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Topic: What Dreams Become
Subject: Update 15
Ghost & Mage
Within a Dream
Hiram warped his body, changing form into a far more fearsome creature than he originally was. But the beast did not flinch. Indeed, the monstrous wolf seemed to find this entertaining. As Hiram grabbed a hold on the wolf, it chuckled, even laughed, at Hiram’s attempts to bite unto its flesh.
“You are a fool, phantom,” spoke the beast, “to think that your visage would frighten a creature of fear itself.” Hiram could how the beast’s body somehow changed, how suddenly another set of teeth appeared Hiram clinged onto it. He felt how the teeth ripped through him, and as he fell of the beast he knew that his arm had been taken from him.
Looking back at the beast, Hiram saw how it too had reformed into more bestial appearance. The wolf no longer appeared as a wolf, but a warped replica that was covered in glowing red eyes and maws filled with rows of metallic teeth. Its fur had been replaced with misty shadows. As it spoke, all maws spoke at once, making its voice sound as in multiple layers. “Here it is I who hold power!”
The men that had been shooting into thin air were gone, disappeared, but the girl remained. Piers could see her in the distance, but suddenly he noticed that she had also seen him. Annabell started running towards him and within moments Piers could see that this was the same girl as was attacked in his last dream.
“Please!” she called out to him as she ran. “Please help us! You have to help us!” Her face was red, her eyes were filled with tears, and her voice sounded like the fear that covered her completely. “Please,” she repeated, “you have to help! Hiram! It is going to kill him!”
***
Hiram did not really feel very well. He had his arm back, not that he was surprised that he did, but his mind was somewhat broken. It was like he had a harder time focusing on anything in particular. Multiple thoughts clashed inside his mind, each fighting for attention. He had been forced out of Annabell’s dream and up against the wall. He knew that it had not been him that had ended Annabell’s dreaming. One of the guards had seen Annabell twisting and turning in bed and had decided to wake her up.
The guard asked her if she was alright, but as soon as she saw Hiram she jumped to him and put her arms around him, just as if he was solid. Seeing the patient hugging thin air, the guard left the room in a dash, saying something about getting the doctor. “Oh, Hiram,” she said between her sobs, “I was so scared that you were hurt.”
***
Piers slowly opened his eyes. He was no longer in his seat, but lied in the bed that he had seen inside Baba Yaga’s room. Ryozo was still sitting by the table, and as soon as he noticed that his apprentice had awaken he stood up and walked over to the bed.
“How are you feeling?” he said in a low voice. “You’ve been sleeping for over an hour.”
Vampire & Werewolf
Dark Nirvana club
The figure that was Dorian Grey grinned as he watched the two signing the two contracts in blood. Ren tried to see if his service was really needed or if any signature would be enough by hesitating as he was signing, but it only slightly shaded Dorian's grin. As they had signed, Dorian retrieved the two contracts.
“Well, then,” he said as he rolled up the contracts and put them away underneath his jacket, “what we really need from you two is to bring us three items. We know where one of them are but...” He did not get to finish his sentence because someone knocked on the door and Ren’s driver, Drew, peaked in. “I’m really sorry, sir,” he said in a begging voice, “but I was hoping I could have the rest of the night off. See there are these two hot Asian chicks who really want to show me a good time, if you catch my drift.” He began to chuckle as he started to think of all the nasty things he would get to do, but then figured this was not the place. “Please, sir,” he begged, “I’ve already talked to Thomas and he is willing to do the driver’s thing instead. Please, sir, it’s just for this one night.”
Posted on 2008-01-30 at 16:36:11.
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Topic: Too much good Kama
Subject: Is it me...
or did TRSG's applauds number drop by few numbers? I seem to recall he had more applauds yesterday.
Posted on 2008-01-29 at 12:58:42.
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Topic: What Dreams Become - Q/A
Subject: One day reminder!
You have one day to finish up your posts and send them in. Tomorrow is update-day! Yay.
Just a reminder, if you are going to do your posts tonight or tomorrow morning, chances are that you won't have time to fix things if your post gets screwed up by internet or computer problems.
Post early if you can. That way, I might even be able to update sooner.
