I got 10 gold for Rhailla in the ensueing fights for such deviant behavior save against me
Admirable glance...so I DO seem creepy ;D
To decied perhaps we field two or more ships, made up of the mix of classes on each side and battle, the ones that win (dead or alive in the engagement) get to participate in the actual campaign?
Right - changed my avatar, didn't like the whole twin business and actually found a rogue that looks like Nicholas Cage ... my jaw dropped when I saw it.
So Alistair will only speak either whispering or shouting?
Yes sir, and he will have that expression no matter what, though usually with the mouth slightly open, looking a little more quizzical than commanding.
If it came to a fight the spellcasters would be crushed by the melee. So really that would not work for balance. ;)
Don't worry. The 1 round is actually an episode of Iron chef.My recommendation is the have you all face off in pit fights in five groups of six. The odd man out will then have to survive 1 round against a pit fiend for a slot.I would hate to be the odd man out in this case
So would you be competing against a pit fiend, or competing with one of the Iron Chefs with the mystery ingredient being pit fiend? To be honest I'm not sure which sounds less horrible.
On the one hand, the pit fiend is probably going to kill you and eat you if you beat it, and kill you and eat you if it beats you. On the other hand, what are you possibly going to serve up that tastes good that is made of Pit Fiend? I guess the benefit to that second choice is that you aren't guaranteed to die, though I don't know that it's completely off the table.
Arriving late to the party, but I'll see if i can get this free booting half elf ranger into a workable submission before the deadline. Leaning towards the buccaneer blood trait.
This is my kinda crew! With all the admirable glances and friendly hands
a girl's liable to get a swelled head. Now that's how you make friends and influence people.
Well, if you need some "performance enhancers" or an aphrodisiac I'd be happy to fix you up, for a price of course.
Oh, and I might also have something for that swollen head of yours.
Well, if you need some "performance enhancers" or an aphrodisiac I'd be happy to fix you up, for a price of course.
Oh, and I might also have something for that swollen head of yours.
Hey that's my line!;P
When Rhialla asked which hand would do the pinching; Riven wisely tucked both of his into armpits where theyd be safe...dat broad be looking too damn eager to use that steel on her shapely hip, it is... and grinned from ear to ear when she mentioned 'swollen head'.
Dat be reminding me of a funny one now, it is. What be a pirate's worst of da worst nightmares?...why it be a sunken chest with no booty!...Hohoho!
Don't worry. The 1 round is actually an episode of Iron chef.My recommendation is the have you all face off in pit fights in five groups of six. The odd man out will then have to survive 1 round against a pit fiend for a slot.I would hate to be the odd man out in this caseSo would you be competing against a pit fiend, or competing with one of the Iron Chefs with the mystery ingredient being pit fiend? To be honest I'm not sure which sounds less horrible.
On the one hand, the pit fiend is probably going to kill you and eat you if you beat it, and kill you and eat you if it beats you. On the other hand, what are you possibly going to serve up that tastes good that is made of Pit Fiend? I guess the benefit to that second choice is that you aren't guaranteed to die, though I don't know that it's completely off the table.
It's the pit fiend versus the iron chefs. You are the secret ingredient.
It's the pit fiend versus the iron chefs. You are the secret ingredient.Don't worry. The 1 round is actually an episode of Iron chef.My recommendation is the have you all face off in pit fights in five groups of six. The odd man out will then have to survive 1 round against a pit fiend for a slot.I would hate to be the odd man out in this caseSo would you be competing against a pit fiend, or competing with one of the Iron Chefs with the mystery ingredient being pit fiend? To be honest I'm not sure which sounds less horrible.
On the one hand, the pit fiend is probably going to kill you and eat you if you beat it, and kill you and eat you if it beats you. On the other hand, what are you possibly going to serve up that tastes good that is made of Pit Fiend? I guess the benefit to that second choice is that you aren't guaranteed to die, though I don't know that it's completely off the table.
Hmmm, wouldn't it be better if it were the Cold Iron Chefs?
How bout a regatta a la One Crazy Summer.
Aye lads, enough buxom beauty banter, man yer sheets, swab the decks and keep yer heads down ...
One Crazy Summer, I was thinking Road Trip mixed with Thelma and Lousie
1.What set of circumstances found you in Port Peril at a tavern having a lively drink anyway?
After 4 weeks at sea, even the cabin boy needs some relief from the ships company. So now its time for wine, women and song ... well OK you can forget the song, with gold in my pocket and taverns in port, the women will be well satisfied.
2.Are you the type who struggles against his chains as they are being put on or waits for an opportune moment to murder the jailer?
Why would anyone chain up a child, but if they do I'm sure my innocence will be protected by my elders, or a weak willed jailer. Once unshackled, then those who seek to imprison me are often sent on a journey of their own, one to Pharesma's boneyard.
3.How do you see your character developing mechanically? Storywise? Mechanically the character may be a little weak, as I would like to take 'Pass For Human' feat, then maybe channeling type of feats, even 'Turn Undead' so send back those sent by Davy Jones to bring more souls to his crew. I would expect to take a couple of levels in Rogue or Bard, so increase the skills to aid for 'spying'/'controlling' aspects of Cecic.
4.Be ye a dirty scoundrel who would sell his mothers soul fer a farthing and a pint o' rum or be ye some heroic type who be thinking himself better 'n 'is fellow black hearted bastard?
