[pnpgm] Game Update #80a - File #667 - Maps to better help

Scott Adams longshot at cybermax.net
Sat Mar 20 03:01:51 CET 2010


               
  HT Alias/Player          Character Name    Type    Status/Notes  Sex
  -- -----------------------------------------------------------------
  R1.John Haight...........Arawn.............Druid  .Normal/Alfar  Ma
  ??.Chris Wells...........Ben'dar...........Warrior.Normal/Human  Ma
  R4.Tom Corckett..........Caladan...........Wizard  Normal/Human  Ma
  W2.Marcel Liberty........Chion.............Sailor..Normal/Human  Ma
  W3.Ryan Torres...........Farseeker.........Warrior.Normal/Human  Ma
  --.Tobie Bonahoom........Fremea............Sidh....Normal/Faerry Fe
  R2.Mark Murtha...........Kell..............Trader..Normal/Human..Ma
  Do.David Sanders.........Kiet.Sunan........Acrobat Normal/Human  Ma
  R4.J H Hooten............Raban.Usherwood...Bard....Normal/Human..Ma
  W2.Robert Maxwell........Strie'bog.........Bard....Normal/Human..Ma
  W4.Wout Broere...........Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human  Fe
  ...Thomas.Magann.........Whitney...........Scholar.Normal/Human..Ma
  R1 John.Stowman..........Will..............Hunter..Normal/Human..Ma
  R4.Alex Koponen..........Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human  Fe
  R1 NPC...................Zhou Kiwat........Noble...Normal/Human..Ma
     Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra, Tef'wo (Horse) Ben'dar, 

  Cover Story Info: [HD- House member, F-Foreigner, N-native non house]
     Arawn      aka Arawn         as Teacher to daughter [F]
     Ben'dar    aka Bu Da         as Horse expert        [F]
     Caladan    aka Ca Lu         as Guard/Archer        [N]
     Chion      aka Capt. Chu Mai as Sailor Trustee      [HD]
     Farseeker  aka Fu Sa         as Guard               [F]
     Fremea     aka Lin Mong      as Noble child         [HD] [Disguised]
     Kell       aka Swan          as Trader              [F]
     Kiet       aka Kiet Sunan    as Zhou's servant      [F]
     Raban      aka Toban Nu      as Entertainer/Guard   [F] 
     Strie'bog  aka Sun Zhu       as Entertainer         [N]
     Unali      aka Tun Au        as Zhou's wife         [HD]
     Whitney    aka Whitney       as Herbalist/Tailor    [F]
     Will       aka Sun Tzu       as hunt master         [F]
     Z'leyra    aka Kakita Junami as Healer              [F]
     Zhou       aka Zhou Wa       as Baron Noble         [HD]

     Game Web Site - http://www.funport.com/longshot/pbem
     Public posts/actions to pnpgm at abroere.xs4all.nl (mailing list)
     Private emails (not public actions) to longshot at cybermax.net
                                               
     Game Update #80a in sequence (file #667)      
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     Admin Notes: I have removed Shu from the above roster. 
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     [Recap]

        From Fremea: [Re: Actions]
          Fremea quickly realizes that the UFO is coming back at her. She
          also knows that she will not survive another hit. She quickly
          casts insubstantial (EL0 for 1 phase casting) and hopes that
          the fire can not harm her. She will fly towards the UFO then
          and see what this thing is a bit better. If it is moving too
          fast for her to fly to (meaning it has past her and is not
          coming back) she will then cast teleport (EL0) to get to it.
        GM: Ack. Good action.  But since your hurt I'll give you the
            benefit.  Above is open for evil GMs.  Up close could mean
            right in front of it and at the grey spot or the fire holes.
            So if you want to clarify that let me know.  The description
            was given previously and at this close range now you can
            see as much detail as you can now.  Flyer is faster by
            1 or 2 PMR depending on phase.  Where do you want to teleport
            to in relation to the object?  Keep in mind magic physics.
            Go inside a object with no mass is left behind when it zooms
            past in space like Will was.  :)

        From Will: [Re: Actions]
          > he finds himself inside the barn and at the moment not able

          Arawn don't you know this is no time to cover your eyes?
        GM: Ack. Well in fact instinct would say yes.  For one thing
            the dust, dirt, wood pieces could blind him for a few
            phases.  By shutting his eyes and covering them he might
            be able to see next phase rather than go blind.  Also
            in thinking of it and the angle the sun would be just
            shining in at that precise angle (more or less).  So
            being sun-shy and suddenly staring at it.

