Knightmares Of Khorvaire OOC
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I am beginning to question the desire of the players in this game. The whole point of bringing in nine players total was so that you could all interact with each other and make decisions as a group. But that can't happen if you go a week in between posts, and when you do post it is nothing more than "I agree with what's happening, and I think we need to be careful."
The last thing I want to do is to write the entire story out myself with the occasional "reaction" post from you guys. That isn't roleplaying, that is you guys reading my short story. Some of you guys do take what I've written and advance your characters and the story forward (or at least try to), but for many of you it's like posting is a chore.
So once again, I want you all to be honest and just say whether or not you actually want to put in the effort in this particular game, or if you'd rather just drop out. I only took up DMing the game in the first place because the original group seemed quite enthused to have the game continue, but I just don't know anymore. I myself would rather just end the game altogether than have to push the story along myself every couple of days because no one (or very few) are roleplaying. So please tell me.
And just so you all know... the last post we had was Bobiton (thank you!) on the 13th, the only one to post anything after I gathered everyone together to make preparations to move forward. Now I am not going to post anything for the rest of the week because I want to see how many of you want to keep the story moving forward and interact with each other and make the decisions on what happens next yourselves. If by Friday absolutely no progress is made, then I'll be forced to make a decision as to what is going to happen with the game. So be forewarned that the game right now is in your hands. Thank you.
The last thing I want to do is to write the entire story out myself with the occasional "reaction" post from you guys. That isn't roleplaying, that is you guys reading my short story. Some of you guys do take what I've written and advance your characters and the story forward (or at least try to), but for many of you it's like posting is a chore.
So once again, I want you all to be honest and just say whether or not you actually want to put in the effort in this particular game, or if you'd rather just drop out. I only took up DMing the game in the first place because the original group seemed quite enthused to have the game continue, but I just don't know anymore. I myself would rather just end the game altogether than have to push the story along myself every couple of days because no one (or very few) are roleplaying. So please tell me.
And just so you all know... the last post we had was Bobiton (thank you!) on the 13th, the only one to post anything after I gathered everyone together to make preparations to move forward. Now I am not going to post anything for the rest of the week because I want to see how many of you want to keep the story moving forward and interact with each other and make the decisions on what happens next yourselves. If by Friday absolutely no progress is made, then I'll be forced to make a decision as to what is going to happen with the game. So be forewarned that the game right now is in your hands. Thank you.
ShaggySpellsword
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I guess I am just having difficulty feeling like I am an important part of the group or the story telling process because there are NINE PCs running around. I don't know that this many players is really my style, sorry. I tried, but I just couldn't get into it with this many. Sorry, I guess I better bow out. Thanks Defcon 1 and sorry again.
DarkMaster
First Post
I guess I am in the same boat as Shaggy, nine is too much for me to get into it.
Defcon_1 I like your descriptive style but nine is a way too much. Things become very slow and I loose focus on the story.
I will bow out too, sorry.
Edit : Things might have been different but out of the nine players 2 or 3 continued to post.
Defcon_1 I like your descriptive style but nine is a way too much. Things become very slow and I loose focus on the story.
I will bow out too, sorry.
Edit : Things might have been different but out of the nine players 2 or 3 continued to post.
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Bobitron
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I confess that I joined this because I thought that 9 PC's would lead to a fast paced adventure with lots o' posting. I had a suspicion that adding more players would cause some tension with the existing players.
I have actually been holding back from posting more. I didn't want to steal the scene. I love the idea of this game, DEFCON, so if you are willing to keep running it even after some of the party leaves, I'm in. I like your descriptive style as well, and I'm having a good time, even though I only have a few in-game posts.
I apologize to the existing players if I stepped on any toes by joining.
-Bob
I have actually been holding back from posting more. I didn't want to steal the scene. I love the idea of this game, DEFCON, so if you are willing to keep running it even after some of the party leaves, I'm in. I like your descriptive style as well, and I'm having a good time, even though I only have a few in-game posts.
I apologize to the existing players if I stepped on any toes by joining.
-Bob
Tor L'Tha
First Post
I can understand that some feels that its to little place for their character, but it is we as individuals players that have to make the effort to fitt in the story. I tend to write a lot of nonsense, but it is for the GM and co-players to know that my character is alive and that if he cant contribute to the story he will take a smoke, take a leak, or whatever. PC can always be sharp as a knife and super intelligent. Or Always have something interesting to say. (do we in real life?)
It is possible to post “he nods with his head” - “I will follow this guy” “you guys take the decision” etc etc etc. I do not see the problem of short post just saying “I agree” or the large ones describing in details all a character do.
The number may be a prob. Taylor isnt coming back if you ask me. And this call for players will do its one.
