Exalted: Shadow and Steel, Discussion I: We are making this happen

Arhra · 08-11-2011, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krylo

Soooooooooo

When we doin' this?

Now.

I ran into some stumbling blocks with RMB and KP, so I'll be doing them tomorrow instead.

RMB: I wasn't sure if you'd be checking the place out as a manly man, or trying a more stealthy approach by going in as a gecko or something.

KP: Since your thing will involve much social, I am planning to corner you on a chat client tomorrow and thrash something out.

Lastly, Phoenix has informed me she'll be dropping out.

I decided it was best to split KP and Sith up after all, so it's Syren, Masik and Cap'tn all on the caravan.

I found myself halfway through writing an intro with people trying to talk their way onto the caravan and then I went "Argh, what am I doing?! Cut to the chase!"

So ambushes with smoke instead.

Feel free to fill in the background of getting to where you are now. You have a lot of latitude to make stuff up as far as that guys. I'm sure you already have a pretty decent idea of what SERGA VELL, ENTREPNEUR EXTRAORDINAIRE is like. He also has a mustache.

For Sith, I'd been debating the captain of the guard, Nahan Brosmoth, was going to get you to prove your worthiness by beating up a few poor, random guys.

The Peer is named Ward of Emerald and is a jackass! Rides a horse, has a bow, doesn't afraid of anything.

Any questions, ask away.

Red Mage Black · 08-11-2011, 06:24 PM

Yowch, knew I should have clarified that one. I think the more 'manly man' approach of 'what the hell do you think you're doing?' is more in the order of how he'd do things. As you can see, he really isn't into stealth.

Arhra · 08-16-2011, 08:11 AM

Bluh, I am a creative void right now.

I will get everything updated tomorrow, even if I have to beat up the devil until he grants my wish!

Overcast · 08-16-2011, 08:35 AM

For a thousand summers...

Arhra · 08-17-2011, 11:27 AM

Alright, so the secret is out. You are being ambushed by demon percussionists. They have been kidnapping people to join their band, since it is the only instrument they can play according to cruel demonic laws penned in azure ink.

If Masik wants to keep running, it'll be a Dex + Athletics roll to see if he makes it. I did a Wits + Athletics roll to see if he thinks he can, seeing it's a snap decision sort of thing.

Take that as you will!

RMB, just ask for any informaion you need on the village. I have left it pretty open ended right now, since I wasn't sure what info you need. Apply your plot finding skills in whatever way you find most suitable! Also if you could provide a quick outline of Harken's appearance, I will be able to decide on an appropriate level of 'Ahhhh, barbarian!'

KP! I have been unable to speak with you properly yet so that's waiting some more.

Overcast · 08-23-2011, 11:43 PM

Heya, out on deployment right now. Slow internet and no access to messengers, when I do I'll be right on the messenger so I can better figure out what to do right now. But still part of this if we are all still cool.

Krylo · 08-27-2011, 11:10 PM

Work (last week) + Deus Ex (this week) = Slow posting.

Also: wasn't sure if you wanted to be doing the rolls or if we should do our own. If the latter just ping me on AIM when you aren't away anymore.

Arhra · 09-03-2011, 09:29 AM

OK, time to talk about one of the reasons for delays.

The more I look at Exalted's system, the more convinced I become that parts of it just aren't going to work in a forum based game. Most specifically the combat and, to a lesser extent, the social combat.

Problems as I see them are firstly that resolving even a single attack requires response from the attacking and defending players at several points in the ten step process. God forbid if they do something like flurry. Other deal breaker is a structured initiative system that requires everyone to post in a specific order.

So we basically have two options:

1) Simplified rule set. Most things seem like they'd be fine as is, priority would be vastly simplified combat rules.

2) Freeform! On the plus side, it saves me work and should be pretty fluid. On the downside, slightly trickier to handle such things as anima flare, limit breaks and clear indication of the level of danger something poses.

What would people prefer?

Krylo · 09-03-2011, 12:37 PM

Try 1 first, go to 2 if 1 turns out to be too much work or still doesn't work right.

Arhra · 09-28-2011, 08:42 AM

OK, if everyone's still in, this is going to be a little adhoc for a while.

I will be rolling combat a lot like skill checks until I have a more solid system in place since the full system is going to be a nightmare.

On the smoke, Syren will be the only one suffering the full effects this round, which are startlingly like tear gas!

Everyone else has a small penalty on account of stinging eyes and runny noses.

