DM Skull's Kingmaker Campaign (Dead) (Inactive)

Game Master Shady_Motives

I wouldn't think that you would have to rush for a charter. I mean yes it's an important document you need to be able to stake claim in the south lands but unless you had to fight through a heavy throng of people both inside and outside of the inn shouldn't be an issue. Now if the town is small enough to have limited resources as far as allowing only a number of people to attain a charter, then your worries would be valid.

Though I know Shalira had other reasons for wanting it as soon as she could get it.

Adrian Grimm wrote:

I wouldn't think that you would have to rush for a charter. I mean yes it's an important document you need to be able to stake claim in the south lands but unless you had to fight through a heavy throng of people both inside and outside of the inn shouldn't be an issue. Now if the town is small enough to have limited resources as far as allowing only a number of people to attain a charter, then your worries would be valid.

Though I know Shalira had other reasons for wanting it as soon as she could get it.

I think a couple people are anxious to get moving along.

@Feuerrabe I think that was monday? And i was doing good to think strait to post monday. Sorry, I was reacting based off what had recently been posted.

I am not blaming anyone I just wanted to mention that this felt a little "unfair". I know things like this can always happen. :) I am always happy if someone posts something even though they have little time to play RPGs. Given that the alternative is that they don't post at all...

I wouldn't think that you would have to rush for a charter. I mean yes it's an important document you need to be able to stake claim in the south lands but unless you had to fight through a heavy throng of people both inside and outside of the inn shouldn't be an issue. Now if the town is small enough to have limited resources as far as allowing only a number of people to attain a charter, then your worries would be valid.

The things were put in the Kingmaker Player's Guide, there were exactly four charters available, exactly four groups of adventurers are sent to the south. No more, no less. And the way I understood it we were specifically bound for the Greenbelt one. That's why Shalira is trying to make indications towards the Stag Lord earlier. And I don't think it's something usual that charters like these are handed out. The Player's Guide makes it sound as though it was highly unusual - it implies privileges such as collecting taxes and so forth, Rostland virtually surrenders a part of its own lands which it cannot control, but still lays claim on.

You are starting to edge into metagaming. Your character's don't know about the specifics of the charter as you haven't actually gone to Town Hall. You don't know how many there are available, how many have been handed out because you haven't left the inn. Don't worry so much about an eye wink, a grumble, a shifty glance. You have all only known each other for about an hour, maybe 2.

I have read the situation as getting the charter now, leaving in the morning. I will not dictate what you are going to do, thats not my job. I am the world you live in, the dirt you walk on (yes thats my face), the monsters you fight, etc. blah blah blah. But for the sake of expediency I will fast forward unless people want to RP more?

Ok stop this, now. You are starting to edge into metagaming. Your character's don't know about the specifics of the charter as you haven't actually gone to Town Hall. You don't know how many there are available, how many have been handed out because you haven't left the inn. Don't worry so much about an eye wink, a grumble, a shifty glance. You have all only known each other for about an hour, maybe 2.

I have read the situation as getting the charter now, leaving in the morning. I will not dictate what you are going to do, thats not my job. I am the world you live in, the dirt you walk on (yes thats my face), the monsters you fight, etc. blah blah blah. But for the sake of expediency I will fast forward unless people want to RP more?

In a moment of late night insomnia, thought I'd let you know I'm okay with a fast forward. Because from what I could tell we were leaving the inn to go get that charter anyway?

Hopefully I will see you all in a bit more coherent state in a few hours.

I was going to buy some stuff after we went to the town hall, ask questions about the bandits and the Stolen Lands in general, maybe alongside one of my new companions, and maybe see for my horse... but the latter is optional.

I also wanted to point out that comments were purely OOC - as far as Shalira understands she just knows that there is something unusual going on. I've illustrated her views in-character earlier I think.

I agree with DM Skull on this one, and would really prefer that, if any clarifications are needed, they should be done in character, perhaps with spoilers to avoid clogging the thread - I think that is a good way to offer explanations, or not, depending on the character inclination :D

Still, I will, as a one time offer, clarify Reknar's attitude:

Disclaimer: That was my one time offer, because I don't want the feeling that the man is erratic. From here onwards, any requests for clarifications should be addressed to him directly :D

You are starting to edge into metagaming. Your character's don't know about the specifics of the charter as you haven't actually gone to Town Hall. You don't know how many there are available, how many have been handed out because you haven't left the inn. Don't worry so much about an eye wink, a grumble, a shifty glance. You have all only known each other for about an hour, maybe 2.

I have read the situation as getting the charter now, leaving in the morning. I will not dictate what you are going to do, thats not my job. I am the world you live in, the dirt you walk on (yes thats my face), the monsters you fight, etc. blah blah blah. But for the sake of expediency I will fast forward unless people want to RP more?

As far as Reknar is concerned, we can get moving.

I'll rather not click the spoiler and see how things go. ;)

Well, I'll just explicitly let Shalira leave the inn now. Of course I am still happy with a little skip.

And sorry for all the wind I am bringing up. I am somewhat obsessed with this game I admit.

Uhg. Bad Insomnia, making me over sleep. And I'll remember to ask clarification there.

I've not done a PbP before. I looked at a guide or two before the game started for format things, but there may be some conventions I didn't know about.

