And so, to a degree neither the players expected - let alone GM - the Game continues.
Players have the next 9 hrs to declare intentions, aspirations, interests. questions, etc.
Available Informational Resources:
Sechs VeirSeibnen - pre-emminent of Port Barry
The Jeweler - Old man with a segmented set of goggles and a wealth contract
The Rusty Duck - homely community restaurant (nice)
The Sticky Wicket - Artsy tourist thing (ebil)
More to come, this begins another appendage of the Mixed Nuts Game.
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Infernius gets a crash-course in hitting glowing metal things with other metal things, and can be said to gain some proficiency in weapon-smithing, armorer, and crafting metal. He needs a good roll to make masterwork shit, though.
Torcuil has spent a great deal of time referencing and researching books. Lenos' suggestion about magic sent him in a frenzy from which he has unlocked the ability to cast the full range (divine and arcane) spells,... except not by name, only by meme.
As these developments finalize is when Thez' letter comes through. Initially it was intended to fill in details that I forgot to mention as well as to slightly color the developing story. Also to emphasize the difference in other-plane time-frames in reference to this plane's
>>11880In subjects of alchemy, how many potions does Tracy have time to craft?
Also, can she get an armor plate to protect her middle/torso?
Do I receive extra points for visiting the Holy Site of my Patron Deity?
>>11882Plz tell me you are actually there
>>11877Huzzah! Also I've spent time with weapons training, which should build relevant proficiency, (mostly this is him teaching others; I'm not sure if that does less or involves charisma) and also playing/teaching Football, which should help with strength and religion
Throughout the entirety of time, a few things have been learned about the surroundings, the context, etc.
1. Sechs knows alot. He gladly details that the city of Cardishore is a giant talent-show city geared to exploit helping individuals with talent to get the respect, glory, fame, and wealth they should achieve, and that no one who has ever stood in line has ever been noticed. Cardishore is a metaphor for social media and platforms. You're welcome to stand in line if you must.
Sparintinar (I think that's what it is) is a highly efficient, mostly keeping to themselves but allowing outsiders in, industrial technological city of advanced ability. They do not ally with anyone, are notoriously brutal with troublemakers, but just wanna do their thing, have some fun, and not die in the process.
Krenshall is a special place where no one speaks right and everyone is a genius in some way and fuggin nuts in most others. Don't expect anything other than a wealth of ideas from there.
Oh, there's a town south of the initial ring-walled area. That place is populated by individuals who believe that everything should be shared equally, that the collective is prior to any individual, and that grey is fashionably suitable.
>>11885You lucky ass bastard
So, what are we doing tonight?
Boss?
Training?
Wedding for the happy couple?
>>11885>>11882What day is the Sabbath of your faith?
2. There is a statue of His Imminence John Elway in the tower that speaks into players' minds and provides explanations and detail that no character can provide. Forgot that bit didn't ya.
3. That the developing infrastructure of Port Barry is set in motion. Individual directives will take requisite time, but by and large the machine is now self-sustaining and growing in the desired directions. Players need not micro-manage, they can direct and delegate.
>>11889>provides explanations and detail that no character can provide.I remembered that it could heal and speak, but what guidance can it provide?
>tfw you've been intentionally avoiding the shrine, because you were afraid it would instantly vaporize a divegrass player In the process of crafting potions (she can have 3) Tracy realizes that something doesn't add up with regard to the merchant in Pip. She can't put her hoof on it, but the way he dismissed her being a talking pony, his professed lack of knowledge about Cardishore even though its a huge city/event thats only like 10 miles away, something just doesn't pass the sniff test.
>>11888I would presume Sunday, since it is the biggest Football night (of course, Trumpaladin is USFL rite and not NFL rite, which I think changes the playing season, I think from the Fall to the Spring. Maybe it changes the days of the week as well).
>>11890>it would instantly vaporize a dive grass playerYes it would. If you need to go to confession, please go to the ticket booth at the Stadium
>>11891Can I fast-travel there?