        From Ben'dar: [Re: Actions]
          Ben'Dar quickly swerves to place himself and Tef'wo in between
          the UFO and Fremea.  He will adjust his position if the UFO moves
          so that he stays in front of Fremea.  Meanwhile he continues
          firing arrows, aiming for different spots to try to defeat its
          strange magic.
        GM: Ack. Brave guy.  Good guy.  Well let's see how you've
            acquainted there.  I hope you take the piss. :)  UK slang
            version not american.  See if you know what that means. :)

        From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
          It's like a horror movie. Maybe if I close my eyes they won't
          see me...
        GM: Ack. Actually that's a line from one of those Scary Movie
            movies I think?
 
        From Kiet: [Re: Actions]
          I thought he was just playing peek-a-boo...
        GM: Ack. 

        From Kell: [Re: Actions]
          Kell slows his horse again, casting Detection [max EL] for any
          beings waiting to ambush.  He also extends his senses as much
          as he can, and looks around all directions for things other than
          the UFO and barn combat.

          [Horror Movie, sweet.  Just don't go off alone, knowing it is
          completely safe. The axe-weilding maniac is never, ever in the
          barn!  :) ]
        GM: Ack. Trust me.  No axe folks here. I guarantee it!  You
            do realize you'll only see 50 or 60 feet ahead and around
            you right.  Not the 1000+ feet to the barn? :)  Detection
            is very limited.  But in talking with a certain Shaman in
            ICQ I may come up with a new spell!

        From Fremea: [Re: Actions]
          <ok, going to see if this one goes through or not. I keep getting
          bounce back messages for Scott and I don't see my posts come
          through back to me, so not sure it is making it.>

          Fremea quickly realizes that the UFO is coming back at her....
        GM: Ack. What does the bounces say?  I've been getting numerous
            emails from mark almost hourly.  As to the post getting out
            the list will send it not right away sometimes.  It may
            take time.  Some nights its right away some the next day.
            If it doesn't go out in 24 hours then yes worry.  but
            generally within a few hours.  I did get your post 4 times
            including the above one.  Sadly this post was file 666 so
            hopefully that won't jinx things. :<

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     [New Stuff]

         [Julis 26th, 1634TH]
         [Location: Middle Katai Plains, Shantou Province]
         [          20 Miles south of Shantou City       ]
         [          Old Shantou Carnival Grounds         ]

         [Time: 2:27:27pm]

            [TBA]


         Actions? Comments?

         Next Update...Monday...

         GM: Map of carnival grounds updated.  Keep in mind the scale.
             Fremea/UFO/Ben'dar in same block.  If you wish to alter
             your height (Z'leyra, Fremea, Raban) let me know.
             Arawn I will email you this weekend on what you will see
             NEXT phase.  Since your the only one to see it. I include
             the barn map below so we can keep track of position.
             The hex map below is rather large (240'x200').  But it
             should from now on give a more exact position of where
             everyone is that is fighting the UFO.  I hope the hex
             map fleshes out positions a tad better in more precise
             details.  It doesn't reflect heights just position.
             The area is still too large for some to get on the map
             like the Barn, Kell and Raban for now.  As always if
             maps mess up view online they should be aligned correctly
             with no tabs or special characters inserted.  I hope.
             Nice thing about hex map is I can do exact movements
             rather than guesswork. If you need to plan your move based
             on future moves (ie teleport right in front of the UFO
             to be brave) then you can give the planned coordinate.
             Hope these maps help. 

         GM: I have been using a new system for tracking spells and
             actions.  I use a simple chart of time, event/spell
             and the person who did it.  For example

             2:26:09  Battle Mind        Arawn
             2:26:15  Teleport           Will

             Then I list the time exactly those events or mainly
             spells ends.  That way I know what occurs when.  Easier
             to track.  Though sadly I forgot to track mana use so
             this weekend will go back in the chart and do some
             stuff for that.  Got good system for experience and
             item (arrow) use but need to fix the mana logs. 

         GM: Likely will work on update Monday afternoon as only work
             an hour or so that day.  I need a break!  So decided
             to cut work schedule down this week.  Reminder: If you
             want a picture to view of the Vong there are 2 on the
             game website.  

         GM: Heading to Barn or UFO:

             To Barn - All Facing West
                Caladan, Chion, Farseeker, Kell, Kiet, Strie'bog,
                Unali, Whitney  

             To UFO - Facing North more or less
                Ben'dar, Fremea, Raban, Z'leyra 

             At Barn -
                Will    - Facing East over, down at barn roof
                Arawn   - Facing up, 2nd floor

         GM: Actions -

               Ben'dar - Continue firing arrows, protect Fremea
               Arawn   - Brief blindness for last update not next phase
               Fremea  - Insubstantial. Scout UFO. Fire Cold Arrows at UFO.
               Kell    - Continue to barn 
               Kiet    - Follow Kell
               Raban   - Fire Multi-arrows at UFO 
               Will    - Fire at Vong Target
                         Will need to recast Insub next phase. 
               Z'leyra - Fire Sling at UFO at range 0-40'

