Session Log 6/25/2000 Log
-- Start log: Sunday, June 25, 2000 9:14:24 am LunaSoft MOO time --
jjones removes Session 5/21/2000 from Magic Tablet (recording).
GM says, "*** START SESSION ***"
GM says, "now, there are a couple of quick announcements"
John nods.
Corin says, "(the wolf dropped dead from indegestion?)"
GM says, "first, i screwed up a relatively minor bit of info from last week, so i want to correct that"
GM chuckles
Bodoni Laughs
GM says, "when corin and renard head into the rocky bit looking for a way up the 'cliff' (not really a vertical wall), they find a saddled horse with its reins wrapped around a tree limb not too far from the trail."
GM says, "second announcement: bodoni is not doing well, so today he'll be playing Baron Faiseric the NPC"
Corin says, "(Is the tree top above the cliff?)"
Bodoni grin
GM says, "so he doesn't have to just sit around and watch"
John says, "Where am I in relation to Renard (I assume at the cliff base)?"
Bodoni says, "(I'm feeling a bit under the weather..)"
GM [to Corin]: no, no, it's down below where you are
Corin says, "he could occaisonally groan and stuff :P"
GM [to John]: right
Bodoni bleeds copiously, twitches occasionally
Bodoni grins
Corin cmirks.
Corin says, "oh boy, its going to be one of those mornings."
GM says, "so, where we left off, corin was pelting a scary-looking giant wolf with pebbles"
GM says, "bodoni is bleeding from a neck wound atop a steep incline"
Corin says, "I was wondering whether I would have chosen to climb the tree instead if I would get a view over the cliff top."
Bodoni says, "(Heh! I could give an internal monologue while the others play.. Bodoni: "is this the hand of death of see before me..woah..to thine might death...you ride upon your horse..ye...etc.. etc. ;D)"
Corin says, "rofl Bodoni"
GM laughs
Bodoni grins
Corin presumes that the GM's description of pebble throwing will have little affect on the wolf.
GM [to Corin]: well, you might hit him in the eye or something :)
Corin says, "heh and really tick him off"
Renard says, "brb"
Renard has disconnected.
Renard has connected.
Bodoni says, ":Lord F: "Quickly..we must make our way to the top! ::begins to attempt the climb::"
Corin looks around for another rock to throw at the drooling wolf's head.
Renard climbs, with Johan right behind
John ascends to Renard's side.
John says, "How tall is the cave?"
Bodoni says, "(Does the Lord have the climbing skill? Do I need to roll?)"
GM says, "note that renard is a ways down the cliff from Faiseric, Godefridel, Joseph and Caralchis"
Corin says, "approx 20 feet John"
GM says, "renard is with johan and corin"
GM [to John]: it's also not a cave
Renard didn't think it was a cave
Corin says, "(heh, we may be able to toss Bodoni from such a smal height.)"
GM [to Bodoni]: Faiseric can't help but notice that there's a ravenous wolf atop the cliff above him
Bodoni says, "(Sure..if you want to see him fly apart when he hits the ground.. STUNT DOUBLE!! Where are you! ;D)"
Corin thows another rock up at the wolf, yelling. "ARRGH, you ugly mutt!"
Bodoni Lord F slows his climb, and looks for something to throw at the beast
GM says, "at this latest attempt from corin, the wolf calmly turns and disappears into the night"
Bodoni seeing that 'this is no normal beast..witchery is afoot in this!'
Bodoni says, "(uh... should be Lord F seeing that...)"
John says, "Looks like a big doggie to me."
Corin slowly resumes climbing, listening and watching closely for any re-appearance. He does not climb completely up, but peers over the edge cautiously.
John says, "Who needs to be taught a lesson!"
GM [to Bodoni]: er, he's 'disappearing' in the poetic sense
Bodoni ::lord F:: Begins a faster climb, but careful to watch for other dangers
GM says, "one moment"
Bodoni says, "(I know... but this wolf is giant... right?)"
GM [to Bodoni]: well, that part is true
GM says, "everyone who's climbing make a climbing roll... i'll roll for Faiseric"
Bodoni says, "(he jus' means that.. plus it doesn't act so much like an animal than a monster.. jus' the feel of it to him, the character.)"
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [1 5 2] = 8 + 0 = 8.
GM says, "Godefridel is hanging back and has unsheathed a gladius (Roman shortsword)"
Bodoni says, "(Corin appears to be the king of all dice. :D)"
Renard rolls 3 + 0.
Result [6 4 4] = 14 + 0 = 14.
Corin says, "(hopefully that will continue when need be. Dont curse me Bodoni :P)"
Bodoni says, "(::grins:: };-> ;D)"
John rolls 3 + 0.
Result [2 5 5] = 12 + 0 = 12.
GM says, "ok, corin nimbly scrambles up the incline, and pokes his head over the edge"
Corin says, "woosh! a wolf claw rakes his head!"
GM says, "johan is not too far behind"
GM says, "in the other group, faiseric and caralchis, also moving cautiously, look over the edge"
Corin looks around for any sign of the wolf.
GM says, "renard gets about halfway up and steps poorly, slipping back down to the ground"
GM says, "joseph is also unable to get going up the incline"
GM says, "godefridel, as i said, is waiting at the base"
GM says, "corin, you don't see anything, but it's awfully dark"
John says, "Johan attempts to ridge the edge, up with Corin, and looks over"
GM says, "faiseric (bodoni) you don't either"
Bodoni says, "(I keep seeing Salmoneous from the Hercules show everytime the GM mentions Godefridel :D)"
Corin looks for Bodoni.
Bodoni looks for the fallen man
GM says, "corin pauses at the edge and waits for johan to join him... together they look and continue to see no sign of the wolf"
Bodoni says, "(Should be Lord F ::looks for the fallen man::)"
Corin says, "(can we see his body?)"
Renard climbs again
John says, ""How long until renard makes it up? (in Johan's estimate)?""
Renard says, "Johan, lower something to me to help me up!"
GM says, "corin, you and that group are a good 100 feet south from where bodoni climbed up"
Corin whispers quietly to Johan, "what shall we do about Bodoni? Can you see him?"
Renard pitches his 2H flail up, if Johan doesn't have anything
GM says, "you've got some rope"
Corin says, "shhhhh!" Corin hisses down to Renard."
