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Hoondatha
Great Reader
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 Posted - 08 Sep 2009 : 02:43:08
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| In prep for your first night out on the trail, please give me a watch schedule, based on an eight hour rest period. Also, please note any specific precautions you're taking. Once I've got an idea who'll be up when, I'll go ahead with night. |
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Ghost King
Learned Scribe
USA
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Posted - 08 Sep 2009 : 02:57:11
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Glad you asked for I was just about to send you a PM about it. I'll take mid watch after a 4 hour rest (since I need the least for being an elf and not a caster). So I'll be going to bed/trance first to be able.
However, before rest my character would set up some simple snares around the camp to keep would be bandits or the like, from getting an easy drop on us. I'll let the party know about where to tread safely. I'll even make some decoy traps easy to spot even by untrained people to scare off or fake out any possible attackers. Would you like me to make a check for that or just when or if it is relevant? |
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Hoondatha
Great Reader
USA
2449 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2009 : 03:17:26
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I was wondering when the set snares thing would show up, since I had exactly the same though on the first camp in Barshevy's campaign. Creating a single snare takes 1d8 hours of work. So you could try, but it could take all night.
If you want, you can try anyway, and then decide to abandon the project after a certain number of hours. You can also set up three false snares in about an hour.
Finally, I'm assuming that your "rest period" will be eight hours. Is that a correct assumption? Or are you going for a longer time? "Middle watch" after 4 hours doesn't make any sense if the whole thing is only eight hours. This is all up to you, so however you decide to handle it is fine with me. |
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Brynweir
Senior Scribe
USA
436 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2009 : 03:31:30
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| Lori will likely stay awake for a little while. She's quite upset with Fel and may just need a bit of comforting from the noble paladin before she goes to rest in his tent. Then she'll be in reverie for the middle of the night and study her spells at the end. |
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Jocepi
Acolyte
USA
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Posted - 08 Sep 2009 : 03:47:21
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| Gorme drank some and will take first watch. |
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Joran Nobleheart
Senior Scribe
USA
495 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2009 : 03:51:52
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Joran talks with Lori when she comes into his tent about everything that's happened and also Fel, comforting her as best he can. No words can be made out by others. Joran claims first watch, and will happily take it with Lori since her eyes are better than his in the dark and she's still up.
OOC: Would you mind if Joran took first watch since he doesn't have infravision, Gorme? |
Paladinic Ethos
Saint Joran Nobleheart |
Edited by - Joran Nobleheart on 08 Sep 2009 04:02:42 |
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Brynweir
Senior Scribe
USA
436 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2009 : 03:54:42
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And Lori needs comforting?  Remember the important stuff. |
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Cardoc
Seeker
59 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2009 : 03:59:36
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Felgaris is an early riser, and will take last watch. I assume with 5 people covering 8 hours we can have a bit of overlap on each watch, although I haven't done the math to determine the exact amount of time.
Also, Felgaris is most certainly not drinking any of the stranger's wine. Although I doubt I had to point that out.  |
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Brynweir
Senior Scribe
USA
436 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2009 : 04:03:31
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| 6 people - Burt, Felgaris, Lori, Gorme, Joran, and Mal. Roughly an hour and a half each, but I figure there should be overlap - 2 hour watches - perhaps 2 people on first and last watch? |
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Joran Nobleheart
Senior Scribe
USA
495 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2009 : 04:39:35
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Forgot!! Joran will take a respectful sip of the wine, though no more. One must keep a clear head for watch, as well as the road ahead.  |
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Tyr
Learned Scribe
225 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2009 : 09:24:48
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I can take one of the middle slots cos i've got infravision.
Also, i've never really played Shadowrun, just a healthy dose of scepticism is part of the character lol |
Edited by - Tyr on 08 Sep 2009 09:26:40 |
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Ghost King
Learned Scribe
USA
253 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2009 : 09:57:13
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Did a quick read over the elf abilities and I guess they don't have the ability to rest less than the other races in 2nd ed. Well I suppose that changes things slightly, and I'll just take first watch then go to sleep. Whomever is next he'll wake when its their turn etc.
Forget the traps and anything else I had planned. Not really worth the time to set up in the first place when we are on the move now that I think about it. Just assume I don't bother unless were staying in one place longer then a night.
Recap is I'm taking first watch. Not setting traps of any kind (real or fake). That's it! |
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Joran Nobleheart
Senior Scribe
USA
495 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2009 : 20:07:19
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| Actually, it's stated in other books about elves requiring 6 hours of reverie, I think. And also, wouldn't it make more sense having the human on first watch since he doesn't have infravision? |
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Saint Joran Nobleheart |
Edited by - Joran Nobleheart on 08 Sep 2009 20:07:46 |
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Hoondatha
Great Reader
USA
2449 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2009 : 20:44:42
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I'll go with six. And you're semi-aware of what's going on, but take as long as a human to come to full wakefulness (and you're just as groggy).
