[pnpgm] Game Update #126 - File #705 Who do we kill?
Chris & Karen Wells
ckwells at gmail.com
Fri Apr 3 15:14:53 CEST 2009
Dang, it's not real? I was just imagining Ben'Dar leaping on the High
Elder, long grey hair flying out behind him, his toothless mouth opened wide
in an angry screech. Oh well...
Good joke! lol
On Thu, Apr 2, 2009 at 8:57 PM, Scott Adams <longshot at darktech.org> wrote:
>
> 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
> R1 Tom Corckett..........Caladan...........Wizard Normal/Human Ma
> W2 Marcel Liberty........Chion.............Sailor..Normal/Human Ma
> -- Tobie Bonahoom........Fremea............Sidh....NormalFaerry Fe
> Do David Sanders.........Kiet.Sunan........Acrobat Normal/Human Ma
> R? J H Hooten............Raban.Usherwood...Bard....Normal/Human..Ma
> W4 Wout Broere...........Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human Fe
> R4 Alex Koponen..........Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human Fe
>
> Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra, Boyzdar [Wolf] (Strie'bog),
>
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> Game Update #126 in sequence (file #705)
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>
> Admin Notes: Nona.
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> [Recap]
>
> From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions]
> Breathtaking goal...to kill, or at least counter, the avatar of
> a god. Phew.
> Z'leyra steps forward "It sounds like a mission that must be
> done, tentatively I accept. However, before I go I would want
> to know a great deal more, particularly about this god and his
> plans. Also, any sent should be protected from the time effects
> of leaving the middle world."
> GM: Ack.
>
> ----------------------
>
> From Ben'dar: [Re: Actions]
> Ben'Dar laughs out loud at the High Elder's speech. "First you
> have us stumble into a flying death trap for you...now you want
> us to take on a god? You are mad. Either that, or you just
> enjoy toying with us. Make no mistake, I do not fear death,
> but if this avatar wiped out a group just as powerful as us with
> a tired thought, how exactly are we supposed to battle it?"
> GM: Ack.
>
> ----------------------
>
> From Raban: [Re: Actions]
> Raban listens quite carefully, unsure if he is hearing things
> quite right. His goddess would be opposed to such a being, is
> this why she guided him here? But how do you fight such a thing?
> If I can reach it I should be able to hurt it, or maybe just grab
> it and squeeze? Can it cast spells if it cant use its arms? I am
> going to have to get those answered before we go after this
> fiend. Dieing for a cause is fine as long as you succeed, but no
> way am I going to get killed for nothing! If they can get me
> protected enough, I can charge this thing and give it a scare
> to remember. I can take more damage than a half dozen regular
> people, it may not be able to stop me like it did the others...
> Well I can hope.
>
> <Assuming this was not an April Fools posting...naw its only an
> avatar thats not that bad. Actually any written up for PnP can
> be quite easy to kill if you know what you are doing.>
>
> [Re: Balance/Spell rule]
> There is never a simple solution.
> But you definitely do not want books or scrolls making it too
> easy for mages. So godlings will be a big problem, thats what
> MDVs greater than 100 are for ;)
> If they can be hurt by Abysmals then it may be the best way to
> take them down! But yes high level high skill casters with staffs
> and other useful items have a huge chance of success in general
> Assuming Mel20 El10 you can have modifiers to casting of -70
> pretty easily and thus need an MDV of 150 or more to be safe ;)
> I do not think the party has anyone who can reach that very
> easily So the best thing is not be a target to start with, use
> darkness or invisibility or other sneaky methods.To kill a high
> MDV target with magic you use sneaky spells like destruction and
> explode nearby things, or other indirect attacks There is lots
> of solutions if people think about it Transmuting the floor or
> ceiling to manure or worse is always fun, it tends to distract
> your target quite a lot, though it may make things worse later...
>
> The big question is are the characters smart enough to handle
> such things, can they out plan an avatar? The answer is.... Quite
> likely! LOL, most deities are not all that bright, having
> ridiculous amounts of power means you do not have to plan all
> that well most the time. So I suggest going for the fun solutions
> and make the avatar die of disgust, he will never be able to
> show his head around the others after you do bad things to him.
> I used my great powers to totally obliterate them! Sure you
> did...but after they showed how stupid and gullible you were,
> they made a fool of you...well maybe they just showed what a
> fool you actually are... And the tutu looked good on you until
> they dumped all that excrement on your head, you need a bath,
> a really strong bath on another plane..really, go now, soak for
> a few decades
> GM: Ack. Would I be that evil to play some joke on such a serious
> forum as this? Moi? Thanks for the comments. But yes. Balance
> will be appeased for this rule change. :)
>
> ----------------------
>
> From Strie'bog: [Re: Actions]
> I apologize for not posting yesterday. I'm not sure if Strie'bog
> is with the group at the start of the new mission, but from the
> end of Arawn's arrival...
