of-fact as Professor Devries casts the accusation.
"If you will recall, Professor, I openly acknowledged that I attempted to lead Duchess Meowselsworth to believe me an assassin. It was a mistake to do so, and one that I now regret."
"Two of my predictions have come to pass, you see. I expected you to hurl your gauntlet to me earlier, and told several that I trusted of that suspicion. I was wrong in the timing, which given the chaos we are cast into, I can be...Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-29T01:51:48ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=11#5492012-06-29T00:31:27Z2012-06-29T00:31:27Z<p><b>"Dear Madame DuSollier, <i>you did not know.</i> I also fear it will get no easier this hour, but you are strong. Remember that,"</b>the baron says as he slowly and gently pushes DuSollier away from himself and towards Rashida Massri.</p>
<p>As he watches the removal of the body, he says as if to himself, one hand clasped about his wrist, <b><span class=tiny>"While I did not predict the Duke's betrayal, I believe I have predicted what will occur this hour. I can only pray the outcome is not what I fear it will be."</b></span></p>"Dear Madame DuSollier, you did not know. I also fear it will get no easier this hour, but you are strong. Remember that,"the baron says as he slowly and gently pushes DuSollier away from himself and towards Rashida Massri.
As he watches the removal of the body, he says as if to himself, one hand clasped about his wrist, "While I did not predict the Duke's betrayal, I believe I have predicted what will occur this hour. I can only pray the outcome is not what I fear it will be."Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-29T00:31:27ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=11#5452012-06-29T00:08:54Z2012-06-29T00:08:54Z<p>Von Zombi bows to Cassie DuSollier as their dance ends, then cocks his head to listen to Von Ryuko's announcement and watches Duke Leto's execution without flinching.</p>
<p><b>"I believe that answers many questions,"</b> he notes, rubbing his bare wrist.</p>
<p>As a servant rushes forward with a blanket at Eldon Gorski's call, the zombie quietly intercepts, taking the blanket and covering Duke Leto's body.</p>
<p><b>"You may have been a traitor, Duke, but death is never cause for celebration. Gods keep you."</b></p>Von Zombi bows to Cassie DuSollier as their dance ends, then cocks his head to listen to Von Ryuko's announcement and watches Duke Leto's execution without flinching.
"I believe that answers many questions," he notes, rubbing his bare wrist.
As a servant rushes forward with a blanket at Eldon Gorski's call, the zombie quietly intercepts, taking the blanket and covering Duke Leto's body.
"You may have been a traitor, Duke, but death is never cause for celebration. Gods keep you."Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-29T00:08:54ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=11#5262012-06-28T17:27:44Z2012-06-28T17:27:44Z<p><b>"Most certainly, Lady DuSollier,"</b> he says, standing up with sympathy writ plain upon his face. Von Zombi takes the Frenchwoman's hand and leads her to the dance floor, summoning every last bit of grace he can command.</p>"Most certainly, Lady DuSollier," he says, standing up with sympathy writ plain upon his face. Von Zombi takes the Frenchwoman's hand and leads her to the dance floor, summoning every last bit of grace he can command.Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-28T17:27:44ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DougFungus' Murder Mystery Tour DiscussionSmashtaghttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/discussion&page=4#1522012-06-28T00:48:30Z2012-06-28T00:48:30Z<p>Holy crap. I just broke 100 posts, and this is literally all I have done on these boards. Apparently I need more things to do at work.</p>
<p>•looks at the pile of paperwork on his desk•</p>
<p>Oh.</p>Holy crap. I just broke 100 posts, and this is literally all I have done on these boards. Apparently I need more things to do at work.
*looks at the pile of paperwork on his desk*
Oh.Smashtag2012-06-28T00:48:30ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=11#5162012-06-28T00:43:08Z2012-06-28T00:43:08Z<p><b>"For what it is worth, Duke Atredies, were mine the only 'life' I had to worry about, I would not have been able to vote against you,"</b> the zombie says quietly.</p>"For what it is worth, Duke Atredies, were mine the only 'life' I had to worry about, I would not have been able to vote against you," the zombie says quietly.Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-28T00:43:08ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=11#5142012-06-28T00:04:24Z2012-06-28T00:04:24Z<p>From the table where he has been drinking somberly in the company of Taraz, Von Zombi frowns at Wowbagger's exuberance, then nods in agreement with Meowselsworth.</p>
<p><b>"Would that we could be spared this unpleasant task as well. It is not often that I curse my inability to achieve true drunkenness, but right now, it does not seem like such a bad idea."</b></p>
<p>He then tilts his head, looking thoughtful.</p>From the table where he has been drinking somberly in the company of Taraz, Von Zombi frowns at Wowbagger's exuberance, then nods in agreement with Meowselsworth.
