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Dms: The tale of Skippy
Posted: 13 Jan 2005 03:02 AM |
Ok, as pdw so kindly named Sirac's clone "Skippy", this is just a thread to keep track of what mischief he manages, starting with the original post from a previous thread.
More amusingly, Sirac's clone has returned, and received a lot of info from Johe. I have rp'd quite strongly the fact Sirac isnt quite himself, but still seems to be being accepted generally.
1) Sirac now knows about the heist to come on the Midoran museum. He knows Johe hates the masks above all things. And more importantly, he knows Jessup is claiming that he will tell Johe the location of a major night mask HQ in return for this raid going ahead. As Sirac is currently working for the night masks, he would probably pass this back to them, and they might well sabotage the heist. Hoping to get Jessup before he can reveal this info to Johe.
2) Sirac has told Johe he already knows the location of one such lair. And that if he gathers a substantial group of allies in a few days time he will reveal said location. This is a very mean trick to get rid of Johe and as many of his allies as possible in a pre-set, very well organised ambush. Not sure yet how I will run this, or what happens if they all die. But wait and see I guess.
More mischief to follow over coming days...
Cheers,
Sean
Intrigue! Very cool, Sirac. Why don't you track this iwith a thread n the DM Events folder. That way, it's easier to refer back to (I tend to get lost in the forums sometimes)
Well done so far. Johe has obviously put a lot of thought into this, and Chief also. I suggest, as meekly as possible, that you set them up for a fall. Let Johe decide if he'll go with Sirac's location or if he'll stick with the original plan. When the hit on the Masks HQ occurs, make it an ambush, but give them a fighting chance to win. IF the Masks are overconfident, they will have given them a real HQ site that is foritified up the yin-yang. This gives the group a chance to really strike a blow against the Masks, despite it being an ambush.
Or they could be caputres, tourtured, and finally die horrible deaths. Whatever you do, I can't wait to see it.
DB |
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Re: Dms: The tale of Skippy
Posted: 13 Jan 2005 03:11 AM |
Sorry to interrupt your thread Sirac .. but My moms dog is named Skippy part beagle part fiest .. and 100% human hound. He exists attempting to mimick humans in every way. It is way too fitting a doppleganger was pet named skippy :)
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Re: Dms: The tale of Skippy
Posted: 13 Jan 2005 03:11 AM |
Let Johe decide if he'll go with Sirac's location or if he'll stick with the original plan.
I think he is very much planning on doing both. I've given the impression, which I plan on being true, that the night masks dont have a single HQ as such but a number of hideouts spread all over, with some being of much greater import than others. So Johe plans to assault the one Sirac claims to have discovered, and carry out the museum heist to learn of another one.
When the hit on the Masks HQ occurs, make it an ambush, but give them a fighting chance to win. IF the Masks are overconfident, they will have given them a real HQ site that is foritified up the yin-yang. This gives the group a chance to really strike a blow against the Masks, despite it being an ambush.
Or they could be caputres, tourtured, and finally die horrible deaths. Whatever you do, I can't wait to see it.
DB
Yes on the fighting chance, and the possibility of escape / the night masks underestimating Johe and his friends. But some death and carnage at the very least, Sirac knows full well the kind of resources Johe can muster, and encouraged him to go all out for this little mission. And will brief the masks accordingly. A real chance for the masks to cause some real hurt to their prospective enemies. I would favour some lasting repercussions for anyone left behind.
But dont think they would risk one of their real HQ's. There is no gain to doing so, and it is easier to lure them into some out of the way place where the ambush is already set up.
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Other thoughts, seems Jessup is planning on betraying the masks. And unluckily for him the masks are aware of this. I have created a high level assassin in the toolset, that pdw has kindly added in for me. Name is something like Virallax Breathstealer. Under custom elves. Anyone who gets the chance, as timezone is difficult for me, a little painful lesson for Jessup is called for. I will brief here if I do get the chance to do this myself.
That is all for now...
Cheers,
Sean |
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Re: Dms: The tale of Skippy
Posted: 13 Jan 2005 03:16 AM |
Another last thought, to prepare for, or for me to avoid doing if it screws with pdw and DB's plans. Sirac is quite likely to find out Blanche is alive, and where she is staying, over the next few days.
The masks would sell this info to Vidus in the blink of an eye. So how do you want that handled?
