maaan where is everyone hella need to get this show on the road, I want to know what happens :)

Just checking with Minx on somethin'...then I'll post a new response....

Sorry I didn't post yesterday, I just wanted to give people time to react.

It seems that some are not available during important times.
I'll try to send messages and emails but it is up to you to work your characters,
or at least let me know if you aren't available.

Otherwise it's up in the air where things can go.

yeah where is bob.

Yes I have this little pesky thing called real life that seems to get in the way of all my fun. Work, kids, etc, etc, etc.
:lol:

Sorry, I'm down south with my fiancee again.. just about to check thread now :)

Ok all, I think we have to start reading the previous threads in entirety if we're not.. Just that Apokx's character has just addressed kentelos, who's currently with bobs character Vinoh.. So yeah, rogue I dunno what to do with that one.

I was abit confused about where sexodus came in too, until I read the post in entirety.. Anyways alls, I got martial arts so I'm off :D

umm...bob biter(Vinoh Madren) and beltruckis(Kentelos Ma'char) are downstairs with me!

the rest are up stairs.

EDIT: LOL Ironic, I miss read Goldens post above me. I thought he said someone else was sownstairs with me and I was correcting him! but my bad LOL

See what I mean :p :crazy: hehe :D And I've written my post wrong anyways.. :'( Should be that Apokx had just adressed Sexodus who's with Kentelos and Vinoh.. sorry my bad..

It's all wild and crazy fun, Rogues post about how you were all confused at what Apokx was saying made me laugh out loud

Yeah ignore my gimp posts.
I was doing something else while reading them,and the way the posts were done I thought Sexodus was talking to us. (The way he described coming through the door did it.)

I imagined the hallway that Vinoh was in didnt have doors.
Heh imagination running wild again.

But anyways,it was handled really well..and added some spice to the adventure.

I hope that is my last mistake ~ At least someone got a laugh though. :p

Not a mistake mate don't worry about it, it happens, added some spice to the game. We've got one of the best GM's I've played with, knows how to handle all situations so we'll be fine I reckon :D

Shhhhhhhhhhh keep it down...I'm sleeping peacefully while you guys fight the painting! :lol:

I'm very glad you're all enjoying it,
I'm having a ball too.

Sorry, I didn't post sooner...my connection was flaky earlier.

We've go 3 more days before, I go to the Vegas get-together,
since I won't have a connection available,
there will be a week break
from the 23rd to the 27th.

But let's have some fun with adventure & mystery until then.:)

Argh!!!!
Don't mention the Vegas get-together.....
I was supposed to go but can't.

:(

OK...it looks like you've all made some decisions,
and moved in directions.

We'll leave it off here for a week, and start up again next Wed.

Of course, you are welcome to interact and draw out ideas in the thread.
But I'm not updating or moving until next week.

I've been having fun you all,
you've been doing a great job.

Can't wait to get back...take it easy.

Yes it has been quite fun and can only get better.. then again.. what goes up must come down :p

Take Care rogue.. have fun and say hi to everyone :D

Rogue is back.. yay! :D

WOOHOO!!!!

Now we just gotta wait for a update :)

Oh yeh! I'm going to bump the thread....look out! :lol:

Unfortunate things happen sometimes.
This time it looks like Darkblack got into way too many personal arguements in Politics.
And so having to enforce the rules on TFP...he was banned by the admins.

Considering the reply he gave back to the mods, I'm not surprised.
And so...I took to "opportunity" to add some "color & edge" to the story.

Hopefully, this will be only death in our campaign.
But there are never ANY guarantees. ;)

Welcome back, and have at it...the play is yours.

ok 2 things i think are confusing

1) is the switch on the same side as the room as us or on the other side of the wall?

2) is the katana darksplacks?? Couse i dont think it is, however one of our party just picked it up of the ground when i think it supposed to be on the ceiling. i thought it was belonging to some one/thing that is near the ceiling, or maybee even an old sword from some one/thing that was cought by the trap in the past?

LOL please update this for us LOL

To clear things up for you, since I didn't get a chance to update today.

