Dude...rock on! (Is that "yank-speak" enough?)
We say that, too, from time to time, but I'll give it to you.
We say that, too, from time to time, but I'll give it to you.
Oh my...Troy just sent me what he's written so far. It's bloody brilliant. You're going to love it. It's great on so many levels. (some of which he won't even be aware...)
It's bloody brilliant.
Are you mocking me again?
You're going to love it. It's great on so many levels. (some of which he won't even be aware...)
My, aren't we full of ourselves now? Toss around a few compliments and look what happens.
Are you mocking me again?
Perhaps I never stopped??? hehehe...no, not mocking. Or maybe I am...I don't even know any more.
My, aren't we full of ourselves now? Toss around a few compliments and look what happens.
No, I just found myself grinning like an idiot while I was reading it. Some things just worked themselves into the writing very well, including stuff from idle chit-chat from before the game even began. Another thing (and I'm sure you'll pick up on it...Troy won't even know it) works on two very different levels. One pertaining to just some humor...another tying into the big picture of the campaign that they don't even see yet.
I'm going to attempt to do a "pop-up video" attempt with this post. I'll put links within the text that can take you to a "behind the scenes" type of post related to some of the "in-jokes." We'll see how that goes...
Well, I guess I’ll just have to wait until the update.
Cheers.
Well, I guess I’ll just have to wait until the update.
Cheers.
Well, part one of the update is up there for those who might be interested. Part two (including a pantsless Saris, some glowing swords, a storm, a hydra attack, and a heroic ballista shot from Avner Meravanchi) to come later.
Well, part one of the update is up there for those who might be interested. Part two (including a pantsless Saris, some glowing swords, a storm, a hydra attack, and a heroic ballista shot from Avner Meravanchi) to come later.
I'm including links within the posts now to give you a taste of some of the "behind the scenes" that might clue you in to some of the "in-jokes," if you feel so inclined, just click a link within the post and you'll find more deliciously tasty information!
A Night To Remember seems like it was truly that! First, I have to comment on the description of thief transforming. It’s incredibly vivid.
You’ve given Skald sensitivity to machinations of the Savage Tide? (Don’t want give spoilers) That’s a cool idea. A little foreshadowing, and it fits the character well.
Thank you for the “In-Joke” links. That really adds something to it. I think you might find it helpful, too, when months from now you are referring back to something and wondering “Why did I put that sappy pop song in there?”
I love the character development with the love drama of Lavinia, Adameus, Viselys and Diamondback. I think somebody has been watching too many American “soap-operas.” That’s a good thing. Secret siblings, unrequited love. I’ve never seen such subplots in a D&D game before. I love it! I thought this was the best part:
[QUOTE=]Adameus did not share the humor. He shook his head, "He has such an incredible vision for the way things aught to be. I admire that. And, yet, he is so blind sometimes to things right in front of him."
She nodded, this time her chance to be insightful, "He still hasn't considered the possibility that you are brothers?"
"That's not all," he replied, shaking his head and watching Viselys disappear from view with Diamondback trailing after.
Oh, and Gidrick nipping the rogue’s pendant! As the character himself said, “Fantastic!”
Too much good stuff to comment on!
You’ve given Skald sensitivity to machinations of the Savage Tide? (Don’t want give spoilers) That’s a cool idea. A little foreshadowing, and it fits the character well.
See, that's just it...I hadn't worked that into the game at all. Troy just wrote that as another "in-joke" to the fact that there were people on the other side of the world reading the blog. He has no idea of the tremendous double-meaning of what he wrote. I was cracking up when I read it for both reasons!
Thank you for the “In-Joke” links. That really adds something to it. I think you might find it helpful, too, when months from now you are referring back to something and wondering “Why did I put that sappy pop song in there?”
Agreed, it will be helpful down the road.
I love the character development with the love drama of Lavinia, Adameus, Viselys and Diamondback. I think somebody has been watching too many American “soap-operas.” That’s a good thing. Secret siblings, unrequited love. I’ve never seen such subplots in a D&D game before.
The players seem to be eating it up!
[QUOTE=]Adameus did not share the humor. He shook his head, "He has such an incredible vision for the way things aught to be. I admire that. And, yet, he is so blind sometimes to things right in front of him."
She nodded, this time her chance to be insightful, "He still hasn't considered the possibility that you are brothers?"
