The Blah Blah Blah Inn (OOC)

[NasT]

I think the email string said something like once a week.  Obviously we've been moving much faster than that.  I've been having some tongue-in-cheek fun here in the OOC thread, but I don't have a problem if someone needs to take a few days between posts.  Maybe we could agree to once every couple days when we're in combat, though.  I'd rather a skirmish with goblins not to turn into a month-long endeavor.

When not in combat, I'll write flashbacks/dreams and other character development stuff if someone isn't able to post right away.  For me at least, it's just as interesting.

Other thoughts?

[Gnomeo]

I think we're still getting used to the pacing right now.  Which is fine, and I think we're off to a good start.  Characters are still doing individual things, which makes sense since you're all complete strangers, and if necessary I'll make separate topics for each of you to prevent clutter and confusion.

I'm also locking closed scenes/threads for clarity.

I'm avoiding my gut instinct to post in the current thread until I make sure to see everyone's next post.  Please do not confuse this with an expectation of you to post more often.  It's just me being excited to have this going well.

[Kazgaroth]

I think we're still getting used to the pacing right now.  Which is fine, and I think we're off to a good start.  Characters are still doing individual things, which makes sense since you're all complete strangers, and if necessary I'll make separate topics for each of you to prevent clutter and confusion.

I'm also locking closed scenes/threads for clarity.

I'm avoiding my gut instinct to post in the current thread until I make sure to see everyone's next post.  Please do not confuse this with an expectation of you to post more often.  It's just me being excited to have this going well.

Busy today at work so, I haven't had a chance to collect my thoughts and post.  I'll try to post tonight.

[Gnomeo]

Busy today at work so, I haven't had a chance to collect my thoughts and post.  I'll try to post tonight.

I do not expect anyone to post from work.  My comment was an internal conflict between my desire to be responsive and my desire to allow everyone to post.  The ability for everyone to have input wins, which means I wait to reply to each individual post.

For anyone who wishes to join the action, you are free to write yourself into any scene; as long as it makes sense for your character to do so.  For example, both Nelio and Korgan could be present in the town square to witness the argument between Ward and Josah.  Just write it in like they weren't mentioned up until this point.  In other words, you are free to follow the action as already posted, or to go your own way.  Don't think that just because I already posted the argument that you missed out.  It's another reason I was kicking myself for posting so early; I want you to have a chance to be involved if you want to.

[Kazgaroth]

FYI - I'm changing the color that I use for Korgan because it's too close to what Andy uses.  Switching from brown to purple

[Gnomeo]

FYI - I'm changing the color that I use for Korgan because it's too close to what Andy uses.  Switching from brown to purple

Use any color you like.  I was trying to use different colors for NPCs, but there are too many to avoid overlap.  I'll stick to a couple non-related colors for all NPCs, and just be clear in the text who is speaking.

[Gnomeo]

I checked in to see if you needed me to move things along, but I see that you're moving along just fine on your own.

Carry on.

Spencer picked this for you: 

[crazy_sherm]

It's so easy to go off on tangents though and diverge from the goal. We could probably spend weeks roaming around in this caravan. Feel free to corral us back in.

[Gnomeo]

Our idea of what the goal is may be different...

I'm not here to tell you what to do.  I wouldn't put side quests out there if I wanted to railroad you into the dungeon.  I simply wanted you to know that I was watching (and enjoying immensely) the action and waiting until my input was needed.  I wanted to make sure you weren't waiting for me to continue.

I'm loving this so far.  Sure you've got mutations as if you already entered the dungeon, but who cares this is fun.

I love that I have no idea how Nelio's brain works.  Just when I think he'll react a certain way...nope.  "Go interview these Halflings to prove you won't murder me in my sleep."  Hilarious.

FYI: The head-banger has nothing to do with anything.  Spencer just liked it as he watched me post from my tablet.

[NasT]

Our idea of what the goal is may be different...

I'm not here to tell you what to do.  I wouldn't put side quests out there if I wanted to railroad you into the dungeon.  I simply wanted you to know that I was watching (and enjoying immensely) the action and waiting until my input was needed.  I wanted to make sure you weren't waiting for me to continue.

I'm loving this so far.  Sure you've got mutations as if you already entered the dungeon, but who cares this is fun.

I love that I have no idea how Nelio's brain works.  Just when I think he'll react a certain way...nope.  "Go interview these Halflings to prove you won't murder me in my sleep."  Hilarious.

FYI: The head-banger has nothing to do with anything.  Spencer just liked it as he watched me post from my tablet.

I know how Nelio works.  Just adjust the stick up his @$$ and the "holier-than-thou" attitude comes out of his mouth.   

