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Jan 26, 2024 9:49 am
Welcome to the game! I'll be creating threads throughout the morning with an overview of how the game works, the starting characters you can choose from, and a few introductory scenarios we can pick from when we are ready to get started. I'm happy to answer any questions you have. :)
Characters, Tracks, and Shelves
Characters, Tracks, and Shelves
Jan 26, 2024 11:44 am
Hey, thanks for the invite!
I'm thinking for residents I'd be looking to play Amelie or Yazeba, and for guests (I don't know if we play them?) I'd be looking at Viv & Rag and Bones.
I'm thinking for residents I'd be looking to play Amelie or Yazeba, and for guests (I don't know if we play them?) I'd be looking at Viv & Rag and Bones.
Jan 26, 2024 11:49 am
Each chapter, everybody picks one resident or guest to play for that scenario. (You can also play multiple characters, if you are so inclined.) Then, before we start the next scenario, everybody can pick different characters to play.
Jan 26, 2024 12:05 pm
Ah, gotcha. Well, those are the names I'm throwing into the hat then. Amelie would be my first choice, given they're long term, though. :3
Jan 26, 2024 1:49 pm
I've posted a selection of early chapters that make good introductions to the game and the characters. Once everybody is here, we can decide on one to start with, and that can help inform your character choices.
Jan 26, 2024 2:28 pm
Hm... having taken a more thorough look at the game, I've come to the conclusion that it's not for me.
Thank you for considering me, and I hope you all have a great time.
Thank you for considering me, and I hope you all have a great time.
Jan 27, 2024 4:00 am
I'll play as Sal. Never played a night auditor before but my birth father worked as one being a hotel guest clerk irl .
Jan 27, 2024 12:39 pm
It looks like two people want to play Amelie. Remember you are encouraged to switch characters each scenario, so somebody should pick a different character this time and then we can switch later.
Any thoughts on which chapter you all want to start with?
Any thoughts on which chapter you all want to start with?
Jan 27, 2024 3:47 pm
Oh I missed that. I’m happy to play Gertrude first chapter
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Jan 28, 2024 5:54 am
You can play the chapters in any order that you choose. The numbers are deliberately out of order though to support the fact that there is no "right" way to play them.
There are many more chapters as well. The ones I posted make for good introductions.
There are many more chapters as well. The ones I posted make for good introductions.
Jan 28, 2024 1:20 pm
I'm not fussed honestly, depending on the others I'm happy to leave it up to the dice gods to decide.
Jan 28, 2024 4:32 pm
Alright, to remove some of the option paralysis, the book suggests starting with "Another Rainy Day" as the first chapter, so let’s do that. We will have:
Brainiac as Hey Kid
Ysolde as Gertrude
Amber as Sal
Tickettbror as Amelie
Jomsviking as Parish
If this amenable to everybody, I’ll start the gameplay thread tomorrow morning.
Brainiac as Hey Kid
Ysolde as Gertrude
Amber as Sal
Tickettbror as Amelie
Jomsviking as Parish
If this amenable to everybody, I’ll start the gameplay thread tomorrow morning.
Jan 30, 2024 2:29 am
Sorry didn’t realize needed to oops to get a token before spending now I get it
Jan 30, 2024 2:30 am
I just roleplayed and didn't get a token. Trying to play Sal like a Californian surfer dude who wants to be a rock star
Jan 30, 2024 2:33 am
I think we’re pretending the tokens exist. So if you do one of the suggested oops or your own character oops then OOC ly take one from the pile.
Jan 30, 2024 8:32 am
Ysolde says:
Sorry didn’t realize needed to oops to get a token before spending now I get itAmberthegirlgeekgamer87 says:
I just roleplayed and didn't get a token. Trying to play Sal like a Californian surfer dude who wants to be a rock starJan 30, 2024 11:09 am
Yeah the loop for this scenario is:
Do a Whoopsie to get a token
Spend a token to do a bingo
When you do a bingo, you get to suggest an activity for Hey Kid.
Extra tokens get spent on your character sheet after the scenario.
Do a Whoopsie to get a token
Spend a token to do a bingo
When you do a bingo, you get to suggest an activity for Hey Kid.
Extra tokens get spent on your character sheet after the scenario.
Feb 1, 2024 8:33 am
I have been giving the others more time to post, but I'll make another post for Hey Kid later today to keep things moving if nobody else posts before then.
Feb 3, 2024 4:23 am
I'm gonna jump in the with the rabbits who lived in the garden who wear little outfits!
I was wondering; can you do two whoopsie in a post, or is it limited to one?
I was wondering; can you do two whoopsie in a post, or is it limited to one?
Feb 5, 2024 12:37 pm
@Jomsviking,@Amberthegirlgeekgamer87, are you still here with us? It's been a while since either have you have posted. Just checking in. :)
Feb 5, 2024 10:23 pm
Just thinking of a whoopsie and a bingo. I think a frog jumping around probably played too hard.
Feb 6, 2024 4:30 am
Sorry I've been really busy getting ready to go on a trip with my family in a few weeks so am going to drop out of the game as I don't think I'm going to be able to commit to this so sorry about that. Have fun and good luck!
Feb 7, 2024 5:41 pm
Welcome @ElstarTheBard! Let me know if you have any questions.
When you are ready to join us, choose a character and proceed to post in "Another Rainy Day." Available residents are Sal and Yazeba, while any guest is available except for Mr. Boggs and the Rabbits.
When you are ready to join us, choose a character and proceed to post in "Another Rainy Day." Available residents are Sal and Yazeba, while any guest is available except for Mr. Boggs and the Rabbits.
Feb 7, 2024 10:22 pm
I think I am having trouble keeping pace, it was interesting but I am going to bow out. Cya!
Feb 7, 2024 10:43 pm
No worries. Thanks for giving it a shot!
Parish is now available if you want to play him, Elstar.
Parish is now available if you want to play him, Elstar.
Feb 13, 2024 9:30 pm
Hey all, not sure if I can keep up with this now that I've started my new job. I can make a try, but it may be the weekend before I get a chance to post again.
Feb 14, 2024 8:26 am
No worries, Tickettbror. We'd love for you to stay with us, but we understand if you need to bow out.
Feb 14, 2024 4:51 pm
I had so much fun!
If possible, I would want to cross of Gertrude's "Finding my Place: I make a close friend at the B&B Hey Kid."
If possible, I would want to cross of Gertrude's "Finding my Place: I make a close friend at the B&B Hey Kid."
Feb 14, 2024 6:34 pm
Yay! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Yes, you may absolutely mark that on your Journey. Later tonight, I will post some information about Housekeeping in between sessions, including Leftovers, Journeys, Mementos and Shelves. I'll also post all of the early chapters so we can start deciding which chapter we want to play through next. And I'll link to a Google Slides document with all of the character sheets and Shelves in editable form so you all can mark progress on your journeys and place those mementos.
Yes, you may absolutely mark that on your Journey. Later tonight, I will post some information about Housekeeping in between sessions, including Leftovers, Journeys, Mementos and Shelves. I'll also post all of the early chapters so we can start deciding which chapter we want to play through next. And I'll link to a Google Slides document with all of the character sheets and Shelves in editable form so you all can mark progress on your journeys and place those mementos.
Feb 14, 2024 9:07 pm
Characters, Tracks, and Shelves
Here is a link to a Google Slides presentation. I have given everybody editor permissions so you can mark the character sheets, tracks, and shelves.
I added the link to the first post of this thread as well so it is easy to find.
I have added information about Housekeeping to the "How to Play" thread.
And finally, I have updated the "Early Chapters" thread with all of the other available starting chapters, organized by mood. Once we are ready, we should decide which chapter we would like to play next!
Here is a link to a Google Slides presentation. I have given everybody editor permissions so you can mark the character sheets, tracks, and shelves.
I added the link to the first post of this thread as well so it is easy to find.
I have added information about Housekeeping to the "How to Play" thread.
And finally, I have updated the "Early Chapters" thread with all of the other available starting chapters, organized by mood. Once we are ready, we should decide which chapter we would like to play next!
Feb 15, 2024 1:54 am
So we've got two Momentos to place, The Hey Kid Drawing and the Little Flower that the Mementos section gives us. I would like to suggest that we use them on the Front Desk or Gertrude's Backpack as that would unlock all the other Nooks on those shelves.
As for the next chapter, I would prefer not doing another Relaxed chapter so we can see how other sets of rules work. Kinda like the Ice Skating one after the recent cold snap.
As for the next chapter, I would prefer not doing another Relaxed chapter so we can see how other sets of rules work. Kinda like the Ice Skating one after the recent cold snap.
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Feb 15, 2024 6:11 am
I marked off the rabbit's whoopsies & bingos on their slide, but I wasn't 100% sure, even rereading the rules, about how to mark off their journey. Does it just count for every chapter they participate in?
I like the idea of the mementos going to Gertrude's backpack, as it is thematic to the chapter.
For what to play next: I like the sound ice skating and of the "eerie" chapters, especially Lights Out or The Witch's Missing Shadow. The Pancake War could also be a fun one!
I like the idea of the mementos going to Gertrude's backpack, as it is thematic to the chapter.
For what to play next: I like the sound ice skating and of the "eerie" chapters, especially Lights Out or The Witch's Missing Shadow. The Pancake War could also be a fun one!
Feb 15, 2024 8:51 am
Verrain says:
So we've got two Momentos to place, The Hey Kid Drawing and the Little Flower that the Mementos section gives us. I would like to suggest that we use them on the Front Desk or Gertrude's Backpack as that would unlock all the other Nooks on those shelves.Also, Mr. Boggs' umbrella track is somewhat confusing. Based on the sizes of other characters' tracks, I'm pretty sure the 10 boxes inside the umbrella itself are the only ones that count. But I'm not sure!
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cthlulu says:
I marked off the rabbit's whoopsies & bingos on their slide, but I wasn't 100% sure, even rereading the rules, about how to mark off their journey. Does it just count for every chapter they participate in?The track for the Rabbits is the little wheel at the bottom of their sheet in the "My Journey" section. For each Leftover you have after a chapter (3 in your case), mark off or fill in one part of the track. Once the track is complete, you finish your journey and follow the instructions there!
Feb 15, 2024 5:53 pm
Okay, Percy's track is updated!
I'm easy with where things go, so putting them on Gertrude's shelf is fine by me!
For chapters, I like the sound of all the ones cthlulu mentioned. Pancake war sounds hilarious, and of the eerie ones I think Lights Out appeals to me most.
I'm easy with where things go, so putting them on Gertrude's shelf is fine by me!
For chapters, I like the sound of all the ones cthlulu mentioned. Pancake war sounds hilarious, and of the eerie ones I think Lights Out appeals to me most.
Feb 15, 2024 6:05 pm
Which chapter should we play next?
The Pancake War (Frantic)
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Ice Skating (Pensive)
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Lights Out (Eerie)
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Vote for which chapter you would like to play next. :)
Feb 15, 2024 6:45 pm
Ooh the Front Desk unlocking new playable characters does change my opinion, that could be cool.
You don't have to mark off Whoopsies and Bingos. These are intrinsic to each character and are available in every chapter. Only in rare circumstance will you change, add to, or cross these off.
The track for the Rabbits is the little wheel at the bottom of their sheet in the "My Journey" section. For each Leftover you have after a chapter (3 in your case), mark off or fill in one part of the track. Once the track is complete, you finish your journey and follow the instructions there!Ahh, I definitely misunderstood the rules. Thank you, I've corrected the slides and it should be applied properly now.
Dmbrainiac says:
cthlulu says:
I marked off the rabbit's whoopsies & bingos on their slide, but I wasn't 100% sure, even rereading the rules, about how to mark off their journey. Does it just count for every chapter they participate in?The track for the Rabbits is the little wheel at the bottom of their sheet in the "My Journey" section. For each Leftover you have after a chapter (3 in your case), mark off or fill in one part of the track. Once the track is complete, you finish your journey and follow the instructions there!
Feb 15, 2024 7:29 pm
We can still talk about where to put the Mementos and reach a final decision later. For now, it seems that Lights Out is the favorite for the next chapter, so let's go with that.
One person can choose to play as Parish. The rest of you can play as any other Resident or Guest who is feeling courageous!
One person can choose to play as Parish. The rest of you can play as any other Resident or Guest who is feeling courageous!
Feb 15, 2024 7:39 pm
I think that as a Handyman Percy makes sense to come along again! Or I can play as Parish if other people have other characters they want to be.
Feb 16, 2024 4:59 am
I want to try out Hey Kid though I did enjoy Gertrude I don’t want to monopolize her.
Feb 16, 2024 8:54 am
Alright, we have:
Verrain as Parish
ElstarTheBard as Percy
Ysolde as Hey Kid
cthlulu as Sal
As this is suggested to be a "Quiet" chapter, best for small groups, I won't play a character this time. I'll simply be the narrator and facilitator. The chapter thread is now open for you all to start posting! I'd like you each to create an establishing post describing your character's thoughts and feelings as you enter the spooky basement. After that, you can begin doing Bingos or Whoopsies to push onwards.
I'm not sure yet how I'm going to handle drawing cards since you have to hold on to some of them and they don't get shuffled back into the deck. I may just use a real deck of cards and tell you what you draw, then keep track of who is holding onto which cards. :)
Verrain as Parish
ElstarTheBard as Percy
Ysolde as Hey Kid
cthlulu as Sal
As this is suggested to be a "Quiet" chapter, best for small groups, I won't play a character this time. I'll simply be the narrator and facilitator. The chapter thread is now open for you all to start posting! I'd like you each to create an establishing post describing your character's thoughts and feelings as you enter the spooky basement. After that, you can begin doing Bingos or Whoopsies to push onwards.
