Houses of the Blooded: OOC
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				Title: <strong>Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>11-03-2011, 00:42:48</strong>
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				This is the OOC.&nbsp; Normal rules of usage apply.<br>This will also be for mechanical discussions, negotiations, general brainstorming, et cetera...and maybe even die rolls, just to keep the story thread clean of extraneous details!&nbsp; &nbsp;;D
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>15-03-2011, 23:36:43</strong>
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				Re: Names and Meanings <br><br>If we use a name that's a real name in the real world, does that mean we're stuck with the real world meaning, too? 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>15-03-2011, 23:43:04</strong>
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				I was wondering if anyone was going to use this thread.&nbsp; ;D<br><br>No, you are not bound to the modern meaning of a name, but using real world names may cause some confusion.&nbsp; I would heartily suggest looking at the list of names on p 105, if you have the rulebook...<br><br>On a similar topic, there is a default family name assigned to each of the six Houses, but the writeups on pages 46 through 49 list several others.&nbsp; I have it on the reasonable authority of the official game forums that the single-name thing was an oversight on Mr. Wick's part, so feel free to borrow one of those if you don't like the main family name.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>15-03-2011, 23:53:05</strong>
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				I didn't need it until now. :) <br><br>So before we get deep into it and it comes up in the middle of the game when everyone's waiting on the result, I'll ask now: <br><br>What's the limit of winning narrative "Privilege" with regard to characters other than the player (or the player and the defender, in the case of contested rolls)?&nbsp; Part of what interested me about the game was this peculiar system, but it sort of redefines the lines of what becomes "godmoding" :) 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>16-03-2011, 00:09:53</strong>
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				A good question!&nbsp; And yes, this game redefines the limits of narrative control.<br><br>First of all, just because you have Privilege doesn't mean you can just walk all over the other guy.&nbsp; You get to say whether or not you succeed or fail.&nbsp; That's it.&nbsp; <br><br>But...<br>For each die that you've wagered, you can add <em>another</em> fact, beyond simple success or failure.<br>The loser gets half his wagered dice, if any, and alternates with you in adding details.<br>And no wager can directly contradict a fact already set.<br><br>Yes, this means that you can really shaft someone else.&nbsp; It also means that you can be shafted in turn...<br><br>By the way, some people will have Blessings that might allow them to cancel out all of your wagers, so all you get to say is whether you succeed or fail.<br><br>Have a look at the Player chapter in the core book, which is all about just such issues, and contains some lovely suggestions that I'm going to start using in my tabletop games as well.&nbsp; &nbsp;&gt;:)
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>16-03-2011, 00:11:00</strong>
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				The house falcon alegience isn't listed as available.&nbsp; <br><br>Wheree can I find out about houses of Wolf and Falcon?&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>16-03-2011, 00:18:07</strong>
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				On the Char-gen reference sheet?&nbsp; You're right.&nbsp; That's a typo.<br><br>If you have the core rulebook, there's a quick summary of the Falcons on page 47, and the Wolf is on pages 48 and 49.<br><br>Their house aspects (which you get as a freebie) are on 154 and 157, respectively.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>16-03-2011, 01:03:03</strong>
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				I was reading that when I posted the question. <br><br>What I mean to say is... well, lets go by example since the book is good at that. :) <br><em><br>Jojo Smokey of House Bear is trapped with his back to the locked door of the dungeon cell, and three of the other inmates decide that his close are a little too fancy and decide to muss him up a bit. He wants to break through the door of the cell.&nbsp; So I call on 4 strength + 3 house aspect for 7 dice. I wager 3 of them. <br><br>I roll 4 dice&nbsp; and get 4,4,3,6 = 21, more than 10. <br></em><br><br><em><br>Jojo breaks through the door<br>[1st wager] and rolls out into the hall<br><strong>[2nd wager] And finds his good friend Kethry in the corridor</strong><br>[3rd wager] Walking her man-eating parakeet, Rex <br></em><br><br>Now, is that Legit since I've just put Kethry somewhere? 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>16-03-2011, 01:14:45</strong>
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				So long as Kethry isn't already somewhere else at that relative moment in time, yes, that's perfectly legal.&nbsp; And she now has a man-eating pet parakeet to boot.<br><br>If Kethry IS already established elsewhere, you'd do better to go with a friendly NPC or the like.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>16-03-2011, 01:39:02</strong>
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				Right, the "contradicting existing narrative" rule. So as long as I do it before someone puts her at the costume ball getting accosted by the drunk baron, I'm in the clear. ;)&nbsp; <br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>16-03-2011, 02:56:29</strong>
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				Yep.<br><br>What you're saying is, in essence, "I want to have a scene that involves this character" and, since someone will no doubt return the favor later, it's legal.<br><br>I would encourage you to discuss such matters with each other before actually doing it, of course...&nbsp; &gt;:)
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lunarice</strong> on <strong>16-03-2011, 03:44:35</strong>
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				O.O .... I haz man-eating parakeet?&nbsp; ZOMG!&nbsp; That will ruin all my fun!!!<br><br><em>"BAD REX ... BAD!&nbsp; You know Momma was going to enjoy that first!!!"</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>17-03-2011, 19:52:51</strong>
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				One character up.&nbsp; I know there is another finished character (which may be undergoing editing) and two in the works.&nbsp; As soon as the other three are posted, we can get rolling.<br><br>Also, I've advised the two who are mostly done to leave their Contact undefined until you all talk it over: declaring a Contact establishes a bit of history between two characters.<br><br>Remember that you get to name each of your regions and your vassals!&nbsp; (You don't have to do so just yet, but at least think about it.)&nbsp; Just keep in mind that joke names are Bad Form.<br><br>I'm still wondering about how to resolve the Season turns, and here's what I'm thinking: since a Season can involve anything from one to three adventures, we set a base assumption of two.&nbsp; So it theoretically flows like this--<br><br>Set production and check for Trouble.<br>Allocate Vassal season actions.<br>Enjoy first adventure.<br>Allocate personal season actions.<br>Enjoy second adventure.<br>Resolve all season actions and reap Harvest.<br>Back to step one.<br><br>Any questions?