Update tomorrow.
Posted on 2008-01-29 at 12:56:19.
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Topic: Too much good Kama
Subject: If it will make you feel better...
If it will make you feel any better I'll hate you 
Just look at it this way, if people don't like you they won't want to play with you. If they do like you, which I think they do, they will want to play with you and have you in their games.
If you want to be smitten more often, don't ask them. Just do something that deserves a smite. Asking for it obviously has the opposite effect 
Posted on 2008-01-28 at 18:08:41.
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Topic: What Dreams Become - Q/A
Subject: Alrighty
Update's in. There is some action in the dreamworld and stuff. I admit, I was very tired when I wrote this so it may not be as exciting or descriptive for everyone (namely the Vampire & Werewolf part) but I hope I can make it up for you guys later on.
Next update should be on Wednesday. Hope I get all of you to post by then.
Posted on 2008-01-27 at 01:39:39.
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Topic: What Dreams Become
Subject: Update 14
Ghost & Mage
Within a Dream
The mighty beast came closer, and the closer it got the bigger it looked. It looked much like a wolf, but with fur that seemed somewhat foggy and glowing red shimmer where there should be eyes. The weather got even darker, to the point where the sun seemed as if it had sat down already. The dark fur of the beast made him look nearly invisible, yet Hiram could see him as clearly as in daylight. Bigger than any wolf Hiram had ever seen or thought of, the eyes of both him and the beast were at equal height. As Hiram aimed the shotgun at the wolf’s head, he could have sworn that his target smiled, revealing a row of dark, metallic teeth as long and sharp as the longest daggers.
“You are brave, phantom,” the beast spoke, “but the girl’s fate belongs to me.” The beast walked slowly as if it had no need to rush, but even though it moved slowly it advanced quickly and before long it came within Hiram’s range. Annabell could not move, nor did she look like she even tried. She just kneeled beside Hiram with tears running down her cheeks.
“The girl is mine,” the beast spoke again, “but you will feel my fangs as well!”
As the beast leaped forward, Hiram could hear Annabell screaming his name, and he squeezed the trigger of his weapon.
Piers saw everything from a distance. He could not hear what the beast or the man in a white lab coat said, but he was fairly certain that they both said something. He only saw the great big wolf leaping forward, a girl screaming and a shotgun being fired.
Hiram could see as the shells from his firearm ripped through the beast’s form, but what poured from it did not look like any blood he had seen. Instead, it looked like smoke gushed from him, and for a split second Hiram could see frightened faces forming in it. The beast launched his ripping fangs into Hiram’s leg, pulling him off his feet and throwing him away into the distance. Hiram hit a barn not all that far away from where he stood a moment earlier, and broke through the wooden wall like he was ripping through a tissue paper.
“You are brave, phantom,” said the beast that now stood over him, “but here it is I who holds power.”
Vampire & Werewolf
Dorian seemed somewhat annoyed at the questions the two asked them, as well as Ren’s polite way of insults. “Indeed, baron Majere,” Dorian said, “the artifact is our way of helping you. With it you have another weapon in your armory, but without it... well, let us just say that you would be severely lacking in your attempts. We will not guaranty your success, but we will give you increased chance.” He poured wine into his glass and drank. Each sip seemed like an ecstasy to him, each drop was another orgasm. “This is good wine,” he said, “I will give you credit for that.”
Dorian turned to William as he asked his questions. “By services, I mean anything that we can think of asking you to do, that will not directly be of any harm to you. Although we may not ask you to cut your arm, we may ask you to kill others in any brutal way or commit any sort of crime. Do not think your services will not be of any value to our cause. You both are too valuable to be used needlessly.” He paused to pour and drink more wine before continuing. “These ‘benefits’ that are included into your contracts are directly linked to your services. While under this contract, your skills or abilities will be affected, but these benefits will be lost as soon as your service is no longer needed. That is, when your contracts are no longer valid.”
Again, he paused to drink more wine. Even from the view of those who did not know him, it was obvious that he enjoyed his wine. “Each of you will get a priceless artifact, once our.. mission, if you will, is complete. By no means will ending the contract mean that it has been completed. If the contract is ended prematurely, you will not get this artifact until our goals have been reached, unless you have broken the contract in which case you will never see your rewards.” Dorian paused slightly, and then continued as he sat back in a relaxing pose. “Is any of this unclear to you? Are you ready to sign?”