"Would that we could be spared this unpleasant task as well. It is not often that I curse my inability to achieve true drunkenness, but right now, it does not seem like such a bad idea."
He then tilts his head, looking thoughtful.Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-28T00:04:24ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=11#5102012-06-27T21:09:17Z2012-06-27T21:09:17Z<p><b>"Your servant, Lord Taraz,"</b> Von Zombi says, filling a glass from the bottle and tipping it to Taraz.</p>"Your servant, Lord Taraz," Von Zombi says, filling a glass from the bottle and tipping it to Taraz.Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-27T21:09:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=11#5082012-06-27T20:31:38Z2012-06-27T20:31:38Z<p>The zombie nods to Alessandra Devries as he stands.</p>
<p><b>"I had initially thought to wait a bit longer before casting my vote to give the Duke an opportunity to represent himself in defense. However, I feel that with support for your accusation from Lord Taraz, there is more evidence than I am aware of floating around."</b></p>
<p><b>"Forgive me for saying this, Madame, but I wish to also voice my concern that this will rapidly become a situation in which you point your finger, an accusation is launched, and someone loses his or her life without even a chance at fair trial. I note how quickly people were to vote in alignment with you; I find that highly disconcerting, as Duke Leto had <i>no prospects for survival</i> once you singled him out."</b></p>
<p><b>"All that being said, I believe your accusation is correct in this instance, and I vote in concert with you."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Gigus votes Duke Leto.</span></p>The zombie nods to Alessandra Devries as he stands.
"I had initially thought to wait a bit longer before casting my vote to give the Duke an opportunity to represent himself in defense. However, I feel that with support for your accusation from Lord Taraz, there is more evidence than I am aware of floating around."
"Forgive me for saying this, Madame, but I wish to also voice my concern that this will rapidly become a situation in which you point your finger, an accusation is launched, and...Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-27T20:31:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=10#4942012-06-27T15:15:39Z2012-06-27T15:15:39Z<p><b>"Perhaps I <i>don't</i> want to be like him when I grow up,"</b> Gigus muses to no-one in particular.</p>"Perhaps I don't want to be like him when I grow up," Gigus muses to no-one in particular.Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-27T15:15:39ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=10#4872012-06-27T03:48:37Z2012-06-27T03:48:37Z<p><b>"The pattern shifts,"</b> the zombie notes.</p>"The pattern shifts," the zombie notes.Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-27T03:48:37ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DougFungus' Murder Mystery Tour DiscussionBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/discussion&page=3#1462012-06-27T01:57:20Z2012-06-27T01:57:20Z<p>Yeah, the deaths are gonna be <i>tough</i>.</p>Yeah, the deaths are gonna be tough.Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-27T01:57:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=10#4852012-06-27T01:53:01Z2012-06-27T01:53:01Z<p>Von Zombi watches the group clustered around the Duchess, smiling faintly to himself, newly-stitched finger playing with the gold bracelet on his other wrist. The blue eyes twinkle and he hums to himself, clearly lost in thought.</p>Von Zombi watches the group clustered around the Duchess, smiling faintly to himself, newly-stitched finger playing with the gold bracelet on his other wrist. The blue eyes twinkle and he hums to himself, clearly lost in thought.Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-27T01:53:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DougFungus' Murder Mystery Tour DiscussionBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/discussion&page=3#1432012-06-26T23:22:39Z2012-06-26T23:22:39Z<p>So . . . we're now in DougFungus' Dark Romantic Comedy Movie Mystery Tour, right?</p>So . . . we're now in DougFungus' Dark Romantic Comedy Movie Mystery Tour, right?Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-26T23:22:39ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=10#4762012-06-26T21:05:57Z2012-06-26T21:05:57Z<p><b>"Why thank you, Most Holy,"</b> the zombie says as he accepts the kit.</p>
<p>He then nods towards Duke Atredies, visible through the opened doors of the veranda.</p>
<p><b>"Can I be like him when I grow up?"</b></p>"Why thank you, Most Holy," the zombie says as he accepts the kit.
