Vess: Hello fortuna Fortuna: Hello. Igfigs_Beard: Anyway, what shall this adventure be about? Vess: New hand [lease Fortuna: Say please. Elesana: And I'm resistant to lightning today. Vess: New hand please Fortuna: Vess drew a new hand. Fortuna: Vess drew ONLY A FLESH WOUND (U) Fortuna: Play when you make a death saving throw. You gain a +5 bonus to that death saving throw. Fortuna: Vess drew ENDURING FOCUS (C) Fortuna: Play at the start of your turn. Until the start of your next turn, allies within 2 squares of you gain a +2 bonus to saving throws. Fortuna: Vess drew GAMBLER'S STRIDE (R) Fortuna: Play at the start of your turn. Roll a d20 to determine the card's effect. The effect lasts until the end of this turn. Roll 1-9 You are immobilized. 10-20 You gain a +4 to speed. Elesana: Oh wait, I forgot about my feat. black_dynamite: MAKE IT ABOUT SHETLAND FIRESTORM Elesana: 1d10 Fortuna: Elesana, 1d10: [6] = 6 black_dynamite: Or something Elesana: Lightning or... Elesana: Necrotic. black_dynamite: That happens black_dynamite: randomly Slim_Bankshot: red black_dynamite: Don't worry about it Igfigs_Beard: Shetland Firestorm isn't here right now. black_dynamite: Damn Vess: please leave a message after the beep Igfigs_Beard: Yeah, now Fortuna is a guest Vess: If you are enquiring about a charity event, please go fuck yourself. Igfigs_Beard: thought that would happen black_dynamite: It happens randomly Elesana: Hmm.... should I be resistant to lightning, or more resistant to necrotic... black_dynamite: WE SHOULD FIGHT BAHUMET black_dynamite: THE LEVEL 36 SOLO Igfigs_Beard: That would be a bad idea black_dynamite: WHO CAN'T BE DAMAGED BY ANYONE UNDER LEVEL 20 black_dynamite: SOUNDS FUN Igfigs_Beard: yes Cynthia: Fuck you black_dynamite: You shut up waffle, I will make you fight him Vess: Bar fight? Igfigs_Beard: Haven't we already had one of those? black_dynamite: black dynamite wins all bar fights black_dynamite: Something that involves punching stuff black_dynamite: or setting stuff on fire Vess: hmmm Igfigs_Beard: Fire-fighting? Vess: look for something on the compendium. black_dynamite: DOG FIGHT Vess: I suppose black_dynamite: EVERYONE TO THEIR PLANE Slim_Bankshot: Man I don't know who anybody is now Elesana: I'm me. black_dynamite: I am darth boner Slim_Bankshot: Oh. You must be delf black_dynamite: Nonsense black_dynamite: I am BLACK DYNAMITE YOU JIVE TURKEY Cynthia: I'm the sexy Scandinavian hooker Igfigs_Beard: so... Igfigs_Beard: 'm going to say random words until something makes sense black_dynamite: Black Dynamite woke up one morning with the ability to light shit on fire Igfigs_Beard: The first one is soap black_dynamite: He accidently set the building on fire Igfigs_Beard: lariat Igfigs_Beard: shine Igfigs_Beard: gormless Igfigs_Beard: fin Igfigs_Beard: shaggy Cynthia: Suddenly I am dying, and the only cure is the spider in his hand Igfigs_Beard: yeah, this isn't working either Slim_Bankshot: I kinda liked soap. Igfigs_Beard: to the random adventure generator! Igfigs_Beard: Or soap Cynthia: yeah soap is good Cynthia: How about we are on a boat, traveling to legendary land of soap. Having bribed a map off of a local merchant. Elesana: Soap works well with water. Cynthia: There we will battle soap monsters brought to life by a necromancer Cynthia: We will defeast him Cynthia: and claim the treasure for our own black_dynamite: Something with black dynamite and fire Cynthia: defeat* Vess: nothing cynthia says shall ever come to pass Cynthia: I can actually think up a good adventure Igfigs_Beard: Okay, you know what? I think I just blew my load of creativity in the planning session just before this Cynthia: I am generally pretty good at things like that black_dynamite: iG Igfigs_Beard: so yeah, how about one of you do something black_dynamite: Black Dynamite woke up with the ability to light things on fire Slim_Bankshot: They are trapped in a soap opera. How will they survive in the lives of the scheming ex, the coma patient who is really the son of the cheating wife, the loving husband who is about to lose his job, and the family dog. Bernie. Cynthia: I CALL BERNIE Igfigs_Beard: ! Igfigs_Beard: We should play a game of FIASCO! Cynthia: what? Vess: ? black_dynamite: googling! Slim_Bankshot: Bernies life is also complex. Igfigs_Beard: It's like Coen Brothers: The Game! Slim_Bankshot: Will he sleep today? Chase cars? Cynthia: Again, what? Slim_Bankshot: Will he risk it all and poop is the kitchen? Cynthia: *poops in the kitchen* Igfigs_Beard: Small people with big dreams, and then they fail and it is tragic and yet funny Cynthia: Take that society! black_dynamite: www.bullypulpitgames.com/games/fiasco/ Igfigs_Beard: that's the one black_dynamite: I think I got the link right Slim_Bankshot: Give me a sec to check this out black_dynamite: Damn. I only have 10-20 minutes Igfigs_Beard: Alternatively, I have a really good random dungeon generator here Igfigs_Beard: http://www.dizzydragon.net/adventuregenerator/gen Cynthia: fiasco sounds awesome Vess: We all know how to play DND at this point Cynthia: but what is the coen brothers? Vess: fuck you Vess: fuck you so hard black_dynamite: Get out waffle Cynthia: wha? black_dynamite: Get out now black_dynamite: GET OUT Igfigs_Beard: Have you seen Fargo? Burn After Reading? Vess: just...fuck black_dynamite: WAFFLE YOU ARE THE ABSOLUTE WORST PERSON Vess: we could learn fiasco over the week, then bust it out on slow nights Cynthia: I haven't heard of any of these black_dynamite: FIRST LYNARD SKYNARD black_dynamite: AND FUCK I'M SO ANGRY I CAN'T SPELL THEM RIGHT Cynthia: I KNOW WHAT FREEBIRD IS, I ALWAYS HAVE Vess: WHAT? Cynthia: I just don't care about who makes the things I like black_dynamite: Waffle didn't know who lynyrd skynyrd was Vess: That makes you awful Elesana: Wow. black_dynamite: Waffle lives under a rock Slim_Bankshot: Waffle how have you not seen those movie? Cynthia: There was thi9s dry spot in the last 10 years where I didn't watch a single movie Igfigs_Beard: I own a pdf copy of Fiasco, which I could lend to anybody interested Cynthia: until efhrk started his stream black_dynamite: THIS SESSION IS NOW ABOUT FINDING WAFFLE AND BEATING HIM TO DEATH Slim_Bankshot: Please tell me you have seen The Big Lebowski Cynthia: Dry spot, no movies for 10 years Cynthia: so no black_dynamite: FIND WAFFLE black_dynamite: KILL black_dynamite: THERE. THAT'S OUR SESSION black_dynamite: GO Slim_Bankshot: FUCK EVERYTHING! Cynthia: Anyways we should learn to play fiasco Cynthia: it sounds awesome Igfigs_Beard: It is Slim_Bankshot: Cool lets play Cynthia: then I say we take this time to learn it Slim_Bankshot: Wait, Waffle hasn't seen any movies for 10 years? Igfigs_Beard: The last time I played, we started out with a murder and a love triangle at the South Pole Igfigs_Beard: and by the end, we somehow had a coherent plot involving corruption in the UN, and also frozen meat products black_dynamite: This sounds interesting Igfigs_Beard: Also I am teal now. Igfigs_Beard: It's pretty easy to learn to play black_dynamite: Pink motherfuckers Igfigs_Beard: there are very few rules Cynthia: yeah slim Igfigs_Beard: mechanically speaking Igfigs_Beard: it's mostly just RP Elesana: Dun dun dun. Cynthia: how do you