Darker Days Discussion Thread

[Crystal Heart]

YEAH! Let's do that! Let's make a missing thingie!!


Oh that sounds like a good idea. Someone should get hurt. Who volunteers?

[Glirdan]

I said I do, but if you want to follow through with that, I'm fine with that as well. I think that all of us should succumb to some sort of maladie at least once. How does that sound??

[Crystal Heart]

Well not all of us. At least two people should be injured (not massively though) in some way.

[Glirdan]

That's good as well. But when I mean hurt, I don't just mean physically. I mean emotionally (for instance, you and Thomas get into a fight over something stupid and then makeup). But I'm fine with two, as long as I'm the second. :p

[Crystal Heart]

OOOH emotionally. Hmmm.... let me think on that.


Sure. Yeah. Maybe. If we can find the group! Geeze. People and their disappearances.

[Cordelia Harrison]

Emotionally? I was talking physically. Less painful! lol

[Crystal Heart]

Emotionally would be good too I think. Let's just see how it all plays out.

[Mithalwen]

Bear in mind with injuries that anything too serious and you will get sent home we are still quite near the home village. You are going to have to be able to ride after some treatment or make an early exit.

Also that things we might regard as minor would be more serious in the game situation. Elfride is good by the standards of Rohan and the soldiers would know how to treat trauma wounds I expect but there is going to be little in the way of pain relief and herbal remedies are not going to have quite effect of modern antiseptics and antibiotics.

Might I suggest dislocation as a possible injury as an alternative . You will have to be very brave little soldier during the manipulation to relocate but it would not be as incapacitating? Anyway I will try and cope with what you thow at Elfride. :D

But she won't be so good at the emotional stuff I guess ....

[Cordelia Harrison]

Maybe we should only get cuts and bruises. No brokenness. What do you all say to that?

[The Sixth Wizard]

But how can I hurt littley widdle Garnae?

Probable scenario:
<sobs hysterically> I'm so sorry about this Garnae... (sticks pin in voodoo doll)

Garnae: (starts acting like monkey) Ooohoohahaha!

Me: Eep, wrong pin...
:)

Anyways, sorry people, I try to get online, but its like..
"I'll do it today."
"Oh no I didn't have time. They must have missed me."
"Eek, I forgot for another two days."
"--says nothing, has forgotten for yet another two days--
Next day: "Holy Iluvatar! I am so dead once I post again..."

[Cordelia Harrison]

*huggles* Hey Sixth! WE FOUND SIXTH!! *does happy dance* They put up a missing persons flyer on you. At least I think they did.

*pokes* UPDATE YOUR SAVE! YOU'VE GOT ME LAND LOCKED!! lol.

[The Sixth Wizard]

Where's W_Q she hasn't posted since the 12th of June, that's a month ago...

Can't make Garnae stand still can I? :rolleyes:

When we finish:

Here ends the Darker Days RPG. And if it has risen to the high and ambitious to darkness and ruin, that was of old the fate of the Shire players, and if there are to be any better players in this forum only the Barrow-Wight may know, but he has not revealed it, and it is not declared in the dooms of Piosenniel...

;) (Err, just a joke fellers, uh oh...)

Seeya!

[Glirdan]

They put up a missing persons flyer on you. At least I think they did.

No, it wasn't Sixth we were worried about, it was Adu and Dim that we made them for.

[Cordelia Harrison]

Right! Sorry. I forgot!!

Yeah where the heck is Adu?


*looks at her myspace* Um guys. . . I'm kind of afraid for her. She wrote about wanting to die. You don't think she . . . . you know. . . killed herself do you?


Hey Sixth: Where in the world did you get this:

Here ends the Darker Days RPG. And if it has risen to the high and ambitious to darkness and ruin, that was of old the fate of the Shire players, and if there are to be any better players in this forum only the Barrow-Wight may know, but he has not revealed it, and it is not declared in the dooms of Piosenniel...




What's going on?

[Crystal Heart]

Seeing as Adu hasn't been on for a month I shall be carrying on her character.

Let us all pray that she is doing well and it is only a problem with her computer and not as dark as that.

[Dimturiel]

I had wanted to let you know that I would be leaving for a week but my computer did not work the day before I left. :mad: I am really, really sorry for the inconvenience I have caused. But now I am back, and ready to start writing. I'll post something tomorrow, as I'm much too tired today, and I'm still marveling at the miracles of civilization like sleeping in a bed and eating at a table ( not to mention using a computer ;) ).

About the getting injured thing, I think Edhener is reckless enough to do something rash and hurt himself. It would also teach him more wisdom. What do you think?

Once again, sorry for the trouble I have caused. :o

[The Sixth Wizard]

Just a joke (find at the end of Quenta Silmarillion)... ;)

Wanting to kill herself?? That's seriously scary...

[Crystal Heart]

Hey Dim! *hugs* No you didn't cause trouble. We were just worried about ya!

And I LOVE how you made Edhener have feelings for Elfride. IT'S A ROMANTIC PLACE! YAY!! lol!!

[Mithalwen]

Edhener? Blimey Elfride will be beating them off with a stick... eeek...

[The Sixth Wizard]

There was Entwash in that ale, or a love potion or something... Is it NORMAL for Rohaners to want to die for each other after a night drinking?? ;)

[Dimturiel]

Edhener have feelings for Elfride? Er...where exactly?

[Crystal Heart]

Eep! I meant Leoflic. Gosh I really need to stop drinking ale! lol. Just kidding folks.

Sorry for the confusion.

I want us to run into some trouble so get all the relationship stuff out of the way by Thursday. I am going to introduce a scout for Mayonette's uncle. So be prepared!

[Glirdan]

I was going to say there Crystal, where was it that Edhener said that? :p

[The Sixth Wizard]

Okay, I'll post that Garnae thinks he should concentrate on the task at hand and put off too much kissing and swooning 'till after. Not to say there won't be any more kissing and swooning ;) !

[Glirdan]

Okay, where is everyone!?!?!? I mean come one! We need to get this moving! Crystal, where are you!? Cordelia!? Anyone!?!?

