To what purpose? 
BoG'r OOC.
Sat, 2013-02-23 13:23
#3953
Re: BoG'r OOC.
Tue, 2013-02-26 11:01
#3954
Re: BoG'r OOC.
Dramatic effect?
Tue, 2013-02-26 14:11
#3955
Re: BoG'r OOC.
Eeuhm...
Tue, 2013-02-26 14:13
#3956
Re: BoG'r OOC.
O.o crap, double echo..
Tue, 2013-02-26 23:02
#3957
Re: BoG'r OOC.
Dramatic suicides?
Sun, 2013-03-24 22:04
#3958
Re: BoG'r OOC.
Hugs Azure fervently !!!
One a more serious note; I am all for the black fleet... (after reading the updates about 3x) 
Tue, 2013-04-02 10:17
#3959
Re: BoG'r OOC.
I wiil put a post up tomorrow
Tue, 2013-04-02 17:42
#3960
Re: BoG'r OOC.
cool!
Mon, 2013-04-08 15:08
#3961
Re: BoG'r OOC.
I still love this game. No regrets, ever!
Mon, 2013-04-08 21:49
#3962
Re: BoG'r OOC.
Lol, well, 3 of the 5, its a start (not incl. the Dm 
)
Tue, 2013-04-16 06:54
#3963
Re: BoG'r OOC.
Well, thats a bit more of insight lol, then what I mostly post, heh..
Sun, 2013-04-21 11:59
#3964
Re: BoG'r OOC.
will post tomorrow
Sun, 2013-04-21 12:12
#3965
Re: BoG'r OOC.
no worries
Tue, 2013-04-23 11:38
#3966
Re: BoG'r OOC.
ok I guess I lied a little late but it's there
Sun, 2013-04-28 14:55
#3967
Re: BoG'r OOC.
No worries blade, at least we are a posting..
Wed, 2013-05-01 00:06
#3968
Re: BoG'r OOC.
Anybody have thoughts about how we can start off on this one?
Wed, 2013-05-01 18:24
#3969
Re: BoG'r OOC.
Hrrmm well since the party is split for now, I suggest we try going off on the tensions in the group's adjustments to being in their respective fleets.
Sat, 2013-05-04 07:48
#3970
Re: BoG'r OOC.
I think we should quickly inspect the githyanki and graith rabble we have inherited and make sure they realize who is in command.
Sat, 2013-05-04 12:28
#3971
Re: BoG'r OOC.
Well, a few considerations ...
Are you going to dump the graith from the black fleet like the other fleets did?
How 'heavy handed' is your command going to be? (especially initially, i.e. BEFORE you're out in open seas)
You have one NPC, Na'rai of Jade, sharing command. That is, unless Weishan comes back to play her, in which case she'll be a PC again. Note that Na'rai has a cohort of elite Jade troops around her, about half a dozen, to help carry out and enforce (if need be) her orders. Now, Ii'jyka'vaar is a Knight, and Kirath is a Warlock, so in classical githyanki command structure they would normally be subservient to the overall force commander, which would probably be Na'rai. How the command is going to shake out in this case, however, probably won't be as simple as that.
Sat, 2013-05-04 13:27
#3972
Re: BoG'r OOC.
@ Bladedancer: yea that sounds good, I guess I could start with that..gimme a few days to formulate, and we will
@ Azure, hmmz.. food for thought..
Are you going to dump the graith from the black fleet like the other fleets did?
I think Ii'Yika'Vaar can see the merit of giving the graith one place they can flock to, more troops and all..
How 'heavy handed' is your command going to be? (especially initially, i.e. BEFORE you're out in open seas)
Haven't thought about that yet..
You have one NPC, Na'rai of Jade, sharing command. That is, unless Weishan comes back to play her, in which case she'll be a PC again. Note that Na'rai has a cohort of elite Jade troops around her, about half a dozen, to help carry out and enforce (if need be) her orders. Now, Ii'jyka'vaar is a Knight, and Kirath is a Warlock, so in classical githyanki command structure they would normally be subservient to the overall force commander, which would probably be Na'rai. How the command is going to shake out in this case, however, probably won't be as simple as that.
What do we know about Na'rai?
Could you give an kind of overview?
Wish Ya'shenn/ Zimmy would return to us,
(power struggle, anybody..?) lol.
Sat, 2013-05-04 14:12
#3973
Re: BoG'r OOC.
What do we know about Na'rai? Could you give an kind of overview?
Na'rai of Jade is a Heartforce commander from the Astral who came to deliver the news that illithid were in Hlondeth, and join in the raid. She is not particularly liked by the other githyanki here, because the Heartforce generals are monopolizing the color pools back to the Astral, requiring any refugees to swear loyalty and subservience to themselves as the price of passage. Na'rai seems to be a competent commander and warrior, with a loyal squad at her command.
