Dedicated OOC Chat Thread

Archive Account · Post by **Archive Account** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 5:14 am

Beg and plead for mercy here...not that you'll get any.

XP will be posted here.

Tinkerer's Thread: Project management, Permissions, Craftsmanship, Salvage, and To-Do List is located here.

Catch-all thread is located here.

Do your suckin' up' & whinin' here.

Watcher · Post by **Watcher** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 6:36 pm

I just want to point out that the 10 day old figured out what the 8000 day old professional mage couldn't.

Not, like, in time to do anything about it, but still.

Grant Latham · Post by **Grant Latham** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 6:55 pm

I am no Diabolist either

, but to improve our player suffering skills, I think the correct sequence should have been:

Trigger (Silent) Alarm, Protection by Infliction, Area Effect, Burning Agony.

Edit: the alarm is localized, but the infliction has an area of effect.

Not knowing the size of the base yet, if we keep running into these type of wards, they will most likely kill Aimee unless her true name is inscribed on the wards.

Ben Lawson · Post by **Ben Lawson** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 8:39 pm

Okay, a question before posting. Are any of the crab warriors paying any attention to Ben? Or are they all heading toward the rest of the team? Also, did Ben see any of the effects of the ward being triggered? I think it is just a physical manifestation of symptoms, not something readily visible, but want to make sure. Final question, how fast are the crabs moving? I will assume not faster than Ben's top speed underwater of 40 MPH, but would still like to be sure.

Archive Account · Post by **Archive Account** » Tue Jun 14, 2016 2:23 pm

Ben Lawson wrote:Okay, a question before posting. 1) Are any of the crab warriors paying any attention to Ben? Or are they all heading toward the rest of the team? 2) Also, did Ben see any of the effects of the ward being triggered? I think it is just a physical manifestation of symptoms, not something readily visible, but want to make sure. 3) Final question, how fast are the crabs moving? I will assume not faster than Ben's top speed underwater of 40 MPH, but would still like to be sure.

1. Not that Ben can tell.
2. No.
3. They move faster in the water than your teammates, but not as fast as your PA, and nowhere near as fast as Cuda, or Seamount.

Archive Account · Post by **Archive Account** » Sun Jun 19, 2016 9:40 am

Cuda still needs to post, so I'll hold off on the GM post until Sunday, Monday at the very latest--Monday's the "too damn bad, but I'm posting anyway" cut-off.

Archive Account · Post by **Archive Account** » Tue Jun 21, 2016 2:42 pm

So, sorry about not getting the post up yesterday, folks. My car took a dump on me which resulted in a very long, very bad day at work that didn't end until I got home at 7pm...at which point I just washed, ate, and went to bed.

GM post will go up tonight.

Watcher · Post by **Watcher** » Tue Jun 21, 2016 5:05 pm

Aww come on, just spot us one more action to open the door!

Archive Account · Post by **Archive Account** » Tue Jun 21, 2016 8:42 pm

Watcher wrote:Aww come on, just spot us one more action to open the door!

Augur wrote:• No more than four at a time through the airlock, it's just not realistic.
• Airlock takes three actions to cycle, ergo if Watcher starts the cycle on action 1 no one can access the airlock on actions 2 and 3.

^ That's from my old "airlock policy" from my days in the Roughnecks.

*GM Handwavium* Watcher got the airlock started.

Watcher · Post by **Watcher** » Tue Jun 21, 2016 8:49 pm

Aww come on, just spot us three more actions to open the door!

Post by **Locknar** » Thu Jun 23, 2016 6:11 pm

Augur,

You had me double-checking my ward magic a bit there. I was all 'why did they only get zapped once?' and was about to try and talk you into giving them the rest of the missing 'love' from subsequent rounds.

Then I double-checked the Agony ward and noted it was one of the few that don't hit that way.

Amusing to see Diabolist Wards in action in Rifts though, very interesting!

Archive Account · Post by **Archive Account** » Sat Jun 25, 2016 6:04 am

Yeah, I've always liked making Rifts a truly diverse world where almost everything is possible, but when it comes to player characters dying, I'd rather they get themselves killed than for me to just murder them outright, so when I do play fast and loose with the rules, it's usually in order to give players a second chance at staying alive.

Archive Account · Post by **Archive Account** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 5:04 am

Beltin's got the work day to post. I'll be putting up another GM post when I get home from work.

Watcher · Post by **Watcher** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 6:28 am

Beltin is in the tracker until this sunday. Post whenever you're ready.

Archive Account · Post by **Archive Account** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 6:24 pm

Watcher wrote:Beltin is in the tracker until this sunday. Post whenever you're ready.