The switch is on the same side as you, near the trap.
Yes, the sword is Sparrow's...as well as the hand

It seems as if the trap, was the floor was actually a large block,
and it slammed up...crushing anyone that was on it against the ceiling.

That is why the hand is up near the ceiling...wedged inbetween the stone,
and the sword is hanging from that hands fingers...not on the floor.

That was a mistake (but this sometimes happens in the moment of posting...I'm guilty of it too)

BTW...I'm sure the party is a bit surprised to see you Sexodus
considering...
1. They don't know you
2. They just have been shocked to their core by a companion's sudden death
3. They are shocked because it was just as close a call for them
4. You are acting VERY friendly and cheerful for such a grim situation.

But that might be just your character.
Have fun.

You all know the current scene and surroundings.
There's a lot that's happened and is still happening just in this area.

But you all still have some things to play out and discuss.
Having your characters deal with what's happening, and changes.
And then making some decisions.

I can't really make any real updates until this all plays out.
So have fun role-playing, interacting with each other,
and figure out what you want to do, and where to go.

This is where you really get to draw some color out of your characters.
Enjoy.

BTW, I'll be watching ;)

Ouch,I was curious why Sparrow died..now I see why.

Heh...rule number one...don't fuck up with the mods.
If so..this gives me a chance to be playful. :D

So...ok...if you haven't noticed...I gave you a recap
A clarification of what's nearby and what's going on most recently.

Hopefully, this will prevent some of the confusion that has been going on,
I don't mind a bit of confusion...it's all a part of the "fog of war"
But I don't want it taking away from the story,
and we did have a significant break while I was on vacation.

Figure out where the hell you are, and what the hell you want :)
Enjoy.

I need someone to make a decision,
otherwise I can't update really well.

But you are welcome to roleplay and act it out.

Sorry about the delay...I've had a hectic couple of days.
And I've been developing some new twists. :)

hi guys. i'm the pixie :)

Welcome to the game!

It's about time we had a pixie. They're neat!


And brown/green!

lol.. make your character have some of their food... hehe *grins widely like his avatar...* The fae folks food is widely known through those that have studied it.. My old RPG characters have had some fun with it.. we had to anchor one guy to a concrete block cause he drank some of their bubbly.. hehe.. started to float away.. lol!

:cool:

Yeah, my fav is their "mixed nuts", which instills random insanities to the one who eats them. My character also tried "duck", which made him a coward with a +3 dodge bonus! :)

We've got a few more twists
and role-playing to do in this room before we move on.

Enjoy...and talk it up.
You all are doing wonderful, I'm having a ball. :)

Groovey.. I was wondering what had happened to you rogue :p

Golden....love the new avatar! The Cheshire Cat was always one of my fav's!
And nice change in the game! A full fledged dragon.....cool! :)

Thanks Minx.. your avatar is pretty dark and mysterious.. very cool. My mum always said that I have cheshire in me.. says that's how she can tell when I'm up to something.. have this huge grin on my face.. hehe :D

Was my intention all along.. was just trying to think of a good time. The implications will come from that he's in a totally different body to what he's used to. Plus he's bigger... and can breathe fire.. so beware if he yawns.. lol.. have to learn to control that one ;) And since he is a being of magic.. he'll have to look out for anti-magic clouds and stuff like that.. Plus other things that will reveal themselves later in the game :D fun fun fun!

Speaking of size,how large are you now? May have to cast alter form or something

20ft tall, 50 ft long and 80 ft wingspan.. still 'young'

The sources of my dragon knowledge says that they can naturally alter their size.. but changing into something like an animal or person is alot harder (have to roll percentile in the game).. hehe.. Will see what goes on :)

Rogue up to you my friend :D

Sorry, if I haven't been in contact as much.
Now my complex has connection issues,
I've been down since yesterday, and home is where I have all my notes.
I can only contact briefly from work.

But it looks like you're all having fun without me anyways,
keep up the great work...the stuff is great.

Even though some are gaining new aspects to their nature.

Just a tip
Let's not overdo it.

