I'll look to put WizO_Shadow's information in this post later, but for now, it's been a busy night. I tried to do a little too much all at once, but things should be better now. (I think I'm just going to be playing catchup for a very long time.)
Well im out steaming along again. Lets hope I get to hit another port and I dont make the same mistake I did in Singapore:embarrass Now I get some free time to finish off another book. Let me tell ya, Shogun has to be one of the best novels I ever read.
Very intrigueing. Maybe Ill go a order the DVD mini-series.I'll be here most of the afternoon (that is, the 5 or so hours to come), in the unlikely event that someone needs me.
And 'ello Ran.
Just poppin by before I head to school. Good-day all. I should be poppin around again later today.
*Waves*
WEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!! This is the...
*counts previous posts*
... the forth post of the new sound noise!!!!
:bounce::bounce:
Just noticed a new thread dedicated to Donnavin and me... my kinda own thread
Thanks, oh mighty DMs
And now... I'm gonna resume putting together my G.C.T. (Goblin Cheerleading Team) :D
I should be on for at least some time to day, since I have no school today (or next monday either
).New Noise
Stay awake, Kai.
I'm off to the movies in half an hour - found a theatre nearby that plays Hero.
-Jonathan
Originally posted by Codrian
Looks like he has a comb-over.
supposed to be gray hair.
If I did a full size picture of him in color, he would have a purple cape, full-plate, a bastard sword, and heavy shield.
"Hello?"
*echoes come back*
it feels so empty compared to the old one...*sniff*...I miss it.
But from it's ashes rises a new thread...concieved in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all threads are created equal.
Ok, that wasn't very funny...but I still haven't had my post-mid-after-pre-noon coffee...
So I am excused I hope?
I'm still a bit green when it comes to the whole 'lockdown day', and I'm sorta confused.
I see most of the threads are closed, except adventure threads, are they exempt from lockdown? (also nobodys isnt locked, more or less im askin if im breakin any rules if i post my relpy that i shoulda posted there last night.)
I checked up in the rules section about it, and it doesnt mention much aside from momday is lockdown.
Temporal distortion, thy name is GsC.
but now i know.
A similar holiday (a day designated for sweethearts to spend special time together) could be added to the fantasy calendar, but given that (a) most of the IC romantic couples have little trouble declaring their affections on a near-daily basis (and so the holiday would seem to add little to the game) and (b) a number of the GsC players vehemently dislike that holiday IRL, I don't think that's likely to happen.
Never mind.
Originally posted by Shorn
(b) a number of the GsC players vehemently dislike that holiday IRL, I don't think that's likely to happen.
Ditto... the idea of love/romance makes me want to up right now... That
! (This is why I wasn't posting much Saturday and Sunday)Don't ask.
(Yes, that makes sense. She had packed up the van & gone to the Home Depot in Longview WA, so she's dropping my kids off at my apt. on her way home. I called her cell phone from her kitchen. :P
All fear the fearsome boxer -- he might lick you to death. Not a small dog, but he wanted to sit in my lap anyway.)
Originally posted by Scheherazade
All fear the fearsome boxer -- he might lick you to death. Not a small dog, but he wanted to sit in my lap anyway.
My aunt had a dog like that. 95 pounds of serious hunting dog, but all their other animals were cats and horses. It would roll in the dust and then try to sit in your lap.
Edit:
What's with horses rolling in the dust? I know there's some equestrianarrily literate people on this board.
Repellign Paladins
Originally posted by Tensek Vicar
But do they stand teh ultimate test?
Repellign Paladins
Experiment on yourself--roll in the dust and see if you repell me. :P
Originally posted by Kywyn
That's a neat movie. Hope you like psychic warriors, Ran =)
Loved it. Absolutely loved it. I'm going to see The Last Samurai with a couple of friends next weekend, but I'm afraid pretty much anything will fare poorly in comparison.
As for psychic warriors, I have my fingers crossed for the Expanded Psionics Handbook due out in April. I very much like the concept, but the original 3.0 Psionics Handbook caused too many problems to be really useable as is or even to let me contemplate trying to fix things.
But now, off to deal with business at hand. Where is that monk at again?
That was really weird. Last night I had sort of half dreams about GsC. Except everyone one had a sense of humor... and we were all gremlins.
I think Peter David and I may be the only guys on the planet that liked that movie. It's hard to explain why it works for me; I only know that it was well-named.
Last night I had sort of half dreams about GsC. Except everyone one had a sense of humor...
I take offense to that remark. ;)
Hero? I don't recall Dustin Hoffman, Geena Davis, or Andy Garcia having anything to do with psychic warriors in that film.
You're thinking of Accidental Hero (which I liked too, if only because I have a friend who is a complete and exact carbon copy of Dusting Hoffman's character). Hero is a recent Chinese martial arts movie about one of the legends surrounding the assassination attempts on the Qin king starring amongst others Jet Li, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung and Zhang Zhiyi.
As far as I can tell, you might be crossing the title with The Accidental Tourist, starring William Hurt, Geena Davis, and Kathleen Turner.
It would have been wrong to call the first film Accidental Hero. It's a less accurate title, for one thing.
Originally posted by Boirin son of Naerin
That was really weird. Last night I had sort of half dreams about GsC. Except everyone one had a sense of humor... and we were all gremlins.
Mind Control Ray, check.
Effectiveness, double check.
-Jonathan
Originally posted by Ran
Where is that monk at again?
Okay, everybody, own up... who's been playing with Ran's monk?
Originally posted by Codrian
Okay, everybody, own up... who's been playing with Ran's monk?
*André tries to look innocent while wiping blood off his knuckles*
Hmm... Maelut, after reading your entry to the adventure thread, I have to point out that Tome and Blood's interpretation of what prestidigitation can do is not supported by the 3.5 rules, since it is neither errata nor clarification even for 3.0 rules.
No offense to Mr. Williams, but his reading contradicts what the spell says, as it notes that "Any actual change to an object (beyond just moving, cleaning, or soiling it) persists only one hour."
Setting fire to things is going to leave a more lasting effect. It may seem a fine distinction, but since the spell itself makes no mention of this particular ability, then the spell can't be used to perform this trick.
Totally unrelated: who's André?
Originally posted by Ran
Totally unrelated: who's André?
PC from another game. A hard-form monk who had a short and capricious attention span.
There's lots of friendly fire elementals running around the woods, aren't there? Actually, I haven't noticed anyone ever mention elementals/outsiders IC in GsC. Do they not exist in this world?
Uh...hey there, Scheherazade. You wouldn't really set an elemental on a widdle cook, would you? *runs and hides*
We killed it :D
Maelut... don't tempt the DM.
Originally posted by Codrian
Aka sent it back to its home-plane where it waits its chance to exact revenge on all falchion wielders. :P
Maelut... don't tempt the DM.
Wait, I thought that killing an elemental killed it dead. They don't go back to their home plane, do they? If so, then I've got a nasty surprise for the game I'm running, since they've killed off 10 air elementals who were in league with an evil wizard, and the PCs now have a base of operations on the Plane of Air.
Originally posted by Tensek Vicar
NaShae, Hermy, and Saturos met an elemental before.
We killed it :D
Snuffed a fire elemental once while on that first undead hunt with Jager. I was expecting a water elemental behind the other door, but instead ST just decided to try and drown me.
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
PC from another game. A hard-form monk who had a short and capricious attention span.
*sigh*
I miss that monk. Strangely, I don't miss the halflingette. Who knew that halflings and dwarves could be so similar in personality?
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
I was expecting a water elemental behind the other door, but instead ST just decided to try and drown me.
So, Gamis encountered Element: Water instead of Water Elemental. Both deadly, no? ;)
Originally posted by Brodda
*sigh*
I miss that monk. Strangely, I don't miss the halflingette. Who knew that halflings and dwarves could be so similar in personality?
I'm sorry! :embarrass
Originally posted by Ran
You're thinking of Accidental Hero (which I liked too, if only because I have a friend who is a complete and exact carbon copy of Dusting Hoffman's character). Hero is a recent Chinese martial arts movie about one of the legends surrounding the assassination attempts on the Qin king starring amongst others Jet Li, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung and Zhang Zhiyi.
This should be the movie website: www.herothemovie.com
Originally posted by Scheherazade
I'm sorry! :embarrass
Awwww...
*hugs Scheherazade*
Don't be sorry, darlin'.
Oh that is such a cool idea... a Ghostly Bard that takes revenge by not letting a person sleep!
Originally posted by Donnavin Snowolf
Then there was the Fiendish Gargoyle we all got to go ape on in the allyway.
Natala, Allegion, and Gamis got to rough up a demon by the name of Plutus (Dante) while rescuing Daron's spirit... And there was the quasit Conrad carried around in a bag for a bit.
Originally posted by Codrian
So, only things that haven't yet made appearance are devils and slaads?
Donn, Darkar, Hermy, Conrad, and Kirby got a slaad.
Though, isn't it so that there haven't been about any Good outsiders plinking in and out?
Barghests, Rakshasas, and Formians are unencountered I think.
Originally posted by Codrian
Rakshasas
*shudder*
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
Donn, Darkar, Hermy, Conrad, and Kirby got a slaad.
The same one that earlier drove Aric, Gamis, Karysa, Mirielle, and Saturos across the frozen land, in fact. Poor Ix did not enjoy that. Poor Ix said, "That hurt!"
The dwarven monk Grysygoth BlazingFist faced a fair number of fire elementals, using several healing potions to keep going in his adventure. He also had to face one air elemental.
Oh, and while called elementals and outsiders that are slain are dead, summoned ones can make a return appearance.
And we still haven't mentioned everything yet.
There is one type of Celestial that can rise from the dead, but they are pretty weak... (Nothing a level 4-6 fighter can't handle).
Originally posted by JosephKell
ST means literally summoned.
That's why I used the word "summoned" and the word "called," Joseph. I'm sure people would have either asked or looked it up if they were confused. ;)
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
That's why I used the word "summoned" and the word "called," Joseph. I'm sure people would have either asked or looked it up if they were confused. ;)
I'ld like to point out that most elementals and outsiders ran into on adventures aren't summoned or called. (Summon spells have such short durations...)
But summoned things aren't scary...
Half-Blue Dragon Hydras are scary... (did anyone else see that web enhancement? about all those half-dragons. There was a Blue Hydra that started a breeding program to raise an army?)
Red Trolls are also scary... (if only because they are resistant to fire, which is the more standard way of dealing with them... acid is harder to place on a weapon than flaming oil).
If you can't tell, I love monster creation... there are so many small twists you can throw at the PC's just by placing one template...
Lets not suggest that slaads make an appearance. My last 3 PCs in my local game have been killed by slaads. I swear they're out to get me...
-Jonathan
(that's supposed to be Joseph doing the Cabbage Patch...)
Originally posted by JosephKell
But summoned things aren't scary...
I beg to differ, summoned arrowhawks are Nasty flyers that make touch attacks with electricity. Not nice.
Hi all
I am well aware of Shadow's gender. Not a typo.
-Jonathan
Originally posted by JosephKell
I'ld like to point out that most elementals and outsiders ran into on adventures aren't summoned or called.
"Objection, your honour -- conjecture."
Sustained. :P
(Summon spells have such short durations...)
Long enough to get the job done sometimes.
But summoned things aren't scary...
What's that? Does anyone else hear famous last words?
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
What's that? Does anyone else hear famous last words?
Yessir! I sure do, sir!
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
:
What's that? Does anyone else hear famous last words?
No, I hear famous next to last words.
The famous last words should be "Urk!"
Once again Jonathen, I love your Gremlin Theater, keep em coming:D
It so darn hard trying to read all of the thread and posts. Im trying to keep myself updated on other characters but it doesnt seem to be as easy as I thought it was
. I feel for you DM typesIt looks like its about that time again when I updated the Review Thread for Kai.
Grrrr...
Joseph you astound me again with how cool GT is.
So yes, it's fine & logical for Ran to post the link, because the Digest is supposed to be a resource for everyone.
By the way, Shae, your rooms, all the bedrooms, are on the second floor. Well, the nursery is on the third floor.
In other news, I just got awarded the George W. Bush lunchtime scholarship, a prize worth $0.50 given to the person with the best misspeak of the day. My winning entry from International Government class, in discussing parliamentary procedure:
"It just seems so illegitimate when the Senate starts flambustering a bill."
For those of you playing along at home, I meant to say "fillibustering".
Shae's heroics: let the husband face the danger alone. :P
Originally posted by Scheherazade
Time for my daughter's swimming class. I'll be back
Were you an evil and terrifying person before you became a DM, or did you get it from on-the-job training?
Please don't hurt me.
Originally posted by Codrian
No, that's the process when you are raving about something with such passion that spittle flies out of your mouth.
Shae's heroics: let the husband face the danger alone. :P
I think it was a reasonable choice, personally. When you don't know what you're facing, grabbing a ranged weapon is not a bad option, even if you have to cede some ground to do it.
Kudos also to NaShae for not always having the weapon handy while she's at home. That may be okay for the tourists who've been out riding in the countryside, but I know I don't carry a shotgun around with me while I'm relaxing at home. :P
Originally posted by Maelut
Hey everyone, just wanted to let you know that I won't be posting friday/saturday because of debate stuff. It's the second-last tournament of the year!! Woo Hoo!!
In other news, I just got awarded the George W. Bush lunchtime scholarship, a prize worth $0.50 given to the person with the best misspeak of the day. My winning entry from International Government class, in discussing parliamentary procedure:
"It just seems so illegitimate when the Senate starts flambustering a bill."
For those of you playing along at home, I meant to say "fillibustering".
Just don't use the money to buy a pretzel.
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
What's that? Does anyone else hear famous last words?
My last words will be "With my last words, I curse you Dr. Zoidberg!"
Originally posted by Tycho Eharb
Just don't use the money to buy a pretzel.
I knew that would come back to bite us...
Scheherazade: "work" is very vague. Could you be more specific?
-Jonathan
No offense, I have a low tolerance for RL politics when posting here.
Although I agree, this is the wrong place for political debates.
I don't mock the Dutch here either.
Oh hi Julia, Cassius. Didn't see you there. Hehe... * shuffles away at rapidly increasing speed *
Originally posted by Maelut
Were you an evil and terrifying person before you became a DM, or did you get it from on-the-job training?
"Really."
"Very sweet and all."
"..."
"Uck!"
"Urkk!"
Message from Jonathan / JosephKell:
I apologize for my current (and foreseeable future) inactiveness. Somewhere between my router and the "Cloud", my packets are being destroyed, intercepted, jammed, or whatever. I don't know why I can send instant messages still. But I can't even connect to Yahoo.com or any server not on Campus (basically nothing without ___.ucdavis.edu:80/ as its domain). This probably means Halandar/Weyman will be in the same boat (our buildings LAN's are just a router apart and go through the same Gateways to get off campus).
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
Kudos also to NaShae for not always having the weapon handy while she's at home. That may be okay for the tourists who've been out riding in the countryside, but I know I don't carry a shotgun around with me while I'm relaxing at home. :P
How can you even feel safe man! There are at least a dozen parts of my home in which firearms are absolutely mandatory to keep the walls and ceiling in check.
*glares at Grack*
He keeps eating the oatmeal-rasin cookies before anyone else can get to them...he has fiber issues.
Check: The DC depends on what you are trying to do.
-Jonathan
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
I think it was a reasonable choice, personally. When you don't know what you're facing, grabbing a ranged weapon is not a bad option, even if you have to cede some ground to do it.
Kudos also to NaShae for not always having the weapon handy while she's at home. That may be okay for the tourists who've been out riding in the countryside, but I know I don't carry a shotgun around with me while I'm relaxing at home. :P
Gamis and Darkar are different though. :P
AFAIK Miri is the only one to ever get Gamis to shed his armor outiside of him bathing. Darkar refuses to go outside without armor or weapons. Something about trouble when you least expect it.... :P :P
Originally posted by Hermy the Hero
As long as my pants are on, there's nothing to fear
Yeah without them you would catch cold and make elves blush..... ;)
Originally posted by Maelut
Yay, thank you. You can all expect to see a dog with very refined tastes in lunchmeat.
Btw, did you know that your kitchen is haunted by a hoary marmot ghost? It's looking for ethereal peanuts.
I have just realized something profound...
that when I'm reading Pratchet books, the voice Otto, the vampire photographer, has is exactly the same in my head as the voice of Nightcrawler from the X-men movie.
Sorry I just had to share that.
I should be on this afternoon some but I have to re-do a project on the german school system.
OK I know I'm beating the dead horse, but here it goes...
Originally posted by Hermy the hero
As long as my pants are on, there's nothing to fear
Yah cus even us loud, clumsy humans can be out snuck by high halflings wearing alot of red.
Originally posted by Boirin son of Naerin
high halflings
Is it my imagination or did this board just move to the Mature forum?
should read as follows
Yah cus us loud, clumsy humans can be outsnuck by high *level* halflings wearing alot of red.
Sorry brain goes faster than the hands some days.
Originally posted by Ran
Btw, did you know that your kitchen is haunted by a hoary marmot ghost? It's looking for ethereal peanuts.
And in case you were wondering.
No.
He's not kidding.
Except about the peanuts.
And as far as we know he died of starvation, so the peanut thing is an educated guess. ;)
I think someone owes me a phone call.
Dang.
I'm at work.
pouts
Originally posted by NaShae
Hi all. Check me out. I'm no longer a waitress :D:D Just turned in my stuff today. YAY ME!!
If the picture does not show look here:Lookie!
All hail Shae and her new job *imagines a zombie invasion of the city*
*hides thoughts before the DMs can get any ideas*
Originally posted by Maelut
This raises another question: are there ghosts/undead in the GsC world? And if so, are they only created by spellcasters, or can they show up on their own?
*imagines a zombie invasion of the city*
*hides thoughts before the DMs can get any ideas*
Sorry, you missed the Night of the Shadows where Hermy saved the city.
Originally posted by Darkar Shadowood
Sorry, you missed the Night of the Shadows where Hermy saved the city.
Really? Is there a thread where I can read it for my own personal enjoyment? (not for IC knowledge, of course)
(Kywyn emailed his actions to me.)
*ducks to avoid a projectile from the many bards*
Originally posted by Scheherazade
Darkar, I'll give it a little longer in case Silis wants to have a say in his actions during the fight...
(Kywyn emailed his actions to me.)
Whatever you wish.
Originally posted by Maelut
I love undead battles, they're always so much fun when the undead have some "unfinished business" and they're not really evil, just trying to take revenge on the terrible bard whose mandolin music made their lives terrible...
*ducks to avoid a projectile from the many bards*
*laughs because Maelut will return to the city to find half the population under the suggestion effects of his mandolin*
Undead forces had began to assemble
To ravage the city and make it tremble
Wraiths, shadows and armored horrors
Marched across Garic citys borders
The undead army, hidden by foul mists
Sent people running, afraid to resist.
Silence was shattered by the sounds of crying,
As many kind people lay down dieing.
There were few who dared oppose this horde,
Few brave enough to raise a sword.
But there was one man who knew no fear,
Standing against them was Mr. Hilldeer.
Brave Hilldeer issued a challenge to duel,
He had to buy time, he was no fool.
But he was overwhelmed, it was taking a toll
Those shadows had began to eating his soul.
But Mr. Hilldeer gave up not , he gave his all.
But soon he was weary and not long to fall.
But Lo! He appeared the Great Halfling!
Hermy the Hero, of whom all the bards sing!
Hermy stepped in to battle the wraith,
He knew he must keep his friend Hilldeer safe.
He handly handed his foe a defeat
And sent the evil horde into a retreat.
Many brave folk gathered and rallied round.
Around the Greatest Hero To Ever Be Found.
The Best of the Best, The Mighty Hin!
All rallied round knowing Hermy would win!
Hermy and those other guys battled all night.
The undead learned to fear Hermys might.
The wraiths trembled with fear at their mighty foe.
Hermy the Great. Greatest of Heroes.
Before dawn the undead were deep in a rout
Hermy hunted them down and chased them out.
He slew all there were, showing no pity.
For the evil they had done to Hermys city.
The people were saved, and let out a cheer.
For Hermy, his friends, and Mr. Hilldeer,
As the sun rose up high into the sky,
The saviors of the city, savored some pie.
Originally posted by Darkar Shadowood
Preform Check = 31
Is that to make sure he can mold the play-dough? Seriously, though, that was an awesome poem/song, and a very good story. I'm muchly in awe.
Originally posted by Maelut
Joseph, you should consider the Mindbender prestige class. Yes, I know that we're not allowed to do prestige classes, but it would fit so perfectly with your aspirations.
My comment was only meant to imply that it would take a long time to finish your adventure Maelut... (because right now, Joseph can't do any sort of suggestion.)
RAGE!
Now where is that spinning lobster of Kywyn's?
Originally posted by Lucian Risk
Hi all!
RAGE!
Now where is that spinning lobster of Kywyn's?
Whats up buddy
Originally posted by Scheherazade
:D For once, Karin has cool music playing too loudly from the supervisor's office -- U-2
U2 -- very nice :D
FYI: Port 80 is the default listen port to connect to on all* websites. Most internet browsers tack on on :80 after the .com, .org, whatever. So when you type http://www.wizards.com, your brower is really doing www.wizards.com:80/.
*with the exception of systems trying to maintain security by not having a public port.
New Gremlin:
Afternoon all.
For those interested in ghosts and the like, we've seen quite a few of them aside from the Night of Shadows. I remember a dryad ghost Codrian and Ran faced, and the recent adventure at Undeath Keep had plenty.
*warning, warning, abrupt topic shift*
Anyone know some good textbooks on british law? I'm doing a big project in england with a barrister, but I need to get some law textbooks so I can read up before I go. Any suggestions would be muchly appreciated.
You should have seen him in the days of the eyepatch when he was pursuing the path of the rager. :D
And no, he didn't get his pants from Shae's undie drawer. :P
...feels a trickle of wetness...
...
...
...
I so just got peed on.
Or mocking.
As more ice fractures around the splash made by the cook, he is bludgeoned with a dual sensory overload: first an exhilarating high as the ice water permeates his boots and pants, and then a shocking, burning pain as the nerves in his lower half are ravaged.
Yeah, it's kinda like that.
Sierra Mist, shockingly refreshing.
(I mock the C.O. people for thinking that Rings of Warmth are bad! HA HA HA!)
-Jonathan
*relizes how weird that made him look*
Yah right... erm sorry that happens sometimes.
"Being omnipotent means never having to say, 'I'm sorry.'"
-Jonathan
I get where your going for, I remember my still continuing boy scout training. Its hard not treating people with first aid when you can do it in real life.
Maybe I would snap the frozen thing off if there was a really valuable ring on it... but just taking someone's finger?!?! ARE YOU CRAZY?!
Oh wait... you are hypothermic... so you are probably crazy.
It's almost as if Fate meant for Joseph to go with Maelut's crew and is now punishing Maelut for his folly. ;)
That or Fate is punishing Maelut for not checking the strength of the ice first...
Wait a minute....
strength != concentration
Sorry...too much chemistry.
Originally posted by Maelut
What are you talking about? I did test the ice. It was a good concentration of around 50 molar.
Wait a minute....
strength != concentration
Sorry...too much chemistry.
If it was Gamis, the question wouldn't have been "how strong is the ice?"; it would've been more like, "how strong can we build the bridge?" :P
*looks around*
*realizes nobody else is amused*
*goes to bed*
Goodnight all. Wake me if Maelut dies.
now you made a big hole in the crossing.. we're now forced to use the longer part of the stream
all in favor of using the tiny 85 lb. angelique as the experimentor for crossing the ice without it breaking say Aye!
or at least we can try throwing her across so she can see how close we are to somewhere we can sleep..
I go away for a day and this is what gets planned in my abcense?!
;)
Oh well, I suppose I could be thrown across the water. Who is throwing?
sounds about right. or maybe it was the fact i responded to an already resolved conversation... hm... we'll never know.
EDIT: oh angelique appeared whlie i was typing this...
as for who is the thrower.. *shrug*
everyone who has a strength score higher than 10 can help toss you across the water. but first we need to throw a bedroll over as cushioning so you dont break when you land. ;p
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
If it was Gamis, the question wouldn't have been "how strong is the ice?"; it would've been more like, "how strong can we build the bridge?" :P
Or how many paladins will it take to fill the hole..... :P
ok off i go.. hopefully i can avoid any ice...
Those should have ample strength, although with that muck force Angeliqué's padding might catch air causeing her to drift and be lost to the winds.
Just a little risk in the name of Icecrossingology.
Originally posted by Darkar Shadowood
Or how many paladins will it take to fill the hole..... :P
They're not still considering that option?
Creativity is dead.
:P
Originally posted by William Coburn
Or perhaps you could devise sort of a catapult, or perhaps one of those ones with the lead counterbalnce that I can never spell.
Trebuche?....mayeb there is a t on the end i forget...
That's the spelling.
Originally posted by JosephKell
What on earth would I want to do with someone's finger?!?!
Maybe I would snap the frozen thing off if there was a really valuable ring on it... but just taking someone's finger?!?! ARE YOU CRAZY?!
It can be quite a morale buster.
Hermy cried for sometime after the witch stole his finger.
He almost didn't go track her down and kill her.
(Actually he didn't. Darkar did the actual killing, but if you don't choose a bard as your cohort, you can't expect to become famous can you?"
Of course, if Darkar perishes right now, that means Silmarwen is going to be spending quite a number of days preserving him with gentle repose...
Hmm... that reminds me... Scheherazade asked me to look in on that thread during her illness. I hope no one minds, but I may move it ahead a round tonight for her -- and for the rest of you.
Let's hope the dice behave themselves.
What? No, Gamis, this story isn't about you. You can relax.
.oO(For now
)I worked for two summers in Whitehorse -- capital of the Yukon territory. The first summer, temperatures remained close to freezing throughout June, and we didn't have the best insulated, unheated sleeping quarters. (Let me emphasize the fact that there was no heating in those barracks. Well, there could have been, but they were also highly flammable and a half hour drive from the nearest fire station.)
After our first week there, the staff training ended with a dinner at a restaurant with a pool. The pool was on the second floor, and you could dive from the main floor into said pool.
Or you could be thrown from the second floor as--
No, Gamis, this is my story. Nobody threw you from a second floor balcony.
As I was saying, I was thrown from the second floor into the pool, and I'm not a very good swimmer.
I'm especially not a very good swimmer when I'm thrown into water that has not been heated and has been sitting in low temperatures out of the sun through the month. I could barely make my limbs work from the shock of hitting the pool, and it was all I could do to make my way to the edge. At least I had landed well -- a belly flop would have just killed me.
So, yeah, I can relate in some small degree, Maelut.
But at least I wasn't wearing heavy armor.
Persecution and Harrassment are Evil... and we all know what Paladins do to Evil...
They invite to dinner and hope that qualifies for the special requirement for Blackguard...
As someone once said " We can always make more holes..."
Moving on...
Originally posted by Ran
I just read something about there being a curfew at Mrs Weatherby's. Exactly at what time is that? It might be problematic for Ran who has a daily job that keeps him at the Lich until midnight.
Hello Ran ;)
The curfew was necessary to keep my dear tenants from coming and going willy-nilly at all hours of the night. You know how adventurers are -- they rarely keep normal hours.
There really is no set time on the curfew. It serves as a reminder that if one is going to come in at un unreasonable hour, one should expect to use one's key and to be respectfully quiet. One wouldn't want to wake this old lady from her beauty sleep. :D
Good-day all.
*Looks at Mrs. Weatherby*
*shakes head*
Right.
Well, I'm off to the National Qualifiers. Wish me luck!
Tynk, I'm posting from work, so it may take me a bit to get your reply worked up and posted. But I'll get it done as soon as possible. The phones are a bit slow at the moment...
I got confused when Thosar posted missing the closing of the doors at the boarding house and getting a room at the Lich.
She must have forgotten to give poor Thosar his key. I'll mention it to her ;)
well he could take your...
What do you have?
Originally posted by Ran
Donn' actually has so much stuff he doesn't even remember most of it half the time.
Antitoxin
229 gp
10pp
MW Chain Shirt
Studded Leather Armor
2 Bastard Swords
1 Shortbow
1 Mighty Longbow +3
CLW
CMW
...
and
...
a
...
LARGE CENTIPEDE HEAD! :88E: w00t
:D
Unless your asking what Donn knows he has.
A wolf
Two swords
Two bows
Anti-Dogsin
Arrows
Alot of shiney disks
1 really frightening shiny disk
Clothes
...
and
...
a
...
LARGE CENTIPEDE HEAD :88E: w00t
You know, he's still never had that thing tanned. Its probably just the exoskeleton of the head by now, I mean, really. He'll deal with that soon.
Or Volos will force him to
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
On the other hand, when you don't choose a cleric as your cohort, you can't really expect anyone to raise you should you perish either. I think I'd rather be alive any listening to a bard sing the praises of his late hero/leader. ;)
Of course, if Darkar perishes right now, that means Silmarwen is going to be spending quite a number of days preserving him with gentle repose...
Hmm... that reminds me... Scheherazade asked me to look in on that thread during her illness. I hope no one minds, but I may move it ahead a round tonight for her -- and for the rest of you.
Let's hope the dice behave themselves.
Actually if Darkar dies he is not coming back :P
Disclaimer: Views expressed are not necessarily true.
Just thinking about standing in a walk-in-freezer for any real amount of time makes me feel cold. At least while I imagine wearing the clothes Boirin is wearing.
Very cool Joe, very, very cool.
Lets hope I'll be warmer than Maelut on my snow camping trip in a couple of weeks.
Remember kiddies not all good guys are smart but they can be loyal to a fault...... ;)
I just spoke with an old GsC friend. DAJUID sends his hello to all.
Is it finally curtains for the last surviving PC Jackal?
Can Darkar dodge the curse once again?
Will his opponents rend his flesh before Silmarwen can come tyo his aid?
Is he doomed to live life alone?
Is he just plain doomed?
Find out same Dark time same Dark channel!!!!
Miri: Oh thank you Natala I didn’t think you’d ever get your stock replenished.
Natala: I was worried just the same. After that whole Tao Valda killing spree I was afraid I’d go out of business. Imagine me being blamed for her killing half the single women in the city!
Miri: That must have been horrid for you!
Natala:I’m just lucky the Weehawk foundation had all those groves of that herb.
Miri: I’m just so glad you found some more. Gamis just wouldn’t stop twitching after I told him…
Natala: Poor Cousin Gamis. If it’s anything like what happened to Daron you should hurry home to go get him.
Miri: You’re right he’ll be so glad to know!
And with a final wave Miri hurries out of the Mystic Shop and made her way home…
Miri: Gamis I’m home! I have really good news!
She was greeted by nothing but silence.
Miri: Gamis? Are you still upset?
This time our heroine hears a quiet squeaking coming from the bedroom.
Miri: Gamis how could you!
The little mage runs up the stairs and towards the bedroom expecting the worse. Throwing the door open she yells at the top of her lungs.
Miri: Gamis how could you ch- Oh Ixchal what have I told you about playing on the bed?
The wizard hustles over and picks her familiar up cradling the weasel in her arms she walks down the stairs and begins looking about the house.
Miri: Where did he go?
Meanwhile in the Jackal compound the screams of all but the most girly of knights can be heard above the horrific clanking sounds made by one man in his suit of armor. Sword held high above his head our hero Gamis runs through the hall slaying any he finds. His battle cry pierces the air as he kills again…
Gamis: There can be only TIN!!!!!!!!!!!
Originally posted by Codrian
By the way, few days ago I remembered one event in the city which might explain why Kai turned to Slightly Dimmer Side... When he was still a young, innocent happy little elf (not that he isn't now that except innocent), he encountered someone not so nice. More particularly, he got punched to "mommy-and-daddy button" (as said in time by Kywyn) by a person known as Raen. And from there-on it was down a slippery slope, for Kai that is.
You had to bring back the old memories huh
Oh yea hi everyone, seems like im missing some of the good stuff. Oh and nice GT Jonathen, one questions, who are the evil gremilins supposed to be? If Kai is the bald one, then were going to have a chat. Bwhahahah.
and if you had been keeping up with some of my older posts... I had to move all the files on /jonathanef/cast/ to the parent directory.
http://www.geocities.com/jonathanef/kai.txt
And yes I changed it... two weeks ago. Thank you for noticing that I complied with the requests you sent me in a private message.
...spend some time with my copy of Unearthed Arcana...
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
...spend some time with my copy of Unearthed Arcana...
For Valentine's Day? :P
and Happy V-Day to everyone. :D
Originally posted by Ran
I just read the posts where Joseph and Maelut bring the wounded Elise to Natala's for healing. There's a certain absurd quality to that event. :88E:
Absurd? I'll have you know that was a work of epic genius!...Sort of.
Anyway, I'm 4-1 going into today's debating, so one more loss and I'm out, but 4 more wins and I'm in! Anyway, I'm sitting here typing this in a full suit and resting my feet on a box of evidence, and feeling very...hungry. Food. Ooh.
*scampers off down the stairs in search of yummies*
*comes back up to type the emote, and then hit "post"*
Originally posted by NaShae
For Valentine's Day? :P
No, I'm afraid not. Valentine's Day is a twelve-hour shift instead for me. However, lasagna was certainly a nice treat. :D
Valentine's Day weekend... hmm... yes, I suspect a few people may be a bit more absent than usual...
For the rest of you, please note that this is a day celebrating friendship in Mexico and many other countries. There, it is suggested that a proper way to celebrate the day is to spend it with people who lack for contact, such as nursing home residents.
I realize that's not going to work for everyone, but I hope that those of you who resent aspects of events commonly associated with this day can find some solace in knowing that some people do take an alternative and still positive view of it.
I am torn between :D and
. :sad:Pale grey? Off-white? Eggshell? I never can get those colours right.
Two more hours to go...
Any suggestions what should I do?
Yes, it's good to remember that this holiday is not the exclusive province of 'romantic' love.
Yesterday, I had the fun of surprising my own kids with Valentine treats -- then watching them stuff their faces right before sending them off with their dad.
Originally posted by Mirielle
Yesterday, I had the fun of surprising my own kids with Valentine treats -- then watching them stuff their faces right before sending them off with their dad.
What was that Da'Vane was saying about the special requirement for blackguard?
*props elbow on Miri's shoulder and leans slightly*
I think I got it covered. ;)
Off to class this morning, folks.
But, nevertheless, good work Miri. :D
.oO(But is it worth the wait?)
Run, Silis, run!
Go, Kywyn, go!
Ow, big nasties hit hard.....
Dobie dobie do.....
Watch for it....
Is not as insane as he appears, but the quiet is unerving.....
Oh, wait, I have to get up and dance around first...
Success I beat the evil coke bottle and got it open!!!!
So much pressure had built up and I had screwed the lid on tight previously that it refused to open until I broke the cap and released the pressure. Took several hours because I had other things to drink.
(except for the Gesalt Character rules... that just made me want to gag... It takes all the work out of Munchkinning)
And the Dwarf Paragon... Finally have a good reason to finish my campaign setting...
-Jonathan
"Do the Cabbage Patch."
Edit: Ahh ha ha ha... Assassin Vine... I remember an adventure I was in... we used some assassin vine to take out some giant ants... (apparently ants get mad when you pour oil down their tunnel and set it a flame)
Hmm that gives me an idea... *a devil gets its wings*
NOOOOOOOOOOO!
Oh sweet merciless confusion and tension! What terror will it unleash now that it is out of my truely awsome coinage control!? The device of the destruction of the city surely lies within the coin, which could now be in any number of areas.
Either that, or I will never know what was evil about it. I've had a sneaking suspicion for a time that it actually wasn't anything spelcial, but still, I don't know for sure. Oh agony.
Oh, by the way. Happy Valentine's Day to you all, and I hope it went well. Call your mommies and daddies, because they need to be loved too. Just don't call if its late, because mommies and daddies to special things for valentines day too...
Unless you're mean, then call anyway. *beep beep beep boop beep boop beep*
;)
Now I just have to wait for my lovely lady to get back from a game. Heh, we're both dorks.
Originally posted by Donnavin Snowolf
SNIP
;)
Now I just have to wait for my lovely lady to get back from a game. Heh, we're both dorks.
You have a lady??? All this time I thought you had a woman friend, but a lady??? I am impressed :P
Originally posted by Donnavin Snowolf
Unless you're mean, then call anyway. *beep beep beep boop beep boop beep*
I'm mean, just not suicidal. *looks at the time.* If I called now, they'd kill me, or at least severily hurt me.
:P:P:P
Brand Ravenkin:
Tycho Ehard:
-Jonathan
Originally posted by Kywyn
I realized whenever I draw Hermy, it seems to be for comedic effect.
Why else would you draw a halfling? But it looks good anyway.
-Jonathan
New emotes...
So anyways, I went outside today to get some fresh air for the first time in a while and I freaked out!! I was like, what the heck is all this blue liquidy stuff surrounding my ship!
its a mystery. I mean theres no way my ship would ever burn down with all this blue liquid surrounding us
:POriginally posted by Codrian
Blue liquidy stuff? Whole ship surrounded by it? Your ship is surrounded by Bombay Sapphire Gin?!
NOOooOOoOOOOo
....wait a sec...gin...*eyes glaze* OooOoOOHHHhhHh...Gin...*gurgle gurgle*All of a sudden, I notice this glowing yellowish-white light in the sky. Big, semi-rectangular, and hot on the heels of "What is that thing?" comes the thought "I wonder how many people are going to report the moon as a UFO this morning."
Honestly, it really did look like an alien landing craft... I almost turned around & went home to make mashed potato mountains.
(And kudos to anyone who catches that reference!)
The patchy clouds were obscuring all but a rectangle of the lower curve of the crescent moon...
(Yes, people often miss the Pinnochio reference. At one point during the denouement, the synthesizer plays an excerpt from "When You Wish Upon a Star.")
-Jonathan
Heh I'm too young to have seen it in Theaters but I do have the movie ;)
That Hermy looks... you know... really really terrifying. Like, really really really terrifying. You could name it "Brother of Kirby" and it would have the right effect, its that really really terrifying...
shivers
Originally posted by Boirin son of Naerin
Cool Kywyn. I've always tryed drawing, but I don't have the patiance to get good. Hermy looks quite terrifying. Maybe I'll get a bard when I hit six and everyone will remeber me as the captain of the group.
I'm sure if you offer to Maelut to exclude the ice/river incident, that he won't contest that fact.
Originally posted by Tyros Elessar
.oO( Is the forest turning itself against me? What have I done to anger it?)
You only spoke Elven to ladies.
Originally posted by Scheherazade
(And kudos to anyone who catches that reference!)
If they play it, I will watch.
Caught it on the telly this afternoon at my sister's place while removing paint from the stairs.
buuuuut I ignored it.
No harm done t'all.Originally posted by Darkar Shadowood
After finding out what we just fought I am glad that it was only summoned.......
See... this is why Summoned things aren't as scary as Allied/Bound things...
*Runs to catch up with Minto, trying to balance that with not outstriding the short-legged dwarf trying to follow.*
Short-legged? Indeed! Harumph!
;)
Ohhh, are we reverting to old short jokes now? I wouldn't say them to her face, lad.
Kai sends his regrets to the adventuring group, as his connection is proving unreliable at the moment. This shouldn't last, so no worries there.
Of bigger concern to me is the fact that a lot of my notes are currently inaccessible. I am hoping that this problem does not last for too long.
Ok, before you explode and kill Tensek... it was a mistake that he has now corrected...
He will never ever mispell whisper again.
edit: and neither will I.
And... Hermy on Major
Adios!Originally posted by kneyejailb
ST:
Ok, before you explode and kill Tensek... it was a mistake that he has now corrected...
He will never ever mispell whisper again.
edit: and neither will I.
Huh? Misspell 'whisper'? Why would ST kill...
oh my! :embarrass :D
:headexplo
Hmm...
You aren't trying to goad someone into tempting my wrath, are you?
That would be... bad.
I'll put it this way: the word "wisp" is spelled one way, and "whisper" spelled another, and I am not referring to the latter word's second syllable.
Double-spaced, double-spaced! I've been agonizing over an essay this afternoon, feeling that I've covered the topic quite adequately but gnawing my lip because the instructor gave a page-number recommendation... Then I remember that it should be double-spaced and it jumps to two pages over.
(Actually she didn't forgive me... she made me start over with a different topic... good luck)
Dives for cover.
you're still my favorite building ST :D
-Jonathan
I imagine an apology is in order for that chat room name fiasco. I'd like to explain first. My girlfriend was over, and I was going to open a chat so she could see what you guys are like, but you know i enjoy clever chat names, and she suggested that name, and I typed it up, threatening to send it. She then reached over to slap the delete key, but in my thinking she was going to slap the 'return' key I intercepted her hands, knocking them off target and directly on to the return key.
No harm intended, and I know it wasn't proper. So I'm sorry about that.
I don't buy it, Donn. :P
But you're forgiven.
As long as it never happens again...
But I can't actually make a paragraph as good as that one. Bonzer job.
And as of about 6:45 or so this morning, I'm 20 years old.
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
I believe I saw a kestrel perched atop a lightpost this morning while dropping Dustin off at school.
And as of about 6:45 or so this morning, I'm 20 years old.
w00t for the Paladin!
Happy 20 big G.
. o O (now for the birthday boy dunking booth...)
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
And as of about 6:45 or so this morning, I'm 20 years old.
Congratulations... only one year left to go before you join the rest of us oldies... don't waste it!
:bounce:
Ugg.... sick again today
Thanks, folks!
I'll be around in about 2 hours.
And, while I'm at it, Happy B-Day to anyone else that was born while I was gone!
I have to do something to catch 'im up. I only have to waste two months to something. :P
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
I believe I saw a kestrel perched atop a lightpost this morning while dropping Dustin off at school.
And as of about 6:45 or so this morning, I'm 20 years old.
Eyes *BOING*'ing when she reads that he's 20 y/o.
"Gads. I forgot how not old you are." ;)
Kidding, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! :D
Between other stuff, the Notebook is coming along nicely. I should be up to date by the end of the week.
Damn I am a sucker for a pretty face and vivaciousness.
Looks at the new magazine subscripton he just bought
Oh well at least it is a magazine I want. :embarrass
'ello all! ^_^
Nice of the guy who was working to decide he couldn't come in tonight after he was done for the day.
Seven days now, including a twelve hour shift.
Gone. See you.
*comforts Darkar*
Yea buddy, if what im thinking is true, then you fell for the ole "Cute Subscription Selling High School Chick" trick. Dont feel bad, I too have fallen victim to that trikery many a time.
*looks over his shoulder to see eye level stacks of surfing magazines and Mens Fitness mags*
*sobs*
Originally posted by Darkar Shadowood
Kicks self repeatedly
Damn I am a sucker for a pretty face and vivaciousness.
Looks at the new magazine subscripton he just bought
Oh well at least it is a magazine I want. :embarrass
ummmmmmmmm....
yeah...
just remember to share
:PLuckily I had bookstore run: the sequel to look forward to, since bookstore run I consisted of two and an half hours shooting the breeze at the comic shop (I feel like I was in a nerdy remake of the movie Smoke :embarrass ).
Off to the bookstores it is!
^_^ And I am off ta school myself, and it's gammin day in my live game after that...Brodda and/or Minto, feel free ta npc meh ta keep things movin.
Laterz!
Originally posted by Scheherazade
*checks clock* Another hour and 20 min. and I can start calling to try to find a pediatrician... Yes, it looks like Ear Infection: The Sequel.
With Antonio Banderas and Julia Roberts as mild mannered pediatricians that at night dress in scanty outfits and scourge the city with ear infection juice only to be confronted by Al Pacino as the hardass with a heart of gold and mafia connections to bring them down?!?!?!?! I LOVED that movie!
Like you were about to share something?
Alright you, next hunting trip, multiclassed Clerics......
Originally posted by Ran
Bookstore run completed. Why do I always get to hear that high prices are due to the dollar being so strong compared to the euro if, now that the euro is 30% stronger than the dollar, prices are still equally high? I smell a rat. Over 60 euros (that's 80 dollars nowadays) for the d20 Conan RPG (listed price 50 dollars) at my local gaming shop? No deal!
amazon dot com. amazon dot cooooooooooooooom................ creepy fade
Erm......... I mean....... Hello Everyone ;)
Might as well go to sleep then. See y'all tomorrow.
[Subtitle]
Two kids are getting expelled from their school for lying in the quarterfinal round, following a very angry me reporting them to the District Chair (it's a big wooden chair with magical powers).
[/Subtitle]
Anyway, I'm back now and better than ever! Of course, I suppose that's not a magnificent acheivement. Did I miss anything in the meanwhile?
Happy Birthday Miri 
Not the sort of balloons I can take home for my kids to play with but appreciated all the same.
Directly following mine and falling on the same day as my uncle's? Wow. Happy birthday, Schera. :bounce:
I mean
Happy birthday Miriellazade!
Not yet. Though I'm told it should be this week. Here's to hoping.
And Happy B-day Miri. :D
As I said to my mom, 'I'm divisible by three, but nowhere near as loud as a room with three 13-yr olds in it.' :P
Just got back from a band trip, and we got a Superior overall ranking. :D
Originally posted by Lucian Risk
Happy Birthday Miri! :D
Just got back from a band trip, and we got a Superior overall ranking. :D
floats along in band memories
[edit] Oh yea Sorry!! Happy B-Day Schez!!:D
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"School girl" Kai? "Giggling"? What would an evil guy like you be giggling?
-Jonathan
Errrr....AHAHAHahahh!! That "Giggle" was not any ordinary giggle...it was the "Giggle of Utter Destruction!!" It due to an evil deed my old friend of mine and I had commited!
BWAHAHhahahahaahHAHah........oO( That was close...they'll never know the truth...*gasps* Gamis...I must silence him...)Tee Hee Hee.
Tee Hee Hee
Lle queli'quel edhel! Amin ilmauva ie' 'kshMori'Quessir i'atya'men au'!
imagine that... 25 pp... no humanity in the world... Oh! HYA!!!! :D Happy Birthday, Schez! :bounce:
Tyros takes a rope springing from the package and pushes it really hard. A big Puff! and then the blankets fall to the ground revealing...
DUN DUN DUN DUN!!!!
... A popcorn machine! :D :bounce:
Can't have a party without popcorns!! And this little baby you can call "Poppie"! :D Hope you like it!
*puts the settings to low salt/heavy butter, turns it on*
Free popcorn for everyone! :D
Originally posted by JosephKell
Lle queli'quel edhel! Amin ilmauva ie' 'kshMori'Quessir i'atya'men au'!
Grabs a bag of popcorn and starts eating like there was no tomorrow.
Originally posted by Kai Heishall
*a few dozen devils get their wings* MUW AHH HA HA HA HA! (It's elven)
-Jonathan
Edit/P.S.: How long before we consider Brand MIP (Missing in Posting) and send out the search programs...? *goes and Googles "Brand"* Hmmm nothing useful...
Does anyone have a better search program? Anyone? Maybe someone in the crowd... *goes so far off tangent that the universe collapses and reforms where everyone is a little mario instead of a koopa...* Next time on... "When Genre's Collide!"
Edit/P.P.S.: I'm getting freakishly good at Elven, and I am terrible with most languages (there is a reason why I took ASL and not spanish in high school, not that any of you knew I took Sign)!
I need coffee. Strong coffee. And tea. Strong too. And Coca-cola. Gallons of it.
* last surge of energy effort: *
"Happy birthday Miri!" :D
* collapses *
I'll be back when I regain enough strength to drag myself off the floor and into my desk chair.
:pile: :bounce: :invasion: HAPPY BIRTHDAY SCHERIELLE!!!
:invasion: :bounce: :pile:
The security problem on my husband's AIM account has been fixed, he thinks, so he's back to his usual SN of Speaker2Machines.
so Happy B Day!!
:bounce:
Originally posted by Halandar
um I'm not sure who's birthday it is besides Gamis and Scheherezade
so Happy B Day!!
:bounce:
And many happy returns of the day!
"Elsewhere is like Joseph's bestfriend's place, and the alleys are the couch."
And good night, too.
I've been up since 6am yesterday...lots of math homework and studying. The cool part is I got a 100 on my math test though ^_^.
*Takes some pocorn and walks off.*
Laterz!
Oh so funny...
Cast
- Gamis
- Mirielle
- Valor
- Valor (Gamis is seeing doubles)
- Major
- Donnavin
- Legally required documentation of the copyrighted name 'Pi'
- featuring an appearance by Hermy and Minto
Walks into center stage.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to announce..."
Gamis: "WOOOOOOOOOOO, I DETECT THE EVIL BABY YEAH!!"
Donnavin: "Gamis, how many have you had?"
Gamis: "Mmmmm............ Twelve, no, Pi. He was here earlier, and we had twelve. WOOOOOOO!"
Donnavin: "Yes... indeed" Reaches for a rope.
Gamis: *hic* "Whats the rope frrrrrr..."
Donnavin: "Nothing." Releases the rope. "Mirielle? Your paladin is out here.
Mirielle stalks onto the stage. "Oh, oh Mr. Mighty Paladin. Going and getting drunk! Sure, celebrate your birthday, go out, have a night on the town. Do you ever remember its my birthday too!" snatches the mic "Everybody, its my Birthday! Mine! And..."
Gamis "WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Hey, baby. You know you look good with that... riding gear."
Mirielle: "Leave Valor alone Gammie."
Gamis: "Eh? Hah hah hah hah. It was a joke! Ooooh, hey baby. You know you look good with that... riding gear."
Mirielle: "Leave Major alone Gammie."
Major: "Sweet Agthalos... that Llyala... oh man, I need a cigarett... back off tinman."
Mirielle/Gamis/Valor: "Did the dog just talk!"
Mirielle and Gamis turn to Valor.
Valor: "I mean... nay."
Gamis: "Hah hah hah! You said Nay!" *hic*
Valor: "Oh that is it, empathic this rusty!" Boots the paladin offstage.
Donnavin reaches for a rope.
Mirielle: "Donnie! Whats the rope for?"
Donnavin: "Nothing."
Valor: "My ass..."
Mirielle glares at Valor
"...is just three stalls down... say hello, ummm... Lliuliel."
Donnavin: "I have lawyers."
Valor: "Lliuliel..et..ta... Lliulieletta!"
Donnavin reaches for the rope.
Mirielle: "I'm your DM too Donn."
Lets go of the rope.
Donnavin: "Look, I just wanted to..."
Voice: "WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!"
Donnavin: "Oh my aching Ordemet your back!?"
Hermy and Minto wander on stage: "No, wese was just checkin' cause after Minto sung that song fer all those guys thats maybe some ah the Shadow's might nots a been gone yet. So wese makin' ghost sounds sose they'll think wese ghosts and stop hidin an stuff... Minto! Theres one!"
The two dive and successfully grapple Mirielle's shadow, who very reluctantly is drug away.
Mirielle: "I need that! Hey! Hey you too! I make that 'roll' for Brodda Minto! Do you want a sudden short stop to your adventuring days. Hey, are you even listening to me!"
Exit, stage left.
Donnavin: "Finally. I thought you should know that I'm..."
Voice: "WOOOOOOOOOOOO! Code of Conduct my
! Agthalos! Check out this!"Clamatous sound of falling armor.
"There's a fulllLLll moon *hic* in the city to niiIIIiiiiiIiIIiiiiight!"
Donnavin: "Sweet mother of both male siblings in celestial deific form!" Yanks cord, a water elemental rushes in from offstage. Gamis hits a dead run, missing half of his armor. "Hey! That only counts as a breast plate now!"
. o O (Not even one with a heroic blue "D" embossed on it.)
"Now..." looks around. "IjustwantedtosaybeforeanymoreinterruptionsthatI'mtwenty*GAAASP*andthatitsmybirthdaytoday."
Thank you.
End OoC Theater: Birthdays
Yes, it is my birthday as well. And by no short form of irony that three of us share a birthday in the same week. You see we are all twins, with perhaps the most unfortunate mother on earth, who was in labor for 5 days.
That is of course a lie.
[EDIT]: Except that part about it being my birthday. It is, I swear. I'm twenty. I am. I mean it. sobs
Now for sleep.
All twins? There's three of you.
(Just for the record, I have two sisters who are separated in age by twenty-nine days.)
Happy birthday, Donn'. :D
Originally posted by Donnavin Snowolf
Yes, it is my birthday as well. And by no short form of irony that three of us share a birthday in the same week. You see we are all twins, with perhaps the most unfortunate mother on earth, who was in labor for 5 days.
Make that four.
Tomorrow is my birthday.
And I expect lotsa presents.
(j/k)
Happy Birthday Mirriele/Schaz?
You know I've always wondered what a doxy looks like/is, since WizOParadox talks about them in his sig. My friends and I at school think Doxy is the board aquivilent of god, he runs the CoC filters and the Big Box Server back in Washington. But thats my conspirousy theory.
Edit: so those in my adventure, feel free to NPC me to keep the adventure going.
A doxy is not quite that exalted. Actually, a doxy is a woman of 'negotiable affections', in DiscWorld lingo.
In Paradox' case, 'Doxxie' (note the double -x-) is just an affectionate abbreviation.
Wait does that violate the CoC too?!
And Happy Birthday-Eve, Hermy.
And to you, Hermy!
Miri's already received my wishes
*sigh*
Went to see a preview of "Hidalgo" last night and my heavens, there were a lot of people there! We never made it in. Should have arrived a couple of hours early, not just 30 minutes.
*sob*
The line was so long that they had it weaving this way and that way to keep from interfering with the regular mall customers.
The good news is that they announced we could try again at the theatre outside the mall on Wednesday next week. It will still be first arrived-first granted awesome powers of previewing, but we know to arrive quite a bit earlier now.
Apparently, there are QUITE a few Viggo fans here in Portland!
Happy soon to be Birthday Hermy! :D:D:D:D
Originally posted by the late Boirin, son of Naerin, over on his kobold hunt
wispering...
GRAH!
The next time I see somone "wispering," it better be because they've been turned to ash and are leaving thin smoke trails in the wind.
Otherwise it's celestial half-fiendish phase doppleganger weretrolls time... :P
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
Otherwise it's celestial half-fiendish phase doppleganger weretrolls time... :P
Would it be so bad to be an afflicted Celestial Half-Fiendish Phase Doppleganger Weretroll?
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
GRAH!
The next time I see somone "wispering," it better be because they've been turned to ash and are leaving thin smoke trails in the wind.
Otherwise it's celestial half-fiendish phase doppleganger weretrolls time... :P
Um... not to aggravate the wrath of the mighty Tower of Shatteredness, but...
why does that one mispelling bother you so? There are so many mispellings to choose from. :D
All gone...it's empty
*turns it into a cotton-candy machine.*
There we go. No just add sugar...
Happy birthday Donn and Hermy. Don't rot yer digital teeth out ^_^.
Originally posted by Threfdil Proudfoot
I'm the same way with people playing rouge's. Everyone has their own pet peeve.
Of course, I've got mine too. Sometimes the psychology behind them is interesting, however. :D
Originally posted by Codrian
Probably takes you far longer to translate less than 50 words of Swedish into Finnish. No?
That would take me years, as I don't speak Finnish and I don't have a Finnish dictionary available.
A bit of a perkele, but there you go.
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
GRAH!
The next time I see somone "wispering," it better be because they've been turned to ash and are leaving thin smoke trails in the wind.
Otherwise it's celestial half-fiendish phase doppleganger weretrolls time... :P
I have stated this many times before, even though I live in America, and am a native English speaker and read alot. I can't spell very well/ at all.
Oh, and ST you just ooze English major, I mean I can feel it through my computer.
I pick 'the'.
(Although grammar really eats at me. It took me so long to learn it because of my developmental disabilities, but now that I have it, I am erked when that know how to write grammatically correct, don't it.)
(When I was learning how to spell in the 5th grade... Not related to my disabilities, more related to I didn't have a reason to read before the summer I turned 10... that was when I discovered AD&D) My tutor had me learn words in groups of 50 by going from the most common words down.
Originally posted by JosephKell
English Trivia: What is the most commonly used word in the English language?
Supercallifragilisticexpiallidocious?
On a more cheerful note: If your car is going to die with no warning, having it happen at 4pm across the street from an auto parts store is a great place for it!
Originally posted by Boirin son of Naerin
I have stated this many times before, even though I live in America, and am a native English speaker and read alot. I can't spell very well/ at all.
You'll notice that I do not, as a rule, go after people's spelling. It's just that one word that sets me off. Call it a by-product of coming from Newfoundland, where the "h" is usually dropped when someone says Harbour Grace and placed in Angel's Cove.
Notice also that I went after this word specifically. Don't make me proofread. (You wouldn't like me when I proofread.) With all the reading I do here, the idea that I've only called you on a word once should give you pause for thanking me for showing such restraint, don't you think?
Of course you think! Now if you noticed, I was venting about a pet peeve that has been something of a running gag here for days. If anything, I have noticed this word spelled incorrectly by more and more people since then, which leads me sometimes to wonder if some of you folk are doing it just to set me off.
Don't make me paranoid either. :P
Oh, and ST you just ooze English major, I mean I can feel it through my computer.
I will take it as a compliment. Thank you. I just feel that if you're going to operate anything as powerful and dangerous as a language, you're well advised to learn how to use it well. Language only looks safer to use than an automobile.
You are perfectly capable of using a spellchecker, and I sincerely hope that you will do so when you are preparing anything for release that relates to your education or your career. I don't ask anyone to do that here -- I don't expect them to.
But let me tell you about another pet peeve of mine. I have had more than one person whose first language is not English request that I correct their mistakes with this language. It is very common.
The only people who seem to get defensive about their lack of proficiency with this language are those to whom it is a first tongue. I'm not talking about the dyslexics, because I have found most of the ones I've known to work at it as well. I'm talking about the folks who have no reason not to know better, but get upset because someone made a small note. Would anyone get this annoyed if I corrected their math? This isn't a subjective thing; it's a factual error. Is there more reason to resent having it pointed out than there would be if you gave the wrong directions to the store or forgot to wash your hands (that neglect killed a coworker of mine a few years back).?
You walked into a running gag, Boirin. I'm sorry that it hurt your feelings, but no matter how you perceive it, your competence and worth as a human being were not questioned. However, you now have an opportunity to learn, or you have an opportunity to resent that opportunity.
Just remember that I watch dozens of helpless words gets slaughtered carelessly by acts of negligence each day. :P I also have people willing to correct my spelling, let me tell you. (Had to fix a word this morning, in fact. Even thanked my spellchecker -- after I went to my dictionary and learned that it was not, in fact, just a difference between American and Canadian spelling.)
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
Just remember that I watch dozens of helpless words gets slaughtered carelessly by acts of negligence each day. :P I also have people willing to correct my spelling, let me tell you. (Had to fix a word this morning, in fact. Even thanked my spellchecker -- after I went to my dictionary and learned that it was not, in fact, just a difference between American and Canadian spelling.)
You're welcome, ST. Though not for the word this morning, of course, as that wasn't me.
To help celebrate the 2nd anniversary of GsC.
The shirts are as cheap as it would allow. A close up of the graphic:
http://www.geocities.com/kywyn744/color/GsC/gscshirt1a.txt
I'm okay with running jokes but the problem with being unable to look at peoples faces is a big one for me, and I forgot to use my smilies to convey feeling, excuse me. I wasn't meaning to come across as defensive.
;)
There I feel better. Sorry for that miscommunication, everyone.
P.S. I have very high regard for laungage major's accually, my mother being one, and it was a compliment ST. ;)
Edit: Spelling error
"I like big butts and I cannot lie..."
:P
Originally posted by Donnavin Snowolf
heh heh. I'm sorry Kywyn, but everytime I see that picture of Shae all I can think is
"I like big butts and I cannot lie..."
:P
And now so shall we all!
:backs away:
Tyros reaches out for the door and putting on one of those googles that ancient airforce pilots used, he opens it and stpes away. 5 seconds pass and then a small sound can be heard. Someone is singing... horribly. The sound starts to get louder as its source approaches the door and one can notice that it isn't just one voice singing it: there are many horrible, rough and manly voices singing the song. And then, several figures come rushing into the door. Several goblins start dancing and singing the Happy Birthday to You! song.
It's my Goblin Cheerleading Team! :D
Joins the singing.
er, I think I'm goin ta sleep after that one...it's 6am and this pre-adjusting to fit a new schedual for new job is kickin my own mule.
So there you have it, g'night...er...mornin all.
Goblin males in short skirts and with pom-poms? That's just soooo wrong. Don't tell me you made them wear skimpy tops as well.
Oh, and anyone fatigued is going to have trouble running.
--
Hello, Kwarion.
Wha!? Railroads in D&D?
Happy Hermy Day everyone!The Hafling Horde says party.......
In excess, it becomes distracting to a reader who is following along -- either that, or the extra effort risks being ignored completely. Neither seems worthy of the time you put into the posts.
A bit of elven translation now and then is a nice touch, but if you are going to use the language regularly, may I suggest using "tags" like so:
[e]"I hate astroturf."[/e]
("Bonus points" to anyone who gets the reference.)
It's less distracting to the reader, less effort for the writer, and conveys the idea that you are speaking another tongue just as easily as does actually writing it out.
You might want to be careful about leaving it untranslated in Noise as well. It might be construed as a masked message.
I do want to commend Joseph for the phrasing of his translations, however -- that is giving a foreign language flavour that readers can more readily share in than comes from reading several lines in the language itself. Just an idea to keep in mind -- I realize that finding the perfect word can often be quite taxing, so it's not required, but you may find it's the most rewarding method, since it makes it easier for you and for other people to connect with what your character is thinking and doing.
Sorry for being so long-winded.
They were... Happy aniversery of Birth Miri, may the days of tomorrow smile on you. (sounds less wordy in Elven)
And to Kai it was... "You goody-goody elf... Last time I trust a..." (Basically a joke about him not being evil)
Actually we were using Elven because it was fun... but if it is annoying... I guess we could stop.
Aramil Dunskar
Joseph Kell
Minto Newberry
Silis Liew
Tyros Elessar
Hoots in admiration
Congrats to all the Levelees :bounce:
Thank you to everyone that wished me a happy one.
Next time be sure to throw a safe one in there too..
My last B-day I almost broke my leg...maybe I did even. Couldn't walk for three months, to be sure.
Well, glad your birthday was fun at least, and get well soon herm-man.
.oO( Atleast this time i wont be cleaning the Chief's toilets :turkey Now all I need to do is make some rank then I will rule the world!! BWHwhahahah!Originally posted by Hermy the Hero
Had a great birthday. I could have done without breaking three ribs though. X-rays are not the funest present you can get.
Thank you to everyone that wished me a happy one.
Next time be sure to throw a safe one in there too..
I'm glad you got them x-rayed, though
I'm sure forecastle wouldn't be any harder to say than foc's'le (which by the way, is like a bad fantasy origined name where when the imagination has run dry, apostrophes and random letters have been taken to use).
It's just sooo wrong that I will always be younger than the Tin-Can of Drowning and Mask of Evil and Flowers.
:POriginally posted by Codrian
Foc's'le...
I'm sure forecastle wouldn't be any harder to say than foc's'le (which by the way, is like a bad fantasy origined name where when the imagination has run dry, apostrophes and random letters have been taken to use).
It's just sooo wrong that I will always be younger than the Tin-Can of Drowning and Mask of Evil and Flowers.
LOL!! Yea I thought the spelling was a little wierd myself. I didnt know that was how it was spelled until I read the Shogun. In most Navy training manuals, it spells it as forecastle. Wonder why
Ok, now its really time for me to go. Nighty night all...even you Cod-Boy. :P"Forecastle" is the correct technical spelling, fo'c'sle is the slang spelling, and shows the correct pronunciation. "Gloucester" is pronounced 'gluster', etc. My personal bete noir is "Worcestershire sauce." For some reason my brain forces me to pronounce it the way it is spelled
Definition: \Fore"cas`tle\ (?; sailors say ?), n. (Naut.)
(a) A short upper deck forward, formerly raised like a
castle, to command an enemy's decks.
(b) That part of the upper deck of a vessel forward of the
foremast, or of the after part of the fore channels.
(c) In merchant vessels, the forward part of the vessel,
under the deck, where the sailors live.
And having looked it up, I find that I've been pronouncing it correctly, and it's my ex that was wrong! :OMG!
Yeah, funny that that's pronounced like rooster.
Originally posted by Scheherazade
And having looked it up, I find that I've been pronouncing it correctly, and it's my ex that was wrong!
This comes as no surprise to me, somehow. :P
Stupid Computer!!!! Well it looks like my computer is screwed up. So I'm using my brothers computer every once in a while. But I cannot garentee when I will be back on my own.
So for the time being Aramil will work in the SSAG. Thanks, and if there is any adventure comming up that Aramil is in dire need to then I'm sure he'll volunteer, since he wants to try out his new axe and shield ;).
Cya
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
This comes as no surprise to me, somehow. :P
:D *giggles*
(*note: Old by Jonathan's definition is over 22.. and in May it will be over 23)
Edit: Probably because when my mother giggles she tends to snort...
One mule to carry the feed.
One mule to eat it all.
One mule to lose their belongings.
:P
One mule to eat it
One mule to get lost in the woods
And in the cold they beat it.
Originally posted by JosephKellThere is something wrong with old* people giggling...
You would prefer my brand of world-conquering megalomanic laughter, young man?
My definition of old is still based on acknowledging the fact that despite her severe mental decline in the last decade, my 87-year-old grandmother on my father's side is not old.
And you'd have a very hard time convincing me that my grandfather on my mother's side, now in his late seventies, is old. He's no longer crazy enough to drive five hundred miles in a blizzard, but that's just prudence. You'll have to take my word for it -- or his new wife's.
Besides, "mature" is just the stage at which you are entering decline. Never stop growing up. ;)
--- *changing topic* ---
How many ranks in Heal and/or Survival would a person need to know that lots of Vitamin C is a good method of preventing Frost Bite (Vitamin C helps the body regulate body temperature) and that you can find Vitamin C in pine needles? (You get the Vitamins out of the needles by boiling them.)
Hay folks back from a weekend of keeping my snow-camping. That was exhausting, however the snow battle with the other troop that was there was fun. I got to be a berzerker (sp probably ;))
I was talking to a friend of mine about past campaigns that we were in and it reminded me of our party...
Cylunth the blue, genric wizard/ Gandalf clone and my character. Known to have weird verbal components, like"EAT Flaming Death THINGY!!!" (thats for searing ray).
Suran Cylunths familiar. A holy weasel sent by the celestial courts to give Cylunth a hand. Just raw awsome.
That Sorcerer Guy new player, bland but you got to love the whole nuke them all mentallity. And the dragon bits he had were nice too.
Right before we sort of dispanded because DL came out we had ransacked a group of kobalds and my character had taken one prisoner. I was training it as my apprentice. So as a 9th level character I would have a 0th level kobald wizard cohort.
Hmmm sorry about that, just going on a kobald hunt reminded me.
Originally posted by Boirin son of Naerin
So thats why we all drink hot Tang on outings, its makes us warm, then keeps us warm! :P
Snip!
No you drink Tang because you want to be an astronaut. ;)
Yah, my patrol is known for the weird things we do with Tang. To list a few:
Tang on a Bagel
Tangmeal
Tangcakes
Tang in the stew (acclaimed secret ingrediant)
Tangtoast
Tangco
@Gost Theory: I spose I shouldn't wait.
Originally posted by JosephKell
How many ranks in Heal and/or Survival would a person need to know that lots of Vitamin C is a good method of preventing Frost Bite (Vitamin C helps the body regulate body temperature) and that you can find Vitamin C in pine needles? (You get the Vitamins out of the needles by boiling them.)
Heal does not provide any benefit against environmental hazards, so it won't help. Survival covers this sort of thing with the bonus to the Fortitude save, and that's the best you'll manage.
Especially if some strange and sinister force is hording all the pinecones...
Originally posted by Donnavin Snowolf
Especially if some strange and sinister force is hording all the pinecones...
I think they were throwing them at you...
But Pineneedles do have Vitamin C in them... (I only know that because I read a novel by E.E. Knight...) We are spoiled by our multivitamin tablets... very spoiled...
Our production of the Breakfast Club should be ready for its opening night.
Originally posted by Lucian Risk
Yay for dress rehersal without dresses. :D
Our production of the Breakfast Club should be ready for its opening night.
Your doing a naked play?
;)
I also made this one:
FYI: The images are links to where the image is stored on geocities.
Oh yeah, anyone that wants to start making their own animated gifs, here is the free GIF Animator I use
I'm trying to find a new batchall converter (I have one that works fine, but it isn't possible to download any longer... well the new one has an enforced trial period...)
And I can simulate animation by furiously scrolling up and down the page. :P
Originally posted by Codrian
A WMD, a ten months old piece of Broccoli? :P
So now he's channeling Pinker and his potato?
Charges the evil wizards throwing potatos at them.
Originally posted by Darkar Shadowood
Well I left my cow-a-pult in my other pack. Potatos are the only thing I have left.
"Wooden stake... Wood in steak..."
(Hmm... Darkar already has one fan girl. I guess that counts as a beginning of a horde.)
Originally posted by Darkar Shadowood
Just curious Kywyn what did you give Dak?
It's a silver sickle. You can check the Avowed thread.
Silver sickle
Silver sickle
Silver sickle
Silver sickle
Silver sickle
Silver sickle
ow i tink i spaind my ton....
Not armoire? Or does that mean that Darkar now loves his enemies to death?.oO(That must hat must have been messing with his mind.) :P
Yeah that is the answer......*Kicks computer*
Still working on fixing it. Hope to be able to play soon. I also trust that someone is taking care of Aramil. Don't want him to be fatter when I get back ;)
Be careful what you wish for, Aramil...
Here goes a shot
Sorry for the vanishing act... my computer died, and i just got my new one today.
...man, have i got a lot to catch up on.
Wonders why the trees aren't represented by lots of little #'s.
And what all those colors are.
And why the characters aren't represented by the first letter of their name.
"Why when I was yer level we didn' have no fancy-shmancy graphics er jay pigs er gee I f's. You yungster's is just spoiled by this ticknology thing."
Good luck with the mess, Shae.
Yeah, I got 'em pulled. I'll be happy about having done it as soon as it stops buggin me so much, heheh.
One thing I did get done, however, was this nifty prestige class I am really wanting to play sometime. Perhaps a bit on the powerful side but nothing that can't be fixed.
Battleprayer
Please please please take a look at it and tell me what you think (those who may find time to actually do so). Thanks a lot ^_^.
Well, good momning all and have a wonderful day. See yas tonight!
Friendly neighbourhood Belgian will be sticking around for a while.
*Marches off to joke probation*
And, thanks a bunch ST, now I have a BTO song stuck to my head.
*Sits back humming*
Henry the Seventh? I always thought it was Henry the Eighth, I am I am...
;)
But that's a good thing.
If anything in fact, you impressed me...but don't let it get to your head now ^_^.
Hello and later all! Off ta take a test.
Also, Tynk, Mr J.K. is waiting for your commands.
Nothing quite like a phone call where the caller says, "I think your son has scarlet fever."
(I wanted to tell her 'this isn't Little House on the Prairie")
Originally posted by Tynk77
If anything in fact, you impressed me...
* head explodes *
Keeping my fingers crossed for good news, Miri (after I reassemble my cranium, that is).
Off to take a nap. Hopefully the headache will dissipate.
Gavin gets ten days of antibiotics, and stays home from school tomorrow. Which means I don't go to work tonight or tomorrow (okay, I probably could go to work tomorrow, but I'd rather keep him home.)
Get well soon Kiddoe
Originally posted by Natala
I'm having the kind of day that makes me wish I were on adventure, and in combat, right now. I could do with some swinging of the scythe and destruction of mindless enemies right now...
That could be arranged... ;)
Originally posted by Natala
I'm having the kind of day that makes me wish I were on adventure, and in combat, right now. I could do with some swinging of the scythe and destruction of mindless enemies right now...
Wellllll...............
Nobody that wanders into your shop is ever at full health.
I mean, just a suggestiong...
Because, you know.... darwinism and all...
Originally posted by Scheherazade
Well, the strep test came back 'positive,' which is a negative thing, of course.
Gavin gets ten days of antibiotics, and stays home from school tomorrow. Which means I don't go to work tonight or tomorrow (okay, I probably could go to work tomorrow, but I'd rather keep him home.)