Cheers,
Sean |
'The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life. Rarely do members of one family grow up under the same roof.' - Richard Bach, Illusions. |
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Re: Dms: The tale of Skippy
Posted: 13 Jan 2005 03:21 AM |
Other thoughts, seems Jessup is planning on betraying the masks. And unluckily for him the masks are aware of this. I have created a high level assassin in the toolset, that pdw has kindly added in for me. Name is something like Virallax Breathstealer. Under custom elves. Anyone who gets the chance, as timezone is difficult for me, a little painful lesson for Jessup is called for. I will brief here if I do get the chance to do this myself.
Jessup attracts assassins. Assassins hired by the Fire Knives scared up Jessup and cut his Achillies tendon (has that been fixed yet? It was a perminant stat change to his dex?)
Another one is, to me, funny. It's a great idea, but still rather funny.
-DB |
Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.
-Henry David Thoreau
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Re: Dms: The tale of Skippy
Posted: 13 Jan 2005 03:44 AM |
Jessup waa fixed up.
Sirac: it is very likely that the knives know now. She was spotted in the academy, and I would assume the knives have their sources inside the academy themselves.
In fact, I would expect that Vidus knows as well - perhaps even before the knives found out. oops.
- Paul |
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Re: Dms: The tale of Skippy
Posted: 13 Jan 2005 04:13 AM |
| I do believe he still role plays an in game limp. Tho being Jessup he makes sure to hid it from others . The staff is for more than just looks !! |
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Re: Dms: The tale of Skippy
Posted: 13 Jan 2005 06:12 AM |
If we assasinate Jessup, can't we use the same assasins as last time? Kinda a "tee-hee" factor there.
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Re: Dms: The tale of Skippy
Posted: 13 Jan 2005 07:19 AM |
Hmm, while I like the comic element, not sure that would go down well with Chief. Nor fit my storyline. A guild of assassins hiring an outside assassin that was also used by the fire knives!? :0)
But not planning on going for violence first. Have already used Virallax to speak to Jack, with a view to maybe recruiting him to the masks. And told him as his first task to take a "message" to Jessup. Will then pay Jessup a visit myself, unless anyone else gets the chance, to warn him off. Or even arrange a double cross with him if possible...persuade Jessup to reveal details we want him to reveal. dang these assassin types can be sneaky...
*grins ev...uh I mean...sweetly*
Sean |
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Re: Dms: The tale of Skippy
Posted: 13 Jan 2005 10:03 AM |
Ok, no need for anyone to deal with Chief. It is done. And judging by the following IRC comments, I achieved the desired result:
[14:55] <Chief|Work> Sirac is an evil bugger!!!!
[14:57] <Ara-afk> yup ;)
[14:57] <Chief|Work> bastard!!!
[14:57] * Chief|Work curses Sirac
[14:57] <Chief|Work> no i have to think dangnabit!
[14:57] <Chief|Work> havent done that since college.
[14:58] <Chief|Work> no...high school
Basically told Jessup that he would tell Johe what we wanted him to, or the black hand would start losing fingers. No need to attack him, though was on edge of my seat waiting for him to attack for most of the five minute conversation. Always fun... *grins*
Cheers,
Sean |
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Re: Dms: The tale of Skippy
Posted: 13 Jan 2005 10:16 AM |
Another last thought, to prepare for, or for me to avoid doing if it screws with pdw and DB's plans. Sirac is quite likely to find out Blanche is alive, and where she is staying, over the next few days.
The masks would sell this info to Vidus in the blink of an eye. So how do you want that handled?
Jessup already knows where Blanche is. I am unsure of his motives in regard to her. The Church (read: Vidus) would be very interested to know where Blanche is. He would also be interested in making that information disapear, and shovel out copious amount of coin (drawn from his own wealth and probably some embezzled from the Church) to keep that information from going any further.
Once Vidus finds out where Blanche is, it becomes imparative that Blanche either contacts the palatins and gets some protection, or she will have to make herself scarce, and always moving, in order to stay one step ahead of the Church. This would give her a good excuse to finally go out and see the world.
A fun idea for an anniclary story would be for a detachment of Swords to attack the Seven Sisters looking for Blanche. There could be a fight, and Blanche would either be captured or she would escape.
It's yet another thing to consider.
-DB |
Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.
-Henry David Thoreau
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Re: Dms: The tale of Skippy
Posted: 13 Jan 2005 10:26 AM |
Ok, thx DB. I will work toward that if and when Sirac finds out IC. Will try and play him when I can over the next few days.
Cheers,
Sean |
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DMs: Songbird.
Posted: 14 Jan 2005 04:30 AM |
First, the log (the part I was in to see)
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[Fai Lo] Animal Priest: [Tell] need a hand with anything?
Sirac Gerardson: [Tell] nah, just having an interested whispered conversation, if you want to eavesdrop will have to stand close
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] best not Johe...
