The Ambassador's Son Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Earendil Halfelven · 05-15-2004, 08:37 PM

Hi everyone!

I was thinking of a good time when Doran could come across the survivors and we can have our last battle. I figured that it would be good for me to wait until you Gondorians get settled on the island and get things going there before I show up, just like you recommended Nuranar. Hmmm, if Maika doesn't show up by the time we get to the end, should we actually end it?

Durelin · 05-16-2004, 01:14 PM

Hmmmm, since we should be drawing near the end, I was considering some ideas, as well...mainly about Doran's position, because he is the main concern of my character. So, if anything I suggest goes against what has already been planned, I did not mean it to, as I am thoroughly confused on where everyone is going to be, and when.

I believe Doran should have received word through some means about the taking of Gondorian prisoners. Could they use birds...? (Hmmmm...messenger seagulls...

) After the ship is taken in the storm, he stops receiving 'updates' from them. Or, the fact that they have taken prisoners draws him to them, wishing to question them himself, make sure none of them are anybody important, etc. Most likely he doesn't trust any of his men to do any of this on their own. This could eliminate Doran's having to come upon the wreckage site by chance. Also, even with small signs of wreckage and know sign of any ships, if Doran could somehow know the ships' last location, he could assume the worst, easily. Landing on the island to investigate, hopefully, seems like a good idea.

What if I had Rakein almost as a scout: Doran lands on the beach near where Rakein has 'camped out', and Rakein observes them. When he sees a woman among them, he knows she is a prisoner and perhaps even that she is Adeline, friend and Devon. So he decides that he must find the others, as he cannot get his revenge on his own, and thinking of the safety of the woman.

How does that sound to get things going toward a final battle? Unless it is just easier to assume that the Gondorians are given plenty of time to rally together, as well as plenty of motivation to. Also, my idea would need a reason for Doran to wait on the island before immediately hunting down any Gondorians, or even any corsair, perhaps. His searching for his shipwrecked men could give the Gondorians time to find each other, but his searching most likely would also find the Gondorians... Am I making any sense?

What does everyone think? Hopefully I at least started some thought about stuff, even if I was unable to coherently establish any plot possibilities...

-Durelin

piosenniel · 05-16-2004, 01:22 PM

I would like this game to close on May 31st, Midnight, Pacific Time U.S.

Since Maika has not posted since 04/25 on either the Game or the Discussion Thread, the other gamers will need to carry her character along and bring this game to conclusion by then.

Please do discuss the options presented by Nuranar and Durelin and bring this game to a succesful end.

~*~ Pio, Game Moderator.

Earendil Halfelven · 05-17-2004, 06:55 PM

No problem, Pio. This game will be over by then. I guess we can't worry about Maika anymore not posting. We'll end it when we get there.

Durelin, so your suggesting that Doran come across some floating Gondorian's after the storm who are adrift in the sea and question them, then go to the island to investigate? Thats the idea that I got from your post, and if thats the case, I like it. Thats what you said also, Nuranar.

So, here's the plan-
Devon and the Gondorians and Corsairs get to the island and start fighting eachother.
Meanwhile, Doran comes across some survivors floating in the ocean and goes to the island to investigate and finish off Devon if Devon is there.
As they battle on the island, which I say should go on for a few days because they'll be chasing eachother, a seperate Gondorian force shows up and enters the battle. That turns the battle against Doran and the Corsairs lose and Doran, Jurex, and Acacia are taken back to Umbar for trial, and a possible execution? Here, you can kill off all secondary characters, if you want. Some major characters can die too if you guys would like. Would it be interesting if Devon died in a fight with Doran? I think that would be cool.

So, the last posts will be back in Umbar with the trial of the Corsairs and executions, if we have any. Or we can have some escape?

You guys like?

Nuranar · 05-18-2004, 08:18 AM

Earendil, thanks for putting things together coherently. You summed up what Durelin and I said very neatly, I think. Himaran, how's that with you?

About how to finish it up with the corsair protagonists, I'm not sure; I kinda figured that was your area, with Doran being your character and all. About other major characters . . . yeah, it'd be cool if some of them died. I'm a bit attached to Calnan, though, and I might use him in later stories, so I'd rather not kill him. So much for my team spirit!

