[Ptolus/AD&D] OOC Thread #1

[Sigmund]

They're apparently idiots with delusions of grandeur. As far as I'm concerned they're welcome to their little wank-fest over there, I have no interest in it, and never have.

[Imperator]

Guys, just a quick reminder: now its 18:36 here, soon I will be AFK prepping the luggage and all that. So I will be online for a few more hours, but not too much. Also, I've still a keynote to prepare... from scratch.

Tomorrow we fly early, and my availability will be limited until Tuesday morning (bank day here, and all that). So, I will probably be absent until that time.

Generally speaking, Gareth will stick close to Rissthil and follow him and his instructions. If you need him to do some scouting, and sneaky stuff, you have my blessings. If a combat starts, my priorities will be

1) Avoid direct engagement, and look for flankings for backstabbing.

2) Using ranged attacks (oil flasks for the win!) if situation allows for it.

3) Protecting my Shoal comrades should the melee get to them. Preferably by backstabbing the guys that try to attack them.

Generally speaking, I'll put my skills at the service of the group, and be cautious.

Also, I want to be called Gareth the Giant Slayer or something like that, from now on.

[Cole]

Also, I want to be called Gareth the Giant Slayer or something like that, from now on.

Have Gareth mention it out loud, and we'll find out if it takes

[Imperator]

Have Gareth mention it out loud, and we'll find out if it takes

Consider it done.

[Benoist]

OK Ramon! Roger that!

[Imperator]

On a tangent, I know there's too much RPG.net hate and whatnot, but I cannot leave without highly recommending this excellent OD&D AP. Actually, itwas this AP what made me so eager of playing a PbP game of D&D:

The Wyzard's OD&D Campaign

It is quite long, but absolutely delightful and inspiring. Hope you enjoy it!

[Cole]

On a tangent, I know there's too much RPG.net hate and whatnot, but I cannot leave without highly recommending this excellent OD&D AP. Actually, itwas this AP what made me so eager of playing a PbP game of D&D:

The Wyzard's OD&D Campaign

It is quite long, but absolutely delightful and inspiring. Hope you enjoy it!

Bookmarked. I would never claim there aren't many good posters on RPG.net - I'm just not comfortable in its atmosphere as far as posting there myself.

[Benoist]

Gentle reminder: to avoid confusion as to what exactly happens in the game and how, try to concentrate on what your character does in the actual in-character thread. Try to avoid posting OOC-only posts in the in-character thread. Instead post OOC in the OOC thread, or rephrase your questions to be in-character, instead of OOC, then maybe adding an OOC clarification at the end of the post to make sure I get what you mean.

Questions OOC should be asked in the OOC thread whenever possible. This increases the signal-to-noise ratio in both cases.

Also, try to keep the OOC thread about the events in the game, instead of RPGnet tangency and what not.

Lastly, when writing your post, try to point out if you move, and where, what objects you are holding, or giving up, where, how. Likewise, pay attention to what other players are posting before you post yourself. After writing your post, it actually pays off to "preview" before posting, to check out if anyone posted while you were writing, and then maybe modify your post accordingly before it's posted on the thread.

Just a few pointers to help make the game less confusing.

I know I need to pay attention as well.

[Imperator]

OK. To avoid confusion as to what exactly happens in the game and how, gentle reminder to everyone: try to concentrate on what your character does in the actual in-character thread.

Questions OOC should be asked in the OOC thread whenever possible. This increases the signal-to-noise ratio in both cases.

Also, try to keep the OOC thread about the events in the game, instead of RPGnet tangency and what not.

Lastly, when writing your post, try to point out if you move, and where, what objects you are holding, or giving up, where, how. Likewise, pay attention to what other players are posting before you post yourself. After writing your post, it actually pays off to "preview" before posting, to check out if anyone posted while you were writing, and then maybe modify your post accordingly before it's posted on the thread.

Just a few pointers to help make the game less confusing.

I know I need to pay attention as well.

OK, understood

[Drohem]

Sounds good.  Excellent idea about previewing to see if anyone else posted while you're creating your post.

[Cole]

Sounds good.  Excellent idea about previewing to see if anyone else posted while you're creating your post.

It is. I didn't even realize that would be displayed.

[Imperator]

Was I able to finish the remaining critter? Should I roll something?

[Benoist]

Was I able to finish the remaining critter? Should I roll something?

You don't have any trouble. You kill it outright.

[skofflox]

Gentle reminder:
*snip*
Just a few pointers to help make the game less confusing.

I know I need to pay attention as well.

gotcha! Awesome map work with the counters etc...:hatsoff:

[Benoist]

gotcha! Awesome map work with the counters etc...:hatsoff:

Thanks! You guys are doing an awesome job playing.
You're really into it, and I can feel it. Very, very cool.