He then nods towards Duke Atredies, visible through the opened doors of the veranda.
"Can I be like him when I grow up?"Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-26T21:05:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=10#4672012-06-26T16:55:02Z2012-06-26T16:55:02Z<p>The big zombie is half out of his chair a bare second after Kimefe's fall, but he checks himself as Massri returns to the table and sits back down.</p>
<p><b>"I am glad. The timing of her sudden fit of narcolepsy was unfortunately disconcerting."</b></p>
<p>Gigus looks down at his hands, which had been curled into blocky fists as he rose.</p>
<p><b>"Your stitching job is immaculate, Most Holy. I thank you."</b></p>
<p>He then turns back to Ritter with a grin.</p>
<p><b>"I believe we can strike zombies from your list of creepy-crawlies that are warded by silver, good sir."</b></p>The big zombie is half out of his chair a bare second after Kimefe's fall, but he checks himself as Massri returns to the table and sits back down.
"I am glad. The timing of her sudden fit of narcolepsy was unfortunately disconcerting."
Gigus looks down at his hands, which had been curled into blocky fists as he rose.
"Your stitching job is immaculate, Most Holy. I thank you."
He then turns back to Ritter with a grin.
"I believe we can strike zombies from your list of creepy-crawlies...Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-26T16:55:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=10#4602012-06-26T15:33:57Z2012-06-26T15:33:57Z<p>The zombie also peers with interest at Ritter's new cane.</p>
<p><b>"Your taste is impeccable, Lord Ritter. Tell me, are you familiar with fencing? I know some who fence also often carry a cane when they cannot carry a smallsword."</b></p>
<p><b>"Ballestra Into A Lunge, Parried, Riposted, Attempted Parry, Disengaged, Lateral Parry, Slow Riposte, Parry Misses, Blood."</b> Gigus suddenly chants, seeming unaware that he does.</p>The zombie also peers with interest at Ritter's new cane.
"Your taste is impeccable, Lord Ritter. Tell me, are you familiar with fencing? I know some who fence also often carry a cane when they cannot carry a smallsword."
"Ballestra Into A Lunge, Parried, Riposted, Attempted Parry, Disengaged, Lateral Parry, Slow Riposte, Parry Misses, Blood." Gigus suddenly chants, seeming unaware that he does.Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-26T15:33:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=10#4522012-06-26T03:03:24Z2012-06-26T03:03:24Z<p>Gigus watches closely, blue eyes bright, occasionally twitching a finger to tease Rashida's snake charm.</p>Gigus watches closely, blue eyes bright, occasionally twitching a finger to tease Rashida's snake charm.Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-26T03:03:24ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=9#4502012-06-26T02:47:14Z2012-06-26T02:47:14Z<p><b>"An extra hand would not be remiss, Most Holy. I thank you."</b></p>
<p>He stands, pulling a chair out for Rashida Massri with his good hand and ensuring she is comfortably seated before resuming his chair.</p>"An extra hand would not be remiss, Most Holy. I thank you."
He stands, pulling a chair out for Rashida Massri with his good hand and ensuring she is comfortably seated before resuming his chair.Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-26T02:47:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=9#4482012-06-26T02:32:16Z2012-06-26T02:32:16Z<p><b>"Not to worry, Lord Ritter. I am sure this hour's entertainment is soon to start,"</b> Von Zombi observes without looking up from his stitching.</p>
<p><b>"Most Holy, does our good Mason Do Well?"</b></p>"Not to worry, Lord Ritter. I am sure this hour's entertainment is soon to start," Von Zombi observes without looking up from his stitching.
"Most Holy, does our good Mason Do Well?"Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-26T02:32:16ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=9#4442012-06-26T00:41:19Z2012-06-26T00:41:19Z<p>As the Paso Doble winds to its conclusion, the zombie finishes his steps with a flourish, reclaiming his shoulder cape and bowing low, only to have his recalcitrant finger betray him again, dropping to the floor.</p>
<p><b>"Of <i>all</i> the confounded times, you dreaded stitches!"</b> Gigus grumbles, sweeping up his errant digit and stumping back to his recently vacated table, where he produces the loaned sewing kit and begins another surgery session.</p>As the Paso Doble winds to its conclusion, the zombie finishes his steps with a flourish, reclaiming his shoulder cape and bowing low, only to have his recalcitrant finger betray him again, dropping to the floor.
