Beyond the rim... there dwells madness -- Moff Rimmer DMs the Planes

Game Master Moff Rimmer

Also, I am in agreement with giving a little more time between posts and locations to make sure everyone has had a chance to ask questions and investigate. No one wants a pbp to drag, but it's good to sort out what everyone wants to do.

Hmmm. How about if I do an ooc comment in thread where I might say something like -- waiting for E. and Lanwin to catch up -- and if you are caught up but don't really have anything to add, just do an ooc stating that you're good or something similar. Would that help?

I don't know, Uri. It scares me that you are in my head right now.

Surprising as it may be to some, the depth of my thought process and detached observation is greater than the sum of the typical rule 34 tangents I predictably get myself involved (or others freely associate me to as a punch line).

;-)

I hate railroading people. I really, really do. So I try to have a fairly flexible game and try and give people a fair number of options. For example, every one of the options you had in Sigil had different information, but they all could have easily led you to the same point. Depending on who you asked first, what questions you asked, and so on. Maybe I didn't think things through to its end at the beginning, but there is a reason you were called for this, there is a goal in mind, there is a focus, and there will be things that will help to guide you. I just want it to be plausible and not forced. (While keeping in mind that you were just in an impossible city.) I guess that I could have had the big magical being appear to you and tell you what is going on, but I just don't like to run things that way. I'll see if I can give more clues and fewer options in the future.

One thing I would like to say, though -- this is your game as well. Ask questions. If you see something or think that some other direction might be fun, bring it up. I can make just about anything work. I really don't want this to be railroady. I have lots of my own ideas, but that doesn't mean that you can't have your creative juices flowing too.

Railroading, as of late, tends to be used as an epithet; I consider it to be unfair at times. Sometimes it is a necessary plot device in order to get things moving to the next stage when there's an impasse. The trick is to make the PCs believe they chose the correct path from the get-go. Unfortunately, it is much more difficult to pull off effectively in a pbp format (as I believe CH alluded) as the actions are preserved in a static fashion to refer back to versus in a live setting when accurate memory of what transpired can be glossed a bit depending on the (in)accuracy of the memory of everyone participating.

Growing pains. We'll get there with mutual cooperation and participation. To use a phrase that's loaded for a guy with a lack of a belief system ... I have faith ... ;-)

I'm all for seeing with anticipation your document to streamline the actions taken, so I can suspend the in-play postings for several days for the sake of deferment and streamlining.

Thanks for taking upon the effort.

Celestial Healer wrote:

Also, I am in agreement with giving a little more time between posts and locations to make sure everyone has had a chance to ask questions and investigate. No one wants a pbp to drag, but it's good to sort out what everyone wants to do.

Hmmm. How about if I do an ooc comment in thread where I might say something like -- waiting for E. and Lanwin to catch up -- and if you are caught up but don't really have anything to add, just do an ooc stating that you're good or something similar. Would that help?

Given ooc denotes out-of-character as I suspect it was created exactly as the definition describes by giving that text a different color to differentiate the ic vs ooc dialogue, I support this as an aid.

Just FYI -- I'm going to be playing "Mr. Mom" for the next four days. So I'm not sure how much I'll be able to post during that time. I will be checking in -- just not as much as normal. Also, it looks like the PMG will be doing some pretty big "clicking" on Saturday -- I guess just don't be surprised by a lack of posting.

I'll try and take some of this time to focus on the "rewrite".

I think that at least Treppa has enough information to take you to the next bit...

What do we do about Vortic?

What do we do about Vortic?

My first choice would be for Pinna to perform the seductive dance of the ruffled feathers where she emulates a male peacock to distract her potential mate with shinies; but failing that, I believe Moff has indicated that he has a means to tie-in a segue and is working on potential recruits to step-in and will wrap it in post to keep the continuity going.

:(

Treppa wrote:

What do we do about Vortic?