Renard says, "[loud whisper] So lower the rope to me already!"
John looks around for a rope.
GM sighs
Corin says, "(wassup GM?)"
Bodoni says, "(keystone cops? ;D)"
John says, "I assume my flail is strapped to my back/waist in its usually fashion"
John says, "I mean mace"
GM [to John]: i SAID you've got some rope
Bodoni :Lord F: Lowers some rope down for the others
Corin stealthily crawls over the cliff edge towards Bodoni.He withdraws his sword and crawls with it in one hand.
John lowers the rope to Renard.
John says, "Come on, slow poke!"
GM says, "woohoo! way to go, john!"
Renard ...
John says, "sorry....missed that line. DOH!"
Bodoni Lord F: 'Quickly, men!'
Renard rolls 3 + 0.
Result [1 6 5] = 12 + 0 = 12.
GM says, "you make it up"
GM says, "wait people, wait one minute"
Bodoni says, "(okie)"
John pats Renard on the back, laughing, and imitating a sloth.
John puts his hands down so as to give Renard a boost over the edge.
GM says, "everyone read this: CORIN, RENARD, and JOHAN are currently 100 FEET SOUTH of where BODONI climbed up. the OTHERS (faiseric, godefridel, joseph, caralchis, 95% of bonodi) are BACK where the TRAIL reached the 'cliff'. i want to make sure this is clear to everyone before we proceed."
Corin says, "(so Faiseric is close to Bodoni?)"
Bodoni says, "(I know. Gotcha. :))"
GM says, "right"
Renard looks at Johan's mimic and grins
Corin says, "(gotcha and Faiseric is with Joseph and Caralchis who all climbed up, right?)"
GM [to Corin]: you can see some vague shadows in that direction that look like the right number of people
Bodoni says, "(Can I see the others 100 ft down, or is it too dark?)"
Bodoni says, "(Down the way I mean...)"
GM [to Bodoni]: you know they're down there somewhere, but you can't see 'em, although you did hear some voices not long ago
Corin hisses back to Johan and Renard, "I think I see the others over that way! keep it quiet and keep an eye out for that beast!"
GM [to Bodoni]: someone said 'throw me a rope, you idiot!'
Bodoni LOrd F: Looks
John says, "get up Renard so we can go whip this doggie."
Corin continues crawling towards the others, keeping a keen eye out.
GM [to John]: the three of you are all up by now
John says, "OK"
Bodoni lord F looks for whom is speaking
John gets his mace in hand and starts looking/smelling/etc. for the wolfie
John says, "while moving with renard and corin towards the others"
GM [to Bodoni]: it was renard's voice, of course
Corin loosens his wooden shield on his back, ready to use it if needed.
GM [to Corin]: you're actually crawling the 100 feet?
Corin says, "(well, I'm not sprinting it! *grin*)"
Bodoni says, "(?Does Lord F have any healing knowledge GM?)"
GM [to Bodoni]: nope, but joseph is bandaging his father's wounds
Bodoni says, "(ahhh. good. :D)"
John says, "Johan is walking"
Corin turns to John and Renard, stooping low. "There is a building to the north, with a door, on the other side of that clearing."
GM [to Bodoni]: bodoni is breathing raggedly, but he's breathing
Renard [to Corin]: Yes, I see it.
Corin wonders what is in that building, and his curiosity makes him head towards it. He stops at the clearing before crossing, staying low.
Renard glances down at Godefriedel, "You want to come up, or do you figure you're safe all by yourself?
GM [to Renard]: godefridel is on top as well
Renard says, "ACK!"
GM says, "he's kneeling with joseph, giving some advice on bandaging bodoni"
John nods.
Renard says, "ok, Johan, let's go" -- and we start walking to the building, flanking it slightly to the side opposite the others"
John says, "let's check out the building"
John takes up his strategic position of behind to renard's right flank
GM [to Bodoni]: what is Faiseric doing? he can see the other three walking towards the building that bodoni mentioned
GM says, "caralchis joins renard, johan and corin"
Bodoni lord F: ::joins the others::
GM says, "ok, so there's this clearing stretching north-south."
GM says, "there's a round structure on the north end, with a wooden fence next to it. approaching closer, you can hear and see a few scraggly-looking goats and sheep within it."
Corin looks for a way to go around the edge of the clearing and still reach the building.
GM says, "it being the fence, not the building"
GM says, "corin is on the far eastern side of the clearing, with renard and johan to his left. on the extreme western side of the clearing are caralchis and faiseric"
GM [to Corin]: the door faces the clearing
Corin slips his oval shield over his left arm, hefts his sword in his hand, and slowly approaches the door.
GM [to Corin]: the northern wall of the building is pretty close to the treeline, but you'd have to walk all the way around the sheep pen to reach it
Renard expects Lord F to take the lead, since it's his daughter we're after. In fact, he expects some sort of show of emotion since we seem to be close to the goal....
Bodoni lord F makes his way towards the structure, weapon at the ready
Corin says, "(how long a walk around?)"
Corin says, "(scratch it, the sheep will bleep my approach)"
GM says, "the door is a simple wooden door"
Corin says, "(do i get to the door?)"
Bodoni Lord F appears tense, and ready...trying to put his fears out of the way and focus on finding his daughter..
Renard motions to Lord F to either knock or knock it down.
GM says, "the building is not in very good shape, though. it's a stone structure and looks like it was once very strong, but now there are fallen slabs of rock in several places and the roofline is broken up in several places. near the ground it's still solid, though."
Bodoni Lord F knocks at the door
Corin says, "(What!?)"
GM laugh
Bodoni says, "(Sorry, didn't know we'd reached the bloody door. :D)"
Corin stops Bodoni from knocking. "shhhh!"
Corin says, "(Faiseric that is)"
GM says, "nope, he knocks. you wait a bit and hear nothing."
Bodoni says, "(I dunno! I'm jus' following Renard's lead... ::shrugs::)"
John says, "do we see any Giant Wolf Tracks anywhere?"
John says, "does anyone have a torch or a lantern?"
GM says, "i'm just laughing at the image here, not the strategy. why not knock?"
Corin says, "(is the roof climbable?)"