With that in mind, though, I'd just caution not to kill Devon without making every effort to contact Maika. I think that'd be some serious Forum Rule Violations. No point in testing Pio's patience any further.

It appears that the corsair contingent is well represented. What about the Gondorians? Aman, Arvedui? With the storm and the wreck, I did the last post that concerned the Gondorians, so would one of you move us along? That's what's holding us up, although Doran could go ahead and find his survivors at sea.

Amanaduial the archer · 05-18-2004, 11:26 AM

I'm here. Unseen maybe, but I have been checking in regularly, honest!

Nuranar, could you check your PMs please?

Earendil Halfelven · 05-18-2004, 12:37 PM

Ok, good idea about killing characters, Nuranar, even though I don't know how we'd actually contact Maika. But I guess that if she doesn't check in by the time we get to the battling and stuff that we can do with her character what we like. I think thats in the rules, if I remember correctly. Anyways, everyone can just do what you want with your character's fate, which is what normally happens anyways. But with characters that have no players, we'll be democratic and vote on what happens to them, so...

Who all votes for Devon to bite the dust? Vote either "yea" or "nay."

"Yea"= a vote in the affirmative for death

"Nay"= a vote in the negative for death

My reasoning for voting NOW is that if we get to the battling at the end, we'll already have our plan on what we're going to do and we won't have to waste anymore time deciding that. If Maika does show up, then all's well. But at least we'll be prepared.

Ok, you Gondorians get posting and get the island scenario set up so that Doran, Jurex, and Acacia can show up and start the battling. We'll set a deadline so that we don't run out of time for this whole RPG.

Doran, Jurex, and Acacia will arrive on the island and start battling on Thursday May 20th. All players wishing to get in pre-island posts need to do so NOW.

That leaves us 10 days for the trials and wrapping it up.

Let's Go!!!

05-15-2004, 08:37 PM	#1
Earendil Halfelven Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: the dark recesses of the mind Posts: 223	Hi everyone! I was thinking of a good time when Doran could come across the survivors and we can have our last battle. I figured that it would be good for me to wait until you Gondorians get settled on the island and get things going there before I show up, just like you recommended Nuranar. Hmmm, if Maika doesn't show up by the time we get to the end, should we actually end it? __________________ In nomini domine saboath sui filique ite ad infernos.

05-16-2004, 01:22 PM	#3
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	I would like this game to close on May 31st, Midnight, Pacific Time U.S. Since Maika has not posted since 04/25 on either the Game or the Discussion Thread, the other gamers will need to carry her character along and bring this game to conclusion by then. Please do discuss the options presented by Nuranar and Durelin and bring this game to a succesful end. ~*~ Pio, Game Moderator. __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

05-17-2004, 06:55 PM	#4
Earendil Halfelven Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: the dark recesses of the mind Posts: 223	No problem, Pio. This game will be over by then. I guess we can't worry about Maika anymore not posting. We'll end it when we get there. Durelin, so your suggesting that Doran come across some floating Gondorian's after the storm who are adrift in the sea and question them, then go to the island to investigate? Thats the idea that I got from your post, and if thats the case, I like it. Thats what you said also, Nuranar. So, here's the plan- Devon and the Gondorians and Corsairs get to the island and start fighting eachother. Meanwhile, Doran comes across some survivors floating in the ocean and goes to the island to investigate and finish off Devon if Devon is there. As they battle on the island, which I say should go on for a few days because they'll be chasing eachother, a seperate Gondorian force shows up and enters the battle. That turns the battle against Doran and the Corsairs lose and Doran, Jurex, and Acacia are taken back to Umbar for trial, and a possible execution? Here, you can kill off all secondary characters, if you want. Some major characters can die too if you guys would like. Would it be interesting if Devon died in a fight with Doran? I think that would be cool. So, the last posts will be back in Umbar with the trial of the Corsairs and executions, if we have any. Or we can have some escape? You guys like? __________________ In nomini domine saboath sui filique ite ad infernos.

