Scarburg Meadhall Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

littlemanpoet · 11-23-2008, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Lhunardawen

Does anyone else think it seems too easy if I have Randvér run into Eodwine and Degas as they finish their conversation or something like that? Right now I really can't think of anything more...creative. *sigh*

I think that would be just right.

I was kind of wondering if shaggydog might want to have his character drop in on Eodwine and Degas too, but now I wonder if shaggydog is even with us anymore?

As to you WW'ers, it would be considerate if you guys would let the rest of us know when you have a WW game going, as it would help explain the sudden deadness here. No doubt Fea's PM box is too full to yell "hey you, you made a commitment to this thing!"

I'm tempted to just can the rest of the games since you WW'rs have made it plain by your uncommunicative absence that you have other things you'd rather be doing.

So it's six of you. No wonder.

Nogrod · 11-23-2008, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

you WW'rs have made it plain by your uncommunicative absence that you have other things you'd rather be doing.

Sorry people, I should have made a notice earlier... But had it been only WW I would have had a lot of time to post in here as well. Sadly the last few weeks have been such that I have left home to work early mornings and come back mostly late in the evenings and still finding out that I need to do this and that thing for work. And writing stories demands both creativity & a fresh mind - both things I have really felt lacking lately...

But it looks much better now. And it's snowing outside!

Thinlómien · 11-23-2008, 02:55 PM

I admit I've not been follwoing this thread too closely lately.

It's just that school has kept me busy and all my 'downs time has been taken by the megalomaniac ww game and getting me & Groin's little RPG started.

I should have plenty of time to concentrate on this RPG next week, though. Meanwhile, have a look at the weird dream of mine I had about this RPG. Interesting, isn't it?

littlemanpoet · 11-23-2008, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien

Meanwhile, have a look at the weird dream of mine I had about this RPG. Interesting, isn't it?

I was actually thinking of suggesting to you all that you jump at least 6 months if not a year. Such a character as Branwen might be quite interesting. As to the Merisu with the tear, I haven't a clue as to what that might mean.

Folwren · 11-23-2008, 09:02 PM

Heh. I second all that Elempi says about WW....

Lhunardawen · 11-24-2008, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

I think that would be just right.

No, I actually got a better idea. I would need the sword fighting event for that, though. Because I feel like sharing, please check your PM box, Elempi.

(Or no, actually there's no need for that. I'm sure you'll get to read my PM before you even read this post.

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littlemanpoet · 11-24-2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Lhunardawen

(Or no, actually there's no need for that. I'm sure you'll get to read my PM before you even read this post.

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Hah! You were right. Go for it; should be quite .... er..... fun

Groin Redbeard · 11-24-2008, 11:22 AM

Well done on the Dagger-throwing Firefoot. This will make your character, Scyld, stand out more in Scarburg.

Nogrod, for the sack-fight, I think that Erbrand will fair quite badly in it. He's tall and not too flexible, his sense of balance would be completely destroyed due to his height. For the quarterstaff, Erbrand would not have used one for fighting purposes, though I'm sure he could grasp the concept very fast, especially if he watched someone fight first.

I'm really anxious for Erbrand to go up against Crabannan in either the sword fight or the quarterstaff. If you wouldn't mind, Nogrod, I'd like Erbrand to face Crabannan off in the quarterstaff, seeing as Erbrand would have a better chance with that weapon.

On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being extremely weak and 10 being exceptionally strong, I'll rate the abilities that you wanted: strength= 8, agility= 4; balance= 5.

Nogrod · 11-24-2008, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

I'm really anxious for Erbrand to go up against Crabannan in either the sword fight or the quarterstaff. If you wouldn't mind, Nogrod, I'd like Erbrand to face Crabannan off in the quarterstaff

You just got yourself a deal (and Gwath as well - unless he protests mightily). I had pondered whether I should make just a full lottery for "who meets who" but that I think settles it for you guys. Any other favourites?

Also I'd like to hear more about the sack-fight as well; Harreld, Dan, Javan, Kara?

I should have ample time on the few days to come so I might start writing and maybe posting the sack-fight on let's say thursday (if that isn't too rushed that is). But I'd like to have a few points about the participators before I start doing it.

And as you are with it, just give the points on their quarterstaff-abilities as well - and how you anticipate them to fare in that.

Gwathagor · 11-24-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Nogrod

You just got yourself a deal (and Gwath as well - unless he protests mightily).

Bring it on.

