stonegod's Expedition to Castle Ravenloft: Ch. II [OOC]
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Well let's be fair here, Stormwind... our actions have covered all of three seconds thus far. It might be a little premature for Ashlyn to assume what Jarrith, Marot, and Khensu are planning to do (like leave the room without killing the undead), and get all defensive about it.
Besides which... just cause S@S and I posted first, doesn't mean we automatically get to control how the scene goes. If you were to immediately go ahead and attack the undead there is nothing stopping you, and we'd obviosly join in on it. You don't need to defer to us just because we posted first.
In any event... I have a feeling that once the scene continues for more than a few seconds, we'll be getting to the undead-killing that Ashlyn is looking for soon enough.
Besides which... just cause S@S and I posted first, doesn't mean we automatically get to control how the scene goes. If you were to immediately go ahead and attack the undead there is nothing stopping you, and we'd obviosly join in on it. You don't need to defer to us just because we posted first.
In any event... I have a feeling that once the scene continues for more than a few seconds, we'll be getting to the undead-killing that Ashlyn is looking for soon enough.
stonegod
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DEFCON's got a point, only 6ish seconds have passed. Of course, Ashlyn's a bit militant when it comes to undead, so I understand that as well. That's why I asked for everyone's action before moving the scene forward: I then meld them together into a gestalt. So, *right now*, Marot and the rest are not attacking. Might change later.
True, true .... I'm just trying to convey Ashlyn's militant attitude towards undead and still let others in the group try other stuff (like diplomacy), hence my post above of Ashlyn's viewpoint.
I figure that posting this sort of motivation/thoughts thing in the OOC thread helps all of us players in understanding where each of the other characters are so that we can hopefully rationalize things for the characters to keep the group working smoothly and well together.
Does this help you guys too or is it just distracting you?
I figure that posting this sort of motivation/thoughts thing in the OOC thread helps all of us players in understanding where each of the other characters are so that we can hopefully rationalize things for the characters to keep the group working smoothly and well together.
Does this help you guys too or is it just distracting you?
It's not that it doesn't help... it's that (from my, DEFCON 1's, point of view) it's not really necessary. I have a pretty good idea how Ashlyn will react to things (as I do to all the party members), so the need to get us "all on the same page" right off the top doesn't seem needed. Whatever it is you choose to have Ashlyn do, I'll be able to run with it and work around it.
In fact, that's how I prefer these kind of games to go... characters making strong choices, and then the rest of the group accepting, justifying, and heightening the action (this is the improv performer in me). There's nothing worse that some event coming up and every player then posting a "wait and see" attitude because they don't want to offend the rest of the group, step on anyone's toes, or make a choice that might get themselves into trouble. Although that's great for supposed party harmony... it's death for the game itself because the action slows to a crawl as everything gets "negotiated" before a decision is made.
It should be quite obvious by now that I'm a definite "shoot first, ask questions later" kind of player... opening doors without bothering to ask "is everyone ready?" and waiting for all responses in the affirmative. Let's all just "do stuff" and let the chips fall where they may. It's a much more organic and lively type of playing, and makes for more interesting fallout when things don't go exactly as planned.
In fact, that's how I prefer these kind of games to go... characters making strong choices, and then the rest of the group accepting, justifying, and heightening the action (this is the improv performer in me). There's nothing worse that some event coming up and every player then posting a "wait and see" attitude because they don't want to offend the rest of the group, step on anyone's toes, or make a choice that might get themselves into trouble. Although that's great for supposed party harmony... it's death for the game itself because the action slows to a crawl as everything gets "negotiated" before a decision is made.
It should be quite obvious by now that I'm a definite "shoot first, ask questions later" kind of player... opening doors without bothering to ask "is everyone ready?" and waiting for all responses in the affirmative. Let's all just "do stuff" and let the chips fall where they may. It's a much more organic and lively type of playing, and makes for more interesting fallout when things don't go exactly as planned.
Once again regarding group gear, we are starting to accumulate quite a bit, and we should probably sell most of it once we get back to town as we will need the money soon enough.