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>17-03-2011, 21:32:53</strong>
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				When the book says that Talia doesn't accept male priests, does that mean a male can't take devotion/blessings from her at all, or only that they can't reach Rank 5 devotion? 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>18-03-2011, 00:00:44</strong>
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				That...is an extremely good question.&nbsp; Let me go check the forums and, if necessary, repeat it.&nbsp; (If all else fails, there are nine gifts associated with the House of the Fox.&nbsp; By all means feel free to invent a lesser known Suaven to worship...)<br><br><del>UPDATE--when, that is, I can log in.&nbsp; There's definitely a problem right now...</del><br><br><br>UPDATE--question submitted.&nbsp; Now we wait!<br><br>I've also double-checked, and the five blessings listed are simply the ones you're most likely to get from a particular suaven, so they all give out all nine.<br><br>Since you can't hit Devotion 5 at char-gen, we've got a while to worry about it.&nbsp; &nbsp;:-)<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>18-03-2011, 23:44:19</strong>
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				While we wait, would anybody mind if I tossed my own little ven scholar into the mix?&nbsp; I believe that'd give us a three/two gender ratio, and I'd hate to deny Circlmastr the opportunity to chat with the lass, since we initially riffed off of each other for his char-gen back before we committed to this?<br><br>Plus, in the extreme event that someone else wants to read the Narrator chapter and take a swing at running this baby, they wouldn't have to wait for me...
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lunarice</strong> on <strong>18-03-2011, 23:59:39</strong>
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				I'm quite used to GM PC's so it doesn't matter at all to me. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>19-03-2011, 04:21:57</strong>
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				No problem with me either. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>20-03-2011, 04:53:53</strong>
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				Hrm.<br><br>This part...<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"I Make This Look Good"<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Invoke: When an action is impressive and someone is around to appreciate it</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>...is okay, sort of.&nbsp; It seems a touch broad--<em>any</em> action, if there's an audience?&nbsp; So, say, baking pies in a massive cooking contest...&nbsp; &nbsp;:D&nbsp; Okay, that's silly, and it's clearly not what you meant.&nbsp; If, perhaps, this applies to physical competition, where he has someone to show up?<br><br>This part...<br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Tag: Opponents get bonus dice if the results will be embarrassing to him</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>...might need a bit of work.&nbsp; <span class="bbc_u">Failure</span> is usually embarrassing in and of itself, not to mention dangerous.&nbsp; Perhaps the need to show off and show the other fellow up makes him less than optimally cautious?<br><br>This, though...<br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Compel: Feels compelled to make himself the center of attention</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>...no comment, no adjustment, no need!&nbsp; It's pretty much perfect.<br><br>In fact, it looks a bit like this sample aspect (p 151), only geared more to showing off flamboyantly than throwing all caution to the wind.&nbsp; (I'm not suggesting you take this one instead--just noting the similarities!)<br><br>CHANCE-TAKER<br>Invoke: When taking a particularly risky action with a high probability of failure.<br>Tag: Opponents get bonus dice when I have to take time to make decisions.<br>Compel: Feels compelled to always take dangerous risks. Ah, the impetuous recklessness of youth...<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>20-03-2011, 07:43:31</strong>
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				"Chance Taker" is actually his other aspect. :)<br><br>I'll try to rework it when it's not 2AM.&nbsp; :)
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>20-03-2011, 08:06:45</strong>
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				How about: <br><br><br>Invoke:&nbsp; When he has to perform a physically-impressive feat of Strength (or agility, etc...&nbsp; e.g., Anything pulled off by Errol Flynn) and there is an audience to BE impressed<br><br>Tag: When attempting to complete a mundane or otherwise boring, unstylish, or other unimpressive feat. <br><br>Compel: As already listed <br><br><br>Is that sufficiently narrowed? The tag seems to make more sense too, considering he's entirely built around being stylish....
