Castle Caldwell and Beyond: (A 5e Campaign) - The Wrecking Crew (Inactive)

Game Master Terquem

How are we surprised when we knew there was something in there, and I was pointing my crossbow at the door, waiting for it to open. Just a bit confused...

Well, I'm going with the party not expecting giant ants, but you are right, you wouldn't be surprised because Ayita did hear something.

Let's roll Initiative and run the first round like normal, sorry about the brain fart moment there.

Good catch Klodd!

I haven’t been able to make the map yet, sorry,

But here are some
details, I hope will help everyone get a feel for what is going on.

There is a landing that is 10 feet by 15 feet directly in front of the door that accesses the tower, plus some additional areas (small) to either side of this platform. The stairs are 5 feet wide, and twenty feet in total length (rising to a height of about fifteen feet above the ground). These are steep stairs, with a pitch of about 1:1.3 (a rise of 1 foot for each 1.3 feet of run).

The door is about four feet wide, and Perry is in front of the door, which swings inward. Characters can move passed him to get into the room where the ants are, or you can shoot passed him with Missile weapons.

Okay "The Map" linked above should show the relative positions of everyone and the thirteen ants in the room. I am working on a game post now

Groovy, so then my faerie fire would probably have been on the frontmost 4x4 group (six workers and two soldiers), and then I'd step back next to Lijan.

Terquem can you let us know when the map is updated. I'm confused of my position and how many ants remain.

Yes, big apology on my part, I've been negligent and need to update several game maps.
I am hoping tonight I will have the free time I need to do that.

Okay the map should be correct now, showing that Perry and Magnus have retreated from the tower, leaving Klodd, Victor and Ayita still inside. There is a key to help you understand which ants are dead, which are sleeping, and which one is a warrior.

Won't be able to post for the 8 to 12 or 14 hours from now, I am not quitting the game but I have been super busy.
If it is possible would Appreciate if there is a way if someone can roll the next attack for me thanks.

Sorry I haven't posted, I've been ill.

For what it's worth, and I know I've said before how I do not like talking about real life problems of mine in the threads, I am up, and improving (on the sixth round of anti-biotics this summer). With the doctor treating me now saying, "hmmm, maybe it isn't an infection, hey I know let's schedule a cat scan" so, even though I am up, I am not at my best but I am trying to update games.

That sucks Terquem. Get well soon. I'm still around whenever you are feeling better.

No worries get better!

Yikes, hope this time around goes better for you.

Get well (:

How are you feeling, Terquem? Any improvement?

I am feeling much better today, and my eyes are now focusing well enough to see a computer screen. I hope to update as many games as possible today (the map might be tonight)

I will be unable to post or very spotty from this Wednesday through Sunday as I am moving. Please DMPC me as needed. Thanks.

Each character receives 30 experience points for at least trying to clear the tower of ants (though you did and sort of didn't kill them all). This includes a bonus of 5 xp each for discovering the dangerous floor before it was too late.

How ya feelin', Terquem?

Alright, I am finally moved in and mostly up and running, time to catch up on my threads...

I am better, but cautious, still taking tests. I will update today.

A new link has been added to the top of each page in this game that will take you directly to the "Campaign Journal of the Beginning of All Things" game

If you are interested you can learn about the setting there, and if you would like to develop something in this world, just post here with your ideas and we will work through them. (Though that is not a requirement of participation in this game, it sort of is in the Beginning of all things game).

I'm behind in all my map updates (which are done on another computer). I'm sorry. I don't want to use this forum as a place to talk about myself, so just know that I am okay, little trouble seeing, and with balance, but I am okay, and when I can get to the right computer I will update all my game maps.

Again, so sorry.

Okay - so here it is. I will try to update all my games this weekend, really try, and keep at it through the weekend and into next week. Okay?

I had a CT scan on Monday, the results weren't the best. I am scheduled for a surgery on Oct. 27 to remove something from my head that cannot be treated with drugs, but it is not in my brain, and is not supposed to be any kind of cancer, just something that needs to be taken out. There is, as always, a tiny, tiny chance of complications including vision problems - BUT I intend to keep doing this until I am forced to stop.

