No worries. I'm glad you guys are still around. And if you are able to foresee some of these complications, feel free to let me know and I could NPC your character in the mean time, whichever you prefer.
As for Morgan, he's got a LOT of leeway right now because he's effectively been "off screen" for a little bit. So he could have just been out in the hall, or he may have gotten up to something completely different. If you've been off-screen like that, feel free to take some liberties if you'd like. I'll try and rein it in if it gets too out of hand.
And Gilder, getting wisdom teeth out is rough. I hope it went well enough and you're back on your feet soon, so to speak.
I'll go ahead and make a radically assumptive post then, and we'll see if it flies. ;D
I like the sound of radically assumptive already.
Along with his heightened senses, Gil got a face lift. The original avatar was chosen for a Half-elf, which that picture suits well imo, with its heavier set features. For an actual elf, I thought I needed something else. (plus it frees up the other avatar for my next half-elf)
EDIT: Still keeping this picture, but just realized I look like a targaryen.
I'm heading out of town and over the weekend. So I likely won't be posting a decent update again until Tuesday (Monday is Memorial Day!).
So enjoy the weekend! I'll still try to answer questions in the meantime, however, if some come up.
Lockdown at the prison where I work. Afraid there will be delays in posting until tomorrow. I sincerely apologize!
Its not like prisons dont need employees as well, but when I read that I must admit I did a double take. "Prison? Say waaaat?"
Lockdown? Sounds like a fun story!!
I'll still try to answer questions in the meantime, however, if some come up.
You're welcome to add more detail to the pendant. If not, I will do so.
You can go ahead and describe the pendant. I'm feeling very much on the side of "find out what happens" with this particular development. :)
Hope things work out at work!
Thanks for the update, no need for an apology, and I hope all is well -- for you, and all involved!
(And yeah, I enjoy that sense of You live where? You do what? that I get from gaming on these forums, with folks from all over the world and all walks of life.)
Prison lockdown? Ouch, nothing to bad I hope.
I haven't died, but EOCI is still under lockdown, for over a week now. It doesn't put me in danger, but work is quite different. Major update tomorrow come hell or high water, and hopefully a return to the regular schedule.
EOCI
I totally heard about that on NPR! It was an incredibly brief update that I heard in the less-than-ten minutes or so I was in a coffee shop getting my breakfast. I was like, "Huh, wonder if it's the same one. Probably just a coincidence."
How's eastern Oregon for finding gaming groups? I actually live in Portland, so there's plenty of PFS stuff here, but I switched to the online games because my commute kind of precludes me from going to the physical tables anymore.
Holy moly! Stay safe Mogthrasir!
Ok, things are openning up, which means the schedule is working back towards normal. Again, I apologize for the haitus. Update coming this afternoon.
I don't know why it surprises me to find out you're from Portland, Morgan. I think it's just because I assume everyone I encounter online must be far more distant that a couple of hours. As far as gaming groups out here, I haven't had a lot of luck, but I don't make a lot of time for it either which I'm sure is part of that reason. When I lived in Central Oregon it was better because there were gaming stores where you could connect with people, and I haven't found any out this way yet.
Kinda crazy to think you had just heard about it on NPR, though for statewide news I guess it deserves a mention.
Guys... I think you all probably came to this conclusion on your own, but I've only just confirmed it with myself. I have to leave this game. Life's gotten pretty bad, and I need to cut down on my gaming, as well as a lot of other things. I'm sorry.
Yeah, was beginning to wonder. Sorry to hear it, hope things get better soon.
Sorry to hear that Gilder, though I appreciate you letting us know so that we aren't left wondering. More so, I'm sorry to hear that life has gotten so difficult. I pray that things get better for you. Best of luck cutting things back, and hopefully we'll get chances to retreat into some games with you in the future.
I'm sorry to hear that. I wish you the best of luck and hope that you are able to sort things out for the better.
Sad to see you go, Gilder, but I totally understand; I recently had to cut down quite a bit myself.
So, should I rewrite my bonds? Maybe just leave the blanks empty? Will Gilder remain as an NPC?
I'm likely to still use him a little bit, but not extensively. I never enjoy making PC's prominent NPC's, as I'm likely to take the character in a direction other than the original player intended. I'm not sure why, but that feels kinda sacred to me.
As for bonds, don't worry about them yet. You guys are just a flaming barn and wriggly mink away from the end of session move, at which point you can re-evaluate bonds if you wish to continue.
I just have the worst post timing apparently. The ONE TIME I don't preview, there are two posts before mine. :P
My posting will be somewhat spotty the coming few days. Back to normal on Monday.
Thanks for the heads up. And apologies that you've been stuck in the room while the others go through this chaos.
I’m not stuck. Skorabor is happily taking part in the chaos outside. Perhaps you are mistaking me for one of the two dead dwarves in the basement? Then I must say that I find it somewhat offensive that you suggest that all dwarves look alike (even regardless of them being dead or alive!) and I will rally the dwaven community to my cause. For two long have we been forced to stand in the shadows of other fantasy races considering themselves better just because they can reach a height beyond 4ft!
