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Great news!

Using this as OOC, I promise that I didn't read Seck's post before describing Xaka's owl superstition. Luckily, Moonshadow is outside!

I'm fine with a Discord for OOC, or repurposing one of these threads.

Ha ha! I thought that was pretty funny. Yes, good thing the owl was outside. Well, we'll have some fun roleplaying this one.

I prefer to repurpose one of these threads for OOC so everything pertaining to this game is on GP, but if everyone would rather use discord for OOC, I can adopt that practice.

Here is fine or Discord. I don't mind which.

That was hilarious! I meant to write Grimbly. It’s a bad omen that I don’t even know my own character’s name at the start of this adventure. Xaka’s comeback was great 😂

I've done the same in games past so you're not alone. Sometimes it's not even the beginning of the game! 😁

odd, I'm using the dice roller but I don't see any results

I see your roll @Skyharpy

Fun group!

The trickiest rule for EZD6 is keeping up with Karma, using it and remembering when its rewarded. In the last post I rewarded everyone with +1 Karma. Everyone should have 4 points of Karma. You also get +1 Karma for a failed roll which cannot be used that turn but can in the future. 1's cannot use Karma, neither can magic rolls. I've played in 3 EZD6 games, 1 where I was the GM and believe me when I tell you...Karma is an extremely important mechanic of the game. :)

Thanks. I updated my character sheet.

Thanks for the tip!

It's all good. Fun start so far.

Ha! That map totally gives me the Zork vibes. I suddenly want to type Go East, Examine Cave, or something of the like.

Zork...good times lol....A friend and I played the whole game through; we worked together to solve the problems.

You all picked good skills and classes for this adventure. This should work in your favor.

For those who are unfamiliar with Zork, this is literally how a map looks; blocks with names and text descriptions

Looks fun and perfect for EZd6, or at least what I know of the system.

@Windyridge

You bet!

The note tag is a neat feature. It kinda adds a bit of excitement when you know something is going on behind the scenes but you don’t know what exactly.

Yes exactly. It's one way to use them. I use private invisible tags sometimes for notes to myself in any games I'm running.

Smart

@Qralloq , am I delusional or do you have a video explaining how one character sheet can have several avatars?

[npcs="Avatars"]
name1|url1
name2|url2
...
[/npcs]

Then, under the post box, select the character sheet, and there will be a drop down box for avatars.

I think that's covered in

Character submitted and 90% done. Need to fill in some aspects, random scrolls and equipment in the morning!

Sweet! Welcome.

@Skyharpy Just need to get my character approved on the game detail page by yourself and I’m good to post!

This is what I'm talking about in the new thread

Can you all see the new thread?

Yes, we can see it. I'll post shortly, been busy this week.

No rush @Qralloq ; my dnd game was a little short last night so I posted. Good thing I did, today's my busy day, This group keeps me hopping (that's a good thing)

@Qralloq I can't quite get the npc code to work. I see several pictures on the character sheet but the option to pick one doesn't come up

Once it is in your GMPC sheet, then when you click that GMPC sheet below this box, it will list various ability tables, snippets, and NPC tables. You can click the NPC pic, or select it from the drop-down box (I usually use Avatars).

Ah..is a GMPC character different from a PC or NPC? That's where I'm confused. I don't have any GMPCs. Is that a code or a video I missed?

A GMPC in this context is simply any character sheet that the GM has submitted to the game.

Gear Rolls!

@Qralloq Thanks; that clears things up.

@Windyridge So, are you going to use a point of karma? If not, don't forget to add a point for future use.

Hi all. Looks like i'll be joining your merry band at some point in the near future. I'll be doing lots of reading and catching up tonite, and hopefully be up to speed by tomorrow eve. Looking forward to playing with you all! :)

Update: I've caught up with the story so far, and now wondering what the best way to integrate a new character into the party would be. That might kind of lead to the Hero Path I take. First thoughts - a (possibly wounded) warrior from a previous expedition; a Warden seeking blood vengeance on a group of bandits but not averse to making a few extra coins along the way; a naive Delver searching for relics and way in over her head alone on the road.

