GM Quirks GATEWAY TO ABSALOM, group 1 (Inactive)

Game Master Quirk, Private Eye

Great job everyone. I will get a nice size update in tomorrow, including the set up of an interesting encounter area.

Thanks, guys, for accommodating Gath's tech-ineptitude so nicely in your posts.

This is the fun part!

I really love bouncing off what everyone else is doing. Can't wait to see what happens next!

(...and in other news, Thak's anxiety level is rising dangerously, which could lead to spontaneous bursts of misdirected activity. This is a developing story, so watch for updates.)

Sorry everyone. Been a little under the weather today.

I'll try again tomorrow.

No worries. Hope you feel better soon, GMQ.

Having lots of fun with this one so far! Didn't take us long to split the party! Haha

I was just thinking about splitting the party. Always fun.

I'll be visiting friends Fri-Sun. Historically I've not had internet access at their island fortress.

"I am helping."

*wipes away a tear* Thank you. This gave me such a laugh!

@Quirk -- Can you give us height information on the areas next to the door?

I'm guessing that what looks like a computer terminal (inside the door to the north) is waist level. How high is the fenced storage area next to it? Or does that actually go down through the floor since I see stairs at the north end?

I wrote my move before giving the map a close look, so I don't want to accidentally put Thak in the wrong position for a good look around.

If the fenced area is 6' or higher and would block his view, then he'll move past Locket toward the circular area in the middle of the room.

Thanks again for such a fun game. I'm loving this!

I did like the joke post.

I did like the joke post.

Thank you. I'm trying to stay in his head, but he's a bit... disassociated, maybe? Definitely taking a step outside of themselves more often than would be healthy for a full organic, perhaps.

Do I *have* a token? I don't see one on the map...

Problem solved! ;)

Feel free to change to colour/shape of preference.

Problem solved! ;)

Thanks -- I was about to set that up.

{DING DONG}

"I'll get it!"

{Heads outside, gone a few moments, comes back with a big Amazon box}

{Opens box and pulls out the packing slip. Reads it, then gives a double fist pump.}

"Yes. YES! Good news, everybody! We just got a 10 pound bag of manure and an oscillating fan. Looks like things are about to get real in the game!"

I blame the caffeine... plus a weekend of running and playing Starfinder... plus a midterm next week... the goofy has set in.

Drat! Stupid Space Goblins not paying attention to Thak trying to intimidate them.

I shall intimidate you yet!!

Nice shot, nice damage! Go, Locket!!

Thanks for the cheer squad! It's nice to have some moral support :)

Drat! Stupid Space Goblins not paying attention to Thak trying to intimidate them.

I shall intimidate you yet!!

Honestly, I did forget about this.

If you were attempting to demoralize one of the goblins, it appears you were just short. Also, it is a standard action, so you would not have been able to pull it off anyway (with your move and your shot).

Wow. That was satisfying. I just hope Gath can do it again.

Although it is likely that he'll often be bleeding his own blood in fights.

Janosian, that's going to be an easy shot. Blue's dead. ;-)

Wow. That was satisfying. I just hope Gath can do it again.

Although it is likely that he'll often be bleeding his own blood in fights.

The big guy really dealt it out!

Hopefully we'll be able to help with reducing how much of his own blood is spilt in future combats.

Yep, I didn't realize that my browser tab was hours old, so I blissfully wrote up Thak's bold attack (and then nipped off for other activities) before coming back and realizing what I did. Oops.

Live, make a fools yourself, and learn... it's my motto. :)

And kudos to Gath -- that was an amazing round! The emotional turn after the battle was perfect. Great roleplaying!!

Live, make a fools yourself, and learn... it's my motto. :)

Can't say it's my motto, but it certainly sums up my daily experiences!

@Quirk -- How do you handle multiple skill checks in roleplay out of initiative?

Thak will be interviewing to Fikk using sense motive to watch responses and either diplomacy or intimidate to extract information, depending on his "cooperation" level.

Can I do both checks in a single post or do you want them strung out individually over multiple posts?

Still figuring out the hows of PbP...

I often post to a stale page for similar reasons, Janosian. So it's no big deal. Your post was nicely crafted.

Regarding the skill checks. I like to spoiler contingency posts for the DM, and trust they'll sort it out.