[Cordelia Harrison]

Cordelia is here and present!! *hugs everyone*

Sorry about the delay. My computer was acting funny and I needed to get it fixed. But I'm back now! :D

[Crystal Heart]

I have added danger to my post. Enjoy keeping up everyone! :D

[The Sixth Wizard]

(Cordelia's parents) That girl really must stop hugging everyone... ;)

Yep, I'm here, so is my puppet Garnae, who I have strangely made rather brave. Must not take Edhener's place!

[Glirdan]

Mith? You going to fill your save in? I'd post one but I'm basing the end of mine on yours.

[Mithalwen]

Sorry ... got distracted by an offer to go to see Pirates of the Carribean and Messrs Depp, Nighy, Pryce, Davenport and Bloom were too much of a temptation. I delayed because I can write Elfride quickly but need more time for Hama . Will do tonight DVWP

[Cordelia Harrison]

I hope you liked what I said I would do Crystal! :D

[Crystal Heart]

I like it very much. Yet I don't want to do anything without Hama's thoughts. So Mith- I will change my post accordingly once you get your save filled.


I like how we got it to change so fast and how that really just made everyone jump to posting. Perhaps a little more danger then? lol. Good job everyone. Keep up the great posts!

[Mithalwen]

argh serves me rightthis is going to be hard now ... I will put up 2 posts provisionally - I will probably have ot edit if I have misunderstood the situation.....

[Mithalwen]

OK I have left it as ambiguous as possible to accomodat subsequent events so I don't thinkyou need change much..... I hope..after all all this is the events of a few seconds ... bound to be an element of chaos....

Leoflic will probably need a sledgehammer to gain Elfride's attention - as Hama's post indicates, in some respects she is very dim. However I suggest we concentrate on fighting for a while :D

[Crystal Heart]

I liked it very much Mith. I have reworked my post accordingly.

[Glirdan]

Okay, I have corrected my post accordingly.

Mith, don't worry about Elfride's dimness. Léolfic will be able to find a way by that barrier. ;) :p And I must agree with Crystal, great post!

By the way, for anyone (other than Mith as she has already said she can't), I am modding the next Werewolf Junior game. It is to be RPG based (ie. posting descriptively and in third person). So, if you'd like to play, check the link in my sig for more details. ;)

[Mithalwen]

Cheers ..I will post a bit tonight - now that E has something to do ..infact quite a lot to do.... :D

[Glirdan]

I must say, Mith, that calling Léoflic a puppy is rather hurtfull...no matter how true it may be at the present time. :rolleyes:

[Mithalwen]

OK ... please tell me if there is anything you want changed - I have added the possibility that with the best of intentions Cordelia may have outlawed herself :D (but I have a get out of gaol free card up my sleeve if necessary ;) )....

Crystal I have given you the opportunity to find out information from this guy. Not knowing how you want to play it I have not yet stated the extent of his injuries. I imagine his life expectancy will depend on what got hit by the arrow. Not an expert but guess we have options ranging from seconds to quite a while depending if she got thwe heart or aorta or "just" punctured a lung.. in which case Elfride might be able to cope with the pneumothorax long enough for him to speak ( i mean sealing the wound rather than popping in a chest drain which might be a bit advanced - and she woun't have a tube and a bottle of mineral water ;) ). I guess survival is not impossible but not likely?

[Mithalwen]

I must say, Mith, that calling Léoflic a puppy is rather hurtfull...no matter how true it may be at the present time. :rolleyes:


Oh remember that is Hama not Elfride ..... and he is a bit protective and twice Leoflic's age ... wheterh there is an added dimension to that protectiveness is up to Hama on his return ... but I could substitute faithful hound if your ego prefers..... :p

[Glirdan]

Oh remember that is Hama not Elfride ..... and he is a bit protective and twice Leoflic's age ... wheterh there is an added dimension to that protectiveness is up to Hama on his return ... but I could substitute faithful hound if your ego prefers..... :p

Now who would want that? It makes me laugh actually. :D ;)

[Mithalwen]

Just remember that every dog has it's day ..... :p Anyway I must be off - let me know if I need to take heroic measures or merely close his eyes and pray that Mandos has mercy on his miserable soul.....

[Crystal Heart]

OK ... please tell me if there is anything you want changed - I have added the possibility that with the best of intentions Cordelia may have outlawed herself :D (but I have a get out of gaol free card up my sleeve if necessary ;) )....

Crystal I have given you the opportunity to find out information from this guy. Not knowing how you want to play it I have not yet stated the extent of his injuries. I imagine his life expectancy will depend on what got hit by the arrow. Not an expert but guess we have options ranging from seconds to quite a while depending if she got thwe heart or aorta or "just" punctured a lung.. in which case Elfride might be able to cope with the pneumothorax long enough for him to speak ( i mean sealing the wound rather than popping in a chest drain which might be a bit advanced - and she woun't have a tube and a bottle of mineral water ;) ). I guess survival is not impossible but not likely?



I hope that my new post is sufficant enough to tell you what his wound is like. I figured that since he was moving away from her and after calculating the velocity of what an arrow like Cordelia's would have been it would have slowed down, with wind factors as well, to have been only a mere inch or so into his back. More into the muscle and wasn't that deep. He was a ways off and I don't think that Cordelia could have been that strong of a shot considering what may have been up against her at the moment of the shot and the surrounding area, as well as the fire.

Lol. That sounds complicated. In short: I calculated that he only as a little deeper than a flesh wound. Perhaps only a couple of inches in his back. Does that sound right?



Everyone you are doing so great. I am really pleased on how this is turning out to be. I just wanted to take a moment to say that I am so very proud of the RPG that we have going on here and am extremely honored that such great RPers have joined me on this quest.

I was gone for a year and I had an idea for an RPG that I wanted to play, but I wasn't sure if anyone would remember me, let alone want to play with someone that seemed like a newbie. I want to thank you all for taking the chance and playing this game with me. It is an honor and a priveliage to get to know all of you and to play with all of you.

*hands out trophies and cookies* You guys deserve them. And thank you so much for joining. This RPG is better than I had ever dreamed.

