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"They Rode to Perdition" starring Arcade's Gang (D&D/Boot Hill)
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<blockquote data-quote="Silver Moon" data-source="post: 1422505" data-attributes="member: 8530"><p><strong>Game #3 - 3/07/04</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Chapter 46, “Boarding the Oceanic“, December 6th, 1881:</strong></p><p></p><p>Qualtaqa awakens with a rather nasty hangover. Morgana prepares him a herbal tea to help fix the impairment. The gang checks out of the hotel and prepare to head down to the docks to board the ship Oceanic. </p><p></p><p>Morgana and Arcade have changed into their nicest clothes. Aiden, Louie and Qualtaqa are instructed to carry all of their bags, to make it appear that the non-humans are all servants. Hank comments, “I tell you what. I could get accustomed to this.” Qualtaqa comments that Hank should have changed into better clothes. Hank replies, “Listen New-Legs, I’ve got me all the clothes that I need. If I need fancier duds when I get to England I can buy them there.”</p><p></p><p>They arrive at the docks and get a good look at the ship that will take them to Europe. This particular class of ship bridged the gap between steam and sail, with both means of propulsion available to it. In addition to the single steam funnel towards the center of the ship there are four large masts. The sleek mostly metal vessel is 412 feet long from stem to stern, with a maximum width of 41 feet. A unique feature to this ship was an iron railing that did not hinder water from running off the ship in stormy weather. This was also the first ship afloat with well-lit and well-ventilated passenger lounges that extended out to both sides of the ship, rather than being just in the center. A dozen large lifeboats sat atop the deck, six on either side. </p><p></p><p>As they near the ship Arcade states, “I forgot something. I’ll be right back.” The others won’t let him leave, realizing that if they do he won’t come right back. Hank says, “Look here, you signed us up for this you’re going too.” Qualtaqa tells Arcade, “Sir, You took money from that man to go on this journey. You have a duty to do so. That honorable thing to do.” Arcade replies, “I took the money to get out of town so that the James Gang wouldn’t show up and blow my head off.” Hank says, “I thought it was the Clantons and Earps who were now after you?” Louie interjects, “Would it be shorter to make list of people not trying to kill us?” </p><p></p><p>They climb up the ramp to the ship. Hank leads the way and looks a little bewildered muttering, “This is my first time on a big ship.” A uniformed man stands in front of them and says, “Punch your ticket.” Hank blurts out, “Punch? You picked the wrong guy to pick a fight with. I’m a Texan and I have a gun.” Arcade just stands there, so Morgana hurries forward and tells Hank to back off. She then hands the man the paper boarding passes for the ship passage. He uses a metal punch to put a hole in each, and hands them back. Hank states, “Why didn’t he tell me that was all he wanted.” Morgana tells Arcade, “You could have said something.” He replies, “Why? If Hank hit the guy we just wouldn’t have been allowed on. What’s wrong with that?”</p><p></p><p>They find their assigned cabins and drop off the luggage. They feel the movement of the ship leaving the docks. Hank suggests that they go check the place out. Arcade says, “I’m gong to go up to the railing and wave to the people on shore.” Morgana blurts out, “Oh no you’re not. You just want to jump over the rail and swim back to shore.” He snaps his fingers and mutters “Damn” in response, as that was exactly what his plan was. </p><p></p><p>She has them wait until the ship is out of New York Harbor before the gang head up above deck. As they walk around she notes that Arcade is eyeing the lifeboats. “Don’t even think about it,” she states. “Just interested in our safety,” he replies. Louie says, “This ship safe. This boat way too big to sink.” As the ship reaches the open water it picks up speed as a cold stiff breeze hits them, and the gang decides to all head back inside. Morgana and Arcade head back to their cabin, while the others check out the ship’s interior. Qualtaqa also heads off on his own, while Aiden heads back to the cabin, feeling a bit queasy from the ship’s movement. </p><p></p><p>Hank leads the others into a large room with the sign “Smoking Lounge.” The room is filled with smoke, and several tables have people at them smoking cigars and pipes, drinking alcohol, and playing cards. Hank’s player comments, “Oh yeah, in this time period those vices were not only accepted but actually encouraged.” The DM replies, “Absolutely. About the only thing you can’t do inside this room is shoot someone or have sex with them, and both of those restrictions are just to keep down noise complaints.” </p><p></p><p>The gang approaches the bar in the room, and Hank begins by slipping the waiter some cash. Hank then asks the man about the tables with the gamblers. “I would advise caution,” the man states. The waiter directs him to the game that he feels is the most honest. Hank wanders over and asks if he can sit in. A man with an English accent gestures for him to have a seat. Curious about what type of game they are playing, Hank asks, “You know Texas Hold’em?” The man extends his hand for and handshake and replies, “Pleased to meet you Mr. Holdem.” Hank tries to explain that while he is from Texas, he was referring to a type of card game. They discuss card games that they both might know, deciding upon stud poker. </p><p></p><p>Meanwhile, Qualtaqa has made his way into the ship’s library. The majority of the books are written in either English or French, which are two written languages not known to the centaur. He does, however, known the Scandinavian Dwarven language, used by the Dwarves who came down from Canada and traded with the Indians prior to the American Revolutionary War. This is because one of these Dwarven trappers had lived with Qualtaqa’s tribe, and had taught it to him. There are a few texts written in that language and he begins reading, happy to have found something to do during this long voyage. </p><p></p><p>Back at the card game, Sam and Louie wander over to watch. “What you doing?” Louie asks. The two card players have been exchanging small talk, and Hank starts to talk about the places each one has been. The Englishman comments that “You strike me as a man whose been thrown out of a lot of different places.” Hank comments to Louie, “I’m starting to think this man and I must have met before.” Louie replies, “Why? He no shoot you yet.