I'm not sure yet how I'm going to handle drawing cards since you have to hold on to some of them and they don't get shuffled back into the deck. I may just use a real deck of cards and tell you what you draw, then keep track of who is holding onto which cards. :)
Feb 16, 2024 9:02 am
If Amelie is still on the table I’ll throw my hat in the ring. Still have to do my post session stuff for the last bit though! Sorry I’m behind!
Feb 19, 2024 8:04 am
Thanks for the invite!
Although, having taken a more thorough look at the rules, I think it's not reality for me.
I see the current team is having fun, enjoy It! And see you all around.
Although, having taken a more thorough look at the rules, I think it's not reality for me.
I see the current team is having fun, enjoy It! And see you all around.
Feb 21, 2024 10:43 pm
I’m loving Percy giving off Eeyore vibes. :D
I’ll post again once somebody does a Bingo or Whoopsie to push on through the basement. Hey Kid’s and Percy’s recent Whoopsies were fun! Keep up the great work, everybody. :)
I’ll post again once somebody does a Bingo or Whoopsie to push on through the basement. Hey Kid’s and Percy’s recent Whoopsies were fun! Keep up the great work, everybody. :)
Feb 24, 2024 10:32 am
I think after some consideration I will have to drop out of this. The pace is a bit high for me to keep up with, but I loved playing what I did. This is a great group!
Feb 27, 2024 10:41 pm
Everybody may post an epilogue if they like in Lights Out as we bring the chapter to a close. Counting up the Omen cards, it looks like Sal gets 2 leftovers, while Hey Kid, Percy, and Parish get 3 each. These leftovers may be used to mark tracks on your journeys.
The B&B also gets a Flashlight (Square Memento). There are now 3 Square Mementos to put on any Shelves of your choice.
The B&B also gets a Flashlight (Square Memento). There are now 3 Square Mementos to put on any Shelves of your choice.
Feb 27, 2024 11:32 pm
Oooo. Three mementos means we can start unlocking so many shelves. Just because I find it hilarious, I suggest using them on Hey Kid's sheet to unlock Dog, Dog N'Dog.
Feb 28, 2024 1:38 am
I don't know what Dog, Dog N'Dog is, but I am totally down for it!
Percy has filled up his track! He has done some self-reflection and has decided that it's time for a new name. He would like to be called Robin going forward, after his favourite fiery-chested bird!
Percy has filled up his track! He has done some self-reflection and has decided that it's time for a new name. He would like to be called Robin going forward, after his favourite fiery-chested bird!
Feb 28, 2024 8:29 am
Lol, alright! I'll apply the Mementos and add Dog, Dog, n'Dog to the Guest List!
Now we need to pick which chapter to play next. I've included the two we were discussing earlier in the poll, as well as an option to pick a different one from the list of available chapters.
Now we need to pick which chapter to play next. I've included the two we were discussing earlier in the poll, as well as an option to pick a different one from the list of available chapters.
Which chapter should we play next?
The Pancake War (Frantic)
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Ice Skating (Pensive)
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A Different One! (Choose in Comments)
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Feb 28, 2024 9:23 pm
Alright, it looks like The Pancake War is up next! I've posted the chapter details but locked the thread for now until everybody has chosen their characters. We will need somebody to play Yazeba and somebody to play Hey Kid. The other players may be anybody else. I'll take on the Gaggle of Guests this time. :)
Feb 28, 2024 9:31 pm
I'm pretty easy with this one. If nobody else wants her, I'll take Yazeba. If nobody wants it, I'll take Dog DogN'Dog (Hey Kid's team). Otherwise, the newly renamed Robin will join Hey Kid's team in solidarity for being fiery pals.
Feb 28, 2024 10:24 pm
I was also going to let others pick first as I am good with anything. With Elstar and I being the faster posters, if El is taking Yazeba then I'll grab Hey Kid.
Feb 28, 2024 11:10 pm
Players can play multiple characters if they want to do so. Feel free to choose both if you like!
Feb 28, 2024 11:13 pm
Ooh, I think 2 characters each is a fun idea for this chapter because it's supposed to be chaotic! I'll be Yazeba and Robin, if that's okay (I'm pretty attached to Robin, but if anyone else wants a chance to play him please speak up! I don't want to be monopolizing him at the expense of others!)
Feb 29, 2024 1:40 am
Then I will play Key Kid and reprise Parish. The head cook should be involved I feel.
Feb 29, 2024 9:11 am
Alright, it looks like we'll start with 3 characters on each team: Yazeba, Amelie, and Parish vs. Hey Kid, Robin, and Dog, Dog, n'Dog. @cthlulu may choose two characters as well when they are ready to join in, but I'll go ahead and open up the thread now so people can post.
This chapter is less freeform than some of the other ones. Anybody may make roleplaying posts, but when it comes time to mark one of the tracks, each army will take a turn before giving the other side a chance to take a turn. When flipping Chaos Coins, let's roll 1d2 for each one. 1 = face up, 2 = face down.
I'll go ahead and roll randomly to see which team gets to go first: 1 = Yazeba's, 2 = Hey Kid's.
It looks like Yazeba's team will go first!
This chapter is less freeform than some of the other ones. Anybody may make roleplaying posts, but when it comes time to mark one of the tracks, each army will take a turn before giving the other side a chance to take a turn. When flipping Chaos Coins, let's roll 1d2 for each one. 1 = face up, 2 = face down.
I'll go ahead and roll randomly to see which team gets to go first: 1 = Yazeba's, 2 = Hey Kid's.
It looks like Yazeba's team will go first!
Rolls
Who Goes First? - (d2)
(1) = 1
Mar 5, 2024 3:24 pm
Sorry, I was thinking I'd wait for hey kid to go first and then completely forgot about it entirely!
Mar 12, 2024 6:47 am
Thanks for the invitation. A bit new here on site and system so trying to find my way around. Need a bit of time to read system and the premade chars
Mar 12, 2024 7:20 am
Of course, no problem. Let us know when you're ready to jump in. You can also wait until we finish this current chapter if you like.
Mar 12, 2024 6:03 pm
I will hop in on the next chapter I think. It will be a bit easier to jump in then I guess.
Mar 12, 2024 10:03 pm
Alrighty. I’ll give Verrain till tomorrow to check in before I take over as Hey Kid for the time being.
Mar 15, 2024 11:52 am
I will be on vacation next week without internet access, so I will not be able to post until I return on Monday, March 25th.
Mar 25, 2024 1:09 pm
I'm back from my trip now, but I need a bit more time to get things settled and re-adjust to work. I'll aim to update tomorrow morning.
It's Yazeba's team's turn! Hopefully everybody is still with us! :D
It's Yazeba's team's turn! Hopefully everybody is still with us! :D
Mar 27, 2024 10:42 pm
Hi all… I’m new to GP, but played a chapter of B&B before. (As Amelie!)
I will of course play a different resident when I jump in, and I’ll read up on the current chapter before I decide who to be.
I will of course play a different resident when I jump in, and I’ll read up on the current chapter before I decide who to be.
Mar 29, 2024 10:16 am
Good to meet you as well.
I kinda want to react to your dog-lick post, but I’ll hold off until others get a chance to post. (I believe Hey Kid would react positively, speaking for the character.)
I kinda want to react to your dog-lick post, but I’ll hold off until others get a chance to post. (I believe Hey Kid would react positively, speaking for the character.)
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Mar 29, 2024 10:38 am
Since everybody is playing a character on each team, you can pick somebody to be on Yazeba's team too, @Legendary_Sidekick
Mar 29, 2024 1:47 pm
Parish's initial player has gone MIA, so feel free to take control of the frog!
Mar 29, 2024 4:00 pm
I chose the top track. Mostly because the tree stump kinda works with what I wrote, though the reachable track is the one by the soccer ball.
Also, I decided mid-post that Parish talks to anything in his kitchen that either has a face on it, or a name like Mr. Coffee. I like that the game designers put it in writing that the characters will be different when played by different people. (Though I will admit to having felt some relief that Parish had not previously spoken this chapter, so he doesn’t read as inconsistent. In this chapter.)
Also, I decided mid-post that Parish talks to anything in his kitchen that either has a face on it, or a name like Mr. Coffee. I like that the game designers put it in writing that the characters will be different when played by different people. (Though I will admit to having felt some relief that Parish had not previously spoken this chapter, so he doesn’t read as inconsistent. In this chapter.)
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Mar 29, 2024 4:27 pm
Funny coincidence. I was writing that post in the elementary school pick-up line, and of course I started it with Hey Kid’s reaction to getting licked in the face by a dog.
Little did I know my own preteen kid was also getting licked in the face by a dog. (Her teacher’s.) So I asked her what her feeling was. Her reply: "I like you, dog. But back off."
Little did I know my own preteen kid was also getting licked in the face by a dog. (Her teacher’s.) So I asked her what her feeling was. Her reply: "I like you, dog. But back off."
Apr 3, 2024 1:45 pm
@Dmbrainiac,
When I give away my chaos coins, is that the end of the turn? Or can the rabbits also cash in the coins?
When I give away my chaos coins, is that the end of the turn? Or can the rabbits also cash in the coins?
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Apr 3, 2024 1:59 pm
If you use the Chaos Coins to automatically tick a track, then yes, that will end your turn.
Apr 3, 2024 2:22 pm
Ah, but the hand-off does not? In that case, I’ll hand them to another player so they can auto succeed.
Apr 3, 2024 2:28 pm
You can hand them off and then take 1 new Chaos Coin now to auto succeed as well, too. @Legendary_Sidekick
Apr 3, 2024 2:30 pm
Also note the coins aren't literal coins but tokens to represent the frantic situation. To hand off your coins, you have to do a Bingo as well.
Apr 3, 2024 3:13 pm
Dmbrainiac says:
You can hand them off and then take 1 new Chaos Coin now to auto succeed as well, too. @Legendary_SidekickIt’s chocolate).
Apr 4, 2024 5:41 pm
Dmbrainiac says:
OOC:
I don't think it's over yet. Yazeba's team will have to succeed again to raid Hey Kid's hotel and win. But nobody can claim territory on that track until territory changes hands on another track first. So I think it is Hey Kid's team's turn. Unless we just want to call it here and wrap up the scenario. It has been going on for awhile. It's up to you guys!Apr 4, 2024 6:19 pm
I’m fine with this ending. Think I want to go back to Gertrude anyway. So far she’s my favorite.
Apr 5, 2024 12:57 am
Okay. Posted Hey Kid kinda sorta cooperating… but in a way that they can tell themself they sorta won.
Apr 5, 2024 1:25 am
Alright, I'll wrap it up tomorrow morning. You all can start deciding which chapter to play next. Perhaps one of the pensive chapters so you will be able to experience all of the different types.
Apr 5, 2024 1:46 am
If Amelie is free, I would like to play them.
And for pensive, Ice Skating looks fun!
And for pensive, Ice Skating looks fun!
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Apr 5, 2024 8:52 am
Okay, wrapped up the Pancake War! @ElstarTheBard,@Legendary_Sidekick both have to decide how to assign the extra Chaos Coins to their teammates, then everybody can mark the advances on their journeys. The B&B also gets a Broken Vase (Square Memento) that can be placed on a Shelf.
Characters, Tracks, and Shelves
I think we will play Ice Skating next! So LS can play Amelie and Ysolde can play Gertrude. Elstar can either play Parish or somebody else. I'll open the thread a little later today.
Characters, Tracks, and Shelves
I think we will play Ice Skating next! So LS can play Amelie and Ysolde can play Gertrude. Elstar can either play Parish or somebody else. I'll open the thread a little later today.
Apr 5, 2024 3:22 pm
Nice! I’ll pick a question after work.
For Hey Kid’s +7 to stats.
Creative boosted to Lv.4 for building their own hotel, but not maxing the stat for losing the battle.
+2 to Deep for getting too deep into that mess.
Additional leftovers:
+1 Mature and +The Rest to cool for playing it cool when the witch lectured.
(I’d do it myself but for some reason my phone opened the app as my work account, and public school teacher accounts are monitored. My hobbies are harmless-but-nerdy, but still…)
For Hey Kid’s +7 to stats.
Creative boosted to Lv.4 for building their own hotel, but not maxing the stat for losing the battle.
+2 to Deep for getting too deep into that mess.
Additional leftovers:
+1 Mature and +The Rest to cool for playing it cool when the witch lectured.
(I’d do it myself but for some reason my phone opened the app as my work account, and public school teacher accounts are monitored. My hobbies are harmless-but-nerdy, but still…)
Apr 5, 2024 3:31 pm
Hey Kid has only +2 for their personal stats. The other 5 are meant to be split between their teammates as they see fit (Robin and the Rabbits, since Dog, Dog, n'Dog would just go right back to Hey Kid).
Apr 5, 2024 3:32 pm
Yazeba awards 4 chaos coins to Amelie and 3 to Parish (as he was a late arrival and it's only fair).
Do I have to use all of Robin's chaos coins? It would give him 2 advances at once, and I would rather have time to play at least 1 chapter between each advancement!
Do I have to use all of Robin's chaos coins? It would give him 2 advances at once, and I would rather have time to play at least 1 chapter between each advancement!
Apr 5, 2024 4:01 pm
You can hang onto the extras for next time, or use them to mark one of the miscellaneous tracks.
Apr 5, 2024 8:47 pm
Can you add a link to the documents in the "how to play" section or somewhere else high profile? Thank you!
Apr 6, 2024 12:08 am
Dmbrainiac says:
You can hang onto the extras for next time, or use them to mark one of the miscellaneous tracks.Apr 6, 2024 12:11 am
@dmbrainiac, I’ll give 1 more coin to Robin than the rabbits because the rabbits ran away!