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] I dont intend to go in far, but they are not foolish
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] I will be using a scroll that makes it all but impossible for them to see me or act against me
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] hmmm
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] but I only have one such scroll
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] -slight shrug-
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] you will be there for the attack, that's what matters...
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] yeah
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] *waits with a strange look on his face*
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] how many do you think you can get at last minute? around mid day over the next few days?
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] *notes the look and frowns, looking a little worried...even nervous*
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] something wrong?
[Glor-an-Fhaidha] Claudia Alexandra: [Talk] *Tilts her head then smiles to Johe*
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Talk] *looks over and frowns ever so slightly*
[Glor-an-Fhaidha] Claudia Alexandra: [Talk] Good morning Johe
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Talk] *nods once to claudia*
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Talk] *smiles at Claudia*
[Glor-an-Fhaidha] Claudia Alexandra: [Talk] Sir *Nods to him in return with a smile*
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Talk] we are...kind of busy lady *slightly cold tone*
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Talk] nice ta see ya miss Claudia *apologetically*
[Glor-an-Fhaidha] Claudia Alexandra: [Talk] *Raises a brow lightly* Simply greetings a good friend, Sir
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Talk] claudia... *frowns slightly*
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Talk] oh the note...about the cloak
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Talk] johe here already bought it
[Glor-an-Fhaidha] Claudia Alexandra: [Talk] *Tilts her head*
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Talk] *winces*
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Talk] sorry about that, good day *dismissively*
[Glor-an-Fhaidha] Claudia Alexandra: [Talk] *Raises a brow looking at Johe*
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [DM] lol, they are bound to notice, surely!!!
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Talk] *sighs*
[Fai Lo] Animal Priest: [Tell] atta go skippy...
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Tell] skippy the kangaroo, dats me!
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Talk] it's fer Miss Macha she wanned it a long time ago
[Glor-an-Fhaidha] Claudia Alexandra: [Talk] Hm.. Good day then Sirac.
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Talk] *looking at his lap*
[Glor-an-Fhaidha] Claudia Alexandra: [Talk] Johe
[Fai Lo] Animal Priest: [Tell] I wonder if anyone will say anything.
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Talk] *nods distractedly*
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Tell] I have given so many clues, that he hasnt asked once if Im even alright, and has told me soooooooooooooo much
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Talk] so, you were saying... *doesnt even glance as Claudia leaves*
[Fai Lo] Animal Priest: [Tell] a dm wouldnt lie about these things, woul dhe?
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Tell] lol
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] *keeps looking down*
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] *lowers voice again* she important to you? *looks interested*
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Tell] ooo now there is a question
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] ya keep askin' me if I have sumthin' else ta tell ya, like yer waitin' fer sumthin'
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] wut is it?
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] she wus
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] wus?
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] She's with Alton now *sighs*
[Fai Lo] Animal Priest: [Tell] heh... what are you going to have to do/ attack and kill everyone? ... ooh right.
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] *avoids the other questions, though nods in acknowledgement of them*
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] that is a...shame
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] do you have anyone in your life?
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] s'alright she not the most important girl in me life
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] really? who is then? *seems very interested*
[Fai Lo] Animal Priest: [Tell] oooooooo
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] no been alone for a long time
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] *blushes deep red
[Fai Lo] Animal Priest: [Tell] say macha! you know you want him to say macha!
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] it's silly
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] go on?
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] *looks down*
[Fai Lo] Animal Priest: [Tell] mention sol....
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] you have my word I will tell no one...
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] *barely audible* miss macha
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Tell] apart from the masks that is :0)
[Fai Lo] Animal Priest: [Tell] yer killing me!
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] Macha? the bard?
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] *looks surprised but a little pleased*
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] yeah
[Fai Lo] Animal Priest: [Tell] AHAhahaHAhahahahahahaHAHahahahahahaHAHAhahahaha
[Fai Lo] Animal Priest: [Tell] @#$%@# masterpiece
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] she with sumbuddy else, but I can't make it go away
[Fai Lo] Animal Priest: [Tell] oh oh! it gets better
[Fai Lo] Animal Priest: [Tell] frame johe for the murder of that one
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] she is a fine woman...and very open to all ideas from what i know of her
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] so who is it she favours over you?
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] sum snob a$ calls hisself Aaron Orange
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] really?
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] *shrugs looking down still*
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] hmm...might be I can help there...I will look into this Aaron fellow...and I know Macha well, she has been a good...friend
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] *smiles warmly, seeming genuinely pleased*
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] so, back to business
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] *suddenly looks up at him*
[Fai Lo] Animal Priest: [Tell] *pounds the table in laughter and delight!*
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] I told ya afore I'm a guyver, I'm not a thief
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] you were asking about what I was hoping you could tell me...