[Mithalwen]

I hope that my new post is sufficant enough to tell you what his wound is like. I figured that since he was moving away from her and after calculating the velocity of what an arrow like Cordelia's would have been it would have slowed down, with wind factors as well, to have been only a mere inch or so into his back. More into the muscle and wasn't that deep. He was a ways off and I don't think that Cordelia could have been that strong of a shot considering what may have been up against her at the moment of the shot and the surrounding area, as well as the fire.

Lol. That sounds complicated. In short: I calculated that he only as a little deeper than a flesh wound. Perhaps only a couple of inches in his back. Does that sound right?



Everyone you are doing so great. I am really pleased on how this is turning out to be. I just wanted to take a moment to say that I am so very proud of the RPG that we have going on here and am extremely honored that such great RPers have joined me on this quest.

I was gone for a year and I had an idea for an RPG that I wanted to play, but I wasn't sure if anyone would remember me, let alone want to play with someone that seemed like a newbie. I want to thank you all for taking the chance and playing this game with me. It is an honor and a priveliage to get to know all of you and to play with all of you.

*hands out trophies and cookies* You guys deserve them. And thank you so much for joining. This RPG is better than I had ever dreamed.


Well I have slightly modified my post but Pio may be able to advise ...:D will tinker tomorrow as necessary....

[Glirdan]

Crystal, that's touching! Seriously! This is the frist serious RPG (other than the Green Dragon Inn) that I've ever played and it's been a blast. Thanks for it!

Oh, and Crystal, if you don't mind me adding, Hama did tell Mayonnette to send Léoflic back to help with the fire. You mind adding that in to your post??

EDIT: Scratch that last bit. Just saw Mith's fixed post.

[piosenniel]

I would really like to see this very basic list of rules for posting to a game followed for this game.

Please take what little time is needed to scroll down and remove your signature from each RPG post. And remember there are to be no icons or smilies in posts, either.


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Reminders for the game in play:

Please remove your signature from EVERY post to the RPG thread - including SAVES


Don't use smileys in your RPG posts or icons - e.g., http://forum.barrowdowns.com/ubb/icons/icon8.gif http://www.forum.barrowdowns.com/images/icons/WhiteTree3.gif http://forum.barrowdowns.com/ubb/icons/icon14.gif etc.


Don't use the 'Reason for Editing' function on your RPG posts. If it's critical that other players know that you've changed something, then put a post on the Discussion Thread about your edit.


No OOC (out of character comments) on the RPG thread - use the Discussion Thread.


SAVE's need to be filled within 24 hours.


~*~ Pio, game moderator

[Glirdan]

Oh Eru...I did it again...Sorry about that everyone. Shame on you Glirdan, shame!! :(

[Witch_Queen]

*Runs into the room only to trip over the carpet*
Cordelia: I'm not dead yet... So cheer up....

I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SORRY............................................. ......


I had said I was having compie problems.. but have fixed them.... So ADU or W_Q is back and I'm not going anywhere. I have missed everyone and once again I am so sorry. I have read up on the posts and everything... I posted for Thomas and actually if I might say so..... NOt that bad... Crystal would love it. I like the idea of Mayonette and Thomas fighting and then making up for it..



Crystal: I have been thinking here lately since I read the post where you have got the mystery man. (Last post)... Mayonette doesn't know everything about what Thomas did while he was in gondor.. Perhaps just to spice it up a bit the man recognizes Thomas and vice versa... Sorta a way to make Mayonette wonder where Thomas' loyalties lay......


LET ME KNOW...


*Runs around giving everyone a hug* It feels good to be missed.....



Witchie-poo, W_Q, Adu....... anything else that I missed.

[Crystal Heart]

*squeals*

ADU YOU'RE ALIVE AND BACK! *huggles to death*

Oh my gosh! I was so worried about you. I'm glad to see that you are all right.

Yeah I think that would be a great idea. Having the man recognize Thomas. It would make Mayonette suspicious. Then making up would be AWESOME! lol.


Great posts everyone! This is getting more and more awesome!

[Mithalwen]

Ok before it gets anymore hyper around here :p , I would like a bit of direction before posting again.

As I read the current situation, we have an injured ruffian who is squeaking as to the whereabouts of Sandrina and now may have some "history" with Thomas. The survival or not of this chap may have consequences for Cordelia.

we aslo have an uncontrolled forest fire.

Help has been summoned for this but the assistance will surely have consequences. The villagers will want to get the fire out but the village authorities (or some of them) may either be in the pay of Samuel or be just plain unhappy about the unofficial nature of the group. things are not going to be so straight forward...

So whaere are we going for here ..I imagine we could wind up the fire fairly quickly.
any comments ?

[Glirdan]

I think our first priority right now should be to finish off the fire. After that, we deal with Cordelia's consequenses after finding out what happened to the ruffian.

[The Sixth Wizard]

This computer net connection is so darn annoying... Don't look at my location indicator, I don't actually have wireless broadband. I wish I could have added a post but something was up with it.

Incidentally, W_Q had many more exclamation marks than full stops in that post! ;)

Yep, Sixth Wizard is ... er... in the house...
Will post now I think.

<EDIT> Well, it seems I have just chucked another problem into our midst, Garnae's horse dying. But don't worry, I'll make it that the horse jumped over the flames to the river and there'll be a heart-beating reunion and all...
(other players) Way to break the suspense, Sixth!

I think maybe there should be a big chase between some of the town and our men because they work for Sam, anyone else have any ideas?

[Cordelia Harrison]

OOps. I posted before reading here in the discussion thread. Hey Sixth is it okay what I did in my post? Or do you want me to change it so that way you can have the climatic thingie that you were aiming at?

Just let me know!

[The Sixth Wizard]

Ahm.... hm. Yes, maybe stick the horse coming back for a bit later. Or... well I don't know I'll decide tomorrow. Not much time to post again either, I'll do that tomorrow too.

What a conclusive couple of sentences eh? 'Umm, err, ahm...' lol

[Crystal Heart]

*tap dances in*

I have to say OH MY LAND! This is so AWESOOOOOOOOOME!

