Yikes, Nathaniel! Just saw your post, hope your hand is better soon. No rush on posting, whenever you feel comfortable.
I have a suggestion for getting Ruhk involved-
He might just happen to be wherever the next important story event is going to take place, and he might just stick his nose into the situation because thats the sort of fellow he is.
Seems like that would be true to the character that we've seen him so far, and would be the least complex way of going about getting the party together. I'm sure Ruhk can come up with some kind of personal motivation for staying with the group once we all get an idea of the direction the story will take us.
Feel free to ignore this. I'm just brainstorming.
Yeah, that was sort of the plan... Which is I mentioned to him that he could have overheard the conversation between Valeria and Greyson, but he never made any reaction to it.
Probably just got swallowed by holiday madness. It was a hectic time of year.
This is probably true. Also guys tomorrow my wedding anniversary so likely no post from me tomorrow. I will be back at it on Tuesday.
Congrats GM!
Happy anniversary
Checking in.
Still here. Waiting to enter the shop.
I apologize if you guys were waiting on me. I was sitting back to allow you guys a little more RP time without GM bumps, but if you guys need a little push I can get things moving again.
I think we're all out the door and headed in the same direction now, but we are still a bit fragmented. The main group could have an RP scene, but the rest of us are just following.
I kinda like that the party isn't immediately together. It makes the story feel extremely organic. Much more believable than how most games start.
I don't have anything to add to the current scene beyond that I'm continuing to follow the main group's lead.
As a side note, I'm enjoying watching the interactions between everyone
Checking in again. I'm super busy right now and won't have a lot of time to post until monday. Please don't wait on my account.
I'm still here too
I'm just waiting to hear from the group what you are planning. Either split or stay together.
I am staying with the group, quietly following, keeping an eye on them in case they get into trouble. I don't just want to walk up and say "hi, I'm following you because Val still thinks you're a child"
Narratively speaking, that would be funny but kinda boring.
That would be awesome, Greyson! But I agree, also I will be out with my wife today so I likely will not have any posts up today.
Eventually I will call up some creature from the planes and show I'm not a child ;)
GM post upcoming shortly! I've got to get my little man some dinner and then I will get us moving again.
Recovering from flu. Will post shortly.
Yikes Zirren! Hope you're doing better. Hey guys wanted to see what you guys think so far? Is the pace okay? Too slow? Any suggestions for me?
I keep getting worried that it's going to die.
The pace is a little slow. I think we are waiting too long for people to post. Unless it is absolutely imperative that a particular character respond, I think it would be a good idea to give everyone a 24 hour window to respond before pushing forward.
Other than the slow pace, I'm really enjoying the story.
I'm not sure there is something I should be responding to? I could start up a conversation with someone, but I'd rather keep us moving toward a stated goal
Okay guys, I will work on keeping the story moving a little faster. I'd like to start implementing the requested posting rate I posted in the recruitment thread. I'd really like to see a post once every other day from folks who are active in the thread. I understand if there is something that comes up in life, but please just drop a short "Sorry, can't post today." in the Discussion thread.
As far as this part of the adventure goes, it does not necessarily have to be only one person asking questions. If any of your characters have questions for Laurel, then feel free to get a post in!
Caine's intrest isn't really necessary (though it will probably grow as time goes on). If Zirren is going, Caine will go to.
Hey guys, I will have a post up around 2 when I head out to work. Spending time with the family before I head out.
Need to catch up. Daughter better but yesterday I was involved in a hit and run. Old lady merged in front of me and breaked harder than I could slow down. Then she ran. Chased her and her licenses plate number and called the police but waited over an hour for them to arrive then left. Not much damage to my car bumper and a dent on hers. Still a pain in the butt.
No worries Zirren, sorry to hear about all the stuff going on man.
Nathaniel: Absolutely Adorable
Ruhk: Sweet and Kind
Zirren: Indifferent
Zilka: Intimidating
Greyson: Absolutely Terrifying
Haha. I'd say that's a pretty accurate assessment. Also, I am really enjoying watching all the interactions between everyone. Also, you guys have been keeping me on my toes lol.