"Of all the confounded times, you dreaded stitches!" Gigus grumbles, sweeping up his errant digit and stumping back to his recently vacated table, where he produces the loaned sewing kit and begins another surgery session.Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-26T00:41:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=9#4412012-06-25T23:50:33Z2012-06-25T23:50:33Z<p>The zombie slides easily into the steps of the dance, adapting an uncommon style meant to suggest a bull. As DuSollier twirls around him, he whips his tattered shoulder-cape off and drapes it over Cassie's arm to represent the matador's cape.</p>The zombie slides easily into the steps of the dance, adapting an uncommon style meant to suggest a bull. As DuSollier twirls around him, he whips his tattered shoulder-cape off and drapes it over Cassie's arm to represent the matador's cape.Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-25T23:50:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=9#4392012-06-25T23:32:27Z2012-06-25T23:32:27Z<p><b>"I am sorry you are under this strain, Madame,"</b> the zombie says as he begins the dance with the Frenchwoman. <b>"I hope this poor effort is of some assistance."</b></p>"I am sorry you are under this strain, Madame," the zombie says as he begins the dance with the Frenchwoman. "I hope this poor effort is of some assistance."Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-25T23:32:27ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=9#4372012-06-25T23:18:01Z2012-06-25T23:18:01Z<p><b>"I will partner a dance again with you, Madame DuSollier, and gladly. Perhaps something more lively than our previous waltz?"</b></p>
<p>Von Zombi stands up and bows.</p>
<p><b>"As to the other, I cannot assist you there; I must wait for Lord Jin's instruction as to the game of mah-jong."</b></p>"I will partner a dance again with you, Madame DuSollier, and gladly. Perhaps something more lively than our previous waltz?"
Von Zombi stands up and bows.
"As to the other, I cannot assist you there; I must wait for Lord Jin's instruction as to the game of mah-jong."Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-25T23:18:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=9#4342012-06-25T22:56:14Z2012-06-25T22:56:14Z<p>The big zombie smiles over at DuSollier and spreads his hands wide.</p>
<p><b>"I think you were a front-row to the more eventful goings-on, Madame DuSollier!"</b></p>The big zombie smiles over at DuSollier and spreads his hands wide.
"I think you were a front-row to the more eventful goings-on, Madame DuSollier!"Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-25T22:56:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=9#4312012-06-25T22:10:52Z2012-06-25T22:10:52Z<p><b>"Chance... <span class=tiny>one walks</span> In The Alley, but sees <i>nothing</i>, there Is <span class=messageboard-bigger>nothing</span> stalking, There Is Nothing waiting. Smoke...vapor...smell... Evanescent Glory <span class=tiny>awaits one at the</span><span class=messageboard-bigger>Golden Throne</span> we can see smoke, we can <i>smell smoke</i> is it perfume Is It Glory..."</b></p>
<p>The zombie's mutterings issuing from behind his steepled hands, the blue eyes seeming to see nothing, suddenly cease as Taraz shouts. He looks up and around, startled, but relaxes again as Taraz moves back on the dance floor and the ladies retire to the divan.</p>
<p><b><span class=tiny>"Odd to find myself lost in such reverie,"</b></span> he remarks to himself.</p>"Chance... one walks In The Alley, but sees nothing, there Is nothing stalking, There Is Nothing waiting. Smoke...vapor...smell... Evanescent Glory awaits one at theGolden Throne we can see smoke, we can smell smoke is it perfume Is It Glory..."
The zombie's mutterings issuing from behind his steepled hands, the blue eyes seeming to see nothing, suddenly cease as Taraz shouts. He looks up and around, startled, but relaxes again as Taraz moves back on the dance floor and the ladies retire to...Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-25T22:10:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=9#4252012-06-25T19:06:06Z2012-06-25T19:06:06Z<p><b><span class=tiny>"Aye, Duchess,"</b> Gigus muses almost to himself, watching the cat move to the dance floor, <b>"This next hour promises to be...interesting."</b></span></p>
<p>The blue eyes flick between the dancers on the floor and the hallway the Professor disappeared in as the stitched hands pour another drink.</p>"Aye, Duchess," Gigus muses almost to himself, watching the cat move to the dance floor, "This next hour promises to be...interesting."
