The Eye of Anubis: OOC Thread

Rock of the Fraternity · Mon Jan 21, 2008 6:32 pm

A Lamordian Eco-warrior. Somehow, that feels so surreal.

NeoTiamat · Post by **NeoTiamat** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 6:36 pm

250 XP to Nathan for the last post, just because it was beautiful and very appropriate.

Nathan of the FoS · Post by **Nathan of the FoS** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 6:48 pm

NeoTiamat wrote:250 XP to Nathan for the last post, just because it was beautiful and very appropriate.

It's sorta like an anti-Horror Check--a Marvel Check? The juxtaposition of this scene with Stefan's grisly final end was really striking, and I was trying to reflect that.

So, Otto...any idea what your new job description will entail? (Heh. So to speak.)

The Whistler · Post by **The Whistler** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 7:10 pm

We're looking at a few really neat druidish spell-like abilities and some wolf communication, with no visible drawbacks other than Otto's promise; I'll try to play it out in as interesting a way as I can.

This should be fun.

NeoTiamat · Post by **NeoTiamat** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 7:48 pm

Heh...

Anyway, the way I envision it, you gents can head back to Marilena's Cottage, there'll be a short scene there, and then back to the inn where you can all discuss or sleep it off as you desire, and tomorrow evening we'll have the duel between Dimitry and Allikhain.

Just so we have the schedule in mind.

steveflam · Post by **steveflam** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 7:53 pm

NeoTiamat wrote:Heh...

Anyway, the way I envision it, you gents can head back to Marilena's Cottage, there'll be a short scene there, and then back to the inn where you can all discuss or sleep it off as you desire, and tomorrow evening we'll have the duel between Dimitry and Allikhain.

Just so we have the schedule in mind.

Noon isnt it?

NeoTiamat · Post by **NeoTiamat** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 7:55 pm

In game, yes. OOC it'll probably be 'round four-ish, Eastern time.

Kaitou Kage · Post by **Kaitou Kage** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:25 pm

Sorry about the rather ho-hum-ness of my recent posting >_< When I fall behind, I tend to get lazy/rushed on writing posts. Then I just post something to get roughly caught up and let everyone know I'm still alive @__@

If I bribe you folks with artwork (*looks meaningfully at Nathan for this one*), will you all forgive me? D:

I'll work on others' sketches and lineart as I have time.

NeoTiamat · Post by **NeoTiamat** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:28 pm

*Adds another 250 XP*

You people really are racking up the experience, aren't you?

Kaitou Kage · Post by **Kaitou Kage** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:35 pm

It is my secret goal to be epic level Kuzan before this is all over.

Kaitou Kage · Post by **Kaitou Kage** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 12:29 pm

If I don't actually get to post it today (in game-time), feel free to assume that Kuzan will talk to the group before bed this evening and tell anyone who got touched by the ghost to see him in the morning so he can fix the spiritual damage. He'll explain briefly what it is, how it heals extremely slowly, and that he can help fix it in the morning after his prayers.

In more out-of-game terms, that means he's going to be using all his level 2 slots for lesser restoration to get you folks back up to full wisdom *glances at Charles, Khalil and Lia* Also, if you need HP damage restored *glances at Tomas* we can assume that I'll patch you up to full before the night's over unless you wish to object

Just let me know how much I need to use so I don't go over my spell limit.

If any or all of you four would like to do a little RP centered around when the healing takes place, I'll make sure my IM contact info is on my profile

I'd enjoy it very much. And if any of you don't plan to see Kuzan in the morning, let me know so I know how many of the restorations I will actually use in the morning

Also, I may not have actually stated this IC or OOC before. However, everyone can assume that Kuzan has left an open invitation to come see him if you're in need of some kind of healing. Some of that may already be assumed by his job as chief medic, but he'd actually make sure everyone knew to come see him without hesitation and he'd do what he could. I'm trying to make my rounds on my own in post-combat situations, but if I miss someone, you guys are more than welcome to say "NEED HEELZ PLZ" to the priest. If he's got anything left, he'll patch you up nicely.

NeoTiamat · Post by **NeoTiamat** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 12:52 pm

Okay, it's DM feedback time! Here's your chance to tell me I'm an idiot without risking being stepped on by a Tarrasque.

Basically, what do you think of the 'Night in Barovia' scene (which includes everything from the point you meet Marilena to the point you stagger back to the inn), including Stefan and the Shepherd of the Wolves, and also the combat, but not *just* the combat.

The better I know what worked and what didn't, the better I can plan in the future. I'll refrain from commenting on the answers until everyone who's interested has said something.

Nathan of the FoS · Post by **Nathan of the FoS** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 1:07 pm

I'm...somewhat befuddled. If it weren't for PARANOIA!!! from Rock and me, Stefan would've been limited to saying nasty things to us, and then--presumably--the encounter with the Shepherd of the Wolves wouldn't have happened. I think. Or would it have? And if so, how?

Just how far down does this rabbit-hole go, anyway?

The combat with Stefan was a little bit...odd--I would guess that it's just the one-on-seven balance problem rearing its ugly head again. He was kickin' butt when he got Lia and Otto to run and was zooming in and out of the terrain, and then Tomas and the lightning got to him and fzzt--no more ghost--with a speed that was a little anti-climatic.

The whole Shepherd of the Wolves thing was really cool, but it seemed totally, totally out of left field and unconnected to previous events. Which is fine, all plot points have to start somewhere, but it made the evening "two events which happen to be concurrent" rather than a unified whole. Again, it's not a bad thing, it just makes the dramatic aesthetics a little strange.

EDIT to note: This was another very striking/cinematic series of scenes--impressive in the mind's eye. Kudos on the staging, again.

Rock of the Fraternity · Tue Jan 22, 2008 1:55 pm

I have to agree the bit with the Shepherd of Wolves came slightly out of left field, but other than that, the thing was a pure delight. Well, apart from my failing my Will save against that ghostly moan and running for my life. ^^; But that wasn't something NeoTiamat did wrong, so it doesn't count. I'm eagerly looking forward to the next segment!

lostboy · Post by **lostboy** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 1:55 pm

Got a few comments:

1. The staging and dramatic elements were excellent. I particulalry like the change of pace with a "friendly" yet interesting NPC. All too often NPC's who have a positive attitude towards the players are a bit dull. To be honest we live for interacting with the bad guys, so this was a refreshing change.

2. The paranoia created by the above was a really intresting experieince. I honestly would have had Khalil balk at eating the food, but because two others did so made it more interesting to go the opposite way to see what happened. The outcome was suitably fun as well.

3. I agree with Nathan on the shepherd thing, nice execution but seriously what have you been sniffing dude!

4. This is a bit of a gripe at everyone although it isnt really your faults. Im guessing all you lot are in US or Canada. As I live in Europe I tend to be a bit out of sync with stuff. Nothing much happens whilst Im awake, but I always find loads has happened overnight and Ive missed out on alot of stuff. Im certainly not suggesting you lot all become vampires to suit me, but perhaps NT you could limit the amount of posts that push the story forward to maybe once a night? That way Id not always have to play catch up and have Khalil miss all the action. But I do appreciate that majority rules so hey if a miss a few it aint the end of the world....

5. And finally Id like to say all you guys are RPing excellently, so much so that Ive only got an inkling which classes most of you are. That to me shows that you are playing the characters for themselves rather than the classes which tends to happen alot.

In general it has certainly rocked so far!

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The Eye of Anubis: OOC Thread