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] yeah
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] *looks at Johe and nods, frowning slightly as if in incomprehension*
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] anyway...
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] whilst the masks come first, of course, there are other matters afoot that must be looked into
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] I was hoping you might have heard some of them
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] *nods*
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] have you heard of a lady named Blanche?
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] yessir I have
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] but I didn' think it wuld be a part of Fire Knife bisniss
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] oh she is...she really is, her safety is very, very important
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] *sounds very serious and intent*
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] *breaths a sigh of relief*
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] she made the mistake of being seen around Midor
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] word got back to us...and we need to try and make sure Vidus does not know...or if he does he does not find her
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] but to do that...we need to know where she is, do you know
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] or can you find out?
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] she's frends with my frend Byron, I see her now and agen, I think she don' like me, but tha;'s okay, I'll protect her
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] you've seen her? *sounds a little excited* where?
[Fai Lo] Animal Priest: [Tell] doh!
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] Last time I saw her wus in Netheru
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] Netharu? why on vives would she be there?
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] that wus las' nite
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] really, as recently as that?
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] do you have any idea where she is staying?
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] They wus talkin' to a poor ole knite names Toman, I felt sorry fer him
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] *nods distractedly* Johe...it is vital I find out where she is...even speak with her if possible
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] if you dont know, can you find out where she is in hiding?
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] well she been with Luther a lot, in fact evry time I seen her he been there
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Talk] *nods slowly* not a surprise *slight frown*
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] if you can find out where she is staying, let me know as quickly as possible
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] we have reason to believe she is in danger
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] judgin' by where I seen 'em she prolly lives with tha Seven Sisters or in Port sumwhere
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] Seven sisters...hmm...that would make sense...but definitely local anyway
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] or tha four winds
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] wait
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] good to know she is so far from Midor at least *slight smile*
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] it's tha Seven Sisters
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] gotta be
[Fai Lo] Animal Priest: [Tell] doh! he deserves the nickname "songbird' for sure.
[Fai Lo] Animal Priest: [Tell] can we chat in irc about this afterwards?, both about this and the job?
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] wun time I saw her she wus gonna rest an' walked inta tha Seven Sisters place
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] *leans back in chair and smiles contentedly*
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] you truly are an invaluable asset Johe
[Fai Lo] Animal Priest: [Tell] *groan*
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] *smiles warmly*
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] well, I think we are done...unless there is anything else?
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] *looks at him intently* I'm a guyver, I'm here ta do good things with me few talents... and...
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] and...?
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] maybe sumday we can help the Knives be a little more helpful ta good peeple?
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] *slight smile* of course, of course *placating tone*
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] well then Johe...I think we are done
[Fai Lo] Animal Priest: [Tell] oh boy, are we.
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] okie dokie mister Sirac
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] I will give you a few days...and then send word of the attack
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] it will be near Port
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] so best gather them here
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] good ta know
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] I will sir
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Whisper] *nods once and stands, stumbles slightly and then strides off*
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] *looks around*
[JoheJaxon] Johe Jaxon: [Whisper] *salutes*
[Fai Lo] Animal Priest: [Tell] xp for johe?
Sirac Gerardson: [Tell] yea, 3 % even if he is gullible :0)
SERVER : [DM] Johe Jaxon recieved a experience reward of 420.
[Fai Lo] Animal Priest: [Tell] well, that went beautifully.
[Sirac] Sirac Gerardson: [Tell] yup, too good :0)
Sirac Gerardson: [Tell] dont spose he even followed me?
[Fai Lo] Animal Priest: [Talk] sirac just told the assassin about the job in the brothel |
Purpose in life: finding better ways of allowing players to kill themselves. Repeatedly.
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"...Cause he mixes it with love
And makes the world taste good."
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<@James42> Lawful good isn't in your vocabulary, it's on your menu.
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Re: DMs: Songbird.
Posted: 14 Jan 2005 04:44 AM |
Mike, this is for you an I a little.
1/ The night masks now know that Blanche is almost certainly at the seven sisters.
2/ Luther is guarding Blanche, but staying out of sight (his/ms of 51 here).
3/ the masks will sell the information to Vidus (I assume they might have some idea that Vidus is looking for Blanche - certainly the fireknives were) for a price. For the same price, they will forget they ever learned the information. For another price, they could remove the problem. For more money, they might even tell him who are the people visiting and guarding her.