Gwathagor · 11-24-2008, 03:20 PM

Exactly what stats would you like, Nogrod, for the quarterstaff fight?

Nogrod · 11-24-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Gwathagor

Bring it on.

That's the spirit!

Any "values" like Groin offered for my dices, or do I decide on them myself? It's your chance to affect the outcome now...

Gah, X'd with Gwath...

Yeah, the sack-fight is the harder (more factors in it) one I suppose...

Nogrod · 11-24-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being extremely weak and 10 being exceptionally strong, I'll rate the abilities that you wanted: strength= 8, agility= 4; balance= 5.

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Originally Posted by Gwath

For Crabannan:
Agility=7
Balance=6
Strength=7
Cunning=7

So you got to pick the later?

Anyway, if you don't feel like it I don't need as exact numbers from all of you - some guidelines would help though; like Dan is extremely clumsy but powerful and obstinate or Javan is agile but not so powerful... or whatever you think...

I'll make some believable "scores" for our NPC -soldiers making them believably good but not downright easy winners... and the dices will then roll.

Gwathagor · 11-24-2008, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Nogrod

So you got to pick the later?

Yeees. If they seem inordinately high, I ought to point out that fighting is what Crabannan does best by nature and by nurture.

Eönwë · 11-24-2008, 04:45 PM

Ok, Nogrod.

Which event/s do you need it for?

Groin Redbeard · 11-25-2008, 09:00 PM

Sorry I missed the this, the stamina part should give my character a boost.

Stamina=9/8
Strength= 8
Agility= 4
Balance= 5

Gwathagor · 11-25-2008, 10:15 PM

Yeah, Erbrand's gonna need all the help he can get.

Folwren · 11-27-2008, 10:15 PM

Nogrod, you did great! Javan's stuff in the post is excellent and I have no complaints.

Don't worry about it, Elempi. I am just voicing my impatient curiosity to let you both know that it didn't fall on deaf ears - at least in this quarter.

-- Foley

Lhunardawen · 11-28-2008, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Folwren

I am just voicing my impatient curiosity to let you both know that it didn't fall on deaf ears - at least in this quarter.

-- Foley

I'm sorry, Foley, and thanks. Now that you've expressed your 'excitement,' I feel a bit more pressured to do a good job on writing what I've been planning. *gnaws on fingernails nervously*

I really have to wait for the sword fight, though. I'm just hoping I can write when it finally comes...

Feanor of the Peredhil · 11-28-2008, 10:22 AM

Writing a paper (taking a mini break), so I can't really post for real at the moment, but here's what I'm thinking:

""You have blessed me with knowing your desire that Saeryn become my wife, for which I thank you. But we have not spoken, you and I, of bride price and dowery. Now that you are head of your house, and Saeryn is your sister, what would you have from me in plight for the good of your sister, both while we live, but more to the point, for her security in widowhoood?"" (Eodwine to Degas)

Saeryn would have had a dowery in place already, yes? Presumably? But would Crazy-Fenrir have left it alone, particularly once she fell from favor? To the point: can I assume that Saer already has a dowery containing dowery-stuff, or does the rather prodigal Degas need to come up with a new one from the wreckage of his long-avoided home?

And I'm now definitely thinking of bride-price as 'retirement fund.'

Also, I'm thinking, Saeryn hasn't really been a part of the Folde for quite some time now, so handing over stuff to make up for what the Folde will be losing isn't quite like if she'd been living at home being the sole weaver or something.

Also, though- would it be appropriate for Degas to go home and see what his lands need before naming a bride price? Or is this a conversation that must be settled 'now' regardless of the current state of the Folde?

littlemanpoet · 11-28-2008, 05:51 PM

I think that Degas' and Eodwine's combined situation is rather unique. Both are relatively poor lords in start-up phase. Eodwine has very little to offer Degas in bride price, and Degas has very little to offer Eodwine in dowry because no doubt stoopid crazy brother sabotaged it. So I think that the two of them are likely to come to one of two decisions:

1) "let's settle this when we're both a bit more settled". This has the negative for Eodwine of nothing new for start-up, but it's a positive for Degas, obviously; and Saeryn's bride price/retirement fund is unaffected.

2) Bride price and dowry are combined in a pact of life-long alliance, aid, and friendship, as long as two of the three individuals shall live. This has the negative of no real boost to any of them in the start-up phase, but the long term rewards would of course be huge for all involved.

