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>>185494
Its not about the mod card, its about "quit pretending he doesnt know what hes talking about"
Its not about the mod card, its about "quit pretending he doesnt know what hes talking about"
>>185494
Apparently you all need it. Can't have a single conversation without being called a samefag.
Apparently you all need it. Can't have a single conversation without being called a samefag.
>>185497
No, you being a mod has no bearing on the goddamn conversation, it's you just trying to intimidate him into submission. If you want to avoid being samefagged, use the handy name field just a little bit above the message box.
No, you being a mod has no bearing on the goddamn conversation, it's you just trying to intimidate him into submission. If you want to avoid being samefagged, use the handy name field just a little bit above the message box.
>>185498
You are right. It doesn't have to do with it. I did something that Brie can't do to prove I am not the same person. Anyone can use two different names and still be a samefag. I just blew the allegations out of the water before they got worse.
You are right. It doesn't have to do with it. I did something that Brie can't do to prove I am not the same person. Anyone can use two different names and still be a samefag. I just blew the allegations out of the water before they got worse.
>>185499
Knock it off with the mod shit and just type in the name field. I know who you are, no one would confuse you for being Brie's player.
Knock it off with the mod shit and just type in the name field. I know who you are, no one would confuse you for being Brie's player.
>>185500
Clearly, he didn't. He wanted to discredit me to at least himself if not others reading the thread, thinking that no one else knew either.
Like I already said, I have made these things clear to the GM. He is free to do or not do whatever. However, I am free to all you all retards for ganging up on someone that is in the right, despite coming across as rude to you. Posey has ruined the games I have been in before and if that offends you, sorry. I would have stayed quiet, but it is maddening to see all of you unite behind the wrong person in this fight, because it will not end well for the game and it will do everything you are accusing Brie of doing, kicking someone from the game because of a disagreement.
Clearly, he didn't. He wanted to discredit me to at least himself if not others reading the thread, thinking that no one else knew either.
Like I already said, I have made these things clear to the GM. He is free to do or not do whatever. However, I am free to all you all retards for ganging up on someone that is in the right, despite coming across as rude to you. Posey has ruined the games I have been in before and if that offends you, sorry. I would have stayed quiet, but it is maddening to see all of you unite behind the wrong person in this fight, because it will not end well for the game and it will do everything you are accusing Brie of doing, kicking someone from the game because of a disagreement.
>>185499
>>185502
I don't blame you for doing that. However this is an OOC thread for a DnD game, not a courtroom. Backing up a player's allegations against another player for something that happened years ago is helpful if it were a private conversation with the GM. It's not, it's public airing of grudges to accuse a player of "sabotaging" an ongoing game. Could we just not do that?
>>185502
I don't blame you for doing that. However this is an OOC thread for a DnD game, not a courtroom. Backing up a player's allegations against another player for something that happened years ago is helpful if it were a private conversation with the GM. It's not, it's public airing of grudges to accuse a player of "sabotaging" an ongoing game. Could we just not do that?
>>185502
Every post you make under your mod tag in this argument discredits not only yourself but the entire mod team.
Every post you make under your mod tag in this argument discredits not only yourself but the entire mod team.
>>185503
I want to, but every time Im assured/agreed the matter is resolved, something new appears. Again, not saying its the case, but its ALMOST like a person has used up their tricks and is trying at new things. It fits with the prevailing pattern
I want to, but every time Im assured/agreed the matter is resolved, something new appears. Again, not saying its the case, but its ALMOST like a person has used up their tricks and is trying at new things. It fits with the prevailing pattern
>>185503
I already said that I am just annoyed that you are all uniting against Brie when there is evidence that you should either sit out dogpiling him or at least hear what he had to say.
I already said that I am just annoyed that you are all uniting against Brie when there is evidence that you should either sit out dogpiling him or at least hear what he had to say.
>>185507
see >>185476
>My argument (and presumably Silver's player's) has never been "stick your head in the sand" but instead "don't muddy up our game with public accusations and attacks."
You might be completely right on everything you say about Posey, past and present. GM Pone has put his hoof down on that he doesn't want this game to be filled with drama and fighting, and (presumably) instead you should just give him all this information in private. I happen to agree with him on that. Would my inner gossipmonger enjoy reading all the juicy details that some internet autists have on each other? Sure, I guess. But I'd rather have one place on this website where I don't have to worry about politics or drama and where I can just play tabletop with cute ponies.
tl;dr if you're worried about a player or another ruining the game then tell GM Pone about it, if you're right and he does nothing then that's on him but otherwise just play the game
see >>185476
>My argument (and presumably Silver's player's) has never been "stick your head in the sand" but instead "don't muddy up our game with public accusations and attacks."
You might be completely right on everything you say about Posey, past and present. GM Pone has put his hoof down on that he doesn't want this game to be filled with drama and fighting, and (presumably) instead you should just give him all this information in private. I happen to agree with him on that. Would my inner gossipmonger enjoy reading all the juicy details that some internet autists have on each other? Sure, I guess. But I'd rather have one place on this website where I don't have to worry about politics or drama and where I can just play tabletop with cute ponies.
tl;dr if you're worried about a player or another ruining the game then tell GM Pone about it, if you're right and he does nothing then that's on him but otherwise just play the game
>>185508
I think Brie thinks that scheduling issues are you fault
>>185507
The moderator tag feels oddly coercive in a way I can't quite place or articulate. Perhaps post anonymously? We know who you are.
>>185506
Okay, but could we maybe not handle this with 50+ posts while almost everyone else is sick, asleep, or working?
I think Brie thinks that scheduling issues are you fault
>>185507
The moderator tag feels oddly coercive in a way I can't quite place or articulate. Perhaps post anonymously? We know who you are.
>>185506
Okay, but could we maybe not handle this with 50+ posts while almost everyone else is sick, asleep, or working?