4/ Luther is expecting an attack. Because he knows Blanche has been seen, he doesnt know who will find out first. If he finds out from Johe that Johe talked to Sirac, he wont be very happy. If/When given this new information, he will want to move her immediately. If an attack comes soon afterwards, Luther will highly suspect, but not be certain it is the knives.
So, skippy is doing a wonderful job. Vidus will soon have confirmation that Blanche lives. If he pays for it, he will have her location.
Possible Consequences?
- The Left Arm of the Righteous Swords will go on a mission to get Blanche back for Vidus
- The Masks go on a mission to get Blanche for Vidus
- If the real Sirac is rescued in time, and Knives might themselves have a chance to do something about it (although Sirac is going to have a hard time explaining to people his actions - so that might not be possible for a while.
- something else? |
Purpose in life: finding better ways of allowing players to kill themselves. Repeatedly.
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And makes the world taste good."
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Re: DMs: Songbird.
Posted: 14 Jan 2005 05:01 AM |
Unfortunately pdw missed over half the convo with johe. He really is a top rp'er, always a pleasure to interact with him. I think I have NWN logging set up now, real shame I didnt for this entire convo. Anyway, pdw and I had a chat in IRC that covers some of what went before, and some ideas that are relevant. Might only be of interest to Mykal, but will post here so all can keep up to date with "Skippy's tale" if they want to... *grins*
*copies and pastes*
[08:55] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> ok, I have it logged starting at the point you told me to come listen
[08:55] <Sirac> cool, feel free to post
[08:55] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> I will do
[08:55] <Sirac> that had some of the more interesting bits
[08:56] <Sirac> but missed some good bits too :0)
[08:56] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> they going to do the robbery tomorrow/
[08:56] <Sirac> really?
[08:56] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> eek, well, if you had trned logging on before....
[08:56] <Sirac> thats not what he told me
[08:56] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> cant type
[08:56] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> are tehy going to do teh robbery tomorrow?
[08:56] <Sirac> ahh no
[08:56] <Sirac> meeting tomorrow
[08:56] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> ok, so on hold
[08:56] <Sirac> go over plans
[08:56] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> meeting tomorrow..ok, good
[08:56] <Sirac> and then some time next week
[08:56] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> 2/ do you have an idea how you want to sabatoge it?
[08:56] <Sirac> really would like Sirac to be uncovered before then
[08:56] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> I will play midorans
[08:57] <Sirac> but cant give many more clues
[08:57] <Sirac> well Sirac found out from Johe that Jessup plans to still betray the night masks
[08:57] <Sirac> and give a real location
[08:57] <Sirac> Johe has even set up a couple of patsys to attack the "fake location"
[08:57] <Sirac> *grins*
[08:58] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> 3/ Luther has been RP'ing with Blanche that he has been staying around to guard her
[08:58] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> what a tangled mess this all is
[08:58] <Sirac> k, well we are moving towards being ready for a big attack now
[08:58] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> ok
[08:58] <Sirac> but will leave that in your and Mykals hands
[08:58] <Sirac> my work is done *grins evilly*
[08:58] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> question: Luther (when Mykal didnt know about the fireknives) is left with a big distrust of the fire knives
[08:58] <Sirac> were you there when I got rid of Claudia?
[08:59] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> yeah
[08:59] <Sirac> lol, that was such a clue
[08:59] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> I know. I know.
[08:59] <Sirac> Sirac has never, ever been so rude
[08:59] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> I think the player was annoyed.
[08:59] <Sirac> trouble is Johe doesnt know me that well
[08:59] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> [16:27] * Glor mutters
[08:59] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> [16:28] *** Glor quit (Quit: Meh)
[08:59] <Sirac> yea Im sending her a PM
[08:59] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> k
[08:59] <Sirac> I saw that too
[08:59] <Sirac> dont want to give away too much
[08:59] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> k
[08:59] <Sirac> but hated doing that
[08:59] <Sirac> was necessary though
[08:59] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> yeah...
[09:00] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> so, are you going to have an attack on blanche?
[09:00] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> now that you are almost certainly sure where she is?
[09:00] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> (remember, Luther wouldnt even tell Sirac about where Blanche was, or even if she was still alive)
[09:02] <Sirac> pm sent
[09:02] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> k
[09:02] <Sirac> lol, yea I know Luther wouldnt
[09:02] <Sirac> really the attack is up to you and Mykal
[09:02] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> Luther is expecting someone to show up...
[09:02] <Sirac> Night masks have no reason to attack
[09:02] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> oh great...then we will run it
[09:02] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> ah
[09:02] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> what would they do?
[09:02] <Sirac> they just want a lot of money
[09:02] <Sirac> sell the info to the Midorans
[09:02] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> now they have the info....