"That's not all," he replied, shaking his head and watching Viselys disappear from view with Diamondback trailing after.
I love the way it's all working out. I fear that I may grow to like all these PCs too much. I may have trouble if any of them should perish!
Oh, and Gidrick nipping the rogue’s pendant! As the character himself said, “Fantastic!”
I've got some big plans for Gidrick. He seems innocent enough now, but you teach a young boy to steal things and you're bound to have some trouble. What's he going to nab next? From who? What will the consequences be?
Just want to add my own sentiments as well, this is an awesome project, extremely well done. I wasn't considering doing a blog of my own STAP run until I read this. Much kudos.
Just want to add my own sentiments as well, this is an awesome project, extremely well done. I wasn't considering doing a blog of my own STAP run until I read this. Much kudos.
Thanks!
Just want to add my own sentiments as well, this is an awesome project, extremely well done. I wasn't considering doing a blog of my own STAP run until I read this. Much kudos.
Glad to see I'm not a lone voice in the wilderness. But, seriously, I must echo Orthos’ sentiment. If (and that’s a big if) I do run the STAP again, I will emulate Tracer’s model in doing a blog. Hopefully I will have a player who is willing to do the majority of the writing who is as talented with words and imagery as Tracer’s player is.
You know, I’d like to elaborate on the “in-joke” concept. Tracer has, with his last entry, stared plugging in links that allow an outside lurker like myself to get an idea of what happened at the game table that led to something in the story. The blog stands as a wonderful narrative on its own, but coupled with these “behind the scenes,” an experienced gamer can almost picture his out-of character group. I can only describe it as “fun!”
There are several threads in this message board regarding STAP “burnout.” I believe that a blog of this kind (and caliber) would stem a great deal of that. I think Tracer’s group will be going strong right to the end, or at least as long as he is willing to run it.
You’ve given Skald sensitivity to machinations of the Savage Tide? (Don’t want give spoilers) That’s a cool idea. A little foreshadowing, and it fits the character well.See, that's just it...I hadn't worked that into the game at all. Troy just wrote that as another "in-joke" to the fact that there were people on the other side of the world reading the blog. He has no idea of the tremendous double-meaning of what he wrote. I was cracking up when I read it for both reasons!
That is just mind-blowing! First, it’s cool to think you acknowledge me in your blog. Thanks, mate. Secondly, as a DM, you just have to want to do cartwheels when a player, who has no idea what’s to come, accidentally does something like this. Coincidence or great foreshadowing; either way it is truly incredible.
I love the way it's all working out. I fear that I may grow to like all these PCs too much. I may have trouble if any of them should perish!
It is a tightrope we walk as arbiters of the game. I tend to be of the school that story trumps rules. There are many who disagree with me vehemently (and on other areas of the boards, I’ve had some heated debate about it), but I find that, if you are going to err, do so on the side of the player. Most players like to “win.” Please don’t misunderstand (as many do when they hear me say this), I am not advocating being too lenient or making the game “easy.” What I’m saying is, whatever your rule for death in combat is, if a player character dies by one or two points, massage that roll. If he dies twice over, well, what can you do? And if you do let the character squeak by, DON’T let the player know. It’s a much better feeling to think you just made it by a sparrow’s breath – quite exhilarating, in fact. I do go on, but my point is, better to be a DM who is infatuated with the PCs than one who cheers on the monsters, all things considered.
Of course, maybe I’m overly fond of your PCs, too.
I'm of the same mindset myself. I tend to be a bit lenient when I feel a death would be overly disruptive of the storyline - meaning I tend to go easy on players for the first six or seven levels, STAP is going to be quite a shift from that I think - and I tend to power-up enemies who prove to be getting beaten far too easily, especially if they're an important plot foe who's not supposed to go down without a fight. (Then again, there is something dramatic about the fighter critting on the first swing and drawing "Decapitate" from the Crit Deck, or as in my last PbP session the VoP Swordsage nailing the colossal dragon with Touch of Golden Ice and me rolling a 1 on the Fort Save... but I digress.)
I put it this way. If a near-death encourages your players to keep pressing on more than an actual death would - which is the vibe I get from this group - then by all means feel free to fudge the dice a tad, just don't let the players know. ;)
I know that everyone must be sick to death of me prattling on about this blog, but I just read the most recent installment, ”If two heads are better than one…”, and I simply must.
