Topic: Tann’s NFL U Pick em Game 2016-17
Subject: Picks
Thursday - Atlanta
Saturday - Philly
Posted on 2016-11-02 at 21:25:58.
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Topic: Iron Age Q/A
Subject: Stuff
Any comments on the distribution of goods I identified above?
I put in a quick post to keep things moving, but we probably wait for the letters to do much more. But stuff does need to get split up.
Posted on 2016-11-01 at 20:08:28.
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Topic: IRON AGE Game
Subject: Plans and such
Zebulonicasarius Zickerthorn smiled as Savis jumped around after getting paid.
"A team? Yeah, sure, I'm up for that. How about you two?" he asked, turning to the Birdman and Angel. They had been an effective team and each seemed to bring something special to the table.
Upon hearing the response of the others to Savis' question, he added another comment of his own. "I need to go back to the Alchemists guildhall. I want to make up a new set of bombs and other concoctions - they seemed to have been pretty helpful. If there is anything alchemical you'd like, let me know and I can see if I can manage it. It will take a bit of time. then, maybe we can see if that monster still needs hunting."
Posted on 2016-11-01 at 20:07:06.
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Topic: Dark Sun Q/A
Subject: The tower
Ok guys, lets keep this thing moving.
Trossach says head to the tower. He'd rather be inside than out in this ash if the wind comes up again. Even if they have to fight their way in. Everyone agree?
Posted on 2016-11-01 at 20:01:54.
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Topic: Supernatural Q&A thread
Subject: Cool is as cool does
"EDIT: Castle sounds cool btw"
That is because Castle, both name and person, is cool!
And Hammer - what is an "Amplified Bible?"
Posted on 2016-10-31 at 21:29:27.
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Topic: Hunter the Vigil, A supernatural Game
Subject: The Game is afoot
Alexander "Castle" Castlebrandt walked towards the Owl bar from where he had parked his car. Someone, it seemed, had started to take notice of all the strange things happening in this city. Usually such things just went unnoticed in the crush of a large city like Toronto. But Makham was a bit of a ‘city within a city' sort of thing. A rash of weird happening would be more noticeable here. And somebody had taken notice.
So had Castle. He had seen - something - himself on one of his rare trips to Markham three days earlier. It was unnerving. It was right after a nasty car accident had happened nearly right in front of him. And the man was there, watching. Castle couldn't help but look at him. But it was when he looked away, when the thing had just been in the periphery of his vision, that he had seen it - the horns, the beast. When he spun around and looked back, it was gone. Both man and beast were gone. He thought he saw it turn a corner a block away, but he when he tried to follow it was gone. He'd actually been a bit relieved by that.
And now he was headed into a bar in Markham to listen to a town hall meeting about strange happenings. The accident had certainly been strange, or at least its aftermath had been. He'd looked up the story in the Toronto Sun the next day - a respected local high school teacher had been drinking and driving at 3 in the afternoon - when he should have been at school teaching English. And so Castle had set aside a set of student essays about "medieval concepts of monarchy as described in Beowulf." The essay was supposed to be about medieval kingship, but all the students ever wanted to talk about was Grendel, the monster. The Danes had certainly had a nasty conception of the creature - the descendant of Cain. His students, of course, always assumed that Beowulf was a work of fiction - at most a way of explaining the dangers of life. But Castle wondered. Things did go bump in the night. Sometimes such things were not the work of fiction, but told dark stories of darker happenings. Every time he read Beowulf he couldn't help but wonder what had actually happened in the great hall of Heorot.
As he walked through the doors of the Owl he wondered if Markham needed its own Beowulf. He knew he was no great warrior, but the starting point was information. So when word of the meeting had reached him from "friends" he had come, drawn by the mystery and the fear of the beast. He had seen something, and he greatly desired to know what. He saw a waitress point a biker up the stairs with an odd look on her face. He knew that face. It was the face of the unbeliever, the skeptic, the person convinced that they were all crazy. That look was why he didn't advertise his ‘side interest' - others at the university would lose respect for him as an academic if he admitted his true interest. But for now, the look pointed the way - there was no need to ask where the town hall meeting about strange happenings was being held. The waitresses face was as good as a neon sign saying, "Ghost busters meeting this way." Castle paused until the waitress had moved off to serve other guests and then moved up the stairs himself.
