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8 months ago ::
Sep 29, 2012 - 2:31PM
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The bandit looks confused for just a brief moment, then says, "Well, the Iron Ring funds itself with the spoils taken from passing boats. This river is full of wealthy traders. This particular boat...I can't really say. The boss said it looked like a good target."
In fond memory of Mark "Wrecan" Monack.
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8 months ago ::
Oct 01, 2012 - 2:59AM
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"Ahh I see" Carric responded in a conversational tone. "You and your boss must be part of this Iron Ring yes? Can you enlighten an old chum as to what do they use these funds for?" he winks and says "A man like me might be able to get in on the action you see".
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8 months ago ::
Oct 01, 2012 - 11:11AM
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Syga feels a bit uneasy about being dipped in the water dangling from a rope, but powers through it. As she goes in she quickly swims over to the front of the boat to see if she can get a better grip on what is holding it up. "I got a firm grasp on the line. It seems to be a chain or some sort of metal!" she yells to the folks on deck. "It's pulled too tight to be able to loosen it. We'll have to back the boat up and possibly go on land to lower it enough for the ship to pass through!" she continues. "Now get me out of here!"
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8 months ago ::
Oct 01, 2012 - 12:54PM
#164
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Ivan slowly raises Syga out of the water and gives her a hand back on board.
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8 months ago ::
Oct 01, 2012 - 5:17PM
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Carric:
The bandit has a mixture of doubt and concern on his face.
"Look, my firend, I would love to be able to tell you the answer to that...I really would...but I can't. I'm about as low on the pole as it gets. I only started with the Ring about a month ago. I don't have access to that information. All I know for certain is that the funds are not distributed equally among the members. We barely get enough to survive on."
The Boat:
Kalanos yells down to his rowers, "Back it up and try to hold position a few yards back. Also, I need one of you up here...one from the odd-numbered side. Even it up."
When the rower comes top-deck, Kalanos instructs him to swim to the right-hand (closest) shore and see if he can figure out how to lower the chain. The man nods, then hops in the water, easily swimming to the shore. After a few moments of searching, the man waves and points at what looks like a log sticking up at a 45 degree angle. He worries with the log for a moment, then the wood slips over to the side with an audible crack. He gives a positive sign to the captain and yells out, "That should do it, sir." The rower swims back to the boat, climbs aboard, and resumes his position at the oars. The way is now clear.
In fond memory of Mark "Wrecan" Monack.
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8 months ago ::
Oct 01, 2012 - 8:03PM
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"Hmm, that is a pity." Carric says, half to himself. "I don't suppose you could tell me where I could contact them though? In the off-chance I might be able to weedle a better deal out of it for the two of us?"
At the same time he began to go back through his past reading. Had he heard of this "Iron Ring" before? The task of talking casually to the bandit and recalling the knowledge seemed to tax him too much however. OOC
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8 months ago ::
Oct 02, 2012 - 12:52PM
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As Syga is pulled on deck by Ivan she thanks him in a neutral tone "Thanks... a bunch." She starts removing part of her gear to try and squeeze and wring the water out of it, not caring how scantily clad she has become in front of her companions. She also starts to shake off some of the water like an undomesticated dog. Still dripping she begins to put her armor back on and curses quietly to herself "Damned water. Why does it have to get everywhere?"
Once her armor and clothes are back on she directs her attention to the bandit who seems to be far more cooperative since she was dipped in the disgusting river water. "How in the..." she starts off. "Why is that thug suddenly a bucket of information?"
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8 months ago ::
Oct 02, 2012 - 4:38PM
#168
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Apr 12, 2008
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To Carric
The bandit seems to ponder the question for a moment, then says, "Well...I suppose if you want to meet them, they're planning on attacking some wealthy homestead up-river a bit tonight. Some guy who sells horses. Got a big ranch there. The Ring has thrown in recently with a goblin band and some other low-lifes. I guess they're gonna team up to hit the ranch in a raid. Say...that's not where you're going, is it? It would be great if you could drop me off there so I could wait for them. Be a good opportunity for you, too, if you want to talk to the boss. I'm sure he'll be there."
In fond memory of Mark "Wrecan" Monack.
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8 months ago ::
Oct 02, 2012 - 4:49PM
#169
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Carric tries to cover his surprise at the revelation, before responding as casually as possible "Really? That might work out very well you know."
He stands up and smiles at the bandit "Tell you what: I'll have a chat to my companions here. I'm sure I can convince them this was all a misunderstanding, and you and I can make our way there once we get off this boat. If you think of anything else that would help a friend out though, please do let me know."
Walking over to Illustrianna and Isan, he lowers his voice a little "Well that was rather more productive than I'd hoped..."
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8 months ago ::
Oct 02, 2012 - 5:02PM
#170
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Isan nods to the man, approval clear in his face. He keeps his voice low enough so that the charmed bandit cannot overhear.
"Well done, Carric. You cracked him like a walnut. Things are grim indeed if these bandits are willing to throw in their lot with goblins. I'm curious about their numbers; I assumed there would be enough bandits on their own to give us a fight, but with goblins and other thugs by their side, they're sure to feel extra bold. Of course, with larger numbers comes bigger gaps if they aren't careful. I get the feeling the bandits plan their raids fairly well, but lack true discipline. I'm sure there will be some vulnerability we can exploit."
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"Yeah, everybody can be happy then!"
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Obstinance?
Until you've had an in-law tell you your choice of game was stupid, and just Warcraft on paper, and dumbed down for dumber players who can't handle a real RPG, you haven't lived.
You haven't lived.
Lady and gentlemen.... I present to you the Edition War without Contrition, the War of the Web, the Mighty Match-up!
We're using standard edition war rules. No posts of substance. Do not read the other person's posts with comprehension. Make frequent comparison to video games, MMOs, and CCGs. Use the words "fallacy" and "straw man", incorrectly and often. Passive aggressiveness gets you extra points and asking misleading and inflammatory questions is mandatory. If you're getting tired, just declare victory and leave the thread. Wait for the buzzer... and....
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D&D should not return to the days of blindfolding the DM and players. No tips on encounter power? No mention of expected party roles? No true meaning of level due to different level charts or tiered classes? Please, let's not sacrifice clear, helpful rules guidelines in favour of catering to the delicate sensibilities of the few who have problems with the ascetics of anything other than what they are familiar with.
Just a quick note on the MMORPG as an insult comparison...
MMORPGs, raking in money by the dumptruck full. Many options, tons of fans across many audiences, massive resources allocated to development.
TTRPGs, dying product. Squeaking out an existence that relys on low cost. Fans fit primarily into a few small demographics. R&D budgets small, often rushed to market and patched after deployment.
You're not really making much of an argument when you compare something to a MMORPG and assume people think that means bad. Lets face it, they make the money, have the audience and the budget. We here on this board are fans of TTRPGs but lets not try to pretend none of us play MMORPGs.
Adding options at the system level is good.
Adding options at the table level is hard.
Removing options at the system level is bad.
Removing options at the table level is easy.
This is not complicated.
Something like Tactical Shift is more magical than martial healing.
Telling someone to move over a few feet is magical now? :|
I weep for this generation.
Given the laziness and morbid obsesity amongst D&Ders, being able to convince someone to get on their feet, do some heavy exercise, and use their words to make them be healthier must seem magical.
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