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Ego680
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 Posted: Tue, Oct 28 2014, 6:14 AM |
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Joined: 12 Jul 2008
Location: Flying Battery Zone
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 Ostland's navy stands destroyed, and Wiltun once more lays sole claim to the waters of Ruathym... with one exception. The sole survivor of the battle of Danzhaow, the heavy frigate Saber still floats. What will become of it? Raid Wiltun shipping, take refuge in neutral Amian ports, form alliances, deploy your marines and ready your weapons. Go down fighting! As the above suggests, participants in this campaign will play the command crew of a warship. Based somewhat on the fate of the German cruiser Emden in the first world war, you will be hunted and tracked, but cleverness and sound tactics might just see you through it. The fate of the vessel will be left to the players who command her, though the focus will be more on the shipboard interactions between characters rather than just having a dungeon crawl/battle every time. Survivors at the end will be permitted to continue the characters, and depending on the circumstances they will retain their rank in the Ostland Military. Overall I'm planning on a militaristic lawful evil slant, but don't let that restrict character ideas. Who we'll need: First Officer- Commands the ship by and large, final say in most decisions. Navigator/Helm- Plots courses, directs the ship at sea, they'll work with me a lot to have a good idea about the geography so they can advise well. Marine Kapten- Oversees the Ship's landing forces, keeps the conscript crew in check. Quarter Master- Important job with no regular means of supply and repair, keeps the ship repaired and advises on what's needed to keep sailing for another day. Other ideas: Master of artillery/gunnery sergeant Boatswain Anything else you might think of! Looking to run this Wednesday nights, I can be fairly flexible on time so we'll see who bites and go from there. feel free to PM with questions and to submit Characters.
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Luckbringer
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Posted: Tue, Oct 28 2014, 6:47 AM |
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Joined: 02 Mar 2011
Location: The frozen north
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Sounds like a ship load of fun. Can I ask, Wednesday nights which timezone?
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Ego680
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Posted: Tue, Oct 28 2014, 6:52 AM |
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Joined: 12 Jul 2008
Location: Flying Battery Zone
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I'm in EST myself, but I can go as late as needed on Wednesdays.
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sYuzan
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Posted: Tue, Oct 28 2014, 9:25 AM |
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Joined: 09 May 2007
Location: location, location!!
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I could have interest in this, but it's most likely going to be trouble with the timezones for me. It would have to be fairly early in EST to be something I can manage with school and all. Like around 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST kind of times.
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Elorathall
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Posted: Tue, Oct 28 2014, 10:37 AM |
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Joined: 13 Mar 2011
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Definitly interested, but during weekdays it would have to start at 2 or 3 PM EST the latest for me to be able to be there.
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Aernoud Van Brabant: Heir of the House. Proprietor of the Beer Wagon.
"Go to the Mayfields, have a pint, and wait for this to blow over."
Aurelius: Sunmaster of Amaunator. Contemplative. Aspirant to Transcendance.
"Sol Invictus"
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Richard_Edmund
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Posted: Tue, Oct 28 2014, 10:57 AM |
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Joined: 23 Sep 2012
Location: Western Australia (+8 GMT)
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How do you expect a group of players who (presumably) have no training, knowledge or experience in naval operations to competently operate commanding positions on a heavy frigate? Not to mention during ship-to-ship battles.
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Yossarin
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Posted: Tue, Oct 28 2014, 11:10 AM |
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Joined: 23 Jan 2006
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Probably the same way adventures like Skull & Shackles or 7 Seas, etc., do. They sacrifice the minute and details for a system of challenges that make it fun and simplified.
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Nivo
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Posted: Tue, Oct 28 2014, 11:18 AM |
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Joined: 09 Jan 2009
Location: East of Elsewhere, West of Sometime
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If you are going for real hardcore mode, it is also acceptable to enlist in your nation's navy, and then apply to join this alternate beginnings after your term-of-service.
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Elorathall
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Posted: Tue, Oct 28 2014, 11:21 AM |
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Joined: 13 Mar 2011
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Personally, I'd recommend looking at the way ship combat is played out in the Rogue Trader RPG. It tends to make an abstraction of a lot of the minutae and treats ships much the same as characters, with actions on a turn-by-turn basis (raise shields, maneuver, fire cannons, reload torpedoes, execute boarding, etc.).
Plus, look at the way ship combat is handled in the more recent Assassin's Creed games. It all stays pretty simplistic but very entertaining.
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Aernoud Van Brabant: Heir of the House. Proprietor of the Beer Wagon.
"Go to the Mayfields, have a pint, and wait for this to blow over."