Can anybody think of a 3)?

littlemanpoet · 12-01-2008, 05:25 PM

Will you look at that? The peasants get to hug each other while the socially hire ranking tradesman and land holder's daughter dare no more than to stand arm in arm; but the lord and lady, compared to that, may do no more than bow and curtsy or sit near each other. Ah me, ah well. Such is the price of nobility.

Fun posts, everyone! Fea and I are in the midst of building a PM post so that poor Fea doesn't have to wrack her brains all alone how Degas would reply to Eodwine. Hope to post it soon - maybe tonight or tomorrow. Then the quarterstaff fights can begin.....

Groin Redbeard · 12-01-2008, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

Will you look at that? The peasants get to hug each other while the socially hire ranking tradesman and land holder's daughter dare no more than to stand arm in arm; but the lord and lady, compared to that, may do no more than bow and curtsy or sit near each other. Ah me, ah well. Such is the price of nobility.

Ah, the joys of being the lower class.

Is our goal to get the games done by the end of this week, or are we all set now that people are posting?

Folwren · 12-01-2008, 09:57 PM

One thing, Groin - Thornden did not help Erbrand up. Others were there before him. He helped Kara down.

Hey, Elempi, funny you shouldn't notice that. I didn't, but it's so true. lol!

littlemanpoet · 12-02-2008, 05:59 AM

Groin, as long as there are people posting, it's okay if the games don't get done in a hurry. However, let's not drag our heels either.

Fea and I have finished our PM post. I'll post it up as soon as I'm at a computer that can copy and paste.

Groin Redbeard · 12-03-2008, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Folwren

One thing, Groin - Thornden did not help Erbrand up. Others were there before him. He helped Kara down.

What?! why is he doing that? Hands off Thornden, if Erbrand didn't know Thornden would beat him to a pulp he would give that soldier a piece of his mind!

I'm going to have to keep my eye on your character Folwren.

Excellent editing with your post Elempi! My hat's off to you and Fea for your work.

Folwren · 12-02-2008, 10:46 AM

Elempi, there's one problem...and I spotted it Sunday when I wrote my post. Eodwine seems to be away during the dagger throwing (at least, if we go by where your post is positioned right before the competition), and yet, he takes part in it in Firefoot's post.

May I propose that posts be shuffled a bit, somehow?

Cross posted in Nogrod...

Whenever either of you get a chance to post, that's fine! My school week runs from Monday through Wednesday, so until Thursday, I really don't have much time to post in any games.

-- Foley

littlemanpoet · 12-02-2008, 09:36 PM

Rather than shuffling posts, Fea and I can in our next posts for Degas and Eodwine, respectively, simply describe returning to the games just in time for the dagger throwing contest. Make sense?

11-23-2008, 02:55 PM	#3
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	I admit I've not been follwoing this thread too closely lately. It's just that school has kept me busy and all my 'downs time has been taken by the megalomaniac ww game and getting me & Groin's little RPG started. I should have plenty of time to concentrate on this RPG next week, though. Meanwhile, have a look at the weird dream of mine I had about this RPG. Interesting, isn't it? __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

11-23-2008, 09:02 PM	#5
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Heh. I second all that Elempi says about WW.... __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

11-24-2008, 11:22 AM	#8
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	Well done on the Dagger-throwing Firefoot. This will make your character, Scyld, stand out more in Scarburg. Nogrod, for the sack-fight, I think that Erbrand will fair quite badly in it. He's tall and not too flexible, his sense of balance would be completely destroyed due to his height. For the quarterstaff, Erbrand would not have used one for fighting purposes, though I'm sure he could grasp the concept very fast, especially if he watched someone fight first. I'm really anxious for Erbrand to go up against Crabannan in either the sword fight or the quarterstaff. If you wouldn't mind, Nogrod, I'd like Erbrand to face Crabannan off in the quarterstaff, seeing as Erbrand would have a better chance with that weapon. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being extremely weak and 10 being exceptionally strong, I'll rate the abilities that you wanted: strength= 8, agility= 4; balance= 5. __________________ I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old, familiar carols play. And wild and sweet the words repeatof peace on earth, good-will to men! ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

11-24-2008, 03:20 PM	#11
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Exactly what stats would you like, Nogrod, for the quarterstaff fight? __________________ Stories and songs.

11-24-2008, 04:45 PM	#15
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	Ok, Nogrod. Which event/s do you need it for? __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place

11-25-2008, 09:00 PM	#16
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	Sorry I missed the this, the stamina part should give my character a boost. Stamina=9/8 Strength= 8 Agility= 4 Balance= 5 __________________ I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old, familiar carols play. And wild and sweet the words repeatof peace on earth, good-will to men! ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

11-25-2008, 10:15 PM	#17
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Yeah, Erbrand's gonna need all the help he can get. __________________ Stories and songs.

