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[Respite] - OOC Stuff

Started by valadaar Aug 19, 2008 139 posts Locked

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    #1
    Okay, starting this topic to contain the out of game stuff. Ideally present your questions here or in a PM

    XP:

    I will be using a loose system for XP.  Basically each level will require 13 'points' which will roughly account for 1 per major encounter, and also whenever a post strikes a cord with me.  You may also nominate other players posts for 'kudos' as well which I will take into account in awarding XP.

    Leveling will be kept between myself and each of you - though you are free to communicate this with others.

    Occasionally, I may choose to apply other story awards in lieu of XP.  Bonus ranks, feats and other goodies are possible.  This will serve to offset the somewhat light treasure and magic item loot this campaign by its nature has.


    GM Service Level Agreement(TM)

    Should I fail to post for a whole calandar week, each PC who posts during that week will be entitled to a free Kudos point.

    Again, I will do my damnest not to dole these out this way.

    Death
    Please play smart - PCs definately can die, but it will not happen lightly with the exception of real stupidity.  Bravery and courage will be rewarded somewhat, but the line between bravery and foolhardiness is a fine one - and will be _my_ call..  :twisted:

    Encounters

    Not all things are meant to be fought. There are dangerous creatures and beings here - you are all 3rd level to start - but that represents the hell you - and virtually all others here - went through to escape.  At least at the start you are not remarkable.  Those in power right now are there for a reason.




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    #2
    Combat and Opposed Actions

    In any case where in a table-top game rolls are required - skill, stat checks, attacks, spellcasting, etc, please either send me a PM or in-line note ala:



    and I will either PM or post the results.

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    #3
    Plot Direction:

    The major plot(s) are going to unfold fairly slowly, and subplots are springing up here and there.  Do not feel forced to go with the flow - if you want to go on a tangent, there are plenty available. PM me with your intentions and I will work with them.  This is a new city and a new land - much is left to be completed and filled in.

    Equipment beyond starting

    Due to the ongoing shortages of the city, everything is more expensive then list.  For common items, or items that can readily be created from forest-related resources, prices are still 10x normal - including food.

    For items impossible or more difficult to create from forest resources (anything metal), prices are 100x as the only available source is equipment carried in by newcomers.

    Obviously, there is excellent money to be made by anyone who can find sources of goods.  Even woodcutting and fishing is quite profitable.

    Unless otherwise covered, food will start being an issue - I will post when full days pass and you will need to watch your resources accordingly - until Respite matures enough to make this not significant.  Water, due to the excellent river nearby, is not currently an issue.

    Due to the cost of goods, Barter is a much better means of trade currently, as your items are also 10 to 100x more valuable then they were when you acquired them as equipment.  Coinage, however, is not.

    In light of this, any player which wishes to switch out their leftover coinage for other items may do so now, once only, as their PC's would know that they need to stock up on stuff in the unknown.

    Gemstones will be considered in the 100x category, and so are an excellent choice for cash conversion. 



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    #4
    Are you waiting on me? Any comments?

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    #5
    Other XP methods:

    Posting consistently and often will increase the chances of getting a XP bonus. 
    Supplying good plot hooks I can use either against yourself or other PCs are nice.
    Actions in character which expose your character to risk - basically anti-metagaming - are also encouraged.

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    #6
    All quiet? Busy weekend?

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    #7
    Just waiting on Taryer

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    #8
    And he's spoken!

    Nudge folks!

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    #9
    Okay folks - any negotiation which occurs before hitting the road, PM me please. We're going to get the ball rolling.

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    #10
    On Monday, the party will leave unless someone wants something to happen first.  I will also select a semi-random party order unless I have input from you folks.


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    #11
    No one concerned about party order? Please let me know.

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    #12
    Rajani should be somewhere in the middle, she isnt a fighter

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    #13
    Hey there - valadaar allowed me to join, so I did. I play Gideon Crane, a half-ogre.  :up: aaand I happen to be in your little group, somewhere towards the back.

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    #14
    Okay folks - Attacks of opportunity and threatended squares are still new with me, so bear with me on these.

    This fight was with very stupid opponents with terrible AC's, and I've learned a bit.  Next fight might not be quite so easy...

    If you have concerns on a call, etc. Let me know. I can edit posts :P

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    #15
    Okay, please let me know if your characters do anything specific apart from helping prepare stretchers and travois.  There is always something else that can be done...

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    #16
    Just hanging out in the middle

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    #17
    Thanks folks - will post tonight. 

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    #18
    Okay, what are the rest of you folks doing?

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    #19
    Let me know what you are doing please :)

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    #20
    checking my email and whatnot, just finished dinner with the wife. Firehouse subs, pretty tasty. it is a shame though that they only have chips, and no french fries.

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    #21
    Hardy har har! :P

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    #22
    Your move folks - there are no active combatants at the moment.

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    #23
    Nudge?

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    #24
    I must admit, that minor miswording seriously confused me. But now that I look back, I'm glad I was wrong even though my response was pretty cool in my mind. Problem solved. Thanks for the quick fix, val.

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    #25
    Post-Thanksgiving Nudge!

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    #26
    Ok, was reading a blog and you can consider the style of this campaign a sandbox campaign rather then an 'adventure path'. Just saying..

    Do not feel hindered by the plot lines I am introducing. I encourage deviation... :P Things are happening. Plots are afoot.

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    #27
    Simply because it needs to be done (in response to Scras' comment about CHA 15 not being hard on the eyes):

    [img width=400 height=320]http://wiki.rpg.net/images/7/7a/MPost1654-Hitler20kx.gif.jpg

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    #28
    Which is why Scras prefers a system that has Appearance and Charisma as seperate attributes.

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    #29
    Well, actually for DnD, the Book of Erotic Fantasy supports a seventh attribute, Appearance. I can upload it for ye.

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    #30
    For 1st ed, I always used the Comelyness attribute just to deal with this issue.

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    #31
    Actually the Book of Erotic Fantasy probably is packed with stuff that will get you monitored on here.

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    #32
    Well, it's R-rated, and NSFW as hell of course. But well written, with light humor, and surprisingly neither too cheesy nor crude. An enjoyable read.

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    #33
    I flipped through the BoEF, and was not horribly impressed.

    Comelyness is such a cumbersome word.

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    #34
    Just wandering around the old internet and I found some assorted pages on the Skekses, the villains from The Dark Crystal. Man, that would be something really really wierd to play.

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    #35
    Not sure what to do with my charrie, seem to be sitting on my proverbial thumbs.

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    #36
    Likewise.

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    #37
    Yeah, I had posted about 5 days ago, but didn't get a response until today. I believe we're waiting on our dinner partner to return so we can discuss travelling around in service to the Mage guild? Thus, no postitty from me until dinnah time.

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    #38
    Okay, ball is pretty much in you folks court.  Let me know if you want to fast forward any of the timelines.

    Where possible, try and coordinate via PM.  Things are going to start happening fast when this day is over.


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    #39
    I'm...mildly confused as to the ordering of things. Balin was speaking to Jaegarmond and Jhoric, yesh? Did we skip 24 hours, to the next meal? Or am I really missing out on something? Can't really post until I get this figured out.

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    #40
    Last call on this calendar day before night falls.  GM post tomorrow night!


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