When he reached the top of the stairs he took in the scene - the biker was off to one side and the rest of the crowd was scattered around, many taking advantage of the free food and drink. Castle was not above doing so himself - ‘assistant professor' sounded better than it paid. So he grabbed himself a Molson and a plate of appetizers and took a seat near the back. He had no interest in drawing attention to himself. His elbow-patched sports coat made him think he was one of the more professional workers there, but that also meant he had the most to lose. He would stay in the background for now. He was here for information, not to speak.
He listened as Pastor Jeremy gave his little speech. There wasn't much there. No information, not yet. And then some guy spoke about the man in white. That caught Castle's attention - it was exactly why he was there. But the response of the crowd was unexpected. The man was shouted down and thrown out. Why? Why didn't the others want to hear about this issue? He noticed that not everyone in the room had the same reaction. Some seemed to feel sympathy for the man. Castle made sure to carefully note the faces that had reacted that way - those might be the ones who had seen what he had seen. They might be worth talking to. He took notes. He also saw with surprise that the biker that had pointed his way up the stairs was following the old man, Norman by name it seemed, down the stairs. Interesting. Bikers were not his normal crowd, but then neither were beasts in white suits sporting horns, so who knew?
But he didn't follow Norman and the biker down the stairs right away. He wanted to know what these people knew. Did they have other theories besides the man in white? Why did they seem to fear that figure? What did those who had reacted sympathetically to Norman have to say? There was much still to be learned in the meeting. He suspected he'd be able to find Norman and the biker later.
Alexander Castlebrandt leaned back against the wall and took another sip of his Molson. The night was off to an interesting start and seemed likely to provide more intrigue. Perhaps a second Molson would help . . .
Posted on 2016-10-26 at 20:46:30.
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Topic: Titansgrave Adventures
Subject: A tunnel
Rhyson was not surprised that the big orc was able to get the generator running, he was used to such efficiency in his companions, but he was impressed. Such skills made many things much easier - like opening doors. And as if proof of the thought were needed, the door slid open in front of them.
Rhyson joined the others in looking down the revealed passage. "Hang on - like last time, lets look to see if the dust and dirt reveal anything before we mess everything up with our footsteps. The first time we find footprints will be pretty creepy." So saying he followed his own advice and carefully looked at the dust and dirt that went down the passage. Was anything interesting to be seen . . .
(Assuming nothing of note is found - if it is, the rest might need to be changed.)
As the group moved into the hallway, Rhyson moved to the first of the windows - it was filthy on the other side. But could it reveal anything? Did it appear to be dirt? Could anything be seen? Was there any indication of light? Did the window give any indication of leakage? Leaking what? There probably wasn't much to learn, but you never knew unless you tried.
He then moved with the rest of the group to the first pile of equipment that they would need to traverse. Could they tell what sort of equipment it was? Why was it here? Who left equipment in the middle of a hallway? Of course, there could be something of value as well, but that was doubtful. What he really hoped for was some sort of hint about the purpose and fate of this place.
Posted on 2016-10-26 at 19:33:18.
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Topic: Tann’s NFL U Pick em Game 2016-17
Subject: I bet I can get these wrong also . . .
Thursday, October 27
Tennessee
Sunday, October 30
Cincinnati
Atlanta - always root against the Pack
New England
Cleveland At some point this pick will be right
Kansas City
Seattle
Oakland
Houston
Denver
Arizona
Philadelphia Go Carson Wentz
Monday, October 31
Minnesota Of course
Posted on 2016-10-26 at 19:13:09.
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Topic: Tann’s NFL U Pick em Game 2016-17
Subject: That's ok
You really don't need to bother updating scores . . .
Posted on 2016-10-26 at 19:09:56.
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Topic: Iron Age Q/A
Subject: Plans
I am all for fast forwarding to the city, unless the boss has some plan for us here. A few thoughts about things as we go forward.