I think Ii'Yika'Vaar can see the merit of giving the graith one place they can flock to, more troops and all..
One way of looking at it, I suppose, but that place to 'flock to' would probably be ashore in Starmantle. Think about it; are you going to try to pack your ships with extra graith, so that when you get to Urmlaspyr there's no room for githyanki? The other commands are dumping many of their graith and cargo/booty to make more room for githyanki refugees. Anyway, are the pirates of the black fleet going to welcome a bunch newcomers aboard? What, so their booty can get split more? Not likely. Also realize that the graith pirates loyalty to YOU is zero at this point. The githyanki of the black fleet MAY just CHOOSE to follow you, but remember how well Pale's conscription of your party went over ...
I think taking command of the black fleet will be significantly more messy than you realize.
I was going to do this all in-game, and still will, but perhaps it would be best if I was more overt with my suggestions. We can say these suggestions come from the other commanders and from Na'rai. Of course, I don't want to be too controlling, either. Your characters can decide how to go about things themselves, and take or leave any suggestions I make.
Sat, 2013-05-04 14:48
#3974
Re: BoG'r OOC.
Thanks for the quick response,
Maybe we can not take all graith, but also not dump all, take the best few to fill the ship with competence and then get the heck out of dodge?
I assume we have now all the stuff we "could buy etc" in this port? if so, then I have my +17 Intimidate that might help? That, and a Wyvern "Pet" helps, lol.
Sun, 2013-05-05 00:43
#3975
Re: BoG'r OOC.
Reply in progress...
Na'rai of Jade is a Heartforce commander from the Astral who came to deliver the news that illithid were in Hlondeth, and join in the raid. She is not particularly liked by the other githyanki here, because the Heartforce generals are monopolizing the color pools back to the Astral, requiring any refugees to swear loyalty and subservience to themselves as the price of passage. Na'rai seems to be a competent commander and warrior, with a loyal squad at her command.
One way of looking at it, I suppose, but that place to 'flock to' would probably be ashore in Starmantle. Think about it; are you going to try to pack your ships with extra graith, so that when you get to Urmlaspyr there's no room for githyanki? The other commands are dumping many of their graith and cargo/booty to make more room for githyanki refugees. Anyway, are the pirates of the black fleet going to welcome a bunch newcomers aboard? What, so their booty can get split more? Not likely. Also realize that the graith pirates loyalty to YOU is zero at this point. The githyanki of the black fleet MAY just CHOOSE to follow you, but remember how well Pale's conscription of your party went over ...
I think taking command of the black fleet will be significantly more messy than you realize.
I was going to do this all in-game, and still will, but perhaps it would be best if I was more overt with my suggestions. We can say these suggestions come from the other commanders and from Na'rai. Of course, I don't want to be too controlling, either. Your characters can decide how to go about things themselves, and take or leave any suggestions I make.
Wed, 2013-05-08 12:45
#3976
Re: BoG'r OOC.
Do we know anything at all about the mismatched githyanki that are willing to join the black fleet?
Sat, 2013-05-11 13:17
#3977
Re: BoG'r OOC.
Am a little stuck, lol.. am thinking hard how to post and what..
Sat, 2013-05-11 17:33
#3978
Re: BoG'r OOC.
Do we know anything at all about the mismatched githyanki that are willing to join the black fleet?
Captain Styrnn left with his most loyal githwarriors, leaving behind mostly random gith, survivors whose squads are gone (kind of like Azthri).
To cut the suspense, I'll tell you my idea was this: Since Ib'm already offered to take in any random githwarriors, basically any githyanki who wanted to follow you would decide so, a number who did not would instead stay in Starmantle. The way the PCs 'took command' would determine about how much of each. That is, unless the PCs wanted to be more strict in their pressment, but like I said before, Pale-Mist tried the forceful recruitment of the PCs, and got a revolt.
The graith are a different matter, however. The barbarian pirates of the Black Fleet are just that. They are happy to let the githwarriors act as boarders; they are effective and willing to take on the danger, and the gith care little for monetary wealth (they tend to keep weapons and practical items instead). There is little doubt that there will be a mutiny or two somewhere along the line. Best advice: take the fastest / most easily manned surface ships and any flying Astral ships, and have a smaller but effective force that is still able to evacuate other githyanki. There should be enough githyanki willing to follow you that you can kick all the graith off a couple of the best sailing ships.
Mon, 2013-05-13 12:53
#3979
Re: BoG'r OOC.
Do we know anything at all about the mismatched githyanki that are willing to join the black fleet?
Kicking around a few NPC ideas ...
Feel free to contribute lower-powered githyanki with name/class/personality/distinguishing feature.
Mon, 2013-05-13 13:18
#3980
Re: BoG'r OOC.
Am a little stuck, lol.. am thinking hard how to post and what..