Or perhaps you’re just mistaken me for Karm who is played by Kagehiro? :)
Hahaha, yes to the latter. Thanks for clearing that up. And just for clarity, many of my friends are dwarves! I have a deep respect for dwarven music, and even buy dwarven product for my at-home beard care. (Made by dwarves, not made from dwarves).
So I'm offended that you would assume me a bigot. You people are always so angry! It's probably because of all the drinking.
One of my friend's most memorable D&D/PF characters (I only heard about him, never played in that game) was a dwarf named Byron Stonef#*@er. He was a black dwarf Fighter with a bald head and clean-shaven face, a distate for alcohol, whose weapon of choice was a katana. He would get extremely upset if anyone questioned his eschewing of traditional/stereotypical Dwarven culture.
Ha, I like the concept. That's one of the things I like about Dungeon World as well--that you define the culture. Skorabor can determine whatever cultural or physical traits dwarfs would have, and it creates the canon for our game. Maybe dwarves don't live underground at all, maybe they don't even eat food in the traditional sense, maybe there aren't dwarven women and the entire race is comprised of a single gender that repopulates through spores (like orks in Warhammer).
What has been defined so far is the extreme sense of honor in the dwarven race, as well as the renown and expertise in financial affairs. Plus the Slayer tradition, in which Skorabor has taken his oath.
The End of Session move is explained in the game thread. Congratulations on making it through your first "adventure" of sorts. I know there are a lot of loose ends, but it's still a good pausing point.
There are some things I haven't done well here:
- Letting the party split up too much was a bad idea.
- Stringing more conflict on to the end of the shade encounter, without making it clear whether this would be substantial conflict or lingering narrative was a bad idea (but I wanted to allow you the ability to change your world, rather than just narrate that the shifter escaped)
- Having this many players is also a bigger complication than I anticipated, and I will be adjusting encounters accordingly
This is a good chance for you to voice struggles you had or things you think could be dealt with better. I'm not looking for compliments, but would greatly appreciate any creative criticism as I'm still figuring out good ways to run this fantastic system.
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Now that we've had an intro adventure, you have a taste for what DW is, or at least the potential that it has. I appreciate your willingness to take part in this, and hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to keep going with it, I'm willing to continue our story and see where it goes. If you've had a taste and are content with that, that is fine as well, and I look forward to many opportunities for us to game in the future.
I sense a slowing participation and want to be receptive to that. So this is a perfect spot to call the game. Or if there are some that really desire to continue, then I will spend sometime working out the structure of a next adventure for those who wish it!
Don't call the game, I'm really enjoying it still! I just wanted my character to be unconscious for a few moments and then reawaken dramatically.
Time will tell how much if any of my impressions of the game so far are the rules set and how much is good GMing, but so far im enjoying it very much and find the GMing competent and interesting. It kinda feels like boxing, trading jabs with the GM, which I like immensely. In things like PF its more a matter of "the rules say this", baring GM fiat.
As to the slowing of the game, that is the natural state of PbP. Once the initial frenzy settles, ppl get into a relaxed routine and check in less frequently, its just the nature of the beast. The last few things that transpired may also have left ppl "gasping for air" so to speak, trying to figure out what to do now, since there hasnt been good opportunities for GM prompts. Its basically been action from the word go and we, or atleast I personally, gotta readjust a little.
I for my part am enjoying myself and intrigued by the possible continued story so will be sticking around for more. Gilders untimely departure has also left Gil with a rather amusing possible gameplay hook going forward ;)
Gil gets +1 XP for his bond with Gilder.
Having yet to realize that Morgan isnt a woman, he retains his bond with him.
Gil did not perform any action that was obviously to save Mandus, so he still has two strikes on that front (Saved life and saved arm)
New bonds:
Morgan: "With that windbag out of the picture, I might be able to turn a profit AND get in good with the little lady. If she needed a bodyguard before, why wouldn't she now?"
Skorabor: "The dwarves have walked with world longer than anyone save the elves themselves. This oath mongering fool has proven why tonight. It may not be a bad idea to buddy up with the ugly degenerate. I shall make him an asset to my continued survival."
Horn: "Bah, Halflings. For all their ferocity, they are worthless, although they atleast embrace their status as nothing more than animals. Cant say the same for most of the other so-called "sentients". This one seems could be trouble, I best be wary around him."
Having yet to have any meaningful interaction with Karm Im leaving him out for now.
I sense a slowing participation and want to be receptive to that. So this is a perfect spot to call the game. Or if there are some that really desire to continue, then I will spend sometime working out the structure of a next adventure for those who wish it!
Skorabor's decline in posting is due to me not being home :) I will be returning home today so I'll have a post up either tonight or tomorrow. Until then I just wish to say that I'd be more than happy to continue! I've liked the system in theory for some time and I'm excited to have an opportunity to try it out for real.
Back in regular rotation! Though I can mention that I will have another slump in posting between the 7th july and 17-18th july as I will travel to the US.