1. Lock up unused equipment in the cabin. Maybe it is here if we ever return. Probably not.
2. Destroy the cold iron weapons if we can. (DM?) If not, bury them in the woods on the way back.
3. Check out the value of the ring - if it isn't worth much we might as well keep it in case at some point we find a use for it. Otherwise sell it. If the DM suggests it, I'd be inclined to agree.
4. I'm good with the idea of buying a comprehend languages spell - depending on the cost. (DM - do we have a guess?)
5. Do we care about the bodies? These are humans not monsters and this is a usable cabin.
6. I would divvy up the potions as follows - other opinions are, of course, welcome. Mathias should get whatever he really wants out of these since he isn't in line for a major item.
KEEP:
6 potions of Cure Light Wounds (2 each for everyone but Zick. He has a wand of healing.)
2 potions of Bull's Strength (Both to Savis. He is the melee guy)
3 potions of Hide From Animals (One to Savis, Zick and Mathias - guessing the Fey has the best chance to do it naturally.)
1 potion of Invisibility (Zick - he wants it. Unless Savis can learn to make them, not sure how that works.)
1 potion of Cure Moderate Wounds (Savis - melee dude)
2 oil of Magic Weapon (Savis and Mathias)
2 flasks of Alchemist's Fire (Both to Zick for now)
2 flasks of Holy Water (Uhm....Lara and Savis?)
4 flasks of lantern oil (Zick two, Savis two - work well with bombs)
Bundle of Letters (Iara will want to hold onto herself)
Posted on 2016-10-26 at 19:08:26.
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Topic: Supernatural Q&A thread
Subject: Nice post
Great first post Bromern Sal.
I'll get one up in a day or two. Gotta decide how the professor wants to play this. He will undoubtedly be sitting in the back in his elbow-patched sports coat - as a professional he is a bit cautious about his reputation at these sorts of things. But the post is coming.
Posted on 2016-10-24 at 21:20:59.
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Topic: Dark Sun Game
Subject: How to get past the zombies?
Trossach looked at the elf when he asked, "how are we going to get past the zombies?"
He lifted the chain of his skyhammer and said, "a few of us are more than just pretending at this sort of thing. I wish I could say we had a glorious plan. But we took out the last zombies without much trouble. This should crush a zombie and keep it at a distance. That is my plan."
He then looked at his companions and continued. "Come. Lets keep moving. Those supplies will help and we still need to complete the mission. Just be careful if we start to see black stuff coming out of the ground. We will need to protect some behind our shields and hammers."
Posted on 2016-10-24 at 21:18:41.
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Topic: Dark Sun Q/A
Subject: Nothing fizzled
Still here. Waiting to see other posts. But will get a post up in a day or two. Trossach is very much in the game. (I lied, post already up. It is short, but I don't think there is a lot to say other than "move out!")
I have to admit, however, that I have no idea what to do for a plan against the zombies other than just fight 'em. And that didn't work for the elves.
Posted on 2016-10-24 at 21:14:28.
Edited on 2016-10-24 at 21:19:20 by Nomad D2
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Topic: Iron Age Q/A
Subject: Cold Steel
So, is cold steel something that hurts fairies specifically?
If so, are those knives something would want to destroy? Take them to the city to destroy? Or bury in the middle of the woods so nobody else can find them or use them?
Gotta reread the ring stuff - did you have to touch someone with it? If so, Savis is the only one likely to get close to anyone. We hope. But if it can destroy undead from a distance it would be a good prize for Birdman as he didn't get anything previously. Also, we still need to divvy up the potions.
As for bags of holding, I would guess it means "be reasonable."
Posted on 2016-10-23 at 19:20:09.
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Topic: Supernatural Q&A thread
Subject: Town hall
What does "town hall" mean in a place like Toronto?
Is it a specific suburb?
I assume it will be in the post.
Posted on 2016-10-21 at 22:05:46.
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Topic: D&D v5 New Book Concepts
Subject: Books
Thanks for posting that. I think it looks pretty cool. I could be very tempted to buy that book.
Posted on 2016-10-20 at 17:33:00.
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Topic: Dark Fantasy QnA
Subject: generator
Is the generator something we can carry easily? Or something we could carry back, but would significantly hinder us as we move forward?
