This is the OOC thread, used to talk about anything out of character, or just general goofing off.  The first post will be updated with current information (mainly the topics I want some discussion on).<br/><br/>The IC Thread (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=99609.0)<br/>The Character Thread (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=99401.0)<br/>The Combat Thread (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=100313.0)<br/>The Locations and NPCs Thread (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=99541.0)<br/>The Interest Thread (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=99156.0)<br/><br/><strong>Rules:</strong><br/><br/>1. Be respectful towards everyone else.  Issues and arguments between characters are fine, but don't let that spill over into OOC territory.<br/>2. The DM (myself) gets final say on any arguments.  Appeals can be made if done so constructively, but if I've already made up my mind, I likely won't change it unless you can give me some new information to consider.<br/>3. Characters should be posted in the character thread.  Once I've given the go ahead, modify your post to add [Final] to it somewhere.  Also, include a list of limits that you as a player do not want to roleplay.<br/>4. Characters begin at level 1, with 100 gold.  Starting ability scores should use the point buy system (or if you prefer, the standard array or any of the arrays on PHB page 18 - all those stats can come from point buy).  All official material is allowed, however the latest errata will be enforced.<br/>5. And above all - have fun!<br/><br/><strong>Starting story:</strong><br/><br/>It all began with the disappearances.  People vanishing, while tragic, was sadly not unheard of.  There are many perils on the roads, from treacherous trails, to hordes of monsters waiting to pounce on the unwary, and even worse things.  So when a caravan went missing somewhere between the towns of Evencrest and Northwold, there was little reaction.  Sure, the friends and relatives of those that went misisng mourned, but aside from those that lost someone dear, the incident passed without much thought.  Until a group of hikers went missing nearby a few days later.  And the day after, a hunting party never returned.  Several more disappearances occurred, all surrounding Northwold, and the nearby towns began an investigation.  Unfortunately, the investigation was met with little success, until one day a woman, part of one of the groups that went missing, stumbled into town.  She was naked, weary, almost unable to stand on her own two feet... and she was babbling incoherently.  Most of what she said made no sense, but a few words - sex, temple, torture - kept being said above anything else, and it was clear she had been raped repeatedly.  She was kept in one of the temples, where clerics and mages of every nature tried to cure her madness, but with no success.  A few days later however, in the dead of night, there was a terrible scream.  Some went to investigate, but they saw nothing that would cause such a reaction - the woman was sitting on her bed, breathing heavily... but only a second later, she looked up, rage in her eyes.  She went into a blind fury, clawing and biting madly, killing two of the clerics before she could be brought down.  Since then, a handful of people have been found, all suffering the same symptoms, both men and women.  They are kept in chains and cuffs now, and every so often one of them screams and tries to break out of the restraints, but so far there has been no progress towards a cure.  And so a call to arms has gone out, asking for any able-bodied adventurers to head to the town of Northwold, find the cause of these disappearances and end them, and find a way to cure the madness that has taken hold of those who managed to escape.<br/><br/><strong>Discussion points:</strong><br/><br/>-Special rules for combat in PbP.  First, if we're waiting on your character for more than 24 hours, I may step in and say that you're delaying.  You can say you want to come back and un-delay at any time, but until then, the combat may continue without you.  If you know you'll be gone or would prefer some sort of action over delaying if you can't post, PM me some basic tactics so I can automate your character.  Second, if a battle against normal enemies is nearing the end and is basically an at-will slugfest, I'll step in and automate everyone's actions until something happens.  I'll give some warning beforehand, however.  Finally, I'm going to increase EXP gains, about 2-3x normal, to speed up leveling.<br/><br/>-How much sex should be in the game?  I plan on having an actual plot, not just excuses for everyone to go hump everyone else, but that doesn't mean the plot can't revolve around sex.  But, I would like input from everyone else on this.<br/><br/>-Scenes involving NPCs.  If there's a scene going on involving NPCs and at least one of the PCs isn't participating in the scene, I may ask one of the players sitting out to take on the role of one of the NPCs, if it would be appropriate.  This is entirely up to the player I'm asking; you're free to refuse if you want.