Bodoni Lord F clearly feels they don't have time for stealth, since his daughter's life in at stake
GM [to John]: tracks everywhere, too many to make out. it's a well-trodden yard.
John says, "As an experienced, yet polite, gamer, I always knock"
Bodoni LOrd F opens the door, carefully
GM says, "faiseric tries the door, and it opens easily to the touch, yawning inwards to reveal utter blackness"
Corin peers over Faiseric's shoulder.
John says, "someone light a torch"
Bodoni says, "(Any torches?)"
GM says, "you brought a couple with you"
Bodoni Takes a torch and light one
GM says, "i'll brb, i HAVE to get something to eat"
Bodoni says, "(er.. Lord F..)"
Corin says, "me too"
Corin will be away from his keyboard for a bit.
John grabs Renard from behind yelling, "Boo!"
Bodoni says, "(Wow..food that sounds good..)"
Bodoni Casts a serious glance at Johan to shush his antics
GM says, "back"
GM [to Bodoni]: it'll take a few minutes to get a torch lit
GM says, "anyone doing anything in the meantime?"
Bodoni Lord F does so, trying to keep the tremble out of his hands
Corin says, "b"
GM says, "joseph and godefridel walk up."
Bodoni says, "(can anyone see this color?)"
GM [to Bodoni]: you can't affect other people's colors
GM [to Bodoni]: only your own
Bodoni says, "(Oh, shoot! ;D)"
GM says, "last chance to do something while faiseric's working on a torch"
Corin peers inside while they are lighting the torch.
GM [to Corin]: there's not enough light inside to see anything from the doorway
Corin stands back, and will allow Faiseric to enter first with the torch.
Bodoni lord F enters first when Torch is lit
GM says, "the torchlight reveals a bare stone room. the ceiling is wooden, the floor is stone, and there is a wooden door set into the floor."
Corin kneels and listens at the door in the floor.
Bodoni Lord F's voice tells of his hope "We care close, now, men.."
Bodoni says, "(Care=ARE! Sheesh!)""
Renard says, "[curiously] No furnishings?"
GM [to Renard]: no furnishings
Bodoni LOrd F "Simple peasants, what do they need of furnishings?
Corin looks up at the others. "I think I heard some kind of cat yowling or something."
Bodoni Lord F Moves Corin aside, and tries the door
Bodoni says, "(What's this chick's name again? ;D)"
Corin moves back from the door in the floor, and closes the main door to the room. "Dont want that wolf to join us in here."
GM says, "faiseric pulls on the handle and this door, as well, opens easily"
Renard says, "Open that F-ing door back up!"
GM chuckles
Renard says, "I won't be stuck in here if some demon comes barrelling from the ground!"
Corin shrugs, and opens the door again.
GM says, "below you see another stone floor, and the area down there seems to be lit"
John sticks by Renard
Bodoni says, "(What's the girl's name?)"
GM says, "Faisilde"
Renard [to GM]: is there a ladder or anything down
Bodoni Lord F calls out "Failside!"
Bodoni says, "(Screwed it up... ::Sigh::)"
GM [to Renard]: indeed, there is a wooden ladder
Bodoni says, "(Should be... Faisilde)"
GM [to Bodoni]: your call echoes in the room below, and you can hear this cat yowling in response, but that's it
Bodoni Lord F looks at others, and begins to climb down the ladder
GM says, "(he's an NPC, right? therefore expendable! :)"
Bodoni says, "(Well... I figure he's driven to find his daughter.. I dunno...)"
Corin watches Faiseric descend the ladder. "Is it safe to come down?"
GM [to Bodoni]: no, he'd take the lead alright
Bodoni says, "(We ARE supposed to be the good guys..don't they take chances?)"
Renard follows, with Johan
Corin says, "goes down after Johan if it appears safe."
Bodoni Lord F "Most likely, not, lad."
Bodoni Lord F look about the new room
Corin goes down after Johan if it appears safe.
Renard draws his axe (1h). Is there enough room for Johan to use his mace 2h, or are the dimensions tight?
GM [to Renard]: the room is about 20 feet across, and it's a high ceiling, but you have a lot of people here
GM [to Renard]: using a 2h mace might be dangerous
Bodoni Lord F to others "IT appears the room continues below...but there is also an opening in the northern wall."
Renard says, "The rest of you should wait until we find something - you can catch up fast, but can't retreat fast with everyone here"
Bodoni Lord F points apparently agitated
Corin says, "(so who is down in the room then?)"
Bodoni says, "(So I have this correct.. there is a way further down, but also a hole in one of the wall as well? Two directions, correct, GM?)"
GM says, "only faiseric so far"
GM [to Bodoni]: no. the room below has only two exits: the opening in the north wall and the ladder up.
Bodoni says, "(oooh... I see...)"
GM says, "hmmm, sort of like the room we're in right now in the MOO. :)"
Bodoni Lord F relays the info to the others above
Corin says, "you going down, Renard and Johan?"
Bodoni says, "One of you follow me.."
Bodoni says, "Renard, get down here."
Bodoni says, "We haven't time to debate!"
Corin grins at Renard nervously. "Good luck!"
Renard ...
GM [to Renard]: does that mean you follow instructions?
Renard follows down, with Johan behind. Readies his axe.
Bodoni Lord F point to the opening "We'll go through there.
Renard ...
Corin slips his sword in his belt, and readies his bow, notching an arrow that he may be able to fire from above.
Bodoni enter's the opening cautiously
Bodoni says, "Lord F enter's the opening cautiously"
GM says, "joseph takes a cue from corin and does the same thing"
Bodoni Lord F Stops suddenly
GM says, "faiseric steps to the opening and peers around the corner"
John says, "Im with renard"
Bodoni He wonder's where the cat's sound came from
Corin mutters, "if the cat's anything like that dog, we're in big trouble."
GM says, "it opens into a rectangular room, and there are cages along the wall facing you. the cages contain all manner of exotic animals."
John says, "are there any exits to this room?"
Bodoni lord F steps queitly into the room "What's this?"
GM says, "some of the animals are asleep, but one in particular is awake and pacing its confines nervously. sort of a cat-like creature. you've never seen one like it."
Bodoni Lord F confused tone
GM says, "there are exits to the east and west"
Corin calls down the opening in the floor. "What is it?"
