GMT's War For The Crown

Game Master GM Tallgrass

Hey everyone. So sorry for the lack of an update post today. Things got a bit wild st work and I was unable to get things moving. We’ll resume shortly!

The gameplay thread is updated, as is the Campaign Info tab. Please review that, as two sections - Senate Rules and Senate Mechanics - have been added, and will be important moving forward.

Again, I apologize for pushing things forward so hard. I know the best part of PbP is the character development and conversations. I don't want to strip those out of this game, but I DO want to keep the momentum moving forward, at least until the plot does that for us.

Thanks everyone!

Gen will take one of the smoke pellets.

Okay, I’m a bit confused. My task is to crash our benefactor’s families party and muck up their nice bottle of wine. When is that task to be done? Now, or after our adventure in the senate?

And GM, I think you pushing the pace very appropriately. Don’t hesitate to move forward as you deem necessary!

Gen, you went a little too far forward. It’s not a problem at all - but we’re all still at the cafe. I do appreciate the enthusiasm, though!

Which leads me to Tru’s question. We’re about to head to the gala. Without being too “game-y,” there Is a schedule of events that will happen at the gala, with a certain number of social rounds (as described in the campaign info) in between some of the events. So you will experience the major happenings at the gala, and then attempt to tackle your missions during the intervening social rounds. Does that make sense?

Also, thanks for the affirmation. 100 PbP points to you!

Amandine will take one smoke pellet and one vial of dust of illusion.

Oh yeah, pushing things forward is just fine. We'll have lots of time together for RP at the Gala I'm figuring.

And here's the Dark Green Dress

It's something we started doing in the other campaign that fell apart. It seemed pretty fun, so I'll see if y'all want to import it.

No, you don't have to play if you don't want to :)

Gen, you went a little too far forward. It’s not a problem at all - but we’re all still at the cafe. I do appreciate the enthusiasm, though!

Which leads me to Tru’s question. We’re about to head to the gala. Without being too “game-y,” there Is a schedule of events that will happen at the gala, with a certain number of social rounds (as described in the campaign info) in between some of the events. So you will experience the major happenings at the gala, and then attempt to tackle your missions during the intervening social rounds. Does that make sense?

Also, thanks for the affirmation. 100 PbP points to you!

I usually push things too far so it's in keeping with my general persona in real life :-)

Sorry about that, got excited :-)

Yes, please keep the pace where you feel it will best serve how you want to present the game!

As for the gear, go ahead and spread it out amongst yourselves. I think Kunala is fine, he's basically a glorified errand boy at this time.

However I am a little disconcerted by the possible need anyone may have for Soul Stimulant

However I am a little disconcerted by the possible need anyone may have for Soul Stimulant

Yeah, that does set the knees a knockin' a little doesn't it?

Kunala wrote:

However I am a little disconcerted by the possible need anyone may have for Soul Stimulant

Yeah, that does set the knees a knockin' a little doesn't it?

Ugh

Huh, soul stimulant. Now that's something you don't see every day. Wouldn't do any of us much good, but maybe we could save someone else.

Lucius will take 2 smoke pellets and the soul stimulant. Just in case.

Indir is perfect, and thusly doesn't need anything.

I'm going to a family reunion for the next three days, my posting will be spotty and I will be posting at irregular times. Please 'bot' me as necessary.

Forgive my slowed posting rate. Several unusual things have hit me all at once, since last night and today. I may not be able to post until tomorrow.

Whoa - sorry about the lack of posts last week. I got slammed by work. I'm back in action this week, though!

@Tallgrass: Nothing to worry about. The boards do tend to slow down in the summer due to vacations and all sorts of things.

I'm in agreement with Amandine, things will happen, and leisure activities will get hampered.

As for in-game things:
Hmm, hitting upon troubles for standing out too much right out the gate... oh boy.

As a note, the reason Lucius was a few minutes late getting in line was because he was busy setting up a few last minute details with his associates. Notably, giving some details as to Amandine's current look and where to go.

I don't suppose it would be too much to hope that might exclude him from being inspected as an associate?

Lucius may well attempt to have your back in case this turns bad. He may lack in smooth talking diplomacy, but rabble rousing the crowd against those who took away the only source of entertainment might be something he could do.

Or wait, would that be too Untaldan?

I took 1 smoke pellet.

Lucius, sadly, no - by the time the inspection happens, everyone would've been waiting for quite a while.

Oh boy, Lucius is going to get netted by this inspection. He has all kinds of things one shouldn't have.

5 smoke pellets, 1 vial of liquid blade, and 1 vial of soul stimulant. I seem like an assassin

I suppose it's also far too late, and the line is moving too slowly for Lucius, the surreptitious member, of the party to just try to blend in with the crowd? A completely normal, patriotic, human, taldan citizen.

If trying to blend in doesn't work, and makes it easier, Lucius will fall in with the rest of them.

That's all part of the fun, isn't it Lucius? :)

And unfortunately, you can't blend in as the woman saw you with the others.

Everything okay, DM? Waiting for a gameplay post for everyone to respond to..:

I'm still around. Just waiting right now.

Howdy all! The gameplay thread has been updated. Things have been a bit crazier at work than I anticipated. Thank you for your patience!

It's cool, RL happens, I will post in game later today. Is there any more specific information needed?

No worries Tallgrass.

There shouldn't be any more info needed. If there's any questions, let me know.

It's critical that you read the mechanics section - hopefully all of the relevant information for how the social rounds and influencing rooms and individuals works is in there.

And thank you both for your grace!

There shouldn't be any more info needed. If there's any questions, let me know.

I read through the mechanics section, and understood that each section had one or two of the tasks associated with it. I didn't see any information about the "Delivering Messages" part, so I thought I would ask.

Ah, yes. You'll receive direct instructions for when that task is needed. Apologies for not thinking that one through/making it clearer!

It's too late, he went galivanting about the gallery...

Happy 4th of July, all! I’ll push things forward after the holiday!

Of course the High strategos's weaknesses are the things any self respecting fighter would have. I had to be the one fighter who was trying to be an expert or aristocrat.

This will be fun.

Any word on whether Amandine managed to find the artifacts, or is that still waiting on something else to happen first?

Walked right into that social fopaux trap. Clearly, Lucius is also very distracted by Tru's presence to take much notice of the off colored beam.

Are we still up and running?

I’m not sure what’s going on, but this game was supposed to be roughly a post a day and it is not even close.

I haven't posted in something like 2 weeks, but some of us were on hold while something else happened, the bee thing maybe? Amandine was looking for the artifacts to steal, but hasn't gotten any information back on that yet.

Hey at least you gals know what your mission is...

I'm still waiting to see what's going on with my part as well.

Hopefully nothing happened to GM Tallgrass.

Guys. I'm so sorry. Things be crazy with life and work. I'm not dead and I want to keep things going. Let me get through this weekend, and then we'll get moving again.

Thank you for your patience and apologies for the extreme lack of posts.

OK.

Glad you're alright Tallgrass. Don't worry about it. I'd just say from my own past experience it's better to post a quick "busy, back later" warning, even if you're not sure of the details at the time.

Thanks for the heads up, GM Tallgrass. Take your time, RL has to take precedent, were not going anywhere.

Not looking good :-(

Ah well, what can you do? Hope all is well with the GM but I'd say this one is done.

Hmm, that's too bad. It was off to a great start too.

No, not looking good, Sorry if this is a hiatus that you recover from GM Tallgrass, but either way, I'm dropping out. Good luck and good gaming all.