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Topic: Just Curious
Subject: Yay!
Aww... My heart just skipped a beat, Vanadia. <3 I'll have to say the same about Toronto. Never on a business trip, but rest assured, we'll be there one day knocking on your door. I even know what your house looks like (to a certain degree) thanks to Google maps.  Scary ain't it?
As for knowing people in RL. I've only managed to meet Gertie in person. But I do feel like I know many others like old friends... which they actually are after.. what's it now? 7.5 years or so? 
Posted on 2009-06-08 at 14:50:18.
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Topic: Honor, Intrigues and Secrets - an Oriental Adventures game
Subject: Yoshikawa Takashi, at your service
It became soon clear to Takashi that the monk called Tatsuya had already hired other people for the journey. He felt unsure whether his help would really be needed or not. But since he had already agreed on helping the man in protecting the caravan on the way north, it would not be possible to back down. It might not have been a job his father or elder brothers would've agreed to take. To them it would been below their status as it probably was below his own too. But the young samurai didn't really care. He was still somewhat brash (or so his father had told him) and eager to find adventure and fame on his own.
Meeting the strangers - his... well... fellow guards, as Takashi named them in his mind, was interesting too. There were foreigners in the small group, a woman from Shou Lung - a weaver of the magical arts - as well as a strange looking man from Koryo. This will be interesting., he thought as the monk began the introductions. Naturally in one sense of the word, Takashi himself was a foreigner too on Kozakura. But the two people, the locals and his own, were so closely related that he considered himself more of a distant cousin than a stranger from a far away land. At least right now he did.
Of the people gathered before the caravan master, the young samurai wasn't sure who was the strangest to him. He'd seen Koryans as well as the Shou before of course. There had always been numerous foreigners doing business in the harbor cities of Wa and a few travelers on holy pilgrimages or such as well. But for sure, Takashi had never met one in person before, let alone worked with them.
It was not unknown for a member of the samurai class to share some of his wealth amongst the citizens of his home town or his workers. However no samurai Takashi knew would have shared his money with unknown people unless it was to give a donation to a temple. Therefore when the Wu Jen took off her coin cord and handed it over to the monk Tatsuya, Takashi nearly forgot himself and stared at the woman for a heartbeat or two.
The monk then moved over to the man from Koryo, Kim Won-Je he was called. The peculiar weapon, or at least the samurai assumed it to be one, on his belt was the strangest thing Takashi had seen in his life. For the life of him, he couldn't fathom how such a thing would be used. It had no string and he saw now arrows. He'd heard of Gai-jins carrying weapons that used gunpowder before - weapons that could kill from a long distance. (If not as far away as his daikyu though) The stories said that such weapons made a loud bang and then the enemy standing a hundred yards away, even a heavily armored one, would simply drop dead on the spot. This man is more dangerous than he appears.
In some other place, in some other situation, the Koryan's behavior would've gotten him killed. As he deliberately passed the samurai and decided to greet the bushi first instead, he made clear his feelings towards Takashi or at least the samurai's status. Such a rebellious act would not have gone unnoticed and unpunished in Wa.
However the man did not pass Takashi completely, but returned to him a moment later. His body language again showed his lack of respect, although Won-Je did offer the young samurai a bow - perhaps not quite as low as would have been proper, but Takashi wasn't one to care for such things. He did not know the man yet and could not hold his reservedness against him. Perhaps such behavior was commonplace in where he hailed from.
After the shugenja had introduced herself, the Koryan gave his explanation and what he said, left Takashi even more astound. Though none of his brothers or friends shared the same interest, the youngest of Yoshikawas had always been fascinated by the stories he'd heard of the far-away lands in the West - or Faerun as Won-Je called it. And now he had met a man who had not only visited the lands, but even spent a long time living there. By then the somewhat insolent behavior was all forgotten. Takashi was hungering for more information of this Faerun. But it would have to wait. There would without a doubt be a better time and place for such a conversation.
Finally it was his turn. He was not accustomed to introducing himself. In Hotomori, despite the size of the city, everyone knew who the Yoshikawas were. His father held a high position in the city's hierarchy and was an important servant for the Daimyo. So wherever Takashi went, everyone recognized him or at least the emblem of his house embroidered on his kimono. But he would have to introduce himself now, for there was no one to do it for him.