GM says, "through the east exit, you can see a stove inside another room"
Bodoni says, "(What's it look like other than cat-like?)"
GM says, "through the west exit, you can see a table with some junk on it... in shadow so hard to make out exactly"
Bodoni says, "Renard, you check the stove area..I'll look at the room with the table."
GM [to Bodoni]: long ears, a polka-dot fur pattern of brown and yellow, about three times the size of the largest domestic cat you've ever seen
GM [to Bodoni]: but this one doesn't look very domesticated
Corin says, "(let it out and play with it.)"
Bodoni Lord F peers cautiously at it as I pass to the table room
GM [to Bodoni]: you're sort of pleased that it's caged
Renard [to GM]: how are the cages locked?
GM says, "in other cages are snakes, birds, bats"
GM [to Renard]: they have metal latches
GM [to Renard]: but no real lock
Bodoni Peers into the table room fiorst before entering
Bodoni says, "(first)"
Renard [to Lord]: Faiseric let's scout around and get out - things are way too strange...
Renard [to Johan]: Don't play with any of the animals!
John says, "I'll be they"
John says, "they're just hungry"
Bodoni Lord F Protests "But, Faisilde she may be here somewhere...what if she's been bewitched?"
GM says, "faiseric walks over to the west exit and looks inside. there are two tables along the north and west walls of this room and a chest next to the door. the south side of the room is broken in and rock and dirt cover the floor in a mini-landslide. no exits, though."
Corin again calls down the opening. "What is it? What can you see?"
Bodoni says, "(Andthing on the tables?)"
Bodoni says, "(Anything)"
GM [to Bodoni]: on the tables are a variety of phials and jars. one large glass container holds an amazing collection of eyes suspended in some sort of gelatin.
Bodoni Lord F turns pale
Corin turns to Joseph, "I'm going down to see what's going on. Watch my back."
Corin begins to descend the ladder.
Bodoni Lord F Checks the chest
Bodoni LOrd F looks for anything belonging to his daughter
Renard leaves, walking fast, but steadily...
GM [to Bodoni]: the chest is locked
Corin enters the room with cages, looking around stunned.
Bodoni Lord F perks his ear "Renard? Renard is that you? Help me with this.
GM [to Bodoni]: but you see nothing belonging to poor Faisilde
Renard climbs up the ladder
John follows Renard up
Corin says, "where you going guys?""
Bodoni Lord F gets up and walks back into the cage room
John says, "there's nothing I'm looking for down here"
GM says, "renard's visage as he turned was of tightly controlled panic."
Bodoni Frowns "Renard? Renard!"
John says, "to renard "maybe we should wait until morning""
Corin says, "Renard and John went back up the ladder."
GM says, "note that there is an exit in the east wall of the cage room as well"
John says, "there's needs to be an appropriate guard up top."
Bodoni Walks quickly back to the ladder and confronts Renard "What did you see?"
Corin walks to the exit in the east wall and peers within.
Bodoni says, "(ISn't that the place I told Renard to look?)"
GM [to Bodoni]: he's gone, pal
GM [to Bodoni]: up the ladder
Renard says, "[after climbing the ladder] This place is a witch's den and I'll have nothing of it!!"
Renard leaves the hut
Bodoni says, "(I know... see above..)"
Bodoni says, "(I went back to the ladder, and climbed up it)"
Corin (I'm down here alone??)
GM [to Bodoni]: i didn't see the 'climbed up it' part, but ok, you climb back up
GM [to Corin]: right now, yes
Bodoni as I climb "It's a den that may hold some clue to my daughter! You WILL help me search it."
Bodoni to Renard
GM says, "a girl's scream pierces the night!"
Renard , once outside, kneels to the ground, breathing heavily, praying
Bodoni says, "Faisilde!!"
GM says, "faiseric, it sounds like your daughter"
Corin looks around from where the sound came.
Bodoni says, "(WHERE?)"
John says, "from where did the scream come?"
Bodoni says, "(DIRECTION?)"
John says to Faisilde "Leave him alone!"
GM says, "looking in that direction (north), you can see a glow in the sky as if there were fires lit in the forest below"
Renard [to John]: (Faisilde is the daughter - Faiseric the father)
Bodoni says, "Cowards! :Charges in the general direction, knocking doors open, etc:"
John says, "Oops. you know what I mean"
Corin (the scream came from outside?)
GM says, "one second, i want to upload a map here"
Bodoni says, "(Okie)"
John runs north with Faiseric "Come on Renard!"
GM says, "yes, the scream came from outside"
Corin (did I hear it below?)
Bodoni says, "(LOrd F made alot of noise and screamed his daughter's name.. you should have some clue, then. :D)"
Corin hears the commotion upstairs and scrambles back up the ladder. Running outside, he sprints after them.
Bodoni Sprinting with surprsing speed "Faisilde! Faisilde where are you!!"
Bodoni says, "(brb, breakfast.. quick..)"
GM says, "one minute... having trouble with the image"
GM says, "ah, here we go"
GM says, "ok, take a look at http://www.lunasoft.com/gurps/twilight/building.JPG and let me know when you've downloaded it"
GM says, "sorry for the size"
Corin says, "got it"
GM says, "there's a man with a fast connection!"
Corin (Cable modem)
Bodoni says, "(Bak)"
Renard says, "Somehow, my web access is completely blocked"
Bodoni says, "(testing...)"
Corin (what message do you get Renard?)
GM says, "is only corin able to see this file?"
John says, "I cant get it"
John says, "why dont you email it out?"
Corin says, "I can ICQ it to each of you if you have it."
Corin says, "whats the email addy of the TOTW list?"
GM says, "i'm emailing it"
Corin says, "k"
GM says, "crap, it bounced"
GM says, "roll call - who's still here?"
John sighs.
Corin says, "Using MushClient, I highlighted the URL, right clicked and chose go to URL."
Corin says, "It worked good."
GM says, "renard got disconnected and is trying to get back on"
Corin says, "ah"
GM says, "i'm not sure what happened to bodoni"
GM says, "johan and corin still seem to be here"
John says, "do we need this map now? we'll be closing in 40 minutes anyway"
GM [to John]: at this point i'd be satisfied just to have all the players
Renard has disconnected.
