Hazardous Times: Chapter XI "Fit For A Queen"

[Skydracgrrl]

OOC- okkkaaay, despite the fact that we seem to be at a resting point at the moment, i'm merely going to post in order to catch up to everyone. ^^ So once we get a DM, I'll be back up to speed. ^_^
IC- Skye stretched and yawned. "Looks like I fell asleep," she muttered to herself. Glancing over, she noticed the hermit had disapeared.. along with her elven mead. Shrugging to herself, she looked up to see that Sanael had also disapeared.. but there were many footprints leading towards and away form the dragon cave. Skye smiled to herself. "One problem dealt with... now lets go see what part the forestdwellers play." She wandered off in direction of the forest, strumming a chord on her harp softly.
OOC- a few comments- 1- yay, LadyBlue! great character playing! ^^ now we have a good descendant to bump off that evil king... imean... *whistles innocently*
2- Skye's gonna go wander around in the forest some now.. maybe she'll bump into Kellen or TAO, or some other woodland creature. ^^

[Ar-Cunin]

I know that I'm a relative newcommer to this thread, but I feel that I must express my (minor) disagreement to some of the pionts raised here.

Originally posted by mistral4543: OOC>>> I don't think it's a matter of squelching enthusiasm, LadyBlue It's more of setting some basic understanding of how the game will proceed. [img]smile.gif[/img] Some observations so far: 1) Our adventurers range from the almost-uninitiated (witness the poor waif scrambling to get out of trouble [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] ) to almost god-like ability (one stroke and the enemies are disposed of). To ensure optimal enjoyment, I think we need to come up with an agreed experience level range.

As long as the range of expirience isn't too narrow - It would be hard to imagine f.x. that a paladin and his squire being of the same expirience. Also If the person playing 'the poor waif' is having fun roleplaying, I fail to see the trouble.

2) The more creative among us may wish to create worlds/adventures and act as semi-DMs within these worlds. In which case, I think it is reasonable for all players within that world/adventure to respect the semi-DM's instructions on what they can/cannot do.

Isn't that what Attalus have been doing recently - It worked great (except for Sanaels and Addison little (deleted) altercation. [img]graemlins/uhoh1.gif[/img] )

3) Some of us are unable to respond immediately, due to timezone, personal or whatever problems. To be fair to those, I think we should try to wait for them to respond unless they have specifically mentioned that we can drag their characters along or RP them temporarily. If there is no response for 1 day, we can PM the member in question and ask if it's ok for us to help run the character to push the plot along.

I know that I've faced these problems recently - but it's nothing that can't be worked around of in order to keep the thread flowing along. [img]smile.gif[/img]

4) Some of us take the AD&D rules more seriously than the others. For the game to be enjoyable, we need to agree on how serious we should be. For this reason especially, I would need the overall DM to take charge.

(Are we talking 2nd or 3rd ed. here There are quite a few changes.)
As long as we don't have to wait for a DM to rule on evrything we do - it will be too stifeling (I think it caused Galadria's Planescape thread to 'die' )

The overall DM, on top of being responsible for 4), will help oversee the game and ensure that 1) to 3) are being observed. I hope what I've mentioned so far sounds agreeable and reasonable to the rest. As for the DM... let me think through my list of candidates. Will get back soon! [img]smile.gif[/img]

In closing: This thread is the most active and lively here - it would be a shame to change it too much. "If it aint broke - don't fix it [img]smile.gif[/img]

[mistral4543]

Thanks, Ar Cunin, for your "counter-points" - they actually comfort me a lot during these trying times (esp at work)

As I explained in my earlier post, I have received feedback from different quarters and tried as hard as I could to retain those who were contemplating leaving What made it sad was that they were, each and every one, unique, talented and fun to roleplay with. I find it a real tragedy that the differences seem to be outweighing the fun that this thread was supposed to provide [img]graemlins/verysad.gif[/img]

Believe me, it is not easy to have to come out and make a statement as I have had, because I know I risk losing every single one of you. I am the last person who wants restrictions, but then, I think I can say without fear that I have been accommodating and closed an eye in areas which could easily have irritated others. The question now is, can every one of us do this? If we can, then I agree that nothing needs to be done.

Anyway, just to let all of you know that I will be awaiting all your comments, in line with my statement that every one should be given time to respond to earlier posts.