Something I’ve intended to comment on before, I like the pre-watershed style. That is to say, you deal with otherwise mature themes in a language that is very family friendly. For example, in the entry listed above, the rogue goes to knock up the captain only to find the brash swashbuckler in her cabin with her. The scene is described in such a way that the reader pictures rogue’s reaction more than what he is seeing (presumably the way it would be “filmed” were it a television program). It is terribly funny without being overt. Likewise, in the previous post, the portion you link to a comment that it is inspired by a scene from Serenity. Diamondback whispers something in the dwarf’s ear – the reader can guess what she’s talking about, in general, but the humour is more the dwarf’s reaction than what is said.
I am becoming more and more interested in the subplots. I find myself cheering for Diamondback and screaming for Viselys to notice her (as is the dwarf, I believe). Which is ironic considering her initially intended role in the STAP.
Anyway, thanks again for the fun read!
I'm of the same mindset myself. I tend to be a bit lenient when I feel a death would be overly disruptive of the storyline - meaning I tend to go easy on players for the first six or seven levels, …
I put it this way. If a near-death encourages your players to keep pressing on more than an actual death would - which is the vibe I get from this group - then by all means feel free to fudge the dice a tad, just don't let the players know. ;)
A kindred spirit. Thank you, mate!
However, Tracer, doesn’t it sound like everyone who reads your blog is pulling for your PCs?
That is just mind-blowing! First, it’s cool to think you acknowledge me in your blog. Thanks, mate.
Oh, that's just the beginning...there's likely to be a Khartan NPC at some point down the road. He may not show up until Farshore, though. I haven't yet decided.
Secondly, as a DM, you just have to want to do cartwheels when a player, who has no idea what’s to come, accidentally does something like this. Coincidence or great foreshadowing; either way it is truly incredible.
That's exactly how I felt. I was grinning like an idiot when I read it. It just fit so very, very well.
I tend to be of the school that story trumps rules.
Absolutely. I want a fun story...not piles of bodies.
Most players like to “win.” Please don’t misunderstand (as many do when they hear me say this), I am not advocating being too lenient or making the game “easy.” What I’m saying is, whatever your rule for death in combat is, if a player character dies by one or two points, massage that roll. If he dies twice over, well, what can you do? And if you do let the character squeak by, DON’T let the player know. It’s a much better feeling to think you just made it by a sparrow’s breath – quite exhilarating, in fact. I do go on, but my point is, better to be a DM who is infatuated with the PCs than one who cheers on the monsters, all things considered.
This is just solid GMing advice. I couldn't agree more.
Of course, maybe I’m overly fond of your PCs, too.
They're fun to root for, I'll admit it.
I know that everyone must be sick to death of me prattling on about this blog, but I just read the most recent installment, ”If two heads are better than one…”, and I simply must.
Well...if you must.
Something I’ve intended to comment on before, I like the pre-watershed style. That is to say, you deal with otherwise mature themes in a language that is very family friendly. For example, in the entry listed above, the rogue goes to knock up the captain only to find the brash swashbuckler in her cabin with her. The scene is described in such a way that the reader pictures rogue’s reaction more than what he is seeing (presumably the way it would be “filmed” were it a television program). It is terribly funny without being overt. Likewise, in the previous post, the portion you link to a comment that it is inspired by a scene from Serenity. Diamondback whispers something in the dwarf’s ear – the reader can guess what she’s talking about, in general, but the humour is more the dwarf’s reaction than what is said.
All the credit to Troy. I tell them that I want to keep this game rated PG-13, and Saris pushes that boundary, but I don't think we've crossed it yet. Troy's been very creative about putting that into writing.
I am becoming more and more interested in the subplots. I find myself cheering for Diamondback and screaming for Viselys to notice her (as is the dwarf, I believe). Which is ironic considering her initially intended role in the STAP.
Yeah, that's a fun subplot. The player is having a lot of fun with it, too. (For the record, he's totally aware of it all, but playing the role with fervor. It's been great.)
Anyway, thanks again for the fun read!
I hope it stays fun!
...For example, in the entry listed above, the rogue goes to knock up the captain...
Just FYI..."knocking up" has a bit of a different meaning here in the states...and is ironically contrasting to what you mean.
But I know what you mean...just funny, that's all.
