Scarburg Meadhall Discussion Thread

[Groin Redbeard]

Originally Posted by Folwren

Lhuna, I hope you can find time and creative juice enough soon to write that post with Randver coming back. Will it not be a very interesting meeting? Will he approve of Ginna's attraction to Harreld? Will she tell him about it? Will Harreld approach him and ask if he can marry Ginna? Oh, the possibilities!

Yes, not to mention all the excitement it will cause for the other characters! We get to be judgmental of the situation!

[littlemanpoet]

Originally Posted by Lhunardawen

I would never think of acting as a stumbling block to your obedience, Elempi, but I am going to need you for this. I can never write for Harreld by myself.

I'll write Harreld for this Day, and now that the other rpg that I'm still in has apparently started up again, well, let's just say, we'll see about beyond that.

As for getting Randvér to Scarburg, that seems simple enough, even without a summons from Eodwine: word spreads like wildfire when there's news to tell, and surely it is news that the Eorl of the new Middle Emnet has moved from Edoras to Scarburg. Rand will surely be curious and want to visit, both to see what is happening for his friend Eodwine, as well as how his daughter is doing.

By the way, when I had Crabannan and Harreld in that momentary deadlock, I decided that I didn't care who won, and so I simply rolled the dice three times for each: once for strength, once for dexterity, and once for endurance. Crabannan's roll for dexterity was the only one that failed. I wrote accordingly, and suggested as much through Harreld saying there was luck involved.

[littlemanpoet]

Next is either Firefoot's dagger throwing competition, or Nogrod's sack fight. Whoever gets the post up first. Let's keep it going.

[littlemanpoet]

I don't know about the rest of you, but I can't wait for the dance and riddles. So let's open it up for the rest of these competitions. Whoever wants to write one, go ahead and do it, and let's not worry about who's turn it is.

In about one week, we will move to the dance and riddle stage of this prolonged Day, and if there are any games that have not been written by then, they will be summarized.

Please let's keep this going.

[Groin Redbeard]

It might take me some time, but I'll get the archery contest up as soon as possible.

[Firefoot]

Yikes, it's been a while...

Sorry all, I've been frightfully busy and have no idea what's going on in the RPG right now... nor am I sure when I'll be able to write the dagger-throwing post... Owie. But I'll try.

But it looks like we've got Rowenna, Eodwine, Harreld, Saeryn, Scyld, Wilcred, and Matrim entered. What are you all thinking about your characters' strengths in this contest? Anyone particularly good at this skill?

This is Scyld's forte; he's not particularly skilled at any other physical activity but he's got a serious edge on the competition here.

[Groin Redbeard]

The archery game is up! Sorry about it being so long at the end, I kept getting doubles with my dice!

[littlemanpoet]

Groin, that was a most entertaining post.... .except that Eodwine didn't win after all.

For daggers:

Rowenna is going to be more adept at dagger throwing than expected. Write that how you like.

Eodwine will be average.

Harreld will be pretty good at it since he has excellent hand-eye coordination and has to use it all the time. His only problem will be to focus down his rather great strength to something as fine as a dagger.

[Folwren]

I think Saeryn is pretty much average, but she tends to surprise me sometimes, so she may be better than just 'average'. I doubt it, but you call the shots.

[littlemanpoet]

Originally Posted by Folwren

I think Saeryn is pretty much average, but she tends to surprise me sometimes, so she may be better than just 'average'. I doubt it, but you call the shots.

She keeps surprising Eodwine too.

[littlemanpoet]

Here's what's left. Anybody who wants to jump in with their competition, please do so.