Guys, my head is swimming, I can't handle reading all this rn.
Spell it out to me: did I say/do something wrong?
Spell it out to me: did I say/do something wrong?
>>185513
The moderator tag was to eliminate the attemt to disregard his position, thats obvious
>maybe mot 50 posts
Okay. Maybe not 59 posts from others. I tried to be patient. I tried to be a "good player" and let them do their thing. And I ended with a thumb in my ass. I dont like ending with a thumb in my ass, and Im sure as shit not gonna let it continue.
The moderator tag was to eliminate the attemt to disregard his position, thats obvious
>maybe mot 50 posts
Okay. Maybe not 59 posts from others. I tried to be patient. I tried to be a "good player" and let them do their thing. And I ended with a thumb in my ass. I dont like ending with a thumb in my ass, and Im sure as shit not gonna let it continue.
>>185512
I completely disagree that this is juicy gossip. This is a pattern that is being ignored to prop up the idea that Posey isn't doing anything worth complaining about.
>>185513
I already explained why I did it. If you don't agree, you don't have to worry. I won't be returning anyway. I just wanted the endless dogpiling to stop when it is not productive.
I completely disagree that this is juicy gossip. This is a pattern that is being ignored to prop up the idea that Posey isn't doing anything worth complaining about.
>>185513
I already explained why I did it. If you don't agree, you don't have to worry. I won't be returning anyway. I just wanted the endless dogpiling to stop when it is not productive.
>>185514
At first yes. GM pone was upset when you agreed with the mission being shortened (though he seems to be doing better, at least on the outside), didn't want to continue after that, and Brie's player is mad that he stayed up to play and nothing came of it.
Something tells me you don't actually want the mission shortened, you just want to be able to level up and get money for a cool necromancer level.
At first yes. GM pone was upset when you agreed with the mission being shortened (though he seems to be doing better, at least on the outside), didn't want to continue after that, and Brie's player is mad that he stayed up to play and nothing came of it.
Something tells me you don't actually want the mission shortened, you just want to be able to level up and get money for a cool necromancer level.
>>185517
>Im out
I hope you dont mean that. Im not giving up
>>185518
No no, Brie is mad that he posted extensively about insomnia, recording his awake hours for autists (including Posey) who will pretend to be unaware of - including the EXPLICIT post - watch, Im gonna pass out again cuz this is dragging on again - before I got some e energy drinks and stayed up until 4am fuming cuz this nigger couldnt say "Thanks Gnight"
>Im out
I hope you dont mean that. Im not giving up
>>185518
No no, Brie is mad that he posted extensively about insomnia, recording his awake hours for autists (including Posey) who will pretend to be unaware of - including the EXPLICIT post - watch, Im gonna pass out again cuz this is dragging on again - before I got some e energy drinks and stayed up until 4am fuming cuz this nigger couldnt say "Thanks Gnight"
>>185521
Yes, your skepticism is warranted, and I wont waste yiur time.
But, disclosing now, this nigger WILL try EVERY fucking button/angle ubder the sun. He don't care you are is his PLAYTHING.
Or, thats how he comes across
Yes, your skepticism is warranted, and I wont waste yiur time.
But, disclosing now, this nigger WILL try EVERY fucking button/angle ubder the sun. He don't care you are is his PLAYTHING.
Or, thats how he comes across
>>185514
Your post last night >>185320 obviously disappointed the GM Pone and discouraged him from participating the rest of the night, but as far as I can gather the accusation is that you deliberately worded it to ruin the game for him. This is singled out among a number of posts by other players expressing some measure of dissatisfaction, and is one of two posts quoted directly by the GM Pone when he was evidently upset.
>>185517
>dogpiling
Fair enough. I just can't help but see Brie's posts as stirring the pot.
>>185522
I was considering telling you at the time to not drink the energy posts and I should have. Saying goodnight is something most of us neglect anyway, and there have been multiple times where I played late into the night and stayed up an extra half hour awaiting another post from the GM.
Your post last night >>185320 obviously disappointed the GM Pone and discouraged him from participating the rest of the night, but as far as I can gather the accusation is that you deliberately worded it to ruin the game for him. This is singled out among a number of posts by other players expressing some measure of dissatisfaction, and is one of two posts quoted directly by the GM Pone when he was evidently upset.
>>185517
>dogpiling
Fair enough. I just can't help but see Brie's posts as stirring the pot.
>>185522
I was considering telling you at the time to not drink the energy posts and I should have. Saying goodnight is something most of us neglect anyway, and there have been multiple times where I played late into the night and stayed up an extra half hour awaiting another post from the GM.
>>185524
30 hours. 30 hours. I woke up, got a nat 20, was told "okay but gimme a sec" and this nigger fucked me the entire next day.
30 hours. 30 hours. I woke up, got a nat 20, was told "okay but gimme a sec" and this nigger fucked me the entire next day.
You cant claim its an accident when its a consostent pattern for years.
>>185518
I don't care if the mission is shortened or not. Killing things is fun. Getting paid is fun. I just want to advance my character and the story.
I saw someone, I think it was GM, suggest shortening it, so I said I was fine with it if it happened. PbP sometimes get streamlined for scheduling reasons; no harm in that if it's necessary. I'm pretty sure we only have a more encounters left in the XP budget for this adventuring day anyway though, so we might as well just do it all. Either is fine for me. Squash some xenos. I could do it all day.
>>185521
I am sick. I passed out last night. I slept most of today. As soon as I am better, I am going to have to do overtime every single day this week.
You can go ahead and play without me if you wish. Posey can't even talk to the NPCs, so she's basically just an attack turret for combat.
I don't even care if she's severely wounded, but I would prefer it if she doesn't die.