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>20-03-2011, 17:22:41</strong>
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				D'OH!&nbsp; Teach me to try reading a character when I'm tired and distracted...&nbsp; :P<br><br>That's better!&nbsp; Okay, we'll go with that.<br><br>Still not clear on the Tag, though, because unless there's a contested risk in the works, it won't do much good: why tag you if nobody else has to (or gets to) roll dice?
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>21-03-2011, 01:17:04</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=100316.msg4398162#msg4398162">Quote from: MadPanda on 20-03-2011, 17:22:41</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Still not clear on the Tag, though, because unless there's a contested risk in the works, it won't do much good: why tag you if nobody else has to (or gets to) roll dice?<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Couldn't contested risks still be mundane and non-stylish? (Your cake-baking example, e.g.) 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>21-03-2011, 04:20:37</strong>
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				Your revised doesn't make it explicit that there's a contest involved, hence the question: the original did.&nbsp; So, to make sure that we're on the same page, you mean:<br><br>When in a contested risk that does not allow him to be flamboyant, his challengers get the 2 die bonus (if they otherwise qualify--that is, they know the tag and spend the style to activate it.)<br><br>Yes?&nbsp; &nbsp;:-)
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>21-03-2011, 15:51:22</strong>
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				Ah, okay. Sure. :) 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>21-03-2011, 16:45:56</strong>
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				There we go.&nbsp; &nbsp;:-)<br><br>And now we wait but for Circ and Muse to post their ven so that we may get started.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>23-03-2011, 03:53:28</strong>
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				The forums have been getting Spaminated the past few days, so a timely answer is likely to be some ways off.&nbsp; &nbsp;:-(&nbsp; So, Reno, here's what we do: make a Wisdom risk!&nbsp; (That is, you may roll a number of d6 equal to your Wisdom rating.) <br><br>You're looking for 10 or better, total.<br><br>If you get 10 or better, it's your call: yes, men may be devoted to Talia or no, they may not.<br>If not, it's mine.<br><br>&nbsp;&gt;:)
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>23-03-2011, 04:02:23</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=100316.msg4409658#msg4409658">Quote from: MadPanda on 23-03-2011, 03:53:28</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">The forums have been getting Spaminated the past few days, so a timely answer is likely to be some ways off.&nbsp; &nbsp;:-(&nbsp; So, Reno, here's what we do: make a Wisdom risk!&nbsp; (That is, you may roll a number of d6 equal to your Wisdom rating.) <br><br>You're looking for 10 or better, total.<br><br>If you get 10 or better, it's your call: yes, men may be devoted to Talia or no, they may not.<br>If not, it's mine.<br><br>&nbsp;&gt;:)<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>I'm going to tag my name (Vangalio: “my deeds will inspire") since if I succeed, it will be in my hands to allow generations of young Cagliostros after me to break the mold and devote to Talia! <br><br>2+2 - 1 wager&nbsp; <br><br>3 dice.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>4,2,4 = 10 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=23858) <br><br>So Men CAN worship Talia (success)<br>And may progress up to rank 4 (Wager 1) 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>23-03-2011, 04:04:12</strong>
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				So mote it be.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>24-03-2011, 18:25:51</strong>
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				Okay, Circ's up in the cast thread, so we can get this puppy offa the ground officially!&nbsp; (Muse will hopefully catch up with us later.)<br><br>So it's time to start discussing season actions and setting production in anticipation of the harvest phase!<br><br>I am strongly tempted to use the starting adventure in the core rules in the meantime, as sort of a pre-phase 12 kind of thing (that is, it takes place during the Winter before the Spring turn...if that makes sense)&nbsp; &gt;:)
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>25-03-2011, 18:45:48</strong>
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				And we're live!<br><br>http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=101799.0 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=101799.0)<br><br>For the record, this is happening the Winter before the Spring that the game would officially start.&nbsp; &nbsp;:-)<br><br>We can handle the mechanics either here, or in the story thread (in italics, please, and at the bottom of your posts).<br><br>First up is a Wisdom risk, and it's contested: you get to define the world a little bit.&nbsp; :-)<br><br>Here is what you already know--the risk is to establish additional facts:<br><br>• Shara is throwing a party.<br>• She’s Blooded of the Fox, but her mother was a Wolf.<br>• Your Count/Countess wants Shara as a vassal.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>25-03-2011, 18:59:52</strong>
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				Who's the challenger? You?
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>25-03-2011, 19:02:18</strong>
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				Nope. This is a contested risk, so you're more or less rolling against each other.&nbsp; The winner (person with the highest total over 10) keeps all their wagers.&nbsp; Losers (who roll at least ten) keep half...but at least will get one thing.&nbsp; Losers (who don't) do not contribute at all.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>25-03-2011, 19:19:07</strong>
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				Ah, okay. Contested among all players. Gotcha<br><br>2d6, no appropriate tags : &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At 2011-03-25 12:18:17, Reno (uid: 20730) rolls: 2d6 DC: 10 Result: 5 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=23892). I'm out
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>25-03-2011, 19:21:30</strong>
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				If everybody skunks out, I may be 'merciful' and give you one freebie anyway.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lunarice</strong> on <strong>25-03-2011, 19:29:41</strong>
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				Rolled 3d6 and got 5, 1, 3 for a total of 9 ... dammit!
