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Messages - ttdavet
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« on: July 28, 2006, 05:29:28 AM »
On a lighter note, the other night right in the middle of some hilarious gaming, and a very dangerous dungeon my kid flips his lid (the details are mundane and well known to all parents). The people I am playing with are the kind that will stand there guarding my character for a long time, even if it endangers them; I love heroes. I decide better to log then put my comrades in danger, I make a quick excuse run around a corner and my character disappears. I come back to layo the next day with my character deep in a dangerous place, its pitch black, I don't know where I am going and I am freezing cold. I actually made it back to Hlint and not via bindstone express. That RL emergency made for some tense and exciting gaming.
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« on: July 28, 2006, 05:17:16 AM »
the whole idea of PvP factions would ruin Layo for me. There are enough bad guys. The huge desparity of levels and power would make it school yard bullying on a digital level. I play Layo because there are no "evil" characters running around unchecked. We are the heroes.
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« on: July 26, 2006, 05:23:29 PM »
I love the roleplay thats why I keep playing Layo. I can level in the NWN solo adventures. I just don't like when my characters get snubbed for an adventure because some high level folks realize that my designation compared to them is "easy" or "moderate". It makes no sense from a role playing point of view and at times I wish for more levels so that I too could be included. NOT all epic level characters do this, they just play a character, and they make it great. I understand that I will get killed, and that I will probably drain a group of resources before gettting axed, but hey the Hobbits got to travel with Gandalf didn't they? To the snobby power levelers I say you are missing some great chances for lots of fun role playing. To the many epic characters who don't seem to even look for the level indicators thank you.
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« on: July 26, 2006, 01:39:14 PM »
My kids go to bed, my wife watches TV, I really don't like TV, I read books and play Layo. During commercials she tells me about her day and other colorful anecdotes, during everything but intense combat I tell her about my day in RL and in Layo. When I was 18 I played pen and paper D&D almost everyday, after I finished my college homework *Ok not always after*
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« on: July 24, 2006, 04:19:51 AM »
I got waxed at that exact transition for the exact same reason, I didn't get a death token and so I just fished for an hour. If your gonna die, come on take it like a hero don't leave it for someone else!
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« on: July 15, 2006, 05:30:13 PM »
I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed this quick lower level DM event. I rarely have the chance to get in on the DM'ed stuff so I had a blast. I thought the players did a great job and there were a lot of them so not surprizing that a few missed the fact that the "door" wasn't really there. Thanks for the good job DMing. No constructive feedback as I am not really qualified to give any and I see Layonara (donations not withstanding) as the proverbial "gift horse". Thanks
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« on: July 13, 2006, 08:45:52 AM »
Problem handled by Orion, thanks
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« on: July 13, 2006, 05:06:52 AM »
I would relish the chance to play with some of the long time layo people, I would love to be able to go on many more level appropriate quests, I love starting new characters anyway, I say a complete wipe would be great
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« on: July 13, 2006, 04:31:12 AM »
well that might be the problem then, now I have two characters Growlz and Grwlz both of whom I can't play, I am running out of permutations on the name, I guess I'll wait for a GM, what next Gruwlz, I suppose. thanks Faldred
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« on: May 03, 2006, 07:49:37 AM »
I was surprized to read that L is footing the bill for so much of Layonara, I assumed with all of the players that he would be getting close to the break even point. It is too bad that he isn't. The idea that this is a co-op is a helpful one, and I will be certain to continue to contribute bucks every couple of months that I am playing. Thanks for everything L. I am a new player here, and realize that this world is nearing an end, and have played on only a couple of GM run events, and am never part of the "happenings" in the world, mostly I just run around looking at all the amazing stuff you guys have built, but the other players are almost always fun, so I am happy to return again and again. Maybe when the new world starts I'll be able to get my characters involved in some of the plots, either way I will continue to contribute and *looks right at the reader of this post* " and if you play on Layo regularly you should too. 
