[OOC] General Chat and Banter

[writelite]

I'll do the same then.

[psuedenim]

Does Daniel have a character sheet? Just guess-timating survival chances in the woods at night and if the proximity of a burnt undead beastie is an extra risk... Also beer, food and a bed are hard to pass up

[97mg]

Daneil's sheet is slowly being revealed as the group learns more about him :-)

As for beer and bed, that's up to you XD. It seems more logical to learn the way now, and then do the whole trip in the morning... but I didn't want to deny you lovely folks the possibility of a random encounter during the night quarter hehe.

[Effete]

Originally Posted by psuedenim

... Also beer, food and a bed are hard to pass up

Hmmm... Oniver does have some burning questions he'd like answered, but he also wouldn't fancy another night in a tent if he could have a couple drinks and a warm bed. My vote is to leave in the morning. Does Bethe absolutely need to show us the way, or would verbal directions suffice?

Besides... I don't like how 97mg is laughing. Gives me the willies.

[97mg]

Herb Collecting is open! Just a few edits to the intro. I've taken liberties and just zipped us to the little gardens.

Now that you know the way this far, you are welcome to bed down for the night back at the Inn, and leave in the Morning Quarter if you like.

I can fast-forward us any time, just let me know when you want the switch flicked to the morning, and enjoy some RP until then :-)

[writelite]

 

If Daneil gives proof of any sheet data and I forget to mention it in Out-of-StorytellingOOS - do let me know! I'm still somewhat hazy around the system-character implications...

So, yeah, your characters have to discover him 'cause they did not know each other in advance... But so as to avoid any disappointment - perhaps it's best to think of him as not changing the team's structure, journeying-wise. He's rather standard for the profession fitting him most closely (which I don't yet know how the others will figure out...) He can help with tasks and eventually try his luck when his team betters are disabled. As Oniver observed, that which will benefit the team most (hopefully) is his sword...

Daneil was built from profession traits and backstory alike. So I went for (what seemed like) "realism" rather than trying to fit the team's empty/weak spot; I mean - beyond covering melee duty somewhat (which was the first idea about him). I did consider some changes for the team's sake, but at closer look they seemed double-edged - possibly dangerous on the long term, or just a choice between different bundles of both advantages and disadvantages.

The decision would belong to the rest of the group I think. I can see myself working with an intermediary, pre-morning scene - either at the garden, or before going to sleep at the inn (or both). But I could also have Dan mix some retrospective thinking with journeying the next morning. The context would only change the way I relate thoughts to actions and perceptions of his surroundings. However... if we jump forward all the way to the actual meeting with the druid, or some kind of trying circumstance like fighting, the opportunity to bring forth Dan's inner experiences would be lost (or deferred - though in the future his thoughts and feelings would organize in a different way).

P.S. Anyway, we would continue in Chapter 3, Part 2, right? (Thinking now I could write a short reactions post in Part 1, regardless of everyone else's choice...)

[smeowlin]

Those dice rolls seem about right for my luck.

So if I understand the Push system right, I take 1 Empathy damage and I gain one WP?

[Effete]

Originally Posted by smeowlin

Those dice rolls seem about right for my luck.

So if I understand the Push system right, I take 1 Empathy damage and I gain one WP?

Yup!

Important to note: 1s from Skill Dice don't cause damage, nor generate WP. To make this easier to parse, I usually separate them in the dice-roller. So if I had 5 Empathy and 3 Manipulation, I'd write the dice-tag as "5d6 3d6" and the results break down into two lines. Any bonuses from gear can be added in the same way (i.e. 5d6 3d6 1d6).

[smeowlin]

Originally Posted by Effete

Yup!

Important to note: 1s from Skill Dice don't cause damage, nor generate WP. To make this easier to parse, I usually separate them in the dice-roller. So if I had 5 Empathy and 3 Manipulation, I'd write the dice-tag as "5d6 3d6" and the results break down into two lines. Any bonuses from gear can be added in the same way (i.e. 5d6 3d6 1d6).

Ooh okay, I'll do that from now on.

[psuedenim]

also 1's on Gear dice can degrade the gear too (using and repairing!)

I would like to stay another night in the Inn and use the day for exploring/finding a druid

[97mg]

Originally Posted by psuedenim

I would like to stay another night in the Inn and use the day for exploring/finding a druid

Ok great, sounds like a wise plan :-) I'll let you all react in the Herb Collecting thread, maybe have a poke around, and then we'll go back to the Inn. You can RP some nighty night stuff there for as long as you need, and then we'll get journeying again in the morning.

[97mg]

Originally Posted by Aegis

Can we roll for a couple of things or just one thing at a time?

Hi Aegis! I generally prefer one roll per post, just so the characters can explain and justify what they want to do IC. This system is also easy to "milk" for Willpower Points if making lots of rolls.

I'll pop some Path of Bone info into my next post for you! Let's just ignore the Insight into Porus for now, if you're happy with that :-)

[97mg]

Originally Posted by Palliven

1. He wants to try Crafting to make a Hand Axe. Assuming he can access a forge in town somewhere. Takes a quarter day. What would the cost to craft be? Would be willing to craft weapons for others (if they pay the cost) but not sure we have the extra time.
2. Would like to carve a rune for his Horrify spell. Takes a quarter day. Assuming I can do this on a stone or piece of bark and for no cost.
3. Shop for a few basics he needs. Field Rations and a Flute.

Also, would love to get some WP before we head out so if there's a way to tie in some push opportunities that would be cool

Hi Palliven!

1. With your SMITH ability you could totally try making a Hand Axe during any of the remaining quarters of the day! The iron will cost you 5 coppers. To borrow a forge, give me an Empathy / Manipulation roll and I'll let you know XD.

2. No worries at all. I'm sure you can find something to rune-up.

3. Shopping sounds fun!

So, if the group decides to spend the whole day getting ready, it might look something like:

Day Quarter = Smithing
Evening Quarter = Rune making
Night Quarter = Shopping
Morning Quarter = Sleeping
Day Quarter = Start Journey

[97mg]

Hi Palliven!

With that success on the Empathy roll, you can consider the forge available to use for your hand axe

[writelite]

 

I was considering roles in the group. An IC dialogue on the topic seems awkward*... Phol, On, and Hem know each other. It would be easy for them to assume roles they know themselves better at - easier than finding out what Dan is capable of. My character wouldn't assert himself in any way, unless a situation demands it. He might act in a surprising way though, even if he tries to be group conscious... Anyway, I see Phol as the Pathfinder and Hem as the Lookout. Are there other matters related to Journeying that we could discuss here?

* P.S. Figured (later) that before leaving Greyvale your characters could hold a meeting to discuss details of the expedition (needs, roles, and whatever else) and they could invite Daneil to participate (to their talk, I mean). That feels natural.

For longer trips, I was wondering if we should try to use Stahl's stead to carry stuff. We could go to the stable and see how the beast reacts to us - maybe try to feed it some delicacy and pet it a bit? Unless fate would decree otherwise, it seems more likely that Dan would spook the horse. So, given also the others' roles in the group, perhaps On could come with the initiative of handling Bladdanser? He could try to use the Adaptive talent and Manipulate the animal - instead of Handling it - at least at the beginning, to create a bond between them (since uses of Adaptive cost WP).