Any suggestions are most welcome!

My philosophy is always get a new character into a game ASAP even if the reason is not the most logical or likely. Easiest reason I can think of is you were late to the party and you're rushing to get caught up. It will also help if you're not a complete stranger; that at least 1 member of the party knows you prior.@KaeJae

KaeJae! It's going to be so great to play with you again!

I'm sure any one of us would be willing to play along with your backstory, sounds fun.

That sounds great KaeJae. I see Kendral as a bit of an awkward loner who has come to this area/town and was drawn to other outliers, such as Xaka, Grimbly, Belvedere. So if your character is a bit odd, eccentric, and shunned by the general townsfolk, I think Kendral would have noticed and been motivated to introduce himself.

I think Kendral would recognize the 'underestimated' aspect of her story and believe she has something to offer any adventuring work the party gets that should not be overlooked or pooh-poohed despite the mutters of the townsfolk. I think he would see her as a kindred spirit, as he does the others in this rag-tag party, each in their own way.

Notice: I should have addressed this at the beginning and for that I apologize. Occasionally I'll use terms like Saving Throw, DC, or AC.. Some of you may know what I'm talking about but,if you don't , please don't be afraid to ask me to explain it differently.

Ok, just thought this needs to be addressed before we continue.

Will you please add that a vial of holy water is 1 use consumable? I know experienced players know this already; its part of the description.@KaeJae

Ha! Hugs are always good.

KaeJae what Hero Path did you end up deciding for Katie? You mentioned Warrior, Warden, and Delver earlier. Did she end up as any of those, or something else?

Ok, I need a little help here so I know how the Lord will respond. Did Grimbly give the Lord a chance to answer the previous character's inquiries before he made his ultimatum? @Windyridge

No. He felt that Belvedere at least was in his corner, and Grimbly is not known for his patience. 😂

@Skyharpy: Did the Baron offer Katie any weapons or gear, or is she just travelling with what she had? (I'll finish up her gear today.)

He gave her holy water.

@Windyridge got it. Thanks. I didn't know emojis are available?

I don’t think (or know) if they are available through GP explicitly, but when I use GP on my phone I sometimes add emojis using the phone typing interface. Like…🤘

For a Windows computer, press the Windows key and the period button at the same time. Then a whole host of emojis pop up for you. 🫢🏎️🎶🎈🤣🎇

Sadly, I'm working off an Apple and none of the option keys give me emojis. Anyway, I have to admit, I am entertained. The characters are really starting to show their personalities. Some aspects are appearing.
🫥 wait,,,found it. lol💀

In EZD6 players usually go first in combat so if you really want combat to happen you don't have to wait on Belvedere.

Fancy! 👌😎😶

@KCC , did you add a point of karma to your karma pool?

Nope. Should I? Figured that was available only if needed!

Its the rule @KCC; everytime you fail a roll you add +1 to your karma pool for future use.

@KCC

Ah, using the Hero Dice to succeed counts as a fail. Fair enough, I’ll add some.

I attempted to use Kendral’s ‘Inspiring’ inclination to give a karma roll to Belvedere. I’m not sure if I was clear enough, or if that is permissible in the specific situation, or if KCC included my karma in his roll or not. I’m confused now actually.

In any case I subtracted a karma point from my character sheet and considered it passed to KCC for Belvedere’s roll.

So...KCC used 2 points of karma and Seck gave him 1. Then he can take his hero dice back

Sure, we can do it that way.

@Seck,@KCC ; you both have the ability to "toss" karma around, this is going to be interesting.🏈

Don't be this guy lol
"I will give you karma today. In the future, I will need a favor from you."

HA!!

This is probably a pipe dream but does everyone here have a roll20 account?

I unfortunately do not.

I do. There is a free version Seck, in case it's needed here.

Alrighty. I just created a free account just in case.

Roll20...

I see what you did there KaeJae🤘

Question: does the visual map help? Its not really 'to scale', I'm mostly using theater of the mind.

The map does help, thank you.

For sure it's helpful.