Can't post right now and I don't want to post before ya Mith. So . . . yeah. :D


*toddles out*

BYYYYE

[Mithalwen]

OK I will try and post something sane now.....

Sorry to get into boring adult mode, and I know I am far from blameless in this regard, but can we all make a concerted effort to follow Pio's instructions? She has the patience of a heaven-ful of saints but I fear we are stretching her tolerance to breaking point... :(

[Glirdan]

That would be my fault and I have discussed this with pio already. However, I believe I owe her an apology, so hear it is... I'm sorry pio!! :( Please forgive me!!

[Mithalwen]

That would be my fault and I have discussed this with pio already. However, I believe I owe her an apology, so hear it is... I'm sorry pio!! :( Please forgive me!!


Oh I am sure it isn't just you ..I am only too aware of my own mistakes ..I certainly wasn't pointing the finger. I know I have had rogue smileys in saves and "asides" which belonged here and if I usually remember tot scrap the sig it is only because I have finally remembered after 2 RPGs where I forgot more often than not.

However Pio is one of the unsung heroines of the downs and deserves all the consideration we can muster :D

I have posted a more optimistic prognosis for chummy and apologise for a lack of physiological accuracy ....

I have a busy week since the family troll is visiting and I am taking thursday off work but won't be posting (going to look at cows and drink beer )so don't expect anything too major from me. Might be able to do a short post or two...

[The Sixth Wizard]

I'm always in trouble with Pio, we're all to blame! Well, maybe not Cordelia or Dim...

Cordelia, don't change your post BTW.

[piosenniel]

OK -- no need for apologies or chatting about where the blame might lie - just try to follow the guidelines set out for posting in a Shire game


And those of course can always be reviewed HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showthread.php?t=10581) in The Red Book of Westmarch.

So, just get back to the game -- which seems to be going well. And do your best.

~*~ Pio

[Glirdan]

Where is everyone?? We need to get this moving guys!

[Witch_Queen]

If its ok with Crystal I'm going to wait to bring up the whole history part between the ruffian and Thomas. Just let me know what everyone thinks.

[Mithalwen]

From my own point of view I need the help from the village to arrive and the fire etiher to be put out or to be sufficiently under control to allow for a couple of the other to be free to hold down the ruffian while Elfride does her battle field surgery.

If Thomas were one of the assistants it would give 6th Wizard a chance to develop his back history?

[Crystal Heart]

Yeah it's okay with me.

Okay the RPG has been a little quiet. I say that we need to get moving people! :D

You all are doing a great job. Keep it up!

[Mithalwen]

We need something to happen. Elfride is tied up with the ruffian (metaphorically of course unless the plot takes an unexpected turn ;) ) but I could have Hama meet and greet the villagers and wind up the fire?

[Crystal Heart]

Okay. We really need to get going on this guys.

Adu- Could you post right now? Come to us. Mith and Mayonette need some help holding this ruffian down.

[Mithalwen]

Just a reminder that it is over a week since I made the last post on the game thread. If noone posts in a fortnight the game risks being closed.

I am still happy to do the "Hama" post as outlined but I would rather not have the double post and have some interraction and need guidance as to what the villagers attitude to Samuel and therefore us is...ie are they all going to be hostile ..or just a few in his pay?

[Crystal Heart]

I will post.

Please people let's keep this moving. I don't want to have to hassel anyone about posting. I don't want to have to harp about how you all made commitments to this game and blah blah stuff like that.

Let's just play the game without me having to be hard on anyone.

I shall post for fear that this may die and I don't want the RPG to die. I expect everyone to post by this Friday. Otherwise your character will be forfeit to whomever needs to move them around.

Sincerely,

Crystal

[Glirdan]

Okay, I'm stuck. I can't do anything (really) until Hama or Edhener do something. I'm in the middle of running down towards the fire with the village men, but I'm not the General and so do not know how to properly order men around. So, Mith, if you would be so kind to post something. ;)

[Crystal Heart]

Great post Adu! I just love it. If there is anything in my post that you would like me to change please tell me so.

Great guys! Let's keep this up!




Has anyone seen Sixth? Cordelia is kind of stuck until he posts.

[Glirdan]

Okay, I've posted. Thanks for that Dimutriel.

[Dimturiel]

You're welcome, Glirdan. Anytime.

Look, Crystal, Adu, sorry if I seem to be intruding in your business, but killing people in Gondor under King Elessar's nose is not something that one could easily acomplish and live to tell the tale. I know it's not my business, and this is not my RPG, but I can't see someone walking without a care in the world after he has just comitted atrocities in the neighbouring realm, a realm with wich his own country has powerful ties-remember Rohan and Gondor are not bound only by oaths but also by friendships and even marriages- and also a realm ruled by a very capable person, who has proven countless of times that he knows how to protect his land. So, what I want to ask, isn't Thomas wanted in Gondor if he really did what Zach said he had done? And, since Gondor and Rohan are on such friendly terms, should there not be people looking for him even here? Again, sorry for the intrusion, but we are after all doing a story in a world that does not belong to us, and therefore we should take into consideration the characters that are not ours, and the way they would react.

[Crystal Heart]

I remember that. However, Zach is a very evil man. He could be only saying that to plan a seed of mistrust so he could escape.

I'm placing it in Adu's hands on what in Thomas did during the five years that they were parted.

Just remember, anyone can say anything - It doesn't necessarily make it the truth. ;)

[Cordelia Harrison]

Hey Sixth were are ya? I'm kind of stuck by my own post and I need you to postie before I can post!


I'm liking the added drama stuff.

[The Sixth Wizard]

I'm real sorry, I had a fever, you know how that is...

I'll post soon.

[Cordelia Harrison]

*hugs* I hope that makes ya feel better Sixth! And don't worry about it. I understand getting sick.

Can't wait for your post! :D

[Crystal Heart]

Okay people! I hope you all had a lovely weekend! I know my weekend was absolutely glorious.

This post is going to be long due to the fact that I need to address some issues. Please read all of it thoroughly.

Now here's the game plan for this week:


We aren't exactly where I want us to be. We are still in the starting phases of our journey and I thought that by now that we would be further along. It is understandable, being that it is summer and all. However, we need to get this moving.

