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Post by **Stone Magnet** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 9:14 pm

Montresor wrote:A lengthy post, alas, but it had to be done.

Not at all. Though Zarkov missed that, I am intrigued.

Post by **Injerian Praetus II** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 1:45 am

I am very addicted to this game.

Post by **Drak-Kung** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 2:59 am

Me too...the thrill of a completely new (to me) system, nothing like it...

Post by **Loredoctor** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 3:07 am

Drak-Kung wrote:Me too...the thrill of a completely new (to me) system, nothing like it...

Besides my brother's exceptional story telling abilities, I am drawn to the game because it gives me the chance to explore one of my favourite science fiction settings.

Post by **Garrius Amphael** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 3:30 am

Same. Also, you no doubt are loving playing lords and ladies at the moment

Post by **Montresor** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 11:38 am

And I'm loving running it so far. This is very different to many other campaigns I've run because players have some real clout in RT. Everyone's playing in character very well.

Sat Dec 19, 2009 7:07 pm

Injerian Praetus II wrote:Navigator Praetus turned to look at Andrea and raised an eyebrow. He then placed both hands on the table and turned to regard Factor Kerr, suddenly curious as to what was happening. There was a distinct lack of etiquette here. Whispering into the of a principle party was often not highly regarded, so Praetus again looked at Andrea.

"Miss Chan-Gauthier," he said with a mocking smile. "There must be a good reason to interrupt an important meeting? Can it not wait until later?"

So, OOC, I'm actually confused by this. It seems the Seneschal's job to keep the Lord-Captain informed of things, and to do so without tipping our collective hand to the opposition. Granted, we seem to be breaking for a meal, while the Lord-Captain considers things, but she didn't know that at the time.

'Cause otherwise, there's really no point in having a Seneschal, if the Captain is going to do everything himself and not let us speak.

Post by **Loredoctor** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 10:20 pm

That's Praetus' belief, and in no way a player comment on how you should play the Seneschal. Praetus only believes there are two important people on the vessel - himself and the rogue trader. Additionally, he considers the formality of the meeting more important than most things.

Post by **Montresor** » Sun Dec 20, 2009 3:04 am

Andrea Chan-Gauthier wrote: 'Cause otherwise, there's really no point in having a Seneschal, if the Captain is going to do everything himself and not let us speak.

I agree. You did your job well, really. But both of you played IC in the part. It would be lax of Andrea not to investigate the mysterious guest, whereas Praetus would have had little need to study the ways of seneschals and factors so his reaction to your whispering was also realistic.

I'm enjoying reading how you relate to one another, and I always give extra consideration to players who involve other PCs in their interaction. Which leads me to XP....

I will hold off on any XP awards until after Port Wander is complete. I would normally do this, but I'll also be giving out general participation XP on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. I take IC PMs into account for XP too, of course.

YouTube · Post by **Menolly** » Sun Dec 20, 2009 3:21 am

Loremaster wrote:Besides my brother's exceptional story telling abilities,

Sticking my head in briefly to say my one regret in deciding not to play is missing out on any stories which may be sent privately by Montresor. But the public play is superb for a lurker to read.

Do carry on.

Post by **Montresor** » Sun Dec 20, 2009 7:11 am

Thanks, Menolly. The private stuff is usually pretty straight to the point, so you're not missing heaps. Glad you're enjoying reading our stuff.

Post by **Injerian Praetus II** » Sun Dec 20, 2009 7:46 am

Praetus latest post is not an attack on Andrea. If anyone is offended I will edit it accordingly.

Sun Dec 20, 2009 5:13 pm

Injerian Praetus II wrote:Praetus latest post is not an attack on Andrea. If anyone is offended I will edit it accordingly.

Nope, no offense. (Well, IC I'll probably be offended, but that's just gravy.) I was just making sure that I wasn't acting out of character because of player ignorance. (i.e. - I was trying to have her do the right thing, but if I as a player misunderstood what that was, the character would end up making a social gaffe that I wasn't intending her to make.)

But, if that's just the other characters being jerks... then I stand by my post. We can sort all that out IC.

Post by **Montresor** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 4:50 am

Note that there have been a half dozen additions to the NPC list.

Tue Dec 22, 2009 5:29 am

You misspelled Praetus in the section on the other navigators. Transposed letters, rather. So... more a typo than a true spelling error.

Also, I'm curious how the tech-priest guy manages to get into the library with tracks instead of feet. Is there a handicapped elevator? 'Cause that spiral staircase isn't wheelchair accessible.

(Ignore me... just being snarky as the evening continues on.)

Post by **Montresor** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 9:01 am

Andrea Chan-Gauthier wrote: You misspelled Praetus in the section on the other navigators. Transposed letters, rather. So... more a typo than a true spelling error.

Thanks for letting me know.

Andrea Chan-Gauthier wrote: Also, I'm curious how the tech-priest guy manages to get into the library with tracks instead of feet. Is there a handicapped elevator? 'Cause that spiral staircase isn't wheelchair accessible.

(Ignore me... just being snarky as the evening continues on.)

Obviously, he doesn't, or the tracks have some mechanism for navigating stairs. The 40k universe doesn't cater for the handicapped. They'd probably say something like "Suffer not the cripple; Purge the motor-impaired" if it wasn't for the Emperor...

Tue Dec 22, 2009 5:46 pm

Maybe he also has a grappling hook on a launcher, and he just lowers himself down the three stories under his own power. Tech-priests are meant to be MORE capable than meat-people. I can't imagine they'd install him with tech that limited him.

Er... wait. Didn't I read something about jump-jets built into their legs, or something? Meglav Grace talent let's you hover.

Post by **Dorian** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 12:58 am

I have a bit of a conundrum on my hands. I know what Garrius is likely to want to do, but I'm also very aware of the fact that whatever choice he makes effects all players and as such I'm hesitant to make the choice knowing that it may not be what some players want.

Post by **Montresor** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 1:11 am

Dorian wrote:I have a bit of a conundrum on my hands. I know what Garrius is likely to want to do, but I'm also very aware of the fact that whatever choice he makes effects all players and as such I'm hesitant to make the choice knowing that it may not be what some players want.

Morale is a serious problem on board the Invictus. Only a foolish commander would ignore the opinions of their senior staff. Despite Garrius's own personality, he'd be inviting trouble if he went decisively against the majority. As noone has actually stated their preference of endeavour, however, he has nothing to gauge opinion on.

Wed Dec 23, 2009 1:13 am

You gotta be true to the character. And we'll be true to ours. (And maybe try to influence you IC, or otherwise get what we want in spite of you.)

Anyway, we all knew that whoever chose the RT character would have a HUGE impact on party direction sometimes. You were the only one with the ballz to volunteer for the position, so... we don't get to complain about it.

Well... we get to complain. But you get to ignore our complaints. Heh... you get to do that both IC and OOC. Very elegant.

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