Has he had his tonsiles (sp?) removed?
Like I said before, after mine (and my adnoids... they are behind the nose... but they go through the mouth to get them...) were removed my illness rate went from every other month to rarely sick ever...
Oh yeah... if he does get them removed, make sure he has a poking device and a keyboard to communicate... Having to use a waste pan when you can't reach it, talk, and everyone else is asleep is tough work... I better hit submit before I recant you all with my daring (and futile) attempt to escape that hospitol...
@Mirizade: I hope your son gets better, I had strep when I was little and it was no fun. I feel happy because it turned out I didn't have it a few weeks ago. Make sure he eats cultured yogurt, that always helped me when I am on anti-biotics. Or if thats not his thing but he like bagels Nancy's Cream chease is my favorite. (But I have to visit my friends in Berkly to get it
)@my party: Yes I know I'm going to start a IC flame war with Angy.
I used to know some people who swore by eating pepperoncini for getting rid of headaches.Jon, thanks for the concerns, but tonsillectomies and adenoidectomies are for people with health insurance.
Originally posted by Scheherazade
Ran, I hope you shake the headaches soon
Jon, thanks for the concerns, but tonsillectomies and adenoidectomies are for people with health insurance.
I keep forgetting that ST is the one in canada... (Canada had a working public health care system the last time I checked).
It's not enough for your character to have the 'numbers' for a PrC. Your character has to be played for the PrC... It has to be believable. Taking a PrC has to be justified in your rp of the character.
If Kai and Sensandela announced tomorrow that their characters were in love and getting married, would it be believable? No. It would be too out of the blue.
If Brodda had the numbers for Arcane Archer (to give a wacky example,) we wouldn't let her take the PrC 'just like that.' Because Brodda hasn't done anything to lead up, in a natural progression, to being one.
*hopes fervently that Gamis doesn't start rp'ing flavor text for Blackguard*
Originally posted by Scheherazade
*hopes fervently that Gamis doesn't start rp'ing flavor text for Blackguard*
*hopes just as fervently that Miri doesn't start rp'ing for lich* :P
Angelique going being an assassin. Pacifist philosophy and killing for hire are not a good mix most of the time.
Gamis being a Shadowdancer. Its hard to hide when you can be heard scratching your rear from three miles away.
Hermy as a loremaster. Making up lore and believing everything you are told as you go along isn't the best path to becoming a respected sage.
Originally posted by JosephKell
I keep forgetting that ST is the one in canada... (Canada had a working public health care system the last time I checked).
Still does.
Originally posted by Tycho Eharb
Tynk, you know I wrote a note to you ages ago, right?
*Gasps*
I am so sorry Tycho...and here I was about to e-mail you on the alchemy thingy...
I assume it is in the hightower, and with check into it promtly. I have been so busy posting elsewheres that I haven't been whatching hightower...shame on me.
Some of you have noticed that your armor class has shifted. I will try to explain. The principle behind the new system incorporates aspects of several UA variants combined. The result overall leads to an increase in AC for creatures with class levels.
The first stage is to half the AC bonus provided by all armor types (or items granting or enhancing armor bonuses). Half of that figure (rounded up) becomes the new armor bonus. The remainder becomes damage conversion, the number of hp that instead become subdual damage.
(Meanwhile, attacks that would normally cause subdual damage will be reduced by that amount of damage. It's best to leave punching out someone in full plate to Ran or Aric.)
The second stage is to apply a bonus based on one's armor proficiency, subject to a limit based on the type of armor worn. The bonus is +1 for light armor proficiency, +2 for medium, or +4 for heavy, but if you aren't proficient with the armor, you're limited to the proficiency bonus. Therefore the typical single-classed ranger in full plate gets a +1 proficiency bonus, not +4, and an unarmored fighter gets +0.
Finally, character gain a defense bonus equal to 1/3 of their character level -- and only character level. (You don't want to know what dragons would be like if this applied to their hit dice.)
Does it sound complicated? It is a touch more complex than the core system, it's true. Overall, however, it does boost AC for characters in this low earning world, particularly touch AC, and it does mean there's some merit to wearing heavy armor, despite all of the penalties that come with that. It also means that the melee types can recover more quickly (and at less cost in resources) for the next battle.
There is one other change, and I'm sure a few people will be checking their PHBs for the implication of this one. Clerics will no longer receive a bonus domain slot for each spell level above the orisons. Instead, they will be able to cast domain spells spontaneously, as they do cure (or inflict) spells..
(Yes, I am aware of some of the tricks this opens up to the clerics. Keep in mind that they'll still feel the pinch that comes with having to know how badly they'll need to keep slots available for cure spells.)
I'll have to note these things in Information and Rules a bit later. For now, however, I must be off.
Thanks
U
Anyway, I'll try to get some posts up in the next couple of days. I hope everyone is doing well.
.oO(
)*simply nods and smiles* ^_^
I may not understand thatone bit, but I see my AC has improved by 1, so I'm happy! :D
Using an example to try to figure it out...
...Thref's AC moved from 19 to 20 due to the defense bonus. ...He gets hit for 9 damage. Does this mean that he takes 5 points of lethal and 4 of non-lethal?
If this is the case, my interpretation is that the game becomes slightly less lethal (on the whole, you'd fall unconcious at about the same time, but you'd still be wholly alive, since a little under half of the damage would be subdual. Combine that with the (on average) higher AC; and it seems like the world just got a whole lot safer.
Am I interpreting this correctly?
Originally posted by Threfdil Proudfoot
He gets hit for 9 damage. Does this mean that he takes 5 points of lethal and 4 of non-lethal?
If his total armour bonus is 9, yes.
That's all.
Thref: In one sense it is safer because you won't outright die when you get hit (in most cases), but once unconscious you are helpless and just one Coup De Grace away from death. Something to keep in mind. ;)
Originally posted by Threfdil Proudfoot
At this rate, Oi'll never git ta see 'er.
Poor Threfdil.
Sits there, waiting patiently and in comes an arrogant elf who just walks on by without even a neveryoumind.
Sits there, waiting patiently and in comes an arrogant elf who just walks on by without even a neveryoumind.
Aye. Course, I'm ok with that cuz I haven't actually seen mommy online at all since I started again.
As for the UA AC thing...I'm confused.
More example, using me...
AC: 20 (+1 size, +4 armor, +4 proficiency, +1 defense)
Armor: full plate (+1 max Dex bonus, -6 check penalty, damage conversion 4)
He gets hit for what would normally be 9. 5 lethal, 4 non-lethal?
He gets hit for what would normally be 13. 9 lethal, 4 non-lethal?
He gets hit for what would normally be 5 non-lethal. 1 non-lethal?
Sorry to be annoying, I'm just trying to clairfy.
Originally posted by Threfdil Proudfoot
1) He gets hit for what would normally be 9. 5 lethal, 4 non-lethal?
2) He gets hit for what would normally be 13. 9 lethal, 4 non-lethal?
3) He gets hit for what would normally be 5 non-lethal. 1 non-lethal?
Not annoying at all, and they seem to be correct. Hope I get everything right, if ST comes in and notices something wrong I'm sure he'll let us know.
Take the AC the armor grants in the PHB.
Truncate EVERYTHING.
New Armor Bonus = (Old Armor Bonus + 1) / 2
New Damage Conversion = Old Armor Bonus / 2
Class Defense Bonus = Character level / 3
If this still doesn't make sense I'll make a table...
they had to rip the ethernet cord out of the wall because the building wiring burnt out, but I finally have internet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:bounce:
Sorry I disappeared. My computer decided it would be a good time to fry its hard drive. Yay!
Along with play practices and tests, my posting is going to be reduced for a while.
*Blinks* *Checks character*
.oO(Ohhhh sweet 22 AC :D )
Still don't understand it but hey a higher AC is a higher AC ;)
Originally posted by Ulerian
So for a non armor wearer the AC bonus stays the same, but for the addition for level increases. Example: When I reach 3rd level I will have an AC of 13 vs the AC of 12 I currently have. Am I reading this right???
Thanks
U
That's correct, U. And if you slap a mage armor on yourself, you'll further have an AC of 15 and damage conversion of 2.
Originally posted by Scheherazade
Threfdil, you should email Natala and set up your IC discussion
Kinda trying to work that right now.
Originally posted by Enialis, Jackal scout
*cough**cough*Loki*couch* ;)
Yup! :D I think Loki's probably the coolest character around. Loki's who I base Kai off of
Myung Jin Lee is my idol
hopefully in a few year, I can be as skilled an artist as he.Yes, it means that dying outright is a bit less likely, especially for the guy in the heavy armor. Thosar's observation about coup de grace does address that issue, however -- do not annoy anyone with a scythe, that's all I'm saying. ;)
Thanks for moving that along yesterday. And sorry for the disappearance. People let me sleep too late and I had too much to do yesterday.
ST,
System looks good. When are you putting in that magic system you told me about?? hint, hint ;)
:P
Fortunately my filter caught it.
Why am I posting this here? I've been informed that all the users of the old Garic's boards were imported to that board.
News to me.
Also, to further note, it's not the boards' machine that has been infected and sending these emails, but someone else's. (Someone who doesn't have me, for example, in his address book.) And the sender address is a fake. What I've gathered, Rorshac got the virus containing purportedly from Cog, and Cog's machine, as far as I know is not infected.
Hope y'all are up-to-date on your antivirus software. I know mine has had 3 updates in the last week alone!
Those do NOT null and void the ability to cast cure orinflict spells on the fly? Correct?
Example: If Cleric A gets 3 first levels a day, he or she can sacrifice any number of those for the either one of the domain spells for that level, or a cure or iflict spell depending on which of those two the character chose to begin with.
Right right?
thanks
U
Originally posted by Ulerian
Note on the Clerics' new 'Bonus Domain Spell no More Thingy Changed to Spontanious Casting Do-hicky'
Eh? WhatwhowherehowWHY?
Sorry, I seem to be outside the loop on this one. Do I need to check the Rules thread?
EDIT: nothing on the Rules thread (yet?).
I'm off to get a bite to eat. Won't be long.
Originally posted by NaShae
Scheh,
Thanks for moving that along yesterday. And sorry for the disappearance. People let me sleep too late and I had too much to do yesterday.
You're welcome
Maybe we can get to the slaughtering, today.... Originally posted by Natala
Ran: Clerics in GsC no longer get a bonus spell slot per day for each spell level above zero. Instead, they have the ability to spontaneously cast their domain spells along with cure or inflict spells.
With 'bonus spell slot', you mean the domain spell slot, right? So no domain spell slot, but you can spontaneously convert any slot to a domain spell of appropriate level. Ok, that makes sense.
Just postin a bit, but will be leaving shortly. Math test tommorow on the many workings of functions (what fun...).
Did my live gamming group yesterday. Near the begging of the game my fighter managed to plummet 480 ft to his death from the back of a griffon....loosing a 5th level character raised from first is always a bummer.
But I made a new 3rd-level character, fighting-based priest of Pelor. After a long town adventure combat found us again as we were beset by 3-1 odds of a bunch of rogues who wanted what we had.
Managed to roll 5 crits...in a row. One of those crits was max-damage with power attack...@ 21 points. Not too shabby for a 3rd-level priest ^_^.
Needless to say we beet the odds and kicked their theiving behinds.
But man, I rolled a lot of twenties with this character. Never seen anything like it.
*Stops babbling.*
Have a good-evening/day/night all!
Originally posted by Darkar Shadowood
I hope Miri's dice do not take to being hot like that against us ever.........
*starts to knock on wood, then changes his mind and knocks wood on Darkar. Just in case*
:P
Nuetral referee my butt, more like a players worst enemy.
*Looks around to make sure no DM's heard that.*
I...I mean, we love the DMs ^_^. They are the greatest gift to us players. After all, without them we'd have no game and our lives would be Garic's-less.
Imagine that...
*Wipes a tear.*
Originally posted by Darkar Shadowood
Carefully or you will fumble and get a splinter and then Miri will have to fireball it out...... :P
*rolls eyes while cooking pork chops*
Careful the Strikers don't mistake you for a Drizzt clone and try to capture you... :P
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
*rolls eyes while cooking pork chops*
Careful the Strikers don't mistake you for a Drizzt clone and try to capture you... :P
Drizzt is probably better looking than Darkar :P
Originally posted by Darkar Shadowood
Drizzt is probably better looking than Darkar :P
True, but he's got the hair and the TWF going for him. And they're just a bunch of extortionists and petty thieves; what do they know about ubiquitous figures of fantasy literature? :P
Originally posted by Darkar Shadowood
Yeah, but if they have heard of Drizzt they should know better than to mess with him :P
Point. They don't have any leverage, like his offspring or his pet marmot.
Originally posted by Scheherazade
I want a wok. I'm sick & tired of having to stir fry in the soup pot.
I heartily recommend getting one. If you don't have a gas fire, you may want to look into buying an electrical one. I use mine all the time.
Originally posted by Ran
I heartily recommend getting one. If you don't have a gas fire, you may want to look into buying an electrical one. I use mine all the time.
I used to use mine almost every day. But the spouse made a big stink about it being his when I moved out, so I couldn't take it. Fair's fair, I kept all the cast iron pans. But a new electric wok is top of my to-be-indulged luxury list!
Originally posted by Scheherazade
my to-be-indulged luxury list!
Hmm. I should get me one of those as well. Now I pretty much indulge without list.
Originally posted by Scheherazade
Fair's fair, I kept all the cast iron pans. But a new electric wok is top of my to-be-indulged luxury list!
Cast iron. :D
*enjoys memories of farmer's breakfast meal*
Time to throw some darts, one of my facorite passtimes...well, aside from pool, bowling, martial arts, RPGs, Dragonball, Gargoyals, Knights who say "Nee!", and spinning in cicles in my chair while I think in front of the computer.
See yas soon!
And Gamis, better yet, I used to cook in cast iron on the cast iron woodstove, growing up
How well I remember hovering over the just-lit stove in winter, waiting for the kitchen to warm up...Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
Cast iron. :D
*enjoys memories of farmer's breakfast meal*
Cast Iron is the best metal to use for cooking.
Originally posted by Tensek Vicar
Cast Iron is the best metal to use for cooking.
Ta-cha, tensek is now offically evil taking post 666.
Originally posted by Tensek Vicar
Cast Iron is the best metal to use for cooking.
Word. :D My gramma's pans and skillets cook like cast iron and clean like Teflon.
Originally posted by Scheherazade
And Gamis, better yet, I used to cook in cast iron on the cast iron woodstove, growing up
Had a cast iron stove in the quonset hut in Beatty, but it wasn't our only cooking venue. Love stoves, but I likes my cooking with propane, too. But I refuse to use electric (the toaster and the microwave don't count). ;)
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
Word. :D My gramma's pans and skillets cook like cast iron and clean like Teflon.
Oh, isn't that the truth! Now that I don't have a certain person cleaning the seasoning off :P
Had a cast iron stove in the quonset hut in Beatty, but it wasn't our only cooking venue. Love stoves, but I likes my cooking with propane, too. But I refuse to use electric (the toaster and the microwave don't count). ;)
Well, if the woodstove is already fired up providing the only heat source through the winter, it makes sense to go ahead and cook on it. ;)
Speaking of cooking, I have dinner to make.
Originally posted by Scheherazade
Gah, doesn't it just figure -- between calculating Hide, Spot, AC, attacks, fielding a phonecall from the spouse, and negotiating truces between the children, by the time I get my post up the victim -- er, player -- signs off! :P
heh i was about to say something similar. darn im just gonna have to wait to get knifed.. heh
*runs off to edit post all secret-like*
*comes back*
>_>
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Nothing happened here!
>_>
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Actually, it was worse at work. We've had outages, so I'm not going to be available to get much done tonight here.
Got to go.
Sorry about all the confusion, I do realize I go for flowery over factual in my style. :P
But for now it is off to bed & hopefully my kids let me sleep (yes, my kids insist on sleeping with me -- on Thursdays especially.)
At the risk of sounding pathetic: 3 whole inches!
Originally posted by Ran
We've got snow today! The kind that sticks around!
At the risk of sounding pathetic: 3 whole inches!
Ah, snow. I miss having that. Even a pathetic 3 inches.
I don't miss the 5 to 8 inches of snow around here... well, I can't avoid the stuff.
" Yermommustaslep'wit'anogreta'aveyajerks!
Ah, yelnivacadjupwi'me, yabigerryoafs."
Translation: ****! Outsmarted by two humans!
And w00t for the long hair (if it is you). Band together my long-haired friend.
:PSee y'all in... five or six hours.
Originally posted by Threfdil Proudfoot
Hell, I even want a long beard, but the facial hair doesn't tend to cooperate as well.
Not even a simple goatee to look Evil? :P
Current hairstyle (well, it's always like this): A mess, an growing mess. About 4 to 5 inches of hair and it tries its best to twist and bend and curl like there was no tomorrow.
I'm not sure why I'm doing it, I guess I think it looks cool...
Yah Gamis you look like someone from a movie I have seen. I'm not sure why though I have this nagging feeling I recognise you from somewhere, and I'm not sure why.
.oO(Wonders when Maelut will post)
Sometimes I think people slip vodka into my drinks before I post.
^_^
What? He said he wanted something to drink..... He just failed to specify what......
Originally posted by Codrian
Not even a simple goatee to look Evil? :P
Ah, I can get a goatee, but after it gets about half an inch long, it just becomes curly. And it's hard to look evil with curly goatees.
"Oh say, can you see... then your hair is too short!"
(And yet mine has never reached shoulder length. :P)
Hmm... it's that time of year...
Originally posted by Threfdil Proudfoot
Ah, I can get a goatee, but after it gets about half an inch long, it just becomes curly. And it's hard to look evil with curly goatees.
Muttonchops.
If you can't look evil, silly is the next best thing.
Originally posted by Scheherazade
Ah, I got my care cut severely last month. Now it's barely below my shoulders.
Uh.........
Looks for a 10 ft pole
Originally posted by Scheherazade
Ah, I got my hair cut severely last month. Now it's barely below my shoulders.
As did I. And I finally found those ears I'd been missing for several months.
Keep mine short and spikey. Very easily manageable, not too mention I get in trouble if my hair exceeds 4 inches in length or 2 inches in bulk.
Smokes thoughtfully on his pipe
@ ST and Darkar [insert witty comment about old people]
Ten little roleplayers all in a line, one got criticalled and then there were nine.
Nine little roleplayers went to sleep late, one wouldn't wake up and then there were eight.
Eight little roleplayers summoned an angel from heaven, one told a lie and then there were seven.
Seven little roleplayers in a bad fix, one played the martyr and then there were six.
Six little roleplayers trying to stay alive, one botched a saving throw and then there were five.
Five little roleplayers kicking in a door, spiders poured out and then there were four.
Four little roleplayers hiding behind a tree, it was actually a treant and then there were three.
Three little roleplayers scared of what to do, one died of fright and then there were two.
Two little roleplayers riding on a griffon, one had no ranks in "Ride" and then there was one.
One little roleplayer no longer having fun, the DM got angry and then there were none.
The poor DM laying prone, he killed off the PC's and is now all alone.
Thank you Tynk for the griffon rhyme and #5.
Ten little roleplayers all in a line, one got criticalled and then there were nine.
Nine little roleplayers went to sleep late, one wouldn't wake up and then there were eight.
Eight little roleplayers summoned an angel from heaven, one told a lie and then there were seven.
Seven little roleplayers in a bad fix, one played the martyr and then there were six.
Six little roleplayers trying to stay alive, one botched a saving throw and then there were five.
Five little roleplayers kicking in a door, spiders poured out and then there were four.
Four little roleplayers hiding behind a tree, it was actually a treant and then there were three.
Three little roleplayers scared of what to do, one died of fright and then there were two.
Two little roleplayers riding on a griffon, one had no ranks in "Ride" and then there was one.
One little roleplayer no longer having fun, the DM got angry and then there were none.
The poor DM laying prone, he killed off the PC's and is now all alone
Claps Wildly
Go Brodda go! I think it's okay to feel useless, maybe, so long as you know otherwise. Do you know you're not useless? It sounds bad to say "You're useful," but remember, you're never useless in my book. (Not that my book counts for much. :P ) You're the best cheerer-upper, and that's the truth, man!
Hope you got up in time for work! Expect a post soon. Ugh. After that, I'm going to bed.
*ducks the ensuing flames from people confused how I can be a full-time student on the Dean's List, spend so much time monitoring GsC, and STILL have excess time*
Tel'San'Ra Palurin is coming along great!
I sleep now. Goodnight, GC.
Sorry, boys, for the lateness of Sensandela's response. In other news, I think I finally finished all my college financial aid forms, and today at 10:30am PST, I have an interview with a Yale alumnus. Yeah, I'm slightly freaked out, or I would be if I was still awake. Please cross your fingers for me.
Fran
Sensan, I will cross my toes as I need fingers for typing. ;)
*wonders if Aramil will be considered an insurrectionist*
*wonders if the SSAG will be deemed a den of revolutionary activity*
Mwa Ha Ha Ha! I just figured out what Boirin's cohort will be when he takes leadership, I and I won't look like eather a Hermy/ Darkar clone.
That took me way to long
*after Schaz's comment, decides to go look at what Arimik's doing*
Originally posted by Boirin son of Naerin
Guten Morgan alle,
Mwa Ha Ha Ha! I just figured out what Boirin's cohort will be when he takes leadership, I and I won't look like eather a Hermy/ Darkar clone.
That took me way to long
*after Schaz's comment, decides to go look at what Arimik's doing*
No fair recruiting a cohort just so you can have a girlfriend. :P
I suggest you recruit a druid or a ranger, that way they can tell you in the wild, "Don't touch that, you fool don't put that in your mouth, or be wery wery quiet were hunting wabbits..... huh huh huh....."
Originally posted by Darkar Shadowood
No fair recruiting a cohort just so you can have a girlfriend. :P
:P :POriginally posted by Codrian
Darkar... I thought that was why you got Silmarwen.
He could not get a date with her even if he was the last male left on the planet..... :P
Today I move into a new appartment, so this may effect my posting abilities temporarily, say a few days. There is already cable-internet set up at the house, but minor things like getting my computer from my old roomates house and such may cause delay. I will be around to post, but will not be around for extended periods of time or on AIM.
Please excuse the delays, and feel free to NPC me at any time necessary to keep things moving.
And why is Nige a satire?¿?
But, he's Nige. I think that's an answer enough.
Got my knee busted up playing soccer last night (indoor soccer is a no-contact sport, they tell me
), so I stayed at my parents' until this morning. Hobbled to school only to find out class got cancelled. Which I'd have known if I'd gone home last night and checked my e-mail this morning. Figures.On the plus side, I'll be around most of the day. No motivation to do more hobbling around (unless I get an e-mail from the bookstore that my order came in).
:pokes the crippled Ran with a cane:
:flees:
On the nicer side, take care of yourself. Eesh.
I'm trying to see the positive side: it's not loafing around if all you can do is loaf. I'm not quite convinced yet. But, I've got FF X-2. I'll get over it. :D
FFX2! Lo quiero!:sniffle: Is it-Is it good, Ranny-wanny, ol' pal, ol' buddy?
Originally posted by Sensandela
:sniffle: Is it-Is it good, Ranny-wanny, ol' pal, ol' buddy?
After a couple of hours' worth of playing: it's pretty nice, but with some caveats. It looks great. It also looks and feels like you're playing Charlie's Angels in Final Fantasyland. Lots of pretty eyecandy and the new gimmick revolves around changing clothes. Took me a while to adjust to that. And it's mission-based rather than one long adventure. Not sure I like that. But with FFXI going to be a MMORPG, I'm determined to enjoy this one as best I can. I'm not happy with the whole MMORPG move. :sad:
Originally posted by Ran
Morning.
Got my knee busted up playing soccer last night (indoor soccer is a no-contact sport, they tell me
On the plus side, I'll be around most of the day. No motivation to do more hobbling around (unless I get an e-mail from the bookstore that my order came in).
:cries:I miss soccer so much these days. Lots of people at my school rag on soccer and calls it a girl's sport, then they go and talk about how awesome basketball or volleyball or American football is. I hate the highschooler attitude and my own lack of competitiveness in sports.
I want my Soccer back.
:edit: On I cheerier note I'll be back at school today, I should be on some this afternoon
Meh.
Didnt really do much though, had a nice meal, walked around a few of the shops, bought a backpack and a 400 dollor (american cash) Digital Camera. Tomarrow should be more fun though, we plan to go out to a water park and then the day after that my buddies and I will go on a night safari out in the desert. I hear we get to do some dune hopping on quads :D .Originally posted by Brodda
I bet I can find it again, too ;)
Okay, I didn't find it. But I got another from the desk.
and WOOT to Peter Jackson, crew, and actors!!!
Originally posted by Brodda
Okay, I didn't find it.
* looks up from origami *
Nearly finished my 897 folds 'crane hunting through the reeds'!
Lost paper? Don't know nothing about that...
*wonders if any of the players in any of her adventures will be on-line tonight*
*wonders if she should log on to check when she gets home*
Originally posted by Scheherazade
*gets ready to leave work*
*wonders if any of the players in any of her adventures will be on-line tonight*
*wonders if she should log on to check when she gets home*
I just got home....
Limped through town half an hour to get to the bookstore and another one to get back, but I have Unearted Arcana. I finally get to see what's gotten ST's pants all in a bunch. :D
And with that, I'm off.
Originally posted by kiteflyer
The mission is to take out Benelevir, whom Codrian has told them has been making locals and enslaving them with his power.
Begun, this Clone War has? ;)
Originally posted by Ran
Begun, this Clone War has? ;)
it should be taking locals :embarrass
But hey, you made a funny. Funnies are good.
Ran, don't put too much strength into that cracking... we don't want to injure anyone by accident, do we? :P
Originally posted by Ran
After a couple of hours' worth of playing: it's pretty nice, but with some caveats. It looks great. It also looks and feels like you're playing Charlie's Angels in Final Fantasyland. Lots of pretty eyecandy and the new gimmick revolves around changing clothes. Took me a while to adjust to that. And it's mission-based rather than one long adventure. Not sure I like that. But with FFXI going to be a MMORPG, I'm determined to enjoy this one as best I can. I'm not happy with the whole MMORPG move. :sad:
Wha's a more-pig?
Final Fantasy goes EverQuest, basically. ;)
I don't like that since I don't want to have to pay a monthly fee for a game I'm not likely to play more than 10 hours or so per week at most.
now theres a set of hard drugs if I ever saw any. I got off of EverCrack a few years ago, but my dad's starting to play Asheron's Call again, so hes in tern getting me hooked. Yah they can be alot of fun, but the having to pay $15 a mounth for them is a downside.
When did we get these pretty things?Also there are some new avatars as well.....
Whee! No phones for me tonight! (Unless it's my cell phone in about 4 minutes...)Originally posted by Scheherazade
I'm working in Marketing tonight, so I won't be here until I get home.
Marketing???
http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=2166840#post2166840
long-reserved
and
long
;)
(Oh how my friend from England would frown...)
Sorry for my long absence things have been really hectic lately and I am just finally getting everything settled and organized.
Within the next couple of days I will be popping in here and there as much as I can, but come this weekend I will be moving and until I can get steady internet access I will most likely be on only a couple of times a week.
Again sorry for my absence and I hope to get back into the swing of things as soon as possible.
-Anaya
http://www.dundjinni.com/ Dundjinni is a map creator program. the demo is pretty cool. I might buy the silver or gold (maybe even the platinium) version when it is released.
I picked up the pig?"Oh, and it's your own fault for not knowing that law existed. We don't notify you, you're supposed to find out on your own. No, we won't tell you how you're supposed to find out; knowing that is your responsibility, too."
Yeah, it'll be a while longer before I'm calm enough to post again. Sorry, Thosar.
Was Gibts?
Originally posted by Natala
Not happy at all at effectively being told, "You owe the city $345 + whatever else we feel like charging you over the next few weeks, despite having tried to comply with the law as soon as you received the first ticket for a law you didn't know existed until you received said ticket.
"Oh, and it's your own fault for not knowing that law existed. We don't notify you, you're supposed to find out on your own. No, we won't tell you how you're supposed to find out; knowing that is your responsibility, too."
Yeah, it'll be a while longer before I'm calm enough to post again. Sorry, Thosar.
I'm sorry Nat.
I ran into a similar issue with my local municipality a few months ago. Rubbish I tell you. Sometimes I wonder if any laws were actually thought through before they were put in the books.
No need to apologize, I'm sorry people have to be stupid.
You are responsible for finding out what the law is in your nation, your state, and your city. Any lawyer would tell you that, and this is a rule of law that goes back well before the founding of either of our two nations.
No one is obliged to inform you of your laws in advance of you violating them. It is up to you to inquire about municipal, state, and federal laws when you enter a new nation, state, or community.
You are fortunate to live in a nation where you can ask for a list of city by-laws at city hall. It's frustrating, I know. I haven't done it either, and I know that doesn't absolve me of responsibility.
On the other hand, and keep in mind that I am not a lawyer, if the fine in question was being accumulated without your knowledge, someone is charging you for the same violation twice (more than twice) and that can be contested. (It's one thing if you were ticketed on two occasions, but even that can be contested if you can give cause for why you were not in a position to address the violation between the time of the two notices.)
If this is a parking violation, you may be able to straighten it out in the courthouse rather quickly. I could be wrong about it being a small claims matter; that figure may have been increased from the $200 amount that is currently in my head. On the other hand, if this amount exceeds that limit, the question I have then is whether this is a lump fine or separate fines. If the answer is the latter, they can be addressed individually (but you are still stuck paying the first one).
I don't recall how such things are handled in your city, I'm afraid. There usually is a court that handles such matters, because there are reasons that fines will be waived. (In Calgary, for example, a man applied to have his parking fines waived because the outstanding fines made him unable to get a marriage license.)
I realize this is very frustrating for you, Natagoodtimeforthis, and I'm sorry to address it here, but others seem to be sharing your misconception, and therefore since it was introduced here, I feel I must address it here. Nevertheless, the best you can do is find out if and where you can appeal the parking fine(s)/ticket(s). If you're lucky, you may even get all of them waived due to your circumstances, but I can't guarantee that, since you are legally in the wrong (save perhaps if you were being fined repeatedly with no notice of an intitial violation of the law).
My apologies to you all, for both this explanation and the facts it includes. My apologies to Natala especially, since I am certain that the authorities with whom she conversed were distinctly unhelpful. I only hope you can clear most of this up with less frustration than you have experienced thus far.
New post in Information and Rules, btw, everyone.
The issue that is infuriating me is that, recognizing that fact, I paid the first ticket immediately upon receipt of it, and immediately ordered the said permit, paying as well the additional fine for not having purchased the permit immediately upon purchase of the vehicle.
And I then received another ticket today (within five days, when the sticker for the permit is supposed to take 7-10 business days to arrive) and am being told my not having the sticker yet, even though I have ordered it, is also my own fault — and that, oddly, this is one of the exceptions to the defense of "the violation was corrected before the ticket was issued," and therefore the best I can do is apply to contest the ticket and hope for leniency.
Interestingly, the sticker arrived 15 minutes ago, with a notice that it expires 30 June, and I will have to purchase another one at full price at that time. That adds up to a total of $420 that I am being charged for this matter, with no warning, as opposed to the $150 that it would have cost me had I known sooner. Though I recognize that it is my responsibility to know the law, this still feels very much like a money-making ploy on the city's part — particularly considering that I did, in fact, check on differences of law between my former place of residence and this one when I moved, and have checked on a few more details since then, and this was never mentioned until I inquired about this matter specifically.*
All of that considered, ST, I don't think a lecture is what I needed just now, though I recognize that you did have the best of intentions in saying what you have said. I have had quite enough lectures for the day, and I think — though I had originally come back here calmer and ready to post again — that I shall go lie down for a while now. I didn't include all the details the first time because this didn't seem the appropriate place for them, and in fact there are more details leaving me frustrated that I'm still not sharing for that reason.
Originally posted by Ran
Yuppie! :P
Nah, I don't drive an SUV & I have a personal goal of being debt-free in 2 years. Neither of those fit with the Yuppie mystique. :P
On a game related note, I want to know what Kywyn & crew are doing before I post to the adventure again.
(Yes I'm still on project but the report is taking forever to run.)
I was wondering do the stairs have a railing? Or are there walls on both sides of the steps?
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
New post in Information and Rules, btw, everyone.
Suggested appendum to avoid potential confusion (edit in blue):
...he would only get a +2 proficiency bonus to AC, and only a +1 bonus while wearing his chain shirt. All armor wearers, regardless of proficiency, still benefit from its armor bonus and damage conversion (see below).
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
New post in Information and Rules, btw, everyone.
Ran! You're a shining example! :D
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
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I can't see it. It doesn't contradict the description of an armor bonus in the PHB, so where is the confusion?
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
I can't see it. It doesn't contradict the description of an armor bonus in the PHB, so where is the confusion?
Potential. Some might read it that only the proficiency bonus is relevant until they read further. It's redundancy, yes, but I think it makes things still-clearer.
Originally posted by Sensandela
Ran! You're a shining example! :D
A shining example of why it's not a good idea to wear armour (at least if you're a monk)? I think Gamis' example is much more shiny (if he's polished his armour lately, that is).
Originally posted by Ran
(if he's polished his armour lately, that is).
Need you ask? ;) :P
It's all good. ;)
Pay no attention to me. Anyway... bad luck is only good if it serves for another person to have good luck. Unless that person is your enemy at which time you should just throw goblins at that person... on the worst scenario, there'll be less goblins. :D
You should try figuring out which side of a land worm is which... it can be quite hard and... do I even need to go any further?
Anyone here watched the Manchester United game versus Benfica?
Tyros
Originally posted by Tyros Elessar
Anyone here watched the Manchester United game versus Benfica?
You mean Man U - Porto?
(Should give the Dakarai adventure people plenty of time to post
)I don't have much avaliable time left on it right now. That includes recieved and sent messages.
Can you please hold off on the messages when you can see I'm on mobile until I give notice that it's ok again? I'm looking into a phone that it won't be a problem again. But until then, please hold your messages until I get back home.
Thanks.
I mean Porto, not Benfica... I don't know how I got those two mixed up... Benfica suks
Originally posted by NaShae
I have a small request. Some of you have noticed that I can text AIM from my mobile. And that's normally alright.
I don't have much avaliable time left on it right now. That includes recieved and sent messages.
Can you please hold off on the messages when you can see I'm on mobile until I give notice that it's ok again? I'm looking into a phone that it won't be a problem again. But until then, please hold your messages until I get back home.
Thanks.
*high school flash back to career day... lecture with the guy that invented Kinko's* "... People ask me what I will do with all these communication devices [Pager, cell phone, text messenger], and I tell them, 'I'm going to get rid of them! Why would I want people to be able to get a hold of me at all hours of the day when I am retired?' ..."
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Sorry Ian for being gone yesterday... despite having only one class (8 to 10 AM) I was out ALL day. Spent an hour eating with the ESP Breakfast club... five more in the CSIF labs ("Did you know that CS majors suffer from depression more than other Engineers? It's because they stick us in these windowless basements..." -random CS guy in the basement), then I spent another 4 hours over at the
crack of campus working with my chem partners and then again with my CS partner (stupid linking errors!!)... and finally I got drafted to own G-Building in Halo...Originally posted by Tyros Elessar
I mean Porto, not Benfica... I don't know how I got those two mixed up... Benfica
Watch the language there, bucko. ;)
As for the game, I had it on while I was working behind my PC (and occasionally posting). If you missed it, you didn't miss all that much. Porto was quite good, Man U disappointed. The final score flattered the English.
Not that soccer has much to do with GsC. Another subject - increased chance of better ale in GsC since Brodda solved the Zanderat murder gone to waste? Stables at inns not prepared for more exotic mounts, like dire emus? Are there other racial concentrations in GsC besides the halfling quarter - the gnome neighbourhood, the dwarven district, the elven enclave?
Oh and I forgot to tell you guys (not that you probably would care) that I got a 279 in my bowling league this past weekend :D (Thats 9 strikes in a row, a 9 spare, then another strike) :D
And now that I've made a small adjustment to the Notebook (which reminds me; I need to eventually give you folks another link, one to acknowledge the efforts of Ran and those who have gone before him), I'm going to go out for a walk. I need to get in a bit of dancing, but I forgot a few things when I got the groceries.
See you later.
or...
me current one. the current elf fits fairly well with GsC char appearance, but the one above is kind of a cool li'l insignia things. im torn. opiinions please : D
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
the efforts of Ran
No pressure at all to finally do something about the week I'm still behind, right? ;)
Then up to the ranch, where I got bored watching my kids riding and so I dug a drainage ditch. :D Well, I thought it was fun! Digging in the mud, making little rivers...
Originally posted by Scheherazade
Sorry for my prolonged absence today. The whole town was offline for most of the day.
Then up to the ranch, where I got bored watching my kids riding and so I dug a drainage ditch. :D Well, I thought it was fun! Digging in the mud, making little rivers...
Whew! I thought something was wrong! I was worried!
Originally posted by JosephKell
Sorry Ian for being gone yesterday... despite having only one class (8 to 10 AM) I was out ALL day.
Not a problem.
Originally posted by Brodda
Whew! I thought something was wrong! I was worried!
Sorry! I tried to phone, but no-one picked up... :embarrass
Originally posted by Brand
Come on.. wake up. Brand says quietly, as he lightly slaps the side of Joseph's face.
Joseph already has 3 points of nonleathal damage above what would knock him out... do you think slapping him (and adding more nonleathal damage
As it is... Joseph is out for an 1 hour (to get back to a working hp count of "0").
oh well.... thats what he gets for having a bounty hunter as back up in a robbery.
Originally posted by Ran
No pressure at all to finally do something about the week I'm still behind, right? ;)
None whatsoever. The fact that you've made headway at all is impressive enough, and thank you.
It's an interesting design, Tagg, but I don't know what you mean by the elf alternative.
I'm logging off now, because we've got a connection problem here at work. I'll try to pop in again before I go, but no guarantees.
:PMy vote for "Scene of the Week" goes to Therokke and Tyros, and their discussion of religion. :D
*stuffs books & dice into tote bag, fills travel mug with coffee*
I had fun with Therokke. :D Much fun! :bounce:
Too bad he isn't on that much time...
Ok. I'll have my mobile on tonight. Please use it sparingly, but if you have a chance to move forward, go ahead and contact me.
I'm gone... back in the morning.
I apologize to those waiting for it. Mostly to Fredrik.
P.S.: It's a salt mine? That will just destroy Joseph's hair...
Originally posted by Ran
I'm going to lie down for a while but I'll be back, presumably before lockdown.
Ok, so not before lockdown. I was out like a light.
But I'm here now.
*Grumbles about, banging her forehead against her palm.
;)
Though, I must admit, banging your head against a palm makes more sense than banging it against a pine, for example. At least it's a warm place where you are getting a sore head and not some freezing hellhole.
D'OH
Anywho, Hello Everyone :D
Originally posted by Codrian
Ale is dwarf's friend. :P
Though, I must admit, banging your head against a palm makes more sense than banging it against a pine, for example. At least it's a warm place where you are getting a sore head and not some freezing hellhole.
Aye, ale is a dwarrf's BEST frriend!
A trrree, unless its walkin' an' talkin', is just a trree and is good forr a varriety of things.
Sorry.
I'm going to read for a while. If I'm still awake in two hours, I'll check in to see the GsC sunrise (aka the lifting of the lockdown).
Looks at Miri's dice.....
Dice leave Hermy alone, all alone.
Hopefully that will correct itself by morning: the modem indicates that everything should work.
Anyway, I'm well behind on a lot, and lost too much this afternoon. I'll do what I can for now, though.
Originally posted by Darkar Shadowood
NOOOOOO not Major........
Looks at Miri's dice.....
Dice leave Hermy alone, all alone.
And people wonder why I don't let anyone else touch my dice...
And I haven't even been using Speckles. It's been the pink & purple semi-translucent swirly.
Speckles likes me.
And yet I know full well, knowing how irresponsible I've become lately, that I may do that again in the future. Right now, I would very much like to keep current with you boys.
Sorry. Sorry sorry. Sorrysorrysorry. How does one deal with senioritis, by the way? The warm weather we had today felt wonderful, but it made my laziness worse: I just wanted to lie at home all day, stretched out on the floor, scratching my tummy sleepily.Gosh, but it felt like summer! And up here, we've already got the crickets and frogs in the evenings. What lovely music. :heart:
No cure for senioritis from me. I've got it bad.
*sobs*
MAJOR TOO??????
Why? Why did it have to happen? What did he do to deserve that horrible destiny? and he was so cute... And I'm sorry for the scouts too but MAJOR LIKED BEANS!!! He didn't deserve that horrible faith. Curse you giants!
Oh, wait. Major. Definitely roughest on Major. My condolences to all three, however.
You know what this means, don't you?
It means that the DDR machine will be free on a half-price night!
There's never a mad scientist smilie around when you need one...
I'm off to brave the elements. Good thing I have the hat of cold resistance 10.
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
Hmm... I don't know who that's rougher on -- Hermy or Scheherazade. I think it's going to be close.
Oh, wait. Major. Definitely roughest on Major. My condolences to all three, however.
Thank you. Yes, it was definitely rough.
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
It means that the DDR machine will be free on a half-price night!
If it's free, doesn't that kind of defeat the purpose of half-price night (yes, I know that's not what you meant)? ;)
Goes to drag in a pile of sacrifices
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
This morning, when I got home, the temperature was eight degrees Celsius and everything was in thaw. Now I wake to find myself confronted with a blizzard.
The one advantage to living in California is today and all this week its not supposed to be less than room 70 degrees farhenheit. But you all get to laugh at those of out here when its 110+. :P
And Now for Something Completely Different...
I just realized as I have been reading The Rolling Stones (Robert A. Heinlein) that that particular book is set in the same universe as Space Cadet (also by Rob H.)
:DEveryone who has read those books has probably realized this long ago, but I just resently re-read Space Cadet, and have for the first time picked up Rolling Stones. I'm on a Heinlein kick if thats not evident.
;)Originally posted by Shatteredtower
There's never a mad scientist smilie around when you need one...
You may be pleased to learn that, misreading this sentence as "There's never a mad scientist around when you need one," I gave a proper mad scientist laugh to celebrate this event after reading your post.
Yes, the same one I gave on first reading the Leach Life feat.
Mwahahaha.
Originally posted by Natala
Leach Life feat.
Mwahahaha.
I don't even wanna know.
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
It means that the DDR machine will be free on a half-price night!
There's never a mad scientist smilie around when you need one...
I'm off to brave the elements. Good thing I have the hat of cold resistance 10.
Heh. So that explains things. Good for you, ST.
Originally posted by Sensandela
I know I've done this before, and that I did it again, but I'm going to attempt to apologize for the... sporadit-ity of my posting. I am indeed sorry. I feel like the puppy that's just wee-ed all over the floor and slinks away with its tail between its legs out of shame.
And yet I know full well, knowing how irresponsible I've become lately, that I may do that again in the future. Right now, I would very much like to keep current with you boys.
Ahhhh It no biggie :D Theres also no need for an apology. Im sure everyone understands that RL can consume alot of time, especially when it decides to bite you on the bum bum.
Originally posted by Boirin son of Naerin
The one advantage to living in California is today and all this week its not supposed to be less than room 70 degrees farhenheit. But you all get to laugh at those of out here when its 110+. :P
I prefer temperatures about ten degrees lower than that, actually.
I believe you'll find that most Heinlein material takes place within a single conceptualized future. According to the timeline he'd written, these are "the Crazy Years."
Originally posted by Kai Heishall
Ahhhh It no biggie :D Theres also no need for an apology. Im sure everyone understands that RL can consume alot of time, especially when it decides to bite you on the bum bum.
Kai, you're so scary in the game, but you're quite sweet otherwise.
Thank you.And I have been good for the past couple of days, didja notice? POSTS! :D
Not you, Jonathan, Joseph! :sad:"Poor, poor Joseph, what'choo going to do? Things look bad for you, oh what you going to do?"
Note to self: scratch bard concept for next character.
Just kidding, J. Maybe you can sell your soul for salvation (that didn't come out right)?
Joseph's already offered his future services (in exchange for the regeneration of his limb at the completion). This equates to selling the soul...
Maybe if enough bards get mutilated, they could build some sort of golemy bard... all hands and tongues prolly, though.
I hope that what I'm proposing here is good without being too good. Perhaps it's just a bit of smoke and mirrors, a means to pretend that a character hasn't gone up a level. Some of these benefits are obviously not going to be perceived by all of you as being worth the trade of a level, and yet even those are of greater benefit than a standard feat, especially to those designed to take advantage of what they offer and how some of the options combine. Others, on the other hand, I suspect some people would take in a heartbeat and be certain that they got a steal.
I can live with that. Call it part of the learning process. They are designed to enhance your character's ability, sometimes considerably. The ones that serve spellcasters tend to carry a higher level trade-in price, and that's an effort at considering balance, since every trade puts the next spell level up a bit further away. As for the rest of you, you'll notice that a number of these options offer several different benefits. The intention was to make many of them scale with character level on some scale, and I hope I've addressed that.
I encourage you to take some time to look at the list. Give yourself a few days before offering feedback, because it is not a small list, and initial reactions might be a bit on the impulsive side. (It's taken me months to put this list together, even after I started writing it down.) I've made small oversights here and there, and I've been fixing them as I find them, but there are still a few in place, and extra eyes couldn't hurt. Nor could extra opinions.
Next post: Time to present the crunchy bits.
(Why yes, I am posting this in two parts because I finally exceeded the limits on message length with a single post. Why do you ask?)
- Bonus Feat: The character gains one feat for which the character meets all prerequisites.
- Skill Bonus: Add a +1 modifier to checks using any four skills. Note that this is a bonus, not a rank, and it does not make a character without ranks eligible to use a skill that can be used only by someone who was trained in its use (1 rank or more). This bonus may be increased every time a character trades in a new level.
In addition, the character may select one of the following benefits every time a level is traded in, so long as the qualifications for the benefit are met:
- Accelerated Ability Increase: The character doubles the ability score increase that was gained at 4th level. Once the character gains another level, the increase taken at 8th level is also doubled, and this continues on with the bonuses for every four levels thereafter, either a +2 increase when an increase would normally occur or a doubling of increases that have already accrued.
- Accelerated Craftsmanship: The character selects a specific Craft skill that may now be performed with greater efficiency. Work that would normally take three days will be done within one for a character with 10 ranks in the Craft skill, and the rate increases to a week's work in one day for a character with 20 ranks.
Spellcasters with the item creation feats are no longer limited to producing one item per day, but they may not produce more than 1,000 gp worth of either in a day in any event. However, expensive items can be produced a bit more quickly: every 4,000 gp of work on a specific item takes only three days. - Advanced Animal Companion: An animal companion gained as a class feature acquires the same intelligence as a familiar, using the druid levels (or half the ranger levels) in place of the sorcerer levels. The druid also gains the benefit of an empathic link with the animal companion, as per the sorcerer's bond with a familiar. Finally, the animal companion of a 5th+ level druid (or 10th+ level ranger) is able to able to speak with the druid, as per the speak with master familiar ability.
A paladin may also select this option, but instead of the advantages listed above, the mount gains the benefit of the celestial template. The mount does gain the ability to speak with the paladin once the character has 10 levels in the class, however. - Amplified Projection (Su): A bard with this benefit doubles the range or area within which bardic music takes effect. Furthermore, the bard is able to utilize any two or more of the following bardic music effects simultaneously, though starting each still requires a separate standard action: inspire courage, inspire competence, inspire greatness, and inspire heroics. Each effect still counts as one daily use of bardic music, so a 15th level bard who tried to inspire courage, competence, and heroics all at once would require three rounds to accomplish this feat, and would only be able to use bardic music effects twelve more times that day.
Finally, the inspire courage, inspire greatness, and inspire heroics effects of bardic music last for one additional round per bard level after the affected creature can no longer hear the bard sing. At 10th level, for example, Brodda could inspire courage that would last 15 rounds after she stopped singing or was no longer audible.
(Note: Remember that bonuses of the same type do not stack. For example, one cannot perform Inspire Courage twice and gain twice the standard morale bonus.) - Armored Arcanist (Ex): An arcane spellcaster with light armor proficiency ignores the chance of arcane spell failure while wearing light armor. A bard who is proficient with medium armor ignores the chance of arcane spell failure while casting in medium armor.
This benefit may be selected multiple times. Each time it is selected, it applies to a heavier armor type, but the spellcaster must acquire this benefit in the order of casting in light to medium to heavy armor. The benefit may also be selected for shields, but not tower shields, instead of armor, if the spellcaster is proficent with shields. - Attuned Item: One of the character's magic items, as selected by the player, becomes easier to increase in power. The gp cost to add extra magical effects or enhancements to the item is reduced by 25%, and these improvements only function for the character or for an individual that makes a DC 30 Use Magic Device check to emulate the owner. The cost in xp is multiplied by 5 times the regular amount, however, based on the usual cost of creating the item, not the reduced cost.
The item can still be enhanced normally instead, at the regular cost, so that anyone normally eligible for the benefit can make use of it. If a spellcaster wishes to make an attuned power generally accessible, the gp cost is half normal, but there is no further xp cost.
For example, Tynk, a 10th level wizard, acquires bracers of armor +1, and wishes to further enhance them to a value of +4. Normally, this would cost him 15,000 gp (the difference in value between the +1 and +4 bracers) and 120 xp. However, by attuning the bracers at a cost of an additional 480 xp (for a total of 600 xp), he needs to spend only 11,250 gp on the task.
A spellcaster may select to apply this benefit to a staff the character owns and personally crafted, whereupon the character gains a renewable number of charges per day equal to one quarter of the character's casting level. Furthermore, the character may use one of the staff's powers without expending charges by instead expending a spell slot of equivalent level to the power activated. If the spell the staff is used to produce has an associate experience cost, the staff-wielder must pay the xp cost. If the spell has an associated material cost, the wielder must sacrifice 1 xp per 5 gp (or fraction thereof) of materials. These xp loss occurs whether the character is using the renewable charges or sacrificing a spell slot to cast the spell. There is no associated expense for focus requirements for this purpose.
For example, Natala, a 13th level cleric, somehow finds herself with enough wealth to create a staff of life, and decides to attune herself to the item. She can use it to heal three times per day without expending any of the nonrenewable charges, and may always give up a 5th or higher level spell slot to cast the spell through the staff as well. However, in order to use the resurrection ability without spending five nonrenwable charges, she would need to be either 20th level or give up a 7th level or higher spell slot. In either case, this would cost her 2000 xp (in lieu of the normal 10,000 gp cost) every time she used the benefit.
There is one drawback to this benefit: the xp cost to improve (or recharge) the item must be paid for by the item's owner, not the spellcaster who improves the item, if the improvements are to come at the reduced price.
This benefit may be selected more than once; its effects do not stack. Each time it is selected, it applies to a different item. - Battle-Hardened Veteran (Ex): A character with this benefit applies the character's base attack bonus to Sense Motive checks made against the Bluff roll for a feint attempt made in combat. In addition, one quarter of the character's fighter levels are applied as a bonus to Intimidate checks and to opposed checks for bull-rush, disarm, overrun, sunder, and trip attempts.
(Note: This option replaces the standard 3.5 rule that a creature adds its base attack bonus to the Sense Motive check against a Bluff attempt made to feint in melee.) - Broadened Horizons: A character with monk or paladin levels who selects this option when trading in a level may thereafter advance monk or paladin levels even after multi-classing. This benefit is retroactive, so that a character who was a paladin up until 6th level and then became a cleric for the next five levels may once again advance as a paladin.
- Chaining the Beast Within (Ex): A barbarian with the greater rage ability can now use the Concentration skill freely again, as well as the Combat Expertise feat. Any other skill, feat, or check that would normally be impossible during a rage may now be performed if the barbarian succeeds at a DC 10 Concentration check (or DC 10 + spell level to use spells or spell-like abilities or spell activation or spell trigger items). If the check fails, so does the attempted action (which results in the loss of a spell, spell slot, or single use of a spell activation/trigger item when the check was attempted for that purpose), and the rage ends prematurely as well.
Concentration becomes a class skill for the barbarian. Furthermore, the character's rage is so powerful that any enemy within 30 feet of the barbarian must make a Will save against a DC equal to the barbarian's Initimidate check or become panicked (if the enemy's HD are half or less the character's barbarian levels) or shaken (if the enemy's HD are equal or less than the barbarian levels) for 4d6 rounds. - Defensive Mastery (Ex): This selection grants a character wielding a shield (or a second weapon, if the character has the Two-Weapon Defense feat) the benefit of soft cover (+4 cover bonus to AC) while taking the total defense action or fighting defensively. The character can still draw attacks of opportunity normally, however.
Defensive Mastery also allows a character with the Combat Expertise and Weapon Finesse feats to double the AC bonus derived from the former feat while wielding a melee weapon that is listed as appropriate for the latter feat. This holds true even if that weapon is being wielded in the off hand, but only if the character also has the Two-Weapon Fighting Proficiency.
A character with the Combat Reflexes and Deflect Arrows feats gains the ability to deflect a number of additional ranged weapons equal to the character's Dexterity bonus each round. These additional deflections require the character to make a successful DC 20 Reflex save, but the character may attempt a Reflex save against later ranged attacks even if earlier attempts to block a shot failed.
For example, Ran, a 10th level monk with 16 Dexterity, charges into an attempted ambush by a dozen hobgoblin archers. Six of them would manage to hit him with their initial volley, but Ran automatically dodges the first of these, and then rolls his Reflex save vs. the next one. He rolls a 3, which is too low to prevent the hit, but he still gets to roll the Reflex save against the next two shots because of his 16 Dexterity. The last two arrows are simply too much for him, however, and these strike him normally.
Finally, the bonus granted by the Dodge feat increases from +1 to +2 and applies against all attackers, not just a single opponent. - Defy Death (Ex): A character with the improved evasion class feature or special ability applies the benefit of the evasion special ability against spells and effects that cause half or partial damage with a successful Fortitude saving throw. Thus, if Ran, an 11th level monk, selects this ability, he takes no damage from such spells as destruction, disintegrate, finger of death, or horrid wilting if he makes a successful Fortitude save. This ability may be taken a second time in exchange for another level, extending the benefits of improved evasion for the character to include spells that allow a Fortitude save for half damage, so that damage is halved even on a failed save.
The "improved evasion" benefit does not apply against effects that normally cause only a partial effect (rather than half damage) on a successful saving throw when the result of a failed save is not measured in damage. Failing the saving throw against destruction or finger of death still leaves the character dead, though damage caused by disintegrate is still halved (to 1d6/caster level) even if the save is failed. However, the character now takes only half damage from the effects of failing a Fortitude saving throw to avoid cold or heat damage or the effects of starvation or dehydration. (Note that extreme heat and cold do not offer saving throws to avoid lethal damage, and thus this benefit does not reduce damage from those sources.) - Display of Faith (Su): A character with the ability to either turn or rebuke undead as a class feature may instead use either of these features to gain some protection from harm. Each use of this ability is a standard action that costs a single use of the ability to turn or rebuke undead. Once activated, damage taken by any source is reduced by 1 hp per class level until the start of the character's next turn. Check individually for each source of damage. For example, if Gamis, an 11th level paladin with this ability, exchanged one use of his ability to turn undead, he could walk through a wall of fire and ignore the first 11 hp of damage, remain unharmed by a barrage of magic missiles (since no single missile can do more than 5 hp of damage), and then reduce the damage done by each head of a hydra by 11 hp each as well.
As an additional benefit, the character using this ability is granted a Fortitude saving throw to avoid negative levels while the display of faith is in effect. The Fortitude save is equal to the one to remove the negative levels in question. (For enervation, which doesn't normally allow a saving throw, the save is 14 for a 4th level spell, plus all relevant modifiers.) - Enhanced Familiar: A spellcaster with the summon familiar class feature retains the benefit of the Alertness feat so long as the familiar is within 25 feet, plus 5 feet per caster level. The ability to share spells is likewise expanded to this range. Finally, the empathic link becomes a telepathic link instead, allowing the pair to communicate more advanced ideas and instructions in a range of up to one mile.
This benefit may also be acquired by a character with the Advanced Animal Companion benefit, though the Alertness benefit is not gained by such characters. - Exemplary Dwarf: A dwarf who chooses this option removes the -2 racial penalty to Charisma and gains the benefit of improved stonecunning, increasing the racial bonus on Search checks to notice unusual stonework from +2 to +3. A similar increase is also applied to Appraise and Craft checks relating to stone or metal, and the racial saving throw bonuses also increase from +2 to +3.
Upon reaching 12th level, and every 3 levels thereafter, the dwarf selects one of the following additional benefits (but no benefit may be selected more than once):
- Increase the racial Constitution bonus from +2 to +4.
- Damage reduction 2/-- (this stacks with damage reduction x/-- provided as a class feature).
- Heightened Stability: the bonus on ability checks to resist bull rush or trip attempts improves from +4 to +6. - Exemplary Elf: An elf who chooses this option removes -2 racial penalty to Constitution and gains the benefit of heightened senses, increasing the racial bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot checks from +2 to +3. The racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells and spell-like effects also increases from +2 to +3.
At 14th level, the elf gains either a +2 racial bonus to Intelligence or damage reduction 5/cold iron. At 18th level, the elf gains whichever of these benefits was not selected at 14th level. - Exemplary Gnome: A gnome who chooses this option removes the -2 racial penalty penalty to Strength and gains the benefit of heightened senses, increasing the racial bonus on Craft (alchemy) and Listen checks from +2 to +3. The racial saving throw bonus against illusions likewise increases from +2 to +3.
Upon reaching 12th level, and every 3 levels thereafter, the gnome selects one of the following benefits:
- A +2 racial bonus to Charisma.
- Elusiveness: apply the gnome's dodge bonus to AC against attacks by any humanoid or monstrous humanoid whose size category is currently larger than the gnome's. This bonus still applies to attacks from giants as well.
- Improved Spell-Like Abilities: racial spell-like abilities are performed at the gnome's character level, up to three times each per day. The gnome also gains disguise self, silent image, and ventriloquism as spell-like abilities, usable once each per day. - Exemplary Half-Elf: A half-elf who chooses this option gains a +2 racial ability bonus to either Dexterity or Intelligence. Racial bonuses on Listen, Search, and Spot checks increase from +1 to +2, while the bonus on Diplomacy and Gather Information checks increases from +2 to +3. The racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells and spell-like effects increases from +2 to +3 as well.
Upon reaching 12th level, and every 3 levels thereafter, a half-elf gains one of the following additional benefits:
- A +2 racial ability bonus to one ability score, but this does not stack with the previous racial ability bonus. - Human Resourcefulness: the half-elf gains four bonus skill points. Every level thereafter, the character gets two bonus skill points until the half-elf has as many skill points as a human of equal level, after which the character gains one bonus skill point per level, as though the character was human.
- Broader Learning: one skill becomes a class skill for the half-elf, regardless of class. Convert two cross-class ranks in that skill to four class ranks at the time this benefit is selected and one cross-class rank per level thereafter until none remain. If the Personal Skill feat had been applied to this skill previously, the character may select a new feat in its place upon gaining a level. - Exemplary Halfling: A halfling who chooses this option removes the -2 racial penalty to Strength and increases the bonus to Climb, Jump, Listen, and Move Silently checks from +2 to +3. The racial saving throw bonuses increase from +1 to +2, while the morale bonus on saving throws vs. fear increase from +2 to +4.
At 12th level, and every 3 levels after that, a halfling gains one of the following additional benefits:
- Increased the racial bonus to Dexterity from +2 to +4.
- Add a +1 racial bonus to damage from melee and natural attacks.
- Quick Escape: reduce the penalty to hide when observers are momentarily distracted from -10 to -5, and the penalty associated with sniping from -20 to -15. - Exemplary Half-Orc: A half-orc choosing this option either gains a +2 racial bonus to Constitution or removes the -2 racial penalty to Charisma. Furthermore, the character also gains a +4 racial bonus to Intimidate checks and takes only half the non-lethal damage that would normally result from exposure to hot or cold temperatures (but not energy damage) or the effects of starvation or thirst.
Upon reaching 12th level, and every 3 levels thereafter, the half-orc gains one of the following additional benefits:
- Increase the racial Strength bonus from +2 to +4.
- Remove the -2 racial penalty to Intelligence.
- Remove the -2 racial penalty to Charisma (if this option was not selected when trading in the level).
- Human Resourcefulness: the half-orc gains four bonus skill points. Every level thereafter, the character gets two bonus skill points until the half-orc has as many skill points as a human of equal level, after which the character gains one bonus skill point per level, as though the character was human.
- Natural healing occurs at twice the normal rate. - Exemplary Human: A human who chooses this option gains a +2 racial bonus to one ability score, a +1 racial bonus to attack rolls, and adds +1 hit point to each hit die.
At 12th level, and every 3 levels thereafter, a human gains one of the following additional benefits:
- A +2 racial bonus to one ability score. (This does not stack with the racial ability bonus acquired previously.)
- Broader Learning: one skill becomes a class skill for the human, regardless of class. Convert two cross-class ranks in that skill to four class ranks at the time this benefit is selected and one cross-class rank per level thereafter until none remain. If the Personal Skill feat had been applied to this skill previously, the character may select a new feat in its place upon gaining a level.
- Moment of Inspiration: once per day, the human may increase a single ability score's modifier by 50% for one round. This stacks with the bonus for using a weapon in two hands, doubling the modifier to damage when it is applied to Strength. - Expanded Education: The character gains one skill point per character level immediately upon selecting this benefit. Skills may be purchased as class skills with these extra points if they are listed as such for any of the character's classes. Furthermore, the character will gain one extra skill point at every level gained after taking this benefit in exchange for a level.
The effects of this benefit stack, such if that NaShae, a 3rd/7th level rogue/sorcerer, took this in place of her 11th level, she would gain 10 skill points, which could be used to purchase rogue and sorcerer class skills at the rate of 1 skill point per rank. Advancing to 8th level as a sorcerer, she would gain 4 skill points instead of the three she used to get as a sorcerer with 12 Intelligence. If she traded in another level, she'd then get 11 more skill points, and she would gain 5 skill points per sorcerer level (or 11 per rogue level) thereafter. - Extra Wild Shape (Su): A character with the wild shape class feature gains one extra use of the ability per day. A character able to use the wild shape class feature to assume elemental form may select instead to be able to take elemental form one extra time per day. This ability may be taken multiple times.
- Find the Breaking Point (Ex): Select one of the following creature types: constructs, elementals, oozes, plants, or undead. Your character has learned secret techniques for causing damage or injury to the creature in question. Normally, such creatures are immune to sneak attack and critical hits, but this character can cause extra damage to them in situations that would render other creatures vulnerable to sneak attack. However, the sneak attack damage dice are halved against the creature type in question. For example, an 11th level rogue who has selected constructs as the target for this ability can cause only +3d6 damage with a sneak attack to an iron golem, rather than the +6d6 he could cause to a human being.
This ability does not confer the ability to flank elementals or oozes, so that means of making a sneak attack is out of the question against those creature types.
Instead of a creature type, a rogue may select to have this ability offer some benefit against armor that provides the Fortification benefit. If the Fortification would normally prevent the sneak attack damage, it is instead halved.
This ability may be selected multiple times; each time it is selected, it is attached to a new creature type (or against the Fortification ability). - Greater Metamagic (Su): Select a single metamagic feat for which the character has applied the Improved Metamagic ability. The character may now apply the benefit of this feat for spells of up to 6th level.
This ability may be selected multiple times; its effects do not stack. Each time it is selected, it is attached to a new metamagic feat. - Greater Smite (Su): A character with the smite evil class feature increases the number of uses per day from one for every five class levels to one per every three levels. In addition, an evil creature that is struck by this effect must make a Will save against a DC of 10 + half the character's paladin levels + the character's Charisma bonus to avoid being blinded for 1d4 rounds.
If the paladin expends a second smite attack against the same target, and that target has been blinded, the target is also dazed for one round (no saving throw). Any further successful smite attacks within the same round that the target was blinded and dazed this way score an automatic critical hit against the target. (This last effect does not apply to any magical weapon effect relating to critical hits, such as that granted by a vorpal sword. The critical threat and confirmation must be rolled normally for such special powers to take effect, though the weapon automatically does extra critical damage regardless of the result.) - Heart of Fire/Ice/the Storm (Su): A monk with the ki strike (lawful) class feature selects one of the following energy types: cold, electrity, or fire. Once the energy type is selected, it cannot be changed. The monk cannot select this ability twice, even to select a second energy type.
The monk may opt to cause an extra 1d6 energy damage of the type selected above with every unarmed strike. This ability may be activated or deactivated as a free action, even between strikes (such that a monk could strike to subdue a confused wizard in the attack between more forceful blows to destroy a pair of skeletons). This extra damage must be lethal damage, but the monk can choose to deal nonlethal damage with unarmed strikes even while dealing lethal damage with the energy type accompanying the strike.
The monk may also select to concentrate energy damage into a single unarmed strike every round, replacing an unarmed strike with a touch attack. This ability may be used as a standard attack action or to replace a single attack during a flurry of blows. A monk who uses this ability causes 1d6 hp of energy damage for every five class levels (to a maximum of 5d6 at 25th level). As an energy attack, such a strike ignores damage reduction or damage conversion, but not the appropriate type of energy resistance. As this is an energy attack, Strength and other factors that would modify weapon damage do not normally apply, unless the character made a standard melee attack (instead of touch attack) to add these bonuses as bludgeoning (not energy) damage. - Hero of Reknown: The character gains feats at a faster rate after selecting this option. (The benefit is not retroactive, however.) The character selects a new feat every two levels rather than every three levels, and a new fighter-based feat with every new fighter level instead of every other fighter level. Wizards select a bonus item creation, metamagic, or Spell Mastery feat with every three levels, rather than every fifth level.
- High Metamagic (Su): Select a single metamagic feat for which the character has applied the Improved Metamagic and Greater Metamagic abilities. The character may now apply the benefit of this feat to spells of any level.
This ability may be selected multiple times; its effects do not stack. Each time it is selected, it is attached to a new metamagic feat. - Improved Damage Reduction (Ex): A character with damage reduction as a class feature converts hit point damage from any source that is not normally subject to damage reduction into subdual damage instead. Convert a number of hit point damage from any source (other than weapons, natural attacks, dehydration, or hunger) equal to the damage reduction listed as part of the class feature (but no other source) into subdual damage. This includes energy damage, force damage from spells, falling damage, or even environmental damage from extreme cold or heat.
For example, a character with 13 barbarian levels has damage reduction 3/--. A 9th level sorcerer attacks the character by casting magic missile. Each of the five missiles causes 1d4-2 damage (rather than 1d4+1) and 3 points of subdual damage. - Improved Metamagic (Su): Select a single metamagic feat that the character knows, with the exception of Heighten Spell. The character may use this feat to enhance a spell of up to 3rd level without increasing the level of the spell slot required to cast this spell. Furthermore, the metamagic does not have to be attached to the spell in advance; the spellcaster decides to apply the metamagic benefit to a given spell at the time it is cast.
If the metamagic feat this ability applies to would normally use a spell slot one level higher than the spell's actual level, this power may be used three times per day. Metamagic that normally requires two or more extra spell slots can only benefit from this ability once per day.
This ability may be selected multiple times; its effects do not stack. Each time it is selected, it is attached to a new metamagic feat. - Increased Spell Ability: An arcane spellcaster with this benefit gains knowledge of one extra spell of each level up to one third of the character's level in the spellcasting class (or one quarter of any wizard class levels), whether extra spells known by a bard or sorcerer or "free" spells in the spellbook of a wizard. This benefit does not improve as the caster rises in levels, so an 11th level sorcerer who trades in 12th level knows one extra spell each of levels 0 to 3, but does not gain an extra 4th level spell upon reaching 12th level. However, the character can take this benefit again after experiencing an increase in spellcasting level, possibly gaining extra level spells of higher levels the next time.
- Innate Metamagic (Su): Select a single metamagic feat that the character knows. A spontaneous caster (including a cleric casting a cure or domain spell or a druid casting a summon nature's ally spell) no longer requires a full-round action to attach this metamagic benefit to a spell; it takes place as part of the spell's regular casting time. This ability may be selected multiple times; each time it is selected, it is attached to a new metamagic feat.
- Master of Arms (Ex): A character with at least one fighter level and this ability may apply it to any of the following feats known by the character: Greater Weapon Focus (for a specific weapon only), Greater Weapon Specialization (for a specific weapon only), Improved Bull Rush, Improved Disarm, Improved Grapple, Improved Initiative, Improved Overrun, Improved Sunder, Improved Trip, and Mobility. For every four fighter levels, the character may select an additional known feat from the list and gain the benefit of this ability.
The bonus(es) granted by the selected feat(s) are increased by 50%; thus Improved Sunder grants a +6 on sunder attempts, and Greater Weapon Focus grants +3 to the attack roll with a specific weapon.
This ability may be selected multiple times; its effects do not stack. Each time it is selected, it is attached to a new cluster of feats. Greater Weapon Focus and Greater Weapon Specialization may be selected multiple times to benefit from this ability, but only if each is selected for a different weapon each time. - Master of the Bow (Ex): A character with the archery combat style class feature or the Rapid Shot feat does not incur the standard -2 penalty to attack rolls normally incurred with the use of the Rapid Shot feat.
Furthermore, a character with the improved combat style for archery reduces the penalty for Manyshot use by 4, and retains the benefits of this combat style even when wearing medium armor. By trading in a second level, any other character with the Manyshot feat acquires this benefit, as well as the benefit that would be gained with archery combat style mastery from being a Master of the Bow.
Finally, a character with archery combat style mastery reduces the penalty for the Manyshot benefit by 6 (but does not gain a bonus even if the penalty for a shot would be less than -6 normally). - Master of Two Styles (Ex): A character with the combat style feature may now pursue the second path as well. The ranger immediately gains the benefit of the other combat style, and will gain the benefit of the improved combat style and combat style master when the benefits would normally become eligible for one that had selected the combat style at 2nd level.
A monk may also select this ability, gaining whichever of the two bonus feats (Improved Grapple or Stunning Fist) was not selected at 1st level in the class. Upon reaching the next level of the monk class, the character gains either Combat Reflexes or Deflect Arrows as a bonus feat, and either Improved Disarm or Improved Trip the level after that. - Master of Two Weapons (Ex): A character with the Two-Weapon Fighting feat or who has acquired two-weapon combat as a class feature eliminates the full penalty for fighting with two weapons, in effect getting to attack with each at the full base attack bonus, even if the second weapon is also a one-handed weapon, rather than a light weapon.
Furthermore, when the character gains the improved combat style for two-weapon combat as a class feature, the full strength bonus is applied to attacks from both weapons, and the benefits of this combat style are retained even when the character is wearing medium armor. A character with the Improved Two-Weapon Fighting feat that does not have the improved combat style class feature may gain this benefit by trading in a second level (and may gain the benefit listed below for combat style mastery by also gaining the Greater Two-Weapon Fighting feat).
Finally, a character may attack with each weapon once as a standard action upon gaining combat style mastery with two weapons. A character with the Whirlwind Attack feat may select which weapon is used on any given attack and receives a +2 circumstance bonus on all attack rolls during the use of the feat, but does not gain any extra attacks. - Master's Touch (Ex): A character with class levels as a monk gains base attack bonus progression as a fighter for every additional level taken in the monk class after this point. This is a retroactive benefit; when it is gained, the character adds +1 to the base attack bonus, and adds an additional +1 per level gained thereafter until the base attack bonus for all monk levels is equal to those levels.