The blue eyes flick between the dancers on the floor and the hallway the Professor disappeared in as the stitched hands pour another drink.Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-25T19:06:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=9#4212012-06-25T17:52:41Z2012-06-25T17:52:41Z<p>The big zombie sits alone at a table, watching the chaotic dances, his hands steepled in front of a slight smile. One heavy-booted foot taps in time to the music.</p>The big zombie sits alone at a table, watching the chaotic dances, his hands steepled in front of a slight smile. One heavy-booted foot taps in time to the music.Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-25T17:52:41ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DougFungus' Murder Mystery Tour DiscussionBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/discussion&page=3#1332012-06-25T16:10:24Z2012-06-25T16:10:24Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Cassie DuSollier wrote:</div><blockquote> Well it's partially the weekend. I am sure come Monday morn.... crickets chirp.</blockquote><p>I think we smooshed the crickets with a wall of posts. Poor crickets.Cassie DuSollier wrote:Well it's partially the weekend. I am sure come Monday morn.... crickets chirp.
I think we smooshed the crickets with a wall of posts. Poor crickets.Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-25T16:10:24ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=9#4102012-06-25T14:17:13Z2012-06-25T14:17:13Z<p><b>"A pattern emerges,"</b> Gigus jokes, watching Massri and DuSollier.</p>
<p>The zombie nods towards Atredies with respect. </p>
<p><b>"You, good sir, have been the only other partygoer to consistently match DuSollier for time on the dance floor. Quite an achievement, I'd say!"</b></p>"A pattern emerges," Gigus jokes, watching Massri and DuSollier.
The zombie nods towards Atredies with respect.
"You, good sir, have been the only other partygoer to consistently match DuSollier for time on the dance floor. Quite an achievement, I'd say!"Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-25T14:17:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=9#4022012-06-25T05:01:36Z2012-06-25T05:01:36Z<p>The zombie sits back down after his rant, panting.</p>
<p><b>"A coincidence, Lord Taraz, and not one I am happy about at the moment, I assure you."</b></p>The zombie sits back down after his rant, panting.
"A coincidence, Lord Taraz, and not one I am happy about at the moment, I assure you."Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-25T05:01:36ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=8#3972012-06-25T04:22:05Z2012-06-25T04:22:05Z<p>The zombie suddenly roars at the balcony and Ryuko, the blue eyes in his half-mask blazing.</p>
<p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger>"And What Would You Do, My Fellow 'Baron Von'? You Set The Rules For This Party! We Are Playing By Them! Are You Not Entertained? <i>ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?"</i></b></span></p>The zombie suddenly roars at the balcony and Ryuko, the blue eyes in his half-mask blazing.
"And What Would You Do, My Fellow 'Baron Von'? You Set The Rules For This Party! We Are Playing By Them! Are You Not Entertained? ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?"Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-25T04:22:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=8#3882012-06-25T02:55:50Z2012-06-25T02:55:50Z<p><b>"Coincidentally, recent cellular studies conducted on the bones of ancient Egyptians of the working class showed that something in their diets provided them with a substance very structurally similar to a modern antibiotic; experiments in replicating their brewing methods proved that it was their unique beer,"</b> the Baron intones as he clumps back to his table.</p>"Coincidentally, recent cellular studies conducted on the bones of ancient Egyptians of the working class showed that something in their diets provided them with a substance very structurally similar to a modern antibiotic; experiments in replicating their brewing methods proved that it was their unique beer," the Baron intones as he clumps back to his table.Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-25T02:55:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=8#3842012-06-25T02:36:58Z2012-06-25T02:36:58Z<p><b>"Most, Holy, it simply appears that 'Ingilsworth' is a bit worse for drink. I am assured that 'Meowselstadt' is in no danger either?"</b> the zombie deadpans.</p>
<p><b>"I shall allow the good waiter to finish ministrations; I think that best, this close to the hour mark."</b></p>"Most, Holy, it simply appears that 'Ingilsworth' is a bit worse for drink. I am assured that 'Meowselstadt' is in no danger either?" the zombie deadpans.
