Waterbrick Down

Skrall's been through a lot, war in Haddon, battle of Dastan, final fight against Wren, it takes quite a bit to rile him up.

"Careful dwarf, don't let that new crown of yers get to yer head."

You're welcome, remember that ogres can get grumpy too though.

"Keep yer chin up. We'll fix these critters right up in no time, just got to figure out a fun way of doin' it." Skrall smiled.

OoC: Weakening should prevent Alexis from taking as much damage this round from the free hit, which would blind anyone else besides Hoke. I'd rather have as few people possibly blinded as possible, I can take out each of the octopus in a single hit, but we've got to cover our bases as far as free hits are concerned. "Wait a second, we just need to keep the blimy calamari busy don't we. New plan Stigveladi, throw a bone at that octopus instead, would ya?"

Unfortunately it doesn't.

"Sealin' it might stop it from thrashin' with its tentacles, but I don't think it'll stop the blindin' ink."

"Those things are squirtin' a blindin' ink of some sort and I'd rather less folks had the chance of bein' affected by it, Stigveladi." Revised Battle Order: Skrall Namyrra Stigveladi Hoke Alexis Nur Skrall Namyrra Stigveladi Hoke Nur

Well this is certainly refreshing news after spending a few hours going through yesterdays and today's statements. If it turns out to be true, then we'll definitely be able to connect some of the pieces of this giant puzzle. For the record, I didn't receive any message from Laurence and looking at the numbers for 1/3 of us to receive the message (~1/2 if I don't include her suspects or myself) it's pretty likely that a scum was included in the mailing list. As other's have stated it looks like her anxiousness was probably caused by having a night action, which is disheartening considering that it sounded like Brittney might have as well, given her final pleas. Juliet, have I ever told you how your love for animals has awakened an animalistic love for you inside of me?

Skrall watched as the dwarf advanced on the octopus. "Stigveladi, this ain't no time for stupid heroics. You've got one of those magic scrolls don't ya? If ya weaken the squid, Alexis won't have to worry so much about it swingin' out and freely hittin' folks later on."

"Somebody order the seafood platter?" Skrall smirked at his companions as he shouted over the roar of the monstrous throng. "Down to business. I'd recommend, if you've got smelling salts use 'em. Those with a decent amount of armor, now might be a good time for one of those Kraken Fangs." So saying, Skrall pulled a Fang from his satchel and consumed it. "Two of us need to keep the squidies busy, I'll take one, Alexis why don't you get the other. Hoke, yer on Messie duty. Stigveladi, see if you can weaken that lastoctopus. Namyrra, Nur, keep the sharks busy." Skrall loaded a bolt into his Hunter's Crossbow before taking aim at Krakenling A from the back row. Battle Order: Skrall Namyrra Stigveladi Hoke Alexis Nur

"Loch Ness it is."

GM Note: Still waiting on an action from Captain Settle.

Just going to say that this post is scummy to my gut, scum are always trying to keep on everyone's nice side to avoid suspicion and this really seems like pandering to me, however, it's balanced out by her continual insistence on the boring no-lynch strategy. In order to keep on everyone's nice side scum try not to go out on a limb or stick out too much with crazy ideas or things that would be considered against the norm, case in point the no lynch strategy, so I'm still up in the air with you Melanie. Brittney's most recent statement doesn't fill me with a lot of confidence as she's basically recapped her original statement and slapped a vote on. I'm going to vote: Brittany Alfredo (Piratedave84) Now can we have some more lovely songs, Alicia?

"If things start turnin' sour we'll take the easy road. Let's press onward though and see what lies in store chaps. We're headin' east. Stigveladi, I'd recommend ya puttin' on this crown." Skrall tossed the crown over to Stigveladi before consuming a mead.

Skrall turned away from the beast, "Sushi anyone?" The ogre tossed two of the fangs to Hoke, Alexis, Nur, and Stigveladi each, keeping one for himself and one for Namyrra. "Anybody partial to the crown? Nur, would ya mind patchin' Namyrra up before we start headin' east."