Apr 6, 2024 12:46 am
Do we have a player for Parish for this one? If not I will volunteer to play him instead of Gertrude.
Apr 6, 2024 2:05 am
Alright, Ysolde will play Parish and LS Amelie. So Elstar may choose any character of their choice, and I'll pick somebody after them.
Apr 6, 2024 2:05 am
ElstarTheBard says:
Dmbrainiac says:
You can hang onto the extras for next time, or use them to mark one of the miscellaneous tracks.Apr 6, 2024 3:30 am
I filled Amelie's track with the four hearts.
What was done with Yazeba's extra coins in the end? Was I supposed to hand them out for her?
What was done with Yazeba's extra coins in the end? Was I supposed to hand them out for her?
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Apr 6, 2024 5:30 am
Okay, I've used Robin's extras to mark 3 ticks on the adventurer Wren Snow track (love me a good adventurer!).
I'm gonna post a wrap-up message for Robin in the Pancake War.
Ysolde, I can take Parish if you'd rather have Gertrude!
I'm gonna post a wrap-up message for Robin in the Pancake War.
Ysolde, I can take Parish if you'd rather have Gertrude!
Apr 6, 2024 11:30 am
Amelie being amazed by the world covered in snow seemed like a natural start. Especially since I woke up to this just two days ago:
[ +- ] Spring in New England?
Apr 6, 2024 1:14 pm
Ysolde says:
I filled Amelie's track with the four hearts. What was done with Yazeba's extra coins in the end? Was I supposed to hand them out for her?
Apr 6, 2024 1:18 pm
Although I'm not sure how many ticks exactly their track is supposed to have. Is it all the outer marks, just the inner ones, both? Some of the tracks are a bit confusing. :D
Apr 6, 2024 2:12 pm
Dmbrainiac says:
Although I'm not sure how many ticks exactly their track is supposed to have. Is it all the outer marks, just the inner ones, both? Some of the tracks are a bit confusing. :DThat would mean it takes 36 (or 40) ticks to unlock X-13… where if it were the colorful rectangles, Amelie’s unlock would take a lot longer than the other residents’.
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Apr 6, 2024 3:12 pm
Alright, so that means Amelie can do two code alterations now and is 1 mark away from the next one.
Apr 6, 2024 4:09 pm
@ysolde, I believe you get to replace 2 lines of code for Amelie, since you played them last!
Apr 6, 2024 7:04 pm
Legendary_Sidekick says:
Dmbrainiac says:
Although I'm not sure how many ticks exactly their track is supposed to have. Is it all the outer marks, just the inner ones, both? Some of the tracks are a bit confusing. :DThat would mean it takes 36 (or 40) ticks to unlock X-13… where if it were the colorful rectangles, Amelie’s unlock would take a lot longer than the other residents’.
Apr 7, 2024 1:00 pm
Ysolde says:
My bad I used the colored outer ones.Apr 7, 2024 1:23 pm
@Legendary_Sidekick: Thanks! I added "I know Kung Fu" and removed "disobey a command from Yazeba"
Apr 7, 2024 1:54 pm
Sorry for missing the Pancake War everyone. My wife was recovering from surgery and it took more of my time and energy than I thought.
Apr 7, 2024 2:07 pm
As hilarious as it might be to bring the lava elemental Ice Skating, I think I will join this chapter as Viv.
Apr 7, 2024 2:11 pm
Welcome! I’m new to this table, but played a chapter on another of Brainiac’s tables before. I hope your wife is recovering well.
Apr 7, 2024 2:19 pm
I am happy to say that she is. Doctor cleared her to drive and resume mostly normal activities so I have more free time back.
Apr 7, 2024 9:49 pm
Brainiac knows, but I want to let my fellow players know too that I’m off to Disney next week (April 14-19).
Apr 8, 2024 9:29 am
Indeed! I'll wave you to as you pass by on I-4! :D
I've gone through the document and applied all of the Leftovers as appropriate. The Rabbits completed their Journey, which means they have given a Carrot (Square Memento) to the B&B. There are currently 2 Square Mementos that can be assigned to the Shelves to continue unlocking more things.
I've gone through the document and applied all of the Leftovers as appropriate. The Rabbits completed their Journey, which means they have given a Carrot (Square Memento) to the B&B. There are currently 2 Square Mementos that can be assigned to the Shelves to continue unlocking more things.
Apr 8, 2024 9:56 am
Dmbrainiac says:
Indeed! I'll wave you to as you pass by on I-4! :DLast time I went, I remember liking that I can drive like I’m from Massachusetts, but legally.
Apr 8, 2024 10:14 am
The speed limit's not 80, but people drive like it is! It's like Mad Max out there!
Apr 8, 2024 1:09 pm
I created a subforum and moved the Previous Chapters there to clear up the main forum a bit! :)
Apr 12, 2024 4:51 pm
Loving this chapter! But feel free to bot the maid-bot after Sunday, or just keep her blissfully skating in the background while I’m away.
Apr 15, 2024 12:13 pm
Have fun on your trip! We'll try not to finish out the chapter until you come back.
Amelie's Question has 2 tokens on it, Parish's has 3.
Amelie's Question has 2 tokens on it, Parish's has 3.
Apr 16, 2024 2:06 pm
Dmbrainiac says:
Have fun on your trip![ +- ] Cropped Photos
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Apr 19, 2024 7:30 am
Amelie's player should be back in the next few days, at which point we can claim the last few tokens, answer the questions, and finish up this chapter. :)
Apr 22, 2024 11:27 am
@Ysolde,@ElstarTheBard still need to answer the question. After that, I'll have Sal answer and then do either a Bingo or Whoopsie to take the last token off Parish's question to trigger the answers to that one. :)
Apr 28, 2024 3:49 am
I am so sorry for vanishing! I got very overwhelmed with real-life stuff. Unfortunately, I don't think I'm going to be able to keep up with this, but I had a lot of fun with it while I was here!
Apr 28, 2024 4:30 am
Sorry to see you go, but it was fun gaming with you, albeit for a short time. I hope all goes well, or at least is getting less overwhelming.
Apr 28, 2024 11:30 am
No worries, it was great gaming with you! Take care!
Once @Verrain answers the big question, we will wrap this chapter up.
Once @Verrain answers the big question, we will wrap this chapter up.
Apr 29, 2024 12:39 pm
Alright, that's a wrap! Those of you who have leftover tokens can apply them to tracks on their journeys. Amelie has 1 token, Parish has 2 tokens, Viv has 1 token, Sal has 3 tokens. I think for Gertrude's journey she can mark that she impressed one of the Residents (Sal, if nobody else).
The B&B gets a Winter Scarf (Square Memento). We now have 3 Square Mementos so we can do a lot with them. We can unlock the first step of any of the empty Shelves, including unlocking the seventh Resident, the Moon Prince, which opens up a lot of new chapter possibilities. We could unlock the Guest Muckleby (a pink sentient ooze with a bow in her "hair") on the Front Desk Shelf and still have a square memento left over to put towards something else. We can also unlock some new Chapters featuring Hey Kid by putting them on Hey Kid's shelf. It's up to you what you want to do.
The B&B gets a Winter Scarf (Square Memento). We now have 3 Square Mementos so we can do a lot with them. We can unlock the first step of any of the empty Shelves, including unlocking the seventh Resident, the Moon Prince, which opens up a lot of new chapter possibilities. We could unlock the Guest Muckleby (a pink sentient ooze with a bow in her "hair") on the Front Desk Shelf and still have a square memento left over to put towards something else. We can also unlock some new Chapters featuring Hey Kid by putting them on Hey Kid's shelf. It's up to you what you want to do.
Apr 29, 2024 3:14 pm
I was all ready to suggest opening one of the new Shelves, but then noticed one of the options on Hey Kid's shelf was unlocking Chapter 20: One of a Kind Meta Clone-o-matic. That sounds bonkers and I'd love it to be our next chapter if the group agrees.
Apr 29, 2024 7:56 pm
Alright, I'll get the full details of the chapter up tomorrow morning but here is the cover image:
We will need somebody to play Amelie and somebody else to play 8 versions of Hey Kid! Unless one of you is feeling particularly ambitious, I can take on the role of the Hey Kids. (Hey Children?) The rest can play anybody they would like.
We still have two more square mementos to hang onto or start unlocking other things with.
We will need somebody to play Amelie and somebody else to play 8 versions of Hey Kid! Unless one of you is feeling particularly ambitious, I can take on the role of the Hey Kids. (Hey Children?) The rest can play anybody they would like.
We still have two more square mementos to hang onto or start unlocking other things with.
Apr 29, 2024 10:52 pm
Legend, do you want to reprise Amelie or try someone new? I am good either way.
Apr 29, 2024 11:21 pm
I can swap. I was thinking I would see who others pick, then choose from who is left.
But I think I’ll try someone I haven’t played yet.
But I think I’ll try someone I haven’t played yet.
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Apr 29, 2024 11:28 pm
Then I will take Amelie. I was thinking a very confused Dog, Dog n Dog might be interesting.
Apr 30, 2024 7:11 am
Alright, I've posted the intro pages for the chapter. The thread is locked for now until everybody picks their character.
Apr 30, 2024 5:25 pm
Nice! I’ll have Yola Oleander follow Sherry along as an NPC as well to provide color commentary. :D
Just need @Legendary_Sidekick to choose now!
Just need @Legendary_Sidekick to choose now!
Apr 30, 2024 6:23 pm
Hmmmmm….. Hey Kid No.7 has to act like Hey Kid.
Should I be the REAL Hey Kid? (That way, to act like the real one #7 has to imitate another player’s interpretation of Hey Kid.)
(@dmbrainiac, If you’re also playing Real Hey Kid—or Real Hey Kid is supposed to be absent—Monday works.)
Should I be the REAL Hey Kid? (That way, to act like the real one #7 has to imitate another player’s interpretation of Hey Kid.)
(@dmbrainiac, If you’re also playing Real Hey Kid—or Real Hey Kid is supposed to be absent—Monday works.)
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Apr 30, 2024 6:34 pm
I think it's left open to interpretation which Hey Kid is the "real" one (maybe the missing #8?). We can choose to ignore the missing Hey Kid and have you play the Real Hey Kid if you want. Or you can start by playing as Monday and then have real Hey Kid show up later in the chapter and you can then play both of them? Just some ideas @Legendary_Sidekick
Apr 30, 2024 6:41 pm
I think playing Monday makes more sense, so the Real Hey Kid remains a mystery.
So yeah… Monday sounds fun!
So yeah… Monday sounds fun!
Apr 30, 2024 6:44 pm
Alright, sounds good. I'll unlock the gameplay thread and make an opening post.
May 2, 2024 10:41 am
What a wicked little fairy. I tried to make the miracle seem both sweetly-fey and linguistically-contractual.
(Not that there’s a contract. Miracles are pro-bono.)
(Not that there’s a contract. Miracles are pro-bono.)
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May 3, 2024 10:28 am
Oh, frantic round… so Monday has a chaos coin. (So much for ‘pro bono,’ since I actually got ‘money.’)
May 4, 2024 1:23 pm
Apologies all, but we just made the difficult decision to put my father-in-law into hospice care. I don't think I am going to be up for writing for a bit. Someone else should take Amelie for this chapter and I'll try to join in on the next one.
May 4, 2024 2:16 pm
Nothing to apologize for, @Verrain.
I’m in a similar situation myself with my mother-in-law, who’s currently in hospice at our home, and I also found myself temporarily not in a place to write fun, lighthearted Y’s-B&B scenes a couple months ago. So I get it.
Sorry to hear your family is going through this.
I’m in a similar situation myself with my mother-in-law, who’s currently in hospice at our home, and I also found myself temporarily not in a place to write fun, lighthearted Y’s-B&B scenes a couple months ago. So I get it.
Sorry to hear your family is going through this.
May 4, 2024 3:36 pm
No worries, Verrain. Take care.
Would somebody like to switch to Amelie for this chapter? We could also either choose a different chapter for now and come back to this one, or try to recruit another new player or two to round out the cast.
Would somebody like to switch to Amelie for this chapter? We could also either choose a different chapter for now and come back to this one, or try to recruit another new player or two to round out the cast.
May 5, 2024 12:30 am
Fine by me. I’ll try her again sooner or later…
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May 5, 2024 12:34 am
Okay, well proceed then with LS as Amelie, Ysolde as Sherry, and me as Hey Kids and various NPCs.
May 5, 2024 3:16 am
Yes, you can let your last post ride and I'll have Monday pop up now and then to offer color commentary.
May 6, 2024 10:19 am
Dmbrainiac says:
Yes, you can let your last post ride and I'll have Monday pop up now and then to offer color commentary.I also need to give Amelie a new line of code!
May 9, 2024 8:02 pm
Amelie hadn’t tried to mark any tracks yet so they wouldn’t have any Chaos Coins. You can automatically mark Hey Kid 2’s track now and take your first Chaos Coon.
Now Amelie has 1 coin, the clones have 1 coin, and Sherry has 2 coins.
Now Amelie has 1 coin, the clones have 1 coin, and Sherry has 2 coins.
May 19, 2024 1:35 pm
I really feel like that Bingo is more of a Whoopsie, but anyway, I am only younger IC. OoC, I’m the oldest (by months).
May 28, 2024 10:57 am
[ +- ] Just So You’re Aware
Posting in all my games:
My mother-in-law, who’s lived with me for the past twelve years and has battled cancer for the last three, passed away on Sunday. I’m still good to play my games, since I’m not "over-committed," I often post when I’m in a parent pick-up line or dance/music school parking lot, and none of my games are moving too fast for me. But I want others to be aware that my family is going through a difficult time right now.
(I’m using a spoiler tag so this isn’t something you have to read every time you look at the OoC/Discussion thread.)