I don't care if the mission is shortened or not. Killing things is fun. Getting paid is fun. I just want to advance my character and the story.
I saw someone, I think it was GM, suggest shortening it, so I said I was fine with it if it happened. PbP sometimes get streamlined for scheduling reasons; no harm in that if it's necessary. I'm pretty sure we only have a more encounters left in the XP budget for this adventuring day anyway though, so we might as well just do it all. Either is fine for me. Squash some xenos. I could do it all day.
>>185521
I am sick. I passed out last night. I slept most of today. As soon as I am better, I am going to have to do overtime every single day this week.
You can go ahead and play without me if you wish. Posey can't even talk to the NPCs, so she's basically just an attack turret for combat.
I don't even care if she's severely wounded, but I would prefer it if she doesn't die.
>>185528
Exactly what I thought, it was all a matter of misunderstandings and communication failures. Again, I hope you get better soon, Posey! Same goes for everyone else who's sick right now.
Exactly what I thought, it was all a matter of misunderstandings and communication failures. Again, I hope you get better soon, Posey! Same goes for everyone else who's sick right now.
>>185530
They just aren't. Why would TF go to all of this trouble to come back and anonymously play a D&D campaign they've already explained multiple times they do not like, with two people they absolutely do not like?
They just aren't. Why would TF go to all of this trouble to come back and anonymously play a D&D campaign they've already explained multiple times they do not like, with two people they absolutely do not like?
>>185525
Anypony would be cranky in those circumstances. I can see why you would blame Posey but you could blame Floofernoodle just as much for what happened.
>>185528
I don't think you picked up on it, but it was a rhetorical question along the lines of "I worked hard on this mission, the encounters, and the setting, do you really want me to rush through it?" and your response was "Yes." It doesn't surprise me that you responded with such since you are focused on different aspects of the campaign, but that answer still took the wind out of his sails because it felt like his hard work was unappreciated.
Anypony would be cranky in those circumstances. I can see why you would blame Posey but you could blame Floofernoodle just as much for what happened.
>>185528
I don't think you picked up on it, but it was a rhetorical question along the lines of "I worked hard on this mission, the encounters, and the setting, do you really want me to rush through it?" and your response was "Yes." It doesn't surprise me that you responded with such since you are focused on different aspects of the campaign, but that answer still took the wind out of his sails because it felt like his hard work was unappreciated.
>>185530
>>185526
As I stated before,
"The only unsealing of ancient tombs" we will be doing here is by our characters.
>>185525
>>185523
I really don't think he was trying to push your buttons. I think we had unfortunate scheduling. As stated, we were only going to have one combat encounter anyways.
I know you're bright and wide awake at midnight on a Sunday/Monday morning, but all of us either have work or are trying to not die of COVID/Flu. You are awake when we are asleep, and apparently asleep when all of us think we finally have everyone together. That's not Posey's fault.
>>185526
As I stated before,
"The only unsealing of ancient tombs" we will be doing here is by our characters.
>>185525
>>185523
I really don't think he was trying to push your buttons. I think we had unfortunate scheduling. As stated, we were only going to have one combat encounter anyways.
I know you're bright and wide awake at midnight on a Sunday/Monday morning, but all of us either have work or are trying to not die of COVID/Flu. You are awake when we are asleep, and apparently asleep when all of us think we finally have everyone together. That's not Posey's fault.
>>185535
Yes, I know and disregard as silly, your opinion there.
>I dont think he was trying to push your buttons
Must we? Cant I just be resolved to a conditioned perception of bad faith cuz its proven out?
>youre awake when Posey is asleep
Yeah. So fuck off trying to bombard GM with what youd like to do next, and be a GOOD little blighter and ahut the fuck up until prompted yeh?
Yes, I know and disregard as silly, your opinion there.
>I dont think he was trying to push your buttons
Must we? Cant I just be resolved to a conditioned perception of bad faith cuz its proven out?
>youre awake when Posey is asleep
Yeah. So fuck off trying to bombard GM with what youd like to do next, and be a GOOD little blighter and ahut the fuck up until prompted yeh?
>>185536
>he can't even come up with a single point to argue
Anyways GM pone has spoken, knock it off with the "Posey is TF" stuff, it shouldn't have any bearing on the game regardless.
>Its about making sure nopony "accidentally" ruins it fkr any/everypony EVER again
Then stop shitting up the thread and drop the issue. It was just as I thought it was, a failure of communcation.
Explanations have been made, an apology has been spoken. Your need to keep talking about it is what's keeping it alive and preventing us from moving on.
>he can't even come up with a single point to argue
Anyways GM pone has spoken, knock it off with the "Posey is TF" stuff, it shouldn't have any bearing on the game regardless.
>Its about making sure nopony "accidentally" ruins it fkr any/everypony EVER again
Then stop shitting up the thread and drop the issue. It was just as I thought it was, a failure of communcation.
Explanations have been made, an apology has been spoken. Your need to keep talking about it is what's keeping it alive and preventing us from moving on.
>>185536
>This isnt about prosecution though. Its about making sure nopony "accidentally" ruins it fkr any/everypony EVER again
Logically speaking, the only way to do that would to kill each and every one of us. Can't ruin a game if there is no game, eh?
>This isnt about prosecution though. Its about making sure nopony "accidentally" ruins it fkr any/everypony EVER again
Logically speaking, the only way to do that would to kill each and every one of us. Can't ruin a game if there is no game, eh?
>>185537
I would be more amenable to your presumption of malice if it didn't express itself with what is probably literally a hundred posts between yourself and others on an off day.
I would be more amenable to your presumption of malice if it didn't express itself with what is probably literally a hundred posts between yourself and others on an off day.
>>185440
>Very cute! Is her cutie mark a human nun on fire?
Yeah, you're kinda right. It's virgin one fire. ^^
>GeneralZhoi's pony creator.