[09:02] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> ask for money and tell Vidus?
[09:03] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> perfect
[09:03] <Sirac> *nods* double fee...money for the info and money for keeping it silent
[09:03] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> now vidus will have heard it from two sources
[09:03] <Sirac> would also offer "to take care of her" for a fee
[09:03] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> he'll pay the first
[09:03] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> ooo.....
[09:03] <Sirac> but Vidus will prob want to use his own
[09:03] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> you know, he might just take you up on that offer
[09:03] <Sirac> *shrugs*
[09:03] <Sirac> well talk to Mykal
[09:04] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> better to be sure than sorry
[09:04] <Sirac> happy either way
[09:04] <Sirac> yup
[09:04] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> will do... posting the conversation
[09:04] <Sirac> who was the other source?
[09:04] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> his own spies
[09:04] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> he heard she was around
[09:04] <Sirac> k, actually done IG?
[09:04] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> but she slipped out of sight, didnt know IG
[09:04] <Sirac> ahh but doesnt know location?
[09:04] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> correct
[09:04] <Sirac> cool
[09:04] <Sirac> :0)
[09:04] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> heh hehe....
[09:05] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> so....if Luther finds out from Johe he's been talking...
[09:05] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> Luther will suspect the knives again
[09:05] <Sirac> *grins*
[09:05] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> bawah ahahaha..this is convoluted
[09:05] <Sirac> which Skippy is delighted with
[09:05] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> (suspect, not sure..since after all, blanche was seen in midor)
[09:05] <Sirac> *nods*
[09:05] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> this is great
[09:05] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> good stuff
[09:06] <Sirac> but Skippy is happy to make you hate the knives
[09:06] <Sirac> we really should meet
[09:06] <Sirac> :0)
[09:06] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> yeah, brilliant!
[09:06] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> maybe skippy can confirm he sold the info to vidus
[09:06] <Sirac> maybe a bit tonight
[09:06] <Sirac> nah he wouldnt be suicidal
[09:06] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> gee, the masks are the good guys herethey havent done anything
[09:06] <Sirac> he would tell you he has left the knives...cos he is so repulsed at what they are doing
[09:07] <Sirac> build you up into a right rage
[09:07] <Sirac> and then send you on your way
[09:07] <Sirac> :0)
[09:07] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> heh...that works perfectly...
[09:07] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> best buff up lord talgreth again
[09:07] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> :)
[09:07] <Sirac> yup
[09:07] <Sirac> gah Sirac is gonna have soooooooooo much explaining to do
[09:07] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> sheesh, this and the museaum heist...and all the backstabbing...
[09:07] <Sirac> well time to start work
[09:08] <Sirac> yea its great
[09:08] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> *rubs hands gleefully*
[09:08] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> k
[09:08] <Sirac> *grins*
[09:08] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> thanks..catch you soon
[09:08] <Sirac> nps man
[09:08] <Sirac> oh one last thing
[09:08] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> ?
[09:08] <Sirac> when and if Skippy dies...
[09:08] <Sirac> he will turn into a pile of sand, with a single finger sitting atop it
[09:08] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> ow
[09:08] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> poor sirac
[09:08] <Sirac> that finger is the only bit of the real Sirac that is left
[09:08] <Sirac> so will need a resurrection
[09:08] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> sirac is dead then?
[09:09] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> k
[09:09] <Sirac> yea
[09:09] <Sirac> easier that way
[09:09] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> *nods* certainly
[09:09] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> one thing...
[09:09] <Sirac> and the sand thing
[09:09] <Sirac> will make people like Johe who rescued Sirac
[09:09] <Sirac> put two and two together
[09:09] <Sirac> cos when they found him he was partially buried in sand
[09:09] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> Luther will have no clue that sirac is skippy...skippy already has a brilliant cover.
[09:09] <Sirac> yup
[09:10] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> and johe, completely clueless
[09:10] <Sirac> yup
[09:10] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> who else knows him well? macha?
[09:10] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> nah..tough...
[09:10] <Sirac> macha and Sol would be best
[09:10] <Sirac> need to run into them
[09:10] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> yeah
[09:10] <Sirac> but let me work a little more mischief eh
[09:10] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> ok, go off to work while I write and scheme
[09:10] <Sirac> :0)
[09:10] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> oh please
[09:10] <Sirac> oh...
[09:10] <Sirac> Johe didnt even notice I drank water in the bar!
[09:10] <Sirac> water!?
[09:11] <Sirac> I mean...