Bodoni has disconnected.
GM sighs
Corin says, "g a bag of dice to John"
Bodoni has connected.
Corin says, "wb Bodoni"
Bodoni says, "(Dammit!)"
GM says, "good sign... now if renard comes back we'll be back at full strength"
Renard has connected.
GM says, "ok, great"
Renard
Bodoni says, "(Wouldn't let me reconnect... said I way 'already on'? ..:Sighs::)"
GM says, "ok, i've resized the image to 50% so it's much smaller now"
Renard - How do I review the last several pieces of conversation?
Corin (nothing important Renard)
Bodoni says, "(Are we still running to this area?)"
GM [to Bodoni]: let's describe what's going on first
John says, "we've just been fooling around with the map, unsuccessfully"
Bodoni says, "(alrighty, then. :D)"
Renard - yes, but is there a command to review the last several lines?
Renard - any buffering at all?
GM [to Renard]: not if you weren't here, no
Renard then I need the url again! ;)
GM [to Renard]: the MOO can't keep track of what dialog you would and ouldn't have heard i fyou HAD been here
GM says, "URL: http://www.lunasoft.com/gurps/twilight/building.JPG"
GM says, "it's about 30k now"
Bodoni says, "(Do you make these maps... or is this from some book?)"
Corin (contour lines indicate the northern clearing is downhill from us?)
GM [to Bodoni]: i make them
Bodoni says, "(nice work. :D)"
GM [to Corin]: that's right
GM [to Bodoni]: thanks... i use campaign cartographer (www.profantasy.com)
Renard - ok, I see it. very nice. you'll summarize all of our current information for us, I hope - I'm lost in the confusion
GM says, "you should be able to see the round building with the door in it. the rectangle near the building is the sheep/goat pen."
GM says, "the trail where you arrived is the opening in the trees on the left edge of the map"
GM says, "you're currently standing by the door in the building"
Renard says, "Did we leave any of the rooms under the hut unseen?"
John says, "http://www.lunasoft.com/gurps/twilight/building.jpg = page not found"
GM says, "the scream - and the firey glow - are in the direction of the clearing on the north edge of the map"
Renard [to John]: use CAPS for JPG
John says, "it converts them to lowercase automatically"
GM [to John]: then type them in uppercase... unix is case sensitive
Renard gathers his wits, raises his axe, and charges down the slope towards the scream...
Bodoni says, "(Oh...so the scream comes from past the trees, then?)"
John says, "REPEAT - it converts them to lowercase automatically"
John says, "I can't enter it in uppercase (AOL special)"
GM says, "jesus pleasus... one second"
John grins.
John follows renard at a sprint
Renard [to John]: Come on brother! (don't sweat it, Dan...nothing super-critical on the map)
John says, "I'll catch up with the map later"
John nods.
John says, "that was my point some time ago"
John smiles.
GM [to John]: get it now
GM says, "the point is just to know where things are"
John says, "got it"
John says, "so we charge down the hill..."
Bodoni says, "(just like in the movies... ;D)"
Corin (let us know when we recommence James)
Renard [to GM]: Did we leave any of the rooms under the hut unseen?
GM says, "ok, you certainly don't stop to pick a marching order, so i'll tell you what order you're in"
Bodoni says, "(Can I be first? ;D)"
GM [to Renard]: yes, the one in the east with the stove was not investigated
Renard [to Faiseric]: (didn't you finish looking in the hut, or did the scream come first?)
GM [to Renard]: i shouldn't say "stove", but rather fireplace... stoves wouldn't be invented for another 12 centuries :)
Bodoni says, "(BUt I told Renard to check that room didn't I?)"
GM says, "faiseric tears off down the hill first, closely followed by renard, corin and johan"
Renard [to GM]: (there was a chimney, then?)
Bodoni says, "(I was in the table room.. the chest was locked, then you wigged and just left the underground part)"
John says, "no one searched the stove room"
Renard [to Faiseric]: (I know what *I* did ;)
GM says, "joseph and caralchis bring up the rear"
GM says, "hmmm... seems like godefridel is missing..."
GM says, "but no matter, you're hauling ass :)"
Renard (no surprise about Godefriedel)
Bodoni says, "(Spell the girls name again, so I can copy and paste it please?)"
GM says, "Faisilde"
GM says, "it's like Faiseric, but with an ilde"
Bodoni says, "(Thanks..)"
Bodoni Lord F Tearing down the hill like a madman "Faisilde! Faisilde where are you!! Tell me where you are, Faisilde!"
GM says, "everyone roll DX, at -3, except those with night vision have no penalty"
Bodoni rolls 3 + 0.
Result [5 5 5] = 15 + 0 = 15.
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [4 3 3] = 10 + 0 = 10.
GM says, "(i'll keep track of who has NV and who doesn't)"
Renard rolls 3 + 0.
Result [3 4 6] = 13 + 0 = 13.
Bodoni says, "(oops...)"
GM says, "btw, are you holding onto your torches or dropping them before you start running?"
Bodoni says, "(Guess I'm holiding mine)"
John rolls 3 + 0.
Result [3 6 5] = 14 + 0 = 14.
John says, "looks like The Princess Bride"
Bodoni says, "(LOrd F... and that's when I fell down..broke me leg, and set meself on fire with the torch as I fell on it! :D)"
GM says, "faiseric and johan stumble on their way down... it's not easy running downhill, among loose brush and branches, it the dark, holding a torch!"
GM says, "faiseric falls and drops his torch"
GM says, "when he comes to rest, he looks up into the eyes of a giant wolf"
Bodoni Lord F "Fais---Ooph! Bugger!"
GM says, "(i think you're a wolf magnet, bodoni :)"
John runs towards Faiseric readying his mace
Renard coming up behind Faiseric, I AOA the wolf...
Bodoni says, "(Eaten twice in one day!)"
GM says, "john, you well down as well, so you'll be behind the others"
GM says, "fell down"
John says, "right...so I'm with Fais, right? since he fell too?"
Bodoni Lord F Let's out a fearful cry "Ahhhhh!"
GM says, "i'm assuming you were running without drawn weapons, btw"
John says, "I took it for granted that I get up before I run and that I drew my mace before readying it"
Bodoni says, "(you'd be correct for me, GM.)"
