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Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: BOZ on March 03, 2006, 11:33:34 AM
i'm working on some fey creatures for a Dragon magazine submission.  come on by and lend some input: http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?t=169792

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Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: Cyberzombie on March 03, 2006, 11:52:02 AM
I just asked my web browser, and it said it didn't want to go over to that OTHER site.  It did say it would be happy to display your stuff if it was actually cross-posted here.  :D
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: Ottomsoh the Elderly on March 03, 2006, 12:16:40 PM
Creating a fey? Interesting prospect. I wonder if I could create myself a race of loyal psionic fey spies. I guess such project will be too difficult for most mundane seers and wizards, though...
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: Nicephorus on March 03, 2006, 12:22:51 PM
Quote from: Ottomsoh the ElderlyI wonder if I could create myself a race of loyal psionic fey spies.

As soon as I finish with the bisexual ninja fembots, I'll get right on it.
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: Krishnath on March 03, 2006, 01:11:27 PM
Quote from: CyberzombieI just asked my web browser, and it said it didn't want to go over to that OTHER site.  It did say it would be happy to display your stuff if it was actually cross-posted here.  :D
I'm with Cybes on this one. I am not going back to Enworld for all the tea in China (which incidentally, is not really that much). But I would be more than happy if you cross-posted it here. :D
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: BOZ on March 03, 2006, 01:34:52 PM
well, can we do polls here?  i can just mix in the results (but i'd have to let people on "the other side" know what we're doing here to avoid confusion).
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: Krishnath on March 03, 2006, 01:57:58 PM
Quote from: BOZwell, can we do polls here?  i can just mix in the results (but i'd have to let people on "the other side" know what we're doing here to avoid confusion).
I don't think that polls are currently enabled, or if it something one has to be of a certain level or greater to create.
Title: Project - Creatures-By-Poll: Fey #2's abilities
Post by: BOZ on March 03, 2006, 02:26:34 PM
heh, OK, for those of you who refuse to go to the OTHER place... :p  here is the original post.  whatever results you give i will take into consideration when i add everything up.  the image posted below has the poll options.

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Keep in mind, this creature has only 1-3 hit dice, so it should not have a ton of abilities. i'm going to use the most popular choices to get an idea of what it should have.

This is our current, working description:
This chaotic good creature is a small humanoid with a stony hide. These fey usually travel in groups, and like to appoint themselves the guardians of any stone structure used by humanoids: city walls, castles, temples, bridges, even cobblestone roads. They provide this help to the creatures that use these structures whether their help is wanted or not. They can be chased away by the inhabitants only by threats, frequently repeated requests to leave, or by gifts. They protect the structure from damage, attacks, and intruders, and make repairs and "improvements" as they see fit.

feel free to mention other ideas for powers besides those listed above. the original discussion thread is here: http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?t=169279
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: Krishnath on March 03, 2006, 03:11:34 PM
Quote from: BOZheh, OK, for those of you who refuse to go to the OTHER place... :p  here is the original post.  whatever results you give i will take into consideration when i add everything up.  the image posted below has the poll options.

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Keep in mind, this creature has only 1-3 hit dice, so it should not have a ton of abilities. i'm going to use the most popular choices to get an idea of what it should have.

This is our current, working description:
This chaotic good creature is a small humanoid with a stony hide. These fey usually travel in groups, and like to appoint themselves the guardians of any stone structure used by humanoids: city walls, castles, temples, bridges, even cobblestone roads. They provide this help to the creatures that use these structures whether their help is wanted or not. They can be chased away by the inhabitants only by threats, frequently repeated requests to leave, or by gifts. They protect the structure from damage, attacks, and intruders, and make repairs and "improvements" as they see fit.

feel free to mention other ideas for powers besides those listed above. the original discussion thread is here: http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?t=169279
I would say that the three first abilities as well as a hide bonus among stone structures makes the most sense. And no, I am still not going over there.
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: BOZ on March 03, 2006, 11:44:57 PM
you mean Creature Catalog monsters?  :)  if so, hope they work out well for you.
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: BOZ on March 04, 2006, 12:03:04 AM
well, you can get to it by viewing my profile, but i can always stick it in my sig (like i usually do)...
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: BOZ on March 05, 2006, 01:31:32 AM
well then, i hope you like my sig better now.  :p
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: BOZ on March 06, 2006, 04:01:59 PM
bumping for more votes/discussion... hope to get to this today.
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: Vermicious Knid on March 06, 2006, 04:17:06 PM
Quote from: KrishnathI would say that the three first abilities as well as a hide bonus among stone structures makes the most sense. And no, I am still not going over there.