I believe Moff has indicated that he has a means to tie-in a segue and is working on potential recruits to step-in and will wrap it in post to keep the continuity going.

Yep. I'll write him out of the story so that plot-wise, it makes at least a little sense. I'll also leave it open enough so that if he changes his mind, it won't be too difficult to bring him back.

I really don't like having players play characters (long-term) that are not theirs. I have asked around and it looks like we have two new players -- more on that later.

I'm kind of waiting on Treppa to guide the group through the path. "Woozy"?

I'm being drafted to kill dreaded "jawa-ewoks" in Star Wars Lego.

Urizen wrote:

Treppa wrote:

What do we do about Vortic?

I believe Moff has indicated that he has a means to tie-in a segue and is working on potential recruits to step-in and will wrap it in post to keep the continuity going.

Yep. I'll write him out of the story so that plot-wise, it makes at least a little sense. I'll also leave it open enough so that if he changes his mind, it won't be too difficult to bring him back.

I really don't like having players play characters (long-term) that are not theirs. I have asked around and it looks like we have two new players -- more on that later.

I'm kind of waiting on Treppa to guide the group through the path. "Woozy"?

I'm being drafted to kill dreaded "jawa-ewoks" in Star Wars Lego.

I'm imagining that E would feel weird being on Mechanus. So, yes, "woozy".

*dot*

I have asked around and it looks like we have two new players -- more on that later.

I look forward to their debut. :)

Moff Rimmer wrote:

I have asked around and it looks like we have two new players -- more on that later.

I look forward to their debut. :)

I know who they are! :)

Urizen wrote:

Moff Rimmer wrote:

I have asked around and it looks like we have two new players -- more on that later.

I look forward to their debut. :)

I know who they are! :)

I'm pretty sure I do too, but I didn't want to steal their thunder. Only as long as they can deal some thunder. ;-)

taig wrote:

Urizen wrote:

Moff Rimmer wrote:

I have asked around and it looks like we have two new players -- more on that later.

I look forward to their debut. :)

I know who they are! :)

I'm pretty sure I do too, but I didn't want to steal their thunder. Only as long as they can deal some thunder. ;-)

I'm not going to say who they are. I think they'll be bringing thunder, or something like that.

I'm not going to say who they are. I think they'll be bringing thunder, or something like that.

As long as they're of the bolts variety and not the clap. ;-)

Urizen wrote:

taig wrote:

Urizen wrote:

Moff Rimmer wrote:

I have asked around and it looks like we have two new players -- more on that later.

I look forward to their debut. :)

I know who they are! :)

I'm pretty sure I do too, but I didn't want to steal their thunder. Only as long as they can deal some thunder. ;-)

I'm not going to say who they are. I think they'll be bringing thunder, or something like that.

Pffft, I'm not even in this PBP anymore and I know who they are. :P

Dotting ...Carry on =)

"Many of the more simple-minded Modrons who I have helped find some independence for have taken to calling me 'Forcefyre'. However, my name is Swalk'kuhr."

I'll bet his dad is an excellent pilot ... and a dark force wielder. ;-)

Dotting ...Carry on =)

I always feel like... somebody's watching meeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Patrick Curtin wrote:

Dotting ...Carry on =)

I always feel like... somebody's watching meeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Except when he blinks...

keeps lurking

Damn ... pulling out the BFG on me, Moff. >.< close to a psychotic snap. Ha! Going to have to mull on a response a little later.

Damn ... pulling out the BFG on me, Moff. >.< close to a psychotic snap. Ha! Going to have to mull on a response a little later.

What's "BFG" mean? My 1337-speak seems to be a little lacking.

"...close to a psychotic snap..." -- You or Vassago?

Urizen wrote:

Damn ... pulling out the BFG on me, Moff. >.< close to a psychotic snap. Ha! Going to have to mull on a response a little later.

What's "BFG" mean? My 1337-speak seems to be a little lacking.

** spoiler omitted **

"...close to a psychotic snap..." -- You or Vassago?