Corin (luckily for those that fell)
Renard I had said I was running with my axe... though I should have to ready it I guess (can I spend a ftg?)
GM [to John]: no, you were behind him
Renard [to Johan]: (yes, you are behind Faiseric, myself, and Corin)
GM [to Renard]: lucky you didn't fall then, eh? ok, you run towards the wolf and can make a wild swing at it.
John says, "well, tell me when I get there"
Renard [to GM]: I'll pace myself to the point where I can AOA
Renard [to GM]: I see Faiseric fall down, and the wolf, in front of me 2 or 3 seconds ahead, I would think
Bodoni Lord F attempts to ready his weapon, and scramble to his feet in the same action
GM says, "faiseric rises to kneeling and draws his broadsword awkwardly as the wolf jumps on him."
Corin stops running, pulling his bow from his back and hastily notches an arrow.
GM says, "faiseric won't be able to parry, only dodge the slam."
Bodoni says, "(I'm getting a strong sense of Deja-vu here.. ;D)"
Bodoni Lord F, attempts to scramble out of the way (ie: Dodges)
GM [to Bodoni]: hey at least there's help this time around
Renard [to GM]: you might give everyone an indication of how far behind (in seconds, including time to get up off the ground) we all are...
GM [to faiseric]: make a DX roll at -2
Bodoni rolls 3 + 0.
Result [5 3 6] = 14 + 0 = 14.
Bodoni says, "(Pft! Nope... ;D)"
Renard [ugh]
Corin (how hungry can this wolf be?)
GM [to Renard]: good idea. renard and corin are 2 rounds behind, and johan and joseph and caralchis are all on the ground but would be at least 4 and 10 seconds back respectively.
Bodoni says, "(DId I mention I have really bad luck with dice? :D)"
Renard Corin seems to have stopped to pull out his bow...
GM says, "faiseric freezes and seems unable to move, and the wolf jumps on top of him"
Bodoni Lord F promptly feigns unconciousness
GM [to Bodoni]: very clever, but hardly manly :)
Renard [to Bodoni]: I don't think Lord F is that much of a pussy...
Corin says, "rofl"
Corin says, "not a pussy, what an extreme act of bravery!"
Bodoni says, "(ROLFLMAO!!! It works for bears! ;D)"
Bodoni says, "(okay okay. okay... :D Scratch that... ;D)"
GM [to faiseric]: roll your ST
Bodoni rolls 3 + 0.
Result [4 6 6] = 16 + 0 = 16.
Renard - hopefully, with something to munch, the wolf will be in actuality a sitting duck... ;)
Bodoni says, "(LOL!)"
Corin says, "dice king"
GM says, "man, you are bad... needless to say, the wolf knocks you down... luckily you manage to hold on to your broadsword"
Corin (Faiseric punches himself in the head trying to dodge.)
Bodoni says, "(LMAO!)"
John nods.
Bodoni says, "(Randomness and myself, don't seem to go together.. ;D)"
Corin (at least he wont order us around anymore *grin*)
GM says, "round 2, let's start with faiseric and the wolf and proceed with renard, who's there now, and then corin, who has his bow out"
GM says, "faiseric, what are you doing?"
Bodoni says, "(Maybe I should be playing the chick... his daughter.. at least the rolls would be appropriate to the character.. ;D)"
Bodoni says, "(uhhhh)"
Corin (that'll be next week Bodoni)
Bodoni says, "(Tries to AOA throw him off me)"
GM [to faiseric]: you might try attacking with the sword, drawing your knife (you have a large knife as well), trying to break free...
Corin (rip his gut open with the knife!)
GM says, "right... renard, what about you?"
Bodoni says, "(Like I did with Bodoni.. only not the same way.. ;D)"
Renard [to GM]: as I said, I will pace myself in a way that I can AOA the wolf... how many hexes away am I
John nods.
Renard [to GM]: and can I ready with a ftg? (or could I have raised my axe over the last couple of seconds?)
GM [to Renard]: sure, we'll assume you readied your axe and can AOA... what sort of AOA?
Renard [to GM]: +4 tohit
John rolls 3 + 0.
Result [5 4 4] = 13 + 0 = 13.
GM says, "corin... your action?"
Corin says, "can i get a snap shot off with no penalty?"
Renard [to Corin]: just aim
Corin says, "Am I shooting downhill gaining any advantage also?"
John yells.
Bodoni says, "(ummmm? What does John yell?)"
John says, "he just yells"
John smiles.
GM says, "corin, your range gives you a -4 and the difficulty of the shot is a further penalty, so you'd have a SS penalty if you dno't aim"
Corin takes time to aim his bow at the wolf.
GM says, "faiseric, roll ST"
Bodoni says, "(Like a Michael Jackson yell... "Oaaaaaahhhhhh!" Or a short kinda bark-like yell? :D)"
Bodoni rolls 3 + 0.
Result [6 3 2] = 11 + 0 = 11.
Bodoni says, "(Finally a decent roll. :D)"
John says, "a manly sort of yell"
GM says, "the wolf bites at faiseric's neck, but misses"
Renard [to GM]: (I hope you heavily edit this log... ;)
Bodoni says, "(HEY! Some of this stuff is pretty funny.. ;D)"
GM says, "renard, roll your attack... i'll give you a -2 for the difficulty of attacking a foe in close combat with a good guy"
Renard rolls 3 + 0.
Result [1 5 1] = 7 + 0 = 7.
Renard OUCH!!!! ;)
Renard (I knew I shoulda aimed for the head...)
GM says, "looks like a hit to me... the wolf does not try to defend"
Renard the axe is sw+2, right?
GM says, "roll your damage, big boy... yep, sw+2"
GM says, "so 2d"
Renard rolls 2 + 0.
Result [6 6] = 12 + 0 = 12.
Corin says, "wow"
Renard DOUBLE OUCH!!!
Bodoni says, "(DAMN!)"
GM says, "oof!"
Corin (that got its attention.)
John says, "dont slice through fai"
GM says, "bodoni, take lessons from this guy"
Renard yeah, what's the blowthrough?
