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[Brother Shatterstone]

And game related . . . Jibril is just checking through his knowledges to see if anything comes to mind concerning the situation. After reading through my post I wasn't real certain I brought that out.

I know that I have many unique views on how things should be happen in an RPG and I'm sure this is no different but I think it’s… Well cheating is too strong of a word but I think it’s a disservice to Isida, who spent a lot of time on this test, if we simply decided the answer via the roll of the dice… :\

I’m not that smart of a guy but when I looked quickly last night and guessed on four, I had two of them right… I really think we could do this on are own.

Anyhow, got to run, but I should have a post up within a few hours. 1 PM PST at the latest.

 

[Keia]

I know that I have many unique views on how things should be happen in an RPG and I'm sure this is no different but I think it’s… Well cheating is too strong of a word but I think it’s a disservice to Isida, who spent a lot of time on this test, if we simply decided the answer via the roll of the dice… :\

I’m not that smart of a guy but when I looked quickly last night and guessed on four, I had two of them right… I really think we could do this on are own.

BS,

I don't know what you think I was asking, but I definitely don't like what you are implying. I don't cheat, and I don't like those who would even suggest that I do.

I was askin if the 20+ skill ranks of knowledges and +7 INT that my character has could give me any insight into what was going on. I'm all for problem solving as much as the next, but there's nothing wrong with using my skills and abilities to accomplish it.

Keia

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Wow, lucky me that I get to see the less harsh version...

I don't know what you think I was asking, but I definitely don't like what you are implying.

I'm sorry that you don't like the fact that implying that Isida is a human being that had invested considerable time into this game and into this challenge. I would hate to see her enjoyment of this game ruined, or diminished even slightly, cause of a dice roll. I've gamed with Isida for wow maybe a year now, and if not quite a year a good long while, and I can't think of once where a skill check was ever used but that’s really just me do what you wish.

If you think I'm implying more then contact me offline: ftn4life@earthlink.net Cause that's all I ever suggested, remeber the DM needs to have fun too.

I don't cheat, and I don't like those who would even suggest that I do.

Not sure where I suggested you where cheating...

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Anyhow, got to run, but I should have a post up within a few hours. 1 PM PST at the latest.

9 minutes late. *sigh* I'm so blaming ENworld for it...

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

Ok guys, Brother Shatterstone wasn't cheating, he just e-mail me for guesses, and I said he had two of them right. I didn't say which two. Sorry about that if that offends anyone

Anyways, I am moving today, so my posting will be a bit spotty for a while.

 

[Goddess FallenAngel]

B.S., I would suggest that should our esteemed GM not wish the test to be 'solved' via a die roll, than she will not let it be. If the die roll would normally reveal something that the GM does not wish us to know, she is well within her rights to simply decree that the die roll does not reveal said info.

That said, I agree fully with Keia on using all our character's skills in order to complete this test. Frankly, my character has several stats (including Int) that are higher than mine, and I don't see myself finishing every test without a little help from die rolls (skill checks) along the way. Suggesting that the players should complete everything without help from our character's knowledge is a bit... unrealistic. I think I am agreeing with Keia's sentiment in saying that this is a test for the characters, not the players, and it is not 'cheating' to ask for a skill check to help clarify matters for the character.

Okay?

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

B.S., I would suggest that should our esteemed GM not wish the test to be 'solved' via a die roll, than she will not let it be. If the die roll would normally reveal something that the GM does not wish us to know, she is well within her rights to simply decree that the die roll does not reveal said info.

I was simply looking out for Isida's happiness... Cause that's what we are here to do. Right now I''m not having fun cause I suggested someone to try to ponder some of the answers on theire own...

So I think I will drop this game and end the discussion that’s taking away from all of Isida’s wonderful work.

 

[Goddess FallenAngel]

I don't beleive that the discussion is taking away from any of Isida's work, and I don't think you should drop the game just because of one discussion. Everyone always has disagreements in games, it cannot be avoided. I can't think of one game where there hasn't been minor clashes. Don't drop just because one or two people disagree with something that you said.

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

Bro, if you drop out, who will run Samira? Stay in, worrying about this kind of stuff is a DM's job.

 

[Keia]

Not sure where I suggested you where cheating...

Here?

I know that I have many unique views on how things should be happen in an RPG and I'm sure this is no different but I think it’s… Well cheating is too strong of a word but I think it’s a disservice to Isida, who spent a lot of time on this test, if we simply decided the answer via the roll of the dice… :\

Being a regular GM in r/l as well as a couple games here I understand about not wanting to ruin a game. I truly do. That wasn’t my intention. I don’t have a problem with someone trying to figure things out on their own either.

I take issue with someone implying that I’m cheating. I take issue with someone’s assumption that they know what’s best. As you said, you have unique views and you are entitled to them.

However, we both should remember that this game, something we both look to for enjoyment. How we each enjoy it is up to ourselves and the talented GM’s that allow us to play in their worlds for a while.

I have no problems with you, BS, nor should I think that either you or I should drop this game because of our discussion. We handled it civilly and as far as I’m concerned – it’s over.

Game on!
Keia

Ps. Sure this isn’t because I kicked you butt last week in yahoo baseball?