That's an interesting assessment, Belladonna
I realize that there may be players with other ideas about how we go about creating cohesion among the characters (or even the possibility that some players do not think cohesion is necessary) but in my last post I'm just trying to see if it is time to form a "party of adventurers". Maybe we can go back to the Duck, and introduce ourselves proper, to each other.
Not sure if you guys are waiting on me... but I will give folks until later this evening to make any posts they would like before I get things moving again.
I'm outside. :)
I'm waiting on Laurel
Sorry I basically missed last week. I'm trying to catch up at work for deadlines and crash at night. Will try and catch up today though.
A question for Mr.GM
Would you mind if I switched my feat to Childlike? I haven't used my current one, and I think childlike would fit well within the story.
I believe that'd be just fine, Belladonna. If at any point you guys select a feat or feature that you realize just doesn't fit or isn't being utilized, I have no issue with you all swappin it out.
Also guys, I spoke with Zirren via PM and he's staying pretty busy trying to get caught back up with everything. Therefore, I'll be DMPC'ing Zirren until things slow down for him.
I'm going to let you guys make your plans on how you want to proceed at this point. Just to let you guys know, there's not really anything left to do in town other than to make your plans. I'm going to post some distances/travel times from Falcon's Hollow to the locations which you all know to assist in your decision making. (I just need to check my notes first lol)
Okay, travel distances and approximate time...
Falcon's Hollow to the Dwarven Monastery - 24 miles, 12 hours of travel at 20' movement rate / 8 hours at 30'.
Falcon's Hollow to the Witch's Hut - 18 miles, 9 hours of travel at 20' movement rate / 6 hours at 30'.
I am loving the back and forth between you guys! Great RP guys.
Reference the animals, I would say yes there should be a few ponies or at least mules/donkeys that could rented at "reasonable" price.
Zirren would let you guys know that to reach the Witch's Hut and the Dwarven Monastery, you will have to travel around the river and lake to get to either. Just an fyi... Ruhk would know that the logging camp is currently at the southeast edge of The Woods near the eastern border of the lake...
Current party arrangement from Belladonna's point of view:
Drunken brute Caine the scary
Sappy brute Ruhk the ignorant
Scary but nice brute Zilka
Zirren the family man
Handsome warrior Mr.Artegal the funny
To make things easier planning-wise... Check out the link of Milon's map of the woods. The monastery is clearly labeled, and D is the Witch's hut.
Also, to let you guys know my family and I are taking a vacation to Florida March 11-18. I won't be able to post much, if at all. I will not have access to my PDFs or notes.
Hah! Ignorant? Then watch out, I'm going to make the "Achievement in ignorance" trope my b%*#$!
I'm pushing things forward to the discussion of what we are going to do. I figure Caine's little side seen can cover the main discussion that happened at the table, so we can cut to the chase, have our more in-depth party introductions, and then head out to get any supplies we need before we tackle our first adventure.
Sound good?
Works for me!
Looks good, Caine. I've been hanging back and letting you guys move things along at your own pace. If you guys ever feel you need a little bump from me to keep things moving let me know.
Got volunteered to drive two of my sons to an In Flames concert tomorrow, so I will be off line for the next two days (I’ll have my touch pad and can make posts if I need to)
Hey guys, I've been thinking about the potential for Story Feats and wanted to see if you guys were interested in them for your characters. If so, I would grant you all a free Story Feat as I think they can add some great fun to campaign as well as provided a nice little boost.
Lastly, not sure if I covered my thoughts on Taking 10/20. I am all for allowing Take 10 in almost all situations. Active combat is the only time when I may not allow someone to Take 10. Taking 20 is also allowed for characters if interested. I was thinking about opening up Ability checks as well to the Take 10/20 rules. The way I look at it... so you're doing a Str check to move an object, if you put all your muscle into your effort and taking time to do it properly, then I see no reason for a random die roll to make things "more interesting". Unless you guys would rather stick with the traditional methods, which is okay with me.
Overland Travel - Normally the limit is 8 hours of overland travel per day. I think that's a little limiting and would allow an additional 4 hours with a short rest period of at least 30 minutes, but not requiring more than 60 minutes. This under the assumption of easy traveling, so far harsher environments it would be different. Forced marches and similar situations would still be limited and require the requisite saves and such.