change colours? Vess: I like RP well enough Vess: Try clicking the colors button Vess: christ Cynthia: oh hey, I've never noticed those buttons Cynthia: There Cynthia: Well I probably have, but either forgot or never payed any attention to what they actually said Igfigs_Beard: Okay, since BD has to go now Igfigs_Beard: and the game is for up to five players black_dynamite: Shame Igfigs_Beard: I think we're good black_dynamite: FAREWELL GENTLEMEN Elesana: Too ta loo. black_dynamite: I SHALL RETURN IN MAYBE AN HOUR black_dynamite: 2 hours at most Slim_Bankshot: Cheers black_dynamite quit. Vess: I am putting the finishing touches on something. Cynthia: his penis tattoo Vess: It's pretty awesome, it looks like a.. Vess: nevermind. Igfigs_Beard: ...Oh crap, I just realized Cynthia: hahaa Igfigs_Beard: You need to be able to see the playset we use Igfigs_Beard: ...oh wait, there are some on the site Igfigs_Beard: phew Slim_Bankshot: http://www.clker.com/cliparts/0/7/9/2/11954285511639254892power_button_raoul_rene__01.svg.med.png Slim_Bankshot: That would make a good penis tattoo Igfigs_Beard: not supported for viewing Cynthia: middle click igfig Igfigs_Beard: oh! Igfigs_Beard: yes Slim_Bankshot: Touch it and it'll turn the person on Cynthia: igfig can you link to the site? Igfigs_Beard: http://www.bullypulpitgames.com/downloads/ Igfigs_Beard: Somebody choose a playset Vess: you are the most experiences Vess: d Elesana: Gangster London? Cynthia: 1950's italy? Frozenpie: There, finished it. Igfigs_Beard: I don't see a 1950's Italy playset Cynthia: 1913 new york Cynthia: I just made one up Cynthia: heh Cynthia: but 1913 new york is real Frozenpie: Quest for the Golden Panda Cynthia: or we could do Dragon Slayers Igfigs_Beard: Anybody want to second something? Frozenpie: Igfig, pick one. Frozenpie: I am about to post several pictures. Frozenpie: They may or may not blow your mind the fuck out. Frozenpie: be prepared. Cynthia: I'll second the golden panda Igfigs_Beard: Panda it is Frozenpie: http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo117/frozenpie22/Shetland%20Firestorm/Battlewagon1.jpg http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo117/frozenpie22/Shetland%20Firestorm/Battlewagon2.jpg http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo117/frozenpie22/Shetland%20Firestorm/Battlewagon3.jpg Frozenpie: BAM! Frozenpie: brb Yin: That was awesome. Igfigs_Beard: Wow, that's incredible Cynthia: that is very awesome Igfigs_Beard: Also, everyone download the Golden Panda Cynthia: you need to roll for relationships? Cynthia: http://www.bullypulpitgames.com/downloads/index.php?file=playsets/jw01_golden_panda.pdf Cynthia: download right there Igfigs_Beard: I'll walk us through this Igfigs_Beard: first of all, though Igfigs_Beard: 10d6 white Fortuna: Igfigs_Beard, white: [3, 2, 5, 2, 4, 2, 6, 2, 5, 2] = 33 Igfigs_Beard: 10d6 black Fortuna: Igfigs_Beard, black: [3, 2, 1, 3, 6, 3, 4, 3, 4, 1] = 30 Igfigs_Beard: Okay, who among us grew up in the smallest town? Cynthia: My city is a metropolis Igfigs_Beard: (to decide who goes first) Frozenpie: 7k pop Yin: Wait, what, I'm lost. Igfigs_Beard: ... It's probably me Igfigs_Beard: That's the decider for who goes first Cynthia: yeah I'm also lost Cynthia: Weird way to decide Frozenpie: it is a simple question Cynthia: can't we just roll a d6? Frozenpie: what is the population of you hometown? Igfigs_Beard: yeah, we could Igfigs_Beard: but shrug Igfigs_Beard: and I dunno, but pretty small Igfigs_Beard: plus I grew up in the country, not in the town per se Frozenpie: I grew up on an island. Slim_Bankshot: Currently downloading quest for the golden panda Igfigs_Beard: anyway, I'll go first Yin: Oh, I need something other then just the golden panda part don't I? Cynthia: Slim just click open Igfigs_Beard: Seating order is important in this game, so let's use the order in the sidebar Igfigs_Beard: nah, you just need the download Yin: So I just need the golden panda download, no other of those downloads? Igfigs_Beard: indeed Cynthia: Oh god no I am first Cynthia: CURSE MY C Igfigs_Beard: Okay, so right now we are doing the Setup Yin: Kay. Slim_Bankshot: P.S. my hometown pop is just under 3k Lucas_Strongbow joined #pwot_dnd. Igfigs_Beard: the way we do that is, in turns, look at the playset Frozenpie: how inopportune. Lucas_Strongbow: is here Igfigs_Beard: and take one of those dice I rolled, a die that matches an element you're interested in Yin: Oh, and now for another question, where do I find the playset? Cynthia: what you mean element we are interested in? Lucas_Strongbow: I feel like i've missed a few things Cynthia: Me too Igfigs_Beard: Waffle linked it, and I'm getting to that Slim_Bankshot: I'm confused already Cynthia: oh he means the panda book Cynthia: http://www.bullypulpitgames.com/downloads/index.php?file=playsets/jw01_golden_panda.pdf Cynthia: that Igfigs_Beard: Look at the playset, okay Igfigs_Beard: You see how there are headings: Relationships, Needs, Locations, Objects Yin: Yes. Slim_Bankshot: Yes Frozenpie: k Igfigs_Beard: and subheadings, e.g. Clan, Friendship, Village... Slim_Bankshot: Yes Igfigs_Beard: and then entries: in-law, twins, etc Igfigs_Beard: each subheading is numbered Lucas_Strongbow: All in all, what is going on? Igfigs_Beard: We're playing a game called Fiasco Frozenpie: http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo117/frozenpie22/Shetland%20Firestorm/Battlewagon1.jpg http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo117/frozenpie22/Shetland%20Firestorm/Battlewagon2.jpg http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo117/frozenpie22/Shetland%20Firestorm/Battlewagon3.jpg Lucas_Strongbow: whaaaat Igfigs_Beard: Choose a subheading that sounds like something that you might find interesting to deal with Igfigs_Beard: e.g. Relationship: Romance or Need: To Get Even Slim_Bankshot: In each category? Igfigs_Beard: no, just a single one for now Cynthia: Hold on, I'm opening a word pad for this Yin: Okay, so choose one subheading. Slim_Bankshot: In a sec. My computer is updating a thing Cynthia: I chose Cynthia: Needs To get even Lucas_Strongbow: I chose Need to get respect Igfigs_Beard: Whoa, whao Cynthia: poor lucas, he only wants to be loved Lucas_Strongbow: I just want to dance, really Frozenpie: stop doing things until the explanation is finished Frozenpie: have you learned nothing? Igfigs_Beard: You also have to take a die out of the pool I rolled earlier, Waffle, with a number that matches the thing you just picked Igfigs_Beard: and sorry lucas, you came too late to play Lucas_Strongbow: whaaaaat Cynthia: I don't really understand what you mean by that Lucas_Strongbow: Surely I can slot in Cynthia: How does the number match what I picked Frozenpie: 5 players max Cynthia: the get even is a 4 Igfigs_Beard: Yeah Igfigs_Beard: so take a die with a 4 Lucas_Strongbow: lame Igfigs_Beard: white or black, doesn't matter Igfigs_Beard: maybe we should make a Google Doc or something to track this Lucas_Strongbow quit. Frozenpie: the scribblar? Cynthia: Black Igfigs_Beard: sure Yin: We could just use the map over at space. Igfigs_Beard: yes, exactly Slim_Bankshot: Shit I am confused again Igfigs_Beard: Okay Cynthia: okay so I see the white