For example, Ran, a 12th level monk, trades in his 13th level and selects this ability. At 12th level, his base attack bonus was +9/+4, and the character could perform a flurry of blows with a base attack bonus of +9/+9/+9/+4. The character immediately improves his base attack bonus to +10/+5, the flurry of blows likewise increasing by +1 on the attack bonus. When Ran finally advances to 13th level, he would normally retain a base attack bonus of +9/+4, but instead he gains +1 for the new level, and adjusts the base attack bonus from earlier levels by an additional +1. This brings the character up to +12/+7/+2, and the flurry of blows is now performed at a base attack bonus of +12/+12/+12/+7/+2. At 14th level, he gains another +1 to base attack bonus, and shifts his attack bonus up to that point by +1 again, so that the base attack bonus is +14/+9/+4. From this point on, the base attack bonus is equal to the Ran's class levels, equal to those of a fighter of equal level, and there is no longer any retroactive adjustment to the base attack bonus. - Mind over Body (Ex): A character with the improved evasion class feature or special ability applies the benefit of the evasion ability against spells or effects that cause half damage with a successful Will saving throw. Thus, a monk who selects this ability takes no damage from such spells as inflict light wounds or harm on a successful saving throw. This ability may be taken a second time in exchange for another level, extending the benefits of improved evasion for the character to include spells that allow a Will save for half damage, so that damage is halved even on a failed Will save.
- Overwhelming Power (Ex): A character with the Power Attack feat may select this benefit. The bonus from the feat is now added to attacks with light weapons, and it increases the bonus damage from attacks with a one-handed weapon by 50% (rounded down) when wielded in one hand. (For example, if Gamis reduced his attack rolls by -3, he'd add +3 to damage done with a dagger, +4 to damage done by his bastard sword if wielded in one hand, and +6 to damage done by the sword if he used a two handed-grip on it.)
Furthermore, if the character is wielding a two-handed weapon, or a one-handed weapon in two hands, any hit that causes bonus damage from use of the Power Attack feat has the chance to stun the target for one round. The Fort save DC to avoid the stun effect is equal to the bonus damage done by the Power Attack. (Using Gamis, the 11th level paladin, for our example again, he could choose to use his bastard sword two-handed with a -11 penalty on the attack roll to cause +22 damage and also stuns the target if a DC 22 Fort save is failed.)
The character also gains the ability to advance by one 5 ft. step before making the extra attack offered by the Cleave feat, as long as the character's total movement for the round does not surpass the character's speed. Even the Great Cleave feet will not permit the character more than a single 5 ft. step, though the real advantage is being able to interrupt an attack action for additional movement.
A character with the Sunder feat ignores a number of points of hardness equal to one-half of the character's base attack bonus. A raging barbarian gets to reduce this number by a further 2 points, or 3 points for greater rage. - Piercing the Veil (Ex): This ability allows a rogue a chance to overcome the benefits of concealment or invisibilty. The rogue must make a DC 24 Spot check against concealment and a DC 30 Spot check against total concealment; success means that the character may make a single attack roll (as a standard action) that ignores the concealment chance. If conditions would normally allow for the rogue to perform a sneak attack in the circumstances if concealment wasn't a factor, sneak attack damage is also applied.
- Rapid Onslaught (Ex): A character with a base attack bonus of +11 or greater is eligible for this benefit, which grants the ability to make a second melee attack with as part of a single standard action. Apply a -5 penalty on the attack roll for both attacks. If the character would normally gain an extra attack during a full attack action from a second weapon, a natural weapon, or an effect such as haste, that character may choose to use the modifier for this extra attack instead of the standard secondary attack. In any case, the attacks may be taken together or be split to allow a move action to occur between them.
For instance, Gamis, our 11th level paladin with 14 Strength, could make two attacks after a full move (or attack, take a move action, and then attack again), with a +8 modifier on the first attack and +3 on the second, but if he was under the effect of a haste spell, he could make them both at +8 on the roll. If he was somehow eligible (and in possession of) the Two-Weapon Fighting feat, he could use both ends of the weapon with +6 on each attack roll (instead of +4 and +0 as is currently the case). At 15th level, Ran could use this with a flurry of blows to make each at +12 on the attack roll (assuming a +3 modifier for Dexterity and Weapon Finesse).
A fighter reduces the penalty attached to the use of this benefit by -1 for every four class levels. Assuming that Aric reaches 6th level in both the barbarian and fighter classes and takes this option in exchange for 13th level, his 20th Strength and Weapon Focus with the greataxe would allow him to make three attacks on a full attack action at +18/+13/+8 with a normal greataxe, but now he could also make one attack at +14 on the roll and a second attack (either before or after a move action) at +9. If he instead had reached 12th level with 8 levels in fighter, the attacks would be at +15 and +10 instead.
This benefit can be combined with the Master of Two Weapons benefits, but it only allows the character the benefit of two attacks with the primary weapon and one with the secondary, with the standard -5 penalty (or less for characters with fighter class levels).
A character with the Whirlwind Attack feat may take the 5 ft. step at any time during the use of that feat, rather than having to take it before or after the full-round action. - Rogue Special Abilities: A character with at least ten rogue levels may select one of the special abilities offered to rogues as class features. It is possible to select the Defensive Roll special ability an extra time per day with this benefit, but only once.
- Surpassing the Limit (Ex): A character with this ability may use ot to boost Strength, Dexterity, or Constitution, or any combination of the three, once per day, until the exertion finally proves overwhelming or the character chooses to relinquish the benefit. The bonus to the ability scores is +2 for every 6 levels the character has in the fighter class. The bonus remains fixed once it is selected, so a 12th level fighter who adds +4 to Strength and Constitution cannot suddenly switch it to Dexterity and Constitution or simply to Constitution alone.
For every round the character uses this ability, 1d6 hp of subdual damage are sustained. If the bonus is applied to two ability scores at once, the damage increases to 1d8 hp of subdual damage, and to 1d10 hp of subdual damage if all three ability scores are boosted this way. The ability can be activated and ended by the character as a free action. It also ends if the character becomes unconscious for any reason.
A character employing this ability also ignores all effects of fatigue or exhaustion while it is in effect, and may add the Constitution modifier to all Will saves, as well as to Listen, Sense Motive, and Spot checks, stacking this on top of the Wisdom modifier.
The benefits stack with the barbarian's rage class feature, though this will increase the drain on the target's system (from 1d6 to 1d8 to 1d10 to 2d6 hp of subdual damage per round) while both rage and this ability are in effect. - Sustainable Reserves of Magic: A spellcaster who selects this ability has become familiar enough with lower level spells to the point that they may be used repeatedly each day. The spellcaster must know the spells to be used and must prepare the spell if the character does not cast spells spontaneously, but a spell slot is not consumed (and a prepared spell not discharged) once cast, so long as the character waits for the spell to "recharge." This process means that the spell cannot be used again without consuming the appropriate slot (or prepared spell) for five minutes.
Spells affected by this benefit cannot require a slot higher than one third of the character's casting level. By trading in a second level, the benefit applies to spell slots of up to one half of the character's casting level.
Cleric spontaneously casting a cure (or inflict) or domain spell or druids spontaneously casting a summon nature's ally spell replace one of their prepared spells with the spontaneous spell until new spells can be prepared. For example, if Natala selected this ability in place of 11th level, and prepared bestow curse, contagion, dispel magic, and summon monster III as her 3rd level spells, she could spontaneously cast cure serious wounds in place of contagion, after which she could no longer use the latter spell for the rest of the day, having effectively replaced it with the cure spell until she prepared new spells.
Several categories of spells continue to consume a slot or prepared spell when used. These are:
- Any spell from the school of Abjuration with a duration greater than that measured in increments of rounds. The exception to this rule is break enchantment; although the duration is instantaneous, the spell still uses a spell slot (and is no longer available, if it was prepared) when cast.
- Any spell from the (calling) and (teleportation) subschools of the school of Conjuration.
- Any Conjuration spell from the (healing) or (summoning) subschools that has a duration greater than that measured in increments of rounds.
- Any Conjuration (creation) spell with a permanent or instantaneous duration or one measured in hours (including major creation, regardless of the substance created).
- Any spell from the school of Divination that does not list concentratration in the duration. There are three exceptions to this rule. Neither clairaudience/clairvoyance nor detect poison expend a spell slot when cast, despite their listed durations, while discern lies does, despite having a duration limited by how long the caster concentrates.
- Any spell from the school of Enchantment with a duration greater than that measured in increments of rounds, unless that duration is limited by the caster's concentration or the spell effect translates as a penalty. (For example, bane and touch of idiocy bestow penalties upon the target, but bless and charm person do not. Feeblemind doesn't bestow a penalty either, but since the duration is instantaneous, it may be cast without spending a spell slot. Enthrall does not use a spell slot either, for while it does not have concentration listed in the description, concentration is nevertheless required to maintain this spell.) Although it does not list a duration, demand does expend a spell slot if a suggestion is implanted within the spell (but not if it is used only to duplicate the effects of sending). Deep slumber and sleep are exceptions to these rules; neither consumes a spell slot when cast, despite having durations measured in minutes.
- Any spell from the school of Evocation with a duration greater than that measured in increments of 1 round/level, as well as the spells earthquake and sympathetic vibration.
- Any spell from the school of Illusion with a duration that is either instantaneous (such as weird) or that relies on concentration, to the point that the spell will expire within rounds if concentration ceases. The spell mirage arcane had concentration listed in its description, but the spell can last for hours after concentration ceases, so it therefore consumes a slot (and is lost if the character prepared it, rather than had it available for spontaneous casting) when it is cast.
- Command undead, control undead, false life, and speak with dead from the school of Necromancy.
- Any spell from the school of Transmutation with either an instantaneous duration or one greater than that measured in increments of 1 minute/level, or any Transmutation spell that affects more than one target, as well as the spells expeditious retreat, iron body, and time stop. - Sustained Rage (Ex): A character with rage as a class feature can prolong the fit of battle frenzy by sheer force of will. Extending the rage by one round requires a DC 10 Constitution check (using the rage-improved Constitution modifier). New checks to maintain the rage are required each round beyond this, adding +1 to the DC for every additional round. The Endurance feat adds +4 to the character's check. If the character has the Chaining the Beast Within ability (listed above), a Concentration check may be used in place of the Constitution check.
Furthermore, the instant the rage comes to an end, the character converts up to 2 hp of damage taken per character level into subdual damage, as long as said damage was sustained during the period of rage. The conversion rate increases to 3 hp per character level for characters with the greater rage class feature.
First last night I meet a really nice girl, see a good movie with her... then I sleep through my chem discussion (which the TA never showed up for). Just now I found a quarter in a vending machine when I was 25 cents short of buying something... and now these new specials...
My luck is back.
P.S.
ST: FYI: Anytime you using a One-handed weapon you apply normal strength to damage. It is only when you use a light weapon that you apply +.5 Str to damage. And Power Attack has no bonus to damage with light weapons.
And like I said last night... I'm fairly certain Handedness was done away with in 3.5. And that the off-hand attack as it refers to two-weapon fighting is merely the "2nd attack you roll*" (and typically the lighter of the two weapons being used, if there is one).
When you make a full-attack you roll your attacks in order from highest to lowest, but with two-weapon fighting you do highest on-hand, highest off, 2nd highest on, 2nd highest off... on and on.
Regardless, I will be taking full abu.. *hic* advantage of these new specials... (too bad I have to go Bard 3/Fighter 1 first though... Oh well...)
P.P.S: I wonder if we planted Joseph's severed hand if it would grow into a full-sized bard...
The good news is that a regenerate spell is considerably cheaper in this game than it would be by the standard rules. Thanks to Gamis for pointing out that we had the cost of having a spell cast listed for two different prices in rules and information.
Of course, the churches might need to make a few inquiries before they cast that spell for you, and may need to take other steps first.
Originally posted by JosephKell
ST: FYI: Anytime you using a One-handed weapon you apply normal strength to damage. It is only when you use a light weapon that you apply +.5 Str to damage. And Power Attack has no bonus to damage with light weapons.
This is correct, but doesn't contradict ST's proposed rules (I assume you're referring Overwhelming Power). The effects of Overwhelming Power are obviously calculated in in the example.
I knew there was a reason I hated quadratics...
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
*grunt*
I knew there was a reason I hated quadratics...
Because they are a might foe?
Originally posted by kiteflyer
Because they are a might foe?
It's their obnoxious level of detail, and the fact that just when I think I have them squared away, something else comes up that I need to learn.
Not bad ST, like some of the ideas, 3 inparticular I think would help my character greatly, Exemplary Dwarf, Master of Arms, and Hero of Renown, hrm... that means giving up 3 lvls after 10th, not bad, he he he, I'm sure I'll be able to make them up, just got to get there first......
Are these more Arcana Unearthed things, or is this something GM-inspired?
I'm interested to see how these play out.
The Exemplary specials are shorten versions of paragon.
Some of it will surely shudder the game. (any fighter that doesn't take Hero Renown will surprise me... it turns their 5 feats to 6 levels ratio into 3 feats to 2 levels. Surely worth it. Heck, I'm considering having Joseph change direction... I already HAVE to go Fighter to alleviate my disability...)
Joking Future of Joseph:
3 Bard 3: One Hand Man
4 Bard 3/Fighter 1: +1 Dex, Two-Weapon Fighting ("I can win!")
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6 Bard 5/Fighter 1: Leadership ("Oh sweet Cohort... would you be a dear and open this jar?")
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Originally posted by Shatteredtower
At any time after reaching 10th level, you may choose to trade in any future level as you advance in exchange for other benefits.
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When you say anytime, do you mean any time you would gain a new level? Or for example, could Hermy trade in his 11th level now to gain the one you forgot to list.
#46 Garic's Biggest HeroAny halfling named Hermy, who doesn't have an evil undead ghoul as a son, gains the following abilties. +4 to eating sammiches and pie. And may once a day misprounance someones name and have the name stick.
Originally posted by Hermy the Hero
+4 to eating sammiches and pie.
I must protest. This is grotesquely overpowered, unless you add a rule that you don't benefit from the bonus twice when eating a pie sammich.
@Hermy: Have people started calling me Boring already
, I guess I'll find out when I get back...Boring... Boirin?... only pretty sure? ;)
The sources for this kind of stuff is pretty prevailant - and not only from Unearthed Arcana. AEG has included rules for a similar, though significantly shorter, form of "advanced training" opions for their tabletop games of Spycraft / Shadowforce Archer, and after a significant period have been incorporated into the latest Spycraft Errata, found here.
I only read a partway through the list - and regardless of wherever the system may have been inspired from (after all, many of the more important design features of D&D derive from outside - even non-WotC - sources) - it looks good, and may help promote the more organic character growth many of us are looking for.
- The GM's will have to more accurately track our XP rewards.
- Promotes Monster Xenocide
I would recommend just taking one special (maybe two) that really synergizes with your PC. That is one good thing about the level 10 prerequisite, by then your PC role is really defined.
Originally posted by JosephKell
There are problems with a flat XP cost.
- The GM's will have to more accurately track our XP rewards.
- Promotes Monster Xenocide
Monster xenocide?
Um, we have our own way of tracking advancement here. Please don't assume that killing squirrels in the city park will gain you xp... Not even swashbuckling squirrels.
Originally posted by JosephKell
First last night I meet a really nice girl, see a good movie with her... then I sleep through my chem discussion (which the TA never showed up for). Just now I found a quarter in a vending machine when I was 25 cents short of buying something... and now these new specials...
My luck is back.
YOU MUST HAVE FOUND THE LUCKY PENNY (from Disney's Even Stevens)! Can I borrow?
Originally posted by Sensandela
YOU MUST HAVE FOUND THE LUCKY PENNY (from Disney's Even Stevens)! Can I borrow?
SO THAT IS WHO HAS MY LUCKY PENNY!!!!
Originally posted by Scheherazade
Monster xenocide?
Please don't assume that killing squirrels in the city park will gain you xp... Not even swashbuckling squirrels.
There are Swashbuckling Squirrels?!?! AWESOME!
What about Swashbuckling Anthropomorphic Squirrels? Are they worth XP?
Penny? Well I did get rid of two pennies last night...
No... I manufacture my own luck... (I have a microbrewery under my couch. If you squint when you look at a picture of my dorm room, you can almost see it.)
Originally posted by JosephKell
There are Swashbuckling Squirrels?!?! AWESOME!
What about Swashbuckling Anthropomorphic Squirrels? Are they worth XP?
Penny? Well I did get rid of two pennies last night...
No... I manufacture my own luck... (I have a microbrewery under my couch. If you squint when you look at a picture of my dorm room, you can almost see it.)
Talking Swashbuckling Squirrels, just ask Hermy.......
Beer is luck???:P
Three Clerics walk into a bar
Everybody turns
Same reaction I had on said other board :P
Originally posted by Darkar Shadowood
SO THAT IS WHO HAS MY LUCKY PENNY!!!!
I wish I had a lucky penny...
...or maybe just a lucky panda.
There is nothing so satisfying as finishing a program 5 days early... then having the TA use your code to reference to give help to others.
*ego swells and head expands*
*somewhere in the background Miri is attaching a needle to her mallet while chanting, "urge to burst rising..." *
And my dialogue of yesterday is...
Ray: "Jonathan, why are you still down here?! You finished p7 an hour ago!"
Jonathan: "But I love sitting here watching your suffer while you code it."
Ray: "At least help me you b******! Is this correct?"
Jonathan (not really looking): "No... all wrong."
Alvin, Tom, and Anthony all burst into laughter.
Ray: "You b******!"
Jonathan while playing kolf on a TA terminal: "I already agreed with you on that point. Will you stop shaking me? I'm trying to line up a putt."
Alvin looking at the kolf course: "Dude... is that a chinese nine?"
Jonathan: "Yup."
Five minutes later and several kolf courses later
Ray looking at the "kolf" course: "That's a chinese fourteen!"
Jonathan: "I know."
Ray: "How can you know? You* don't know chinese."
. *Note: This is a fair statement, I'm a cheeky whiteboy and have demonstrated no mastery of the chinese language.
Jonathan: "Well, you're half right. I started teaching myself the written language a few years back... mostly the numbers, a few nouns and verbs... I had to do something in high school."
Five minutes later... again
Ray: "I have a question Jon."
Jonathan: "Questions are free, answers cost money."
Ray: "..."
Jonathan: "What's your question?"
Ray: "Is this right?"
Jonathan rolled his eyes: "Nope, all wrong."
Ray: "You didn't even look at it!"
Jonathan: "I'm psychic."
... Perhaps I should start doing a CSIF (Computer Science Intranet Facility) theater... those labs are like a party, but without the music, refreshments, and attractive women*... (if Sana sees this I'm dead)
*Note: This was my belief, then I saw this one 110 guy's lab partner... I see why they are still working together despite her lack of C++ coding ability... WOW! I guess the statistical improbability was beaten by the vast gene pool once again... Wow...
Yeah, I'm a sucker for hyperdimensional squeaky mallets, boys with cheetah ears and a tail, and a character with a very strange grasp of the words and idioms of her native tongue, in no small part because she's the daughter of a writer who rents her head out as the living space for a squirrel and because her studio is content to give her mouth free reign for the entertainment value on her show.
Completely unbelievable, but I like some shows for being that far over the top.
Edited for content
At least you didn't link it.
A man runs into the vet's office carrying his dog, screaming for help. The vet rushes him back to an examination room and has him put his dog down on the examination table. The vet examines the still, limp body and after a few moments, tells the man that his dog, regrettably, is dead. The man, clearly agitated and not willing to accept this, demands a second opinion.
The vet goes into the back room and comes out with a cat and puts the cat down next to the dog's body. The cat sniffs the body, walks from head to tail, poking and sniffing the dog's body and finally looks at the vet and meows. The vet looks at the man and says, "I'm sorry, but the cat thinks that your dog is dead, too,"
The man is still unwilling to accept that his dog is dead. So the vet brings in a black labrodour retriever. The lab sniffs the body, walks from head to tail, and finally looks at the vet and barks. The vet looks at the man and says, "I'm sorry, but the lab thinks your dog is dead too."
The man, finally resigned to the diagnosis, thanks the vet and asks how much he owes. The vet answers, "$650."
"$650 to tell me my dog is dead?" exclaims the man.
"Well," the vet replies, "I would only have charged you $50 for my initial diagnosis. The additional $600 was for the cat scan and lab tests."
Originally posted by Ran
You make dead dog jokes? The name, uhm, ajor-M ring a bell?
ajor-M nope can not say that I have heard of him.
Kills Ran and steals his soul
Oh Natala.........
"AAAIIEEE!!! DARKAAAAR!!"
Originally posted by Codrian
Darkar seems to have collected his first real fangirl.
"AAAIIEEE!!! DARKAAAAR!!"
Actually she is the third, but she appears to have less problems than the other two. The first was a mental head case that forgets me in one night and the other dies to show how much she loves me. :PI wonder what her hidden defect is..... Words whisper on the wind "Succubus....." No, please not that..... *groans*
Darkar seems to have not so good luck with women. Even his cohort is colder than a fish.
I like them steamed best....
YUMMY!!!:D
Originally posted by Tensek Vicar
He's been avoiding his carbs though.
Have not.... I had pasta and chicken just the other day :P
Originally posted by JosephKell
So that's who kiteflyer is...
Hi stumpy......
However, the flat XP rate means that the effects cost the same - regardless of when they are acquired. No character should be penalized because they decided in getting an extra level in Paladin or Wizard instead of getting ALL the extras they want first.
After all, it costs 10,000 XP to advance from level 10 to level 11 - and 11,000 XP to advance from level 11 to level 12. A character shouldn't be penalised 1000 XP because they decide to get a special at level 11 instead of level 10.
However, a flat rate cost (say 1,000 XP per special for example) means that characters aren't penalised when they pick them up, which makes it easier to tie their acquisition in with their character's story. Also, spellcasters are more likely to pick them up by staggering them with their level advancement - that way their rate of progress is slowed, rather than completely halted while the characters attempt to pick up any extras they may desire - making this seem less like an option only for the more martial characters.
Oh - and I apologise for not posting lately. I have been keeping up, but RL commitments have conspired to prohibit me from participating too much at the moment, and I am all out of single-pieces right now. Rest assured - DV is still around, and hopefully he'll get to do some proper adventuring soon in the near future.
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You're not being penalized 1000 XP for choosing to take a special at level 11 rather than level 10 in your example, Da'Vane. It will take the same total number of XP to get to higher levels either way.
For instance: On reaching level 11, you decide instead to take a special. That makes you 10 Class/ 1 Special. You then have to reach 66,000 XP (or the GsC equivalent) to reach character level 12 (at which point you will be 11 Class/ 1 Special, unless you choose to take another special), 78,000 XP to reach character level 13, etc.
On the other hand, you decide to take a special when you would otherwise have reached level 12. So, you're character level 12 (Class 11/ Special 1). It still took you 66,000 XP to reach that level, just as it would have if you had taken the special before the level, and it will still take you 78,000 XP to reach character level 13. And so on.
So I don't see what the complaints are about, or why the suggestions for a flat XP cost... or in what way "getting an extra level in Paladin or Wizard instead of getting ALL the extras they want first" would "penalize" a character. Or why you think this is a better option for martial characters than for others.
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
Yeah, I'm a sucker for hyperdimensional squeaky mallets, boys with cheetah ears and a tail, and a character with a very strange grasp of the words and idioms of her native tongue, in no small part because she's the daughter of a writer who rents her head out as the living space for a squirrel and because her studio is content to give her mouth free reign for the entertainment value on her show.
Waaaaai...
Get the Japanese with subtitles! Their voices are sooo cute!Ahhh... the first real, full sleep I've had in ages... bliss.
And now I have to try to catch up on things.
Hmm. Yes, taking that benefit as soon as possible certainly is in your best interests. I'll leave it be, though, since those who really want the feats aren't going to wait longer than they have to anyway, and have had awhile to consider the fact that they really do want those feats.
I'm probably going to go back to sleep again... I have 9 weeks of red eye to get rid of...
The Battle of Woodstock? That would have made for a strange alternate reality...
Vacation in COlorado, sorry for not tellin' anyone. I know you want to hear alllllllllllllll about it.
Which is why you can wait :P
Goin' snowboarding tomorrow, by which I mean eating snow, which is the majority of what I'll be doing in a frantic attempt to keep my blanace on the murderous plank of fiberglass which will be beneath my feat. Admittedly, I'll probably make a number of attempts to ingest it through my nose, probably ears too. You see snow just tastes better that way...
Interesting options on changes ST. I'm a little concerned though, some don't seem to measure up to others, even in class context. But I'm afraid its late, and morning is early, and that I'd prefer to be full conscious for my artistic 360 degree double backflip nosehang faceplant(tm) into the unforgiving snow.
PS- please note that the Faceplant(tm) is a trademarked move, which one must pay the owner of the move (Donnavin Snowolf's player) $10 for the rights to use or display said move in public. THe fee will be doubvled for use during asproting event without prior permission. Failure to abide by these guidlines will result in a lawsuit for the exact amount of money owed the owner of the Faceplant(tm).
PPS- Yes, I'll sue you for 10 dollars. I'm desperate, and I need Ramen(c).
PPPS- :P
Originally posted by ST
hat would be sort of like referring to the Battle of Hastings, or Waterloo, or Woodstock.
Hmmmmm, Archers.
I'm going to have to think of which the zero sense trade-in is, Ulerian. You have me curious. I know that Gamis suggested an alternative to one option that might simplify things, so I'll take a look.
In the meantime, I'm heading home for the day.
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
First post for the church picnic has been updated. I'll try to do the same for the kobold hunters sometime soon. :embarrass
Are we dropping the "proficiency" bonus to AC, and I missed the post about it? Or was it just missed when you updated the post? My AC should be 20, not 16, according to the Character Information thread.
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
I'm going to have to think of which the zero sense trade-in is, Ulerian. You have me curious.
It may just be the wording and how I am reading or comprehending it. It's near the end of the list. The one saying spontanious casting spells take the place of memorised ones after they are cast... The example given with Natalina looks as though it is how the system works now.. She gives up a 3rd level spell for a 3rd level Cure spell.. What's the change???? Agian this could be in my understanding, I am no master of the language..
Originally posted by Scheherazade
Hermy passes by a bloody patch as he finishes circling the village square.
The giants are singing now, and it's not very pretty.
Are they bad enough to drive a troupe of bards into a frenzied rage?
The ability allows spellcasters to reuse spells that were already cast (after 5 minutes have passed), so that casting a prepared spell does not use up that spell slot for the day. (There is an option allowing a caster to recast a spell sooner than 5 minutes, at the cost of using up that slot for the rest of the day.)
The part that's confusing you is saying that a converted spell stays converted. You don't get to convert contagion to cure serious wounds, wait five minutes, and then cast contagion again. That spell slot will recharge with cure serious wounds until you prepare spells again.
Some of our players are perfectly happy not advancing -- Therokke, for example. That's rare though, so I'm reposting this from the rules thread:
8. Character Advancement: Every two weeks real time the DMs will assess your progress within the game. Anyone who has done something deemed to be either significant or very clever during that time will gain experience. Posting regularly is not in and of itself a guarantee of getting XP. Adventures will earn you experience, as may extensive interaction with several other players (note the plural here) and city organizations.
My point is that restricting your character to interaction with only a select group of players is counterproductive in many ways. You won't have as much fun, and if you're looking to gain that coveted level, well, you're slowing yourself down. And you're less likely to get an adventure or DM attention, if that's what you're looking for. At least one pc has been low-key to the point that I could not remember what class he was!
Now, please, don't take this rant to mean that I think you should all be posting constantly (note this line: "Posting regularly is not in and of itself a guarantee of getting XP.") My rant is that some players have been posting only with certain other players, and not for a logical IC reason.
That makes a lot more sense now Miri.
Now Experience (I like how the points is left off when you spell it out) is caculated a little more like how real people gain experience... by doing/experiencing new things. Fighting kobolds might gain you experience the first time... and maybe the next few encounters... but after a while it is more like exercise than training (unless the kobolds are also adapting...).
But you knew that already, Cod-boy ;)
Originally posted by Gerug
"No need to worry about that. I'm told it itches for awhile, even the part that isn't there, but..."
Perhaps I need a +1 Ghost Touch Back Scratcher to get rid of the phantom itch...
(not to anyone or regarding anything specific. just in general.)
at me if you want. I don't mind. :POriginally posted by Codrian
Yes, I knew. And I've been waiting for two months or so for one conversation to appear (it hasn't done that yet).
And I'm sorry about that
it was on my computer when it died. I didn't post it 'cause I was on an adventure, now it's gone....One that note: I'm gone for two weeks. Take Care!
's at Codrian*:P
I'll send you one now then.
An! :D And thank you. :P
ANAYA!!! :D :bounce:
I missed you!
*goes to hug Anaya*
So how's it going for you now?
*is tackle hugged*
Tyros! Hey!
Everything is going good..just checking up to see how everone is doing and trying to at least get somewhat caught up on what all is happening...
I believe it involves a WHOLE lot of reading;)
But besides that I am doing fine...and will hopefully be back into the game shortly:D
YAY!!! :D
Yes... lots of reading to do. And lots of good things have happened... also bad things but good things mainly.
*goes out to play with his active goblin cheerleading team*
:sad:
And the goblins aren't that bad... They're just plain ugly and
. You're lucky if they don't show their hairy legs at you.... :P*shudders*
And grinning teeth too :D
and coca-cola with mustard is not a laxative... just a friendly reminder...
Anyway, would anyone be interested in going out exploring with Tyros?
but no matter :bounce:
Is there no one who could go with me?... or that could at least try to reach me over AIM or something to discuss the trip?
Hmmmmm....
:bounce: The 1000th post in this thread belongs to me!! YAY!!! :bounce:
Originally posted by Anaya
And I am trying to catch up and..frankly I have no clue where I left my character...
*cough*showingJosephtheboardinghouse*cough*
Sorry about that. Bit of a sore throat.
Originally posted by Anaya
And I am trying to catch up and..frankly I have no clue where I left my character...
Hmmmmm....
Stealing my money
Originally posted by Ran
*cough*showingJosephtheboardinghouse*cough*
Anaya's at it again?? Geez, no wonder she has the rep she does.
:POriginally posted by Codrian
Lucian... you only would have had to say that it was gone and I would've sent you a copy. (Thanks to Trillian autologging all conversations. ;) )
I'll send you one now then.
An! :D And thank you. :P
That helped alot after I lost ours. :embarrass
Originally posted by Anaya
And I am trying to catch up and..frankly I have no clue where I left my character...
Hmmmmm....
At the edge of the volcano with the Vodoo priest praying to the spirit of the volcano to accept you as the offering.
Then I came home and planted flowers :D
Looks like planting season is going to pass me by once more.
* waters ficus *
Sigh.
'night folks.
Still, containers are something, and I do have a balcony and a scrap of patio. The crocus in the container on the balcony are blooming and soon the daffodils will bloom as well. The rose in the container on the patio is leafing out, and I planted flower seeds in containers on the patio, with a columbine.
Originally posted by Codrian
Well... assume that she has broken ten or more hearts and that's about it. :P
I could..but...nah :P
Originally posted by Ran
*cough*showingJosephtheboardinghouse*cough*
Sorry about that. Bit of a sore throat.
No prob :P, but Joseph decided not to go to the boarding house..at least that is what I read.
Originally posted by Tensek Vicar
Stealing my money
Nope, just need to find you to give you your money...
Originally posted by NaShae
Anaya's at it again?? Geez, no wonder she has the rep she does.
She's not at it again, she never was at it. Last time I looked Joseph was racking in the numbers, speaking of which how is that going?
And Darkar the volcano would take me but there would be 2 complications:
#1 Heart Burn
#2 Hairball
That just wouldn't go well :P
Originally posted by Anaya
And Darkar the volcano would take me but there would be 2 complications:
#1 Heart Burn
#2 Hairball
That just wouldn't go well :P
Why would you get heartburn from a volcano?
... Thankyou Joseph
Originally posted by Darkar Shadowood
Really stumpy? ;) :P
You're the one that asked
Originally posted by JosephKell
You're the one that asked
It is not my fault my sarcasm tag was disabled for frequent use.
I know this is going back a few pages... But...
Miri, would it be too cliche if your new apprentice's familiar turned out to be a Swashbuckling Squirrel... If only in the sense of drinking and louting (or gorging on nuts and flirting with other small mammals in this case).
Originally posted by JosephKell
*starts laughing*
I know this is going back a few pages... But...
Miri, would it be too cliche if your new apprentice's familiar turned out to be a Swashbuckling Squirrel... If only in the sense of drinking and louting (or gorging on nuts and flirting with other small mammals in this case).
Or she'd worry that Gamis's ex was turning the apprentice against her and already had a good grip on him.
Shae's familiar has to have standards, after all.
Originally posted by Anaya
Nope, just need to find you to give you your money...
Better tell Tensek that before he hunts you down and sells your pelt for loose change. :sad:
Originally posted by Tensek Vicar
Better tell Tensek that before he hunts you down and sells your pelt for loose change. :sad:
I bet you could make some knee pads of allure from it.
Credit to Kywyn for the original design.
Why don't they wake up Silis by casting Create Water above his head?
Originally posted by Natala
You're not being penalized 1000 XP for choosing to take a special at level 11 rather than level 10 in your example, Da'Vane. It will take the same total number of XP to get to higher levels either way.
For instance: On reaching level 11, you decide instead to take a special. That makes you 10 Class/ 1 Special. You then have to reach 66,000 XP (or the GsC equivalent) to reach character level 12 (at which point you will be 11 Class/ 1 Special, unless you choose to take another special), 78,000 XP to reach character level 13, etc.
On the other hand, you decide to take a special when you would otherwise have reached level 12. So, you're character level 12 (Class 11/ Special 1). It still took you 66,000 XP to reach that level, just as it would have if you had taken the special before the level, and it will still take you 78,000 XP to reach character level 13. And so on.
So I don't see what the complaints are about, or why the suggestions for a flat XP cost... or in what way "getting an extra level in Paladin or Wizard instead of getting ALL the extras they want first" would "penalize" a character. Or why you think this is a better option for martial characters than for others.
Okay - I wasn't aware they were being handled as level equivalents. However, that system in itself brings two points two mind:
1) Are the abilties truely comparable to a whole level? With a level you get additional hit points, increased BAB, increased saves, and more skill points - not to mention the class abilities. A character with Class 10 / Special 4 is a 14th level character, but will have the basic abilties of a 10th level character with the additional specials.
2) how does the system interact with Epic Levels (if you are using Epic Level Character Rules)? Would a Paladin 16 / Special 4 character (total level 20) be eligable for Epic Level feats and gain the benefits of Epic Classes?
The other points all relate to my previous understanding of these specials, but the last still remains: Primary Spellcasters are usually loathe to "sacrifice" any form of spellcasting potence - and these Specials don't offer additional caster levels like a spellcasting PrC does. Martial characters (i.e. non-primary spellcasters) don't have this restriction:- they are essentially "sacrificing" less (only improved saves, extra hit points, and additional skill points beyond the class features).
Of course, in all these cases of "sacrifice" - there is the assumption that there is a limit of levels. A 15th level character would "sacrifice" additional skill points, extra hit points, increased saving throws, increased BAB, increased casting capacity, and class features to pick up a single Special (becoming 14 Class / 1 Special). While they can still pick up the 15th level later on, the character will always be a level behind - that is the "sacrifice" of the character. If there is a level cap, the character would never be able to make up the level.
As ST said - some may need convincing, and some will be sold on this as soon as they lay their eyes on it. I need convincing - convincing that this system has truely been thought out and considered with regards to the impact it will have on the game. Will it cope with 20th level characters that are 10 Class / 10 Special?
Finished the book I'd started, though I don't seem to know either the author or the book... I'm reading an -old- book from 1993. It's "Deceiving Tactics" from Gordon R. Dickson. Of course, I don't really know how to translate that back to english... Maybe it's "Tactics of deceivingness" or "the Deceivingness of Tactics".
*shrugs*
Very good book, though. Also easy to read.
Since I'm at work I can't go check, but I think the oldest books on my shelves are Njal's Saga and The Song of Roland, oh and I believe I have a copy of Beowulf.
Stepping back a week to visit the Temple of Ordemetrex:
Originally posted by Minto Newberry:
Clarice looks at the two bards and switches to twirling a differant strand of hair."I hope you, like, succeed. Hermy has gone through a lot recently."
"Killing his brother, and losing his wife."
"It will be awesome to see something good finally happen to him."
Sometimes, the irony is just too much.
And now, when I see the name "Daron Haldar," I hear it to the beat of the theme from Dragnet.
"Dar! On Hal-dar! Dar! On Hal-dar! Dar-dar-on, Dar-dar-on Daron, Dar-dar-on, Dar-dar-on Daron..."
Oh, my, it has been a long night!
Okay, the Search for Daron Haldar as a Dragnet episode... *wonders who would do that OoC Theatre*
Originally posted by Da' Vane
1) Are the abilties truely comparable to a whole level?
That depends on the player. Are you willing to pass up a level to beef up some of the things you can do or will be able to do?
With a level you get additional hit points, increased BAB, increased saves, and more skill points - not to mention the class abilities. A character with Class 10 / Special 4 is a 14th level character, but will have the basic abilties of a 10th level character with the additional specials.
In one sense, a 14th level character. In another sense, a souped up 10th level character. What's in a level number -- especially a number that it's taken two years for any players to reach?
2) how does the system interact with Epic Levels (if you are using Epic Level Character Rules)? Would a Paladin 16 / Special 4 character (total level 20) be eligable for Epic Level feats and gain the benefits of Epic Classes?
That would depend on the use of Epic rules. No such provision is in place to implement those rules, although some variant may prove necessary. We'll see what happens in another... three years, I estimate.
For one thing, I'd rather a system that didn't tell a character that warrior-type levels were worth even less than they are now if they are taken later in a player's career. I'm not so big on where saving throw bonuses go either.
The other points all relate to my previous understanding of these specials, but the last still remains: Primary Spellcasters are usually loathe to "sacrifice" any form of spellcasting potence - and these Specials don't offer additional caster levels like a spellcasting PrC does.
Caster levels are always an issue, but sometimes you have to ask yourself what you would trade for them. Is the loss of a level worth the benefit of an extra feat and the ability to quicken spells to a sorcerer? Is applied metamagic without the expenditure of a higher spell slot worth the loss of a level to a wizard?
What are they getting?
Martial characters (i.e. non-primary spellcasters) don't have this restriction:- they are essentially "sacrificing" less (only improved saves, extra hit points, and additional skill points beyond the class features).
I don't see a problem with this, since at the higher levels, the martial characters could do with more to keep up with the spellcasters. Besides, the term is "exchange," not "sacrifice." ;)
Of course, in all these cases of "sacrifice" - there is the assumption that there is a limit of levels.
Is there? It must be yours, then. I'm assuming a "delay," myself.
A 15th level character would "sacrifice" additional skill points, extra hit points, increased saving throws, increased BAB, increased casting capacity, and class features to pick up a single Special (becoming 14 Class / 1 Special). While they can still pick up the 15th level later on, the character will always be a level behind - that is the "sacrifice" of the character. If there is a level cap, the character would never be able to make up the level.
Yeah, this is definitely your assumption. I did note it as a traded in level for a reason. Twentieth level -- may the game last long enough to see anyone still reach it -- is not measured by these exchanged levels. They'll delay you reaching it, but they will not prevent it -- should the game last so long.
I need convincing - convincing that this system has truely been thought out and considered with regards to the impact it will have on the game. Will it cope with 20th level characters that are 10 Class / 10 Special?
That's a 10th level character with a rather large level adjustment, Da'Vane. I also think I'd rather hear input from the actual spellcasters about how they think this system would impact upon their characters. You don't appear to have any stake in your specious observations, and maybe that's a good thing, but if it doesn't affect you, then I'm leery about making it your call.
Now, of the major spellcasters we have, one's taken a level in cleric, another has three levels as a rogue, one is already participating in an experiment (and I will allow him to make his own observations about that), and the fourth has always been interested in defining the character as something other than a walking staff of curing. Of the next two after them, one has expressed interest in PrCs that would severely impede upon his spellcasting progression, and the next caster down from that is Codrian, who has split levels evenly between cleric and sorcerer.
I don't think spellcasting progression is the issue you make it out to be for this group, in the circumstances, though for those to whom it is the most important thing, there is always the option to turn down the exchange opportunities. Still, I'll wait to hear from them on this matter.
As for you, I'd rather hear about options that might eventually be relevant to Da'Vane. (The hit to his spellcasting levels isn't really an issue, so let's stick with the real concerns.) What would you be willing to exchange one of Da'Vane's levels for, and why would you not do it with any of the options made open to you?
As for the rest of you, by all means, address the issue from a selfish point of view. What appeals to you on the list, and what would keep you from considering it despite a lack of appeal?
Changed "ECL bonus" to read "level adjustment," which is what I should have written in the first place.
Well about a week ago I was in Dubai U.A.E. and just today we left from Goa, India. It seems to me that we are heading home....:D
Not much to say about Inda though. It was kinda boring. Maybe our next port will be much more interesting.
But that's just me. :P
Considering that he wants to do it again with her sometime, I don't think he considers it boring. He can no longer stand anything a North American would consider curry, though.
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
Quite the set of shoulders she has there, Gamis. Those fireballs must weigh more than we all thought. :D
Shoulders? Y'ain't seen nothin', ST. :P ;) Meet Terra, one of the heroines from the game (Final Fantasy 6, Square-Enix's) whose sprites Kywyn and I've been customizing:
And that's quite the set of padding there, Gamis.
Oh, and I fixed Threfdil's readings for the adventure thread. Good catch, Thref.
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
As for the rest of you, by all means, address the issue from a selfish point of view. What appeals to you on the list, and what would keep you from considering it despite a lack of appeal?
ST, maybe you should start a new thread for this, or maybe we could use the DM thread? Seems like we could do a better job if we didn't have to hunt through Noise for different responses (if it stays here, no problem, but then I'll be gathering everything in a single word doc for easy reference).
Okay, I'm considering 1, 2, 5, 13, 20, 27 and 30. But, I wouldn't consider any of them if they didn't also come with the bonus feat and skill bonus.
1. Accelerated Ability Increase: Yeah, it'd be nice to have my Int advance faster & further than it could otherwise... I could be MiriUberLich!
2. Accelerated Craftmanship: Since this isn't a tabletop game where the DM can say, "Okay, so your characters just spent five days hanging out. Now -- "
5. Armored Arcanist: Now this would really boost the value of that cleric level I took!
13. Enhanced Familiar: Miri [Tel]Ixchal, do you see the lich?[/tel]
Ix [Tel]Ohhh! A mouse nest![/tel]
20. Exemplary Human: This could effectively give me a +2 to attack rolls, and extra hp is always a good thing for a wizard!
27. Hero of Renown: Extra feats? 'Nuff said.
30. Improved Metamagic: I've skipped metamagic feats precisely because I don't like having to use higher spell slots.
And now... I have a date. Ciao!
Originally posted by Ran
Evening folks.
ST, maybe you should start a new thread for this, or maybe we could use the DM thread? Seems like we could do a better job if we didn't have to hunt through Noise for different responses (if it stays here, no problem, but then I'll be gathering everything in a single word doc for easy reference).
As you have asked, so has it been done. Thanks.
I suddenly found myself biting my nails -- I never do that.
Well, I must admit there was the insane corner of my brain going .oO(Hm, 1d6 falling damage plus the spears...) but hey... :P And I'm so very glad I didn't go see it alone
Such things are far more fun when shared.The assumption of a limit in levels is implicit in character comparison. It's unfair to compare a Class 14 / Special 1 character to a 14th level character - instead you should be comparing it with a 15th level character. If characters were capped at 15th level - then the Class 14 / Special 1 character has sacrificed a level for a Special; They would never be able to obtain that 15th class level.
Why isn't it my call, ST? I am a player in this game, and any thing that adversely affects the game affects me and my PC. I can understand not making it solely my call - I am not the only person in this game, but to say I don't have any call is unfair. Okay - so Da' Vane isn't a Primary Spellcaster - but he is (or will be) a Spellcaster in due course. He has a low Wisdom (10 at start) and I am hoping that I can use his Ability Score Adjustments to increase his wisdom, and slowly increase his spellcasting potential.
Of the options provided - the following could possibly be suitable: 1. Accelerated Ability Increase, 8. Broadened Horizons, 10. Defensive Mastery, 12. Display of Faith, 20. Exemplary Human, 21. Expanded Education, 25. Greater Smite, 27. Hero of Reknown, 39. Overwhelming Power, and 41. Rapid Onslaught. That's 10 specials under consideration - the final decision for which depends upon how DV has formed out at 10th level. The main issue is how much of a factor DV's Spellcasting is, and whether I am willing to "sacrifice" the spellcasting potential at that time.
The Skill Bonus and the Bonus Feat in addition to the Special ability is quite tasty - but I'd rather like some Hit Points when I level up. Of course, I have yet to see how fatal the adventures in GsC can be - so my view on the importance of hit points may change - but general experience is that Hit Points are possibly the most vital aspect of character advancement, and it's a big sacrifice for any character to take any option which doesn't provide any form of additional Hit Points. After all, DV is a Paladin (read damage magnet) and I've heard all about Sir Gamis' adventures...
Oh - and if the term is "exchange" and not "sacrifice", then what was the point of the quote:
A friend of mine once observed, "If you're going to ask people to give up a level, you'd better be offering them a sweet return for it."
That sounds more like sacrifice to me...
Heh - perhaps I am just too cynical...
Originally posted by Ran
So - honest answer! - who did you go for, Viggo or the horse? And which one did the best job?
I don't know the actor's name, and I can't find a picture of him, but there is an actor in that movie that definitely got my heart racing!
And I would judge that Viggo out-acted the horse ;) I'm informed that Viggo purchased the horse after filming was done, by the way.
Originally posted by Ran
So - honest answer! - who did you go for, Viggo or the horse? And which one did the best job?
Viggo... duh!
:D
Originally posted by Scheherazade
I don't know the actor's name, and I can't find a picture of him, but there is an actor in that movie that definitely got my heart racing!
Name of his character?
Originally posted by Brodda
Viggo... duh!
Bias! :D
Originally posted by Da' Vane
What's in a level number? First and foremost, Hit Dice and Challenge Rating. D&D is very "balanced" in that it expects parties to be able to do things at specific times, in order to meet the challenges the system says you can survive.
Those statements are all pretty moot in this game.
The assumption of a limit in levels is implicit in character comparison.
That's an awfully big assumption you've got there.
It's unfair to compare a Class 14 / Special 1 character to a 14th level character - instead you should be comparing it with a 15th level character. If characters were capped at 15th level - then the Class 14 / Special 1 character has sacrificed a level for a Special; They would never be able to obtain that 15th class level.
Once again, an assumption. Rather than assume this is a 14th level character who gets there later, you assume a 14th level character who can never get there at all.
Why isn't it my call, ST? I am a player in this game, and anything that adversely affects the game affects me and my PC.
For one thing, if those who are directly affected by the option changes do not view this as an adverse change to the game, their opinions do carry more weight than does yours. If you don't want it, but Aramil does, for example, you have to demonstrate how something that offers something to him steals something from you.
The best you can show is that if he and others take a few options of this sort is that you are in a better position to contribute to any adventure you might share with them. This system isn't ideal in addressing that, but we've had to do a lot to juggle parties with five or more levels between the highest and lowest level character. That is not going to get any easier to do -- but in this game, it is just as important.
I can understand not making it solely my call - I am not the only person in this game, but to say I don't have any call is unfair.
Who said you didn't? You said your piece, but we both know that other players do have a greater stake in the decision here, and it is only natural that their opinions on the matter carry greater weight.
Okay - so Da' Vane isn't a Primary Spellcaster - but he is (or will be) a Spellcaster in due course. He has a low Wisdom (10 at start) and I am hoping that I can use his Ability Score Adjustments to increase his wisdom, and slowly increase his spellcasting potential.
Does not dangle "Accelerated Ability Increase" in front of the character.
Now, on the matter of Da'Vane's spellcasting potential, is it of such significance to him that he would want some of these extra benefits? Perhaps they would be considered a sacrifice to him, but the balance to consider is whether what would be a full exchange for him might be highway robbery if I offered it to, for example, Mirielle. Natala, or Kywyn. Not all of these are going to be of equal value to all classes. Some cases might need some evening up, but the question is which ones, why, and how exactly?
Of the options provided - the following could possibly be suitable: 1. Accelerated Ability Increase, 8. Broadened Horizons, 10. Defensive Mastery, 12. Display of Faith, 20. Exemplary Human, 21. Expanded Education, 25. Greater Smite, 27. Hero of Reknown, 39. Overwhelming Power, and 41. Rapid Onslaught. That's 10 specials under consideration - the final decision for which depends upon how DV has formed out at 10th level. The main issue is how much of a factor DV's Spellcasting is, and whether I am willing to "sacrifice" the spellcasting potential at that time.
That's a pretty big list, which seems like a pretty good sign. As always, the question is how important these things are to you. What's worth more?
The Skill Bonus and the Bonus Feat in addition to the Special ability is quite tasty - but I'd rather like some Hit Points when I level up. Of course, I have yet to see how fatal the adventures in GsC can be - so my view on the importance of hit points may change - but general experience is that Hit Points are possibly the most vital aspect of character advancement, and it's a big sacrifice for any character to take any option which doesn't provide any form of additional Hit Points. After all, DV is a Paladin (read damage magnet) and I've heard all about Sir Gamis' adventures...
Indeed you have. Consider it an option for expansion rather than advancement. Characters can become qualified for regularly handling 15th level challenges, or they can become better qualified for handling 14th level challenges.
As it stands now, however, I would prefer not to pit characters against a creature with equal CR to their levels, at least at the higher levels, for reasons I'm sure most of you can understand pretty easily. Equipment is a factor, and there are legitimate reasons for being less generous with it than would be the norm, as unfair as this may be to many PCs in some ways.
Oh - and if the term is "exchange" and not "sacrifice", then what was the point of the quote:
That sounds more like sacrifice to me...
Yes, and it would be if too little is offered in return. That quote was my reminder to make sure that there was a fair exchange offered. The point to consider in each case is whether or not it is a fair exchange, and what might make them a more reasonable one. Not everyone is going to agree on what constitutes fair exchange, but I am interested in seeing what everyone views as fair exchange for their characters.
Do you sacrifice money to buy groceries? Possibly, if there is no return on the money -- if you can never earn more and if the store never can restock because the money doesn't go to them.
Heh - perhaps I am just too cynical...
This place is always a work in progress, an experiment in flow. It's hard to say how it can't be, because it can't adhere to the norms for standard table-top play. (The 23-player melee was interesting, but it's not something easily repeated. I can think of a few means to improve on the idea, though, and if I find one I think might be feasible, it might be worth another shot, if enough people are available and interested.)
If it doesn't work... eh, we've had to adjust things for people before for one reason or another. Granted, the notion of the change does create some frustrations of the: "If I knew this was going to be an option or that was going to be changed, I'd have done this and not that variety."
We've sometimes made adjustments when the player had enough of an issue. It can be a headache, but sometimes an adjustment is reasonable enough, if the reasons are not trivial. There is a reason that bards and sorcerers were allowed to adjust a few of their spells when the 3.5 conversion came about. Everything else has been more minor, though I've had at least one player refuse to adjust things, insisting that it wasn't fair to others. (This is in spite of the fact that he was being given the same offer as everyone else, but I can't force a player not to shortchange his character.)
Nevertheless, this is not done lightly, or merely as a whim. I haven't put two years of my life into a whim. :P
G'night folks.
Originally posted by Kywyn
Kywyn lowers the body down and unslings an arm from his backpack. Checking through, he produces a portion of flint and steel.
"Almost forgot I had these," he passes the items to Darkar while finding some oil to dose the body.
I... I can't stop visualizing Kywyn unstrapping a severed arm from his pack...
Originally posted by Scheherazade
I... I can't stop visualizing Kywyn unstrapping a severed arm from his pack...
Well he does have a severed hand.... perhaps he found the arm that went with it.... :P
(For you young'uns, that's sung to the tune of "Yellow Polka-Dot Bikini) ;)
Ahum.
Update schedule: posts made Mon-Thu will get added on Fri, posts made Fri-Sun will get added on Mon.
Originally posted by Donnavin Snowolf
Name it after me
I was told that "golem" is supposed to be pronounced something like "ho-laim" from Hebrew?
Good pic, Kywyn.
- teeth from Gamis (shiny holy chompers to bite evil)
- arms/legs/body from Aric and Tharokke
- lungs and other assorted organs from Burleg
- heart from Hermy (though if one Halfling heart is too small, might need more)
- brain from Miri... no, wait, dont want him too smart... 1/2 brain from Miri (Golem-crafters handbook says: "Always leave brain til last, that way it'll stay fresh")
;)
Originally posted by Darkar Shadowood
Is back.
Back Again?
(P.S. Hope everyone likes my Dwarven Bowling idea ;) )
*notices talk of Alternate Advancement stuff*
Wow theres been quite the depate going on. ;)
@Aramil
Just the name makes me like it. :D
Originally posted by Boirin son of Naerin
Hello Everybody, just wanting to say that I am back from camping again, and to appolagize for any hold up I inflicted on my adventure.
*notices talk of Alternate Advancement stuff*
Wow theres been quite the depate going on. ;)
@Aramil
Just the name makes me like it. :D
Glad to see that your back because I would like to speak to you over AIM. I put your SN in but it doesn't register if your on or not, so let me know if that is your actuall SN or if you got a new one.
And Thank ye :D
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
Those statements are all pretty moot in this game.
Aye, I understand that - I know that GsC is very GM moderated, over core D&D - in fact, many of the story lines and ideas put into Garic's City simply wouldn't work on a table-top game. Garic's City is a very "Rule 0" heavy game - those specials could be as broken as anything, and still a GM can make them work.
However, the aim is to see if they would work in a non-Rule 0 game - would they be balanced for table-top play. Everything else in the D&D 3.5 system is supposedly balanced for table-top play, so that is the benchmark you are working from when trying to see if something is "balanced" or "broken".
I suppose the real test is how much GM work is required to make these options work. If there is no need for any GM arbitration, and characters with them can face challenges "out of the box" as it were, then you can say they are balanced. If a great deal of GM intervention, juggling, and so on is needed, above and beyond what is normal for Garic's City, then they are "broken". Anything inbetween the two points can be considered "acceptable" - they work, but are not particulay suited for table-top play.
That's an awfully big assumption you've got there. Once again, an assumption. Rather than assume this is a 14th level character who gets there later, you assume a 14th level character who can never get there at all.
Aye, it is an assumption - but it doen't make it invalid. When you are comparing things, you have to set limits and variables. Otherwise, I could compare a 10 class / 1 special character with a 1st level character and declare that the rules are balanced.
My assumption is simple - a 14th level character can not pick up a single Special and still be a 14th level character. Such a character would be a 15th level character. Sure, the character can pick up their 14th class level next level, but then they would be a 15th level character, not a 14th level character.
That's the limit implicit in the system - that's my assumption. Unless you can say to me that you can make a 14th level character with 14 class levels AND one or more Specials - my assumption is valid.
For one thing, if those who are directly affected by the option changes do not view this as an adverse change to the game, their opinions do carry more weight than does yours. If you don't want it, but Aramil does, for example, you have to demonstrate how something that offers something to him steals something from you.
The best you can show is that if he and others take a few options of this sort is that you are in a better position to contribute to any adventure you might share with them. This system isn't ideal in addressing that, but we've had to do a lot to juggle parties with five or more levels between the highest and lowest level character. That is not going to get any easier to do -- but in this game, it is just as important.
That's not the case - I would have to prove to Aramil that offers him something also steals something from him. Then he would have to make a judgement call on whether the benefits outweigh the loss. That's what we must all do with these kind of options - we measure up the pros and the cons.
Some of us can't see all the pros or all the cons, and we all have our own priorites for our characters - so what may be a Pro to DV may be a Con to Aramil. We should be working together to see what the pro's and con's are, to various players. Only then will we see whether the system provides more pros or more cons, to more people.
Who said you didn't? You said your piece, but we both know that other players do have a greater stake in the decision here, and it is only natural that their opinions on the matter carry greater weight.
It's only natural that other player's opinions weigh more than my own? What's the requirement for that - that Spellcasters have more say than non-spellcasters? That people who have played for longer than two years have more say than those who haven't? That those who agree with you whole-heartedly and give nothing but praise have more say those those who question your ideas?
Nobody here carries more weight than I do. Nor do they carry less weight. I expect my opinions to be just as valid as Gamis', Mirielles, or Joseph's. I expect their opinions to be just as valid as my own. After all, the system is supposed to be beneficial to everybody in the game - not just the few who have reached level 10 already, or those who play Fighters, or those who play Half-Orcs.
Does not dangle "Accelerated Ability Increase" in front of the character.
Yeah - I noticed that. I all noticed that if I was to sacrifice/exchange a level for it - it would no longer be relevent. At around about 15th level, DV would have access to 4th level spells, but would only have a Wis of 13 - the 14 comes in at Level 16. If I took the Accelerated Ability Increase Special instead of a level in Paladin, I'd gain access to 4th level spell slots at about the right time my natural Ability Increase would raise me to Level 14... It might be useful if I devoted an Ability Increase elsewhere, but asside from that all I've really done is held up my Spell Progression until my Ability Score matches it...
Now, on the matter of Da'Vane's spellcasting potential, is it of such significance to him that he would want some of these extra benefits? Perhaps they would be considered a sacrifice to him, but the balance to consider is whether what would be a full exchange for him might be highway robbery if I offered it to, for example, Mirielle. Natala, or Kywyn. Not all of these are going to be of equal value to all classes. Some cases might need some evening up, but the question is which ones, why, and how exactly?
Well, that's the point of getting everyone elses opinions and looking at the pros and cons.
I must admit, although it may not seem like it, not one of the Spellcasters in Garic's City is a primary Spellcaster. Of course, that's more due to the fact that virtually all characters in Garic's City are self-sufficient - you can't rely on always having burly warriors to play "wall" for the spellcasters, like you can in a group where the party has been fixed from level 1. If you end up in a group consisting solely of three 1st level wizards - they would be very hard pressed to survive without some degree of self-sufficiency (or GM intervention). In a table-top game, such a party composition is virtually suicide, and before long the players would be forced to multiclass, or the GM to significantly tamper with the "out of the box" material to compensate.
Ultimately though, I can't tell you what cases need evening up, until I have had a chance to test them in play - none of us will know for sure until then. All I can really do is point out areas that may be a concern, for others to test. You should look at a range of characters and concepts - and see just how wide a spread these Specials get.
Look at patterns of characters to see which get more from these options than others. If a significant majority of Humans snap up Exemplary Human, then you can safely say that that option is a good deal - possibly even too good a deal. Likewise, if Exemplary Dwarf is rejected by a significant number of Dwarven characters, perhaps that option needs boosting. Also, if most characters want at least one on these options, then it is probably a good deal, but if a significant proportion reject them, they are probably underpowered. However, if virtually every character wants to use this option (in particular for a couple of specific options that get and unusually high number of "hits" - perhaps like Hero of Reknown or Exemplary Human) then you should be wary of whether the system is broken - either generally (perhaps the bonus feat is too much) or for those specific options.
Oh, and personally, just by looking at it, I think Hero of Reknown could do with improving to be made retroactive. This may make it too powerful, but it would be easier to calculate feats working from 1 + 1 every two levels, rather than 1 + 1 every three levels, + 1 every two levels from picking up Hero of Reknown. It also means that Hero of Reknown wouldn't have a reduced benefit if picked up after other options (as it is, it would naturally always be picked up before any other special options just to capitalise on getting more extra feats...). Alternatively, you might want to set the bonus feats to be retroactive from a set point, such as Level 12 rather then whenever the Special option is taken.
That's a pretty big list, which seems like a pretty good sign. As always, the question is how important these things are to you. What's worth more?
I wouldn't say that. Those options are a short list, but quite a few of them are ruled out unless I change my character concept and focus. Broadened Horizons, for example, would only really be useful should DV decide to move away from Paladin - as it stands, DV is set to remain a Paladin until level 20. As stated above, Accelerated Ability Increase wouldn't have the desired impact, so may not neccessarily be worth the hassle - I'll have to think about that some more.
Indeed you have. Consider it an option for expansion rather than advancement. Characters can become qualified for regularly handling 15th level challenges, or they can become better qualified for handling 14th level challenges.
As it stands now, however, I would prefer not to pit characters against a creature with equal CR to their levels, at least at the higher levels, for reasons I'm sure most of you can understand pretty easily. Equipment is a factor, and there are legitimate reasons for being less generous with it than would be the norm, as unfair as this may be to many PCs in some ways.
Garic's is very deviant from the D&D norm. That is accepted - if we didn't we wouldn't be playing. However, a 14th level character shouldn't have to choose whether to be better at 14th level challenges, or better at 15th level challenges. Realistically, by taking one of these options, the PC increases in level, and should be able to handle 15th level challenges regardless. If these options can't do that - then they simply aren't balanced.
Given the modified nature of GsC, the GMs get to define what counts as a 15th level challenge. But if the a 15th level character can defeat a 15th level challenge, that a similarly built 14 class / 1 Special or a 10 Class / 5 Special character can't, then the system simply isn't balanced. Admittedly, there are some instances where a 15th level Fighter might not be able to handle what a 15th level Wizard can, and vice versa, but if a 14 Wizard / 1 Special character requires significantly more GM intervention and support than a 15th level Wizard with virtually the same build (similar spell lists, resources, feats, and focus) then you have a problem.
Yes, and it would be if too little is offered in return. That quote was my reminder to make sure that there was a fair exchange offered. The point to consider in each case is whether or not it is a fair exchange, and what might make them a more reasonable one. Not everyone is going to agree on what constitutes fair exchange, but I am interested in seeing what everyone views as fair exchange for their characters.
Do you sacrifice money to buy groceries? Possibly, if there is no return on the money -- if you can never earn more and if the store never can restock because the money doesn't go to them.
In essence - yes we do. Everytime we spend money, we are sacrificing the potential to spend that money on something else. With groceries, you are spending money and getting food back - that's a pretty fair exchange. Of course, if you are spending the same money and only getting a small can of Caviar over a Bag of Shopping that can last you a week, then it isn't really a fair exchange... unless you really want Caviar.
This place is always a work in progress, an experiment in flow. It's hard to say how it can't be, because it can't adhere to the norms for standard table-top play. (The 23-player melee was interesting, but it's not something easily repeated. I can think of a few means to improve on the idea, though, and if I find one I think might be feasible, it might be worth another shot, if enough people are available and interested.)
If it doesn't work... eh, we've had to adjust things for people before for one reason or another. Granted, the notion of the change does create some frustrations of the: "If I knew this was going to be an option or that was going to be changed, I'd have done this and not that variety."
We've sometimes made adjustments when the player had enough of an issue. It can be a headache, but sometimes an adjustment is reasonable enough, if the reasons are not trivial. There is a reason that bards and sorcerers were allowed to adjust a few of their spells when the 3.5 conversion came about. Everything else has been more minor, though I've had at least one player refuse to adjust things, insisting that it wasn't fair to others. (This is in spite of the fact that he was being given the same offer as everyone else, but I can't force a player not to shortchange his character.)
Nevertheless, this is not done lightly, or merely as a whim. I haven't put two years of my life into a whim. :P
That is pretty much a given for the game - new things are happening and new ideas are always being implemented. We all have a stake - whether it's consistant posters who post daily, or those who post sporadically when they can - and in the end, I'm just looking out for the game, and the players, as well as myself. If there is something drastically flawed about the options, then it is better to find them now, rather than wait until people have taken several and realise that almost every character needs to be altered, or the entire game has to be modified to compensate. Or even worse, completely scrapped from an unrecoverable situation.
I must admit - everytime I get into a debate about any rules, I feel I am being hyprocritcal, regardless of which stance I take. On one hand - the rules are there for a reason, and provide a benchmark for the game, and on the other hand the game revolves mostly around individual interpretation of the rules as they apply to encounters, characters, and options.
I've had discussions about whether classes or options are broken - and I've faced opponents whose stance has been that there is only one viable build for a given class, and if you aren't playing that build you are letting the rest of the party down. If faced opponents whose sole arguments are "Who cares about the rules?" There have even been those who believe that there should be no such thing as "rule 0", "unofficial", or "home-brew" in games - everything has to be 100% WotC Official. There have even been those who believe that the "GM's word is final, and he can do whatever he wants, whenever he wants, and who are you to question their methods?"
Myself - I take the middle ground as much as possible. I try to get the wider picture, and question and critique options from a variety of stances. There is more than one way to build and play a Wizard, and what may not be viable for one Wizard may be a steal for another. A Wizard can focus on having the most spells in their Spellbooks, the quickest Access to Spell Levels, or simply being able to cast the Most Spells per Day without fixing their Spell Selection (as a Sorcerer does).
I know a 10th level Fighter / Wizard can be Fighter 1/ Wizard 9, Fighter 9 / Wizard 1, Fighter 5 / Wizard 5, and every combination in between. I know that a Wizard can take Still Spell at 5th level - I know that there are Wizard characters that don't take Still Spell at all. I also know that when you design a Fighter / Wizard Prestige Class such as the Spellsword, that there are a whole range of possible builds of characters entering the class. I don't declare it broken because a single build can outstrip it nor do I declare it flawed because a single build isn't suited for it. I do however, note these anomalies. Without defining the details there are 10 combinations of 10th level Fighter / Wizards. If a Fighter / Wizard PrC such as the Spellsword is suited for 6 or more of these builds, then I want to know why.
With these options - before I consider them balanced or flawed, I want to see how they might or might not be appropriate for different characters. I want to know just how many Human Characters are going to take Exemplary Human compared to those that don't. I want to see how many Paladins and Monks take Broadened Horizions compared to those that don't. I want to see just how many characters take these Specials compared to those that don't. And when I get all these results - I want to know why. Do Human characters decline Exemplary Human because it's not worth the cost? Because there's a better option? Because the abilities don't reflect the theme of their character?
So far - my two areas of concern are Hit Points and Spell Progression. Jon pointed out to me that Exemplaty Human gives me +1 hp per level - I would get +10 hp at least. I must admit, that option is quite appealing, but what if I wasn't a Human? What if I wasn't taking the Exemplary Human Special Option?
Also, having thought about it - if taking a Special Option counts as a level, then the Character's Maximum Ranks in their skills would increase. Yet the Skill Increase is a bonus, not a Rank - therefore is not subject to Maximum Ranks. Theoretically, that means that each level in a Special provides a +2 bonus to the four skills gainsing the bonus (+1 as an actual bonus, and the potential for another +1 for the increased rank), one point of which is actually above the Maximum Rank for the skill.
For example - a 15th level Rogue would have a Maximum of 18 Ranks in Disable Device (plus Ability Modifiers and other Bonuses). A 15th Level Rogue 14 / Special 1, would also have a Maximum of 18 Ranks in the same skill, plus a +1 Bonus from the Special (in addition to all the other bonuses of the previous character). Should these characters take another level in Rogue and max out their Disable Device skill, you would have the first character with 19 Ranks + Other Bonsues, and the second character with 19 Ranks + 1 Special Skill Bonus + Other Bonuses.
Alternatively, a Rogue 10 / Special 1 would have a Maximum Rank of 18, and a +5 Special Skill Bonus, in addition to the other bonuses. They could take another level in Rogue and Max out their Disable Device skill to 19 Ranks, +5 Special Bonus, and other Bonuses - for a Skill total of 23 + Other Bonuses vs. the original characters 19 + other bonuses. Admittedly, the second and third Rogues would have less of the qualities neglected by Specials (Hit points, BAB, Saves, Class features, Skill Points), but they would also have more feats and the Special Options themselves. The question here is - is such a Skill discrepancy "acceptable?" Is it "balanced" or "broken?"
Skills aren't a Priority to DV, but that may be to other characters. If this option is "acceptable", then it's worth noticing that this option appears to favour Skill Specialization, over Skill Versatility - and is probably only suited to maintaining a maximum of four skills. Only Rogues and Intelligent (+2 or higher) Bards are likely to have the Skill Points required for such characters.
And yes, Joseph is correct. There is a thread for it. Please direct your next comment to said thread. Thank you, Joseph.
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
Wow. I'm sorry Da'Vane, but that was unreadable. Can you try writing it concisely and focusing on your points a bit more please?
And yes, Joseph is correct. There is a thread for it. Please direct your next comment to said thread. Thank you, Joseph.
If that is a proper request - then I'll break my post down into smaller posts... that may aid in replying. If it's an attack on me as a deflection of my comments - then I suggest you think again. Moderator or not - such an attack would still be an attempt to provoke me.
As for the other thread, are you referring to that Extremely Fragile link thingy? I would hope that since the topic of that thread is about options for Garic's City, that it would be here in the Garic's City forum. I have no qualms about posting in the other thread (in fact, the other thread seems to have had little traffic so far) but a more permanent link to that thread would be appreciated so that those from this forum can keep up with the conversation and weigh in with their own opinions.
The Extremely Fragile one was an attempt to lure some of the CO'er to try to find loop holes.
Originally posted by Da' Vane
As for the other thread, are you referring to that Extremely Fragile link thingy? I would hope that since the topic of that thread is about options for Garic's City, that it would be here in the Garic's City forum. I have no qualms about posting in the other thread (in fact, the other thread seems to have had little traffic so far) but a more permanent link to that thread would be appreciated so that those from this forum can keep up with the conversation and weigh in with their own opinions.
LINK
He meant this. If you actually paid attention to this board, Da'Vane, you might have noticed this thread.
Perhaps you'd like to spend some time looking around and familiarizing yourself with the game you joined?
Originally posted by Scheherazade
LINK
He meant this. If you actually paid attention to this board, Da'Vane, you might have noticed this thread.
Perhaps you'd like to spend some time looking around and familiarizing yourself with the game you joined?
Ah yes... I missed that one. I'll post there... thanks for bringing it to my attention Scheherazade - I read the details from OoC, and missed that completely.
Originally posted by Kywyn
- teeth from Gamis (shiny holy chompers to bite evil)
Not to mention Diplomacy +15
;)
WOW
All these big words and long sentences I can't understand from the previous posts are giving my tiny brain a headache. I always get lost when people talk about D&D rules and stuff. All I know are the basics...like rolling the dice...and..ummm all that other simple D&D stuff.:D(I guess Ill always be a newb at D&D physics no matter how many years I play.) *uses old man voice* Well I remember when I played RL games when I was younger(2 years ago)...all I had was a players handbook and I didnt understand some of the rules so my firends and I had to come up with them....We were so innocent
*reviews previous pages*
Hmm..ive missed alot. Have'nt really been reading OoC in a while. Maybe I should start making fun of Cod boy again
Just got done with my presentation for the Sachsenhausen Gedenkstätte :D I did very well from what the teacher says, so I'm cool with it ;)
Originally posted by Aramil Dunskar
Hello Everyone :D
Just got done with my presentation for the Sachsenhausen Gedenkstätte :D I did very well from what the teacher says, so I'm cool with it ;)
Congratulations, AD. Would you mind telling me what the (I'm going to have to cut-and-paste here, to make sure I don't spell it wrong) Sachsenhausen Gedenkstätte is? I think it involves the state somehow, but my German is not so good.
Originally posted by Codrian
Well, Kai, maybe this time you would even manage to do that... at least once. In past, you've been the one that's been made fun of. :P
Doh!...oh well, in the end all that really matters is that Im older than you.
BWHAhahHhahahahaa!!! You should respect you elders.*begins to click through threads to find valuable materials to use against Cod Boy*
Thref, if Ran's being verbose gets on your nerves, just say so (both IC and OoC). Or kick him, whatever suits you. He'll probably kick back in the latter case though. ;)
Originally posted by Ran
He'll probably kick back in the latter case though. ;)
Never exchange blows with a master of Tae Kwon Leap, that's all I'm saying.
You know, maybe you'll have some material in future, after Codrian has met the Elven Heartbreaker, who has nowadays a bad hair day every day.
....Ok...Darkar's out of the question...Anaya maybe....hmmm...Can't think of anyone with a permanent bad hair day...well except for Kai, but cutting ones hair crudely with your own dagger is the cool thing to do nowadays.
That raises another question, are there acually professional barbers in Garic's City?
Originally posted by JosephKell
The normall skalding hot water pipe was cold...
What poems do your hot water pipes chant?
Originally posted by Scheherazade
What poems do your hot water pipes chant?
Boimp, spelunkle, gurgle, something like that? I hear that they have absolutely no rhythm, and beating them with hammers is the accepted, ineffective practice for dealing with them.[/"Red Dwarf" reference]
*appreciates Boirin's Princess Bride reference* :D
Originally posted by Scheherazade
What poems do your hot water pipes chant?
Not a good day for jokes.
