Scarburg Meadhall Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Firefoot · 02-13-2011, 04:45 PM

Flash-back would work, or either Nogrod or I could edit our posts to include yours where it ought to go, if you post it here.

Folwren · 02-13-2011, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Firefoot

Flash-back would work, or either Nogrod or I could edit our posts to include yours where it ought to go, if you post it here.

This sounds good. I don't want to miss that exchange.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 02-14-2011, 07:50 AM

Done

I think it should be fine where it is, as it basically covers the timeframe from awhile back when the mess had started until the present, just from Hilderinc's point of view, so it is basically re-running the same events. And I have sort of assumed what Nog had posted then taking place: the soldiers and others doing as Hilderinc had commanded and everybody getting ready in the end. There is also a message for Léof in the end, which can be used however you see fit, Firefoot

I see I have delved into Hilderinc's psychology even a bit more than I thought, but I sort of had to make it clear why he acted the way he did, especially since you two, Firefoot and Foley, seemed to be interested in that, or seemed to have your own assumptions as to how he's going to act.

Firefoot · 02-14-2011, 10:15 AM

I like it, Legate.

Mnemosyne · 02-15-2011, 12:07 AM

I'll try to continue Wynflaed early tomorrow.

In the meantime, here's a heads-up for a new game I'm trying to get off the ground, which takes some of the suggested RP reforms into account. It's intended to be short, intense, and have opportunities for the players who would just like to wander in on the action as well as the ones glued to their computers. It's called The King's Players (for now), and I hope you'll check it out!

Legate of Amon Lanc · 02-15-2011, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Firefoot

I like it, Legate.

Glad that you do

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Originally Posted by Mnemosyne

In the meantime, here's a heads-up for a new game I'm trying to get off the ground, which takes some of the suggested RP reforms into account. It's intended to be short, intense, and have opportunities for the players who would just like to wander in on the action as well as the ones glued to their computers. It's called The King's Players (for now), and I hope you'll check it out!

This looks absolutely brilliant, especially the plot idea, I'm afraid, though, that there are too many unfinished RPs behind my back for me to start getting into a new one...

Nogrod · 02-16-2011, 06:00 PM

Heh, I'm starting to like lord Athanar after finally being able to write him in his "comfort-zone"... I mean I had always figured him as not the man of words but the military commander in the field, the experienced tactician, the man who knows the perils and acts on them.

All these previous problems in the Mead Hall were just a pain to him as he is not the charming leader who talks nicely and makes friends easily with his subjects. But here he can now lead, and lead with his example.

What a great guy!

And just for the interest of the writers here (not probably knowledge your characters would have), there was this discussion between Leof and Hilderinc whether it would have been wiser to just make the men of Scarburg run for their horses...

Well, Athanar thinks differently.

Dealing with this kind of unpredictable hotheaded youngster one can never be too careful. If the men had made a run for their horses it could have ignited alarms in Faramund's mind and possibly led to hasty ideas about the Scarburgians getting ready to fight them immediately and thus could have worked as that fine final push for him to attack while the men of Scarburg were still on foot - and that would have been devastating.

There's no situation where a leader wishes his men to be caught unawares, running, and be assaulted by a cavalry... even if he could afterwards make a case he was attacked upon. A leader cares for his men and does everything to make the right decisions for their safety.

So it was a better idea to gather the men first and get the horses after it. The gathered force could take in a cavalry charge if organised, even if on foot. And if they just gathered together, Faramund would have little to defend his actions if he attacked. Also, had Faramund decided to attack the few men bringing the horses in... it would have made him the aggressor and basically reason enough to rip him from his title and to throw him into jail for a long time.

Okay, I'm going to be away for a few days but will be back on late Friday / Saturday. Keep the wheels moving...

02-14-2011, 07:50 AM	#3
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	Done I think it should be fine where it is, as it basically covers the timeframe from awhile back when the mess had started until the present, just from Hilderinc's point of view, so it is basically re-running the same events. And I have sort of assumed what Nog had posted then taking place: the soldiers and others doing as Hilderinc had commanded and everybody getting ready in the end. There is also a message for Léof in the end, which can be used however you see fit, Firefoot I see I have delved into Hilderinc's psychology even a bit more than I thought, but I sort of had to make it clear why he acted the way he did, especially since you two, Firefoot and Foley, seemed to be interested in that, or seemed to have your own assumptions as to how he's going to act. __________________ "Should the story say 'he ate bread,' the dramatic producer can only show 'a piece of bread' according to his taste or fancy, but the hearer of the story will think of bread in general and picture it in some form of his own." -On Fairy-Stories

02-15-2011, 12:07 AM	#5
Mnemosyne Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Between the past and the future Posts: 1,159	I'll try to continue Wynflaed early tomorrow. In the meantime, here's a heads-up for a new game I'm trying to get off the ground, which takes some of the suggested RP reforms into account. It's intended to be short, intense, and have opportunities for the players who would just like to wander in on the action as well as the ones glued to their computers. It's called The King's Players (for now), and I hope you'll check it out! __________________ Got corsets?

02-16-2011, 06:00 PM	#7
Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	Heh, I'm starting to like lord Athanar after finally being able to write him in his "comfort-zone"... I mean I had always figured him as not the man of words but the military commander in the field, the experienced tactician, the man who knows the perils and acts on them. All these previous problems in the Mead Hall were just a pain to him as he is not the charming leader who talks nicely and makes friends easily with his subjects. But here he can now lead, and lead with his example. What a great guy! And just for the interest of the writers here (not probably knowledge your characters would have), there was this discussion between Leof and Hilderinc whether it would have been wiser to just make the men of Scarburg run for their horses... Well, Athanar thinks differently. Dealing with this kind of unpredictable hotheaded youngster one can never be too careful. If the men had made a run for their horses it could have ignited alarms in Faramund's mind and possibly led to hasty ideas about the Scarburgians getting ready to fight them immediately and thus could have worked as that fine final push for him to attack while the men of Scarburg were still on foot - and that would have been devastating. There's no situation where a leader wishes his men to be caught unawares, running, and be assaulted by a cavalry... even if he could afterwards make a case he was attacked upon. A leader cares for his men and does everything to make the right decisions for their safety. So it was a better idea to gather the men first and get the horses after it. The gathered force could take in a cavalry charge if organised, even if on foot. And if they just gathered together, Faramund would have little to defend his actions if he attacked. Also, had Faramund decided to attack the few men bringing the horses in... it would have made him the aggressor and basically reason enough to rip him from his title and to throw him into jail for a long time. Okay, I'm going to be away for a few days but will be back on late Friday / Saturday. Keep the wheels moving... __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

02-13-2011, 04:45 PM	#1
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Flash-back would work, or either Nogrod or I could edit our posts to include yours where it ought to go, if you post it here.

02-14-2011, 10:15 AM	#4
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	I like it, Legate.