Here's the discussion thread.
Initial notes:
The campaign actually starts without the madman. You'll get him later.
You are all familiar with each other, as possibly the most recognized names in Devil's Fork. You have had meetings before. You are like an unofficial town council. And Smith resents it.
When in doubt, assume it is raining.
@Richardson - I didn't find a reason for paranoia in your backstory. Could you include one? Something in which you contact the supernatural in a minor way would be best. For instance, you once had a witch put a hex on you, or you once saw what you're sure was a ghost, etc.
@Madman - Nvm, I'll send a PM.
Any questions?
None here...will put up a post in the Gamethread soon.
Was it a random person's headstone, or one of the seven graves from the backstory for Smith? (Gotta know just how pissed off he would be ;))
That's a good question. Let me think on that. For now, assume it was a random person's. Even if it was one of the seven, Smith would likely try to hide the fact that he knew who it was, given the backstory.
A note on dotting: You can post "dot" or whatever onto a thread to follow it, and then delete your post, and you'll still be following it.
DM-Kal, sorry about that. I have placed a little backstory regarding the origins of Richardson's paranoia on his profile page. I hope I have provided a suitable explanation now. Thanks.
i'm here, i'm weird, and i don't want any more dire bears!
Dire bears? Hm, there's an idea...
Things seem pretty self explanatory so far. The mystery is blooming....
How's it going players?
I am enjoying it thus far!
Enjoying the build up.
I'll be out of town for my brother's birthday. I will not be back until tomorrow afternoon, Sydney time.
Smith, the closest structure to the church is your shack. After that, it's about 300-400 feet of open clearing before hitting town sprawl.
I'm having fun. The build up here is pretty good. In my last post I kind of assume that Smith had Wilkens check up on the madman (not unreasonable ). I 'll add here that interactions were short enough and few enough that Wilkens only really has a handle on the facts that:
1) The madman seems by all measures (so he is to wilkens) mad, not mentally disabled, and
2) The madman is still in good physical condition. (fighting against restraints all day can do that to ya)
Let me know if Doc Wilkens would know more or (hopefully not) less.
That seems like an appropriate summary of knowledge.
Smith, up to you on the back door question.
DM: Would Thistle remember anything that happened in the real world during the 10 year imprisonment.
He would remember some, but not much. Besides that, being locked in a church tower doesn't keep you abreast of much current events.
Whenever the party feels ready to go cinematic, three votes in the discussion thread and I'll move the story along. One vote "no" and I'll leave it to the players. Sound good?
And how about now?
Yes for Cole.
Yes for Smith
Yes for Richardson.
and that's 3 plus mine, which i believe is still 4, although i could be wrong. 8P
Sorry, been out of town for the weekend, full cinematic sounds fine to me.
Toxaway River is just North of Devil's Fork. People have been known to pan for gold around there, with small side streams being preferred to the major river.
New folks in town usually either throw up their own shanty on the outskirts, find an unused shack to squat in, or stay at the inn across from the Crusty Cup. Though "Inn" might be an overstatement as it is more similar to a hostel.
Thanks, I was just about to ask about that.
Please note, I will be out of town until my Monday (your Sunday). So no posting from me until my return. Apologies.
Alright. I'll spend the next few days drafting some posts for what happens during the night, in the morning, at the river, etc.
Made a post in gameplay to get you up to investigating the Toxaway. I left it there so you can investigate yourselves, but if you prefer, I can cinematic past the "checking things out" part, and just give you some general information.
FYI, Greenville SC is about 40 miles East of Devil's Fork.
Any input on the campaign so far?
Doc Wilkens still kicking around here?
There will be more action coming up, not to worry. Just like to keep things confusing initially.
I'm still enjoying the build up. There's still a mystery to solve, and it makes me want to all the more, especially when we seem to hit dead ends.
I am enjoying it as well...no problems here.
I'm enjoying it a lot too. Very intriguing mystery so far, no complaints here
Wilkens hasn't been around in a while. I may have to re-recruit for the role.
I was enjoying Doc's characterisation.
Thistle & Smith, good for going back to town?
I'm good for that, want sure if we'd wait for a new Wilkens first.
yes, I am.
Smith, are you still around?
Wilkens should be showing up soon.
It looks like Smith is MIA from this game.
So a sheriff, a doctor and a madman walk into a bar and the bartender says...
Couldn't resist :)
I suppose we're ready to fast-forward to tomorrow?
I was hoping to have a Smith by now...
Aye to fast-forwarding.
I agree, we can move ahead.
Since we appear to have lost Thistle and still are short a Smith, should we pause the campaign while I open a re-recruitment thread?
Whatever you guys want to do. I can just trim down the difficulty until we fill the spots if you prefer.
I cannot, for the life of me understand the attrition. I am enjoying this!
I'm good either way. If we don't do a pause are we assuming Smith and Thistle are still traveling with us, their actions taking place in the background?
It depends on how far ahead we will be going. I don't mind whether we wait or carry on.
I apologize for my disappearance. I should be posting daily now.
Glad to hear it. Welcome back.