05-18-2004, 08:18 AM	#5
Nuranar Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: STILL a drought Posts: 529	It sounds like a plan to me! Earendil, thanks for putting things together coherently. You summed up what Durelin and I said very neatly, I think. Himaran, how's that with you? About how to finish it up with the corsair protagonists, I'm not sure; I kinda figured that was your area, with Doran being your character and all. About other major characters . . . yeah, it'd be cool if some of them died. I'm a bit attached to Calnan, though, and I might use him in later stories, so I'd rather not kill him. So much for my team spirit! With that in mind, though, I'd just caution not to kill Devon without making every effort to contact Maika. I think that'd be some serious Forum Rule Violations. No point in testing Pio's patience any further. It appears that the corsair contingent is well represented. What about the Gondorians? Aman, Arvedui? With the storm and the wreck, I did the last post that concerned the Gondorians, so would one of you move us along? That's what's holding us up, although Doran could go ahead and find his survivors at sea. __________________ I admit it is better fun to punt than be punted, and that a desire to have all the fun is nine-tenths of the law of chivalry. Lord Peter Wimsey

05-18-2004, 11:26 AM	#6
Amanaduial the archer Shadow of Starlight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: dancing among the ledgerlines... Posts: 2,347	I'm here. Unseen maybe, but I have been checking in regularly, honest! Nuranar, could you check your PMs please? __________________ I am what I was, a harmless little devil

05-16-2004, 01:14 PM	#2
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	Hmmmm, since we should be drawing near the end, I was considering some ideas, as well...mainly about Doran's position, because he is the main concern of my character. So, if anything I suggest goes against what has already been planned, I did not mean it to, as I am thoroughly confused on where everyone is going to be, and when. I believe Doran should have received word through some means about the taking of Gondorian prisoners. Could they use birds...? (Hmmmm...messenger seagulls... ) After the ship is taken in the storm, he stops receiving 'updates' from them. Or, the fact that they have taken prisoners draws him to them, wishing to question them himself, make sure none of them are anybody important, etc. Most likely he doesn't trust any of his men to do any of this on their own. This could eliminate Doran's having to come upon the wreckage site by chance. Also, even with small signs of wreckage and know sign of any ships, if Doran could somehow know the ships' last location, he could assume the worst, easily. Landing on the island to investigate, hopefully, seems like a good idea. What if I had Rakein almost as a scout: Doran lands on the beach near where Rakein has 'camped out', and Rakein observes them. When he sees a woman among them, he knows she is a prisoner and perhaps even that she is Adeline, friend and Devon. So he decides that he must find the others, as he cannot get his revenge on his own, and thinking of the safety of the woman. How does that sound to get things going toward a final battle? Unless it is just easier to assume that the Gondorians are given plenty of time to rally together, as well as plenty of motivation to. Also, my idea would need a reason for Doran to wait on the island before immediately hunting down any Gondorians, or even any corsair, perhaps. His searching for his shipwrecked men could give the Gondorians time to find each other, but his searching most likely would also find the Gondorians... Am I making any sense? What does everyone think? Hopefully I at least started some thought about stuff, even if I was unable to coherently establish any plot possibilities... -Durelin

05-18-2004, 12:37 PM	#7
Earendil Halfelven Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: the dark recesses of the mind Posts: 223	Ok, good idea about killing characters, Nuranar, even though I don't know how we'd actually contact Maika. But I guess that if she doesn't check in by the time we get to the battling and stuff that we can do with her character what we like. I think thats in the rules, if I remember correctly. Anyways, everyone can just do what you want with your character's fate, which is what normally happens anyways. But with characters that have no players, we'll be democratic and vote on what happens to them, so... Who all votes for Devon to bite the dust? Vote either "yea" or "nay." "Yea"= a vote in the affirmative for death "Nay"= a vote in the negative for death My reasoning for voting NOW is that if we get to the battling at the end, we'll already have our plan on what we're going to do and we won't have to waste anymore time deciding that. If Maika does show up, then all's well. But at least we'll be prepared. Ok, you Gondorians get posting and get the island scenario set up so that Doran, Jurex, and Acacia can show up and start the battling. We'll set a deadline so that we don't run out of time for this whole RPG. Doran, Jurex, and Acacia will arrive on the island and start battling on Thursday May 20th. All players wishing to get in pre-island posts need to do so NOW. That leaves us 10 days for the trials and wrapping it up. Let's Go!!! __________________ In nomini domine saboath sui filique ite ad infernos.