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>25-03-2011, 19:32:15</strong>
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				Hmm.&nbsp; Looks like freebies all 'round thus far.&nbsp; Take one apiece...
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lunarice</strong> on <strong>25-03-2011, 19:34:00</strong>
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				What are the choices of freebies?&nbsp; *gets ready to shop*
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				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>25-03-2011, 19:36:46</strong>
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				Would it be Bad Form to head it off at the pass and say "Shara intends to sign the Contract for my suzerain?"&nbsp; &nbsp;&lt;_&lt; <br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>25-03-2011, 19:40:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				You get to spend one wager...that is, you get to state one thing that you know about the situation.<br><br>Here is what you already know--these things cannot be contradicted.&nbsp; They're set.<br>• Shara is throwing a party.<br>• She’s Blooded of the Fox, but her mother was a Wolf.<br>• Your Count/Countess wants Shara as a vassal.<br><br>But!&nbsp; You may now state something else about the situation that will be true henceforth.&nbsp; Just one thing, mind you.&nbsp; No conjunctions.&nbsp; &nbsp;:-)<br><br>Reno, it might very well be bad form to do so, unless such a declaration would make the game more interesting and entertaining for everybody.&nbsp; If you DO make such a declaration, it would be proper form for someone else to build on it by stating such a complication...<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>25-03-2011, 19:47:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I figured that. ^_^<br><br>"Shara is sister to My Wife" 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>25-03-2011, 20:18:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Okay.&nbsp; :-)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lunarice</strong> on <strong>25-03-2011, 22:26:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kethry's freebie:&nbsp; Shara's betrothed is my husband's brother.&nbsp; (Gods bless her soul ...)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>25-03-2011, 22:31:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Almost forgot something!<br><br>This little shindig is a Rank 2 party, which means that your Gifts have to be Rank 2 Craft...of whatever sort.&nbsp; Think about what sort of Gift you have requested from your liege (who will, this time at least, make good any reasonable request).<br><br>To put this in perspective, whatever this is, it's going to be fancy, well-made, and worthy of the occasion.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lunarice</strong> on <strong>25-03-2011, 22:54:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kethry would present Shara with an exquisite sheer lace shawl that of course would go well with any of the lady's beautiful gowns.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>25-03-2011, 22:55:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				OK&nbsp; :-)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>26-03-2011, 00:39:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Vangalio will be presenting Shara with a fine silk-lined cloak that will warm the lady like a heavy fur without the heaviness to weigh her down. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>26-03-2011, 01:19:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Okay.&nbsp; Circ and Muse are up next...<br><br>to recap, here's what has been established so far:<br><br>Shara is throwing a party.<br>She’s Blooded of the Fox, but her mother was a Wolf.<br>Your Count/Countess wants Shara as a vassal.<br>Shara is Vangalio Burghe's Sister in law.<br>Shara's betrothed is Wyel Steele's brother in law.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>28-03-2011, 01:26:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The Countess wants Shara as a vassal for her skills.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>28-03-2011, 01:27:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				OK!&nbsp; And the Gift you are presenting?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>28-03-2011, 01:55:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hmm... a beautiful pair of shoes that feel like walking on a cloud.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>28-03-2011, 02:12:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Heh.<br><br>Well, start posting IC, folks.&nbsp; Muse will catch up soonish, I think.&nbsp; And I'll bring my lass in at some point.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lunarice</strong> on <strong>28-03-2011, 02:23:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Are we supposed to be posting the giving of gifts or just mingling or ... ??? *clueless*
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>28-03-2011, 02:33:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yes.<br><br>You can mingle with your fellow PCs, then arrive at the party, then present your gift...or you can arrive and present your gift before mingling.&nbsp; Or arrive and mingle, then get around to presenting the gift.&nbsp; &nbsp;:-)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>29-03-2011, 06:04:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Update!<br><br>Niassa Mwrr's Contact is Kethry Yvarai.&nbsp; They attended the same academy, among other things, and their parents are on a first-name basis...both good and ill.<br><br>Muse is nearly done, so once he's posted and makes his Wisdom risk, he and Niassa will join the party.&nbsp; Go mingle!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>29-03-2011, 07:08:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				--A skilled rake wishes to cuckold Wyel Steele's brother in law before his wedding, at this very party. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>29-03-2011, 07:12:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				(laugh)&nbsp; Oh, dear!&nbsp; That'll do, rabbit.&nbsp; That'll do.<br><br>So here's what you all know!<br><br>Shara is throwing a party.<br>She’s Blooded of the Fox, but her mother was a Wolf.<br>Your Countess wants Shara as a vassal because of her skills.<br>Shara is Vangalio Burghe's Sister in law.<br>Shara's betrothed is Wyel Steele's brother in law.<br>A skilled rake wishes to cuckold Wyel Steele's brother in law before his wedding at this very party.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lunarice</strong> on <strong>29-03-2011, 07:15:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kethry suddenly dreads the night AFTER the party when hubby is in a bad, bad mood.&nbsp; :P