Aurelius: Sunmaster of Amaunator. Contemplative. Aspirant to Transcendance.
"Sol Invictus"
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Yossarin
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Posted: Tue, Oct 28 2014, 12:59 PM |
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Joined: 23 Jan 2006
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Rogue Trader does it well, too, yes.
But Nivo's suggestion probably makes the most sense. I foresee an explosion of the Naval Academy thread in OOC.
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Pony
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Posted: Tue, Oct 28 2014, 13:05 PM |
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Joined: 07 May 2005
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All those participating can just watch "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World". Sums everything they need to know up in 90 minutes of entertainment. 
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Broldi
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Posted: Tue, Oct 28 2014, 13:44 PM |
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Joined: 06 Dec 2012
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I could be up for this. Class restrictions?
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666WaysToHell
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Posted: Tue, Oct 28 2014, 13:53 PM |
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Joined: 22 Nov 2010
Location: Western Australia
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I'd assume anything goes, save for Paladins and Druids. (Druidic magic being a executable offence in Ostland and no (real) Paladin would serve Bathrie)
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Yossarin
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Posted: Tue, Oct 28 2014, 13:54 PM |
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Joined: 23 Jan 2006
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I would be tempted towards the career Umberlandt onboard chaplain, appeasing the Bitch Queen with regular sacrifices and tending to the spiritual needs of the crew, otherwise. But Wednesday nights from now until early December are occupied with Rutter pieces for the holidays.
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gorgometh
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Posted: Tue, Oct 28 2014, 15:39 PM |
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Joined: 07 Oct 2008
Location: Southeast (USA)
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Yes. More blood for the blood god.
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Aiseth
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Posted: Tue, Oct 28 2014, 16:05 PM |
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Joined: 21 Dec 2011
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Ostlandrs. I hate these guys.
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Ego680
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Posted: Tue, Oct 28 2014, 17:58 PM |
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Joined: 12 Jul 2008
Location: Flying Battery Zone
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Broldi wrote: I could be up for this. Class restrictions? The only class restriction is on wizards, Ostland being Ostland, they don't like mages much there.
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corypx
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Posted: Tue, Oct 28 2014, 18:02 PM |
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Ego680 wrote: Broldi wrote: I could be up for this. Class restrictions? The only class restriction is on wizards, Ostland being Ostland, they don't like mages much there. I thought Ostland had laws against druids as well? _________________ ================-<Cory ShadowFlame>-================ Risenlord-Shifter(OMG a Non-Dragon Shifter that can hold his own in PvE) 
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Shadowfiend
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Posted: Tue, Oct 28 2014, 18:03 PM |
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Joined: 17 Oct 2011
Location: The Hall of the Mountain King
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Hold on, Ostland's navy got destroyed? did this happen long ago or is it tied to the Amn plot? or tied to whatever happened when the WK ship was destroyed?
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Ego680
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Posted: Tue, Oct 28 2014, 18:06 PM |
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Joined: 12 Jul 2008
Location: Flying Battery Zone
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corypx wrote:
I thought Ostland had laws against druids as well?
They do, however, they have exceptions in that regard. Abominations don't create themselves after all. Shadowfiend wrote: Hold on, Ostland's navy got destroyed? did this happen long ago or is it tied to the Amn plot? or tied to whatever happened when the WK ship was destroyed? Wiltun has recently destroyed it.
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Whispers
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Posted: Tue, Oct 28 2014, 18:20 PM |
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Joined: 06 May 2005
Location: On my chair
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Aren't we trying to end the Ostland plot.. not drag it out even more then all ready done?
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Ice
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Posted: Tue, Oct 28 2014, 18:48 PM |
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Joined: 10 Feb 2013
Location: Usa
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I'm tempted with many absurd ideas here...
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Ego680
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Posted: Tue, Oct 28 2014, 19:16 PM |
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Joined: 12 Jul 2008
Location: Flying Battery Zone
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Whispers wrote: Aren't we trying to end the Ostland plot.. not drag it out even more then all ready done? Ending a plot does not end the existence of a region (Usually). Moreover, No, I have not OOC'ly decided the plot should come to an end, IC'ly yes groups are finally trying to do something about it, but it will end when and if they succeed, not based on a timetable.
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MisterLich
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Posted: Tue, Oct 28 2014, 21:55 PM |
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Joined: 17 Jul 2013
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I would be so down for this, it's not even funny.
So, the restricted classes, in total, would be the following?
Wizard
Sorcerer
Paladin
Druid
Palemaster
Red Dragon Disciple
Are there literally ANY other restricted classes? And are there restricted races?