Addressing your first point, I think we are all aware of this fact and your repeating it doesn't seem to be much of an obseravtion. I'm still trying to figure out your second point, what's the point of pointing out someone's behavior if you are going to dismiss it as something that either a scum or a townie could exhibit? Point three is also a restating of the obvious. Your 4th point is a valid opinion, but that's all, not much backing it up. You follow up with the inevitable "I'll be back later" comment... looks like a bunch of summarizing and no substance.

Round 12 of Johon vs. Louis: Louis vs. Johon - Hit (Johon: 37 HP-(3 Damage)=34 Health) Johon vs. Louis - Special Damage Louis lands another solid hit on the raider before once again raising his shield in a defensive position. Combatants: Louis Argenshire 27 year old human knight Level 1 Power: 4 Health: 9 Gold: 5 Equipped: Sword (WP 3) and round shield (SP 2) Inventory: Potion, bedroll Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider Level: 23,2/3 Power: 31 (23+8+4) Health: 34/40 (23+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (5+1) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed* *Stunned* ), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 1727 (1726(1), 0GB(50), 0CB(50), 0GO(80), 0CC(70), 0GC(100), 0M) Equipment: Weapon - Sword of Decay (WP:8) - (once the target is inflicted with damage they lose a quarter of the power of the strike each following turn for three turns. the effect cannot be compounded with more strikes. Suitable to Mages, Knights and Barbarians.) Shield - None Artefact 1 (L1-9) - Heavy Armour - SP:5, protects from fragile-effect, suitable for barbarians and knights Artefact 2 (L10-19) - Bravado Boots - 1/6 chance of being Lucky at the beginning of every battle Artefact 3 (L20-29) - Sticky Gloves - Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up), suitable for rogues and beast warriors. Artefact 4 (L30-39) - Artefact 5 (L40-49) - Artefact 6 (L50+) - Extra Artefacts: Helmet (+1 max health), Blessed Amulet – Protects from cursed-effect. Dog Statuette - (suitable for anyone, SP: 1, once named (Rover), speaking the name summons a dog almost certainly to tag along on madcap adventures and make snippy comments.), Hide of The Bleeding - restores 10 HP and 5 ether for every enemy the wearer kills, suitable for anyone, Scarlet Hood - +4 to power, immunity to stunned Extra Weapons: Greatsword (WP:3), Focal Staff (WP:5, Focus Fire-Roll a 3 for 5 ether Suitable for clerics and mages), Gladius (WP: 15, Darkness elemental, 1/3 chance of Fragile on succesful hits) Tools: Shovel (1), Pick-axe (2), Magnifying Glass (1), Magic Compass (1) Consumables: Potion (4), Venom (2), Remedy (1), Mead (6), Smelling Salts (12), Nostrum (12), Trial Brew (1), Elements: Aquamarine (1), Emerald (1), Topaz (1) Scrolls: Scroll of Sleep (1), Scroll of Blindness (1), Scroll of Sealing (1), Scroll of Confusion (1) Quest items: Blue Rose Both of you, choose your targets and the Row from which you want to fight. Also mention if you want to try to flee, heal, or cast a magic spell, or if you want to use an item instead of attacking

Battle Order: Skrall Namyrra Hoke Alexis Nur Stigveladi

As Paris mentioned, it pinged my scum-dar early on and unless you are making yourself the absolute standard of scum-dar efficiency, pings are what we go on and the more opinions on the matter the better. Now with Rosie's explanation of her comment, it's a little easier to understand in context. I'm with the crowd here, in that the lynch is the town's tool and aside from a vig, the only way we can win. While the night actions are useful, in the end it breeds a lazy town only dependent upon night action results and most of the time oblivious to the scum in front of their noses, either cleverly hiding or manipulating things from behind the scenes.

