Write here everything you want to say to the DM that is not said by your character.
I've assumed that everyone except asher is now in the same room at the moment. Though that is a bit of a leap of faith, does anyone mind me asking if that is indeed the case?
Seems that way. Three of us have posted so far.
As far as I can see, this PBP has started badly. I thought the posters would be eager to start playing but that was not the case since I can't see the rest of the party. I understand the daily life commitments and lack of time make its part but the only reason we are here posting is because we enjoy this and we always find time to do things that really interest us. And mybe that is not the case.
Being the summer months, the Star Wars d6 site I play is suffering from the same lack of play. It does improve by the end of Summer to the Fall months, but it also tends to drop any interest that the newer players had, in which they ultimately leave.
I don't think it's going bad, maybe just starting off a little slow. My barbarian's not exactly stocking as well in the intelligence and charisma department, so I don't see him as the leader figure of the party. Most of my posts involving any diplomacy or persuasion will be short to say the least.
Everyone in this group seemed to want to play. Give it another day or two and the other two will probably post and things should pick up.
Being the summer months, the Star Wars d6 site I play is suffering from the same lack of play. It does improve by the end of Summer to the Fall months, but it also tends to drop any interest that the newer players had, in which they ultimately leave.
I don't think it's going bad, maybe just starting off a little slow. My barbarian's not exactly stocking as well in the intelligence and charisma department, so I don't see him as the leader figure of the party. Most of my posts involving any diplomacy or persuasion will be short to say the least.
Everyone in this group seemed to want to play. Give it another day or two and the other two will probably post and things should pick up.
You are the most right maybe tomorrow things get better.
It's always going to be difficult to judge over just a couple of days, since people's availability to post ebbs and flows. I was completely unavailable for about a 28 hour stretch during the weekend, but fortunate to get back home just shortly after it actually started.
Hey all. Sorry for not posting earlier but I checked on Sunday morning and this hadn't been started yet, so this is the first chance I've had since then. I'll go check to see what is going on the PbP area.
oh yes, apologies to cwslyclgh for possibly stealing his thunder. I thought bluff would be the best way of out the weapons scenario, (and plus what Aravilar would want to do, partly to annoy the sergeant, partly to help his new friend). However, I do appreciate that I may have hogged the limelight a little there for that, instead of letting you bluff your way out instead. Let me know if you want me to stop doing that.
I'm not sure who has the statistics to be the face of the party, but I certainly don't mind being the party bluffer ;^)
Remember that this is a city of adventurers and they can carry weapons freely, no interference to that by the watch but crimes are not tolerated and toughly punished.
It is a point to remember to check the thread just before you make the post. I added a post that became irrelevant so quickly deleted it. I hope you don't mind that.
It may just have 'eaten' it, Paizo does that on occasion (it did it to one of my posts).
Assuming not, click on 'my account' at the top. The under alias, click of Eren (*not* edit). Then on the page click 'click here to create a profile' then enter it and click 'save changes'
Oh, and I think that Voran seems to be best as the people person. My character is meant to be bright and have a sharp wit, but often he doesn't rub people the right way. Too much time among elves means that Aravilar doesn't understand that it isn't really polite to deliver subtle insults if you're annoyed with someone.
Aravilar would fit better in an adviser role, but he's not wise enough to know that, and so he just annoys people when he speaks up. He's good and fights for those that can't, but he's not especially 'nice'
Well the victim is going to wake up soon but the player who is going to role it is not present and haven't post yet. I need some opinions about this.
I remember Mittean was more likely to post on the afternoon so maybe we wait for him till assume his character. This afternoon we will know. Agree?
indeed, the story can't really progress without him. So I imagine until mittean turns up, we can essentially use this time to get used to the personalities of our characters.
As far as I can see, this PBP has started badly. I thought the posters would be eager to start playing but that was not the case since I can't see the rest of the party. I understand the daily life commitments and lack of time make its part but the only reason we are here posting is because we enjoy this and we always find time to do things that really interest us. And mybe that is not the case.
unfortuanly I was indisposed yesterday, something that almost never happens, and so could not post until late last night... believe it or not I am eager to get on with the game :)
I also have finaly created this Alias to make it easier to tell who I am in the game.
C. Wesley Clough
oh yes, apologies to cwslyclgh for possibly stealing his thunder.
actually no need to appologyze, Gulgrym is a horrible liar (no ranks in bluff, no charisma bonus), his strength lies in the technical and physical aspects of a rogues job, not in the social.
As for all being in the same place at the same time, Gulgrym has taken a liking to Aravilar (as well as feeling slightly indebted to him), and will follow him around, unless otherwise noted.
Glad to see you on board Mittean
I'll do my best to keep up. If I don't post, Patricio please speak for me if it takes too long.
I'll do my best to keep up. If I don't post, Patricio please speak for me if it takes too long.