"I shall allow the good waiter to finish ministrations; I think that best, this close to the hour mark."Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-25T02:36:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=8#3792012-06-25T01:13:15Z2012-06-25T01:13:15Z<p><b>"Lord Jin, your analysis makes sense. I believe I will again vote for no lynching."</b></p>
<p>The zombie casts a concerned look to Ingilstadt.</p>
<p><b>"Are you quite alright, friend Ingilstadt? Need you any assistance?"</b></p>
<p>The zombie lord strides to Ingilstadt, beckoning a waiter to bring along a fresh carafe of water.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Vote = no lynch.</span></p>"Lord Jin, your analysis makes sense. I believe I will again vote for no lynching."
The zombie casts a concerned look to Ingilstadt.
"Are you quite alright, friend Ingilstadt? Need you any assistance?"
The zombie lord strides to Ingilstadt, beckoning a waiter to bring along a fresh carafe of water.
Vote = no lynch.Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-25T01:13:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DougFungus' Murder Mystery TourBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/gameplay&page=8#3732012-06-24T23:12:50Z2012-06-24T23:12:50Z<p><b>"Fortunately, Lord Ritter, we seem to be <i>mostly</i> avoiding snap judgments, although certain pairings certainly have the potential."</b></p>
<p>Gigus takes a bow before Massri and the Duchess with a murmered thank you for the dance and apologies for the foot before taking a seat to himself, lost in thought.</p>"Fortunately, Lord Ritter, we seem to be mostly avoiding snap judgments, although certain pairings certainly have the potential."
Gigus takes a bow before Massri and the Duchess with a murmered thank you for the dance and apologies for the foot before taking a seat to himself, lost in thought.Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-24T23:12:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DougFungus' Murder Mystery Tour DiscussionBaron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/discussion&page=3#1232012-06-24T15:44:54Z2012-06-24T15:44:54Z<p>Boo on feeling rotten. Get to feeling better and come back soon.</p>
<p>I've only been in a few Mafia irc and irl games before, but I've read a lot of play-by-post ones, and I don't think I've ever run across one this convoluted. I mean, no lynchings, no assassinations, all the backroom soft networking, the power trips.</p>
<p>Seriously, if any of you haven't gone back and re-read the thread in its entirety, do it when you get a chance. It is <i>awesome</i>.</p>
<p>Edit: Morning coffee = obtained. Cleaned out the parts that made no sense. Posting prior to coffee bad.</p>Boo on feeling rotten. Get to feeling better and come back soon.
I've only been in a few Mafia irc and irl games before, but I've read a lot of play-by-post ones, and I don't think I've ever run across one this convoluted. I mean, no lynchings, no assassinations, all the backroom soft networking, the power trips.
Seriously, if any of you haven't gone back and re-read the thread in its entirety, do it when you get a chance. It is awesome.
Edit: Morning coffee = obtained. Cleaned out the...Baron Gigus Von Zombi (alias of Smashtag)2012-06-24T15:44:54ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DougFungus' Murder Mystery Tour DiscussionSmashtaghttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/discussion&page=2#572012-06-22T01:55:05Z2012-06-22T01:55:05Z<p>DougFungus's Murder Mystery Tour! The Mafia game where instead of last-minute vote shenanigans, we have last-minute pun shenanigans!</p>DougFungus's Murder Mystery Tour! The Mafia game where instead of last-minute vote shenanigans, we have last-minute pun shenanigans!Smashtag2012-06-22T01:55:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DougFungus' Murder Mystery Tour DiscussionSmashtaghttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/discussion#322012-06-19T03:54:34Z2012-06-19T03:54:34Z<p>I don't think there's much more that we can do until the first hour elapses, honestly.</p>I don't think there's much more that we can do until the first hour elapses, honestly.Smashtag2012-06-19T03:54:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: DougFungus' Murder Mystery Tour DiscussionSmashtaghttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DougFungusMurderMysteryTour/discussion#282012-06-18T23:42:13Z2012-06-18T23:42:13Z<p>Welcome to the already-slightly-crazy party. :)</p>Welcome to the already-slightly-crazy party. :)Smashtag2012-06-18T23:42:13Z