My mother-in-law, who’s lived with me for the past twelve years and has battled cancer for the last three, passed away on Sunday. I’m still good to play my games, since I’m not "over-committed," I often post when I’m in a parent pick-up line or dance/music school parking lot, and none of my games are moving too fast for me. But I want others to be aware that my family is going through a difficult time right now.
(I’m using a spoiler tag so this isn’t something you have to read every time you look at the OoC/Discussion thread.)
May 28, 2024 11:40 am
You have my condolences as well. Going through the aftermath of such things myself, feel free to reach out if you want to talk.
May 28, 2024 7:36 pm
My condolences as well. It is an issue we all must come to grips with as we get older. Even so, I have found, that it gets no easier.
Jun 2, 2024 10:20 pm
I’m gonna let Lady Sheridan make the next move, whatever it may be!
Also, thanks for the comments, @Dmbrainiac,@Ysolde,@Verrain
Also, thanks for the comments, @Dmbrainiac,@Ysolde,@Verrain
Jun 5, 2024 2:46 pm
@Legendary_Sidekick Hey Kid already ran off to the kitchen. Did you want to follow to give them your gloves?
Jun 14, 2024 12:42 pm
I will be on vacation from 6/17-6/30! I won't be posting until I get back to work on Monday, 7/1, after which I'm sure I'll have a lot of catching up to do. 🙂
Jul 1, 2024 10:32 am
I'm back from my trip. Give me another day or so and I'll get this game moving again.
Jul 1, 2024 11:11 am
Cool! Welcome back.
I also have a vacation coming up, but just a few days (4th to 7th).
I also have a vacation coming up, but just a few days (4th to 7th).
Jul 11, 2024 12:11 pm
I’ll wait for @Ysolde to act before Amelie makes their move. (I believe Lady Sherri also has 5 coins.)
Jul 12, 2024 10:16 am
I'm going to speed the rest of the chapter along a little bit since it's been going on awhile. Robin will finish repairing the Clone-o-Matic, and the remaining Hey Kid clones will have their tracks reduced to 2 instead of 3.
I'm hoping to recruit a few new players after this chapter to reinvigorate the game some. :)
I'm hoping to recruit a few new players after this chapter to reinvigorate the game some. :)
Jul 22, 2024 12:36 pm
I've been slammed at work lately. Hopefully I'll be able to find time to post tomorrow.
Jul 26, 2024 2:17 pm
I was on an at home vacation and ended up playing Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora pretty much every day. Back now..
Jul 30, 2024 12:28 pm
Alright, that was a long chapter, but we made it! Nice swerve on the ending, Amelie. :D
The B&B has 2 square mementos and 1 circle memento we can use to unlock things if we like.
Characters, Tracks, and Shelves
I'm going to put a recruitment call for some new players.
The B&B has 2 square mementos and 1 circle memento we can use to unlock things if we like.
Characters, Tracks, and Shelves
I'm going to put a recruitment call for some new players.
Jul 30, 2024 12:40 pm
Unlocking Suggestions:
If you would like some new guests to play as, we could put the two Square Mementos on the front desk to unlock Muckleby and use the Circle Memento to unlock either the Ptisillith (a mysterious stone obelisk that floats around silently and has some unknown mystic powers) or Demi Gorgone (a medusa movie star).
If you would like to progress Gertrude's story, we could put the two Square Mementos in her backpack to unlock The Night Market chapter.
Or we could hang onto the Mementos for now and wait to get one more Square Memento. With 3 of them, we can open up any of the other Shelves that are currently empty.
If you would like some new guests to play as, we could put the two Square Mementos on the front desk to unlock Muckleby and use the Circle Memento to unlock either the Ptisillith (a mysterious stone obelisk that floats around silently and has some unknown mystic powers) or Demi Gorgone (a medusa movie star).
If you would like to progress Gertrude's story, we could put the two Square Mementos in her backpack to unlock The Night Market chapter.
Or we could hang onto the Mementos for now and wait to get one more Square Memento. With 3 of them, we can open up any of the other Shelves that are currently empty.
Jul 30, 2024 1:27 pm
Demi Gorgone sounds like a fun character!!! I want to play her, especially if it’s a Gert-centered chapter.
Yeah, I thought of the twist ending and couldn’t help myself. A tragedy averted, a reference to a previous chapter, an excuse to narrate unnecessary destruction… a triple-treat!
Yeah, I thought of the twist ending and couldn’t help myself. A tragedy averted, a reference to a previous chapter, an excuse to narrate unnecessary destruction… a triple-treat!
Jul 30, 2024 1:36 pm
I finally added the code I meant to add earlier, plus a new line of code for this chapter.
Both alterations mean that Amelie is no longer compelled to work all the time or shut down. (One line is inspired by the skating chapter, and the other, from this chapter.)
Both alterations mean that Amelie is no longer compelled to work all the time or shut down. (One line is inspired by the skating chapter, and the other, from this chapter.)
Jul 30, 2024 1:43 pm
Unlocked Gertrude-focused chapters include: Wash Cycle, A Birthday for Gertrude, After Dinner, Hey Kid Goes A-Guising, The Longest Night of the Year
Previews of Muckleby and Demi Gorgone to inform your decision:
Previews of Muckleby and Demi Gorgone to inform your decision:
Jul 30, 2024 7:40 pm
Another good choice for the next chapter might be Sal Has Written a Play. Maybe Demi Gorgone could be one of the stars! :)
Jul 30, 2024 9:51 pm
Greetings all! I have returned and hopefully life will remain calm so I can focus my crazy in writing. Everything looks cool so I'll wait for those that earned the rewards to decide how to spend them. Having said that, a medusa movie star in a play does sound pretty cool.
Jul 30, 2024 10:56 pm
Hello, I have little idea what I'm doing, but I've been intrigued by YB&B for a while, so I'm here!
Jul 30, 2024 11:32 pm
Welcome @spinningdice! Check out the Introduction and How to Play thread for a quick overview of how the game works. Let me know if you have any questions.
Jul 30, 2024 11:49 pm
spinningdice says:
Hello, I have little idea what I'm doing, but I've been intrigued by YB&B for a while, so I'm here!Jul 31, 2024 8:01 am
Alright, I've added the two new guests to the Guests thread. I'll add them to the PDF later today.
I've picked "Sal Has Written a Play" to run next, as a Relaxed chapter should be a good introduction to the game for spinningdice. The thread is locked for now until everybody has chosen the character they wish to play. One person should pick Sal, but the rest of the residents and guests are all available. I'll play Sal if nobody else wants to do so. :)
I've picked "Sal Has Written a Play" to run next, as a Relaxed chapter should be a good introduction to the game for spinningdice. The thread is locked for now until everybody has chosen the character they wish to play. One person should pick Sal, but the rest of the residents and guests are all available. I'll play Sal if nobody else wants to do so. :)
Jul 31, 2024 11:46 am
@Dmbrainiac I just submitted a character with file name: "LS @ Y’s B&B." I’m hoping that I can keep changing the character name and avatar as we change chapters, but I’m not sure if that would really work, or if my current character would always show, even in archived chapters.
Jul 31, 2024 12:07 pm
I'm not sure either, but we can find out. :)
I do think both would change every time you change it, though.
I do think both would change every time you change it, though.
Jul 31, 2024 12:27 pm
They would. I tested in my own (playerless) game.
Well, to keep archives from being too weird, I could still call the character Legendary Sidekick, so it’s just the avatar that shows the current character.
Edit - oh, but that’s worse because you would see "Legendary Sidekick" twice!
Well, to keep archives from being too weird, I could still call the character Legendary Sidekick, so it’s just the avatar that shows the current character.
Edit - oh, but that’s worse because you would see "Legendary Sidekick" twice!
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Jul 31, 2024 1:25 pm
Anyway, I would like to play Demi this chapter.
Brainiac, please let me know (maybe at the end of this chapter?) if you prefer I display a symbol or whatever instead of a character name so archived chapters won’t look weird.
But aside from wanting to see the game’s character art, the real benefit to having a character is my cheat sheet!
Brainiac, please let me know (maybe at the end of this chapter?) if you prefer I display a symbol or whatever instead of a character name so archived chapters won’t look weird.
But aside from wanting to see the game’s character art, the real benefit to having a character is my cheat sheet!
[ +- ] Cheet Sheat
If I click my character’s name, I can see what my whoopsies and bingos are, and what I gotta do when I play them!
Jul 31, 2024 1:30 pm
I've increased the amount of characters each player can submit to the game, so if you'd like, you can make a new character for each person you play. :)
Jul 31, 2024 1:47 pm
I would like to play Parish. This play sounds like it needs epic swordsmanship.
Jul 31, 2024 2:43 pm
Dmbrainiac says:
I've increased the amount of characters each player can submit to the game, so if you'd like, you can make a new character for each person you play. :)Aug 1, 2024 9:26 am
Oh no I have to make a decision already...
Currently trying to pick between Gertrude and Sal, but Sal feels a bit intimidating as it's his story...
Currently trying to pick between Gertrude and Sal, but Sal feels a bit intimidating as it's his story...
Aug 1, 2024 1:06 pm
I'll go with Sal.
I kinda like the idea of going with an avatar for the characters. I'm cool with naming mine Ysolde and then using whichever character I'm playing for the art next to the post. May we?
I kinda like the idea of going with an avatar for the characters. I'm cool with naming mine Ysolde and then using whichever character I'm playing for the art next to the post. May we?
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Aug 1, 2024 1:19 pm
Sure, go ahead! I'm going to play as Yazeba in this chapter. :D
So we've got Sal, Gertrude, Parish, Yazeba, and Demi Gorgone in the play.
I'll open up the gameplay thread and start things off shortly.
So we've got Sal, Gertrude, Parish, Yazeba, and Demi Gorgone in the play.
I'll open up the gameplay thread and start things off shortly.
Aug 2, 2024 8:31 pm
That’s correct. Good choice!
Feel free to join in the chapter thread when you are ready. You can banter while we wait for Sal to assign the roles for the play!
Feel free to join in the chapter thread when you are ready. You can banter while we wait for Sal to assign the roles for the play!
Aug 2, 2024 8:44 pm
Thanks, LS!
If there a preferred posting format? I.E. dialogue colored, actions italicized, or whatever.
If there a preferred posting format? I.E. dialogue colored, actions italicized, or whatever.
Aug 2, 2024 8:45 pm
I usually do dialogue in bold and thoughts in italics. However you want to format your posts is fine, though.
Aug 2, 2024 8:56 pm
Reading through all the stuff, but I'm not getting how Bingos and Whoopsies work.
Aug 2, 2024 9:06 pm
Each type of chapter has different rules for them. This chapter is a Relaxed one. To take a token, you must first do a Whoopsie. You must spend a token to use a Bingo.
All the rules for each chapter are always included in the chapter description for easy reference.
All the rules for each chapter are always included in the chapter description for easy reference.
Aug 2, 2024 11:21 pm
"What lovely weather! We’re having." is a typo. I’m gonna leave it because the punctuation leaves a pause that makes her sound so fake, it might read as intended *with* the bad grammar.
Aug 3, 2024 3:41 pm
I played my token on one of the seven special bingos. My character is quite proud of herself for this flawless improv. No spirit gum required, nor worries that the fake moustache will fall off in the middle of the act.
(If you’ve ever worn a fake moustache for the length of an entire murder mystery dinner, you’d understand how unnerving that is.)
(If you’ve ever worn a fake moustache for the length of an entire murder mystery dinner, you’d understand how unnerving that is.)
[ +- ] How unnerving is it?
Not very.
Aug 6, 2024 7:04 pm
I’ll give @Ysolde some more time to chime in as Sal. I’ll move us to a new scene in the play tomorrow morning.
Aug 7, 2024 10:57 pm
I don’t want to use the special whoopsies too quickly, but I didn’t have the heart to make Boggs feel dull and gray after delivering all those fun lines!
Aug 8, 2024 12:20 am
If you keep this up, Mr. Boggs might...
dramatic pause
...loosen his tie.
Look forward to seeing more of Demi's hijinx!
dramatic pause
...loosen his tie.
Look forward to seeing more of Demi's hijinx!
Aug 8, 2024 12:40 pm
Poor Mr. Boggs. Demi doesn’t even know which vowel to use for his name, but anytime the word "perish" comes up, she comes down with a case of the Miss Piggies.
Aug 9, 2024 12:57 pm
Honestly, that was probably more surprising than it was heart-wrenching, and more feminist-speech than soliloquy, and the Marvel-bashing part probably should have been said out loud. I don’t actually hate those movies, but if I were an immortal gorgon actress, I’d probably be deeply disappointed by American films. I lived the Shakespearean era, and… how exactly did we get here?
Aug 9, 2024 10:07 pm
I would've thought Demi would act in anything, provided the price is right.
"Fast & the Furious XXXVI? Why yes, I could do that, if you make a reasonable offer."
"Fast & the Furious XXXVI? Why yes, I could do that, if you make a reasonable offer."
Aug 9, 2024 11:10 pm
I’m thinking both are true. She thinks films are going downhill, and so what if she gets paid. She speaks highly of whatever films she’s been in, and they’re probably crap.
Aug 14, 2024 7:00 am
Looks like the play's wrapping up. Everybody can post a bit more if they like and I'll officially put a bow on the chapter either tonight or tomorrow morning.
Aug 14, 2024 1:26 pm
I'm giving everybody a bonus leftover to apply to their journeys or assorted tracks. That means this chapter ends with Demi Gorgone getting 1 leftover, Mr. Boggs, Gertrude, Parish, and Sal getting 2, and Yazeba getting 3. Viv also gets 1.