11-27-2008, 10:15 PM	#18
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Nogrod, you did great! Javan's stuff in the post is excellent and I have no complaints. Don't worry about it, Elempi. I am just voicing my impatient curiosity to let you both know that it didn't fall on deaf ears - at least in this quarter. -- Foley __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

11-28-2008, 10:22 AM	#20
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Writing a paper (taking a mini break), so I can't really post for real at the moment, but here's what I'm thinking: ""You have blessed me with knowing your desire that Saeryn become my wife, for which I thank you. But we have not spoken, you and I, of bride price and dowery. Now that you are head of your house, and Saeryn is your sister, what would you have from me in plight for the good of your sister, both while we live, but more to the point, for her security in widowhoood?"" (Eodwine to Degas) Saeryn would have had a dowery in place already, yes? Presumably? But would Crazy-Fenrir have left it alone, particularly once she fell from favor? To the point: can I assume that Saer already has a dowery containing dowery-stuff, or does the rather prodigal Degas need to come up with a new one from the wreckage of his long-avoided home? And I'm now definitely thinking of bride-price as 'retirement fund.' Also, I'm thinking, Saeryn hasn't really been a part of the Folde for quite some time now, so handing over stuff to make up for what the Folde will be losing isn't quite like if she'd been living at home being the sole weaver or something. Also, though- would it be appropriate for Degas to go home and see what his lands need before naming a bride price? Or is this a conversation that must be settled 'now' regardless of the current state of the Folde? __________________ peace

11-28-2008, 05:51 PM	#21
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	I think that Degas' and Eodwine's combined situation is rather unique. Both are relatively poor lords in start-up phase. Eodwine has very little to offer Degas in bride price, and Degas has very little to offer Eodwine in dowry because no doubt stoopid crazy brother sabotaged it. So I think that the two of them are likely to come to one of two decisions: 1) "let's settle this when we're both a bit more settled". This has the negative for Eodwine of nothing new for start-up, but it's a positive for Degas, obviously; and Saeryn's bride price/retirement fund is unaffected. 2) Bride price and dowry are combined in a pact of life-long alliance, aid, and friendship, as long as two of the three individuals shall live. This has the negative of no real boost to any of them in the start-up phase, but the long term rewards would of course be huge for all involved. Can anybody think of a 3)? Last edited by littlemanpoet; 11-29-2008 at 10:16 AM.

12-01-2008, 05:25 PM	#22
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Will you look at that? The peasants get to hug each other while the socially hire ranking tradesman and land holder's daughter dare no more than to stand arm in arm; but the lord and lady, compared to that, may do no more than bow and curtsy or sit near each other. Ah me, ah well. Such is the price of nobility. Fun posts, everyone! Fea and I are in the midst of building a PM post so that poor Fea doesn't have to wrack her brains all alone how Degas would reply to Eodwine. Hope to post it soon - maybe tonight or tomorrow. Then the quarterstaff fights can begin.....

12-01-2008, 09:57 PM	#24
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	One thing, Groin - Thornden did not help Erbrand up. Others were there before him. He helped Kara down. Hey, Elempi, funny you shouldn't notice that. I didn't, but it's so true. lol! __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

12-02-2008, 05:59 AM	#25
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Groin, as long as there are people posting, it's okay if the games don't get done in a hurry. However, let's not drag our heels either. Fea and I have finished our PM post. I'll post it up as soon as I'm at a computer that can copy and paste.

12-02-2008, 10:46 AM	#27
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Elempi, there's one problem...and I spotted it Sunday when I wrote my post. Eodwine seems to be away during the dagger throwing (at least, if we go by where your post is positioned right before the competition), and yet, he takes part in it in Firefoot's post. May I propose that posts be shuffled a bit, somehow? Cross posted in Nogrod... Whenever either of you get a chance to post, that's fine! My school week runs from Monday through Wednesday, so until Thursday, I really don't have much time to post in any games. -- Foley __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis Last edited by Folwren; 12-02-2008 at 10:51 AM.

12-02-2008, 09:36 PM	#28
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Rather than shuffling posts, Fea and I can in our next posts for Degas and Eodwine, respectively, simply describe returning to the games just in time for the dagger throwing contest. Make sense?