a) Posting: Posting is expected at least once a day, Monday-Through Friday. During combat, single posting is expected but outside combat, multiple RP posting is encouraged. If someone does not post for one day without prior notice, I will likely keep the character idle or try my best guest at NPC during a fight. This is to keep the pace of the game going at a fast pace.
If someone does not post for a two-week period without letting the group knows, the character will be removed.
b) Internal conflicts: I expect each of the characters to get along. You might not be a band of brothers or lifelong friends at the beginning, but you have a taste for adventure in common and you need to respect each other. If a character does not openly like a character, I need a in game reason (e.g. my family was killed by drows and one character is a half-drow) and I expect the relationship to evolve over time, as the prejudice will have to face reality. I will NOT (repeat NOT) tolerate, players feeling overtaking characters feelings (i.e. Player A does not like how Player B plays, so his character hates her character) or a character developing a dislike for another character without in-game reasons.
c) Mistakes: I will make mistake as a DM so live with it. In the long run, these mistakes will cancel each other. Point it to me privately and move on. I will not do a make-up call but will pay more attention to the rule. A lot of rules are subject to interpretation so please remember that. Sometimes a rule might be overlooked for the good of the game. Trust me on those calls.
d) Limits: If there is a concept or idea to want to explore, run it by me and see if it will fly. I am very open minded, as long as it makes in-game sense and fit the arc storyline. However, please remember that they are rules and laws in the world and that you are subject to them. Each action will have its consequences to a certain level.
e) Communication: This is a time consuming hobby that we are doing for fun. If the game is not working for you, please let me know. If you think of improvements, let me know. Any feeback and comments are ALWAYS ( repeat ALWAYS) welcome. I want you all to have a great time playing the game. So let's keep the communication channels open!
f) Rolls: Please use the roll function on this site, as a spoiler in your post. I will roll of my DM rolls on the OOC. I want the game to be as transparent as possible and making the DM rolls public helps. To keep the game moving, I will roll AoO that I provoke, saves if needed and counter skill checks. This is why keeping your character sheet up to date is critical.
g) Post: Please post spoken word in bold and thoughts in italic in the color you choose for your character. As the DM, I will use black.
In combat, please post move and standard actions (or double move or full round actions if applicable) separately. Also, I would appreciate if you could indicates AC, HP and spells left and level in addition to move and action information. This is important if you get temporary enhancement to your HP or AC.
Example:
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AC: 14
HP: 12/18
Spells: 0 4/5, 1 2/3
h) loot: You will trade loot at 50% of its listed price. I will let you decide of the mechanism for splitting it among team members.
Aust enters Wheloon looking like a wild animal lost in the city. He asks rudely to the first frail woman he meets where to find food. The woman looks at him with an undignified look. “But where are you manners young man? This is no way to talk to a lady. People like you should stay in the woods or get drunk at the Wyvern Inn. ” She turns around and moves away from him, her head raised high.
*Slowly claps his hands in a show of most respectful admiration.*
I must say, Achinca, I didn't think you had this in you, but the mastery of this small text has reassured me of how wrong I was in underestimating you. You are a true master. *Bobs head in agreement with his own statement.*
AH! Btw, what tongue are we talking in? Merchant Common, Cormyrian Chondathani or something else? Because I don't speak Chondathan...
*Slowly claps his hands in a show of most respectful admiration.*
I must say, Achinca, I didn't think you had this in you, but the mastery of this small text has reassured me of how wrong I was in underestimating you. You are a true master. *Bobs head in agreement with his own statement.*
AH! Btw, what tongue are we talking in? Merchant Common, Cormyrian Chondathani or something else? Because I don't speak Chondathan...
Really? You underestimated me? Why? Why oh why? Is my reputation that bad?
I hope you are not being ironic in your post.
Unless indicated otherwise, people will speak merchant common.
Ahahaha. You worry too much, Achinca-dono.
Don't fuss over past reputation, my lordship. We all have our dark secrets we wish to see buried, but I didn't uncover none that might get you concerned about.
Oh! That's good. I will remember to specify when I speak in another tongue then, as well as to make faithful translations based on the Rule of Convenience.
I will not be able to post until Saturday at best. Feel free to discuss what the group next move is. You have plenty of option. Need to tell me what you are doing next.
I guess we could do it IC since ooc would be a bit of metagaming. AND if the forums allow me to post, cause this error 503 is getting to my nerves, I would like to A) rent a room B) get a shower and C) assert our differences aside with a good pep talk.
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*Your magic is mine!*
_Spellbreaker from Warcraft 3
*Magic. Yes, I know you think you know what it is and how it works. You don't. You are an ignorant fool, just like all the others.*
_Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun
AWWW cmom madmage!!!
I ain't being serious. I am trying to bait you into challenging me, defying everything wrong that I say is the cleric's job, specially if it is someone that preaches about justice and good. While I have more fun than I should when I go teasing people it's all an act, I don't really mean those words. Even if the character kind of does you shouldn't run in the face of it. I truly don't wish for you to leave. My desire is that you stay and fight! Kick my sorry wizard ass into Mordor if you need be!
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*Your magic is mine!*
_Spellbreaker from Warcraft 3
*Magic. Yes, I know you think you know what it is and how it works. You don't. You are an ignorant fool, just like all the others.*
_Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun
I am going to try to speed things up as I feel we have stalled a little and I cannot wait to see what this group will do at the temple.
If there are not other post by tomorrow, I will make the following assumptions:
a) Group is ok adding Aust
b) Zarien joins the group back
c) Zavin will go and try to evaluate temple defense
d) Other 4 will appraoch the temple directly
Please let me know if you don't agree with any of the course of action.
Zarien would definitely be ok with the elf joining in. He isn't greedy nor unfair. If he earns his keep the wizard will gladly part with a share of his money, in case needed be. Or they could beat Tanaster over and ask for more gold.
Zarien will be waiting tomorrow morning for any information either the warrior or the elf have to share, but he WON'T lift a finger before that. He has a nine hour rest policy he can't possibly break. Besides that he is ok with what the others decide about the temple, but he would voice his mind as to everyone be precarious of their actions. If it truly is a temple of Mystra they shouldn't get in firing arrows and counting the bodies later, but if it is a blasphemous lie of a temple they could use a striker team, so to speak.
Perhaps split the party and arrange for a diplomatic team to go first and a striker team to wait outside for a magical signal of some sort (I guess I can use message or something similar).
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*Your magic is mine!*
_Spellbreaker from Warcraft 3
*Magic. Yes, I know you think you know what it is and how it works. You don't. You are an ignorant fool, just like all the others.*
_Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun
Oh boy, if they knew I had Rope Trick prepared this morning.
I am dying to see what Savin will come up with.
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*Your magic is mine!*
_Spellbreaker from Warcraft 3
*Magic. Yes, I know you think you know what it is and how it works. You don't. You are an ignorant fool, just like all the others.*
_Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun
HAHAHA Goddamn Razor, stop making me laugh.
I thought you were gonna stay all day fishing right in front of the temple and count all the patrols they have up, as well as the number of men at their disposal while watching who comes in and out of there.
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*Your magic is mine!*
_Spellbreaker from Warcraft 3
*Magic. Yes, I know you think you know what it is and how it works. You don't. You are an ignorant fool, just like all the others.*
_Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun
I did. But it is my job, as intern wizard, to state the obvious.
Besides, its fun to call our moves like that. Its like saying Fireball when you cast a fireball.
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*Your magic is mine!*
_Spellbreaker from Warcraft 3
*Magic. Yes, I know you think you know what it is and how it works. You don't. You are an ignorant fool, just like all the others.*
_Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun
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