Dagger-throwing Rowenna, Eodwine, Harreld, Saeryn, Scyld, Wilcred, Matrim--> FIREFOOT

Sack-fight Harreld, Erbrand, Dan, Javan, Cnebba, Garmund, Stigend, Kara--> NOGROD

Quarterstaff-fight Erbrand, Crabannan, Stigend, Dan, Eodwine, Harreld, Thornden, Garstan, Osmund, Aethelstan, Balvir--> NOGROD

Sword fight Crabannan, Dan, Eodwine, Degas, Garstan, Stigend, Aethelstan, Erbrand, Balvir, Matrim--> GWATHAGOR

Dancing

Riddles Dan, Eodwine, Javan, Degas, Wilcred

[Folwren]

I just got a chance to read the archery contest. It was well done, Groin! I was a little disappointed with Javan missing the target at first, but I can't complain with Thornden doing so well, can I?

I hope to post in the near future. That means...Sunday, hopefully...because tomorrow and Saturday are looking full for me.

[littlemanpoet]

Fea, Eodwine has dropped a bit of a bomb in Degas' lap, so to speak. Please read and write at your earliest convenience.....

[Nogrod]

I've been rushed with pretty much RL stuff and a heck of a WW-game (by Fea, so you know what it means... ).

But I have peeked in every now and then. This goes nicely even if slowly.

So I'm on after Firefoot - with two games...

Just inform me about your characters agility, balance, strength & cunning for the sack fight - and whether they are used to the qurterstaff or are especially good or bad with it.

[Firefoot]

The dagger throwing post is mostly written - should be up tomorrow.

[Lhunardawen]

Sorry I've disappeared from the face of the Downs, loves, but the internet connection in my boarding house is not working. I'll take advantage of the fact that I have a lab report to hand over near the end of the week, and sneak in writing an RPG post while doing that.

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*

[littlemanpoet]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Lhunardawen]

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. )

[littlemanpoet]

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. )

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

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Elempi, I have read your post, but I do not know how to respond. I do not know what a fair arrangement might consist of, and for the next few days, my internet is mind-numbingly slow, so the idea of spending hours of page-loading time trying to find a simple answer to Eodwine's question is rather daunting. If you can wait until, say, Friday, it shouldn't take me more than an hour. Or if somebody knows off the top of their head what a good response would be, that could work as well.

As a side note, the only person I attempted to bribe and berate into playing this Werewolf game politely declined. I don't make anybody devote their time to my projects.

[Groin Redbeard]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by Nogrod

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

Bring it on.

[Gwathagor]

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

[Nogrod]

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...

[Gwathagor]

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

[Nogrod]

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.

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]

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]

Ok, Nogrod.

Which event/s do you need it for?

[Nogrod]

Originally Posted by Eönwë

Ok, Nogrod.

Which event/s do you need it for?

Well, the sack-fight is first and the quarterstaff-fight will follow...

[littlemanpoet]

Fea, I'll have to get back to you on Eodwine's question for Degas. I did some research before I wrote the post, but it's late.

Harreld in the sack fight: strength 9, agility 7, balance, 4

Harreld in the quarterstaff fight: str 9, agility 7, stamina 6

Is that enough info?

[Gwathagor]

I guess stamina stats would be a good idea.

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

[Kath]

Kara in the sack fight:
Strength 3 - there's some there from hefting things about but not much.
Agility 7 - she's light on her feet and used to dodging around things in the kitchen.
Balance 7 - again pretty fair.

Maybe you should put her up against Erbrand, Nog, see how he reacts.

[Lhunardawen]

Originally Posted by Kath

Maybe you should put her up against Erbrand, Nog, see how he reacts.

Mean, Kath, really mean.

Yes, Noggie, please do.

[Groin Redbeard]

Originally Posted by Kath

Maybe you should put her up against Erbrand, Nog, see how he reacts.

I think that he'll faint if anything. That would be cruel!

Originally Posted by Gwath

Bring it on.

Thanks for accepting Gwathagor. You are going down now!

[Folwren]

Well, I haven't time now to decide ANYTHING for my characters, but I wanted to plead that you not continue with the events quite yet...until I get a chance to catch up.

Sorry I've been so scarce lately - life has been hectic of late. I am home tomorrow and have hope of being able to post.

-- Foley