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>29-03-2011, 07:15:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				That's probably very wise of her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lunarice</strong> on <strong>29-03-2011, 07:19:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				*meeps*&nbsp; Medic!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>29-03-2011, 07:35:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Niassa gets her own turn...and because she has an Aspect that applies, she gets three extra dice (at the cost of a Style point).<br>Comment: Wisdom, 4 wagers<br>Result: 4, 2, 6,<br>Total: 12<br><br>That's 5 things she could add!&nbsp; So we'll go with...<br><br>Shara is throwing a party.<br>She’s Blooded of the Fox, but her mother was a Wolf.<br>Your Countess wants Shara as a vassal because of her skills.<br>Shara is Vangalio Burghe's Sister in law.<br>Shara's betrothed is Wyel Steele's brother.<br>A skilled rake wishes to cuckold Wyel Steele's brother before his wedding at this very party.<br>The rake is (Muse)'s older brother.<br>Kethry has gotten word of this plot...<br>...courtesy of the Countess!...<br>...who has sworn her to secrecy...<br>...to protect her sources.<br><br>&nbsp;&gt;:)&nbsp; You're welcome.<br><br>UPDATE--I goofed.&nbsp; Shara is engaged to Kethry's brother in law, Wyel's brother.&nbsp; Sorry for the confusion!<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>29-03-2011, 07:39:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Knowing our hostesses reputation as a great beauty, Mithra feels that he would best represent our liege by showing the confidence she places in her vassals.&nbsp; As such Mithra commands of the seamstress specific characteristics as she prepares the expensive gown of brocade silk with the plunging neckline adorned in lace.&nbsp; <br><br>Firstly, it's quality teases the upper edge of their hostesses station.&nbsp; <br><br>Secondly, it is off the shoulder and strapless.&nbsp; <br><br>These are an expression of Mithra's and the Countess's confidence in the upward mobility and beauty of our hostess.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>31-03-2011, 08:46:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A bit clearer look at the stage would be nice, boss.&nbsp; <br><br>And how's that?&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>31-03-2011, 08:51:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Do I understand correctly that there are Ven who are not blooded, but can be raised to it?&nbsp; <br><br>Would these be our retainers?&nbsp; OR would they be humans?&nbsp; <br><br>I assumed based on pre-atlantian noble parties thta there would be a servants present, and that I wouldn't wear my swords, but that my squire would bring them if there was a duel or assassins at the party.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>31-03-2011, 16:55:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yes, there are.<br><br>Yes, that would be correct.&nbsp; No, they are not humans.&nbsp; Humans would qualify as Orks, as far as the ven are concerned (if I am understanding the text correctly).<br><br>If you have a Valet, feel free to bring him along.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>02-04-2011, 19:31:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hmmm.&nbsp; Where'd everybody go?&nbsp; &nbsp;;D<br><br>We have one player on the board and four yet to show up, one of whom is mine.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lunarice</strong> on <strong>02-04-2011, 22:26:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I've been trying to find a pic of a dress and having difficulty.&nbsp; *pouts*&nbsp; Plus, I read something that Vens are not fair skinned or haired so I need to find a new&nbsp; pace pic.&nbsp; *pouts more*&nbsp; As soon as I figure out a little more, I'll get a post plus girls are supposed to be fashionably late and it will make hubby quite pissed ... which is quite fun in its own right.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>02-04-2011, 23:26:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Your pic is fine.&nbsp; The models they used for the pictures in Blood and Tears are all too pale (going by the text) to pass for ven, too.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>05-04-2011, 05:58:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Come on, people!&nbsp; Still nothing?<br><br>Story thread is here:&nbsp; http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=101799.0 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=101799.0)<br><br>Talk to me, people.&nbsp; Dead silence makes me a cranky GM.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>05-04-2011, 06:06:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm still trying to figure out WHAT to post. I was hoping someone's post might give me a jumping off point, since this isn't my normal character type... 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>05-04-2011, 06:09:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A)&nbsp; SAY something.&nbsp; If I have to prompt you to tell me if you're having trouble, I get cranky.&nbsp; If I don't know you need help, I can't do much<br><br>B)&nbsp; Just put your character on stage.&nbsp; Follow Muse's lead--arrive at the party.&nbsp; We can't begin the next bit until everybody's there.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>06-04-2011, 04:34:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I found it particularly hard wihtout any specific scenary to interact with.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>06-04-2011, 04:47:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ever see a proper Elizabethan stage?&nbsp; Not much scenery.<br>As it is, you did just fine&nbsp; :-)<br><br>Point of clarification--whether the stage is gaudy or austere is up to you guys.