Anyway, I'll check back later, but as it seems my players haven't decided on their course of action, it looks like a good time to run errands.
In positive news I am ranked 15th in my sophomore class out of around 200 students :D
I don't know if anyone else heard about this but scientists say that they found another planet in our solar system ;)
On to the bad news, I get to work on another project for school
Oh well I'll get over it ;)
-Your friendly Dwarf, Aramil.
Originally posted by Aramil Dunskar
I don't know if anyone else heard about this but scientists say that they found another planet in our solar system ;)
I remain sceptical for now, but I am excited by the possibility.
Originally posted by Aramil Dunskar
I don't know if anyone else heard about this but scientists say that they found another planet in our solar system ;)
Wonders if this is a joke similar to Most Harmless, by Douglas Adams.
New planet... well... someone just forgot his garden gnome unattented and now it is spinning out there.
Originally posted by Darkar Shadowood
Wonders if this is a joke similar to Most Harmless, by Douglas Adams.
Heh, no it isn't, my friend told me in Chemistry class that they found the 10th planet in the solar system, then he went babiling on about the description and stuff which I didn't pay attention to.
Oh, another wOOt for me, I just found out that I'm in the top 5% of students in the Country :D
What's that, Mommy? You don't want me to kick your diaphragm and make it hard for you to breathe? Well, how about... Oh, you don't want me to kick your bladder, either? Feh. You don't seem to understand just how crowded it is in here.
Another has to do with unexpected weather conditions — getting caught in a blizzard is why I'm home a full day later than expected.
Another is that road trips are considerably more tiring when you're seven months pregnant, even aside from the extra time it takes because of the extra stops required. So... probably no posting from me before tomorrow.
Glad to see you all, though, and I may be around and doing some catch-up reading for a little while.
Originally posted by Codrian
And, yes, Elven Heartbreaker is Anaya. Even if Darkar would like very much to hold that title. (Or so it seems, at least. :P )
New planet... well... someone just forgot his garden gnome unattented and now it is spinning out there.
I hold the title of "Frequently broken heart" :P meh
Originally posted by Natala
What's that, Mommy? You don't want me to kick your diaphragm and make it hard for you to breathe? Well, how about... Oh, you don't want me to kick your bladder, either? Feh. You don't seem to understand just how crowded it is in here.
Mom says that my younger brother and I had the habit of streeeetching vertically.
Originally posted by NaShae
I personally liked when my son wedged his foot on my lowest rib and pushed as hard as he could.
My daughter did the exact same thing! That rib stayed sore for months after she was born!If not, then we are stuck here..
Hmm.. refering to the book, you've just blocked our persuit route for around 4 minutes Taggford.. I doubt I could in none fatigued and uncramped conditions escape that spell.. you should have drank the potion old boy..
Oh well... time for plan B I guess, well time to make plan B.. I'll do what I can.. but it's not much
nope.. I can only scare the Sorceror Kobold for a few rounds.. we are blocked off for 24 or so... Please, be my guest
;)
U
Originally posted by Scheherazade
1993 is old?
Since I'm at work I can't go check, but I think the oldest books on my shelves are Njal's Saga and The Song of Roland, oh and I believe I have a copy of Beowulf.
Beowulf (the oldest surviving work in any language that can be considered English, for anyone who does not know) I have, yes, in the original as well as in a number of modern translations. Also Plato's Republic (which I will confess to not having read), Murasaki's Tale of Genji, the epic of Gilgamesh (which wins, hands down)...
What was that about 1993?
[i]Just a side note: I'm not trying to one-up anyone here. Really. But you got me thinking about what's on my bookshelves, and that was fun enough I wanted to share. :D
Originally posted by RanOriginally posted by Aramil Dunskar
I don't know if anyone else heard about this but scientists say that they found another planet in our solar system
I remain sceptical for now, but I am excited by the possibility.
Here's a link to a CNN article on the subject. (Having checked the CoC, I don't think this link will constitute a problem, but as I have said, I'm quite tired, so if I'm forgetting something and should remove it, someone please let me know.)
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
Mom says that my younger brother and I had the habit of streeeetching vertically.
This one's doing that horizontally.
Originally posted by Scheherazade
My mother found the entire lower half of her rib cage was slightly deformed by such antics, after my eldest brother was born. He was a breech baby, you see, but still trying to settle towards his head in preparation for birth.
Nine-month fetus aren't supposed to fit entirely above their mother's navel, but he managed it.
And thank you very much, Ran and Boirin. I feel... very welcomed.
And yes, I'm enjoying all of this, despite the discomfort it entails. Just in case anyone feared otherwise.
My sisters had a wonderful time "holding" their nephew-to-be while he wiggled as well, this weekend.And now I'm as caught up on posts as I'm likely to get, tonight, and... probably offline for the rest of the night. Time for rest. See you all.
Originally posted by Ulerian
Hmm.. refering to the book, you've just blocked our persuit route for around 4 minutes Taggford.. I doubt I could in none fatigued and uncramped conditions escape that spell.. you should have drank the potion old boy..
Don't forget Tagg can dismiss the spell when he wants to as a standard action.
Oh, Darkar is Elven Heart-breakable. :P
By the way, where is that 4/2-legged pile of fur?
Weyman: Sorry, got your message after Q.H., my cell was low so it was off most of the night. Your message was garbled so find me today and tell me again.
I have to go back over to PG today to get on the waiting list, I've used up half of my two hours off... (such a good shower... totally worth it...) So I will be gone for a while... again.
Due to the near lack of pollution in Davis, we have some boring sun sets and rises... Somehow it managed a yellow halo as the sun came up... but that's it! No Reds, no Oranges... What's the point of being up all night waiting for an apartment wait list to open if you don't get to see a decent sunrise?!? Just Dark Blue... Not-so-Dark Blue... you get the picture...
A friend of mine was taking photos so maybe I can scan one of them so y'all can see...
Twenty-Five (25) hours and counting... When will I sleep?
Originally posted by JosephKell
I have to go back over to PG today to get on the waiting list, I've used up half of my two hours off... (such a good shower... totally worth it...) So I will be gone for a while... again.
Good luck with that, Joe.
If you pay 9000 tuition (out of State), and attend about 75 days of school (not counting holidays and weekends), and have 3 classes a day, thats about $30 a class.
Which makes that day that you professor couldn't make it because whoever had the video was sick and therefor canceled class seem like a kick in the face opposed toa boon of rest.
"Hi, no class? Cool, here's $30, have fun."
School gets so much different in college.
AAAAAAAAnywho.
I hope I'm not keeping anyone waiting with my not playing. (Tyros, are you waiting on me?)
Schools getting to that hectic part. Papers, exams, important classes, getting ready for summer (I doubt I'll be on at all over the summer.) (gonna be selling books door to door. So if someone comes to your door offering you the Student Manual it might be me. If he's ruggedly handsom, funny, witty, creative, and really cool its probably one of my associates. I'll be the desperate one, if the person selling falls on his knees and begs, ask if its Donn.)
Actually, if they have long hair, do ask if its Donn. I mean, long hair. I think it goes to the bottom of my shoulderblades now.
I'll have enough time to be around when you need me for that adventure Hermy, but I can't promise doing alot between now and then.
Back to Anthropology. Damn thats some dry reading.
Right Here :D
PS: Is there a reason why Beyond the Walls is still locked?
Originally posted by Ghost Theory
Don't forget Tagg can dismiss the spell when he wants to as a standard action.
I C
Originally posted by Anaya
Is there a reason why Beyond the Walls is still locked?
Oversight. Fixed. Sorry about that.
Oh and I think I may have fractured a bone in my wrist... again... (third time for the right wrist...). Warning: LAWN FURNITURE IS DANGEROUS! KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN!
Originally posted by Ulerian
Hmm.. refering to the book, you've just blocked our persuit route for around 4 minutes Taggford.. I doubt I could in none fatigued and uncramped conditions escape that spell.. you should have drank the potion old boy..
Oh well... time for plan B I guess, well time to make plan B.. I'll do what I can.. but it's not much
Only meant to help.. didnt actually know they could attack while entangled though.. >_>
*ducks slingstone*
was proved wrong..
Anyways, first we dispatch the kobolds.. then we continue down the tunnel, right? I think, anyways. The sorceror one is still in the vine area right?
Oh, we can move through the entangled area.. just need to succeed in a Ref save or two ;p
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Mmmm... Taggford? -_- that brings back memories of a severed leg in a woven bag (a burlap bag, perhaps?) ;)
I'll make it short (cause that's all the time I have right now).
I will be re-joining the campaign shortly, I promise. Soon enough now, I will have the best internet access I have had as of yet...and at a great deal.
My apologies out to those who expected me around. By all means I expected myself around, but I am responsible for the loose-ends I left hanging.
Psst! Raen, that means you too ^_^
Spring break is well...no complaints so that's all I ask.
Oh,...I got my license back finialy...
And almost in a car.
I am running one of the smothest games I have ever run in my live game...first-time running in about 3-years.
So...yeah. I gots some positive evergy ta share.
Feel free ta take some ifin ya needs it.
I will be checking my mail within the next two-days, like I said. I will make a post here though when I do if I can.
Later allz
~Tynk
Heheh
Originally posted by Tynk77
I will be re-joining the campaign shortly, I promise.
I just might get you killed before that. Accidentally of course. ;)
Now just to find a way to prevent that pesky Expeditious Retreat while I make my escape...
But a Ranger/Cleric can do some cooler things... Righteous Mighting yourself and your mount for one... (muw ah ha ha ha ha ha ha ha... fear this trample-charge)
I just saw Monthy Piton: the Search for the Holy Graal. hehehe
Who would think the world has the shape of a banana?
Just as long as you don't start fantasizing about shubberies, everything will be ok.
*visualizes Tyros trying to cut a tree down with a herring*
*snickers*
Originally posted by Halandar
hey, you don't have to be tall to build a tower you know
Halandar can read minds? I better police Joseph's thoughts then.
Grammar Lesson: italics in novel traditionally means thought. Quoations mean speech.
Granted, not everyone follows that in GsC, so it is a good idea to at least check someone's pattern.
.oO(Visualization helps a lot in a format that often deviates from conventional narrative and/or script format.)
Time to wander and then to sleep.
Originally posted by Tyros Elessar
Who would think the world has the shape of a banana?
A realy big monkey?
ok okokok ok okay.
Paper to do, exam to study for, knife defense lesson Saturday. After that I should be able to start posting again. Sorry for the hold up.
Originally posted by Donnavin Snowolf
A realy big monkey?
ITS APE! :P
Sniffing around for a moment on the road Anaya puts her noise in,
Ick, horse chips still moist too.
As said on my character sheet:
¤ scent (detect creatures within 30' and pinpoint within 5' - varies by wind conditions and strength of odor)
I believe that "horse chips" especially wet would constitute for a strong odor and she would definately avoid them or am I missing something?
See you later!
Not ignoring y'all... leaving work in fifteen minutes & have to grocery shop on the way home, so it'll be a bit. This is such an exciting little scene!Originally posted by Codrian
Shopping grocery? Yes, it is exciting... gotta watch out for broccoli or lest it sneaks behind you and tries to eat your brains. :P
For some reason I can't shake off the image of a Powerpuff girl's episode in which a race of extraterrestial broccoli hipnotise all the human adults by feeding broccoli filled with little green spores.
Never ate broccoli after that... just for safe keeping.
Anyways, I'm tired and it's late. Bedtime! 'night folks.
I had a reasonably sized post typed out.. then when i hit submit reply.. it.. it.. it freaked out, didnt work, and the text was all gone! in progression:
*sigh* *goes to retype from memory*
It was... creepy.. *slides window of his second story room shut*
It wasn't as good as the original Dawn of the Dead...
If you want to see it, go rent the original one. Sure the zombies are lame, but the story is a lot better.
o.OOriginally posted by TaggIIV
"He's bitten!! SHOOT HIM!!! AHHHHHHH!!!!"
I have a New Year's party to attend after work. :D
I think 2004 AD and 1373 DR are out of question.
Originally posted by Codrian
Perfectly reasonable to celebrate New Year in March, I guess. So, what year is it going to be now?
I think 2004 AD and 1373 DR are out of question.
161 BE, actually
Oh and sorry Tagg, I wasn't around it seems you did pretty good without me. ;)
Originally posted by Darkar Shadowood
Does the lack of a level announcement mean no levelees this time around?
No level for you now.
Originally posted by TaggIIV
Does GsC have a bank or some similar establishment that deals with money? (such as conversion of coins into equivalency, liike taking 10gp and giving you 1pp)
I have heard OOC that there probably is an exchange house, but beyond that I am not sure.
Talking about money, I think i need to get a lock for my chest when i get back o.O
Not for GsC, however, but it does seem an appropriate date to unveil the calendar for you all. My thanks to Natala for her work on this. She still has material to add to this, mainly to explain the symbology involved, but it is nearly ready to use as is.
For now, however, I want people to have some time to get used to it, since it does not employ the system for numbering dates to which most of us are accustomed. Don't panic. It's a pretty straightforward system, less difficult to work out than the ides and the nones and all of those other things the Romans recorded on their calendars. :P
Other aspects are more simple. The moon's cycles and the annual cycle do line up, and we know that celestial bodies are rarely that cooperative. ;)
Other races do have other systems for recording the dates, and I have at least two people working on ideas for at least a few of those other races. In a human city, however, a human calendar is a good start. I'm currently looking at putting this one into play to coincide with the Spring Festival (which marks the new year). I also intend to tie weather to this calendar, so that I can post it for a week or two in advance. Yes, this does make weather divination a possibility. I'll trust you folks not to metagame that too much. ;)
Anyway, enough talk by me. Time to quote Natala:
This Program brought to you by Natala:
Months of the year: (Starting from the spring)
Pervim Yue
Vtorou Yue
Tristi Yue
Chiverti Yue
Pyati Yue
Shestoi Yue
Syemoi Yue
Vosmoi Yue
Dvyati Yue
Weeks of the month: (Named according to the five phases of the moon: ascending, waxing, full, waning, descending)
Shaneng
Jianuan
Polmande
Kui
Saijen
Days of the week:
Adinyan
Dvala
Triyan
Chteyan
Pyatla
Shestla
For naming a particular day of the month, the days are not numbered. Instead, the final syllable of the name of the weekday (-yan or -la) is dropped, and the first syllable of the week added in its place. Therefore, the first day of the month would always be Adinshan, the second Dvashan, and the last Shestsai.
In this way, if someone asked, “What day is it?” one might answer either “Chteyan” or “Chtejian,” depending on how specific an answer is needed in the context.
To name a particular day of the year, use the designation for a particular day of the month followed by the name of that month: the first Adinyan of the year is always Adinshan Pervim.
The “yue” ending for the names of the months are used when naming a month apart from a date: “Corn is planted in Vtorou Yue.”
There are 30 days to a month, six days to a week, 5 weeks to a month, nine months to a year, 45 weeks to a year, and 270 days to a year.
Below is a record of the days of the year, organized by month, with each column representing a week with the specific days of that week listed below it. (If I have recorded any of this incorrectly, I'll correct it as soon as the designer has time to show me my error. ;))
Pervim Yue
IC follows OoC, it seems. A 1 on Ran's init roll? Wheee, I'm on fire!
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
There are... four, I think. I'm not sure why they weren't announced yet, but I'm sure Scheherazade will post them as soon as she has a few spare minutes.
I chipped a nail. :P
And it should be better by morning. Really.
Originally posted by kiteflyer
(Bear critical/Ran fumble)
There is a god. And he goes on all fours.
On a happier note, congratulations to the levellees.
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
And because PC death should not pass without notice, let there be a moment of silence for Silis...
Originally posted by Ran
There is a god. And he goes on all fours.
SHARDIK! SHARDIK! SHARDIK! SHARDIK!
Congrats to all levelees ^_^.
Seems I missed the boat leaving ta find Hermy's pop. I am sorry to have held things up guys, and good luck.
And I'm off.
Tynk! You could notice that Tynk is on an adventure at the moment. :fight!:
Originally posted by Tynk77
Just popping by and doin a bit of reading.
Congrats to all levelees ^_^.
Seems I missed the boat leaving ta find Hermy's pop. I am sorry to have held things up guys, and good luck.
And I'm off.
Thwack
Look Here Tynk
*notices hes one of them*
Yah I leveled! :D
.
Post Scriptum
Yes I realize I have already posted my level :P.
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
And because PC death should not pass without notice, let there be a moment of silence for Silis...
I must have missed that.
*silence*
On a happier note: Congrats all the Levelees! :D :D :bounce: :D :D
On an even happier note: I just saw Shrek!
"I can't feel my toes.
Oh my god! I ain't got no toes!
I think I need a hug...
"Eddie Murphy playing a donkey at its best...
Originally posted by Scheherazade
Enialis needs a horse.
Give him a level so he can cast longstrider and we'll call it even. ;)
Originally posted by kiteflyer
[i]Ran's... intense muscle spasm
(Another Natural 20 for the bear
That's it. I'm converting.
Originally posted by Ran
That's it. I'm converting.
Worship the bear. :P
*worships the beer* :P
;)Originally posted by Ulerian
I drink mine
*Just chuckles* ;)
Originally posted by Brodda
Ah harrrdly think tossin' meh woould prrovide sufficient enterrtainment ferr anyone.
Well anyone who catches you has come into good fortune. ;)
Originally posted by Darkar Shadowood
Well anyone who catches you has come into good fortune. ;)
Awww!
Is "catch" the proper word for having a flying dwarf come into contact with you?
Heh...
(good thing I didn't say something about how fortunate it would be to have a flying dwarf land on you)
You just want to hear Brodda say it, don't you? :p
Originally posted by Brodda
Burrberry?!?!?
You just want to hear Brodda say it, don't you? :p
Honestly! I hadn't thought of that!
On another note, why isn't the printer printing?!
"Dwarfess in the air,
Every lock of hair unbound,
Dwarfess in the air,
Greater height she's never found.
And I don't know if it would be foolish,
But I'm not sure that it would be wise,
And I'm sure it's a reason for fleeing,
But I still can't believe both my eyes..."
Oh, wait.
Is that good?
Sorry I haven't posted in the last couple of days. I'm having a very bad time of things right now. Please don't consider yourselves trebled because of my absence — I'm not very happy about this, and feeling like I'm leaving you waiting for me is only going to make things worse.
A similar apology to Threfdil, since I think I owe him an email at present.
I don't want to talk about everything right now, but I'd like to make sure no one worries needlessly, so I'll specify: My health is fine. My husband is fine. The baby is fine. I'm just under more stress than I can handle well under these circumstances, and there's not much I can do about it.
I'll post again as soon as I can.
I understand perfectly.Especially if you're Kywyn, and managed to barely pass a DC 23 Concentration check, barely hit a monster with your vampiric touch despite a -4 penalty on the attack roll, barely beat the spell resistance, and barely do enough damage to reduce her to -10 on the spot. Bask in the glory, bask! :P
(Okay, the attack roll and the spell resistance check were not very difficult numbers. It's the fact that the rolls were within a few digits of the minimum that you needed each time. :P)
*stays near monitor*
Originally posted by Kywyn
Orrr.... possibly new superpowers...
*stays near monitor*
).oO(The Art of the Maya Scribe!)
*peruses checkbook*
Time for a refreshing shower.And then I can start planning the next 5 assignments. * groan *
Originally posted by Codrian
Gilette Mach 3 Turbo - Three cuts with one stroke. Yes, once again I am bleeding after shaving.
So pay attention
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
See, this is why I grow a beard when I can.
You assume he's shaving his chin? ;)
My faves are rats though - although they are probably the powergamers' first choice in 3.5, which lowers their appeal. I prefer something less overdone.
Originally posted by Ran
Frogs are cool.
My faves are rats though - although they are probably the powergamers' first choice in 3.5, which lowers their appeal. I prefer something less overdone.
Rch'eck:
"Squeek" ;)
Lotsa work to do. I'll be checking in every hour and a half or so.
I don't know. I really don't know.
Originally posted by Codrian
I am not into artificial baldness. Nor am I that fickle that I would be shaving hairs off my legs.
You lucky fish.
Originally Posted by Aramil:
*There is a long and eerie silence and Aramil breaks it by saying:
"Erm.... so I guess we ain't play bowlin' ternight eh?"
I have to hand it to you, AD, that was well done.
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
Why dost though quote the bards Sharon, Lois, and the one named Bram, Scheherazade?
Cassie was singing as she left for break... Loudly, and with choreography.
Good morning, folks.
Looks down
It seems I have turned into a pumpkin. Perhaps I should take the hint, goodnight.
Originally posted by kiteflyer
Sorry for delay this evening, I have felt miserable most of the afternoon and have only recently started to feel better. Stupid spring allergies.
Don't worry about it. Allergies suck. Hope you'll feel better in the morning.
:bounce:
Thanks for your understanding, dear GsC players.
Originally posted by Sensandela
Hi Lucian! How was your vacation?
Great! Now I know why Peter Jackson chose New Zealand. V.Cool.
Originally posted by Sensandela
I know this will sound like a stupid question, but who's Peter Jackson?
Director of
Fellowship of the Ring
The two Towers
The Return of the King
Nice ta have ya back Lucian:D
It was fun for me, as I hope it was fun for you, too. If not, I can only apologize and thank you for your patience with me. "WE ARE WORMS!"Sensan left.
It was fun :D
And I think I'll still be around GsC to the chagrin of some. One bit of good news, though: I still have a place to go. :D Looks like I'm gonna be a Duck.
And I don't see them all coming back as rejection letters, for some reason. I believe there are always a few surprises lurking out there.
(And doesn't that sounds ominous?)Oo.
...it's a Turkey. And thanks for the faith, Super-Terrific. You know I'll let you know when I know, don'cha know?Anywhoo, lots of catching up to do for me. Last week of school before the Easter holidays but I've mostly finished the assignments that are due before that. Hence, I should have more time this week than the last. * knocks on wood *
That's a new nickname, Ranny-wanny. Thanks!Originally posted by TaggIIV
so i can make an accurate count here.. how much loot, if any, did we leave for Angelique and Maelut in Sorat Arlon?
What?!!? You leave loot for player's that skip out?
I think Dork Tower said it best on how you deal with NPC'ed PC's... Now if only I had that comic with me to quote it...
Basically they listed like 7 terrible things (including death and being raised... which involved the loss of a level).. and the bear was only 5 minutes late!
As Sensadela might say. "I just had da bestest dweam evew."
Originally posted by Scheherazade
Joseph, we try to be courteous around here regarding players that leave adventures. At least one of those players has extreme real-life issues that preclude further involvement. It's always best to assume that is the reason for a sudden disappearance like that.
I apologize. I will try to not be humorous in the future.
Especially Batman.
:D
And now I have untimate power. My own room in my own appartment with my own computer (finaly connected), Playstation 2, TV, DVD, awsome stereo ^_^ with surround sound, my driver's license back, running an awesome game...school is well, fine.
Life is good.
Deposites some elation to share and wishes everyone well.
I will be posting regularly for a while now.
*eats this post to hide the evidence*
Originally posted by Tensek Vicar
I hate elation
Really? I thought you were elated recently about work. ;)
I'm there now. :D
As you can probably tell...Im now in Japan! Saesebo, Japan to be precise. I haven't left the ship yet since I had duty the first day we pulled in. But in a few hours, there gonna let me go on liberty *excited* Not sure what im going to do first *ponders* Maybe I'll try to find a hot spring or something *thinks of Love Hina anime and manga*...*drools*...then get some sushi
Ofcourse my number one priority is to find a place where I can buy a samurai sword set. Then I can battle evil*growls* Anyways, if any of you guys have any ideas on some fun things to do, let me know. I'd appreciate it! ByE bYe. *cue anime music*....*set scene where the hero dissapears into the sunset*
Follow the button below to take a look
Someday I'll visit Japan. When I win the lottery. And when I do, my priorities will be attending a Tea Ceremony, visiting temples, and seeing a Noh play.
Originally posted by Kywyn
I got my brother to code up a Flash game using some sketches I made.
Follow the button below to take a look
Sweet I finally got the cake for the birthday.... took me 6 tries too. ;)No Flash, Tensek? : /
Originally posted by Kywyn
I got my brother to code up a Flash game using some sketches I made.
Follow the button below to take a look
Wow!
The beautiful, eerie music at the intro made me think I was gonna play some dark homemade RPG with an awe-inspiring complicated, skewed plot!And then it was like glorified Whack-a-Mole! :heart: Perfect for an innocent little girl with violent, squeaky-mallet tendencies.
Score: 166. Heh. I thwomped Hermy quite a few times. Sorry, Hermy.
Originally posted by Kai Heishall
As you can probably tell...Im now in Japan!
Konnichiwa!
It all sounds like fun, Kai-Kai. Did you remember to watch Lost in Translation before you arrived in Japan, though? It's happy funness time! :DOriginally posted by Kywyn
Thanks. I might get my brother to reduce the screen size so the lag isn't quite so bad.
No Flash, Tensek? : /
no flash at work :sad:
but I'm home now ^_^
Further details will be coming in time as well, and I may be reorganizing that thread as well soon.
Originally posted by JosephKell
I apologize. I will try to not be humorous in the future.
Humorous is all right. Unfortanetly your joke struck a nerve. The reasons certain characters are being NPCed is a sensitive subject at the moment. It might be best if you didn't joke about that for awhile. Theres plenty of other things to mock. Just try to do it in a nice way.
Any ways feel free to continue joking.
(Oh, my pants are another off limit topic. Come on people, there is nothing funny about bright red pants. Many great and respected people wore red pants in real life. Sure I can only think of one, but Santa can't be the only one can he?)
Originally posted by Kywyn
I got my brother to code up a Flash game using some sketches I made.
Follow the button below to take a look
Too
Wicked
Mr Stinky-mask evil elf... you could get yourself a bottle of sake. :P
Originally posted by Kywyn
I got my brother to code up a Flash game using some sketches I made.
Follow the button below to take a look
I have a feeling I'm missing something on the last screen
169 best score so far... the goblins remind me of Dobby :P and now I'm always going to think NaShae has a level of Barbarian!
And 196 points. :D
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
And 196 points. :D
I recognize a challenge when I see one.
Time to head over and bash skulls, huh...As an aside, I set up an adventure on the D20 Modern game board (here), if anyone's interested. I don't expect it to have quite the same pace as this place though (a post per day from anyone involved would be nice), so be forewarned.
That game has also been the source of my time drain over the past few months and more so recently because our first session was last week and I'm hurrying to get some things in place.
So, anyway, my apologies to anyone that has been waiting on me.
If anyone surfs the site I'd like feedback on the game layout and information.
I have a few logistical matters I've been working out here. I think I'd best take a break from them and see to the Baker Street Irregulars again. Sorry, fellas.
That'll have to wait though. I have to get up early tomorrow, so I'm off to bed. I'll try and pop in to post before I leave in the morning.
Originally posted by kneyejailb
(Oh, my pants are another off limit topic. Come on people, there is nothing funny about bright red pants. Many great and respected people wore red pants in real life. Sure I can only think of one, but Santa can't be the only one can he?)
Mickey Mouse, but they were shorts.
ok maybe a little
Originally posted by Kywyn
Magellan says, "What's that noise your computer is making? ...What are you doing? ...Why is it playing heavy metal?"
He's just jealous because he hasn't bothered to set up Flash on any of his computers since his last upgrade. He's still getting his Strongbad fix on my machine, even. ;)
It's a fun version of Whack-a-Mole, Kywyn. I especially like Shae-Shae's tattoo showing up in rage mode — nice touch. I am having some problems with hit detection, though; seems like I'm having to hit pretty close to the center of the sprites in some cases, and in other cases it doesn't want me to hit the center of the sprite because the arm of another sprite is about to appear there. Makes it a bit frustrating when I'm trying to hit the goblins and kobolds.
Originally posted by Natala
I am having some problems with hit detection, though; seems like I'm having to hit pretty close to the center of the sprites in some cases, and in other cases it doesn't want me to hit the center of the sprite because the arm of another sprite is about to appear there. Makes it a bit frustrating when I'm trying to hit the goblins and kobolds.
Sounds to me like someone didn't come close to my high score. :P
To be fair, that may be just because I never seem to have trouble hitting kobolds or goblins, not because Natala is wrong. Then again, I play by the Ben Kenobi method when I can. :P
Hey, it's good enough to let me play a few heavy DDR songs.
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
Sounds to me like someone didn't come close to my high score. :P
To be fair, that may be just because I never seem to have trouble hitting kobolds or goblins, not because Natala is wrong. Then again, I play by the Ben Kenobi method when I can. :P
Or to explain things so that Natala will understand.
"Your eyes can deceive you."
I'm sure some one will correct me if I got my Star Wars quote wrong, and to them I say "Thank you." and "Geek!":P
....*looks up*...Sake...ohhhhh...almost toatally forgot to get some sake. Good thing you reminded me "Fish Boy"...Oh yea!! It like my B-day today!! Im finally no longer a teen like Cod-Fish but a 20 year old...*puts hand on back* Man, old age is starting to creep up on me, Im even starting to get gray hairs.*mordified* Atleast this year I get to celebrate my B-Day with my buddies in Japan, rather than on the ship in the Gulf like last year.:D
Happy Birthday to Kai!
Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday to Kai!
:bounce:
Originally posted by Hermy the Hero
Or to explain things so that Natala will understand.
"Your eyes can deceive you."
I'm sure some one will correct me if I got my Star Wars quote wrong, and to them I say "Thank you." and "Geek!":P
If you're expecting Nitpicker to correct (or even recognize) a Star Wars quote, you're going to be sadly disappointed. :P
Additional note to Kywyn on the subject of hit detection: I'm playing on a Mac, running OS X (10.2 — a version back, as I haven't gotten around to updating yet), using Safari. Haven't tried it under another browser, so I don't know if the results would be different. (I'm making these notes for the same reason I brought the subject up in the first place — I may be the only one having this problem, or I may be the only one who's noticed. If it's the latter, it's just because I'm a nitpicker with a limited amount of programming experience, and there's probably no need to think about it again; however, if it's the former, I know it's useful for a programmer to know how code performance varies in different environments, so it could be of interest even if no further tweaks are ever made to this particular game.)
Birthy Hapday, Kai!
Originally posted by Kai Heishall
a 20 year old...
Congratulations, young whippersnapper!
Posting from school again, I'll be heading home in about three hours.
Happy birthday Kai. As much as saying that pains me.
Hmm... only 15 days. :fight!:
And on unrelated note... I'm somewhat ticked off because apparently nothing works as it is supposed on this comp now. Opera had lost all my preferences, settings and bookmarks. Trillian won't open anymore.
Originally posted by Codrian
I'm going to go against the trend and...
Happy birthday Kai. As much as saying that pains me.
Hmm... only 15 days. :fight!:
And on unrelated note... I'm somewhat ticked off because apparently nothing works as it is supposed on this comp now. Opera had lost all my preferences, settings and bookmarks. Trillian won't open anymore.
April fool's Day!
I've got something that I think we should pay attention to. The posting on the CoF board had taken some decreases in posting and now the Wiz_0s have to decide whether or not to merge it. There is a poll on the Castle board.
Now I don't post there very often, but I believe it is very similar to here in devotion and general purpose. If our posting goes down, will they merge us with D+D adventures? Please vote to keep the board seperate. ThanksLink to Poll
I dun think we'll have to worry about posting going down Lu-Lu.
@ Kai* You old @ Kai. his work and :fight!: of the study books.I thought I'd never find the time to check back in. My boss just showed up one day, three course books in hands.
"I expect you to pass these 3 exams before the end of may"
Well at least you all know I am still alive and I havent givenup on you guys just yet
Hiya Cassius!
@ Cassius*quick quiz,
is the city news reel up to date?
Sorry, Cassius. ST can't answer questions properly today, methinks.
Originally posted by Cassius Gaia
the city news reel
If you mean the Notebook, sadly no. Too much to do last week and too many board problems this week. With the current Mr T theme I'm not going to bother tonight. I've planned to make a complete update tomorrow though.
I'll have to check tomorrow then
And with the MR T filter on, I am out a here
First off I would like to thanks to Wizo's for naming me the 'Most Ignored User' :P
And secondly I don't think I'll post much today with this filter on. So see ya ;)
You you yOu YOU
IS is Is iS
How much does the Mr. T filter reach?
:thumbsdow :headexplo 
Plus my carrot is still sticking around. :P
edit: At least it was a second ago... Hmm.
"Mo-mo-mo-monster Phil!"
The Ivy Leagues rejected me, yep, but I still got accepted at four of the seven institutions to which I applied!
There were the universities of Oregon and of Calgary, as well as Pomona and Duke! :DNow, read it as I hope the filter illustrates it:
"Mr. T got accepted to Pomona and Duke, foo'!
" No, you may not practice by slice-n-dicing my brain :P Does Mr. T slice-n-dice brains? In that case, the T in Mr. T would probably stand for Hannibal. I see...I suspect someone could do a bit better and get full names, but we'll start here. :P
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
I always forget the actor's name
Dwight Schultz. Made a career out of playing mental or borderline mental cases.
Going home in about half an hour.
As for the other three, name the series or movie.
Link
Peppard was in Battle beyond the stars, Schultz was in several of the Star Trek spin-offs and at least one Star Trek movie and Benedict was in Battlestar Galactica.
Originally posted by Sensandela
Is the Mr. T filter still in effect? I hope it is 'cause this post'll then be much funnier.
The Ivy Leagues rejected me, yep, but I still got accepted at four of the seven institutions to which I applied!
Now, read it as I hope the filter illustrates it:
"Mr. T got accepted to Pomona and Duke, foo'!
Congraties Sensan :D:D:D
Originally posted by Codrian
Mule's Days? What is it with the poor animal?
It has rabbies....
Hia all! :D
"C'mon, Bob, show us the evidence of your being pranked!"
"Yeah! We'll even let you put in commentary!"
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
So, ST... I heard you might be posting a large batch of e-mail you got recently. Hoping you do; I'd like to hear about the pirate ninja were-hippo. ;)
"C'mon, Bob, show us the evidence of your being pranked!"
"Yeah! We'll even let you put in commentary!"
I forgot due to work
Originally posted by Ran
Mr T indeed - at least I can't think of anything sci-fi he was in.
Correct.
Peppard was in Battle beyond the Stars...
Proof that Roger Corman could always turn a profit on a film. Any interesting details about Robert Vaughn's role in this film?
...Schultz was in several of the Star Trek spin-offs and at least one Star Trek movie...
And one episode of Babylon 5. I always find the science fiction overlap entertaining.
...and Benedict was in Battlestar Galactica.
I was hoping no one would forget Starbuck. Full points for Ran, with partial credit for Ulerian getting the T answer first.
Originally posted by Silmarwen
I forgot due to work
I didn't get on to a computer until after the day was over
Well I just got permission from the owner of Mabinogin.com/Forums and he is making a sub-forum for a large Wheel of Time game.
And I'm the Head GM. So I will have to cut back on the hours that I spend here. (I won't disappear entirely... but as some have noticed, I've stopped super bumping. I've been working with the first players for the PC's).
On the bright side, I will finally know all the work ST goes through.
It is too bad this other form doesn't accept .txt extensions... far too many images going to waste...
Originally posted by Kai Heishall
Thanks guys for the Happy B-Day wishes!! :D
*cough* your birthday isn't displayed *cough cough*
Originally posted by JosephKell
*cough* your birthday isn't displayed *cough cough*
So?
Oh I was just thanking everyone for the previous page of Happy B-Day posts to me.Kai announced his birthday yesterday.
People wished him well.
Kai came back later, after discussion had moved on, and thanked people for their wishes.
Joseph possibly forgot about yesterday's messages or simply overlooked them, and thought that Kai was offended that people had overlooked his birthday, and explained why people might have missed it.
Natala, having seen the original messages, may have simply misunderstood Joseph's intention.
In any case, how was Japan, Kai?
Japan, well Im still here actually. I having tons of fun, and I have some great pics of my buddies and I and Cherry Blossums! ill try to get them on Shutterfly and give ya guys the link sometime soon. Tomarrow, We are going out to Nagasaki. It would be a shame if I never went their on my trip to Japan.
Anyway, I'm off to my sister's. Should be a late one again today.
Darn, missed Kitey by a yard. :P
Kai-the-odorous-adventurer-with-a-tin-pot-on-his-face... I don't need to be reminded that he is 15 days older than me.
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
I think I see the confusion. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Kai announced his birthday yesterday.
People wished him well.
Kai came back later, after discussion had moved on, and thanked people for their wishes.
Joseph possibly forgot about yesterday's messages or simply overlooked them, and thought that Kai was offended that people had overlooked his birthday, and explained why people might have missed it.
Natala, having seen the original messages, may have simply misunderstood Joseph's intention.
In any case, how was Japan, Kai?
Oh... Sorry. I've been busy this last week setting up Patterns (this was before the move to mabinogin, which now requires a lot more work), so I haven't had time to track Noise.
I am still tripping that I was given Moderator rights (limited to one sub-forum), it will be the downfall of message boards everywhere. MUW AH HA HA HA!
BWHahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!
Hey guys!
I was working on my catching Lucian up to game time when I realised something. Lucian's Background hasn't really been fleshed out all that much. I was hoping that this could be added to Lucian's background.
It was dark and it was wet. The rain poured down relentlessly. Alone and cold Lucian went down the streets, looking for his parents on the dark streets.
A crash is heard and Lucian whirls around, his ponytail swirling 'round in a broad arc. "Mother?"
What he saw was his mother running as fast as her elven legs could carry her, through the dark and cold night. His father was close behind, bars of gold sticking out of his pack akwardly.
"Where did you get those?"
"Lucian go! Fly, you fool, this is no place for you!"
"But, Father!"
Risk Senior shoves Lucian into a pile of trash, covering him with filth. Following his father's advice, Lucian makes himself invisible except for his eyes; what he saw will haunt his memory to this day.
His father turns around and draws his walking stick, holding it as he would a sword. The mailed footsteps of the guards approach. The turn the corner and without stopping to question him, proceed to knock him unconscious in the most brutal manner possible. Lucian's eyes cloud with tears. The guards drag his father's unconscious form away. After they have left Lucian draws his pocket knife and cuts his hair short to his head.
"I will honor my parents and become the best thief I can be!"
Lucian picks up his father's walking stick and disappears into the night.
What do you think?
I have no words...
Hi Bob! I'd like to run an idea past you.
As you know, Brodda's background is a bit thin and sketchy, and I thought that, after playing her for a year, maybe it was time to fill in some of that background.
I don't know if you've noticed, but Brodda is a bit prissy. She bathes every day when she can, she likes to stay clean, she doesn't like men who belch or behave boorishly.
It occurred to me that perhaps the reason for that might be due to her upbringing. Someone brought up in a noble, high-born house would behave in such a manner. However, a dwarf raised in even a dwarven noble house would not find belching or boorish behavior abominable.
I'd considered this for a while and think I've come up with a solution. She was raised by elves, in an elven noble house. How did she get there? Well, I haven't quite gotten that worked out yet. I don't think its appropriate that she was kidnapped. I mean, why would they? Perhaps there was a child-trade program. You raise mine and I'll raise yours. Or something. I'm still working on that.
So, what do you think?
Elves with a Scottish brogue. I wonder if Temudzhin and Bradachin would have known of that lot?
Hello,
You just know there's going to be trouble when the message starts this way.
I was thinking of toying with Kywyn’s background to spice it up a bit. What do you think?:
My personal recommendation is for cloves and bay leaves. But alas...
Abandoned at the gates of a top secret ninja clan’s hideout as a child, Kywyn had no memory of his parents or origins. One of the ninja masters of the clan, known only as Nameless, took Kywyn in as his own son and trained him in the secret arts of shadow and death. When the time came for the final trial of his training, Kywyn was ordered to kill his master and take his place in the clan. Refusing to do so, Kywyn and his master fled away from the covert base to the shore.
There, the master and student stowed away on a ship bound for the west. Unfortunately, or perhaps luckily, this ship happened to be a pirate vessel captained by the infamous brigand Handsome Pete.
Ninjas and pirates. Nifty.
[MUSICAL INTERLUDE]
A ninja and pirate, don't you know?
That age-old debate,
How does it go?
And of late we see both classes,
Everywhere, oh no!
Pirate, ninja!
Pirate, ninja!
Pirate, ninja!
Pirate, ninja!
Wouldn't you rather be a pauper too?
[/END INTERLUDE]
Ahem.
Having need to replace two crew that were slain in their last raid, Pete allowed Kywyn and Master Nameless to work on the ship, named the Charisma.
Months passed and the Charisma traveled through different ports along the coasts, heading further south to seek better targets. One full moon night, the ship was at the wrong harbor at the wrong time. A herd of were-hippopotamuses...
Excuse me?
A herd of were-hippopotamuses...
That's what I thought you said. Carry on.
...defended their territory by tearing apart the crew and ship. Kywyn saw his master and Handsome Pete trampled and headbutted to death as he fought the monsters off as best he could. Kywyn was the only survivor of the attack but not without consequences.
That would explain the 9 Strength...
He was gnawed by the bulging snout of a were-hippo before escaping and swimming to shore.
Having lost everything, Kywyn wandered inland by himself, struggling for food and shelter along the way using his ninja and pirate training. Every full moon, Kywyn blacked out and woke up in the morning somewhere unfamiliar, wet and covered in river plants. He suspected something may be wrong with himself but denied it most of the time.
One morning, Kywyn woke to find himself in the bushes near the gates of Garic’s City. Spitting out the wet grass in his mouth and picking off a few snails, he rose from the shrub to approach the gate.
---
Some slight alterations like replacing the Avowed template with a lycanthrope one might be needed. Just a first draft, but I think it has some potential, eh?
Only in Canada could we conceive of a were-hippo template...
But now, from Finland (alas, I cannot duplicate the font):
Something bit different for a change, I think. Ahem... as the subject says, without further ado:
/*Saevin Efeldin*/
/Saefin is a young elf male of average build. He has a short dark brown hair and watery green eyes. Saefin carries a powerful longbow attached to his backpack and a large quiver of arrows hang on his hip. Saefin wears only thin padded armor and only weapons he carries besides the bow is a dagger and a wicked-looking axe./
/Fresh out of the esteemed Academy in Atennoh, Saefin has traveled to Garic's City to seek adventure. And to learn better his trade, to be eventually fulfill the task he has vowed to accomplish./
/When Saefin was only 20 years old, he was forced to watch helpless while Demmionite enforcers beat up and killed his father and mother and took his sisters as slaves. This was due to them being elves in a land populated by humans and his father being a Thalonite priest. Broken with grief because of thesa events, Saefin fled the land he was in and ended up living in a forest middle of nowhere./
/With years passing by and Saefin growing older in his isolation, his hatred towards Demmionites just grew and on his 65th birthday Saefin came to realize he had to do something. Especially after he had begun to frequently to be bothered by dreams of a creature surrounded by sunlight speaking to him. Fueled with this newfound determination, Saefin set out from his reclusive hideout and on the road to elven city of Atennoh./
/At Atennoh, Saefin applied to the Academy and got accepted after he had demonstrated his abilities and one of the Masters had recognized him as the son of Lightwielder Deivan Efeldin. While he was older than most of other students at the Academy, Saefin mastered all lessons with pure determination to learn and to be able to revenge his family's fate some day. The sooner the better./
/Instructors very quickly noticed Saefin's skills and determination, and he advanced through Academy in lightning space, picking up whatever skills he considered to be important for affecting the pay-back on Demmionites. Most valued of these to him was newfound skill to cast arcane spells and the seeing a way how they might be used in combination with his prowess with a bow./
There it is.
PS. Today is a good day... ;)
The thing about this last one is I couldn't tell if was serious or if the send-up is that I've been introduced to the elven version of Wesley Crusher (with apologies to Wil Wheaton). The subtlety kept me wondering if the rest of you were serious or not for longer than I might otherwise have wondered.
But this guy, who I'm told had this prepared well in advance, this guy frightened me:
Hey everyone.
NaShae's blue blood and all got me thinking, so I'd like to flesh out Ran's background a little bit. I didn't write anything for the time before he joined the Jade Lotus monastery, but I remedied that now.
Here goes:
It was a dark and stormy night. The silence in the ramshackle cabin on the moors was only broken by the intermittent rumbling of thunder. A woman was resting on a makeshift bed of grass and hay. Torn and bloody sheets lie discarded in a corner. Suddenly, just as lightning strikes close by. The door swings open and a man hurries in, a sleeping infant in his arms.
"It is done."
No, apparently it's not, as Ran continues with:
The scene shifts to a large room in the opious castle of elven emperor Tharivol [elf name lost to the autocensor]. One of her personal servants hands empress Felosial her new-born twin sons. Or are they?
The eldest of the young boys is named Qea'Ran Sohegu Elohi Yehudi Granada Okwesi - Ran for short. Unbeknownst to his parents, he is not their offspring. He's not even a real elf but a human changeling, switched at birth for the elven heir by the emperor's evil vizier, the switch magically altering them to fit in their new families, making them undistinguishable from members of their new races. The vizier had grand ambitions he wanted to further with this wicked scheme, but unfortunately for him he slipped in the bathroom the very next day, broke his neck and died. Ran's true parents always kept the secret and both passed away before he came of age, so by now no-one alive knows of Ran's true identity.
Ran grew up to become an annoying spoiled brat, who took great pleasure in tormenting his servants and tutors until one day, one a visit to the royals two kingdoms to the south, he slipped away unseen to mingle with the common elves. An unbelievable coincidence occurs: the prince runs into a boy who looks exactly like him. His double is a scoundrel living on the streets, scrounging together a living any which way he can. The streetwise youth immediately sees the opportunity, overpowers Ran and stashes him away with an evil elf who forces the prince into slave labour while his double succesfully impersonates him and travels back with the emperor and empress to their realm.
It takes years of suffering and abuse before Ran can get away from his tormentor, but some good at least comes from this time of pain: the prince's character is transformed, the weak-willed youngling becoming a man of strong principles and unwavering strength. He'll need that strength in the following year, as he makes his way back to his elven parents' palace. The false prince has made himself so impopular with his tutors, his father's advisors, that they hatched a nefarious plan: they intend to take the son of the most influencial of their number, magically alter his appearance and make him trade places with the apparent heir. Ran manages to catch his imposter alone one evening as he is riding through the woods: the double tries to flee but is knocked off of his horse and perishes on the spot. Ran considers this a stroke of luck, even if he bemoans the death of a fellow elf, catches the horse and rides to the palace. However, as if Demmion orchestrated it, it's at this point that the councillors make their move. Before Ran can even enter, he is intercepted, pulled off the horse and carted away in a sack while the councillor's son takes his place.
The councillors dare not shed the blood of the one they think is the true heir of the emperor though: they lock him up in a dungeon, his face hidden behind a mithril mask. There he lingers for years, until one of the councillors starts to feel the guilt gnawing away at him. He alone has been visiting Ran during those long years and has become impressed with his new-found strength of character. Ran's strange stories of an impostor having taken his place years ago finally begin to ring true and the elderly elf realizes they've made a terrible mistake. However, the others in the group of councillors will never agree to set this right: they won't want to lose the influence they've gained by their scheme as they will have the emperor as their puppet when he succeeds the current emperor. But, with the help of a loyal servant of the imperial family and the one good-willing councillor, Ran breaks free from his jail and manages to imprison the false prince instead. Just in time, as that very day emperor Tharivol dies.
Ran is to be crowned the new emperor. A long and beautiful ceremony is organized after the standard three weeks of mourning and ritual preparation. However, as is customary, an oracle is brought in on the last day before the coronation to divine the heir's suitability. Naturally, the oracle finds that something is amiss: after all, the blood of the [elf name lost to the autocensor]'s doesn't run through Ran's veins. The revelation is shocking and the senior advisors (the new ones, obviously, as the traitors have been replaced) try to fathom what could be going on. It's Ran himself who finds an answer - not the right one, but a good one nonetheless: he presumes that sometime after his birth, he and his twin brother got switched: he is actually the younger one and as such not the true heir. The oracle is consulted again and indeed, the other [elf name lost to the autocensor] is found to be the one destined to succeed as emperor. The real heir, the elf Ran got switched for, must have died since.
D&D is apparently short for Dumas and Dickens (with other source material hidden cleverly in the notes where the Tolkien estate will never find it).
The coronation can go on as planned after all: Ran wishes his brother all the best and pledges his support, but figures it'd be better to fade out of sight from the court to prevent future problems. He decides to go to a monastery and become a humble monk. No-one will suspect him to be the next in line to succeed to the throne as one who has renounced worldly goods and comfort for a life of asceticism.
"Or will they? Dun-dun-dun!"
Just let me know what you think, I'm open for suggestions (especially about what happened to the elf Ran got switched for - I assume he died for now, but that could still make for a good hook for a future adventure).
Which brings us to Gamis' list:
Hey Bob,
I was just thinking over some changes to Gamis's background; could serve as some adventure hooks later.
- The family anvil back in Lilac Ford is actually a key to another plane, the portal of which opens from the dwarven mountain stronghold where it was cast. If this portal is ever opened, githzerai from the future will detect it and follow another portal to the area of GsC, seeking to assassinate Gamis, whose progeny is fated to overthrow their regime in the future. Surviving resistance arrives at the same time, with the demand, quite literally, "come with me if you want to live."
- Gamis's grandmother on his mom's side, who was adopted into the clan, once dropped into a trance suddenly and pronounced a prophesy. The only being to hear the prophesy was a flumph, who is living in a pool in the forest where the grandmother's biological mother, a nymph, lives.
- the family actually settled in Lilac Ford because of the availability of the blossoms. Every five years, they undergo a ritual involving them, otherwise they revert to draconic traits inherited from the father's side of the family. The anvil was given to the family generations ago by the dwarves out of respect for their gold dragon ancestor.
- Gamis's senior teacher, Gray Master, is actually a lammasu in disguise.
At least he never mentioned drow...
I’m not sure what you two have planned for Hermy’s father, but I’ve been giving some thought about what would work best for roleplaying it out over the long term.
Since the only things we know about him is his name, that he was a scribe and highly thought of, and of course sent away for a crime he didn’t commit. That gives us a lot of room to work with.
The idea I’ve been toying around with would to have Hermy Sr. actually be a polymorphed Drow princess...
And my day was going so well...
I know we don’t have Drow in our game world, but perhaps that could be because they were all polymorphed several centuries in the past by an evil wizard in his darktower after they stole his magic bracelet. (This would help explain Kirby’s natural affinity for dual wielding and Hermy's ability to blend into shadows so easy.)
It also means that Hermy's father has been a halfling for several centuries now, but perhaps I'm nitpicking.
Someone found out about Hermy Sr.’s real identity and bribed the judge into convicting him regardless of the evidence supporting his innocence. And who might this someone be… none other then the King of the Elven Kingdom of Dufalas. (It’s the third elven kingdom you come to heading southwest.)
The King of Dufalas was worried about the prophecy concerning the daughter of the dark man who wasn’t. Since Hermy Sr. is actually a woman he fits the description, and the King had him sent away before he could have a son that would lead the little people in a revolt that would stop the flow of spices needed for baking elven waybread. The next part of the King's plan was to have both Kirby and Hermy Jr. fitted with Belts of Masculinity/Feminity but his plot was foiled when Hermy’s mother (who in actuality is Ordermetrix, thus her ability to tell him the truth in the Labyrinth) turned the entire kingdom into newts.
Wait, I remember this one. "Newt them! Newt them all!" So now Hermy's father is a newt that and former drow princess, okay, got it...
This act enraged Kirby who had already spent the money he got for killing the acolyte his father was convicted of killing on a frilly pink dress.
And as we all know, the punishment for committing murder on a frilly pink dress is... wait, let me check the books...
So he killed his mother for vengeance and stole all her clothes to add to his wardrobe. (The inheritance he so desperately wanted was a pair of elven stiletto heels that matched his evening gown.)
A halfling in high heels? May I suggest platform soles instead?
Hermy Sr. was suppose to be killed in a mining “accident” but organized the workers into a union first, and refused to enter the mines on the day the red dragon teleported into it. They were on strike and the dragon refused to cross the picket line to get to Hermy Sr. (After this incident he was given the nickname Striker, and went on to organize a few more groups around Garic's, including the thieves' guild, and the haberdashers' union.)
Okay, so I could see Striker as a red dragon, but why didn't Norma Rae -- I mean Hermy Sr. -- gain super-powers in the industrial accident? It just doesn't make sense!
So when Minto and Brodda arrive at the mines (And speaking of Minto, he is actually the real Hermy Woodhome Jr., the Hermy Woodhome using the Hermy the Hero SN is actually a clone of him made by the evil wizard who turned all the drow into halflings to further complicate things.) it might be best if they find the mine shut down until the workers there get a raise.
The unpaid slave labour finally worked out that tripling their wages every week for a year wasn't the deal they thought it was, did they?
They can then learn the true story from Kirby who is actually the evil wizard responsible for everything through a bizarre use of time stop, wish, and a deck of many things.
I always wondered who "lost" my 1st Edition collection. And to think I'd always blamed my parents...
I believe this will enable years of good role playing for myself and several other characters as well. (Natala’s claim to be a halfling is actually true. She is the only true one, every other halfling is a drow. And Donnavin is her half brother, half halfling and half werewolf. The Eternal Flame is actually a well respected babysitting company. Donnavin slew his village himself but like the spoiled brat he is refuses to take responsibility for his actions.)
Natala is a halfling? That would explain the bottomless cookie jar. I'm not sure how pies fit into this, though...
Thanks in advance,
Oh, don't thank me yet; you haven't seen my bill.
Hi Guys!
Since Mirielle is getting closer to her next level, I figured it was time to reveal the truth of her background.
Why does this seem like a good time to reveal that her apprentice is an elder vampire?
Everyone knows that to be a really successful wizard you have to be an elf.
Then why haven't we seen an elven wizard since the Frail's disappearance? (I knew it was a mistake for someone with a 5 Constitution to keep a housecat for a familiar.)
Well, all these years...
What, both of them?
...Miri has been under a powerful illusion spell to disguise the fact that she is actually the bastard daughter of the Elf King of Anwamane' (Apparently her mother was fairly attractive in her youth.) The illusion spell will be destroyed the first time Mirielle casts a 5th level spell. At that time, it will also be revealed that Ixchal is actually a baby Amethyst Dragon.
...This last bit explains so much...
Of course, something will have to be done about Gamis...
I can't read the previous line without envisioning crocodiles -- in a tank!
...
It's a very big tank.
but if we could find a way for Valor to be a polymorphed dragon too, that would help.
Ideas?
Yes, but somehow they all involve this secretly turning out to have been an Elfquest game, so that everyone can be both elves and halflings at the same time. Somehow, it doesn't mesh with Low-Life's uprising in the sewers, but I'm sure I can come with a... backup... plan.
No, let's scrap that idea. Maybe we should just focus on training everyone up for next year's invasion of the Castle of Fun. Gamis can handle the dunk tank, Mirielle gets catapult duty, and Joseph can deal with all of the dual-wielders and jugglers as he sees fit. Aramil will have to notch everyone's weapons after this one, since he'll doubtless run out of room for them on the handle of his own weapon.
Besides, we're almost out of pie.
Thank you very much for starting April in such a bewildering fashion for me. My sympathies for those of you who missed out, but if it makes you feel better, you can receive a piece of my revenge next year as well, if you'd like.
Did I say "revenge?" I meant to say -- oh, hold on, there's someone at the door. I'll explain another time. Night, everyone!
Originally posted by JosephKell
The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass, leaving memories tht become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth comes again. In one Age, called the Third Age by some, an Age yet to come, an Age long past, a wind rose in the Spine of the World. West it blew, over all nations of the world. West, over the Aryth Ocean. West over the island of Tremalking. West to the lost lands of the Seachean...
Well I just got permission from the owner of Mabinogin.com/Forums and he is making a sub-forum for a large Wheel of Time game.
And I'm the Head GM. So I will have to cut back on the hours that I spend here. (I won't disappear entirely... but as some have noticed, I've stopped super bumping. I've been working with the first players for the PC's).
On the bright side, I will finally know all the work ST goes through.
It is too bad this other form doesn't accept .txt extensions... far too many images going to waste...
Yah, I can be happy forever now, I finialy will have a place to WoT! Yah!
*remembers channelers*
How are you going to handle that? Oh well, its still WoT!
and
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
The thing about this last one is I couldn't tell if was serious or if the send-up is that I've been introduced to the elven version of Wesley Crusher (with apologies to Wil Wheaton). The subtlety kept me wondering if the rest of you were serious or not for longer than I might otherwise have wondered.
Wesley Crusher? I got the impression that was the elven version of Luke Skywalker... But then, we all know how well I know my Star Wars.
I can't read the previous line without envisioning crocodiles -- in a tank!
...
It's a very big tank.[/b]
[musical interlude]
We could throw him in the Tigris,
Let him float a while,
And then all sit back and watch him meet
A hungry crocodile
We could put him on a camel's back
And send him off to Ur
In a cowboy's hat without a brim,
Some boots without a spur
[/musical interlude]
Okay, I know what song's going to be running through my head the rest of the day. :D Points for anyone who can tell where it's from. Bonus points for explaining why I think Joseph is likely to approve of the final couplet in the song.
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Thanks for sharing the jokes, together with your thoughts, ST. Also, thanks for the effort at sorting out my confusion over Joseph's confusion over Kai's birthday wishes — I did figure it out later, but at the time it seemed strange, since my page settings resulted in the first posts on the page on which that conversation took place being the birthday wishes in question.
Apparently, I managed to pick ones that can be found from both Luke "use the forks" Skywalker and this other sci-fi serie personality.
I'm gonna steal that were-hippo idea for when I take Leadership and go looking for an original cohort though...
Mr. Wheaton has a very amusing story about a show he worked on afterward, in which his character is responsible for the destruction of Earth.
He finishes that story by saying to the audience, "So I guess that makes up for all of the times I saved the ship, huh?"
I think I have to go find his book, and not just for the sense of humour either.
But first, let's see about a Baker Street post.
I had instigate a ONE Suggestion/Rule Nazi'ing per 96 hours rule (4 days).
P.S. Thank you Gamis for raising the Studly Gamer Average.
-Jonathan
"Oh heck, oh heck, it's up to my neck, it's up to my neck!"*
*Brownie point for the name of the song this is from.
Originally posted by JosephKell
"Oh heck, oh heck, it's up to my neck, it's up to my neck!"*
*Brownie point for the name of the song this is from.
"I'm being eaten by a Boa Constrictor"
Originally posted by JosephKell
P.S. Thank you Gamis for raising the Studly Gamer Average.
Are you hitting on me? 'Cause whatever you heard about what happened at paladin camp... Yeah. No GsC yaoi.
:P
Originally posted by Enialis, Jackal scout
Are you hitting on me? 'Cause whatever you heard about what happened at paladin camp... Yeah. No GsC yaoi.
:P
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*after laughing on the floor for five minutes* No... not hitting on you, just saying thank you for raising the average. Maybe in a few years the bias against male gamers...
-Jonathan
"Oh dread, oh dread, he's swallowed my..."
(Miri got it)
Sorry, everyone.
Originally posted by Tynk77
Nearly falls over.
*visualizes Tynk as Ash from the Pokemon cartoon, doing the funny-face-freeze-and-fall-over*
;)
Congrats Tynk!
This is the third level I have gained in a row in such a manner. I leveled halfway through both Darkar's Revenge and the March on Hent M. Kinda used to it...but I always seem to leave my character in that postion. Heheh, 4th level spells here I come (assuming the Druid doesn't lay the smaketh down upon us).
33 HP for a 7th level wizard. ^_^
Eye's the typo on the Stoneshape spell, wondering weather it is a 4th or 5th level.
Well, maybe I can take now the obligatory chaotic streak, and just watch and have nice time while others fight. (Or is that evil actually? Well, whatever, I'll blame Verinal.)
Yup, I got a haircut this afternoon. Donn, you've got your bragging rights back.
w00t
Originally posted by Tynk77
Thanks guys ^_^
This is the third level I have gained in a row in such a manner. I leveled halfway through both Darkar's Revenge and the March on Hent M. Kinda used to it...but I always seem to leave my character in that postion. Heheh, 4th level spells here I come (assuming the Druid doesn't lay the smaketh down upon us).
33 HP for a 7th level wizard. ^_^
Eye's the typo on the Stoneshape spell, wondering weather it is a 4th or 5th level.
Let me check the PHB errata. Yes, the errata notes that stone shape is a 4th level wizard spell.
Oh, and concerning the 4th level spells, after some consideration, it's not really fair to make wizards wait until an adventure is concluded before allowing them to access a new spell level, since no other spellcasting class needs to wait. If Kiteflyer has no objections, please consider the 4th level spells available for use, Tynk.
Originally posted by Sensandela
Ooh, I feel sorry for the baker's wife...
So do I...
Hey! It could be alot worse! Its not like Kai's gonna beat her up or anything! Not too mention...Lucian's the one that punched her...Kai was just gonna hit her with a sap...errr...nevermind. Anyways don't worry, Kai may be cold and rude and angry and...well he still has a soft spot for the Lady Types. Even though its buried beneath all the hatred and evil, its still there.Originally posted by Shatteredtower
Let me check the PHB errata. Yes, the errata notes that stone shape is a 4th level wizard spell.
ah, but I thought I noticed something in the description...ah, here it is. "Stone Shape: Clr 3, Drd 3, Earth 3, Sor/Wiz 5"
Originally posted by Shatteredtower Oh, and concerning the 4th level spells, after some consideration, it's not really fair to make wizards wait until an adventure is concluded before allowing them to access a new spell level, since no other spellcasting class needs to wait. If Kiteflyer has no objections, please consider the 4th level spells available for use, Tynk.
:D :D :D
Originally posted by Tynk77
ah, but I thought I noticed something in the description...ah, here it is. "Stone Shape: Clr 3, Drd 3, Earth 3, Sor/Wiz 5"
You are correct, Tynk. That is what the PHB says in the spell's description. WotC's errata file for the PHB states that this is incorrect, and that the spell is 4th level for wizards and sorcerers.
I hope that makes it a bit more clear.
Originally posted by Scheherazade
So do I...
Does it help I'm not fond of it either?
Originally posted by Kai Heishall
There is no erasing the Inner Stifler. :P
Originally posted by Scheherazade
So do I...
I thought Lucian was the honorable one of teh group :embarrass
...Why does it sound like Kai's the only bad guy here?Serves you right for being such a jerkybum :P
Yeah, much as it may surprise you, its me. I'm afraid that I've effectively retired from the Wizards boards.. I should've stopped in a while ago to tell you guys, but I'm afraid the though only just crossed my mind. :embarrass Oh, how a busy life makes things slip your mind.
Anyhow, I hope y'all are doing okay. Feel free to use Kelly as an NPC.
See y'all around.
Originally posted by Codrian
[OOC: That should be the case. I don't think we could have managed to end up on Benelvir's side by accident. We sorta would have had to pass the caves to do that.]
That's not the problem - I'm sure we're not on the right side of the water just yet. My question is simple: from what I understand we've come at a Y-junction and we're between the two arms of the Y. Crossing one of them either brings us to the right side of the river if we want to get to Benelvir's, or it leaves us with both arms (or one, further upstream) between us and the cave. I want to be sure crossing the shallow one brings us closer to our goal, that's all. Problem is, the way I imagine things it won't. I was hoping I was seeing things the wrong way.
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
*borrows Aramil's axe and cuts a notch in his pen for another essay*
Wooooooooo!
I'm afraid that I've effectively retired from the Wizards boards.
Really?
awwwwwww...________
On another note, has anyone heard of "The International Dean's List" i got this letter about it today, but it seems kinda shady too me. I thought the Dean's list was something the College itself handed out.
Originally posted by Ran
That's not the problem - I'm sure we're not on the right side of the water just yet. My question is simple: from what I understand we've come at a Y-junction and we're between the two arms of the Y. Crossing one of them either brings us to the right side of the river if we want to get to Benelvir's, or it leaves us with both arms (or one, further upstream) between us and the cave. I want to be sure crossing the shallow one brings us closer to our goal, that's all. Problem is, the way I imagine things it won't. I was hoping I was seeing things the wrong way.
Ah... well... I'm sure Codrian can tell which way to go to get nearer the caves. So it's up to Kitey to answer this one. ;)
Originally posted by Donnavin Snowolf
On another note, has anyone heard of "The International Dean's List" i got this letter about it today, but it seems kinda shady too me. I thought the Dean's list was something the College itself handed out.
I suggest asking some of the faculty about it. But usually there is a Dean's List for each College at a University.
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On the confusion about the stream.
Yes it is a 'Y' fork and you are between them.
The shallow fork runs southwest while the one side that the group has been following upstream runs southeast. The rest of the stream continues up heading northwest. The shallows would be heading back in a westerly direction further away from Benelvir's cave.
I hope that this clears up the matter some.
Thanks for mentioning it, i forgot.
Originally posted by Brand
Wow, yeah, it is my Bday today... uh..im up to 19 now... long way to go.
Thanks for mentioning it, i forgot.
Good grief, I was 28 before I forgot how old I was. Young people these days, getting old before their time...
:P
Oh, and happy birthday. :D
Originally posted by Brand
Wow, yeah, it is my Bday today... uh..im up to 19 now... long way to go.
Thanks for mentioning it, i forgot.
Horpy Birthdoi
Remember, its not a birth-day. Its a birth-week. Make everyone be nice to you the whole week.
Originally posted by Minto Newberry , Bard Extroidinaire
"Of course you did, a good scri... Wait on minute. You did what?"
"Sold his contract?"
"What?"
"How?"
"Um, why?"
"To who?"
Minto tries to get his composure back. "And when?"
Kai-Kai, let me just pass onto you my compliments on your ability to portray your character. His evil-ity, his evilness is disgusting, and to see such treatment of any lady makes me want to cry.
Maybe that just says something for how well you write him, though. ;)
:shudders: I'm going to bed now. See you around.
Originally posted by Sensandela
Ugh.
Kai-Kai, let me just pass onto you my compliments on your ability to portray your character. His evil-ity, his evilness is disgusting, and to see such treatment of any lady makes me want to cry.
Maybe that just says something for how well you write him, though. ;)
:shudders: I'm going to bed now. See you around.
Sorry for the badness stuff...Kai is my very first evil character Ive ever RP'ed. Actually, he was never supposed to be evil...things just turned out that way I guess
I remember when I used to play in RL with my friends and I would get super ticked when my buddies wanted to be evil and cause mayhem throughout the entire game. Just a change of a way of playing I suppose.
Not to mention Im one of those guys that have to be different from everyone else(When it comes to video games and D&D). About a year ago, I noticed that there were only a few evil PC's running around.(That was when Conrad and Raven were around) And disliked the fact that everyone was basically "good" So when Kai had that little adventure way back when, I decided it was time to change the pace of the game and maybe give some of you goodie good people a challenge:D Ofcourse I don't think Kai will live much longer...Evil aligned characters have a way of dieing especially when Kai's gots so many enemies...Good and Evil. Not only that but when your biggest rival/enemy is one of the highest lvled charcters in the city
Originally posted by Kai Heishall
I remember when I used to play in RL with my friends and I would get super ticked when my buddies wanted to be evil and cause mayhem throughout the entire game. Just a change of a way of playing I suppose.
Not to mention Im one of those guys that have to be different from everyone else(When it comes to video games and D&D). About a year ago, I noticed that there were only a few evil PC's running around.(That was when Conrad and Raven were around) And disliked the fact that everyone was basically "good" So when Kai had that little adventure way back when, I decided it was time to change the pace of the game and maybe give some of you goodie good people a challenge:D Ofcourse I don't think Kai will live much longer...Evil aligned characters have a way of dieing especially when Kai's gots so many enemies...Good and Evil. Not only that but when your biggest rival/enemy is one of the highest lvled charcters in the city
Fortunately for Kai, the biggest rival/enemy is more likely to simply beat him unconscious, muzzle him, and stick him in a padded room to work on wringing the evil out of him. Then we'll go kill Marina. ;)
---------->GamisWe will see.....Bwhahahaha!!
Oh yea!! Happy B-Day Brand...Was it yesterday or today
Not sure im like a day ahead of everyone right now.:DOriginally posted by Natala
a 9-1-1 call…
Whoa! I assume things turned out alright, since you don't seem too upset?
Boy, am I glad that I have to be 19 only 8 more days. :P
Originally posted by Codrian
Or is this actually the stream that begins from the pond by the place where we ate the lunch on our way here.
The sream flows towards that campsite, so that'd require at least another Y somewhere, Codrian. ;)
I'll have remember to hit Kitey... with a log... a heavy log.
*hugs Kitey*
:D
Originally posted by Codrian
You know... I am starting to be totally confused what direction we should go.
North-east, maybe east-north-east by now is what I make of it (amusingly enough, we're going in a southwesterly direction now).
Come level 9, I might invest in some cross-class Survival ranks.
I'm just here to warn anyone interested that I won't be able to get online in the next four days or so because I'm going camping and the reason why I didn't post yesterday is because my computer is getting all mixed up and my Inet got lost. I might, just might be able to repair it tomorrow morning but, if not... well... I'll see you all in five days.
Tyros
P.S- Sorry about leaving you hanged in there Brand, but I just couldn't get to a computer any sooner. And, Kneyjalib... could you roleplay Tyros for me while I'm gone? Please? :D
Originally posted by Ran
I would (especially since I'm taking Heal ranks anyway), but burning a feat? I want PBS! ;)
Pie on the brain syndrome? You need to be a halfling first. :P
I'll be back after a hot bath -- Marcy made me learn to canter today
It was glorious, but I'm now rather tired & sore.and hello all
Originally posted by Scheherazade
Ran wants PBS so he can watch Sesame Street
You know me too well, Miri. :DOriginally posted by Kywyn:
Quietly to Dakarai, "Neat little trick, eh? I don't want you trying that. Not for a long while at least. Just wanted to show you. Be proud of your skill, even when we leave here, the archer is not in the arrow."
That reminds me of this section from Kahlil Gibran's work:
You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.
The archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite, and He bends you with His might that His arrows may go swift and far.
Let your bending in the archer's hand be for gladness;
For even as he loves the arrow that flies, so He loves also the bow that is stable.
"On Children" is still a favourite of mine.
*glances at calendar*
.oO( Damn.. )
...er.. 2 days after a Birthday!
Originally posted by Minto, the charmer:
"Minto's face redens slightly as Brodda leaves. "Um, you'll have to excuse her please."
"She's a dwarf, and a woman, if you know what I mean. Not always the most sensible combination. But she means well.."
Rrreally...
Just yeh wait, Minto Newberrrry...
Originally posted by some halfling mine supervisor:
... maybe, if you and your dwarf were to write a song for my dwarven convicts, to keep their spirits up. Remind them that if they work hard and stay out of trouble, they'll be free again when they've served their time.
Is anyone else hearing choruses of "Hi ho!" or is it just me?
Well, the boards are barely functioning for me, but I think I'll go take a nap.
Yes, I'm not at work. Scheduling error. *grumbles*
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
Is anyone else hearing choruses of "Hi ho!" or is it just me?
Sure go ahead and steal his joke. :-p
My posting time has been reduced as I just got a job.... in 7-9 hour shifts. o.o
:bounce:
Important Information: No matter how groggy you are, you cannot fit a pink d20 in the coin slot of a parking meter. (Whether this holds true for other colors is not yet known.)
Just making some noise to let people know I can be reached. It is likely I will be around all night.
Well, it's almost warm enough for a trip to Rooster Rock, but I still say you'd have to rip out your eyes afterwards!:OMG!
pink...
...ferrit?
You know I never thought I'd say it but it's nice to be back in Veg. ^_^
Vegas seemed a little to bright and flashy for me... ^_^
But does Veg stand for Vegas? Never seen that before and Ive lived in Vegas for quite a bit of years.
Ugh. Another migraine... :sad: And so almost certainly another day of not posting.
*scrumages through sack*
Sorry Nat, I can't find my aspirin
Originally posted by Natala
He means Vegreville, not Vegas.
Ugh. Another migraine... :sad: And so almost certainly another day of not posting.
Vegreville? Is that the place with the alien easter egg?
Week-ends is turning out to be even busier than expected, I hope to be around this evening though.
Spirit Caster
Off to church again for two more services of singing vast amounts of music.
Originally posted by kneyejailb
Vegreville? Is that the place with the alien easter egg?