[09:11] <Sirac> :0)
[09:11] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> hehhhehehheHEhehhH
[09:11] <Sirac> the new body has no alcohol tolerance
[09:11] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> lord talgreth already told him about Sirac's habit
[09:11] <Sirac> another clue
[09:11] <Sirac> yup
[09:11] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> and
[09:11] <Sirac> you were going to say something?
[09:11] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> you never went HIPS
[09:11] <Sirac> yea, they know that
[09:11] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> I mean, "oh please - work more mischief"
[09:12] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> really? and they havent said anything?
[09:12] <Sirac> yup
[09:12] <Sirac> just blindly accept it
[09:12] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> christ! get me a clue stick
[09:12] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> I need to beat someone
[09:12] <Sirac> I actually tried to pull the shadows around me and failed
[09:12] <Sirac> and they still didnt say anything
[09:12] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> ACK!
[09:12] <Sirac> just wrote it off as me being exhausted I think
[09:12] <Sirac> :0)
[09:12] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> where was sirac rescued from again?
[09:12] <Sirac> ShaiJin plateau
[09:13] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> the skippy version
[09:13] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> that already happened?
[09:13] <Sirac> buried in sand
[09:13] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> cool
[09:13] <Sirac> yea
[09:13] <Sirac> two days ago
[09:13] <pdwalker|AutoLogin> dang, thats brilliant stuff
[09:13] <Sirac> :0) |
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Re: DMs: Songbird.
Posted: 14 Jan 2005 05:53 AM |
Ah dangnabit. Seems I will miss out on all the 'good' stuff. Well such is life they say... I was looking forward to get my CPC somewhere involved with the whole Midoran, Aristi mess. *grins*
All looks promising. Have fun with it, although I do not doubt you guys will  .
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Re: DMs: Songbird.
Posted: 14 Jan 2005 09:20 AM |
You two and your machinations :)
A quick note: Vidus now has two sources from which ot buy this information. But he wants Blanche alive. Also, if possible, I'd like to have Blanche meet with Jongras and the paladins before she is captured. This will reinforce Blanche's position of reverence by the paladins. I anticipate she will extoll the paladins to rise up against Vidus and the White Bishop (she knows the White Bishiop is corrupt, as outlandish a claim as most would view that)
The Skippy-plot seems to be moving along at a nice clip. Sirac, do I understand you correctly to say that Sirac will be gone after this, as in, not brought back to life?
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Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.
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Re: DMs: Songbird.
Posted: 14 Jan 2005 09:58 AM |
Uurgh, I have perma killed characters before in various systems, and it's not something I take much pleasure in, and Sol would kill me IRL! *grins*
But yes, it is possible he is going to end up pissing people off so bad he ends up perma dead. I just hope not. Basically as it stands, all that still exists of the original Sirac is one finger. This finger is what the evil clone was created from.
When "Skippy" is killed, his body will decompose instantly into a pile of sand. Atop this will be the finger. A ressurrection cast on that will bring the old Sirac back. So wait and see what happens I guess.
Anyway, as for Blanche, it is up to you now. The masks will happily sell the information. And try to kidnap her if paid enough. So just let me know how and when you want it to run. Also, if you want to run the meet between the night masks and Vidus IC, IG, am happy to do so this evening / this weekend. Hey, just cos we are DM's doesnt mean we cant get to rp with each other every now and then! *grins*
And just out of curiosity who is the other source? Pdw seemed to think nobody else that would sell the info knew IC her actual location...though the fact she was alive was available now.
Cheers,
Sean |
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Re: DMs: Songbird.
Posted: 14 Jan 2005 10:07 AM |
Uurgh, I have perma killed characters before in various systems, and it's not something I take much pleasure in, and Sol would kill me IRL! *grins*
But yes, it is possible he is going to end up pissing people off so bad he ends up perma dead. I just hope not. Basically as it stands, all that still exists of the original Sirac is one finger. This finger is what the evil clone was created from.
When "Skippy" is killed, his body will decompose instantly into a pile of sand. Atop this will be the finger. A ressurrection cast on that will bring the old Sirac back. So wait and see what happens I guess.
Personally, I think it'd be a dang shame to see Sirac goa ll permadead on us. It's cool to have a leader of a faction IG like then, even it if is a PC who's player happens to be a DM, or a CPC, or whatever.
Anyway, as for Blanche, it is up to you now. The masks will happily sell the information. And try to kidnap her if paid enough. So just let me know how and when you want it to run. Also, if you want to run the meet between the night masks and Vidus IC, IG, am happy to do so this evening / this weekend. Hey, just cos we are DM's doesnt mean we cant get to rp with each other every now and then! *grins*
Vidus has a history with the Fire Knives, so the Night Masks would have to approach him directly. I would like ot keep Vidus out of the game engine so as to give him a special "return" even. I will post more on that idea in the Midor story-arc thread. Still, I'd love to RP with you also...I just need to get back into the Vidus mindset. Hopefully I'm still frosty after my time away.