&nbsp; Remember that this game takes the line between player and narrator and nukes it from orbit.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>06-04-2011, 05:59:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				*Grins*&nbsp; Always fun.&nbsp; <br><br>*Transforms intot he Our Town narator and brings out a ladder.*&nbsp; <br><br>"There's a prop for those of you who like props."&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>06-04-2011, 06:36:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Okay, one massive data dump later has left me convinced that there's got to be a better way to do this!&nbsp; Bulleted lists are a PITA to do.<br><br>Short version...those three things, about each of the named NPCs?&nbsp; Those are all common knowledge, either directly experienced or known to you all by reputation.<br><br>And amusingly enough, there are two noblewomen named Niassa at this party...or will be.&nbsp; A fact I did not notice until I took a better look at the NPC list.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>09-04-2011, 20:56:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Now where'd everybody go?&nbsp; ???<br><br>C'mon, folks, you've got NPCs to bother...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reno</strong> on <strong>10-04-2011, 18:49:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm not ignoring the game. I'm just completely at a loss as to what to post.&nbsp; I think I should bow out at this point. I just can't get into the character, and I'm reminded as to why political intrigue and protocol aren't my thing here. Better to make my exit now than be the millstone holding things back. <br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>10-04-2011, 19:08:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<del>Okay, game's dead.<br><br>Sorry, folks.</del><br><br>FORCED RESET IN PROGRESS
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>11-04-2011, 02:57:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				New Story Thread is here:<br>http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=103414.0 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=103414.0)<br><br>The old one will be removed shortly.&nbsp; Pull and revise your posts, if you wish.&nbsp; I will also pull and rebuild the cast thread.<br><br>As before, you know this much:<br>Shara is throwing a party.<br>She’s Blooded of the Fox, but her mother was a Wolf.<br>Your Countess wants Shara as a vassal because of her skills.<br>Shara's betrothed is Wyel Steele's brother.<br>A skilled rake wishes to cuckold Wyel Steele's brother before his wedding at this very party.<br>The rake is Tali Mithra's older brother, Sheeda Merik.<br>Kethry has gotten word of this plot...<br>...courtesy of the Countess!...<br>...who has sworn her to secrecy...<br>...to protect her sources.<br><br>And here, for easier reference, are Three Things apiece for the people already on stage.&nbsp; This is probably how I ought to have done it the first time...<br><br><strong>Lady Shara</strong>, Baroness of Tilvia, Blooded of the Fox<br>Three Things about Shara:<br>She’s carrying a beautiful (and very new) sword on her hip.<br>Calling her “bold” is like calling dry ice “chilly.”<br>Her dress is … well, it’s amazing the damn thing stays on.<br><br><strong>Shara’s Seneschal</strong><br>Three Things about Shara’s Seneschal:<br>He’s tall and creepy.<br>He’s thin and creepy.<br>He’s creepy.<br><br><strong>Lady Peacock</strong>, Duchess of Q’var, Blooded of the Fox<br>Three Things about Lady Peacock:<br>She knows everyone.<br>She’s surrounded by admirers.<br>She knows everybody’s secrets, no matter how well-hidden.<br><br><strong>Lord Valin Burghe</strong>, Baron of Ishnavay, Blooded of the Bear<br>Three Things about Valin:<br>His hand seldom leaves his orichalcum sword, strapped to his belt.<br>He is quiet and only friendly with Shara.<br>A dark, shadowy figure follows his every step, whispering advice.<br><br><strong>Dannin Steele</strong>, Duke of Shyvala, Blooded of the Elk<br>Three Things about Duke Dannin:<br>He’s due to become the Earl any Season now.<br>He’s spent time in the Senate trying to convince the Senators about a threat of “smart orks.”<br>He’s an Autumn ven, single, and every woman in the Senate wants him.<br><br><strong>Lady No</strong>, Countess of Ival, Blooded of the Elk<br>Three Things about Lady No:<br>She’s a poison teddy bear.<br>She has three dead husbands. Currently looking for a fourth.<br>She has some kind of relationship with Zsanosz, Count Kether.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>14-04-2011, 07:57:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Something useful from the game forums!&nbsp; A list of all the uses to which one may put Style Points.&nbsp; Behold!&nbsp; With page references from the rules.<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><span class="bbc_u">How can I spend style points?</span><br>* To Refresh a Contact's Aspect. (97)<br>* To Refresh an Aspect previously Invoked. (111)<br>* To Tag another's Aspect. (111)<br>* To Compel another's Aspect. (111)<br>* To settle narrative disputes between players (122)<br>* To add an Aspect to the Scene (Costs 2 Style) (127)<br>* To act after failing a Courage Risk (Per action) (132)<br>* To reject a fact from a Cunning or Wisdom Risk about you (135)<br>* To reject a Compel (Costs 2 Style) (143)<br>* To discover another's Aspect (162)<br>* To take a Risk with a Mortal Wound (201)<br>* To give someone a Scar (Costs 5 Style) (202)<br>* To kill a helpless character (202)<br>* To enhance certain Maneuvers (Press) (206)<br>* To respond with a Maneuver if targeted for Murder during Mass Murder (210)<br>* To take an Injury in place of someone you love (224)<br>* To gain an inspirational free Aspect from a piece of Art (248)<br>* To gain an inspirational free Aspect from an Opera (249)<br>* To gain an inspirational free Aspect from a Hunt (278)<br>* To gain 3 bonus dice when protecting a mutual member of a Blood Oath (289)<br>* To know the emotional state of a mutual member of a Blood Oath (290)<br>* To know the general direction and distance of a mutual member of a Blood Oath (290)<br>* To discover an artifact in a Ruin (296)<br>* To activate various Artifact Values (298 to 301)<br>* To activate Blessings (314 to 324, 414 to 419)<br>* To narrate elements of the setting (334)<br>* To correct OOC mis-steps (335)<br>* To Kibitz (335)<br>* (General NPC only) To activate some Ork Traits (408 to 409)</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>I have also thrown a few of my hard-earned shekels behind a newish supplement that's due to be published soon, which is supposed to have lots of fun and useful stuff in.