Thak's in his element now. I'll leave him to it.

@therealthom -- It's good to know that I'm not alone. And thank you very much for the kind words about my post. I appreciate it!

This game has been a blast so far, plus it's giving me plenty of opportunities to practice getting into my character's head and thinking through scenes and dialog. Just finished reading "Save the Cat" (marvelous book about screenwriting); next (after I wrap this semester) I'm starting "Save the Car Writes a Novel". Always wanted to write fiction but never took the plunge. Playing this is helping me get past my nerves.

Great tip about using spoiler tags for DM contingency posts. Definitely still getting used to my tool set here. I'll have to start doing that!

Pulled an all nighter for work Monday night. At my age, recovery from such shenanigans is brutal.

Trying to squeeze a lot of work in before Friday. This weekend I'll be trying to get the house squared away. Monday, I'm going to Illinois to help my parents move back to Connecticut. Unless I get a lucky confluence of time and internet access, I won't be posting until December 4 or so.

Anyway, I've got to fly. See you in December. Don't hold up the game. Feel free to bot Gath and remember he has that sniper rifle for a reason.

Good news -- successfully finished my big class presentation tonight, so all I have left to do is a paper that should go quickly.

THANK YOU ALL for helping me stay sane and happy during the last few weeks. Even though I'm only taking one class this semester, it's been a bear. (Plus I started an amazing new job in August and I'm in a massive learning mode there. Wheee!) Seriously, I appreciate you all sharing your creativity and being patient while I learn the ropes. I'm enjoying the daylights out of this game.

@therealthom -- Travel safely and stay healthy! We'll take good care of Gath while you're gone. Have a great trip!!

Working a long weekend at my job. I do one weekend a month, and this is it....

I plan on getting back to posting tomorrow night. I promise we'll sort out what Fikk knows, and where you might be headed next.

Thanks, @GM Quirk!

Here's hoping everyone enjoyed a happy and awesome Thanksgiving holiday!

Indeed! Welcome back! :D

I'm back. Tired, but back.

Welcome back! We missed you. :)

So we've got our first loot!

*Two credsticks. On one is 58 credits, the other a mere 22 credits.
*Items necessary to install a Leapers armor upgrade to any armor (see the Armory book).
*Thieves' toolkit (see tool kits, also in the Armory book).
*Serum of healing, mk 1.[/list]

Any takers?! Step right up because I'll just take it all if you don't.

(I'm not greedy, I just can't stand to see anything go to waste.)

We could get some carry-out with one of the cred sticks... :)

Thak can hold the Serum of Healing and deliver it to whoever needs it.

He has a +0 to ranged combat, so he's all about support.

I approve of the carryout idea. (^v^)

Yay, snacks! :3

Snacks are always welcome!

By the way, I just realised I have been writing Fiik - think I have been jumbling Fikk and my buddy Kiiv.

Hi, team! I'll get a post up tonight. Apologies about the silence... finals week was a killer.

I'd like to take a moment and wish everyone a Merry Christmas and happy holidays. These online groups have had great meaning for me this year, and you are all appreciated. I hope you are all able to celebrate this time of year in whatever fashion you enjoy (or at least close to it, given the pandemic).

I'm hoping to take a bit of time tomorrow to tell you all about the Galvano scrapyard! As we say at my dayjob (working in local television), "please stand by!"

Merry Christmas, everyone!

A Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah Sameach to you all!

May you have a safe and healthy holiday. Goodness knows we need one.

Thanks everyone. Merry Christmas to you all as well.

It's been a great day over here - feeling all too full and about to cook up a tasty dinner.

Happy Merry!

And Merry Crystalhue too (they still celebrate Crystalhue after the Gap, right?)!

@TheRealThom -- Have I mentioned lately how much I love what you do with Gath?

Just LOVE that character and the way you play him!

Thanks, Janosian. I appreciate it. Thak's first post was incredible and he's lived up to it since. Everybody's been great. I'm really enjoying this game.

Whoops.. Goldenarms establishing diplomacy:
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
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Goldenarms drops the mic.

I'll post an update tonight.

Let's just hope they don't recognize Fick, who is cowering with his hood over his head.

I'll have a post later tonight as well!