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December 2016-January 16.01.17

Chasing Bandits - demise of the bandits as a serious threat
Portal rumours IG rumours drift and float.

Boareskyr Bridge battle and the search for spears

Various events throughout month as spears recovered by Orcs and Dwarves.
Bard rumour events
Dwarf gathering at Soubar midway report on spears
Orc midway report

Boarskyr Bridge Dwarf completion event, and treasure map quest

Revenark, Matilda, Olaf, Duragin

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January 23.01.17

Ongoing

Portal of Polvich IG rumours drift and float.
Roaring Shores fact finding mission.
Shekels Trading mission is prepared for the far east.
Most Wanted list
Stronghand Stonemasons awaits inspiration

A Bard Al Prethge and his audience were ambushed at the ancient tree in the Wood of Sharp Teeth. Two free companies of Law Enforcement Mercenaries rallied to the chase. Details are sketchy for now but in the end it is said Erikk Elvich and his Posse of Palemasters were brought down. He has summoned his last Wraith. The Bard is nowhere to be found.

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Feb 7th ongoing


Stonehand Stonemasons - awaits player action.
Polvich - Bard encounters, clue drops and awaits player coordination and action.
Twins - Divine inspiration.


Shekel and Rupee

Stage 1, various searchers for Upperdark couriers and cargo over weekend.
(Awaits return of both to Shekel to reduce cost of expedition east)

Treaty at Triel

Rumour has it a number of interested individuals gathered at Triel to speak with the Hellriders hanging around there. There was individual representation and a delegation from the Elder Circle. All claimed to have an interest in the resettlement of Triel or the conduct of the Hellriders. There was a frank exchange of views and it was generally anticipated by all that there would be no settlement of the land there meantime but that it would be continued to be treated sympathetically to satisfy all parties present.

Robust patrolling uncovered some Orc scouts, portents of nature's success in the form of two Acorns. There were also two dead spies discovered. They were in possession of a storybook and some trappings of spying.

Viridiana,Nai,Vendor,Kali,Elyssa,
unrewarded (to be found) Adelaide,Laya,Thistle (left before end)

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Feb 20th ongoing

Most Wanted - Wild Fil Phichock apprehended


Stonehand Stonemasons - awaits player action or new player groups.
Polvich - clue drops and awaits player coordination and action or new player groups.
Twins - Divine inspiration. Specific clue drops.


Shekel and Rupee

Stage 2, Shekel delays journey and makes efforts to recover goods.
(Awaits return of both to Shekel to reduce cost of expedition east)

Grain Lord approaches.
Scouting, (discussing)


viewtopic.php?f=17&t=49713 Lore Base of the 1352 Campaign

viewtopic.php?f=15&t=49799 Campaign State of Affairs - 1352 - Year of the Dragon

viewforum.php?f=7 Server Rules

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Mar 15th ongoing

Most Wanted - no activity


Stonehand Stonemasons - discussing clues underway
Polvich - clue drops and awaits player coordination and action or new player groups.
Twins - Divine inspiration. Specific clue drops. Started prayer drops.


Shekel and Rupee

Stage 3, Shekel recovers diamonds with help of Ebon blade, and finalises journey details
Grain Lord speaks with Eldar Circle, no change to land yet, clues ongoing
Scouting, patrols completed over a weekend clues being interpreted by players

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A re post, a reminder of things going on, and methods used. Currently many things by different DMs are progressing against the background of the Dragons and the comet.

There are some big rp stories out there. There are some big treasures and some big opportunities, and one or two risks!
Hopefully of note DM presence is getting good, though it may still ebb and flow as you might expect in this strangest of years.



(posted 2016, it really has not changed much)...


Game Style

In order to vary DM styles and provide wider options I am trying to work the following.
I will respond to player requests sent to DM
i will place rumours and hooks IG that may encourage players to find those hooks that lead to games. (please note Orc example 12.09)
I will run smaller scenarios to support ongoing IG RP
I will respond to IG player requests for rp support
Anything else anyone thinks of
(likely in this order)

PS this is not just about established L 30 play. It is for all players and all levels. Many games will be aimed at lower level skill wise etc.