...For example, in the entry listed above, the rogue goes to knock up the captain...Just FYI..."knocking up" has a bit of a different meaning here in the states...and is ironically contrasting to what you mean.
But I know what you mean...just funny, that's all.
You know, I am aware of that, but it's such a natural turn of phrase I don't think of it. I suppose it would be a bit funny. Just like over here, you ask for a rubber AFTER you've made a mistake.
But seriously, "ironically contrasting?" What are getting at. Are you planning a little Saris Jr.?
But seriously, "ironically contrasting?" What are getting at. Are you planning a little Saris Jr.?
It's certainly a possibility...I think it'd be very funny if the captain started showing signs of morning sickness...some say I should roll for it. I think I'll see if I think it'll spice up the story. If it seems like it'd be fun, I'll certainly go for it.
Although I think that I'd make it be a baby girl...that'd probably be a bigger "character moment" for Saris.
some say I should roll for it. I think I'll see if I think it'll spice up the story. If it seems like it'd be fun, I'll certainly go for it.
Well, I don't feel stronly either way, but rolling for it means there is a chance each time they ... decide to ... dance? Anyway, what I'm saying is the more they ... dance ... the more likely the outcome should be, whatever method you choose.
I did some updates...added some "behind the scenes" stuff to one of the old posts, too, included a recipe for Avner's favorite drink!
More to come...we left off in the middle of the Sargasso. Fun times...
OMG, that was great! The Man of LaMancha reworked for your campaign is just brilliant. Thanks for the drink recipe. It’s actually quite good. I can see why it’s Meravanchi’s favourite. The title of the most recent entry is also spot on. Your group really does like to side-track the adventure with parties. It must be a wonderful RP group! You seem to have whole game secessions dedicated to banter that has nothing to do with the main storyline. That’s not bad. It’s brilliant! It makes for a wonderful story.
I just have to comment on A gift for a lovely lady…. This is one of the things I mean when I say it’s role playing that has absolutely nothing to do with the main story, but it’s simply delightful! At the peril of my pride as a bloke, I found it very touching and sweet. It has a distinct “chic flick” quality to it, but I still loved it. It is segments like this that makes your blog a joy to read. It comes off as a well-written fantasy novel (almost a romance!)
By way of comparison, what would the Lord of the Rings books be without "The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen"? All the great fantasy stories contain a romance element; King Arthur, Robin Hood, nearly all of Greek mythology. How often does that element appear in D&D, though? It certainly does here, though.
Bravo, Tracer!
Bravo, Tracer!
Bravo, Troy, to be more accurate. He's the one doing the writing...
Yeah, the love stories are slowly becoming more and more important to the story. Even the player of the Dwarf PC (Ornrik) is starting to get involved with trying to make the Viselys/Diamondback connection happen.
Love-triangles always seem to make for good drama...I think we've got a love-rhombus or something going with Diamondback, Viselys, Adameus, and Lavinia.
And then there's Saris and Captain Amella...that'll get interesting when they meet up again with Harliss...who I intend to have become a rival to Amella for Saris's attention.
That, alone, seems enough to keep this campaign interesting...
Oh, and there's that whole "Savage Tide" part too...
Oh, and there's that whole "Savage Tide" part too...
Quite! That really made me laugh because, yes, reading your blog, so much is character development (as a good story should be) it is almost possible to forget the main story.
If there were any advice I could give, it would be "don't rush it!" If you rush it, it will "feel" rushed. I appreciate the kind words about my idea, but all modesty aside, if you like it, you have to take the time to make it happen right.
Look, I saw your last blog entry. They just got to the Sargasso. That can take a whole game session, easy. I understand – you want the cool cliff-hanger. Why not make the cliff-hanger be approaching the island and seeing the wrecked Nixie? That’s a BIG cliff-hanger! Maybe better than being about to fight a dinosaur (which will be no big surprise anyway for anyone who has ever seen the iconic cover of the classic “Isle of Dread” adventure).
Just my thoughts as an interested observer.
Oh, I won't rush it...I was thinking I could have the T-Rex attack while they're going through some wreckage, and they could discover the journal after the encounter...and have finding the journal be the cliff-hanger...
It's looking like it's going to be a short session tonight, now, though. I have a friend who's moving away and tonight will likely be our last chance to hang out. So I'll probably end the evening as they approach the Isle and see a smoke signal from near the Blue Nixie or something along those lines...
