Author Topic: Across the Table (OOC Discussion) (Read 192243 times)

Melblen_Cairn · « **Reply #760 on:** May 30, 2014, 01:11:56 PM »

I can easily insert a replacement elsewhere in the dungeon. I would like to open it up to a new person if there are no objections. This would mean a messy end for Dalanath though.

Nanshork · « **Reply #761 on:** May 30, 2014, 02:15:24 PM »

I'm fine with ending messily. I'm the rogue, it's a job hazard.

VennDygrem · « **Reply #762 on:** June 04, 2014, 01:41:24 PM »

Dalanath will clearly still be out for revenge, but if we lose any other party members, could they stay here to watch/protect the woman?

Melblen_Cairn · « **Reply #763 on:** June 04, 2014, 11:09:28 PM »

I like putting tough choices out there, I just wish there were more active players than two now to debate over it hehe.

I had thought that Sk4mpE was coming back after a business trip but it appears life has almost certainly gotten in his way of gaming again. Aurenn appears to have dropped off due to a heavy work and family schedule as well. Atanos has time, but I think he is devoting most of it elsewhere between softball and SWTOR. Now Nanshork has had to drop from this game too.

We have a couple solutions before us that won't ruin continuity much here. We could stop for a bit and recruit new players and get started up again by indicating that the original party suffered a horrible defeat as it exited back out into the entry chamber with the prisoners in tow. Dunor and Theo escaping and protecting the two prisoners to get them back to the town. The new players would be another group you recruited to your cause. We could easily pick right back up from where the old party left off in the dungeon practically.

Option two is I keep the game limping along here until the end of the adventure (hoping some will return before the end) and we simply swap those players who can't continue on with new ones.

Thoughts?

Melblen_Cairn · « **Reply #764 on:** June 09, 2014, 02:33:55 AM »

Should we open this up to other players? I can first offer it to the folks in my other game. Not sure how McP and LB feel about 4E but would like to give them the chance at it first.

VennDygrem · « **Reply #765 on:** June 09, 2014, 08:59:42 AM »

Probably best to open it to new players. Option one would probably be best in this case. Unless anyone returns before long, which doesn't sound very likely at this point.

Melblen_Cairn · « **Reply #766 on:** June 09, 2014, 09:51:40 AM »

Yeah, I was looking at the last active dates and it does seem unlikely. I will wait for Shadow's response as well (which I believe he will also concur) and then open it up. First to my DoD players and perhaps those in your Maker's Crown game too. I almost like having 6 players over the standard 5 now, as it has been fun tweaking some of the encounters for the additional person.

Shadowhunter · « **Reply #767 on:** June 09, 2014, 08:25:59 PM »

Yeah, trudging the party along will take months IRL, honestly. I think option 1 is better, or some other kind of Deus Ex Machina intervention.

VennDygrem · « **Reply #768 on:** June 09, 2014, 10:23:14 PM »

If we want to reboot fully and someone wants to put together a defender, I could start up a different character or rebuild Dunor, though I think Defender tends not to be a popular role to fill.

Not that I have anything against Dunor. I was, though, hoping to work on some backstory stuff connecting Dunor with Soffa, though I suppose it's my fault for not openly bringing it up.

Melblen_Cairn · « **Reply #769 on:** June 10, 2014, 11:28:34 AM »

If we reboot fully, the whole party could wipe with the NPC's that were freed escaping to town and a new party sent to find the rest. Or the new group could have found out about the mission the old group was on and what the rewards were and could have set off on the old party's trail as rivals to bring the prisoners and relics home first.

If we stick with the first option, I don't have a problem with you retooling your character to a different role Venn. With 6 players though we are bound to have overlaps in roles though, so if you want to stick with defender you can as well.

VennDygrem · « **Reply #770 on:** June 10, 2014, 12:10:21 PM »

Well, in all the games played of 4E, I've never really gotten to play a striker role. It's the most popular by far. I'd like the chance, though I'll gladly take up another role of there are too many. I also like the Bard and Shaman classes. Of course, if we don't reboot I can always make do with Dunor.

Shadowhunter · « **Reply #771 on:** June 10, 2014, 03:28:35 PM »

I'm fine with playing Thespias if we continue, if we reboot I'm not sure if there's anything else I'd like to play... Most of the characters I like in 4th Ed. are early-to-mid Paragon levels. The only low-level characters that interests me are the Sorcerer and a Half-Orc Rogue, which I could play if it would be easier for the plot line. I'm totally fine either way.

Melblen_Cairn · « **Reply #772 on:** June 10, 2014, 06:15:28 PM »

We can easily take the approach that Theo survives unscathed...again...while the rest of the party dies. The Halfling makes it back with the two prisoners. Recruiting new people to go back and avenge your fallen comrades. We can start back up with the "new" party right at the entrance.

This will allow Venn to make a new character. If you want to keep Dunor around for his background, a Shaman or a Bard could easily fit for where he hails from. Just retool him for a different class. Heck he could make a wicked Barbarian too, I bet there are plenty of strikers he could be retooled to. Or you could let him die with the rest and start with the fresh character.

I am highly motivated to continue here. So it is not an "if we continue", it is how should we continue? If you like Theo Shadow, then I am more than happy to keep him going.

VennDygrem · « **Reply #773 on:** June 10, 2014, 06:48:28 PM »

I actually played him for a short time in another campaign and retooled him as a barbarian. I'll have to try out a couple ideas. I'll let you know tonight or tomorrow where I'm at. I like Dunor, though I don't find myself inspired to roleplay him.

Melblen_Cairn · « **Reply #774 on:** June 10, 2014, 08:12:09 PM »

Do whatever you will find the most fun in playing. I want this game to last for a long time and keep it going at a consistent pace. I find the characters people really can get behind really last and the players post a lot when they are inspired by their characters.

Nanshork · « **Reply #775 on:** June 10, 2014, 09:56:19 PM »

I've been keeping an eye on this thread and Melblen ~~offered me my old job back~~ wanted to know if the idea of me making a character I was more invested it would tempt me back. Given my enjoyment of Dawn of the Defiance I know that my issues weren't related to Melblen's dm'ing style.

Hmm.

Consider me interested, but I'm willing to take a back seat if players new to this game want to join in. I can find the time.

Shadowhunter · « **Reply #776 on:** June 10, 2014, 10:54:33 PM »

Addendum, it was actually "I'm fine with playing Thespias if we continue with this group" invisible text there all along

I'll stick with Thespias, he has Second Chance as a racial power and he's a worshiper of Tymora, the Lady of Luck. He'll survive a little longer

Melblen_Cairn · « **Reply #777 on:** June 12, 2014, 08:03:58 AM »

Nan and Venn, did you want to start making your new characters (or possible retooling in the case of Dunor) now or wait on any new players?

Melblen_Cairn · « **Reply #778 on:** June 12, 2014, 08:23:34 AM »

Also posted in an open call in the recruitment section. Post can be found HERE

Nanshork · « **Reply #779 on:** June 12, 2014, 11:50:55 AM »

I can start now if you want as long as everybody else knows what role they want.

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