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Post by hengest on Jan 26, 2022 20:07:21 GMT -5
The biggest problem about finding a group around here is that EVERYBODY wants to do 3E, Pathfinder, or 5E. I stress there is nothing wrong with those games BUT that's way more tracking and number crunching than I want to do. I could not agree more. I have no interest in crunching numbers and a lot of interest in interacting with the game world. I thought I had no interest in reffing ever again, but I see that I was wrong!
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Post by The Perilous Dreamer on Jan 26, 2022 21:59:57 GMT -5
That's why I have been responding so much. This is an absolute blast! I was wondering if I was every going to game again because I've had such rotten luck in the past with face-to-face groups. I had a few errands to take care of on this unscheduled day off, so I slowed down earlier today but I'm getting ready to respond to the active thread. You're rocking this game hengest and I'm looking forward to seeing where it goes! I have wondered the same myself. Well, glad we're both having fun. And I have to say, it wouldn't be going 1/10 as well if I hadn't taken The Perilous Dreamer 's seat-of-pants advice to heart! You really can make a sandbox and have it work. And for me, PbP is the perfect way to test it out. I am so glad you are doing this and having fun doing it.
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Post by The Semi-Retired Gamer on Jan 28, 2022 8:10:30 GMT -5
Haha...I got home from work last night and made dinner. My intentions were to relax for a bit and get to posting beginning in the Bottleton active thread. Well, I guess I dozed off while lounging and woke up at 10 pm so I just went to bed. Time to play catch up... .
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Post by hengest on Jan 28, 2022 12:48:20 GMT -5
Haha...I got home from work last night and made dinner. My intentions were to relax for a bit and get to posting beginning in the Bottleton active thread. Well, I guess I dozed off while lounging and woke up at 10 pm so I just went to bed. Time to play catch up... . It almost feels like we're at a table...it's just that our entire lives are taking place during the game in the "breaks" between addressing what's going on in-world. Anyway, good to see you back!
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Post by The Semi-Retired Gamer on Jan 28, 2022 13:25:39 GMT -5
Haha...I got home from work last night and made dinner. My intentions were to relax for a bit and get to posting beginning in the Bottleton active thread. Well, I guess I dozed off while lounging and woke up at 10 pm so I just went to bed. Time to play catch up... . It almost feels like we're at a table...it's just that our entire lives are taking place during the game in the "breaks" between addressing what's going on in-world. Anyway, good to see you back! I couldn't agree more. Definitely worth doing pbp gaming and it's most likely what will take place for most of my gaming here on out; outside of gaming with my son.
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Post by The Semi-Retired Gamer on Jan 29, 2022 11:13:10 GMT -5
Good catch on the light source. I wouldn't want to be eaten by a Grue!
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Post by hengest on Jan 29, 2022 11:21:16 GMT -5
Good catch on the light source. I wouldn't want to be eaten by a Grue! Those were the days, right!?
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Post by The Semi-Retired Gamer on Jan 29, 2022 11:24:14 GMT -5
Good catch on the light source. I wouldn't want to be eaten by a Grue! Those were the days, right!? Oh yes! 🤣
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Post by hengest on Jan 29, 2022 14:19:03 GMT -5
Those text adventures could be pretty magical. No sound. No timer apart from the turns you take. No pictures. Nothing but whatever insane puzzles the authors set up, your imagination, and notes. But let me be honest...I was never very good at them. I'm not into phone games and can keep myself busy enough...but honestly I wouldn't mind checking out the new stuff made by fans online.
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Post by The Semi-Retired Gamer on Jan 29, 2022 21:54:29 GMT -5
Those text adventures could be pretty magical. No sound. No timer apart from the turns you take. No pictures. Nothing but whatever insane puzzles the authors set up, your imagination, and notes. But let me be honest...I was never very good at them. I'm not into phone games and can keep myself busy enough...but honestly I wouldn't mind checking out the new stuff made by fans online. Agreed! Every once in a while, I would luck into getting substantially farther down in the dungeon that I usually do. Maybe it was 4 - 5 levels lower? Then I would see the "You have been killed...." message and have to start over again. Typically, only making it down 5 levels or less. I feel your pain.
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Post by The Perilous Dreamer on Jan 29, 2022 22:08:07 GMT -5
Good catch on the light source. I wouldn't want to be eaten by a Grue! Those were the days, right!? I never played any of those games. Love the name Grue and how it works!
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Post by The Semi-Retired Gamer on Jan 29, 2022 22:32:56 GMT -5
I know I said I left my pack in the bedroom. I never said what I did with my sword. It was strapped on my back. I would like to think I would still have it on me BUT Ethan was on the verge of getting ready to go to bed. I'm 100% cool with how you rule on this hengest because the sword and what took place with it was definitely an oversight. Game on!