>
> Upon arriving with Arawn, and seeing his former companions,
> Strie'bog smiles broadly.
>
> "Greetings again my friends, it has been too long since I last
> enjoyed your company. My mother's heart is healing, and the
> forest once again safe. I feel the calling of the road once
> more, and have come to see if I can render assistance to you."
>
> He then goes to Ben'dar, Caladan, Chion, Unali and Z'leyra,
> shanking their hands or embracing them, which ever seems
> appropriate.
> GM: Ack. Welcome back. I'll get back to this next week :)
>
> ----------------------
>
> From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
> Arawn remained silent, his face calm and unexpressive, only his
> eyes moving carefully about the room. The High Elder left many
> unanswered questions but before Arawn could begin Ben'dar's
> laughter echoed through the room, his question echoing the
> alfar's. He waited to see what the High Elder would have to
> say in response to the barbarian's question.
> GM: Ack.
>
> ----------------------
>
> From Kiet: [Re: Actions]
> <public>
> Kiet says, "Master, what physical conditions should we expect
> upon arrival in the other plane, and what about magic in that
> kingdom? It has been rumored that great fighters were needed for
> this adventure and, sadly, I cannot count myself in that
> category."
> GM: Ack.
>
> ----------------------
>
> From Fremea: [Re: Actions]
> Fremea sits and listens to what is being asked of her and the
> group. She wonders how this could play into her plans and what
> mysteries lay in the upper world that she was never allowed go
> to. Could she be affective against an Avatar? Could she use her
> talents against one?
>
> So, many questions run through her mind at once, and then Bendar
> asks his question. She waits to see what happens.
> GM: Ack.
>
> ----------------------
>
> From Chion: [Re: Actions]
> Chion sits and listens to the high elder with no smile on his
> face. When the high elder is done, Chion stands and approaches
> the middle of the room. He pauses for a minute and looks intently
> at the high elder. After this, he says, "I am not willing to do
> this thing. I will listen to what the others say before giving
> my final decision." He will then return to his seat, sit and
> wait for others to reply.
> GM: Ack.
>
> -----------------------------------------------------------------
> [New Stuff]
>
> [Apris 15th, 1634TH. 4th Day of Adventure #4.
> [Location: High Elder's domain - Citadel, Dark Lands, Forest]
>
> [The room fills with stunned silence at High Elder Ki'ama's
> words. Taking on a god even his Avatar could be quite dangerous.
> Sure some have likely been "watched" by the gods for their
> power growth. Chion for his teleport ability to cross the
> continent in seconds. Z'leyra for her magical prowess. Arawn
> for simply being in the Middle World among other people in this
> group. But now the crazed old man wants them to attack
> a god in his home territory?]
>
> [Maybe it is one of those courage items the party has collected
> that give a person unshakable courage or maybe its being loyal
> to the Middle World or being crazy or for that matter maybe
> its just plain stupid. But Z'leyra and steps forward.]
>
> Z'leyra: "It sounds like a mission that must be done, tentatively
> I accept. However, before I go I would want to know a great deal
> more, particularly about this god and his plans. Also, any sent
> should be protected from the time effects of leaving the middle
> world."
>
> [The High Elder nods and continues to pace in front of the room
> back and forth looking at each person.]
>
> Ki'ama: "Certainly Shaman Z'leyra. But no protection from time
> when one needs protection from the gods first. indeed?"
>
> [Suddenly Ben'dar laughs out loud, long and boisterous. So much
> so his chair rocks back and forth a bit. The others glare or
> look in shock. Such a barbarian needs manners in the presence
> of the most powerful mage in the Middle World.]
>
> Ben'dar: "First you have us stumble into a flying death trap for
> you...now you want us to take on a god? You are mad. Either
> that, or you just enjoy toying with us. Make no mistake, I do
> not fear death, but if this avatar wiped out a group just as
> powerful as us with a tired thought, how exactly are we supposed
> to battle it?"
>
> [The High Elder stops to a halt and glares at Ben'dar. His elderly
> face turns red and he flexes his hands. Ki'ama slowly turns
> to face Ben'dar and his face drains of red as calm comes to him.]
>
> Ki'ama: "You speak wisely. I suspect this group is far more skilled
> and powerful than those. I suspect you" [He waves a hand at
> the party] "Could go after Surge himself, they didn't. I
> have total confidence in this group. Now on the other hand
> no barbarian will speak to me like that again." [He flashes
> a hand straight at Ben'dar and a ring on his finger flares blue
> and suddenly Ben'dar is transmuted into a old toothless hag
> with bad back aches. Ben'dar stands and then stoops. He
> glares at the high Elder as he hears a snicker from somewhere in
> the room but his ears aren't as keen as he was when he was in
> his young body.] "When you learn respect I'll change you
> back."
