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Development Journals and Discussion / RE: An end to stories...

« on: November 06, 2004, 01:56:00 AM »

WARLORD KEY!
You bring great honor to yourself and family. *formal bow*
I try to follow your honorable example.
You will be missed.

8, don't you forget about us while dealing with that 'real world' thing I've heard of.
I...yeah, Tate said it, 'You will be missed.'

Best of luck to you man.

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Development Journals and Discussion / Terril's Goal...

« on: November 06, 2004, 02:20:00 AM »

*A lone figure stands on a hillock, watching the setting sun. He ensures no one is nearby, and removes his hood to bask in the waning sunlight. The burns and scar tissue on his face contrast the soft light as he raises his head to the sky.*

Ping Li Han did this to me.
He thought to teach me a lesson about failure.
And indeed, I did learn.

This Katana…it is a tool of great beauty. Andraia’s work is unmatched in quality and spirit, and I have owned many of her pieces. But to every one, indeed… EVERY one… I have made this change: I have placed this same crossguard on them all. This guard once resided on Ping Li Han’s sword.
The very sword I used to remove his hand and escape.
I learned the price of failure, and perhaps, so did he.

But his cruelty is not what I remember now.
I remember an artist capturing a sunset like this, oblivious to street vendors and thieves.
I remember the fluid ring ring of a smith entranced in his work.
I remember the look of rapture on a dancer’s face, alone with her music regardless of the eyes upon her.

I have felt this…this…oneness…
Not often, but enough. It is when time itself slows to a crawl and every detail is precise, chiseled into the mind. It is when there is no thought as the body does what is natural and right.

I must learn more.
I must train until every movement is instinct.
I must find someone to teach me.
I must.

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Development Journals and Discussion / How to Stay Alive, by Terril Winbane

« on: June 07, 2004, 10:40:00 AM »

*newly penned pages pinned to the wall of the inn*

I overheard Arenis and a stout dwarf talking about tactics last night, and, considering that lately one could walk from Hlint to Llast on gravestones...let's start with some guidelines to survival.


1)BE PREPARED!
Always have your strongest protections ready to use at a moments notice, regardless if you are in the Goblin Wastlands, or Corath's Tomb.

2)KNOW YOUR ENVIRONMENT!
Learn where creatures like to gather. Learn where enemies prefer to ambush. These are patterns that you can use to your advantage.

3)PARTY UP!
Find other people who complement your abilities. Work as a team. Get to know each other's strengths and weaknesses. Together, you are much stronger than apart.

4)KNOW YOUR PLACE!
Know what is expected of you in the group. Are you Frontline? Are you Artillery? Healer? Scout? Know what is expected of you. Let your allies know what you _can_ do, so the party can excel.

5)PROTECT YOUR ARTILLERY!
They lay down a lot of hurt on the bad guys, and healing on you. Protect them!Take hits if you have to, but keep them alive!

6)BUFF YOUR FRONTLINE!
They are the only thing between you and a world of pain. Make sure they are protected and can hit harder. If you have a choice between a flesh and blood ally...and a summoned..thing, remember this...the party member will be there long after your summon is gone.



Thank you all for reading this. When next I have time, I shall endeavor to go into specifics about party tactics.

Good day to you all

---T.