And just out of curiosity who is the other source? Pdw seemed to think nobody else that would sell the info knew IC her actual location...though the fact she was alive was available now.
Perhaps I misunderstood, I thought the FIre Knives and the Masks would be trying to sell the information. I see the distinction, though Both know she's alive, but only the Masks know where she is at. Very clever.....
I think we assume now that Vidus has near limitless resources to buy and sel linformation, so he could deal with both organizations (assuming the Knives are aware of Blanche's location, I have on idea if that is the case)
Hmm, so tell me, Sol. Have I praised Sirac enough, or should I tell him "good job" again. I ask you because you are the one that would have to live with his inflated ego.
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Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.
-Henry David Thoreau
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Re: DMs: Songbird.
Posted: 14 Jan 2005 10:17 AM |
Lol. You never need to worry about Sol dealing with my ego. She will soon put me in my place with a few thumps!
The knives dont know anything from Skippy/Sirac. But apparently Blanche was spotted in Midor, so they presumably could know she is alive, but not a lot more.
But the knives definitely do not know her location currently...unless Johe talks to Lord Tag...who would be very curious to know why Sirac didnt tell him straight away.
Sol is going to try and get IG sometime soon, which should give folks some clue not everything is alright with Skippy.
Cheers,
Sean |
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Re: DMs: Songbird.
Posted: 17 Jan 2005 03:01 AM |
Ok, poor old Skippy is nearing the end of his brief career. That damnable Sol finally got Johe to think, and he realised what the hell has been going on. It has been a pleasure to watch him ranting about how "dumb" he has been to not figure it out before. And when he realised Macha had been kidnapped cos of him telling Sirac how much he cared for her...
*grins evilly*
So tonight I am hoping to tie up this little story. New things to be aware of:
The fire knives now also know from Johe exactly where Blanche is. If anything is to be done about this, I would imagine it needs to be done soon, even if just a failed attack due to Luther being there hidden. The night masks would I am sure already have sold the information to Vidus for a tidy sum.
The night masks are also thoroughly p***ed off with Jessup. And so would sell Vidus the info about the museum heist. If you guys want that info, that is. But realistically it is what would happen.
Macha has been kidnapped. Did feel she might have become a little blase due to being "Tarik's daughter", which is a consideration for the whole PC's in power thread. *shrugs*
Anyway, the terms for her release are delivery of Johe's body, dead or alive. She is being held in the equivalent of a mage portal, and reasonably well treated. Definitely need to arrange her release somehow tonight if possible, as dont want to stop her playing too long.
It is my plan that Skippy dies tonight, but let's wait and see what the PC's intend! They still definitely think Sirac is being held somewhere so hope they figure it out tonight. Johe has exhibited a definite tendency to think the night masks will make relatively stupid choices, like knowingly allowing him to discover one of their lairs, or putting the real Sirac + Macha in the same place and letting him try and rescue them, am slowly disabusing him of this notion as I like baddies, especially assassins to be a lot more cunning, ruthless and intelligent than that.
That's about it folks,
Cheers,
Sean |
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Re: DMs: Songbird.
Posted: 17 Jan 2005 03:18 AM |
Quick note..
If ya'll see Blanche IG (especially if LUther is with her) send a few NIght Mask's to try to kidnap her. Let's let her know that she's wanted by at least one group out there. |
Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.
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Re: DMs: Songbird.
Posted: 17 Jan 2005 03:19 AM |
excellent..
I shall arrange the deed.
PS: Blanche has moved. |
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Re: DMs: Songbird.
Posted: 17 Jan 2005 04:12 AM |
I'd like, as a little twist, for Macha to be rescued by Tarik /immediately/ prior to the good guys managing to rescue her. Scale of about 2 mins before they'd do it otherwise.
This does a few things.
Firstly, it allows his divine intervention to not affect the other plot in any real way, as she'd be out anyway.
Secondly, it helps cement the "Tarik cares for Macha thing". Which will become a lot more important when my Tarik plot gets underway, since he'll desire her ability to make things seem "Good" to further his own ends.
Thirdly, it allows Tarik to push Macha furher away from undesirable influences, as it wasn't them who saved her.
Thoughts, comments?
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Re: DMs: Songbird.
Posted: 17 Jan 2005 04:18 AM |
Sounds good to me.
I suggest you cut the rescue as close to the good guys doing it as you can ;) |
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