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Ego680
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Posted: Wed, Oct 29 2014, 1:28 AM |
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Joined: 12 Jul 2008
Location: Flying Battery Zone
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That's pretty much it for the restricted ones, yeah. A very very special druid or sorcerer I might consider.
As for Races, human is the order of the day. I -might- accept a half-elf if the submission was good enough.
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Ego680
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Posted: Wed, Oct 29 2014, 1:31 AM |
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Joined: 12 Jul 2008
Location: Flying Battery Zone
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Elorathall wrote: Definitly interested, but during weekdays it would have to start at 2 or 3 PM EST the latest for me to be able to be there. If you're interested by all means submit something. I can move the time if required, so don't think of it as set in stone.
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MisterLich
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Posted: Wed, Oct 29 2014, 3:56 AM |
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Joined: 17 Jul 2013
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I've come to the conclusion that I simply lack the time and drive to do this, because although I've always wanted to have a pirate or sailor of some kind, I have lots of other cool ideas I want to do, too, and they don't require me to be online for events; I can fit them into my schedule however I feel :/
It sounds amazing, but I don't think I'll do it unfortunately. Hope everyone has a blast though!!
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GreatPigeon
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Posted: Thu, Oct 30 2014, 18:26 PM |
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Joined: 04 May 2009
Location: London, UK
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Request Submitted
_________________ The Peacock wrote: [GreatPigeon] is better than me. Uncle-Opustus wrote: Just before I fall asleep, I like to pretend it's just a public feat so Pigeon can succeed in politics and save the world from poverty... with his unicorn and shining armour and Excalibur.
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speedgrab
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Posted: Thu, Oct 30 2014, 18:33 PM |
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Joined: 07 Apr 2008
Location: That England place (Gmt+0)
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GreatPigeon wrote: Request Submitted The very same _________________ ~ Dill Buck-tooth ~ Alan Snowfall ~
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Very_Svensk
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Posted: Fri, Oct 31 2014, 10:17 AM |
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Joined: 13 Oct 2010
Location: (Sweden +1GMT)
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What times are we talking Europa-version?
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MadrikVale
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Posted: Fri, Oct 31 2014, 23:38 PM |
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Joined: 14 May 2009
Location: Evanston, Wyoming
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Do current characters have a role in hunting of this group?
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Lutra
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Posted: Sat, Nov 01 2014, 5:59 AM |
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Joined: 12 Feb 2008
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I remember that the original idea was about privateers.
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Travis
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Posted: Sat, Nov 01 2014, 12:32 PM |
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Joined: 15 Aug 2009
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Request to shortly be submitted.
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Estara
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Posted: Sat, Nov 01 2014, 16:38 PM |
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Joined: 23 Feb 2007
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Off topic: I miss you Travis!
On topic: I hope you find a way to put in some more Adventurer novels, Ego. That guy is the most entertaining.
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Ego680
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Posted: Sat, Nov 01 2014, 16:48 PM |
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Joined: 12 Jul 2008
Location: Flying Battery Zone
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MadrikVale wrote: Do current characters have a role in hunting of this group? To an extent, yes. The Wiltun group will have a part in that, but only to the extent that they are proactive about it.
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Doro
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Posted: Sun, Nov 02 2014, 22:40 PM |
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Joined: 01 Nov 2014
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Hello,
In the hope that some fresh blood and fresh perspective might be useful in a fresh campaign, I have submitted a character request to participate as a fresh user. Thank you for considering my request and I hope all involved have fun!
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Broldi
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Posted: Sun, Nov 02 2014, 23:36 PM |
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Joined: 06 Dec 2012
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Request submitted. 
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Ego680
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Posted: Mon, Nov 03 2014, 2:10 AM |
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Joined: 12 Jul 2008
Location: Flying Battery Zone
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Looks like our crew is nearly fleshed out. Thus far we have:
speedgrab- rigger
SamTheGiantSlayer- Navigator
rashid- Marine Kapten
Broldi- Artillery Officer
Sorrows- First Officer
We're still in need of a quarter master. So keep the requests coming!
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Doro
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Posted: Mon, Nov 03 2014, 15:32 PM |
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Joined: 01 Nov 2014
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Elorathall
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Posted: Mon, Nov 03 2014, 18:51 PM |
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Joined: 13 Mar 2011
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Doh! I came up with a concept for a Marine Kapten today.
Are there still other places open?
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Aernoud Van Brabant: Heir of the House. Proprietor of the Beer Wagon.