Posted on 2016-10-20 at 17:12:18.
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Topic: Titansgrave Adventures
Subject: What to do now?
Rhyson looks at Tomiki and speaks. "I like the idea of using a battery to try and open the door. I'd rather not shut the other door behind us. It just feels a bit like a trap that way. This place didn't look like it was abandoned for ages and ages."
If the others agree, Rhyson will move back a bit and let Tomiki go to work. He will place himself about 15' back from the door - where he will have a view of things when the door opens.
Posted on 2016-10-20 at 17:11:00.
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Topic: Iron Age Q/A
Subject: Plans folks?
The most notable things to me are the masterwork battleaxes and the hand axes and heavy crossbow that were described as "well crafted." That might mean "masterwork" although he didn't use that language. At any rate, they would have some value. Beyond that - what? The dress and probably bladed weapons until we are overloaded.
What with the rest? I'd say haul it into the inner room and lock it. Maybe even into the cabinet and lock it. We could potentially come back with a cart. Or we just abandon it.
A final split of the potions is needed as well.
And once back in town? Do we just sell the dress? See if anyone is missing it? Offer the letters to the guard that will be paying us? Take the letters somewhere else for translation? Consider going and hunting the beast that was the other job - although the letters may end up leading us elsewhere.
Posted on 2016-10-20 at 17:07:24.
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Topic: Iron Age Q/A
Subject: No fizzle
I'm in.
Losing Zick would stink. The others are all still here, I believe. I missed the last update again - but I'm onluy behind a few days, so I'll get something up.
Posted on 2016-10-20 at 16:56:35.
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Topic: Tann’s NFL U Pick em Game 2016-17
Subject: Picks
Wait, people are seriously picking the Bears in Green Bay? I know Cutler isn't playing, but still. Have you seen the Bears play this year? I'd love to see that result.
But I gotta go Green Bay
Thursday, October 20
Green Bay
Sunday, October 23
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
Detroit
Tennessee
Kansas City
Buffalo
NY Jets
Minnesota Of course
Jacksonville
Atlanta
San Francisco
New England
Seattle
Monday, October 24
Denver
Posted on 2016-10-19 at 18:43:27.
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Topic: Supernatural Q&A thread
Subject: Age
How old is Haze?
Posted on 2016-10-18 at 14:22:30.
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Topic: Supernatural Q&A thread
Subject: Uhm
Scooby Dooby Doo!
Time for some ghost hunting? Or nasty devil type hunting.
Posted on 2016-10-17 at 18:14:17.
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Topic: Dark Sun Q/A
Subject: Mauls and such
I'll try to look up how the game I found them in dealt with a skyhammer and a maul.
A maul is a very large hammer - what is the reach of a longsword? This should be longer. Big.
I would think the skyhammer could do more than just 1d8 of damage. Image a war hammer swung at the end of a 15' chain. It is a bit slow. But if it hits it would be quite the strike. the whole point of the chain is to get more leverage than normal on the hammer. As I said, I'll try to find the original game description and get it to you.
Posted on 2016-10-15 at 22:18:35.
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Topic: Dark Sun Q/A
Subject: moving out
So, it seems we are heading into the black land. Sounds like fun . . .
Do we have a plan for zombies? Trossach has both a maul and a sky hammer (Think massive hammer attached to chain - I imagine that block of stone Azog was swinging at Thorin at the end of the Hobbit: Battle of Five Armies movie.) Both would effectively put a little distance between him and any zombie he crushed with it, perhaps enough to avoid getting splattered when they exploded in goo.
But we need to worry about hands coming out of the sand and whatever that black stuff was that got into some and turned them. Is there a way to avoid that? Does our cleric have any purify spells if something did happen? Are we planning on simply crushing them in battle under the assumption that we are that much better than the elves?
I really have no plan beyond the sky hammer. But the boss asked "what is the plan for the zombie?"s and so I suspect we need an answer.
For the DM: the maul is a long weapon with a substantial reach - would it's reach also give Trossach some protection from exploding zombies, or would he need the skyhammer for that? Am I correct in assuming the sky hammer would do so?
Posted on 2016-10-15 at 20:38:12.
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