[5e] Spell & Crossbones

[Quickleaf]

Also let me make sure I have this correct

[MENTION=8058]Queenie[/MENTION] - Katarina's native language is Spanish
[MENTION=4936]Shayuri[/MENTION] - Nia's native language is Jamaican?
[MENTION=6787234]peterka99[/MENTION] - Etienne's native language is French
[MENTION=20005]Matthan[/MENTION] - Blaise's native language is French
[MENTION=6814006]Thateous[/MENTION] - Jacques' native language is French
[MENTION=64406]Fen[/MENTION]irs - Ole Zef's native language is ?????

Everyone starts knowing English, which is the "Common" tongue for our campaign, which is based in Nassau, a British settlement (now a pirate port, but English-speaking roots remain).

When a historical issue – e.g. gender relations or language – would interfere with playability, I always go in favor of playability. Don't worry about being absolutely historically accurate; most of the PCs use historical events/figures/motifs as touchstones for their backstories, and then a whole lot of creativity, imagination, and improve from there.

 

[DeJoker]

No you misunderstand the reason for that question -- people tend to speak with an accent associated with their native tongue -- I am just trying to mentally hear those words they are speaking with their applicable accent in mind -- it also helps me affirm their base nationality in a few cases -- its a more for me to enhance my following along with the story than any sort of historical accuracy

Oh and [MENTION=20323]Quickleaf[/MENTION] did you get my PM ??

 

[Queenie]

Also let me make sure I have this correct

[MENTION=8058]Queenie[/MENTION] - Katarina's native language is Spanish
[MENTION=4936]Shayuri[/MENTION] - Nia's native language is Jamaican?
[MENTION=6787234]peterka99[/MENTION] - Etienne's native language is French
[MENTION=20005]Matthan[/MENTION] - Blaise's native language is French
[MENTION=6814006]Thateous[/MENTION] - Jacques' native language is French
[MENTION=64406]Fen[/MENTION]irs - Ole Zef's native language is ?????

Si, Senor. But Kat also speaks French and Thieves Cant as well as English.
[MENTION=2820]Fenris[/MENTION] Zef's native language is Dutch. But he can speak lots of languages.

I think as long as you also speak English, you'd be fine with any language.

 

[DeJoker]

Ah great -- yes I know she speaks additional languages -- what I was looking for was just a understanding of the native languages of the various characters.

As for Thieves Cant -- it is not really a language unto itself -- but a means to convey information within a language without others catching understanding it is even going on. For instance you can use Thieves Cant while speaking in Spanish or speaking in French or speaking in Dutch and while someone might know Thieves Cant if they do not understand the basic language they are going to be hard pressed to understand what you are saying using Thieves Cant as it is meant to deliver a message within a message. Note I only say this because some gamers I have met either forgot this or did not know it to begin with considering you gaming prowess I am going to guess you already knew but again just in case. I did not think it would hurt to reiterate it. That and just in case you all are playing this differently within this game -- and it was going to be something I needed to know

Oh and is Ole Zef character information located anywhere ??

 

[Fenris]

Oh and is Ole Zef character information located anywhere ??

Why, in my head of course!

Actually Quickleaf (almost shortened that to Quickie and decided not to ) has asked for that info several times. Somehow I have forgotten to post him in the RG. I will fix that now.

 

[DeJoker]

Thanks that will be appreciated

 

[tglassy]

I would say pick the option that feels the most like a pirate to you. Personally, I feel like tempest feels more pirate like, but I'm sure there's an interesting angle to go with a pirate life cleric. Also, QL has a houserule to discourage heavy armor use in the game (Errol Flynn didn't swing around in plate armor). If you have heavy armor proficiency and use medium or light armor, you get +1 bonus to AC. Just something to keep in mind.

Sorry, been lurking on here for a while. Just jumped in because my new boss’ name is Errol Flynn. Spelled the same way. He’s. 70 something year old CPA. It shocked me to see his name pop up here!


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[Quickleaf]

Happy Halloween, maties! Swashbuckle responsibly!

 

[DeJoker]

Hey Quickleaf just letting you know I am still here -- and still awaiting your yeah or nay on those things I presented to you.

 

[Matthan]

Guys, I can't tell you how big of a smile showed up on my face when I saw the email that the in game thread updated. Woohoo!

 

[DeJoker]

Hey @Quickleaf just dropping a line to let you know I am still here -- following the story as well and looking forward to join in whenever is convenient

 

[Quickleaf]

Hey @Quickleaf just dropping a line to let you know I am still here -- following the story as well and looking forward to join in whenever is convenient

Do you have a character sheet you could share? I just remember getting a barrage of house rules ideas from you, but nothing about your character.

 

[DeJoker]

Well I was waiting to finalize the character itself based on your decision -- I think I even said "but if you want I can build it off just the Cleric(Tempest)" but you never responded one way or the other so I thought I would just hold on until you were perhaps ready to move forward with things. Did not want to overload you, nor was I overly keen on going blindly down one path or the other and creating a full concept based on an idea to then convert it to another should you approve/disapprove the elements I put forth -- but if you need to see some character concept -- just let me know which one you want to see built -- the one based on the information I supplied you (because you might be willing to accept some of it) or the one based off just a straight Cleric (Tempest) because your not sure you are willing to accept any of it.

 

[Matthan]

Not to rock the boat, but does this game have any chance of continuing? It would be a shame for our pirates to never actually hit the sea.

 

[peterka99]

Etienne's doctor asked him to breathe sea breeze, not foul jail air anymore

 

[Matthan]

I think it's been more than two full months since the game thread updated. I'm still here if the game ever does pick back up, but I wanted to say thank you to everyone for the great game. It was awesome to play with you all.

 

[Shayuri]

Agreed!

 

[Quickleaf]

Sorry to keep you all waiting! The delay is on my end; just juggling a lot of things with health, grad school, and work...a bit worn down and my creative muse has been erratic. I'll return to the game as soon as I'm able.

 

[peterka9]

Do you intend to resume the game ?

 

[Matthan]

I don't think it's coming back. I had assumed it was dead. That happens in pbp a lot. It was a good and fun game while it lasted and that is sometimes the best you can hope for.