I have it up right now. Will try it.
>Very cute! Is her cutie mark a human nun on fire?
Yeah, you're kinda right. It's virgin one fire. ^^
>GeneralZhoi's pony creator.
I have it up right now. Will try it.
>>185553
Based Tenebrous, dealing with his mental health issues outside the game
Based Tenebrous, dealing with his mental health issues outside the game
Its the wee hours of the morning, so no one is going to object if I filibuster a bit more, yes?
Here's what really pisses me off about Sunday, aside from simply that I was rendered ultimately not able to play at all this weekend.
The following is a mild and minimally shameless glazing.
One of the best things about this game beyond most Ive experienced is the descriptions. The transitional moments where action or new propmts emerge, shifting the scene to a slightly new context in sequence.
GM does a better job at it than most, and I can point to where he isn't just visualizing in his head; he is drawing from personal experience and research when he describes intricate building structures. He applies his people-watching in how he describes casual pony behaviors. The airplane sequences are based off first hand visuals and skylines.
Theres alot of love he puts into the game, and all of us know it. And yeah, hes been doing it for 6 years now. Fucking incredible. I'm probably the last person who should be talking about gratitude. I'll shut up now.
ISTFG if another session gets ruined,... ill cry, but Ill act really angry on the internet
Here's what really pisses me off about Sunday, aside from simply that I was rendered ultimately not able to play at all this weekend.
The following is a mild and minimally shameless glazing.
One of the best things about this game beyond most Ive experienced is the descriptions. The transitional moments where action or new propmts emerge, shifting the scene to a slightly new context in sequence.
GM does a better job at it than most, and I can point to where he isn't just visualizing in his head; he is drawing from personal experience and research when he describes intricate building structures. He applies his people-watching in how he describes casual pony behaviors. The airplane sequences are based off first hand visuals and skylines.
Theres alot of love he puts into the game, and all of us know it. And yeah, hes been doing it for 6 years now. Fucking incredible. I'm probably the last person who should be talking about gratitude. I'll shut up now.
ISTFG if another session gets ruined,... ill cry, but Ill act really angry on the internet
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>>185548
>>185550
>>185553
This is the closest I could get with it. Also, every single one of the versions I tried were bugged in someway. *scrunch*
But I'll admit that gives somewhat of a good base to work from. ^^
>>185550
>>185553
This is the closest I could get with it. Also, every single one of the versions I tried were bugged in someway. *scrunch*
But I'll admit that gives somewhat of a good base to work from. ^^
>>185564
Very cute! I havent looked over the character sheet yet, I assume it's in thread?
>>185553
Not referencing this post, just activating the (you).
I'm largely retiring Brie after this mission, except as a possible RP fixture (like Addy was in the intro/briefing). Lacey will be my exclusive player. He will still be 'there' in a 'physical'/interactive sense, and will be present largely at Lacey's bar if and when that gets established/developed. In story/context, it could be situated/developed that Brie might be a stakeholder in the business, allowing for a more direct (but no less subtly-adversarial/competitive) relationship.
Whatever the case, Brie is not going to be going on any more missions.
Very cute! I havent looked over the character sheet yet, I assume it's in thread?
>>185553
Not referencing this post, just activating the (you).
I'm largely retiring Brie after this mission, except as a possible RP fixture (like Addy was in the intro/briefing). Lacey will be my exclusive player. He will still be 'there' in a 'physical'/interactive sense, and will be present largely at Lacey's bar if and when that gets established/developed. In story/context, it could be situated/developed that Brie might be a stakeholder in the business, allowing for a more direct (but no less subtly-adversarial/competitive) relationship.
Whatever the case, Brie is not going to be going on any more missions.
Okay. We get it. You don’t like Posey trying to deviate in game actions. But we don’t need 75% of posts being you complaining about Posey. This is harmful to every single other player in the game.
>>185599
Not to leave anything unanswered: you're right, we dont need 75% of posts complaining, any more than we need 20% of posts trying to bump their place "in line".
Im still waiting on that nat 20 search, and I for kne will be OKAY with not getting what "I think I deserve"
Not to leave anything unanswered: you're right, we dont need 75% of posts complaining, any more than we need 20% of posts trying to bump their place "in line".
Im still waiting on that nat 20 search, and I for kne will be OKAY with not getting what "I think I deserve"
>>185570
>Very cute!
Ty.
>I havent looked over the character sheet yet, I assume it's in thread?
You can find it here: >>182481 however, that one is both flawed as an anon pointed out and also not updated, work-in-progress sorta deal.
>The sent and deleted posts regarding Posey's player
I'm not here to tell you off (I don't feel that I understand the situation to, in goof faith, give my opinion on it honestly.) but I want to give you my perspective. When you post critique of another player, kinda don't let, up and they don't respond; (Again, you might be right here for all I know.) you come off as the one causing trouble.
What I'm trying to say here is that my suggestion is that, since you clearly have some issue with Poesy's player's behavior, you should definitely bring it up. It's good to air our feelings, I think. However, you should probably approach it in a more formal-ish manner. In practical terms, my idea would be that you write all your issues into one or (2-3) posts that you have with Poesy's player and post it/them.
But maybe you have already done that. So yeah, maybe your posting like this because you have tried everything else already. However, what you're currently doing is having the opposite effect of you intent. Like, you might be absolutely in the right for all I know, but even I find it kinda, well not annoying but a bit like you're ruining the cozy atmosphere by your critical posts meanwhile, all Poesy has done today is fun post about her pc dancing. This dance might have some implications and so on but you see what I'm getting at.
>Very cute!
Ty.
>I havent looked over the character sheet yet, I assume it's in thread?
You can find it here: >>182481 however, that one is both flawed as an anon pointed out and also not updated, work-in-progress sorta deal.
