[Coldforged] Shadows of War

1. [Coldforged] Shadows of War

   #121

   Cue evil GM laughter...
   
   http://www.strolen.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=35627#35627

2. GM preoccupied

   #122

   A little busy at the moment. I am working part time and I have a dozen social engagements coming up, including beer with me mates, a wedding, and so on.
   
   I will try to post today, or, failing that, before saturday.

3. http://www.strolen.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=35649#35649

   #123

   Okay in the post the following happened:
   1. Sharee cast her spell and got in contact with the spirit of the dead cook. She is now in a trance and does not hear what the others say or do. Her magic and focus is most likely upon the spirit.
   
   2. Time passed, while Sharee cast her spell and everyone did what they have described.
   
   3. Now Hunthar has just heard mysterious sounds and Sharee has just entered conversation with the spirit. The rest of you loiter about... for the moment.

4. [Coldforged] Shadows of War

   #124

   Note to gamers: I /have/ read the post, and I /do/ plan on posting. However, 'tis late right now and tomorrow I must be pulled away for some other things, namely marching band and Friday dinner. That said, I will post when possible; I haven't disappeared. You ain't getting rid of me that easily.

5. [Coldforged] Shadows of War

   #125

   We all seem a little busy of the moment. :)

6. Post with repeated messages to get my meaning through

   #126

   Throw the GM a bone...
   
   Right now the game is in a phase of transition and information. Roleplaying and dialogue is in focus but you can also do other things.
   
   If you are unsure of your role or what to do, you can do several things. Talking, guard duty and sleeping comes naturally to mind, yet there is even more things you can do.
   
   The tattoo derived abilities could be explored, magic rituals and spells can be performed, Hunthar will undoubtedly be asked to beat breastplates and helms back in shape.
   
   Whatever you do: remember to ask your questions now. Now you are all gathered, now you can dig and get the information you need.
   
   Tomorrow I will continue the story and, unless you say otherwise, I will advance it to the ruined city of Ur-Keldon (or possible random encounters), AFTER you have gotten your precious sleep.
   
   And remember: throw the GM a bone and he will make your life easier ;) If I get something to work with, I can easier make the story worthwhile for you.

7. [Coldforged] Shadows of War

   #127

   FYI: The "bone" I referred to in the last post is "your post and your description of your characters actions" and nothing else. It seemed a bit ambiguous so I thought I'd explain better.

8. Weekend stasis

   #128

   The game is put on hold over the weekend. I am going to visit friends and won't get much computer time.
   
   When I return I will:
   -Post what happens from the last post and until you enter the gates of Ûr-Keldon
   
   Seeyas next week :)

9. [Coldforged] Shadows of War

   #129

   Have fun AG!

10. Survey of Player Interest in the Game

    #130

    Okay, I have sent you all a pm. I did so a while ago. In that pm I asked you whether you had any fun in the game, something I frequently ask my players about. You all said yes, though some of you wished for improved player posting (Improved rate of posting that is. The quality is good)
    
    I made a statistic survey of your posting. I checked your post count, word count and character count (without spaces) in the first chapter of the game. Here is the resulting activity percentage: (I used total characters as a base)
    
    Name/Acitivity Percentage (Part of 100% total)
    Alec_Shadowkin: 7%
    Ancient Gamer (GM): 41%
    Captainpenguin: 10%
    Chaosmark: 14%
    EchoMirage: 15%
    Maggot: 11%
    Roack:2% (Entered the game late so real estimate is 4%)
    
    I will move the game along within a short period of time

11. [Coldforged] Shadows of War

    #131

    Coming, coming, sorry!

12. Sleep!

    #132

    You are now all asleep, even Domunsoka who now has new needs ( and dreams and all).
    
    I will not send you any dreams this time, but a player has stated a wish to create his own. I will give you all a little less than 24 hours to post, before I will describe whatever happens next.
    
    So I suggest that you hurry :)

13. Summary

    #133

    I posted a brief summary of your journey to Ûr-Keldon. It was not in poetic format, and for that I am sorry, but let us now switch to in depth poetic gamestyle, or what-have-you.
    
    Some of you have been penalized somewhat in terms of divine favour, but nothing life threatening... yet.

14. Friendly piece of advice

    #134

    This is not a drill.
    1. Some of you are low on divine favour.
    2. There is an assassin perched on the rooftops. His composite bow is drawn, his arrow notched and those of you still in the gateway are in his aim.
    3. I will post his actions very, very soon.
    
    This is the last time I warn about the dangers of low Divine Favour and late posting.

15. [Coldforged] Shadows of War

    #135

    I'm sorry its been so long since I've posted, but I'm really really busy with school things and work. AG, you can feel free to do with my character what you will.

16. [Coldforged] Shadows of War

    #136

    I have communicated with Alec per private message and we have agreed to put Flare out of the game for some time. I will post an update on his situation but the rest of you should not bother to wait for Alec to post.
    
    I begged Alec to leave the game if he was unsure whether he wanted to continue but Alec dismissed that and said he would return at a later stage.
    
    Active roleplayers are now:
    Maggot
    Chaosmark
    EchoMirage
    CaptainPenguin
    and semi-active: Roack

17. [Coldforged] Shadows of War

    #137

    I really really REALLY hate not participating, but don't think I'm inactive. I just can't post until at least tomorrow. Sorry personas!

18. [Coldforged] Shadows of War

    #138

    I really appreciate that you guys tell us that you are still in. I am looking forward to your and Maggot's post!
    
    EchoMirage: I have read your pm. An answer will be forthcoming when I post in the game, which should be within a two day period.

