OOC - Episode 2

[SilverBen]

Next Steps and an Announcement for all players

Next Steps:

• Episode 2 is nearly complete.
• I will await a reply from @Mattias because I assume but need clarity that Thorily will take the stolen backpack.
• I will also await one more post from @Rob if you wish to go into any more detail here, or decide to move on to Episode 3, where the party arrives at the Civic Temple carrying the boy, Ganavette.
• I plan to award XP in the Awarding Experience Points thread before closing Episode 2

Announcement: Passover rapidly approaching for me and our preparations are already underway, which requires an incredible amount of time and energy. I am requesting we pause the game on April 4, 2023 and resume on April 15, 2023.

I sincerely hope you are enjoying the game aspects, my style of replying to individual posts for each player, and how the developing plot impacts each character. I encourage comments and welcome discussion during the pause to keep all players engaged.

[Rex]

The pause is fine with me Ben. I am enjoying the game!

[OGRE MAGE]

Totally valid points and I accept them as constructive criticism, thank you @Rob. I agree that the continuity and immersion of the narrative make the PBP format enjoyable. Just as an explanation of the duplicated OOC comments and an attempt to put you at ease, I created the separate OOC thread for comments that might extend beyond a single statement and become a conversation that interrupts the continuity.

[redwarrior]

I'm also good with the pause!

[SilverBen]

Oh no! I just inadvertently wiped out @Rob's original message in my response! I edited rather than replied - ugh!

[OGRE MAGE]

Totally valid points and I accept them as constructive criticism, thank you @Rob. I agree that the continuity and immersion of the narrative make the PBP format enjoyable. Just as an explanation of the duplicated OOC comments and an attempt to put you at ease, I created the separate OOC thread for comments that might extend beyond a single statement and become a conversation that interrupts the continuity.

Oh no! I just inadvertently wiped out @Rob's original message in my response! I edited rather than replied - ugh!

You’re good Ben!

We know you’re learning the layout as we play, so don’t worry about little flubs.

My point was, with my aging memory, I always try to keep any important game information as easy to retrieve as possible.

[Rex]

Mostly from a player perspective but also a little bit as a DM. The simpler the better for me.

[SilverBen]

Happy Holiday greetings to all for Easter and wishes for peace to enjoy it. I plan to post an update tonight for XP. I am also in private messages to a few players for Episode 3 planning. Feel free to comment and Stay in touch at your convenience on the OOC Episode 2 thread until I can post Episode 3, in the Slums at the Civic Temple. I'm planning to start Episode 3 by sunset in New York on Wednesday, Apr 5.

[SilverBen]

My point was, with my aging memory, I always try to keep any important game information as easy to retrieve as possible.

Ok Thanks @Rob and others!

[SilverBen]

Mostly from a player perspective but also a little bit as a DM. The simpler the better for me.

Will do, as often as possible!

[Rex]

Thanks for the xp. Sheet updated.