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« Reply #600 on: September 16, 2010, 04:50:40 PM » |
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The construct addressed the group including the invisible ones...still haven't got an answer from everyone so was waiting...
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« Reply #601 on: September 16, 2010, 05:26:55 PM » |
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Well, please do not resume your waiting.  Have your PC assume the ones that didn't speak are mute if you must. Otherwise we'll be there still in a month. |
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« Reply #602 on: September 24, 2010, 11:36:18 AM » |
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What year are we playing in? Just trying to figure how long ago this happened.
I know that by the history of the region, assuming we follow the set time line, it would have to happen before -450 DR. With the lack of mention of the Netheril Empire though... It is more likely it was before -3859 DR
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« Reply #603 on: September 24, 2010, 02:02:55 PM » |
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I don't know all that much history, but BP gave me some latitude and I wanted to give a feel for how truly ancient this was. If BP doesn't like it I can edit tho...
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« Reply #604 on: September 24, 2010, 02:58:44 PM » |
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Truly ancient falls into before -3859 DR, don't worry about it.
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« Reply #605 on: September 24, 2010, 07:50:48 PM » |
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Ok, I will have to say I know less about Faerun history than you, Sohala. So unfortunately... canon history is off the moment someone says something contrary. This world is a lot different than canon FR. We've got trains, wheelboats, and level 10 commoners abounding. Point is, (and I've been meaning to adress this, earlier), character backgrounds can rewrite history. If Thistle says there were green fields, sure enough there were. And the empire he originated from is probably not present in canon history, either. The whole business with the netheril empire and the shades, etc... it doesn't really fit this timeline. So it may take place ages before or after this story. (And Lolth is most certainly not silent at this point in time, for anyone wondering about the Drow.) So Anauroch history is a special case, even, as there is a lot of fluff that totally contradicts what I have envisioned as the setting for this tale. Of course, if you want to make a point using canon history... sure enough, you can do that, too. Just don't be too unhappy if I go ahead and change parts of it - purposefully or out of ignorance. Now I understand that having a looser timeline sometimes makes it hard for history-savvy PCs - you can't just look it up in the sourcebook to know it with certainty. So just ask whether there will be any problems in assuming certain things. It's the best I can offer you, I'm afraid. On the bright side, we can be very flexible, and not worry too much about canon  . |
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« Reply #606 on: September 24, 2010, 07:55:55 PM » |
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Total tangent, in case noone noticed: This game has been going now for over two years, although we missed the second birthday. (which was in June, actually, AFAIK). Way to go, game, congrats to everyone involved.  (And now ignore this post and pay attention to the previous one.) |
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« Reply #607 on: September 24, 2010, 09:42:08 PM » |
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Oh no, I have no problem with it, I am merely trying to help it fit. Actual years are being aided by LEoF, but I do enjoy the Netheril story arc. -450 DR was the start of the phaerimms corrupting the land, resulting in the now present desert. Which was done in response to fears about the Netheril Empire's magical expertise, before this, it is said the land was very fertile. -3859 DR was the year that Netheril first formed, under the name of Alliance of Seventon. Now beyond that, I haven’t a clue what is happening elsewhere, or even with other races in the area. I could look it up...but it probably isn't important. Still uncertain what time you want us playing in though, again probably not important, but eh, makes things seem more interesting to me. Yay for long running game.  |
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« Reply #608 on: September 25, 2010, 02:31:28 AM » |
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Glad to be a part of it gentlemen.  And I figured it was safe to presume that the once great desert was once a green place since desertification is something that happens over time. And I admit I don't really have a keen idea on who the Makers were either aside frombeing humanoid beings with great arcane and technological knowledge. They are a cipher even to my character. |
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« Reply #609 on: September 27, 2010, 10:53:29 PM » |
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Holy moly I haven't logged on in a while...
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« Reply #610 on: September 28, 2010, 03:14:56 AM » |
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Then have Mag be lost as well. Mael has no clue what is going on either, he just pretends. |
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« Reply #611 on: September 28, 2010, 03:42:02 AM » |
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Just tell me when you reach an impasse, I'll do what I can do improve group cohesion. Good old B-movie techniques should still work . |
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« Reply #612 on: October 06, 2010, 11:45:24 AM » |
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The Marc continues to stomp around taking stock of the citadel and the state of utter abandonment. When the dwarf mentions the portal he stomps over. "Ah the portal..."Gotcha, missed the stomping over part.  |
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« Reply #613 on: October 07, 2010, 07:20:07 AM » |
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Dammit I'm totally left out right now  . I have no meaningful NPCs down there. I have to... intervene on another route. |
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« Reply #614 on: October 07, 2010, 07:31:10 AM » |
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We are slowly but surely working our way into a semi-plausible alliance.
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« Reply #615 on: October 07, 2010, 07:46:22 AM » |
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« Reply #616 on: October 19, 2010, 03:34:22 AM » |
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Sigh, ok guys I hate to do it but I'm going to have to drop out. I haven't posted in forever and honestly I haven't even been on these forums in weeks. Such is life between the PhD, two part time jobs, a girlfriend, and a house to maintain.
Anyone may feel free to use Mag as an NPC. I can provide the spec sheet upon request.
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« Reply #617 on: October 19, 2010, 03:41:47 AM » |
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It was a good run. And those are all the right reasons... congratulations (and good luck!) I'm wondering what this means for the game? We have how many active players? 3? Halfling, Dwarf, and construct monstrosity? |
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« Reply #618 on: October 19, 2010, 04:09:07 AM » |
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Damn, I'm sorry to see you go, Surreal. You were a fun guy to play with. GOOD LUCK to you. Well, we all have to have priorities. I'm surprised you even manage all those real-life things you listed... For the game... well, it means I should go back to recruiting. The number of original players is now down to two. BUT we still SHOULD have four players, although Snizor hasn't been very active, either, lately. I do need him, soon, though. We'll see. I am very patient, and not opposed to change, but I would hate to give it up. We have a lot of very fun characters in here, which likely as not you won't EVER be able to play anywhere else. So I can only hope that this is enough motivation to stick with me through these troubles. So... I'm guessing you do need my input now in the game thread. I'll get to that immediately. |
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« Reply #619 on: October 19, 2010, 10:37:36 AM » |
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Ack. Life strikes again. How many more gamer casualties will we have to suffer before someone puts an end to its reign of terror?!
Poor guy...
Assuming you were okay with it, would idols being made of rare metal, be allowed to be reforged, figuring of course they are not magical already.
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