Round 11 of Johon vs. Louis: Johon vs. Louis - Damage (Johon: 40-(3 Damage)=37 Health) Louis vs. Johon - Damage (Louis: 10+2 HP-(3 Damage)=9 Health) Louis and Johon exchange blows with the raider sustaining a small amount of damage. Combatants: Louis Argenshire 27 year old human knight Level 1 Power: 4 Health: 9 Gold: 5 Equipped: Sword (WP 3) and round shield (SP 2) Inventory: Potion, bedroll Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider Level: 23,2/3 Power: 31 (23+8+4) Health: 40/40 (23+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (5+1) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed* *Stunned* ), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 1727 (1726(1), 0GB(50), 0CB(50), 0GO(80), 0CC(70), 0GC(100), 0M) Equipment: Weapon - Sword of Decay (WP:8) - (once the target is inflicted with damage they lose a quarter of the power of the strike each following turn for three turns. the effect cannot be compounded with more strikes. Suitable to Mages, Knights and Barbarians.) Shield - None Artefact 1 (L1-9) - Heavy Armour - SP:5, protects from fragile-effect, suitable for barbarians and knights Artefact 2 (L10-19) - Bravado Boots - 1/6 chance of being Lucky at the beginning of every battle Artefact 3 (L20-29) - Sticky Gloves - Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up), suitable for rogues and beast warriors. Artefact 4 (L30-39) - Artefact 5 (L40-49) - Artefact 6 (L50+) - Extra Artefacts: Helmet (+1 max health), Blessed Amulet – Protects from cursed-effect. Dog Statuette - (suitable for anyone, SP: 1, once named (Rover), speaking the name summons a dog almost certainly to tag along on madcap adventures and make snippy comments.), Hide of The Bleeding - restores 10 HP and 5 ether for every enemy the wearer kills, suitable for anyone, Scarlet Hood - +4 to power, immunity to stunned Extra Weapons: Greatsword (WP:3), Focal Staff (WP:5, Focus Fire-Roll a 3 for 5 ether Suitable for clerics and mages), Gladius (WP: 15, Darkness elemental, 1/3 chance of Fragile on succesful hits) Tools: Shovel (1), Pick-axe (2), Magnifying Glass (1), Magic Compass (1) Consumables: Potion (4), Venom (2), Remedy (1), Mead (6), Smelling Salts (12), Nostrum (12), Trial Brew (1), Elements: Aquamarine (1), Emerald (1), Topaz (1) Scrolls: Scroll of Sleep (1), Scroll of Blindness (1), Scroll of Sealing (1), Scroll of Confusion (1) Quest items: Blue Rose Both of you, choose your targets and the Row from which you want to fight. Also mention if you want to try to flee, heal, or cast a magic spell, or if you want to use an item instead of attacking

"Fire away ladies and gentlemen. Stigveladi, try a remedy on Namyrra, hopefully it'll get that tentacle off of her." Skrall fired off two bolts at the Kraken from the back row.

Round 10 of Johon vs. Louis: Louis vs. Johon - Hit (Johon: 40+5 HP-(3 Damage)=40 Health) Johon vs. Louis - Removes Heavy Armor Louis try's to get another attack while Johon removes his armor, but to no avail. Combatants: Louis Argenshire 27 year old human knight Level 1 Power: 4 Health: 10 Gold: 5 Equipped: Sword (WP 3) and round shield (SP 2) Inventory: Potion, bedroll Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider Level: 23,2/3 Power: 31 (23+8+4) Health: 40/40 (23+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (5+1) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed* *Stunned* ), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 1727 (1726(1), 0GB(50), 0CB(50), 0GO(80), 0CC(70), 0GC(100), 0M) Equipment: Weapon - Sword of Decay (WP:8) - (once the target is inflicted with damage they lose a quarter of the power of the strike each following turn for three turns. the effect cannot be compounded with more strikes. Suitable to Mages, Knights and Barbarians.) Shield - None Artefact 1 (L1-9) - Heavy Armour - SP:5, protects from fragile-effect, suitable for barbarians and knights Artefact 2 (L10-19) - Bravado Boots - 1/6 chance of being Lucky at the beginning of every battle Artefact 3 (L20-29) - Sticky Gloves - Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up), suitable for rogues and beast warriors. Artefact 4 (L30-39) - Artefact 5 (L40-49) - Artefact 6 (L50+) - Extra Artefacts: Helmet (+1 max health), Blessed Amulet – Protects from cursed-effect. Dog Statuette - (suitable for anyone, SP: 1, once named (Rover), speaking the name summons a dog almost certainly to tag along on madcap adventures and make snippy comments.), Hide of The Bleeding - restores 10 HP and 5 ether for every enemy the wearer kills, suitable for anyone, Scarlet Hood - +4 to power, immunity to stunned Extra Weapons: Greatsword (WP:3), Focal Staff (WP:5, Focus Fire-Roll a 3 for 5 ether Suitable for clerics and mages), Gladius (WP: 15, Darkness elemental, 1/3 chance of Fragile on succesful hits) Tools: Shovel (1), Pick-axe (2), Magnifying Glass (1), Magic Compass (1) Consumables: Potion (4), Venom (2), Remedy (1), Mead (6), Smelling Salts (12), Nostrum (12), Trial Brew (1), Elements: Aquamarine (1), Emerald (1), Topaz (1) Scrolls: Scroll of Sleep (1), Scroll of Blindness (1), Scroll of Sealing (1), Scroll of Confusion (1) Quest items: Blue Rose Both of you, choose your targets and the Row from which you want to fight. Also mention if you want to try to flee, heal, or cast a magic spell, or if you want to use an item instead of attacking