Why yes yes it is.
anyways..
*~-=Happy Easter!=-~*
This one was finished in record time, but I still ended up making a lot of sprites before it was done.
The source of inspiration: this single phrase from Natala.
I'd suggest something to protect her, or else something that would make her better at the things she does best.
What my twisted mind came up with as a result: http://www.geocities.com/tanman_das/cave.html
One of my cats decided that, since Magellan and I aren't having an Easter egg hunt of any sort today (there being only the two of us to participate this year), he would fashion his own. With stolen banana bread muffins.
I'll post IC later, if (and probably only if) I stop feeling like it would be better to remove the left side of my head than allow it to go on feeling the way it does.
:DHmm... now it seems like I am bowing to Nat. :P
Good stuff, Gamis. :D :D :D
Evening folks.
Although, maybe next time a close-up of Ixchal? KL is convinced it's a squirrel
Maybe I'm paranoid about porcine creatures.
Originally posted by Ran
I thought it was a piglet at first.
Maybe I'm paranoid about porcine creatures.
http://www.geocities.com/tanman_das/ranAndPigs.htmlGreat work Gamis!
:bounce:
:bounce: Originally posted by Sensandela
Gamis, "Cave" was great. :D Totally wasn't expecting a big castle to pop up on the screen, and Ixchal was too cute. The "Ran + Pigs," though simple, was also fun to see.
Actually a well, Sensan-chan. Why would ST drop Gamis down anything if it didn't have water at the bottom? :P
Glad you like it, folks. :D
I can't view the flash movies until i get to a compute that has access to flash player.*sob*Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
Actually a well, Sensan-chan. Why would ST drop Gamis down anything if it didn't have water at the bottom? :P
Glad you like it, folks. :D
Well, it could be worse than water: At least he doesn't drop you down a poopie-hole. :D
Originally posted by Sensandela
Well, it could be worse than water: At least he doesn't drop you down a poopie-hole. :D
From what I hear, that's the otyug pit under the Hightower, so that's reserved for the likes of Tynk and Tycho.
And no, I hadn't planned on animating that.
Originally posted by Sensandela
Well, it could be worse than water: At least he doesn't drop you down a poopie-hole. :D
D&D Septic tank? Talk about cloudkill.
-Jonathan
Got e-mails to write, I think...
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
From what I hear, that's the otyug pit under the Hightower, so that's reserved for the likes of Tynk and Tycho.
Hey! I resemble that!
...er...
resent! Yeah, I resent that!
Originally posted by Mirielle
The Vegreville vegetarians eat Vegemite while vigorously voguing vaguely.
Honestly I don't think there are vegetarian's in Vegreville. :sad:
:pBreakfast, technically. I did get some sleep first, at least. Still, it means I'm not going to be very available today.
To the baker group, I admit that I need to work out the next step, though this will be a good time to roll forward the calendar for you, meaning I will work out some earnings for you for all of that time you missed.
It may also be a good time for the three of us to sit down and consider what you might have wanted to have the character do during those "lost months" -- get ahold of me by PM or e-mail to discuss that, if you can't reach me on IM. (A group e-mail might not be a bad idea, since there are chances that you'll be working together over the time period. I'd do that now, but I'm readying to leave in a minute.)
Codrian, I've not forgotten your e-mails. I'm still working on a reply.
Kywyn, I am also working on a reply to your last e-mail. It's nearly done and I hope to be able to send it tonight. There's missing information, but I can fill that in a bit later.
Other players, you've not been forgotten. If you've forgotten who I am, thank Zherog from the Castle of Fun for reminding me to check in with you people more often. If you have a need or a concern or a goal that you are unsure of how to approach, e-mail, IM me, PM me, or DM-Page me.
It may take time to create the answer, but please don't think you're wasting my time. Or that I'm going to chew your head off.
Okay, maybe I'm tired enough to do that right now, so I recommend against most IM messages for today. :P If the concern is big enough and you can find me, or you know my idiosyncrasies well enough, you'll know if it's a good idea or a bad one anyway, though.
Okay, off to lunch!
Soon.
Hello Everyone else :D
(Sche we got the group to post in the Adventure thread just liked you asked me last night btw, we just need to get Ulerian to post there too ;) )
As for Baker group... maybe finally two of you can do something that's been waiting since January.
*Commences Regular Schedule*
Originally posted by Aramil Dunskar
Cya ST ;)
Hello Everyone else :D
(Sche we got the group to post in the Adventure thread just liked you asked me last night btw, we just need to get Ulerian to post there too ;) )
Thanks, guys
Let's get this show on the road, then, shall we? You gonna walk or take a barge?Originally posted by Scheherazade
Thanks, guys
hm.. hows about we use some kind of polymorph spell to turn Ulerian, Boirin, and Aramil into giant mutant warhorses that can talk, and Tagg can ride them o'er the vast landscapes! :D
Or we could walk, if you insist...
Originally posted by Codrian
ST, I had already forgotten that matter. Quite good of me. (In other words, you could have dropped that matter altogether and I might have remembered something few months from now.)
As for Baker group... maybe finally two of you can do something that's been waiting since January.
The two do do what? Are you talking about Tensek and Kai?
Originally posted by Ulerian
Scheherazade: Which ever is faster gets my vote
Walking = 16 miles/day, Barge = 5 miles/day. I guess walking it is! :P
Originally posted by Kai Heishall
The two do do what? Are you talking about Tensek and Kai?
Oh! Here I come Wolf-girl!
[/Sarcasm]Now I wish I had a campaign to make use of it. $_$
Boards are still wonky for me. I'll take a nap and hope things will have improved when I get back.
Too tired to be healthy. I'm off to bed. G'night folks.
Originally posted by Ran
*nearly unhinges jaw while yawning*
Too tired to be healthy. I'm off to bed. G'night folks.
But it's only, what, half past midnight?I finished my prestige class, just over 21,000 characters long. If someone's feeling frisky they could check it out and post a reply in it. (Be brutal please). If not thanks anyways ^_^.
Spirit Caster
Ran a spell-check, fixed grammer, made a few abilities easier to handle and less complicated (believe it or not), and spent a few hours or so on it.
Meantime, a game any of you are welcome to play — a sort of betting pool (though it involves no gambling) — for when the baby will be born, how big he'll be, and so on. The game can be found here; my game is listed under ItsakShlomo. (Be warned, you do have to register for the site to participate.)
Originally posted by Tynk77
Ran a spell-check, fixed grammer, made a few abilities easier to handle and less complicated (believe it or not), and spent a few hours or so on it.
And poor grunts like me get no mention whatsoever? :sad:
Also, you still have "aternative" in there. ;)
Originally posted by Codrian
And poor grunts like me get no mention whatsoever? :sad:
You know, I was thinking mentioning about that, or just giving credit during it's final devlopement...seeing as how you did help me simplify it considerably. I don't think it would be even comprehensive at all without your help
.Also, you still have "aternative" in there. ;)
Well, rightfully so. :embarrass
Originally posted by Scheherazade
Half past 1, actually. Still considerably early for me. But I slept solidly for 7 hours for once, so I'm not complaining.
Originally posted by Darkar Shadowood
Yeah, but if his jaw gets stuck open he would need to hire someone to chase away the flies from his mouth. Who could afford that?
Lots of spiders in my appartment. Very few, if any, flies. But I like my food chewed by myself, which requires working jaws.
Originally posted by Codrian
And now I am older than before.
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
I get zapped by a frog-tongue-man?
:POriginally posted by Silmarwen
Ah, I see then. Would you know where they would sell holy water and silver dust around here? Normally I would go to the church of Thalos, but if I could obtain them here it would save me sometime.
"Oh, you can get that at the souvenir stand right over there! Be sure to get a t-shirt with 'I
Ordemetrex' on it, too."Originally posted by Scheherazade
"Oh, you can get that at the souvenir stand right over there! Be sure to get a t-shirt with 'I
Can I get one that says
[Hannibal Lecter]"Hello Clarice......"[/Hannibal Lecter]
*returns to assembling pan of enchiladas*
Originally posted by Mirielle
...don't flounder at all the well-fishes. :P
:PHeck, happy every-day.
If you can't help it, be sure he screams out "death to kiteflyers dice" in his death-throws.
I shall return Sunday early evening. Take care guys! ^_^.
Heh. Today is Bermuda Shorts day at the university, but it's been snowing all day. Monday, on the other hand, was much warmer -- about 20 degrees (Celsius, lest you think we're crazy enough to wear t-shirts in well-below freezing weather). From what my comic book dealer (on campus) tells me, it's been such a quiet day that he's considering closing early.
Not the best sign for celebrating semester's end. :P
I think we'll make Tynk's last words be "Run fools, I think I'm going to pass...".
And... ST, now that you mention it, I wouldn't put it past Canadians being that crazy. :P
The best straight humour moment might be, in my opinion, Silmarwen's answer to why she missed a certain lecture.
The little touches award might go to Boirin this time around, for the little details that remind you of his background without much exposition.
The Mary Poppins award goes to Codrian, for service at Natala's store. There have been other interesting posts, Codrian, but that scene sticks out. Thanks to both you and Lucian for the work.
My apologies to the Baker Street Regulars for their inconvenience. After a few days to consider their points (made privately -- but the apology should be public), they are well-made, and I will attempt to address them.
The Rainbow Connection award goes to Kywyn, because I don't think anyone since Jim Henson has gone that deep into the mind of a frog and found it quite so complex. (Miss Palasha? :P) Of course, I've found a lot of the other posts interesting as well, especially the Dakarai conversations.
I could do this for quite awhile, because it has been interesting to read in a number of places. Some nice team efforts and some nice individual posts as well. Thank to all of you for the efforts and the entertainment once again.
Originally posted by Scheherazade
nails and sugar
Oooh, the possibilities... However, I've discovered there are frozen french fries with Buffalo seasoning
We shall see...Hmmm...
I'm on a grocery trip, but AIM is on, in case anyone needs to make a request or ask for some clarification.
Kitey, I changed Ran's action. Thanks.
- To your grandma's.
- Why?
- Pick up some vegetables...
- Er... so what am I doing in the car?
- So you can help me put the vegetables in the trunk.
- Oh, ok... Do you think it's gonna ra... WATCH OUT!!!
That's pretty much what I recall from that particular situation. After that I seem to have blacked out. I was going to my grandma's in my dad's car when a lunatic driving a van hit our car head on.
Next day I woke up in the hospital and learned that I had a broken arm and a few bruises. I've been in the hospital for about 3 days and then I was sent home. I'm in bed and the doctors say that I need some rest and I will be able to return to school in the middle of the week, if I have special cares.
Besides that, I'm okay. My head is a bit dizzy still but I'm fine and dandy.
I just got to the computer and to the net and I needed to tell you guys this. My mum won't let me stay in the computer for long because she says it will only make my head dizzier.
So I'm sorry for anything that might happen due to my absence. I'll try to check on the boards whenever I can but I think it might still be a while before I can get to normal activity.
See ya all when I can...
Tyros
P.S: I can do that nija stuff too... er... on second thought.. maybe not... heheh
Glad to hear you're relatively okay, Tyros. Take care of that arm.===
Revised Dragon Disciple
Hit Die: d6
Requirements: To qualify to become a dragon disciple, a character must fulfill all the following criteria.
Race: Any non-dragon (cannot already be a half-dragon).
Skills: Knowledge (arcana) 8 ranks
Languages: Draconic
Spellcasting: The character must have the ability to cast 2nd level arcane spells without preparation.
Special: The player chooses one of the following dragon varieties when taking the first level in this prestige class: black, brass, bronze, or red.
Class Skills
The dragon disciple's class skills (and the key ability for each skill) are Concentration (Con), Craft (Int), Diplomacy (Cha), Escape Artist (Dex), Gather Information (Cha), Knowledge (all skills, taken individually) (Int), Listen (Wis), Profession (Wis), Search (Int), Speak Language, Spellcraft (Int), and Spot (Wis).
Skill Points at Each Level: 2 + Int modifier.
Thanks for the monk, Gamis. I've enjoyed your animated sprite work.
Is that a Ran monk I see G?
I like the fix ups you did to the Dragon Disciple ST. Very strengthy. ^_^
My mum won't let me stay in the computer for long because she says it will only make my head dizzier.
You should always listen to your mum. Mums are usually right. In this case, evidence empirically gathered by me proves it. And using myself for empirical evidence again, it'll get better. I turned out moderately ok, didn't I? Rhetorical question, everyone - don't answer that.
Someone expressed interest in this prestige class. Since I wasn't entirely happy with the way that it short-changes spellcasters, I've made some adjustments, giving my reasons after the revision. Input is welcome from all players.
I've put it on my to-do pile (to do-pile?).
Who wants to see the monk get his fu on?
Hmm. I feel a signature move coming on for Ran.
Nice, Gamis. Very nice.I'm here, but my Inbox is overloaded again and requires my immediate attention. I'm keeping on eye on the situation here though.
I'm glad you're okay -- is your dad okay too? Get lots of rest, y'hear?Tyros, your expeditious recovery is in my thoughts. Sorry to hear of your troubles.
I had an absolutly wonderful time on my trip. Held a wild Tarantula, saw a hawk carry a large snake away over the pine and cacti-littered mountains. Met lots of neet people, played with all kinds of outdoor mechanical and mundane toys, jammed on the drums with some talented improv musicians, and much more.
Good to be back. :D
Congrats to our two new levelees! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:
Hmm. It might be best if people start heading their posts with a date, if the date of the post does not match the day it was posted.
Anyway, off to work.
I'm just glad it's Monday.
Yeah, most people don't say that, but then this isn't the beginning of the weekend for most people either.
Ah... and finally I could gain access to WotC boards. For some bizarre reason that I haven't figured out yet, I couldn't get in here for whole Sunday. Tried 3 different browsers and every one of them just stuck to endlessly trying to contact these boards. (Could access other WotC pages, but not boards.)
Congrats to levelees.
It's late and I'm tired. See y'all tomorrow.
Meh.
Feeling better now than I had been. Iron makes a big difference in combatting wooliness of the brain. Relief from allergies helps as well.
It's a beautiful day here. Windows open to catch the breeze, children playing on the sidewalk all up and down my street. Ahh...
I'm off to carve the turkey I roasted last night.
Darkar, I'll probably be back and post again for you a few hours from now, if you're around and able to post between now and then.Goodnight, all.
Originally posted by Natala
Feeling better now than I had been.
Originally posted by Natala
Iron makes a big difference in combatting wooliness of the brain.
Hmmmm. Chocolatey goodness... :D
Have to get some work done this afternoon, will be around later.
Originally posted by Natala
Ooh, looky. Multiple posts from Natala on the same day. Oooh.
Feeling better now than I had been. Iron makes a big difference in combatting wooliness of the brain. Relief from allergies helps as well.
It's a beautiful day here. Windows open to catch the breeze, children playing on the sidewalk all up and down my street. Ahh...
I'm off to carve the turkey I roasted last night.
Wonders if he and Nat have similar allergies
The past 5 days have been utterly miserable, it mimiced flu like symptoms. Today is the first day that I have managed to breathe and not use 500 tissues. :D
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
*nurses finger impressively bruised by being closed in a sliding closet door and considers getting ice*
Tape them together and avoid using them!
....
And umm use ice. Lot'sa ice.
Don't forget to elevate them!
Originally posted by Darkar Shadowood
With the aid of Threfdil's distraction Ran sends the sword flying up in the air. Then a swift kick to the midsection the human falls backwards into the brush collapsing. Ran spins back to a relaxed position and catches the sword by the hilt before it hits the ground.
Show-off...
:D
Originally posted by Tensek Vicar
Tape them together and avoid using them!
....
And umm use ice. Lot'sa ice.
Don't forget to elevate them!
*hands Gamis duct tape and wonders where the ice is supposed to go on the sliding doors*
Originally posted by Ran
Show-off...
:D
Well next time I will not roll a 30 on your disarm attempt :P
And here I was hired to be the unlikely meatshield for the group - not even a scratch and everyone else looking like they walked into a Blade Barrier. Sure I'm pullling my weight - honest!
Gee, that sounds so formal. Well, I hope you'll pardon me, because this is not the sort of announcement in which I specialize.
First, she is hoping to have more regular internet access again, returning to classes very shortly. However, that's not the big announcement.
Here it goes...
Please join me in wishing Anaya congratulations, as she is expecting a child.
Congratulations, Anaya, and be sure to listen to the more experienced parents, especially the ones who know what the next few months may be like for you. ;)
(Okay, could have gone better, but not too bad. Obviously I won't be doing this herald thing for a living. "Unto you a child is due!" Hmm... no, that might be overdoing it. Nice show of restraint, and the news is out... -- okay, I think it's acceptable. Now to post it.)
Darkar... who would like to have a child with d20s as eyes?
Allow me to echo what ST already said. (The part about listening to parents that have gone before, not the rest. ;) )
I'm heading out for the evening, but I'll check back later. Happy Ridvan
http://www.geocities.com/tanman_das/house.html
(Given a bit of luck and a lack of morning sickness tomorrow, I'll be back. ;) )
See most of you on Monday.
See a few others a bit sooner then that.
New PC at work, so no daytime AIM, only MSN, so ping me there
Same addy as email..
so I'm still here, though it may look like I'm not
thanks
U
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
New Flash movie completed, this time at 47k. Enjoy. :D
http://www.geocities.com/tanman_das/house.html
What makes that especially funny is that I've been mulling over a familiar-specific spell similar to Enlarge...Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
New Flash movie completed, this time at 47k. Enjoy. :D
http://www.geocities.com/tanman_das/house.html
Now that's funny! :heehee
But you really should have made Ixchael pink Gamis.
Good animation, Mr Clanksalot.
Ever since then...poor Ixchael...
Originally posted in one of the threads
(Take 20 on Balance to make it across the rocks.)
You can't take 20 on any check where there is a consequence for failure. You can take 10 as long as you aren't distracted, but 20 is only allowed for skills such as Open Locks, where the only penalty for all of those missed chances is that the lock didn't open. It won't work for a Balance or Climb check, because failure for either of those will result in you falling.
This isn't the only time I've seen the mistake made, or the only player to make it. I hope this clears things up a little bit.
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
Small matter of game mechanics:
You can't take 20 on any check where there is a consequence for failure. You can take 10 as long as you aren't distracted, but 20 is only allowed for skills such as Open Locks, where the only penalty for all of those missed chances is that the lock didn't open. It won't work for a Balance or Climb check, because failure for either of those will result in you falling.
No, its part of his act ^_^.
You see, he will try 20 times to cross, even if he succeeds his first try. Consider it a warm-up.
...then again it could be a lack of cigarettes effecting my ability to concentrate on the details of my post
I seem to have developed this affinity for saying no to my urges...for now at least...and the past 54 hours.Or it could mean my need for an attention to detail...Naw! ^_^
As for dyed weasels... at least it's not a badger. And there are no mushrooms involved, except what Tynk has eaten to gain "insight" to magic.
as she is expecting a child.
Anodder baebee!?!?!?
I feel so old.
Originally posted by Codrian
...And there are no mushrooms involved, except what Tynk has eaten to gain "insight" to magic.
Hey! :embarrass
I resemble that!
Er, resent, rather.
Just ask Alice :op
Thanks Kywyn and ST. *Nods*
And Tycho, if you catch this I appologize for the delay in getting to you. It will be a little longer but you are not forgotten. In fact, I have dedicated some thought to what we may pursue. Perhaps you have a few ideas to share?
My E-mail is public so let me know if you want to hear about a few things. As always this goes for anyone else whatsoever. :D
I think Tyross' brain is gunna hit critical mass right quick.
Originally posted by Tynk77
Where on these boards can I post a short-poem?
Metaboard.
Anaya @ :bounce::bounce::bounce:
Yeeeeeppiii!!!!! We'sa gonsa hava aisky poisky babee!!!
Congrats
Originally posted by JosephKell
Metaboard.
Don't make that kind of suggestions please, not even as a joke.
Originally posted by Ran
Don't make that kind of suggestions please, not even as a joke.
?
The Metaboard, or the recboard, whatever it is called... it is a general board I though... STOP PLAYING WITH MY HEAD!!
On another note: My shoulders are killing me right now. Yesterday I did 1000m on a rowing machine (someone left the resistance on max), then I spent 4 hours on an improperly positioned beanbag, and today I did another 2000m on a rowing machine, back-pressed 70 pounds for 20 minutes, did 10 minutes on a stairmaster, and 20 minutes of arm peddling.
-Jonathan
Edit: It is the Rec Room
Originally posted by JosephKell
Edit: It is the Rec Room
That's right. Sorry about being so curt earlier, but people posting whatever they like on the Metaboard (or General, but especially Meta) is a pet peeve of mine.
The words of rope continue to bounce about in De Vanes mind...
.oO(Rope.....oh yes!!!!
"Wait I think I have rope in my bag... I have used it very little and had nearly forgoten about it (see Lord of the Rings Trilogy).....I will look."
*Trys to remove his backpack for his back without making unnecessary noise, and after sifting through its meager contents he pulls forth from his bag (Dramatice gasps, Diabolical DUN DUN DUNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!) the absolutely wonderful 600 inches (aka. 50 feet) of hemp rope
"Here we are....If Silmarwen is right and they are in fact the living dead, our weapons will do just amout as much damage as our arrows...very little...so If we were to decend down to them will would be able to dispatch them more effectivly, and if we were fighting hand to hand, Master Gamis and myself would be able to do what we do best...annihilate what soils the glory of our lord Thahlos."
*Stretches his height up and puffs himself up with the coil of rope in his free hand*
Bye!
Got to hand it to you, Kywyn, that may have been the best use I've seen of that otherwise tired "Are we there yet?" gag. Nicely done.
I'm just about to sit down to review today's events with the Picnic group. I hadn't expected this turn of events, but the points are good ones, and the approach you've made to it looks promising thus far.
Hamsters and halflings and Hardaja. Oh my.
"Mushroom."
"Badger, badger, badger, badger..."
*patiently--and not-so-patiently at times--chips away at math*
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
Nothing like starting your day with a request to blow something up, eh? :P
*chuckles* Kablooie!
Originally posted by Codrian
Wizards and fireballs...
Have you seen the Wheel of Time rules? It is possible to min/max a channeler to the point where at level 12 they have a +30 total modifier to Concentration checks when overchanneling (this assumes a Constitution of 10), i.e. Unlimited 2nd level spells per day! FIREBALL!! (Fireball is a scaling weave in WoT, so the 2nd level effect is 2d6+channeler level in fire damage)
FYI: Don't try this trick with a male channeler... once you start abusing this overchanneling loop hole, you condemn yourself to MADNESS! (Too late for some of us.)
On a side note.
ST: Any chance of including the Heroic Surge feat in Garic's City? It is a very heroic feat (once per round you can make use of an extra standard action, limit 1 per day for every four class levels. lvl 1-4: 1/day, 5-8: 2/day, 9-12: 3/day, 13-16: 4/day, 17-20: 5/day) I am sure there is a mage out there that would love to be able to pop off two fireballs in a round.
-Jonathan
staggers off to bed
See you later...
Mirielle vs. the break-dancer
You did an excellent job of illustrating Codo & Podo.Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
Ooo, that sounds good, cuz... I could go for some of that, especially with my allergy headache tonight.
Same here.....
:embarrass
Originally posted by Scheherazade
Mirielle vs. the break-dancer
Shades of the Gigaslave!
Completely out of it. Been going to bed too late of late, and got up too early to go out for food tonight. On the other hand, it was Morroccan food, and some things are worth getting up early for.
The baklava was exceptional. I've only had it better once, and oddly enough it was made by a woman living in a Newfoundland outport, not the sort of community that has much exposure to anything of a Mediterranean flavour. Then again, the best donairs I've had in this city are made by a Vietnamese gentleman, so maybe it's not so remarkable. I mean, if my favourite Indian restaurant is owned by a trained French chef, then--
I can tell I need sleep. Dillon, thanks for the Flashwork. Kywyn, thanks for the artwork that went with it. "Good night, Wesley."
If you've got events to catch up on, feel free to post them. If you are on schedule, feel free to "borrow time" against "tomorrow."
Again, sorry I didn't mention this earlier.
Yay more time for catching up! ^_^
-Jonathan
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
Shades of the Gigaslave!
Completely out of it. Been going to bed too late of late, and got up too early to go out for food tonight. On the other hand, it was Morroccan food, and some things are worth getting up early for.
The baklava was exceptional. I've only had it better once, and oddly enough it was made by a woman living in a Newfoundland outport, not the sort of community that has much exposure to anything of a Mediterranean flavour. Then again, the best donairs I've had in this city are made by a Vietnamese gentleman, so maybe it's not so remarkable. I mean, if my favourite Indian restaurant is owned by a trained French chef, then--
I can tell I need sleep. Dillon, thanks for the Flashwork. Kywyn, thanks for the artwork that went with it. "Good night, Wesley."
You sounded worse than me ST. Hope ya get plenty of sleep. Just dont dream of Mario the Breakdancing French Chef.
Originally posted by Tynk77
*Prods recent edit to post in adventure thread following Codrian crossing the stream, crosses fingers at the chance he is taking with his character's health and sanity at the same time.*
:embarrass
Next time I'll forget crossing the fingers, as at its least it was a waste of effort ;) .
Would Tynk be the first to die from Hypothermia in this game if it happens so?
is your custom smiley?Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
Custom smilie I just finished:
Here is my most recent creation:
I really do think I have a healthy self-esteem.
-Jonathan
-Jonathan
What's the matter, Joe?I'll be in school for another hour and a half, approximately.
Originally posted by JosephKell
I think I have the heart ache thing down now... I really feel this small right now.
-Jonathan
*Casts Enlarge on John.*
Sorry I don't have a permanency spell ready.
Take two of these and call me in the morn'.
:D :D
It almost actualy makes sense and that scares me. I wonder if I owe anyone any money for not doing that.
I am not sure why I find that humorous.
Ok, let's see...
I love my teachers explanation to the question "why do we have a progressive tax?" His answer: "Because the majority of the voters support it and politicians who support it get re-elected."
The textbook tries to be so tactful about that fact. ^_^
But the graphs in Micro-economics are the worst...
Macro was easy enough but they throw 6-20 lines on these graphs in Micro. The political and social-economical concepts are easy though.
Goes back to work.
Will be lurking about if anyone needs me. ^_^
Originally posted by JosephKell
I think I have the heart ache thing down now... I really feel this small right now.
-Jonathan
Joe, this maybe a bit late response, but take it from someone who has been there waaaaay too many times to count. It gets better.
*hugs*
And your friends are the best thing to have around when this kind of thing happens.
.oO(Never knew how to spell that)
The Order of the Stick goes weekly for the next week! Yeah, baby, yeah! RAAASK!
Ahem! We now return you to your regularly scheduled GM, already in progress.
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
Not to make light of the suffering of others, and I hope it passes soon, but:
The Order of the Stick goes weekly for the next week! Yeah, baby, yeah! RAAASK!
Ahem! We now return you to your regularly scheduled GM, already in progress.
Must be an old guy thing.
-Jonathan
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
The Order of the Stick goes weekly for the next week! Yeah, baby, yeah! RAAASK!
Ahem! We now return you to your regularly scheduled GM, already in progress.
Wow, who would have thought... ^^
Thosar, Darkar, ST, please pardon my delay in posting. I've having to take my opportunities as they come — times when my brain is clear. They occur at random these days. I'm very stressed out at the moment, because Magellan is overwhelmed with work and I can't see how to help him, and because we've got an out-of-town guest coming this weekend and I need to do some amount of preparation.
Little guy says, "Get this thing* OFF me!" I'm taking the hint. G'night, all.
*The computer, that is. It was on my lap.
As for the posting with the randomly firing brain, no worries. We may have to look for ways around it, but I think much of that can be worked out by avoiding posts that necessitate a response. Hermy can only stall his giants for some long, after all.
"Did I says left? I meant the other left. No, the other one. No, that's still your first left. Can't youse tell your left from your other left?"
Originally posted by Natala
Was that comment meant to be as nasty as it sounds, Jonathan, or are you just in a bad mood and not watching your tone? (Please do try to remember that text lacks tone of voice cues and body language, so it can be hard to tell when someone's joking.)
Yes it was a joke. It is like when someone says...
A: "These guys make Bob Barker look like Joe Blow."
B: "Who's Bob Barker?"
A: "Uh..."
Bob Barker is/was the host of The Price is Right.
What is the Order of the Stick? Is it the comic strip that popped up when I Googled it?
-Jonathan
Originally posted by JosephKell
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What is the Order of the Stick? Is it the comic strip that popped up when I Googled it?
-Jonathan
Yup.
In my day we didn't have things like google to figure things like that out, we just nodded our heads and then hiked to school.
And we liked it!
now get off my lawn ya young whippersnappers!
I'm sure I did read it, but it's been a couple of weeks and I have obviously forgotted some key bit of information...
I do hope I don't disappoint furthur
Nasty business that, mixing up your deities. Volatile beings as they are, you know. *cough*boltoflightning*cough*
Yes that would have helped. I don't think my character was ever informed of this, and I assumed our dwarf knew what he was talking about since it was his mission. Oh well, another set back but not the end of the world, unless of course these gods are whiny about getting mixed up. Cheers Borin, feel free to shut Ulerian up, he is only trying to get the ball to move a revolution, but he's wrong...
Well. I'm deep in the smelly bowels of a horrendous crisis, and expect to be spending much of the day on the phone dealing with state agencies. shudders
Sorry.
Originally posted by Scheherazade
'if you mess up too much, a Bolt From the Blue will strike your character and vaporize him.'
Old school approach. I likes. :D
Originally posted by Scheherazade
Sorry.
Right back at you. Best of luck.
No worries, Ulerian. As you say, your character wasn't working with all of the details, so it's perfectly possible to roll with this. Some of the insights were probably right on the mark, even if the location was confused.
I am looking forward to seeing how Aramil backpedals out of this, though. Don't hesitate to review the first post, AD, and while I'm trying not to interfere, I will note that information is a valuable resource, one that others (PC or NPC) may appreciate having shared with them. ;)
I compliment you on your musical quote. I'm generally luke warm towards the Foo Fighters, but that song has a particular place in my heart.
Originally posted by Thosar Lueque
Ghost Theory,
I compliment you on your musical quote. I'm generally luke warm towards the Foo Fighters, but that song has a particular place in my heart.
Just as long as it's not one blocking a valve, Thosar... ;)
Not enough sleep, but I have to get ready for work now.
Won't have net access tonight, so I'm going to be behind for a bit.Originally posted by Shatteredtower
And another crisis has been averted, or at least kept within acceptable, non-party-annihilating boundaries.
No worries, Ulerian. As you say, your character wasn't working with all of the details, so it's perfectly possible to roll with this. Some of the insights were probably right on the mark, even if the location was confused.
I am looking forward to seeing how Aramil backpedals out of this, though. Don't hesitate to review the first post, AD, and while I'm trying not to interfere, I will note that information is a valuable resource, one that others (PC or NPC) may appreciate having shared with them. ;)
And the answer was... he didn't try.
Originally posted by Thosar Lueque
Ghost Theory,
I compliment you on your musical quote. I'm generally luke warm towards the Foo Fighters, but that song has a particular place in my heart.
If I had to choose an all-round favorite song, that might be it. =)
---
For Hardaja group: just a heads up, I'm going to be out of town from Sun to Wed for work, so I'll have pretty limited net access at work and none in the evening. So progress will slow down, but hopefully not too too much.
Originally posted by Ran
Finally got my Expanded Psionics Handbook. Been salivating over the possibility of a Thri-Kreen ranger-elocater ever since. I'll be around the rest of the evening though, unless I get another phone call dragging me away.
What rough beast-- uh, I mean, what a coincidence. Comics were a stop on the way home today.
Somehow, the walk home was very long today. My perception of time is very skewed right now. Hopefully, I will be functional in the evening to review things.
Good night, all. If you have a question, please feel free to go for the e-mail or the PM.
Originally posted by Tynk77
Bravo Tyros,
I actually had to read again about three times to see if I had made a typo or something... then I realized it actually made sense in its own non-sense-making way :D (if that makes any sense) And yeah, I've been having a realy bad heart problem, and I know I'm just a teen and all that yada-yada itchy-talk but I swear I never felt anything so good for a person, or anything so bad simultaneausly, for liking that person so much. And knowing she can never be mine only triples the pain my clumsy little heart has endured so far.
I would throw all this into the garbage can for a cache (sp?) of bananas...-Jonathan
FYI: The middle one is a stand in question mark until I can think of a good smilie to sub in.
See, I have run into a bit of a... dead end (?) when it comes to making smilies. It took me three weeks to come up with an idea for FS's line. (tweaking them is easy, it is getting the first one that stretches the brain)
-Jonathan
"Where's my right arm?
"I can't find my right arm!
"Oh, wait, it's attached. Ow. Forgot how heavy this thing is when it's still asleep."
Self-rebooting could take awhile tonight.
:offers Bob wheelbarrow:
:D These things is handy.
Congrats on the weight, btw.
:bounce:A cold? Why no, I'm feeling fine. Why do you ask?
Checks pulse
Whack chest a few times
Checks pulse again
Nods.
"I am alive. Just so you know."
Anyone live in Witchitaw (Wichitaw, Wibbledewoo?) Kansas?
Inspired by a Superman cover, battle-damaged Gamis in a rage rends apart his ruined breastplate to reveal his holy symbol.
And a sketch of Kywyn in his secondary costume with two tendrils out.
Still got to get around to a first character sketch for Halandar as well.
Hope everyone's having a wild Saterday night?
Originally posted by Tynk77
Hope everyone's having a wild Saterday night?
*checks date/time*
Have been up since early Saturday morning and it's now 4 pm Sunday.
I'll be near my own PC in about 7-8 hours.
Wow its been a while since I last posted here, better start up again. So congrats to the Levelees :D And....
Hewwo to everyone else :D
Originally posted by Tynk77
Hope everyone's having a wild Saterday night?
I worked, but ask me that again when I'm at Pomona.
Allo?
Hi everyone, and profuse apologies about the long unexplained absence. I don't know how much you heard, but basically I was thrown out of the country by US immigration and thus lost my internet access (since I didn't have a UK provider). I've been bumming connections at internet cafes, but I'm getting a dial-up connection next week, which means that I'll be back to GsC on a very limited basis.
I'm also hoping to bring Angelique back with me, although since I haven't got any idea where she is, that's going to be difficult. If anyone has heard from/seen her, could they let me know?
For those of you who are curious about anything else, just IM me and I'm happy to talk about all the stuff that's been going on to do with this incident. But in game terms, Nobody's will have a cook again! It's good to be on my way back, I've missed the game.
See you all in the city!
Edit: Boirin gets the "Twitchy Observational Genius Award"
Originally posted by Aramil Dunskar
*Looks around*
Wow its been a while since I last posted here, better start up again. So congrats to the Levelees :D And....
Hewwo to everyone else :D
You think it's been a while since YOU posted here... ;)
*looks around suddenly*
Gah! I blew my cover!
*dives offstage*
Originally posted by Tahlin
You think it's been a while since YOU posted here... ;)
*looks around suddenly*
Gah! I blew my cover!
*dives offstage*
I've been seeing you poking around for a while now Tahlin.
Does this signal a return of the silent ranger? *looks on eagerly for answer*
Oh... con-rats to levelees... Upgrades for Short People, this time? ;)
Originally posted by Tynk77
I've been seeing you poking around for a while now Tahlin.
Does this signal a return of the silent ranger? *looks on eagerly for answer*
Well done levelees, btw.
Speaking of which, we will be trying to get people back on track with the calendar, so we can coordinate events between people a bit better, knowing who is on what date and whatnot. Soon. That reminds me, though -- I need to post more weather.
Congratulations to Ulerian for reaching the next level. Feel free to post your updates as of now.
Speaking of updates, Donsehan, it's been two weeks; you can join the 2nd level crowd any time you're ready. :P
...
Insomnia. Can't think straight. Sorry.
Sorry my schooling and job have taken a lot of my time lately and i am sorry i left so suddenly. And apologies to ST for leaving in the middle of an adventure I hope all is going well and good luck GC
Otto Out
p.s. I was once known as Jaer of the Morian Woods
Everyone, sorry I've not been around much, I'm still a bit unwell. Should have a picture up, tomorrow, though.
Speaking of which, my niece was working as an extra in a film for the Sci Fi channel this week.
Okay, yeah, it's only Sci Fi, the people who cancelled every good series they had running for every silly reason they could find, but still! It's my niece, people! Bow before her, lest she unleash her snakes upon ye!
.oO(Don't make me threaten you with a remake of William Shatner's Kingdom of the Spiders or whatever it was called...)
No pink whatsoever in the pic???
No pic of the camera-dwarf either?
:D
Post I'm considering for the Shrine adventure: "Mollified by the utter silence of the four adventurers, the dwarves decide to drop a house on their heads."
:P
*tips his hat*
Originally posted by Tensek Vicar
Work
Originally posted by Ulerian
Yes, are my fellow companions away???
One does begin to wonder.
Originally posted by Scheherazade
The GsC Enquirer
Cuuuute!
Sorry about the disappearance all. Been a crazy few days. Still waaaaay down on sleep, but I have a new car. Or a newer one. :bounce:
It's a Volkswagon. Complete with it's own trunk of holding. :D ;)
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
Wow, they're all coming out of the wordwork again this week. Good news, that.
you ain't kidd'n!
:bounce:
"Sheep, sheep, sheep, sheep, Ely, sheep."
"What? That joke?"
"No."
Originally posted by elyOriginally posted by Shatteredtower
Wow, they're all coming out of the wordwork again this week. Good news, that.
you ain't kidd'n!
:bounce:
It's an ely!!Let's see... this week, I've seen or heard from, in approximate order of sighting:
- Maelut
- Tahlin
- Cassius
- Jaer
- Ely
- Julia
Any bets on who's next? Angelique? A'mok? Fern?
Pinker?
In all seriousness, it's good to see the faces again. Here's to seeing some activity from you too. I'm a bit backlogged, but I'm working on it, so if you do want help getting back in the swing of things, it should only take a day or two for me to get you a reply, and please feel free to ask.
And euhm, yeah, hello. *waves.* Been busy, and a bit fed up with the boards for a while, and just came back from holiday in England (*sighs, wants to go back there.*) But yeah, I'm back. *goes read up.* Don't know whether I'll be posting tonight, but Saturday at least.
Thosar, Darkar, et al: I'll also be with you as soon as I can. It's been a stressful weekend, to say the least. Guest from out-of-town (hi, Ely! :D); Magellan wound up working around 50 hours over the weekend, and another 16 hours Monday; some upsetting family news; and to top it all off, my computer's dead as of yesterday. I'm posting this from Magellan's computer. I'll see if I can't muster sufficient brain power and energy to post IC later, as well. For now, though, sitting at this desk is making my back hurt, so it will have to be later.
Take your time to post, remember, sanity is important. ;).oO(Weekend=48 hours. Magellan worked 50 hours. ... Magellan can bend space and time!)Take care of yourself Natala. You still have some hard work ahead of you...
Hope life gets better soon, Natala. Things like that always gang up on you.
Originally posted by Scheherazade
[b]
It's true! I saw him do it! Not only that but he can also make french toast with Italian bread!!!!.
It is very good to see all the old faces returning. I look forward to seeing what ya'll gotst ta post.
Discussion on Knowlege (Architecture/Engineering)
I could use some help with this skill, but so far it seems a few people are already helping. Any more would be much appreciated though.
Too slow at work. Heading home.Bravo, and good luck guys.
Especially Aric
Oh well :embarrass, I stand corrected ^_^.
I so want to learn how to make such a map. Is there an easy way to learn?
As to the base, you'd have to ask Ghost.
A reply out to Maelut. Check. E-mails to several players, with several more to go. One more post to make. Posts to review.
But first, back to work. The other work. The work that pays for me to do this. :P
But I'll be back.
I'm off for a day and so much happens
edit: should be Niki and Mika, iirc.
Maelut's going to be heading back to the city with Angelique in tow sometime this week(once everything's cleared with the Forces Of Almighty DM DOOM). *cowers* He'll be based out of Nobody's for the short term, and will singlehandedly save the world in the long term. Medium term: he'll get a sandwich.
Originally posted by Codrian
Ran, not Niki, as that isn't a Finnish name. But Mika, yes. Mikko and Pekka as well, though in Pekka's case here I think the person might be male.
It'd better be... I used a baby name site listing for male Finnish names.
Not trying for 'exotic,' merely thought it would be amusing to give all dwarven clerics of Ordemet Finnish names :P I also wanted to see how long it would take you to notice.
-Jonathan
bye!Interesting...I never did like a routine...to much conformity ^_^ :op
Still, very funny way to put it.
Originally posted by Codrian
Somehow, always when very normal Finnish person names are used in fantasy context as something exotic or outlandish, I feel that they don't just fit in there. Especially as it is common to get male names used for females.
What's so exotic about being a dwarf?
( :P )
Originally posted by Shadow264
*As Halandar continues to distract the lone guard Tyros sneaks around to the side wall where Julia watches Joseph. With a whisper the elf slides up next to Julia.*
.oO This is crazy... Oo.
Besides... if Tyros were there, he would be talking to Julia in elven because "you always talk to beautiful ladies in elven."
-Jonathan
P.S.: Did Fredrik fall off the face of the world? He and I used to AIM once a day... but I haven't heard from him for six weeks...
Tyros is the elf rager in the foinny pants 'oo don't know 'ow ta 'unt pigins."
Hmm... let's see... how many e-mails and PMs can I get shuffled out of the message boxes now?
I'm off to the shops, won't be very long.
Julia looks sidelong at Tyros then back across the expansive grounds.
Read up about 5 or 6 posts. :-p
Originally posted by Shadow264
We're having a moment. ;) :P
I do believe the quote was because Tyros isn't in Sarien Point, but in the City of Garic (if I recall correctly).
It is Tycho, not Tyros...
As was pointed out a few posts up (and apparently in a Private Message from ST).
-Jonathan
I hope that movie is still in theaters by the time I can afford to go see it :o/
Edit: points out that original edit was ill-measured and points out another edit to it.
Er... I don't have to worry about that, right, fellas?
;)
Egad. It's like the backlog never shrinks no matter how many hours I give it. I'm cutting back to going out every other night for my exercise, but that's where I'm going to have to draw the line. Let's just see if I can pull ahead of it yet.
Originally posted by Tynk77
*Points minor (but very important) edit to last post in Walkout adventure thread.*
Edit: points out that original edit was ill-measured and points out another edit to it.
I don't know if you got the PM I sent you Tynk, but you still haven't corrected this one I pointed out to you yesterday:
Anaya nods to Tynk and the others in turn as she accepts the tindertwigs, and he wilder instincts show savagely beauty through her tatooed face.
I've underlined the word to be deleted.
And I'm not missing the exercise, Ran. I'm just... budgeting. Every other day is less stressful, and makes it easier to manage the budget. Spending sixty dollars a week on the game was a bit more than I could afford. Every other day brings it to closer to twenty a week, which is a much more acceptable rate of expenditure.
Cheaper than going to a bar every night, I suspect. :D
Truth is, I don't get PMs that often. *shrug*
But, I was under an impression...no...assumption that her character had tatoos by a meta-game influence I failed to recognize. My bad.
;)
But at least I have a job after much searching. Seems it gets harder and harder ta find one these days.
Later. :D
The guilty word was mispelled as well--"tattoos." Just a heads-up.
Someone jut pointed out to me that I left my Trillian contact list at school and they had been recieving rude messages. If anyone has been affected I'm really sorry. :S
'night, folks. If I don't get to check in again in the morning, I expect to be back in about 17-18 hours.
Hiya Ely!
I will be around checking in occasionaly.
I guess I should say something about my first day of work...
It rocks, a candidate for the best job a had yet...awsome hours, benifits, and oportunities. I hope I can make the best of it. ^_^ Best of all, my co-workers and management staff are very agreeable.
Due date is Wednesday, but the little guy doesn't seem to be in any hurry on that count.
He'll come out when he's ready, and then he'll be absolutely beautiful as well.
Natala's Final Preparations.
Just have to reply to one other post, and then ... back on the march.
In May, no less. :P
ST: Thanks!
digs through purse
remembers
I left my d20 at home!Sowwy!
:embarrassOriginally posted by ely
Today is my first real art show ever! Wish me luck!
Good luck! :bounce:
Due date is Wednesday, but the little guy doesn't seem to be in any hurry on that count.
He's probably very comfy where he is right now.If there's a pool, 5 monopoly dollars say he'll get to it Thursday morning, soon after midnight (say, between 2 and 4. No bets on how long he's going to take).
Whenever it is, my best wishes to all concerned.
Today is my first real art show ever! Wish me luck!
Fingers firmly crossed. I'll be typing with my toes, and occasionally my nose.
I'll be around for a while, but I'm a bit tired already and have the usual end-of-the-weekend heap of stuff to get in order.
Originally posted by Ran
He's probably very comfy where he is right now.If there's a pool, 5 monopoly dollars say he'll get to it Thursday morning, soon after midnight (say, between 2 and 4. No bets on how long he's going to take).
She does have a pool, but theres no money on it momopoly or other.
I could use a link to it again to see what I put down. I forgot.
Where it asks for the name of the game (at the top, on the left side), put in "ItsakShlomo." (Anyone who wants to place a guess does have to register for the site, but IIRC they only ask for your email address and have a good privacy policy; I haven't gotten any spam I can trace back to this site.)
Originally posted by Scop
Joseph books it for the Burne front gate as fast as his feet can carry him. His vaulting target is coming up on him fast. It didn't look this tall before for some reason, and the wrought iron spikes topping it didn't look quite so pointed. Gravel from the path goes flying left and right as the bard's boots churn. He stutters purposefully in his steps as he gets nearer, guessing the distance and what rhythm and tempo his feet need to be falling in so that he'll launch off his left leg when he gets just close enough. Muscles bunch, then stretch explosively, and limbs windmill as Patches throws himself into the leap...
His companions see Joseph bolt for the gate. Surely he doesn't mean to--maybe he does... Two men dressed in studded leather, carrying naked longswords, come running around the corner of the house. Joseph is their obvious focus. Windows are being thrown open and a few heads sticking out to watch the chase and to see if the trespasser will make his daring leap and escape, or be caught...
He leaps, pivoting forward and stretching into a head-first dive. Spikes come scarily near his stomach midway through the leap, and then he's over them, tucking into a roll to clear his feet and cloak as he descends from the jump. The final twist is perfect as he comes down, the balls of his feet touching down first and his legs bending to absorb the impact. His ankles scream justified protest at the abuse. Desperation has given Kell wings...
"First I was off the bridge, then I came back like a cartoon... I can fly."
Twiggy point for whoever can correct.
Something about that scene just probably that quote to mind...
-Jonathan
Speaking of due, maybe I should put myself down for the game...
Nah, I think I'll just sing Annie tunes instead.
"The son'll come out tomorrow..."
"The son'll come out tomorrow..."
The Devil made me point out the typo.
-Jonathan
Joseph... that isn't a typo. He did that on purpose.But he wasn't talking about the big deadly flaming orb of gas. He doesn't even know my older brother.
Originally posted by JosephKell
Isn't the big ball of fire spelled "Sun" and "Son" is the male progeny of a father and mother?
Exactly. I think you're starting to catch on...
Here you go, Ely.
The link above and some others can be found on the Information and Rules thread. Good stuff (I really need to take some time to familiarize myself with the special calendar).
Good luck, Ranny-wanny!Not that I think you need it. ;)
High school graduation commencing in approximately three weeks.
Originally posted by JosephKell
The Devil made me point out the typo.
-Jonathan
A sharp mind is generally a good thing, but it hurts to impale yourself on it now and then, eh, Joseph? ;)
Yes, it was not a typo, but intentional. Don't worry about missing it, though. A friend once complained about how much he couldn't stand ignorance, only to walk straight into my reply, "I don't know what you mean," and try to explain himself.
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
A sharp mind is generally a good thing, but it hurts to impale yourself on it now and then, eh, Joseph? ;)
Yes, it was not a typo, but intentional. Don't worry about missing it, though. A friend once complained about how much he couldn't stand ignorance, only to walk straight into my reply, "I don't know what you mean," and try to explain himself.
Perhaps he should have sat down.... things are easier to take sitting down.... :P
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
A friend once complained about how much he couldn't stand ignorance, only to walk straight into my reply, "I don't know what you mean," and try to explain himself.
'You walked right into that one." "No, I didn't; it mounted the pavement and ran me down."
Sorry, couldn't resist that :D :P
The Info-thread said that no new characters were being accepted until May 1st. So new applications will be considered now again?
Has it already been five months?!?! Ack, Spring Quarter is almost over...
-Jonathan
P.S.: I'ld offer to have Joseph fight with one hand behind his back, but the Bard is handicapped enough as it is...
Originally posted by Ran
Battle of wits resulted in me routing the opposition. Some days I love Trivial Pursuit 'cause it loves me.
I can't remember the last time I played that game... but I never know the 'Sports' answers, anyways. :P
Originally posted by Julia of Hillsdown
They'll never take me alive :fight!:
The Info-thread said that no new characters were being accepted until May 1st. So new applications will be considered now again?
Hmm. I'm reluctant to say yes, but that was the date for opening the drawbridges. I've just got so many other things that needed my time first -- and still will.
We'll open it up again, but replies are going to be slower than usual. I think I'll be able to review one a week. If any of you are sending someone our way, though, please remind them to do three things:
1. Send all three DMs the application by e-mail, with a character sheet, and a description (a lengthy backstory is not necessary -- and may be counterproductive to getting involved with other characters).
2. Let us know who sent you, if anyone. It helps to know if you have a contact (or twelve) in the game already.
3. Don't hesitate to prod us if you haven't heard anything after two weeks.
Oh, and could you also tell them that we're already quite well-stocked with elven rangers -- with elves in general? I don't want to declare a quota system, but the game does have room for members of other races (aside from human, wise guys :P) and a few other classes. We're starting to crowd on bards as well -- if it keeps up, Ordemetrex may need to resurrect Treble and make him the great enforcer of the balance.
Hmm... I think I'd call it the Great Scaling Down. :P
I've got no problem with the mix we've got, but I'd like to see applicants show a bit more variety in concepts. There's such a thing as getting carried away, but I've seen a few nice ideas from people who just didn't have time to follow them up.
Ohh the COmplete Divine arrived at work today
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
If it keeps up, Ordemetrex may need to resurrect Treble and make him the great enforcer of the balance.
Hmm... I think I'd call it the Great Scaling Down. :P
Oh please please pretty please!
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
Oh, and could you also tell them that we're already quite well-stocked with elven rangers
:edit: other than Angy :p
I miss shawms, crumhorns, recorders, and sackbuts.
*Relises he hasn't posted hear in forever.*
Wow, its been awhile since I wandered about the noise. So many characters who have been around since dirt was invented. Well for me thats before last November ;).
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
Oh, and could you also tell them that we're already quite well-stocked with elven rangers -- with elves in general?
Thanks for the answer and I passed it on ;) :P
Originally posted by Boirin son of Naerin
*Wonders why he never sees non-combat court bards. Then wonders why everyone plays stringed instruments.*
:edit: other than Angy :p
I miss shawms, crumhorns, recorders, and sackbuts.
Edit again, ol' Boirin, for Miss Sensan-D plays the panflute sometimes.
As for stringed instruments, it's a lot easier to sing while playing a stringed instrument than it is to sing while puffing into a panflute or a piccolo.
Dig Dig Dig
Hello all!
Originally posted by Julia of Hillsdown
Does a Paladin here have to follow a god, or can he follow an idea as well?
Wouldn't that make him more of a monk?
:Edit: Execept, for me, logically this only works in places where you have mystics (a dragonlance thing). This way the paladin chanels his spirit to do things like cast spells and turn undead.
I was just wondering if the same went for Garic's, or that they have to follow a god here.
I don't think it's compulsory here either, Julia, but it often ends up happening anyway, especially with the size of our pantheon. ;) I'd run the description and rationale through the DM's and see what they say about it.
)Originally posted by Shatteredtower
Hmm. I'm reluctant to say yes, but that was the date for opening the drawbridges. I've just got so many other things that needed my time first -- and still will.
We'll open it up again, but replies are going to be slower than usual. I think I'll be able to review one a week. If any of you are sending someone our way, though, please remind them to do three things:
1. Send all three DMs the application by e-mail, with a character sheet, and a description (a lengthy backstory is not necessary -- and may be counterproductive to getting involved with other characters).
2. Let us know who sent you, if anyone. It helps to know if you have a contact (or twelve) in the game already.
3. Don't hesitate to prod us if you haven't heard anything after two weeks.
Oh, and could you also tell them that we're already quite well-stocked with elven rangers -- with elves in general? I don't want to declare a quota system, but the game does have room for members of other races (aside from human, wise guys :P) and a few other classes. We're starting to crowd on bards as well -- if it keeps up, Ordemetrex may need to resurrect Treble and make him the great enforcer of the balance.
You could always allow the XPH.
*Ducks flying dice* What? Psionicists need love too.
They really did fix it... No really... In fact, it looks better than the spell casting system in the Player's Handbook.
As a side note: Anyone that has the XPH (Expanded Psionics Handbook), I would be interested in hearing your opinions on it, a friend of mine talked me into writing the 3.5 Psionics C.O. Guide (posted on another portion of this board).
*looks up Psionic Dominate to figure out how many power points it takes to augment it enough so that it affects a GM*
-Jonathan
[/ic]Sorry, wrong char :P
Night all.
Originally posted by Julia of Hillsdown
The PHB says that following a god isn't compulsory for a Paladin. He does have to uphold his code.
I was just wondering if the same went for Garic's, or that they have to follow a god here.
The gods are quite important in this game-world, and, at least originally, all paladins had to be followers of Agathalos. The DMs might now be willing to make an exception; I wouldn't be inclined to do so, myself (I'd prefer a character more tailored to this world), but I'm not one with a hand in such decisions. ;)
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Should be able to post again (IC) later. Up too early right now.
I've warned the kid that if he keeps me waiting much past today, his name will be Godot. :P
Originally posted by Natala
The gods are quite important in this game-world, and, at least originally, all paladins had to be followers of Agathalos. The DMs might now be willing to make an exception; I wouldn't be inclined to do so, myself (I'd prefer a character more tailored to this world), but I'm not one with a hand in such decisions. ;)
As the game's high priestess ( :P ) says, we've got a small pantheon, and we're not using the standard Outer Planar cosmology either. What we have is centered around those three deities, so there's not much room for deviation from service to the gods.
The druids and rangers pay at least some respect to Ordemetrex, though they're given a bit more leeway in favouring one of her sons over the other than her clerics get. Likewise, Mommy gets at least some acknowledgement from the servants of her two boys, though it can be expressed with resentment just as readily as respect. (Don't assume that the Thalians or Demmionites are united in their views of Mom either. Rebellious Thalians exist just as surely as Demmionites with an eye to impressing Ordemetrex.)
I hope that helps a bit.
I've warned the kid that if he keeps me waiting much past today, his name will be Godot. :P
Eh... what's up, Buck?
Don't blame him -- from what you've told me, he's more than ready to go, what with having taken the posters down from the walls and packed the suitcase and the duffel bag. ;)
Anyway...
I have exciting news! Thanks to the incredibly hard-working members of the 6 Kings Bench Walk legal chambers of London, I have regained the right to study in the USA for up to 5 years! I can't earn money while I'm in the USA, and it means that I'll have to do grad school somewhere in Europe, but at least I've got my college place. And what's even better, Washington University have kept my slot open, and they're allowing me to enroll!
WOO!! WOO!! WOO!! WOO!!
The game-side of this decision is the following:
Maelut will be working full-time in the kitchen at Nobodys earning money under the game rules (I'll post his earnings on the digest). Everyone should feel free to NPC him while I'm gone. And then, starting June 1 (when my visa begins, and when my flight back to the USA takes off), I'll start playing him full time again. HOORAY FOR ME!
Originally posted by Maelut
WOO!! WOO!! WOO!! WOO!!
I'll see you four WOO!!s and raise you another four.
Congratulations, Maelut. :D
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I'm on my way, I don't know where I'm going
I'm on my way, I'm taking my time, but I don't know where...
Official signs of progress. Next appointment is Monday, but my OB said she'll be surprised if she sees me then. :D
Sounds good, Natala.
Excellent news, Maelut. Excellent news indeed. May it all be worth it.
No worries about psionics rules, though I do agree that the new rules are an improvement on the previous set (with a few exceptions, most of which are admittedly problems specific spells face as well). It's just that it's a significant change in the rules set, and a rather large can of worms to open up within the game, as well as an option that wasn't available to a number of players from the start.
NaShae would quite understandably strike me down on the spot. :P
Okay, today has been fairly productive. I've finally found the bottle depot in my new neighbourhood and carted every bottle accumulated since I moved her over there, pushing my shopping cart for roughly half an hour to get there. Naturally, with that done, I went straight to the grocery store, another half hour's walk (faster if I wasn't reading en route, or needing to lug the thing up the stairs of the overpass, but no rush).
What did I get? Let's see here... lamb for Ely, strawberry-rhubarb pie for Hermy, bread for Natala, two jugs of water for Gamis, a free range chicken for Tagg, Tahlin, Tensek, and Tyros because... um... well, because, sarsparilla for Sensandela, a nice energizing tea for Kywyn and one for a sore throat in case Cassius strains himself with that shout spell, ginger beer for Aramil, Boirin, and Thosar, because I know that two of them aren't old enough to drink like dwarves yet (it's also for Wollongong), soap for Darkar (because he's about as slippery as they come in this game -- and yes, that's meant to be a compliment), bananas for anyone crazy enough to try to steal them from me, and cream soda for anyone with enough ranks in Diplomacy to be able to talk me out of it. :P
I have to go drop something off at the post office now -- I'd have done it sooner, but I was also carrying fish (sole for Ran, if you must know) and wanted to get it home quickly. I also needed to check an address first (and grovel to my little sister for missing her birthday yesterday), which I'll do now. After I've done that, I'm coming home and grabbing a nap before work.
In the meantime, I'm leaving AIM on, with an excerpt from a classic song never before released to the Garic's City population, in case anyone wants to leave a message for me.
And now, away I go again.
Edit: I hate being MPU, this is really Boirin speaking
Boirin, it is MUP. ;)
, you knew what I meant right?Wow this is kinda weird. I just realised that my birthday happened in march and I forgot to say anything. Once again another oops.
I don't think Godot is that bad of a name Nata. And just think you can nick name him Todog. :D
:DAnd lastly...
Mmm chicken
Originally posted by Scheherazade
sips a cream soda ;)
No good can come of this.
Originally posted by Natala
I've warned the kid that if he keeps me waiting much past today, his name will be Godot. :P
:looks at Humanities reading: But everyone seems to be afraid of his arrival!Also, thank you for the sarsparilla, Bobert. What's sarsa-pa-rill-a?
Originally posted by Maelut
I have exciting news! Thanks to the incredibly hard-working members of the 6 Kings Bench Walk legal chambers of London, I have regained the right to study in the USA for up to 5 years! I can't earn money while I'm in the USA, and it means that I'll have to do grad school somewhere in Europe, but at least I've got my college place. And what's even better, Washington University have kept my slot open, and they're allowing me to enroll!
Where is that?
Is that Washington University in St. Louis? That's a pretty DARN good school! :clappity-claps:I'm beginning to think "Godot" may not become an issue. Ishie may yet be born on his eldest cousin's birthday -- or possibly even on his own due date, if he hurries sufficiently.
...
I'd use a smiley to express what I'm feeling about that idea, but it would require around 2/3 of the ones available in the box to the left, so I'll just leave that off.
Frandela: Sarsaparilla is the stuff root beer is made from. (Still wondering why bread... unless it's the kind we're not allowed to mention in front of Ran?)
...
My mind does seem to be wandering a bit. Not surprising, I guess... if I don't post IC tonight, don't be surprised (though I'll make an effort before long).
I'll be back soon (yay for Take-n-bake!) Anyhoo, you can probably get away with it; mommies-to-be get away with everything!Cool. I get sarspie beer.
Originally posted by Natala
Frandela: Sarsaparilla is the stuff root beer is made from. (Still wondering why bread... unless it's the kind we're not allowed to mention in front of Ran?)
Bread was poisoned awhile ago durning the spring festival. Threfdil, Kywyn, NaShae, Fern.... I forgot who else prevented the townsfolk from eating it.
Then a certain sinkweight *CoughGamisCough*, Natala , and Ivan tracked the down the source and sought to keep it from happening again. I believe OOC the bread momma was planning a return trip before the spring fesitival this year, but something involving red pants, giants, and a slippery elf came up. :P
Of course I am probably in left field with that idea for bread ;)
But I'm not a big fan of cream soda anyway. ;)
It seems that certain Biohazard Acts in the states prohibit shipping any sort of food into the United States without five days of prior notice -- AND a money order for $9.95 US.
Combine this with the fact that I had to pay the Goods and Services Tax AND inspection fee on items mailed back to me (so I got charged tax for the items twice, rather than just when I bought them), and I am very displeased with the 49th parallel right now.
Honestly, it's like having someone rob your home and then leave you a bill for the work involved.
Anyway, not a total loss. Just very disappointed in bureaucracies at the moment.
What would it take for us to rest.. I recently leveled and aquired a couple of spells that could really help us, or at least make me semi effective in combat.. We could speed play it and get the job done still..
Just a request, no big deal
Thanks
Threfdil, standing stolidly while the bear leans its chin on his head Oi know wot ye mean, Rannie me boyo, but the 'alflings invented fog, ye know, an' it won't be easy ta pass through it...
Anaya hides around the tunnel corner, desperately applying depilatories
"Erm, why am I wearing this red shirt?
...
I do'wanna go through the tunnel with Ran!" wails Tynk.
Codrian looks around and huffs, I'm a cleric/sorceror/shop-clerk multi-class, not a fighter! then kills the kobold hucking dry ice into the fog machine.
Love Codrian's line. :D
Originally posted by Boirin son of Naerin
... a massive hystamine reaction. This isn't a bad thing, just very interesting.
I do hope you didn't intend for that to come out the way it did. ;)
Neat, Miri. I'm just glad a bit of clarity seems to be getting restored by Kitey.
School's nearly over for today, I'll be home soon.
bye
Originally posted by ely
shaz, kai I have to go and I won't be back until sat night.
bye
Okie Dokie :D
at the earlier bit about our adventure. As it is, someone should write a book "101 uses for a mage", or does HT's library have one already? :P
-Jonathan
Originally posted by JosephKell
Heads up: I'm going through some "personal business" right now, and it seems my assistant GM doesn't know how to take advice and either killed or nearly killed 20% of the player base... So I feel like I am S.O.L. I might be even less active than I have been lately.
Sorry about the personal business. The "almost killed" part isn't so bad, though, Jonathan. Ask Aramil, Aric, Darkar (and Silmarwen), Thosar, and Tynk (as well as Amarandios and Aria) about the time that the 1 hit point and the Luck domain was all that stood between them and a TPK.
I'd have hated to see them all die, and it was by the narrowest of margins that two of them pulled through (Tynk stabilized on his own, and if Silmarwen's cure light wounds on Amarandios had rolled any lower, Aric or Aramil would have bought it). A few nice gambles paid off as well, such as Silmarwen's decision to get Thosar on his feet instead of stabilizing Tynk -- Darkar might have died otherwise.
But yeah, your situation might be completely different. For all I know, your co-DM might enjoy PC-killing. If so, my sympathies.
Okay, my brain is slowly rebooting right now. I'll try to get a few posts in tonight, but may need to see to other matters first.
I must say, we gamers live for that kinda of thing.
But Aric and that half-orc barbarian blowout was awesome. I was so into that fight ^_^.
And I learned the true power of a spell ST told me to take a second look at. Never dicount the power of celerity.
That was five rounds of carnage. Couldn't believe Tynk held those two summoned scorpions off for that long. (2 or 3 rounds?) Every time one of theirs fell, one of ours seemed to follow.
Steps off the soap-box. :P
Originally posted by Ran
I do hope you didn't intend for that to come out the way it did. ;)
Someday I'll learn to right clearly...
A bunch of goblinoids dressed in ballerina outfits step in dancing the can-can and yelling at the top of their lungs.
...
And then a fireball hits them.
Yellow!!! :D
Just warning everyone that I haven't been around much because I've had a lot of school business to care of and probably won't even be able to post much before the end of this term. It should end in three weeks or so and I'll be able to get back soon. My computer has also been hammered down by two of the meanest irus I know (coincidently, they're also the only ones I know...): Blaster and LSA Shell. I'm stiil waiting to get it fixed but odds are good that I'll be able to fix it in the next week. Sorry for slowing you down, Brand. Please act as if I was always by your side, kicking everyone out of the way, as long as they are mean little halflings. :D
Cya all in some time, hopefully.
Tyros
Off for a much-needed shower, but I'll be back.
EDIT: never mind the SRD, that's searchable already. I was thinking of the FAQs, which are in .pdf-format.
This one's pretty easy to use.
Originally posted by Tensek Vicar
http://www.systemreferencedocuments.org/35/stephenh/brief.html
This one's pretty easy to use.
Ah, good. I was hoping to find a version that didn't have a pdf format, because I can't use that everywhere. Thank you, Tensek-with-the-two-Es. :D
My apologies if anyone was awaiting the post, the boards were acting strange for me eariler.
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
Ah, good. I was hoping to find a version that didn't have a pdf format, because I can't use that everywhere. Thank you, Tensek-with-the-two-Es. :D
Welcome :D
I edited a spells prepared list into the first of my double post. Jut wanted to let you know so it's not missed. Thanks! And I'm out for now. Later all!
"AAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH"
Much better
Just thought I'd drop in and say hello.
ST: Yeah, that's about the size of things. It's good to know that they treat everyone equally badly. I suppose it's so that they don't get in trouble for discrimination.
Well, I'm off to hang out with the family. My parents are over here to visit me and set up my triumphant return. This can only mean one thing... they're paying for dinner! Mmmm....rumpsteak.
Oh, btw, ST, you've got a PM from me, but it's not at all urgent.
upends coffee cup over open mouth
shakes cup
single drop falls
whimpers
And another hour until my break...
-Jonathan
Ran: "Ugh! Not bad..."
Ely: "Hai!... What the-? Tulip!!"
Tulip: "Baah?!"
And... Happy "Day-Before-Anniversary-of-Birth" to me!
Oh, I just got a hold of Dragon 320 (came the day before my birthday). Wow! Eberron looks soooo cool. It has something called "Dragonmarks" in it... and it came with three promo temporary tattoos (Least and Lesser Dragonmarks of Shadow, Storm, and Sentinel). However this is the 30th anniversary issue of D&D (28th anniversary of Dragon).
-Jonathan
"If I had a black eye for everytime someone took a swing at me, I would have to learn to duck."
I do believe that a Barbarian, Fighter, Druid, Cleric, Monk, Paladin (actually, if you are willing to play a Arrogant Warrior of Light, you can start with an instant PC base... as "Paladins stick together like Weapon and Warrior.")...
However, I hope you are approved Kedi, with the reduced appearances of Weyman and Fredrik, I can use a new cohort (unless you are a Monk or Paladin in which case Ran or that Gamis will corrupt you with law and/or goodness)!
-Jonathan
P.S.: You said "both GMs," there are three "Chief GMs."
Highlights:
-shopping for birthday presents
-receiving a graduation present
-screeching my favorite song at the top of my lungs
-repeatedly ownzoring my best friend's little bro at DDR at Chuck E. Cheese's while little kids, teenagers, and adults gathered around to watch (first time that's ever happened)
-drank an entire liter of sweetened soy milk in two hours
-two hours of Korean, English, and Japanese karaoke during which a few boys and girls were stunned by the fact that I can sing
-"racing" down a busy street with a friend while laughing and snorting maniacally
And that's just the short version.
Truly for me, it just don't get any better than this.
Sorry I didn't let people know, but I'm away for the weekend. I've been attending an anime convention all day today, and will be doing the same tomorrow.
Maybe I'll remember to watch more of the shows on display tomorrow. Then again, I did need that nap during the last shows tonight...
I expect that I'll be able to review a number of PMs tomorrow before bed, but right now, sleep seems a very prudent idea.
Originally posted by JosephKell
Kedi, I do believe the GM's are hoping for non-rangers, non-rogues, and non-bards.
I do believe that a Barbarian, Fighter, Druid, Cleric, Monk, Paladin P.S.: You said "both GMs," there are three "Chief GMs."
Actually it's bards and rangers (specifically elven rangers) ST has a greivance with.
Barbarian: 3
Bard: 4
Cleric: 4
Druid: 2
Fighter: 7
Monk: 2
Paladin: 2
Ranger: 6
Rogue: 7
Sorceror: 5
Wizard: 4
As you can see there's only 2 druids monks and paladins
Only one pure druid btw and both druidic character's players are awol as of late.
And if you want to get further in we need gnomes (particularily female ones)
Dwarves, and half-orcs. (oddly which there are one female and one male character of each race.)
Those two have 2 players each. So particularily we'd need a female gnome druid. ;)
And, Kywyn, good pic.
For the statistically inclined (bear in mind I had to guesstimate a couple of characters):
PC level percentages per class:
3.97% Barbarian levels
10.83% Bard levels
8.30% Cleric levels
3.61% Druid levels
18.95% Fighter levels
3.94% Monk levels
7.22% Paladin levels
10.47% Ranger levels
14.08% Rogue levels
8.30% Sorcerer levels
9.93% Wizard levels
0.36% PrC levels (1, Kywyn - might be a template as well, I'm not really sure)
0.36% alternative to level advancement levels (1, Darkar)
The Monk and Cleric levels specifically are guesstimates, three characters' levelup info hasn't been added yet.
PC racial percentages:
41.67% Humans
6.25% Dwarves
22.92% Elves
4.71% Gnomes
8.33% Half-Elves
6.25% Half-Orcs
10.42% Halflings
2.08% special cases (Anaya)
PC alignment percentages:
10.87% LG
19.57% NG
32.61% CG
6.52% LN
15.22% TN
15.22% CN
No evil characters (three characters not accounted for, including Kai)
PC gender percentages:
26.53% female
73.47% male
So we're now looking for LN (or possibly NE) female gnome druids, like Tensek said. Ran could go druid for his next level, but the female gnome part will require some DM intervention - and Ran's against resurrections and reincarnations. ;)
Originally posted by Ran
So we're now looking for LN (or possibly NE) female gnome druids, like Tensek said. Ran could go druid for his next level, but the female gnome part will require some DM intervention - and Ran's against resurrections and reincarnations. ;)
I love how ely is about to kick ran in the back of the head! Great Picture Kywyn. :D :D
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For the curious: Still a two-person, two-cat household around here.
Maybe we should just outlaw gnomes and hunt them to extinction. Problem removed.
Originally posted by Codrian
A stubborn one you have there, Nat.
Maybe we should just outlaw gnomes and hunt them to extinction. Problem removed.
Until the gnomes fight back and destroy the city with their clockwork things. And bombs don't forget the bombs.
Tagg, Boirin, thanks for the posts. Maybe we can get you guys to the shrine by tomorrow! :P
Today's Birthdays: smack, Laxer420(27), Sefrion(17), Curtis B., Groff, Peter Bergholtz, Jack_s, KardalysDelAranya(23), Firecat99, Tittan(29), Green Giant, ch0311(22), dracofalcone(20), Milamber_JLC(26), jeanie0516, Gith Tehykanik(19), JosephKell(19), GRUUMSH...
-Jonathan
and hello to everybody else.
my name is simon, also known as Funny Slaughter on the min/max-boards.
i sent my character-sheet to the DMs today.
its Grathk Callomwynde, a warrior from the north who fled the endless tribe-wars in his homelands to find fame and glory together with some real heroes.
its the first time he is in a city and as soon as i get my confirmation i will start to aquaint some people.
his sometimes strange accent is a result of his barbarian nature, people in the northern countries as well as those having their players resident in germany tend to speak like this
i am looking forward to getting a famous hero, maybe on your side?
Grathk
Happy Birthday, Joe. :D
As for Gnomes, just for the record: if Ran dies (not that he will), my next char will be a gnome. Not female nor druidic, but definitely a gnome.
Happy B-day Patchy.
