Against the Shadows VII - A Faded Glory Story Hour (Re-Updated - 5/17)

[Caliber]

The Dwarf could be a Paladin ...

 

[MavrickWeirdo]

Now they just need someopne who can speak dwarven

 

[Lela]

I agree with all of you.

It's just that if my DM were to take away my character and hand me a new one (I just hope he gets to pick some, if not all, the stats, skills, feats, etc) without warning, I might be a little miffed. Especally when it's considered that it was another player who agreed to "Pay the Price." Of course, it's all relitive.

Anyway, that's what I'm asking about. How did Lew's player take it? And did you give him anything extra/special?

 

[Old One]

What Happened To Lew?

Greetings All!

I could let the speculation run wild, but...

Right before we played Session 17 Kris, Lew's player, informed me that he was dropping out of the campaign for scheduling reasons. Despite much DM wheedling and pleading, his decision was final.

John (Rose) mentioned he knew someone who would be very interested in playing. Both Corey (Quintus) and Jim (Rowan) had gamed with the prospect before and seconded John's motion, so Mike was invited to join our group and Cragen (aka "Rip van Dwarf") was born.

Mike joined us for Session 18 and was introduced midway through the session. His baptism to fire was losing over 1/2 his considerable hit points in one round to the big silver fur! As you will see with the next update...his joining the party was not without it's "bumps"!

Stay tuned,

~ Old One

 

[Old One]

Caliber!

Well I might be reading this wrong but I think Lew is now playing the Dwarf Cragen. Maybe thats just me though ...

Good update though Old One! Long time no post!

Thanks, Caliber!

Glad to see you back. Cragen is indeed the new PC, but Lew, sadly is no longer with us. See the above post for details...

~ Old One

 

[Old One]

Hee, Hee...

Now they just need someopne who can speak dwarven

MW -

Your attention to detail is outstanding...

Actually, Cragen speaks Old Emorian...the main precursor to Tradespeak. Sometimes, things DO get lost in the translation!

~ Old One

 

[Old One]

No "Deus Ex DM" Here...

I agree with all of you.

It's just that if my DM were to take away my character and hand me a new one (I just hope he gets to pick some, if not all, the stats, skills, feats, etc) without warning, I might be a little miffed. Especally when it's considered that it was another player who agreed to "Pay the Price." Of course, it's all relitive.

Anyway, that's what I'm asking about. How did Lew's player take it? And did you give him anything extra/special?

Lela,

I wouldn't take away a PC without major player input and agreement. That said, it was not an issue in this case. Based on the turn of events, it all actually worked out pretty nicely (at least from a DM point of view).

~ Old One

 

[Plane Sailing]

I'm really sorry that "Lew" has had to drop out - from a DM perspective you watch a whole series of plot threads walk away, quite apart from the disappointment of not having a friend in the game any more (speaks from experience here )

I'll always think of Lew as the man who used ordinary "medicine" to help someones bent back, and then found an unwanted bevy of people looking for "the miracle healer"! Truly, no good deed shall go unpunished <smiles>

Eagerly awaiting more story.

 

[Dougal DeKree]

Loosing Lew...

Now this is bad for the group, in-game and out-game

No more intricate patterns on Lews shoes...

and a tip for the new player:

BEWARE OF PITS !!!

Dougal DeKree, retired gnomish Illusionist

 

[Old One]

It was unfortunate...

I'm really sorry that "Lew" has had to drop out - from a DM perspective you watch a whole series of plot threads walk away, quite apart from the disappointment of not having a friend in the game any more (speaks from experience here )

I'll always think of Lew as the man who used ordinary "medicine" to help someones bent back, and then found an unwanted bevy of people looking for "the miracle healer"! Truly, no good deed shall go unpunished <smiles>

Eagerly awaiting more story.

Alex,

Thanks for stopping in...

It was unfortunate to lose Kris as a player and Lew as a character. Kris contributed alot to the campaign and Lew had a significant number of plot hooks built around him. As you well, know, however, as the DM, you have to learn to "roll with the punches"! I NPC'd Lew for 1.5 sessions, then Volakir (the dwarven cleric) borrowed his body and "wind walked" away.

The departure of Lew and the arrival of Cragen actually allowed me to accelerate the introduction of a number of plot hooks and world elements that have been waiting in the wings. In addition, Lew's departure removes the party's main link to the Church...the full effects (if any) of this development remain to be seen.

Needless to say, showing up with a living, breathing dwarf after nearly 8 human generations might turn more than a few heads...

~ Old One