>The sent and deleted posts regarding Posey's player
I'm not here to tell you off (I don't feel that I understand the situation to, in goof faith, give my opinion on it honestly.) but I want to give you my perspective. When you post critique of another player, kinda don't let, up and they don't respond; (Again, you might be right here for all I know.) you come off as the one causing trouble.
What I'm trying to say here is that my suggestion is that, since you clearly have some issue with Poesy's player's behavior, you should definitely bring it up. It's good to air our feelings, I think. However, you should probably approach it in a more formal-ish manner. In practical terms, my idea would be that you write all your issues into one or (2-3) posts that you have with Poesy's player and post it/them.
But maybe you have already done that. So yeah, maybe your posting like this because you have tried everything else already. However, what you're currently doing is having the opposite effect of you intent. Like, you might be absolutely in the right for all I know, but even I find it kinda, well not annoying but a bit like you're ruining the cozy atmosphere by your critical posts meanwhile, all Poesy has done today is fun post about her pc dancing. This dance might have some implications and so on but you see what I'm getting at.
>>185619
Also, I saw you mentioned me a few times. I'm not really sure how I came into it all but I appreciate you standing up for me, ^^ if I got that correctly.
Also, I saw you mentioned me a few times. I'm not really sure how I came into it all but I appreciate you standing up for me, ^^ if I got that correctly.
>>185621
It was my pleasure. You have far less time to play than many of us, especially on weekends and such
It was my pleasure. You have far less time to play than many of us, especially on weekends and such
The thing about collaborative storytelling, especially in a format like this where the players never see or hear one another or even see when one another is typing, is that it forcibly restricts all the other senses, causing the brain to hyperfocus on the words and description. This causes a MUCH greater level of imaginitive immersion, a literal waking dreamstate.
And yes, in the right context means positive generation of ALL the best brain chemicals: Endorphins, Dopamine, Serotonin, and Oxytocin. It is naturally and productively addicting, because it excites the brain in all the ways we are wired to thrive under as social animals.
It is therefore doubly important that players exercise care in what they say. In that there's no body language, tone of voice, or any of that, the brain has to race to ascertain what was just said. And since players and GM are all trying to be as quick and efficient as possible, the best way to do that is to mentally let down the safeguards and mental protections necessary to insulate one's self in greater society.
So when everyone has their walls down, and is grinding in their mind to process, assess, and quickly respond to one another, an offhand shitty comment is like a virus to a computer with no firewall. Yes, it can be repaired (maybe, depending), but that comes after the sometimes lengthy frustration of scrubbing, restoring, etc.
Im just as guilty as anyone, this isnt accusatory. These games require a level of trust, and I get that I have given players reason to not trust me, which is why I'm making arrangements so that that wont be an issue. Y'all got along perfectly well before I showed back up, and I dont want anyone to lose that regardless of my personal feelings/impressions.
And yes, in the right context means positive generation of ALL the best brain chemicals: Endorphins, Dopamine, Serotonin, and Oxytocin. It is naturally and productively addicting, because it excites the brain in all the ways we are wired to thrive under as social animals.
It is therefore doubly important that players exercise care in what they say. In that there's no body language, tone of voice, or any of that, the brain has to race to ascertain what was just said. And since players and GM are all trying to be as quick and efficient as possible, the best way to do that is to mentally let down the safeguards and mental protections necessary to insulate one's self in greater society.
So when everyone has their walls down, and is grinding in their mind to process, assess, and quickly respond to one another, an offhand shitty comment is like a virus to a computer with no firewall. Yes, it can be repaired (maybe, depending), but that comes after the sometimes lengthy frustration of scrubbing, restoring, etc.
Im just as guilty as anyone, this isnt accusatory. These games require a level of trust, and I get that I have given players reason to not trust me, which is why I'm making arrangements so that that wont be an issue. Y'all got along perfectly well before I showed back up, and I dont want anyone to lose that regardless of my personal feelings/impressions.
>>185626
>It is naturally and productively addicting, because it excites the brain in all the ways we are wired to thrive under as social animals.
Doubly so because we are autists who don't get much of this excitement normally ^.^
>So when everyone has their walls down, and is grinding in their mind to process, assess, and quickly respond to one another, an offhand shitty comment is like a virus to a computer with no firewall.
Ain't that the truth. It's very easy to unwittingly give offense, and with thousands of replies posted with urgency to keep the game going it's bound to happen.
>Y'all got along perfectly well before I showed back up, and I dont want anyone to lose that regardless of my personal feelings/impressions.
I hope you don't leave the game. Drama aside, you have been fun to have around and you have been here from the very start of the campaign. Before you rejoined I had been asking GM Pone for months if you were coming back because it feels like the game is missing something with your absence. Plus, who would be the party rogue?
>It is naturally and productively addicting, because it excites the brain in all the ways we are wired to thrive under as social animals.
Doubly so because we are autists who don't get much of this excitement normally ^.^
>So when everyone has their walls down, and is grinding in their mind to process, assess, and quickly respond to one another, an offhand shitty comment is like a virus to a computer with no firewall.
Ain't that the truth. It's very easy to unwittingly give offense, and with thousands of replies posted with urgency to keep the game going it's bound to happen.
>Y'all got along perfectly well before I showed back up, and I dont want anyone to lose that regardless of my personal feelings/impressions.
I hope you don't leave the game. Drama aside, you have been fun to have around and you have been here from the very start of the campaign. Before you rejoined I had been asking GM Pone for months if you were coming back because it feels like the game is missing something with your absence. Plus, who would be the party rogue?
>>185627
Please, Im here forever. But I am restructuring how I play, particularly who I play and in what context. Honestly, Im more worried about other players leaving.
I really think that wd can get through the remainder of the mission with good spirits, and I came up with a few checks and balances of my own to prevent me from jumping to conclusions and taking undue offense.