And if any of the others want to adjust slightly up or do a significant alteration,
please contact me.

OK..peeps
If you want something to happen you decide.
You needed a place in solitude to rest & "grow"
Now you have done so.

Take the baricades down, and figure out what you want to do.
I'm not going to throw something at you just because.
This all has a pattern, plan & meaning.
Just because you haven't figured it out doesn't mean that it's not there. ;)

Such is life.

:eek:

As my fiancee would say.. 'You big moo head'
Nah.. I was expecting a rush of skeletons any time soon.. hehe.. aww.. :(

ok all.. wake up and lets move on.. :D We haven't had a post in the game from (Edit)rogue in about 2 pages.. I'm sure he's got a few tricks up his sleeve he's itching to use :D


Edit: :p @ Minx.. dang typos I say!

I agree with you Golden....but in that it is the weekend (and some of us don't access the 'net over that period) maybe we should wait until Monday.
I know you are ahead of us, ohhhh only about 14 hours or so :lol: , but if nothing happens soon on Monday then we can get the proverbial ball rolling!
;)
Surely a dragon and an elf can mix up some sort of trouble!

EDIT: And for heaven's sake it's Rogue.
No thanks necessary GM. ;)

'bout damn time sometime called him on it. :)

BTW...I haven't been gone, I've watching, as some of you know I've been commenting and GMing some of what has transpired.
And I've really enjoyed the interaction & creativity of you all.

Besides...it's been a nice break
I don't create this shit from my ass ya know. :p

OK, have at it.

Rogue: Could you describe the room one more time please, and put some siginificant description to the ceiling?

Are there any cracks or fissures in it?

Thanks :)

Has our beloved game died? :(

It hasn't died...it's just sleeping!
Poke it with a stick, Golden....it'll get going again!
:lol:

EDIT: oops Nevermind Rambling...

But ramblings are good :p When you're sitting around the table and your fellow player has got his head in his hands jibbering about something.. and everyone in the group besides the rambler goes.. "riiiigggght" or something close to that.. hehe

:D

And where has Beltruckus gone O_o I'm starting to miss our fire weilding mage...

I'll poke him in the nose with a PM,
however I'll try updating tomorrow...it's been difficulty since my home connection went blooey for a bit.

I'm on someone else's system, and I don't have my notes,
NOW that you all decided to move into a room. :rolleyes:

And it's kind of difficult updating at work.
Sorry for the little delay.

oh.. sorry we're so difficult :p hehe.. nah that's cool when you're ready rouge... :p

:lol:
We made the GM say "blooey".
I'm going to try to slide that word into conversation at work tomorrow just for fun!
Oppps....sorry Rogue but heck...we figured you wanted us to get our proverbial asses going!

No...no issue with you at all...it's just ironic that my home connection takes a dive when you all started moving.

So that makes it difficult to update because my notes are at home
and work is not a place to do this.
but I got it semi-fixed...so I'm doing it now quickly before it messes up again.

BTW minx...just for you...KA-blooey!! :)

Hurray run... before Rogue gets to any monsters.. run...... LOL

Hay thats cool...

If ONLY we all could be available at the SAME time.... then we would be rolling!

Sorry guys i'll be more active again, just been preoccupied with FFXI. either way just posted :) have a good night.

:eek:

(and that's all I have to say about that)

Um.. what do you mean by 'Cot' Rogue... cause that's what I know better as a babies bed over here.. hehe.. I've only known them as a stretcher.. if you're refering to something like a camping bed.. ahh wells.. hehe.. :cool:

You have it right ourboros. a cot is a (usually) stretched canvas mattress supported by thin wooden stokes in an "X" frame at its length extremeties, and two horizontal beams connected to each.

It is a bed, but suited to a humanoid, and easily portable within a short distance.

Most Military Personall sleep on them when away from home... I.E. all American in Afghan. slept on cots.. on base they have bunkbeds thats why i used that example...

But you see I'm an AUSTRALIAN.. and didn't know this.. sorry for the bad reference in the game.. *ponders* meh.. doesn't matter now..

