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Delling
Junior Member
So, I totally drafted my reply weeks ago and then went for a while wondering when Grey would respond before realizing that... I had drafted it... and never posted it... :sweat:
So, how does spinning gossamer into toys work and what manner of fanciness can I work into a fancy stormy sword?
So, how does spinning gossamer into toys work and what manner of fanciness can I work into a fancy stormy sword?
Grey
Dialectical Hermeticist
It's pretty easy - give a fancy descriptive passage of forming the sword, spend Gossamer, choose whether to do so permanently, and then pick your kewl powers.
So... lighter than ordinary blades, shocks fools... What do you want it to do, within the thematic constraints of 'sword' and 'wind'?
So... lighter than ordinary blades, shocks fools... What do you want it to do, within the thematic constraints of 'sword' and 'wind'?
The Fuzz
Staberinde
Man, this is gonna result in Arrela eating a badger and then staggering out of there, isn't it?
Grey
Dialectical Hermeticist
Probably.
Also, went to look at the ship. Exploded by creeper and crashed 10/10.
Also, went to look at the ship. Exploded by creeper and crashed 10/10.
The Fuzz
Staberinde
HOW DID YOU CRASH THE SHIP
WHAT
Also, did you get to the ship?
WHAT
Also, did you get to the ship?
Grey
Dialectical Hermeticist
No, my Minecraft crashed after I looked up at the underside and a creeper got me.
The Fuzz
Staberinde
Ah, I figured. But, the game should have been in Creative.
Grey
Dialectical Hermeticist
Survival for me, it seemed.
The Fuzz
Staberinde
Ah.
Perhaps some sort of ladder is in order.
I'll go build one.
Perhaps some sort of ladder is in order.
I'll go build one.
Delling
Junior Member
*emits the longest lowest grumble*
D: RPnation failed to alert me to thread activity D:
Shiny fancy sword to do things... hrmm... definitely lighter than your average sword trickery going on here. I'm kind of thinking it should have a sort of unbalancing effect where if it parries a blow or makes any contact on an attack, it has the added effect of being like being hit with a really concentrated blast of wind? Subtle enough sort of thing so an observer might think "why's so-and-so falling all over himself this fight?" and then upon being hit "WHAM... oh, that's why ... oh god...". It hits your arm, leg, or weapon and blows it around a bit. If you get hit in the torso, head, upper leg or shoulder, it might knock you down/back/make you stagger. Basically it's a sword that follows through on contact with a violent, narrow blast of wind, the size of a bastard sword, and about as light as a rapier. *is now debating if he should go for any other fanciness* (that's probably more than enough)
D: RPnation failed to alert me to thread activity D:
Shiny fancy sword to do things... hrmm... definitely lighter than your average sword trickery going on here. I'm kind of thinking it should have a sort of unbalancing effect where if it parries a blow or makes any contact on an attack, it has the added effect of being like being hit with a really concentrated blast of wind? Subtle enough sort of thing so an observer might think "why's so-and-so falling all over himself this fight?" and then upon being hit "WHAM... oh, that's why ... oh god...". It hits your arm, leg, or weapon and blows it around a bit. If you get hit in the torso, head, upper leg or shoulder, it might knock you down/back/make you stagger. Basically it's a sword that follows through on contact with a violent, narrow blast of wind, the size of a bastard sword, and about as light as a rapier. *is now debating if he should go for any other fanciness* (that's probably more than enough)
Grey
Dialectical Hermeticist
Hmm.... yes, that could work. That's only 4 Gossamer if you make it temporary, 8 if you make it permanent, but that makes it both twice as powerful and more obviously magical.
The Fuzz
Staberinde
So here's a question:
Weird and somewhat frightening woman comes in out of the night, puts a fae spear in a man's hands and tells him to protect the people from dreadful Fair Folk.
Is this man now a Freelancer?
Because I have decided that I am ok with a few stories floating about concerning a big woman with a mane of dark hair on the border calling herself Karst, deputising monster slayers, killing ogres and fair folk, avenging villages and telling people to either flee or fight for their lives and families.
At the moment, the thought has not crossed Arrela's mind, but if she makes it through the next few hours, it will. She was a monster slayer herself. She knows about the Book. She knows about monster slayer pragmatism. Assuming that everything manages not to go to hell in a handbasket, she's going to think that in about ten years' time, it won't hurt to have a quarter of a page in the Book in Kelen.
"Karst,
Woman, dark hair, pale. Spear,comes at night.
Vampir? Probably. Possible relation to House Karst? Lucie.
Are you goon to accuse them of having upir? Good luck. Federique.