I know that there are good players here. Lets take that rest in the Inn. Get up early stretch out bones and get to that F*** temple to kick some claw ass. Darkmaster i hope you reconsider. You have been one of the actives ones, and i need to save your metal ass to prove Zooks good intended hearth..
I hope you guys are willing to continue. I'm sure am.
It is possible to post “he nods with his head” - “I will follow this guy” “you guys take the decision” etc etc etc. I do not see the problem of short post just saying “I agree” or the large ones describing in details all a character do.
The number may be a prob. Taylor isnt coming back if you ask me. And this call for players will do its one.
I know that there are good players here. Lets take that rest in the Inn. Get up early stretch out bones and get to that F*** temple to kick some claw ass. Darkmaster i hope you reconsider. You have been one of the actives ones, and i need to save your metal ass to prove Zooks good intended hearth..
I hope you guys are willing to continue. I'm sure am.
DarkMaster
First Post
damn double post
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DarkMaster
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Actually Tor, if Defcon don't mind, I will actually look how things goes before I decide.
I got a bit discouraged by the lack of posting of many player and lost interest in the game.
I still think that 6 should be the maximum number of player in game. I will wait and see.
As for saving Kolarred ass "In your dream" the old bastard can take care of himself
I got a bit discouraged by the lack of posting of many player and lost interest in the game.
I still think that 6 should be the maximum number of player in game. I will wait and see.
As for saving Kolarred ass "In your dream" the old bastard can take care of himself
I'm glad you will stick around DarkMaster. To be honest, I would venture to say it shouldn't be the number of PLAYERS that would make things less fun to participate, but the number of POSTS. Quite frankly, our post count HASN'T gone up since we added four new players... and I'd venture to say it has actually gone DOWN... which really bothers me. Thus everyone who is posting should be quite able to get my responses to whatever it is you put in. It's my job to present results to whatever the players offer as their actions... and it would only be if that there were SO MANY posts that I was not able to give each one it's own personal attention that it should make things less fun for you. And that hasn't been the case. I've been able to cover pretty much all specific action that each character has taken because for most characters... specific action HASN'T been taken.
So here's the deal... Tyler is effectively done and I'll determine how much longer I keep him around as an NPC (probably not very). Lyran I'll write out because Shaggy only was able to post on occasion anyway. Korthus I'm guessing is done because I saw Verbatim say he couldn't post anymore, and he is Badger's roommate (so I'm guessing Badger is done too). I do not know what is up with Doomhawk and Tomanta and why their posts have been so infrequent (but if I need to replace them I will). Zweischneid had been one of our most numerous posters but he hasn't appeared since Christmas, so I don't know what's up with him but I fear the worst (since he seemed the most bothered by the addition of other players, although I don't know why that would not have him appear on the boards AT ALL since he still had other games he was still in presumably).
Which leaves us with the following players:
Kolarred the paladin
Zook the rogue
Luthal the ranger
Tomanta (fighter/rogue), Margan (monk), and Lynx (wizard) seem to be in limbo right now (and if the three of you could please post your intentions, that's be great). Effectively out of the game are Lyran, Tyler, and Korthus.
As I have a sneaking suspicion we will not get ALL three back from the Tomanta/Margan/Lynx triumvirate... SLIPPSHADE can you please post a character concept here as you are now being brought on board! Welcome! For Kolarred, Zook and Luthal... here's to keeping the Knightmares alive and ready for their journey!
So here's the deal... Tyler is effectively done and I'll determine how much longer I keep him around as an NPC (probably not very). Lyran I'll write out because Shaggy only was able to post on occasion anyway. Korthus I'm guessing is done because I saw Verbatim say he couldn't post anymore, and he is Badger's roommate (so I'm guessing Badger is done too). I do not know what is up with Doomhawk and Tomanta and why their posts have been so infrequent (but if I need to replace them I will). Zweischneid had been one of our most numerous posters but he hasn't appeared since Christmas, so I don't know what's up with him but I fear the worst (since he seemed the most bothered by the addition of other players, although I don't know why that would not have him appear on the boards AT ALL since he still had other games he was still in presumably).
Which leaves us with the following players:
Kolarred the paladin
Zook the rogue
Luthal the ranger
Tomanta (fighter/rogue), Margan (monk), and Lynx (wizard) seem to be in limbo right now (and if the three of you could please post your intentions, that's be great). Effectively out of the game are Lyran, Tyler, and Korthus.
As I have a sneaking suspicion we will not get ALL three back from the Tomanta/Margan/Lynx triumvirate... SLIPPSHADE can you please post a character concept here as you are now being brought on board! Welcome! For Kolarred, Zook and Luthal... here's to keeping the Knightmares alive and ready for their journey!
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