Also
>dimeterium bombs (because fuck mages!)>Magic Vestment +5>Undetectable alignment>>11894Stop trying to decide the game meta.
>>11895Who here has Elway as a primary Deity besides me?
>>11895Yes, and you will. I imagine upon reasoning this Tracy will have many questions for good shopkeeper.
Also in the intervening period came a slightly awkward therapy session where characters hashed out their most glaring differences. I saw no objection to the accord that they be honest with one another if not those who they interact (meaning non-players) and so I will state that the accord was made, if not with reservation.
>>11896"Ooooh! I do!"
>>11898Elway is Kek, Elway is all Footballs and Football. You will learn
>>11895Keep your alignment open, or the deal is off
Also I can't play for a few hours
>>11900K. I don't know that everyone is available yet anyway. I'm just lengthily dumping the variety of stuff thats happened for the time being; its still cinematic
>>11896Tracy praises Epona for giving her a foal.
>>11900ok
Switch that to Good Hope.
With the requisite rebuilding of the Port, a variety of tradesmen and artisans (structural, agricultural, even aquatic) have ventured to the port. The overall labor pool has increased in both size and competence, and the traffic to/from the port (by land and sea) has increased dramatically. The farmer's market in the square, once a local-exclusive event - now draws large crowds from many demographics. What was once a simple assortment of grown vegetables has developed into a bazaar of goods and trades, large and small.
Good Hope = Neutral Good
In her research and inquiry, Tracy learns that this realm does not have an assassin's guild to speak of. While individual assassins exist, there is no organization to speak of. Ultimately it seems that in order for her to become an assassin (its almost like GM is being persnickety) she has to complete a very lengthy task that he's going to iterate shortly.
Throughout this all, Sad Alex watches as stuff goes on without him. He feels alone, absent/apart, and utterly aside. His only repreive comes from Ryuk. He also gets a letter from Ponimaru btw, but it is only pic related. He is certain there is some sort of message, but can't quite figure out what.
>>11904>this realm does not have an assassin's guild Imma' make my own guild, with blackjack and hookers.
*reads all the books on assasins and guild-making*
>>11907Like I didn't know you were gonna say that. In order to establish a guild, you will need a high profile target though,....
Tracy receives another notice from Thez.
"Hey. Pretend this was included in one of the others okay? I wouldn't want my faggot to have an aneurism trying to figure out where in the timeframes this occurred. But, if you really want to kill a guy and make a spectacle, there is JUST such a guy. I don't know exactly what he's calling himself these days, but I do know he's established himself as a bit of an Emperor. His city lies far to the north-east, and he used to go by the name "Kefka Palazzo", so 'emperor Palazzo' or 'Lord Kefka' should reveal desirable information. Kill him, make a spectacle of it, and you'll get more than ranks in assassin."
>t. Thez >>11907I,... is that,... Akuma Tracy?!
"Shut up faggot!"
>>11908Do all characters know this because it was in the original letter?
>>11913No, that was a character-specific mention to Tracy, though she would do well to mention it around Lenos.
>>11914Has Tracy left for the road yet?
*mentions it to Lenos as she thanks him for the weapon*
Trump meanwhile discovers that Sugoito - in spite of balance and proficiency issues (its almost like it was not intended to be a weapon, or the weapon it is was intended to be another weapon entirely) breaks things quite readily. Given its attack damage and bonuses, the saw-blade side is not terribly effective, while the blunt side snaps things in half with one or two swings. If players are vaguely curious the geometry and theme are based largely off this video:
https://youtu.be/CJrGA3J0nB8>>11917L> Oh fuck, that guy? She was always going on about him once. "That motherfucker" this, and "I'm gonna bathe with his intestines". Apparently he fucked her over back before I was brought to the game, and now he's some fancy big-wig now."
Well, I'd wait just a sec cuz she probably won't be going solo, unless she wants that expressly.
holy shit it took longer to catch up than i thought.
>>11920Last-minute additions or corrections?
>>11922i feed my dog but otherwise everyting seems fine.