and black rolls Cynthia: let's say I pick black Cynthia: what does that do? Igfigs_Beard: nothing, actually Cynthia: Oh Igfigs_Beard: I should remove the colours Cynthia: okay I choose the second set Igfigs_Beard: I took the 4 out of it just now Cynthia: Ooohh, so that people don't have overlapping stories? Igfigs_Beard: Mark down somewhere that you have Need: To get Even Igfigs_Beard: sorta Cynthia: Like two people have the same thing? Cynthia: I have a word pad where I have it written down Igfigs_Beard: Actually, what we're doing now Igfigs_Beard: is creating relationships between our characters Cynthia: Okay Igfigs_Beard: each person has a Relationship with the two adjacent people Frozenpie: fuck Yin: So I have a relationship with Slim and Waffle? Igfigs_Beard: yeah Igfigs_Beard: and each Relationship has a Detail, something important to that relationship Igfigs_Beard: So Waffle, one of your relationships will be about getting even with someone Cynthia: I have a relationship with frozenpie and yin Igfigs_Beard: it might be with that person Cynthia: Can it ONLY be one of those two? Frozenpie: no Frozenpie: it could be someone you both know Cynthia: Okay Frozenpie: I am starting to understand this Igfigs_Beard: yeah Slim_Bankshot: I pick 2 (to get away) Frozenpie: But I am the smartest person on earth, so that is no stretch. Yin: It's Pie's turn to choose I think. Frozenpie: It is Slim_Bankshot: Oh right Slim_Bankshot: Sorry Cynthia: IT's true, frozenpie IS the smartest Cynthia: and sexiest Cynthia: but that is another story Frozenpie: I chooese Need: to discover the true object you are seeking. Igfigs_Beard: Also, we need at least one Need, one Location, and one Object Igfigs_Beard: All right Yin: You mean relationship I think, since Waffle did a Need. Yin: Or I'm totally wrong. Igfigs_Beard: It's okay Igfigs_Beard: Frozenpie has two relationships Frozenpie: indeed Igfigs_Beard: one of them will involve Need to discover the true object Frozenpie: but we pick one each in turn Igfigs_Beard: It's my turn Slim_Bankshot: I will be right back Igfigs_Beard: I'm going to select Relationship: Village, put it between me and Frozenpie, and attach the Need to Discover True Object detail to it Igfigs_Beard: Does that make sense to people, or should I explain more? Slim_Bankshot: A little Frozenpie: more Cynthia: oh can I attach a detai; Igfigs_Beard: Oh, wait Cynthia: detail*? Igfigs_Beard: waitttttt Igfigs_Beard: Yeah, uh Igfigs_Beard: Actually, Frozenpie Frozenpie: I have to pick something else Igfigs_Beard: you only get to specify "Need: To Discover" Frozenpie: oh ok Frozenpie: and take a 6? Igfigs_Beard: and the detail gets filled in later Igfigs_Beard: yeah Frozenpie: done Igfigs_Beard: Okay Slim_Bankshot: here Igfigs_Beard: So we have a "village" relationship, Fro, and the need to discover something is important to our relationship Frozenpie: k Igfigs_Beard: but the details will be filled in Frozenpie: I get it. Cynthia: We have a fro? Cynthia: Awesome Frozenpie punches cynthia's face Igfigs_Beard: Okay, Slim. Your turn Igfigs_Beard: We've already got two needs Cynthia: Hey you can't hit a girl! Igfigs_Beard: which is plenty Slim_Bankshot: OK Frozenpie: You are not a girl. Cynthia: I am in RP land Frozenpie: You barely qualify as human. Slim_Bankshot: I pick... Frozenpie: I am in punching land Cynthia: I see Slim_Bankshot: Object. Memories (5) Igfigs_Beard: Aight Yin: Darn, I was hoping to pick an object. Igfigs_Beard: We can have two objects Yin: I suppose I still can though. Yin: Yay. Igfigs_Beard: Slim, take a 5 off the list Frozenpie: don't use the delete key Frozenpie: that way lies madness. Igfigs_Beard: ok Igfigs_Beard: Yin Yin: Yay, I'm going with Objects: Necessities Yin: So I nab a 2. Igfigs_Beard: Okay, Waffle. Either take a relationship or fill in a detail. Igfigs_Beard: Note that you can fill in details on other people's things Cynthia: sorry what? Cynthia: I was doing something Igfigs_Beard: and I think you can add relationships to other people too, if they don't have them Cynthia: oh Cynthia: one sec Igfigs_Beard: and there's also a location that someone needs to choose Igfigs_Beard: it's all pretty laissez-faire Cynthia: 3, Village: Warrior returning from war and spouse/child Igfigs_Beard: Sure. Igfigs_Beard: That's me and Pie. Igfigs_Beard: Hmm. Igfigs_Beard: Pie, your turn Frozenpie: Location 2: Public Places Igfigs_Beard: also waffle, did you take the die? Cynthia: What Igfigs_Beard: Did you take a 3 off the list Frozenpie: of course he didn't Yin: Sheesh, pay attention. Frozenpie: he is retarded Cynthia: Did I remove the number you mean? Igfigs_Beard: yes Cynthia: then yes I did Igfigs_Beard: okay Slim_Bankshot: Should I be writing down what I picked? Igfigs_Beard: It's written down here Igfigs_Beard: My turn Slim_Bankshot: I only see numbers Igfigs_Beard: in the chat, I mean Igfigs_Beard: this chat here Igfigs_Beard: I'm going to add Relationship: Romance between me and Slim Cynthia: Uhhh... Cynthia: wow Igfigs_Beard: I'm trying to shake this up Igfigs_Beard: and attach Object:Memories to it Igfigs_Beard: the point of the game is to create a clusterfuck Yin: AKA a Fiasco Slim_Bankshot: As long as you're 18, Ig, I'm cool with it. Igfigs_Beard: Exactly! Igfigs_Beard: I can be any age you want, buddy Frozenpie: He might turn out to be my child Frozenpie: I might have something to say about this. Igfigs_Beard: Or wife Igfigs_Beard: ...nah, child Slim_Bankshot: LIKE A SOAP OPERA! Cynthia: YES Frozenpie: anyway Frozenpie: slim, it is your pickin Slim_Bankshot: Oh Slim_Bankshot: Uhhh... Slim_Bankshot: weapons. wagon load of gunpowder filled rockets (4) Frozenpie: did someone pick weapons? Yin: Nope. Igfigs_Beard: Sorry, Slim Slim_Bankshot: Oh Igfigs_Beard: We've got two needs, two objects, and a location Igfigs_Beard: so now you have to do relationships or details Yin: I don't remember a location being picked. Frozenpie: I did Cynthia: niether do I Igfigs_Beard: Oh Igfigs_Beard: hah, so we didn't Frozenpie: 22:18 Frozenpie Location 2: Public Places Igfigs_Beard: oh Igfigs_Beard: there it is Yin: Oh wait yeah, there it is. Yin: Kay, so relationships all the way then. Frozenpie punches everyone Slim_Bankshot: OK then Igfigs_Beard: heheh, there's a "discrete" tea house Cynthia: I was just looking at that Igfigs_Beard: I guess it has lots of little booths Cynthia: haha Slim_Bankshot: relationships > work> master and dicirle Slim_Bankshot: *disciple Igfigs_Beard: You can only specify Relationships: Work for now Igfigs_Beard: not the detail Slim_Bankshot: ohh Slim_Bankshot: OK Yin: So he has a work relationship with me then. Igfigs_Beard: yeah Igfigs_Beard: what's the detail attached to it? Igfigs_Beard: er Igfigs_Beard: not detail Igfigs_Beard: element Igfigs_Beard: need/object/location Yin: Well, guess it'd be my Object: Necessity then since his object is taken by yours. Igfigs_Beard: right Yin: Right, so my turn, and I'll nab Relationship: The Past with Waffle, attaching his Need: To get Even to it. Igfigs_Beard: Kay Cynthia: it's like you read my mind Yin: Dun dun dun, and now we have no 6's. Yin: Your turn Waffle. Cynthia: Relationships, Friendship, Bitter enemies forced to maintain a veneer of friendship, with Yin Igfigs_Beard: