OOC

I, personally, wasn't suggesting that we roleplay every watch for every night. And if doing so for this one night is going to slow the story too much, I'm fine with not doing it. But some of our characters seem to have more backstory connection to each other than the rest of them, and I thought it might be useful in terms of bonding to have some out of combat conversation.

I think anything our characters do in the game should lead to interaction and bonding. Watch is one example, but because of the restrictions it's probably not the ideal situation.

I think we'll skip over most of them. I think everyone just wants a little more roleplay opportunities. I have an idea. Next time, I'll throw open a few threads, so you can all roleplay at the same time. That should stop slowing us down too much.

How about a travelling thread? You can roleplay as much as you like in that thread and I'll keep the main story going in the main thread?

Sort of like the party banter in all the Bioware games and others? That could be fun!

That sounds like an excellent compromise!

Wasn't Kuz's war cry only to be triggered if the creatures made an aggressive move toward the party? Or perhaps I read that post wrong?

That was the intent, but I don't mind. Things like that are bound to happen from time to time...

Ok, so, sorry for missing the past few days (painting​ a quasar even kept me from eating and drinking, to make sure I didn't stop sleeping as well I kept my reading and writing posts to a minimum and didn't catch this until now)... I'm realising that it was probably also Oma having the first shift? Because Kuz was asleep, Anwin already had first shift and Pyrrha put herself on last shift as well. And while Oma might have been busy the first few hours of the watch(?) she didn't go to sleep if anyone (like Anwin, being on watch) told her it was her turn... But since nothing major happened Oma probably was too distracted by everything she found out about the crystal, her mind working full speed thinking about everything and nothing at the same time, to be having some nice conversations (in the special thread) or anywhere else. So it's not that big a deal I think? (Also, about 100 more dots/stars to put in and it's finished... So I'm basically back to normal:') )

My apologies Deadpool. I slightly misread your post.

You're dm'ing for 2 (that I know of) big groups, mistakes are bound to happen. No apologies needed.

Currently DMing 4 games, helping dwarfwarlock a little with his West Marches Game plus teaching two new players how to play by running them through quick solo adventures. So 7 total if you include the last two :P. Still, I'll try to pay more attention in the future!

@ae_dd: Don't worry about it. We have a big group full of great role players. The story is progressing well, so don't worry if you miss the occassional day. It only really counts when you're in combat. Otherwise just do your best to post every day but don't sweat it if you miss the odd one. I'm not going to kick anyone! This is for fun. It's not a job lol. That goes for everyone else too! :)

And also:
Does this mean that unless we leave the crystal here we can't transport via plants, because the person taking the crystal with them can't get near the portal? Even if we'd put it in a lead box? Also for that person flying is not an option. So if others don't convince Oma that leaving the crystal behind (and hoping for a new one to be found where they're going and time to get attuned to that one) is the best way forward, I don't think there's another option than by horse?
I'm definitely open for the conversation about what to do here, I honestly don't know what Oma will choose yet, so bring me your arguments;-)! Faster travel is definitely a good thing, but having at least one of those crystals on our side could also be a very good thing.

You know that YOUR magic continues to function while YOU wear the crystal. If YOU approach a spell while wearing the crystal, whether it's beneficial or harmful, the spell will cease to function.

The crystal is an attuneable magical item. It doesn't have to stay attuned to the same person.

Fair point, so they should convince Oma to give it up:-p...

Or at least let Pyrrha borrow it.

Okay, do I have this right? If Oma remains attuned to the crystal, she can't travel by flight or plants? So that seems to suggest that if we keep the crystal, we have to travel by flight (for those who can) and horseback for the rest, unless we want to split the party a second time.

How does letting Pyrrha borrow the crystal affect the travel dilemma?

Oma Salie knows that if she attunes to the crystal then her magic works normally. Therefore, if Pyrrha attunes to the crystal then her magic should also work normally.

Then, if she were to cast transport via plants, it should work normally.

Ah, okay, I see. Sorry, I must be getting denser with the passage of time!