I'll be sure to post whatever I get together for her journal.
I thought I’d move this over from the Lavina and Vanthus thread since this one seems a bit more appropriate.
I’ve done my best, but I can’t hold back any more. I’m in a cold sweat, I can't stop rubbing and scratching at my neck and my fingernails have been chewed to the quicks. It’s been three weeks. What happened? I’m sorry. I know it’s bad form to even ask – you owe me nothing; it’s your blog for your own use and I’m just a trespasser, but… <twitch, scratch, twitch, wipe the sweat>
By the way, I couldn’t help but notice that you didn’t seem to make it to the T-Rex attack. I’m not ordinarily one to say “I told you so,” but…
<Oh, my. I get extraordinarily cheeky when I’m going through withdrawal. I never noticed that before.>
Please, help a mate out. It’s starting to hurt. Did you ever get Lavinia’s Journal put together? Is the blog just behind or have you blokes just not had a game for a while?
I’ve done my best, but I can’t hold back any more. I’m in a cold sweat, I can't stop rubbing and scratching at my neck and my fingernails have been chewed to the quicks. It’s been three weeks. What happened? I’m sorry. I know it’s bad form to even ask – you owe me nothing; it’s your blog for your own use and I’m just a trespasser, but… <twitch, scratch, twitch, wipe the sweat>
Well, I just wrote a really long post and it appears to have been eaten by the post monster. (I hate that thing.)
Anyway, I'll give the short version. We've had a lot of schedule conflicts and life obstacles get in the way of our gaming. We did resume last night, even joking that we needed to get back into the swing of things for our overseas fan...
Only half the group made it, but it was the RP heavy half of the group, so much goodness was had by Adameus and Viselys. We wrapped up the Sargasso last night.
The write-up is almost done and I'm hoping to get it posted tomorrow.
Some little teases:
-Viselys and Adameus have a HEATED argument in which the words, "You're just like your father," are uttered.
-Diamondback one-ups Skald...(or does she?)
-Paladins are not that easy to throw.
[Spits out coffee] Someone tries to throw a paladin?
-Paladins are not that easy to throw.
You like that, do you? Yes, it happened...and it will all make sense when you read the post. (When it gets posted, that is...)
But have you finished Lavinia's Diary?
But have you finished Lavinia's Diary?
Nope. Haven't even started it. (I know, I know...bad GM, BAD!)
In the thread Lavina and Vanthus it is written:
Or – oh, this is good – if you’ve decided to go with the Blue Nixie being beached, you could have them find her personal journal. Then you could do handouts (if you want to put in the effort) that gives a synopsis of everything since they met her, but more importantly, providing any information you want from before they met her, including that opening speech from “TINH.”
You could even use such a journal to encourage one character’s pursuit of her while breaking the heart of the other. If you want, that is.
That...is...BRILLIANT.
I wish I had another week to get that done. I might have to stretch things out a bit…
Ha! You’ve had over Three weeks!
Ha! You’ve had over Three weeks!
I know, I know...just had a lot of things getting in the way of my GM-ing duties lately. As much as I like the idea, I don't know if I'll get around to writing a diary for Lavinia...just too many other things occupying my time.
Ha! You’ve had over Three weeks!I know, I know...just had a lot of things getting in the way of my GM-ing duties lately. As much as I like the idea, I don't know if I'll get around to writing a diary for Lavinia...just too many other things occupying my time.
Of course, you don’t actually have to write it. You can just say that it’s found and supply them with a page or two containing what you want to get across. As I recall, the idea was originally to underscore the original speech (including the mention of the love potion) which you could just copy and hand them.
Oooh! Just had another great idea!!!! They find the diary, but pages are missing. All that’s left is the opening speech from “TINH,” a bunch of pages missing, then the last page saying, “we’re setting off on foot for Farshore…” The diary was left INTENTIONALLY. Of course, she yanked out all the “I’m falling for Adameus / Viselys is so handsome” pages. Maybe they find one or two of those pages along the way…
I just had another idea. You could tell your blog writer what you want to get across and have him write it.
Blog has been updated...it's only the first half of last week's seesion...but lots of good RP going on. Enjoy!