what the hell Waffle Cynthia: Do I have to remove the 2 for friendship, and the 1 for the bitter enemies? Cynthia: what Frozenpie: can you not read at all? Yin: You're doing it wrong again. Cynthia: What? Frozenpie: yin just defined your relationship Frozenpie: with yin Frozenpie: just before you Frozenpie: right above what you typed Yin: Yeah, you can choose one of the In the Past specifics if you want though. Cynthia: okay one sec let me find one for that Cynthia: but we don't have any more 6's Cynthia: so I can't pick that right? Igfigs_Beard: indeed Yin: Correct. Cynthia: okay then Igfigs_Beard: plus that's the least interesting of the options, I'd say Cynthia: we only have a 3, 1, 3, 1 left, unless we can use the other one, which I'm pretty sure we can't Frozenpie: what? Yin: We can. Cynthia: Okay Yin: You can choose any of those numbers. Yin: Have every option from 1-5. Cynthia: Romance, Lovers from opposing clans, with Frozenpie Igfigs_Beard: You don't get to choose the detail, Waffle Cynthia: Oh Cynthia: then just romance Cynthia: either way no more 4's Frozenpie: k Frozenpie: Detail: Divorced by imperial edict with Cynthia Igfigs_Beard: heheheh Yin: Teehee. Frozenpie: ig Slim_Bankshot: Hey ig Igfigs_Beard: yeah? Frozenpie: go Slim_Bankshot: If it's my turn and I am distracted, just skype me Cynthia: Imperial edict? Igfigs_Beard: okay Frozenpie: The emperor said so. Cynthia: Now why would he be interested in us Cynthia: but okay Frozenpie: Your tremendous fatness can be seen from the capital Cynthia: I am barely hitting 100 pounds though Frozenpie: of chicken, per day Cynthia: Exactly, that isn't so fat Igfigs_Beard: Me and Frozenpie's Need: To Discover the meaning of life Igfigs_Beard: (1) Frozenpie: Answer: 42 Igfigs_Beard: No 1s left Igfigs_Beard: Slim! Frozenpie: Slim_Bankshot Slim_Bankshot: OK Cynthia: Yin what is our relationship again? I need to put it into this document Yin: The Past Cynthia: that all? Slim_Bankshot: relationship Yin: Hasn't been decided beyond that yet. Slim_Bankshot: friendship Cynthia: Okay Igfigs_Beard: You and Yin? Cynthia: yes Yin: I thought we were already set at Relationship: Work? Cynthia: I don't remember Igfigs_Beard: oh Yin: Between me and Slim. Cynthia: OH HIM Frozenpie: slim, write things down. Frozenpie: also pay attention Igfigs_Beard: or look back at stuff, at least Igfigs_Beard: yeah, it looks like all your basic things have been set Igfigs_Beard: you just have details to fill in now Yin: Well, he already took the 2 out. Frozenpie: it's all details all the time Frozenpie: so take 2 for work Yin: So Artisan and Patron. Igfigs_Beard: Sure. Slim_Bankshot: So now we're on the details Igfigs_Beard: yeah Yin: Yup. Frozenpie: Yin Yin: Yup. Yin: My turn then. Yin: I'm gonna take me and Waffle's Relationship: The Past and nab the 5 for Neighbors once, and now again. Yin: Leaving just 2s and 3s left. Igfigs_Beard: Aw, okay Igfigs_Beard: By the way, the last die is always wild Yin: Actually wait. Yin: Change that to number 3. Yin: Descendants from the same hallowed ancestor. Igfigs_Beard: Hmm Igfigs_Beard: And that's tied to Need: To Get Even? Yin: Yup. Yin: I think. Yin: Yup. Yin: HEY WAFFLE IT'S YOUR TURN. Frozenpie: Cynthia Cynthia: sorry my computer is slowing down Cynthia: argh, it's freezing. Cynthia: Anyways Yin: We're both descended from teh same hallowed ancestor now. Cynthia: What else is there for me to do? Aren't my relationships with frozen and yin filled? Igfigs_Beard: Waffle, was your Need to Get Even with Yin or Frozenpie? Yin: There are still more details to choose, wether yours or someone else's. Cynthia: it was with Yion Igfigs_Beard: okay Cynthia: Yin* Yin: I think the Location one is tied with his relationship to Pie. Igfigs_Beard: okay Igfigs_Beard: So yeah, fill in some details Frozenpie: its not tied to anything yet Yin: Nevermind me then. Frozenpie: I will be tying it to that though Cynthia: can I choose relationships with other players? Or are we tied to the adjacent players? Frozenpie: adjaceny Frozenpie: t Igfigs_Beard: there's a location that's not tied to anything, and only one space Cynthia: okay Igfigs_Beard: so it has to go there Yin: Only adjacent. Igfigs_Beard: and adjacent, yeah Slim_Bankshot: So I am tied to Yin and Cynthia? Igfigs_Beard: although you can and should still have "relationships" with other players Yin: Nope, you're tied to me and Igfig. Cynthia: Can I add hunting buddies friendships to Frozenpie? Frozenpie: no Frozenpie: we are romantically involved Cynthia: Were Igfigs_Beard: You guys are already divorced Cynthia: and we can be hunting buddies after the dicorce Igfigs_Beard: no Cynthia: divorce* Frozenpie: you are a retard Cynthia: Wow that emperor is strict Cynthia: I have no idea what do add then Cynthia: for anything Igfigs_Beard: and I wonder, am I Pie Igfigs_Beard: 's new wife, or child from marriage with Waffle? Igfigs_Beard: what still needs details? Frozenpie: That is something to be discovered Igfigs_Beard: Well, we get to decide Igfigs_Beard: depending on what'll be more fun Igfigs_Beard: anyway, waffle Frozenpie: there is nothing else attached to my relationship with cynthia Cynthia: Umm, new wife? Frozenpie: no need or object or anything Igfigs_Beard: It gets the location by default Slim_Bankshot: I feel like we should have all of this condensed in a place Igfigs_Beard: yes, we should Frozenpie: then fill in the detail of this public place Igfigs_Beard: I think Waffle is writing it down Yin: I'll make a chart thingie on the map? Cynthia: writign what down Igfigs_Beard: never mind Igfigs_Beard: yeah, good idea Yin Frozenpie: 2,3, or 5 Cynthia: The expensive and discrete tea house Cynthia: that is a 2 Frozenpie: ok Igfigs_Beard: hehe Igfigs_Beard: Okay, Pie, I think all of your details are filled in Igfigs_Beard: so you can do something on someone else's Frozenpie: k Frozenpie: what is free on who? Igfigs_Beard: oh, wait Igfigs_Beard: don't we have an object to fill in between us? Igfigs_Beard: or was that me and slim Igfigs_Beard: oh yeah Yin: You and Slim. Igfigs_Beard: My and Slim's Relationship:Romance and Object:Memories Frozenpie: we have a need Igfigs_Beard: yeah Frozenpie: to discover the meaning of life Frozenpie: together Igfigs_Beard: Oh, my darling! Frozenpie: indeed, but I am your father. Frozenpie: Slim is your romantic interest Frozenpie: that does not have a detail Igfigs_Beard: oh, oops Frozenpie: so I will add one Igfigs_Beard: Hmm Igfigs_Beard: I should definitely be your new wife then Frozenpie: 3 Frozenpie: Lovers from opposing clans Igfigs_Beard: Awesome Yin: Have I got everything right so far? Igfigs_Beard: Okay, Object: Memories: Box of Ceramic Moveable Print (2) Igfigs_Beard: I have no idea what that's about though Frozenpie: like a rubik's cube with letters Igfigs_Beard: Looking at Wikipedia Yin: Alright, I think I have everything so far. Igfigs_Beard: it's like... a mimeograph? Igfigs_Beard: A very early photocopier Igfigs_Beard: Something to do with love letters, then? Igfigs_Beard: Coded messages? Igfigs_Beard: Anyway Slim, your turn Cynthia: igfig did you remove the number? Igfigs_Beard: oh no Igfigs_Beard: thanks Slim_Bankshot: Sorry. I was talking to my dad. Slim_Bankshot: Let me catch up real