I mean by "cot" is something more out of the military.

Think of 4 short legs (1 foot high), body length rectangle frame (7 foot long),
firm thin matress, thin blanket and small firm pillow
(and in this case, everything is perfectly made)

Sorry about the delay in posting everyone. I only have regular access to a computer while at work, and I just had a 3-day weekend out here in Japan. Also, since there is a 12 to 14-hour difference between me and the USA, most of my posts may seem to come at a strange time! :D

Anyway, I'm back. Let's rock.

OK...I am more than just a little annoyed.

Many of you have been clamoring for action.
And many times I put you into some action, it goes "pfffst"

You've been avoiding the places with the most obvious "beasties"
You ran from the pack of vampires above
You ignore or pass on the treasure given to you
You don't try to figure out where the hell the Father went.

And a damn shadow demon is on his last leg, trying to escape
and you almost let him out the FUCKING door!!!!
(with only one claw from Darghon, and a few energy blades from Sexodus)
He was heading RIGHT at you.
D'Aleen could have blasted him
Kentalos could have blasted him
Attrah could have hit him with his cold steel blade.
Don't assume the creature is down, until I "say" it's down or gone.
You don't know what strength it's at.
You're basically in a "war zone" here. Don't assume anything.

You know I'm really trying to add some puzzles and action here
and it seems as if sometimes you're walking right by it.
This is VERY frustrating to me.
I try very hard to add things here & there...and to have them just go by the wayside...is defeating.

I am trying to keep everyone involved, and create some challenge
but your actions sometime contradict what you are asking for.

You ask to play, and then you don't play
You ask for action, and then you don't act
You ask for puzzles, and then you don't think about them.
(and this is not all of you for all of this, this is some of you for each or some of this)

Please, I've asked you for some feedback
and you've kindly given it to me
and I'm greatly enjoying the story as it's developing,
but if you want the play you want, then you need to followup with me
& the storyline with your character's involvement.

I can set up the scene, but I don't want to direct your characters.
Let's make this into something even more special
and keep up on the plot, and to increase the edge...
maybe start getting frustrated at this maze, and start confronting
instead of avoiding (not insanely so, but heroically so)

This place is obviously a place of play & torture for the owner,
as well as a staging place for his invasions.
Aren't you tired of being a part of his act?

Maybe I'm tired, but this frustrates me as I try to draw the story
and your characters play.

Should I just start just throwing out wandering monsters everywhere constantly?
and everyone is going to get hit everywhere,
and if you don't act, then "oh well..."
I've tried to be understanding that this is not continuous, and that life happens outside of here,
so maybe I haven't pushed you to the edge constantly, or leapt on top of you while you were away.
Should I change this...and just start saying "oh well..."?

No
because with that kind of ruthlessness the game would be empty in no time.
This is about participation, interaction & using your creativity
And "acting" with your character as they might for "real".

You need to be there as much as me.
I am nothing without you, there is no story.

Let me know what you think.

*takes a gulp from his glass of water and looks at the other players around the table..*

I haven't notice any puzzle yet Rogue.. I was gonna message you saying I wanted some but that was it.. And I'm not really seeing anything to obvious about the way we're supposed to go as of yet.. I'm sorry Rogue if we're making this tuff.. When it comes to puzzles I'm more of a myst person.. hehe..

Rogue, the fact that we seem to be "walking by" your puzzles and monsters is the ubiquitous element that makes the game master such a challenging position. I've GMed a few games in my time and I understand the frustrations inherent to crafting a quest.

Also, players get attached to their characters. Avoiding the vampires on the top level was a demonstration of that phenomenon. In most of our battles of this quest, we have always tried to formulate a plan. At that time, we were not well equipped to deal with a potential group of undead, so we bailed. This is most likely what any of us would have done in real life: avoid unnecessary risks. I understand that risks is what heroes and adventurers are supposed to take, but I refer you to my previously stated statement about attachment.