Linky linky
Oh, I don’t even know what to say. Brilliant doesn’t begin to cover it! This is what happens when you have good role players unfettered by hack-n-slashers. `Who would have thought that such a simple little item could become such a huge matter of contention? Imagine what you could start by introducing Lavina’s Diary…<wink, grin>
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Blog has been updated...it's only the first half of last week's seesion...but lots of good RP going on. Enjoy!
Linky linky
Wow ... if not the best post so far, at least in the top three. Great stuff!
I wasn’t going to elaborate on it too much, but since there’s someone other than myself (and Tracer’s group) reading the blog, I feel justified.
First, what great character development!! If Viselys is having difficulty right now with matters of trust and honor related to a hairpin of disguise, what is he going to do later in the STAP? (I’ll refrain from the spoilers as much as possible).
You know, again I have to say, I’m feeling for Adameus (formerly known as Idae). He is feeling betrayed big time, and I think rightfully so. Throw in the whole brother thing and you have makings of Greek tragedy or a Shakespeare play. I mean, WTF? He’s right: How is a hat of disguise any different from boots of elvenkind or an invisibility spell?
Hey, I hope that this was just good RP and not the PCs lambasting each other.
I did like the Diamondback/Skald line. That was funny.
After THIS fight, the Mother Of All should be mundane.
I agree – this was among the best – which is hard to say with this blog. They are all so good.
(Lavinia’s Diary…)
(Lavinia’s Diary…)
I know, I know...
I really don't think I'll get around to actually writing it. I wish I had the time, but I've got other stuff going on in my life right now that is drawing from my GM "play-time." (Just started a relationship with a girl who lives four hours away...it gets tricky.)
Anyway, I am absolutely going to use the idea, I just might have to narrate it, rather than hand it to them. If I do get around to writing it, I'll certainly share it.
Or, if you are feeling creative, you've got an idea for the way this group works. Do you want to write it? You could become a part of our campaign. I'm really flexible with Lavinia. I don't have a designated path for her to take.
Just a thought. If you're interested, that could be fun.
(Lavinia’s Diary…)I know, I know...
I really don't think I'll get around to actually writing it. I wish I had the time, but I've got other stuff going on in my life right now that is drawing from my GM "play-time." (Just started a relationship with a girl who lives four hours away...it gets tricky.)
Anyway, I am absolutely going to use the idea, I just might have to narrate it, rather than hand it to them. If I do get around to writing it, I'll certainly share it.
Or, if you are feeling creative, you've got an idea for the way this group works. Do you want to write it? You could become a part of our campaign. I'm really flexible with Lavinia. I don't have a designated path for her to take.
Just a thought. If you're interested, that could be fun.
First, congrats, mate! Sorry about the long distance, but good on you otherwise! I should say a real life relationship is far and away better than the fiction of Lavinia and … whomever!
Is she a gamer? Maybe she could write it. No, probably not, but it might be good to get a female voice behind Lavinia, no?
It’s funny you should suggest that. I was starting to think about doing just that. However, I could have months before I start this STAP again. You’d need it by, when? This week? Next? Plus, I’m doing editing work on Guy Humual’s Lidu Diaries. Actually, that sounds more like an argument FOR taking on this project than not, doesn’t it?
Okay, I’ll start on it. You just let me know how you want me to get it to you when I’m done (E-mail, post it here, whatever).
Okay, I’ll start on it. You just let me know how you want me to get it to you when I’m done (E-mail, post it here, whatever).
That's awesome! You can email it to me at TracerBullet42 (at) gmail (dot)com.
We're not playing tonight, if you had it done by next week that would so rule! But, as I tell Troy with his write-ups each week, don't feel pressured to get it done. Gaming is about fun, and I never want it to feel like work.
I love that you're willing to give it a shot, though! Welcome to our game!
First, congrats, mate! Sorry about the long distance, but good on you otherwise! I should say a real life relationship is far and away better than the fiction of Lavinia and … whomever!
Is she a gamer? Maybe she could write it. No, probably not, but it might be good to get a female voice behind Lavinia, no?
Thanks! We're trying to make it work.
And no, she's not a gamer.
Yet...
As I’m doing Lavinia’s Diary, I find myself looking much more closely at the blog – I’ve had to go back and re-read it from the beginning. It seems clear that Lavinia knows more about Adameus’ past than anyone because of some prior history. First, is there any more info you can provide about that, or can I take a little bit of creative license? Also, she seems to know that Adameus is Visely’s older brother (or at least that Adameus believes they are) Do you have any more information on that and, again, can I take some liberties? I realize that these are PCs we are talking about here, so it’s probably pretty sensitive area, but I think that this is a great opportunity to shed some light on that whole back-story.