Thanks for the heads-up, mate. I should be able to get a post up tonight...when my wife & daughter stop watching distracting shit that makes it so hard to write!

Watcher · Post by **Watcher** » Wed Jun 29, 2016 6:40 pm

Just so it's clear between last round's contingencies and this round's actions Watcher isn't trying to both stay behind with the door and go forward. It's looking for something (pipe, crate, length of chain, rope, etc) with which to block the inner hatch or tie the door open in the hopes that a safety system will keep the airlock cycle from starting while the inner hatch is open.

Post by **Zoe** » Sun Jul 03, 2016 4:39 pm

I'm compiling H4H's Hangouts directory. If everyone would, PM your Hangouts handle so I can compile the list (or add them to your character sheet).

Archive Account · Post by **Archive Account** » Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:04 am

Just waiting on 'Cuda.

Watcher · Post by **Watcher** » Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:09 am

He's in the tracker

Archive Account · Post by **Archive Account** » Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:48 am

Watcher wrote:He's in the tracker

Roger that. Skipping out while your own adventure's underway...the nerve of some people!

Grant Latham · Post by **Grant Latham** » Tue Jul 05, 2016 6:58 pm

just a little appreciation to Augur for the latest map for showing the outside and the field of view inside at the same time.

Post by **Zoe** » Thu Jul 07, 2016 6:59 pm

Hangouts Update:

Augur: lloyd.ritchey@gmail.com
Zoe Barenger: rcbrooks1138@gmail.com
Watcher: cyounce@gmail.com
Sir Ronith: brianjoyce7@gmail.com
Barracuda: none
Grant Latham: none
Ben Lawson: none
Beltin Delhomme: none

If you don't have one listed, but have a handle, let me know so I can add it.

Grant Latham · Post by **Grant Latham** » Thu Jul 07, 2016 7:08 pm

pwiebens@gmail.com

Post by **Barracuda** » Thu Jul 07, 2016 11:30 pm

alblotto@gmail.com

Archive Account · Post by **Archive Account** » Sun Jul 10, 2016 11:53 am

I shall give Ben one extra day to post. If he has not done so, he may find that the Crabs are quite capable of taking apart his PA without these.

Ben Lawson · Post by **Ben Lawson** » Sun Jul 10, 2016 6:36 pm

My sincere apologies, folks!

I must bow out of the game due to serious health issues in the family.

Good luck, and it was a pleasure gaming with you all! Hopefully, if Augur is willing, I can come back at some point when the crisis is resolved. Though, with my admittedly lackluster posts, I wouldn't be at all surprised if that is not the case.

Good luck, and it was a pleasure gaming with you all!

Ben Lawson

Grant Latham · Post by **Grant Latham** » Mon Jul 11, 2016 10:40 am

Ben Lawson wrote:My sincere apologies, folks!

I must bow out of the game due to serious health issues in the family.

I am saddened to read this, but I am sure we all understand that family and RL come first. I wish you the best and hope your family recovers.

Pete (Grant Latham)

Archive Account · Post by **Archive Account** » Mon Jul 11, 2016 5:52 pm

Ronith, I just noticed, many of your rolls are totally jacked. Proofread/edit your post, mate. You don't want to potentially face the boss level like that.

Archive Account · Post by **Archive Account** » Thu Jul 21, 2016 6:28 pm

GM post is in progress and will be completed tonight.

I think you'll find it to be one of my best to date, even if a bit light on action for most.

Watcher · Post by **Watcher** » Thu Jul 21, 2016 6:57 pm

I'd say Grant longs for some light action

Archive Account · Post by **Archive Account** » Thu Jul 21, 2016 7:50 pm

Watcher wrote:I'd say Grant longs for some light action

Who? Him?

Post is up! Enjoy!

Beltin Delhomme · Post by **Beltin Delhomme** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 5:03 am

*Gives Augur a slow-clap ovation*

Well-played... well-played.

Guess that'll teach us to take things (Amie) at face value. And perhaps a cautionary tale for where old pointy-ears should be sticking his sword

.

Grant Latham · Post by **Grant Latham** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 1:24 pm

Augur wrote:
Watcher wrote:I'd say Grant longs for some light action
Who? Him?

Post is up! Enjoy!

Next adventure, intrigue at the local hospital...Grant's luck, he'd wake up in a bath of ice water looking for a kidney.

Two questions:

Augur, do you want us to post 2 rounds of actions, or just deduct 2 rounds of duration from active abilities?
For the circle, are there objects lying on/within the circle, or are they embedded in the circle?