Neither Gertrude or Yazeba have a journey with a track on it. If they want to put their leftovers on the track for unlocking Wren Snow, those 5 will complete the track.
Yazeba is marking that she was mean to Sal and to a guest that didn't deserve it on her journey.
We end the chapter with a square memento. We could place it on the Front Desk shelf to unlock a new Guest, either Bethsy (a spoiled white cat looking for a treasure supposedly hidden in the B&B), the Darrowski Family (Lily, an exhausted young wizard-in-training, and her oblivious dad, Bill), or Rowan and Zephyr Lyranthiel (a pair of dandy elven bards with foppish and cosmopolitan tastes). Alternately, we could use it in Hey Kid's bedroom to unlock a new chapter, Snow Day (a Pensive chapter in which Hey Kid reminds everyone how to have fun in the snow, and reflects on whether they’re getting too old). Or we could put it towards unlocking one of the other Shelves.
We should also start considering which chapter we want to play next.
I hope the new players are having fun so far! :D
Neither Gertrude or Yazeba have a journey with a track on it. If they want to put their leftovers on the track for unlocking Wren Snow, those 5 will complete the track.
Yazeba is marking that she was mean to Sal and to a guest that didn't deserve it on her journey.
We end the chapter with a square memento. We could place it on the Front Desk shelf to unlock a new Guest, either Bethsy (a spoiled white cat looking for a treasure supposedly hidden in the B&B), the Darrowski Family (Lily, an exhausted young wizard-in-training, and her oblivious dad, Bill), or Rowan and Zephyr Lyranthiel (a pair of dandy elven bards with foppish and cosmopolitan tastes). Alternately, we could use it in Hey Kid's bedroom to unlock a new chapter, Snow Day (a Pensive chapter in which Hey Kid reminds everyone how to have fun in the snow, and reflects on whether they’re getting too old). Or we could put it towards unlocking one of the other Shelves.
We should also start considering which chapter we want to play next.
I hope the new players are having fun so far! :D
Aug 14, 2024 2:49 pm
So Parish is now up to 10/12 on his track and I would like to see if we can get him to finish his track. So I would like to suggest Firefly Catching or After Dinner for the next chapter.
Aug 14, 2024 4:47 pm
A bit overwhelmed and don't think I did as well as I could have. But I'll stick at it (assuming I'm not annoying folks) and see if I can get into the rhythm a bit more.
Aug 14, 2024 5:32 pm
@spinningdice Yes, you did great! Every chapter is different, so if this one felt a little wonky for you, maybe you'll groove more with the next one. :)
Aug 14, 2024 9:53 pm
Yes, it's very cozy and low stress. Just have fun with it. :)
Putting up a poll for the next chapter based on Verrain's suggestions.
Putting up a poll for the next chapter based on Verrain's suggestions.
Next Chapter? Public
Firefly Catching
After Dinner
Aug 15, 2024 7:01 am
It looks like After Dinner has the majority. I've posted the new thread. Feel free to choose your characters and start posting. We'll need somebody to play Parish and somebody to play Gertrude, while the rest of you can choose whichever character you'd like.
@Verrain you can have the first choice for Parish since you seemed eager to play him again. :)
Oh, and you can still write an epilogue for the play chapter if you haven't yet, should you choose to do so.
@Verrain you can have the first choice for Parish since you seemed eager to play him again. :)
Oh, and you can still write an epilogue for the play chapter if you haven't yet, should you choose to do so.
Aug 15, 2024 8:18 am
I've added the newly unlocked Wren Snow to the Guests thread. Probably not the best fit for this next chapter, but they're available nonetheless. :D
Aug 15, 2024 9:24 pm
Twirls mustache.
Cackles maniacally.
Where is that snippet from? I'm guessing nobody has played this dude yet, so he's still in bear-form?
Cackles maniacally.
Where is that snippet from? I'm guessing nobody has played this dude yet, so he's still in bear-form?
Aug 15, 2024 9:28 pm
He can arrive in whatever flimsy disguise you want. The snippet is just an example of how bad he is at this.
Aug 15, 2024 9:30 pm
Lol, yeah, it’s just a little bit of fiction that’s scattered throughout the rulebook. Feel free to come up with your own "clever" disguise!
Aug 15, 2024 9:58 pm
Cool, we’ll just need choices for @Ysolde and @Legendary_Sidekick
Since this is a Quiet chapter, I won’t be playing a character this time, just providing some narration when appropriate.
Since this is a Quiet chapter, I won’t be playing a character this time, just providing some narration when appropriate.
Aug 16, 2024 6:57 am
Those of you who have already chosen a chapter may proceed with posting when you are ready.
@spinningdice you'll need to choose a question for Gertrude as well.
@spinningdice you'll need to choose a question for Gertrude as well.
Aug 16, 2024 12:31 pm
I’ll make a choice soon. Gonna give Ysolde time to pick while I wrap up character sheets for the Hero Girl Sprite update.
Aug 20, 2024 1:36 pm
@Legendary_Sidekick which question are you taking the token from to give to Gertrude?
Aug 20, 2024 1:43 pm
I guess "keep this place afloat" is the more situationally-relevant question.
Also, for anyone who doesn’t know about the Jump to Conclusions Mat:
Also, for anyone who doesn’t know about the Jump to Conclusions Mat:
[ +- ] 1 min. Office Space clip
Aug 20, 2024 1:47 pm
Got it, thanks. And yes, I got the Office Space reference. I'm sure Mr. Boggs always files his TPS reports. :D
Aug 20, 2024 9:58 pm
@Ysolde I assume you are taking a token from the dishes question. Remember when you do a Whoopsie, you give the token to somebody else who could learn from your mistake. Who do you want to give the token to?
Sep 6, 2024 7:17 am
Alright, as we prepare to wrap up the chapter, let's do some Bookkeeping!
@Legendary_Sidekick: Amelie gets 3 tokens to mark her Journey, so that's another line of code changed.
@spinningdice: Gertrude doesn't get tokens, but we can say that Parish has taken her under his wing, and that she's found a job at the B&B as kitchen assistant. This will advance her Journey, meaning she'll just need to help a Guest and get Yazeba's acknowledgement to advance to the next stage.
@Verrain: Parish gets 2 tokens, which will complete his first Journey! Write down a telltale sign of age on his sheet, and we'll replace his Journey with the next stage, "The Glory Days."
@Totes_McGee: Rag-n'-Bones gets 1 token to advance his Journey. Easy!
@Ysolde: Viv gets 4 tokens to advance her Journey. Choose one of her checkboxes to fulfill, and then she'll have 2 marks on the track towards the next advancement for her.
We now have 2 Square Mementos to put on the Shelves. In fact, I'll give you a bonus Square Memento. The rulebook has a "scavenger hunt" for all the pictures of the Rabbits Who Live in the Garden scattered throughout the book, and finding them all gives you a Square Memento of a Magnifying Glass. I'll post all the pictures at some point when I have more time, but for now, take the Memento. With 3 Mementos, we can basically unlock any Shelf that you all are interested in, or use them to unlock things on the Front Desk or Hey Kid's Nightstand.
@Legendary_Sidekick: Amelie gets 3 tokens to mark her Journey, so that's another line of code changed.
@spinningdice: Gertrude doesn't get tokens, but we can say that Parish has taken her under his wing, and that she's found a job at the B&B as kitchen assistant. This will advance her Journey, meaning she'll just need to help a Guest and get Yazeba's acknowledgement to advance to the next stage.
@Verrain: Parish gets 2 tokens, which will complete his first Journey! Write down a telltale sign of age on his sheet, and we'll replace his Journey with the next stage, "The Glory Days."
@Totes_McGee: Rag-n'-Bones gets 1 token to advance his Journey. Easy!
@Ysolde: Viv gets 4 tokens to advance her Journey. Choose one of her checkboxes to fulfill, and then she'll have 2 marks on the track towards the next advancement for her.
We now have 2 Square Mementos to put on the Shelves. In fact, I'll give you a bonus Square Memento. The rulebook has a "scavenger hunt" for all the pictures of the Rabbits Who Live in the Garden scattered throughout the book, and finding them all gives you a Square Memento of a Magnifying Glass. I'll post all the pictures at some point when I have more time, but for now, take the Memento. With 3 Mementos, we can basically unlock any Shelf that you all are interested in, or use them to unlock things on the Front Desk or Hey Kid's Nightstand.
Sep 6, 2024 1:43 pm
Such riches for advancement. Well being on a Parish kick, I would suggest unlocking his pantry and the Tomtom hunt chapter but I am open to exploring other character's story if you all would prefer.
Sep 6, 2024 4:26 pm
It may also be a good time to unlock the Moon Prince and bring the final resident to the B&B. But it's totally your decision. :)
Sep 9, 2024 6:45 am
Which shelf should we unlock?
The Utility Closet (Amelie)
The Pantry (Parish)
The Floor of Sal's Station Wagon (Sal)
Yazeba's Study (Yazeba)
The Backyard (Moon Prince)
Gertrude's Backpack (Gertrude)
The Abandoned Bus Stop (Miscellaneous Guests)
By the Gate in the Old Stone Wall (Miscellaneous Guests)
Sep 9, 2024 9:08 pm
Now that "After Dinner" is complete, I'm going to leave this game. Though I might return sometime in the future if there's room.
Sep 9, 2024 9:32 pm
Of course! We loved having you, and you're welcome back any time. You were a great Mr. Boggs and Rag-n-Bones!
Sep 10, 2024 12:11 pm
I've added the Moon Prince to the Residents thread and unlocked their introductory scenario, Snickerberry Season. The thread's locked for now until everybody chooses characters. We'll need somebody to play the Moon Prince and somebody to play Hey Kid, and the rest of you are free to pick whomever you'd like. I'll be playing a character again this time, too. :)
Sep 10, 2024 7:54 pm
I want to play a minor part this time. I am thinking of bringing Muckelby to play.
Sep 11, 2024 7:45 am
Muckelby should be fun!
@Ysolde,@spinningdice any thoughts on who you'd like to play?
@Ysolde,@spinningdice any thoughts on who you'd like to play?
Sep 11, 2024 10:11 am
I am interesting in playing Dog Dog ´n Dog.
Also, what is with the pronouns in every character sheet? Call me oldschool but it is moot information, isn´t it?
Also, what is with the pronouns in every character sheet? Call me oldschool but it is moot information, isn´t it?
Sep 11, 2024 10:12 am
There are a few bonus chapters scattered throughout the book. I've posted one of them, Ichor in the Walls. This will be a solo chapter with just one player playing a resident, so anybody who wants to take on an extra chapter may volunteer. We'll run this one concurrently with Snickerberry Season.
Sep 11, 2024 10:13 am
Alepous says:
I am interesting in playing Dog Dog ´n Dog. Also, what is with the pronouns in every character sheet? Call me oldschool but it is moot information, isn´t it?
Dog, Dog 'n Dog are a good choice for this chapter to help out Hey Kid!
Sep 11, 2024 10:24 am
Yeah, I understand that but I never had to consider it when making my characters all those years. It seems forced to me, on the other hand I am old for a gamer...
Sep 11, 2024 9:27 pm
Ooh, having just taken a look at the list the moon prince is very gender (although so is Hey Kid...), but I'll go with Moon Prince, if that's okay?
Also for @Alepous, I'm the 'baby' in my IRL group at 42. Half our group is over a decade older than me...
Also for @Alepous, I'm the 'baby' in my IRL group at 42. Half our group is over a decade older than me...
Sep 11, 2024 10:01 pm
I just celebrated my 39th birthday a few weeks ago.
@Legendary_Sidekick who ya playin', geezer? 😄
@Legendary_Sidekick who ya playin', geezer? 😄
Sep 11, 2024 10:38 pm
Alright, I will play as Gertrude this chapter. Ysolde may choose any unclaimed resident or guest.
I’ve opened up the chapter thread so everybody may begin posting when ready. To simulate the Chaos Coins, roll a d2 for each one when asked to consult them. A result of 1 counts as "heads" and a result of 2 counts as "tails."
I’ve opened up the chapter thread so everybody may begin posting when ready. To simulate the Chaos Coins, roll a d2 for each one when asked to consult them. A result of 1 counts as "heads" and a result of 2 counts as "tails."
Sep 12, 2024 1:21 am
Legendary_Sidekick says:
I may or may not be this table’s geezer.Sep 12, 2024 6:19 pm
I was sick and diagnosed with Covid. I probably won’t be up to posting until next Wednesday at earliest. I think I might try Gertrude again.
Sep 12, 2024 7:48 pm
Verrain says:
Legendary_Sidekick says:
I may or may not be this table’s geezer.@Alepous how funny would it be if, after calling yourself old for a gamer, you turn out to be the youngest here?
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Sep 12, 2024 11:06 pm
Hey Kid and my ADD are gonna get along just fine.
Also, "shoes to a halt" is a typo. I meant "skids," but I think the typo is kinda funny so I’m gonna leave it alone.
Also, "shoes to a halt" is a typo. I meant "skids," but I think the typo is kinda funny so I’m gonna leave it alone.
Sep 13, 2024 10:42 am
Alepous says:
@Legendary_Sidekick that would be funny. I turn 39 in December.Despite the Steve Buscemi image (with that hilarious Music⚡️Band shirt!), I guessed you were under 40, considering the months-old baby.
Sep 13, 2024 8:00 pm
@Alepous feel free to join in when you’re ready. :)
Was anybody interested in the Ichor chapter? If not, I’ll play it out solo and post a summarized story in that thread.
Was anybody interested in the Ichor chapter? If not, I’ll play it out solo and post a summarized story in that thread.
Sep 13, 2024 9:24 pm
Amelie seems like the type who would be up at some ungodly hour, feather-dusting while everyone sleeps.