If I am unable to find a suitable DM (whom every one could agree was "unbiased"), I may well end up being the one.

[Galadria]

OOC>>Mistral, I am really dumfounded about all of this. I quite agree with Ar-Cunin's statements, especially the one that said that when you try and over regulate them, threads die. Attalus has been doing our part like a fantasy novel, not so much AD&D, but still, the villians are playing by the rules, and I honestly don't think that I was ubering with Lilyblack. She is a Planewalker and can go anywhere, though she she can't do everything. I still don't think that I know what brought all of this out, but I am waiting to see.

[Attalus]

Like Galadria, I am at a loss as to what this is about. I know that Lilyblack is powerful, but, as I understand it, she is going to be the villainess on this segment. Blandamour is strong and brave, but he is certainly not all that bright, witness how Eliza and Kinn'zuwannnik both manipulated him. As for "wham, the villain is dead," both Kinn'zuwannik and the nefarious druids of Greentunic are still going strong, though they lost. The last villain that died was Bazguul'tek, and Larry clearly said that he wanted to kill him off. I like that there are characters of different levels, here; as Ar-Cunin said, how could Blandamour and Eliza be on the same level? He is an immensely experienced Paladin, and she is what amounts to a first level. That's life, after all. People are differently abled. If someone is upset that Lilyblack stole the vase, well, it was my vase, and we worked that out between us.

[TAOWolf]

I'd just like to take a moment and say, I love roleplaying with ya'll, and it really helps me with the stress of work, and keeping my mind off of the overseas tour I have to pull in October......

I hope all this can be resolved without anything changing, because I think the way things have went have been really inspired, imaginative, and just all around REALLY GOOD WRITING!!! [img]graemlins/cheers.gif[/img]

Mistral, you have done an excellent job and so has everyone else, IMO......

I will go ahead and post tonight if that is agreeable to all, and if not, you can PM me.........EDIT:I am going to wait to post

I truly hope that whatever went wrong can be resolved and we can continue as thus far......... We have some really creative posts going on in here, and.......well....... I will get off my "soap box" now ....

Grey

[ 07-18-2002, 01:17 PM: Message edited by: TAOWolf ]

[Attalus]

Agree with you, TAO, but I guess that we will have to wait to see what Misral wants to do...

[Lady Blue03]

Hmm, ya, i agree with Ar-Cunins points, even though i only joined this thread a few days ago. Its fun, and i wouldnt leave unless it wasnt. Don't want this thread to die .
Also, i'll have to wait for Gal to post on Lilyblack b4 I can post for Verloren, so lets not wait too long

Edit: I just added a drawing of Verloren in stealthys sketchbook http://groups.msn.com/StealthysSite/...to&PhotoID=720
Hope the thread is around long enough for it 2 matter [img]tongue.gif[/img]

[ 07-18-2002, 02:38 PM: Message edited by: Lady Blue03 ]

[mistral4543]

OOC>>> Okay, everyone, we can post on while I try to sort out the misunderstanding.

In the meantime, shall we post a little more about our various characters so everyone can see their background, alignment, likes/dislikes, current weaponry/armour, experience level and whatever else we care to share? [img]smile.gif[/img] In fact, the more details we give, the better

This way, not only do the rest have a chance of appreciating and understanding our characters, they also know what is in line and out of line for our characters.

I will be posting on Sorsha and Isaura soon. Anyone who is ready, please go right ahead [img]smile.gif[/img]

[Attalus]

Okay, Mistral, but I'm still puzzled:
Sir Blandamour: 34th level Paladin, wearing Schupperak's Plate and The Helm of Anti-Charm, which he wasn't wearing that night Eliza snuck into his room. He is currently Eliza's lover and under vow to retrieve the vase called Peace of Mind for the dragon Kinn'zuwannik. He also wears Holy Bracers, which cast Resurrection once a day. He bears the sword Cold Iron, a gift to him from Torm, whose wounds never heal unless he touches the hilt to them.
Kinn'zuwannik: Black Dragon, cowardly and glib, wants Peace of Mind back, the way dragons do.
Sir Bors: Lord knows what level. Head of the whole bloody order and a statesman on the order of the Lord of Burleigh, Elizabeth's prime minister.