I'm with the Swede. That applies to both sentences. :D
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: Krishnath on March 06, 2006, 04:26:07 PM
Quote from: Vermicious KnidI'm with the Swede. That applies to both sentences. :D
I'm a dane dammit! :mad:
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: Vermicious Knid on March 06, 2006, 04:29:29 PM
Quote from: KrishnathI'm a dane dammit! :mad:

I'm sure that the difference seems significant to you. :p
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: Krishnath on March 06, 2006, 04:31:02 PM
Quote from: Vermicious KnidI'm sure that the difference seems significant to you. :p
There is a great difference, Danes have a better sense of humor than swedes. :p
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: Vermicious Knid on March 06, 2006, 04:33:38 PM
Quote from: KrishnathThere is a great difference, Danes have a better sense of humor than swedes. :p

So you are a Swede. :D
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: BOZ on March 06, 2006, 04:33:57 PM
Quote from: KrishnathThere is a great difference, Danes have a better sense of humor than swedes. :p

just be careful who you draw cartoons of, that's all.  ;)
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: Krishnath on March 06, 2006, 05:49:48 PM
Quote from: Vermicious KnidSo you are a Swede. :D
Bastard! *shakes fist* :D

Boz: I can't draw worth shit, so that's not something I worry about. :)
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: BOZ on March 09, 2006, 07:03:15 PM
http://www.enworld.org/showpost.php?p=2973887&postcount=34
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: Aelfinn on March 10, 2006, 01:56:51 AM
mind posting it over here? I'm not a particular fan of ENWorld, so the less often I need to go over there, the better. ;)
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: Krishnath on March 10, 2006, 05:43:31 AM
Quote from: Aelfinnmind posting it over here? I'm not a particular fan of ENWorld, so the less often I need to go over there, the better. ;)
What the elf said. I am not going back there if I can avoid it.
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: BOZ on March 10, 2006, 01:48:09 PM
*le sigh*

ok, here's what i have cobbled together. let me know how well this fits. :)

This chaotic good creature is a small humanoid with a stony hide and comically-large ears. These fey usually travel in groups, and like to appoint themselves the guardians of any stone structure used by humanoids: city walls, castles, temples, bridges, even cobblestone roads. They provide this help to the creatures that use these structures whether their help is wanted or not. They can be chased away by the inhabitants only by threats, frequently repeated requests to leave, or by gifts. They have meld into stone and stone shape spell-like abilities, using them to protect the structure from damage, attacks, and intruders, and make repairs and "improvements" as they see fit. They can also squeeze through spaces in stones as if they were two size categories smaller, and can curse enemies forcing them to make a "bad luck" reroll.
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: Aelfinn on March 10, 2006, 05:15:44 PM
I like the flavor of it. very nice.
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: Krishnath on March 10, 2006, 05:30:15 PM
Quote from: AelfinnI like the flavor of it. very nice.
I agree, I particularly find that they enjoy making "improvements" on the structures as well. This is very much in flavor for the classic chaotic streaks that most fey possess. :D
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: BOZ on March 11, 2006, 12:59:50 AM
i forget if that was my idea, or if i was elaborating on something someone else said. :)
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: Krishnath on March 11, 2006, 06:04:35 AM
Quote from: BOZi forget if that was my idea, or if i was elaborating on something someone else said. :)
Does it matter? Either way it makes it simple to create an adventure around them.
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: BOZ on March 13, 2006, 09:19:52 PM
no it doesn't really matter (since no one got pissy that i'm using it), and you're absolutely right that it makes its own adventure idea.  :)

anyone want to venture an idea for a name for the little fellow?
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: Krishnath on March 14, 2006, 04:57:29 PM
Quote from: BOZno it doesn't really matter (since no one got pissy that i'm using it), and you're absolutely right that it makes its own adventure idea.  :)

anyone want to venture an idea for a name for the little fellow?
Rock Gnome. :p

Seriously though, Something like "House Friend" or something to that effect.
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: Ottomsoh the Elderly on March 14, 2006, 06:48:20 PM
Rock gnomes already exist, they're the standard gnomes. But now that they've been turned into bards, I suppose they could be renamed Rock'n'Roll Gnomes.
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: BOZ on March 15, 2006, 12:54:49 AM
Quote from: KrishnathSomething like "House Friend" or something to that effect.

more like "uninvited houseguest"  ;)
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: Krishnath on March 16, 2006, 06:39:25 AM
Playing with synonyms I came up with:

house helper

abode assistant

domicile defendant

Of those three, the first is perhaps the best. Think about what a commoner would call it...
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: BOZ on April 03, 2006, 12:43:57 PM
here's another poll looking for votes: http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?t=173223

if you'd care not to log in to enworld to vote, i'll take your input here.  ;)
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: Sigmund on April 04, 2006, 12:38:36 AM
Call it.....Free Mason! Or how about.....Masonite! Handy Man? Brick Fixer? Uh....Hearth Guardian? Oh fine...got me.....
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: BOZ on April 04, 2006, 10:02:03 AM
oh, i already moved on from that one.  ;)  we're on this guy now:

http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?t=173223
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: Krishnath on April 06, 2006, 10:26:02 AM
Quote from: BOZoh, i already moved on from that one.  ;)  we're on this guy now:

http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?t=173223
I'm not clicking that link. :snotty: :p
Title: Create-a-Fey!
Post by: BOZ on April 06, 2006, 10:58:31 AM
ssshhh, it's secretly a link to porno.  don't tell anyone.  :)

(the voting's over anyway, so no biggie.)