Sounds good, thanks for being a level-headed game designer open to outside thoughts. So is it official that secondary characters are open at Level 40, or are we going to wait another 3 years.

GM Note: Sorry, arena policy is to not run auto-rounds. Round 9 of Johon vs. Louis: Johon vs. Louis - Hit (No effect due to sentinel) Louis vs. Johon - Hit (Johon: 40+5 HP-(3 Damage)=40 Health) Both combatants whack at each other, but neither can get past the other's defenses. Combatants: Louis Argenshire 27 year old human knight Level 1 Power: 4 Health: 10 Gold: 5 Equipped: Sword (WP 3) and round shield (SP 2) Inventory: Potion, bedroll Johon [AKA Alf Gregory] (Bricksandparts) 25 years old male human Barbarian > Raider Level: 23,2/3 Power: 31 (23+8+4) Health: 40/40 (23+8+1+7+0) Shield Power: (5+1) Ether: ~/0 Positive effects: *Immune to:* (*Fragile*, *Cursed* *Stunned* ), *Natural Respite* Negative effects: (none) Gold: 1727 (1726(1), 0GB(50), 0CB(50), 0GO(80), 0CC(70), 0GC(100), 0M) Equipment: Weapon - Sword of Decay (WP:8) - (once the target is inflicted with damage they lose a quarter of the power of the strike each following turn for three turns. the effect cannot be compounded with more strikes. Suitable to Mages, Knights and Barbarians.) Shield - None Artefact 1 (L1-9) - Heavy Armour - SP:5, protects from fragile-effect, suitable for barbarians and knights Artefact 2 (L10-19) - Bravado Boots - 1/6 chance of being Lucky at the beginning of every battle Artefact 3 (L20-29) - Sticky Gloves - Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up), suitable for rogues and beast warriors. Artefact 4 (L30-39) - Artefact 5 (L40-49) - Artefact 6 (L50+) - Extra Artefacts: Helmet (+1 max health), Blessed Amulet – Protects from cursed-effect. Dog Statuette - (suitable for anyone, SP: 1, once named (Rover), speaking the name summons a dog almost certainly to tag along on madcap adventures and make snippy comments.), Hide of The Bleeding - restores 10 HP and 5 ether for every enemy the wearer kills, suitable for anyone, Scarlet Hood - +4 to power, immunity to stunned Extra Weapons: Greatsword (WP:3), Focal Staff (WP:5, Focus Fire-Roll a 3 for 5 ether Suitable for clerics and mages), Gladius (WP: 15, Darkness elemental, 1/3 chance of Fragile on succesful hits) Tools: Shovel (1), Pick-axe (2), Magnifying Glass (1), Magic Compass (1) Consumables: Potion (4), Venom (2), Remedy (1), Mead (6), Smelling Salts (12), Nostrum (12), Trial Brew (1), Elements: Aquamarine (1), Emerald (1), Topaz (1) Scrolls: Scroll of Sleep (1), Scroll of Blindness (1), Scroll of Sealing (1), Scroll of Confusion (1) Quest items: Blue Rose Both of you, choose your targets and the Row from which you want to fight. Also mention if you want to try to flee, heal, or cast a magic spell, or if you want to use an item instead of attacking.