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Post by hengest on Jan 29, 2022 23:06:50 GMT -5
I know I said I left my pack in the bedroom. I never said what I did with my sword. It was strapped on my back. I would like to think I would still have it on me BUT Ethan was on the verge of getting ready to go to bed. I'm 100% cool with how you rule on this hengest because the sword and what took place with it was definitely an oversight. Game on! You said before, out in the town, that you didn't want to look like you were looking for a fight. Hardly necessary to maintain that appearance here when you are expecting some kind of strangeness or threat. Since you didn't specify, I think it's reasonable to think you left the pack and took the sword with you in its "battle-ready" place.
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Post by hengest on Jan 29, 2022 23:21:48 GMT -5
I'm out for the night, so you should feel even less pressure than usual to post.
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Post by The Perilous Dreamer on Jan 29, 2022 23:22:53 GMT -5
[Do you wish to explore further, and if so, do you wish to continue using your torch as a light source? The upside is that you can see and are not in darkness. The downside is that you are blind to any possible subtle lights and you give yourself away, if there is anyone to give yourself away to.]The eternal conundrum!
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Post by The Semi-Retired Gamer on Jan 30, 2022 11:23:35 GMT -5
I know I said I left my pack in the bedroom. I never said what I did with my sword. It was strapped on my back. I would like to think I would still have it on me BUT Ethan was on the verge of getting ready to go to bed. I'm 100% cool with how you rule on this hengest because the sword and what took place with it was definitely an oversight. Game on! You said before, out in the town, that you didn't want to look like you were looking for a fight. Hardly necessary to maintain that appearance here when you are expecting some kind of strangeness or threat. Since you didn't specify, I think it's reasonable to think you left the pack and took the sword with you in its "battle-ready" place. Works for me.
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Post by The Semi-Retired Gamer on Jan 30, 2022 11:24:16 GMT -5
I'm out for the night, so you should feel even less pressure than usual to post. Noted!
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Post by hengest on Jan 30, 2022 14:17:35 GMT -5
Will post this evening.
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Post by The Semi-Retired Gamer on Jan 30, 2022 15:36:16 GMT -5
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Post by hengest on Jan 30, 2022 15:56:21 GMT -5
I lied: it's still afternoon.
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Post by The Semi-Retired Gamer on Jan 30, 2022 16:08:36 GMT -5
I lied: it's still afternoon.
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Post by The Semi-Retired Gamer on Jan 30, 2022 16:17:24 GMT -5
Now I will say I will post later. I have to go pick up my daughter from her friend's house.
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Post by The Perilous Dreamer on Jan 30, 2022 18:04:57 GMT -5
I lied: it's still afternoon. Wow!
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Post by hengest on Jan 30, 2022 21:17:05 GMT -5
Ethan takes the candle with him. I thought he left it burning on the wall sconce. No problem, just a note. Doesn't affect anything right now. I should have asked to clarify.
Is Ethan literate? You can have it either way in your next post.
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Post by The Semi-Retired Gamer on Jan 31, 2022 8:38:46 GMT -5
Ethan takes the candle with him. I thought he left it burning on the wall sconce. No problem, just a note. Doesn't affect anything right now. I should have asked to clarify. Is Ethan literate? You can have it either way in your next post. Oh man, I screwed up. I FORGOT I EXTINGUISHED THE TORCH. Yes, I did leave the candle burning. My mistake. Do you want to change it to where I left the candle burning in the wall and did NOT extinguish the torch? I was tired and trying to make a quick reply and goofed it up. YOUR CALL.He is literate but not like master level literacy or anything like that.
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Post by hengest on Jan 31, 2022 8:43:38 GMT -5
Sure. No problem!
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Post by The Semi-Retired Gamer on Jan 31, 2022 8:54:53 GMT -5
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Post by The Semi-Retired Gamer on Jan 31, 2022 9:10:03 GMT -5
I have to get ready for work. I took a half a day of vacation to take care of something this morning. I probably won't be posting again until around 4:30 pm but who knows?
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Post by hengest on Jan 31, 2022 9:47:51 GMT -5
I have to get ready for work. I took a half a day of vacation to take care of something this morning. I probably won't be posting again until around 4:30 pm but who knows? I see you have posted, but again, there's no rush!
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Post by The Semi-Retired Gamer on Jan 31, 2022 13:47:17 GMT -5
I have to get ready for work. I took a half a day of vacation to take care of something this morning. I probably won't be posting again until around 4:30 pm but who knows? I see you have posted, but again, there's no rush! I was sneaking that one in before work. 🤣
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