Chapter 11: Q&A / Discussions

[Darren]

Got it. I'll post either late tonight or tomorrow. Headed to Lancaster to take Cindi to Dutch Winter Wonderland.

[Mike]

Dec 4, 2012 13:22:25 GMT -4 Darren said:

I've forgotten Syrdan and Lehranna's pseudonyms! Sorry!

Mallan and Rhae.

I hear they've invented this newfangled contraption for websites called a "search engine" for answering such questions ...

[Darren]

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

I end up posting during the day at work, and I start writing and realizing I forgot a name, and I don't want to open up another window and start searching. I'm a lazy poster.....

[Jeff]

Okay, I have a map ready to give you guys a visual. But now I need to write the actual next post. As always...bear with me.

[Mike]

Not a problem, Jeff. You know where to find us.

[Dave W.]

Yeah, we're mot going anywhere... Well, we go places when we're not on line here but we always come back...

[Darren]

I cease to exist when I'm not online.

[Brian]

I cease to exist when I'm online.

[Ken]

I was told there would be no philosophy in this game...?

[Dave B.]

I exist when I cease to exist.

[Jeff]

I persist when you all grease to desist.

[Joe]

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Philosphy and even I'm getting a headache over this conversation.

[Darren]

I'll post soon-ish. Just many things going on and my mind is occupied, and I don't want to screw this up.

In the meantime:

Your escort leads you to a table on the east corner of the room. The next table over is held by the Tharasks.

...I don't think we get to choose. I think it's assigned seating.

[Ken]

It says something about how much I love this game and Jeff's brilliant storytelling that, even before I read any of the text, I saw the photo - with eyepatch - and immediately realized who it was. "Holy shit, it's Lamara!!"

[Jeff]

Heh. Thanks!

You did realize that the old "dark echelon" would rear its head again, right? ;D

[Jeff]

Brian, regarding your suggestion of a possible Diplomacy check, do you mean Bluff? The question is: does Condign himself truly believe in and mean what he says? If not, Bluff it is.

[Brian]

All right. It's a bluff. I'll reroll and modify the post.

[Dave W.]

Sorry 'bout being out, Christmas and work... I'll get caught up now

[Ken]

Dec 21, 2012 0:30:23 GMT -4 Darren said:

Kal smiles back at Krez. "Yes, it is so unfortunate when you can't trust those around you. Best to always sleep with one eye open, isn't it, Major?" And Kal is off.

Very nice comeback, Darren.

[Mike]

Hey Jeff - what happened when Syrdan dropped the piece of fruit off the balcony?

He's just trying to see what might happen if someone vaulted over the railing and down into the room below.

[Jeff]

"Well, that was somewhat boring." Shorak says to his companions. "I was hoping for something...anything more. But, I guess it's not unexpected. They certainly know how to keep their audience engaged."

Just FYI, I'm not done. Just pausing to allow reactions, if any. The Coin Lords aren't putting on a show, just welcoming everyone. The night has only just begun. More is coming.

[Dave B.]

That was not meant to comment on your post. That was Shorak just commenting on the playing on everyone's curiosity.

[Ken]

Ohhh, that's good, creepy stuff about the Patriot, Jeff. Shades of the Demeter!

[Jeff]

Yeah, I couldn't resist the opportunity. But it actually did flow out of the events; it's not entirely contrived.

[Ken]

Yep, figured that. We exposed Krez and his minions to the crew. Krez couldn't let them spill the beans in Stormreach.

[Ken]

Psst... Darren! We all left from SHARN, not Fairhaven. Nerrin said "Fairhaven" only because that's what Belarin put on his forged ID papers.

[Darren]

Oh. Yeah, I can't remember the names of things. I'll change my post.

[Ken]

I really like the end of your post today, Brian. A grim, striking metaphor.

[Brian]

Thanks, Ken. I've learned it all from you guys. ;D

[Ken]

"Bigby's Insulting Finger".... BWAHAHAHAHA! Excellent, Mike.