Posted on 2008-01-27 at 01:35:29.
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Topic: What Dreams Become - Q/A
Subject: As I thought of it...
You only have three Attributes while the others have nine. And yes, although a Vampire with Nightmare can increase his dice pool by the examples you mentioned (let's say he increases his Presence).
But increasing his Presence is only helpful when using Presence, which is pretty much only one out of nine Attributes to use.
If you increase your Attribute which is used under the same situation, Power, you get to use it in any situation that requires Presence, Strength, or Intelligence, so increasing your Attribute is three times more helpful in your situation.
You can also get a Numen much faster than a Vampire gets a new power. A vampire who buys his first dot in a Discipline costs him at least 6 XP, but all Numina cost you only 5 XP.
I have to admit, the XP cost for your Attribute might be a bit steep, but seeing how your Attributes are more useful outside of power-activating I believe it is justifiable.
And yes, although the book says a Ghost can't increase his Morality, I just don't think it is fair if everyone except you can, since reaching Morality 0 effectively renders your character unplayable.
EDIT: Just remember another reason why paying extra for your Attributes is justifiable. You have much less to advance. You don't have Skills. That really gives you the chance to spend the XP on your Attributes which you would otherwise spend on the Skills. Also, while they have to advance nine Attributes, you only need to advance three to get the same effect. Personally, I think you got the better end of the deal.
Posted on 2008-01-25 at 23:54:09.
Edited on 2008-01-26 at 00:19:29 by Skari-dono
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Topic: Digg it!
Subject: Wows
Just dugg the players' guild page and man that was a lot more work than I would have liked. What's the deal with writing a story about the page or a review? Why can't it just be digg and finished?
Anyway, dugg it.
Posted on 2008-01-25 at 14:57:21.
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Topic: One year at the Inn!
Subject: Wow
Some really nice pics there guys 
Very cool video from New Years Eve, Fantasy. Reminds me of the video clips I took with my camera at my hometown
Maybe I'll add that someday to my page.
Posted on 2008-01-25 at 13:22:08.
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Topic: What Dreams Become - Q/A
Subject: The one day reminder bit
So this is your one day reminder. The plot is thickening and some are joining up.
Vampires and Mind Flayers,
evil schemes are plotting.
GM orders the Players,
"Get on with your posting."
Posted on 2008-01-25 at 10:39:04.
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Topic: EXTREME Sports
Subject: What?
Now, an uphill Grugg-skiing. That's a challenge.
Posted on 2008-01-25 at 00:19:40.
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Topic: Corrupt a wish
Subject: sure
The pay-phone is now the only way to contact anyone when outside the home. Because of this, cell-phone companies develop a portable pay-phone which you can pay with by connecting it to a credit-card or get a phone bill sent to your home.
I wish for hundred pink ponies and hundred blue ponies! YAY!
Posted on 2008-01-25 at 00:18:13.
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Topic: EXTREME Sports
Subject: ehm...
Utan, wouldn't that just be like water-polo on ice?
How about Paper-cut Salt-bathing? Everyone love a good Salt-bathing after being paper-cut all over
Posted on 2008-01-25 at 00:07:08.
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Topic: One year at the Inn!
Subject: My DeviantArt pics
If I had any scanner, or a good access to one, I would send in some pics.
Here's some of my art from my DeviantArt profile. Some are older than others, and I have improved.
Sidereal Exalted scrap
The Blue elf
Dan Morris
General Nemo
Nemo is being dark and scary
The newest ones are at the top and the oldest are at the bottom.
Posted on 2008-01-24 at 21:07:21.
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Topic: Having the WORST day, in 3 sentences
Subject: Sure...
Of course there was a Murphy. He's currently in coma after the thirteenth time he was beaten down for his stupid law.
(Anyone who sees the funny irony, gets an applaud)
Posted on 2008-01-24 at 20:57:36.
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Topic: What Dreams Become - Q/A
Subject: Actually...
