I'm going to have to make sure that all treasure found that is good for Telsyn is bright pink, yellow, and purple. It'll be like My Little Pony vomited all over him.
Got a brief recap up in the campaign information tab. I'll have a full post up in the gameplay thread tonight between 5 and 7 GMT -6 (depending on how busy work is). Would people prefer that we transpose Nodin over Beestinger and pretend that he has been with the group since the beginning (and the halfling never existed), or would you rather I contrive a reason for the loss of his character and the gain of the new one?
I have regular treatments/minor surgeries for an ongoing medical issue. Unfortunately it time-consuming and unpleasant, but ultimately necessary. It eats up time I'd like to dedicate to gaming. I'll slow down posting again around the 30th when I go in for another. If I disappear for a few days out of the month, expect me to be back in no time, I will generally give a heads up when it happens if I'm able.
Are you guys trying to tell me gaming is somehow more important than a persons health? Not sure that I buy that...;) Obviously there's no worries on the time away. Get well and take care of yourself.
I like that this group has a half elf who is a barbarian but a half orc who is merely a fighter. Good job eschewing traditional personality roles, guys. :)
Well, the Rabies feat, while amazing, is what set this one off. It's just a first-hand account of the first thing I did, both times. Not to say I'm not enjoying it, it's just silly.
If you'd like, I can stop. I didn't mean to be a bother. *puppy dog eyes*
I knew I forgot to say something. None of the characters would know that Nodin's name is Nodin. He would of said his name is Bone Breaker and the only thing, he would go by.
That was great Bogorin, though I have no clue how a old drunk dwarf would push people. I figured they would just trip or go drink some more.
No he did not you were just using in the description, figured I say something before say did use it. I remembered because of you using the name in the description.
I've been down with some troubling news from/about the (maybe still) fiance so I haven't been much in the mood to game. I'm going to try to ramp back up my speed; it is just hard to keep the heart in it at the moment.
It seems Ringtail is in a bad spot with his fiance.
I'm an old man, and I've lost many an irreplaceable love. You know what? She's as replaceable as you are. That is to say, totally.
My advice is to get drunk and throw things. Cry your eyes out, feel what is real emotional pain, and in a few months, you can move on. Real men feel pain and own it. They're humans first, before they have a penis.
You know...sense me and my (ex)wife started talking seriously about a divorse, I've neither thrown anything or cried...Happened plenty while we were married though...
Hopefully things straighten out in Ringtail's life. Sucks going through relationship issues.
I owe you all both an apology and an explanation for my extended and unannounced absence. It was insensitive and honestly just rude of me to neglect the responsibilities I willingly took one when deciding to run/play-in these games. I’ve had the time and I should have spent the few minutes necessary to let everyone know what was going on and why I was disappearing and I didn’t; and that was wrong of me. You are all great, friendly players- you deserve better that to be left hanging on my whim, but I’d like to continue running my games if you will let me. I am truly sorry for my selfish behavior and hope that you’ll accept my apology and not think less of me even though I’m aware that this is not my first unexpected hiatus.
As to why I’ve been gone it will be easier for me to just copy and paste an email I sent to player inquiring as to whether or not I was all right after about a week’s absence.
Player’s email to me wrote:
You doing okay, bud?
My response wrote:
Yeah; just buried in life. I've had some free time and have been meaning to get over to the Paizo boards (realizing just now that it has been nearly a week since I've visited, and longer since I've actually done anything), I just haven't had the effort, I guess, for lack of a better word. I've been trying to sort out finances what with taxes being altered by a wage garnishment and medical bills that are piling up from procedure after procedure. I was also recently sent an email from my fiance who was feeling guilty- apparently he cheated on me twice, once 2 years ago and again several weeks ago and wanted to get it out and apologize, which honestly I would have preferred to have been lied to and spent the rest of life ignorant of the matter. If it wasn't enough the most recent instance fell on the week that my dog died (I keep it at my parent's house since my newest apartment doesn't allow them; they foster abused animals and one got into fight with him and he didn't survive the encounter). A stroke claimed my grandmother a couple days later. For my fiance to finalize his immigration we need to have all of our papers signed and done with come the middle of April, but in light of this recent revelation I'm not 100% sure what I want. If I decide this is it for us I've wasted 4 years (a significant time investment for me) and a ton of money and ruin his chances at indefinite leave visa. If not I have to learn to deal, for pretty much ever; it is all very emotionally and mentally draining when added together.
I’ve only added to my troubles by taking on another roommate about a week ago; a friend and coworker who was more or less kicked out of his place and though he is a good guy things have become a bigger hassle than I expected. My goal is for everything to return to some semblance of normality soon. I have a busy couple of days ahead of me, but I should be able to get things sorted out enough that I’d be able to resume a regular posting schedule by Sunday or Monday evening (if you’ll still have me). I know my excuses are poor- we all have life to deal with, but suffice it to say that I’m very embarrassed about how I’ve handled recent matters.
Can only speak for myself Ringtail but not only is your apology accepted, it's not even needed. You've had a Whole lot on your plate of late! 100% understandable that you've had other priorities and things on your mind!
While i absolutely love the ability to get my creative and RPG/D&D fix my playing on the Paizo boards here, in the end, despite how much I get out of it, it is still just a game, and real life always has to trump the 'pretend one'.
So please, never think twice about taking whatever time you need to get yourself well and in a good place physically, mentally and emotionally.
On the other hand though, I personally have always found that a good bit of fantasy escapism here and there can do wonders at helping me feel better if I'm a little off for whatever reason ; )
Same as the above. No worries at all mate. As soon as your ready, Ridley will be there to start up again with the drinking, adventuring, and she has plenty more essays on green skin life love and other matters to share with everyone!