I'm sorry if you feel angry about our inaction or decision at what you may call "key moments", but please remember that YOU are the key holder. To quote The Matrix: you are guarding all the doors and holding alll the keys. While you may know when we are nearing something important, we do not. The place we are currently in is vast and contains many potential directions, so you shouldn't be surprised if we happen to miss something in our need to cover as much ground as we can.

All I'm saying is this: we value the time you put in this thing. Believe me when I say that, just like you, we want to get the most out of this great quest. However, this is a big place and we are a big group, so we'll all just have to deal with that and give it our best shot.

I will have to look and read the details of your posts a little more carefully Rogue. Perhaps if I find some time I can actually go back and map out where we have gone. There are so many places that I know we have not visited and have bypassed. On the other hand we have kept moving. When you think about the characters, we were told to go and defeat the evil in the Tomb of Velix. We don't know what that evil is. And so we look for it. Packs of things are likely not it (although they should be culled to prevent them from coming up behind if we do find the evil). I thought we were onto something when we went up with the gatekeeper but he disappeared.

Hmm...I'm not really getting to a point here am I? Well, I'll just have to do a little better in the game. I'll also have to try to check a little more often (although that's going to be a little difficult while I'm on client site). It seems like I keep missing all the battles. I get into the setup for something and then miss a day or two and it is over. That's just the reality of playing over the internet though.

Regardless, I'll do better... and thanks again for your effort in this Rogue.

I know that I'm a new voice here, but I check this forum about twice or three times a day. I tried to go from the beginning to the end post by post, but it can be a little difficult, so i ussually just take a couple posts a day. I haven't gotten through the whole quest up to this point just yet, and frankly, i feel a little against it; I don't have a whole lot of information of it.. but

Because its not in my nature as the pixie, I wouldn't say it in game, but that dagger that was in my treasure box had alot of significance to it and it was cited often. Just carrying it around won't do anything unless we take a look at its hilt, or its blade, etc.

Also, the cot was perfectly made, so that shadow we killed was there for a reason... it might have been a former owner.. There might be some notes lying around detailing what went on.

Now, I play a charactar that is very not me. I ussually (at work and school) am very to the point ready to give an answer and provide a suggestion. My charactars that I choose to play tend to be the exact opposite. Klutzy, coy, and a little bit instinctive more than wise.

::shrug:: Hope this might help some insight.

BTW -- I know nothing of the campaign that none of you don't already know.. I haven't been given any additional information that any of you guys. I am into this brand new as a completely aloof charactar and player. Soo.. to that effect.. why not lets sit down and look at that dagger?

Yeah I know.. When darghon gets a chance :p Up to rogue whether Attrah and Darghon are still able to see it or if it's vanished up the stairs or down the hall.. But that'll be on the next thing to do :)

Well, you know if someone would like I am a wizard/cleric and I do have the identify spell. Remember I was not really concious of the dagger, so I can't just say give it to me to identify. I am going to have a few new abilities also, so just keep in mind the weakling mage is of the past, while not uber or anything I will have a few key abilities now.

I apologize for my outburst.

It was late at night, and I was tired.
It's just frustrating to get feedback saying that more action is needed.
And when I take the time to create it, it's not acted upon.

I take the same attitude with the databases I create,
even if it's the simplest one, I get frustrated when it's not used.
Why put out the effort if it's not used?

I enjoy creating & sharing...and I love that you all have joined me on this adventure.
Something wonderful is slowly emerging.
Your parts are just as important as mine.

OK...enough bitchin'...let's have at it.

I was coming in to apologize for not being as active as I would like as my internet at home is (in Rogue's words) all blooey and I can't always spare the time at work to come and play.

Now...I find we are in hot water with our GM :(

Rogue, I can understand your frustration but as pointed out above, sometimes we don't know (obviously) what's coming up. Sometimes if a player skips a day or even a few hours, you can miss a lot and then it seems better for the flow of the game just to continue on where the others are. I, for one, am not able to always access in the evening and that's when most of the action seems to happen.

And, just as in real life, I think we make mistakes in the game (by missing things). Also I think that sometimes there are too many cooks in the kitchen, so to speak. I don't think it would be realistic if the entire group gathers around to examine that blade...a few yes, while a few do other things, just as we most likely would if in this scenario IRL.