"Konnichiwa. I am Yoshikawa Takashi, the youngest son of Yoshikawa family of Hotomori from the great land of Wa. Our family serves the lord Daimyo Yorifusa Ti. I am honored to join you all on this journey north." With that, the young samurai gave a proper bow to everyone - low enough to be polite, but not too low for someone of his standing.
When the shugenja rushes off to make some tea, Takashi makes no move to give her a hand. It would not do to dishonor her or himself by doing so.
Posted on 2009-05-29 at 10:35:42.
Edited on 2009-05-29 at 11:10:42 by Raven
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Topic: Wheel of Time update
Subject: Newbie or virgin or something
I actually haven't read the Wheel of Time at all. I've only started going through the "Game of Thrones" of "A Song of Fire and Ice" by George R.R. Martin. I love the book so far and hate the fact that I've got too little time on my hands to really throw myself into a reading frenzy.
So maybe one day, some year, I'll find the time to pick of the Eye of the World (if that's the first volume of the WoT). Maybe.
Posted on 2009-05-18 at 19:20:43.
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Topic: Log into The CHAT room
Subject: chattidy chat
I should and I would. But there's no one there! Should I be the first one to enter? Would I dare? Yes! I must! Chat, chat, chattidy chat!
But. I don't have the time tonight. Man, I suck.
Posted on 2009-05-18 at 19:13:21.
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Topic: Press for Cheesy Drama Moments
Subject: Yup
Nice. Must create a link on my work pc's desktop... Wait! I don't have a pc! I've got a Mac, well two Macs... and a Solaris and a Linux box... Hmm.. Do I really need them all?
Posted on 2009-05-18 at 19:10:54.
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Topic: the new Star Trek movie
Subject: Darn
Still haven't had the time to see it. Had to work through the weekend and next one looks too busy too.
Posted on 2009-05-18 at 19:08:56.
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Topic: The Kazari Project
Subject: Nice
Heh, that's what daddies always do. Tell kids to do something they're too lazy to do themselves. Good luck with the assignment, youngling!
As for titles, the one you've got ain't that bad. Not bad at all.
Posted on 2009-05-18 at 11:31:30.
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Topic: Honor, Intrigues and Secrets - an Oriental Adventures game
Subject: So it begins
Stepping on the pier, Takashi could still feel the ground beneath him roll with the waves. It had been the longest trip on a ship he had ever taken, and even though the seas and the weather in general had been in their favor, the young samurai's legs were still somewhat wobbly after the journey. He stood perfectly still not minding all the hustle around him. There was no way Takashi would have shown the lower class people on the pier his inexperience in sailing. He would wait until his legs felt strong and stable again before going anywhere.
Servants and harbor workers were running in and out of the ship carrying this and that both ways. One of the smelly and dirty little men came carrying Takashi's chest and made a comical lookin attempt of bowing whilst doing his best not to drop the heavy luggage on the cracked stones of the pier. Takashi waved the man away with a flick of his hand before the worker had a chance to beg for a coin of two from him. It was not his problem if they weren't paid enough, but they were certainly getting paid.
The samurai's sharp eyes hadn't missed the overseer standing on a large wooden box and barking commands this way and that. He also hadn't missed a couple of urchins looking for a suitable target. Naturally pickpockets in Kozakura weren't any more stupid than those back at home either. They'd never try and rob a samurai. It would be suicidal. Takashi felt the balance grown from arduous war training return to his legs and feet and took in the surroundings for a few more breaths before nodding to a carrier idling nearby. "Find me a caravan going north."
Mixed feelings were running through the mind of the youngest male of the Yoshikawa family as he set after the carrier. It was the first time he was really outside the safety of his home city of Hotomori, not to mention the mighty nation of Wa. Yet he did not feel intimidated by the situation at all. The fact that he was in a foreign country and a sea separated Takashi from his brothers and the strength of his father's army was only exciting. Finally he was in charge of what he was and was not able to do.
The trip was something that was expected of him, his duty. It had been the habit of samurais with Yoshikawa blood running in their veins to go on a solitary travel for a few months or in some cases years before returning home for good to take care of the family business. Takashi would still be able to go back home earlier for a while, but until he felt he had really found himself, he would be on the trip to his manhood. As was also customary, the young samurai would visit one or more of the places his bloodline considered holy. And one such place was the Temple of Sun in the northern parts of Kozakura.