For instance, Ashlyn would like to put in a request for 4500 gold from the groups funds so that she can awaken both the sunblade and the symbol. I figure this will be a fun aspect of Ashlyn to RP ... her in a somewhat uncomfortable social situation with a group of people she is coming to think of as friends
(Note: I feel a bit awkward as a player with Ashlyn asking for so much, especially when she has already received so much already in comparision to everyone else. The only thing that counters that is the fact that there doesn't seem to be a whole heap else available to spend money on).
I was also thinking a little about our options regarding 'shopping' and I realized that we might have a third possibility that we haven't contemplated previously (the first two being Bildrath and the caravan). The possibility for the third option would be the Visanti. As they are somewhat gypsy-like and they seem to travel outside of the valley, then perhaps they would be a possibility for trading, or buying stuff that we can't otherwise obtain. Anyway ... just a thought that might be worth looking into.
If the rest of you would take a look through the list below and let me know if there is anything that you could use IC. For instance, only Ashlyn and Marot are wearing cloaks which would means that Jarrith, Khensu, Tessa, or Janis could all use the mantle ...[sblock=Group equipment]The haversack containing the group gear is currently being carried by Ashlyn
Ashlyn also has the letter of credit from the expedition for the group, and for herself, both of which can be used as necessary:
Edit: We will also need to identify a few items (Full plate, amulet, mace) ...
For instance, Ashlyn would like to put in a request for 4500 gold from the groups funds so that she can awaken both the sunblade and the symbol. I figure this will be a fun aspect of Ashlyn to RP ... her in a somewhat uncomfortable social situation with a group of people she is coming to think of as friends
(Note: I feel a bit awkward as a player with Ashlyn asking for so much, especially when she has already received so much already in comparision to everyone else. The only thing that counters that is the fact that there doesn't seem to be a whole heap else available to spend money on).
I was also thinking a little about our options regarding 'shopping' and I realized that we might have a third possibility that we haven't contemplated previously (the first two being Bildrath and the caravan). The possibility for the third option would be the Visanti. As they are somewhat gypsy-like and they seem to travel outside of the valley, then perhaps they would be a possibility for trading, or buying stuff that we can't otherwise obtain. Anyway ... just a thought that might be worth looking into.
If the rest of you would take a look through the list below and let me know if there is anything that you could use IC. For instance, only Ashlyn and Marot are wearing cloaks which would means that Jarrith, Khensu, Tessa, or Janis could all use the mantle ...[sblock=Group equipment]The haversack containing the group gear is currently being carried by Ashlyn
- Handy Haversack (Group) [5 lbs][2000 gp]
- Composite (+2) longbow x4 (Group)
- light crossbow x4 (Group)
- bolts x20 (Group)
- Masterwork greatsword x4 (Group)
- ?Tainted? magical mace (Group)
- +1 dagger (Group) [1 lbs][2302 gp]
- dagger x2 (Group)
- Mantle of second chances (Group)
- Iron bracers of armour +2 (Group)
- magical full plate (Group)
- magical amulet (Group)
- Potion bracer x2 (Group)
- Elixir of Vision (Group) [- lbs][250 gp]
- Silver nibbed pen (Group)
- Set of gem studded gold cufflinks (Group)
- Group gear in use:
- [Partially awakened Symbol of Ravenkind] (Order of the Raven - Ashlyn)
- +2 greatsword (Group - Khensu) [8 lbs][8350 gp]
- Milosh's wand (Group - Tessa) (CL 5 Magic Missile; 40 charges)
- Danovich's Journal (Group - Jarrith)
- Tome of "Cannons of the Knittes of the Ravven" (Order of the Raven - Tessa)
- Icon of Ravenloft (Order of the Raven - Tessa)
Ashlyn also has the letter of credit from the expedition for the group, and for herself, both of which can be used as necessary:
- Paper (Note of credit from the caravan for the group) (Group) [- lbs][2270 gp]
- Paper (Note of credit from the caravan for Ashlyn) [- lbs][373 gp]
Edit: We will also need to identify a few items (Full plate, amulet, mace) ...
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