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Silver Moon, post: 1422505, member: 8530"] [b]Game #3 - 3/07/04[/b] [B]Chapter 46, “Boarding the Oceanic“, December 6th, 1881:[/B] Qualtaqa awakens with a rather nasty hangover. Morgana prepares him a herbal tea to help fix the impairment. The gang checks out of the hotel and prepare to head down to the docks to board the ship Oceanic. Morgana and Arcade have changed into their nicest clothes. Aiden, Louie and Qualtaqa are instructed to carry all of their bags, to make it appear that the non-humans are all servants. Hank comments, “I tell you what. I could get accustomed to this.” Qualtaqa comments that Hank should have changed into better clothes. Hank replies, “Listen New-Legs, I’ve got me all the clothes that I need. If I need fancier duds when I get to England I can buy them there.” They arrive at the docks and get a good look at the ship that will take them to Europe. This particular class of ship bridged the gap between steam and sail, with both means of propulsion available to it. In addition to the single steam funnel towards the center of the ship there are four large masts. The sleek mostly metal vessel is 412 feet long from stem to stern, with a maximum width of 41 feet. A unique feature to this ship was an iron railing that did not hinder water from running off the ship in stormy weather. This was also the first ship afloat with well-lit and well-ventilated passenger lounges that extended out to both sides of the ship, rather than being just in the center. A dozen large lifeboats sat atop the deck, six on either side. As they near the ship Arcade states, “I forgot something. I’ll be right back.” The others won’t let him leave, realizing that if they do he won’t come right back. Hank says, “Look here, you signed us up for this you’re going too.” Qualtaqa tells Arcade, “Sir, You took money from that man to go on this journey. You have a duty to do so. That honorable thing to do.” Arcade replies, “I took the money to get out of town so that the James Gang wouldn’t show up and blow my head off.” Hank says, “I thought it was the Clantons and Earps who were now after you?” Louie interjects, “Would it be shorter to make list of people not trying to kill us?” They climb up the ramp to the ship. Hank leads the way and looks a little bewildered muttering, “This is my first time on a big ship.” A uniformed man stands in front of them and says, “Punch your ticket.” Hank blurts out, “Punch? You picked the wrong guy to pick a fight with. I’m a Texan and I have a gun.” Arcade just stands there, so Morgana hurries forward and tells Hank to back off. She then hands the man the paper boarding passes for the ship passage. He uses a metal punch to put a hole in each, and hands them back. Hank states, “Why didn’t he tell me that was all he wanted.” Morgana tells Arcade, “You could have said something.” He replies, “Why? If Hank hit the guy we just wouldn’t have been allowed on. What’s wrong with that?” They find their assigned cabins and drop off the luggage. They feel the movement of the ship leaving the docks. Hank suggests that they go check the place out. Arcade says, “I’m gong to go up to the railing and wave to the people on shore.” Morgana blurts out, “Oh no you’re not. You just want to jump over the rail and swim back to shore.” He snaps his fingers and mutters “Damn” in response, as that was exactly what his plan was. She has them wait until the ship is out of New York Harbor before the gang head up above deck. As they walk around she notes that Arcade is eyeing the lifeboats. “Don’t even think about it,” she states. “Just interested in our safety,” he replies. Louie says, “This ship safe. This boat way too big to sink.” As the ship reaches the open water it picks up speed as a cold stiff breeze hits them, and the gang decides to all head back inside. Morgana and Arcade head back to their cabin, while the others check out the ship’s interior. Qualtaqa also heads off on his own, while Aiden heads back to the cabin, feeling a bit queasy from the ship’s movement. Hank leads the others into a large room with the sign “Smoking Lounge.” The room is filled with smoke, and several tables have people at them smoking cigars and pipes, drinking alcohol, and playing cards. Hank’s player comments, “Oh yeah, in this time period those vices were not only accepted but actually encouraged.” The DM replies, “Absolutely. About the only thing you can’t do inside this room is shoot someone or have sex with them, and both of those restrictions are just to keep down noise complaints.” The gang approaches the bar in the room, and Hank begins by slipping the waiter some cash. Hank then asks the man about the tables with the gamblers. “I would advise caution,” the man states. The waiter directs him to the game that he feels is the most honest. Hank wanders over and asks if he can sit in. A man with an English accent gestures for him to have a seat. Curious about what type of game they are playing, Hank asks, “You know Texas Hold’em?” The man extends his hand for and handshake and replies, “Pleased to meet you Mr. Holdem.” Hank tries to explain that while he is from Texas, he was referring to a type of card game. They discuss card games that they both might know, deciding upon stud poker. Meanwhile, Qualtaqa has made his way into the ship’s library. The majority of the books are written in either English or French, which are two written languages not known to the centaur. He does, however, known the Scandinavian Dwarven language, used by the Dwarves who came down from Canada and traded with the Indians prior to the American Revolutionary War. This is because one of these Dwarven trappers had lived with Qualtaqa’s tribe, and had taught it to him. There are a few texts written in that language and he begins reading, happy to have found something to do during this long voyage. Back at the card game, Sam and Louie wander over to watch. “What you doing?” Louie asks. The two card players have been exchanging small talk, and Hank starts to talk about the places each one has been. The Englishman comments that “You strike me as a man whose been thrown out of a lot of different places.” Hank comments to Louie, “I’m starting to think this man and I must have met before.” Louie replies, “Why? He no shoot you yet.” [/QUOTE]
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