Piers is going to see Hiram however he intends to appear in the dream. If he intends to look like a younger version of himself, no problem really.
Doubt he would think much of it though so he won't look much different than usually.
Oh, and next update on Saturday
Posted on 2008-01-23 at 22:27:14.
Edited on 2008-01-23 at 23:16:53 by Skari-dono
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Topic: What Dreams Become - Q/A
Subject: Yep
Yes, you get to roleplay within the dream this time. Just remember that this is a dream
Posted on 2008-01-23 at 21:59:12.
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Topic: Digg it!
Subject: dig it
I dig the idea. Can't really say that I have read enough of the articles to actually dig any of them. Can't dig my own articles because that is just too egocentric or something. But still, dig the idea of digging. I guess I better start to read some more so that I can use this new feature
Posted on 2008-01-23 at 21:25:51.
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Topic: What Dreams Become - Q/A
Subject: Update's in
So the 13th update is up. Joined some of you. Hope you like things
Posted on 2008-01-23 at 21:08:41.
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Topic: What Dreams Become
Subject: Update 13
Ghost & Mage
Within a Dream
Baba Yaga smiled so that her old face stretched into two directions. “I understand why you don’t trust me,” she said with the smile on her face, “and I hope that you’ll understand why you shouldn’t. See, I have already cast my spell and it is already taking effect on you.” She was not lying. Piers could feel how he was slowly getting drowsy. “You don’t have to worry about a thing though,” she said as she continued. “The tea is only meant to keep you sleeping for a few hours. It has no harmful effect on you, Legendarious.” She looked at Ryozo who had not yet started drinking from his own tea. Piers felt his eyelids closing and the little dark that covered the room got darker and darker.
“I hope you’ll understand,” Ryozo said with a touch of shame in his voice, “if our suspicion has any truth in it, we may not have time to explain.”
“Just focus on your dream,” Baba Yaga said as Piers fell asleep.
***
The weather was beautiful. The grass was green, the sky was blue and everyone seemed so happy. Hiram’s memory was a beautiful one and Annabell enjoyed it. She was even smiling. But then she noticed it. Something was wrong. Just a moment ago, she saw everything through Hiram’s eyes, but now she saw Hiram through her own. And Hiram could see her. And things were changing. The sky was darkening, the wind was starting to blow and things were getting cold. The others did not seem to even notice. They kept firing their shotguns into the air to shatter old dishes.
HAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaa...
Hiram could hear how the wind carried the voice. It was an unearthly voice, nothing human could sound like this. In a distance, Hiram could see something move, something big and dark. Annabell could see it as well, and her smile had been pushed away by a terrifying fright.
“You are not to meddle in this business, phantom,” the unearthly voice said. Annabell fell down to her knees, paralyzed in fright.
“He... he’s... coming,” she whispered in fear.
***
Piers opened his eyes and not very far away, out in the open field in front of him, he could see a group of men firing from their shotguns into the air. He could see how the sky turned darker and the wind grew stronger.
He could hear a voice being carried by the wind. It was the same voice that he heard in his dream last night. The voice of the beast that ripped through him with his fangs and ripped the girl to shreds. This time, Piers was in greater control. At least he could move.
Vampire & Werewolf
Dark Nirvana club
Despite William’s threatening look and voice, the big man’s reaction was a simple growl and an angry face. Dorian simply grinned.
“Very good, sir,” he said with a humble voice, “but the safe house is not part of our deal.” He slightly turned and signaled with his arm that they should leave the alley.
A limousine was waiting for them and the big brute opened the door for William to enter. The car drove off, and Dorian offered drinks.
“You see,” he said with the same humble voice as before, “I do not like forcing a deal on anyone. This is a simple offer which you may refuse.” From his jacket he pulled a rolled up piece of parchment. The parchment seemed old and brownish. “By signing this contract you will effectively begin working for my superior. You will get benefits while under his employ as well as your reward once your work is finished and the contract has been fulfilled.”
The limo stopped outside the Dark Nirvana club, which both William and Dorian entered. Dorian’s brute and driver remained outside. A man welcomed them and showed them into the VIP area where Ren was waiting.
