Robyn Hood,<br/><br/>Getting crucial gear - swords are not cheap and can be  very crucial - is always good for Roleplay.  No apologies needed!  But in a group game, there has to be a certain harder attitude about promptness of posting after a certain point.  I dearly want to met Ulan in play, but we need to get moving.  Yes I have been bitten by this in the past, RL happens, things come up.  But this is a group game, not a none on one game.<br/><br/>If the game has enough longevity, and I certainly hope it does, splitting and reforming can and should happen if the plot requires it.