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« on: April 27, 2006, 11:04:24 AM »
when role playing I make decisions about what my character would do based on my stats, Charisma included. My fighter has a below average charisma, I don't lead parties, I follow. I have noticed that many folks have done a nice job of playing characters with limited intelligence. I think it is tempting to min/max charisma because if we ignore it while roleplaying it has such limited effect on game play. If you character has a low charisma and you lead large groups and talk folks into things not with the dice bag but with you own keyboard charm you aren't really roleplaying. If you have a low intelligence and constantly use your own high intellect to propose sollutions you aren't really roleplaying. For me playing within the boundaries of all my stats is what make roleplaying fun. However, playing a character with a high stat in charisma or intelligence would be a real stretch for me as I don't possess either of those myself. 
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« on: April 26, 2006, 12:35:43 PM »
Foobart (1978-81), The Gold Dwarf (1979-83), Selwyn Coldfox (1980-84), etc. etc. etc. the first character was the original D&D minatures rules, the second was the Dungeons and Dragons box set, Selwyn was my original AD&D character, and so it goes. Those of us who have been playing for decades have retired so many great characters that the retirement of characters to make way for new rules has been a part of gaming since we started. That next great character is just waiting to come out and conquer a new world. I for one look forward to a new beginning because what this communitty has going now is so great and that won't be lost with a change in rules, or characters, or world.
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« on: April 25, 2006, 11:45:08 AM »
I have only been playing Layo for four months and really love it. Except for MUDs and MAREs in the early ninties it is my only online, community gaming experience. I really love one of the characters I have created but no more so then great PnP characters I have had over the years. Some of my PnP characters I played for many, many years in real time. But eventually, they had to be retired. I don't think I ever tried to recreate a favorite character down the road, I have always just tried new things. With that in mind I will begin considering new character idea's for Layo/nwn2. I haven't had a priest in a while so... maybe I'll start there. Fun thread to read. Thanks.
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« on: April 24, 2006, 11:39:27 AM »
The character development thread for my character has no explaination. It is simply his thoughts. They are not written to anyone, they are not a journal. Just his thoughts written out for the sake of character development. Have fun. I look forward to reading some that you write.
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« on: April 24, 2006, 07:11:09 AM »
I couldn't wait to tell my PnP friends about my online adventure. What a blast, the GM did a great job and the role playing by the other players was nothing short of hilarious. Thank you all for a great time. Still laughing about Swifthammer''s free pie comment to get the halfings out of our way at the pie shop.
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« on: April 19, 2006, 05:26:15 AM »
I studied with Rollie, he talked about improving my strikes by practicing hitting past the target. He broke a rock with his bare hands. He is very wise.
I also went to the arena with some friends. What a great place, we were able to spar with each other without fear of death, now thats what I call magic. There was a man there named Boon Loom. He has about as much practice with a blade as me, or so I thought. He finished me quick, I never touched him. He explained that he was a weapon master. Son of a weapon master, grandson of a weapon master. This guy really knew his stuff. I talked with him for quite a while about his style and his philosopy about fighting. He is extremely focused on his weapon, a scimitar. He says that the techniques he is using take training, lots of training but, they can be applied to nearly any martial weapon incluinding my kukri. Much of what he said went right over my head, and not because I am short, but maybe someday I will become a weapon master.
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« on: April 16, 2006, 07:36:36 AM »
I still don't quite get the whole story about the riders but what I think I heard at the big meeting is 1) the crazy halfling from Pandemonium loves his five horses and a lady name ka..... who knows, it abusing the horses to get the halflngs cooperation in causing mischief and mayhem in our world. 2) Miss Ireth has a daughter, that has wings and who guards another plane of existence, and she has been kidnapped and tortured (wings clipped, etc. ). I know that my view of the world is black and white, right and wrong. This is why Miss Ireth and I didn't see eye to eye over the whole demon summoning lady but on the matter of someone's child being kidnapped we can completely agree, it is wrong. Despite my thinking Miss Ireth has been rude (I was too, so I deserved what I got) I could see the pain in her eyes, I hope her daughter is rescued and OK. I doubt I can help but I would.
