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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Herremann the Wise" data-source="post: 1855381" data-attributes="member: 11300">Thanks Mahtave for the extended response, it's nice to think that you are enjoying this enough to give such considered feedback. Unfortunately, the first post most likely was too long and has caused many to bail early. I've tried to keep updates to a reasonable length since then. Live and learn <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />As I was saying to Ledded, this game has been going since and even before in a couple of cases 3rd Edition. As such, to just turn up on the day to roll up a new character is simply not a consideration; at least for me anyway. Various members of the group have asked me "why can't you just play a 'normal' character" but that would not be quite as much fun. Interestingly enough, my old character (he-that-shall-not-be-named) is still in the picture somewhat [He was involved in a very interesting moment last session]. I'm glad because a lot of time and effort went into him - you thought Lucifus Cray was extreme. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f609.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)"  data-smilie="2"data-shortname=";)" />The other characters have very detailed backgrounds too. Detailed but maybe not quite as extreme.There's a fairly broad range of people in our group. I suppose I'm the "youngest" (aside from Eddie) as although I've played on and off since the red box (I still remember that dragon), I only joined the group about six or seven years ago. I've DMed several campaigns, one of which I hope to turn into an actual novel one day.Dave (who plays Nemhan) has been playing since 1st Ed. although I think it would be fair to say he is the master of 2nd Ed. and the Forgotten Realms in particular. We affectionately call any game he DM's a "Dave Game". This means that the amount of Magic Items in the game borders upon the ridiculous in number and power. I still remember my first game with him when my character tried to grab a hand out of a chest to have it replace his own, give him Titan strength and be defended by one of seven dragons. Never let it be said that anyone ever gets bored in a Dave Game.Stu (who plays Demar) has been playing and DMIng for as long as Dave (if not longer). Stu's the master at working background and story effects into a campaign. He has (along with Dave, Paul and Eddie's) a magnificent set of miniatures that we utilise. When we play, Stu and I are normally fairly competitive in certain departments.Maree (Stu's wife who plays Rebecca) is fairly new to the caper but loves getting in amongst it. She is the only player who is not a DM too.Justin (who plays Titus) is most probably the best out of all of us. His roleplaying is so quick and to the point. He is the master at staying in character. In addition, he plays a Rogue very very well.Eddie (who plays Father Brian) is a recent addition to our group who loves RPing. He normally DM's for his own group. He has certainly had a bit of fun - I suppose we really throw ourselves into our characters.and finally there is the DM of this campaign:Paul. The world that I write about here has been his creation for over 25 years. He is the most experienced out of all of us and encourages a DM hands off approach. Still, he enjoys himself when he rolls criticals against us. However, perhaps one of the funnier moments was when he had spent weeks painting up this absolutely brilliant Nalfeshnee (man was it good) only to have it decapitated by my Paladin (although the roll for it was performed by Stu - the irony there was amazing, I still chuckle now) in its first outing.Anyway and altogether, I'd say most of us are fairly experienced with Pauly being the standout. I hope you keep reading and enjoying - I'm three sessions behind currently with enough room for about ten updates (our sessions normally go for between 10 and 12 hours). I'm being a little indulgent with some of the background stuff but there are reasons that will be obvious soon.Best RegardsHerremann the WisePS: There will be a special and significant update in the next few days.</blockquote>

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