So we've six people spread over eight hours. If you're pulling two hour watches (more or less, what with there not being any clocks), that's two watches with two people, and two with one. Spellcasters would need to either take the first or last watch to get enough rest to memorize spells. How's that? |
Doggedly converting 3e back to what D&D should be...
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Joran Nobleheart
Senior Scribe
USA
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Ghost King
Learned Scribe
USA
253 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2009 : 21:22:13
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Your campaign and your rules. I'm fine with 8 hours I just didn't think it was like that for I kind of just skimmed the racials in the front of the book figuring they were the same as 3rd for the most part. Guess I was wrong so sorry for the confusion.
Just had my character take first watch the first night cause I thought that is what he would do.
Give me whatever watch seems suitable. |
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Joran Nobleheart
Senior Scribe
USA
495 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2009 : 21:51:58
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I hope you didn't think I was being a jerk or anything, GK. I'm not a bad guy, LOL.  The reason my post was so abrupt and quick was I had to literally post and run out of the door to take care of dire business in town. I almost had forgotten about it. I'm so sorry if you think I was being rude or anything the like. We're old gaming buddies from another PbP, and I hope I came off a nice guy there.
Now that I have the time, I think it's in Elves of Evermeet or Complete Elves Handbook. I think it's where I got my info... |
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Saint Joran Nobleheart |
Edited by - Joran Nobleheart on 08 Sep 2009 21:52:52 |
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Ghost King
Learned Scribe
USA
253 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2009 : 22:33:38
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Hoondatha
Great Reader
USA
2449 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2009 : 22:35:51
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GK, since you're scouting, please let me know how far ahead of the party you generally stay, and any particular precautions you take.
Also, is anyone traveling as rear-guard? |
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Joran Nobleheart
Senior Scribe
USA
495 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2009 : 22:47:26
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| Joran will offer, unless he'd serve as a better front man. Different parties have different requirements. Front or back of the group, I'm good. |
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Joran Nobleheart
Senior Scribe
USA
495 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2009 : 22:48:44
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Originally posted by Ghost King
No offense taken.
I'm glad, my friend. I didn't realize how rude that may have come off till I got back and saw your post. Then I felt really bad.  |
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Ghost King
Learned Scribe
USA
253 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2009 : 22:53:56
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Let's say 300 feet in front of the group usually. He'll probably always check in around every hour (give or take 15 minutes) to keep them from thinking he was ambushed or lost. He'd also let them know the warning signal (something like an animal noise that would appear innocent) in case danger is approaching if he can't get back to them to warn them in person or of giving away the ability of the element of surprise.
Aside from that I can't think of anything else except he always has his bow in hand while scouting if that makes any difference. |
Edited by - Ghost King on 08 Sep 2009 22:55:44 |
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Ghost King
Learned Scribe
USA
253 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2009 : 23:01:29
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Originally posted by Joran Nobleheart
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Originally posted by Ghost King
No offense taken.
I'm glad, my friend. I didn't realize how rude that may have come off till I got back and saw your post. Then I felt really bad.
Well, Pen, no need to feel bad. I've had a great deal of experience with interacting with people, and I usually just take what people say with a grain of salt. |
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Joran Nobleheart
Senior Scribe
USA
495 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2009 : 23:34:07
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Glad to hear it. I have a great deal of experience in working with the public, so I've learned to deal with people too. And how to key a Durango properly when the father is a jerk to me.  |
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Brynweir
Senior Scribe
USA
436 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2009 : 23:36:51
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Originally posted by Joran Nobleheart
Joran will offer, unless he'd serve as a better front man. Different parties have different requirements. Front or back of the group, I'm good.
Lori will end up in line wherever Joran is and attempt to keep an eye on something other than those cute little dimples. (Sorry, she made me write that.) |
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Hoondatha
Great Reader
USA
2449 Posts |
Posted - 09 Sep 2009 : 14:43:47
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| Prozac? Not so much. Shrooms, on the other hand... |
Doggedly converting 3e back to what D&D should be...
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Joran Nobleheart
Senior Scribe
USA
495 Posts |
Posted - 09 Sep 2009 : 22:48:53
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| Guys, I have family coming in tonight and will be here very rarely till Friday. I'll do my best to check in, though. |
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Hoondatha
Great Reader
USA
2449 Posts |
Posted - 09 Sep 2009 : 22:55:36
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| I can have Joran get knocked unconscious in the first round of combat, if that'll help... |
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Joran Nobleheart
Senior Scribe
USA
495 Posts |
Posted - 09 Sep 2009 : 22:57:43
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No... I plan on doing that if a certain family member shows up to myself in real life, LOL. I'd hate for all that to reflect on Joran.
I'll try to hop on for a little bit later tonight/this afternoon. After all my stuff is taken care of and all trips are made. |
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Jocepi
Acolyte
USA
11 Posts |
Posted - 10 Sep 2009 : 03:27:45
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| I can't seem to figure out how to link without posting the url. |
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Dark Ways and Darker Secrets OOC Thread