Unfortunately, I seem to be a little stuck after writing my post. I need you, Mith to please fill your save - hopefully by tomorrow at the earliest. That would be great. I also need you, Adu to get up a post. Since I have placed what Thomas' past is - and I did a fair mount of guessing while writing Zach's stuff up - you need to confirm or deny his allegations. Until then I can not post due to the fact that Mayonette is waiting on pins and needles to hear your thoughts.

So that's concerning my post. Now onto everyone else.

The fire will be put out shortly and the villagers are going to notice that there is a wounded man with a sword to his neck laying on the ground. We are going to have to deal with that before moving on - just to let you all know.


In the foreseeable future:

From the fire we need to move deeper into the forest. I think our mortal peril has been addressed and we should be alright for a little while. Of course we will find some trouble, but not enough to stop us in one spot as we are currently.


So for your posts right now I suggest either writing about finish helping put out the fire or coming over to Thomas, Mayonette, Elfride, and Zach to see how you can help out.



I know that is a lot of stuff and I thank you all for your patience as I lay out what is to occur.


Again, I want to thank you all for sticking with me and making this RPG one of the best that I have ever been priveleaged to own. Thank you everyone.


Yours forever,

Crystal Heart

[Glirdan]

I too am at a standstill until you post your save Mith.

Crystal, we still have the problem that Cordelia shot Zach, do we not? So, if we do, we still have two things to deal with before we can move on into the forest.

[Mithalwen]

Sorry will do but have had access issues and was a bit confused about what is going on with the villain. will do something now..

[Mithalwen]

OK I may have to change what I have posted (other than Elfride's actions) I know so just say if I have messed up. I have roped in Leoflic and Edhener as "theatre sisters" ;) and sent Thomas and Mayonette to support Hama. I have only had Elfride wonder about what is going on becasue I don't know what the situation is with the villagers and samuel. Obviously we can get on quicker if there is a trustworthy Reeve ( anglo saxon term for a senior local official appointed by the king) who will accept the word of the General that they were the victims not the assailants of the original attack, and take the henchman into custody. Obviously we may not get away that simply. :D I have a fairly busy week so if you want to assume that Hama has given them the truth (but not automatically the whole truth) that is fine. If you need me to poat what he has actually said then let me know and I will add it to this post.

Let me know if you want m to undo anything ..but I did think it might give thomas and Mayonette a chance to have an interesting conversation... :D

[Crystal Heart]

Ah yes Thanks Glirdan. Yes we have to discuss what may become of Cordelia.


Mith - great post. I will post for Mayonette now. Adu please post for Thomas ASAP. Thankies!

[Mithalwen]

Depending on how involved with Samuel the villagers are .... I think we may be able to delay dealing with Cordelia... . the man seems more likely to survive and Hama is so high status that I am sure that if he said he would be answerable for her, she would be free to continue the quest . I sort of expected that if he doesn't get kiled ~Samuel is going to have to answer to the King eventually so if that is the case any fall out for cordelia could wait?

If you want to deal withit now the fact that Elfride has pushed the arrow through means that it is only going to be the thug's eord against ours that he was shot in the back..... not that I would advocate lying of course... :D

[Crystal Heart]

We could. However, how would we explain the hole in his back?

Lying would save Cordelia from the mess she's found herself in. *thinks* Sounds like a good game plan. Anyone else have a vote on the lying front?

[Mithalwen]

I meant that since Elfride pushed the arrow through creating a exit as well as an entry wound it is not so obvious that the man was shot in the back while fleeing rather than in the front while attacking.... btu I think it depends on how the villagers react. On the whole honesty is the best policy and the ruffians were the agressors....

[The Sixth Wizard]

Oh what a boring post by me, I'm sorry I have no imagination or concentration right now, it's actually winter down here...

[Witch_Queen]

The whole lying part sounds good to me.


Oh yeah posted for Thomas... Let me know what you guys think.. He's not a killer he just feels responsible.... Oh yeah and it makes Zach seem like an even worse person. Just remember Thomas is naive to the world still well atleast was while he was in Gondor... If you got any questions let me know...

[Cordelia Harrison]

Witch Queen - I liked it. It makes Zach seem more evil.

Sixth, I liked your post. It wasn't boring at all! I have filled my save so you can reply to it.

[Crystal Heart]

Hey Adu- I loved the post. I have responded. I hope you like it.

Great everyone! This is really moving along.

Mith - could you please post for Hama. Have him reflect on the extinguishing of the fire and dealing with the townspeople.

[Crystal Heart]

Mith- I need your post by tomorrow. Please. Thank you.

[Mithalwen]

when I get an answer to my questions regarding the villagers likely attitude then I can post for Hama ...... :rolleyes:

[Crystal Heart]

Sorry. Make them angry at the guy that started the fire and think nothing of what Cordelia did.

Does that sound good? And I'm sooooo sorry I didn't make it clear. For some reason I thought I had made it all clear, but I guess I didn't. I'm so sorry Mith. Please forgive me.

[Mithalwen]

Its ok I wasn't angry just stuck!!!! Will do asap

[Cordelia Harrison]

Hey Sixth! Where are ya dude? I'm kind of trapped in my post and can't make another one. I filled in the save. Tell me what ya think of it.

[Crystal Heart]

I'm so glad you aren't angry. I'm sorry that I created the problem! Must make sure that doesn't happen again.

Okay everyone it's Wednesday - midweek day! Woot! Okay now we need to get this rolling. Once Mith has her post up for Hama I want everyone to post accordingly. I want to see a post from everyone by the lastest Saturday. Does that sound fair?

You guys are doing a great job. Thanks for sticking with this and for chugging along with me as this goes along. I never imagined it would be like this. It is better than what I imagined and it's all because of you guys. Keep it up! :D

[Glirdan]

That's fine by me! :D

[Cordelia Harrison]

I posted! WEE!!

[Crystal Heart]

I don't know where that post is so I guess I'll have to post, without Hama's stuff. So everyone I'd like you all to post accordingly by Monday. Thank you.

