Sorry, life got a little crazy, a funeral, a friend in the hospital (he's fine and back out) and my daughter's concert. I'll update what I can today.
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Sorry, life got a little crazy, a funeral, a friend in the hospital (he's fine and back out) and my daughter's concert. I'll update what I can today.
Thanks, Jim! We appreciate it. I was just at a funeral last night and have been feeling a bit ill myself lately, but seem to be on the mend (thanks to my doc for antibiotics).
It's the Christmas season. I think we're all a little busy. Don't worry about it.
Thanks, life got in the way yesterday but at least it was just an unexpected guest. That and concerts are reasons I greatly prefer.
Actually on somber note, the friend that passed away was a short time member of Domebo. Armande who was in my failed attempt at a second game on Domebo while still running the current game on SDMB. I think Malacandra was the only one playing in that game and the current game.
My friend was only 49. He was suffering from weight related issues though. He went very quickly and at home so in the end I think he lived and died pretty much the way he wanted to. He was a bit afraid of getting caught in the medical system. I've known him for about 20 years and over the last 10 would consider him a close friend. He was a very good guy and a Navy vet like myself having served on a carrier. In his case the Kitty Hawk. I met him back here though through a mutual gaming friend.
He had 10 family members from Norway fly in for the services. I think that speaks volumes to the impact he made on peoples' live that knew him well. Gordon was a good man and a good friend. He left no close relatives behind but many friends and second cousins he was closer to than many people are to their siblings.
Crap. Yes, I remember Armande. Good on him if he lived and died as he liked but 49's too darn young however you slice it. Sounds like the best of both worlds as to the friends and relatives - it's good that there's no wife and kids left behind but also good that he'll be missed and remembered.
You look after yourself Jim, ya hear?
That is really sad to hear, Jim. If the game needs to be slow or pause for a few days because of what you're dealing with, I don't think anybody's going to mind. You just take care of yourself.
I'm good now. Monday was rough, but my friend actually died the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the delay in the memorial was to allow for his family from Norway to make it here. I still found myself expecting his call on Tuesday or Wednesday though.Quote:
Originally posted by Zuul
Thanks all.
So sorry to hear the bad news. Rest in peace, Armande, and take good care of yourself, What Exit.
A new Hobbit trailer thread: http://www.mellophant.com/forums/sho...Hobbit-trailer
I know! I'm not one for making movies from books, normally, but it does look promising. I particularly enjoyed the version of Far Over the Misty Mountains Cold that they previewed; it's really lovely, and slower than I'd envisioned but even more haunting.Quote:
Originally posted by Elendil's Heir
Personally, I'm more attached to The Hobbit than The Lord of the Rings; I read all four at the age of eight and simply didn't understand LOTR as well, so I don't get the warm nostalgia nearly so strongly. I'm glad that they've gotten Ian McKellen and Andy Serkis back; they were both excellent in LOTR.
I'm pretty eager to see 'em, I must admit. But I shall strive to be patient.
Sorry I've been quiet this week...work has been very busy, as we've been putting projects to bed before the holidays.
I'll be largely away from Christmas Eve through the 28th (going to Wisconsin to visit my family), though I may have the chance to pop in once or twice.
Happy holidays to all of you!
(Oh, and the Hobbit trailer rocked!! :D )
The last two weeks have been crazy. My goal is to update the characters by New years though. Have a happy & merry holiday season all.
Merry Christmas
Likewise, to all of you!
Characters are on the way. Please review yours and let me know what I missed. Especially potions used and the like.
Mulligan: Still has the +3 shortsword given up for Heliox. Can you note that she activated the Mithril figurine. Also, knock off 1 smoke bomb and 2 companion potions.
Rorimac: Should be 3 major heal potions, one of them was used by Ceol.
Other than that, it seems fine.
Mine looks good, though, I should only have 3 doses of Liquid Light remaining.
Here's the recently-unearthed 1966 short animated film very loosely based on The Hobbit. Dunno if the Professor ever saw it, but I'm sure he'd be appalled: http://www.tor.com/blogs/2012/01/the...ilm?WT.mc_id=0
I'm waiting on Appleciders who is working on his Staff Making Post. This is fairly involved and very important so an excellent time for character interaction. I will at least briefly go over the trip to Erebor (Lonely Mountain) soon.
CatInASuit, do both Hobbits just relax?
Zuul, some questions for you in the thread.
It's gonna be a long 'un. Sorry for the delay.Quote:
Originally posted by What Exit?
Worth the wait - well done!
Of course not.Quote:
Originally posted by What Exit?
Rorimac will be travelling with the others to the Lonely Mountain. He would never pass up the opportunity to see new sights.
Mulligan will be staying in Minas Tirith. If Gilraen is around, she will get dragged out for some fresh air now and again. However most of Mulligan's time will be spent looking at the trading opportunities for the spice and materials she bought back.
Well I was kind of busy last week and I was hoping Appleciders would complete the Deor Staff post but I will place an update shortly in the game thread. How much do we want to play out the Erebor trip? I was planning to gloss over it and get back to the campaign in general.
That suits me. Thanks, What Exit?
As Ceol isn't on the Erebor trip, I don't have a dog in this fight, as it were. If you guys want to play it out a bit more, I have no problem with it.
(And, thanks for the update -- good stuff!)