Yup I agree. Map does help. It gives us an idea of where everyone is, but doesn't interfere the theater of the mind because it's super simple.

Anyone hear from @Seck ? Its past 48 hours and he's usually not this late to post.

Hi all! I'm here. Did I miss a turn? I was following along (I hope), but I didn't think I needed to do anything yet.

Its the player's turn again (the turns are going faster now that you're thinning their ranks.)...so yes, but it didn't make a huge impact so..go ahead...be first this time. @Seck

After this battle we will take a break and pick up where we left off after Christmas Day. I wish you all well these holidays.

Sounds good. Happy Holidays!

Same to you, Happy holidays to you and all.

Happy holidays to you all!

Happy Holidays everyone!

@Qralloq Since you've played with KaeJae before, is it safe to assume that her PC would heal the party if she had the means to? Or would that be overstepping my bounds of "player agency?"

I believe she would.

KCC. I'm sure what you mean by your hint. Are you thinking that there may be a tunnel or something on the coast that is a secret way into castle?

I believe the DM edited my post to add the hint.

Yes, it was me. Should have been more clear, sorry

Oh. Gotcha!
Ha! I meant to say I'm not sure. But it makes a bit more sense now that I know the DM put that there.

Thanks.

Thaks for the reminder because of course I didn't add the karma.

I'm told EZD6 IS 50% OFF today

Oh man! I had already got myself a copy when we started. Thanks for the heads up though!

The spell is a success, but Grimbly is put off. Why is that?

Maybe because he thought he'd be presented with the key.

Ok!

Sounds good.

No luck confirming that crit!

Sadly no. 😶

Sorry for the delay - got swamped with some family issues. I'll post later tonight!

Skyharpy, did Belvedere’s attack on the 'witch', Katie's holy water toss and Kendral's last bow shot do anything to the spectral lady?

Yes, and combined with Xaka's crit...well she's destroyed. So your PC can attack another foe or concentrate on something else. @Seck

Looks like this battle is a foregone conclusion. Is there risk of losing someone to the last ghost?

@KCC , it's not quite over, just waiting on @KaeJae. You're correct; there is one more guard (1). @Qralloq is probably hoping @KaeJae can do something because Xaka is low on strikes and low on karma

GAH!!!!

Awesome! We survived that one.

Kendral has a healing potion he will give to Xaka.

I've had a busy weekend and will have a busy day. I hope to post for Kendral tonight!

I fear our friend Grimbly may have posted in the wrong thread!

Argghh. Your meme is so bright I'm partially blinded!

You're supposed to wear safety glasses lol

I did to again? Chalk it up to eclipse madness here in the path of totality. 😉🌑

I appreciate you running this for us! I’ll consider that post Belvedere’s last contribution to the game then! I had fun playing a bard for (I think!) the first time!

Good fun, and glad to have played!

Great fun indeed!

Skyharpy, the Zork elements were a neat and nostalgic approach. If you ever run a game with the Zork theme again, I think you could even bring the north, south, east, west, important items, and room descriptions even more to the forefront, like perhaps a header that is formatted the same way on every post.

The EZD6 system was fun to learn.

Your immersive style with lots of pictures to accompany text made encounters exciting. Thank you for the battle maps too. You even tallied our strikes and karma for us on them, thanks.

As for our group, I very much enjoyed our little team of misfits. Our banter and gibes were fun. There was just the right amount of humor mixed in to everything. Everyone played their characters well and added interest and depth to them. We were a good little adventuring group who looked out for each other (....well there was that time when Belvedere talked Grimbly into hightailing out of the place on the skiff. But they came around. HA! HA!)

Very enjoyable. Thank you everyone!

And then there was the time when Grimbly posted in the wrong thread. 😅

Great stuff everyone. Thanks for running it for us Skyharpy.

Thanks Skyharpy. I'd wanted a proper play of EZD6 and you made it fun and enjoyable.

Thank you Sky, that was a lot of fun! I loved all the visuals you added to really make everything immersive :)

Thank you Skyharpy!!

Appreciate it, all! Thanks for the game! Catch you in the next one! Bye! ^^