Outracing the Flames Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Nogrod · 05-14-2006, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Folwren

Hm. It's a good idea to think ahead, Nogrod, but it may not be good to think too far ahead, as Arry's gone and we can't consult him. He may come back and not like any of our ideas, if we end up coming up with some.

Well, I was not saying, that we should rush ourselvers to Edoras or split the party without Arry's consent. I was just thinking, that we should think of our posts - and share the ideas around. And then maybe being ready to post somewhat as Arry returns.

And anyhow. If we are free to post as we wish (f.ex. myself being able to write that Sythric's wound is really bad - or not), then I can't see, how anyone could say, that that will not do... Isn't this a game of action and reaction?

But you are right. We should not rush to anything. But we could still have some discussion here about the way we are going to go forwards... Sythric's situation is looking very bad indeed: if he's just barely able to walk - when supported - in the evening, I can't quite see, how he could ride the following morning. And reading the depiction of Tevildo about Brand's condition, I think it would take another miracle for him to be able to ride either...

But we should think about these, together?

Folwren · 05-14-2006, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Nogrod

And anyhow. If we are free to post as we wish (f.ex. myself being able to write that Sythric's wound is really bad - or not), then I can't see, how anyone could say, that that will not do... Isn't this a game of action and reaction?

...

But we should think about these, together?

Well, you're absolutely correct on the score that each character gets to do as they will. I think, to be honest, I would be quite happy to jump at your plan for planning ahead a little bit, but I'm really in no possition to do so with my character. Athwen is going to do as she's told, which, I think, will be to ride ahead of the wounded again. She has no say in anything, nor is she wounded. I have nothing to plan.

You may want to consider what's going to happen concerning your character and then contact anyone that it effects, either by PM or here (if you did it by PM, it would be better for the game, because then no one would have any idea of what was in store until it happened.

). Or, if someone does have an idea for something that disrupts the entire camp and everyone therein, then we might talk about it here.

But, really, seriously. I'm rather skiddish about planning anything without Arry. I've learned from personal experience that he doesn't like his character being messed with much - I daren't think what he might think if he comes back and sees us plotting for his game without him. But, if you're careful and only make plans with your character (and with another player's character with their help or consent)(or use one of the non player characters, such as Fion and Vaenosa) then it would be just fine.

As I said before, I'd be much more supportive and excited to do what you're suggesting if my character had any say in anything at all.

-- Folwren

Farael · 05-14-2006, 09:18 PM

Well, Osmod's future is rather set as well... he'll grab the wrong thing and will have to ask Leod for a little help

... but once that is done, he'll go to bed, keep on pondering his thoughts, wake up the following morning and scout ahead. Of course, I'm up for having him interact with someone else if others feel like it, but I don't want to plan that too much either, unless it's something big. I say we all take a nice break, get our Real Life sorted out as much as possible so that once Arry is back we can game on with as little trouble as possible.

Of course, if anyone wants to plan ahead I'm no-one to say no... and I might just join if it seems that Osmod would have a say on whatever is being planned.

Nogrod · 05-15-2006, 04:27 PM

Well I guess you both have voiced the same problem that I face.

Sythric is very bad. I would like to have some ideas, what's coming next to decide on my next posts. If we will all go forwards, I need to come up with some miraculous healing-stuff, but if not, then what shall we do? Just at the moment I just can't write about anything, as I can't refer to the state Sythric is in (being really bad or somehow getting better).

And Athwen: I agree with you. I had no idea of "plotting" things behind Arry's back. None whatsoever. I was merely thinking of us having the camp here - and maybe discussing about the possible futures. Maybe our characters might come up with something? But then again, at least Sythric's posts would require some knowledge aboutr his future condition...

Tevildo · 05-17-2006, 12:18 PM

With Arry gone (in real life), I took a vacation for a day or two, but I wanted to add something about my original post, since it's stirred up discussion on "splitting the group". When I mentioned Brand was pretty sick, and that the medicine might or might not work quickly, I was assuming that Arry would make that decision for his character when he returns.

Nogrod - As far as Sythric goes, Leod was thinking of him only in a secondary way when I wrote that post. We could always do some improvements on the sledge and continue on much as we did before. That would mean Sythric was about the same. I do think you could make an argument that the best thing for Sythric would be to get to Edoras so he would have all the medicines and such. I also suppose it is possible that Sythric could possibly improve enough to sit a horse at a slow walk?

Arry · 05-18-2006, 01:11 AM

Well, I'm back!

Let's spend a couple of game days recuperating where we are at present.