&nbsp; Once we get going, that is.&nbsp; It won't change what's happening at the party, I promise.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>15-04-2011, 01:58:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				All that begs the question of how we get Style points back.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>15-04-2011, 02:00:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Be stylish.<br><br>I should be handing them out like candy...and will, once we get the hang of things.<br><br>You can also always nominate something that seems to be deserving here in OOC.<br><br>Update: also, when someone tags an aspect, or compels an aspect, you get a style point.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>18-04-2011, 19:40:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Okay, here comes the fun!<br><del><br>Cunning or Wisdom risks coming up...<br><br>And in Cinsel's case, perhaps a deferred Beauty risk on the off chance that he'd like to get to know Lady No better.&nbsp; &nbsp;&gt;:)</del><br><br>Circ pointed out that there was no point in leaving this hanging, and he's quite right, so I've updated the post.<br><br>Ikhalu is the patron suaven of Vengeance.&nbsp; Veneration is of course forbidden, but when those daggers start showing up, it's usually a very bad sign for someone.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>23-04-2011, 01:26:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I will be AFK for the weekend, staring very soonish, on account of a visit to friends who have no internet access.<br><br>I'd like to see a few posts when I get back, or at least questions in the OOC!<br><br>(Am I wasting my time?&nbsp; C'mon, gang...)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lunarice</strong> on <strong>23-04-2011, 17:12:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sorry for my long afk's.&nbsp; Kids were out of school for good Friday and my Sunday tabletop group got together Friday night with a potluck.&nbsp; Today I tabletop with the other group and don't have much time today as a result.&nbsp; After the Easter egg hunting tomorrow and subsequent nap to try to get normal again, I'll try to get a post in here ... well, the main thread.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>29-04-2011, 03:14:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Circ and Muse, waiting on you...and waiting...and waiting...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>29-04-2011, 08:51:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tag all.&nbsp; :)&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>29-04-2011, 16:33:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Muse, please leave ALL OOC in the OOC thread.&nbsp; That's what it's here for.&nbsp; Edit your last post, please.<br>And the answer to your question is "make a Wisdom risk."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>29-04-2011, 18:00:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				*Blinks*&nbsp; <br><br>Gah, what did I do?&nbsp; Include a question?&nbsp; <br><br>Check.&nbsp; <br><br>Okay, how do I make a wisdom risk?&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>29-04-2011, 18:02:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Roll a number of d6 equal to your Wisdom rating, looking for 10 or better.&nbsp; If you make it, you get to make one yes/no statement about the question.<br><br>You may also make wagers, if you have a rating higher than 2.&nbsp; Each die wagered gives you an additional yes/no statement that you can make (assuming you win privilege).
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lunarice</strong> on <strong>29-04-2011, 19:49:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I rolled 2, 5, 3 for a total of 10 on a Wisdom Test.&nbsp; I hope the results went to you Panda.&nbsp; I plugged in 76 for the memeber # and hope that was the right one for you.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>29-04-2011, 19:49:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yes, that's me.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>30-04-2011, 09:23:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Next question on the, "I should be more competent than this by now," list.&nbsp; <br><br>Where are our character sheets again?&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lunarice</strong> on <strong>30-04-2011, 09:27:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=100656.0 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=100656.0)<br><br>There ya go sweetie.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>30-04-2011, 12:31:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Thanks!&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>30-04-2011, 22:58:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<span class="bbc_u">ALL</span> QUESTIONS, RISKS, DIE ROLLS, AND PERTAINING NEGOTIATIONS GO IN THE OOC THREAD.<br><br>This is a friendly game: no private conferences or notes with the GM.&nbsp; E-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g goes in the OOC.&nbsp; Every roll, every requested risk, every little OOC aside.&nbsp; It goes here.&nbsp; Not in PM to me.&nbsp; I would prefer to avoid IMing any of you about this game at all times, but that's the best way to get in touch sometimes.<br><br>Lunarice, that Wisdom risk was Muse's and Muse's alone.&nbsp; You did not need to roll.&nbsp; You may not have wanted to roll.&nbsp; At the moment, because Muse rolled a whopping 2, I will permit you to take privilege if you really want it.<br><br>Muse, you should have posted both your question <span class="bbc_u">and</span> the die roll here.<br><br>Is this unclear?<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=100316.msg4355308#msg4355308">Quote from: MadPanda on 11-03-2011, 00:42:48</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">This will also be for mechanical discussions, negotiations, general brainstorming, et cetera...and maybe even die rolls, just to keep the story thread clean of extraneous details!