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Describe the rituals.

Quote from: GreatWyrmGold on July 12, 2013, 08:53:23 am

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Quote from: Gamerlord on July 12, 2013, 02:07:24 am

I know, but I'd like Stone to be a good guy, not an arse.

Why? I mean, this is a suggestion game, after all. It's more of what the group wants. If you don't like how this one is turning out you can make a different one or try and stick along for the ride. I think it is more fun when you don't always get your way while playing so that your character ends up in situations that you wouldn't normally be in.

Why does it matter what he wants?
Because he's a Suggestor.
Don't say that what one guy wants is meaningless, especially when several others also want that.

I never said that at all. It is not meaningless. It's just that fights have started before for this very same reason. One person wants red, the other wants blue and apparently there is not mid ground because nobody wants to give because each person has an idea of what they want "their" character to be. The truth is it's the groups character, and you have no way of knowing exactly what I want.

Find some give.

And for the record I never used the word meaningless and the "why?" was directed at making stone a good guy. I don't know where you pulled that first question , but i didn't ask it. Regardless. Let's find something in between.

He was stating what he wants. What is wrong with that? If you think Stone should be an arse, suggest it. If you want him to be a nice guy, suggest that. That's how these games work.

Quote from: GreatWyrmGold on July 12, 2013, 07:51:07 am

Again, we have nothing to lose by showing basic politeness. I don't think that there's ever been a culture in Earth's history that thinks less of you for treating them with whatever respect is deserved, even if they refuse to show you any trust.

That's random speculation. First, what do you consider basic politeness? People often interpret politeness for weakness, as you learn after managing groups of people. Confined to historical examples, many medieval cultures had a low opinion of those too kind: King Stephen of England was widely viewed as among the kindest man of his age, and thoroughly unsuited to be king. I think Oderic Vitalis said something to this effect. His gentleness reaped scorn. Ironically, while King Richard and Saladin were both hard men capable of executing prisoners, it was actually trust in their given word that gained each the respect of the other.

I'm not sure what we're doing, I'm not sure what you suggest we should be doing, I'm not sure what the men under Stone's command are doing. We can clear up one of those right now. Could you please do so?

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What sounds to wild boars make?

It's been a while since nursery school, but I might hazard that the sound is approximately an "oink oink" here and an "oink oink" there.

Wild boars, not domestic pigs. Somehow, I suspect they might make sounds at least as different as a dog's bark and a wolf's howl.

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No objections here. If talking about how we will ask about their religion is causing such debate...it's probably not worth it. As for baabars, maybe I just don't like stealing terms from real-world history when we can make up one just as good or better on our own.

The reality is that it will eventually be an issue. The right of a medieval lord was enmeshed in divine right and the three-part social order of pugnatores, laboratores and oratores ordained from on high: Lords, peasants and priests.

Eventually, yes. But you seem willing to simply slaughter or imprison these people, why does it matter to you?

As to Baabar, I prefer it for shortness, and the nearness of the three keys to each other. Continue typing Sea Raiders if you like. Or Oinkar. Unkar. Whatevar.

Well, I can't argue with that logic. Nevertheless, you haven't argued with mine. So, we're even I guess.

Quote from: Gamerlord on July 12, 2013, 02:07:24 am

I know, but I'd like Stone to be a good guy, not an arse.

Why? I mean, this is a suggestion game, after all. It's more of what the group wants. If you don't like how this one is turning out you can make a different one or try and stick along for the ride. I think it is more fun when you don't always get your way while playing so that your character ends up in situations that you wouldn't normally be in.

Why does it matter what he wants?
Because he's a Suggestor.
Don't say that what one guy wants is meaningless, especially when several others also want that.

Suggestion: Remove this from your signature.

Again, we have nothing to lose by showing basic politeness. I don't think that there's ever been a culture in Earth's history that thinks less of you for treating you with whatever respect is deserved, even if they refuse to show you any trust.

Wonder why the GM made the assumptions he did.

Locate some kind of cleaning supplies and start cleaning the van. Barring that, use dirt to make it even dirtier, focusing on the "FREE CANDY" thing.

((Wait a second, how did my wings form when im wearing an indestructible bodysuit?
I guess one size really does fit all.))

Same way your clothes don't get burnt at all when you're transformed.
If you can't figure it out, I'll give you a hint. He could use the same characteristics to smuggle guns onto airplanes. If he wasn't, you know, a big flaming demon guy.

((Have you considered running miniturns for those in combat, GWG?))

Not really.
I've been trying to make sure no one is waiting a while, and aside from the guy waiting for morning and the other guy on an airplane flight, I think I've done pretty well.

Sorry, I was busy elsewhere.