Farael can work in his idea - 'Athwen' and 'Dorran' can certainly be in on the bit of fun. Use 'Fion' too if you need to.

Nogrod - a post about just how bad Sythric believes himself to be at present, and where his chief hurts now lie and how they are making him feel, etc., would be good. And has he ever been wounded this badly before? Does he feel that his 'older' body is just not healing as it did before.

Brand is pretty much out of it at the moment - and if Undómë wishes, she can continue to nursemaid him, or take part in Farael's caper.

Undómë · 05-18-2006, 02:20 AM

Well, poor Brand is probably in a coma by now trying to escape Meghan's chatterings.

I'd be up for a little comic relief at the expense of Osmod!

~ U

Nogrod · 05-18-2006, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Arry

Well, I'm back!

Nogrod - a post about just how bad Sythric believes himself to be at present, and where his chief hurts now lie and how they are making him feel, etc., would be good. And has he ever been wounded this badly before? Does he feel that his 'older' body is just not healing as it did before.

Good to see you back!

I'll try to have something for Sythric later today - about the topics you suggested...

05-14-2006, 09:18 PM	#3
Farael Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In hospitals, call rooms and (rarely) my apartment. Posts: 1,538	Well, Osmod's future is rather set as well... he'll grab the wrong thing and will have to ask Leod for a little help ... but once that is done, he'll go to bed, keep on pondering his thoughts, wake up the following morning and scout ahead. Of course, I'm up for having him interact with someone else if others feel like it, but I don't want to plan that too much either, unless it's something big. I say we all take a nice break, get our Real Life sorted out as much as possible so that once Arry is back we can game on with as little trouble as possible. Of course, if anyone wants to plan ahead I'm no-one to say no... and I might just join if it seems that Osmod would have a say on whatever is being planned. __________________ I prepared Explosive Runes this morning.

05-17-2006, 12:18 PM	#5
Tevildo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Curled up on Melko's lap Posts: 425	With Arry gone (in real life), I took a vacation for a day or two, but I wanted to add something about my original post, since it's stirred up discussion on "splitting the group". When I mentioned Brand was pretty sick, and that the medicine might or might not work quickly, I was assuming that Arry would make that decision for his character when he returns. Nogrod - As far as Sythric goes, Leod was thinking of him only in a secondary way when I wrote that post. We could always do some improvements on the sledge and continue on much as we did before. That would mean Sythric was about the same. I do think you could make an argument that the best thing for Sythric would be to get to Edoras so he would have all the medicines and such. I also suppose it is possible that Sythric could possibly improve enough to sit a horse at a slow walk? __________________ Now Tevildo was a mighty cat--the mightiest of all--and possessed of an evil spirit,...and he was in Melko's constant following; and that cat had all cats subject to him, and he and his subjects were the chasers and getters of meat for Melko's table.

05-18-2006, 01:11 AM	#6
Arry Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 704	Well, I'm back! Let's spend a couple of game days recuperating where we are at present. Farael can work in his idea - 'Athwen' and 'Dorran' can certainly be in on the bit of fun. Use 'Fion' too if you need to. Nogrod - a post about just how bad Sythric believes himself to be at present, and where his chief hurts now lie and how they are making him feel, etc., would be good. And has he ever been wounded this badly before? Does he feel that his 'older' body is just not healing as it did before. Brand is pretty much out of it at the moment - and if Undómë wishes, she can continue to nursemaid him, or take part in Farael's caper. __________________ If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world – J.R.R. Tolkien Last edited by Arry; 05-18-2006 at 02:15 AM.

05-18-2006, 02:20 AM	#7
Undómë Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 400	Well, poor Brand is probably in a coma by now trying to escape Meghan's chatterings. I'd be up for a little comic relief at the expense of Osmod! ~ U __________________ Young she was and yet not so. The braids of her dark hair were touched by no frost, her white arms and clear face were flawless and smooth, and the light of stars was in her bright eyes, grey as a cloudless night . . .

05-15-2006, 04:27 PM	#4
Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	Well I guess you both have voiced the same problem that I face. Sythric is very bad. I would like to have some ideas, what's coming next to decide on my next posts. If we will all go forwards, I need to come up with some miraculous healing-stuff, but if not, then what shall we do? Just at the moment I just can't write about anything, as I can't refer to the state Sythric is in (being really bad or somehow getting better). And Athwen: I agree with you. I had no idea of "plotting" things behind Arry's back. None whatsoever. I was merely thinking of us having the camp here - and maybe discussing about the possible futures. Maybe our characters might come up with something? But then again, at least Sythric's posts would require some knowledge aboutr his future condition...