No worries. This has turned out to be a fairly slow-paced game, and that's okay with me. Also, while we're on the topic of schedule stuff, I'm doing a collaring tomorrow, so there probably won't be any posting from me until the weekend.
Hm..@Slow pace: I think thats because I, at least, feel that with the sandbox nature and small group size, it actually becomes "harder" to decide on actions.
With a more streamlined quest, the "correct" choices are more apparent, one knows which steps to take to fulfill certain goals.
Here, any single step we take may have undesirable side effects...they might strenghten defenses for other objectives, they may call for support, something may be out of our reach for good.
And with a small group size, it's harder to go gung-ho. With a larger group, there is a higher margin of error, AND it's always necessary to compromise to get things going. With only 2.5 people, I'm reluctant to push any action without first consulting at least Hecate.
Honestly, I love the IDEA of our current quest. I would absolutely adore it in a face-to-face game, brainstorming right there at the table with a few other people, improvising on the fly, working out some outrageous plans and solo operations for people best suited...with the slow nature of play-by-post, that does not work as well- but I do love the sandboxey idea no less.
I feel lonely.
:-(
Hi all
Unfortunately life here has turned pretty crappy and is sapping my time and energy - I need to take a break and refocus.
Sorry to do this, but I'm going to have to drop out.
I've really enjoyed my time on these boards and it's been a lot of fun. Best of luck to you all, and may the dice gods ever send you a Natural 20 when you most need it.
Apologies again.
It'll be a real shame to lose you, but I understand. I've had to downsize my gaming load in the past for similar reasons. If things get better, shoot me a message; it's been fun having you, and I'd definitely be amenable to gaming with you again in the future. Until then, good luck with your endeavors.
I'm sorry to hear that, Hecate.
I honestly hope my recent IC-actions have not contributed to this decision...it was a bit extreme but meant only as singular occurance of establishing something, as I also mentioned to GM.
Either way, I appreciate that you took the time to let us know, rather than simply disappearing. It was fun gaming with you for the time it lasted.
So best of luck for your life to turn out better again.
@GM: I'm still pondering. I'll try and give you an answer ASAP.
Thanks for your understanding - Robin, I'm hard to shock and your post didn't affect things at all, just wanted to reassure you :-)
It's been a lot of fun but time and energy right now are in short supply.