[Glirdan]

Got my post up.

[Mithalwen]

Sorry I have had car problems and therefore access problems ..... will really try to catch up......

[Witch_Queen]

I've got a post up.. I hope you guys like it... I know I did very very much......

Let me know if I need to change anything.

[The Sixth Wizard]

Hee hee hee I love drama like Garnae being a worrywart.

[Crystal Heart]

Great. I think everyone has posted, which is great.

We'll move on once Mith fills in her save.

[The Sixth Wizard]

Mith, do you want to delete the save and make another post after mine? Because yours is most likely the group getting ready to go, and mine is another dialogue one, so it will fit better. :)

[Cordelia Harrison]

Sixth- that was a great post. I hope you like mine. If you don't, just tell me what I should do to change it. :D

[Crystal Heart]

Mith - Where are ya? I don't know what's happening in your world. I hope that you are okay.

[Glirdan]

Mith? If you're out there, please answer! We miss you!! I know RL's got you tied up, so I hope you get back soon!! :(

[Mithalwen]

Sorry ..... I have been rubbish .... have spread myself too thin and it is all caught up on me. SInce my plans for tomorrow have been squashed by a train strike. DVWP I will do something worth the wait....

[Crystal Heart]

No you aren't rubbish dear! Not in the least!! Things happen. Don't you worry about it. Just fill that save as soon as possible.

[Glirdan]

Mith, you're not rubbish. Like I said, we understand that RL is having it's toll on you. It's going to start on me shortly as well (like this Tuesday in fact :rolleyes: [Back to school]). Just we need those saves filled in ASAP. Again Mith, you're not rubbish!

[Crystal Heart]

Alright, I have decided to fill in my save. Everyone I want posts up by the Tuesday. I know that in the States it is labor day weekend and all. Thus that is fine, but the end of tuesday I would like the majority of you to have filled a post. No saves.

Thank you.

[Cordelia Harrison]

Hey Sixth I need you to post in response to me before I can post again.

[Mithalwen]

Thank you so much I am so sorry I have had limiited online tiem and got a "block" and phobic about it ... I am finding Hama a bit of a strdifficult handling him when stuff happens in the plot. I know I begged Hama ot let me hold the fort while he finished his exams but Ireally thought he would come back but I am struggling abit with him. I promise I will get something up before I logoff...

[Mithalwen]

arrgh I really have stymied you ..ok I kind of know wha tot do know .. but Crystal is it ok if I improvise re the stuff in the ruffian's bag or do youhave a fixed idea?


Tomorrow AM ...

[Crystal Heart]

Yeah improvise what you want. Just please fill your save within the next 48 hours. Thank you.

[Glirdan]

I'll have mine up sometime tomorrow...hopefully...

[Mithalwen]

At last .. sorry again for the delay. If I misunderstood what is going on let me know. Do we want to discover any other interesting artefacts in zach's bag?

either way . lead on macduff.....

[Glirdan]

Okay, post up.

[Crystal Heart]

Your post was perfect Mith. It is a great twist. And don't you worry about the delay. Things happen.

Since we have this map we should try to go down a certain back way to the cottage. That way we can sneak up. But not follow a direct path - but make our own beside it. What do you all think?


Sixth - seeing as Cordelia is stuck you need to post ASAP so she can post accordingly.

[Witch_Queen]

Crystal: I'm working on a post for Thomas will finish up what I've done so far later tonight.

[Crystal Heart]

Sounds great! I look forward to reading the rest of your post. :D

[Mithalwen]

Your post was perfect Mith. It is a great twist. And don't you worry about the delay. Things happen.

Since we have this map we should try to go down a certain back way to the cottage. That way we can sneak up. But not follow a direct path - but make our own beside it. What do you all think?
.


Good plan .. but really Crystal you set it up with your interrogation scene ... I thought there had to be something in the bag... :D

[Crystal Heart]

Oh why thank you Mith. I just wrote what I would have done if I was Mayonette. :D

[The Sixth Wizard]

Awesome mith's done, now we can move on a bit, yay!

[Crystal Heart]

Sixth you need to post in response to Cordelia. She is stuck. Please do that immediately. Thank you.

[Crystal Heart]

Adu, Sixth, and Cordelia - you all need to fill in your save within the next 48 hours please. You are delaying us with your saves.

[Glirdan]

Crystal, this proposition is completely up to you.

Mith has been carrying Hama's charcter for far too long and it also makes things harder on her. I say that if we get to the kidnapper's and he hasn't returned, we kill him off or something. I really don't want to do it, but I'm just thinking of Mith having to do two major characters posts.

This is completely left up to you.

[Cordelia Harrison]

Actually I think we should kill off Hama earlier. What do you think Crystal?

[Crystal Heart]

I think you two are right.

Okay. Hama will be killed off. But I think we should do it earlier rather than later. So. . .


Game plan: Hama dies ASAP.


Any objections?

[Mithalwen]

Since Hama is an ongoing character of Downer Hama perhaps a non fatal writing out .... urgent summons back to Edoras .. maybe to take the prisoner was what I thought.....

[Glirdan]

Hmmm, that could work...

[Crystal Heart]

I agree with you Mith. Okay, so he doesn't die. He gets called away. Whichever it doesn't matter. It'll free you up to be just Elfride.


Okay Adu, Sixth, and Cordelia you need to fill in your saves ASAP! As I've said before we can not go on without those being taken care of. Your saves have been there all week. I'm being patient, but having three of our members with half posts makes it hard on the rest of the group. So PLEASE fill in your saves by Monday morning.

I don't want to get mean. I want us all to have a lot of fun. But this RPG was only suppose to run for 6 to 8 weeks. I do believe that it has been far longer than that since this game started in late May. We need to carry on and saves that aren't filled for nearly a week aren't allowing us to do that.


I would ask that each and everyone of you would consider that as we continue on with this game.


Crystal


ADDITION: I have posted. We are moving on. Post accordingly.

[piosenniel]

I've sent PM's to Witch_Queen and The Sixth Wizard to fill in their posts.

I want to encourage people not to wait beyond 24 hours for someone to fill in their SAVE posts. Just have your own character carry on with however you want the interaction to go.