Bodoni says, "(HEY! it's easy to swing, when you're standing up! ;D)"
GM says, "let me check hit location... no blowthrough on some locations"
Renard [to GM]: how are we doing hit loc? You're not presuming a torso shot?
GM says, "hit the body"
Corin (is it stunned?)
Renard [to Corin]: you could say that...
GM says, "you give the wolf a pretty solid slicing"
Renard [to Corin]: you'd be 'stunned' too, if you took 15 pts of dmg (assuming DR 2, after cutting bonus)...
Corin says, "I'd be more than stunned."
Renard ...
GM says, "ok, there's no blowthrough"
Renard Faiseric gets showered in blood and guts, however...
GM says, "the wolf is knocked off faiseric, however, and rolls to its feet on the ground, dripping blood"
Bodoni Lord F "Pft! Pft! Pft!..."
Renard rehefts his axe...
GM says, "should we stop here? can we try to finish this combat? it's 12:15... how's everyone doing for time?"
Corin says, "I have some time."
Bodoni says, "(I'm okay this time.. :D)"
Renard 's fine
Bodoni says, "(The voices in my head are telling me I can continue.. ;D)"
John says, "I'm OK, assuming I'm doing anything"
GM [to John]: sure, let's resolve yours too
GM says, "next round"
GM says, "faiseric, your action"
Bodoni LF gets to his feet, and charges the wolf, sword at the ready
Bodoni says, "Yarrrrrrgh!"
Renard [to Bodoni]: - wouldn't Lord F leave the beasts to us and try and find his daughter?
GM [to Bodoni]: you're lying on the ground... the wolf is right next to you... do you want to get to your knees and swing at it?
Bodoni says, "(I'm assuming the wolf is blockig our way, Renard..)"
GM says, "note: when one the ground, it takes one sec to get to your knees, one more sec to get to your feet"
Bodoni says, "(No... I wish to scramble away from it, THEN get to my feet)"
GM says, "one = on"
Bodoni says, "(Okay.. thanks. :D)"
GM says, "ok, bodoni gets to his knees and scrambles a bit back"
GM says, "renard?"
Renard rehefts his axe...and looks at the wolf unbelievingly
Bodoni says, "(?IS the wolf blocking our advance, GM?)"
GM says, "the wolf is on its feet, not limping noticeably although blood is pooling underneath it, and with teeth bared menacingly"
GM says, "corin?"
Corin says, "Is renard in my line of fire?"
GM says, "no, you're ok"
Corin says, "I assume Faiseric is not because he is kneeling and I am standing."
Corin lets loose with an arrow at the wolf.
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [4 1 6] = 11 + 0 = 11.
GM says, "ok, your modifier is -4 for range, +1 for firing downhill, +2 for Acc"
GM says, "ok, now this part none of you have ever seen before... the wolf dodges! but animals don't dodge missile weapons...."
Corin says, "successfully dodges?"
GM says, "yep"
Bodoni Lord F's eyes widen in amazment "Witchery! Witchery!"
Corin quickly pulls out another arrow.
GM [to John]: the wolf on top of you bites but misses
GM says, "next round"
Corin says, "isn't its DX subtracted for the damage it took?"
Renard [to Corin]: Obviously it doesn't notice the hack I just gave it if it rolled to its feet and growled...
John says, "I'm going to have to bail"
John says, "obviously, I'm just all-out-defending anyway, attempting to block with my arms an dodge"
Bodoni says, "(See ya, John. :))"
Corin says, "bye John"
John says, "we're making slow but steady progress"
GM says, "ok, johan"
Renard [to John]: busybusyboy
John says, "hasta la vista"
John has disconnected.
Renard [to GM]: catch that? Is this physical or mental will? ;)
Bodoni says, "(::Gives the confused dog look:: "Ruh?" ;D)"
GM says, "moving to the next round"
GM says, "faiseric?"
Bodoni Lord F gets to his feet, and swings his sword at the beast
GM says, "you're on your knees, three yards from the wolf"
Renard [to GM]: is the wolf moving?
Bodoni LOrd F charges towards thw wolf, sword at the ready
Renard [to Bodoni]: -- what GM is saying is that it takes your whole Move to get to your feet... but you can ready your sword (which you'll need to do)
GM says, "ok, you get to your feet and ready your sword"
Bodoni says, "(Oh...okay... that's what I'll do then. :D)"
GM [to Renard]: the wolf is backing slowly away
The housekeeper arrives to cart John off to bed.
GM says, "renard? your move"
Renard says, "How far is the wolf?"
Renard says, "How far is Johan? "
GM says, "two yards from you... johan is somewhere behind you"
GM says, "of course, if you want to stop and look around.... :)"
Renard hacks that m-fing wolf at +4 tohit
Bodoni says, "(GM? Is the wolf stopping us from advancing towards Faisilde?)"
GM [to Bodoni]: yes, it's in your way
Bodoni says, "(Alrighty, then. :D)"
GM says, "of coure, there's only ONE wolf and THREE of you"
GM says, "corin?"
Corin attempts to re-notch another arrow while flanking the wolf, attempting to get outisde of its vision so it cannot dodge.
GM [to Corin]: fast-draw the arrow or spend a turn drawing it?
GM [to Corin]: roll your fast-draw
Corin says, "3d6"
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [6 1 3] = 10 + 0 = 10.
GM says, "ok, you draw an arrow and take a couple of sideways steps as you nock it"
GM says, "renard, roll your attack, this time with the full +4"
Renard rolls 3 + 0.
Result [3 6 4] = 13 + 0 = 13.
GM [to Renard]: you step forward to get in range, btw...
Renard steps and AOA
GM [to Renard]: i know, just wanted to make it clear that the wolf is backing up and you're advancing on it
GM says, "you hit the bastard... roll damage"
Renard rolls 2 + 0.
Result [1 6] = 7 + 0 = 7.
Renard seems to be in a quite anxious state, and doesn't quite put the whole force of his will behind this slice...
GM says, "another vicious hit to the body of the beast, and it snarls and snaps at the head of your axe as you withdraw it"
GM says, "however, it remains on its feet"
GM says, "from behind you can hear the snarl and growl of another wolf and the grunting of john as they fight"
GM says, "next round... note that you haven't seen joseph and caralchis yet"
GM says, "renard, you go first now"
Renard turns to run after Johan, letting Faiseric handle this wolf, now that he's on his feet...