Involved in Winter Fae Attacks of 305. Fought on human side?
Mett herr. odd. Did nat ficht. ran away. Malcolme.
Wos involved in Pretty Ones warr. Gave me me spear. Vampir for suir. T.
Really, has annywun ever foght this bytch?
Staggered into my camp, all beat up. neer drained my mule dry. Sed to stay out of the forrest. Went in next day, dedd ogre. Alright witt me. Sophie. "
Weird and somewhat frightening woman comes in out of the night, puts a fae spear in a man's hands and tells him to protect the people from dreadful Fair Folk.
Is this man now a Freelancer?
Because I have decided that I am ok with a few stories floating about concerning a big woman with a mane of dark hair on the border calling herself Karst, deputising monster slayers, killing ogres and fair folk, avenging villages and telling people to either flee or fight for their lives and families.
At the moment, the thought has not crossed Arrela's mind, but if she makes it through the next few hours, it will. She was a monster slayer herself. She knows about the Book. She knows about monster slayer pragmatism. Assuming that everything manages not to go to hell in a handbasket, she's going to think that in about ten years' time, it won't hurt to have a quarter of a page in the Book in Kelen.
"Karst,
Woman, dark hair, pale. Spear,comes at night.
Vampir? Probably. Possible relation to House Karst? Lucie.
Are you goon to accuse them of having upir? Good luck. Federique.
Involved in Winter Fae Attacks of 305. Fought on human side?
Mett herr. odd. Did nat ficht. ran away. Malcolme.
Wos involved in Pretty Ones warr. Gave me me spear. Vampir for suir. T.
Really, has annywun ever foght this bytch?
Staggered into my camp, all beat up. neer drained my mule dry. Sed to stay out of the forrest. Went in next day, dedd ogre. Alright witt me. Sophie. "
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Grey
Dialectical Hermeticist
Now I can't stop thinking of the Freelancer Forums in some Earthlike future.
Also, apologies for lax posting, all, recent illness drained my brainpower but we should be back to normal tonight or tomorrow.
Also, apologies for lax posting, all, recent illness drained my brainpower but we should be back to normal tonight or tomorrow.
The Fuzz
Staberinde
Dude, you've been sick! Of course you're not up to posting super regular, no worries.
Delling
Junior Member
aww did not know you had been sick 
Feel better, Grey 
Also, while I'm torn on whether or not to make it permanent, I think for narrative reasons such as "Lucas kind of didn't do this on purpose", I'll go with the non-permanent version. He'll almost certainly be spinning gossamer into fancy toys as he begins to understand what he's doing. (Also I need to think about a familiar for him sometime *nods*.)
Feel better, Grey Also, while I'm torn on whether or not to make it permanent, I think for narrative reasons such as "Lucas kind of didn't do this on purpose", I'll go with the non-permanent version. He'll almost certainly be spinning gossamer into fancy toys as he begins to understand what he's doing.
(Also I need to think about a familiar for him sometime *nods*.)
Grey
Dialectical Hermeticist
Alrighty, can progress with everyone soon enough.
Inquisitor
The Most Adorable Thing Ever, Costume Edition
I SWORE I HAD POSTED BUT MY BRAIN LIED TO ME. Sorry it's been a month, @Grey. I thought I had, but I really hadn't.
Cirno
Sleepwalking Fairy
Uwah. Belated, but glad you're not sick anymore.
Teal
Certifiably Political
Uninspired post because I've been out for like, a month like everyone else.
Glad to see I haven't missed too much. Or held anything up.
Glad to see I haven't missed too much. Or held anything up.
Grey
Dialectical Hermeticist
New job. Posts slowed down while I get used to it.
Teal
Certifiably Political
I should probably mention, for anyone who might be paying attention to my thread, that Randulf has been issued two artifacts by House Selanmere for this chapter. The eye that he just used, which allows him to peer into the real world (possibly like a ghost?), and also a sword that can damage ghosts in the World Without a Sun. Obviously, these items have been acquired with Grey's approval. They may also be horrible abominations that should not exist.
Not sure if I should be editing these details into my sheet, or what to say about them if I do, but I wanted to make sure everyone was on the same page.
Not sure if I should be editing these details into my sheet, or what to say about them if I do, but I wanted to make sure everyone was on the same page.
Grey
Dialectical Hermeticist
I haven't forgotten this game - I've got tabs open with your various threads and will post in them soon. Work has slowed me down a bit more than usual.
Cirno
Sleepwalking Fairy
Ack, I'm awake I swear. Regular posting resuming tonight.