The person who has put up the save will have to fill in their save to match what you've written.

Also - I don't want to see anymore partial posts with a 'SAVE - to be finished later' tag at the end. They are not getting finished.

I will start removing SAVES that have been on the game thread longer than 48 hours.

~*~ pio, game moderator

[Cordelia Harrison]

I'm sorry Piosenniel. I took off the save and I won't do it any more.



Sixth - could you please fill your save so I can rework my post accordingly?

[Cordelia Harrison]

Hey Sixth I LOOOOOOVED your finished post. I've reworked mine accordingly. So . . . lol once again I can't post until you post. :D

[The Sixth Wizard]

Irritatingly, I will be gone for the coming eight days. So have fun without me, there may be a computer internet line where I'm going, I'm not sure. I'll post now. Sorry I couldn't tell you earlier, short notice! See you later...

[Mithalwen]

Glirdan do you want to have your words with Elfride .. then when I have responded I will deal with Hama ..?

[Glirdan]

How about you are the last to leave. But as you leave, Hama gets a change of heart and decides to stay back and sends you on?

[piosenniel]

About bringing this game to a close -

The game opened in May and was supposed to run for about 2 months. It is now September, 4 1/2 months later.

Are you getting close to the conclusion of the RPG?

Would it be possible to do so by the end of September or the first week in October?

One of the reasons I'm asking is that I have a game proposal from one of the players for whom this is a first RPG. That new game proposal can't be put up on the forum for consideration until the player has completed the Darker Days game.

So - can you pull together and finish play soon?

~*~ Pio

[Crystal Heart]

Yes Pio. We can most certainly have it done by the end of September. At the end of the first week of October at least.

I am so sorry that this game has run that long. I had no idea that it would go so long.




Everyone: Please post getting on your horses and approaching the cottage. I'll take care of the last battle like scene.

[Glirdan]

Remember my first PM to you Crystal!

And if you need reminding, here it is! :p I had asked you to let me take care of the actual kidnapper. I promise, it won't drag. Mith, it would be nice if you could get rid of Hama ASAP.

[Mithalwen]

Sorry I was at Oxonmoot this weekend... will do something ...

[Mithalwen]

OK Hama is gone and we have the option of him returning deus ex machina if required. Hope that suits. Just assume I have told you the news if it helps. :D

[Glirdan]

Ummm, well that means me readjusting my post, but that's fine. It's up to you Crystal.

[Mithalwen]

Not necessarily ..I was assuming you were on your way over and might notice Hama going and then I would tell you ...... but not actually have to type it out....just have an "Elfride told him that Hama was going ot edoras " type comment . but if it is a problem let me know....

[Glirdan]

No, I can go add that. But I need to add something more to it than. Hmmm, I think I know what I'll do. ;)

EDIT: Adjusted my post.

[Cordelia Harrison]

*gasps* Is Elfride going to have a man to love? OOOOH the suspense is KILLING me!!

[Crystal Heart]

All right everyone. You heard Pio. We need to get this done by the first week in October at the latest!

So I need all of you to post and post frequently until this is completed.

Adu and Sixth please post. You haven't posted on the thread in a while.

[piosenniel]

I sent Witch_Queen a PM on 9/8 -- it has not been read as yet by her.

I think you might just have to carry her character along.

~*~ Pio

[Crystal Heart]

Okay. Will do Pio. Thank you so much for telling me.

[Crystal Heart]

I have posted the final stages. Please get a move on and catch up.

Thank you!!

[Glirdan]

Crystal, I will not be able to post today and I tried to yesterday but kept getting kicked off. I will put up a save and fill it in tomorrow as soon as I get home from school. That's a promise.

[Crystal Heart]

Sounds good. Thank you for telling me. Don't worry about it. Sometimes sites freak out. Just try to make sure that you fill that save within 48 hours.

[Crystal Heart]

Come on now people! We need to have this finished by next week!!

[Glirdan]

Okay Crystal, post is up. Hope it's alright.

[Crystal Heart]

It's more than alright. It was very very good.



Thank you Glirdan and Edhener! You two get trophies!! *gives them trophies and cookies*


Mith, Sixth . . . please post your battle sequences. Thank you.

[Mithalwen]

Sorry I was waiting for Glirdan... and I started a new job today so... :D

[piosenniel]

Mithalwen


Clear your PM's please.

~*~ Pio :)

[Glirdan]

Hmmm, I was thinkiing, because I'm still out cold, what if someone (out of our party) stumbled over me and found me? Or something like that.

[The Sixth Wizard]

Anyone have a problem with me describing the inside of the cottage, or using Cordelia's character to kill off my enemy? Let me know and yours truly will fix it.

<EDIT>

I lurve battle scenes. Hee hee hee...

<DOUBLE EDIT>

2 things;

Crystal, is there a belief of hell in Rohan?

And should we drag our the Samuel scene more, or do we have no time?

[Crystal Heart]

We don't have time. We have to be done by this Friday. What I have done is done.

Please create posts that will tie things up.

[Cordelia Harrison]

Sixth could you please post in response to what I said? Please.

Thankies! :D

[The Sixth Wizard]

Oh ok, I was going to wait till Mith and the others had caught up a bit but never mind.

<EDIT>

I'll edit that post more later I think.

[Cordelia Harrison]

Thankies!!

we only have this week so I want to post at least one last time. That's why I asked.

[Mithalwen]

Oh ok, I was going to wait till Mith and the others had caught up a bit but never mind.


I thought I was caught up...but I have posted again..... I may make another depending on others but it isn't absolutely vital......

[Cordelia Harrison]

Hey Mith can Elfride save Garnae?

[Mithalwen]

I am sure she can if he wants to live.. but it would help if Sixth filled in his save in which I presume the injury occurs...... meet me half way here... :p

[Glirdan]

Hey Dimu, would it be possible for Edhener to find Léoflic unconcious? Or anyone for that matter.

[Dimturiel]

Yes, Glirdan, of course he can. I'll work on it.

EDIT

Allright, Glirdan, I have written my post. Let me know if you want something changed.