Sep 13, 2024 9:37 pm
@Legendary_Sidekick I’ve unlocked the thread. Go ahead and make an opening post, then Ichor will deal out your first cards.
Sep 15, 2024 1:30 pm
@Dmbrainiac I guess IitW is like Blackjack where you don’t ‘hit’ on 17 (not that I ever spent a dime at a casino in my life, but I’ve seen a lotta movies)… but with a twist: I can drop the card of my choice.
Also, it appears you pause the draws if I have 12+, since at 11 or less, I can’t possibly go over 21.
If I understand correctly, I believe I can let Amelie sleep and she wakes up with one card in hand. (I choose which.)
Also, it appears you pause the draws if I have 12+, since at 11 or less, I can’t possibly go over 21.
If I understand correctly, I believe I can let Amelie sleep and she wakes up with one card in hand. (I choose which.)
Sep 16, 2024 7:50 am
Looking at it again, the full text reads:
"The Seeker may choose at any point to go back to bed. If they do, shuffle all but one card from their hand back into the deck. Slip a card of your choice inside your copy of this book and keep it there."
So it's unclear if the card you slip into the book is the one you keep in your hand, another one from your hand, or any card of your choice from the deck. It's kind of vague. Which interpretation do you think makes most sense?
@Legendary_Sidekick
"The Seeker may choose at any point to go back to bed. If they do, shuffle all but one card from their hand back into the deck. Slip a card of your choice inside your copy of this book and keep it there."
So it's unclear if the card you slip into the book is the one you keep in your hand, another one from your hand, or any card of your choice from the deck. It's kind of vague. Which interpretation do you think makes most sense?
@Legendary_Sidekick
Sep 16, 2024 9:57 am
Keeping in the book is also what I did with the cards that added to 21, right?
If that’s the case, it seems I get to decide which card is permanently removed from play.
Interesting… my goal is to collect all of the aces, and until then, make sure I can make 21. So probably, I’m better off taking the higher card out of play (so I can draw more in one "turn") but also better off keeping 10s and face cards in play (so I can always make 21 while aces are still in the deck).
I’ll edit to remove the 9 from play. I don’t actually know if this is the best tactic but gonna do it anyway…!
If that’s the case, it seems I get to decide which card is permanently removed from play.
Interesting… my goal is to collect all of the aces, and until then, make sure I can make 21. So probably, I’m better off taking the higher card out of play (so I can draw more in one "turn") but also better off keeping 10s and face cards in play (so I can always make 21 while aces are still in the deck).
I’ll edit to remove the 9 from play. I don’t actually know if this is the best tactic but gonna do it anyway…!
Sep 17, 2024 1:52 pm
@Dmbrainiac at this point, I think Amelie will stick to a pattern: the goal being to collect that final ace, and not risking a hit on 12-20.
If there was no reshuffle for >21, I would hit every time. But there is, so my odds are better if I always reshuffle with one less high number. (Keeping 10s and faces though, so if I just have 10s and the ace left, I can make 21 when I find the ace. That, and I will likely not meet the ‘can’t make 21’ condition.)
If there was no reshuffle for >21, I would hit every time. But there is, so my odds are better if I always reshuffle with one less high number. (Keeping 10s and faces though, so if I just have 10s and the ace left, I can make 21 when I find the ace. That, and I will likely not meet the ‘can’t make 21’ condition.)
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Sep 17, 2024 1:56 pm
Okay. I posted already before reading this, but I'll edit again to make this the final conversation.
Sep 17, 2024 3:20 pm
Whoopsie.. lunch break is about to end, so I’ll edit later. Quick question, can I whoopsie near any bush? I want to pick a fun one if I can choose which!
Sep 17, 2024 3:22 pm
Sure, whichever bush you are trying to pick a berry from. I'll let you change it.
Sep 17, 2024 3:45 pm
Back which chapter are we playing again?
NVM Ichor is just the Amelie!
NVM Ichor is just the Amelie!
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Sep 17, 2024 7:43 pm
Dmbrainiac says:
Sure, whichever bush you are trying to pick a berry from. I'll let you change it.I wanted a bush that makes me Bingo, so after editing, HK is officially vulnerable to "Dibs."
Sep 18, 2024 4:05 pm
I’ll wait a bit longer to see if somebody else calls Dibs on Hey Kid’s berries before Robin does so. :)
Sep 24, 2024 6:37 pm
No worries, I'll ping you when this one wraps up. We're about halfway through.
@Verrain just checking in to see how you are doing. :)
@Verrain just checking in to see how you are doing. :)
Sep 25, 2024 6:40 am
@Legendary_Sidekick,@spinningdice,@Alepous anybody want to call "Dibs" on Robin's berries?
Sep 25, 2024 6:45 pm
If you want to! One more berry and they can stash them in the kitchen. They can also collect berries from the bushes, but it’s dangerous with 4 Chaos Coins. :)
Sep 26, 2024 1:26 pm
Verrain's been inactive for 10 days now so I'll NPC Muckleby for a bit until they are able to return.
Oct 2, 2024 5:17 pm
It seems like things are stalling out here. I'm not averse to wrapping up this chapter early and moving on to a new one if everybody prefers.
Oct 4, 2024 12:49 pm
I'll move things along later today. Hopefully we can get some momentum back up with a new chapter. :)
Oct 4, 2024 3:23 pm
Sorry, I tried to sneak in a Dibs! but this is my crazy day (5 classes with no break—aside from lunch, which is now/almost over).
The tricky part of this chapter (for me) is that Hey Kid is well equipped to be competitive, and I keep wanting to give up their berries to their dog.
The tricky part of this chapter (for me) is that Hey Kid is well equipped to be competitive, and I keep wanting to give up their berries to their dog.
Oct 4, 2024 6:42 pm
Yeah, I was worried the Dibs mechanic may not translate well to PbP. Ah, well!
After we assign Leftovers, it's time for a new chapter. I'd like to run the Eerie chapter "Hey Kid Goes A-Guising" to fit the Halloween season! So we will need at least one person to play Gertrude and one for Hey Kid.
@Verrain,@spinningdice,@Ysolde,@Alepous , chime in to let us know you're all still here! :)
After we assign Leftovers, it's time for a new chapter. I'd like to run the Eerie chapter "Hey Kid Goes A-Guising" to fit the Halloween season! So we will need at least one person to play Gertrude and one for Hey Kid.
@Verrain,@spinningdice,@Ysolde,@Alepous , chime in to let us know you're all still here! :)
Oct 4, 2024 7:19 pm
Dmbrainiac says:
Yeah, I was worried the Dibs mechanic may not translate well to PbP. Ah, well!Oct 4, 2024 7:55 pm
Yeah, I didn’t call dibs at all for Robin for that reason.
@Legendary_Sidekick don’t forget Amelie still needs some programming updates.
@Legendary_Sidekick don’t forget Amelie still needs some programming updates.
Oct 6, 2024 12:13 am
Are you struggling with that particular chapter or the game in general? Anything we can do to help?
Oct 8, 2024 2:10 pm
@Ysolde, I would ideally prefer the pace to be a bit faster but that's fine for now. :)
Oct 9, 2024 9:21 am
I've posted the intro for the next chapter, keeping it locked until everybody has chosen characters as usual.
Oct 9, 2024 9:59 am
(Unless we have trouble getting a Hey Kid or Gertrude), I will play Amelie who accidentally dressed as a mummy when they entered the supply closet and several rolls of toilet paper came tumbling down…
So anyway, Amelie would be a Guardian.
So anyway, Amelie would be a Guardian.
Oct 9, 2024 2:05 pm
Welcome, @Redcroc. Read through the "How to Play" chapter and take a look at some of our previous chapters, then let me know if you have any questions. :)
Oct 9, 2024 2:37 pm
Welcome, @EchoAC. Read through the "How to Play" chapter and take a look at some of our previous chapters, then let me know if you have any questions. :)
Oct 9, 2024 2:45 pm
Thanks for inviting me to the game! I am reading through the How to Play section now and then I'll check out some of the past chapters.
Oct 9, 2024 4:52 pm
Thank ye for the invite! I feel like I'm understanding the game! I'm now looking over the previous chapters. What characters are available for us to pick?
Oct 9, 2024 5:19 pm
Welcome, @EchoAC —check the Guest and Resident threads. Everyone is playable. (I think the difference is that every chapter stars a specific Resident or two.)
Oct 9, 2024 10:45 pm
@EchoAC, yes, any guest or resident is playable. Amelie and Gertrude have been chosen, but you can choose any other one that you would like for this chapter. This chapter stars Hey Kid, but I'll play as them if nobody else chooses to do so.
Oct 10, 2024 4:55 am
@Legendary_Sidekick Thanks! It is my favorite too
I was thinking it would be fun to play either Hey Kid or Yazeba for trick or treating.
The only question I have so far is about how to use playing cards on GP.
I was thinking it would be fun to play either Hey Kid or Yazeba for trick or treating.
The only question I have so far is about how to use playing cards on GP.
Oct 10, 2024 5:57 am
This is only our second chapter to use the cards. What I did last time was have my own deck of cards that I drew from at the appropriate time and posted which cards I drew here. That's probably what I'll do again. :)
Oct 11, 2024 5:03 am
Dmbrainiac says:
This is only our second chapter to use the cards. What I did last time was have my own deck of cards that I drew from at the appropriate time and posted which cards I drew here. That's probably what I'll do again. :)Oct 11, 2024 7:17 am
I'll give everybody the weekend to lock in their character choices. I'll open up the chapter for us to begin fully on Monday.
This is mostly because I don't have power at my house due to Hurricane Milton and I don't know how long I'll be without it. I'm posting from work now, and I won't be back until Monday. :)
Legendary_Sidekick: Amelie
Ysolde: Gertrude
Redcroc: Hey Kid or Yazeba
EchoAC: TBD
@spinningdice,@Alepous, I hope you'll be joining us again, too, but if not, it's all good. You're welcome to come back whenever you'd like.
This is mostly because I don't have power at my house due to Hurricane Milton and I don't know how long I'll be without it. I'm posting from work now, and I won't be back until Monday. :)
Legendary_Sidekick: Amelie
Ysolde: Gertrude
Redcroc: Hey Kid or Yazeba
EchoAC: TBD
@spinningdice,@Alepous, I hope you'll be joining us again, too, but if not, it's all good. You're welcome to come back whenever you'd like.
Oct 11, 2024 2:54 pm
Oh no! Glad to hear it is not flooding or tornadoes, although losing power for that long is not great.
Oct 11, 2024 4:00 pm
Oh, hopefully, things will go back to normal!
I'll play as Muckleby. She's dressed as a princess and her role is a Goblin.
I'll play as Muckleby. She's dressed as a princess and her role is a Goblin.
Oct 11, 2024 4:59 pm
Good news! My power is back on! :)
Legendary_Sidekick: Amelie (Guard)
Ysolde: Gertrude (Guard)
Redcroc: Hey Kid or Yazeba
EchoAC: Muckleby (Goblin)
@Redcroc, if you choose Yazeba, I’ll play Hey Kid. If you choose Hey Kid, I’ll pick somebody else.
Legendary_Sidekick: Amelie (Guard)
Ysolde: Gertrude (Guard)
Redcroc: Hey Kid or Yazeba
EchoAC: Muckleby (Goblin)
@Redcroc, if you choose Yazeba, I’ll play Hey Kid. If you choose Hey Kid, I’ll pick somebody else.
Oct 11, 2024 5:54 pm
Ok. I'll go with Hey Kid then! Not sure about costume yet but thinking Ghost. And role would definitely be Goblin.👻
Oct 11, 2024 6:01 pm
Awesome! I’ll play the Moon Prince, dressed as themself as they try to figure out this strange Earthling ritual. They will be a Goblin.
I’ve unlocked the chapter so everybody can make an establishing post to set the mood. Once we feel ready, one of the Goblins can do either a Bingo or a Whoopsie to start trick or treating!
I’ve unlocked the chapter so everybody can make an establishing post to set the mood. Once we feel ready, one of the Goblins can do either a Bingo or a Whoopsie to start trick or treating!
Oct 12, 2024 4:21 am
How do we get the PC avatars for the character we chose to come up when posting? Do I have to make my own version of the character?
Oct 12, 2024 11:28 am
I took screenshots of each character I played.
In fact, I played Hey Kid before. Here’s the image I used.
Making a character is optional, but I mostly did it so I could quickly look up their personal Bingos and Whoopsies.
In fact, I played Hey Kid before. Here’s the image I used.
Making a character is optional, but I mostly did it so I could quickly look up their personal Bingos and Whoopsies.
Oct 16, 2024 10:47 am
@Legendary_Sidekick you didn't mention a specific Bingo or Whoopsie in your post, but I'll assume you used the Bingo "Anticipate and avert a potential mess." :)
I'll bot Gertrude for now until Ysolde is able to join us.
I'll bot Gertrude for now until Ysolde is able to join us.
Oct 16, 2024 11:08 am
Dmbrainiac says:
@Legendary_Sidekick you didn't mention a specific Bingo or Whoopsie in your post, but I'll assume you used the Bingo "Anticipate and avert a potential mess." :)I'll bot Gertrude for now until Ysolde is able to join us.
Oct 16, 2024 7:56 pm
Sorry about that. I will try and be on at least every two days. Setting my watch now...
Oct 17, 2024 3:22 pm
Ysolde says:
Sorry about that. I will try and be on at least every two days. Setting my watch now...Oct 23, 2024 1:23 pm
Okay looks like I failed to be on so I'll have to drop out for now. Too much in my personal life for now.
Oct 23, 2024 1:36 pm
Sorry to hear that, Ysolde. You're welcome to return in the future should things calm down.
Nov 1, 2024 6:34 pm
I had a bad connection earlier, but I meant to add a video for those who never heard music played on the vacuum cleaner before.