Dang. You've certainly had more than your share, so here's hoping this is the beginning of a new chapter of wellness and peace for you. :)

Thanks Perry

I'm going to wait just a little bit longer (like till this afternoon) for Lijan to respond to Magnus' warning shout, and if he doesn't I will move things along.

Okay - so here it is. I will try to update all my games this weekend, really try, and keep at it through the weekend and into next week. Okay?

I had a CT scan on Monday, the results weren't the best. I am scheduled for a surgery on Oct. 27 to remove something from my head that cannot be treated with drugs, but it is not in my brain, and is not supposed to be any kind of cancer, just something that needs to be taken out. There is, as always, a tiny, tiny chance of complications including vision problems - BUT I intend to keep doing this until I am forced to stop.

Hopefully everything goes well, nothing worse than being sick. A simple cold is bad enough but something requiring surgery really does make everything difficult. I am sure once this procedure is over you will be feeling better in no time! :-)

Okay anyone else want to get in on this negotiation, before I go all wonky on the meds next week. Or are you all waiting for me to get loopy and start handing out magic items like candy?

Good health to you dear DM/GM/Story teller/Terquem

Perry made me laugh When I read the Office supplies I thought about A4 paper and maybe a printer

Thanks Lijan,

I imagine everyone wants to move on, after discovering the treasure map (Isle of Dread anyone?) but don't forget there is going to be a slow down soon. I hope you will all be here when I return.

Thanks Lijan,

I imagine everyone wants to move on, after discovering the treasure map (Isle of Dread anyone?) but don't forget there is going to be a slow down soon. I hope you will all be here when I return.

Sounds good to me.

Enjoying the thread very much Terquem, I think we will all be here when you return. :-)

Sorry I have not been able to contribute to the project as it has been going forward, I have barely had time to keep up with posting lately, every time I think I am turning the corner I have less time instead of more time!

Yup. I'll still be around. Good luck.

Will still be around

Minor set back, tried to sit up for a while, some bleeding, need another day or two more I guess

Very sorry

Feel better.

Also you should stop bleeding. Bleeding's bad.

I run a V20 Dark Ages game here on the Boards. I am looking for a player to fill the 13th character spot, Clan Nosferatu. Anyone interested?

I am feeling well enough to start getting back to updating games. It will be slow at first, maybe two or three games today, and then the rest will follow through the weekend.

I appreciate everyone’s patience.

I’ll start each game post with a review, to try and bring everyone back to where we were when we left off, and a prompt to getting us moving again.

I imagine it will take some time for everyone to realize the games are going to get moving again.

Again, thank you.

For this game - because of the large number of players, it might be harder to get this one going than some of the other games, Please give everyone a chance to realize we are moving again

Not sure whether we're waiting on the GM, or if I wasn't clear enough with my earlier "let's continue our perimeter sweep" thing. I think the plan was to make a counter-clockwise circuit around the outside of the castle, right?

I was waiting on the GM. I assumed we were continuing on.

opps, that was me who missed that. I'll update the map and describe the next part of the caste wall going north from your current position

Sorry

---Alright, just so I am clear about things, you are bypassing the small wooden structures between the kitchen and the tower, each is about 20 x 20 feet in size, and is built against the west wall

Oh, I imagined something more like chicken coops based on the first description. We probably ought to check them if they're that big.

For those who celebrate it

Have a happy holiday tomorrow

Things that have happened to me in the past two weeks

spent the night in the hospital
Yuk

found out I do not need further surgery
Yea

found out I am going to be a grandpa for the second time
Yikes

Thankfully you are feeling overall better.

Congrats! :-)

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

What a wild holiday week. unexpected visitors, too much food, laundry drain back up, and internet outage, wow I had a
blast...

Sorry for the long delay, I know it is a drag, but starting tomorrow everything should be updating more regularly.

Thanks

I hope the rest of the players are still checking in.

Still here. Getting the impression we are not meant to pass this way and should probably move on.