My mother is dead, so her soul is with Shelyn or Calistra even now. With no soul to protect, I'll take you doublets and bring your enemy down, as I hold the life of your enemy in my hands, before his body becomes the main course for the denizens of the depths. Your coin is fair exchange.
5.THAR BE VOIKINGS OFF THE STARBOARD BOWWW!!! What do you do?
All is lost, the cry goes up as the Northmen of Issien board the ship. The sound of death can be heard above, as axe and sword slice flesh from bone, slice life from the living. Screams of death, gurgling in the blood that fills the lungs, all is lost to the barbaric fighters from the frozen north.
Now is the time to hide, to let the blood rage subside before being found. To be found a quivering, shivering little boy, wide eyed and afraid. To offer some healing hands in exchange for life, to join their company, a cabin boy for luck. It will not be long before revenge will be wrought, once safety and life are assured. That is the life for cabin boys around the Inner Sea.
Na Swab Cage I take no orders from a man who makes horrible movies like Ghost rider Spirit of Vengence, I answer to Harrison Ford, the Captain of the Millineum Falcon!
Aye lads, enough buxom beauty banter, man yer sheets, swab the decks and keep yer heads down ...
It's hilarious, I now find myself reading everything you type in Nicholas Cage's voice.
Just keeping the nautical theme, bro...
People, people. Alexander Dumas, Edmond Rostand, Rafael Sabatini, Johnston McCulley, Baroness Emma Orczy, Anthioy Hope, and Sir Walter freaking Scott, forget these moving picture jonny-come-latelys. Go to the source!
Read Captain Blood by Sabatini. Read Treasure Island by Sir Walter. Read anything by Dumas ot heck crack open A General History of the Pyrates by either Daniel Defoe or Nathaniel Mist, (authorship is disputed) and see the real(ish) thing.
Oh and Tark, swapped Ilizmagorti Native for Peg Leg. Having a wooden leg fits the bad luck theme I am going for. Altering background and crunch.
PWO
I learned all I needed to know about piracy from Edward Teach, sir.
Also Master and Commander is really good. It's not quite about pirates but in those days pretty much all sailors were the same sort of dirty foul mouthed ruffians no matter what flag they sailed under.
I studied at the Pirate laboratory created by a Mr. Disney, I believe his name was. It's a great revolving study of pirates in their natural habitat, quite popular with the old and young alike.
I learned all I needed to know about piracy from Edward Teach, sir.
Also Master and Commander is really good. It's not quite about pirates but in those days pretty much all sailors were the same sort of dirty foul mouthed ruffians no matter what flag they sailed under.
Actually just about every author or movie maker since 1724 was drawing on Defoe/Mist's work. It created the image of the Pirate in the public's mind and included much of the lore surrounding Mr. Teach.
True about Master and Commander. All of Patrick O'Brian's stuff is great for mining. Also ther are several good boigraphies of Thomas Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald who O'Brian used as a template for Jack Aubrey.
Though if anyone wanted to play sailors that are bigger bastards than any real life pirates just read any history considering spanish conquistadors. Spaniards were massive dicks back then. Just ask every civilization they managed to wipe out. And the sheer numbers of slaves they dragged over to south america along with portugal. Makes the dutch look kindly.
Teach is the man!
Though if anyone wanted to play sailors that are bigger bastards than any real life pirates ....
Granted but François l'Olonnais made them work for the "Biggest Bastard of the Caribbian" title.
WAS the man I guess I should say LOL
Let's not forget C.S. Forester, though towards the close of the pirate era, his contributions to naval/historical literature, though more focused on the European/Napoleonic side of things, can't be overlooked. I must admit I like Jack Aubrey more than Horatio Hornblower.
Yeah, I have been wanting to watch. . . Alistair that portrait is friggen' eerie. The resemblance is so uncanny that I could stare at it for hours. Say, has anyone found a prtrait that looks like Kate Beckinsdale? Seems like that one would be less weird to say I could stare at for hours.
Anyway, nothing I've said just now made any sense, I'll bet. Suffice it to say, I've wanted to watch Master and Commander for a while now.
Edward Low was pretty brutal himself.
Let's not forget C.S. Forester, though towards the close of the pirate era, his contributions to naval/historical literature, though more focused on the European/Napoleonic side of things, can't be overlooked. I must admit I like Jack Aubrey more than Horatio Hornblower.
Really, I liked Hornblower more than the Aubrey/Maturin series, myself. I guess because I read HH first (and you never forget your first love).
Blood and Ice, and In the heart of the Sea are both fantastic books about american whaleing in the 17-1800's if you like historical non fiction I highly recommend.
Figured I'd throw out a Good Luck to everyone!!
Well said, I hope we all make it! :)
There's nearly 40 of you.
Figured I'd throw out a Good Luck to everyone!!
Well said, best of luck all.
Sorry ... could not resist ...
Hmm, good point. Guess we'll have to sell a couple off pretty quick then.
Tis what the plank be for!!!!
Yeah I think 10-12 people will make it. If its two games, if not then half that. Not easy being the DM. xP
There's nearly 40 of you.
Well that sounds about right to crew a ship. Maybe whoever it is that kidnapped us got himself a brand new ship, and decided he wanted a new crew for the old one so could call himself commodore.
Sharkbait Ooh ha ha
Nice!
"All right, crew! Time to find that lost treasure!"
Crew finally finds the treasure. "All right, who's the trap monkey? Wait, what? Fourty men and NO ONE has Trapfinding?"