I am trying to link events and support other plots. So things you hear, see and touch in my games may be of value beyond that specific event.


INFORMATION.

Information for one quest may spill out in another and be of value to someone else.

I try to use bards. NPC bards may reveal information of general use or for some group or individual specifically. PC Bards may be dropped information. This may not be specifically for the recipient but provide RP opportunities.

I put information into the game in the form of objects or creatures that may provide a plot hook or a specific item that another player is looking for. RP opportunities are created and financial opportunities too perhaps. These items may be found anywhere with a view to encouraging proper searches and enhance what otherwise might be viewed as grinding trips.

I may not always be present or available when things of interest are found, but they still have a value and what the PC does is entirely your domain. Where possible try to keep RP stuff IG. If you have the clout to broadcast something along the entire Sword Coast then the forum is there. If you need anything specific in that regard PM me please.

EVENTS.

Events are often preceded by rumours, static finds and encounters, and small DM encounters. Ongoing events are supported by Information (as described above.) So getting out and about IG may help progress an ongoing event.

It usually follows :

Items with clues placed In Game to be found.
rumours circulated via bards and other players.
small events IG to drop clues.
running any specific player enquiries.
leads to more conventional game/s when clues put together - usually driven by player initiative and request..


If npc Sparty stands at the FAI courtyard -likely things are in game.
If you find information, you do not have to get involved directly if it is not for you, but consider rping it, sharing it in a manner appropriate to your pc...bring the world to life.

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Adding a thought or too to draw attention to the above post and to hopefully add to the RP we have here on the server.

Not every idea works but most ideas are shaped and worked to create the existence of a PW that is shared and things that happen in one story may effect other stories by other DMs and players.

So in the background there are themes that may be addressed, or more likely some part of them might by way of asking for an event. The event being the more traditional small group of PC out trying to do something over one or more sessions. Both have a place and should be enjoyed for the journey. Whether it has much or any effect on the background theme is perhaps not so all important and having fun is.

There is no pressure to get involved in any of it but it would be great if people could RP on what is an RP server if things come their way. But everyone is on a different timetable and doing different things so that's fine too.

But when clues are found or there is a quest of interest feel free to get involved by asking for an event or perhaps consider engaging other PC who might like a particular type of clue hunting to do it for you if it is not your type of game.

Spread the RP, spread the wealth, give new PC RP to explore. Consider what RP can be spread among the wider community before throwing things in the proverbial bin, however if that is what you want to do, then carry on that is fine too, the games can take that.

Otherwise the previous post pretty much covers my particular approach which includes smaller pnp style events too.

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Bumping the above entries for a better understanding.

Also taking the opportunity to expand on triggers and bounties. These are bringing a server some one off activity (no dm required) that may lead to further conventional event type rp too.

Often Sparty (an npc) might stand at BG Outer as a sign some extra things are in game. It may be some aspect of the name or an imagined conversation between npc offers a clue as to where extra things are to be found.

Sometimes placeables are left in game thta might visually hint more on whatever is going on EG if a wagon of books is stolen a trail of fallen books may lead the attentive to the location of the loot.

To assist the process there are some triggers that help people navigate a route. These offer to bring to life the background theme. There are skill tests for a loss of gold and ones to make profit in addition to npc targets of bounties that might hold a reward. There are other skill tests that help provide directional clues.

There is some varied dialogue dropped with these trigger rolls that may not fit every situation or the particular pc grouping and role at that time. Here please feel free to RP accordingly. EG a law abiding PC or enforcer might feel they ought not to have been charged gold by the law. However, they may choose to play they have forgotten some law about carrying weapons in a city (who has not done that) or they made a donation to the law/childrens fund/officers' equipment etc

A little imagination goes a long way and saves writing very complicated catch all scripted conversations that still probably won't do a perfect job. So please embrace the attempt and build the rp thanks.