“Ah, baron Majere,” Dorian said as he offered his hand to be shaken. “I trust that your little preview of future benefits has been.. enjoyable.” Dorian sat down by Ren’s table, where Ren had ordered his caterers to bring something for them to eat.
“I do hope you will offer me some wine, baron,” Dorian said with his humble voice and grinning face. “This, baron Majere, is William, the package that you are to look after. This is not his prison, he is free to leave and return as he pleases.” From his jacket, Dorian pulled forth two pieces of parchment, both rolled up separately. “These are the two contracts,” he said, “one for each of you. These are not previews, these are the real deals. Acting against these contracts will have dire consequences. In return though, these contracts offer the real rewards. In return of your loyal service, you will be granted protection from my superior, a priceless artifact each, and will benefit from a certain bonus while employed by my superior.”
Posted on 2008-01-23 at 21:08:27.
Edited on 2008-01-23 at 21:14:01 by Skari-dono
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Topic: Subscription to unconventional RPG
Subject: Subscription to unconventional RPG
You might ask yourself if I ever get tired of making these threads. Can't really say that I do. Didn't know where to put this though. Hope you don't mind me starting this here
I know I am interested in games that are unconventional. I like trying out new things. I like to think that some of you like to as well. Thing is, I don't want to start a game that nobody is interested in. So I thought of a brilliant idea (or at least I think it is brilliant). If you are interested in playing or GMing an unconventional game, such as Ars Magicka, Burning Wheel, or Grimm (the RPG), post here and state your interest.
I will make a list below and if you think of a game that uses unconventional system and you are not sure if it will spark any interest you can take a look at the list and you can start sending PMs or whatever.
The use of this thread is endless. Send PMs to the players listed, or post with your idea for a game. General assumption though, those who don't know the system rarely know how to make a character.
Any sense this thread made?
To start the list, here is my own name:
Skari-dono
Posted on 2008-01-22 at 22:32:30.
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Topic: What Dreams Become - Q/A
Subject: One day reminder!
And here it is again. Although I don't believe that I need to keep doing this, I am now giving you the one day reminder like I always do. It makes me feel better to know that I did remind you to post before I update.
I am going to update tomorrow. I will probably do it after school which means you have to around 3 pm GMT to post. Of course, I could wake up early and update before noon, but I highly doubt it. So go on ahead, do your posting and let's hope something meaningful happens in the game tomorrow.
Posted on 2008-01-22 at 12:25:54.
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Topic: What Dreams Become - Q/A
Subject: Yep..
So I've mentioned the WoD games online in the official White Wolf forums. If you'd like me to change any of it, too bad 'cos they only give you 5 minutes window to edit it.
Posted on 2008-01-21 at 22:26:29.
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Topic: What Dreams Become - Q/A
Subject: Heh...
Gerald Tarrant is preparing his friend to join us shortly (don't know how that is going), but as for the other game I'm trying to start, checking other forums may not be such a bad idea. Thing is, I feel kinda bad about having to look elsewhere for players
Will think on it though.
Posted on 2008-01-21 at 14:35:42.
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Topic: One year at the Inn!
Subject: One year at the Inn!
I'd like to make a long, long, looong speech about how great this last year has been since I joined the Red Dragon Inn. On the other hand, I doubt you'd like to read the whole thing if I would. So here's the shorter version:
I've been a member of the Inn for a full year and I have to say that is a personal record. I can't think of any forum that I am a member of that I have been as active on as I have been active here. Although it may not seem as big of a deal to most of you, nearly 800 posts in a past year is a big deal for me. Not to mention two articles I've sent in, as well as all the pictures I might have done and sent to you if I had a reasonable scanner (or any scanner really).
In this past year I have successfully started two games on the forum. First there was the Eberron game and then there is the currently running game of World of Darkness. Personally, I think that is pretty good.
This past year is probably the best year in my memory, and although the Inn may not be the sole reason for it, I know it has done its part in making it so.
I would like to thank all of you Innmates who have joined me in discussions or games on these forums. I may not call all of you my friends, but all of you are my comrades in the art of the dice
Posted on 2008-01-21 at 11:53:08.
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