Please, Im here forever. But I am restructuring how I play, particularly who I play and in what context. Honestly, Im more worried about other players leaving.
I really think that wd can get through the remainder of the mission with good spirits, and I came up with a few checks and balances of my own to prevent me from jumping to conclusions and taking undue offense.
>>185629
Nature abhors a power vacuum, that will be an option.
>>185627
The biggest problem with Brie is, he was designed as a character when I was probably at my greatest stage of 'unwell'. He wasn't designed to be played 'right', he wad intended to be a vehicle for me to express my contempt and frustration for the world. DnD is inherently psychological. For this reason, Brie will be effectively retired (assuming he survives) at the end of this mission, as far as engagjng in combat or non-story/rp purposes (open to exceptions, if GM gets an appealing scenario jn mind). No, Lacey is far better for everyone, because her game is finding a way where everyone wins/profits. She can stab, theres a family tradition, but its far better to prosper and make mlney, isnt it?
Nature abhors a power vacuum, that will be an option.
>>185627
The biggest problem with Brie is, he was designed as a character when I was probably at my greatest stage of 'unwell'. He wasn't designed to be played 'right', he wad intended to be a vehicle for me to express my contempt and frustration for the world. DnD is inherently psychological. For this reason, Brie will be effectively retired (assuming he survives) at the end of this mission, as far as engagjng in combat or non-story/rp purposes (open to exceptions, if GM gets an appealing scenario jn mind). No, Lacey is far better for everyone, because her game is finding a way where everyone wins/profits. She can stab, theres a family tradition, but its far better to prosper and make mlney, isnt it?
Sorry, geeking
This is the nature of the existing tension between Lacey and Brie, is shes ALWAYS willing to renegotiate for better and more amenable terms of a developing agreement, especially if it avoids unnecessary bloodshed. Brie however is blood first, then check IDs.
For Brie, she's at times unreliable and inconsistent. For Lacey, Brie is hard-nosed and uncompromising. If Brie survives, hes coming out of this very different, and I think some sort of (mildly contrived) scenario where he is taking a step back and maybe help.manage Lacey's agendas will be good for both characters, as well as all participants/GM
This is the nature of the existing tension between Lacey and Brie, is shes ALWAYS willing to renegotiate for better and more amenable terms of a developing agreement, especially if it avoids unnecessary bloodshed. Brie however is blood first, then check IDs.
For Brie, she's at times unreliable and inconsistent. For Lacey, Brie is hard-nosed and uncompromising. If Brie survives, hes coming out of this very different, and I think some sort of (mildly contrived) scenario where he is taking a step back and maybe help.manage Lacey's agendas will be good for both characters, as well as all participants/GM
I'll stop after this, I promise.
The thing that compels me about Lacey as a character is that her whole shtick is about making the best of a 'bad hand', but not in a tactical sense. Shes designed to have better assassin_rogue sneak-sploits than Brie, but thats her LAST move, as opposed to her first.
One of my top 3 alltime RP moments was in that first mission in the burning warehouse, where Brie (in character AND out) dared a griffon/GM to try and kill him, not even using a dodge action cuz it was new again and I had forgotten alot of things. The dice said no, the griffon missed, and then the dice said yes, Brie grts a nat 20 on both thrown daggers, described as embedding in the eyes of the opponent.
That was fine then. But aside from the face stabbing earlier, I dont want to ideate toward that mentality, and while "reforming Brie" is a good start, putting him on the backburner even if only temporary seems the best course of action.
Y'all have already been more than patient with my shit. Lacey wont bite if petted, thouch she might still pull a cautionary blade.
The thing that compels me about Lacey as a character is that her whole shtick is about making the best of a 'bad hand', but not in a tactical sense. Shes designed to have better assassin_rogue sneak-sploits than Brie, but thats her LAST move, as opposed to her first.
One of my top 3 alltime RP moments was in that first mission in the burning warehouse, where Brie (in character AND out) dared a griffon/GM to try and kill him, not even using a dodge action cuz it was new again and I had forgotten alot of things. The dice said no, the griffon missed, and then the dice said yes, Brie grts a nat 20 on both thrown daggers, described as embedding in the eyes of the opponent.
That was fine then. But aside from the face stabbing earlier, I dont want to ideate toward that mentality, and while "reforming Brie" is a good start, putting him on the backburner even if only temporary seems the best course of action.
Y'all have already been more than patient with my shit. Lacey wont bite if petted, thouch she might still pull a cautionary blade.
>>185638
May I create 200 level 6 yak barbarians (all with unique and rich backstories and personalities ofc) whose gimmick is to solve every quest with brute force?
May I create 200 level 6 yak barbarians (all with unique and rich backstories and personalities ofc) whose gimmick is to solve every quest with brute force?
>sudden realization
>yaks make for the best monk/pugelists cuz implied racial bonuses
>yaks make for the best monk/pugelists cuz implied racial bonuses
I had this idea for a Yakfolk-inspired Sha'ir years ago. Pact with the Dao, genie themed, etc. The idea was to use a half-minotaur template and refluff it.
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What about this idea:
Name: Kuiniu
Sex: Male
Race: Noble Yak (Half-Minotaur, half-ogre, Primordial Lesser D'hin'ni; LA total +2, which is equal to winged creature)
Class: Sha'ir (Yak Shaman, Genie Consuktant)
Alignment: Neutral, maybe Neutral Evil
Personality: As bullheaded as most Yak are, but also quite persuasive
Profession: Diplomat, Shaman
Goals: To establish the newly independent New Mareland as an ally of Yakistan (since Equestria was an ally)
Role: Party face, buffer, battlefield control, ranged spellstriker
Build: Diplomancer, caster
Strength: versatile with blessings of his ancestors
Weaknesses: despite size and fearsome attitude, is low HP and generally helpless in melee combat
Virtues: Keeps promises, supportive of friends
Flaws: Yak
Inspiration: Show, D&D Yakfolk lore, Asian History
Should I even bother making this sheet?