Thanks!

Beltin Delhomme · Post by **Beltin Delhomme** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 4:33 pm

To clarify: I am not trying to set a 2-round precedent for this round of posts. But I will be away at a conference next week and wanted to cover my rear on the off-chance that I missed a round of posting (also so I don't hold you guys up).

Archive Account · Post by **Archive Account** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 9:47 pm

Folks, I posted in the GM post that I advanced things by two melee rounds...that's past tense.

Just post your own normal one round posts unless Brian (Ronith's player) states that he does not plan on anything offensive. Brian, if you want to dialog a bit more, just give me a time frame for how long you're willing to talk and we can all work with that.

Beltin's detached from the group's core, so him posting for two rounds is just sensible. Ergo, unless Brian has Ronith attack immediately, you can, at the least, get in one round of dialog/actions before he arrives.

Archive Account · Post by **Archive Account** » Sun Jul 24, 2016 7:17 am

Just to clarify Grant's thoughts:

Rules on circles wrote:Removing one or more key components will effectively shut the circle off.

Post by **Ronith** » Wed Jul 27, 2016 6:28 am

Augur wrote:Beltin's detached from the group's core, so him posting for two rounds is just sensible. Ergo, unless Brian has Ronith attack immediately, you can, at the least, get in one round of dialog/actions before he arrives.

In the absence of any obvious threat to the team or Amie, Ronith is happy to stall for time until Beltin gets there. If his sixth sense triggers, I'll just go with my previously-posted combat actions so I don't have to redo all that junk.

Post by **Zoe** » Wed Jul 27, 2016 6:29 pm

Sorry folks, I had not completed my IM info. Preferably, I like Hangouts, rcbrooks1138 at gmail if anyone needs to reach me.

Archive Account · Post by **Archive Account** » Sun Jul 31, 2016 10:22 pm

Just FYI, I haven't forgotten y'all! I should be getting a post up tomorrow.

Last weekend of each month Roll20 dominates a good chunk of my time, and H4H's combat posts are always the most challenging to complete at the level of quality you've come to expect of me.

Archive Account · Post by **Archive Account** » Tue Aug 02, 2016 6:13 am

Whoa!

Only half of you have posted?

Okay, I'll get a GM post up for those who have replied so far.

Watcher · Post by **Watcher** » Sun Aug 07, 2016 9:13 pm

Well it was a week more than expected but I finally have time off. Yaay! I'm also quite lost as to what's going on, which given Watcher's age is appropriate. If anyone has some suggestions they want to give me on what to do I'm open to it. I'd like to post monday night, tuesday morning at the very latest.

Post by **Ronith** » Mon Aug 08, 2016 9:54 am

My last post included a suggestion for Watcher to try and turn Kona against Dolgroth. Failing that, Ronith is attacking, so however you feel inclined to contribute to that effort.

Archive Account · Post by **Archive Account** » Sun Aug 14, 2016 5:00 pm

GM post is up!

Archive Account · Post by **Archive Account** » Mon Aug 15, 2016 10:26 am

Oh hey, go ahead and post for a full minute's actions, folks.

Just FTR, you have a swarm of crab warriors en route, and an unknown amount of time before their arrival.

Beltin Delhomme · Post by **Beltin Delhomme** » Thu Aug 18, 2016 4:37 am

Apologies for the unexpected absence. RL has been a gut shot this past 1.5 weeks. Will get to posting within 24 hours.

Archive Account · Post by **Archive Account** » Sat Aug 20, 2016 12:15 pm

Giving Beltin (and anyone else since you're not in combat posts per se) until Sunday to post.

Beltin Delhomme · Post by **Beltin Delhomme** » Sun Aug 21, 2016 2:54 am

Thank you Augur. Beltin post is up.

Archive Account · Post by **Archive Account** » Wed Aug 24, 2016 12:49 pm

Just fyi folks, im again away from home, so posting is a challenge. I have my netbook at the hotel, so I'll get a post up asap.

Archive Account · Post by **Archive Account** » Wed Aug 24, 2016 8:16 pm

GM post is up, folks! My back is killing me, otherwise I'd get the other groups too.
Maybe in the morning or tomorrow night!

Watcher · Post by **Watcher** » Fri Aug 26, 2016 6:35 pm

Boring McFunKiller (you might know him as Grant) points out that a mystic portal is one way so I guess I'll need to come up with a new post. I'd always thought the one way bit was a third option of what you can do with the spell but I looked at the various source books and found a more clearly written version in HU2. So yeah, I'll get on that as soon as I get back in touch with my inner child which SOMEONE turned into a withered husk.