jackslate45
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Summoner Ernestine, out of spells but here
Off to War (always recruiting) OCC Year 2:
- Thread starter HolyMan
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Aldern Foxglove
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Aver reporting, ready to continue his brush with death.
Fangor the Fierce
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Still here, on vacation now, but should be able to post almost daily.
HolyMan
Thy wounds are healed!
Great to hear FtF I have big plans for Mal and don't want to lose Aaron in WotBS either.
ML and DW are left hmmm... both in duets to strange.
And Lughart whose with the rest of you.
I think I can start with revising my HR's and going over some other stuff soon.
HM
ML and DW are left hmmm... both in duets to strange.
And Lughart whose with the rest of you.
I think I can start with revising my HR's and going over some other stuff soon.
HM
Dragonwriter
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I'm about, no need to worry. The 1st of the year sounds OK to me.
And if you look at Myth's status, it boils down to "slow/no posting through holidays". Which is par for the course with most people around here.
Glad to see you're back, HM.
And if you look at Myth's status, it boils down to "slow/no posting through holidays". Which is par for the course with most people around here.
Glad to see you're back, HM.
HolyMan
Thy wounds are healed!
Thanks DW still had a topic I wish to start (let me find my note pad and copy paste in what I have so far). I thought we could discuss it a little and it need not be resolved before we start up again we can play and talk at the same time.
Ok here goes.
While on my forced hiatus I'm sure you all know that the progression of Off to War(OtW) was at the forefront of my thinking and writing. I thought about what had gone before and what I would like to do in the future. But one thing kept nagging at me.
That was the flow of the game coming back from everyone else. We all know the overall story (Invasion by a nation of elves called the Treylor) and that the PC's are marching towards a confrontation with an enemy army. But without the little hints you get from reading a story I think the flow is messed up.
You know how that some writers put in a page or two of what is going on in relation to the story but doesn't deal with the characters and where they are or what they are doing. They just write a little insight giving you the reader a better understanding to make the story flow better.
I think I may need to do something like this. And was wondering if anyone thought it a good or bad ideal. What I think is truly missing is the "why" are the Treylor invading. I have given little hints starting with the Key to Victory(K2V), but it is not the same as knowing for sure. I wish to make this as enjoyable as possible for everyone playing and those lurkers just out looking for a good read.
Was thinking of adding stories and tales or histories, but I think these could be played off as untrue or misinterpreted so do you the player truly believe them. And also I could change something and say "Hey they lied." But how would you the player know that they did lie unless you had a little inside knowledge. I don't know was thinking of posting some stories here and there allowing you all to read them and give you a better insight to the story from the otherside of the coin.
Thoughts?
HM
Ok here goes.
While on my forced hiatus I'm sure you all know that the progression of Off to War(OtW) was at the forefront of my thinking and writing. I thought about what had gone before and what I would like to do in the future. But one thing kept nagging at me.
That was the flow of the game coming back from everyone else. We all know the overall story (Invasion by a nation of elves called the Treylor) and that the PC's are marching towards a confrontation with an enemy army. But without the little hints you get from reading a story I think the flow is messed up.
You know how that some writers put in a page or two of what is going on in relation to the story but doesn't deal with the characters and where they are or what they are doing. They just write a little insight giving you the reader a better understanding to make the story flow better.
I think I may need to do something like this. And was wondering if anyone thought it a good or bad ideal. What I think is truly missing is the "why" are the Treylor invading. I have given little hints starting with the Key to Victory(K2V), but it is not the same as knowing for sure. I wish to make this as enjoyable as possible for everyone playing and those lurkers just out looking for a good read.
Was thinking of adding stories and tales or histories, but I think these could be played off as untrue or misinterpreted so do you the player truly believe them. And also I could change something and say "Hey they lied." But how would you the player know that they did lie unless you had a little inside knowledge. I don't know was thinking of posting some stories here and there allowing you all to read them and give you a better insight to the story from the otherside of the coin.
Thoughts?
HM
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Dragonwriter
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While I wouldn't be averse to the idea, I'm also not jumping for joy at the thought. In my opinion, not knowing why the Treylor are doing this is alright for me.
(And there's the possible issue of separating OOC from IC knowledge. Not saying it will happen, as our group seems very good about that sort of thing, just that it could happen, even accidentally.)
(And there's the possible issue of separating OOC from IC knowledge. Not saying it will happen, as our group seems very good about that sort of thing, just that it could happen, even accidentally.)
HolyMan
Thy wounds are healed!
I think that was the only thing holding me back before. (Keeping OOC knowledge seperate from IC knowledge.)
But you are correct I think we have a good group of players here. My main thing is to keep it fun for all of you. I wouldn't out right tell you all what the reason is, I would play it up (you know me
). But I was thinking of posting some goings on over in the Treylor kingdom having you see what they are thinking/feeling. So as to add to the pleasure of the game.
Way back when ML stated it was odd that the Reygurians have pikemen in the main body of the army. I have planned along time now for that, and perhaps a story about why would help enhance the game for you the players. So when your characters discovery the reason behind it, it would be an OH! I see now like moment.
HM
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But you are correct I think we have a good group of players here. My main thing is to keep it fun for all of you. I wouldn't out right tell you all what the reason is, I would play it up (you know me
). But I was thinking of posting some goings on over in the Treylor kingdom having you see what they are thinking/feeling. So as to add to the pleasure of the game.Way back when ML stated it was odd that the Reygurians have pikemen in the main body of the army. I have planned along time now for that, and perhaps a story about why would help enhance the game for you the players. So when your characters discovery the reason behind it, it would be an OH! I see now like moment.
HM
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HolyMan
Thy wounds are healed!
Ok a short hour and 20 till a New Year and a New Start.
First at Lughart. Cedric's Level ups are approved but please add to your sblock the class you took a lvl in (just for easy bookkeeping if down the road you multiclass).
I will be posting at midnight everyones XP. Then update the threads.
Happy New Year everyone hope it is a great as this past one.
HM
First at Lughart. Cedric's Level ups are approved but please add to your sblock the class you took a lvl in (just for easy bookkeeping if down the road you multiclass).
I will be posting at midnight everyones XP. Then update the threads.
Happy New Year everyone hope it is a great as this past one.
HM
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