The carrier gave another one of his awkward bows and beckoned with his hand towards the largest road leading out of the big natural harbor of Masakado. Takashi took the lead as was proper, he was after all much higher in the society than the worker he had hired to carry his gear. Peasants made way for the young noble man and gave him hasty bows, but Takashi barely noticed them. It was like the air to him. He breathed without giving it a thought. So was life and the roles people had in it. It was not Yoshikawa Takashi's place to try and change something that had been the same way for thousands and thousands of years. (not that it would even have crossed his mind to try)
As he walked, the samurai dressed in traveling silks and a straw hat, took in his surroundings with great interest. Masakado was a fairly large city and though very similar in building style to the cities of Wa, it was still all new to Takashi. The dialect the people all around him spoke was also very much alike to his own language, but try as he might, there were a few words here and there he couldn't understand. But that was only a minor thing and nothing that worried Takashi. He was quite sure he would encounter difficulties of other kind that would really put his skills to the test. Or that was something he secretly hoped for.
On the way, Takashi noticed the abundance of craftsmen selling their products. Many if not most were displaying wicker works and very well made baskets and of lot them were died with a powerfully red color. His own hat taken quite a beating on the trip from Wa to Kozakura and though it was still in one piece, it didn't quite befit his status. Luckily for the young samurai an old lady had a small stall with a few red straw hats on sale. The price was fairly high, but even the untrained eye of a foreigner was able to notice the good quality of the craftsmanship right away. The new hat fit his red and white outfit well so satisfied with the deal, Takashi bid the lady farewell and moved on.
On the way through Masakado, Takashi and his guide/carrier passed by numerous temples, a disctrict for officials and samurais and through the market place. To the Wa'an the city looked quite familiar and could well have been on his home island. So as they left the city's hustle behind, there was a slight smile on Takashi's face. Naturally he wasn't supposed to show any emotion, but during his twenty two years he hadn't quite yet mastered the art of emotionlessness.
Fair enough, right outside the main parts of the city, there was a borderless square with a caravan or two getting ready for a journey. Having paid the carrier, Takashi began to look for a caravan master, but before he had time to ask around, he noticed a monk stopping in front of a tough looking man. The other man was definitely a warrior, for he had the posture of a samurai and carried a weapon. The men chatted for a moment and then bowed to each other.
Takashi waited for a while and as he suspected, the monk soon noticed him and walked over. After introductions, the caravan master politely inquired Takashi's plans and then asked whether he would be kind enough to honor the caravan with his presence. The monk would be glad to offer him a seat for free, if Takashi would agree to offer the others some protection in exchange should need arise. Since the young samurai had no other means of passing through the country, he gladly accepted the offer. As the monk moved on, Takashi pushed his trunk a bit to the side, sat down on it and began to wait. He was in no hurry.
OOC: Took small liberties here. Will correct if needed. Also dead tired after a weekend of work, so I'm sure there are typos and errors in the text.
Posted on 2009-05-18 at 09:55:22.
Edited on 2009-05-18 at 10:23:57 by Raven
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Topic: Perfect World International
Subject: Nice
Good looking (at least in the video) and being free is always a bonus, but I didn't see anything that would really make PWI stand out from other MMORPGs and the interface was disturbingly similar to that of WoW.
So while it looked interesting, I'm still going to stick with Warcraft. Thanks for showing me the game though.
Posted on 2009-05-15 at 17:33:00.
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Topic: It's coming!
Subject: Argh!
Nasty! Eeevil! Not fair! I wanna, I wanna, I wanna!
Posted on 2009-04-30 at 10:34:56.
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Topic: The Return of Yana
Subject: My Gods!
Lori! Welcome back, dear friend! Welcome back! You've really been missed. 
Posted on 2009-04-21 at 17:51:10.
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Topic: Facebook
Subject: Here ye go
Here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5901738417
Oh didn't read your post through carefully enough. Though you were looking for the group.
Posted on 2009-04-17 at 10:20:11.
Edited on 2009-04-17 at 10:21:16 by Raven
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Topic: Co-Creator of D&D Dave Arneson Passed Away
Subject: Sigh
Posted on 2009-04-15 at 07:14:04.
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Topic: the cat is out of the bag!
Subject: Yeeehaaa!
