Discussion for a Kingdom of ashes OOC II

[Queen_Dopplepopolis]

Special thanks...

Very special thanks to Gertie and Tim for coming over to play with my little brother. He's a little annoying... but, D&D seemed to be a really good experience for him. A chance to use his imagination and really do something that doesn't involve some aspect of juvenile delinquency is just the thing he needed.

I don't know if it will have a long-lasting impact on him but, a girl can dream, right?

So, thanks again... I really appreciate it.

 

[Queen_Dopplepopolis]

Empty Nest Will Be Full Again

Hey y'all! Mik called Kennon and I this evening-- seems that he will return on Thursday... the proverbial "nest" (aka couch) of the Bauman's will once again be full... and there will be much rejoicing!

So, with this knowledge in hand, I ask you the very important question: When do you want to play this weekend?

Do let us know!

 

[The_Universe]

For those of you whose geekery takes on a militaristic bent...

Attached is a rough idea of how the fortifications around Hyrwl will appear. This seemed like a good idea for the walls of an ancient forest town, but I'm not sure how to construct the same kind of forest-friendly gates.

If somebody has an idea for an organic-seeming set of gates, let me know.

 

[AIM-54]

You could have something where a tree serves as a hinge for a stone gate that can blend seamlessly with the wall. Sorta like the tree rotates swinging the gate open and then rotates back to close it, if that makes sense? I dunno, it just struck me looking at the specs a little more closely.

 

[The_Universe]

Yet another updated map

This map might be useful. It's a re-drawn Prydein with the major towns and villages labelled.

That's an interesting idea, Jeremiah.

If the tree itself rotates, (or at least part of it does) the wall has to be 2x thickness near the gates, so that the part that swings has some value as a protective tool.

I'll keep thinking it over--obviously, I'll have to have it decided by whenever we play this weekend.

--Kennon

 

[The_Universe]

You could have something where a tree serves as a hinge for a stone gate that can blend seamlessly with the wall. Sorta like the tree rotates swinging the gate open and then rotates back to close it, if that makes sense? I dunno, it just struck me looking at the specs a little more closely.

I'm tempted to go with the "Wall of Thorns" or "Wall of Stone" Spells. They both can be cast by mid-level casters, but they're also naturally permanent.

That means that if I cast wall-of-stone to close the gates, I have to get out a pickaxe to open them back up again. Wall of thorns is easier to get rid of, but neither can just be dispelled when you don't want them anymore (as far as I can tell).

Anyway you (or some other member of the group) can think of a way to make the gates work better?

 

[The_Universe]

Furthermore...

When does everybody want to play this weekend? Liz and I are available whenever, and I definitely prefer friday or saturday to sunday.

Further down the road, what is everyone doing over easter? My parents, brother, and sister are going to be in town, so we can't play. But I thought that perhaps those of you who weren't going to visit family could swing by--no sense in anybody being alone over the holiday.

As always, just let me know!

 

[The_Universe]

God I'm hungry. Somebody post some food the thread, so I can download and eat it.

 

[Laurel]

Back in the Good ol' USA

YEAH! Home at last!!! Had a wonderfully great time----
Okay for playing this weekend.... um saturday I think is best for me. Also, about Easter weekend: Greg and I are both out of town and I (does not include Greg)am out for the next weekend unless my mom, Greg's mom, my sister-in-law, Greg's cousin, and assorted friends would all like to play (BIG wedding planning bash in DC!) But when it gets closer I will get with Kennon and who ever wants to play bad people and see if I die during the week That was fun the last time, and hopefully we shall all roll better in the future.

 

[The_Universe]

Despite being out of the country, Kat was the first person who voted, so SATURDAY IT IS! (actually, Liz was the first person that voted. But Liz's vote is really more than a vote...more like her word is law around here... )

I say we start at 1pm. Gives people time for lunch, and if we screw off for the requisite hour before we start, we'll still get to play for a really long time!

The last chapter was called "The Fall of the City of Forsaken Elves" for those who care. This chapter, "A Debt, Repaid"