quick. Igfigs_Beard: Okay, somebody must have missed something somewhere Igfigs_Beard: since there are four dice left and only two people Igfigs_Beard: ...and I see three choices Igfigs_Beard: oh wait no Yin: I see two choices. Slim_Bankshot: OK. So, a detail of one of the picked categories? Igfigs_Beard: yeah, I misread Yin: Still need Waffle's Need To Get Even and my Object: Necessity Igfigs_Beard: yeah Yin: I'm guessing only a 2 and a 5 are left. Igfigs_Beard: liekly Yin: 2 cause there's two of them, and 5 cause no one has done that one. Igfigs_Beard: Oh hey, if you're an artisan and apprentice Yin: Patron. Igfigs_Beard: right Igfigs_Beard: maybe Slim a printe Igfigs_Beard: *maybe Slim's a printer Slim_Bankshot: Sounds good Slim_Bankshot: I like printing Frozenpie: From the dong clan Cynthia: of course Frozenpie: I am a warrior from the shlong clan Frozenpie: And Igfig is my new wife Igfigs_Beard: And I am your "faithful" new wife Frozenpie: Cynthia is my former wife Frozenpie: indeed Igfigs_Beard: Yin, what about that get even? Yin: Who is the matron of a discrete and expensive tea shop. Igfigs_Beard: This die is wild, so choose anything Frozenpie: there are 2 dice left Yin: What about object: Necessity? Igfigs_Beard: oh oops Yin: And Slim's turn? Igfigs_Beard: yeah, SLim Igfigs_Beard: Slim Frozenpie: Slim_Bankshot Yin: I like either the 2 or the 5 options on the Objects Necessity one, yar. Igfigs_Beard: I like 6 best Igfigs_Beard: but yeah Igfigs_Beard: those are good too Yin: Well, everyone likes, actually no I'm not too fond of dumplings. Igfigs_Beard: man, now I'm hungry again Slim_Bankshot: Guys back in a few. A friend is having issues and needs support Igfigs_Beard: brb, I need some food stuff Frozenpie: bio Cynthia: I also need to brb for some other campaign stuff Yin: Seems like a good time to wander off for a moment, I'm gonna get a pizza cooking then. Igfigs_Beard: Yum, homemade coleslaw and Vineland grapes Frozenpie: Popsicle Yin: And I'm back. Igfigs_Beard: Just waiting on Slim, then Cynthia: back Igfigs_Beard: Yin, maybe you should choose your thing now Igfigs_Beard: since it won't affect Slim's choices Yin: True. Yin: Well, unless he wanted to fill in the one I fill in, which I'm guessing he wouldn't, either way. Slim_Bankshot: Sorry guys. Slim_Bankshot: Go ahead yin Igfigs_Beard: It's actually your turn, Slim Igfigs_Beard: but you can probably go at the same time Yin: I'm just taking a moment to color code everything some more. Igfigs_Beard: k Cynthia: what would we do without colour code Yin: Be black and white probably. Cynthia: yeah probably Yin: But yar, all color coded and nice now. Slim_Bankshot: So, we're still on final details? Igfigs_Beard: and then we wouldn't be able to read the white text Yin: Yup, you're turn. Igfigs_Beard: yeah Igfigs_Beard: you aree turn Frozenpie: pick an object from the necessitites list Yin: There's number 2, a glowing orb, or number 5, a red silk scarf. Slim_Bankshot: I was just about to pick scarf Slim_Bankshot: So that Slim_Bankshot: Because I want to wear that shit Cynthia: That scarf is straight classy Frozenpie: I imagine it has some sexy embroidery on it. Yin: Which leaves me to decide who Waffle wants to get even with... Igfigs_Beard: or you do Yin: Just one last one. Igfigs_Beard: or both of you Yin: Does he want to get even with a family member, or do we both want to? Frozenpie: It has to be part of your relationship Igfigs_Beard: you could, say, want to stop him getting even with a family member Yin: Does she want to get even with the Celestial Emperor's delegate, oh, well that rules out the delegate for bringing the divorce edict. Frozenpie: Like that scarf could be the mark of a master printer Igfigs_Beard: Try and keep the revenge within this circle of players, Yin Yin: Hmm.. maybe Cynthia wants to get even with this stupid village, and everyone in it, and I know of her plans to do so. Igfigs_Beard: Blackmail? Cynthia: sure Yin: She does run the discrete tea shop, probably knows a lot of dirty info. Cynthia: Fuck that village Frozenpie: The Schlong village!? Frozenpie: nooo Igfigs_Beard: This village has an expensive and discrete tea shop? Frozenpie: well that would be xlong in chinese Cynthia: yes Igfigs_Beard: Even better Igfigs_Beard: Xlong Frozenpie: pronounced shlong Igfigs_Beard: So how about that imperial edict, then? Yin: Yeah, we'll go with number 6 then. He/she wants to get even with this stupid village, and everyone in it. Yin: Or the imperial edict delivery guy. Yin: Oi. Igfigs_Beard: Ooh! Maybe I'm the Emperor's daughter or something, and Pie is a philosopher Frozenpie: Some of the discrete tea shop's "discrete" business was discovered Igfigs_Beard: uh, warrior-philosopher Yin: Or that backstabbing liar/Cynthia's prior husband. Frozenpie: And cynthia had to divorce in shame Frozenpie: Because I am rather prominent Yin: This is getting to be a tough choice. Igfigs_Beard: and the emperor wanted him to marry me so I could learn philosophy from him Igfigs_Beard: or something Yin: 1d6 Fortuna: Yin, 1d6: [4] = 4 Igfigs_Beard: I don't know if that's hwo things work Yin: I was just doing that to randomly choose. Frozenpie: it is not Frozenpie: marriages were to obatin land and wealth Frozenpie: or titles Igfigs_Beard: I misread that as "titties" Frozenpie: Who says the delegate isn't cynthia? Igfigs_Beard: Why does she run a tea shop, then? Igfigs_Beard: Or maybe she did, once Igfigs_Beard: or was, once Frozenpie: Former of one or the other Yin: I'd say she still runs the expensive and discrete tea shop. Igfigs_Beard: yeah Cynthia: Yeah Frozenpie: forced to divorce because of some mishap Yin: And the reason the Emperor divorced Pie and her was because of something. Frozenpie: on imperial business Frozenpie: I am a rather well-to-do imperial officer Frozenpie: of the army Frozenpie: Ig is my new wife, having a secret affair with a printer Yin: Hmmm... or #2, get even with a rival you hate... and love. Who would be Igfig, for marrying Pie, but then something. Cynthia: that monster Frozenpie: using coded mesages Frozenpie: yin Frozenpie: yo u chose already Yin: OH I did? Frozenpie: stop flip-flopping Frozenpie: you chose 4 didn't you. Yin: I was listing options I thought. Cynthia: you're such a flip flop! Yin: Right, dice roll, yeah we'll stick with that. Igfigs_Beard: So what's the deal over at the Yin side of the table, then? Igfigs_Beard: Why does Yin want revenge, and what about the printer? Igfigs_Beard: Also we need names Frozenpie: I think we have everything picked out now? Cynthia: What the heck is a Celestial Emperor's Delegate? Yin: The person that delivered your divorce edict. Cynthia: BASTARD Frozenpie: The person who speaks for the emperor on official business Cynthia: This is going to be such a... fiasco Igfigs_Beard: So Yin is the delegate? Frozenpie: Yeah Yin: Hmm.. no, wait, what? Frozenpie: Currently looking to buy some printed materials Yin: Mybe. Frozenpie: A patron is a customer Igfigs_Beard: Waffle would just be wanting revenge on everyone Yin: True, and delivering the Emperor's word I'd need a lot of printed word. Frozenpie: yeah Igfigs_Beard: Also, remember that we need to get the other elements involved Frozenpie: the printing shop could be