Some hot lead in your gun, old friend! Grats and hugs!
Posted on 2009-04-14 at 19:35:39.
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Topic: Yo.
Subject: New blood!
Yay! Always good to have new people around. Your brother has probably already given you a few tours around the Inn, but feel free to explore and don't hesitate to ask anything from me or other staff members or... well anyone. We're a friendly lot and always like to "see" new faces around.
Oh, and yeah, don't ever, ever feed the The Grugg.
Posted on 2009-04-11 at 06:54:58.
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Topic: New T-shirt design announcements
Subject: Thanks
Wohoo! Cheers Olan. Ordered a couple.
Posted on 2009-04-06 at 14:45:34.
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Topic: The Lost Temple of Sunryad - A Freeform D&D Adventure - Q&A
Subject: yabadabadoo
Hey, I know you mentioned in the other thread that there isn't a definite level or level cap for the characters. And I know this is "only" (don't get me wrong) a freeform game. But say I wanted to create a druid (I know there's already one), then the character's shapechanging capabilities would be limited by his or her level. Or would you rather skip such rules and play by heart?
Posted on 2009-04-02 at 20:29:08.
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Topic: New T-shirt design announcements
Subject: More! We want more!
Me shirts boss?
No hurries of course, just going to bug you with this until you get them on the store. Daily. Here and through email. At night... and day. Are they there yet? No? Now? Ok, no worries... Already?
Seriously though, drop them in whenever you find the extra time. There really isn't any hurry. Just trying to get my post count up. 
Posted on 2009-04-02 at 08:20:35.
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Topic: Deployment
Subject: Thumbs up
All the best Vesper! Be safe and come back!
Posted on 2009-04-02 at 08:13:55.
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Topic: Log into The CHAT room
Subject: Hiya
LD, try another browser. Might work fine with Safari or Firefox. (assuming it's IE that's giving you a hard time)
I agree we need to revive the chat. Just go ahead and enter whenever you have the time and someone will most probably join you. I tried it last night and fairly soon managed to attract another member. Unfortunately, I was a way for too long and he/she slipped out before I managed to say hi.
Posted on 2009-04-02 at 08:12:41.
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Topic: New to the Inn
Subject: Yayzers!
Welcome welcome!
New blood something we all nee... err.. like to see in the Inn.
As mentioned earlier, there unfortunately is no real way of sorting the recruitment thread. The thread with the latest post is always on top.
But don't worry if you can't find a game with an opening easily. Feel free to start a thread of your own offering yourself up for a game. DM's/GM's with new games will read it for sure.
Posted on 2009-04-02 at 08:08:09.
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Topic: What does it mean to be Human
Subject: Hey
Go ahead and check books.google.com. You might actually find quite a lot of books on the matter. At least Plato's works should be available.
Posted on 2009-03-24 at 12:43:45.
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Topic: Just a new...well, newbie...
Subject: Yay!
New blood! Welcome to the Inn, by far the best place out there to spend your evenings. As said before, do lurk around the games -read on and apply to open positions. We are friendly and happy people and always welcome to accept newcomers into our midst.
Don't worry too much about the rules, the games here are more about playing and having fun. Let the DM handle the boring part. Of course it's good to know the mechanics, but it's certainly not a requirement. And as also was mentioned, we have free-form games, which usually do not rely on rules at all, or at most very little.
Posted on 2009-03-24 at 07:27:52.
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Topic: Burp!
Subject: Yaysers!
Mikey Mike! Good to see you, old friend. Been a long time. Please do stay a bit longer even if you don't game - it is not required, as you well know. 
As for who was here and when, I started in Dec 2001 I think, so you might as well add Raven on that short list of yours.
Hope life has treated you nicely. Been throwing me around, but mostly on the good side. As for rpging, I've pretty much dropped table top even though not because I've so personally wanted. But kids and work and all that does it to people. Still, I'm considering it a looong break. I know I'll run another D&D game one day.
Posted on 2009-03-19 at 19:06:12.
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Topic: Raven's gone (for only a while)
Subject: :D
And Addy, you know our dear eastern neighbors dried to overtake Finland some 60 years ago and failed... So don't bother. Sauna makes us Finns tough... or not. At least I'm fairly soft in the middle part of my body. We haven't been called the most American nation outside the US for no reason.
Posted on 2009-03-17 at 19:22:43.
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