Name: Kuiniu
Sex: Male
Race: Noble Yak (Half-Minotaur, half-ogre, Primordial Lesser D'hin'ni; LA total +2, which is equal to winged creature)
Class: Sha'ir (Yak Shaman, Genie Consuktant)
Alignment: Neutral, maybe Neutral Evil
Personality: As bullheaded as most Yak are, but also quite persuasive
Profession: Diplomat, Shaman
Goals: To establish the newly independent New Mareland as an ally of Yakistan (since Equestria was an ally)
Role: Party face, buffer, battlefield control, ranged spellstriker
Build: Diplomancer, caster
Strength: versatile with blessings of his ancestors
Weaknesses: despite size and fearsome attitude, is low HP and generally helpless in melee combat
Virtues: Keeps promises, supportive of friends
Flaws: Yak
Inspiration: Show, D&D Yakfolk lore, Asian History
Should I even bother making this sheet?
Okay, Sha'ir 5, Mystic Wanderer 1
Feats: Wanderer's Diplomacy, Mercantile Background, Silver Tongue, Leadership
Let's do stats
[1d6 = 1][1d6 = 5][1d6 = 2][1d6 = 5]
[1d6 = 6][1d6 = 3][1d6 = 2][1d6 = 5]
[1d6 = 5][1d6 = 4][1d6 = 5][1d6 = 3]
[1d6 = 1][1d6 = 6][1d6 = 3][1d6 = 2]
[1d6 = 6][1d6 = 6][1d6 = 6][1d6 = 4]
[1d6 = 1][1d6 = 6][1d6 = 3][1d6 = 4]
Feats: Wanderer's Diplomacy, Mercantile Background, Silver Tongue, Leadership
Let's do stats
[1d6 = 1][1d6 = 5][1d6 = 2][1d6 = 5]
[1d6 = 6][1d6 = 3][1d6 = 2][1d6 = 5]
[1d6 = 5][1d6 = 4][1d6 = 5][1d6 = 3]
[1d6 = 1][1d6 = 6][1d6 = 3][1d6 = 2]
[1d6 = 6][1d6 = 6][1d6 = 6][1d6 = 4]
[1d6 = 1][1d6 = 6][1d6 = 3][1d6 = 4]
>>185644
Cavaliere was approved, actually suggested, because of the very simple reason that I wanted more players to join the main quest, but he refused to send Amber (believing it was not consistent with her character). So I had him make a new character who would go.
Kubana Kirafiki was proposed in passing, then we talked about it for what was probably two months, coming up with details of lamia culture, lamia biology, and details about the character. We planned out how she would be introduced in Baltimare and much of her first day. I like lamias, and it helped that she was to be introduced along an NPC companion whom I could use to make jokes about vore, and also was just a fun character. Kira is also an easily likeable character, being bubbly, nice, and fun to have every NPC run from in unintended terror. I think you can see we did not over complicate the character sheet or make her exceptionally powerful.
>>185649
What does "Should I even bother making this sheet?" mean? I was under the impression you like to make sheets just because it's a fun little minigame. Are you asking if the character is guaranteed to be approved? Well no, I wouldn't approve any character without seeing a sheet first anyways.
I don't see any serious problems, although I will say that the alignment of "evil" and to a lesser extent, "neutral" is a nebulous term behind which much annoying behavior hides. Also note that Minotaurs are a thing in the show and EAW.
>>185644
>200 Necropolitan Artificers and Masters who craft cool stuff
No
>>185639
Maybe as enemies
Cavaliere was approved, actually suggested, because of the very simple reason that I wanted more players to join the main quest, but he refused to send Amber (believing it was not consistent with her character). So I had him make a new character who would go.
Kubana Kirafiki was proposed in passing, then we talked about it for what was probably two months, coming up with details of lamia culture, lamia biology, and details about the character. We planned out how she would be introduced in Baltimare and much of her first day. I like lamias, and it helped that she was to be introduced along an NPC companion whom I could use to make jokes about vore, and also was just a fun character. Kira is also an easily likeable character, being bubbly, nice, and fun to have every NPC run from in unintended terror. I think you can see we did not over complicate the character sheet or make her exceptionally powerful.
>>185649
What does "Should I even bother making this sheet?" mean? I was under the impression you like to make sheets just because it's a fun little minigame. Are you asking if the character is guaranteed to be approved? Well no, I wouldn't approve any character without seeing a sheet first anyways.
I don't see any serious problems, although I will say that the alignment of "evil" and to a lesser extent, "neutral" is a nebulous term behind which much annoying behavior hides. Also note that Minotaurs are a thing in the show and EAW.
>>185644
>200 Necropolitan Artificers and Masters who craft cool stuff
No
>>185639
Maybe as enemies
>>185655
My question concerned if you liked the Yak Diplomat idea or not.
If you don't like the idea of Yak diplomacy, then the character is pointless.
My question concerned if you liked the Yak Diplomat idea or not.
If you don't like the idea of Yak diplomacy, then the character is pointless.
>>185657
The idea of a Yak with higher charisma than Posey in the universe irks me, so I'm going to shelf this idea for now.
The idea of a Yak with higher charisma than Posey in the universe irks me, so I'm going to shelf this idea for now.
>>185633
>sageing
Quick follow-up
In a weird sense, you could say that I'm trying for Lacey and Brie to be a darker version of Pear Butter and Bright Macintosh, but with an alladdin-esque trope thrown in. Like, I havent fully decided on her CM, but Im really tempted to make it be about him in some capacity
>sageing
Quick follow-up
In a weird sense, you could say that I'm trying for Lacey and Brie to be a darker version of Pear Butter and Bright Macintosh, but with an alladdin-esque trope thrown in. Like, I havent fully decided on her CM, but Im really tempted to make it be about him in some capacity
Kira wants to squishy face every pony she sees, they're just so cute!
