OOC: Chat, Natter, Gossip, and Kvetch

[Zhym]

You're basically waiting on rossik to explicitly state that Doctor Gori is running, right? Everyone else has either stated actions, has dead PCs, or hasn't logged in since May 15 at the most recent. :/ And rossik hasn't been on yet since you posted that today is the literal drop-deadline. Hopefully he can drop by today to make his action official.

I'm definitely up to continue with a new PC...although I am starting to rethink whether there's any point to Bubba's heroic sacrifice when almost everyone else is dead or a playerless zombie. Maybe we need a near-TPK to clear out the zombies and make room for new players.

[rossik]

but if i can run 40, +40 wioth no action, or i can run 40 + kick the head 20, then its better to just run, right? i mean, i can reach farther

i was waiting for this reply.

if i can run 80 and kick, i will. if i can run 40 and kick 20, i wont do that, and will run 80.

[Pulpatoon]

if i can run 80 and kick, i will. if i can run 40 and kick 20, i wont do that, and will run 80.

Apologies. I thought it was a rhetorical question. Yes, running 80' is probably a better choice than running 40 and kicking 20. You can kick farther with a STR check, but that sort of sacrifice play may not be necessary, if Bubba's plan works.

[Zhym]

As heroic sacrifices go, that was rather ineffective. Lots of allies killed, main enemy still alive. Darn!

So, what are our options for new PCs? We have a lich and, soon, an otter. Is this a design-your-own kind of thing, or is there a book somewhere with these things?

[Pulpatoon]

Well, those who are alive have you to thank!

The offered character options are from Operation Unfathomable, adapted to Knave. You'll find their write-ups here. I'll add the Cave Otter soon.

If you have something in particular you'd like to play, let me know. It's pretty easy to cobble things together. Except for the Cave Otter, I'd prefer folks play outsiders to the Underworld. The otters get a pass because they're not exactly masters of detail, and aren't likely to have much local knowledge.

[Zhym]

Since we already have a lich, how about a wooly neanderthal? Here are my initial rolls:

Str: [1d6] = 5 [1d6] = 6 [1d6] = 2
Dex: [1d6] = 5 [1d6] = 6 [1d6] = 2
Con: [1d6] = 4 [1d6] = 5 [1d6] = 5
Int: [1d6] = 4 [1d6] = 6 [1d6] = 1
Wis: [1d6] = 4 [1d6] = 5 [1d6] = 1
Cha: [1d6] = 2 [1d6] = 3 [1d6] = 4

For the neanderthal, that looks like a Str +5, Dex +2, Con +5, Int +1, Wis +1, Cha +2.

[Zhym]

This is what I have so far:

Thunk
Wooly Neanderthal

Str: +5 / 15
Dex: +2 / 12
Con: +5 / 15
Int: +1 / 11
Wis: +1 / 11
Cha: +2 / 12

HP: 7/7
Healing Rate: 4+5
Armor: 13 (wooly hide)

Traits


Equipment: [8/13]
Stone Axe (d8 damage, 2 slots, 1 hand, 2 quality)
Water bladder
4 weeks worth of mammoth-jerky
Knapping stone (for crafting stone tools)

Here are his trait rolls:

Traits: [1d20] = 15 [1d20] = 12 [1d20] = 12 [1d20] = 7 [1d20] = 2
Traits: [1d20] = 2 [1d20] = 19 [1d20] = 19 [1d20] = 14 [1d20] = 9
Traits: [1d20] = 11

Do I roll equipment, or does he just start with the standard wooly neanderthal gear?

[GreyWolfVT]

Alright well that ending was "epic" just not in the way I'd go for but I'm not up for creating a new character so a fond and hearty farewell and thanks for the game.

[rossik]

well, not the end for us!
are you going to continue in another chapter, or can i answer it there?

[Zhym]

I think Thunk is done. I realized that your layout document has the trait roll tables. I looked them up then changed some things. He's posted in the characters thread now.

Thunk
Wooly Neanderthal

Str: +5 / 15
Dex: +2 / 12
Con: +5 / 15
Int: +1 / 11
Wis: +1 / 11
Cha: +2 / 12

HP: 7/7
Healing Rate: 1d8+5
Armor: 13 (wooly hide)

Traits & Description
Thunk is a statuesque neanderthal covered from head to toe in thick blonde hair—more like fur, really—and nothing else. He painstakingly styles his hair in natty dreadlocks. Courageous but vain, he was ejected from his tribe for being too much of a smarty-pants after he accidentally used an indefinite article in speech.

Equipment: [8/13]
Stone Axe (d8 damage, 2 slots, 1 hand, 2 quality)
Water bladder
4 weeks worth of mammoth-jerky
Knapping stone (for crafting stone tools)

[mjulius]

Good to see that Wither’s back in the game! In truth, I kinda got into the habit of just skimming, scrolling, and giffing lately. I got lost in the double crossing.

So our threat now is just basically Urethria?

[Pulpatoon]

well, not the end for us!
are you going to continue in another chapter, or can i answer it there?

We'll continue the same chapter.

[Pulpatoon]

So long GreyWolf! Thanks for playing!

And welcome Thunk! I wonder how Krodok will react to having a pretty boy join the group?

And welcome Tharka! I'll try to get you guys into the action pretty quickly, but it may have to wait until the situation with Urethria is resolved. In the meantime, what drew the two of you into this part of the Underworld? What do you seek?

[Zhym]

Thunk and Tharka. I just noticed that. I may have to change Thunk's name, or even I will get confused as to which is which.

[rossik]

So, with me is Krodok (the pre historic man?) and the lich's head, now a full body? Can wither walk and run by his own?

Can i see anyone else from my group? they are all dead, right? If all that is correct, then i will post my action (run and hide from the crazy lady)

[Pulpatoon]

With you is Wither, who has knit himself back together, and Krodok, the wooly neanderthal. You hear Urethria's voice, but don't see her. There may be other survivors, but you have no evidence of this.

[mjulius]

It just occurred to me that we haven’t determined WHICH WAY we’re running. I assume west across the bridge, in zig zag fashion while Erethria is busy fuming.

[Zhym]

If urethra bothers anyone, I’m sorry. Please unread that and I’ll refrain from biology in the future.

I'm glad you did it, because I've been holding back the urge to make similar jokes ever since she showed up.

[Pulpatoon]

If urethra bothers anyone, I’m sorry. Please unread that and I’ll refrain from biology in the future.

I'm glad you did it, because I've been holding back the urge to make similar jokes ever since she showed up.

It'd be hard to believe that Jason Sholtis didn't have that pun in mind when he wrote the character.

[rossik]

greg from Barrowmaze have a npc called "Merda". In portuguese, it means sh*t