Big F&*^ing Gun. It's from DOOM, video game.

"...close to a psychotic snap..." -- You or Vassago?

Oh, Vassago of course!

Moff Rimmer wrote:

What's "BFG" mean? My 1337-speak seems to be a little lacking.

Big F&*^ing Gun. It's from DOOM, video game.

The Studpuffin speaks not of cake.

** spoiler omitted **

Vassago El-Vecchio wrote:

I could cast invisibility and make him disappear, but that doesn't silence him. I'll have to work on that. Provided we ever get ourselves out of this debacle. I blame you, Malek.

When he looks at me like that, I wonder if he's deciding what wine I'll go best with

<Smiles at Vassago>

Now only if I could read your thoughts and think in response. Haha!

Studpuffin wrote:

Moff Rimmer wrote:

What's "BFG" mean? My 1337-speak seems to be a little lacking.

Big F&*^ing Gun. It's from DOOM, video game.

The Studpuffin speaks not of cake.

Urizen-to-Moff translation: I'm not lying.

E. wrote:

Vassago El-Vecchio wrote:

I could cast invisibility and make him disappear, but that doesn't silence him. I'll have to work on that. Provided we ever get ourselves out of this debacle. I blame you, Malek.

When he looks at me like that, I wonder if he's deciding what wine I'll go best with

<Smiles at Vassago>

Now only if I could read your thoughts and think in response. Haha!

I thought that was awesome too.

E. wrote:

Vassago El-Vecchio wrote:

I could cast invisibility and make him disappear, but that doesn't silence him. I'll have to work on that. Provided we ever get ourselves out of this debacle. I blame you, Malek.

When he looks at me like that, I wonder if he's deciding what wine I'll go best with

<Smiles at Vassago>

Now only if I could read your thoughts and think in response. Haha!

I'm thankful for small favors. :)

Urizen wrote:

Studpuffin wrote:

Moff Rimmer wrote:

What's "BFG" mean? My 1337-speak seems to be a little lacking.

Big F&*^ing Gun. It's from DOOM, video game.

The Studpuffin speaks not of cake.

Urizen-to-Moff translation: I'm not lying.

Wunderbar!

I'm thankful for small favors. :)

What amuses me is ... he's just as mischievous, but not malevolent, like Dexter Bates. I can visually imagine you acting out the facial expressions as if we were right there in Myrtle Beach.

taig wrote:

I'm thankful for small favors. :)

What amuses me is ... he's just as mischievous, but not malevolent, like Dexter Bates. I can visually imagine you acting out the facial expressions as if we were right there in Myrtle Beach.

Hee hee. I'm definitely trying to Keep E on the benevolent/benign side.

E. is awesome. I love it.

Here's the bare bones of my character. Working hard on cyphering through this =)

Here's the bare bones of my character. Working hard on cyphering through this =)

Oh, you're so sorely needed when you're done with this statblocking. =)

Urizen wrote:

taig wrote:

I'm thankful for small favors. :)

What amuses me is ... he's just as mischievous, but not malevolent, like Dexter Bates. I can visually imagine you acting out the facial expressions as if we were right there in Myrtle Beach.

Hee hee. I'm definitely trying to Keep E on the benevolent/benign side.

I figured a timing to respond to him. =)

I'm amusing myself to a degree as you know Vassago is trying to address Forcefyre with a sense of prestige and exhortation, but you can also get the feeling that he's taunting him.

That said, I reckon the dragon can flick him across the room like an insect. :P

Pffft, I'm not even in this PBP anymore and I know who they are. :P

As a footnote, for the record my assumption was incorrect. I was not aware that one of the two would be Pat. But it works out well as this type of campaign is practically Pat's bread and butter.

Now let's see who else is going to be dancing the Sigil Two-Step...

Studpuffin wrote:

Pffft, I'm not even in this PBP anymore and I know who they are. :P

As a footnote, for the record my assumption was incorrect. I was not aware that one of the two would be Pat. But it works out well as this type of campaign is practically Pat's bread and butter.