>
> [Raban glares at the Old Mage and wonders about this mission if
> they are being requested or forced to go. Would his goddess
> approve of such things? Raban tenses to see what the others
> do and how they react for his reaction.]
>
> [Arawn remains unpassive and stone faced. He stares at the
> Elder though from his side vision sees Ben'dar's changed
> form. In his court and other godly courts such disrespect
> lessons were normal and common. So it doesn't shock him that
> much. But the quickness and speed was impressive for a mortal.
> Could he, Alfar or now Middle Worlder save this world or go
> against his own world of the gods? Arawn is torn between two
> big choices and results. Now it makes sense the previous warnings
> from Oby in the debriefings.]
>
> [Kiet knows better and remains calm. He speaks up from his
> chair in a quiet but calm tone.]
>
> Kiet: "Master, what physical conditions should we expect upon
> arrival in the other plane, and what about magic in that kingdom?
> It has been rumored that great fighters were needed for this
> adventure and, sadly, I cannot count myself in that category."
>
> Ki'ama: "There are no bad fighters only fighters in training as
> with magic users. A good question that will be solved in
> a few minutes."
>
> [Fremea listens and wonders if her abilities will be effective
> in this struggle. She is sad to know Arawn could simply be
> in his own plane and could return home. That would mean no
> more teaching of her things. She glances at Ben'dar in the
> hag form trying to sit down but finds it difficult with the
> gray hair and hump in his back. She snickers slightly thinking
> it a trick worthy of the Fae.]
>
> [Chion sits with no smile. While respect is given it should
> be respected by both sides. The old man might have gone too
> far this time. Chion stands silently and gets to the middle
> of the aisle. He stands staff and weaponless and speaks.]
>
> Chion: "I am not willing to do this thing. I will listen to what
> the others say before giving my final decision."
>
> [Chion then returns to his seat waiting for others and the
> Elder to react.]
>
> [Unali is a bit confused she thought she was debriefed differently.
> Now this thing seems confusing. A dagger against a god isn't
> so wise when he could stare at you and zap you away.]
>
> [Under his breath he asks a rhetorical question.
>
> Ki'ama: "Was Zing right about you?"
>
> Ki'ama: "The god is Zu."
>
> [Arawn recalls Zu and then suddenly realizes among many of his
> titles is "the prankster". Suddenly before anyone can speak
> the room becomes blurred, wavy heat like lines shift and
> form all around...]
>
> [Each of you wake up in bed and sigh at that dream. Could
> some Law master have cast dreams on the party or some god
> playing tricks? But Raban wakes to a more interesting dream
> this one where the HIgh Elder's next move plays music and
> Raban gets down and dirty with ...but it suddenly ends before
> he could tell who. Darn it.]
>
> Actions? Comments?
>
> Next Update...Monday...
>
> GM: Raban you were the only one to guess right! An april's fool
> joke! :) Its been awhile, years, since I played one in the
> pbem so figured it was time. A good time staller as well.
> Nice to see all folks fell for it expect maybe Raban. Yet
> he isn't the brightest giant around and we have pure
> Einstein level wizards who? Go figure. :) I know I'm mean.
> Sue me! Clue #1. Look at the update last week. Look
> at the header just below Z'leyra in the roster the initials
> AFJ? Clue 2 look at the title of the update on the game site
> and its initials AFJ. Clue #3 the date clearly :) #4 You
> guys really think I'd send you up against a god? :) #5 I
> said I'd rearrange the site when the adventure started and
> it wasn't. Ok. I had my fun :) For all the headaches
> this rule change will cause me! So there. Another clue
> was the Header showing [apris 15th... ] It lists as the
> 4th day of the adventure yet it clearly isn't. :) Think
> last time I did this I killed off Z'leyra. :)
>
> GM: I have finished Arawn's sheet. This means all IBT is done.
> Just some minor errors to fix I think. I will be working
> on new player's sheet this weekend. I also need time to
> work on the prologuee update mainly on debriefings and such.
> This update should be out Monday night. Then in theory and
> all goes well next Friday the adventure details will be given.
> This means likely Sunday I will recycle the site over and
> clear it away for ease of reading. #4 will be a link on the
> site for access but #3 will be archived. I also have to
> work on Adventure #5 details. That is a bit more vital but
> since I work this weekend will be harder. So might not get
> that done till next week. Stay tuned!!!!
>
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