Nov 4, 2024 4:17 pm
Legendary_Sidekick says:
I had a bad connection earlier, but I meant to add a video for those who never heard music played on the vacuum cleaner before.Nov 6, 2024 4:47 am
Heya, people! I’ll have to drop out of the campaign as things will getting hectic in RL. Still, I enjoyed my time here, so thanks for the invite Dmbrainiac.
Nov 6, 2024 8:04 am
No worries, EchoAC. Thanks for playing!
At this point, I think it'd be best to wrap up the current chapter. I'll get a post up later today. Once we've done so, I'll open recruitment again for new players.
At this point, I think it'd be best to wrap up the current chapter. I'll get a post up later today. Once we've done so, I'll open recruitment again for new players.
Nov 6, 2024 9:50 am
Alright, time for Housekeeping. I've assigned Gertrude's and Moon Prince's tokens to the assorted track to make progress for more mementos. @Legendary_Sidekick Amelie gets 6 tokens, so it looks like that's two code changes for them. @Redcroc Hey Kid gets 4 tokens to apply to their tracks. If you choose to put at least 2 in the Mature track, Hey Kid will get their first Journey advancement. Muckleby's tokens complete her track, and she gives the B&B a Treasure Chest (Circle Memento).
We now have 2 Square Mementos and 1 Circle Memento. We can hold onto the Square Mementos until we get one more if we want to unlock a new Shelf like the Pantry or the Supply Closet, or we can use them and/or the Circle Memento on any of the open Shelves. We could also use those two to unlock Gertrude's Backpack and "The Night Market" chapter.
Alternately, we could unlock new characters from the Front Desk, the "Snow Day" chapter from Hey Kid's Bedroom, the Attic Observatory Shelf in the Backyard, or any of the other chapters featuring Moon Prince in the Backyard.
We now have 2 Square Mementos and 1 Circle Memento. We can hold onto the Square Mementos until we get one more if we want to unlock a new Shelf like the Pantry or the Supply Closet, or we can use them and/or the Circle Memento on any of the open Shelves. We could also use those two to unlock Gertrude's Backpack and "The Night Market" chapter.
Alternately, we could unlock new characters from the Front Desk, the "Snow Day" chapter from Hey Kid's Bedroom, the Attic Observatory Shelf in the Backyard, or any of the other chapters featuring Moon Prince in the Backyard.
Nov 6, 2024 11:50 am
@Verrain,@spinningdice,@Alepous you're all welcome to rejoin us for the next chapter if you are still around and feeling up to it. No pressure, of course. :D
Nov 6, 2024 3:50 pm
@unlawfulgames, welcome. Read through the "Introduction and How to Play" thread and take a look at some of our previous chapters, then let me know if you have any questions. :)
Nov 6, 2024 3:53 pm
Howdy! Brianiac invited me in. I have all of Jay's books but I honestly have always been very confused by how to play and interact since it isn't quite full freeform RPing but it isn't anything close to traditional either. I just need kind of a pointer of how/where to start as it were.
Nov 6, 2024 5:32 pm
If you look at some of the previous chapters, you’ll get an idea of how each one tends to play out. Each has its own set of rules, but they’re loose and open to interpretation. Overall as long as you’re having fun, that’s what matters. :)
Nov 6, 2024 6:41 pm
Is any guest or resident open specifically for the next chapter? I feel like Mr. Boggs today but I'm generally more of a Percy mixed with Parish.
Nov 6, 2024 6:46 pm
We haven't chosen which chapter we are playing next, but take a look at the Early Chapters and let me know if one catches your eye. Generally, each Chapter has one or two Residents who must be in it, but all the other characters are available besides them as well!
Also, this link has updated character sheets showing the progress those characters have made on their journeys, as well as the Shelves where we can unlock new Guests and Chapters.
Characters, Tracks, and Shelves
Also, this link has updated character sheets showing the progress those characters have made on their journeys, as well as the Shelves where we can unlock new Guests and Chapters.
Characters, Tracks, and Shelves
Nov 6, 2024 9:40 pm
Oh, awesome! Welcome, @unlawfulgames …I don’t know you, but from your intro-post alone, I’m a fan.
Nov 6, 2024 9:56 pm
Nice! With the next change, they’ll advance to the second stage of their Journey. Gertrude also is about to advance her Journey. She just needs Yazeba to acknowledge her efforts.
Nov 7, 2024 12:56 am
Legendary_Sidekick says:
Oh, awesome! Welcome, @unlawfulgames …I don’t know you, but from your intro-post alone, I’m a fan.I don’t know if it helps establish my cozy vibe but this is a Wanderhome adjacent cottagecore generator I made a while back. https://www.unlawful.games/2021/09/d100-cottagecore-npc-generator-plus-magic-items.html
Nov 7, 2024 5:34 am
Dmbrainiac says:
Hey Kid gets 4 tokens to apply to their tracks. If you choose to put at least 2 in the Mature track, Hey Kid will get their first Journey advancement.@unlawfulgames Welcome to the B&B!
Nov 7, 2024 8:11 am
unlawfulgames says:
Any recommendations or advice for someone new to this sorta game?Redcroc says:
Can I put them wherever I want or should I try and base it off of what happened during the episode?Since the last chapter we played was an Eerie one, I'd suggest we choose one of the other categories for the next chapter. If any of you have a preference for one of the ones currently available in the Early Chapters section, let me know. Otherwise, I'll select one later today.
And if nobody has strong feelings about unlocking anything on the Shelves at the moment, we can wait until after the next chapter.
Nov 7, 2024 12:57 pm
Redcroc says:
@unlawfulgames Welcome to the B&B!
Nov 7, 2024 1:23 pm
Alright, I think I'd like to run either Wash Cycle or Gone Fishin' next. It's up to you guys if you prefer a Relaxed or Frantic Chapter. I'll put up a poll, and I'll run whichever gets more votes.
Which Chapter Next? Public
Wash Cycle (Frantic)
Gone Fishin' (Relaxed)
Nov 7, 2024 2:42 pm
Up for anything here, chose Gone Fishin' because it hits be deep in the nostalgia. Many of my meals growing up were caught in the creek--though a lot of that was shrimpin' and crabbin' over fishin'
Nov 7, 2024 2:49 pm
Funny… we were just talking about fish in my ESL1 class. So, I’ll second Fishing.
Nov 7, 2024 2:50 pm
Alright, Gone Fishin' it is! I've created the thread for the new chapter. It is locked for now until everybody chooses which character they want to play. One person must play Sal and another must play Parish, and the others may pick any other guest or resident. I'll pick up either Sal or Parish if nobody else wants to play them.
Nov 7, 2024 3:14 pm
"What ho! 'Tis the day that I shall conquer the legendary Sabretooth Catfish! Haha! Have at thee!" Parish brandishes a bamboo rod with a flourish and strikes a pose before his buckethat falls over his eyes. "Ahem er... though we may be better satisfied with a basket of crappie and bluegill."
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This good energy?Nov 7, 2024 4:21 pm
I think that, while Sal is fun to play, I want to finish up advancing Amelie’s journey!
Nov 7, 2024 9:30 pm
Legendary_Sidekick says:
I think that, while Sal is fun to play, I want to finish up advancing Amelie’s journey!Nov 7, 2024 9:38 pm
I’ve unlocked the chapter so everybody can start posting. Remember in your first post to indicate whether you think fishing is a sport or a pastime, and come up with one or two cards to add to the fishing pile.
I think it will be fun for Ichor to bond more with Amelie so I will play it, along with either Sal or somebody else, depending on Redcroc’s choice.
I think it will be fun for Ichor to bond more with Amelie so I will play it, along with either Sal or somebody else, depending on Redcroc’s choice.
Nov 7, 2024 9:43 pm
Alas my work day is over and I have many appointments this evening. I shall, however, dive right in on the morrow if no one else has had the pleasure of being our opening act!
Nov 8, 2024 5:46 am
I am fine with playing Sal! I almost picked him for the last chapter so that works out. LOL
Also, @Dmbrainiac I do want to put the 2 points into Hey Kid's mature track and then 1 point into Creative and the final point into Deep. Thanks!
Also, @Dmbrainiac I do want to put the 2 points into Hey Kid's mature track and then 1 point into Creative and the final point into Deep. Thanks!
Nov 8, 2024 8:19 am
Based on Hey Kid's current radar chart, we'll follow the instructions for Creative and Cool. @Redcroc, you may choose which 3 Bingos and 1 Whoopsie to replace.
Nov 8, 2024 9:27 am
I'll choose Viv as my other character besides Ichor. I'll get my posts up later this morning. :)
Nov 8, 2024 8:33 pm
Sorry y'all been a busy day, plus I just found out 40 research monkeys escaped from a facility near my hometown? Will try my best to get the post in once I'm out from under a tower of paperwork.
Nov 8, 2024 9:01 pm
No worries! Take your time!
I saw the story about the monkeys earlier this morning. I’m pretty sure that’s how the Planet of the Apes began...
I saw the story about the monkeys earlier this morning. I’m pretty sure that’s how the Planet of the Apes began...
Nov 8, 2024 9:15 pm
Posted! And year haha you are like the fifth person who has said that. Lordy the south is a weird place...
Edit: Also posting as Parish made me the happiest I've honestly felt in weeks. Thank y'all for this opportunity.
Edit: Also posting as Parish made me the happiest I've honestly felt in weeks. Thank y'all for this opportunity.
Last edited November 8, 2024 9:17 pm
Nov 8, 2024 9:27 pm
Trust me, I know all about weirdness. I live in Florida.
You’re welcome! Everything about this game makes me smile (and sometimes cry, when we get to the heavier chapters).
Edit: I didn’t see any specific Bingos or Whoopsies in Parish’s intro post. Remember for this chapter, you can’t do a Bingo unless you spend a token, and you can’t get a token unless you do a Whoopsie.
You’re welcome! Everything about this game makes me smile (and sometimes cry, when we get to the heavier chapters).
Edit: I didn’t see any specific Bingos or Whoopsies in Parish’s intro post. Remember for this chapter, you can’t do a Bingo unless you spend a token, and you can’t get a token unless you do a Whoopsie.
Nov 8, 2024 9:31 pm
Ah… I didn’t whoopsie (yet), but I eventually will. For now, I edited in fishing being a Pastime.
Nov 8, 2024 9:45 pm
Whoopsies and bingos are basically situations where a character’s innate traits either solve a problem or create a problem right? Even if it is something as simple as being paralyzed by indecision.
Nov 8, 2024 10:29 pm
I am tempted to bite back and use Whoopsie: Bite Off More Than You Can Chew hahaha!
Nov 8, 2024 10:34 pm
Is it okay to post again before other folks have had a chance? I'm not certain about specific courtesies for something as comparatively free form as Yazeba's.
Nov 8, 2024 10:39 pm
unlawfulgames says:
Is it okay to post again before other folks have had a chance? I'm not certain about specific courtesies for something as comparatively free form as Yazeba's.It’s never a bad thing if I have a fun dialogue exchange to read before I post!
Nov 8, 2024 10:53 pm
Yes, feel free to post in whatever order. Some chapters are stricter about that like the last one we played, but this one, like most Relaxed chapters, is, well, relaxed. :)
But let’s not get too far ahead before Redcroc has a chance to catch up.
But let’s not get too far ahead before Redcroc has a chance to catch up.
Nov 8, 2024 10:57 pm
Good point, I’m gonna hold off for a little, I’ve got some evening activities with the fam I should focus on haha.
Nov 10, 2024 11:00 pm
Okay Legendary, how are you doing that awesome robot speak stuff in the adventure?! That’s friggin killer.
Nov 10, 2024 11:33 pm
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Nov 11, 2024 3:09 pm
So do the points from the fish go into the Sundown Track or do they do something regarding personal tracks? As an ADHD bookkeeper, Yazeba's feels like it has a lot of ADHD bookkeeping that I'm still trying to parse even after reading it through.
Nov 11, 2024 3:37 pm
The points from the fish count as Leftovers for marking personal tracks after the chapter ends. Note that Parish is on the second part of his Journey and doesn't have a track at the moment, so he can apply his Leftovers towards one of the Assorted Tracks in the Google Slides document I shared earlier.
The sundown track in this chapter advances each time someone does a Bingo, and automatically completes itself if everybody catches and keeps a fish.
The sundown track in this chapter advances each time someone does a Bingo, and automatically completes itself if everybody catches and keeps a fish.
Nov 12, 2024 10:57 am
Oh, I think I get the rerolls.
7 and 9 were caught, and now so is 10.
I guess Amelie should stick to the 3-pointer then!
7 and 9 were caught, and now so is 10.
I guess Amelie should stick to the 3-pointer then!
Nov 12, 2024 9:19 pm
Dmbrainiac says:
The points from the fish count as Leftovers for marking personal tracks after the chapter ends. Note that Parish is on the second part of his Journey and doesn't have a track at the moment, so he can apply his Leftovers towards one of the Assorted Tracks in the Google Slides document I shared earlier.The sundown track in this chapter advances each time someone does a Bingo, and automatically completes itself if everybody catches and keeps a fish.
Nov 14, 2024 5:18 pm
Gonna try to get a response in when I get a slow moment at work, its been a busy week.
Nov 17, 2024 5:08 pm
GM call if d6 is allowed now that the only fish left are #s 1-6, but I wanted my Bingo to be actually-useful advice (and nerdy).