As I’m doing Lavinia’s Diary, I find myself looking much more closely at the blog – I’ve had to go back and re-read it from the beginning. It seems clear that Lavinia knows more about Adameus’ past than anyone because of some prior history. First, is there any more info you can provide about that, or can I take a little bit of creative license? Also, she seems to know that Adameus is Visely’s older brother (or at least that Adameus believes they are) Do you have any more information on that and, again, can I take some liberties? I realize that these are PCs we are talking about here, so it’s probably pretty sensitive area, but I think that this is a great opportunity to shed some light on that whole back-story.
Sure, feel free to take some creative liberties, but here's the story as Troy and I concocted it from the get-go. (Leaving it relatively vague with the intention of being able to use it later in just such a circumstance!!!)
Initially, even before Lavinia sent Kora with the invites for the other three, Idae (as he used to be known) had gotten involved with Lavinia through some circumstances revolving around the fact that they both were searching for their brother. She found Viselys for Idae, more or less, and he vowed to help her find her brother.
So yes, she knows a little more about Idae than the rest, but nothing too significant.
Feel free, though, to take creative liberties where you see fit, as we've intentionally left the backstory on that a little vague for just such an occasion.
And this is Lavinia's diary...so it's her perspective. Means it doesn't even necessarily need to be true, you know? It's just the way she sees things.
I'm really excited to see where this goes! I think that if one of the PCs dies and has to make a replacement, I will insist that they name the PC Khartan. Thanks for helping out!
Initially, even before Lavinia sent Kora with the invites for the other three, Idae (as he used to be known) had gotten involved with Lavinia through some circumstances revolving around the fact that they both were searching for their brother. She found Viselys for Idae, more or less, and he vowed to help her find her brother.
So yes, she knows a little more about Idae than the rest, but nothing too significant.
Feel free, though, to take creative liberties where you see fit, as we've intentionally left the backstory on that a little vague for just such an occasion.
I’m not sure why, but I was under the impression that Idae knew Viselys because he had watched him from afar for years. I don’t remember what it was, maybe it was just one line of dialogue, but finding one line in all the blog – for get it. Anyway, I didn’t think it was that he was trying to find him so much as have an excuse to get to know him. Does that sound right to you?
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I’m not sure why, but I was under the impression that Idae knew Viselys because he had watched him from afar for years. I don’t remember what it was, maybe it was just one line of dialogue, but finding one line in all the blog – for get it. Anyway, I didn’t think it was that he was trying to find him so much as have an excuse to get to know him. Does that sound right to you?Initially, even before Lavinia sent Kora with the invites for the other three, Idae (as he used to be known) had gotten involved with Lavinia through some circumstances revolving around the fact that they both were searching for their brother. She found Viselys for Idae, more or less, and he vowed to help her find her brother.
So yes, she knows a little more about Idae than the rest, but nothing too significant.
Feel free, though, to take creative liberties where you see fit, as we've intentionally left the backstory on that a little vague for just such an occasion.
I honestly had the same impression. Looking back at a few of the posts, I think it may have been because nothing (that I can recall) ever came out and revealed that it was Lavinia that had found Viselys for Adameus/Idae (although I can see now where it was implied and I just didn't make the connection). Because of that, I think I just assumed that Idae had found/known about Viselys for a long time before the campaign started ...
Anyway, I didn’t think it was that he was trying to find him so much as have an excuse to get to know him. Does that sound right to you?
Sounds about right. I'm not sure I even remember all the details, anyway. The players will roll with it though, either way.
I honestly had the same impression. Looking back at a few of the posts, I think it may have been because nothing (that I can recall) ever came out and revealed that it was Lavinia that had found Viselys for Adameus/Idae (although I can see now where it was implied and I just didn't make the connection). Because of that, I think I just assumed that Idae had found/known about Viselys for a long time before the campaign started ...
You guys may be right, and at this point, we can probably just assume that's the way it was. We were intentionally vague about the details at the beginning (at least, between Troy (Idae/Adameus's player) and I.)
That'll work just fine.
Glad to see that people are interested!