But you're still welcome to add what you want to your time off. It will be at least 4-5 months.
Malacandra, unless I missed something I am showing Gil-Gandel has 7141 gold and 4000 in trade gems. He should be fine for the sword upgrade.
Additional, if you can think of a type of undead you want the sword to be specifically excellent against you could have Gil-Gandel sing songs of power over it as it is being reforged. Something to think about.
Unfortunately, I'm traveling this week. I will try to get something posted shortly.
As long as Gil-Gandel is in Imladris, then, a nice long chat with whoever's about (Glorfindel if he is not busy, or Elladan or Elrohir) would be just the thing: discuss what reputed undead menaces are about the place that Gil-Gandel might encounter, and then craft a suitable song based on whatever look like the biggest threat to the Free Peoples.
Glorfindel advises a sword would be best suited to specialize against a medium strong creature your likely to fight below ground where your bow would be of limited use. He thinks perhaps wights would be best, there are plenty in Angmar and of course near Bree.
Yes, one day it would be a good deed to cleanse the Barrow-Downs, while there are still those East of the Sea who know how. Iarwain could do it if he wished, but he is not one to interfere without cause, and he would certainly not consider venturing as far as Angmar. I must bethink myself of a suitable song, then.
Staff... COMPLETE! That was fun! Sorry I took so long to get that whole thing posted; I had to find a couple hours to really get it written. Thanks!
No problem - it was worth the wait.
And What Exit?, I laughed out loud to visualize Gilraen leaping into Thoroncir's delighted arms. Absence can indeed make the heart grow fonder. Thanks!
Cool
Appleciders - congrats - lovely piece of writing.
Hear, hear!
There is a little more to the current thread and then I plan to start the next thread with the meeting with Lorlianna if the party is willing.
Gilraen is now 18 I note and Radagast is gone. Time moves on, the party is beginning to be of some importance in the Kingdoms at this point. Deor is the High Wizard of Rohan with his mighty staff. Gil-Gandel is gaining renown as a Bard. Gilraen is now among the most powerful of her order beyond being a Princess, Thoroncir is knighted, a Captain & fiancée. Drindoleth is nearly a Druid and among the very top Druids now in transition to not having Radagast to turn to for help. Ceol is considered a serious vet by his order and held in high esteem. Bitur of course is gaining more renown as a vet but also is now recognized as a master craftsman. Oddly it is the two young Hobbits that probably have the least renown but I think that will shortly change for at least one of them.
Thanks! I had fun with it.
Most definitely. Well done!Quote:
Originally posted by Malacandra
An online LOTR genealogy project: http://geekout.blogs.cnn.com/2012/02...ree/?hpt=hp_c2
The Ball part one is posted, Hoping CIAS has time for the rest. Then on to the Tourney and then the new thread.
The Ball is pretty much posted, react as much or little as you wish. I plan to post the Tourney tomorrow if at all possible. Both parts can be added to as wished. Ceol will have an important part I think in the Tourney events to look out for.
I have posted in a locked thread the next Game Thread as a Preview.
I have the global review and at the bottom the spell lists but I still need Deor's from Appleciders.
I have the first actual post as the long discourse on her research by Lorliana about Kkósal.
I will unlock it next week I believe, I just want to get through the Ball & Tourney.
Link to new thread:
Thread: Middle Earth FA65 D&D Game: Tenth Adventure – On to the Quest
You will also need spells from Rorimac as well, if Deor or Drindoleth would consent to give him a bit of training.
You'll need some training in both. I forgot about this. We should have been playing this out right along. Let's say you had been training when possible in Druid both then.
If anyone gets a chance to review the new thread and send me corrections, it would be appreciated. I will unlock it soon.
CIAS, Zuul and I believe Elendil's Heir can actually edit the thread directly, but either way.
Actually at 8th you should only have a Druid spell, much simpler. You can start with one and learn others and should ask Deor to begin training you in magery.
Yes, I can, but I have no corrections to offer at this time. Thanks.Quote:
Originally posted by What Exit?
Outstanding post Malacandra. The song descriptions were great and I love the final touch. Much like I loved the imagry of the 2 Hobbits sharing some pipes at the end of the ball.
The new thread is unlocked, I'm afraid I have either 2 or 3 times going on at once, but I wanted to start fielding questions on the new thread.
Middle Earth FA65 D&D Game: Tenth Adventure – On to the Quest
Lorliana did a pretty large infodump to take in.
I need a small survey on the scale of the next adventure if the party chooses to head for the Barrow Downs. This could be very small, just the party or the party with 1-2 others, medium size adding help from the Crown or huge pulling aid from Rivendell as an example. I am leaning towards the first option of keeping it largely to the party and maybe throwing in an extra Paladin or a Hobbit or two.
So I guess the options are as follows:
1) Don't Go, let's do something else.
2) Go but go party only, no help.
3) Go but get a message to Gwaelur who well might be home at the Glittering Caves and largely on the way.
4) Go but recruit a Paladin or some Hobbit help.
5) Wait for Bree to get help.
6) Stopping Kkósal is vital, let's ask the Prince or Queen for help
7) Let's clear the Barrow Downs completely, send a messenger to Rivendell for help.
8) Other ...
I'd say 6 or 7, but I'll yield to the will of the majority.
Personally, 4 or 6. The eminently sensible thing to do is 7, but the game runs smoother with less people.