</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>We've since moved to putting the die rolls here as well, so far as I'm aware...except that I keep getting them sent to me via PM instead of posted here.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>30-04-2011, 23:19:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Gah.&nbsp; Good grief, Panda, you wanted me to post that embarrassing dice bot tangle here?&nbsp; <br><br>I got the 2d6 out, but it still had Shadowrun system stuff tagged too it!&nbsp; *Sweat drop!*&nbsp; <br><br>Sorry.&nbsp; *Grumbles*&nbsp; Stupid&nbsp; newbie mistake and Iv'e been here 2 days longer than Panda has...&nbsp; <br><br>*kicks a stone with his new shoe*&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>30-04-2011, 23:22:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yes.&nbsp; Yes, I do.&nbsp; Everybody gets to see everything OOC.&nbsp; This is a <em>friendly</em> game.&nbsp; No secret conferences or notes.&nbsp; No plotting against other PCs where they can't see you do it.<br><br>When you get stuck, say something.&nbsp; Ask for help.&nbsp; Don't just fall silent.&nbsp; It makes your GM a very cranky panda.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>30-04-2011, 23:36:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Okay, now, just when I thought I was starting to get a handle on this system...&nbsp; <br><br>*Grins*&nbsp; <br><br>If I had won that Wisdom risk...&nbsp; <br><br>Would I be (out of charecter) finding out the answers to my questions, or <strong>making them up?!?</strong>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lunarice</strong> on <strong>01-05-2011, 00:22:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I apologize for rolling a Wisdom test.&nbsp; I thought I was supposed to, just ignore it please.&nbsp; Also, How do I get the die roll to go in this thread?&nbsp; All I have figured out was to use the dice bot and make sure it went to you so you knew my roll and that I wasn't fibbing.&nbsp; &nbsp;???&nbsp; I'm still trying to get the hang of the site and seem to be failing pretty miserably.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>01-05-2011, 01:36:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				No worries, Lunarice.&nbsp; There's a learning curve--but in general, if one person is asking a question, that person makes the Risk associated with events.&nbsp; In this case, because there was confusion, I'll allow you to answer Muse's question yes or no...if you want to.&nbsp; If not, that's all right as well.<br><br>As for posting the die rolls:<br>Make the roll (however many d6 you want.&nbsp; Leave a comment indicated the number of wagers, if you want)<br>Click and drag to highlight the results.<br>Copy and paste into a message (or, better yet, into notepad or the equivalent)<br><br>Muse, you (the player) are rolling for the privilege of making stuff up as you go along, one yes/no statement at a time.&nbsp; I (as GM) don't have any answers except those already determined.&nbsp; You (the character) are remembering or discovering them.&nbsp; It is completely kosher in Houses for you (the player) to discover facts that you (the character) do not know.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>01-05-2011, 02:43:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Fun!&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>01-05-2011, 02:45:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Just keep in mind that you are not rolling to see whether you succeed or fail--you're rolling to see who gets to determine what happens...you or the GM.<br><br>In other words, with that brilliant roll of...what was it again?&nbsp; 2?&nbsp; That gives Yours Truly privilege.&nbsp; &gt;:)<br><br>Although, to be fair, no Wisdom Risk is required for the first part of your question (which is still in your OOC post...please edit that out).&nbsp; Look at her write-up.&nbsp; She has kin.<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">1a Parents: Father Ato Mwrr-Serpent (dominant), Mother, Rali Yvarai-Fox<br>1b Siblings: born 2 of three, older brother, younger sister</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>03-05-2011, 17:10:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Okay, I reread the Risk chapter carefully and discovered that we may be doing something wrong.&nbsp; Risks are <em>player-initiated</em> in most cases, and should be used for Risky situations...<br><br>(although the GM section says very clearly that the proper answer to a player question like 'what do I know about this' is 'make a Wisdom risk...')<br><br>To quote from the sidebar on p112...<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">TAKING A RISK<br>With that in mind, let’s go through the act of taking a risk step-by-step.<br><br>STEP 1: DECLARING INTENTION<br>This is where you say what you want your character to accomplish.<br><br>STEP 2: GATHER DICE<br>Next, you gather dice from your character sheet (and other places).<br><br>STEP 3: RESOLUTION<br>Finally, you roll the dice. If you beat a ten, you get Privilege and may narrate the outcome. If you don’t, the Narrator gets Privilege and narrates the outcome.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>03-05-2011, 17:39:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Alright, I'm going to make a Cunning risk to determine the motive for the killing...<br><br>*gathers dice... bot*
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>03-05-2011, 17:41:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Roll Result: CirclMastr rolled: 3d6<br>Against Difficulty: 10<br>Comment: Cunning risk for motive<br>Result: 4, 4, 1, <br>Total: 9 Versus TN: 10 Failure<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Well fuck.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>03-05-2011, 18:05:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Heh heh heh.&nbsp; (sweatdrops)&nbsp; Good think I have a plan already, not that the Narrator is supposed to make many of those.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Houses of the Blooded: OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>12-05-2011, 05:55:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				This one's dead.<br>Thanks for playing, folks.
			</dd>
		</dl>
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