Treachery of Men Discussion/Planning Thread

[Folwren]

Thanks, Elempi, for taking hold of the reins. I kind of needed it just now, having been extremely busy this last week. My business will continue over the weekend and only on Monday will I be back in full force again. . .

Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

I don't know how clearly it is worked out when the hunt is versus the muster. I guess the muster has started and will take one week? Two? During that time the hunt takes place. Wouldn't the hunt take place the next day? Or was it two days after the feast?

The hunt is taking place one week after the feast. It says so in the invitation that Khandr sent to the Ulfangs. This week should be written quickly, maybe within two or three posts from different people.

Posts could be written describing preparations for the hunt, whether of the hardware variety or the human contact variety.

Yes. That sounds right.

As for the muster...no one, so far as I know, has any characters really affected by the muster, so that really doesn't need to be addressed until after the hunt. I think Uldor is expecting his messengers back within a week. So I plan on writing concerning that after we have finished the hunt.

Thanks again.

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

That means that Thorn (and Fleet) will be there by the time of the Hunt. Hmmmm...!

[Folwren]

Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

That means that Thorn (and Fleet) will be there by the time of the Hunt. Hmmmm...!

Elempi, allow me to give you fair warning. Uldor's not the type to necessarily put up with Thorn's babbling for very long...in fact, he won't put up with it for any time at all if his talk gets too dangerous to Uldor.

I thought you might like to know.

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

I have narrated a full seven days to bring the rpg to the hunt. If there is anything anyone wants changed, please let me know and I will of course do so.

[Folwren]

I fear it is a poorly written post, but I have gotten the Uflings to the Borrim place.

-- Folwren

[Celuien]

I'm terribly sorry for not having been around - I've been awfully busy.

Unfortunately, I don't think I'm going to be able to continue in this story. Between the crazy work hours I'm going to have for the next five weeks (I've hit 40 and it's only Wednesday) and non-work issues, I haven't had time to write anything and I don't think my inability to particpate is fair to everyone else.

Apologies to all, and best wishes with the story.

[littlemanpoet]

At the risk of being too forward, I'm kind of interested in these brothers of Uldor, and wouldn't mind having a go at writing them, but I don't want to take over the entire rpg, if you know what I mean.....

[Folwren]

I would love it. I didn't know what other option we had but that of me taking him, and I didn't want to play all three.

Do you want both Ulfast and Ulfang? That could be extremely interesting. Maybe we could play Ulfang jointly?

What are your thoughts?

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

Originally Posted by Child

save: Lord Khandr is of two minds

Figured he would be. Can't wait to see what you write. :: Elempi hops around in anticipation ::

[Child of the 7th Age]

Save filled. Speak up, man....speak up!

[Durelin]

*stumbles in*

I'm here! Really I am! I still want to be Jord/Thuringwethil! That is, if you'll still have me.

I feel terrible for disappearing. I'll read up and try and re-orient myself in the story.

Edit: Oh, and I'll actually clear out my PM box, too...promise.

[Folwren]

Ha! Welcome back, Durelin. I'm glad you've returned.

[littlemanpoet]

Elempi walks up to the prone figure that is "Treacher of Men RPG" and gives it a nudge at the shoulder. No response.

"Hmmm...."

Elempi puts his ear close to the figure's nose, listening for the faintest hint of breath.

"Uh oh, no sign of life."

Elempi straigtens and looks around.

"Worse and worse: no one in sight."

Elempi puts his hands to his mouth to effect a megaphone.

"Hello! Anybody out there? A medic? A miracle worker? If not, maybe we'd best put this corpse underground before it stinks up the place!"

Elempi waits for an answer.

[Folwren]

It's got faint signs of life in it yet, seeing as how you and I are still paying some attention to it. But we can't carry the game by ourselves.

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

Originally Posted by Folwren

It's got faint signs of life in it yet, seeing as how you and I are still paying some attention to it. But we can't carry the game by ourselves.

Precisely.

I've given my previous post more than 10 hours to receive some response, and yours, Foley, is the only one. That's moribund.

Considering the great start this "body" had, and its current condition (virtually comatose), it's ridiculous to try to continue this.

There needs to be posting at least once per week by those who have said, within the last 2 months, that they are still in. This includes Child & Durelin nad possibly Mithalwen.

If by the end of November there is not posting at least once per week by at least four writers, I'll pull out.

[Lalaith]

As I've said before , I'm quite prepared to post something but right now I'm at an impasse.
I interact primarily with the characters of Nogrod, Child and Durelin, who aren't really around. My primary plot function, which was to "see" something and try, unsuccessfully, to warn the elves, has kind of been pre-empted. So I don't really see where I can go from here. Sorry.

[Folwren]

Lalaith, can your woman come on the hunt with us? If this game gets going ahead, your character may see something there with which to warn the elves. I'm perfectly serious...despite the winking fellow.

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

Originally Posted by Lalaith

As I've said before , I'm quite prepared to post something but right now I'm at an impasse.
I interact primarily with the characters of Nogrod, Child and Durelin, who aren't really around. My primary plot function, which was to "see" something and try, unsuccessfully, to warn the elves, has kind of been pre-empted. So I don't really see where I can go from here. Sorry.

I'm sorry to have pre-empted. I confess to impatience based on lack of movement. If other writers' failure to write stopped you, then what can one say? But you point to the big problem with this rpg: the people we need to be writing, aren't doing it, and don't show any signs of writing any time soon.

[littlemanpoet]

Originally Posted by Lalaith

My primary plot function, which was to "see" something and try, unsuccessfully, to warn the elves, has kind of been pre-empted.

That Thorn has seen and said his bit doesn't mean Embla can't. Besides, the two characters are different enough that they would probably do different things with the information, and convey it differently too.

[littlemanpoet]

"Babbling?" You must be channeling Uldor.

One characteristic of Thorn is wisdom. Not having any special abilities nor the protection fo 'the gods', he won't be stupid.

[Folwren]

Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

One characteristic of Thorn is wisdom. Not having any special abilities nor the protection fo 'the gods', he won't be stupid.

Well, good, I am sincerely glad to hear it, for your sake.

I'm off and won't be returning until Monday. Have a good weekend, everybody!

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

Originally Posted by Folwren

Well, good, I am sincerely glad to hear it, for your sake.

My sake?!? I'm not the one who has to face Uldor, Thorn is.

[Folwren]

For goodness' sake. As the writer for Uldor, I would feel sorry for the writer of Thorn should Thorn happen to be hurt (er...killed). As Uldor, I would not be sorry for Thorn in the slightest.

No. I would not pity Thorn at all.

Now I really AM off until Monday.

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

Originally Posted by Folwren

For goodness' sake. As the writer for Uldor, I would feel sorry for the writer of Thorn should Thorn happen to be hurt (er...killed). As Uldor, I would not be sorry for Thorn in the slightest.

But all of this depends upon the writer's intentions for the character.