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    [IC] JM's A Bit of Trouble (Book 2)

    That. Was. Unexpected. Winter shakes off her surprise and to her surprise, finds herself saying, "I have nothing pressing to do. It is a beautiful day, and lunch approaches. It sounds like a good idea to me."
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    [OOC] PbtA Ironsworn - PbP in Ancient Greece

    I am still feeling my way with this system. I was thinking of this scene purely in terms of a combat encounter. I hadn't thought about how a vow would tie in at this point. That said, play it as you feel is right, and we will work our way through it. If you are not sure, use the OOC thread to...
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    [IC] PbtA Ironsworn - PbP in Ancient Greece

    Supply Camp. Night. Weak moonlight and scattered campfires. The main body of the army camps atop a small rise, giving it a commanding position over the plain below. The support camp is located about half a mile behind, in among a lightly wooded area. Sentries have been posted around the support...
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    [IC] JM's A Bit of Trouble (Book 2)

    "You are welcome. And welcome. "You should rest your feet in the river. There are a few good places to do so a little up river from the market." Winter greets the newcomers and introduces herself to those she has not met before, which is pretty much everyone. Although, she knows of Swithun by...
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    [IC] JM's A Bit of Trouble (Book 2)

    Winter turns to the halfling. He looks like a soldier, but Winter hasn't seen him before. Perhaps he is new to Bit. "Hello Klebba. I'm Winter. This is Tifi, and Brother Pelegon," indicating each in turn with a nod of her head. "I have an apple. But this stall sells rocks. With pictures on...
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    [IC] JM's A Bit of Trouble (Book 2)

    Winter selects another stone from the river bank and drops it into her sling. Focusing the days frustration into the action, she spins the sling. Twice. Twice she has recommended putting together a party to hunt, or at least find, Ariamhodary. The first time, well things were pretty confused...
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    [Recruiting 2/4] PbtA Ironsworn - PbP in Ancient Greece

    Hello Scott. Good to see you again. I hope that you are well and all your characters are victorious. Are you in any games here at the moment? thotd
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    Are Dice Pools Good, Actually?

    First up, ultimately, this. That said, I like dice pools. Maybe it comes from those early days playing Vampire and WH40K. For me, changing the number of dice available to you to achieve a task has a visceral quality that adding or subtracting modifiers to a single dice roll does not. In a...
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    [Recruiting 2/4] PbtA Ironsworn - PbP in Ancient Greece

    Hey KN. How are you travelling? I would really like to get Penelope in the IC thread before pushing on. Let me know if this is a problem. I can push on with Pallas until you are ready to jump in. thotd
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    Dungeon World

    Yeah. Despite understanding, I think, the concept, and being keen on the idea, this is where I struggled as well. This would be my way ahead. If they are looking for a more challenging/dangerous game, maybe see if they can give you examples of where they thought things might get seriously...
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    Dungeon World

    I think that any advice I could add has already been said. Maybe this will help instead: The Fey, the Far, and the Ugly Space In Between It was a DW game played here on the boards. The characters were pretty high level, and from what I recall, it was a pretty wild ride. thotd
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    [5E] [OOC] JM's A Bit of Trouble (Closed)

    It sounds good. I like the idea of the young girl being one of Frosts students. (Does she have a name?) I definitely agree that the first meeting between Frost and Pelegon, with [insert name here] standing between them, would be awkward. She would make for a interesting a narrative lever...
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    [5E] [OOC] JM's A Bit of Trouble (Closed)

    Hah. I know that feeling. One of the reasons I resumed playing here was to try and stake out a little space and time dedicated to something other than work. You did say that. Um, apologies. Again. I really am not covering myself with glory at the moment, am I? Being constantly tired is, well...
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    [5E] [OOC] JM's A Bit of Trouble (Closed)

    I think that Frost would feel a bit uncomfortable in a house or appartment. She is more likely found in army camps or under a tree somewhere. That said, if there is a hot bath in the offering ... only a barbarian would turn down the offer of a hot bath. OK, I am going to throw some connection...
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    [Recruiting 2/4] PbtA Ironsworn - PbP in Ancient Greece

    Sorry. Should have been a bit more specific. I was just referring to events at the camp hospital. Not critical. You can just start from events as outlined in the IC thread if you prefer. thotd
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    [Recruiting 2/4] PbtA Ironsworn - PbP in Ancient Greece

    Maybe. It can be hard to tell at times - ruining the game/creating awesomeness :) I was more referring to the complexity of starting the game in the middle of major conflict. Definitely not KISS. Play to see what happens, right? I have created an OOC Thread. I am going to leave this thread...
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    [OOC] PbtA Ironsworn - PbP in Ancient Greece

    :: Cites and Culture :: :: Warfare and Equipment :: :: God and Titans ::
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    [OOC] PbtA Ironsworn - PbP in Ancient Greece

    Table of Contents Game Status Setting Notes Spare Links IC Thread RG Thread Recruiting Thread Game Status - Recruiting 2/4 KN playing Penelope, devotee of Apollo, healer and archer from Polis:Alpha TI playing Pallas, hoplite from Polis:Gamma Vacant Vacant Game Summary 23 Jul 2019 -...
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    [Recruiting 2/4] PbtA Ironsworn - PbP in Ancient Greece

    Well that nearly killed me ... Eventually I decided just go with what I had, and play it out. We really need a name for the game. And the Island. But right now I am just happy to have a start. Lets see how this goes. thotd
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