government owned Igfigs_Beard: the red scarf, the meaning of life Cynthia: the red scarf IS the meaning of life! Yin: Yeah, I'm wondering about how the red silk scarf fits in. Cynthia: DUN DUN DUUNNN Yin: Maybe... Igfigs_Beard: Maybe the red scarf is a metaphor Cynthia: how Yin: Maybe the Emperor's most recent orders I need to deliver are hidden inside the scarf? Yin: And the scarf also serves as a metaphor. Igfigs_Beard: But it got stolen! Yin: By Waffle! Frozenpie: The scarf is the key to decoding messages? Igfigs_Beard: By Slim! Igfigs_Beard: Oh, or Waffle Slim_Bankshot: I wear a red silk scarf Frozenpie: via strategically placed holes? Yin: By Slim! Slim_Bankshot: That is where it factors in Frozenpie: Slim you are boring Yin: True, we got them mixed up! Igfigs_Beard: or maybe you sold it to him, or gave it as a gift Yin: There are two red silk scarves! Igfigs_Beard: Yes! Yin: And one held the documents, and one was the printer's scarf, and we got them mixed up. Frozenpie: A classic mix-up! Frozenpie: oh what hijinx! Cynthia: "Wait, if this is here, then where is.... UH OH" Yin: Right, I hope someone is writing this stuff down. Frozenpie: nope Igfigs_Beard: And that ties into the ceramic type blocks Slim_Bankshot: i stole a red silk scarf from an imperial person and gave it to ig as a love token Frozenpie: slim Frozenpie: stop changing the canon Slim_Bankshot: .... OK I admit I have no idea what is going on Frozenpie: from this point forward you pretty much have to stay on this page Frozenpie: or you will fall behind Slim_Bankshot: I will try my best Igfigs_Beard: well, we still need something specific for the moveable print Igfigs_Beard: something that really makes it part of our relationship Igfigs_Beard: as opposed to just "you're a printer" Frozenpie: You use it to write secret messages to each other Yin: Maybe it is how he sends his secret declarations of love. Frozenpie: that can only be decoded using the red silk scarf Igfigs_Beard: Oh, so he swapped the scarve intentionally? Cynthia: by looking through strategically placed holes in the silk Yin: Nope. Frozenpie: no Yin: He has his own decoder in his own scarf. Igfigs_Beard: Ahh Yin: Which is why it took so long for us to notice the mix-up. Frozenpie: classic mix up Frozenpie: both things fall on the floor Frozenpie: the wrong person picks each one up Igfigs_Beard: Okay, great Frozenpie: so now slim has sensitve government documents Frozenpie: and yin has proof of an affair Igfigs_Beard: We're starting to get into stuff that should be covered in the game itself Frozenpie: between a printer and the wife of an imperial officer Frozenpie: oh, this isn't the game itself? Igfigs_Beard: This is the setup Yin: Setup is fun. Frozenpie: so how does cynthia fit in? Igfigs_Beard: right, how does cynthia fit in? Yin: Well, Cynthia wants revenge on the Imperial delegate, me. Cynthia: I know about it all Cynthia: because of my spying in the tea shop Slim_Bankshot: I am reading everything and am still confused. Igfigs_Beard: For the divorcing Slim_Bankshot: I am the worst at plot. PwotMoose joined #pwot_dnd. Frozenpie: Cynthia is running a discrete shop... Frozenpie: so what if that is where things go down? Yin: And she sees the opportunity, both to shame me and cause me to lose my job, and to shame Pie and Igfig since their marriage after her divorce. PwotMoose: I'll just, uh... sit back and watch? Unless you guys need me. Frozenpie: nope Igfigs_Beard: Hi Moose Igfigs_Beard: sure Yin: Hey Moose. Brigsby: It's over, I'm guessing? Frozenpie: We are playing a board game Igfigs_Beard: Never started PwotMoose: ah Slim_Bankshot: Just begining. Kinda. Igfigs_Beard: Okay, still need to figure out the meaning of the meaning of life Slim_Bankshot: I'm tempted to say take my place, but I think we're in too deep to bring you up to speed. PwotMoose: Everyone is John? Yin: Well, maybe your relationship has been a little rocky lately. Frozenpie: what? Frozenpie: What with the affair and all. PwotMoose: nothing, that's what I thought the game was Frozenpie: We want to know what it is all for. Yin: And so, in searching for a way to bring yourselves together and pondering the mysteries of life, so on and so forth. Igfigs_Beard: what Frozenpie: all this politics, secret meetings and such Igfigs_Beard: you mean like couples theraby Frozenpie: we just want to get away from it. Frozenpie: or something Frozenpie: Can we just start? Igfigs_Beard: Yeah, okay Igfigs_Beard: All right Cynthia: so how does this go Igfig Igfigs_Beard: We start with Act 1 Igfigs_Beard: in which we meet the characters, learn what they are after, and take some steps toward getting what they want Igfigs_Beard: Then there's the Tilt--the scene with the twist, where everything changes (for the worse, generally) Igfigs_Beard: and then Act 2, in which we deal with that and bring things toward the conclusion Igfigs_Beard: Finally, the Aftermath Igfigs_Beard: which is a montage Frozenpie: I like montages Igfigs_Beard: The way play actually proceeds Igfigs_Beard: is through scenes Slim_Bankshot 4sings montage song Igfigs_Beard: We take turns having scenes Cynthia: Eyeee of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight Igfigs_Beard: On your turn, you get to decide whether you'll establish the scene or resolve it Igfigs_Beard: If you establish, you get to decide how the scene starts, what it's about, and where and with whom Igfigs_Beard: If you resolve, you get to decide whether the scene will have a positive or negative outcome for your character Igfigs_Beard: Whichever one you don't choose, the other players get to decide on as a group PwotMoose quit. Igfigs_Beard: Then we play the scene out, RPing it Frozenpie: I get it. Frozenpie: Like a film Cynthia: I half get it Frozenpie: Are we going to use dice for any of this? Igfigs_Beard: at some point, there will be a moment of truth, where the outcome of the scene is determined Igfigs_Beard: The dice are just markers, now Frozenpie: k Igfigs_Beard: a black die is negative Igfigs_Beard: a white is positive Cynthia: Is it possible to actually complete your goal and come out the victor in this game? Slim_Bankshot: I kinda sorta get it Igfigs_Beard: Yes Cynthia: Okay Frozenpie: It just seems unlikely Frozenpie: since everyone wants what is best for them Igfigs_Beard: The thing is, you have to balance achieving your character's goals with not putting them in horrible situations Igfigs_Beard: and yes, it's pretty unlikely Cynthia: Awesome Frozenpie: It's like real human interaction! Frozenpie: only better! Cynthia: Crap, I suck at that Igfigs_Beard: Last game I played, I succeeded at my goal of getting another character to fall in love with me Igfigs_Beard: but then I died Cynthia: hahaha Frozenpie: That sounds very coen Yin: I just realized something, what about my and Cynthia's descendant of the same glorious ancestor thing? Cynthia: oh yeah what about that Igfigs_Beard: Ooh shit, you're right Frozenpie: That explains the extra dice I guess Igfigs_Beard: I was thinking way back when that it'd have something to do with avenging an insult to your ancestor's honor... but now I have no idea Igfigs_Beard: shrug Frozenpie: give it a miss Igfigs_Beard: Anyway, you get a white die if you're successful