Ok I have your permission now.
Also, keep in mind that we all do want to play and love it, but when you are able to be at your computer a lot, and others only post once every 24 to 48 hours, the "appearance" is that they don't give an owl turd about the game. That's true in face to face, not in pbp. five postings a week is considered standard. I had (and am having) internet issues, and when I got back on I have four campaigns going, one other starting, and my own I'm running. I know Dredd's running one, as are others. So don't be disheartened. It looks to be running quite well. :)
One thing to keep in mind is that some times a player might not have much to say about a given situation as well. They may not be responding just because they don't want to waste space with, "Voran nods in agreement" too many times.
All of you have a point, this is starting to be very funny for me I am thinking on running another one or just playing in other PBP :)
Patricio:
what specifically do I remember? Do I know the city I'm in? What year, etc?
Patricio:
** spoiler omitted **
Brian:
Your character only remembers shadowly some women they could be sisters, a wife or maybe your mother, perhaps only a inn keeper but always a group of women come to your mind as your primary memories.
You can also remember a little place near a road. You also remember a book, a book you read night and day a big book, and you can remember most of the things were written on it, those are the spells you learned.
You know what is the year and what is Faerun and most of the knowledge you had gotten from your study years. Yuo remember your life from your youth and childhood but only in a vague form. And for some reason you can't remember the events from the last months or any significant person in your life. Perhaps the hit on your head affected an especific part of your brain and especific memories.
By the way you don't remember your name, hi, hi, hi. It will be fun to see how your partners are going to call you.
As a side note, the only spell I found in the PHB (haven't checked any other sources) that might give us amnesia dude's name directly is 'Contact Other Plane', a 5th level arcane spell unfortunately.
We might be able to ask the cleric for a 'Diviniation' spell asking "Where, within a week's travel, would be the best place to search for this guy's name" but it probably won't come cheap. 505gp from this 12th level cleric assuming we don't get a discount. We could ask about it, but I would prefer someone else to do it, since my character is not especially devout and his knowledge of divine magic would be very limited.
*WARNING* Rant imminent. Please don't take offense. :)
Keep in mind, please, meta, that meta gaming is out of the question. It makes the game boring, like getting all the cheat codes. your character wouldn't have the faintest *idea* about contacting another plane anymore than you would. Its "out of this world" to him. That way, you actually try to ROLE play the adventure, rather than solve it for XP. We solve my characters identity through meta gaming, and i'll get bored and walk, and the game will likely unravel and stop, and I'm sure that no one here wants that. SO think IN your CHARACTERS outside of the box mode, not yours. ;) Thanks!
*WARNING* Rant imminent. Please don't take offense. :)
Keep in mind, please, meta, that meta gaming is out of the question. It makes the game boring, like getting all the cheat codes. your character wouldn't have the faintest *idea* about contacting another plane anymore than you would. Its "out of this world" to him. That way, you actually try to ROLE play the adventure, rather than solve it for XP. We solve my characters identity through meta gaming, and i'll get bored and walk, and the game will likely unravel and stop, and I'm sure that no one here wants that. SO think IN your CHARACTERS outside of the box mode, not yours. ;) Thanks!
As a cleric though, my character might have some knowledge as to what a higher level cleric might be able to do. Also, we can assume that spellcasters understand the limitations of the spells they are casting. For example, even though I, the player, had to read the identify spell description again to see if it might help, my character would certainly know whether it would or not (I should add, in case anyone is not aware, cloistered clerics get access to identify as a 1st level spell). So I agree we should be careful of metagaming excessively, but we should also be careful not to shoot ourselves in the foot merely out of fear of metagaming.
This is exactly why I asked if someone else thought it would be appropiate to ask. My character would *not* know such things, but I think it reasonable that a character with divine knowledge would. I don't want to get into a metagaming discussion here, but personally I think that as long as one character would be expected to know how things go, then it is reasonable to discuss mechanics in a OOC thread. That's basically what the thread is here for after all.
As a side note, the only spell I found in the PHB (haven't checked any other sources) that might give us amnesia dude's name directly is 'Contact Other Plane', a 5th level arcane spell unfortunately.
We might be able to ask the cleric for a 'Diviniation' spell asking "Where, within a week's travel, would be the best place to search for this guy's name" but it probably won't come cheap. 505gp from this 12th level cleric assuming we don't get a discount. We could ask about it, but I would prefer someone else to do it, since my character is not especially devout and his knowledge of divine magic would be very limited.
Besides I doubt you can pay it. :)
Bah, everything is more expensive when you're alignment is good! ;^)
The cleric who is charge of the temple is 12th level cleric but remember that the matter of amnesia was just revealed till the moment this man woke up, until that moment the cleric and acolytes were trying to stabilize and cure him.
