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At the Adventurers' Table: Chapter Eleven

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Take your time, bud. As always, I'm here if you need me. =)
 
Psychie, I hope to post today for Oreleth. =)
 
Excuse me for intruding, but might I take a gambit? I think it could be just what you said - that Sherwood isn't the Storyteller in this game. That that's the reason, in itself.

The way I see it, when you are in charge of a game (or anything, really), you inherently have it on your mind a lot. You have to, in order to be able to do that job. You think about it, you ponder it, you make plans - and not just while actively writing but also sometimes while you go about the rest of your day. The direct result of this is that you are more focused. You check your facts, because you are juggling them, making changes. When you write something, you go back and forth and check your sentences for errors (of all types), because what you are doing feels very important to you and you want to get it right. You are dedicated.

I should know, because that's how I feel *woof*

Now, I don't mean to imply that our Sherwood is being careless or disinterested here. Yet... Sharseya is probably, or evidently even - unless my theory is completely wrong - simply less important to him, to some extent. That's fine, I think. In my case, Amaranth takes precedence over any other RP I may be in on. It's not a huge difference; both are important enough, clearly, since I continue pouring time and effort into them... But the difference is there.

So what I'm saying, to sum it up, is that Sherwood is simply suffering from a (quite mundane) lack of attention. Maybe he's not fully focused on the occasions where these mistakes creep up, or something else is on his mind (Robotech?).

Either way, that's my unprofessional diagnosis. And the prescription? Drink plenty of water, get enough sleep, and try to afford yourself a few minutes of meditation-style contemplation of the current situation in the game before you start composing your post. That's it! *woof*


And once again my apologies, if necessary, for poking my snout where it doesn't belong :X
 
A question about these giant spiders in your game. Are they intelligent and capable of speech? If so, what language do they speak in?
 
The giant spiders of the Forest Eternal (i.e the ones Oreleth knows about) have spider-level intelligence (Intelligence score of 1) and are incapable of speech. They are simply spiders of enormous size. It can be, however, a mistake to think them emotionless idiots, for they often possess a hunter's cunning and patience. Given this, wood elves often treat them like animals (understanding tone and body language go a long way towards any creatures that do not speak to communicate).

It is just like the old saying, "Actions speak louder than words." =)
 
Wolf Rawrrr Wolf Rawrrr Heya Wolf! You raise some valid points, Bubba! I never thought of it from that direction.

I strongly agree with everything you said on storytelling. I think of both of my games all the time. Both Sharseya and Robotech: Broadsword are kind of like role-playing therapy for me. When I feel my imagination going out of control like a spacecraft lost in space, I anchor myself with thoughts of roleplaying. Doing this helps me a great deal with my ADHD and makes me feel good, too. =)

Your lack of attention theory is sound too, and I can certainly relate with it. While Sherwood has spent a great deal of time in this game like the rest of us, it does not mean that it's holding his attention now. Many people skim through information they don't really care about. That's just how people are.

The most confusing part of this to me is that he seems to read at least most of my posts, but then Luna reacts as if I wrote something completely different. This only seems to happen with my posts and only in this game. In Robotech: Broadsword, many of Sherwood's posts as Mario are truly enjoyable to read and he's clearly focused on what's going on in the game!

I mean, Bria, up in her previous posts said she she was a tailor. She gave Luna and Sparkle a robe and scarf which Sherwood clearly appreciates). Bria told Luna Bria found Bria's glamered armor.

And then it's like Sherwood read the word "armor" and bang! It's like his mind stopped reading right there and from that point onward, the rest of my post contained only the following words: "Luna has armor! Luna has armor!"

So (warning: ADHD-fueled barrage incoming!)... is it a reading disability? Is there something in his Real Life that's distracting him? Why does this only happen once every so often as opposed to all the time? Perhaps Sherwood is on some medication and that is causing it? Perhaps he's using glasses and needs new ones? I just have no clue!

Whatever it is, only Sherwood knows for certain and it is only his business to share.
 
I know when I read things too quickly, I tend to miss things. Usually they're small, but sometimes they're important. So when I post here, it's almost always after at least two readings - once when someone else posts, and another when I'm getting ready to post myself. Frequently I'll go back a third or fourth time to make sure I'm not forgetting something (especially if a lot has happened since my last post).

That's what helps me to make sure I'm on the same page as everyone else, at least most of the time. Accidents still happen! But reading and then rereading for details helps.
 
Hey Dann, how come you didn't set up Psychie's intro in the Off the Beaten Path subforum? Like you've done with Nivirea?