If Caerus was more assertive, Nelio would be fun to mess with.  Where's the chaotic-neutral rogue when you need him?

[crazy_sherm]

Our idea of what the goal is may be different...

I'm not here to tell you what to do.  I wouldn't put side quests out there if I wanted to railroad you into the dungeon.  I simply wanted you to know that I was watching (and enjoying immensely) the action and waiting until my input was needed.  I wanted to make sure you weren't waiting for me to continue.

I'm loving this so far.  Sure you've got mutations as if you already entered the dungeon, but who cares this is fun.

I love that I have no idea how Nelio's brain works.  Just when I think he'll react a certain way...nope.  "Go interview these Halflings to prove you won't murder me in my sleep."  Hilarious.

FYI: The head-banger has nothing to do with anything.  Spencer just liked it as he watched me post from my tablet.

I know how Nelio works.  Just adjust the stick up his @$$ and the "holier-than-thou" attitude comes out of his mouth.   

If Caerus was more assertive, Nelio would be fun to mess with.  Where's the chaotic-neutral rogue when you need him?

Nelio has a "holier-than-thou" attitude because, he really is holier-than-thou. He really does have a pretty stiff stick up his ass too. Plus, he's a gnome paladin, for christ's sake. Talk about a Napoleon complex. A good leader has to know how to boss around his subordinates and delegate mundane tasks to that he can concentrate on the big picture stuff.

He's not so much distrustful of Caerus's intentions as he is about the elf's work ethic. He has seems kinda aloof so far.

[NasT]

Our idea of what the goal is may be different...

I'm not here to tell you what to do.  I wouldn't put side quests out there if I wanted to railroad you into the dungeon.  I simply wanted you to know that I was watching (and enjoying immensely) the action and waiting until my input was needed.  I wanted to make sure you weren't waiting for me to continue.

I'm loving this so far.  Sure you've got mutations as if you already entered the dungeon, but who cares this is fun.

I love that I have no idea how Nelio's brain works.  Just when I think he'll react a certain way...nope.  "Go interview these Halflings to prove you won't murder me in my sleep."  Hilarious.

FYI: The head-banger has nothing to do with anything.  Spencer just liked it as he watched me post from my tablet.

I know how Nelio works.  Just adjust the stick up his @$$ and the "holier-than-thou" attitude comes out of his mouth.   

If Caerus was more assertive, Nelio would be fun to mess with.  Where's the chaotic-neutral rogue when you need him?

Nelio has a "holier-than-thou" attitude because, he really is holier-than-thou. He really does have a pretty stiff stick up his ass too. Plus, he's a gnome paladin, for christ's sake. Talk about a Napoleon complex. A good leader has to know how to boss around his subordinates and delegate mundane tasks to that he can concentrate on the big picture stuff.

He's not so much distrustful of Caerus's intentions as he is about the elf's work ethic. He has seems kinda aloof so far.

Napoleon complex! GENIUS!   

Yeah, aloof is a good way to put it.  Sometimes little events will catch his interest, but for the most part Caerus has no place better to be, and we're talking about a dungeon without an exit...   

[Gnomeo]

Napoleon complex! GENIUS!   

Yeah, aloof is a good way to put it.  Sometimes little events will catch his interest, but for the most part Caerus has no place better to be, and we're talking about a dungeon without an exit...   

Some have been known to leave the dungeon, but are unable to explain how or why they left...

[crazy_sherm]

Man, you guys really don't like paladins, huh? 

[NasT]

Man, you guys really don't like paladins, huh? 

Like any school yard scrum, we only pick on the ones that respond.  Korgan may just be a jerk, but Nelio threw the first insult at Caerus.  Not my fault if he can't take the return fire.   

[Kazgaroth]

Man, you guys really don't like paladins, huh? 

Me personally?  I don't have a problem with them.  I was contemplating playing one and then I remembered which group I would be playing with   Korgan, well, you'll just have to figure that out 

[NasT]

Just an FYI: Caerus is a half-elf.  If people are calling him an elf to mess with him or what not, that's cool.  Just wanted to clarify in case there was a miscommunication somewhere.

[crazy_sherm]

Just an FYI: Caerus is a half-elf.  If people are calling him an elf to mess with him or what not, that's cool.  Just wanted to clarify in case there was a miscommunication somewhere.

Right, the other half is orc, no?

[NasT]

Just an FYI: Caerus is a half-elf.  If people are calling him an elf to mess with him or what not, that's cool.  Just wanted to clarify in case there was a miscommunication somewhere.

Right, the other half is orc, no?

He may have been a bit hungry....   

[Gnomeo]

This is how I imagine Korgan: http://skullkickers.keenspot.com/

Plus: Skyrim reference FTW.