Last edited November 17, 2024 5:09 pm
Nov 19, 2024 9:33 am
Now that everybody has a fish to keep, the Sundown track will automatically fill out and the chapter will start to come to a close. I'll let everybody post a denouement/epilogue before I officially wrap up the chapter. Then we'll turn our attention to Housekeeping. Viv will make progress along her Joruney. Amelie and Sal will both move on to the next stages of their Journeys, which I'll post here later today. Their excess tokens, plus Ichor's and Parish's, can go towards assorted tracks. We'll finish the one we're currently on to get a bonus Memento, then we can start marking another one. Perhaps we can work towards unlocking one of the two Guests from those tracks, either Alex Dullaghan or Edmund Wakeman.
We will now have a total of 4 Square Mementos and 1 Circle Memento, which gives us lots of options for unlocking things on the Shelves. I know Legendary_Sidekick has been pushing for unlocking the Utility Closet for more Amelie stories. If we want to do that, we'll still have 1 Square Memento and 1 Circle Memento we can use.
We will now have a total of 4 Square Mementos and 1 Circle Memento, which gives us lots of options for unlocking things on the Shelves. I know Legendary_Sidekick has been pushing for unlocking the Utility Closet for more Amelie stories. If we want to do that, we'll still have 1 Square Memento and 1 Circle Memento we can use.
Nov 19, 2024 2:49 pm
Well… I’m more intrigued than confused…
Do I basically need to complete 4 Spare Journeys to make Amelie a real person with thoughts and feelings?
Do I basically need to complete 4 Spare Journeys to make Amelie a real person with thoughts and feelings?
Nov 19, 2024 2:50 pm
Yes, basically. You can either complete all 4 or at least start 4 and abandon some partway without completing them if it suits your fancy. :) Just one Spare Journey at a time, and it replaces Amelie's programming section for the time being.
Nov 19, 2024 2:57 pm
Oh, I get it. If you complete a spare journey, you get a permanent Whoopsie or Bingo replacement.
Which is actually an incentive not to [CANCEL]..!
Which is actually an incentive not to [CANCEL]..!
Nov 20, 2024 10:39 pm
I’ve opened up recruitment again to see if we can get another player or two before the next chapter.
@Legendary_Sidekick did you decide which Spare Journey Amelie will pursue first?
@Legendary_Sidekick did you decide which Spare Journey Amelie will pursue first?
Nov 20, 2024 10:49 pm
@Dmbrainiac
Okay…… I think the smart move is to mix it up with a goal in mind, so while I’m tempted to have a bigger 4th spare, I’ll start with the shorter journeys.
Sleepyhead is a one-and-done. Shutterbug takes effort, but it looks like I can check off boxes as I RP Amelie, and I have to draw stuff!
So……… SHUTTERBUG! And Amelie got their film from A Weird Fairy.
Okay…… I think the smart move is to mix it up with a goal in mind, so while I’m tempted to have a bigger 4th spare, I’ll start with the shorter journeys.
Sleepyhead is a one-and-done. Shutterbug takes effort, but it looks like I can check off boxes as I RP Amelie, and I have to draw stuff!
So……… SHUTTERBUG! And Amelie got their film from A Weird Fairy.
Nov 20, 2024 10:55 pm
Nice! Well, that weird fairy is probably Monday. You can write a little story about Amelie acquiring the camera if you’re so inclined. :)
I’ll update the Google document tomorrow morning. I assume we’ll want to use 3 Square Mementos to unlock the Utility Closet, which also unlocks the chapter "Shovels at Dawn." That’s another exclusive 2-player scenario with Amelie and Gertrude. I’ll play Gertrude and you can play Amelie.
In the meantime, we’ll also begin another scenario that everybody can play that doesn’t feature Amelie or Gertrude. I’m thinking a pensive one, either "Firefly Catching" or "A Mug of Winter Cheer."
I’ll update the Google document tomorrow morning. I assume we’ll want to use 3 Square Mementos to unlock the Utility Closet, which also unlocks the chapter "Shovels at Dawn." That’s another exclusive 2-player scenario with Amelie and Gertrude. I’ll play Gertrude and you can play Amelie.
In the meantime, we’ll also begin another scenario that everybody can play that doesn’t feature Amelie or Gertrude. I’m thinking a pensive one, either "Firefly Catching" or "A Mug of Winter Cheer."
Nov 20, 2024 11:13 pm
Mug of Winter Cheer sounds good… though I may be influenced by the orchestral Christmas tunes I’m hearing from my youngest at the music school waiting room—which I now have to leave to deliver my oldest daughter’s Nutcracker costume.
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Nov 21, 2024 4:19 am
LOL I see a lot of Christmas lights up around here already so I will condone it. ;p I even had the first holiday flavored coffee of the season so it must be time for Holiday Cheer!
Nov 21, 2024 8:31 am
I've posted the intros for both new chapters, which happen to dovetail nicely together, setting-wise. We'll need a Parish and a Yazeba for Winter Cheer, and as usual, I'll play one of them if they remain unchosen. :)
Nov 21, 2024 11:51 am
The Google document has been updated now. Take a look and see if there's anything else you want to unlock with our remaining 1 Square Memento and 1 Circle Memento. Otherwise, we can save them for later.
Nov 25, 2024 2:58 pm
I was waiting to give any new players the first shot at choosing but I am interested in playing Yazeba.
Nov 25, 2024 3:50 pm
No new players have expressed interest yet so we'll just play this chapter with the few of us and I'll try recruitment again after Thanksgiving.
Nov 25, 2024 4:06 pm
Since I’m playing Amelie in the two-player game, maybe Demi can bring some Mariah Carey Star-power to the table?
Nov 25, 2024 5:23 pm
Okay, I’ll play both Parish and Mr. Boggs, to follow up on the interplay he had with Demi last time they appeared together. You may begin posting when you’re ready. I’ll get my posts up later this afternoon.
Nov 27, 2024 9:27 pm
Welcome @Knell! Read through the "How to Play" chapter and take a look at some of our previous chapters, then let me know if you have any questions. :)
Nov 28, 2024 8:13 pm
Dmbrainiac says:
Welcome @Knell! Read through the "How to Play" chapter and take a look at some of our previous chapters, then let me know if you have any questions. :)Nov 29, 2024 10:48 pm
Knell says:
Dmbrainiac says:
Welcome @Knell! Read through the "How to Play" chapter and take a look at some of our previous chapters, then let me know if you have any questions. :)Dec 2, 2024 10:31 am
@Knell, we currently have two active chapters. "Shovels at Dawn" is exclusively a two-player chapter, but you are welcome to join in "A Mug of Winter Cheer" whenever you feel comfortable doing so. You may choose to play as any resident or guest not currently being played (which are Gertrude, Parish, Amelie, Yazeba, Mr. Boggs, and Demi Gorgone).
Dec 3, 2024 8:10 pm
Dmbrainiac says:
@Knell, we currently have two active chapters. "Shovels at Dawn" is exclusively a two-player chapter, but you are welcome to join in "A Mug of Winter Cheer" whenever you feel comfortable doing so. You may choose to play as any resident or guest not currently being played (which are Gertrude, Parish, Amelie, Yazeba, Mr. Boggs, and Demi Gorgone).Dec 5, 2024 8:52 pm
Hey everyone sorry I've been absent, between a death in the family, holidays, and a massive work project I've been just completely overwhelmed. I'm really sorry this happened and I ghosted-- I'm really really hoping to be able to find more time to get back to things soon. I'm likely going to be the only person working from my team in the last few weeks of December which either means I'm going to be ultra busy or its going to be silent and I can find the time to put myself back together. Again, I am so sorry this happened.
Dec 5, 2024 9:04 pm
No worries. Real life always takes priority. I'm sorry for your loss. :(
Take all the time that you need. You'll be welcome to rejoin us when and if you're ready.
Take all the time that you need. You'll be welcome to rejoin us when and if you're ready.
Dec 5, 2024 9:40 pm
Sorry to hear about your loss. Hopefully everything settles down sooner rather than later so you can have time to process. It was fun playing with you and hope to see you again once you feel up to coming back!
Dec 6, 2024 1:25 am
Very sorry for your loss, @unlawfulgames. Know that you’re welcome to return whenever you’re up for it.
Dec 9, 2024 12:28 pm
@Legendary_Sidekick, who did you want to give your Whoopsie token to? And did you want to take it off your mug or Parish's question?
Dec 16, 2024 12:15 pm
@Legendary_Sidekick, I don't think you can take tokens off somebody else's mug. You can only take it from Parish's question or your own mug.
Dec 16, 2024 12:21 pm
Oh. From my own, then.
—edited the OoC note in my post!
—edited the OoC note in my post!
Last edited December 16, 2024 12:24 pm
Dec 16, 2024 1:11 pm
With the conclusion of "Shovels at Dawn," Gertrude moves on to the next stage of her Journey: The Witching Path.
A new Shelf has been unlocked in the Google Slides document as well: Gertrude's Bookcase.
A new Shelf has been unlocked in the Google Slides document as well: Gertrude's Bookcase.
Dec 18, 2024 9:06 am
We're getting ready to wrap up the current chapter. @Knell, if you've got your internet connection issues resolved, you'll be able to join in when we choose the next chapter.
Dec 19, 2024 11:29 am
Now that we have wrapped up "A Mug of Winter Cheer," we have a total of 3 Square Mementos (or 4 if Demi Gorgone accepts the job offer and finishes her Journey) and 1 Circle Memento. There's a lot we can do with these, so check the Shelves and let me know if there's something that catches your eye. We can basically open up any new Shelf, or work on unlocking Chapters and Guests from existing unlocked Shelves.
We can also start thinking about which Chapter we want to play next. There are six Early Chapters still remaining that we haven't played yet, or we could unlock a new Chapter from the Shelves to play.
With the Leftovers from last chapter, we've unlocked Edmund Wakeman as a guest.
We can also start thinking about which Chapter we want to play next. There are six Early Chapters still remaining that we haven't played yet, or we could unlock a new Chapter from the Shelves to play.
With the Leftovers from last chapter, we've unlocked Edmund Wakeman as a guest.
Dec 19, 2024 4:23 pm
I’ll end Demi’s new project call on a vague note for now. My lunch break is over..!
Dec 20, 2024 4:48 am
I am fine with unlocking any of that stuff! If we have unplayed chapters, we could unlock more guests (unless there is a specific chapter y'all want to get). So basically, I am no help at all in deciding since I defer!
Dec 20, 2024 3:50 pm
Lol, no help, indeed! 😂
If nobody has strong feelings, I rolled randomly and it came up with Yazeba’s study. Using 3 square mementos will unlock the relaxed chapter "The Remodeled Library" and let us put mementos in the other nooks. We could also unlock a new Guest now if we want or save the remaining square and circle mementos.The guests available to unlock in the front desk are Bethsy (a spoiled white cat looking for a treasure supposedly hidden in the B&B), the Dabrowski Family (Lily, an exhausted young wizard-in-training, and her oblivious dad, Bill), the Ptisilith (a mysterious ancient floating stone), and Rowan and Zephyr Lyranthiel (a pair of dandy elven bards with foppish and cosmopolitan tastes)
The guests available to unlock in Yazeba’s study include Agate Aventurine (an ancient mountain troll and Yazeba’s one true friend), Mel Larkin (a nervous librarian who transforms into a confident female werewolf and back each time he or she completes their short Journey), and Silkwhisper (a former witch who made a deal with fairies and now exists as a colony of moths).
The guests available to unlock in the Supply Closet include Dr. Domizio (an elderly tinkerer who created Amelie) and Hiccup (a delicate clockwork dancer).
If nobody has strong feelings, I rolled randomly and it came up with Yazeba’s study. Using 3 square mementos will unlock the relaxed chapter "The Remodeled Library" and let us put mementos in the other nooks. We could also unlock a new Guest now if we want or save the remaining square and circle mementos.
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The guests available to unlock in Yazeba’s study include Agate Aventurine (an ancient mountain troll and Yazeba’s one true friend), Mel Larkin (a nervous librarian who transforms into a confident female werewolf and back each time he or she completes their short Journey), and Silkwhisper (a former witch who made a deal with fairies and now exists as a colony of moths).
The guests available to unlock in the Supply Closet include Dr. Domizio (an elderly tinkerer who created Amelie) and Hiccup (a delicate clockwork dancer).
Dec 21, 2024 6:20 am
Geez the characters in this game are amazing! I guess my top 3 of those you mentioned would be (in no order) Ptisilith, Mel Larkin, and Hiccup. But honestly they all sound cool.
Dec 21, 2024 3:53 pm
Mel and Hiccup are also on my top three, so I’m fine with taking anyone from Redcroc’s list.
(In my head, it’s Redcroc a.k.a. "Jet Red.")
(In my head, it’s Redcroc a.k.a. "Jet Red.")
Dec 21, 2024 7:24 pm
I like Merv/Mel too so we can use the Square memento to unlock them. We could also use the Circle memento for the Ptisilith if you'd like. I'll post both sheets in the Guests thread.
We can also start choosing characters for The Remodeled Library. We could each play two characters if we want to fill out the cast more.
We can also start choosing characters for The Remodeled Library. We could each play two characters if we want to fill out the cast more.
Dec 22, 2024 12:07 am
@Jdoublep welcome! Read through the "How to Play" chapter and take a look at some of our previous chapters, then let me know if you have any questions. :)
Dec 22, 2024 6:04 am
Welcome to the B&B, Jdoublep!
(In my head, it’s Redcroc a.k.a. "Jet Red.")LOL. I kinda like that!
Legendary_Sidekick says:
Mel and Hiccup are also on my top three, so I’m fine with taking anyone from Redcroc’s list.(In my head, it’s Redcroc a.k.a. "Jet Red.")
Dec 22, 2024 5:10 pm
All righty. I’ve read through the intro posts and recent chapters. Super cute! I expect I may have some questions as we start the next chapter, but good for now. I’m down to play multiple characters (no preference at this point). Looking forward to it.