GM says, "corin?"
Bodoni says, "(WHAT?! ;D)"
Corin says, "(Can the wolf see me?)"
GM says, "you only moved a couple of steps last turn, so you're still in its line of vision"
Corin sprints further to the flank of the wolf.
GM says, "faiseric?"
Bodoni says, "(?I Can reach and slice at thw wolf?)"
Renard [to Bodoni]: you can AOA
Bodoni Lord F, slashes at the wolf with an AOA
Bodoni says, "(I know...)"
GM says, "you start the turn 3 yards away, and you have a 1-hex weapon, so you'd have to AOA with a Wild Swing to get a hit."
Renard [to Bodoni]: -- use 2 hits...
Bodoni says, "(Okay.. will do that..)"
GM [to Renard]: not on a wild swing... 1 hit only
Renard [to GM]: Faiseric shouldn't have to wild swing!
Renard [to GM]: AOA allows 2 hex move -- his weapon is 1hex...
GM [to Renard]: it's not a step maneuver... he has to move 2 hexes
Bodoni says, "(::Sigh...:: ;D)"
GM [to Renard]: no, never mind, renard is right
GM says, "so you get two swings"
Bodoni says, "(So...what? Do I roll... really unfarmilar with GURPS combat mechanics..here.)"
GM says, "wait a second... everything is simultaneous, so i collect actions first and then resolve them"
Bodoni says, "(okie)"
GM says, "as renard turns to run after john, the wolf springs at his back"
GM says, "renard, roll vision"
Renard rolls 3 + 0.
Result [4 5 6] = 15 + 0 = 15.
GM says, "too bad... you don't notice it and it slams into you... roll ST"
Renard rolls 3 + 0.
Result [1 6 3] = 10 + 0 = 10.
Renard [to GM]: probably -2 for attack from behind, or somesuch
GM says, "you're knocked down"
GM says, "meanwhile, bodoni, roll some hits... you'll have the regular -1 for one eye and a -3 for darkness"
GM says, "shit, sorry..."
Renard [to GM]: this is Lord Faiseric - who surely has both his eyes??
Corin says, "lol"
GM says, "faiseric has TWO eyes :)"
GM says, "actually, did i mention faiseric is completely blind? :) no, j/k"
Bodoni says, "(Okay then.. ;D)"
Bodoni rolls 3 + 0.
Result [2 6 6] = 14 + 0 = 14.
GM says, "anyway, just a -3 for darkness"
Corin says, "You owe him a nice hit here"
Bodoni rolls 3 + 0.
Result [5 4 6] = 15 + 0 = 15.
Corin says, "damn"
Renard FER CRISSAKE!!
GM says, "miss, roll another one"
Bodoni says, "(Dammit!)"
Bodoni says, "(I did.. those are two rolls..)"
GM says, "oh, you rolled both..."
Renard says, "CORIN!"
Bodoni says, "(LOL!)"
Corin (How far away am I?)
GM says, "two misses... corin is running for a decent shot"
GM says, "we'll find out next round, corin"
GM says, "and here we are, in the next round"
GM says, "corin, you first"
Bodoni says, "(Ya know... for such a dangerous situation.. this is atually quite comical.. ;D)"
Corin stops, and takes aim at the wolf.
GM says, "you are still about 10 yards away, circling around... the wolf probably can't see you whlie it's in close combat anyway"
GM says, "ok, you aim this round"
GM says, "faiseric?"
Corin says, "AOA and you need the +4!"
Bodoni Lord F tries to attack the beast again with AOA +4
GM says, "you better take all the bonuses you get and try to avoid rolling an 18 :)"
GM says, "renard?"
Corin says, "lol"
Renard rolls over
Renard -- assuming I was knocked on my face, and the wolf's on my back, that's all I try to do, right?
GM [to Renard]: yep, that makes sense
GM [to Renard]: man, for your sake i sure hope faiseric can get something going here
GM says, "renard, roll ST"
Renard rolls 2 + 0.
Result [5 2] = 7 + 0 = 7.
Renard rolls 1 + 0.
Result [5] = 5 + 0 = 5.
Corin says, "heh"
Renard 7+5 = 12 ;)
Corin says, "reroll :)"
GM says, "heh, nice try though"
Renard rolls 3 + 0.
Result [4 2 5] = 11 + 0 = 11.
GM [to Renard]: the wolf has his paws on your shoulders and his weight bearing down... you can't roll over!
Corin says, "ouch"
GM says, "faiseric, roll your hit... target is 15-3+4 = 16"
Bodoni rolls 3 + 0.
Result [5 5 5] = 15 + 0 = 15.
Corin says, "rofl"
Bodoni says, "(Shit!)"
Corin says, "made it by 1!"
GM says, "hey, take what you can get... it's a hit"
Bodoni says, "(What's the damage?)"
GM says, "2d cutting"
Bodoni rolls 2 + 0.
Result [2 6] = 8 + 0 = 8.
Bodoni says, "(Pft!)"
GM says, "the wolf takes its usual strategy of biting for the neck"
Bodoni says, "(Errrrr...sorry Renard...)"
GM says, "i suppose i can give renard a PD roll or something"
Renard rolls 3 + 0.
Result [1 2 6] = 9 + 0 = 9.
Renard [to GM]: for what? my tan?
GM [to Renard]: hit is for 4 points, -1 for Toughness, doubled for the neck... net 6 points of damage
Corin says, "beheaded?"
GM says, "nah, you have to take HT hits to the neck and miss a HT roll to get beheaded"
Corin (i must go real soon)
Bodoni says, "(yup, me too I'm afraid..)"
GM says, "we can stop here i suppose.. it's between rounds"
Bodoni says, "(This was FUN! :D)"
GM says, "i'd rather not in the middle of a combat, but we are an hour over"
Corin (I get to fire next round.)
GM says, "we need to save the state of this combat so that we can take it up right next time"
Renard everyone but me going to be here next time?
Corin (these wolves are brutal!)
GM says, "*** END SESSION ***"
-- End log: Sunday, June 25, 2000 1:08:19 pm LunaSoft MOO time --
Bodoni says, "(I'm definetly going to be here..)"