And well it's close enough isn't it Ran? :P
Ohhhh, the pretty, pretty sweater!Oooh, look, shiny things!
Runs out of window chasing a shiny bug
Whee!
Edit:
Whoah! I totally missed the fact that you designed and made that. That's mightily impressive, especially given all the pretty shiny designs on it. Hooway for Knit-Nat-a-Sweater!
Still in school for another hour or so. I'll have some time to spare on the boards afterwards.
A sweater like that is all one needs for an Arizona winter.
I'll be around for a few hours this evening, about 7pm (Mountain Standard).
~Tynk
My daycare provider is in bed with a fever. Ergo, I have no sitter, and I miss a day of work!ARGH!
fear the angry DM
I'm a good taker carer of children. :D
They can romp in the bounteous place of my work.
Originally posted by Scheherazade
Don't you have a subscription to Dragon Magazine? If so, check out page 14 of #320 (Caption Contest).
-Jonathan
Originally posted by JosephKell
Don't you have a subscription to Dragon Magazine? If so, check out page 14 of #320 (Caption Contest).
-Jonathan
Oh please, one of the first things that ever happens to my Dragon magazines is that my kids run off with them. :P
Finding a particular issue means searching the entire apartment. Of course that also means amusing incidents, like my 4 year old earnestly informing her older brother that, "That baby dragon is nice. It won't bite you. It will just lick you."
-Jonathan
Originally posted by Tynk77
Yes Knit-tala, very nice sweater indeed.
A sweater like that is all one needs for an Arizona winter.
Albertan winter too. :nods:
Under a coat. With a hood. Over a hat. Backed up by two scarves. Supported by two pairs of gloves. Further supported by a thick shirt and an undershirt.
Combined with long johns, track pants, outer pants, a light pair of socks, wool socks, and boots.
Of course, on the days it gets really cold...
:P
Originally posted by Aric
OoC(Sorry for not posting, I was in Ottawa for a week. )
Just wondering... did you go to encounters with Canada?
That's cool Kniter-Nat-0-the-white-sweater.
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
Albertan winter too. :nods:
Under a coat. With a hood. Over a hat. Backed up by two scarves. Supported by two pairs of gloves. Further supported by a thick shirt and an undershirt.
Combined with long johns, track pants, outer pants, a light pair of socks, wool socks, and boots.
Of course, on the days it gets really cold...
:P
I haven't had to do that in a 'coons age :sad:
a neato knitting natti
winter wind humbug
Originally posted by ely
cool sweatery thing
a neato knitting natti
winter wind humbug
bravo
Originally posted by Tensek Vicar
I haven't had to do that in a 'coons age :sad:
Well, it's true that we don't have to do that when we stay indoors all winter, Tensek. But maybe you'll get some time outside sometime this month or next, before the brief respite called July.
Tensek! Shhhh! The only thing that keeps them from invading our wondrous Hyperboria is the belief that it is a frigid wasteland, unfit for habitation by all but the most desperate of peoples! If they knew the truth, it would be the end of Paradise! Shhh!
Originally posted by Codrian
Well... at least I live in even more desolate place. :P
The Bronx?
Originally posted by Codrian
Well... at least I live in even more desolate place. :P
The dark side of the moon?
Originally posted by Codrian
Well... at least I live in even more desolate place. :P
Yuba City?
"Take that!" :P
Though, against some common beliefs there are no ice bears or pinguins in Finland. :P
And... takes "it" whatever it is that Kitey wants me to take.
Originally posted by kiteflyer
Beats the church picnic with a density stick
Man, did I have that coming... :embarrass
Ahh ha ha ha... I see it now... the Swashbuckling Pirate Bard!
-Jonathan
"Litch Bard?"
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
Well, it's true that we don't have to do that when we stay indoors all winter, Tensek. But maybe you'll get some time outside sometime this month or next, before the brief respite called July.
Tensek! Shhhh! The only thing that keeps them from invading our wondrous Hyperboria is the belief that it is a frigid wasteland, unfit for habitation by all but the most desperate of peoples! If they knew the truth, it would be the end of Paradise! Shhh!
oh...
OH!
A winks as good as a nod.
Mums the word. ;)
I think I should've made the hat bigger... (All about the hat...)
-Jonathan
Hmm poor crippled Patches with his raggy cloak and cane and a rusty tin cup...
Maybe Robin Hood?
Originally posted by Codrian
Though, against some common beliefs there are no ice bears or pinguins in Finland. :P
Wow time to move to Finland, you never have to wear a tux...
Oh, you meant the bird. :D
Originally posted by Tensek Vicar
You could always take up begging.
Hmm poor crippled Patches with his raggy cloak and cane and a rusty tin cup...
Maybe Robin Hood?
Wasn't there talk about bringing back the GsC Arena?
-Jonathan
"Avast yee scallywags!"
Although I never did duel with Gamis. :sad:
I shake my fist at you Tin Can Man! I shake my fist! :fight!:
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Very nice looking swetaer, Nata.
Originally posted by JosephKell
Wasn't there talk about bringing back the GsC Arena?
Yes there was, and the answer from on high (in this case Canada) was
Bring it On.
Originally posted by Tensek Vicar
I heard somethign of it a while back. not sure if it'll fly again. Tho it was fun. :D
Although I never did duel with Gamis. :sad:
I shake my fist at you Tin Can Man! I shake my fist! :fight!:
And I shake mine back.
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
And I shake mine back.
:OMG!
You fiend.
Originally posted by kiteflyer
Beats the church picnic with a density stick
"Take that!" :P
It'll take less than that to fool us, hah!
I'd be angry at ya boat anchor but that is way to funny. ^_^
Excellent work as always, Gamis!...No, the other Magellan. Yeah, the former GM here -- that guy. As he wrote to me:
Bob. Get over here, you dodo.
Oh, wait. Wrong line. Let me see here...
This morning. 8:09am. 22 in long. 9lb 9oz. ... 4.309 kilograms
And now, with the blessing of the new parents, some photos.
Enjoy, and won't you join me in offering them congratulations and all the best?
Congrat's Natala and Magellan!! :D
:bounce::bounce:
:bounce::bounce:
:bounce::bounce:
Sensendela boy 9 lbs 4 ozs 21 in May 11, 5:37 am
Ran boy 7 lbs 11 ozs 22 in May 13, 3:00 am
Looks like Sensendela got the weight closest. And Ran and Hermy got the length. Do we all get to split the prize? Who has that cookie jar anyways?
Congratulations!
I am soooo happy for the both of you.
Go New-natal-mom!!!!!:D
:bounce::D :bounce: :D :bounce: :D :bounce: :D
:bounce:
:bounce::bounce: :bounce:
[Truth to be told... this much bouncing, someone is prone to get seasick.]
Very cute, not too wrinkly or rash-y, and cute ears! Cute ears are very important...
Tsk, now I'll be jealous & want another baby :P
The page won't load, so I can't see the pictures yet, but a big congrats. :D
Have to agree with Scheh... until I remember what being pregnant and birth was like...
Congrats to both of you!! I hope your recovery is swift Nat! :D :D
:DI'll try to review things from work during my offline time. Hmm... that reminds me of something else I need to do, which in turn reminds me of something else I need to do. Well, they'll keep.
Night all.
:D
That's about all I feel qualified to say right now. I'm out of the hospital; we're both doing well. Still recovering, though, and growing used to parenthood, and we have an out-of-town guest (first in what looks like being a string of visitors up to a month long), so I'll not be posting regularly again for a while yet. Will post as I can, though.
Meantime, I just wanted to say hi to everyone.
And :D.
And I would also like to take this time out to say hi myself, so:
Hi
Hopefully I'll be seeing alot more of you sometime soon.
:D
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OOC Theatre: The classroom.
The screen rolls to outside a quaint school-house in upper-class Garic’s where: Gamis, Da’Vane, Tynk and Darkar stand outside like good little pupils.
Tynk: What’s the lesson for the day?
Darkar: I dunno.
T: Who’ll be our teacher?
D: I dunno.
T: So why are we standing around outside.
D: Look kid you ask one more question and I’m going to have to unleash by two-weapon stabbity style of doom upon you.
T: Sorry.
(Awkward pause)
T: Is the door locked?
Darkar Stabs and Tynk who falls unconscious. Da’ Vane shrugs and finds the door unlocked.
D’ V: Who’da thought?
The class starts and before too long. The teacher is Dame Mirielle. Teacher Mirielle stops writing on the board and stares at Da’ Vane and Gamis, who are engaged in a conversation about their leet evil smiting powers.
Gamis: Yeah, you should have seen that bandit EXPLODE! Yeah… it was awesome!
D’ V: Dude!
Mirielle: Are you two quite finished?
D’V + G: Sorry…
M: No, You’re not sorry! If you didn’t mean to you wouldn’t have done it in the first place. Do not say things you don’t mean.
The lesson continuesm long division is pretty tough. After a few hours Tynk Drags himself in.
M: Mr. Waverstone! Nice of you to show up…
T: I’m not going to say I’m sorry I heard you lecture Gamis and Da’Vane while I was dragging myself in/
M: Hmm! How impudent! You may see my after class for being rude.
Tynk makes his way to his seat. The lesson continues. Before too long Darkar has made a paper airplane and thrown in across the class.
M: DARKAR! What do you have to say for yourself?
D: uhh….
T: (whispers) Say your sorry!
D: I’m sorry!
M: Wrong! You may stay with Tynk after class for being insincere.
D: Damn.
M: And you may wash your mouth out with soap as well!
Darkar sighs and the class returns to their work. Eventually, Mirielle turns to face Gamis and Da’Vane.
M: What’re you two up to?!
G + D’V: Nothing!
M: Not even taking notes? You may stay after class for wasting time.
G: But Miri!
M: No but Miris! You may erase the board when class is over as well.
D’V: There is no way to win is there?
Evil DM Grin
M: Not at all…
Fade to black with screams.
Lucian, you should've concluded that bit with the mage casting Obscuring mist over them all. "How obscure can you get?"
Not at all happy about this, but so it goes. So, I won't be here much at all until tonight.
Shestpol (May21st-23rd): A sudden cold snap will drive temperatures down 20 degrees from the marks set yesterday, as strong winds come out of the west, gusting up to 45 mph. (Refer to conditions on Dvapol above for effects.) Expect heavy precipitation today. (Apply a -4 penalty to Spot and Search checks outdoors, as well as -4 to ranged attacks and Listen checks. This will not be a good night to rely on torchlight either.)
I'm glad you and the newborn are home and doing well Nat! Tell the father that I hope he's got a good rest since the pictures. ;)
I'll shoot off a post in the Scouts thread and then I'm off to bed. I should be around tomorrow at least a little though. Night!
Amazing, wonderful wondrous news! Harry Nilsson's "The Point" has been re-released, and on DVD no less!
I was able to get it from amazon.com -- pizza party at my place when it arrives!
dances around the break room singing the Bubble song
Shoot... Regeneration is an expensive spell... 70 x 13th level... 910 gp... So much for constructing magic items... (and I really wanted that hat of disguise with a big plummy feather...)
-Jonathan
That is if your missing hand is you off hand, or you happen do be ambidextrous (which I think you qualfy as with TWF).
You could even get a cleric to animate it, a level cheaper.
Dosen't it seem odd that Animate Objects is a cleric spell and not a wizard/sorcerer? It's always seemed more arcane than divine. Barring a few Hebrew myths (golems) animated objects perty much seem the Arcanists doman (Fantasia anyone?)
See you in a couple hours.
Originally posted by Scheherazade
Off to take my kids to see Shrek II :D
See you in a couple hours.
Saw that today, it was riotous with subtle humor enjoy :D
Hopefully I'll find time to see it in June when I am in London.
Originally posted by JosephKell
Shoot... Regeneration is an expensive spell... 70 x 13th level... 910 gp... So much for constructing magic items... (and I really wanted that hat of disguise with a big plummy feather...)
I was sure this has been pointed out to you before, Patches: The cost is a bit lower than that.
Originally posted by kiteflyer
He starts to throw the hides over his body before anyone can snap out of the shock of seeing a seven foot man emerge from the ground naked dripping wet.
I finally decide to pick up Impr. Grapple to be able to deal with spellcasters a bit better despite a mere 12 Str and the first caster I run into is 7' tall? And wet? And naked?
I guess showing Ran up with an uppity bear wasn't enough, was it, Kiteflyer? Yes, I'm looking at you.
Just kidding.
Maybe.
;)
Perfect track record remains intact.
The grappling game might be more difficult though.
I wonder how Anaya will react to 7 ft. tall naked man.
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
I was sure this has been pointed out to you before, Patches: The cost is a bit lower than that.
So... 93 gold pieces then...
So I only have to pilfe... "acquire" 76 gold pieces... and I am ready...
As to Animate Objects... you can't Animate objects that are Carried or Worn (as per the spell). Plus Animate Objects has a duration... and paying for permanency just asks the DMs to slap me with a dispel magic.
Also, Animated Objects just attack people... I REALLY don't feel like pulling an Idle Hand parody... I remember what happened in that movie... the guy cut his own appendage off! Then the thing wrote "You shouldn't have done that," in blood on the kitchen table.
-Jonathan
"Idle gauntlets are the DMs' play thing."
On top of that my computer was used by someone who downloaded 40 MGs of random spyware that made me have to run all the fixer stuff.
I would like to thank a certain player for his help on that.
Never played druids before...kinda fun ^_^.
Here's to wishing the player's safe return while I do my best to not get her killed in this battle. Already, I can see this to be quite challenging.
Off to post.
Originally posted by JosephKell
Plus Animate Objects has a duration... and paying for permanency just asks the DMs to slap me with a dispel magic.
Nah, but telling me that I'm just going to gyp you every time you try something might. :P
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
Nah, but telling me that I'm just going to gyp you every time you try something might. :P
Fighters don't get dispel magic the last time I checked.
-Jonathan
Originally posted by JosephKell
Fighters don't get dispel magic the last time I checked.
-Jonathan
Last I checked, fighter's get whatever they want.
Wasn't there a fighter-core prestige-class, mage-slayer or something...? Could cast Dispel Magic in his sword-swings.
Is the Queen's birthday,
If we don't get a holiday,
We'll all run away!"
It tells you a lot about Canada that Canadians still celebrate Queen Victoria's birthday with a holiday, but we don't necessarily have the holiday on her birthday and most of us no longer call it Victoria Day.
I guess people always remember their nation's first monarch, or the monarch that was in place when they first became a nation.
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
I guess people always remember their nation's first monarch, or the monarch that was in place when they first became a nation.
With the exception of American high school students, who couldn't name KingGeorge v3.0 if their life depended on it. English students on the other hand just have to memorize all the kings/queens...poor kids.
Besides, when the U.S. changes head of state every four to eight years (with one exception), two hundred twenty-eight years of presidents stacks up pretty well vs. nine hundred thirty-seven years of British monarchy. (You could always go back before Harald, of course, and I know that students often do, but Canute doesn't exactly make the exam papers like he used to. :P)
*stops to think*
Actually, I know quite a few. That's very depressing.
*goes off to cry in despair for the sad friends that I have*
Originally posted by Maelut
Actually, I know quite a few. That's very depressing.
*goes off to cry in despair for the sad friends that I have*
Oho, so it's you friends that are sad? I get it...
j/k ;)
Originally posted by Tynk77
"... I offer you freedom, ..."
(Dominate Animal)
Wasn't that a pretty speech? Druidic is not the same as 'mystical language all animals understand' btw. Geahn didn't get a word of that, I'm afraid. ;)
Edit: Never mind, found it. Purty.
...
What do you mean, "Which one?"
I have to be the harbinger of bad news for an adventure group today.
ST, we can all hear the unrestrained bliss in you voice. You shouldn't enjoy your job so much...
- Jonathan
Originally posted by Codrian
Well, why else would anyone tinker in the kitchen just before a fight? ;)
I think the better question is, "Why would they make a man cook his own last meal?"
-Jonathan
Originally posted by Ran
Wasn't that a pretty speech? Druidic is not the same as 'mystical language all animals understand' btw. Geahn didn't get a word of that, I'm afraid. ;)
Perhaps the speach was more directed tward Benelvir...the "your master" part should at least get his attention to what we are about. ^_^
Besides, I knew when I posted the idea that her offering the dog free choice through Dominate Animal is somewhat contradictory. But Benelvir may not realize his dog is being controlled as apposed to choosing to do so.
It's a moral thing, I guess.
Originally posted by JosephKell
I think the better question is, "Why would they make a man cook his own last meal?"
-Jonathan
Personally, I enjoy cooking; it's relaxing. If I were going to have a last meal, I'd definitely want to cook it myself.
Hah, so there!
Mmm...beholder steak.
Originally posted by Maelut
Personally, I enjoy cooking; it's relaxing. If I were going to have a last meal, I'd definitely want to cook it myself.
Hah, so there!
Mmm...beholder steak.
Maybe we'll bring back a couple cuts when we find our way out to the Western Desert again... ;)
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
Maybe we'll bring back a couple cuts when we find our way out to the Western Desert again... ;)
Before or after they eat your face?
- Never run through a forest in high heels.
- Never go into the basement with a flashlight that has worn out batteries.
- Never walk backwards in the dark.
- Never walk away from a weapon after the camera does a close-up of it.
- Never jump into a monster's bathtub without your axe.
Please make them feel welcome. Grathk does have an AIM SN, but I'm not sure how widely he wants it known. If widely enough, he'll post it here, I'm sure. ;)
generally you make your enterance to the city from beyond the walls if you are not a native of the city D.
Originally posted by Dravenous
Well now that I'm on the census how should I start moving about in the city?
An excerpt from the as of yet uncompleted (and unprinted) Natala's Guide to Garic's City:
As it was written by Notatthistime:
My character’s been approved. Where do I start?
Most people make the first post for their character in the Beyond the Walls thread (where events taking place outside the city proper are posted) or in Elsewhere in Garic’s City (the thread used for events within the city that are not taking place in a location that has its own thread). This is not required, but it is convenient, as it allows one to post one’s first entrance to the city.
What’s going on in the game right now?
What’s going on in the game is constantly changing; the best way to find out is by reading others’ posts.
Before you post to any thread, you should read at least two things:
* The first post of that thread. This gives you an idea of what this location looks like.
* The last page of posts to that thread. This gives you an idea of what’s going on there right now.
You should also pay attention to the dates and times of the last several posts; if it’s been a while since anyone has posted to that thread, it may be safe to assume that events that were in progress have been completed before your arrival.
I’m having trouble meeting anyone in this game. How can I meet other PCs?
As play-by-post games go, Garic’s City is a fairly fast-paced game. In many games, it’s common for most players to post no more than once per day, but the same cannot be said of GsC. It is therefore considered rude to post yourself in a position that will prevent another player from making more than one post until you return,* unless the other player has agreed to this.
Thus, OoC communication is necessary. Ask on Noise if someone’s who’s online will be around long enough for you to meet them in character. Better yet, if you can, download AOL Instant Messenger; nearly all of the players, and all of the DMs, can be reached via this program when they are online. It helps speed communication tremendously. (It is not required that you use AOL to use AIM.)
*This practice is known as “trebling” or “being trebled,” named for an early character who frequently found himself in that position.
I'll be posting as Gilgiga, and will be making a new user in a moment.
I'll be adding them to my statistical spreadsheet straight away.
Welcome to Dravenous, Gilgiga, and Grathk. I hope your stay here is plesant and long! :D
Finding an avtar was a chalange, but I think the wolf will do for now.
Originally posted by Ran
Extra half-orc, extra LN and extra half-barbarian. Excellent. Glad to see we kept the apprentice level option, despite regular 3.5 throwing it out. Always thought that was a shame.
As did I.
Ooo diversity! :D
Originally posted by Tensek Vicar
Welcome to Dravenous, Gilgiga, and Grathk. I hope your stay here is plesant and long!
Evil Joseph: "I'm you, but evil."
"Neutral" Joseph: "Is that evil as in "bad" or evil as in "opposite?" If it is opposite, I think the word is "Id." Are you my Id?"
EJ: "If I ever see you do that quote thing with your hands again, I am cutting them off. And... Bad? Opposite? Id? What the heck are you talking about? No wait, just shut up.. you think too much. Go knock your head against the wall until you forget I exist."
NJ: "Back up... how can you be me? Even if you are some alternate incarnate of me... can't there be only one "me" in existance?"
EJ: "Remember that book you read that was published by TSR a few years back?"
NJ: "Please be more vague... You mean AD&D? I guess THAC0 can really mess up a gamer..."
NJ: "There are a lot of things about what you just said that I didn't like... For one thing, that constant guy was killed by those two travellers."
EJ: Do I really sound like this when I talk? *explictive deleted*
NJ: "Second, that was a game... there is nothing real about it..."
EJ: "And there is something real about this? Just stop talking! You make us sound stupider each time you open your mouth."
*Slam*
*Neutral Joseph turns to the reader*
-Jonathan
Originally posted by Boirin son of Naerin
Just making sure orcboy. Just have to get back to garric's alive now.
*coughs*
By the way...Gamis youve got an incoming email
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
I'm pretty sure I've never seen Kywyn use so many words with a complete stranger. :P
Must be taking to rambling in his old age : p I guess in his light costume, he talks more readily.
*puts a cookie in Kai's hand.*
Please!
So...now Ive got to think of something to post in Elsewhere...I guess Ill just have Kai jot down a note on his enemy list and leave
...what to do, what to do...Originally posted by Gilgiga of the Hunt
Oh, Papa Kywyn tell us a story. Please, tell us a story of how things usto be, when men were real men, women were real women, dwarves were real dwarves, dirt was real dirt, and etrnaly tormented greater demons were real eternaly tormented greater demons.
Please!
What the-? Dirt? Back in my day we didn't have any of your fancy "dirt." We had rocks! And gravel if you were lucky, and you had to sit there and grind it with your feet to make finer gravel just so you would have a place to stand. Oh, and dwarves were called "rock maidens." What? Why not "rock people"? That doesn't make a lick of sense... and so on... : P
The apocalypse is now!
Originally posted by Tensek Vicar
Oh no he's started.
The apocalypse is now!
No it was last Monday and you missed it. Great fun had by me.
Originally posted by kiteflyer
No it was last Monday and you missed it. Great fun had by me.
Darnit! ~_~
Originally posted by Ran
I got another one planned a week from now. 's Gonna make yours look like fish sticks for Thanskgiving dinner.
:P You youngins and competition.... the beauty of it is not how big and how bad, but how many people you catch off guard.
Originally posted by kiteflyer
:P You youngins and competition.... the beauty of it is not how big and how bad, but how many people you catch off guard.
You mean, when it actually goes down tomorr...
Crap. Time for a new plan.
Originally posted by Kywyn
Must be taking to rambling in his old age : p I guess in his light costume, he talks more readily.
Light costume? Dark costume?
Is anyone else seeing this strip when there's talk of costumes changing color?
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
Light costume? Dark costume?
Is anyone else seeing this strip when there's talk of costumes changing color?
Tell you what, THAT is scary.
Funny, but scary.
Heading for home
mmmm sleep!
...umm....sooooo......i was wondering what i do now that ive submitted my character sheet...ive been sent an email accepting it....now what?Originally posted by auron5881
hiya...im new
You carefully read the email reply. Then do anything asked in it. If you do everything and are still confused: Consult the Information thread (and read every line of it) before asking a question. If you are still confused ask a person here. If you get a really frustrated answer (which leads you to the conclusion that it was probably a question addressed in BOLD in the Information thread) you will be incredibly embarrassed.
-Jonathan
Originally posted by auron5881
hiya...im new
If you haven't been entered on the census, nothing in game just yet. Get to know the locals. Bring up any questions you might have about play. Check back a few posts to where I quote the last player to ask that and provide answers from a soon-to-be-publically-available* guide for the new player. Try to get an idea for how things go around here beforehand, which might ease the frustration of trying to figure out how to start when you're finally approved to start. ;)
* Subject to the needs of the baby, for the needs of the baby outweigh the needs of the two -- or the one. :P
Originally posted by JosephKell
You carefully read the email reply. Then do anything asked in it. If you do everything and are still confused: Consult the Information thread (and read every line of it) before asking a question. If you are still confused ask a person here. If you get a really frustrated answer (which leads you to the conclusion that it was probably a question addressed in BOLD in the Information thread) you will be incredibly embarrassed.
-Jonathan
Just ask the three DMs, Ran, Codrin, Darkar, Natala, Hermy, Gamis, or just about any other player who knows me...I am the master of this form of embarrassment.
But we put up with you anyway. :P
Finally, he casts protection from spam and ends this fiasco (sp?).
I win! :D
If anyone would like to dispute, we can take it to the Fight Club ;)
Stop making enemies out of potential comrades
:88E: :fight!: :hoppingma P.S. Have to go. Shall resume tomarrow. Night
Silly Tynk!
And no, it wasn't Tynk that struck at Gamis in anger...but a certain druid was there to witness.
Originally posted by Dravenous
Tomorrow is a new day and I hope that I do better tomorrow than I did today.
A worthy goal for all of us.
Have fun, D.Originally posted by Shatteredtower
* Subject to the needs of the baby, for the needs of the baby outweigh the needs of the two -- or the one. :P
A particularly apt observation to happen across when I glance at the boards at 5:45, having been up for nearly three hours already...
Originally posted by Ran
Just don't try the food. ;)
What do you mean? This is a gourmet establishment. Our bread, for example, is soft and delicious.
*Smacks Ran with a freshly baked baguette, denting his shield and doing no damage to the baguette.*
Oh. I see your point. Well, you can always dip it in the soup.
*The soup makes strange noises*
Err...hmmm.
Thanks
U
Oh, and this is a forced trip by my work.. I don't want to go.. but it's this or draw unemployment.. See you next week, if I can post while I'm gone I will
Originally posted by Maelut
*Smacks Ran with a freshly baked baguette, denting his shield and doing no damage to the baguette.*
Shield? I think I'll have to refer you to the local tin men, like Gamis and Aramil. I disdain the sardine feeling myself.
But why, with all that metal, would a paladine where red-slippers?
Off to my brother's Junior High graduation. C-ya tonight!
Originally posted by auron5881
I was wondering...how often do people post here....is it like slow like the adventures in the Real Games Setup Zone or is it actual chat like the chat in the Castle of Fun?
It really depends.
It comes down to activity of the players. An "Adventure" GM's (those hidden "personalities" that run the adventures and take some of the pressure off of the Head GMs) participation is really a reflection of the player participation:
- If the Players seem to be MIA, there really isn't much of a draw for the GM to check the thread constantly.
While the stuff that happens in town is a lot like LARPing (which can be almost entirely unplanned), the actual adventures are laid out and thought about before they are started.
After all the time that these AGMs invest in writing the adventure, you know they want to see four strangers stumble through it. "Will they see the obvious clues that I laid out?"
-Jonathan
Originally posted by Boirin son of Naerin
Wow, I just realized that I'm 50% of the 4th level rouge population. *realizes that Lucian has more HP* Oh well I guess I'm a support character for a reason. Other than that were pretty even as far as stats go.
So what exactly are the special abilities picked up by the 4th level rouge?
-Jonathan
Dig Dig Dig
Originally posted by Boirin son of Naerin
...and forgit to put h's in whisper...
guilty, as ST knows ;)
got my char approved and am now ready to enter the game.
beside the fact that i had a friend visiting me the whole weekend, went to a rock concert of my favorite band and didnt get too much sleep.
tomorrow is a packed day too, but i am sure that i'll have my skilled barbarian enter the town by noon (us-time)
i am reachable via AIM, ICQ and MSN, entered the stuff within my profile, feel free to contact me (would be great if you add a piece of info like "hi, i am dude the player of boy" or something)
i spend quite some time on the boards, most likely you find my nick "Funny Slaughter" on the CO-boards, but now i am on for some roleplaying (even if i still like to roll
)my character is Grathk Callomwynde who reaches the town from the northern wastelands, looking for adventure and honor.
he is most likely looking for some real heroes so be prepared to get some envious and admiring glances at the real dragon blood on your sword.
midnight over here, i have to get to university and my students job in a few hours. maybe i have some free time, but i fear that i got some new projects to implement.
anyhow,
see you the next time,
gs
Grathk
) that the same goes IC.Always mark your exit from an area...
Ummm..sorry
Darn I was hit by a high level rouge.
Heck, frecnch isn't even my first tounge and I use it's marks when I'm not paying attention.
Welcome again to the newcomers. Seems like they're getting the hang of it pretty fast.
.oO(Quick, think of something pleasant! hmm... Cookies! Yeah!) :D
:D
;) :bounce: anyway I gotta go kywyn get back with you late next week.
Originally posted by Gilgiga of the Hunt
Welcome felow newcomer, and enjoy your time here. Folks tend to be really nice, at least OOC. Let's hope (or not hope
BWHahahahahah....Im im very nice IC. Our meeting will be...Fun
BTW: Welcome guys!! Its nice to see newcomers. If any of you are look ing for a job come by the "Very Evil and Very Bad Guys Club" try out stand. Tensek, Lucian, and I are always looking for new people. Oh and we have a great dental plan!:D
This advertisement has been brought to you by the "Sometimes But Not Always Ruthless Trio"
*Goes to get second batch out*
:inlove: Got another cookie, all is good again. :D
Apologies to those left waiting here. It might be a day or two, but I'll try to make headway tonight.
Originally posted by Dravenous
... the hobbits all being happy in the Shire not affected by the War of the Ring at all ...
It's an integral part of the story in the books how the Shire got scoured while the fellowship hobbits were away, but I guess you can't put everything in the movie. It's a bit fundamental to change for the extended edition, so I expect that particular ending will stay the same.
Hmmm... sweat memories.
Good night, all.
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
... and there is one new entry on the census.
And it's a gnome too! Welcome! :D
Originally posted by Ran
It's an integral part of the story in the books how the Shire got scoured while the fellowship hobbits were away, but I guess you can't put everything in the movie. It's a bit fundamental to change for the extended edition, so I expect that particular ending will stay the same.
I could not agree more Ran. The scouring, and how Mary and Pippin handle it, is pivotal to the development of those characters. I'm hoping they have it in the extended otherwise I'll be quite upset. I'va heard tale that the "extras" on the final DVD will top 90 minutes. I can't imagine having that much extra footage and not having the scouring in there.
To ST and the others in the Scout thread, I apologize for disappearing yesterday. AIM was misbehaving at home and I was a lot more tired then I thought. I ended up struggling with it for a moment, then resigned to get some sleep. Sorry about that. :embarrass
Glad you agree, Thosar, but even gladder you managed to make sense of what I said. Boy, did I massacre those two sentences... :embarrass
Originally posted by TaggIIV
He notes the irony for the briefest moment - he was nominated to go in first, and now he stands alone, the only one still dry.
Irony is so cool. I love it. :D
You'll be amazed at how much was cut from RotK, manily the romantic sub plot, it got hinted at in the theatrical verson, but never endulged upon.
Probably becuase the plot didn't stop at random intervals.
Those are just examples, you can probably come up with some good alternatives if they don't entirely suit you.
Originally posted by Kai Heishall
BWHahahahahah....Im im very nice IC. Our meeting will be...Fun
BTW: Welcome guys!! Its nice to see newcomers. If any of you are look ing for a job come by the "Very Evil and Very Bad Guys Club" try out stand. Tensek, Lucian, and I are always looking for new people. Oh and we have a great dental plan!:D
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Skip Kai and go to Tensek and Lucian. Kai has problems.
He's a very bad group ruiner. *kicks Kai*
Stop making enemies out of potential allies.
Welcome To ze game Auron. ^_^
I'm going to head to bed now. They've been drilling and fixing pipes on my floor all day, and I'm way behind on sleep, among other things.
Monday will be a lockdown, but a complete one, including adventures. Consider it a board holiday of sorts, and incentive to get the fight thread off to a good start. ;)
Night, all.
...And so my public apology out for having played a Daffy-Duck for a time.
Hopefuly our skills will continue to grow, and our posts reflect that in this fine community. ;)
Oh, and I promise I'll stop putting non-existant ponds in your battle-grid Kiteflyer. ^_^
Originally posted by Scop
Scop's been finishing his semester, but he's still around. The ball was left in the rest of the party's court, however, but it can be motivated again.
Hmmm now if only I had a poking device capable of reaching all the way to Europe... I must get to inventing... I'm going to need a billion chop sticks and a billion rubber bands!
-Jonathan
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
Thank you, SilDarkar, and for your part in its creation. Thanks also to the other participants in that scene. (I still can't believe how fast you whittled that trio down. I expected it, yes, but oh, my.)
I'm going to head to bed now. They've been drilling and fixing pipes on my floor all day, and I'm way behind on sleep, among other things.
Monday will be a lockdown, but a complete one, including adventures. Consider it a board holiday of sorts, and incentive to get the fight thread off to a good start. ;)
Night, all.
Oh no do not tell me that these guys will be locked in a fog for at least another week :P
aww....so.......cumbersome....blah....
Originally posted by kiteflyer
Oh no do not tell me that these guys will be locked in a fog for at least another week :P
I certainly hope not!
Originally posted by auron5881
*weeps over the annoyance of switching usernames so much*
aww....so.......cumbersome....blah....
Try using more than one browser. You can stay logged in under a different SN in each browser.
-Jonathan
P.S.: I just made my new AIM Buddy Icon! I'm so proud of myself... took 20 minutes of tweaking to get the size right... (48x48 pixels)
Hmm... perhaps I will eventually make a Good, Neutral, and Evil Joseph one...
Originally posted by JosephKell
Hmmm now if only I had a poking device capable of reaching all the way to Europe... I must get to inventing... I'm going to need a billion chop sticks and a billion rubber bands!
-Jonathan
Why on earth would you want to poke me, Ran, or Cassius? You can find Scop much closer to you than Europe. ;)
Tensek-the-Dense, you need to post again. It does that occasionally, Thosar suffered same faith with one of his posts some time ago IIRC.
As for Kai's Club o' Evil... not worth joining, all you get is bad rep, neglected hygiene and punch to nether regions by city watch.
Anyway, lots of heavy cramming to do today, I'm getting together with a couple of colleagues so we can pick each others' brains. I probably won't be be back until very late. Don't nobody get killed while I'm gone, y'hear? ;)
Originally posted by Ran
I believe at least one of the new guys is European too, Codrian. I saw a german notice on someone's AIM, but I don't recall who it was. Or maybe I dreamt it. Scop's definitely on the other side of the big pond though, like you say.
Julia, however, is in the Netherlands, and Tycho Prime is from Sweden. I believe that was the point of the original observation, that two of his group of four have been a bit silent of late, to put it mildly. (And let's please leave it mild, shall we? ;))
Originally posted by auron5881
hmm....it logged me off the other username when i did that...i guess i need to change the settings in my CP.....
To clarify, she meant different browsers, not different browser windows, i.e. Fire Bird, Opera, Mozilla, Internet Explorer, etc.
I have Opera and IE loaded and can remain logged in with a different Name in each browser.
Hope that helps.
Awful, terrible, no good, very bad day at work today. Just one person did all of this too me.....
Have a such a long film, the gay elf is a looser who gets all the women nontheless but choses to die instead and even the combats are spoiled by the music.
i am glad i didnt spend my money for the cinema.
hope this was controversal enough to introduce myself :D
gs
grathk
ty I am starting to feel better now.I came across a bargain on line-caught wild Alaskan salmon.
Take care of yourself, Kitey.
i just did my first in-town post
Well folks, I'm off to bed. See y'all in the morning
im gonna go too..bye everyone
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
"Sure, sure, that's fine. We've just got to sort out one last thing, and we'll be ready to--"
The speaker plants his axe heavily in the back of one of his companions, who falls heavily.
"What are you doing?" cries the other.
The first raises his axe over the fallen giant's neck.
"Securing a trophy, so some of us can go home" he replies, preparing to swing.
Now I was not expecting that.......
Originally posted by Silmarwen
Now I was not expecting that.......
You have no idea how long I've waited to read those words. ;)
"Now if only we could make it steam powered..." -Old Gnome saying
-Jonathan
Goes to catch 2 hrs. sleep before 11 hrs of work.
~Tynk
lurks )Oh, and white stitching on navy fabric means the shirt is defective
Originally posted by Gebetto Schleppen
hmm..so what can i do with my character other than find work andhave your character sleep and eat?
Talk to other players IC... develop your personality further and explore the world of Garic's City
Originally posted by Gebetto Schleppen
hmm..so what can i do with my character other than find work andhave your character sleep and eat?
There's always Getting Into Trouble. I'm not sure I'd recommend it though - trouble usually manages to get you on its own just fine.
Lucian's advice is the best one to follow. Meet up with other characters, talk to them, do a little networking. It's impossible for someone to always be in the middle of something interesting, so your best shot at getting involved in something is knowing as many people as possible IC. After a while there's bound to be someone you know who could use a hand with something, if you're not the one needing a hand before that.
There are two other major things to consider: 1) the DMs can't be everywhere all the time. They do what they can to provide everyone with a regular dose of excitement, but they have lives too. Ergo, it's good to be able to do stuff IC that doesn't require DM intervention all the time. 2) Character development earns you XP as well in GsC. Just because you're not out adventuring and killing and looting, doesn't mean time you spend here has to go to waste. Plain old Doing Stuff is good, provided you do it in a somewhat interesting way and it helps build your character and gives the other posters here the opportunity to know something about it and possibly interact in a fun way.
Originally posted by Gebetto Schleppen
um..i just played a song for giligia in the nobodys inn...do i make a perform check or?
Unmodified roll of 18. In general, assume an average or post a piece, since the player's going to decide how Gilgiga reacts anyway.
Trust me, if it had been Treble, you could have rolled a 40 after modifiers and still ended up waking up in the sewers among the ten thousand splinters of your instrument. ;)
Psychotic Reaction playing on the radio. Great one hit wonder.
And now I sleep.
...Even the simple traps (Bermise Tiger Trap, Large Net Trap) take a week and 1000gp to make.
Any posiblity of redueing the time and effort required to make basic traps, (Snares and Nets) it seems illogical to think that a net (20gp), some rope (1 gp) and some pully wheels (posibly not even those) when combined in a way that could be mildly usefull magicaly the price inflates to 1000gp.
It seems odd that these time old tools of man, devices in use from before there weas even money would be so expensive.
Or perhaps I could use these odd rates to my advantage
Gilgiga's House of Traps, all the snares, pits, spikes, and darts need for YOUR evil temple.
$$$
Don't get me going on how much a good bengal tiger is going for these days.;)
If you can't you just aren't trying hard enough.
But it will be awhile before I get an animal companion, longer still before I can score a tiger.
(And here I thought that some thread just seem to dissapear)
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
Trust me, if it had been Treble, you could have rolled a 40 after modifiers and still ended up waking up in the sewers among the ten thousand splinters of your instrument. ;)
Or you just be a jerk like me and stop useing your other username all together:D
http://www.geocities.com/kywyn_sor/gil
It's so cool!Makes me wish I had the patience to shade my work. Even then I could only do a fraction of that quality. Easy to see why you are more or less the ofical artist around here.
Originally posted by auron5881
i love my character and username for this place...if i wasnt already so involved in the Cof and the real games setup i would only use it and not this one....but alas..i m7ust have both
Wow. Shades of Tatewaki Kuno. :P
I'm only comparing the need to have them both, not the boorishness or the idiocy, to you. ;)
Originally posted by Ran
Morning folks. I think I'm going back to bed. :D
Certainly an ambitious start to the day. ;)
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
A boor of very little brain who could never choose between Akane Tendo and (to use the translation) "the pig-tailed girl" in Rumiko Takahashi's manga series Ranma 1/2.
I'm only comparing the need to have them both, not the boorishness or the idiocy, to you. ;)
Kuno: "An unearthlier heaven is the rose distilled...for that which thrives on the virgin thorn grows, lives, and dies in singled blessedness."
"It so falls out that what we have we know not it's value as we enjoy it...but in being lacked; then we we wrack the value, finding the vitue it possesed whiles it was our."
He actually made something of himself in the series...but I only have seen the first four seasons.
What would happen though if Ranma-chan got pregnant and then hit with hot water?
Actually...disregard that last question :embarrass
(Though, I best be silent, as I woke up only very recently.)
*eyes Fight Thread*
Okay, I did come out of that one badly, and I wasn't even privy to the chat room...
On a related note, I tried mapping the LLI's common room for that, but it didn't want to turn out well. Dajuid had a map of it somewhere, but I've not seen it in a while.
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
Ahhh.
*eyes Fight Thread*
Okay, I did come out of that one badly, and I wasn't even privy to the chat room...
Awww...
On an un-related note, I'm BORED. Very, very, bored. Not bored enough to be productive, but bored enough that if they ask me (again) to leave early I'm going to go to Powell's & do some book-browsing.
Maybe I'll get lucky, and they'll have a used copy of a French-language Asterix & Obelix that I don't already have...
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
Ahhh.
*eyes Fight Thread*
Been holding out on Treble I see. :P
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
Ahhh.
*eyes Fight Thread*
Okay, I did come out of that one badly, and I wasn't even privy to the chat room...
Well... someone, like you, wasn't around when that one happened. You came online last night, like, 5 minutes after the fight had commenced in a chat. ;)
Originally posted by Tensek Vicar
Been holding out on Treble I see. :P
You wish. :P Nope, still walking the straight and narrow.
Originally posted by Tensek Vicar
The way you were fawning over Hermy says otherwise Anchor boy. ;)
I was under the influence of NPC, Mr. "Deadly Boaman." And what happens in Fight Thread, stays in Fight Thread. :P
http://www.geocities.com/duckwheed/lli.htm
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
I was under the influence of NPC, Mr. "Deadly Boaman." And what happens in Fight Thread, stays in Fight Thread. :P
Psh you're just afraid of Miri. :P
So Tensek, are you saying that being only five levels away from her makes you not scared? :P
Originally posted by Tensek Vicar
Psh you're just afraid of Miri. :P
And you're not?
I'm looking for someone to fight (levels 2 to 5) and someone to DM it... AIM me if you are interested.
-Jonathan
Defending the whole Kender-folk race,
Whenever a Orc or Goblin rear its ugly face,
We power up and blast them back in their place..."
Sorry... I saw History of the World Part I recently... (and Scheherazade's comment reminded me of the Jews in Space song)
-Jonathan
P.S.: I got a new AIM Screenname: JonathanUCD (I got too many strange looks when I said "JonERPG")
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
A boor of very little brain who could never choose between Akane Tendo and (to use the translation) "the pig-tailed girl" in Rumiko Takahashi's manga series Ranma 1/2.
Magellan was introducing Ishie to the animated series earlier today. The first few times he and I had watched the series, we saw the English-dubbed version; so it was only today that we realized that in Japanese, Kuno's self-important opening lines are quoted from Heike Monogatari. (Specifically, his opening lines are the opening lines from that work; later lines of his — including, I believe, the ones Tynk quoted above — are also stolen from Heike.)
Now to see if the little one will continue to sleep long enough for me to catch up reading the adventure, and maybe even post. :D
Well finally was able to get on after waking up 4 in the morning after falling asleep at 2 and being forced to tear little pieces of paper in a box for 6 hours. :PHe won some stuppid award,
now I hafto call him Lord.
Not that the title really means anything;)
Congrats Lord Boirin...
Kinda how I see it looking.
It was a service award for my medievil reenactment group. I got it for helping run the little kid service. And please don't call me lord, my family has been doing it all weekend.By the way Kywyn thats pretty cool :D.
Originally posted by Boirin son of Naerin
medievil reenactment
I love how that game has completely taken over the spelling of that word among youngsters. :D
But good job, Boirin. Well done.
I was laughing for half an hour after that, and have been trying to keep silent about the subject ever since. Yes, these were planned as an encounter about a week before the comment was made.
And good opening shot, Gamis. Doesn't look like it's going to be as bad as you thought it was, does it? ;)
And with dice karma like that in the opening round, the pendulum has to swing the other way sometime. :P
Originally posted by Ran
I love how that game has completely taken over the spelling of that word among youngsters. :D
But good job, Boirin. Well done.
I still can't spell w00t!
Originally posted by Schezeherazade
SCA? I used to be in that. I got my AoA for being Baronial Constable. :P
Yeah SCA, my AOA was for being the official unofficial page school chancellor's assistant. Yes I probably mangled most of those words.
:PJust popped in to say this: Sick today and yesterday, test tomorrow, finals start friday...... (got the picture ;) )
-AD
*sighs*
I am slicing through training quickly. So far lots of potential...but much time. Looks like school will be part-time :o/.
But now I have a vehicle (2001 Geo Metro...good econo-car but horrible crash-ratings.) This allows me to actually stay late at work, and rack up some overtime like a True Seeing thief deals damage in a fog of silence filled with blind enemies.
But still scary.
but what does that character in the top right corner mean? I think I have a faint recollection of that being answered, but I might have just drunk one too many cans of soda...
Glad you're back, Maelut. :D
Here all day, back to Georgia tonight however
I will post all I can today
be back Saturday, or will go to the big house for destroying my boss
Must resist inner rage.. Wait.. I am Ulerian now, not Arnor.. I'm cool and collected now..hmm, must now figure out a way to use this as an advantage....
*browses the threads to see if him going there might be interesting*
:bounce:
Awesome pic Kywyn! :D
edit: changed smilies, my post was just too much like Ran's
Originally posted by Ulerian
Hello all..
Here all day, back to Georgia tonight however
be back Saturday, or will go to the big house for destroying my boss
Must resist inner rage.. Wait.. I am Ulerian now, not Arnor.. I'm cool and collected now..hmm, must now figure out a way to use this as an advantage....
Georgia?!? Yikes...
I was using this as a test post for something else. It's almost ready, and when it is, and a few more things are sorted out, it will be time to reformat the Rules and Information thread in an attempt to make it a bit easier to navigate for all of you folks. I'll be splitting up a few posts in order to make them a bit less daunting to review.
(This also gives us a bit more leeway in the event said posts grow beyond 50,000 characters. I'd like to hold off on splitting such posts for as long as possible, so it might be best to start by splitting them.)
I'm also looking to move some information around a bit, hopefully placing it where it might be more readily found, putting time and the calendar together, for example, with weather in the post following it. Naturally, I'm also going to be linking these posts to the introductory post once I'm ready to display the improved (I hope) thread.
Oh, and I liked the artwork, Kwywn, but I'm going to follow up on an earlier question. Is the character that Dravenous mentions in the upper right hand corner being used as an unusual example of wordplay, serving as a way for you to sign the piece as well as representing a different word? I don't know what the character means either, but I'd also be interested in a translation, as well as in knowing whether or not I'm seeing wordplay where none exists.
As far as I know, the character means force or strength ("lick" in Cantonese). No wordplay intended, though I do see an "h" in there now.
Originally posted by Ghost Theory
Thanks =) Praise belongs with the players' reactions too
I agree. Good work players!
Particularly Gamis's reaction reminded me of this smiley:
Which is a great job on the post.
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
If I was to go a bit munchkin and project my RL dislike of those particular creatures, I'd have prayed to Thalos for a shotgun now, please. :P
I would have to say that I really fear anything that uses a needle-like part of their body to attack. Never liked needles...
EAT HOLY SHOTGUN SCORPION SCUUUUUUUUUM!
I mean, uh, I'm not building a mafia family. Really, I'm not.
Would I do a thing like that?Originally posted by Maelut
Drav: I'm off to a senior dinner. Feel free to play out the rest of the meeting (within limits, no wild dancing with Maelut) if there's anything else you need.
Darn.. ;)
Originally posted by Kywyn
Thanks
As far as I know, the character means force or strength ("lick" in Cantonese). No wordplay intended, though I do see an "h" in there now.
your right..i know that its japanese for great power and wisdom etc....i think its pronounsed ka
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
If I was to go a bit munchkin and project my RL dislike of those particular creatures, I'd have prayed to Thalos for a shotgun now, please. :P
I've been cackling at the thought of when the second shoe would drop from the time I posted about the relief of having the first shoe drop. NYA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HAHAHAHAHAHA! Ha ha. Ha.
These boards so need a maniacal laughter smiley.
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
[i]"But what's it to you? I mean, what do you need his body and head both for?"
Braaaaaaaaains. Spicy braaaaaaaaaains.
I was already hungry -- so go ahead & make it worse, why don'cha! ;)Seriously, I've gone three days now on my vow to give up 'fast food,' and my big problem is I keep forgetting to eat! Thank goodness it's break time, now.
http://www.geocities.com/tinyelfinrage/ran.html
http://www.geocities.com/tinyelfinrage/kywyn.html
(Let me know if any info is wrong, Ran. Just guessed on Ran's vital stats.)
Originally posted by Scheherazade
Seriously, I've gone three days now on my vow to give up 'fast food,'...
Go Scheher!!
Bring on the healthy (or at least not fast) food! And get something to eat. ;)
I'd like to take this moment to say I LOVE Chai!
Drink of the Gods, I tell you what. :D
And the suspense in the dwarven temple! Oh, my!
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
I wish I could contribute more to the discussion going on with the giants, but I have to grab food and sleep. Then again, you seem to be doing fine without me. ;)
And the suspense in the dwarven temple! Oh, my!
Yeah perhaps...... :p
Originally posted by Thosar Lueque
Sorry Scouts, I'm out for the night, I hope I don't hold the troop up. WIth any luck Darkar and Hermy will still be debating until morning. ;)
Probably, hopefully Hermy will struggle with the curveball Darkar just threw him.
To Ulerian, who dived in when others feared to tread water. If you haven't been following the "In A Cavern, In The Mountains, Living In a Dwarven Mine," let me say that you missed out on one of the boldest moves ever made by a PC.
I will not say that it was a recommended move, and I can understand his teammates' hesitation to follow his lead (with ill-fated results), but nevertheless, it was, in my opinion, very impressive.
To Ulerian. Well played. :raises a bottle of fine cream soda, and drinks:
Sad that it ended up the way it did, but what a way to go.
steals Shatteredtower's cream soda
A toast to Ulerian! :D
A COOKIE!
Well played, and nobly done.
Originally posted by Maelut
Ulerian, that merits more than a cream soda.
HERETIC! Nothing has surpassed the exquisite flavour produced in the valleys of Sussex back in the year 1972. Nothing, I say!
:P
A true heros death!
A Kapoacinth? Wow that had me going, I couldn't figure it out, my money was on a wierd Chull, a freakish Earth Elemntal or a :gulp: Dokufu.
Serously doubted the Dokufu however.
And while we're at it, good job to Ms. Scheherazade. For one of the most chalngeing, engageing, and damn coolest enocunters I've seen in D&D.
Well played.
*Hoists mineral water.*
But oh, what a way to go.
Well played Ulerian! If you can get that grumpy dwarf to haul you back to the city (which he should, considering what you did) they'll get you a proper burial.
Again, well played.
To the fallen
Yet another personality wiped
Table cleared
I salute the fallen.
Sorry we couldn't get you out of there, but you have died a hero's death.
Must hatch new bring-down-Garic's-one-PC-at-a-time plans...
Quit smoking again..
can I be a goblin diviner paladin?
random thought generator has reached maximum overload..
---
A try at Dravenous:
http://www.geocities.com/kywyn_sor/drav
Anyone know where I can find out how to create weather for D&D situations? All I get on the search engines are programs, rather than instructions on how to manually do it. I'm too cheap for programs. :P
Of course then I started to try to figure out what "a first try at Dravenous" meant. Ah, but I got it eventually.
Now looking at the picture I noticed a problem. Not your part, but on my bad description skills. I looked at his face. It looked oddly familiar.
Now either I'm just not seeing the differences, but the face looks like me. I am staring at a printed picture right now and its odd.
I definately need to work on describing things so I'll have to practice that. Now If I can see my face in a picture of a female kobold, drawn from my description, I will get professional help.
Nice picture though.
This thing is going to keep me up all night comparing photos....
Originally posted by Ulerian
Enough! Enough of this sappy farewelling...
Who said anything about "Farewell"?
And you're welcome.
)Originally posted by Shatteredtower
Who said anything about "Farewell"?
And you're welcome.
Thanks!!
Sorry about that post.. I was out of it badly..
hope to work it out soon..
adios
*Lurks n shadows*
Channeling ambulatory forces through her baton, Silmarwen lifts the exhaustion from her two comrades.
I really like the way that sounds.
Now, who does this remind you of? I'll give you three guesses... but you should only need one.
-Jonathan
heh. Brand is gonna need a bath soon, or he'll need it to rain really really hard.
Joseph is a bard... he does stuff non bardlike... liek trying to help me find a mugger... among other things.
Bards dont ahve to just be performers, they can do other things.
wander around the city see who you run into, i did that, it sorta worked.
Give us some glimpses into your personality.
Try performing at one of the other inns. The Last Lich has a stage for it, and the Blue Pumpkin doesn't mind the occasional performance.
The DMs will find you eventually, but you have to give them something to work with.
Read some of the other threads and pay attention to what the more expieranced players here are doing.
Post a few scenes of walking through the market, or of wandering the streets.
:Lije I said theres two other inns you can visit.
Theres plenty to do, you just need to put a bit of effort into it.
Originally posted by Hermy the Hero
Nobodys is good, and when there are people around its a great place to be. But you can't stay in there forever.
What's that supposed to mean? Are you implying that I'm some kind of cave-dwelling anti-social figment of my imagination? Huh? Huh?
Looks at Maelut's posting history for past two months
Oh. Never mind.
Did ya ever git moine Gebetto?
The one that explains that Oi dunna allow performing or spell casting in moi inn.
Its nuthin personal, soime of moi best customers and moi cook are bards or spell flingers. But Oi don't put up with that nonsense gettin in the way of the gloomy atmosphere of moi inn.
Loike 'Ermy said. The Last Lich Inn is set up for performers ta make a few extra coins.
Troi going there, make a few posts, give the DMs some oideas on 'ow yer gunna be playin yer character.
None of the other staff will turn ya in, not even Grack.
A good meat poi will get ya far in loife.
Goodnoight, people. I'll continue my work tomorrow afternoon!ST, how's your progress on those four pages of weather generation?
Looking forward to that, bun'!And which horse are we referring to? Are you speaking in the metaphorical, as in Chinese astrological signs? Or are you suggesting that someone works like a horse for GC? ;)
"woddy"? That sounds something suspicious. :P
And the odds are about Tynk making an appearance.
Originally posted by Tynk77
edit up
Originally posted by Silmarwen
Tynk you and Anaya were able to hear what Ran said just so you know.
Quick, edit it back to what it was before. ;)
Originally posted by Ran
... maybe his time was up. Not the best moment for that to happen. Damn...
I realize that sounds a bit cynical - I meant no disrespect, Ran just doesn't realize what's happened.
It's a great shame.
Originally posted by Brand
Gotta love a romp through the sewers in search of a half pint mugger.
heh. Brand is gonna need a bath soon, or he'll need it to rain really really hard.
Joseph is a bard... he does stuff non bardlike... liek trying to help me find a mugger... among other things.
Bards dont ahve to just be performers, they can do other things.
wander around the city see who you run into, i did that, it sorta worked.
Yeah... Using Joseph as an example is probably not the best idea.
1. Joseph is an incoragable rogue (not the class).
2. Joseph got his left hand cut off... Death to the Guardsmen!
3. Joseph is slipping towards the "front" of the alignment alphabet.
-Jonathan
Originally posted by JosephKell
2. Joseph got his left hand cut off... Death to the Guardsmen!
Say wha?
...nawh
Originally posted by Tensek Vicar
Basically it was his own fault.
The commiting a crime part or the getting caught part?
Goodnight!And stop quarreling about who cost Joseph his hand. :P Sheesh. I felt sorry for him, even though he was a smarmy womanizer.
Heehee.
And now, in the words of the valedictory address:
"It's time to kick back, relax, and enjoy the summer!"
Of course, I'm off to college in a week for a summer semester. A week-long summer vacation...there's something wrong with that.
*shrugs* Oh well, time to go eat chocolate.
And you're all going to college!
I'm pretty happy as well. Miss my teachers, sure, but with no homework, I can finally help out a little with GC, play video games, read books, veg out... before I, ahemahem, troop off to thefourthbestliberalartscollegeintheUS in the fall. :DHey, Maelut, good luck with your summer term, and have fun in St. Louis. Hope you meet lots of great people!
-Jonathan
P.S. For the record, I (Jonathan) am not a Womanizer.
ConRats and all that stuff. Remember to be sober occasionally.
Same goes for the DMs. Despite their godlike and awe-inspiring powers, they cannot read minds through computer screens...at least not that I'm aware of. So giving them a solid character who like to run through the streets with puppets (Angelique) or who is just plain creepy (Kai) gives them a better idea of how to RP adventures into that characters life.
Originally posted by Hermy the Hero
Like that will stop her from ripping off yo... Oh, then there probably won't be any problems.
Hey! That's not nice...
And Gamis, what on earth did you do to this woman to make her so cold and mean. Maelut complimented her on the garden she keeps, acted respectfully, and she's as helpful as a rock.
Originally posted by Maelut
Hey! That's not nice...
And Gamis, what on earth did you do to this woman to make her so cold and mean. Maelut complimented her on the garden she keeps, acted respectfully, and she's as helpful as a rock.
There was another woman. Seems she's still a little bitter. Messy love triangles; perhaps manageable (when your character is a Don Juan), but not in this case.
And if you want to get an idea of just how attractive she is, Maelut, look at her name carefully. ;)
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
Gamis has heard of Marroc but never set foot in Nobody's. The atmosphere probably wouldn't agree with him, mainly due to a high concentration of Grack's axe. :P
Well if you weren't such a goody two greaves he wouldn't have to use it. ;)
Originally posted by Tensek Vicar
Well if you weren't such a goody two greaves he wouldn't have to use it. ;)
What do you expect from me, then? Pestering people, self-absorbed introspection on IC backstory, and shaking young mages violently by the shoulders? :P
I'm going to have my gums poked until they bleed and then listen to someone say it is my fault that they are. Wisdom Tooth
This strange and useless small white item seems to be made out of animal bone. It often appears in groups of four inside the mouths of people who neither need nor want it. While in place, each Wisdom Tooth grants a +1 bonus to all wisdom checks, and a -1 penalty to dental checks.
Market price: free to acquire, 250 gp to remove each tooth.
Moderate evocation; CL 14-18; Craft Orthodontics, Bigby's Annoying Molar
But, from K9 to K5, if possible.
They don't have a large storage capacity, so if you need to save a message, I recommend saving it somewhere else.
Originally posted by Codrian
Just something that fits Gamis: "Paladins do it without fear of disease."
Okay, fish-boy, I must now beat you severely if creepy-druid doesn't mulch you first. :P
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
Okay, fish-boy, I must now beat you severely if creepy-druid doesn't mulch you first. :P
But he told me something funnier.
Shirt seen:
Front:
Jesus saves
Back:
Everyone else takes full damage.
And, Gamis-pally, that one is true! Paladin's have that one very well... too bad you have to be LG and you can't enjoy of that advantage to full extent. :P
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
What do you expect from me, then? Pestering people, self-absorbed introspection on IC backstory, and shaking young mages violently by the shoulders? :P
Well yeah you are supposed to become a blackguard.
I mean, uh, welcome to the boards. Yeah, that's what I meant. Hey Talia, I'd suggest you start reading some of the threads, get a feel for the way people interact around here. It's a fun place to be, and the players are great.
One warning, though. There's a womanizing paladin who continually put his LG alignment in jeopardy...I'd stay away from him. Besides, everyone knows cooks are more fun.
Welcome, again!
Oh, and: Ah-hah, Tensek! You've been trying to corrupt me all along, then, have you? I think my smite will work after all! :D
Don't you kow all Paladins have to follow a vow of celebacy.
Hello Talia. ^_^ Stay away from both that Womanizing Paladin and the selfish selfish cook he's a poisoner you know. Tsk. Such bad apples on these boards. ;)
And it's still locked from the last lockdown.
I'll ask ST to open it as soon as he gets back.
In the meantime, Minto asked you a question in the market.
Originally posted by Ran
Perhaps we can now try to elevate ourselves above this level of dubious innuendo? ;)
To a different level of dubious innuendo, perhaps?
Originally posted by Gebetto Schleppen
it says on the bottom that all the threads are on the first page and that there are no more...
LIES! LIES, I TELL YOU!
...
What? Nothing to see here, move along...
Oh... Kitey didn't yet manage to achieve TPK.
Originally posted by Tensek Vicar
Hello Talia. ^_^ Stay away from both that Womanizing Paladin and the selfish selfish cook he's a poisoner you know. Tsk. Such bad apples on these boards. ;)
Naw, I got nothing to worry about. I'l just lead them into a dark alleyway and mug them.
*rocks back and forth* Not accepted yet apparently...
Originally posted by Talia Ravenloft
*rocks back and forth* Not accepted yet apparently...
Submissions are reviewed by all three DM's, and discussed. Sometimes that takes a few days.
*continues to rock back and forth* I should have cobwebs growing on me by then.
A couple of days surely isn't that long to wait? You can use that time to think about what you're going to do when you are approved. Or to work on background a little bit more.
Time to check a post, then go grab groceries.
Just remember: "Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day."
Hmm...
*uses Google*
So my name is a game...I didn't know that. It just sounded cool and, I actualy decided to name the charecter after Sara Ravencroft from the Scooby Doo movie, yet not to do a direct rip off I changed it to something that sounded just as appealing. ^_^
I'l make some of the suggested changes and submit it again, though I'l hold off on making a new account until I have a suitable name. Yet I want to keep Elf, not only because I like elves but because it works well with my class giving me the Dex bonus. ^_^
For now, I'm off.
Originally posted by Talia Ravenloft
Yet I want to keep Elf, not only because I like elves but because it works well with my class giving me the Dex bonus. ^_^
And we finally had the Elf hero population down to less than 25%.
Then again, if that mongrel of Benelvir's doesn't croak it soon, the number of Elves in the game stands to go down (and the number of another race, probably the Gnomes, to go up).
That'd seriously reduce the game's Monk content though, OTOH. I always was more of a cat person. Two more days and my exams will be over. Two days and counting.
Originally posted by Ran
I always was more of a cat person.
Cat people? WotC finally came up with a cat person PC race?Two more days and my exams will be over. Two days and counting.
Congratulations!
Originally posted by Talia Ravenloft
You know Ran, I don't think a Chaotic Neutral mugger who dosn't like nobles is very heroic.
You've just described Will Scarlett, Robin Hood's halfbrother (amongst others - that's just the first figure that came to me). Heroes come from all ilk, although logically speaking the greater percentage should be of Good alignment. Maybe I can get ST into a discussion of the movie Hero (the one with Dustin Hoffman) and the alignment of Bernie. Could be good stuff.
Scheherazade, I believe there's an official cat race in the Miniature handbook. But then, I consider rakshasha a cat race as well, and leonals, and wemics, and werefelines, and the various cat-based antropomorphs from Savage Species. There are as many different hairball coughers as kinds of elves, if you're not too strict about it. :D
Anywho, time for bed. G'night folks.
Edit 'cause my memory sucks.
), or the Savage Species book.Saving my money for a different purpose right now ;)
Originally posted by Codrian
Just to note, Codrian has also Shield of Faith working. ;)
One shield of faith added to the record.
Originally posted by Codrian
Just to note, Codrian has also Shield of Faith working. ;)
Not much faith when you keep telling me about your next PC because you expect to die :P
http://www.geocities.com/kywyn_sor/geb
Originally posted by Kywyn
Gebetto, pic for you to check out:
http://www.geocities.com/kywyn_sor/geb
Its awesome Kywyn!!!!
!!!Thank you!!
I think it portrays my character perfectly:DOriginally posted by kiteflyer
Not much faith when you keep telling me about your next PC because you expect to die :P
Actually, I don't recall telling you anything solid about whatever plans I might have should Codrian happen to die. And you can't deny that Benelvir is in no way at same level of power than Codrian, and previous round showed that, from 27 (2 subdual) to 1 (6 subdual).
Told you it'd be a piece of cake.
And Benelvir healed up as well, which isn't so nice. Good thing is that he is yet to cast any dangerous spells.
Still, I enjoyed the fact that Benelvir flinched...Anaya hit her mark with spells to spare and very nice timming, Ran is depicting a true monk using the fog to his own advantage and holding ground, Codrian gave Benelvir something to remember, and Threfdil's good roll follwed a good post.
But sad it is that Honor will not be around to drag frozen magi out or cold waters.
All and all very entertaining thus-far. Here's to hoping Beahn can be delt with with as much luck.
Originally posted by Scheherazade
Ah, I never did Planescape. And I don't have the Miniatures handbook (staying away from miniatures until I can trust my kids not to take the caps off the expensive jars of paint and let them dry out...
Miri...The D&D minis come fully painted. You don't need to put any work into it. ^_^
Originally posted by Talia Ravenloft
Call me crazy, but while I have ShatteredTowers' E-Mail address and Scheherazade's E-Mail address I can't find the third DM's E-Mail address...
It's in his profile. It was also in the e-mail I sent you. I'd link it here, but I think he might prefer to decide whether or not to do that.
Ah, Tensek. I've got something to run by you once I've caught up. Alas, that won't be for another day, but I hope it will be ready then.
Go Garic's City! :D
And goodnight! ;)
Originally posted by Tynk77
...Codrian gave Benelvir something to remember...
Mind you, I am not going to take that head with me. :P
Lady of Pain, Lady of Pain, does anyone mind if I kill a dabus?
Originally posted by Codrian
A cake which chips your teeth? :P
Have you not heard of dwarf bread, you boor??
Half an hour of summaries, and then I'll say goodnight!
I once had a stick of pseudo-dwarf bread. Actually, it was just a loaf of French bread that had gone several weeks stale. Same diff. Either way, the loaf was hard enough to leave bruises on my shoulder with just a tap. I was planning to mount it over my fireplace in the event that someone broke into our house, but...Sad story...
My pseudo-dwarf bread fell off the table and cracked in two. :sad:
Anyway, now it is time for goodnight! Finished a GC week of weather forecasts, and summarized a couple of threads. Oh, dear, we're still behind schedule with that! I must get on the ball!
TOMORROW!
Here, then, are weather conditions for the week:
Saijen (June 8-20)
Adinsai (June 8-9): A high of 80 degrees Fahrenheit and slight, sporadic showers will result in a warm, humid day with little wind activity. As evening approaches, the temperature will cool down to 60 degrees.
Dvasai (June 10-11): Though skies are clear and sunny, the temperature will reach only 75 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. Temperatures will fall to about 55 degrees at night because of winds from the west, gusting to a high of 15 mph. These same winds will usher in a thin cloud cover overnight.
Trisai (June 12-13): Windspeed drops to a maximum of 5 mph today from the west, allowing for warmer temperatures of 80 degrees during the day and 60 degrees at night, despite light precipitation throughout the course of the afternoon. Cloud cover will slowly shift south during late evening hours.
Chtesai (June 15-16): An arctic wind blows all clouds south with occasional gusts up to 20 mph, providing clear skies. Temperature will climb to no higher than 70 degrees Fahrenheit during the day, dropping to no lower than 55 degrees at night.
Pyatsai (June 17-18): Wind begins to pick up from the west, gusting frequently up to 35 mph, bringing down temperatures to a high of 70 degrees Fahrenheit and a low of 50 degrees through the night. Skies otherwise remain clear.
Shestsai (June 19-20): Other than a brief lull in wind activity during the early afternoon, all conditions remain the same as those reported on Pyatsai.
I'll adjust the weather entry on Rules and Information when I get a chance, though I may need to hold off on that, now that I think about it.
Originally posted by Sensandela
: Finished a GC week of weather forecasts, and summarized a couple of threads. Oh, dear, we're still behind schedule with that! I must get on the ball!
Great job, Sensy. And since my exams are over as of today :D I'll resume my activities in that regard as well. We'll be back on track in no time.
Then again, the mother of all sports summers is upon us. I'll need to see about moving my tv to my workroom.
I'll be aruond later today, but right now I have some errands to run. Have a nice one, folks.
Originally posted by Maelut
Has anyone heard from Gilgigia recently? He was supposed to be joining me over in the Church thread, but hasn't posted at all since the 7th.
No I've been trying to talk to him via phone and YIM but I haven't been able to get at him. His yahoo screen name is sonofblues87 if you want to try getting in touch with him
@Cavern Adventure
I will be gone for the next 5 days since I will be in the midwest. I will be back late Tuesday night and should be posting by Wednesday.
Originally posted by Tensek Vicar
Miri...The D&D minis come fully painted. You don't need to put any work into it. ^_^
But... painting them is the whole reason for buying them!
And on a somewhat related note: My apartment is now covered in itsy-bitsy snails and flowers... My son has discovered origami!
Originally posted by Boirin son of Naerin
@Cavern Adventure
I will be gone for the next 5 days since I will be in the midwest. I will be back late Tuesday night and should be posting by Wednesday.
Thanks for the warning! Watch out for tornadoes!
Originally posted by Scheherazade
But... painting them is the whole reason for buying them!
Well unless you want to paint ones that are already painted you may need to get different minis O_O
Originally posted by Tensek Vicar
I've heard stories from shoppers that they neededsoddering irons to put some of the minis together. ~_~
Noooooooooo!
I reiterate: Nooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!
Hem. Sorry about that. Soldering 9 times out of 10 (IMX) leads to melting part of your mini down. I suggest using dual-component glue instead.
Bragging privlages for me, so if you don't want to read this then skip my post ;)
I'm finally done with school as of yesterday, and I learned that I got a 110% percent on my German final, a 95% on my Western Civilization final, and a 86% percent on my Chemistry Final, I'm so Happy! :D :D :D
Now to go see how things are going with "Benji" over at the "church social" ...
And now, to work.
Mom's sending me to bed early tonight, so summaries and more weather will wait until tomorrow morning!I'm throwing a little shindig today to celebrate having finished my exams and to watch the start of the European Soccer championship with a bunch of friends. I'll be around occasionally, but not a lot.
In it, we see a prawn standing on a sushi counter, looking up at the chef from across a serving, and saying, "He's not ebi, he's my brother."
I realize this is not funny to most of you, but I have a number of reasons to have enjoyed that one, so I'm going to share it anyway. :P
Originally posted by Sensandela
I don't get it. You Canadian. :P
Hey, we're your major source of imported comedy (or comedy at all, for that matter :P) -- and we've recently surpassed the British in supplying you with dramatic villains.
So to you I say, "Mwa ha ha!" :P
We owe them big time.
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
Hey, we're your major source of imported comedy (or comedy at all, for that matter :P) -- and we've recently surpassed the British in supplying you with dramatic villains.
So to you I say, "Mwa ha ha!" :P
Well, I guess your evil plots are pretty laughable, sometimes. :P Thanks, Canada, for the Bobster!
:POriginally posted by Sensandela
Well, I guess your evil plots are pretty laughable, sometimes. :P
Oh, is that so? Well, I've have you know that right now, one of your companions is...
...is...
...oh, darn, I put another Canadian in the death trap. Got to fix that.
You know, it occurs to me that the death rate among Canadian PCs is pretty high. Of the eight Candian players this game has had, we've had half suffer a character death (Treble, Mouse, Ashina, and Silis, leaving Aric, Gerug, Kywyn, and Adathar, who seems to have simply gotten lost somewhere on the way to the kitchen).
Still, that's not the record. We lost Weehawk and Voshiru from Israel, which makes for two out of three (the last being Surana, a bard who must have secured a performing contract elsewhere).
And they're not the record either. That's a tie between Finland and Belgium, with each player in both of those countries knowing a character death. Bradachin and Raen, take a bow, gentlemen!
No, on second thought, better let Ran and Codrian do it for you. :P
Ah, just finished registering for my second year working on my 4-year RTIS degree
without all the fancy talk, it is a degree in Video Games.
And bowing anywhere near a DM... that's dangerous. You are in danger to lose your head to the jaws of such creature. ;)
Gilgiga's computer decided to explode, but he can still be found on YIM, but he can't post!
And I agree with Sche, I need some rest also, I probably won't be around much tomorrow, but I'll try and pop in to post.
-AD
Such a bunch of them too.I have my civic duties to fulfill at the election today, so I won't be around much yet. I'll be here later tonight though. Have a nice day, everyone.
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
You know, it occurs to me that the death rate among Canadian PCs is pretty high. Of the eight Candian players this game has had, we've had half suffer a character death.
I'm a statitstic. :D
Congrats to the levelees and sorry to hear about your misfortunes Giliga although you can't really see this...