Pillar's on the right side of the caravan, there are gas-mask men approaching from both sides, lots of them.

Left off NPC reactions for the moment because Solars are more important and should get the first words in.

08-16-2011, 08:11 AM	#3
Arhra Ara ara! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Neo Venezia Posts: 5,013	Bluh, I am a creative void right now. I will get everything updated tomorrow, even if I have to beat up the devil until he grants my wish! __________________ This post is a good source of Ara ara, ufufu.* *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This post is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

08-16-2011, 08:35 AM	#4
Overcast Cinderella Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Trespassing in the graveyard Posts: 3,076	For a thousand summers... __________________ Time to bust out the glow sticks!

08-17-2011, 11:27 AM	#5
Arhra Ara ara! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Neo Venezia Posts: 5,013	Alright, so the secret is out. You are being ambushed by demon percussionists. They have been kidnapping people to join their band, since it is the only instrument they can play according to cruel demonic laws penned in azure ink. If Masik wants to keep running, it'll be a Dex + Athletics roll to see if he makes it. I did a Wits + Athletics roll to see if he thinks he can, seeing it's a snap decision sort of thing. Take that as you will! RMB, just ask for any informaion you need on the village. I have left it pretty open ended right now, since I wasn't sure what info you need. Apply your plot finding skills in whatever way you find most suitable! Also if you could provide a quick outline of Harken's appearance, I will be able to decide on an appropriate level of 'Ahhhh, barbarian!' KP! I have been unable to speak with you properly yet so that's waiting some more. __________________ This post is a good source of Ara ara, ufufu.* *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This post is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

08-23-2011, 11:43 PM	#6
Overcast Cinderella Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Trespassing in the graveyard Posts: 3,076	Heya, out on deployment right now. Slow internet and no access to messengers, when I do I'll be right on the messenger so I can better figure out what to do right now. But still part of this if we are all still cool. __________________ Time to bust out the glow sticks!

08-27-2011, 11:10 PM	#7
Krylo The Straightest Shota Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: It's a secret to everybody. Posts: 17,789	Work (last week) + Deus Ex (this week) = Slow posting. Also: wasn't sure if you wanted to be doing the rolls or if we should do our own. If the latter just ping me on AIM when you aren't away anymore. __________________ I am very tired.

08-11-2011, 06:24 PM	#2
Red Mage Black Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Where the Sun isn't so warm. Posts: 2,673	Yowch, knew I should have clarified that one. I think the more 'manly man' approach of 'what the hell do you think you're doing?' is more in the order of how he'd do things. As you can see, he really isn't into stealth.

09-03-2011, 09:29 AM	#8
Arhra Ara ara! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Neo Venezia Posts: 5,013	OK, time to talk about one of the reasons for delays. The more I look at Exalted's system, the more convinced I become that parts of it just aren't going to work in a forum based game. Most specifically the combat and, to a lesser extent, the social combat. Problems as I see them are firstly that resolving even a single attack requires response from the attacking and defending players at several points in the ten step process. God forbid if they do something like flurry. Other deal breaker is a structured initiative system that requires everyone to post in a specific order. So we basically have two options: 1) Simplified rule set. Most things seem like they'd be fine as is, priority would be vastly simplified combat rules. 2) Freeform! On the plus side, it saves me work and should be pretty fluid. On the downside, slightly trickier to handle such things as anima flare, limit breaks and clear indication of the level of danger something poses. What would people prefer? __________________ This post is a good source of Ara ara, ufufu.* *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This post is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

09-03-2011, 12:37 PM	#9
Krylo The Straightest Shota Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: It's a secret to everybody. Posts: 17,789	I didn't spend all that time in character creation for nothing. Try 1 first, go to 2 if 1 turns out to be too much work or still doesn't work right. __________________ I am very tired.

09-28-2011, 08:42 AM	#10
Arhra Ara ara! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Neo Venezia Posts: 5,013	OK, if everyone's still in, this is going to be a little adhoc for a while. I will be rolling combat a lot like skill checks until I have a more solid system in place since the full system is going to be a nightmare. On the smoke, Syren will be the only one suffering the full effects this round, which are startlingly like tear gas! Everyone else has a small penalty on account of stinging eyes and runny noses. Pillar's on the right side of the caravan, there are gas-mask men approaching from both sides, lots of them. Left off NPC reactions for the moment because Solars are more important and should get the first words in. __________________ This post is a good source of Ara ara, ufufu.* *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This post is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.