Make a quick speech about leading the githyanki to glory, etc. Same goes for Kirath. Then I will set up the scene where you assemble the Black Fleet.
We will have to decide OOC how many graith you want to keep: (a) Nearly all of them (b) cull a few, but leave the crews basically intact (c) Choose the best, and the best ships (d) Only take a chosen few of the very best graith sailors (e) All githyanki
If you choose (a), you can leave with just about the entire fleet, but a few ships are damaged and in port now. You'd get an additional frigate and two galleys, but would be slower and more prone to graith mutiny. (b) gets you the flagship, Pride, which is a frigate, two galleys (slower but with more cargo space), and six smaller sloops. (c) Gets you the flagship and five sloops. (d and e) both get you the flagship and three sloops. In any case, other commands will send a few chosen githyanki to help man the ships. You also get a single astral skiff, which can scout for the fleet. In options (c,d, and e) your fleet can keep up with the other fleets.
Mon, 2013-05-13 13:34
#3981
Re: BoG'r OOC.
BTW the other commands have issued orders that amount to options (c) or (d) for themselves, except the Silver, who were nearly 100% githyanki to start with.
Mon, 2013-05-13 23:59
#3982
Re: BoG'r OOC.
Am a little stuck, lol.. am thinking hard how to post and what..
Make a quick speech about leading the githyanki to glory, etc. Same goes for Kirath. Then I will set up the scene where you assemble the Black Fleet.We will have to decide OOC how many graith you want to keep: (a) Nearly all of them (b) cull a few, but leave the crews basically intact (c) Choose the best, and the best ships (d) Only take a chosen few of the very best graith sailors (e) All githyanki
Seeing as to what the other commanders have decided to do:
A)No, in retrospect your comments seem logical, and not taking the whole fleet allows the humans not 100% loyal to have an outlet to "flee" to.
B)Seems good, because they are loyal to each other, and it shows we care enough to respect that, but it might mean to many underlings, and not enough power at the top to control them...
C)logical
D)logical
E)Not to bothered, Graith can be useful, and Ii'Jyka knows the Gith are low in numbers.
If you choose
(a), you can leave with just about the entire fleet, but a few ships are damaged and in port now. You'd get an additional frigate and two galleys, but would be slower and more prone to graith mutiny.
(b) gets you the flagship, Pride, which is a frigate, two galleys (slower but with more cargo space), and six smaller sloops.
(c) Gets you the flagship and five sloops.
(d and e) both get you the flagship and three sloops. In any case, other commands will send a few chosen githyanki to help man the ships. You also get a single astral skiff, which can scout for the fleet.
In options (c,d, and e) your fleet can keep up with the other fleets.
Tue, 2013-05-14 09:16
#3983
Re: BoG'r OOC.
I say c is our best option. I will post up some npc ideas tomorrow as I am dming my drow game so most of my creative juices are flowing for that.
Wed, 2013-05-15 14:39
#3984
Re: BoG'r OOC.
I concur that C is the best option. I'll brew up some NPC crew. Give me a list of crew needed (i.e Chief Medical Officer, Requisitions Officer, Gunner's Mate, etc, cook) and I will fire them off.
Thu, 2013-05-16 08:58
#3985
Re: BoG'r OOC.
I've already given a few npc concepts, so no need for me atm to flood our DM with such thoughts I guess.. lol.
I am frustrated that I am struggling to come up with a nice post, but be patient, I will, I must
Sat, 2013-05-18 19:54
#3986
Re: BoG'r OOC.
Not to worry. In fact, it might be helpful to keep that place-holder and let BS post, then fill in later. Basically, a short speech and a statement that Ii'jyka'vaar, Kirath, and Na'rai are taking over the Black Fleet.
You may also want to continue a discussion here. Now that you know that you are only taking the fastest ships, you can state something to that effect. Also, are you indeed following the other fleets to Sembia for evacuation purposes?
Sat, 2013-05-18 20:01
#3987
Re: BoG'r OOC.
Thinking out loud... {to be edited}
NPCs needed:
Highest ranking githyanki
- 3 or 4 githyanki "captains"
- Specialists / mages
Graith bosuns & Mates
A few notorious or powerful graith
Sat, 2013-05-18 23:08
#3988
Re: BoG'r OOC.
Thinking out loud... {to be edited}
NPCs needed:
Highest ranking githyanki
- 3 or 4 githyanki "captains"
- Specialists / mages
Graith bosuns & Mates
A few notorious or powerful graith
Working on a few graith, some githyanki crew and some specialists. Let me know what levels you want. I'll PM you the list as soon as it's complete as I'm a bit swamped with finals.
In other news, today is my 25th birthday
Sun, 2013-05-19 15:53
#3989
Re: BoG'r OOC.