It wasn't really serious, just idle speculation anyway (I just like the idea of solving puzzles, but I don't have to actually go through with the solution of them :D) and besides, he needs some new boots first!
I think 1gp per day for upkeep is an average for an adventurer, it includes: inn, eating, taxes, tolls, a few ales, etc. Since you are just starting I think we can do it day by day, but when you get more money a monthly payment is better. Later I will start a journal and a calendar with the exact date and year we start. Opinions please.
I think 1gp per day for upkeep is an average for an adventurer, it includes: inn, eating, taxes, tolls, a few ales, etc. Since you are just starting I think we can do it day by day, but when you get more money a monthly payment is better. Later I will start a journal and a calendar with the exact date and year we start. Opinions please.
sounds fine to me... I am going to have to find some more money someplace though... I don't think Gulgrym has 1 gp right now, lol
Don't forget the name of this campaign "exploring" the Vast so you can go where you want and do what you want. Look at the book and to the map and say where you want to go, don't forget the Vast is a place where you can find an adventure in any place, only don't forget to be altruist and trying to help that poor amnesic man, himself is already an adventure.
I will post at noon today and I will be unavailable till Saturday at 8 p.m.
Hello partners:
I am feeling a little worried about the path of this PBP, we are at a slow pace, I am worried specially for key characters as Gulgrym who shoul have posted his roll or at least manifest that he wanted the DM does the roll for him but he has been absent by 48 hours I think, perhaps for the sake of keeping a fast pace for the benefit of those who are periodically posting, what do you think if DM takes turns by the absent characters that become key in a moment or another, without whose participation the game stops to say the least, this after more than 24 hours without posting. Opinions please.
Hello partners:
I am feeling a little worried about the path of this PBP, we are at a slow pace, I am worried specially for key characters as Gulgrym who shoul have posted his roll or at least manifest that he wanted the DM does the roll for him but he has been absent by 48 hours I think, perhaps for the sake of keeping a fast pace for the benefit of those who are periodically posting, what do you think if DM takes turns by the absent characters that become key in a moment or another, without whose participation the game stops to say the least, this after more than 24 hours without posting. Opinions please.
If you need Gulgrym to do something, and I am perfectly alright with you using him as an NPC until I return...
I posted friday morning, and was waiting to post again becauase you said you would post at 8 last night, but unforntuantly we lost power last night, so I couldn't get on... my power is back on now though.
I personally prefer to make my own roles, but feel free to make them for me if it will hold up the game too much. I like to roll the dice that kill me.
We have reached the 100th post, congratulations to this PBP. (he he he, I read comics too.)
uhmmm.... are we still playing guys?
uhmmm.... are we still playing guys?
Yes indeed we are and I'm very sad because of the lack of interest of some players, when I am in silence I am only waiting to the players to develope their characters but only two or three are posting regularly. I don't want this sound like a threat but I have to stablish a new rule: every character must post at least once a day, two or three posts a day will bring more XP points. I don't care if you only say "I look what they do" or "I listen what they talk". Those who don't post at least once a day will stay out of game. I'm sorry but this must be done I am looking for a brivant game where people are interested of everything that is happening around.
i am not able to download the power point. :(
As interesting as it might be to allow entire access to an area for the players to just walk around and explore, most good stories require some kind of conflict (not necessarily physical). It may be that the others might feel like we are just kind of floating along and not really doing anything. I think the group could use with a little more direction for some kind of ongoing story.
this is the case with me...so far I havent seen anything that caught my interest. Ive been looking at the thread and at first trying to come up with something to do and or say...but its become an effort. gaming shouldnt be an effort.
Nothing against you Patricio, if this is your style. But Im having a hard time with it.
This are my thoughts about the later opinions from you:
1) I left very clear that this was my first PBP and my experience as DM is enough but not a lot.
2) We have a conflict here, if you can't see it maybe we are not talking the same language, but finding an amnesic man and helping him to recover his life is a hook that is over the standard plots I have found on very solid adventures even from giants as WotC. If the story has not progressed is because of the lack of interest some players have demonstrate while others have played very well looking towards where this adventure takes them. This is a premature moment to judge the quality of a PBP, we have not even starting this to say this is not working or there is nothing here to do.
3) The use of maps and tiles, tactical combat and exploration is one of the aspects of the RPGs that results very funny for many players, if not then we would not have companies that make a living selling maps, tiles and map creation software, if this is not a part of the RPGs then I don't know what I have been playing the last years.
4) I have made my best but maybe you expected too much from me. Sorry but this is my style, some can love it, some can hate it, some can be indiferent. You are free to stay if you want if not I believe there are many other PBPs out there where you can feel comfortable with. Those who want continue please express it right here, those who want to leave please don't post anymore because it is probably that some who leave can be lured to leave with unpolite comments.
Thanks for reading.