         GM: Current position details -

             Horseback - Ben'dar, Caladan, Chion, Farseeker, Kell,
                         Strie'bog, Unali
             In Wagon  - Zhou
             On Ground - Fremea 
             On Wagon  - Whitney, Kiet
             In Air    - Z'leyra [50 feet up]
                       - Raban   [50 feet up]
                       - Will    [10 feet over barn roof]
             Sole Horse- Raban, Z'leyra's following behind
             In Barn   - Arawn 

             Flyer to Wagon   -   170 feet   PMR - 8-9             
             Flyer to Ben'dar -    10 feet
             Flyer to Fremea  -    10 feet         8-7
             Raban to Wagon   -    80 feet         5-6
             Flyer to Z'leyra -   230 feet         6     
             Barn to Kell     - 1,210 feet         6-7
             Barn to Wagon    - 1,550 feet         5   


         GM: Player map of Carnival area

             Below is only a rough estimate of position.  Since each
             space is a 40 footx40 foot area the exact point is misleading
             on the map.  

             Zoomed in area Map             
             1 Row    = 40 feet                     
             1 Column = 40 feet              
                              

                1         2         3         4         5         6
       123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890
                                                  UFO              H
                                                   @               I
       ______                               Fremea/ \Ben'dar       J
      [     ]                                                      K
      [ B   ]                                            Z'leyra   L
      [ A   ]                                           /          M
      [ R   ]                      Kell>  K   PP   #    Z          N
      [ N   ]                                Party  Wagon          O
      [    W]                                      R               P
      [_____]                                     Raban            Q
                                                                   R


         # - Wagon   [Barn]   K - Kell    [N36]    @ - UFO   [I45]
         B - Ben'dar [I45]*   F - Fremea  [I45]*   R - Raban [P45]
         W - Will    [Barn]   Z - Z'leyra [N50]
         P - Party   [N40-N41 - In that area]

         Arawn, Caladan, Chion, Farseeker, Strie'bog, Unali are all
         between Kell and the wagon. Not placed on map


         GM: Barn Map - 300 feet by 300 feet x 22 feet high

             1 Column = 10 feet
             1 Row    = 10 feet

             [Bottom level]

            [Roof Level]

                        1         2         3
               123456789012345678901234567890
               ______________________________
             !I                              I                     
             BI   2                          I  1 = Vong #1         
             CI                              I  2 = Vong #2       
             DI             ...              I  W = Will [Generic location
             E[             .A.              ]      has to move about or
             F[            ....              ]      levitte ends so a square
             GI                              I      around the Vong]
             HI                            W I  A = Arawn's teleported spot
             II                             1I      now on 2nd floor. 
             JI                              I
               ------------------------------ 

             . = Swarm of insect/bugs and where the Hole is partially
                 represented.


         GM: Zoomed in combat area  - 240 ' wide x 200 ' 

             1 Column =  5 feet
             1 Row    =  5 feet (1 Hex = 10 feet]


         1         2         3         4         5         6         7
12345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234

/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/ A
\__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \_B
/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/@ \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/ C
\__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/B \__/  \__/  \__/  \_D
/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/F \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/ E
\__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \_F
/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/ G
\__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \_H
/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/ I
\__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \_J
/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/ K
\__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \_L
/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/ M
\__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \_N
/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/ O
\__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \_P
/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/ Q
\__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \_R
/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/ S
\__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \_T
/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/ U
\__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \_V
/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/ W
\__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \_X
/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/ Y
\__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \_Z
/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/ aa
\__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \_bb
/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/ cc
\__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \_dd
/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/ ee
\__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \_ff
/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/ gg
\__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \_hh
/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/ ii
\__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \L_/  C__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/Z \_jj
/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/##\__/  \__/  \__/  \__/ kk
\__/  \__/  \__/  \__U  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \##/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \_ll
/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/ S\__/  \__/F \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/ mm
\__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \_nn
/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/ oo
\__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \_pp
/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/ qq
\__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \_rr
/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/ ss
\__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \_tt
/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/ uu
\__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \__/  \_vv

   @ - UFO       [C50]    B - Ben'dar   [D53]
   F - Fremea    [E50]    # - Wagon     [KK/ll50-51]
   Z - Z'leyra   [jj71]   L - Chion     [jj32]
   C - Caladan   [jj37]   S - Strie'bog [mm27]
   F - Farseeker [mm38]   U - Unali     [ll22]


   [Off Map] 
   R - Raban   [8 hexes south of wagon, 3 more below map]
   Z - Zhou    [In Wagon]
   K - Kell    [ 34 hexes west (left) of Wagon]
   ? - Barn    [155 hexes west [left] of Wagon]
   ? - Arawn   [In barn]
   ? - Will    [Over Barn]
   ? - Whitney [On wagon]
   ? - Kiet    [On wagon]
    






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