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<blockquote data-quote="rgoodbb" data-source="post: 7342162" data-attributes="member: 6801229"><p>"We ...require of you good sir two halves of a broken ten foot pole and because it is broken we will pay you 1 copper piece not the usual 5.”</p><p></p><p>“Fink I woz born yesterday?”</p><p></p><p>“What? Well hang on there old chap.” Odd put on his best Sunday voice when in trouble and stalling. “Whatever could you possibly mean?”</p><p></p><p>“I know adventurers when I see em’. Come ere wiv yor mending spell eh?”</p><p></p><p>“O bugger chaps, I think the game’s up.”</p><p></p><p>“You want a bunch of these scroll cases to cast continual light in and have permanent torches that you just take the lid off sold to you for the price of 50 gold. Ha! I knowz yor scams. Wot abat the minor illusion cantrip or the prestidigitation eh? Keep em coming, I’ve seen them all. Do you know how many players have played Lost Mines of Phan? Do ya?”</p><p></p><p>“Come to think of it, I had never really appreciated that. Have you served them all?”</p><p></p><p>“Oh yes.” He took his hat off and sat down wearily. “Hundreds of thousands of players playing their characters, some for a second or third time. All with their wagons and crates of supplies. All wanting to haggle like we’re in bleedin’ Al Qadim or somink.”</p><p></p><p>He looked a half broken man</p><p></p><p>“Do me a fayva’ fellas. Don’t give me another bleedin' cart full of stolen supplies returned. I’ve got wagons and supplies upon wagons and supplies. You should see the back parking lot. Full of bleedin’ wagons these blinkin’ heroes with smug smiles on their faces keep returning. I’ve ‘ad to buy up fields upon fields just to store them all. I don’t know what to do anymore. And d’ya know the worst part? It’ll just reset when you move on and the next bunch of noobeez will come wiv their wagons. I need a break. I need an ‘oliday. I can’t cope no more. I'm at my wit's end.”</p><p></p><p>“………..…so……..….no ten foot pole then?”</p><p>______________________________________________________</p><p>…Meanwhile back in the Tavern…</p><p></p><p>“Do you have any intention of returning that?” Jeli nodded at the purse Sam was secreting.</p><p></p><p>“Maybe. Well. Actually no.”</p><p></p><p>“You seem to have a way with men.” Jeli inquired about the price</p><p></p><p>“You seem to have a boat full of gold.” Sam quoted the price</p><p></p><p>“I seem to have a proposition for you...” The real haggling began.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rgoodbb, post: 7342162, member: 6801229"] "We ...require of you good sir two halves of a broken ten foot pole and because it is broken we will pay you 1 copper piece not the usual 5.” “Fink I woz born yesterday?” “What? Well hang on there old chap.” Odd put on his best Sunday voice when in trouble and stalling. “Whatever could you possibly mean?” “I know adventurers when I see em’. Come ere wiv yor mending spell eh?” “O bugger chaps, I think the game’s up.” “You want a bunch of these scroll cases to cast continual light in and have permanent torches that you just take the lid off sold to you for the price of 50 gold. Ha! I knowz yor scams. Wot abat the minor illusion cantrip or the prestidigitation eh? Keep em coming, I’ve seen them all. Do you know how many players have played Lost Mines of Phan? Do ya?” “Come to think of it, I had never really appreciated that. Have you served them all?” “Oh yes.” He took his hat off and sat down wearily. “Hundreds of thousands of players playing their characters, some for a second or third time. All with their wagons and crates of supplies. All wanting to haggle like we’re in bleedin’ Al Qadim or somink.” He looked a half broken man “Do me a fayva’ fellas. Don’t give me another bleedin' cart full of stolen supplies returned. I’ve got wagons and supplies upon wagons and supplies. You should see the back parking lot. Full of bleedin’ wagons these blinkin’ heroes with smug smiles on their faces keep returning. I’ve ‘ad to buy up fields upon fields just to store them all. I don’t know what to do anymore. And d’ya know the worst part? It’ll just reset when you move on and the next bunch of noobeez will come wiv their wagons. I need a break. I need an ‘oliday. I can’t cope no more. I'm at my wit's end.” “………..…so……..….no ten foot pole then?” ______________________________________________________ …Meanwhile back in the Tavern… “Do you have any intention of returning that?” Jeli nodded at the purse Sam was secreting. “Maybe. Well. Actually no.” “You seem to have a way with men.” Jeli inquired about the price “You seem to have a boat full of gold.” Sam quoted the price “I seem to have a proposition for you...” The real haggling began. [/QUOTE]
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