Blood Run: A Terror Returns Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Durelin · 05-07-2007, 03:18 PM

Welcome aboard, Crystal! So glad to have you!

Your character and post look great to me, except for one minor quibble in the post...the outline in the proposal is a little misleading, I suppose, as Firefoot and I decided that we would cover the full town meeting in the first posts. Meaning that in each character's first post they should volunteer to be a "Defender of Bree," as the Mayor has already called for such volunteers.

Then, the Defenders will meet together without all the other townsfolk around - that's what we will start with when the game starts. And actually, that will be on the same day, so I suppose the outline is wrong.

My apologies! Where precisely we wanted to start was one of the more difficult things to determine...

As a suggestion, perhaps: Eric can still comment about how they need the strongest and bravest men, and I see the Mayor responding with the question: "And are you one of those strongest and bravest men, Eric?" or something like that. So, basically, you have permission to use the mayor briefly in your post.

Anyway...if you could just add to/adjust your post a teeny bit so that Eric officially volunteers, that would be great! Also heed any other suggestions Firefoot has!

Thanks so much!

And...the fixed first half of the outline:

Day 1 - Morning – Town Meeting; opinions are expressed, characters volunteer (or are volunteered!).
Day 1 - Afternoon – The characters have their own meeting to make plans. (<--This is where the game will open up at.)
Day 2-? – The characters put their plans into action, and depending on those plans and how they are carried out, they will at least catch a glimpse of what they are up against. How long it takes before the truth is known depends on how things go.

Sorry - that be all my fault. I hope things make a little more sense now.

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NOTE: I replaced the original outline in post #4 above with this new version.

~*~ Pio

Crystal Heart · 05-07-2007, 03:28 PM

Oh that's okay. Sometimes it is hard to convey your thoughts. I know it well! I have been a game owner many times now and I know that problem well.

I have edited the end of my post accordingly. I hope it pleases you.

And thank you so much for allowing me in on the game. I am looking forward to it!

Durelin · 05-07-2007, 03:37 PM

Thanks so very much! Looks great to me!

Firefoot · 05-07-2007, 04:46 PM

Crystal - overall, looks very nice. Just one quibble - I might be misreading, but Eric's history looks rather anachronistic with the part about the war - the war has been over for 70 years (twice Eric's age), so his father could not have died in it. Could you think of some other way for his father to have died?

Oh, and we're starting to look pretty heavy on Man characters (Finduilas and Lommy, your characters are Men, right?) - I would probably prefer it if the last two spots were occupied by Hobbits, so that there is some balance in the game. Durelin, thoughts?

Durelin · 05-07-2007, 06:09 PM

Both very very good points, Firefoot. Yes, that is a bit of an age discrepency...

And yes, we are in dreadful need of Hobbits! I agree, the last two spots should be Hobbits. And we really need at least one of those spots filled...Toby can't be the only Hobbit!

If we get desperate, I'll fill in a Hobbit role as a sort of secondary character, but I do hope we get people interested in trying a Hobbit...

Pio - Could you please change the last two open spots in the character list to Hobbits only? (And male only, of course, considering Hobbit traditions.) Thanks much!

If someone is interested in being a part of the game, but does not want to be a Hobbit, please PM myself and/or Firefoot and we'll see what we can do.

Crystal Heart · 05-07-2007, 08:47 PM

I have updated my post accordingly. I hope it now fits.

piosenniel · 05-07-2007, 08:54 PM

Updated and moved along....

05-07-2007, 03:18 PM	#1
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	Welcome aboard, Crystal! So glad to have you! Your character and post look great to me, except for one minor quibble in the post...the outline in the proposal is a little misleading, I suppose, as Firefoot and I decided that we would cover the full town meeting in the first posts. Meaning that in each character's first post they should volunteer to be a "Defender of Bree," as the Mayor has already called for such volunteers. Then, the Defenders will meet together without all the other townsfolk around - that's what we will start with when the game starts. And actually, that will be on the same day, so I suppose the outline is wrong. My apologies! Where precisely we wanted to start was one of the more difficult things to determine... As a suggestion, perhaps: Eric can still comment about how they need the strongest and bravest men, and I see the Mayor responding with the question: "And are you one of those strongest and bravest men, Eric?" or something like that. So, basically, you have permission to use the mayor briefly in your post. Anyway...if you could just add to/adjust your post a teeny bit so that Eric officially volunteers, that would be great! Also heed any other suggestions Firefoot has! Thanks so much! And...the fixed first half of the outline: Day 1 - Morning – Town Meeting; opinions are expressed, characters volunteer (or are volunteered!). Day 1 - Afternoon – The characters have their own meeting to make plans. (<--This is where the game will open up at.) Day 2-? – The characters put their plans into action, and depending on those plans and how they are carried out, they will at least catch a glimpse of what they are up against. How long it takes before the truth is known depends on how things go. Sorry - that be all my fault. I hope things make a little more sense now. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE: I replaced the original outline in post #4 above with this new version. ~~ Pio Last edited by piosenniel; 05-07-2007 at 08:38 PM.*

05-07-2007, 03:28 PM	#2
Crystal Heart Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohan Posts: 568	Oh that's okay. Sometimes it is hard to convey your thoughts. I know it well! I have been a game owner many times now and I know that problem well. I have edited the end of my post accordingly. I hope it pleases you. And thank you so much for allowing me in on the game. I am looking forward to it! __________________ "What you see is exactly what you get. Don't say I didn't warn you."

05-07-2007, 08:47 PM	#6
Crystal Heart Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohan Posts: 568	I have updated my post accordingly. I hope it now fits. __________________ "What you see is exactly what you get. Don't say I didn't warn you."

05-07-2007, 08:54 PM	#7
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Updated and moved along.... __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside. Last edited by piosenniel; 05-08-2007 at 08:33 PM.

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05-07-2007, 03:37 PM	#3
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	Thanks so very much! Looks great to me!

05-07-2007, 04:46 PM	#4
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Crystal - overall, looks very nice. Just one quibble - I might be misreading, but Eric's history looks rather anachronistic with the part about the war - the war has been over for 70 years (twice Eric's age), so his father could not have died in it. Could you think of some other way for his father to have died? Oh, and we're starting to look pretty heavy on Man characters (Finduilas and Lommy, your characters are Men, right?) - I would probably prefer it if the last two spots were occupied by Hobbits, so that there is some balance in the game. Durelin, thoughts?

05-07-2007, 06:09 PM	#5
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	Both very very good points, Firefoot. Yes, that is a bit of an age discrepency... And yes, we are in dreadful need of Hobbits! I agree, the last two spots should be Hobbits. And we really need at least one of those spots filled...Toby can't be the only Hobbit! If we get desperate, I'll fill in a Hobbit role as a sort of secondary character, but I do hope we get people interested in trying a Hobbit... Pio - Could you please change the last two open spots in the character list to Hobbits only? (And male only, of course, considering Hobbit traditions.) Thanks much! If someone is interested in being a part of the game, but does not want to be a Hobbit, please PM myself and/or Firefoot and we'll see what we can do.