...What? No, no sarcasm. I mean it.
It's the events requiring the bath that weren't fun. :P
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
...oh, darn, I put another Canadian in the death trap. Got to fix that.
*Screams in agony.*
You thought getting into the death trap hurt? Getting out was murder :P
*shifty eyes*
Congrats to the Levelees!
:D
2 exams to go!
Originally posted by Lucian Risk
2 exams to go!
Me too. ECS020 was a snap.
Originally posted by Shorn
Ah, the fun of giving a newborn a bath after midnight.
...What? No, no sarcasm. I mean it.
It's the events requiring the bath that weren't fun. :P
Oh, yes... And did you have to change all the bedding, too?
Originally posted by Scheherazade
Some babies are just majorly spitty, though.
Spitty?SPITTY?!
It sounds like he was trying to impersonate Linda Blair! No, scratch that -- it sounds like he'd swallowed her first and was trying to cast her out!
:P
Updated Digest Post
Hazaah for Mommies!
-Jonathan
There are Chocolate Chip Oatmeal and M&M cookies.
-Jonathan
I hope it's a good sort of absence, Gebetto. Here's to your return.
So, Barbie is currently riding a 'fire perrokee horse.'
Gilgiga here, and I can't seem to log out of this User ID.
*pauses to blast his computer with a fire extinguisher*
I doubt I'll be really posting soon sieng as this lasck of color makes reading really hard. Also not haveing a mouse on windows sucks big time I'm just waiting for my Tab key to break.
So sorry for not making it into that adventure I was PMed about, unless anyone wants to give me lessons on how to use windows witout a mouse.
*kicks his computer to make it run again*
hopefully sometime soon I'll be upgradeing from my cureent POS98 to something with more than 32mb of RAM.
Perhaps a G5...
*is zaped by arcs of lighting radiateing from his computer*
Originally posted by Scheherazade
The Information & Rules thread is currently undergoing maintenance. Shatteredtower will have the 'New & Improved' version up soon, and it looks like it will be much more user friendly
for the love of d20, no more 3.5 jokes... they are tired...
3.5 time is NOT the charm!
-Jonathan
Originally posted by Kywyn
Link to a new colored Kywyn picture:
Ooooohhhh.... Originally posted by JosephKell
for the love of d20, no more 3.5 jokes... they are tired...
3.5 time is NOT the charm!
-Jonathan
Hey, Jonathan, did it ever occur to you that the "New and Improved" concept predated 3.5? Please don't overreact to a joke that wasn't there next time, okay?
I'll be getting the rest of this done later, hopefully tonight, but I'm out of time for the moment. The links will be connected sometime tomorrow or Tuesday.
See you all later.
Oh, and that's quite the piece, Kywyn.
Got some errands to run, I'll be around later to work on the Notebook.
Great picture, Kywyn. :D
(No lockdown again? Cool.)
If you see an error, however, please send me an e-mail. You may want to take a look anyway, because a few things changed slightly here and there.
Now I get back to work.
Oooww... dropping in these days isn't what it was in the past.
Why does it happen that as soon as the boss is on vacation everyone come to ask me about problems, me who is the youngest employee in that side of factory and who is working there for the last week. I am not a natural leader or anything.
Originally posted by Codrian
I am not a natural leader or anything.
Never let that stop you. ;)
"Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them."
William Shakespeare
(And also, sent you e-mail recently.)
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
"Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them."
William Shakespeare
Appendum from Robin Williams: "and some get it as a graduation present. But that's okay!"
Don't believe me? Then explain the storm outside, and the lightning that goes with it. ;)
I've put the links into the Rules and Information thread and tested them. Unless I missed something, they're all functioning perfectly. (I may need to add one more link later, now that I think about it, but I will need to discuss that with the link's owner first.)
I have several other matters to take care of in-game, but I've been plugging away at this for hours, so I'm going to be taking a break for food now, and stepping out after that. I'll leave AIM on, however.
Nice work Kywyn, then again I can say that for all your stuff I've looked at so far. :D
Originally posted by Boirin son of Naerin
Hay everybody I managed to sneak my way back onto the internet before I got back so I will be posting a little tonight. Managed to avoid tornadoes so far, we have had warnings but no watches. Cheers. :D
Nice work Kywyn, then again I can say that for all your stuff I've looked at so far. :D
o.O
are you confusing terms there, Boirin? Since warning would imply that a tornado is coming and that you need to hit the deck (read basement), whereas watch would mean a tornado is possible but might not come...
If one is denied access to the feat at any stage, it does not prohibit a player from demonstrating eligibility for the feat at a later level. However, since it effectively clears a player for acquiring a second character (or small army), we need to see a benefit offered to the greater playing community in this case.
Both Darkar and Hermy had their applications for the feat approved because of how these things connected to the character's activities and involvement with certain organizations: Hermy with the SSAG and Darkar with the Jackals. The latter has created a personal staff with his cohorts, while the former has an unusual entourage -- though that's hardly a surprise for Hermy. The development of both of their cohorts has turned out remarkably well, however, and in both cases shows a markedly different approach to things than the PC.
On the other hand, the feat increases (effective) PC numbers, which increases the workload. It also carries with it the danger of player isolation, in which PC and cohort spend all of their time together to the exclusion of interaction with anyone else. I don't want to see that. I realize that PC and cohort should spend some time together, and I am pleased that the two players who have selected this feat also have very a good rapport between their PC and cohort, and also by the fact that there's a huge difference between the Darkar-Silmarwen dynamic and that of Hermy and Minto.
Please note that this post is not saying, "You aren't getting the feat," to anyone. We have heard from three players who have expressed an interest in it, and we're holding off on allowing it for one of them at this moment, despite the fact that we do support many of the goals he has in mind with the concept. We have our reasons for requiring the delay, hard as it is to deny the request at this time.
But this feat, moreso than any other, is a privilege, and it's one that works best when it's shared with the broader playing population. It's also one we can't allow on a universal basis, because we lack the resources to handle such an explosion within the player character population.
Please keep the following words from the DMG in mind:
Be sure to consider the effects of a PC having a cohort. A cohort is effectively another PC in the party under the player's control, one whose share of XP, treasure, and spotlight time is bound to take something away from the other players' characters. If your group is small, cohorts may be a great idea. If it's big enough that a cohort would be a problem, don't let the PCs have cohorts.
Would that that last sentence existed in the 3.0 DMG. Then again, if it had, we'd have been without Minto and Silmarwen, so it's worked out. The precedent was set, and we're going to continue to honour it. The fact remains, however, that both the player and the character must show the GMs cause for allowing this feat. Any following you acquire must grow out of circumstances within this game, and it's rather hard to acquire a lieutenant when you've been living in isolation for the last few years.
If this announcement gives you cause for concern, please address it with me privately. Give me an idea of your goals with the feat and how you've gone about setting up the recruiting of followers (and possibly a cohort), and I'll try to give you enough direction to make a case for having the feat, but in the end, that comes down to you.
Things should be back on more even ground soon. And I should be up to playing again soon as well.
Again, I'm sorry for the disappearance. I just wanted to let everyone know that I'm ok and that I do plan on coming back.
I'm one of the few remaining originals... I can't leave now.
I plan on being the last.... :fight!: ;)Ah, thanks for giving me the excuse to quote Christopher Lee. :D
... Damn. What a track record.
*looks sidelong at Miri*Oh I mean.... Hello Everyone :D
Thanky-wankies, su! Yeah, I'm just a little distracted these days!I love it... wonderful phrase...
But... tomorrow night I am going home! YEAAAA!! Oakland, Oakland, Oakland... *continued chanting* I think I friend Michelle described the greatest part of being home the best, "You have that stocked refridgerator right there... and you don't have to each Dining Common food!"
I already miss my dorm room... (mostly because the packing I've already done has butchered the living space I have grown used to...)
Oh well... The end of school means PolyCon is coming! And this con is four days this year! PolyCon is a annual convention at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, California, USA. If anyone else is attending, I'll see you there, if not. I will be without internet access from July 2nd to July 5th.
-Jonathan
I'm not sure San Luis Obispo... is near Claremont or Los Angeles, though, so I probably won't see you. Though this does make me wonder if any anime or gaming conventions will be coming anywhere near Pomona? :DRanny-wanny, I finished 4 May through 8 May. Now am starting 9 May through 15 May, okay?
Blargh. Need sleep soon, though, methinks. But must stay up with bunny until finished! I'M A TROOPER! :stubborn face:
And I guess once out of three isn't too bad for WotC, Dravenous. :P That's, what, an F? Heehee!
Originally posted by Sensandela
Ranny-wanny, I finished 4 May through 8 May. Now am starting 9 May through 15 May, okay?
And well done too. If my connection holds up tonight, I'll finally finish the previous entry and move on to the second half of May then. Thanks a lot, Sensy.
Originally posted by Sensandela
Oooooh, PolyCon sounds fun, Jonathan.
San Luis Obispo is about 200 miles North of LA. Basically SLO is between LA and San Francisco (about 200 miles from each). Use Yahoo Maps to find places, you just have to zoom out to the state level and the star tells you where it is.
Cons are a lot of fun. The best place to find information is to look at your local game shops.
-Jonathan
(My eldest sister graduated from Cal Poly with a degree in Ornamental Horticulture. Which explains why she builds picture frames now. :P )
:DOriginally posted by Sensandela
And I guess once out of three isn't too bad for WotC, Dravenous. :P That's, what, an F? Heehee!
I'm just used to people getting my my last name wrong. So I give people a little leeway in trying to get names right.
And you're welcome, Ranny-wanny! Glad to be of service, su!
Originally posted by Dravenous
I'm just used to people getting my my last name wrong. So I give people a little leeway in trying to get names right.
Try all three. I have been so tempted to change my name to spellings people can manage. :embarrass
"No, Eileen."
"Oh! Elaine!"
Originally posted by Sensandela
Wow, Dravenous. I can sympathize for once! :D The beginning of the school year is usually a trial for me because my new teachers tend to pause during role call and take five minutes asking me how to pronounce my last name. Eventually, I give up because it actually takes five to ten minutes LONGER than those paltry five minutes to teach a person how to pronounce it.
Anymore when that happens (and it does), I just say, "close enough."
"Correctly."
Yes, it's a movie quote. :P
Oh, speaking of movies, Dustin Hoffman's character in Hero might qualify for Lawful Neutral alignment, at least with how it's explained in the PHB. The character adheres to a personal code, even though it's not always the code to which he claims to adhere.
Edit: Naturally, I got the quote wrong. Here we go:
"How do you spell that?"
"Correctly."
Makes much more sense now, doesn't it?
:88E:
Should someone cast summon Godzilla?It does seem to need a good prod, though.
We pulled into the graveled parking area, changed into our boots, and I found a patch of shade. Kay Lilly, with the endless weather-defying energy of a four-year-old, amused herself by running all about. "Mommy! Look at me! Watch ME, Mommy!" Gavin found his own shady spot, and we waited. The morning group of horse-camp kids were long gone, and I knew that Marcy was enjoying a chance to have her lunch.
Finally she came down, handing me MT's lead rope, and continuing on to the pasture where Roany and the young horse she'd be riding were kept. Two young girls who'd been waiting for their ride home brought down Smoky, and we all got busy with brushing, picking hooves, and saddling.
Gavin, for the first time, was able to get through the entire ritual by himself with no whining, asking for help, or even using the stepstool to mount his pony!
The trend continued as I managed to get MT to accept her bridle on the first try, and then got myself into the saddle on the first try as well.
Up to the arena, and our usual walking, trotting, and cantering. No barrels or cones this time, as Marcy offered us the opportunity for a trail ride once the horses were warmed up! This was another first, as we'd never gone on a proper trail ride before. I was delighted, and curious as to where the trails were. We soon found out, riding from the arena down past the barn and a couple of corrals.
A narrow break in the underbrush revealed an old logging road, thick with weeds, which we followed for perhaps an eighth of a mile. Much to my surprise, Marcy then led us off the road, up into the woods. Fallen branches and ferns belly-high on the horses partially obscured the ground, but the horses knew their business and there was no stumbling. Forty feet at most into the woods, and I was completely lost, with not even a guess as to north. The branches provided an almost mystical shadow, and the air was cool and quiet. Down and up, wending through the trees, dodging branches. After a bit, Smoky decided he was too far behind, and lit out at a canter after Marcy. Kay Lilly hollered and cried about that, but she also stuck to her saddle like a burr, not even dropping the reins, and calmed down after enthusiastic praise for how well she'd done.
Marcy then pointed out where we were, as the abrupt edge of the woods revealed the old clearcut on the hill above her house. Unfortunately, the excess of fallen branches in the clearcut made it too treacherous for the horses, so we turned around and rode back through the trees. I wasn't sorry for that -- it was beautiful in the trees, and Marcy knew her territory well. Soon enough we were back at the logging road, admiring the buttercups, blackberries, daisies, dandelions, and funny little red flowers.
I still can't read silver on blue, is there a way I can adjust the boards colour scheme? A prefence menu I'm missing? Anything?
Originally posted by Gilgiga of the Hunt
Mostly Fixed!
I still can't read silver on blue, is there a way I can adjust the boards colour scheme? A prefence menu I'm missing? Anything?
I usually scrolled over the text to highlight it, as I would a "hidden" entry, back when my computer was giving me grief. Try that.
And thank you for the riding story, Mirielle. I was never good with horses, but I enjoyed the trail rides.
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
Edit: Naturally, I got the quote wrong. Here we go:
"How do you spell that?"
"Correctly."
Makes much more sense now, doesn't it?
I loved that movie, although it wasn't as good as Purgatory. Metaspiritual westerns...mmmmm....
I'm nearly done with 4/19-5/3, will move on to 5/23-29 asap.
I hope it stays workable."I mean it's all so damn inconsistant! What would you do if they stabbed me in the toe? Rub my neck with some aloe vera?"
a puma
yeah that is it.
-Jonathan
"Hey Simmons, what's that Mexican lizard that eats all the goats?"
"That would be the chikacobra, sir."
"Hey Grif, chipa-thinga, how about that? I like it, it has a ring to it."
As if one little guy with a bucket on his head wasn't enough of a treat, I get to read about an adult with a bucket on his head!
Thank you, Tyros!The olympic torch came by last night, right up the steps of the university and I got there early and and and...I got to hold the torch!! WOO! *breathes* Ok...I'm alright now. Gotta go to class...
Its been raining a lot over here for some odd reason, but I'll still be around to post. Well except for tomorrow, I'm going to Kennywood, an amusement park, with my familiy and will be gone most of the day, but I'll try and post if I get and feel up to it. :D
Srry havent been here for a while...again:embarrass Im at a training scool right now so I dont get much time to check the boards. Now it time to see whats been goin on.
I think that you just noticed that dead mouse I hid inside your mask in January. :P
Originally posted by Codrian
Empty. Spent. Revolted by what I did. That pretty much sums it up. But I'll get over it. Don't worry.
Thanks for sharing. Ran wasn't asking you though. ;) He's trying to find out if there's a living human in the cage or an undead cabbage.
's*Nice work on the summies.
Looks like we'll get started on June over the weekend.I'm offski. G'night folks.
Ah've left a post forr movin on
down the path of investigative glorrry.
Ah hope the lawyerrr pays meh well
orr on him Ah might cast a spell.
But not until Ah've had a drrrink,
without which we dwarrrves can't think.
We'll find the cause of this MindFirre terrrible.
Kywyn and Ah will make it all bearrable.
T'getherr we'll sneak and find the bad'uns
and get 'em off teh jail wherre they'rre belongin'.
Since Kywyn and Mirrrielle arren't herre,
Ah'll head off teh find soome beerrr.
Hubby and Ah will be watching SG1.
We'rre such geeks, but we'll be havin' fun.
Ah'll be arrroound much of t'morreh
and maybe Ah cin find betterr poems teh borreh
frrom soomeone who wrrites 'em betterr than Ah.
Well, sorry to say, I had to work tonight, and of course I work tomorrow as usual. And since I have to work tomorrow as usual, I will hie meself off to bed, there to dream happily for a few hours about happy happinesses. ^_^Originally posted by Ran
*gives Sensandela a bunch of
Nice work on the summies.
I'm offski. G'night folks.
Whoo! Thems was good cookies. Someone actually brought in chocolate chip cookies to work today, of which I swiped too. Sooo tasty!
We're really gonna start on June this weekend? I'm impressed with us! Woo! Here. Have some
's too!Apologizes to anyoneI've trebled but I'm going to be unavailable for some time. I was hoping to be able to get some posting done from Therokkes house, but it's been invaded by Klingons. I did however finally get to try DDR and let me tell you. I have NO RHYTHM. None at all.
I can however drink two Klingons under the table. I'll be paying for that until I get home tomorrow night. Must try to pass out now. Again apologies to MAelut, Renna, Gillgigga, Brodda, my fellow DMs, and the entire Federation.
Five hours of sleep, huzzah! Five hours of sleep, huzzah! ...Take one down, pass it around...
Passes out.
Weird, yes. Both of you. Hermy weirder, though.
I HAD to defend my honor didn't I? Well, didn't I?
shivers over to Brodda's desk, borrows a cardigan, shivers back to own desk
Originally posted by Ran
Of course, the minute I post that I'm nearly ready the boards' efficiency drops to a negligible percentage again.
For how long has it been doing this? I've encountered the problem for the past few days, which is quite frustrating when I'm trying to get some work done!
On another note, I'd say all three of Codrian, Sensandela, and Hermy all are weird. Oft extremely entertaining though ^_^.
...
What!?
...
i've sorta moved across country again and im job hunting then shelter hunting, so i may not be on much at all for a while.
Fans? I have fans? sheesh if i knew that i woulda tried to notify them before, i never knew i had fans though.
146 hours in two weeks? That makes 73 per week, which in turn means 12 hours per day assuming that you don't work on Sundays. Which in turn makes it quite clear that you are heading for burn-out at express speed.
Ran, we're starting June today! Whoohoo! :bounce: We rock!
he sees nige as an oportunity to teach a "trouble maker" the virtues of the law and all that other LG stuff, and well just a chance to give the one who is "underdeveloped" in his skills a chance to better himslef. (i should never play LG characters... they are so against my nature.)
and brand is just a nice guy what can i say.
Originally posted by Brand
I'm so sorry for disappearing for liek 2 weeks and ahen some..
i've sorta moved across country again and im job hunting then shelter hunting, so i may not be on much at all for a while.
Sounds like it was an unexpected move -- good luck with the hunting!
On a different note, I just survived one of those calls that makes me extra-appreciative of nice people. Do people really think that random CS reps have the slightest thing to do with corporate policies? And are people really stupid enough to think that ordering from a catalog, without placing the order through a live person, will not end up with them receiving rental catalogs? And where does cussing out the phone rep make anything better?
Its and early sunday morning and well I'm bored out of my mind..... lol. Which means that I need to find something to do, so I'll be on periodically throughout the day. See ya around. :D
Oh and its good to see you back Brand and yes you have fans, how could you not with a name that means sword.
Originally posted by Boirin son of Naerin
I'm back, exhausted and everything. Maybe I'll get some posting in.
Oh and its good to see you back Brand and yes you have fans, how could you not with a name that means sword.
Good to see you back Boirin.
And as odd as it sounds I have to agree with you on that Boirin, yes you do have fans Brand, although it might not be for the reason Boirin has stated ;)
I'll be gone from 21st to 25th of this month. That is from this Monday (tomorrow) to Friday. During that time I'll be London and understandably not at this comp.
Don't get Codrian killed while I am gone.
It's me! ;)
I'm doing much better than I was. So I should be back soon.
In other news..... I'm a blonde!
Strangely enough, I love it. Should have pics by Wednesday if anyone cares to see. :DIn the words of one of the DDR players I know, "Um... what?"
(For the record, she's a brunette. :P)
I may work somewhat less though...only 50 hours or so this week.
Have fun in London Codrian, and do check your e-mail in the morn before you go.
~Tynk
. o O (I should read more of this "Brand" with all these fans. People must love him for a reason.)
:strikes a pose: :D
I wish I played soccer right now. I needta kick something.
Glad to hear you like your new color, Shae.
My friends and I have been interested in what we'd look like if we went blonde, too. I have my doubts, but Alice insists some Asians can look quite cool with platinum blond hair.Originally posted by Sensandela
Glad to hear you like your new color, Shae.
Some can, but I think that red or burgundy highlights suit you better.
Then again, I'm not partial to changing hair colors or stuff like that. :P
In other news: I LOVE COLLEGE!!
Eeep!Eeep!Eeep!Eeep!
I just got back from a pickup basketball game that turned into a pickup volleyball game that turned into a drama contest. It was fun :D
And I've "reclaimed" so many meal cards from departing visitors that there's now got over $100 in free school supplies in my dorm room (meal cards can be used in the bookstore).
Does anyone know where I left my toothbrush?
Originally posted by Maelut
I think it's fun to dye your hair, it makes people question the things they've come to expect, and lets you express some sides of you that would otherwise be hidden.
Whereas I've always seen as it as an effort to hide sides of yourself behind a new paint job. Regrettably, the response seldom seems to be for the viewer to question expectations, but to develop new assumptions.
Then again, perception does run both ways. There are times that wearing the badge lets you assume the guise, and the world does adapt to the focused. I'm reminded, however, of Alan Moore's warning against treating with demons, in which a man and demon locked in a life and death struggle finally agree that their best hope of survival is to become more like each other. Thus did the man become more like the demon, while the demon replied becoming more like itself as well.
And of course, we can get into Citizen Kane's warning, in which the question comes up as to whether Charles Foster Kane would change the great reporters he'd hired, or they would change him.
But in the end, change is just inevitable, not necessarily bad nor good of itself. "A change is as good as a rest," often applies well to a new hair color, wardrobe (or outfit), job, or residence. It might be more accurate, however, to refer to the motto, "Change can happen to you or happen for you."
And why do I feel like Polonius? Gah. Pardon the rambling -- it helps with the pain. Struck my tail bone two days ago, and it's been a source of irritation since then. I'm paying attention, and icing helps.
There is something wiered going on deep down inside the mind of any father who buys his daughter a bigger set of "hoots."
Originally posted by Gilgiga of the Hunt
There is something wiered going on deep down inside the mind of any father who buys his daughter a bigger set of "hoots."
I second that motion. When you permanently alter your body like that, what's to be proud of? Ultimately, it's a fake body: Is it yours to be proud of?I don't think dying hair weird colors is... weird, though. Hairdye is temporary, so... By golly, I want a couple of turquoise streaks in my hair eventually--or maybe Crayola jungle green or lavender or fuchsia! Just for a little while. Not for the rest of my life, but for a little while, it would be fun. :D
:sigh: Someday. And no worries, ST. I don't intend to become a blonde.
But that's just my view.
Originally posted by Sensandela
:shrugs: Of course it's my hair! :D Thank you for remembering that. I can only wish my mother remembered these things.
Sorry, can't help you there, because:
- Your character is not of sufficient level to be casting spells like wish;
- Your character does not have a high enough Charisma score (19+) to cast wish; and
- Wish isn't a bard spell.
You'll have to rely on Diplomacy checks, I'm afraid. :P
(Or staying away at college for a long time. ;) Best of luck, though.)
Originally posted by Scheherazade
To all concerned, Ran regrets to inform that he is having technical difficulties and can't seem to access the boards. He's emailing for assistance & hopes to be back soon.
I lost access to the boards early evening Friday (Pacific Time Zone thingy). I finally got access by using AOL (It was actually good for something
).Long story short, Internet Explorer sucks!
I'm not really sure what caused the problem, but since I was not able to get on the boards from either of the computers in my house I'm going to have to say there is something wrong with the browser.
Internet Explorer sucks!
If he finds out what is wrong please tell me as I do not like AOL at all.
Even though Internet Explorer sucks!
Originally posted by Gilgiga of the Hunt
All I have to say after that is, thank god it's not teen age plastic sugery.
There is something wiered going on deep down inside the mind of any father who buys his daughter a bigger set of "hoots."
Well, as if anyone needed to know.... my grandparents bought me a smaller set :P
Personally, I don't think my natural color suits me. It looks fine and all, but doesn't fit my personality, doesn't fit my self-image....which is why I change my color often. Though, I think I found one that works for me. :D
And, ST, I am trying to hide something....My lack of skin tone. :P As a blonde, it's harder to tell that I'm as pale as you can be and still be alive.
Originally posted by NaShae
And, ST, I am trying to hide something....My lack of skin tone. :P As a blonde, it's harder to tell that I'm as pale as you can be and still be alive.
I suppose that's the tradeoff you NC'ns get for having so many trees.
:POtherwise, I'm currently auburn highlights, but I spent a year in college with black hair. Everyone who met me & didn't know my real color was sure it was my natural shade.
Hmmmm, redwood.
I took the liberty to post some thing that will wrap things up for Aramil before the lockdown, wait today is Monday right? I'm not thinking strait for some reason today, so bare with me. Though I guess I don't think strait most days huh? Oh well.
(P.S. Sorry about rambling on, I do that sometimes without actually realize that I'm doing it...... )
Past time. Past time for bed. Good thought, there.
Originally posted by Scheherazade
To all concerned, Ran regrets to inform that he is having technical difficulties and can't seem to access the boards. He's emailing for assistance & hopes to be back soon.
Consider those solved. Woohoo!
I haven't felt such a surge of relief as when I just saw the boards come up again on my screen in a long time. I couldn't log on with any of the 5 browsers I have installed, I feared someone with an IP in the same range as mine had made an insufferable moron of himself/herself and gotten that whole range banned as a result. Apparently (fortunately) not (or Paradox checked with the tech guys after my mail and did something about it).
I'm going to burn a candle for prolongued access to GsC later.
Originally posted by Dravenous
Even though Internet Explorer sucks!
I reinstalled Mozilla (and Mozilla Firefox), but not IE, Netscape (which uses the Mozilla engine anyway) or Opera, and all 5 now allow me to access the boards again. If you're looking for an alternative, I recommend Mozilla Firefox. It's free, fast and offers good functionality. I dispute the suckiness of IE though, it's the only browser I know that I've never had problems with viewing animated gifs with. A minor positive aspect perhaps, but positive nonetheless.
Good luck with your pc. I hope this kind of thing isn't indicative of systematic problems with the boards (I mean, I can connect now, but it's still slow and I get errors regularly). Might be a long six weeks until the software ugrade then. *crosses fingers*
Originally posted by JosephKell
They upped the size? No matter, Instant Messenger programs are so much better, and e-mail covers everything else.
Some of us are not allowed to use IM programs at work. And like that they can communicate through the boards when they are refreshing them anyway.
He'll eventually figure out how to get Nige to do some thing as asked... heh
Originally posted by Scheherazade
Some of us are not allowed to use IM programs at work. And like that they can communicate through the boards when they are refreshing them anyway.
At least you have a job. All I have is a rich grandmother that hates me for defending my sister's character (morale character, not a gaming reference... although she does make fun of D&D, so I guess she isn't totally an upstanding person ;) ).
This is Jonathan by the way.
-Jonathan
Let's see. Job that's sent me to the hospital several times and left me in permant pain. And where I have to deal with bosses that make the Halfling Horde look like 20th level wizqards.
OR
A rich grandmother who hates me. I already had a poor grandmother who didn't like me much, might as well trade it in for a rich one don't you think. At least once she died I might have gotten something. (Ok, I got the straight razor she used to chase me around her house with threatening to cut my hair, but still)
Hmmm, I guess I'd take the job. I really hate getting haircuts.
I'ld take the job too (it is something to do instead of going insane! But that might be too late to avoid).
-Jonathan
All you have to do is bump h... Um, wait forget I said that.
Rembering that you have a character on an adventure is something to do. Jobs will not stop you from going insane. In fact they might make it worse. They don't always stop you from going deeper into debt either. A good portion of my debt comes from having a job.
They are however a good way to kill time until my plans for world domin... ummm, again forget I said that.
Jobs are good. Get one if you must. But not a good one. Get a bad one, it will make going back to school come fall so much sweeter.
-Jonathan
Originally posted by Hermy the Hero
A good portion of my debt comes from having a job.
A good point. I've debated over this notion a number of times myself, wondering if I shouldn't have a job for this reason. Blasted double-edged swords!
Just a quick hello to everyone before I'm off to bed. I'm still alive and kicking. ;)
Night.
I so should have seen that coming.
These bath house people are going to HATE Brand, first i break a door, now this...
..what kinda bath house has underground passages leading into the slums though...
:shakes head: I'm not going to ask how this could possibly get worse... cuz it can and porbably will. heh.
-Jonathan
How much is a Yuan worth?
-Jonathan
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
New addition to the census.
Excellent! A hearty welcome to Esmet Corelli! :D
Who, incidentally, brings the female vs. male ratio back to one female for every three males. Yay girl power.
And welcome to the newcommer to our little town of Garic's City, may your character prosper and may you never stop having fun. ;)
I'll be around for most of the day if anyone actually needs me....
Originally posted by Esmet Corelli
Sensandela in exchange for Esmet.
*ponders*
I'm keeping her in for now: as long as she's in the Census, she gets counted for the statistics.
:Salutes the loss of a fellow half-orc:
Sensandela, quite literaly I never knew ye.
(wonders if he conuts as an endagered spiecies yet)
Originally posted by Gilgiga of the Hunt
(wonders if he conuts as an endagered spiecies yet)
Close, anyway. There's still Therokke, but without Sensandela the Half-Orc PC percentage of the population drops to less than 5% (the only race with so few PCs, aside from Anaya's unique case). Gnomes and Dwarves have 3 PCs each.
Wow, those guys sure had their numbers right.
-Jonathan
p.s. I made a new GvE bar, trying to find a way to use it...
But here is what it looks like for now:
Originally posted by Ran
(usually indicated as Yuan, pronounced Kuan)
Not according to my intensive language course, IIRC. I wonder what dialect the site you got your information is from is referring to? Kywyn, any input on this one?
Originally posted by Thosar Lueque
I'm still alive and kicking. ;)
Glad one of us is. :P
For all concerned: My family is driving me a little bit nuts. If I don't post IC within the next hour, don't be surprised if you don't hear from me until the end of the week. Sorry. ST, NPC as needed.
On a brighter note: Ish, sitting in Magellan's lap, just got to use a computer for the first time. (The trackpad and mouse button make fun clicking sounds, he feels.)
What else is there to say???
Oh, if you got any questions, just ask. ^_^
The old one had been gone for way to long.
Get better soon!Welcome, Esmet
And to all a goodnight.
By the way, Ran, finished the week ending on June 5. Looks like I'll be starting the week June 6 through June 12. :nods: Do I gets a cookie?
Originally posted by Esmet Corelli
By the way, Ran, finished the week ending on June 5. Looks like I'll be starting the week June 6 through June 12. :nods: Do I gets a cookie?
A whole jar full of 'em, more likely.I didn't get to do a lot about the Notebook yesterday, I'll do better today. At this rate , we'll be up to date by the beginning of next week. *crosses fingers* Great job, Esmet (Essie? Esmie? That'll require some thought...
).Originally posted by Kywyn
"If there's a dangerous powder, I think it'd be best if we stop a pick up a pair of handkerchiefs and something to fasten them. Or maybe just a square of cloth that could be tied as a bandana."
Kywyn and Brodda are going to horn in on Kai and Gilgiga's ninja schtick?
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
Kywyn and Brodda are going to horn in on Kai and Gilgiga's ninja schtick?
Better than a ninja shtoumpf...
Originally posted by Ran
I didn't get to do a lot about the Notebook yesterday, I'll do better today. At this rate , we'll be up to date by the beginning of next week. *crosses fingers* Great job, Esmet (Essie? Esmie? That'll require some thought...
Okay, then I guess this is worth my time. ;) Esmie sounds good to me. I'm hoping to finish that week on Friday or Saturday!
I was waiting for Thref to post on the Picnic, maybe even to hear from Anaya, but ST seems intent on going snap-crackle-pop on someone's hide.
Poor Honor, by the way!
Such a horrible way to die, being torn apart.I'm going to have to review Ran's character. I'm just no good at LN, at least not in this setting. I'd like to give it another try, but then I'll want to be able to do so without looking for justifications to do stuff all the time.
prize for identifying this useless piece of knowledge.) Yeah I know, nickname makes no sense but i had to stick it in there otherwise it wouldnt have been a quote :p~~
Unrelated QuestiEOn: Are XP penalties for multiclassing existant in GsC, and if so what kind of penalty arises?
It's enough to make going up levels a little slower, but unless you know how XP is given out here you aren't likely to notice.
As for the quote thingy (not a clue where it's from), I hope I didn't give you the impression I want to get rid of Ran altogether - I just have a bit of a problem combining several facets of the character without having to come up with convoluted justifications. Going LG would make things a lot easier - it wouldn't really have much of an impact mechanically, but if I do decide it's the better way I'll want to consistently stick to it.
:D
It's from a TV show and possibly scarce known.
~~
Alroighty, thanks Hermy + Ran~
Oh, and about the XP thing: mine's just an educated guess - go with what Hermy says (even if it isn't much), he's a DM. That's inside knowledge. ;)
Cookie.
On another note, I'd like to take this opportunity to say that Koreapost -dot- com is not a useful site.
What happens if a character whose most recent level was traded in fails the save on energy drain and therefore loses a level? Or with being raised from the dead? Do they give up the special or a class level?
I had fun drawing the sheeplets."If only I had been watching the sheep! Still he didn't have to fire me."
- Ely
Originally posted by JosephKellIt is very sad when the only active player in an adventure is sidelined...
Assume, then, that Halandar returned to camp and reported that Dante is truly there in the stables, and that the guard is signifigantly increased. I shall edit my last post accordingly to state as much.
:bounce:
:P
Harue: *sigh* "Warm. ^^"
Rch: *tries his damndest to scowl but is unsuccessful*
...
Monogatari's gone!
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
Hear that, Tensek? The man knows what he's talking about. ;)
He's to lawful to play with us anyways but Sensan must come back! We need her to fix Kai! :cry:
and :P on you Tin canned wonder.
*does-the-I'm-not-evil-so-you-can't-smite-me-dance.*
I'm not sure if we'll get Sensan back sometime in the future, but we'll see! As for fixing Kai, I thought Kywyn was doing a pretty good job of that! Sure, they were kind of smackin' each other around, but he was at least fixing Kai-Kai's mind!
As to that dance... I think it borrows heavily from that river dancing... Part of it is the hypnotic effect of the feet flying around all willy-nilly. I wonder if Holy Liberators get a bonus to saves because it is a mind altering effect...
-Jonathan
Originally posted by Esmet Corelli
The I'm-not-evil-so-you-can't-smite-me dance? I've got to see that someday! :D
I'm not sure if we'll get Sensan back sometime in the future, but we'll see! As for fixing Kai, I thought Kywyn was doing a pretty good job of that! Sure, they were kind of smackin' each other around, but he was at least fixing Kai-Kai's mind!
I dunno Kai seems to not want to be fixed. Hence the Sensan!
Originally posted by JosephKell
Tensek, you are a light weight when it comes to evil... Speaking of which... shouldn't Joseph be like level 20 and Lawful Evil by now? You'ld think not offing your party for their gold while their players are away would get you loads of experience...
As to that dance... I think it borrows heavily from that river dancing... Part of it is the hypnotic effect of the feet flying around all willy-nilly. I wonder if Holy Liberators get a bonus to saves because it is a mind altering effect...
One of course I'm not evil. Hence the dance.
Do pay attention. No you shouldn't be any higher than you are because you're not doing anything. And no there's no bonus for xp because in which case the event the whole party is absent which happens often and one player is Trebled for some time.
And the dance?
Well it goes a little something like this.
Hit it DJ!
Chika chika chika.
It stings my eyes and warms my soul!
And wow, an excuse for a Druidy Ranger to kill a Satyr. Never saw this one comeing.
*gets static shock from the monitor*
*repeats*
Originally posted by Mirielle
All by himself... Mirielle adds, walking into the kitchen carrying an axe. As a surprise for us.
It seems to me that however mellow either of you may be, there's always going to be something at least a little surprising about your SO walking into the kitchen with an axe.
:POriginally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
It seems to me that however mellow either of you may be, there's always going to be something at least a little surprising about your SO walking into the kitchen with an axe.
Admit it, that's one less use of Detect Evil for the day...
However, I doubt [and hope] in Garic's City that a Paladin's detect evil is enough evidence to convict a person of any sort of sentence (including, but not limited to, "smotation into oblivion").
-Jonathan
p.s.: I have a bean bag that Gamis would LOVE to own. I got it last summer at PolyCon. I will post a picture of it soon.
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
On a completely unrelated note, I just tested my typing for the first time in at least a year and found myself to churn out 83 words in one minute.
That's pretty good, except that I checked job listings online some time ago. To apply for some secretary positions, you should type above 200 wpm. I had no idea anyone could possibly type that fast.
-Jonathan
Originally posted by JosephKell
Ran, surely you should know that a Paladin's detect evil ability has unlimited use.
I know. But it's not as funny in this case. :D
Originally posted by Esmet Corelli
That's pretty good, except that I checked job listings online some time ago. To apply for some secretary positions, you should type above 200 wpm. I had no idea anyone could possibly type that fast.
Wow. I wonder how bad carpal tunnel could be in such people...
Since I'm this close already, I could probably break 100 if I practiced a little bit. Not saying I will, mind you. The problem with the way I usually type is that it's not taking dictation or typing something that's already written; I need to think what I'm going to say first. ;)
Gee, I wonder if 200wpm fingers would BLUR??
:bounce:
;)
Unlike with a sling, a crossbow's sight (much like a rifle)is parallel (at least vertically) with the projectile. Depth perception is much less important (in fact, with "modern" rifles--I trained on an old remington 22--sights are aligned to fire in an arc that allows for precision at two ranges. One on the upward motion of the arc, and another on the downward. Most competition/training rifles are set for 50 ft and 50 yards). There is nothing more frustrating than getting a dime shot group out on the 6th ring (rings are counted from outside to in with 10 being the bullseye).
And that is probably more than you ever wanted to know about sligns, crossbows, and rifles.
-Jonathan
I for some reason find this very entertaining. :D
To be honest though, slings are actualy somewhat hard to use. It is much easier to point a crossbow and pull a trigger than rely on the many muscles of both arms to keep a steady aim while aiming though the forked gap of it.
So it's probebly for the same reason a mage is not proficient with a bow. Mages just don't spend the time developing thier muscle-memory.
Originally posted by Ran
It's not hard to use one, but it's dang hard to be accurate. *remembers mischievous childhood*
Ran-chan, were you a bad widdle boy? :P Inconceivable!
Yeah, the way Jonathan explains it, hitting anything with a sling sounds pretty tough. Very nice explanation, by the way, Jon.
Originally posted by Esmet Corelli
Ran-chan, were you a bad widdle boy? :P Inconceivable!
I quote: "It ain't a crime if you don't get caught."
Actually, I don't stand by that at all. Always be good, kids!
Originally posted by Boirin son of Naerin
This is what I'm wondering, how to explain away the five weeks I wasn't at Nobody's when all the new characters arrived and I wasn't there.
Dishwashing duty? :D Maybe you engaged in games of chance with Marroc. That's a bad idea. Could net you a lot of hard kitchen labour paying off your debts.
Traditional Slingshots got their sending power as much from the lead hand (a flick if I remember correctly) as from the stretch cord attached to the projectile launcher. I do believe a sling is easier to use than these slingshots.
The new bungie-cord ones are extremely easy to use.
On another note, Eberron looks like an awesome campaign, I really hope there is an Eberron adventure at PolyCon, it might be fun to play a Gnome Artificer. For those in Oakland (or the Bay Area in general), I put up a flyer with contact information at Endgame, if you are interested in going.
But Ran, I thought the expression was, "It isn't cheating if you don't get caught." And in some games *typo typo* Munchkin *typo* even cheating isn't considered cheating unless you get caught.
As to kitchen duty, you can avoid that with a lot of ranks of "Profession (Gambling)."
-Jonathan
Originally posted by JosephKell
1) But Ran, I thought the expression was, "It isn't cheating if you don't get caught." And in some games *typo typo* Munchkin *typo* even cheating isn't considered cheating unless you get caught.
2) As to kitchen duty, you can avoid that with a lot of ranks of "Profession (Gambling)."
I was quoting a song (by the House of Pain, not normally favourites of mine but good at the occasional party). Your version could well be the more traditional one.
2) I suspect Marroc of having a stupendous amount of ranks in Sleight of Hand (also known as Cheating), aside from his Bluff and Sense Motive ranks. That should easily trump any Gambling ranks. ;)
You could easly pull of a Nightwatch or Weatherwax style game easy in that world.
There's just to much awsomeness to go around, trains folks, think of the trains.
*looks at wisdom* right my sense motive is -1, same for spot too
Well I could cheat but he'd probably notices as well as me not being able to catch him at it. Oh well. I guess I won't be cheating against him.
Theres a slight problem with the whole me doing dishes thing is Maelut coming back to a filthy kitchen. Plus the whole in the kitchen thing is a problem since well the cook has to be there. Well I spose I could muck out the stables but theres a stable boy for that.
Originally posted by Boirin son of Naerin
This is what I'm wondering, how to explain away the five weeks I wasn't at Nobody's when all the new characters arrived and I wasn't there.
I locked you in the cellar. You're still there. Problem solved.
Originally posted by Boirin son of Naerin
Theres a slight problem with the whole me doing dishes thing is Maelut coming back to a filthy kitchen.
I never said you did a good job of it. ;)
I like Maelut's suggestion better though.
HELP! HELP!
Hey, there's a sport for you: sling golf. :D Don't ask me how you'd putt.
Originally posted by Esmet Corelli
Monogatari's gone!
Oh ho ho! How can it be gone? I'm still eating my fish!
:DOriginally posted by Nanashi
Oh ho ho! How can it be gone? I'm still eating my fish!
Wah! It's Nana-chan with his fishes! :bounce: Whatcha doin' here?
Originally posted by Esmet Corelli
Wah! It's Nana-chan with his fishes! :bounce: Whatcha doin' here?
Oh ho! Nanashi saw a familiar word and came to pay his respects. In this too is strength.
But now I must go again. Be brave, little knight!
:mope, head laid on desk:
But mostly am smiling because I had lots of fun. Thanks, Sarah.
Anyway... I'm off to work now! Goodnight people! I'll see you again late at night!
Lucian, have lunch with me at the Blue Pumpkin! My treat. ;)
Anyway, I need to get a walk now. I have to keep stretching the legs or the tailbone becomes irritated. See you all in a few hours.
I won't bring too many tokens. That should hasten my return.
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
Anyway, I need to get a walk now. I have to keep stretching the legs or the tailbone becomes irritated. See you all in a few hours.
I have the same problem, but replace walk with shower, and replace tailbone with girlfriend.
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
Wow. Three hours have gone by, and I know I've been typing constantly, but I just don't feel like I've got much done. Maybe I need to hire that woman with the typing record of 320+ wpm to do the typing for me? My speed is much slower than that.
How's 70wpm? And how much are you paying? Are commuting expenses included?
:D
Still around for a little bit longer then its time for me to get some rest. But I'll be here tomorrow, and probably the next day after that, and the day after that..... (you get the pic ;) )
Originally posted by Esmet Corelli
Silly little me. His visit made me really happy. Now that the euphoria's gone now, I feel like...
:mope, head laid on desk:
But mostly am smiling because I had lots of fun. Thanks, Sarah.
Anyway... I'm off to work now! Goodnight people! I'll see you again late at night!
Lucian, have lunch with me at the Blue Pumpkin! My treat. ;)
:D Mmmm.. Sounds good!
http://www.geocities.com/kywyn_sor/esm
And a larger version: LINK
Mind you, I still like, "Nuh-uh! Mine!" better. It's just too adorable.
And I hope that those of you with artistic inclinations don't think we only have one "official GsC artist." Kywyn likes to share his work, but he'd hate to believe that what he shares keeps the rest of you from showing us what you can do.
Think of it the same way you would posting here. Someone else might have an easier way with words, but that should not prevent you from playing. Post. Learn. Have fun.
Not necessarily in that order, or in any order for that matter. And if it applies to posting, it applies to any sort of art.
I suspect that Kywyn shares my interest in seeing other people's interpretation of characters. I admit that no one has ever done a half-orc smilie quite so well as Joseph, for example. And then there's the Miri-sprites of Gamis.
Good grief, I really should speak up more often when you folks present something. I'm sorry. I sometimes get too wrapped up in keeping up to remember that sometimes people like to hear a word of encouragement. So let's start with simple ones for now.
Thank you all.
I'm afraid I'm going to be behind for awhile today. The computer locked while I was preparing a few things, and I'm sadly back to square one. My own fault, but sometimes you get in such a rush that you forget to save things and whatnot.
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
You know, Kywyn, the problem with your art is that it leaves me with inadequate words to describe how impressed I am.
I don't have that problem! Kywyn, it's beautiful. The detailing is great, e.g. the designs on her breastplate and shoulderguards (or whatever that all's called) actually looks like it was carved. Pretty darn neat. I keep squinting at it and wondering how the heck you did that. Filters, right?
And then there's all the shadowing on each, individual scale. But I don't think that's what takes the cake. I love the look of the sash and that little floaty thingy that falls from her waist! They look so soooft and siiiilky!
Thank you so much!
Originally posted by Lucian Risk
:D Mmmm.. Sounds good!
Ewww! Lucy's a stinky boy in the mornings! :noogie noogie:
Ran, once you finish your current week, would you like to take a break from summaries for the summer? I know you've had quite a lot of trouble with these during the school year. Think of it as a vacation, maybe?
I finish the weeks so quickly because it's summer, and I have no homeworkies, so no worries, okay?
:bounce:
little people beating him with clubs fromt he front and from behind.
I think this may be the last time brand antagonises two armed peopel into a conflict.. lol.
:waits eagerly for Brand to explode with candies:
Goodnight!
Originally posted by Esmet Corelli
Okay, the week of June 6-12 is finished, so I'll be starting June 13-19.
Ran, once you finish your current week, would you like to take a break from summaries for the summer? I know you've had quite a lot of trouble with these during the school year. Think of it as a vacation, maybe?
And June 20-26 too, it seems. ^-^ I knew I should have taken that extra half hour to finish my entry this morning, instead of napping before work. Just one page left to do at Nobody's.
But I noticed I forgot a thread in one of the previous entries - I'll get that in order, and the check if nothing else is missing.
I wouldn't mind a break, but I guess we could revert to our half-weekly system again as well. I will, however, be on holiday from July 17 to July 31. It'd be cool to come back and not be behind on schedule. :D
Yep, Esmet, a bit of filter trickery and smearing on the breastplates and shoulders (those might be called ‘pauldrons’ or ‘spaulders’?)I do hope to encourage others' drawings rather than deter them by sharing. Multiple takes on a character is something I’d like to see.
I was throwing the idea of a printable GsC calendar around to a few people and think it’s doable. It would need 12 pictures, and other little things to add to the page, hopefully from a whole range of players. If you have anything you want to contribute (pictures (illustrations, sprites), poetry, recipes, humor, etc) just let me know how best to get it from you.
I was thinking 11x17” pages would be nice, but 8.5x11” is really more convenient for most people to print. Easy to print pages would be nice since you could write all over them and always plot off another clean one if needed without much trouble. But since they would be smaller, everything on it would have limited space. Maybe some months could have words decorated with smaller art rather than a full picture, or a sprite scene/comic with a caption. Just have to avoid cramming too many words into a small space.
Originally posted by Esmet Corelli
:waits eagerly for Brand to explode with candies:
Okay, I'm falling asleep at the screen, so it's time for me to get to bed. I'll see the world when I'm awake again.
Originally posted by Kywyn
I was throwing the idea of a printable GsC calendar around to a few people and think it’s doable. It would need 12 pictures, and other little things to add to the page, hopefully from a whole range of players. If you have anything you want to contribute (pictures (illustrations, sprites), poetry, recipes, humor, etc) just let me know how best to get it from you.
Yes, and I still back the idea 110%. I can't wait to have the calendar pinned up at my desk at work and having people stare at it and say things like "Is that an old Japanese calendar or something?". Then I'll just grin. :D
Perhaps some of the months could have information-type things such as an "artistic" map of the city (the main map we have with an old treasure-map style theme added to it) or a brief prayer from each deity, along with a symbol, all on the same page.
Bescause I have no artistic talent I won't be able to contribute to the pictures, though I can contribute on the prayers.
Originally posted by Kywyn
I was thinking 11x17” pages would be nice, but 8.5x11” is really more convenient for most people to print. Easy to print pages would be nice since you could write all over them and always plot off another clean one if needed without much trouble. But since they would be smaller, everything on it would have limited space. Maybe some months could have words decorated with smaller art rather than a full picture, or a sprite scene/comic with a caption. Just have to avoid cramming too many words into a small space.
Great ideas, all. I also like the idea of the 8.5x11" sheets, for the reasons you mentioned.
Let's get this calendar going. ;)
However, what I had in mind was a RL calendar (January - December 2005) rather than an IC calendar. Just thought it woulkd be more useful. But an IC calendar would be very cool as well. I'm not sure which it should be. Or maybe a combination of both somehow?
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
New entry in Gamis's journal. You can get off my back about it now, Schera. :P
:bounce:
C'mon, I've barely nagged you at all, Gamis. :P
-Jonathan
Edit: Just to clarify, I didn't learn about the 3rd Annual Urza Awards until after all the things that I was nominated for were concluded. I didn't have a chance to vote (not that I would've voted for myself... too tacky when everyone can see how you voted!).
I'm going to rest now that I've spent about a hour and a half trying to get this picture up.
Originally posted by Codrian
And I return.
Welcome back! :D
Kywyn, Your artwork never ceases to leave me speachless.
Dravenous, that's looking good. I think we could go off that model.
Originally posted by JosephKell
Hey! I found out today that out of everyone on the Wizard Boards, I was voted best D&D Optimizer! This has cheered me up a bit.
Congratulations. Got to say that I find the event somewhat offensive, considering how it has awards offered for best player only in certain games. I'm sorry, folks, but you deserved better than that.
I was going to suggest that format, once I had both hands free to type — putting the GsC days where holidays traditionally are marked.I do wish to point out, though, that the DMs can adjust when on the RL calendar GsC days fall, and probably will in the course of a year (when an extended lockdown is desired without time continuing to move in the city, for example). It might be a good idea to be able to download a calendar one month at a time, so that changes can be made.
It's late and I'm tired, so I'm going to go off to bed. G'night folks.
ST - Sorry about not giving you anything to work with in my last message.... That's kinda Lucian though..
For those uncertain, that was a joke about why I don't like it. Infact, the only reason I put them in my signature is because I know it REALLY ****es off some people that I really don't like. And I like that more than I dislike the Urza Awards (Do you really think I want MORE people AIMing me to get me to look at threads asking questions that I have answered before?).
Hopefully next year, the Urza Awards can be replaced with a WizO or GM runned event with an Announcement in all threads to inform people.
However, I think an MVP award in GsC would do more harm than good because GsC is such a small community (the CO board is literally thousands of people).
1... 2... 3...
WHOOPEE!
Pomona C finally sent me some stuff for freshman year! I get a very thought-provoking book on race relations called "Why are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?", a manual, numerous forms and surveys, and a course catalog!
:bounce: Pomona still wuvs me!
And don't sweat it Joseph. It's your honor, and you do with it as you see fit. I am not angry about the issue, and I understand the point about size of groups.
I don't think it's relevant, however. You folks are here and you are just as worthy of recognition as anyone else. Recognizing you does not detract from the ability to recognize anyone else. It's a handful of words, and no careers or gaming futures hang on that word.
It's just a small matter of courtesy. If the science faculties hold an awards ceremony for science departments each year, only for the awards to be taken over by the campus administation proper, who promptly add award categories for business administration, languages, and history, is there any reason why the faculty of philosophy should be left out just because no one mentioned them when they were looking to get their own department included in the awards?
As I said, it's a small thing. If no one takes it into consideration for next time, it's not going to ruin anyone's day -- not mine, nor anyone else's. I just felt it was appropriate to comment.
By the way, Dravenous, I was so impressed that you managed to defuse the situation. I don't know what I would have done in your position. Nice job.
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How did I not see that coming?!! I must be slipping, i love how Brand hears Nige over the cracking of his own ribs. its a lovely picture in my mind.
(something similar happened today as i helped a friend off load a good 350 lb crate from a truck... friend slipped slipped, crate slamms down onto my shoulder, over loud pop snapping sounds from my shoulder area I hear someone yelling for help to catch thier dog. ok only similar in a sorta abstract way..)
Ouch, I've very sorry to hear that brand I hope your shoulder is feeling better.
Originally posted by Brand
Congrats on the award thingy. er i think.
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:OMG!
How did I not see that coming?!! I must be slipping, i love how Brand hears Nige over the cracking of his own ribs. its a lovely picture in my mind.
(something similar happened today as i helped a friend off load a good 350 lb crate from a truck... friend slipped slipped, crate slamms down onto my shoulder, over loud pop snapping sounds from my shoulder area I hear someone yelling for help to catch thier dog. ok only similar in a sorta abstract way..)
Ouch. I think I know that feeling. Dislocating a shoulder is not a pleasant experience.
I'll take guesses on who the subjects are. ;)
(*right clicks and Properties to find URL which conveniently includes name* ;))
Yes, Maelut. Note the apron. ;)
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
Tagg, you cheater. :P *bops*
Yes, Maelut. Note the apron. ;)
That's an apron? I thought he was wearing chaps :P
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
A couple of sprites just cooked up.
Aw, I'm so cute. Thanks, Gamis! :D
Originally posted by Esmet Corelli
The Dennis+Pearl story in the Blue Pumpkin is really saddening, you know that? Addictions are... not so nice for families. Thanks, GC, for bringing the point home.
By the way, Dravenous, I was so impressed that you managed to defuse the situation. I don't know what I would have done in your position. Nice job.
Thank you.
I'm related to the head animator for that one, so we have alot of junk from that movie.
Also my views are tarnished more by the fact that I just picked up The Wee Free Men...
Morning as I perceive it, Codrian. ;)
Sleep well!and the suspense builds... "Dun Dun Duunnnnn"
(P.S. I'll be here, just IM me. You should know what my IM is by now.... )
Renna is a 9 year old human girl, Scylla 12.
Originally posted by kneyejailb
By the way Gillgigga, Renna and Scylla are not halflings.
Renna is a 9 year old human girl, Scylla 12.
Sure fooled me. I'l blame that on my primary D&D experence bieng Dragonlance. I was just going off of their personalties, and relitive size.
Originally posted by Brand
I think I may have to give Brand run as his new feat. He always seems to be running here and running there.
and the suspense builds... "Dun Dun Duunnnnn"
Arriba, arriba, andale, andale! :scoot scoot:
for Tensek if he can actually finish his post.:D
That's mean. Well now I have to finish it!
Curse those delicious cookies!
*dances about*
mmmmm
*Spies Scherezerhadielle.*
*Snaps the cookie in half and hands her half.*
...
*Runs off into the night munching on the cookie.*
)edit:
there they are congrats
gamis minto and gilgiga
It's one of those, 'be careful hitting Enter' issues, Darkar.
Thanks for the cookies ;)
Just like to say this has been a fun experiment sieeng as this is the first charcter I've really goten to play sence 2ed. It's kinda odd bieng on this side of the DM screen, but there's alot of fun I've missed out on.
not to mention stress to be avoided ;)
Originally posted by Gilgiga of the Hunt
not to mention stress to be avoided
I really want to be here to see how you react when you are trebled for over a week... let alone several months on and off.
Minto, Gamis...nice work on earning it. I have enjoyed reading some of the things you guys come up.
Wow, some big levels there.
I feel PMS coming on. Now, do you want to play nice?
Originally posted by Scheherazade
stomps into thread, grabs JosephKell by the throat, shoves bucket over his head, begins banging on the bucket with a stick
I feel PMS coming on. Now, do you want to play nice?
IIIIIiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Runs into the PMS shelter (formally known as the bomb shelter)...
Cya :D
I often thank the DMs for their personal sacrifice of time, sleep, and energy in running this game for us, but I haven't yet publicly recognized some other very important people. Allow me to take this opportunity to thank a few others, too.
Without people like Scop, Shorn, Kiteflyer, Ghost Theory, and Shadowkind, the three DMs would be hard-pressed to flit back and forth even more between all our adventures. Would we even have so many adventures running at one time?
Thank you, guys, for all of your patience and hard work!
Congrats to the levelees!
OHOHOHOHOHOHOHO!
For some time, I was wondering about playing a guy character instead, but I think I decided I couldn't do it. He'd be pretty unrealistic because he'd have no flaws. I would make him my ideal man, deserving of a place in a mushy romance novel!Kekeke.
So I'm impressed that you pulled it off. :D
Originally posted by Esmet Corelli
By the way, Lucian, you did a fabulous job with the "transgender trick" of Ashina.
Kekeke.
So I'm impressed that you pulled it off. :D
Thanks!Your charecter wouldn't have been a blonde elven archer would he?
If anyone is at fault for that element of Joseph's current predicament, it is me. I apologized to him privately for it, and now it seems that I'm going to have to make that apology public. Joseph, for putting you in a bad spot with your adventuring group, you have my apologies.
On the other hand, Scop and I both bent over backward to do what we could to salvage that situation, and we owe some thanks to the various players who were willing to help out. I'd say that they and Scop put up with a lot more than you did.
I'm not even going to mention my stress levels. I knew that I was in for those when I signed up for this gig, and I knew that I would be going in with no clue as to how bad it could be. I knew that I'd be butting heads with people and that I was risking the loss of good will and respect from a number of people. I know that I have lost that in a few quarters and that it's not coming back.
I don't need to talk about stress, because that's the least of the things this game has cost me. If it was all about the costs, however, I wouldn't still be here. I will do what I can to make it work for other people, but I have to say that those for whom it has worked best are those who have given the most to it. I'm not talking about the ones with the big plans, because those ended up creating more work for other people (and I don't mean me -- I've groaned about what I had to take on in such cases, but a few players took on more of that weight in a few of those matters).
This game has given me good players, but better than that, it's given me constant contact with good people. In the long run, that has been why I've done it, and that's why it's been worth it. I'm not going to get to know most of you half as well as might be good for me (and please don't try to correct that -- you have no idea how fast you'll burn me out if you try), but it will be good enough for me to know that many of you realized how lucky you are to know so many of the others, or they to know you.
So once again, Jonathan, I am sorry for my part in the frustrations you have experienced. All things considered, however, I think you'd prefer my thanks.
To those of you who have persevered, or who have stood up for each other, or who have stretched beyond what you thought were your limits, or who have given your time to each other or made others look good (and we notice that more than you might realize), thank you. I'd thank you all in name, but I know I'd be leaving someone deserving out, and I don't want to do that. Just assume you've been thanked, because it's almost certain that you are.
Originally posted by Lucian Risk
Your charecter wouldn't have been a blonde elven archer would he?
Maaaaybe.
Actually, no, it hadn't--BUT that's such a good idea! :D Here! Have a !*munches*
LEGLESS the Blonde Elven Archer with Two Legs!
"Hank the Angry Dwarf," for some reason, is very funny to me right now. Ah, ah... :gasps, bursts into another fit of giggles::sings to inspire courage--and dances, too, for good measure:
In the darkness, a naughty halftuck slays
But with a fire of justice comes Brand
And that naughty halftuck, he'll surely spay
With his sword, nunchaku, or slingshot grand
I was gunna write you a sonnet, Brand, but I was too lazy.
In any case, GO, BRAND! Kick some halftuck... assets!:cheers:
Almost noon, by the way. :P
And stop barfing! Nobody forced you to chop off his head! :P
The network barfed on you? Goodness gracious. :P
:headexplo Poor Nige, I think I'm about to cry. Luckily for me, brand is crying so I'll let him deal with it.
I really hope Nige makes it, Tyros too of course, but Nige more so, Nige is just a kid after all he doesnt deserve this kind of an end so early.
I'm not sure i did as good a job of realating how brand feels right now as i could have.
on a seperate more happy note:
Congrats to the levelees (hmm is that even a word?) !!!!
and to Esmie: What ever you say wittle pwincess
I'd get my friend to play but shes sorta a flake... and i dont think it'd be a good idea.
Poor, poor Nige. He's by far the funniest character I've met... I don't want him to die!
Kneyjalib, oh mighty and powerful Keyejalib, please let those halfling infidels have an heart attack and land hardly on the ground so Brand can carry Nige and Tyros to the nearest hospital/herbalist/shaman/(whatever). Oh pwease!!! :embarrass
I really am an unlucky fellow with no life but my own...
Theres still a few rounds left to pray for a miracle.
**crosses fingers hopes He killed it.... come on great sword do your thing!**
Originally posted by kneyejailb
The halftuck tries to duck under this blow as well.
(Suspenceful isn't it.)
AGH! not funny!!!!
I hope he misjudges that duck and gets decapitated! makes for a whole new bag of tricks for brand when the other halfling guards show up.... (i get some fun ideas when im up way too late...)
but yeah.. im tapped out, off to bed for me at 5:05 am heh.. good morning!
Good work Brand and Tyros. After a quarter of a year stuck in the same day, you will soon be free to run amok again. You just have to catch up on what is it... 120 days or so?
Might be a good time to look into finding out more about the mysterious force that granted you the power to stop the bleeding, eh guys?
It was my birthday, yesterday, yes. But it doesn't matter. I'm just happy Nige didn't suffer anymore. :D
:dances happily:
Thanks for everything Kneyjailb!
Good work, Brand! Very good work indeed! We'd be singing opera with the fat lady upstairs if you weren't there. Oh, and Congrats to the levelees! :bounce:
And I'll be around for the most part of today, I'm going to see a movie later on then I'm getting the Eberron campaign setting and the Megaman Collection! :bounce:
:invasion:
As long you don't do Mr. T imitation. ;)
I am here for a good part of the day.
[edit to make hear, here...thank-you very much Codrian.
Thank you Kneyejailb, that was really awesome.
I couldn't have done it with out Tyros, or Nige.
and... wow... we do have quite a time warp to go through don't we?
I know one thing for sure... brand is definately going to seek some priestly help about this new found, er... power.
Is that an Aric I see there? Heya :D
Originally posted by Codrian
I recommend eating a broomstick to better understands divine purpose. :P
I think I missed the joke.
Originally posted by Aramil Dunskar
...and the Megaman Collection! :bounce:
Mega? and happy birthday Tyros.
Happy, happy birthDAY!
Happy, happy birthDAY!
We're hungry, hungry hippoes,
We're in an eating race!
Huh. Something feels... off.
Originally posted by Brand
Thank you Kneyejailb, that was really awesome.
I couldn't have done it with out Tyros, or Nige.
And what about my inspire courage song?
Heehee! Yaaay, Brand has come to save the day! I'm glad you survived, Tyros, and Nige too!
:bounce:
Oh! It's me!
I forgot to say: Congrats to all the levelees! :D
Tyros will have a lot to do and maybe now he'll try to understand what Therokke tried to tell him. ;) (wink wink nudge nudge)
I think I'll try to talk with little Nige and take him for some candy!
Originally posted by Codrian
Yes, definetely, Esmie. Have you been near Kywyn lately? Feeling strange urges to go eat grass and swim in the river? You might have gotten infected by lycantrophy and are now on your to becoming another werehippopotamus. :P
Uh, uh, you go eat the river and swim in the grass! :sad: Actually, a werehippo sounds funny. :chuckling:
:throws Chinese sausage at Coddy:
What in the name of Kak's hairy behind is this thing?
*attacks the sausage* :fight!:
Hey, werehippo thing was Kywyn's invention for that April Fool's day gag. ;)
But I think most people who try it would like it. Yeah!
MMMMM food ^_^
Hmmmm I just got an idea...
-Jonathan
Alas I fear they may wither and die without the needed eating exercises I must put them through on a daily basis. :sad:
I suggest we mail some food to that malnutritioned Canadian. Lest he really claims next week that he has no tastebuds anymore as he was forced to eat them.
My brothers and I went out to play basketball at our local courts, so after we were done, my older brother who drives wants to take a trip to Shop and Save to get some things for the week. So we go out to the store, now first he gets some of that new coke, the C-2 stuff, then we head over to the deoderant isle, now my brother takes the top off and smells it to see which one smells better. But before he can decide this guy comes over and tells us that we shouldn't be doing that, so we say ok and go off to get other things, but the very scaring thing is, the guy follows us all around the store for some reason......
But before we go check out we go back to the deoderant isle to get some, but the guy is still there! He laughs at us then doesn't move for some reason. So we go check out, and guess what, the guy is standing behind us staring at us for some reason......
(And no this wasn't store security, the guy was really old, must have been in his early 70's.)
That's really weird and, yes, creepy. I still shiver when I think about the guy from the library, ugh.Oh, and I wanted to offer a "GO, ARAMIL!" I hope you succeed the Trial.
Now it's time for work! I'll see yas!
hrm.. i havent eaten all day...that explains it.
You should have been like, "YOU shouldn't be doing that." (When you were smelling the deoderant)
That woulda showed him.
Originally posted by Scheherazade
Esmie, if you're really that hungry, stop by on Thursday, there'll be birthday cake ;) And I fear what will happen if I'm left alone with remnants of chocolate cake for a whole weekend
Thanks fer offering, but while my parents are in Vietnam for the month, I'm not supposed to leave the house for more than an hour at a time. :P
I'm sure you'll be okay with the choco cake. Remember, there's also your kids who'll be chomp--
Ah. Okay, I can see why you're afraid now.
"Mom, KL's standing on my head!" turns into "Mom, KL's bouncing and dancing on my head! And all the gorillas are pink and rainbow-colored, and they want me to sacrifice Teddy!"
Originally posted by Esmet Corelli
"Mom, KL's standing on my head!" turns into "Mom, KL's bouncing and dancing on my head! And all the gorillas are pink and rainbow-colored, and they want me to sacrifice Teddy!" [/b]
What kind of cake is that? and where can i find me some?
My Favorite Comic Series ever! College Roomies from Hell!!! :D
:D
I know you'll miss me, but try not to cry. ;)
I wonder... will Mr Weatherby's ever be full. She always seems to have at least one room free... infinite rooms.
Originally posted by Codrian
I wonder... will Mr Weatherby's ever be full. She always seems to have at least one room free... infinite rooms.
Mrs Weatherby juggles tenants and rooms. For instance, Esmet's and Codrian's rooms are one and the same. All she has to do is figure out ways to keep everyone out adventuring regularly.
Honestly I am Heading outside for my bike-ride.
Just like I have been for the last 1/2 hour.
Icky icky sun!
Hey ST could you spare some of your weather powers to send some rain over my way? :D
Off to work, see y'all later!
"Pervert!"
:D Chibi-Brand is kawaii.
Hey thats me!
:D
cool!
First, I'll be away for the coming weekend (Friday through Sunday, even). I'll try to check up on Thursday night before I leave, but that'll be short. Might even check in through a cybercafe during the weekend, but no promises. It's a bit short notice, I know, but I only found out I was getting this opportunity yesterday.
Then, there's my trip to Turkey. I'll be gone from July 17 to July 31, and there will not be any occasions to get online during those two weeks.
Unless a certain green dragon comes looking for its offspring that shouldn't lead to any excessive trebling though, since the diabolical druid slayers (slayers of diabolical druids, not diabolical slayers of druids, that is) should be home by then (maybe even before next weekend, but that might be pushing it). And Ran can probably use a week of full-time meditation anyway.
For now, good night and I'll see y'all on the morrow.
Originally posted by Ran
Before I go off in search of ever-elusive sleep, I have an announcement: I have a couple of absence-inducing holidays coming up.
Have a great time, Ran
Don't get into too much trouble ;)And with that I'm off to bed, so I shall talk to you all tomorrow, Good Night!
If I win, it is partly because of him.
But when we recontinue our fight, you are going down man. ;)
-Jonathan
*sighs*
Originally posted by Brodda
For the record, I do not recommend trying to post in two threads at the same time for different periods of the same day.
*sighs*
I did email an answer to your email...
I didn't receive itOriginally posted by Brodda
For the record, I do not recommend trying to post in two threads at the same time for different periods of the same day.
*sighs*
Amateur :-p
Try doing three or more seperate SNs
Thats when it gets confussing.
Originally posted by kneyejailb
Amateur :-p
Try doing three or more seperate SNs
Thats when it gets confussing.
i for one can not concentrate enough on it to do it.
Timelines could get very wacky this way. I think I may need a TARDIS before this is over.
Originally posted by Brodda
Blast.
Essentially, Fascinate makes your target stand there and listen to the performance. As you suspected, it doesn't work the way you posted.
One of these days we'll have to find you your very own PHB ;)
Well nuts. I think it ought to work that way. Yes indeedy.
If they clash we can always move the Minto/Brodda scene to the night after.
Or before in case you catch a horrible sickness and die. :-p)
http://publish.hometown.aol.com/greyyoshim/images/scan0003.jpg
Originally posted by kneyejailb
If they clash we can always move the Minto/Brodda scene to the night after.
Or before in case you catch a horrible sickness and die. :-p)
Thank you. You're so thoughtful.
;)
Originally posted by Scheherazade
Blast.
Essentially, Fascinate makes your target stand there and listen to the performance. As you suspected, it doesn't work the way you posted.
One of these days we'll have to find you your very own PHB ;)
I thought Brodda was using the suggestion bardic music ability (since the victim needs to be fascinated first)?
Originally posted by Dravenous
Unfinished work currently called "Bricks are made of pure EVIL!"
http://publish.hometown.aol.com/greyyoshim/images/scan0003.jpg
Nice detailing there, Dravenous. You've done well on the cylinder perspective of the bricks. That's a lot more bricks to fill in for three towers : O
Originally posted by Kywyn
Nice detailing there, Dravenous. You've done well on the cylinder perspective of the bricks. That's a lot more bricks to fill in for three towers : O
Thank you, although I fear that I will screw up putting in the last few bricks.
-Jonathan.
Originally posted by JosephKell
Tynk, I have a great recipe for spanicopita. In addition to the spinach, you just need some feta, filo, butter... parsly... a pan to put in, and an oven to cook it in.
-Jonathan.
MMMM! Jonny-boy, mind sharing the recipe with me? I loved it, the one time I had it in a Greek restaurant! :D Oh, curses, I can't even SPELL it, though, let alone say it. Sooo delicious!
Or try making it yourself, that would work too.
I'll save the recipe and convey my family's gratitude to you later, heehee! One question, though, do I get phyllo pastries anywhere or do I have to find a specialty store?Jonathan, that's your best post ever!!
Esmie, I think Freddie's carries phyllo.
I'm going to have to see if I need to add anything, but it looks like pretty much everything was covered. Excellent. Good afternoon everyone, btw. :D
Originally posted by Scheherazade
Ooooh! Spanakopita!
Jonathan, that's your best post ever!!
Esmie, I think Freddie's carries phyllo.
Who is Freddie?
OH! Fred Meyer? I didn't think they were that culturally great. NEAT! I'm makin' meself some spanakopita!
STILL can't say that word!
edit: corrected "phenetic" spelling...
And feeling much better than I was last night
Actually, I just can't wait to see what the Evil Ancestral Gods of Dwarven Doom (Sche and ST) have in store for him after the boulder-lugging. Good luck Aramil!
So far we have Brand as a Warforged (probably Fighter), Tagg as a Changling Rogue, Alaan (you don't know him) as a something... and Maelut is interested in being something.
-Jonathan
-Jonathan
Originally posted by Codrian
*kicks Verinal*
As opposed to a nice little PM to the DM who had to dash for work, saying, 'in case you overlooked it, my post is up now'?
Not really, no. Sorry Sche about the earlier.
(And I couldn't resist kicking Verinal. :P )
SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE FIRST IMO!
I will not go into details for those who have yet to see it, but Doc Ock
Story much better than the first one too.Originally posted by Darkar Shadowood
Just saw Spiderman 2, and uh uh uh.....
SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE FIRST IMO!
It's so cute to see the player of a serious character go coocoo over something! Kekeke. Glad you enjoyed it, Darky. Originally posted by Darkar Shadowood
Just saw Spiderman 2, and uh uh uh.....
SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE FIRST IMO!
I will not go into details for those who have yet to see it, but Doc Ock
That's good to know, as I'm taking my son to see it on Friday for his 11th birthday present
* I jusr realised something... the clerk called for Dravenous, to help brand.. but isnt brand there 120-ish days before dravenous even arrives in town? either way, heh...
