I am hiding in plain sight. In town. Among you.

This probably wont last because eventually I'll smell too much like what I am but for now... I am an undead wolf in wolf's clothing.

- L

>>I am hiding in plain sight. In town. Among you.

This. I'm still a little paranoid, but it seems to being ok so far.

>>With Necromancers reviled by the vast majority of the population, and with them fearful even of their own guildmates in some/many instances, where do you see meaningful RP coming into play?

I imagine it's the thrill of the ride and not necessarily the end for most. Being hated but somehow managing to survive and still accomplish some goals in the process.

I know my Barb's goal for example is shaping out to be pretty much impossible from a game balance standpoint, but it'll mainly be his path towards it that I'll enjoy.

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Individuals, families, countries, continents are destroyed at the heavy hand of Vinjince.

-GM Abasha

I havnt had to hide my necromancer, nor have I been forced to run for my life when playing. I've found the RP to be immersing even from the get-go.

Book asks, "They dont like us. They never will. So what are you going to do about it?"

Thats pretty much it for me. The options seem limited only to my ability to pull them off. So, to answer your question, I think the ability to involve your necromancer in "heavy RP" is viable from the begining. Being able to stand toe-to-toe with an accuser isnt all there is to this wonderful guild.

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Alexii points at a Velakan slaver and shouts, "Another one! Don't let it get away!"

I have to say, I've been very impressed by the amount and quality of the roleplay that's been going on in general. The roleplay and how to do it is really up to you guys -- We've set the stage for you, but it's your show. :)

-GM Abasha

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When the squirrels rule the world, my work will be complete.

Seriously.

Cael and Szrael in the same room together... it's dangerously close to hitting a critical mass of Completely Bugcrap Insane.

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Rev. Reene

(8:07:56 PM) Totenus: Also I thumped my first person
(8:08:05 PM) Reene: How did it feel
(8:08:09 PM) Totenus: pretty awesome

I think we need to find a way to take the Inquisition down a river. Perhaps the Amazon.

Fear for any GMNPCS named Aguirre.

... Hmmm maybe THAT'S what I should have named my necro.

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SEND[Abasha] It warms my heart to see three people die for a cupcake.

>>Aguirre

One of the greatest portrait of insanity I've ever seen.

>>Cael and Szrael in the same room together... it's dangerously close to hitting a critical mass of Completely Bugcrap Insane.

Repeated for emphasis.

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"I kept my workshop of filthy creation: my eye-balls were starting from their sockets in attending to the details of my employment...and often did my human nature turn with loathing from my occupation..." - Mary Shelly, Frankenstein

>>We just want to love you, Tater. :(

Teach him how to be redeemed. :P

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Gonif,

Are you suggesting that a spell be written specifically to allow necromancers to move into an area protected by holy magic for the purpose of constructing a vulture heart candy trail for Khurek to follow?

-Totenus

>>From what I've seen you can't really RP on the gweths because you get smashed. Some call that RP, but I call it killing a chance for RP.



Agreed. This is why I don't bother attempting it. Giving players the ability to censor the RP attempts of other players who might have a dissenting viewpoint is pretty sinister.

Basically what Szrael said.

We're actually kind of trying to make this fun for everyone, not just the ones doing the chasing (hi).

A lot of players won't, mind - everything from metagaming to persistent harassment to outright griefing can and will happen - but if you want to tangle with the actual recognized inquisitoring types and their helpers, well, we'll try to make it fun for you too.

I've already had some pretty fun interactions with necromancers and suspected necromancers. It's a lot more fun when they play along with us, I'll say that much.

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Rev. Reene

(8:07:56 PM) Totenus: Also I thumped my first person
(8:08:05 PM) Reene: How did it feel
(8:08:09 PM) Totenus: pretty awesome

<<Why would you want to conduct a significant portion of RP on the gweth? That's like holding a tea party with each guest seated in a separate corner of a public square during a market.

It's what makes sense given the plotline, I say. And the more public faces of the Inquisition have been doing a fine job, thus far. I talk about the plot to friends IG and in AIM, and was worth of a mention in conversation with my RL wife.

So what if it's just over the gweth? It's like saying a conversation isn't a conversation unless it's in person. You can still say what you want over the telephone.

And as far as I can tell, Szrael is a character who is very close to slipping her moorings. Really almost crazy. And she acts like it -- all the time. When I first dealt with her, I had a real life reaction to the character. That doesn't happen often when I RP.

Good work, I say. Keep it up. I'll keep on disliking you guys, Necro and Inquisitor alike ;)

~Q.

>>Not so much for me I'm afraid. From what I've seen you can't really RP on the gweths because you get smashed.

I'm pretty sure it was Ventuul who smashed you, if I'm remembering who you are right. He's pretty much at his wit's end with Necromancers, and is looking to burn villages and eat babies. It wasn't really intended to stifle your RP, but to express his anger.

When your character came to have a conversation with us outside the Bank, Cerval accused him of being a possible Necromancer. That's when Ven advanced on him and you had him run off, which is all good. I didn't mean to cut you off really, but at times it's hard to express your characters rage and allow the Necro PCs some leeway. Trust me when I say there is hindrance both ways.

Part of me felt bad for abruptly ending the scene we had arranged by attacking Totenus, but I couldn't imagine Cael doing anything but mindlessly raging out at that point.

sry tater

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Rev. Reene

(8:07:56 PM) Totenus: Also I thumped my first person
(8:08:05 PM) Reene: How did it feel
(8:08:09 PM) Totenus: pretty awesome

Just out of curiosity, because my character isn't involved in the RP that you guys are playing up, could you post some of the exchanges (paraphrase?)?


I know this: if life is illusion, then I am no less an illusion, and being thus, the illusion is real to me. I live, I burn with life, I love, I slay, and am content.

Avoiding civilization is an rp choice, regardless of guild. I haven't seen a memo saying hermits are banned rp'ly.

I do however think a non out necromancer being casual is a good idea. A combination of hiding in plain sight, at the same time practicing craft in secret seems the trick to remaining not out, as long as possible. There's a balance, and the extreme of either will make people curious.

Personally I've found it incredibly easy to stay hidden. I don't know if it's sheer luck, my conscious efforts, or a combination. I'm not complaining though, I'm sure it won't always be this easy and it allows me to train in peace.

Once out, what one 'should' do, really depends on many factors, rp style, size, connections. But an out necro flaunting themselves, should be prepared for consequences, and there 'should' be consequences. The day a known necromancer can hang out in the middle of town (without consequence) is the day the ideal of the Necromancer is dead, and it becomes 'just another guild'. I hope that day never comes.

What saddens me is how many necro's I've seen collecting in the middle of towns, running around with buffs up in public. When it's impossible NOT to notice them, there's a problem. They make a mockery of the whole thing, and should be put down.

>>I am hiding in plain sight. In town. Among you.

This probably wont last because eventually I'll smell too much like what I am but for now... I am an undead wolf in wolf's clothing.

- L>>

"The wolf moves among the sheep."