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[Imladir]

Cailin knows some of the stuff regarding toxic shamans, not all the stuff ^^ And it wouldn't change much even if she did anyway I think: Cailin really believes that torturing and twisting spirits like they do is unforgivable.

And I'm perfectly fine if you get to shine more in combat in that case, don't worry about it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
What worries me more, is that Cailin will really not shine in combat (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif)

[irn0rchid]

Thanks for making me google pareidolio. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif)

[Ennui]

Thanks for making me google pareidolio. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif)

I though the usage made it obvious...but you are welcome.

[Beta]

I'm 2-3 days behind reading my IC threads, and may continue to be slow on that over the next three weeks. I'll get periodically caught up, but will probably be reading at a quick scan rate. If I haven't responded within a day to something that is holding anyone else up, please send me a message (I'll see it in my mail). Sorry for the sudden fade of available time -- should clear up in early October.

And from reading this thread -- the social characters have just been talking their jaws off here, hogging most of the screen time! I have no issues with some combat happening. My main intent with Addie had been to support other characters, hasn't worked out that way so far, but maybe one of these days .... And hopefully that was a sarcastic "didn't see that coming" about Addie voting to attack? Of course he gnawing sense of inadequacy would make her vote 'do something about the problem' rather than 'avoid the problem.'

[Mercy]

Maya does not see it as simply avoiding the problem, but more knowing which problems to avoid. She does not want to see anyone die over this when we can just walk away. Does anyone want that on their conscience........that they voted for something that gets some kids killed? Not her. She will fight if she has to, but this is not one of those times.

[Beta]

Maya is wise (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (also somewhat older, more experienced, and more independent). Addie is really not acting rationally at this point (although she may not agree with me, with really just makes her more dangerous).

You should all listen to Maya and not Addie (but again, Addie would not agree with me here, and she can be quite persuasive..)

[Gilga]

We should but Addie is charming beautiful and charismatic... I try to RP her as the more convincing of the two.

[Imladir]

Plus now that she took her decision, Cailin will lean towards "handling" the Toxic, maybe not as vocally as others, but it can weight a bit (but she will want to make sure the plan is good, not just "walk to the toxic and stab him when he doesn't expect it" ^^)

[Beta]

Heh, you do realize that thus could loop back to Addie offering to be bait, right? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

ETA: sorry for the partial post that was up for a while. Finally got back to my desk and finished it up. ..... annnnd Addie is coming around to avoiding, but depending on the options (after all, she'd feel better about abandoning the camp if there were more strong characters to take care of it).

[Ennui]

I'd like to craft a bow but I have no idea how long that will take is it an extended armory test?

[irn0rchid]

If you look back, Rafferty and Aria worked out what was required to make a bow.

[Ennui]

You gonna make me read all of that =P

[Imladir]

It took four days to Raf' with a single roll I think (taking the correct modifiers into account of course)
If I remember correctly, he had four successes on that roll.

[adamu]

It took four days to Raf' with a single roll I think (taking the correct modifiers into account of course)
If I remember correctly, he had four successes on that roll.

Yikes, your memory's better than mine!

All I remember was a lot of wikipedia research then negotiations ending at four days!

[Imladir]

Except that with a little digging (from here and a bit later) shows that there never was a roll, it was done "diceless".

So not that good memory ^^

[Gilga]

I figured with Dana leaving camp toward the toxic the new player has some time to interact. The rebellion attempt (that can be as big or as small as we like) should also give Lindsey some challenge. I think it is just logical that Muhammad is not just going to let the council brand him or banish him or what ever as there are enough discontent meta's in the camp to incite. I was thinking of having a bunch of orcs either rob the camp for supplies and leave to the wilderness, or actively try to dethrone Rick.

[adamu]

I figured with Dana leaving camp toward the toxic the new player has some time to interact. The rebellion attempt (that can be as big or as small as we like) should also give Lindsey some challenge. I think it is just logical that Muhammad is not just going to let the council brand him or banish him or what ever as there are enough discontent meta's in the camp to incite. I was thinking of having a bunch of orcs either rob the camp for supplies and leave to the wilderness, or actively try to dethrone Rick.

Hah, that would be awesome - right when we are on the edge of becoming one big happy family.

Definitely all for it!!!

[Mercy]

Alright. Maya is making her play to keep things together. She feels quite strongly that Dana and others leaving is a mistake, but cannot, of course, stop them. She will try to get them to delay leaving until after she gives her speech.

[Gilga]

I am a bit uncomfortable with the latest Maya post. The thing is is that she is physically ugly and the large camp populace is very hostile toward the little camp (with few exceptions), despite what warm feelings we developed in the ivory tower meeting. I honestly do not see people allowing her to give a speech - sticking around to listen, - I see them tossing stones pulling down her flats to humiliate her or just ignoring her - and continue doing what they were doing. Since everyone is reading the story differently - I am just leaving it here open to discussion.

I mean, I can think of very few people that can actually speak and be listened to, in front of an angry crowd. To even attract the main focus of scene and get people to listen seems like an impressive charismatic feat to me. Perhaps I can imagine Rick pulling something like that off, because people fear him and he is the leader. I cannot see the self outcast with a cabal of mages that is suspected of doing terrible things to this camp actually pulling that off.
(Yes it is not us - but the popular opinion is that the little camp is guilty - even some of the council have voted to round down the little camp and attack it. ). Few people are capable of such a feat - and Maya has no way of knowing what is going on before leaving the discussion - (but leave that, we can fluff it as someone giving the council a warning). Calming a crowed like that, even for Rick is impressive and charismatic feat that few people can pull off. (my personal view on social difficulty)

[Mercy]

The thing is that someone needs to do it and waiting for Rick to try is not going to work. It is better that we find an alternate. Maya has developed some social skills and is trying to make it work. Others can write that she says something wrong and is pulled down and beaten to death, but I think the crowd is hungry for this sort of talk. Most crowds are. All it takes is deflecting the passion and directing it to another task. I could be wrong, but this is a story and we are writing it, so I am taking my chances. If Aria wants me to fail I will fail. If one of the others writes that I fail, I will probably fail. I happen to think that this is somewhat rational and is a good read.

And being physically ugly is one thing, but every human here has a reason to think that anyone with tusks is ugly and the Orks can think that those without them are ugly. Sometimes it is all in how you say something.

[Gilga]

So if Maya is going to pull it off she is going to be the leader of the large camp? not the same duckling that so decisively lost a debate with Rick that he took over all the NPCs to his side.

[Mercy]

No, she is not the same ugly duckling. She does not especially want to be the leader, and it may not come to that. But yes, if it does, she will try. She has better social skills now and might make a go of it.

[Gilga]

Okay, as long as we both see her as the charismatic charming type (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[Mercy]

It is really too bad that you feel you cannot stick around to see if you are needed. Your combat skills might be needed and you are flying off.

[Gilga]

I don't' have combat skills - well I do but this is not the issue.

Dana is a chaos mage - I try to play her chaotic she feels bad when she is forced into linear thinking. I can bring her you but it may get bloody, because Dana's way to resolve a rebellion will not be long inspiring speeches. It will be violent - focused and lethal just like the Shark would have her.