I'll be around for a little bit so if you need me IM me. ;)
Originally posted by Brand
* I jusr realised something... the clerk called for Dravenous, to help brand.. but isnt brand there 120-ish days before dravenous even arrives in town? either way, heh...
My best guess is that a wizard did it.
Originally posted by Ran
Did some checking left and right. Unless I missed something somewhere, us picnickers made it back just about when the Daring Deliverers of Dante left on their perilous quest. O_° I've never been so glad for the Notebook as now. I'd never been able to check what Ran was supposed to be aware of that has happened in the city since without it.
Notebook? Is this something that I haven't seen linked yet?
Originally posted by Dravenous
My best guess is that a wizard did it.
7 Bards, 7 Clerics, 2 Druids, 5 Sorcerers, 5 Wizards (and a bunch of Rogues, non of which interested in magic)... Paladins and Rangers don't count. Going by numbers and by inclinations, my money's on a Bard.
Originally posted by Threfdil Proudfoot
Notebook? Is this something that I haven't seen linked yet?
The DM Notebook
You'll need to register before you can access the Notebook. The parts you can get to after that are completely open to the players.
And, isn't it just a beautiful world? :D
Originally posted by Ran
The DM Notebook
You'll need to register before you can access the Notebook. The parts you can get to after that are completely open to the players.
You know I've been playing in Garics for a little over a year and I have never heard of this in my whole playing experinence...... how sad......
many props to the notebook keepers.
Originally posted by Scheherazade
And, isn't it just a beautiful world? :D
I'd say! :bounce:
Even if I wasn't in it.
My compliments on keeping track of so much. I just did a quick scan and saw what my character has been up to. Very informative. My thanks to everyone involved.
Question about the "Poetry and Prayers" area. Is that for final-DM approved and sanctioned type things?
I know some of you might know that Natala and I have been tossing around the idea of creating a short prayer to Ordemetrex. Would I email a DM with the specifics, once I got them down, and would they go into that thread if approved?
Now that I know where it would be I wouldn't have to fear about writing it down and then losing it.
Originally posted by Thosar Lueque
Question about the "Poetry and Prayers" area. Is that for final-DM approved and sanctioned type things?
I know some of you might know that Natala and I have been tossing around the idea of creating a short prayer to Ordemetrex. Would I email a DM with the specifics, once I got them down, and would they go into that thread if approved?
Now that I know where it would be I wouldn't have to fear about writing it down and then losing it.
I've been trying to gather up some of them to put there, but I've a tendancy to put things off until later.
If you see one that you think should be there email it to me please.
Originally posted by Thosar Lueque
Question about the "Poetry and Prayers" area. Is that for final-DM approved and sanctioned type things?
I know some of you might know that Natala and I have been tossing around the idea of creating a short prayer to Ordemetrex. Would I email a DM with the specifics, once I got them down, and would they go into that thread if approved?
Now that I know where it would be I wouldn't have to fear about writing it down and then losing it.
I'd prefer to have it sent in by e-mail, yes, please. If you see anything by anyone that I've missed, e-mail me that too. The reason I ask that is because it may be necessary to organize things for easier viewing. For instance, at some point, we may yet need to create links by category -- or even a thread called the Minto songbook. :P
The link to this is also recorded in the Maps and Chronicles post on Rules and Information. I'll have to remember to list updates I make of each post in the one at the top of the thread so that people will know when something might need to be reviewed.
And now to catch up on some post reading. You people have been busy. ;)
Originally posted by JosephKell
At 0812 Zulu on this first day of July in the fifth year of the third millennium, Joseph is pronouced deceased.
But not without a hard struggle. :tips hat and raises my water bottle: To Joseph Kell, who could almost hold his own against a woman with one hand tied -- with one hand!
I suppose now would be the wrong time to say, "Happy Canada Day, everyone!" then? :embarrass
...Thought so. I guess I know what my first order of business is this evening, then. Details shall be prepared by the morning.
There was once some prayer I used for Renna, but that was like ages ago. But as it is, I think about every time there is a prayer used, it's different than anything used before. Certainly "living" religions.
One thing I've wondered about those prayers, why is it that of late so many have started to end their prayers with "amen"? As we've seen quite remarkable proliferation of non-English words during this year (calendar, and I think possibly some naming conventions taking place), why not also make up some word to with which end prayers. Small bit of extra flavor, as that word would see quite much use.
Canada Day? Maple tree huggers need a special day for their country? Where's this world going to? :P
Originally posted by Codrian
Canada Day? Maple tree huggers need a special day for their country? Where's this world going to? :P
Us. Louis Saint Laurent promised us the 20th Century, and it didn't quite work out, so we're taking the 21st instead. :P
:PAs for prayers, I can't really say I have any particular ideas. But, as a starting point I can see establishing two parts for prayers, the line with which you start it and the finish. I fear that my knowledge about GsC's language is woefully insuffiecient to present any suggestion for those just like that.
Using English as sort of go-between, it might be done that each aspect of three religions would get some sort of customary phrase to start the prayer. I would imagine all aspects would have differences in these. And for example in case of CG Thalos, the feature might even be the lack of one prominent starting verse.
As for finish, once again I can't suggest a word now. "Amen" is what most of Western world uses, as even in Finland they end prayers with it in church. So, depending on how we would like to treat the matter, there's three options for the finishing word in GsC. 1) We use a corrupted form of "amen" or some other real-world prayer finishing word. 2) We make up the word on the fly. Not very good option, as it leads to real mumble-jumble language conventions. 3) We use GsC-language word for 'sanctioning' or 'assent or concurrence of belief'.
About prayers itself. It might be done that each nine asspect was given its own very simple prayer. This would be your standard fare to utter in about any situation you want to show some basic reverence or whatnot. Really sort of thing that about anyone could know at least one of them. Something of like,
[Starting verse, some of greeting to the god in question.]
Now would follow maybe 4 to 7 lines of your standard religious fare: glorification, beseeching, this sort of thing
[Finish word.]
Really basic stuff. But having these would allow building of more complicated prayers. Maybe the main prayer said after a service at Ordemet's temple would be just 20 to 30 line version of this same prayer.
*goes back to bed*
Axemaiden? More gender balance?
Rita - Female human Fighter 10 (D&D 3.0)
The Wilder I don't remember the name of - Domani Wilder 1 (Wheel of Time d20)
Leia Nightbreeze - NE Elf Ranger 4 (My first 3.5 character). The Archer Ranger totally rocks.
While my male PC's...
Sol - Male Human Fighter 2 (had the XP to go to level 4, but back in 2nd ed we had a funny "training" rule... rediculous...) He died by a double bite crit from a young black dragon. (Why did they suggest to put the lowest level fighter at the head of the dragon? There were 12 PC's!)
Kell (And Joe?) - Male Ebou Dar Wilder 6 (Wheel of Time d20, went insane and I lost him as a PC)
Joseph Kell - This game.
Malrak Ambercrown - Male Cormyrian (Human) Paladin (of Helm) 3/Fighter 2 (FR 3.5, the GM up and vanished before I could use one of his fancy bastard swords)
God... I have too many ideas for PC's... I think I just need to make a list, assign them numbers and roll.
-Jonathan
Most of my ideas believe it or not are for dwarves, amazing eh? ;)
Anyways, I'll be around so IM me if you need me. :P
For now, I've realized I'm in dire need of a cutting board (the kind you use for cutting fabric when sewing,) so I need to stop at the store on my way up to the ranch.
I just hope I get to the final round of the tournament this year.
-Jonathan
So, what'll it be for this place?
SSAG has a tub as well. Hermy's office. :P
Heeey, I didn't know Darkar was good with kids too... :D That is just too cute.
I'm out for the night. See ya.
The size bonuses/penalties are basically taking how much area is exposed. Or any obsticles that intradict the target.
Nah. Nevermind. That's been done to death. I'll be out for about an hour, I guesstimate. I'll check in when I get back.
'Ta
Those of us who would choose raw oysters and shrimp salads, or pad thai and salad rolls, must merely shrug in acquiescence to the tastes of nearly-eleven-year-olds...
Yes, I really will be back tonight.
*finishes catching up on the Trials of Ungart.*
Go Aramil! Whoo!
Originally posted by Dravenous
I'm going on a trip tomorrow and will be unable to get to a computer until Monday.
Me too... but to watch nerds roll dice. And to play D&D.
As to Codrian's question about a "Yippie" character, it is almost as annoying as a "Yuppie" character.
-Jonathan
Also I am in the process of finishing up the revised background for Neb Rybel, Dwarf Axemaiden and Blacksmith (it ought to be a crime to have a Craft Modifier of +13 at level 1).
Und I finished the Fellowship finally!
Hey, Jonny, how'd you get her Craft already up to +13?
But someone tell me, how on earth does one beat Spellcraft check DC 280?
Or just plain old Divine Intervention.
280? Where did that number come from?
Edit: I just found out that my train is 6 hours late.
A ride, a ride! My hand painted dark elf warrior mini for a ride!
I bet Shakespear is rolling over in his grave...
*remembers a loooong middle-of-the-night wait in December, in Redding, at the Amtrak station*
I mean, they are conductors, not even airline pilots! *laugh*
They're just flying not deciding when to leave.
Off to the movies with my now-eleven-year-old. (Well, eleven in 1 hour and 25 minutes.)
And good luck to Amamil.
Anywho, a big shout out to everyone, talk to y'all as soon as I get back to Belgium (should be late Sunday). Have a nice weekend, kids! :D
Just in time for work. See ya. There should be an appendum a little later.Last post in Fight Thread editted. Check it out for a treat. ;)
*Looks over previous posts*
Wow, people actually notice me! w00tness!!!!!!
Thanks everyone for the good luck or the congrats or whatever you might have said concerning Aramil. (Well unless it was something bad.....)
Oh and very nice fight there Gamis! Congrats. *Gives Gamis two thumbs up*
Oh and a billion kudos to kywyn's brother for making the awsome movie! *Gives him two thumbs up*
CONGRATS ARAMIL 
Go, go, go, go,
Go shorty, it's your level
We gonna defend like
It's your level
Sip the spirits like
It's your level
And we gon' lift you up,
'Cause it's your level
;) :P
Congrats Aramil
edit: hold off on checking that edit. I might need to edit it again.
edit edit: nope. I got it right on the first edit.
What can I say? I go ga-ga for guys with long blond hair.
Even though Tycho seems to be something of a jerkface, according to Coming to the Point. :P
Come on, 18 charisma here. And a lovely singing voice.
And unlike some 18 charisma people I could mention I don't clank when I talk, and I know how to accesorize.
:patpat:Besides, you already ride the kiddie attractions with Brodda! Geez! :P
Good job on the trials, by the way.
Originally posted by Ran
Why are the boards always inaccessible when I get a chance to get online?
Anywho, a big shout out to everyone, talk to y'all as soon as I get back to Belgium (should be late Sunday). Have a nice weekend, kids! :D
I'm sure we will -- enjoy your holiday
:DOriginally posted by Codrian
What about me?!
Hey, I didn't notice the Coddy-woddy-kins is also a blonde elfish person with a crossbow! :D ...A crossbowist? A crossbowyer? A crossarcher. What?
I shouldn't be up so soon after going to bed! GAH!*Checks over the other posts, notices Kywyn's picture.*
lol, that is a great picture Kywyn, heh I think that should be in place of my other pic on your site, lol. :D
And yes I have been planning to get Aramil to go into the Dwarven Defender Presitge class ever since 3rd lvl I believe. It has been a long time, and hopefully I'll be able to get it, unless something drastically happens to Aramil to prevent this...... ;)
Good Morning to Everyone :D
But, it's also true that Codrian is has blonde hair. A member of Garic's Elvish Hair-color Deviance league. :P
Originally posted by Aramil Dunskar
And yes I have been planning to get Aramil to go into the Dwarven Defender Presitge class ever since 3rd lvl I believe. It has been a long time, and hopefully I'll be able to get it, unless something drastically happens to Aramil to prevent this...... ;)
Good Morning to Everyone :D
Read my post in the Level Announce thread, Aramil! :P
Originally posted by Esmet Corelli
Does that mean you're dying your hair to mask the greys? :P
No, Garic's Elvish Hair-color Deviance League means all these elves and half-elves who have non-DnD standard hair color. PHB gives elves and half-elves brown hair. ;)
*edit* Good sprites, Gamis.
Sorry to keep you waiting, Gamis! I'll be home for a bit, then I have a promised appearance at my lawyer's 3-year old's birthday party, and then I'll be home for the evening
Here's me playing around in Flash a little today: http://www.geocities.com/tanman_das/explosionTest.html
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
Yaaay, thank you, Gammy! I'm cuuute!
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
Melee in the SSAG!
:sad: I miss all the fun.
But I'll get what's coming to me soon...
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
Aaaaahh!!!!!!! The clanking... It's coming from everywhere!!!!
I think this makes monks the least-chosen class in this game.
Clanky... that's like cranky, no? :P
And Clerics are coming out of every hole... soon ST can hammer a notice to rules that "every character has to take a level of Cleric". ;)
Aaaaahh!!!!!!! The clanking... It's coming from everywhere!!!!
And here's me playing with the explosions some more. You'd never guess it's the weekend of the 4th here in the States. ;)
http://www.geocities.com/tanman_das/explosionsRevisited.html
Too bad Natala's not at her store, or I'd have gotten to meet all the half-elves! :P
:D
*tackle*
Esmet...Are you new or just a old player with a new character?...wait brooding in dark corners...I would neve.. "urk" *falls face first into the dirt* Criekey Lucian...why do I feel like Calvin from "Calvin and Hobbs" ? *wipes Lucian's saliva from his face*Hint: I like
's.:tosses grass at'chous and runs:
Aric...its giving me the creeps...I knew it was you Dela-Chan...What happened to Sen? Did I miss something?
:sad:.
.
.
Actually, I allowed her to stagnate for so long that I wanted to start over new. So.
Was it a beautiful death? You wouldnt happen to remember what thread it was would ya? I would like to read it:D I am going to miss Sen though...She may have been Kai's greatest nemisis of all.Too bad ya can't like, ahh call your sewing scissors like a cell phone and follow the ring.
I'm now left with trying to figure out which thread to read first. :sad:
Hi Kai! Or somewhat hi as you're gone.
*plots his take over fo the Strikers.*
Anyways I'm over my friends house right now playing table top DnD, and for some reason I'm not asleep right now..... so I'll be in later today to check up on some things.
Hey Kai! :D
And I was thinking about doing the same with the Matrix.
Originally posted by Kai Heishall
Aww, Kai-Kai, I was kidding. I just can't play her now since I'm playing Esmet. I'm having lots of fun, though!
And I'm honored you would call Sen your greatest nemesis--even over Gammy! ... Hey, if you wanna kill Gammy, then what must you want to do to your GREATEST NEMESIS?
Sorry about yesterday. The one day I don't bring the umbrella is the one day we get a staggering downpour while I'm out. I tried waiting it out after I picked up my drycleaning, but it was surprisingly persistant. At least I manage to pass another dozen songs on Doubles and improve three scores while I waited. (But "Living in America" will be mine, oh, yes. It defied me time after time yesterday, but the week is young and it shall be MINE!)
At least I think I got enough sleep to get me through the long journey ahead of me today. I think I'll be buying a day pass for the train. Hmm. I wonder if I can fit a movie and dancing into today's schedule so that I won't have them distracting me tomorrow?
*edit* Oh god... I'm starting to sound like Esmie. :P
Which will, of course, cause my 'spensive ones to resurface
If I can convince the fire department that it was an accident, and that I warned people I can't cook, I'll try to get a few posts in today.
?Originally posted by Tensek Vicar
He wants to turn her evil of course.
You can't, you can't! It's simply not possible!
Anyhoo, I just got home from... three-ish hours of exercise. That was fun. While my sibs were at church, I was sweating over DDR, walking the streets for about an hour, and traipsing around Fred Meyer looking for the candy aisle.
WHY?? WHY?? Why do they make no more humongo bags of Sour Starbursts anymore? Granted, the entire bag tends to make my tongue bleed, BUT I LOVE 'EM ANYWAY! :sad:
I'm quite partial to those new cream ones myself. mmmmm ^_^
I did manage to drop a dozen eggs out on the driveway. I guess it's not as hot today as it feels.
They didn't fry. The just sort of oozed there until I cleaned them up.
Now its time to fire up the grill.
Yay! Ran's home! 
For some reason, the universe feels right when only Tensek uses those cutie-wootie smilies.Here's a sample calendar page put together with some of Gamis's sprites and photography from Brodda. Maybe a few people could try printing to see how it comes out? There is still space up top and in the blank spaces of the grid for words of some sort.
Do the IC days get in the way or are they useful for play?
Heck I can't walk out of the room to get some water and have explorer not crash now a days.
Originally posted by Esmet Corelli
Awww thanks Esmie!
Your scaring me dude...Socaly Productive!
There's a good trem, not like Tensek hasn't been produceing things all the time however.
See what you don't know is that each one has subliminal messages in them.
And yes I am the most productive of the three of the group. But that's cause Lucian's playing girly girl with Esmie and Kai's off drinking river water. :P
Subliminal message 'I like clovers and unicorns! Do I see a unicorn?'
:P
Besides sympathising with Goblins is much more bad arse than playing kissy face with a paladin.
:P ;) Too bad my partner is too busy...Were goin to have to have a talk.Originally posted by Tensek Vicar
Your face is a unicorn. :P
Besides sympathising with Goblins is much more bad arse than playing kissy face with a paladin.
Gurfle sleeps now! Is you asleep? Oh, kind master gives Gurfle-wurfle, all sad and alones, some foodses! Oh, warmness delicacious foodses! Oh, kind master, Gurfle never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever never ever ever ever ever ever ever
...
ever ever ever ever never ever never ever going to leaves you by your lonesomes! Never ever never! :huggles the evil bad ranger: Not like some stinky half-orc bardses who is going to kick yous in the teefs when she finds out your TREACHERY!
: PUNT :
HAH! How D'YA LIKE MY DISGUISE, TENSY-WENSY!?
(The DM Paging thread seems so... intimidating. E.g. "Is this question reeeally supposed to be on the DM Paging thread? Should I PM this question to all three DMs then instead, or should I just e-mail this itty-bitty widdle question to them?")
Esmie's trying to dominate the Noise?
Oor this could be another skip day because of adventures.
Let's see if Tyros can handle both Boirin and Tagg in a conversation. :D
That's what comes from doing boxing tournaments at 2 in the morning...
Happy July Fifth, it's National Hangover Day!
I just got done painting my room and moving everything back :D, so now I can spend more time on my computer. So IM me if you need me, I'll be around.
Well maybe not in a little bit, I think we are going to go out and see Spiderman 2. ;)
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
Looking good, Ky. :D What about the cusp dates between the zodiac periods, as well? Marking when January birthdays become Aquarius, for example.
Thanks. Yeah, something like that could be added. A vertical bar inbetween the end and start days. Though I'm not too certain about the space it would take. I'm wondering if we have some IC zodiac information as well (that could be referenced in facts or flavor text around the page as well).
I'M BACK!
I like the calendar, though it puts mine to shame.
Saw Spiderman 2 too and thought it was good except for a few parts...
Now to finish reading most of the other threads.
Originally posted by Codrian
What is it with guards? Always kicking down doors and such. I'm sure that soon Dravenous starts to use the issued short sword as a throwing weapon. :P
That's a reference to a previous character, isn't it? I remember hearing about someone who loved to throw his shortswords around.
[R.A.D. = Rest as Dust.]
Is "bastard," used in a derogatory way, not referring to the particular style of sword, a word that stretches the CoC? I note that "ass" seems to be okay when referring to a donkey.
I didn't much care, but a DM told me to report the first occurrence of the word "bastard." And I'm not so sure I want to report it a second time, since I'm STILL unsure whether or not it stretches the CoC.
Either way, literally taken it is probably stretching of CoC, but it isn't like this place is free of instances that stretch Coc. If someone was to go through with everything posted here and reported every instance of CoC stretching (or near breaking), I'm quite sure many of us would end up with warning(s). I would probably get kicked outright for few posts made while still playing Raen. (
)So, maybe we can let this instance of hand-and-halfism go by. No? (Gnolls are manky pooches anyway.) ;)
Originally posted by Sensandela
HAH! How D'YA LIKE MY DISGUISE, TENSY-WENSY!?
Can't be you Gurfle's a much better conversationalist. ;)
:PAnd don't be mad at Tensek he didn't know anythign either. Go punt Lucian in the family Jewels. He's the one lying to you about his job.
...
Even I, the player, don't actually know what Lucian does with the money once he's stolen it, you see. If he actually gives it to starving children in the streets, then I don't know how to react to that. If, as I more suspect, he just uses it for his own benefit, then...
...I'll just never talk to him again.
Just like Sensan will never talk to Tensek again...
Not that you care. :sad:
And she will. Oh she will talk to him again.
And who says he doesn't care? :sad:
I'll be around posting and whatnot, IM me if you need me.
Edit: Hope your eye feels better Gamis, that must hurt.
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
*staggers in with the surface of one eye scratched by a piece of sawdust, treats with eyedrop, and lays down again to rest the orb*
Poor Gamis
Now he looks like this:
*fails*
*realizes sending protective gear to Sir Clanksalot is probably redundant anyway*
Safety first, G. I hope it's not too bad.
I'm off to bed. More prolific posting tomorrow, I promise.
Originally posted by Ran
*attempts to teleport a pair of safety goggles to Gamis*
*fails*
*realizes sending protective gear to Sir Clanksalot is probably redundant anyway*
Safety first, G. I hope it's not too bad.
I'm off to bed. More prolific posting tomorrow, I promise.
It was a hot day. Damn things kept fogging up on me; I couldn't see to cut straight.
Feeling a little better now, though. Just gonna lay down with some ice and listen to some music.
I'm back from PolyCon, and it was AWESOME!!!!!!!! in a few days you should all check out the PolyCon Website after the Con-Pics are up! (I might be in a few... so we can play "Where's Jonathan?")
There is one thing I have to say before anything else: I miss NOT having to make rolls. I don't WANT to know how much I missed by for somethings... (Like Inkling... I love that 0th power...). Unfortunately all but two of the games were 3-oh (3.0) or 3-pi...
Okay... so the PC's I got to be (no particular order):
1. Lonin the Psychic (Seer 11/Monk 1 so freakin messed up... all I did was Inkling, Missive, and MINDBLAST). This was a lot of fun, I got to Professor X my way through the D&D Tourney... until I ran into my match (a Telepath from the past who in the future--after Tiamat was defeated again--was going to aid me in restoring the Psychic Nation).
2. Namfoodle Beren (Gnome Artificer 1). "*knock at the door* GO AWAY! I am writing something!" Nam (or "Fa-noodle") is a jittery gnome crafter that pulls a (little) King Soloman, but instead of turning everything he touchs to gold he makes it magic (for as long as the Infusion lasts).
3. "The Choir" is a Cleric sponsored by Band-Aid and Neosporan in the ultimate competition: X-Crawl! Nerds have taken over the world and gotten rid of all sports and replaced it with a live action game based on D&D, and it is all real!
4. <*'!''*/(! or for those of us that don't speak... whatever the hell that is... he also goes by "Fishface". A Bumpy Headed Alien in Star Munchkin! Fishface is a Farce Knight/Bounty Hunter that was exceedingly gifted in bribing... err... making "donations" (of pizza, candy... any thing to "Farce Feed" the Munchkin Master) to the M'M--a powerful force that watchs and occassionally intervenes on or against mortals' behalf--and farcing time around to make it perpetually his initiative (Go Farce Jump!)! This game was great! We must be the most pathetic Munchkins ever for we tried to ROLEPLAY/talk our way through it when we should've been blasting (i.e. 99.999% of the time) and blast the other ships for the intended 10 second scene! Fishface was great! No one (except Pan "Don't call me Peter"--a Han Solo parody) could understand a word (or is it "sound") that Fishface made! This game ended at 2 A.M. the last morning... (I had an Eberron Game for Namfoodle 6 hours later!)
5. Zin'co is a brave bronze wyrmling (ECL 12). He heroically stopped a brash brass that had gnawed off his own arm to try to attach a defiled gold claw to his arm and managed to fit off the evil dominating ability of said claw (after gnawing off his own arm...).
6. Sav'Rel Cereb is an evil Mindflayer. After having his shared lair invaded by noisy adventurers, he--along with a vampire monk, juvenile blue, goblin priest-king, and angry air elemental--futilely (the BBQ started!) fought the metagaming intruders. God I hate it when players attack three UNARMED, malnurished men in dirty rags that are COWERING in corners of a cell that has four dead bodies that are missing their brains (which anyone that rolls the bodies over can divine by the fist sized hole in the back of their skulls). "AHH!! UNARMED PRISONERS!! LET NERULL SORT OUT THE PARTS!!" Yeah... the @$%ers cheated (the game said "no paladins" and there were a bunch of them for one level... Don't Paladins lose their abilities when they change alignments? Especially to Chaotic Neutral? (I used my extraordinary ability: Swipe Twinked Character Sheet)
I think there might be more... Because I felt busier... even if I did use Lorin twice...
But it is great to be back. I might be on Con Staff next year (I made a great impression--both for roleplaying and for my incredible lifting ability for my size... "Um.. we couldn't really lif.. OH MY GOD!!!" said Jeff. Jeff is twice my size and I was rotating this heavy lounge chair to try to get my arms around it). I also managed to sell all of my StarWars WEG, Shadowrun 3rd Ed, and Nightspawn (the first printing of a palladium game, they got sued into changing the name so it later was Nightbane or something). I made $158!! Oh yeah...
DON'T TAKE THE TRAIN Sorry... The train schedule: Oakland at 8:50 AM, SLO at 3:07 PM.
ACTUAL arrival times: Oakland 3:21 PM, SLO 11:07 PM. Yes, I got to PolyCon at 11:32. And I lost my cell phone on the train!!!!
Turned out it somehow got stuck to the bottom of my napsack... And I found it after my mom deactived the thing.
Well, I am crashing from a lack of sleep, food, water (soda really doesn't help), and adrenaline... so I will log off now.
-Jonathan
p.s.: I ran into a Joseph like Bard in the D&D Tourney... Lord Victor is one of the ORIGINAL FIRST Edition PC's (formly a Fighter/Rogue/Bard-Druid whatever) that Jeff (the D&D Tourney DM) has converted (along with most of the other PC's) to 2nd, 3rd, and finally to 3.5!
That was the greatest time I've had in a LONG time (especially Round 2A of the Tourney and Star Munchkin d20).
My sister staped me in the eye with a pen once, I had to wear an eye patch for a month or so.
Feel better quick.
Originally posted by Neb Rybel
4. <*'!''*/(! or for those of us that don't speak... whatever the hell that is... he also goes by "Fishface". A Bumpy Headed Alien in Star Munchkin! Fishface is a Farce Knight/Bounty Hunter that was exceedingly gifted in bribing... err... making "donations" (of pizza, candy... any thing to "Farce Feed" the Munchkin Master) to the M'M--a powerful force that watchs and occassionally intervenes on or against mortals' behalf--and farcing time around to make it perpetually his initiative (Go Farce Jump!)! This game was great! We must be the most pathetic Munchkins ever for we tried to ROLEPLAY/talk our way through it when we should've been blasting (i.e. 99.999% of the time) and blast the other ships for the intended 10 second scene! Fishface was great! No one (except Pan "Don't call me Peter"--a Han Solo parody) could understand a word (or is it "sound") that Fishface made! This game ended at 2 A.M. the last morning... (I had an Eberron Game for Namfoodle 6 hours later!)
Star Munchkin...Must be strong, must not buy, must not buy
Just one question...
Do that actually list "whatever the hell that is..." as a language?
Screams Police Burtality to me.
(A cookie to those who get the reference.)
And I do intend on donating gold.... soon.
Originally posted by Gilgiga of the Hunt
For the record this is quite possibly the least heroic combat in the history of D&D.
Screams Police Burtality to me.
Hey, I'm having fun. All I have to do is just keep sitting on the blasted thing.
Originally posted by Gilgiga of the Hunt
For the record this is quite possibly the least heroic combat in the history of D&D.
Screams Police Burtality to me.
If it makes you feel better there are most likely less heroic battles that occur in D&D.
Originally posted by Maelut
Hey, I'm having fun. All I have to do is just keep sitting on the blasted thing.
And it gets the job done. You could do it the hard way, Gilgiga, but... if the end result = dead imp either way... why not take the easy way? :D
Originally posted by Lucian Risk
*sends an Elle Driver eyepatch to Gamis*
(A cookie to those who get the reference.)
And I do intend on donating gold.... soon.
:tilts head: Puns just make me think of Piers Anthony. Anything to do with the author or his series?
And to whom do you intend to donate gold, hmm? HMM? ... Well, it's nice to hear. ^___^ Look forward to it.
:turns and chops the head off a practice dummy:
I want a falchion. A more wicked-looking falchion than that depicted in the PHB. :sad: More like the one Rikku carries in FFX-2.
I can't wait till I get a job! Then I can, I can save up enough money to buy better equipment! Armor! Swords! Dresses!
Originally posted by Lucian Risk
*sends an Elle Driver eyepatch to Gamis*
(A cookie to those who get the reference.)
Hmmm... a hospital corridor and music from some old horror movie comes to my mind.
And later on... getting ones other eye yanked out too.
Although I didn't know Paladins were allowed to wear dresses.
Well, finally, goodnight.
A MANLY pink dress, of course :D
Esmie's a "girl" paladin, yes. Only, she's even older than Codrian (who doesn't wear dresses, mind you.)
Originally posted by Codrian
Nobody will mind an elf wears a dress, as you can't really tell easily is the person in question male or female. :P
That'd be dwarves. ;)
Originally posted by Esmet Corelli
I want a falchion. A more wicked-looking falchion than that depicted in the PHB. More like the one Rikku carries in FFX-2.
Mental note: switch Rikku to warrior dressphere at some point.
Originally posted by Codrian
You're an elf, chrissakes. Nobody will mind an elf wears a dress, as you can't really tell easily is the person in question male or female. :P
Esmie's a "girl" paladin, yes. Only, she's even older than Codrian (who doesn't wear dresses, mind you.)
Cool. I think I can claim seniority over everybody's then! :D
What, so does that make me the only character who's not JUST recently reached adulthood?
Originally posted by Ran
That'd be dwarves. ;)
Mental note: switch Rikku to warrior dressphere at some point.
HECKYA! Maybe I should get cool hair like hers, too! And custom armor! Then I can slice-n-dice in style, wootcha!
After talking with my grampa he said it's doubtful that my cornea was actually scratched, but I've had it stay "scratched" by sand and sawdust and plant litter long after the offending particle was already flushed out, so it's probably just irritation. If I can find some antihistamine, that might help, but I'm probably going to take it pretty easy on the comp today.And I think you mean King Midas, not Soloman, Joseph.
Originally posted by Esmet Corelli
Cool. I think I can claim seniority over everybody's then! :D
What, so does that make me the only character who's not JUST recently reached adulthood?
Esmet's close in age to Natala, actually.
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!An interesting thing about dwarves when in love: they never fall in love more than once, and if the chosen person doesn't love said dwarf back, then it will remain a bachelor for all its lilfe. Acording to LotR: The Bible.
I wish most people were half as devoted to their word as a dwarf when they say "I love you". ::sigh::
Discworld dwarves are much more interesting kind. ;)
Originally posted by Tyros Elessar
So, er... Tyros can't get in the "Dresses (Only!) Kinda Race"?
Well you can get in the "Dresses (Only!) Kinda Classes" a.k.a. Wizards and Sorcerers. ;)
It's a robe! Not a dress!
Originally posted by Codrian
And Esmie's what 38 or 39? That makes her one or two years older than Codrian. ;)
Try forty-six. ;)
Originally posted by Gilgiga of the Hunt
Well not so much the socerer, they don't really seem bound to dresses. In fact the PHB would like to have you belive that they are all escapies from a local S&M club.
*shudders*
I didn't know a man could wear so many buckles.
Originally posted by Esmet Corelli
Try forty-six ;)
I feel like a newborn around you people.
Originally posted by Esmet Corelli
YESH! Woo-woo! I bet I can still claim seniority, though, even if by only a couple of years! :D
Claim it or not, up to you; Natala's not sure exactly how old she is, you see. ;)
-Jonathan
Originally posted by Ran
That'd be dwarves. ;)
Ey, I resent that! lol ;)
Originally posted by Esmet Corelli
Try forty-six. ;)
You know, Aramil is only 1 year older then you? And Aramil just hit adulthood when he was round 40.....
So instead of thinking that you are old just think of how young you are in Dwarf terms ;)
Edit: Hmm... you know I have been thinking, do the PC's in Garic's actuallly age? I mean when is a year over in Garic City? Just wondering, since it would kinda be wierd if Aramil is going to be 47 for the rest of his life in Garic City......
Originally posted by Tyros Elessar
An interesting thing about dwarves when in love: they never fall in love more than once, and if the chosen person doesn't love said dwarf back, then it will remain a bachelor for all its lilfe. Acording to LotR: The Bible.
It's not sacred rote here, and Brodda will cleave you in half if you suggest such a thing. :P
Originally posted by Neb Rybel
Um... Seniority is only used when you are trying to determine command among two or more people of the same rank.
Seniority: 1. The state of being older than another or others or higher in rank than another or others.
Now you may dispute Dictionary.com's first definition (though you'd be on firmer ground in objecting to some of its shortcomings), but it is still a more credible source than Neb. ;)
However, while Esmet may have seniority (in the sense of being senior in age) over the other half-elves, she's got nothing on the dwarves, who in turn are toddlers in the footsteps of the elves. ;)
(I have no clue why I am asking this, just some triva I guess...)
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
*raises a glass to the late Marlon Brando*
Ditto.
Originally posted by Aramil Dunskar
So then who's the oldest in the dwarves of GsC? I dont' think Aramil is, but who knows.......
(I have no clue why I am asking this, just some triva I guess...)
Thosar is. ;)
Seriously, before he became an elf he was 51 (still is I suppose). I think that's the oldest, though I'm not sure how old Brodda is....
The Eso'Kin
I'd really like some help balancing it out, and also any suggestions on editing/improving/clarifying the backstory would be appreciated.
Got a headache, so I'm going to hold off on spending time in front of a brightly lit screen for a little while longer. I'll have a nap and see how I feel afterwards.
Hope your head feels better when you get back on Ran, I hate it when I get headaches........
I'll be around for a little bit longer, then I'm getting some sleep.
:enjoys leftovers from company potluck--namely, deep dish apple pie:
...
:saves a piece for Hermy:
I even have the perfect voice for it! A slow monotone voice that doesn't understand contractions. Too bad voices are useless here... I guess I will just have to e-mail Jeff to see if he can somehow insert such a PC into the D&D Tourney next year! That and a Dancing Warforged Bard... (I bet he can do the robot!)
-Jonathan
Originally posted by Maelut
I've now been poisoned twice in as many adventures. Are the DMs trying to tell me something?
And a very potent poisoning it was, too. Gamis once got his Con damaged down to 3 due to poison. *shudders*
Originally posted by Lucian Risk
Too bad he isn't a bard :P
Check again Lucy wucy. ;)
Originally posted by Tensek Vicar
Check again Lucy wucy. ;)
O.O I could have sworn he was a sorcerer... Thanks for the update.
*throws acrons at the evil being that called him Lucy*
I'm not evil. Need I refer you to the dance?
Tensek: I'm aware how to do it.... *joins in*
:D Originally posted by Lucian Risk
O.O I could have sworn he was a sorcerer... Thanks for the update.
*throws acrons at the evil being that called him Lucy*
And nonsense. I call you Lucy, too, and I'm not evil! Or...
Am I?
Bwa ha ha ha ha ha ha ha....
...bwa ha ha ha ha...
LUSCIOUS Risk!
Sensy wensy would you be able to use AIM at the moment?
How about Lucifugous Risk?
LuCIFugous! It 'as such a noice ring to it, don'tchoo agree? It is reminiscent of... MUCUS. And hippopotenuse. And... a bunch of noice, frilly things!
:settles back in chair, thumping belly happily: I'm full of tuna! Whee!
At least you are not full of cod. :P
Do you even know what lucifugous means?
Lucifugal: Avoiding or repelled by light.
But... I COULD BE FULL OF COD! :leaps, carrying both fork and knife in hands, with a baby bib 'round the neck:
Lucifugous (by The New Oxford Dictionary of English) adjective zoology mainly - shunning the light
Well... all right... but as soon as my stomach evacuates itself...
BWA HA HA HA HA! I'm so demoniacal-fantabulous!
...Me's tired.
Goodnight! Good morning, Coddy!...Tensek, Cod-Boy, and Lucian...you guys really need to stop contributing to her madness.Tis nothing wrong with our dear Esmiedella so says I the great Tratunsek!
...
I'll give you a cookie.Originally posted by Codrian
Well, she has occasionally these bouts when she has eaten some fish and is more tense or less lucid than normally. Regrettably this occurs a mite too often. :P
The Dr. Codfin is brilliant!Awww, thanks, Tensy. :shakes fist at Kai-Kai:
Mmm... just re-read what's left of Monogatari. The whole thing just leaves me with warm and fuzzy feelings all over. :fluffs up like a happy crane-ling:
*sticks tongue out at Essy*
Nail Polish?!
Either your the most sissy evil villian ever, or very, very clever. :PAnd I don't have any of that so maybe you should just take the cookies. ;)
YOu best heed my words you you you young rip. Or or or I'll sic Treble on ya!
*looks up at the poster of his hero to whom he bases his evilness from*
Garland of 8bit theater...I salute you :D
Oh no anything but Trebble. Help Help!...whos Trebble
and the horror stories are best told by Gamis. :P
Indeed:sad:
Kai - the elf who thinks nail polish with a color name "I think" makes him evil. :P
I believe I will be able to be here this evening. Sorry for the delay
B
Whew, just got back from another 1 hour and 45 min mowing job.... I got to use a lawnmower that is old as I am..... >_> Not fun
I'll be around for a little bit, then I get to go bowling :D
Unless you're siccing his ghost on others just because he might've been gay. In which case, I would just shake my head with disappointment at Tensek.
I know this isn't the place for the homosexuality argument, so I'll just shut up now.
Never would have thought 2 years ago that LLI can be this quiet.
Nice pix, Gamis.
Originally posted by Brodda
Minto and Sche:
I believe I will be able to be here this evening. Sorry for the delay
B
Thanks, Brodda. I'll try to pull myself together & do some posting.
"Leaving everything to chance means that they hate to plan ahead. This often leaves them short of something they need, and some of them interpret the ways of the balance to imply that those that don't have, but need, should feel free to take from those that don't need, but have. They will not steal from those who will suffer as a result of their theft, but see no reason why they shouldn't take the bread from a fat man's table, or take a coin from a rich man's purse. As a result, this aspect is also commonly worshipped as a goddess of thieves, gamblers and other (non-violent) ne'er-do-wells."
--according to the Rules and Info thread
In other news, I'm brainstorming GC holidays. Any ideas? I don't know if Hermy's birthday counts...
Something like that, Esmie?
(on an only slightly related note, shouldn't we be looking to add the remaining races - halflings, gnomes - to the creation myths?)
And there was much picnicking.
As the creators, would you like to suggest possible dates or no?I came up with a couple. Reading the religion posts, I noted that Ordemetrex is considered the goddess of the harvest, so maybe something like a Harvest Festival?
There's also that Winter Solstice thing, which we've already celebrated, but I wanted to ask if that perhaps already has a specific date each year?
Other possibilities include the anniversary of the beginning of Malifaeyr's reign, Hermy's birthday, and the last day of the wars. I don't think Hermy's birthday would be officially recognized city-wide, even though he's so well-known, but maybe it's just something for those little kids that idolize him--not necessarily the halfling horde. About the "wars," I have no idea what those are. I don't think I was present while those were going on, but I read about them in flashback posts.
Any other ideas from the citizens of Garic's would be delightful.
Originally posted by Esmet Corelli
As the creators, would you like to suggest possible dates or no?
I'm thinking fall, so it doesn't stay light out too late. Shestkui Pyati perhaps, if the holiday gets approved?
Perhaps the Gnomes, distant cousins to the Dwarves, could have a variation where they'd parade with lanterns carved out of sugar beets...
But don't let the H.O.R.D.E. know anything of this, k? ;)
EDIT: and I'll be going to bed now. I'll be back in some... er... hours? :D
I'm off to bed as well. I got work tomorrow (or rather, in a couple of hours). 'night, folks.
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
Batch of recent sprites:
Is that top centerrr an image of meh, lad? Ohhhh, that's the lovlies thing Ah've everr seen! :D
How annoying! I again forgot to bring my DMG and naturally I forgot to look it up while I was at home, so Minto & Brodda, I'm sorry, I can't find the going rate for mercenaries. And Aramil, that burning stick would, I believe, be an 'improvised' weapon with the attendant penalties.
Originally posted by Scheherazade
That's 2 sp per day, or 4 for cavalry. Naturally, that's for the basic model. ;)
I nearly walked out of Spiderman 2 before it started. What they've done to Isaac Asimov's I, Robot, based on the trailer, had my blood boiling.
Fortunately, I managed to settle down enough to watch and enjoy the film. Mostly enjoy the film. I keep finding the constant Superman references amusing. The references to Edison and Marconi (but NO TESLA!), on the other hand...
Still much to do. I'm running into a snag with a few efforts, but at least I've got Neb added to the Census and Character Information thread.
Now to get ready for work.
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
I nearly walked out of Spiderman 2 before it started. What they've done to Isaac Asimov's I, Robot, based on the trailer, had my blood boiling.
Are you mad because they used Will Smith in it? :P I found myself thinking, "In the tradition of Independence Day and Men in Black, here's another summer sci-fi action flick starring Will Smith." ... But I wanted to see it, anyway. More so than Catwoman. Too much sex and violence in that one for me, from the looks of it. :shudder:
Also want to see Captain Whatevuhs and the Whatevuhs because the art behind the film was interesting. The deliberate graininess of the film made it look like it was a genuine old flick!
And Spiderman 2 was better than I thought it'd be. Pretty impressed I am. Inspired, too. In good ways.
Originally posted by Esmet Corelli
Are you mad because they used Will Smith in it? :P
No, I'm mad because of how they completely rewrote the story. I'm sure they'll mention the Three Laws of Robotics -- and then promptly toss them out so they can make an action flick.
Isaac Asimov did not write action stories. He wrote "The Ugly Little Boy," if you recall that story.
I'm tired of Hollywood saying, "Hey, let's take a title with a fan base and make a movie that has nothing to do with the source material."
I'd have no problem with this movie if it was not named for an Isaac Asimov work. I might feel the same way about the movie Starship Troopers, if Paul Verhoeven had been man enough to make his own piece, rather than mutilating Robert Heinlein's work. It takes a lot to earn my contempt, but that man has it.
And for the record, let me repeat, I hate how these boards cut in and out.
YAY!
sorry fer the awol again.. i have been bouncing around a bit this week.. busy busy.
But he does keep the inns nicely performance free...
For the most part. :sad:
But don't you worry that shall be remedied.
In time when the other bards retire.
Incidentally I rented the second Starship Troopers movie today. Longest 2 hours of my life I tells yah! It was HAIRYBUL! I just wish the damn movie place had Aliens 2... In any format!
:headexplo I hope they had a good trip, and brought lovely photos and presents. When I go on vacation, I'll bring lots of photos and presents home for my kids!
I liked the trailer for I, Robot, but then, I mentally add "Inspired by" to the title of all such movies anymore. :P
Originally posted by Codrian
Well, that movie is really that: Inspired. It's been said in about every single piece written on that movie. Inspired by Asimov's books. ;)
You can be as "inspired" as you want, so long as you don't sully the title with something that is so false to the source material.
But, pretty much same to me, as I am a heathen who just watches movies for entertainment. ;)
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
No, I'm mad because of how they completely rewrote the story. I'm sure they'll mention the Three Laws of Robotics -- and then promptly toss them out so they can make an action flick.
Isaac Asimov did not write action stories. He wrote "The Ugly Little Boy," if you recall that story.
I'm tired of Hollywood saying, "Hey, let's take a title with a fan base and make a movie that has nothing to do with the source material."
I'd have no problem with this movie if it was not named for an Isaac Asimov work. I might feel the same way about the movie Starship Troopers, if Paul Verhoeven had been man enough to make his own piece, rather than mutilating Robert Heinlein's work. It takes a lot to earn my contempt, but that man has it.
ST, I could kiss you.
Well, ok, maybe not kiss, just a hug.I totally agree with you on this. As soon as I saw the trailer (also, played before Spider Man 2) I thought to myself. "Great, another hollywood movie that steals an awesome title for a completely unrelated/unworthy movie." Stupid movie studios.
Aside from that Asimov's I, Robot could not be less about action. A few movies over the past years when movie houses pulled this same garbage at least the stories whose titles were ripped off were somewhat connected to the movies. In this case, about the only similarities are the Three Laws of Robotics and it has robots in it. Bleh.
I'll skip that movie for sure.
Originally posted by Mirielle
That's great, Esmandela
They brought home a whole mess o' food, shoes, jewelry, and clothings. My favie-wavie is a pair of cropped jeans that somehow makes my little brother think Kingdom Hearts. :D Lots of photos of them in wedding apparel, which is kind of interesting. And slightly embarrassing.
Well, off to the chiropracter. Laterz
~Tynk
Originally posted by Tynk77
"Well, it's books for me again. I work less at Natala's and find myself in the tower or in the church with my nose in tombs. I still have a little time to train at the guild, brushing up on my crossbow."
I should also let folks know that I won't be around at all on Saturday. I have an annual event to attend.
Keep up the good work, bun. THEN you can spend all Saturday having fun and eating yummilicious foods!Of course, I'm going to go ahead and claim dibs on all salmon present. But no cod. Never cod. Ew.
*Drools at the sight of how high he AC could actually go up to.... * And I'm not going to see I, Robot even if it is a rip off from Asimov, I just didn't think it looked that interesting to me.......
I got a doctors appointment tomorrow morning, but I should still be around for some afternoon posting. ;)
And I'll be around for a couple more hours, then I'm off to bed. :D
-AD
-Jonathan
Originally posted by Aramil Dunskar
Oh, and I would like to make a formal appology to ST and Sche, since I just have been informed how long that they both spent figuring out if I was acting on the full defense or not. I had put that into my post just incase that I did use it, I thought I had made it clear while I was roleplaying Aramil's action if I was going to use it or not. And on top of that I have a knack for screwing up, so I am sorry for this and all the other times I screwed up......
It's okay. I just chalked it up to the same problem we had: you got lost among the numbers and displayed a small mistake. No problem, really.
I had to break it down just so we'd be able to keep it straight. All those numbers, with all of those possible adjustments... sometimes you just have to take it apart and see how it works.
Sort of like a song I had to break down after seeing Spiderman 2 -- figuring out how to move from one set of steps to the next was quite the workout, but it was worth the trouble I'd gone through to examine it beforehand. So the breakdown this morning was worth the trouble, since it let us make sure we hadn't looked over anything as well, on either the attack or AC modifiers.
It's been good reading, AD. Seven rounds solo with a troll without your favourite weapon is quite impressive. Now I just have to catch up on reading to see how the rest of the struggle has gone.
After I get to work, that is. ;)
I do realize that you have to change things from the book to keep the movie from running for more than three hours or because of time or money restrictions. But changing the story, to me, is like saying, "Your story is horrible, so I'm going to change it."
I really don't want to fund movies that do this. So no I, Robot or Catwoman.
And I really don't want kids thinking that the movie, I, Robot, is the same as the book.
Take Harry Potter 3 for example. I saw it Tuesday with my sister and I was awe-struck that they cut the part at the end where Lupin explains who the four map makers were. In the novel, that was important part of explaining why Harry's silver thing was a stag.
I hope they NEVER make a movie of the Vampire Earth series, Wheel of Time (even if there is talk of making Eye of the World into a movie! *gasp!*), and a bunch of other things... Although the Harbringer Trilogy by Diane Duane might be good... It was probably the best thing written with "Alternity" on its cover!
-Jonathan
Jumping too far ahead, am I?
Heehee! Poor Lucy, running into two good girls in two days!1. Those that commit evil/malicious acts.
2. Those that ignore evil/malicious acts.
3. Those that eradicate those that commit evil/malicious acts.
Is that right?
Quick, detect evil Lucian! I might get to demonstrate how to use an axe! :D
-Jonathan
Originally posted by Neb Rybel
Take Harry Potter 3 for example. I saw it Tuesday with my sister and I was awe-struck that they cut the part at the end where Lupin explains who the four map makers were. In the novel, that was important part of explaining why Harry's silver thing was a stag.
Yep, I was quite irritated by that too. I realize the movie would have been a lot longer if they didn't take anything out, but I didn't understand why they left that important piece of information out.
I would like longer movies if they just didn't mess with the stories the movie is based off of.
:D
:bounce:
Oh wait... that's a bad thing...
Morning all.
Originally posted by Lucian Risk
Yay! Beatings from both sides!
Damned if you do, and damned if you don't, aren't you? ;)
Originally posted by Esmet Corelli
Damned if you do, and damned if you don't, aren't you? ;)
You know it ;)
Originally posted by Natala
Don't worry, neutral-boy. Join with me; we can show 'em which side beats best. ;)
*grin* I like that plan!
Not a clue when my order is going to come in.Originally posted by Ran
My LFGS told me Eberron is sold out and getting reprinted.
Heh, I got Eberron a while ago, and let me tell you, its SOOO cool! With all of the new stuff its sweet, it was definatly worth the money. ;)
Oh and I'll be around for a while, so if you need me I'll be on AIM, MSN, or Y!.
Originally posted by Codrian
Two?
Well it's a small store, and I only have room for two of each book in their proper places on the shelves I have to use. ~_~
Warp 2 (the other branch I work at) on the other hand has about 5 and they sold out the same week we got the books.
Originally posted by Lucian Risk
Lucian grins at Esmet, eyes wide in happiness.
"Congratulations."
He backs off and allows Esmet a chance to speak with Neb.
Is the "actor" caught between a Paladin and a Cleric of the Lightbringer?
Originally posted by Tensek Vicar
He's hardly that evil. Andif he keeps fraternising with the enemy Kai and I will be down to a dynamic duo of dastardly deeds.
*growl* Thats right!! How could you do this to us Lucian....I thought we were like brothers...
Originally posted by Tyros Elessar
Tyros latest hunt is done. I think I might have made a few things that the DMs won't aprove but if you guys tell me by pm or something I'll clean it up.
I thought it played out well enough. At first I thought that the wolf went down a bit quickly, but then you sprung the surprise on me, and... I'm satisfied with how it turned out. It certainly looked tense and close, and yet allowed Tyros to show that he's got some idea of the dangers out there and how best to face them.
Originally posted by Codrian
Kai... maybe you should do same to him what Raen did to you.
I like your thinking...
I think that there will be a pm for you when you get on. It's just a doubt.
Also, I'm going camping in about 14 hours and will only be back tomorrow in the evening.
And now it's time to go to my exercise class. Hopefully I'll survive the experience :P Water aerobics. Heh. Hope my swimsuit still fits...
I'll be back after that, though :D
Originally posted by Tyros Elessar
Also, I'm going camping in about 14 hours and will only be back tomorrow in the evening.
OOOOH! OOOOH! CAN I COME??
Oh, wait, I just remembered I hate camping. But your company would make up for the discomfiture, I'm sure.
Please allow me to extend my thanks for such an entertaining character.Morning, folks. Still pretty tired, but I'll be hanging around for a while.
Originally posted by Esmet Corelli
OOOOH! OOOOH! CAN I COME??
Oh, wait, I just remembered I hate camping. But your company would make up for the discomfiture, I'm sure.
Thankeee!!!! :D :bounce: :DAnd I'm sure I'd love to go camping with you AND Esmet!
The truth is, it's not really camping, it's more like staying in a "Modular Home" (or trailer) in a park filled with other "Modular Homes" (or trailers) with some pine trees in the mix. And we go to the beach almost every day. And it's like the end of the world... there's nothing to do except sleep, eat and play footbal.
...
But I sleep more confortably at home, the food vanishes quickly there and I hate footbal.
Good news is, today's raining so there's a slight chance that I won't go. :bounce:
On another note, have fun at the BBQ, Ran.
Did we win?
Originally posted by Donnavin Snowolf
So........
Did we win?
Donn! Look, it's alive!
Yeah, you won, but you had to be shaved. ;)
Four hours sleep. Two papers due monday. Noisy obnoxiously drunk roomate.
But worst of all: No brownies in the cafeteria!
sighs
them 4 hours were great.
so ill be around off and on today as...
:pile: :bounce:
Congrats Tyros, Esmie, and... oh that was me.
me again?... man i havent gotten settle into the fact that he is a fighter/cleric yet and i have a new level. heh oh well... more fun to be had.
:bounce:
Heading home, see y'all in a bit.
flash back to 8 bit theater... "I like swords..."
Originally posted by Neb Rybel
Speaking of swords... why is it that the Paladins of Agathalos are so into swords? Isn't Agathalos's favored weapon an axe?
It is, and Gamis carries one, but the sword's connotations with chivalry are pretty overpowering. And most paladins are pretty big on chivalry (*cough**cough*Charlemagne*cough*).
Swords' connotations... Yes, yes, paladins are big on masculine symbols, blah blah blah. :P
Oh, and YEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSS, I leveled-up! :bounce:
Esmet is scaring me... It's just an obsession with swords... Not like I'm proposing to use them on anyone.
Dangerous duo... lol thats funny.
DRAVENOUSAMUHGOUS
.........................................................
-<"Gravity Hurts.">Also... just a thought, on numerous occasions when I read a post where Maelut uses his knives, I automatically get to my mind Steven Seagal's character in Under Siege 2 who is a "cook" with special forces training. And a oneliner associated to one situation where he kills a baddie in kitchen with a knife: "No one beats me in kitchen."
Huh? What? I'm just a simple chef...
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
There is a rush, and then Gamis is being buried under a crush of Pfaebinns.
You owe me a coke.
:P :POriginally posted by Codrian
WotC Europe hasn't for some bizarre reason shipped Annihilation to Finland.
Want me to go complain in person? It's only a 45 mins. drive from here.
Everywheres except my new high school.Caught up with what's been going on, I'm off to bed for now. See you later, folks.
Originally posted by Esmet Corelli
I figured out this morning why I'm so fond of Lucian's character. He reminds me of one of my best friends a few years ago--other than the stealing part. Sean good-naturedly let me drag him around everywheres, too.
Sorry to hear about you not being near your close friend. That kind of stuff stinks.
Is that an Esgir I see? Heya! It's Ashina's old player!
Just lurking about, don't mind me. ;)
--
Picture idea for Neb:
http://www.geocities.com/kywyn_sor/neb
Wasn't expecting the Cha 6 for her.
:D :PHi Esgir!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
But I find your portraits add a good 4-6 points to the Cha of any female character, Kiwi. ;)
Dravenous: i sent you a PM, i think, not sure if it actually sent though.
Brand: Got it and sent one back.
Maybe all the low charisma females are just so pretty everyone else is jealous? :P
My party had a guy elf like that once he was pretty cool. Then there was my character with like 5 charisma (and 5 intellagence to match, arn't gully dwarves awesome!). Luckily Gilgiga let me use variant intimidate checks.
About Kywyn's females... or maybe all of them are really beautiful, but everyone has manners and personal power of a wood block.
Congrats to all the levelees :D :D
I'll be around for most of the day so if you need me you should know how to contact me. ;)
*THUD*if that isnt embarassingly painful... heh Brand is going to have to find a new way of opening doors this whole bash em down thing just isnt working...
Owwwwwwwwwww.....Well you could alway get a battering ram. Of course then you will get people wondering why you are carrying a log around.
hmmm not a bad idea....
"Knock-knock. Guess who's here!"
Originally posted by Brand
eh i'll just get a solid steel, or iron rod about 8 inches diameter 3.5 to 4 feet long with handles on either side. Brand's key to any door... heh
hmmm not a bad idea....
And his key to at least a medium load. :P
"Repo guy!"
iam already carrying 103 lbs of junk...(med load by 30 pounds) excess weapons for the most part i think, and 10 lbs of rations... a big heavy metal bar wont bother him too much heh.
I wanna bash doors too!
Oh... that's not a good way to use your head then...
I'm back from camping and I gotta say that it was realy sucky: I don't remember a time before in which i slept so much.
Besides that I didn't do anything else cuz it was really windy... I almost got blown away holding a big umbrella in the beach. :DCongrats to the levelees!! :D And we aren't dangerous... I just like getting stabbed, or do you think that was the halftuck's fault? I'm the meanest stabed...eer in the world, second only to >Nige< ;)
And, now I think I'll go post my level changes.
)Shhh. It's not you specifically. It's just that some bad ones killed his parents.
Oh. Well, they're stupid! Giving the rest of us a bad name...
How does he know the ones that killed his parents are at "the pass," though?...He doesn't.
How do I know my mum or da's not up there? Wait, why do I care? They ditched me when I was littles! Bah! Hey, Daaaa, where are you? FEED ME!
Sensandela, you get down off that table--NO! GET DOWN OFF THAT CEILING!
I guess I should've tried to jump on Therokke when I met him... but then again, he scared me when he said one of his farts could split me in half.
And all because she had a low constitution. :sad:I'd settle for a masterwork cooking spoon.
G'night all
*tries to go to sleep, but can't because of the excitement*
But if she had more constitution, wouldn't the monster have eaten her anyways? Why didn't she fed him before engaging?Originally posted by Tensek Vicar
A very big nasty monster ate her.
A rather small monster, actually. A kappa. It was a very sad story. She was Aria Amberhawk's younger sister. Yes, Hermy the halfling married a human...
Originally posted by Scheherazade
A rather small monster, actually. A kappa. It was a very sad story. She was Aria Amberhawk's younger sister. Yes, Hermy the halfling married a human...
That would have made their child...a quarterling?
I'll leave the most recently active threads open for at least a few more hours, though.
And if Tyros misses my note in the DM Paging thread, I hope he sees it here: he gets to increase one ability score by one point at this level. Anyone care to guess whether he improves Dexterity or Constitution? ;)
Originally posted by Esmet Corelli
These people. I dunno what they have against orcs!
Shhh. It's not you specifically. It's just that some bad ones killed his parents.
Oh. Well, they're stupid! Giving the rest of us a bad name...
...He doesn't.
How do I know my mum or da's not up there? Wait, why do I care? They ditched me when I was littles! Bah! Hey, Daaaa, where are you? FEED ME!
Sensandela, you get down off that table--NO! GET DOWN OFF THAT CEILING!
*animator slumps, bleary-eyed*
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
*animator slumps, bleary-eyed*
Heehee! Oh, I adore that. :D Thank you so much, Gammy. It's so cute!
Originally posted by Gamis Pfaebinn
*animator slumps, bleary-eyed*
Gamis, that's Great!
BUT I BEAT ST'S SCORE ON A SONG! With no speed modifiers.
*** Disclaimer ***
Just kidding, if someone didn't get it. ;)
AAAAAHHHHHHHH!!! I'm going on a rocket to the moon!!!* * * Disclaimer * * *
This individual pays no atention to disclaimers. :P
Sorry for the trouble.Originally posted by Tyros Elessar
May I ask what is the NNR DDR? It sounds like a mad scientist's name for one of his evil plans... ;)
As ST might explain, NNR is a website that allows you to keep a record of your scores for the game Dance Dance Revolution (DDR).
Now I'm #1539 (or around theres)!
Hey, Coddy-woddy-kins... I didn't know you were such a nice guy, adopting little orphans and all that. :P Funny that you would get stuck with such a little chatterbox, though, heehee!
So, you have only 1538 people to remove before you can say you are world's best DDRer. :P
It only serves to remind me that I have two left feet.
That's shocking... So you take pictures of yourself dancing and yuo send them to the site to see how good you are? (warning: pure speculation)
Well! This is fun -- I have a card good for 'one free beverage' at Tea Zone! And a break in half an hour... should I try a smoothie... or give bubble tea a second try... Hmmm... the possibilities...
Go for a nice smoothie; they always hit the spot.
Originally posted by Tyros Elessar
So you take pictures of yourself dancing and yuo send them to the site to see how good you are? (warning: pure speculation)
DDR tells you how accurately you hit each step as it scrolls across the screen--the number of perfects, greats, just goods, boos, etc. you get per song. Then you enter those numbers on NNR for each song.
The first place rank person has played... all of the songs available and gotten each step perfect, supposedly.
As soon as these blisters on my feet leave, I aim to bump another hundred or so people outta my way!
Originally posted by Maelut
Ewww...bubble tea is icky. If tapioca were meant to be drunk...well, it wouldn't be tapioca, it would be Mountain Dew.
:shrugs: In your opinion, I suppose it may very well be. I get a lot of "What the hell are you drinking??"s when I drink my avocado smoothies with boba. Some people love it, some hate it.
I just wind up finding that I love way too much to return the favor now. One of those ladies that asked me that too many times, the other day, suffered my giddy "WHAT THE HELL IS THAT SMELL?"
:hums Faye Wong's "Valentine's Radio":
I just painted my bathroom (first time in at least 2 decades I think)... And so continues my sudden busy-ness. I have to paint two more bathrooms this week, do a system security update for a neighbor, and I don't know what else!
Apparently demand for my time is inversely proportional to my availability.
Be around when I can,
-Jonathan
Now to check out the insurance package I was given by my office, fill it out, and turn it back in so that I'll continue to have coverage. Wait, no, I'll get that done when I step out for the day. Right now, I've got a few posts to put up.
Tyros
I'll be around today for most of the day, just got NWN: HotH yesterday, so I'll be playing it today also. :D
Originally posted by Tyros Elessar
Smite me if it's too wrong, ok St? I really don't want to mess up on this.
Tyros
I think you did okay with the liberties taken. Getting back into hiding after taking a shot is unlikely in mechanical terms, though you did seem to cover that by having the orcs focused on finding cover as well, and again, there's the matter of reasonable liberties.
Just don't be creating a zoo on us! You should be busy enough bonding with the owl and tending/rearing the wolf. :P
It should also keep the fighting down to a manageable level, lest you rangers depopulate the area too quickly. Might have to assign you all some teammates soon. ;)
I'm thinking of rearing the wolf, yes and the bounding with the owl will commence right away!
Teammates? :bounce: I don't mind having a teammate for as long as it can look after animals. ;)
Originally posted by Tyros Elessar
Oh, don't worry about that... I'd need a camel to make a zoo. :D
I'm thinking of rearing the wolf, yes and the bounding with the owl will commence right away!
Teammates? :bounce: I don't mind having a teammate for as long as it can look after animals. ;)
I'll be your teamate.
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
Getting back into hiding after taking a shot is unlikely in mechanical terms,
"Sniping" is covered in the Revised 3.5 Player's Handbook. It is under the Hide Skill. You get like a -20 to your hide check (so do it from long distance with a longbow), and it is a standard action to make 1 attack then duck back to cover.
Originally posted by Neb Rybel
"Sniping" is covered in the Revised 3.5 Player's Handbook. It is under the Hide Skill. You get like a -20 to your hide check (so do it from long distance with a longbow), and it is a standard action to make 1 attack then duck back to cover.
And isn't a -20 on your Hide check "unlikely in mechanical terms" for someone with less than a +10 modifier on Hide checks normally, Neb? ;)
Originally posted by Aramil Dunskar
I'll be around today for most of the day, just got NWN: HotH yesterday, so I'll be playing it today also. :D
You mean HotU. ;) Give me a heart attack why don't you. I thought they made a new expansion without me knowing. :sad:
Originally posted by Kai Heishall
I'll be your teamate.
Fine I'll just go find someone else. :P
And just as I was gettign into Sensan, Lucy and Cas' adventure it stopped.
What happens next?!
Stay tuned Same Fran Time same Fran channel!
Actually, I'm enjoying reading it for the first time, too. I never got to see any of the backstory with Lucian or with Cassius, so it's all new to me, too.
Anyway, going home for the night. See you tomorrow.
Originally posted by Shatteredtower
And isn't a -20 on your Hide check "unlikely in mechanical terms" for someone with less than a +10 modifier on Hide checks normally, Neb? ;)
This is why I shouldn't post so soon after waking up in the morn... err afternoon?
-Jonathan
p.s.: The sniping thing got me thinking as to why Invisibility adds +20 to your hide check.
I would like to thank Sche for running another adventure for Aramil, yes its the third in a row, and I would also like to thank ST for his involvement in the adventure. :D
I'll be around for the majority of the day so if you need me IM me..... now time to get to work on that chain shirt!
It's verrry yumalicious
I'm off to bed, folks. Talk to you all later (if the boards don't turn undead again when I get online, that is). G'night.
Esmet, I replied to your PM, if you didn't get it say so. *sigh*
And sorry if I've been slow, it's been a zoo here at work (we're still below 60!)
I will get your adventure thread up in the morning, Brodda-Kywyn-Hermy-Minto
Originally posted by Scheherazade
The boards are being screwy.
Esmet, I replied to your PM, if you didn't get it say so. *sigh*
Didn't get it.
That's reeeally weird...BTW, Aramil, you need to first craft those materials to weapon/armor parts, before you can craft actual weapons from them. IIRC there is a short list containing some of the parts in HotU manual.
Some of my favorite pictures are the ones of my grandmother holding each of my children when they were only a day or two old.
Oh really Codrian, I didn't know that, while I was leveling up my character I put ranks into craft cause I thought that there might be like a forge or something that you use to do this stuff. Not just randomly sit down where ever and craft a weapon lol. Thanks for the info though. ;)
Folks, sorry for my absence today, RL intrudes. Hope to have excellent news by tonight
but still waiting at the moment. Otherwise... might not be quite so available for awhile since my kids found out I can sew... Two bathrobes on the table, and a demand for a 'princess dress' on the agenda.
I'm getting too old for this... or maybe I'm just not old enough yet...
-Jonathan
heh...
i lost my dog in my house once.. she had locked herself in a closet.
-Jonathan
Once again, Im back out at sea...not too much fun though. Were just running drills and training exercises. *bored* So I can't wait for the San Diego COmic Con. Me and few buddies will be going, Im a little upset that im going to miss Piro from "Megatokyo" though. I was hoping to get his autograph.
The 'bounce' smiley isn't quite appropriate here, but there doesn't seem to be one for 'profound relief.'
And now... life goes on.
...
Congratula...
...
Good luck.
Oh, yeah.
Honey's never home.
See you tomorrow, GC. Hope you're feeling better then.
That always realieves my weary heart most of the times.
That and: "Go buy some cake." :D
"Every time you kick a rock, you kill a person or two."
It depends on your mood, I guess.
Originally posted by Codrian
Unrelated to anything, but I thought to put it on view. Was bored today and made this doodle of a Great Grey Shrike.
Codkins, I find that absolutely beautiful. Make more.
Chao, and I hope to be back soon, very soon.
Codrian, love the picture, how about a portrait of Vareanin now?
Gilgiga, good luck with that.
And don't forget: postcards! 
And, as Sche said, don't forget to spend your money to pieces of cardboard and smaller pieces of paper with foul tasting glue on them. ;)
I'm going to be going to Texas myself, visit my dads relatives :D I also get to visit one of colleges that my parents went to so its another plus :D Downside is that we are driving there and site-seeing along the way......
This won't happen until the beginning of september, so its not all that bad.....
Found myself reading through some threads from the archives...I am impressed by how much there is to learn there. Bravo.
And for my next trick, I will make my body function whiles my conscious mind takes a break.
'night.
Poof!
To bed now. Morning will come, but following that will come the afternoon, and then finally, the evening, bringing with it my special guest.
Wish me luck, GC!
Looks at Tynk's post.... notices that he is a Game Master..... wonders when this happened and what he is the Game Master of....... gets confused and goes off to do something else.....
well, was (and posted) and will be again in about an hour. Have to pick up the 16-year-old. He went camping with his scout troop and they never get back when they say they will.
Upon my return, I'll log into AIM for the purposes of furthering the adventure with Hermy, Nigel, and Kywyn. It looks like I'll have most of the day open to make postings between various menial household tasks.
Dunno what it is about that area of town, it's like it has its very own Vortex...
Pwease? I don't wanna eat alone.
What a coincidence!Actually, I think I posted ahead into the future a bit. Today is only Shestjian day. Tomorrow covers Shestjian night. :embarrass
, But like you said the actual night isn't til tomorrow so maybe then..)*Has his lips hurt*
*Falls over and goes to sleep for 4 hours*
*Reads 4 pages of Noise*
Hello Garic's City! Wow I had a great time at Band Camp. From what I can tell things are going pretty well here as well. Thats good. You know its amazing what 6 hours of trombone a day will do for you. It makes them dead.
Originally posted by Kai Heishall
Me and few buddies will be going, Im a little upset that im going to miss Piro from "Megatokyo" though. I was hoping to get his autograph.
My boss is going to that.
Originally posted by Scheherazade
The 'bounce' smiley isn't quite appropriate here, but there doesn't seem to be one for 'profound relief.'
How about this one?
And off I go to the wilds to kill... I mean play... I mean train with my puppy.. NO! Fierce and bloodthirsty canine companion... NO! My precious widdle doggie-woggie!
...
D'oh!
Originally posted by Codrian
GM of his own head? :P
If my mind were a head game...yes, I would run it.
Don't mind that, it is an un-earned title as of yet...at least on these boards (or the old ones, where I was given the title).
But don't think of me as more player than storyteller, please.
Originally posted by Kywyn
Maybe Tagg can be walking down the street, but then catch the scent of Esmet's delicious meatstuffs and wander over to see what it is?
That could explain why I stop in during the evening but since I posted leaving the boarding house from morning it would be a bit strange for dinner to be acooking right away. ^^
Originally posted by Hermy the Hero
No it wouldn't. Just do a quick post about spending the day gathering nuts.
"'ey! Don't be toilkin about us loike that!"
*gets spare sack and goes to find a surplus for Mr. Squirrel*
The poor poor lady having Hermy's horde stuffed in various cubbards and under chairs. :sad:
And... today was sort of a first. I've never... waited before for a male to call me. For a few hours, I waited next to the phone, getting all butterfly-ey in my stomach. And then I just gave up.
I feel so... so old-fashioned... waiting for a guy to call. Silly me.I want my desk calendar!! I'll huggles it. :D
Anyway, I'm going to bed now. If you can tell by my disjointed speech, I'm quite tired.
Originally posted by Tynk77
Don't mind that, it is an un-earned title as of yet...at least on these boards (or the old ones, where I was given the title).
But don't think of me as more player than storyteller, please.
Oh, I see. Alrighty then, it just seemed kinda wierd that you had a Game Master sign when I didn't think you were ;)
Anyways, Morning Everyone :whatsthis
I"ll be around so if you need me IM me! :D
Originally posted by Codrian
And now, some kind of a drawing of a nutcracker. Vareanin should look approximately like this.
Silly. That don't look like no nutcracker. Nutcrackers need funny jaws and scary pink circles on their cheeks. And they're much stiffer than that, with grey tufts of hair on the sides of their heads.
But that's pretty anyway. MORE BIRDIES! I demand it be so!
Good morning, everyone
Oh, the possibilities!
Originally posted by Esmet Corelli
I think they... could be... fun... maybe...
And... today was sort of a first. I've never... waited before for a male to call me. For a few hours, I waited next to the phone, getting all butterfly-ey in my stomach. And then I just gave up.
I want my desk calendar!! I'll huggles it. :D
Anyway, I'm going to bed now. If you can tell by my disjointed speech, I'm quite tired.
Old-fashioned? Like the seventies or eighties? ;) :P
Anyways I'm off to bed, so Good Night everyone :D
Sailor's delight.
Red sky at dawn.
Sailors stay home.
Anyway, the lockdown begins. If there's a thread you need left unlocked for a few hours, let me know here. I'm off to work, so you've got about half an hour left on the ones still open.
See you all later.
Translation: "No, this is what it's like to type with boxing gloves on."
Are you proud of me? I even got the full word "boxing" in there, somehow! :D
Bye, ST! See you lat-ah!
Okay, while I'm locking threads, maybe it's time to start a new one of these.