19. [Coldforged] Shadows of War

    #139

    RL is really demanding right now. I'll get back on track ASAP, but there are some issues that I have to deal with first.

20. [Coldforged] Shadows of War

    #140

    Coldforged has been pretty much cold-cocked as of late. Are you guys still interested?

21. [Coldforged] Shadows of War

    #141

    I'm awaiting my lead from AG who seems to have his hands full right now.

22. [Coldforged] Shadows of War

    #142

    I will post within a 24 hour period. It is a promise. (Oh no, now I've done it!)

23. [Coldforged] Shadows of War

    #143

    24 hours have gone by and the hours sped past while I was chatting with my Croatian little sister.
    
    I will post tomorrow morning and you still have my (somewhat tarnished) word for that.

24. [Coldforged] Shadows of War

    #144

    You have a Croatian little sister? Cool! ;)
    We eagerly await your coming.

25. [Coldforged] Shadows of War

    #145

    Oh, oh, oh! I forgot how fun this was. You guys are performing very well indeed and I certainly hope to make my post before Chaosmark enters his long period of exile.
    
    We are in the late mid chapter and I strongly urge people to stay in the game as best they can. I know a lot is happening for... well for all of you, but remain through the chapter and we'll take a looong break until y'all are ready. Then when you all report your interest, I will launch chapter 2.
    
    As for my upcoming post: It is under construction and will be posted soon. Right now I gotta catch a train and stuff, but it is forthcoming very soon.

26. [Coldforged] Shadows of War

    #146

    Eh, my long period of exile has been postponed for a week, roughly. And I'll still be able to post every wednesday morning...*shifty eyes*

27. [Coldforged] Shadows of War

    #147

    dang! author's block! I have tried the entire evening but the words fail me. Rest assured that I am on the case and a post WILL come, but this mental block must begone for me to succeed.

28. An idea you might find appealing

    #148

    I was thinking today (I know it hurts, that's that masochistic streak of mine) and what I came up with is the following:
    
    As all of us have phases where they have to miss posting, the rest could busy themselves in a side topic to maintain the interest in the game.
    
    For example, each might write a limeric or longer poem about some character, or come up with things like "why did Flare walk into a bar". We might have the characters comment on IRL events.
    
    Just a thought.

29. [Coldforged] Shadows of War

    #149

    AG, I believe the word you were looking for is molds. Otherwise, I'm of no help there, though I've tried to learn alot about smithing...

30. [Coldforged] Shadows of War

    #150

    I'm holding off on kicking the assassin's ass because I don't want to be presumptuous...
    I await help. ;)

31. [Coldforged] Shadows of War

    #151

    You're a frikken warrior mecha. Kill it ;)

32. [Coldforged] Shadows of War

    #152

    I'm with Echo on this, I've been waiting to see Domunsuka Rip somebody's head off :twisted:

33. [Coldforged] Shadows of War

    #153

    Cappo: Feel free. Domunsoka is surely more than capable to harm this opponent. Knock yourself out :)
    
    As for the rest of you: You are now out in the great, wide open (except Domunsoka who is out of sight in the alley, plus Roack and Flare), and bows are pointed your way. If I may give advice, it is this: Rambo would have died if he had tried a Gung-Ho assault. This is skill based and not level based, though you have some p-r-e-t-t-y sweet abilities.
    
    Enjoy

34. When will that darn GM post?

    #154

    Calm, calm! Everyone calm down.
    
    My time is now severely limited, but I will manage to post once per week. During the weekend as a matter of fact... I am now the WEEKEND GM! Oh golly, YES!
    (Cappo: I will do the same for Xao in MoW)
    
    I hereby relinquish the 3 day limit on you guys to. I cannot demand something of you that I cannot keep myself. (The rule has been dead for some time anyway ;))
    
    The game is still on. Keep on gaming guys.

35. [Coldforged] Shadows of War

    #155

    I might try to start my own game to relieve your burden somewhat :P

36. [Coldforged] Shadows of War

    #156

    Feel free Echo :D
    
    But, when it comes to my dedication: Now I feel really dumb!
    
    I wanted for the game to reach somewhere where we could put it on hold, preferrably in between chapter 1 and 2... Still, I ask for your advice:
    What should I do? I do not have the time I desire to fully make this an enjoyable game. Should I go on and post, though I have less time than ideal, or should we put the game on hold till the holidays?
    
    What would you guys prefer?

37. [Coldforged] Shadows of War

    #157

    Thats a difficult question, but I'd rather have the game move faster, there's always improvement time later.

38. [Coldforged] Shadows of War

    #158

    I, to the contrary, would prefer to show patience, to proceed at a full pace later... no reason in spoiling a fine campaign with haste.

39. [Coldforged] Shadows of War

    #159

    I'm really not in the mood to post, and I know that isn't a good excuse, so I'm sorry.
    
    I vote for slower game; while I enjoy fast-paced excitement, you may all have noticed by now that I have trouble keeping up with the pack, as it were.

40. [Coldforged] Shadows of War

    #160

    Ok, I have taken the following into consideration:
    1. I have precious little time
    2. Chaosmark is in exile, Cappo is not the right mood, Alec is buried in schoolwork and Roack and EchoMirage remains.
    3. The majority wants a slower game.
    
    Thus I declare the game in a stasis. We haven't even penetrated the first layer of the onion, so I guess there isn't any danger of you guys forgetting the story (so far: bang, crash, boom) and I would rather not that we got any further before the crew is back on track.
    
    I hope I can persuade you guys to rejoin at a later stage! Right now I am putting this game ON HOLD!

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