Working on a few graith, some githyanki crew and some specialists. Let me know what levels you want. I'll PM you the list as soon as it's complete as I'm a bit swamped with finals.
In other news, today is my 25th birthday
Awwwh, how sweet, only a baby, lol. happy BD anyway.. I feel granddad-ish now, lol...i'll be 41 on the 4th of June..
Sun, 2013-05-19 00:14
#3990
Re: BoG'r OOC.
I might do 1 captain btw.. maybe that will give me ideas for a post..
Sun, 2013-05-19 07:01
#3991
Re: BoG'r OOC.
Happy B-Day CG!
Sun, 2013-05-19 14:17
#3992
Re: BoG'r OOC.
Hello, all!
I'm one of the "original" players. I'll be returning to the team with the Black Fleet. Looking forward to the scene change and the fun to be had with the group. BOG'r is by far one of my most favorite games I've ever played.
Wanted to chime in and say, "Happy Bday!" to CG. Otherwise, I've been lurking until you guys sort out your leadership predicament.
-Ben
Sun, 2013-05-19 14:40
#3993
Re: BoG'r OOC.
That's like throwing cold water in someone's face , sudden appearance..
Sun, 2013-05-19 18:13
#3994
Re: BoG'r OOC.
If you choose
(a), you can leave with just about the entire fleet, but a few ships are damaged and in port now. You'd get an additional frigate and two galleys, but would be slower and more prone to graith mutiny.
(b) gets you the flagship, Pride, which is a frigate, two galleys (slower but with more cargo space), and six smaller sloops.
(c) Gets you the flagship and five sloops.
(d and e) both get you the flagship and three sloops. In any case, other commands will send a few chosen githyanki to help man the ships. You also get a single astral skiff, which can scout for the fleet.
In options (c,d, and e) your fleet can keep up with the other fleets.
With Sloop, you mean a tiny vessel "Sloop"or the bigger "Sloop-of-war"?,
if the first, I dont want them, they are to small and crap
Note for self:
http://pirateshold.buccaneersoft.com/pirate_ships.html
Sun, 2013-05-19 23:15
#3995
Re: BoG'r OOC.
That's like throwing cold water in someone's face , sudden appearance..
, sudden appearance..Apologies, BS. I was waiting for an opportunity for a formal introduction into the crew, but didn't want to miss the chance to wish CG a happy birthday.
Mon, 2013-05-20 00:16
#3996
Re: BoG'r OOC.
BS, Azure and Benyamin ~ Whoa! Thanks for all the birthday well-wishes guys! I had a fantastic day! With my finals nearly done I'm planning to read over the entire RPG just for the hell of it. Your posts along with those of Zimmy, Bladedancer, Azriael, Dunamin and the rest of the warband are what made me decide to join in.
Mon, 2013-05-20 08:01
#3997
Re: BoG'r OOC.
I wish Zimmy came back, she was good...
Mon, 2013-05-20 14:42
#3998
Re: BoG'r OOC.
BS, Azure and Benyamin ~ Whoa! Thanks for all the birthday well-wishes guys! I had a fantastic day! With my finals nearly done I'm planning to read over the entire RPG just for the hell of it. Your posts along with those of Zimmy, Bladedancer, Azriael, Dunamin and the rest of the warband are what made me decide to join in.
Glad to hear! Finals nearly over is a pleasant "gift" as well, I'm sure.
Yes, it was rereading those stories and characters (and retelling them to friends) that brought me back. BOG'r has a charm all of its own, and I'm glad you enjoyed our part in it enough to join in!
I wish Zimmy came back, she was good...
Aye, I wished she was still around to get to meet her (she came in after I left)--as well as the original crew. Everyone was a riot both in and out of character.
invoke nostalgia
I rolled 1d20, the result is 17 = 17.
Wed, 2013-05-22 01:25
#3999
Re: BoG'r OOC.
What are the dimensions of the vault, BTW?
10' by 10'
Rereading "way back when" in the OOC, catching up on all I've missed (sigh). You guys had a blast in Squiddytown.
In moments like these, as Jhank'kor's player, I would have been honor bound to cast "Sudden Empowered Fireball" just to make sure Lavendar died quickly. That one time in Haven Port was due to Sight's mind tricks...Yeah, that explains why he did that... 
reflex save vs certain incineration
I rolled 1d20, the result is 1 = 1.
Wed, 2013-05-22 12:31
#4000
Re: BoG'r OOC.
I did fine with Lavendar with out crazy fireballs thankyouverymuch
Who's head is in my bag atm, along with some others
Need to make an item out of that
Wed, 2013-05-22 16:03
#4001
Re: BoG'r OOC.
Need to make an item out of that
A wyvern riding helmet might be good.
And, BS, congratulations on being our 4000th poster. *Hands BS plaque*
Well I was thinking of openly challenging Pale/Mist (not in battle unless it was the only way).