In our defence.....I do believe that Darghon was heading out to give chase to that creature. And, the reason I didn't take my shot at it was I was under the impression that Krazixs was involved in close range combat with it. The only reason I didn't do anything was for fear of hitting him. :\

I know we all appreciate the job you do for us and how hard you work at it but I think we are doing the best we can under the circumstances.

My two cents.

Just to clarify I for one am very thankful Minx was so considerate as to not impale me on one of her wooden arrows :D

:lol:

Just looking out for ya! ;)

Despite my hissy-fit...I am aware that there is a real world out there.

And many of you won't be available for a few for the holiday
Between Wednesday & Sunday, I know you're focusing on family.

So if you aren't available, it's perfectly understandable.
I've already finished my T-day...I had it early because my mom's working.

If we do move, we'll keep the action down until most return.
You all are gandering at several things right now
so that's good.

Enjoy your holiday....and slay that turkey for it is EVIL. ;)

BTW...congrats...I've just recorded the 13th page of 100 posts.
That's over 1300 total for the game
and over 8100 views
DAMN!

I'll be the first to say it: We rock.

yeah I know.. how's that.. what holidays you guys got coming up? O_o

Thangsgiving...

i did try to look at that dagger... but darghon said no LOL

Took the words right out of my mouth!

(oh yes....me working late (duh) so I couldn't resist coming in to check just once more!)

yeah thats why i chose to just enhance your sword instead of lay into it with fireballs (normally would have no problem doing so) i was under the impression we were in pretty tight quarters.

If there's a convenient place ot stick me in there, I seem to be finding more time now, and I'd like to hop into the game if you can find a place for me to show up.

Hey MrSD, e-mail Rogue to see if that's possible. We are a pretty large group already, though, but hey, anyone deserves a chance.

I don't see as it would be a problem though.....we just adopted a pixie quite recently!
:)

Apokx unfortunately has decided to leave us.
So I decided to make Attrah's exit interesting.
Do what you need to do.

Hey...you're lucky...I could have kept my mouth shut
just to fuck with your minds. ;)

Too bad he had to bow out of the game. You certainly did make it interesting though!
:)

I sure would feel bad about killing someone even if they're possessed.. Lets try and get rid of the sword from his body, or at most remove his hand. that should help.. we can deal witht he sword after our friend is safe.

or the legs LOL, Anyone have some rope? Then again if he isnt coming back... we would have to do something with the tied up EVIL Attrah

would have been allstar :D

Damn rogue.. you shoulda kept ya mouth shut until a reeeaally vital part.. or maybe have him lead us around in circles.. hehe :p :D

Around in Circles... that would have sucked LOL.

Well if he wanted out of the game he certainly isn't going to be around to post and "lead us in circles" :p
Obviously if he wants out and Rogue is going to make him go down fighting...well heck I'll step up and play! :D

I'm off down the coast to be with the fiancee for abit.. she's moving back up here so I won't have the net for a while. Take care of Darghon for me Rogue. Have fun peeps :D

Hey all,decided to drop a "hey" in this thread after reading the Tomb thread.
At least Attrah is putting up a decent challenge,Rogue is going alot lighter on you that I would have :P


Well,good game all..be safe.


-Apokx :)

It's been great to have you in our group, Apokx! Hope you're having fun doing... well whatever it is you do when you're not here. :)

Take care.

I second what Bob said! It's been fun Apokx....maybe we will meet up in another game sometime!

Yeus indeed black knight, it has been a pleasure having you with us.. And what ever it is that you are doin, have fun doin it.. We're gonna miss ya mate :cool:

Take Care

Apokx take care and I'm sure we'll see you around in the other forums...well, when I actually browse the other ones on the rare occasions I have.

Take care!

"COUGH"

*!*BUMP*!*

Excuse me for the delay on the update.
I'm discussing the particulars of certain actions with players,
because they significantly affect the scene.

Sometimes the semantics count. ;)