in the scene, and a black if you're not Igfigs_Beard: In the first act, though, you give the die away to someone else Igfigs_Beard: (I prefer to make it someone who also benefits/loses from the scene) Igfigs_Beard: In the second act, you keep the dice you're given Cynthia: how do you decide which dice Igfigs_Beard: ? Frozenpie: it depends on how your scene works out Cynthia: Like if you "get" the black or white die Cynthia: Oh okay Frozenpie: if you get shit on, black dice Frozenpie: if you get laid, white dice Igfigs_Beard: specifically, it's determined by whoever gets to Resolve the scene Igfigs_Beard: but yeah Frozenpie: brb Igfigs_Beard: Incidentally, you want to have lots of one colour of die Igfigs_Beard: not equal numbers of both Igfigs_Beard: for reasons that will become clear in the aftermath Cynthia: Okay Igfigs_Beard: Aright Igfigs_Beard: So Waffle was going first I think, but I'm not sure if that's a good idea Igfigs_Beard: maybe I should start because I'm experienced? Cynthia: yeah no thank you Frozenpie: sure Cynthia: Go ahead please Igfigs_Beard: Okay Yin: His character doesn't seem like the person to be shown at the intro anyways. Igfigs_Beard: Yeah Frozenpie: I prefer the opener with the secretive wife Igfigs_Beard: Okay, so Igfigs_Beard: I think I'll Establish, so you guys will get to Resolve when the time comes Igfigs_Beard: and yeah Igfigs_Beard: Oh! Before we start Igfigs_Beard: Names! Frozenpie: Right Yin: *opens up a tab to tvtropes* Frozenpie: Also, are there NPCs Frozenpie: ? Igfigs_Beard: there can be, but it's kinda annoying to do Frozenpie: <-Zho Feng Frozenpie: Avoid them then Frozenpie: Orange Frozenpie: that messes the order Yin: Hmmm.. Igfigs_Beard: whatever Yin: Probably can't just stick with Yin and be lazy. Feng_Zho: Just keep the same starting letter Igfigs_Beard: Wang Mei Igfigs_Beard: That's japanese Feng_Zho: That is -- yeah tariyakishiro: It's asian. Whatever. Feng_Zho: racist wang: oops tariyakishiro: Maybe I'm of japanese decent! Chow_Yang: TRAITOR Feng_Zho: You should use bang mei Chow_Yang: Haa Feng_Zho: it would put you first too Feng_Zho: and it matches your lachivious character Feng_Zho: Yin can be Yang Feng_Zho: Becuase I am the cleverest Chow_Yang: Someone should be Mulan Bang_Mei: no Chow_Yang: I was joking Chow_Yang: Yay! Feng_Zho: Japanese again Feng_Zho: wait no Feng_Zho: you're right Bang_Mei: Okay Mushu: THAT WAS THE DRAGONS NAME IN MULAN! Feng_Zho: Bang_me to start Feng_Zho: bang_mei Yang: Chalk one up for Freudian Slip. Bang_Mei: How about we start with me trying to get out of my husband's house to go meet Mushu without raising suspicion? Feng_Zho: That's up to you. Feng_Zho: I vote it goes poorly Bang_Mei: Whoa, whao Mushu: Shit. I have no idea who anybody is now Bang_Mei: you don't get to decide yet Feng_Zho: awww Bang_Mei: Use the colors of our text, Slim Feng_Zho: match them to the ones on the map Mushu: Uhhh.... Chow_Yang: PINK Mushu: Not really an option. Chow_Yang: I like pink Yang: You're green on the map Slim. Mushu: I'm partially color blind, man Feng_Zho: mushu you can switch to green Yang: Oh, I'd be blue then. Yang: And Igfig would be black. Feng_Zho: third from the left slim Bang_Mei: Also, you guys do get to give input on things Bang_Mei: even when I'm the final arbiter of the thing Bang_Mei: and should I go black? Mushu: I'll figure it out Feng_Zho: yesh Bang_Mei: I hear that once you do, you never go back... Yang: I'll go blue then. Feng_Zho: We all know slim is red Yang: And I'm blue, ba da ba dee ba da bow. Chow_Yang: di* Bang_Mei: All right Feng_Zho: now I have to listen to that Yang: Bweeheehee. Bang_Mei: So, I'm here, and Zho is here Feng_Zho: mornin Mushu: But we're all red on the inside Chow_Yang: I Bang_Mei: Good morning, darling Bang_Mei gives Zho a quick kiss Feng_Zho 7light smile Feng_Zho 7affectionate even Bang_Mei: (...oh shit, I have no idea what kind of excuse to use) Feng_Zho: (think on your feet) Mushu: (shopping) Feng_Zho: What's wrong? Bang_Mei: Oh, nothing Chow_Yang: (You aren't feeling well and want to go for a walk to clear your head) Bang_Mei looks out the window Bang_Mei: (I got it) Feng_Zho 7reading Bang_Mei wistfully Bang_Mei: Just... Feng_Zho 7somewhat distracted Feng_Zho: hmm? Feng_Zho 7raises eyes from paper Bang_Mei: The summer is nearly over, and I would dearly like to go see the carp pond of the Jade Ox one last time Feng_Zho: I see. Feng_Zho: I am rather busy with these reports.... Feng_Zho: I wouldn't be able to accompany you. Feng_Zho: although... Feng_Zho: I could put it off. Bang_Mei: Yes, and it's such a long walk... I know you wouldn't want me going out without you... Bang_Mei: No, no Bang_Mei: You need to finish these reports, they're far more important than my silly pond Feng_Zho: Are you sure? Bang_Mei: Well... Bang_Mei looks sadly out the window again handofevil joined #pwot_dnd. Bang_Mei: Yes, I couldn't do that to you. Feng_Zho: Still, I would really prefer you didn't go alone. Mushu: Damn right you don't Chow_Yang: (did igfig explode?) Bang_Mei: I understand. It's far too dangerous for a lone woman out there on the streets. Bang_Mei: (Slim's having trouble) Chow_Yang: (crap, okay) Slim_Bankshot joined #pwot_dnd. Bang_Mei: (and I take a while to think of stuff when I'm typing) Mushu: Sorry. Resend the last couple messages? Feng_Zho: from where? Bang_Mei: What was the last thing you saw? Mushu: Uhhh.. Something about 'reports are more important then my silly pond' Slim_Bankshot joined #pwot_dnd. Mushu: FINE! I WILL NOT DO THAT! Mushu: Carry on. Bang_Mei: Feng_Zho Are you sure? 23:13 Bang_Mei Well... 23:13 Bang_Mei looks sadly out the window again 23:14 Bang_Mei Yes, I couldn't do that to you. 23:14 Feng_Zho Still, I would really prefer you didn't go alone. 23:14 23:16 Bang_Mei Bang_Mei: I understand. It's far too dangerous for a lone woman out there on the streets. Bang_Mei: that's what you missed Bang_Mei: I'm just sad about it, that's all. Feng_Zho: Sad? Feng_Zho: It's just a pond. Feng_Zho: It will be there next year. Feng_Zho: and the year after. Feng_Zho: And probably long after we are dead. Bang_Mei: Yes, but it will never be there /today/ ever again Feng_Zho: What? Bang_Mei: (I'm trying to get philosophical) Feng_Zho: (I know) Bang_Mei: Next year, it will be a different pond Feng_Zho: (I'm trying to encourage it by being dense) Bang_Mei: (gotcha) Feng_Zho: (get your monologue on) Bang_Mei: This pond will be gone, and in its place will be something new Bang_Mei: The fish will have grown Bang_Mei: the trees will have changed Bang_Mei: the rocks will have moved Bang_Mei: *pebbles Mushu: (guys sorry but I have to leave in like 40 minutes) Bang_Mei: The way the light reflects off the water... what happens today, will not happen tomorrow Bang_Mei: and will not happen ever again Bang_Mei: and I wish, I wish I didn't have to miss it Bang_Mei: today Feng_Zho: (are you cribbing this from chorono cross) Feng_Zho: You can't spend every moment there. Bang_Mei: (I have only played the first few minutes of Chrono Cross Bang_Mei: Also, Moment of Truth Bang_Mei: Successful or no?) Chow_Yang: (I say no) Feng_Zho: (do I get a vote?) Bang_Mei: yep Feng_Zho: (yes) Bang_Mei: (Slim? Waffle?) Feng_Zho: (waffle is chow) Chow_Yang: (I already voted) Feng_Zho: (yin is yang) Mushu: Successful at what, again? Feng_Zho: Persuading me to let her run off Feng_Zho: using philosophy Mushu: Ehhh. Mushu: Not really Yang: Oh, I thought it was a vote on whether you were suspicious or not. Feng_Zho: is it? Feng_Zho: It's whether the scene ends positive or negative Bang_Mei: Nah, you get to decide that for yourself Mushu: Maybe a little Feng_Zho: according to the setup Bang_Mei: aye Yang: Ah right, so we vote positive or negative and then decide what happens. Got it. Feng_Zho: yeah Bang_Mei: And Pie gets to decide if he's suspicious or not Yang: So two nos right now, from Waffle and Slim. Feng_Zho: I decide how I act. Yang: Eh, I'll just throw in a no as well then to finish off the majority. Chow_Yang: hah! Bang_Mei: Okay Bang_Mei: Go ahead then, Feng Bang_Mei: Shoot me down Feng_Zho: (trying to think of a method) Feng_Zho: You can't be at that pond every moment. Feng_Zho: You have to learn to value the things you CAN obtain, the things you CAN experience as they come along. Feng_Zho: But you are right, the pond is very beautiful this time of year. Feng_Zho: And these reports are not that urgent. Feng_Zho: Since it is so important to you, I will accompany you to this pond you love so much. Bang_Mei: (OH SNAP) Feng_Zho 7puts papers away Chow_Yang: (POW) Feng_Zho 7stands up Feng_Zho: Let's go Feng_Zho: *End Scence* Bang_Mei: You're right, my husband. Of course you're right. Bang_Mei: Aye Bang_Mei: Okay Bang_Mei: So I get a black die for failing that scene Bang_Mei: to give to somebody Chow_Yang: what does that do for you? Chow_Yang: Oh Bang_Mei: I'm giving it to Slim, because this is going to cause some trouble for him Bang_Mei: that is, this scene was negative for him Yang: I'll add dice numbers to the map. Mushu: Fuck you Bang_Mei: Right Bang_Mei: No way, that was awesome Mushu: I DESERVE THE BEST FOR I OWN A RED SILK SCARF! Chow_Yang: the rone with the code or without? I forget Feng_Zho: Imagine that whole scene with a single fixed camera, tokyo story style. Bang_Mei: Okay, so Slim has one black die, and there are ten whites and nine blacks left in the pool Bang_Mei: And next up is... Chow Yang? Chow_Yang: Can we skip my turn?> I think I need to watch another scene to figure this all out Feng_Zho: just decide whther you want to establish or resolve the scene Chow_Yang: Yeah I don't know which, or how my character would do either of those. I'm in a spot where I can't do much until more is done Mushu: DECIDE! DECIDE! http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lphnsttO6V1qdb4xjo1_400.gif Bang_Mei: This isn't a character decision, it's a player decision Bang_Mei: Deicide? Bang_Mei: Oh Yang: Make a scene or end a scene, which do you choose? Chow_Yang: Umm Chow_Yang: End a scene Bang_Mei: Okay Bang_Mei: So let's set up the scene for Waffle Feng_Zho: At the tea house. Bang_Mei: Yeah Feng_Zho: A meeting with the delegate Chow_Yang: Who is the delegate again/ Chow_Yang: ?* Feng_Zho: who is carrying sensitive documents Feng_Zho: Yang Chow_Yang: Okay Bang_Mei: The situation must be a sticky one Yang: Perhaps I stopped in for some tea on my way to the Printer's? Bang_Mei: for Chow Bang_Mei: SUre Feng_Zho: The delegate wants to arrange a discrete meeting Chow_Yang: Who has the other scarf without the documents? Feng_Zho: at the discrete teahouse Feng_Zho: Slim Chow_Yang: Okay Chow_Yang: And that one has the proof of an affair right? Feng_Zho: not yet Feng_Zho: we'll set that up later Chow_Yang: Okay Feng_Zho: Chow hates the delegate Bang_Mei: But you can't show it Feng_Zho: /so much/ Chow_Yang: Business first Feng_Zho: So you are trying to subtley fuck with this person Feng_Zho: while being very friendly Chow_Yang: How would I be fucking with him? Yang: I'm not sure if Waffle can be subtle. Chow_Yang: BALLS Feng_Zho: I know Chow_Yang: I'm sorry what? Feng_Zho: hmmm' Yang: This'll be interesting. Feng_Zho: Your goal here is revenge against this delegate Bang_Mei: I guess you should start, Yin Chow_Yang: Okay Feng_Zho: but subtle revenge. Bang_Mei: Proper revenge is more of a long-term thing Bang_Mei: in this case Bang_Mei: but every little bit helps Yang: Alright, ummm.. Yang: So should I be setting anything up or am I just here for tea? Chow_Yang: You're just here for some tea Chow_Yang: on your way to the printer? Feng_Zho: I thought you wanted to arrange a meeting Bang_Mei: or on your way back? Feng_Zho: about the documents Feng_Zho: on your way too there Feng_Zho: making an appointment for later Feng_Zho: like a reservation Chow_Yang: Is he setting up the meeting here? Chow_Yang: It is a rather discreet tea shop Yang: I could have some tea while on my way to the Printer, but ask to reserve a room for later in the day once I'm done. Chow_Yang: Perfect Feng_Zho: perfect place to exchange sensitive documents Feng_Zho: anyway Yang: So Waffle chooses whether he's successful or not, and I suppose I should start then. Bang_Mei: yes Chow_Yang: I choose if I'm successful? What? Feng_Zho: Yup Feng_Zho: Based on what happens Chow_Yang: Oh I thought you meant right now Feng_Zho: you decide how the scene ends Yang: Yang entered the fine, if a bit expensive, tea shop. He had a bit of a way to go before reaching Mushu the Printer's shop, and he was thirsty. Chow_Yang: "Welcome to the Yang tea shop, what can I do for you" Yang: "I would like just a little spot to sit down, and a tea pot of plain tea." Yang: "If you would be so kind." Chow_Yang: "Well the shop is rather empty right now, so feel free to take any seat, your tea will be ready in a moment" Chow_Yang: I walk into the back and begin brewing some plain tea Yang: Yang sat down at a nearby table, adjusting his Imperial Delegate outfit to be comfortable as he waited. Chow_Yang: I walk out with the hot tea Chow_Yang: and walk towards him Chow_Yang: However I trip on my dress, causing the hot tea to spill all over Yang's lap Feng_Zho: subtle Chow_Yang: very Yang: "Aiyaaaaaaaah!" Yang exclaims in pain standing up quickly. Chow_Yang: "Oh my goodness! Let me get something to dry that off!" Chow_Yang: I scurry into the back to find something Chow_Yang: I finally come back with a towel and begin dabbing at the wet spot Chow_Yang: "Oh oh, I'm so sorry!" Yang: (Not sure what to do.) Feng_Zho: (wirthe in pain) Feng_Zho: (also, indignant) Chow_Yang: I hand him the towel and say "Once again, I apologize, let me go get some more, on the house" Chow_Yang: I scurry into the back to get some more that was left brewing Feng_Zho: (spill it again!) Yang: Writhing in pain, and indignant at this treatment he recieved, him! The Celestial Emperor's Delegate, and proud bearer of his great ancestor's name, having scalding tea dumped upon him! Chow_Yang: (I was actually going to do that, but decided not to) Chow_Yang: I walk back out and hurriedly pour the tea into the cup Chow_Yang: "If there is anything else you need, I would be honored to help you" Yang: But no, Yang thought, the emperor's delegate must remain calm and represent the emperor's will. Yang: "No, please, "Yang spoke out a little too quickly in response, "I shall be fine." Chow_Yang: "Well, okay if you insist" Chow_Yang: I scurry into the back and grab a cloth to clean the tea off the floor