[Crystal Heart]

Alright Mith I'm sorry, but I made a decision.

Especially since we need to have tied this up by this week. I'm going to petition Pio to give us one last week since we still hadn't gotten to the fight scene.

Please post your finishing up posts ASAP!!


And thank you all for playing. I have enjoyed every minute of it and I have enjoyed RPing with each and everyone of you.



Yours forever,

Crystal

[Crystal Heart]

GOOD NEWS:


I asked Pio and she has agreeded to give ONE LAST week. So get to posting up a finale folks!!

[Glirdan]

Yay Crystal!! I really don't want this to end because it's been so much fun RPing with all of you.

Oh! Dimu, it was absolutely fine. Thanks! :D

[The Sixth Wizard]

I hope no-one minds, but I have made Garnae wake later on in the day on a bed somewhere, I'll let you guys decide where. Should we make Hama's crack force arrive and clean up the mess etc.?

[Cordelia Harrison]

I don't mind. And I've posted in response.

[Crystal Heart]

That is fine by me!

Sixth - please don't wait for others before you repost. Especially since you have been addressed by Cordelia.

[Glirdan]

Okay, just posted.

[The Sixth Wizard]

Yes, I tend to do that don't I? :)

[Cordelia Harrison]

Yes you do and I'm stuck now once again. Since my character is so intertwined with yours. We only have the rest of this week remember.

[Cordelia Harrison]

Sixth - please post! We've only got a few days left to resolve this and the entire company is resting on whether or not you can travel! It's not fair to the rest of us!!

[The Sixth Wizard]

Sorry the school computers were off line for a couple of days. Eeep. :o Hmm. Ah well. Sorry everyone!

<EDIT>
Aw, man. That was harsh Cordelia!
I am really at a loss at what to post here people... argh... well here we go...

<DOUBLE EDIT>
Over-the-top, was my latest one? Ho hum.

[Witch_Queen]

First of all, allow me to apologize for my extended absence. Thats the problem with computers. Even though they say their fixed something always messes up. I put up a post for Thomas. I hope you guys like it. If there is anything you wish for me to change I will. Plus I have been so busy with work that I finally got a chance to check to make sure my compie is now working and shouldn't mess up anymore. Even though the game is almost over, I'm doing my best to make sure it works for the remainder of the time we have. Ended up having to get a new compie which I hope will be my friend and work with me. Blasted technology. What did I do to it?

Crystal: I love what you have done with Thomas. You have been true to his character. I will do my best to carry out Thomas till the game is completely absolutely finished.


Once again I am sorry and thanks for carrying on without me.

[Glirdan]

Okay, posted back Mith. And I've finally said it. :p :rolleyes:

[The Sixth Wizard]

The suspense is killing me...

[Mithalwen]

Sorry .... but there IS a limit to the number of romances a cast of seven can sustain in such a short timeframe I think... ;)

[Crystal Heart]

Adu - that's fine. I'm glad to hear that you are well and that you are okay. I'm glad that you like how I carried Thomas. I figured that I should carry your character since he is most intertwined with mine.

[The Sixth Wizard]

I would say something now but I have been tragically killed by the abnormal amount of suspense...

Seriously though, I will post the final(?) post for me within twenty-four hours. That's for sure.

<EDIT>

Yes, darn me, because the barrows failed to work any more upon my computer about an hour before the 24 hour limit! This is from the school computers and I'm about to get kicked off, so in the next 6 hours, REALLY.

[Cordelia Harrison]

Darn you Sixth! I have to wait to hear what you are going to ask me?! lol

[Glirdan]

I'll post in a bit. Don't worry. :)

[Crystal Heart]

We have gone a week over what Pio had granted us. We all should applaud our wonderful Pio for her patience. *applauds*


Now, my last words to you my fellow journeymen. Thank you. Thank you for joining this RPG. Thank you for making this dream a reality. Thank you for your patience and your perserverance. Thank you for staying on task - even though we ran far longer than expected.

Just overall, thank you. It has been my great honor and privilege to have RPed with each of you. Some of you I have RPed with before and I thoroughly enjoyed joining in another game with you. For those of you that I have never RPed before this - it was an absolute delight.

No matter where we shall go on Barrow Downs - I hope that you all will consider me a friend as I consider you all friends. If you ever need someone to talk to I will be here. You can find me here.

Again thank you and I am sorry to see this end. I wish you all luck in other games and in your lives.


Yours forever,

Crystal Heart

[Mithalwen]

Three cheers for Pio...

And well done for bringing us safely home (or at least homeward bound!) Crystal.

I enjoyed being part of a RPG not tied to a specific historical event. And on the whole I am glad to have fulfilled my resolve not to end a RPG married, for once (not that that wasn't fun), and since Leoflic's grief seems all too controllable, I don't feel too guilty!

See you around, everyone.

Mith

[Glirdan]

Nice Mith, very nice... Just kidding!!

I want to applaud Pio as well for all her patience. She really put up with a lot!

And I want to say thank you to Crystal for such a wonderful game and thank you to everyone else for making it so!! This may have been my first RPG, but it has been a blast and I am so happy that I was a part in it. Thank you so much guys!

Yours always,

Glirdan

[Dimturiel]

Thank you all for the wonderful time that you have given me! :) I am really glad of having been a part of this. Good luck to you all!

Once again, thank you,

Dimturiel.

PS I'm sorry Edhener could not answer your proposal, Glirdan. I had some problems and did not have time to do it. Anyway, consider the answer to have been yes. :)

[The Sixth Wizard]

Ho hum.

Here ends the Darker Days RPG. And if it has risen to the high and ambitious to darkness and ruin, that was of old the fate of the Shire players, and if there are to be any better players than the hopeless ones in this forum only the Barrow-Wight may know, but he has not revealed it, and it is not declared in the dooms of Piosenniel...

:)

[Cordelia Harrison]

It was a pleasure to be apart of this game with all of you. This is my first RPG and I loved every minute of it. I can't wait to start my next game! Hopefully I'll get to RP with each and everyone one of you again.

Cordelia

[piosenniel]

~*~ To Elvenhome ~*~