>>185678 →
How much Dex would you say a pony character would need to be able to pull that off? Silver's probably flexible enough to put his hindleg behind his head like that, with his 18 Dex unmodified.
How much Dex would you say a pony character would need to be able to pull that off? Silver's probably flexible enough to put his hindleg behind his head like that, with his 18 Dex unmodified.
>>185679
Posey is a mutant, a zombie, and a masochist, and for her dislocating her joints or dismembering herself is just a mild inconvenience.
She practices yoga to keep her undead body beautiful.
I got the idea from the Nazi zombie contortionist in the Hellboy movie.
When I wrote Posey, her enhanced Dex was 20. Her current Dex is 16, which would still be considered superhuman (10 being average).
Posey is a mutant, a zombie, and a masochist, and for her dislocating her joints or dismembering herself is just a mild inconvenience.
She practices yoga to keep her undead body beautiful.
I got the idea from the Nazi zombie contortionist in the Hellboy movie.
When I wrote Posey, her enhanced Dex was 20. Her current Dex is 16, which would still be considered superhuman (10 being average).
I had an idea (or a couple of ideas) that I think would be pretty neat, but would also very likely increase the length of the quest, veyr possibly significantly. Is this going to be very badly received, or what?
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>>185682
I would be all for it. We're not likely to return to this island so getting the most out of this eerie setting would be perfect.
I would be all for it. We're not likely to return to this island so getting the most out of this eerie setting would be perfect.
>>185682
>Is this going to be very badly received, or what?
Unless it results in some kind of permanent unavoidable debuffs (as in, the kind we can't avoid by fighting/evading), Idk anything that I would dislike.
My only requests/suggestions:
>additional encounters/traps/puzzles/tasks that add to the XP budget of the adventure be rewarded with some appropriate treasure and/or levels, or otherwise contribute to character wealth/advancement/development (i.e. any kind of reward for winning, even if it's just a few coins or a random treasure roll)
>be mindful of the other PCs who are low on healing resources, because their confidence will be affected by their health (this can be amended by adding a Healing Belt, Wand of Vigor, or potions to any loot rolls)
But even if those requests aren't met, I'm fine with whatever. I trust that whatever you throw at us will be fun. Posey is adventuring to expand her personal powers, so she sees any kind of challenge as an opportunity to level up and practice her craft so that she can become a master and complete her apprenticeship.
We could be swallowed by a leviathan, warped into the far realm, or get abducted by aliens for all I care.
>>185684
Also this. I have a completionist mindset, so I want to exhaust every avenue of adventure on this island.
Assuming the Marines don't freeze, but tbh they're marines and they should be able to take care of themselves.
>Is this going to be very badly received, or what?
Unless it results in some kind of permanent unavoidable debuffs (as in, the kind we can't avoid by fighting/evading), Idk anything that I would dislike.
My only requests/suggestions:
>additional encounters/traps/puzzles/tasks that add to the XP budget of the adventure be rewarded with some appropriate treasure and/or levels, or otherwise contribute to character wealth/advancement/development (i.e. any kind of reward for winning, even if it's just a few coins or a random treasure roll)
>be mindful of the other PCs who are low on healing resources, because their confidence will be affected by their health (this can be amended by adding a Healing Belt, Wand of Vigor, or potions to any loot rolls)
But even if those requests aren't met, I'm fine with whatever. I trust that whatever you throw at us will be fun. Posey is adventuring to expand her personal powers, so she sees any kind of challenge as an opportunity to level up and practice her craft so that she can become a master and complete her apprenticeship.
We could be swallowed by a leviathan, warped into the far realm, or get abducted by aliens for all I care.
>>185684
Also this. I have a completionist mindset, so I want to exhaust every avenue of adventure on this island.
Assuming the Marines don't freeze, but tbh they're marines and they should be able to take care of themselves.
It's what I gathered from the backlogs I read.
A Wizard, I think?
A Wizard, I think?
>>185682
Yay!
>>185686
There are places to take shelter on the island, and Kira's Survival modifier is high enough that she realistically would have zero problems making a fire, so once the Traveler is dealt with we can stash the Navy ponies in a safe location with a cozy fire while we explore.
>>185680
>>185687
Hmm...Silver could probably do so, then. I should have him display his flexibility more.
Yay!
>>185686
There are places to take shelter on the island, and Kira's Survival modifier is high enough that she realistically would have zero problems making a fire, so once the Traveler is dealt with we can stash the Navy ponies in a safe location with a cozy fire while we explore.
>>185680
>>185687
Hmm...Silver could probably do so, then. I should have him display his flexibility more.
Clarification: in EaW for HoI4, the everfree bar society still is steuctured largely around Nightmare Moon and her ideals.
So, Brie knows that mentality. But, this is more evil even than Nightmare Moon, who was at least lawful in her evil. She didn't mind control ponies certainly, and aside from permanent night time never warped reality
So, Brie knows that mentality. But, this is more evil even than Nightmare Moon, who was at least lawful in her evil. She didn't mind control ponies certainly, and aside from permanent night time never warped reality
Mystic Wanderer is probably the best class for Zebra alchemists.
https://dnd.arkalseif.info/classes/mystic-wanderer/index.html
https://dnd.arkalseif.info/classes/mystic-wanderer/index.html
>saging
Theres wholesome shit going on in /sg/ Xp
Ghost brand Cherry Limeaid is the preferred energy drink of bats
Theres wholesome shit going on in /sg/ Xp
Ghost brand Cherry Limeaid is the preferred energy drink of bats
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