[5e] Spell & Crossbones

[Queenie]

So FYI I somehow did not get any notifications since the 13th here I am thinking everyone abandoned the game and calling out people to get in here. Apologies! Almost a page I missed. Catching up now!

 

[Fenris]

Haha, weeelll....I had the same thought about your characters being 4th level and not knowing what appropriate starting wealth should be. That's why I included the Armed to the Teeth, Booty, and Magic Trinkets fortunes! So you can't complain that I haven't been accommodating!

By side adventure do you mean "stealing and piracy spree"?

It looks like those of us who are able to post more regularly and those who are not will need to find some happy medium of posting that works for everyone.

[MENTION=8058]Queenie[/MENTION] took the shackles off tonight so I was able to post But I cycle from being very available to being scarce depending on how things roll in the week, . But I would say keep things rolling as you are. Don't open up the throttle, but don't brake either.

 

[Queenie]

So... interestingly both Barrington and du Tourbillon took this to mean she was bragging that they would be done in a month.

“Five thousand louis d'or might sound like a lot of dinero however, when you are trying to care for the men you need to run the vessel, feed those 50 men and keep them well or care for their illnesses, stock the boat with all the equipment we need… well, you see it can get used up quickly if you do not have someone who knows what they are doing. We will endeavor to find the wreck in a month’s time – if we are frugal with our funds we should be able to support our crew and ship that long.”

What she ACTUALLY meant was, it costs a lot to man a crew, and while we will be thrifty, (HA - PIRATES) if we don't accomplish this in a month's time we will need MORE money. Cause according to our experts 5,000 whatevers will only last that long. So we'll try to get it done with the amount he is giving us but it's not likely

Of course, they both just thought it and didn't say it out loud so... carry on!!!

 

[Quickleaf]

I'm not complaining, you've been super generous in all ways from cool treasure to crunchy character stuff! Maybe I'll recheck my fortunes

Also, I didn't mean to imply that I am a stickler for exact gp numbers for starting gear. If it feels right, go for it. Just use the average wealth by class table as a guideline.

And yes, I sure did mean a stealing and piracy spree! If you can't afford it, you steal it, right? I mean there are so many evil people out there who need to be relieved of dangerous items, no? I mean... For the greater good and all...

Haha, well let's cross that bridge if it turns out there really is a persistent and significant discrepancy in everyone's posting availability. Sound good?

Yes, it's always difficult when some people can post more than others. A lot of PBP games start out very fast then slow down. Unfortunately a lot, in my experience most, games die fairly quickly. You've put a lot of effort into this game so I'm hoping it'll go a very long time! Each GM has their kind of limit as to how long they wait for people to post before moving on, some want a post a day during the week, some just a couple of posts a week.

I think that's true of some face-to-face games too. I also hope it goes for a while, and if we have turnover in the player base that's fine too; pirate ships have a tendency to lose and gain people along the way anyhow!

Thanks for the feedback about posting frequency [MENTION=2820]Fenris[/MENTION]. I'll just keep on at a medium pace.

EDIT: Oh yeah, I'm surprised you guys haven't asked for a cash advance yet!

 

[Kobold Stew]

So... interestingly both Barrington and du Tourbillon took this to mean she was bragging that they would be done in a month.

That is what I had understood -- I think we'd need to clarify in any case, but I don't see the likelihood of coming back asking for more later. We get the amount we negotiate now, and as a result du Tourbillon gets his shares when there are things to share.

Thanks for the feedback about posting frequency [MENTION=2820]Fenris[/MENTION]. I'll just keep on at a medium pace.

I am finding things going fairly quick as well. I can generally post 1/day, but more than that is challenging. I'm travelling now, and so am a bit less present than I will usually be. But still here!

 

[Queenie]

Also, I didn't mean to imply that I am a stickler for exact gp numbers for starting gear. If it feels right, go for it. Just use the average wealth by class table as a guideline.

Awesome! I'll finish my list today and run it by you

Haha, well let's cross that bridge if it turns out there really is a persistent and significant discrepancy in everyone's posting availability. Sound good?

Heh. I was actually just teasing about that. I am sure there will be plenty of time IN game for piracy and hijinks.

I think that's true of some face-to-face games too. I also hope it goes for a while, and if we have turnover in the player base that's fine too; pirate ships have a tendency to lose and gain people along the way anyhow!

That is true, yes. Sometimes players are just not a right fit with other player's styles. Being a grown up is hard work

EDIT: Oh yeah, I'm surprised you guys haven't asked for a cash advance yet!

Weeelllllllll we're not done yet, are we? Can't drop ALL my requests on the poor Frenchman at once, don't want to scare him away. Plus more time to size him up... there is something odd about a man more intrigued by a monkey than Kat... to each their own

That is what I had understood -- I think we'd need to clarify in any case, but I don't see the likelihood of coming back asking for more later. We get the amount we negotiate now, and as a result du Tourbillon gets his shares when there are things to share.

1) You never get something you don't ask for and 2) PIRATE!!! Of course, as pirates, I suppose we shouldn't get upset when we're on the other end of that. 3) My goodness you are lawful, aren't you? Is that you speaking, Jim or both?

 

[Kobold Stew]

3) My goodness you are lawful, aren't you? Is that you speaking, Jim or both?

There is no smiley for looking innocently up in the corner of the ceiling and avoiding a question, is there?

In any case, you can see Jim's proposal now in the IC thread.

 

[Queenie]

I think that's true of some face-to-face games too. I also hope it goes for a while, and if we have turnover in the player base that's fine too; pirate ships have a tendency to lose and gain people along the way anyhow!

Oh yeah, there's that whole walking the plank thing... I hope we bring along extra scrubs who we won't miss if they end up in the drink

There is no smiley for looking innocently up in the corner of the ceiling and avoiding a question, is there?

Heh. We're onto you already!!

 

[Quickleaf]

Looks like the adventure is about to begin in earnest!
[MENTION=4936]Shayuri[/MENTION] You caught my background on the ship The Coral Curse that Nia knows about, right? You're good to jump in whenever you are ready.

 

[Shayuri]

Yep! She's not going to bust in during the negotiations, but she's lurking somewhere observing...waiting for the pirates to finish up so she can reel them in.