Now let's see who else is going to be dancing the Sigil Two-Step...

Well, when Woody told me it was he and Patrick... I was sure it was Woody and Patrick.

Edit: Also, I helped Woody design his character some.

Well, when Woody told me it was he and Patrick... I was sure it was Woody and Patrick.

Edit: Also, I helped Woody design his character some.

Woody was one of my two guesses. I'm curious to see what he'll bring to the table. :)

I'm guessing owlbear sorc. But it's just a guess.

Studpuffin wrote:

Well, when Woody told me it was he and Patrick... I was sure it was Woody and Patrick.

Edit: Also, I helped Woody design his character some.

Woody was one of my two guesses. I'm curious to see what he'll bring to the table. :)

I'm guessing some sort of owlbear.

Owl be arearin' to see it when it debuts.

You all are a hoot!

Speak for yourself ....

"I'd better read up on svirfneblinium, then."

<Pulls out compass>

"Nearest library, please."

<Taps compass>

I literally LOL'ed when I read this. Twice.

EDIT: Followed by this one:

"You shouldn't tease him with puns, E. He already has that slightly sick, 'oh gods, the fate of the multiverse is in the hands of crazed halflings' look. You should recognize it. Vessago has it all the time." ^.^

Bolded for emphasis.

Speak for yourself ....

E. wrote:

"I'd better read up on svirfneblinium, then."

<Pulls out compass>

"Nearest library, please."

<Taps compass>

I literally LOL'ed when I read this. Twice.

+1

Hopefully everyone is having fun. Including SP now lurking...

I'm up to Turby's Inn in the rewrite. You all were a little busier today than normal. And it was a little difficult to do this with the kids hanging on me over the weekend.

I'll try and double-check Patrick's character tomorrow. Hopefully Woody will post his tomorrow and we'll move forward with the new group.

EDIT -- Never mind. I looked it up.

Let's do this here...

Moff DM wrote:

Sorry, still working that one out. For now the answer is "twenty" -- however, we'll see how things go. We may make some "DM Magic" to miraculously acquire some of them.

Including the outlands, I counted 17. I added 18 if Sigil or a Prime Material Plane was necessary. So what am I missing?

Ha. A lot. Many around those planes will not have keys. I still may have you have adventures in some of those planes regardless of whether or not there is a "key". But you've also got all the elemental planes which could include anything like the para- and quasi- planes. You've also got Astral, Ethereal, Shadow, Positive, Negative, and a few other non-standard planes I might throw in. So, like I said, we'll see how it goes.

The answer to the question is that there is a fixed number -- I'm just not sure what that number is and I don't want to lock myself into something that I may need/want to change later.

Let's do this here...

Vassago El-Vecchio wrote:

Moff DM wrote:

Sorry, still working that one out. For now the answer is "twenty" -- however, we'll see how things go. We may make some "DM Magic" to miraculously acquire some of them.

Including the outlands, I counted 17. I added 18 if Sigil or a Prime Material Plane was necessary. So what am I missing?

Ha. A lot. Many around those planes will not have keys. I still may have you have adventures in some of those planes regardless of whether or not there is a "key". But you've also got all the elemental planes which could include anything like the para- and quasi- planes. You've also got Astral, Ethereal, Shadow, Positive, Negative, and a few other non-standard planes I might throw in. So, like I said, we'll see how it goes.

The answer to the question is that there is a fixed number -- I'm just not sure what that number is and I don't want to lock myself into something that I may need/want to change later.

Disclaimer: The number is x where the solution to x is a subset of ∞, whereas I reserve the right to redefine said solution to encompass the Clintonian definition of is. All other declarations are considered null and void by proxy of GM fiat.

:P

** spoiler omitted **

EDIT -- Never mind. I looked it up.

Hey, you were the one that chose the Realms. :P

That said, I hope the joke translated?