"Go to the Mayfields, have a pint, and wait for this to blow over."
Aurelius: Sunmaster of Amaunator. Contemplative. Aspirant to Transcendance.
"Sol Invictus"
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Ego680
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Posted: Mon, Nov 03 2014, 20:13 PM |
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Joined: 12 Jul 2008
Location: Flying Battery Zone
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yep, I still definitely need a Quarter master, and you're still free to come up with other random crew positions for your characters to fill.
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Elorathall
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Posted: Mon, Nov 03 2014, 20:30 PM |
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Joined: 13 Mar 2011
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I might be able to apply my concept to quartermaster. Historically, the quartermaster was also responsible for maintaining operational order and discipline (though this might overlap with the Marine Kapten somewhat), crew assignments and planning and resolving crew conflicts. Would that also fit the role in your concept for this ship/plot?
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Aernoud Van Brabant: Heir of the House. Proprietor of the Beer Wagon.
"Go to the Mayfields, have a pint, and wait for this to blow over."
Aurelius: Sunmaster of Amaunator. Contemplative. Aspirant to Transcendance.
"Sol Invictus"
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Ego680
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Posted: Mon, Nov 03 2014, 20:31 PM |
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Joined: 12 Jul 2008
Location: Flying Battery Zone
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Doro
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Posted: Mon, Nov 03 2014, 23:25 PM |
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Joined: 01 Nov 2014
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Since it's likely the crew would know each other pretty well before the beginning of the campaign, may we have a bit of teambuilding (yes, I hate that word and concept too) before we're thrown into the crucible? I'd relish the chance to get to know you all in character and out-of-character before we go down shooting in the campaign.
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Izzzt
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Posted: Mon, Nov 03 2014, 23:37 PM |
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Joined: 15 Dec 2008
Location: Rochester, New York, USA
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Sent in an application, but I think I might have gone a bit too Full Blown Norse; I just can't help it though. I hear "Ruathym", and I think "VIKINGR!"
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Richard Branno: Helmite Turnipfarmer
Herial Ghalen: The Merriest Man on Amia
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Elorathall
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Posted: Tue, Nov 04 2014, 8:19 AM |
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Joined: 13 Mar 2011
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Sent mine last night. And I too think the concept of a prelude would be good, as it could explain how exactly the Sabre got away from the battle.
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Aernoud Van Brabant: Heir of the House. Proprietor of the Beer Wagon.
"Go to the Mayfields, have a pint, and wait for this to blow over."
Aurelius: Sunmaster of Amaunator. Contemplative. Aspirant to Transcendance.
"Sol Invictus"
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Zanthair
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Posted: Tue, Nov 04 2014, 16:32 PM |
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Joined: 03 Jun 2007
Location: [st]Ultrinnan[/st] [st]Edonil[/st] Nec'perya
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ive been considering getting back into nwn but i think im about done with the underdark, this, however, might be perfect.
have any selections been made yet? just so I know what to focus my efforts on for a writeup.
edit - where can I find ooc and ic information about the culture of Ostland? I'm going through the varia forum but it'd be helpful to not have to sift through unrelated information
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Isendu't'tar Ussen'd'Vhid d'My'ana'd'Xull'd'Vharcan - possibly the longest name in Amia
Tiffany Seagrass - weak and fragile weaver of words
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Izzzt
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Posted: Tue, Nov 04 2014, 20:15 PM |
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Joined: 15 Dec 2008
Location: Rochester, New York, USA
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I can't provide a link for Ostland in particular, but if you want a good background for reading up on Ruathym, try looking up some information on Iron Age/High Medieval Scandinavia; the Ruathymi (Ruathymar? I don't know what the proper adjective is) are the FR equivalent of Vikings. According to Ego, Ostland in particular are closer to what the Vikings historically were - traders and explorers primarily, raiders and pirates as a secondary profession with a long, storied history.
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Richard Branno: Helmite Turnipfarmer
Herial Ghalen: The Merriest Man on Amia
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speedgrab
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Posted: Fri, Nov 07 2014, 17:45 PM |
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Joined: 07 Apr 2008
Location: That England place (Gmt+0)
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Is there any start date on this, now we have a good amount of characters, or sweet spot with times playable?
_________________ ~ Dill Buck-tooth ~ Alan Snowfall ~
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Ego680
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Posted: Sat, Nov 08 2014, 6:40 AM |
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Joined: 12 Jul 2008
Location: Flying Battery Zone
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We will be starting this plot Wednesday the 12 at 10pm EST. So last call for any character submissions, and those who have made submissions, let me know how the time works for you all.
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