End of session related
Do you feel any of your bonds have been resolved? If so, see if that player agrees. If both agree, remove it and mark an XP. You may also right in new bonds if you feel something has arisen recently to form one. You may also remove any bonds with Gilder... if you removed any, mark 1 xp (not 1 per bond, but one total).
Skorabor hasn’t resolved any bonds other the default one with Gilder.
Did the group learn anything new about the world? If consensus agrees, all mark 1 xp.
I think so. We’ve learned that our opponent has a deep connection with the forest, although we don’t know what it is.
Did you overcome a notable monster or enemy? If consensus agrees, all mark 1 xp.
I would say that the shadows count.
Did you loot a memorable treasure? If consensus agrees, all mark 1 xp.
Perhaps. Depends on what “counts” as memorable treasure. The boots from the dead dwarf stash was magical, but I don’t know where to draw the line between “memorable” and “just treasure”. They don’t have a name (that we’re aware of) but they do have a use.
What do you think (about all the “xp”-worthy points)?
GM question related
Letting the party split up too much was a bad idea.
Why was this a bad idea? Was it hard to keep track of everything? I didn’t feel that I missed something from the time I was separated from the party.
Stringing more conflict on to the end of the shade encounter, without making it clear whether this would be substantial conflict or lingering narrative was a bad idea (but I wanted to allow you the ability to change your world, rather than just narrate that the shifter escaped)
I’m not sure about this. I think it worked out fine. I felt that the “encounter” was well boxed up with the shade indoors and the halfling + wargs outside.
I sense a slowing participation and want to be receptive to that. So this is a perfect spot to call the game. Or if there are some that really desire to continue, then I will spend sometime working out the structure of a next adventure for those who wish it!
I would very much like to continue!
Just checking in, while you guys continue to roleplay out what to do with the captive, and work out the End of Session move. I'll gladly jump in if there's way to do so, but it needs to be mostly character interaction at this point.
It looks like you're keen on continuing, which is great. I'll iron out what's coming next for those that are sticking with it!
Sadly, I think I'm going to have to bow out. I had some doubts about time constraints, and that's proving to be the case. Which sucks, I was enjoying the game and the character. I just don't have the time to commit to it currently.
Sorry for dipping out. Best wishes to everyone.
I understand how time constraints can do that. Thanks for letting us know, Karm. Best wishes to you as well.
Btw, in another game I was in, whose GM turned out to be Morgan, weve just been told that he has to stop pbp for personal reasons. Now I dont know if he intends to keep this game as his sole one or if he just forgot to mention it here as well, but his absence seems to suggest it.
Im ready to be wrong, but I thought Id mention the possibility.
Ouch. That'd mean it's just Skorabor, Gil, Horn and myself. Still a decently balanced party.
Yeah, Morgan sent a PM stating that he is having to pull out of his games for personal reasons at the moment. So we will lose him as well.
Luckily, party balance isn't much of an issue in Dungeon World from what I've seen. But even if it did...
You have multiple, powerful combatants; several "lateral thinking" classes; and someone with either a 15 or 16 in every stat.
I'm not worried. Did Morgan leave her corpse behind?
For the moment I think I will NPC him (minimally), especially as he has some hooks into the current happenings. I believe he and Karm are going to split off shortly.
Awh shucks, I was all set for some hilarious, yet potentially deep roleplaying once Gil found out about Morgans secret : /
Awh shucks, I was all set for some hilarious, yet potentially deep roleplaying once Gil found out about Morgans secret : /
Hey guys! So, I'm still going to be taking a break from PbP until further notice, but I'm feeling better and well enough to post in the actual discussion thread today.
I just wanted to point out that if Morgan has any secrets, they're related to Karm's banishment (maybe--never got that bond fully fleshed out). Morgan's gender identity and gender expression has never been secrets to anyone, Gil just made assumptions, and was going to be corrected as soon as we were all, you know, not fighting for our lives. :P
Glad to hear you're feeling better! Sad to see you go though, Morgan had lots of promise :)
Glad to hear you're feeling better! Sad to see you go though, Morgan had lots of promise :)
This, a thousand times this. I must admit I was almost jealous that I didnt think of it, although I know I could never roleplay it with any credibility.
Up to our GM obviously, but I for one suggest you check back here to rejoin when/if you feel like getting back into gaming.
Against my better judgement Im going to ask, since you mention feeling better, is it sickness forcing you to stop? Normally I just leave it be when people dont elaborate on the why of it, but I couldnt help myself this time. I Know I dont need to tell you, but continued silence on the matter is ofcourse totally an option.
Either way, best wishes going forward.
So sorry for the momentary silence guys! I'm at the coast currently with the family. So this is a phone update. I won't be able to get a good update until next week unfortunately. Sorry for the failure to give you a heads up. Friday things got hectic so I didn't inform you all.
Thanks for the heads up. I hope you have a good time with your family!
Another heads up: I'll be traveling between the 7th and 17th of july. I'll keep following the game but I will most likely not be posting anything during that time.
Please DMPC as appropriate.
Tomorrow I'll travel abroad. I'll be back the 17th of july. I might post something during the next one and a half weeks but it only be me holding up the action please DMPC as necessary.