Uhg. Bad Insomnia, making me over sleep. And I'll remember to ask clarification there.

I've not done a PbP before. I looked at a guide or two before the game started for format things, but there may be some conventions I didn't know about.

To be honest, I haven't really done one either. I have dabbled with forumn roleplays before but this is the first time watching one of these unfold.

Kana wrote:

Uhg. Bad Insomnia, making me over sleep. And I'll remember to ask clarification there.

I've not done a PbP before. I looked at a guide or two before the game started for format things, but there may be some conventions I didn't know about.

To be honest, I haven't really done one either. I have dabbled with forumn roleplays before but this is the first time watching one of these unfold.

Back several years ago, I was big into forum rps, though those did not involve dice, had different conventions than PbPs seem too and where editable after an hour. But I'm really enjoying this one ^^ Even if we take forever to leave an inn XD

I've never played much pen and paper either. Just one horribly failed attempt with a group of... well, let's say I didn't like it.

I've two other games going in German language, but those don't remotely progress as fast as this. But, as long as it does progress I am fine with it... and at least one of them doesn't look bad right now. Which reminds me that I ought to post something to keep the pace up.

I couldn't sleep very well either... I kinda posted some of the stuff here around 3:30 am my time.

I just noticed those RSS feeds are pretty helpful. So I don't have to check my campaign pages all the time, I see it in my email client if there is a new post.

I could post something about how Shalira perceives the city as she passes through it. But since the offer of a skip is still standing and I don't know what's Mikhail is going to do with his horse yet I rather hold a little back. Would look stupid if I assume he's riding it when he actually just put it in a stable or is leading it. Since Shalira is good with animals and a alright rider herself it might make a difference; she likes horses.

Well I have my original group that i still try to play with when i can (I moved away for work, but we use skype) and another one that I play with remotely as well (Skype and roll20). Sometimes I get to play with my friends here. It's just not always easy because of scheduling conflicts, though usually if it's around here I'm the DM.

And the RSS feeds are nice (though I don't use them while at work), but my email client doesn't always like to update them properly.

Wait... I just read I wrote I've never played much pen and paper yet. That's rubbish of course, I meant play by post. I play pen and paper for 24 years.

I wondered where the pen and paper came from. It's okay.

I miss physical pen and paper games, but Skype and D20 java program make it easier to game, and I thoroughly enjoy it.

Should someone just say we are now outside the town hall? I feel like that's what everyone is waiting for.

We're waiting for a reaction from Mikhail and Aarya I suppose... they haven't said anything since Skull offered to warp us a little.

They're fine with it - lets go! :D

Could be busy. I know i might not get much chance to post later in the day today. Today is a busy day for me.

EDIT: Yes! Let's go!

They're fine with it - lets go! :D

I'd rather leave that choice to Skull... on the other hand it would be rather stupid if everyone was deadlocked because everyone awaits someone else to make the first move.

I just feel it's been left hanging that we are finally heading there since yesterday. Oh well. Grocery here I come... My food supplies at work are dwindling.

Le right music and rock and roll baby!

Reknar wrote:

They're fine with it - lets go! :D

I'd rather leave that choice to Skull... on the other hand it would be rather stupid if everyone was deadlocked because everyone awaits someone else to make the first move.

It's not as if I can make the decision myself Shalira. Of course it is up to Skull and the players ;)

I was under the impression you were about to post right away.

Nah, as far as I am concerned Reknar is on his way, and that's that.

Well, it may look a little funny that I take the initiative after Shalira asked Aarya to do so, but that was primarily to get going and since it seems it's Skull, Reknar, Aleidi and myself around right now I gotta work with what I got.

I've got no issues whatsoever with Shalira speaking up. I know Reknar intends to ;)

Why doesn't that surprise me. ;)

And Aleidi would just let them do all the talking, except where she feels she needs to speak up.

All the papers dropping are landing to the back of the desk, not at our feet, right?

It says they fell on the ground.

I am guessing they are all over the floor.

Behind the desk, don't worry about it. Congrats everyone we've reached 3 pages! And the million dollar question every group faces. Muahahaha!

Where is the pub?

Well, neither I as a player nor Shalira as a character wanted to make the decision for everyone else. But I hope this doesn't lead to another extended discussion. :D

I assume 'the Disciples of Jon' is not to be considered...

I assume 'the Disciples of Jon' is not to be considered...

The Long Jons?

Oooh, I like that.

I was hoping someone would jump at the purple squirrels idea. And I mean that seriously.

Done! you're the purple squirrels.

I kid of course, don't overthink it. Just pick something that you feel is an accurate representation of your ragtag band of misfits and unlikely allies.

XD i think we should have an army of purple squirrels later. To defend us. You know, monstrous purple squirells. I'll do an actual post when i can. Busy for now.

Well if you knew a druid with a taste for some odd mushrooms...

Well i did look into the spells for making them the other day. I think i want to get Aleidi a pet squirrel at some point. Purple preferably.

Welp it would be a simple cantrip to recolor the fur...after that that's all you.

Then we can have monstrous, humaniod purple squirrels later. Because I did look into those spells...

Ooooh the possibilities...

and now to wrack my brain with group name possibilities...

Shalira's idea with using parts of your names wasn't too far fetched...But eh what do I know?