From the last dozen posts, Sharseya's taken on the appearance of a 1x1 RP :D *woof*
 
Because I didn't think it would last this long.... Hah! =)
 
It's funny that someone mentions this now, though... You'll see why soon. =)
 
Thank you, everyone, for your patience as I join up Psychie's character with the Wayward Wanderers. =)

At first, it was just going to be Oreleth meeting Baltor and going through the regular rigamarole of entering Highwind's front gate for the first time, but then midway through this I thought, "Y'know, I can make this a little more fun..." =)
 
It's a Glamered Robe... You're supposed to play with it!! =)

Also... Sherwood Sherwood ? A little shop talk here. Using the robe counts as activating a magical item (so it is a standard action to use, just like casting a spell). Bria therefore instructs Luna in its use. One must concentrate on exactly what they want to wear then when they're ready, brush their hands down the garment three times. Only then does the transformation take place. Luna would know very well that this, of course, is an item from the Illusion school. =)

In Sparkle's case, she just brushes the scarf three times for the same effect.

In Powerpaw's case, just brush his fur three times and he starts purring. =) "Ohhh, boooooy, doez dat feel gooood! Moar?"
 
Dannigan said:
It's a Glamered Robe... You're supposed to play with it!! =)

Also... Sherwood Sherwood ? A little shop talk here. Using the robe counts as activating a magical item (so it is a standard action to use, just like casting a spell). Bria therefore instructs Luna in its use. One must concentrate on exactly what they want to wear then when they're ready, brush their hands down the garment three times. Only then does the transformation take place. Luna would know very well that this, of course, is an item from the Illusion school. =)

In Sparkle's case, she just brushes the scarf three times for the same effect.

In Powerpaw's case, just brush his fur three times and he starts purring. =) "Ohhh, boooooy, doez dat feel gooood! Moar?"
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Cool deal. With my experimenting, is there any limit to what kind of clothing I can make with it?
 
After discussion with Dannigan, I have updated the Deities thread with a bear picture for Mielikki.

Psychie said:
The years have certainly treated you well.
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Hey Psychie? It's only been maybe a year, certainly not more than two. Nothing to an elf, of course, but maybe Oreleth is trying to adjust for human perceptions?
 
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Cool deal. With my experimenting, is there any limit to what kind of clothing I can make with it?
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Sherwood Sherwood First off - I goofed. So I'm going to change something. Bria's glamered robes are from the Transmutation school, not Illusion (despite the name; perhaps they should be renamed?). In other words, the robe actually transforms (polymorphs) into any kind of normal clothing. This means it never provides an armor class bonus, arcane spell failure, or impedes its user with a Maximum Dexterity modifier.

Secondly, being a Wizard, Luna instantly understands this robe's abilities and limitations without flaw. Luna understands the robe can turn into something light (if you remember Sharseya's early chapters, Bria turned her armor into a swimsuit). It can also be transformed into cold weather gear, hot weather gear, or the like for some protection against the elements (not magical elements - it provides no protection against spells whatsoever).

Luna therefore can have an adventuring dress one moment to a scribe's outfit the next, to a dancing dress, to just about any outfit she desires (including royal). Jewelry is not provided nor affected. =)
 
Hey Dannigan, I just had a thought. With the Arcane Archer class, I can enhance my arrows with my spells. Simple enough. But, could I use a scroll to enhance an arrow with the spell written on it, even if it is not yet on my spell list? Say, using a Fireball scroll to boost an arrow. Is that possible? If so, I'm going to be making good friends with Luna! ^D^
 
How common is the Arcane Archer class? Has Luna ever heard of that before?
 
Psychie Psychie I'm afraid not. I do not see anything in the Arcane Archer class that allows for scrolls to be used instead of memorized spells. The way it reads to me, only spells that the Arcane Archer knows intimately (i.e. has memorized) can be imbued.

Sherwood Sherwood Not very. This is in part because it requires an expert in archery who has also followed the ways of the wizard, bard, or sorcerer. There is no divine equivalent. Luna has only heard of this profession (in Boccob's "Knowledge College" in Summerset); she has never seen it in action. She has heard that Arcane Archers are typically gray elves or humans (not wood elves, but anything is possible). Luna also learned that Arcane Archers can take a normal arrow and somehow empower it, making that arrow magical only for the Arcane Archer.
 
Ok, thank you. I wanted to make sure what Luna would be able to know prior to making my post.
 
I gotcha. Lets give everyone a chance to get into this conversation.
 
Dannigan said:
@Psychie I'm afraid not. I do not see anything in the Arcane Archer class that allows for scrolls to be used instead of memorized spells. The way it reads to me, only spells that the Arcane Archer knows intimately (i.e. has memorized) can be imbued.
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Forgot to say, thanks for the feedback.
 
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