My mouth got the better of me while I was sitting on a bench in Hlint. I was spouting off about what Mr. Ozy said about high and mighty wizards, I was giving examples like Mr. Mith well Mr. Mith was right there and I didn't know it. I tried to apologize and he said "leave me or I will turn you into a frog". Needless to say he doesn't want to buy my silk anymore. I must learn to stay quiet.
I continue to fight and I continue to have fear, I guess it will be with me forever. I hope Prunilla is keeping Grandpa well.
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« on: April 13, 2006, 06:59:35 AM »
well congratulations on level 9 anyway.
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« on: April 13, 2006, 06:33:51 AM »
I listen to everything and anything, during dinner I like elevator music, while I am doing the dishes country, while driving in my car old art Rock like Peter Gabriel, Genesis, Pink Floyd. My favorite concert ever.. the Rolling Stones and I have seen dozens maybe a hundred concerts. My first concert was Pink Floyd the animals tour, yes I am that OLD. I listen to all the kids music while at my work. Most obscure favorite artists, Billy Bragg and the Drive by Truckers.
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« on: April 10, 2006, 06:50:42 AM »
Now I am scared. A really horrible thing happened in Hlint today. I was sitting on the bench talking to friends as I do much of the time. There were lots of folks around when suddenly I hear a scream from Miss Rhynn over by the pond. I rush over to see what is happening and a demonic woman cloaked in great magic has Miss Rhynn and has a sword at her throat. Miss Annalee and a very rude woman in red are screaming for me to stay back. I stand my ground looking for help against this attacker, I turn to a man Mr. Peters, reputedly a Paladin of great standing, and he denies any help. At this point Mr. Garret of the town guard rushes to Miss Rhynn's defense, but alone he is no match for this demon woman and is cut down in cold blood.
Still none of the great heroes move to assist. I begin to believe that I have been displaced to another world where morals and ethics mean nothing and everything is just a game for power. Many are screaming for people to move back and I do, to the road, though I am filled with disgrace. I stand in the road just as the demon woman summons a Balor, a demonic force from hell. The demon kills an innocent bystander, I regret not knowing his name. I continue to rail against this great injustice but not a single one of the great heroes present will do anything at all. They try to explain, she is too powerful, she is a force of nature, there is nothing we can do. "But she is summoning demons here in Hlint and threatening one of our own, two have already died" , I cry out. At this point the demon woman rushes from behind the tree and kills me where I stand. I didn't even have my weapons out.
By the power of the bindstone I return to stand and stare at my own grave in the road of Hlint, too afraid to approach. The demon woman finishes with Miss Rhynn and tosses her in the pond. It turns out that all of that death and destruction was caused because Miss Rhynn admitted to having some feelings for Mr. Ozymandius and he is alledgedly betrothed to the demon lady, they all called her Kae. I suppose I can understand an all powerful demon woman showing up to take issue with a young woman that has feeling for her fiance. Jealousy is often the root of evil acts. Chaos and evil are afterall what demons are all about.
The truly disturbing part was what took place after the attack. The demon woman was actually defended in her attack on the town. It was stated that the demon woman is actually on our side in the war against Blood and that may be true. So this makes her actions acceptable? "Why was I killed", I asked. "Because you would not leave",cursed the woman in red. "But I did leave", I replied. "But you wouldn't SHUT UP", she screamed. "Silence is only demanded by tyrants, goodly peoples welcome discourse". The woman in red finished by condemning me saying she would always fight by the side of Kae but she would never fight by my side.
If Blood is defeated but our world is still ruled by bullies and tyrants, where simple saying that "summoning demons is wrong" is good enough to get you killed, where great paladins and heroes simple shrug and say "thats the way she is" will the world truly be any less evil? We will have traded one tyrant for another and ideas like lawfulness and the common good will be simply platitudes designed to appease the masses while others play a game of power mongering. Where the very powerful can slay the innocent for no greater reason then they were an irritation. A great bard once said "the best among us lack all conviction and the worse are filled with a passionate intensity." Does this describe the world in which I find myself? Is there no group which stands for something greater, which actually rails against chaos and evil no matter how powerful? I am truly scared.
( //ooc - great RPing from so many, thank you, but please remember we are real people and some of us don't like real swearing, it is one of the reasons why I choose Layo)
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