(Almost) Anything Goes

[Alethan]

All you would need is a bit of scrap wood and a few hours of time.

That, and the woodworking proficiency or skill. I'd fail my check. Miserably.

Would woodworking fall under:
intelligence (what kind of wood is this?),
wisdom (measure twice cut once),
dexterity (how nimble the hands are),
constitution(how many fingers are left)?

Mine would be Charisma, because if it doesn't look good, then I've failed.

In all seriousness, it is really a combination of several things.

St Francis of Assisi is attributed the following quote:
He who works with his hands is a laborer.
He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman.
He who works with his hands, his head, and his heart is an artist.

I like the way he put it.

[Stonjuz]

Experience
100x1.5 (Brown-nosing the dm with strategic amazement.)
Miscellaneous

There's one in every crowd. How did he do it?
I can make some damn good tamales. How many xp are tamales worth anyway?

[onlyme]

Experience
100x1.5 (Brown-nosing the dm with strategic amazement.)
Miscellaneous

There's one in every crowd. How did he do it?
I can make some damn good tamales. How many xp are tamales worth anyway?

If I tell you, you wouldnt be amazed the next time I do it. (but honestly, I think it was more out of pity that he bestowed those points...)

[Alethan]

Looks like he did it through prolific posting! How do you have twice th average number there, Onlyme??

[onlyme]

Looks like he did it through prolific posting! How do you have twice th average number there, Onlyme??

every other post was me telling him how great a job of dm'ing he was doing...

[dmw71]

I can assure everyone, all awarded experience points were properly earned. Contrary to previous statements, I may occasionally post a snapshot of the current experience point totals I have recorded for each character, such as these (modified) totals:

Jareth Cutter: 173
Gwillt ap Rhys: 248
Garth Malschionnay: 50 / 55
Shannigans McLookout: 75 / 83
Ewell D'Alton: 195
Kaltar: 184


Those that have their already updated their character sheets have done so properly. A few of you have not, most likely due to the very recent rewarding of said points, but your totals should match the above. If not, please let me know and we can work to verify the accurate amount (remember, though, that the burden of proof lies with the player).

Excellent start so far, guys, at least from where I'm sitting.


- Dave

[Alethan]

I got most of mine for avoiding a big pile of dog poo n the middle of a trail. I think. Lemme go read the latest update...

Edit: ah, never mind. My plan just worked.

[dmw71]

I got most of mine for avoiding a big pile of dog poo n the middle of a trail. I think. Lemme go read the latest update...

Edit: ah, never mind. My plan just worked.

LOL... who says it was from a dog?

[Alethan]

I used dog poo for the sake of an expedient joke.

[Stonjuz]

Noticed that Gwillt, and Shannigans have posted pix. Anyone else going to do it?

[Alethan]

It's not a requirement...

[Stonjuz]

I know it isn't required, but I also know it isn't difficult.

[Alethan]

Indeed! Probably means nobody else wants to do it.

To each his own!

[Alethan]

not sure proper protocol for splitting treasure as it happens? is it best to have a trusty accountant hold it all? Ewell would either take his share, or do whatever is proper in that regard. Let me know

It really just depends on the players. There are a few options, though.

I have no problem with spoils to the victors. By that, I mean only those directly involved in a fight get a share of that loot. Like the current example - if Gwillt had recovered anything useful from the two goblins he killed, he would have pocketed whatever it was without thinking twice about it. And I'm good with taking time after each encounter to properly divide loot, as well. Everyone takes care of their own spoils. And if someone doesn't want anything due them, then others have the chance to take it. For example, if someone wants to lug around six short swords to see if they can sell them to the local blacksmith in town, then they're welcome to do so...

Other parties will do something where one person collects all the loot (jewelry, coin, gems, etc.) and then they'll divide it out later. Since we're really focusing on encumbrance and weight, I don't think that's fair to the one person holding all the coins all the time.

But certainly we should put it up to a party vote.

My vote is: To the victors go the spoils. Divide loot after the encounter. Everyone carry their own.

[onlyme]

Either way for me. I have plenty of lbs to spare.

[saalaria]

I would prefer an even split between the party but not till back at base -selfishly as if ui carry many coins I will become a statue!

[dmw71]

DM'ing is so much fun!
viewtopic.php?f=48&t=807&p=18461#p18458

[Alethan]

What does everyone else vote re: treasure/loot?

Alethan: split only among those active in the fight, split when possible, each carry his own
Onlyme: doesn't matter
Saalaria: even split, one carries all and split it up later
Computer+1: ?
Nuke66: ?
Stonjuz: ?

I'm fine with going to an even split, but Gwillt isn't trusting enough to let someone else carry his, nor does he want to carry someone else's loot.

[Computer +1]

Jareth is not concerned about money, I think he would want to do an even split between everyone regardless of how active they were in the fight.

[dmw71]

Bing vs Google
http://www.bingiton.com/

I have to admit, I have been a huge advocate of Google (their Easter eggs are the best!), but Bing really surprised me. I've rematched the two search engines several times, searching for a wide variety of topics, and many times I find myself actually preferring Bing. I'm not prepared to formally switch search engines, but I am intrigued and will almost certainly be giving Bing an opportunity.

Anyone else willing to compare the two and share their thoughts afterwards?