Heroica: Glory Amongst The Stars - General Discussion

[Waterbrick Down]

Hi Mission 10ers, I'll have an update for you tomorrow. Those who haven't provided a solution to the puzzle will have till then.

[Duvors]

Just so's y'all knows, the items in the containers are clues.

[Zepher]

@The Legonater just a heads up, I’m happy to leave the wait for rescue up to the imagination! Don’t want to make everyone else see me waiting things out! But also if you want to do any rolls to see if the Hydra nabs us, I’m okay with that too. Even if it’s just in private and you message me the results . I put myself in danger!! Fine with consequences, fine without them.

[The Legonater]

37 minutes ago, Zepher said:

@The Legonater just a heads up, I’m happy to leave the wait for rescue up to the imagination! Don’t want to make everyone else see me waiting things out! But also if you want to do any rolls to see if the Hydra nabs us, I’m okay with that too. Even if it’s just in private and you message me the results . I put myself in danger!! Fine with consequences, fine without them.

I was basically going to let you talk to Greenlaw and Ilbery and then fade out once you were done. Same goes for the other group - if you guys are feeling resolved I can wrap things up, but feel free to talk more if you want!

[Zepher]

36 minutes ago, The Legonater said:

I was basically going to let you talk to Greenlaw and Ilbery and then fade out once you were done. Same goes for the other group - if you guys are feeling resolved I can wrap things up, but feel free to talk more if you want!

Appreciate it! I think Merei would want to pick Greenlaw's brain for sure, but we can do a fade to black and maybe a summery version. Not that I don't want to know what Greenlaw knows about Hydra, and what Ilbery knows about Hart! I absolutely do, and would want to revisit the characters, but don't want to drag out the denouement.

[karmajay]

19 minutes ago, Zepher said:

Appreciate it! I think Merei would want to pick Greenlaw's brain for sure, but we can do a fade to black and maybe a summery version. Not that I don't want to know what Greenlaw knows about Hydra, and what Ilbery knows about Hart! I absolutely do, and would want to revisit the characters, but don't want to drag out the denouement.

[Zepher]

Superb quest, Legonator! Will write up my thoughts this evening. But really fun throughout! Do we get any character points for quest completion?

[The Legonater]

4 hours ago, Zepher said:

Superb quest, Legonator! Will write up my thoughts this evening. But really fun throughout! Do we get any character points for quest completion?

I did throw in an extra point for the boss fight, but I'd be happy to throw in an additional one for completion. I think WBD said he aims for a character point per month, which I thought I was going to dramatically overshoot, but wound up being pretty accurate. I'm a little nervous about over-leveling people, but I think it could be warranted given the length of this one.

[Waterbrick Down]

5 minutes ago, The Legonater said:

I did throw in an extra point for the boss fight, but I'd be happy to throw in an additional one for completion. I think WBD said he aims for a character point per month, which I thought I was going to dramatically overshoot, but wound up being pretty accurate. I'm a little nervous about over-leveling people, but I think it could be warranted given the length of this one.

That's currently my estimate and it's somewhat driven by player involvement. If they get a three month mission completed in one month, I might recalculate. No hard and fast rule at the moment though. Should be something in the next rule revision.

[Zepher]

Naw, wasn’t fishing so much. I don’t know why I thought everyone else had more than we did. It does look like thats been about the pace of other quests though, except for the lucky bunch who took a Slay Ride! Good to know, seems like a good pace.

[samurai-turtle]

18 hours ago, samurai-turtle said:

 

Where does she get off with this  ferldercarb of hers. I mean seriously,  she think she is in charge and I don't remember anyone of any authority making her the "leader". 

 

18 hours ago, Classic_Spaceman said:

OoC Character Note: 

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I am not sure that Polaris can hear this, since Yelana purposefully took 'Fix-It' aside to talk to him a bit more privately. 

 

 

 

On 4/3/2022 at 8:54 AM, Classic_Spaceman said:

 

 

"Thank you.", Yelana said gratefully; "And don't worry - I won't tell anyone. Bers - Let's check it out. Polaris, you and Avgustus stay out here - I don't want anyone sneaking up on us. And Avgustus, once we're done here, we can all head to the contest together.". She began walking towards the workshop, then pulled 'Fix-It' to the side. "Hey, so I can tell you're getting a little worried about why we're asking about your memories."; she paused, letting out a deep sigh. "I didn't want to be this blunt about it, but our intel reports indicate that there . . . already was an attempt on your life, about six months ago. . . You survived, but your memories of the incident don't seem to have - And that's all we know.". A bit of nervousness began to show in Yelana's voice; "We really don't have much of an idea of what we're up against, and I wonder if maybe. . . those lost memories could shed some light on what's going on - Who's after you, what happened to Teclion. Our entire mission. . . and a matter of life and death; our intel's run out, so those memories may be our only lead. And our only chance to keep you safe. I'm not trying to pry, I'm really not, I'm just. . . kinda out of options right now.". Yelana took a breath, gauging Fix-It's reaction to what she had said. "So, if you remember anything - and I do mean anything - let me know; weird, frightening. . . violent, even. Anything would help.". 

OoC: 

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First section of bolded text: Persuasion check on 'Fix-It' to convince him of Yelana's story (also perhaps Deception? What Yelana is saying is technically true, so I am not sure if there would be a Deception component to the check). 

Second bit of bolded text: Insight check on Fix-It's reaction to what Yelana is saying. 

Third section of bolded text: Persuasion check to get 'Fix-It' to provide any information that he remembers. 

General Note: Yelana still has the Translator Cube equipped. 
 

 

I think you better read that a little better. You (or Yelana) told me (or Polaris) to stay put. So I think she would of heard at least part of it. Plus, not to mention MILES has good hearing and probably is "repeating" everything. I haven't establish how well he can hear everything but  I am guessing it is quite a the moment and his sensors picking stuff up.  

[Classic_Spaceman]

4 hours ago, samurai-turtle said:

I think you better read that a little better. You (or Yelana) told me (or Polaris) to stay put. So I think she would of heard at least part of it. Plus, not to mention MILES has good hearing and probably is "repeating" everything. I haven't establish how well he can hear everything but  I am guessing it is quite a the moment and his sensors picking stuff up.  

My intention when writing this was that when Yelana told Polaris to stand watch, the party was roughly in the middle of the scrap yard, over by the shed (which envision as being a short distance from the workshop itself). After that, she walked out of Polaris’ and Avgustus’ earshot, then addressed ‘Fix-It’ quietly. If you need me to, I can modify my post to make this a bit clearer, or I can go ahead with Polaris having heard a bit of what Yelana said (whichever works best for you). 
BTW, please let me know if I overstepped - I am not quite sure whether it is you or Polaris that is the one who is irritated, based on the tone of your post! 😕
 

[Zepher]

4 hours ago, Classic_Spaceman said:

My intention when writing this was that when Yelana told Polaris to stand watch, the party was roughly in the middle of the scrap yard, over by the shed (which envision as being a short distance from the workshop itself). After that, she walked out of Polaris’ and Avgustus’ earshot, then addressed ‘Fix-It’ quietly. If you need me to, I can modify my post to make this a bit clearer, or I can go ahead with Polaris having heard a bit of what Yelana said (whichever works best for you). 
BTW, please let me know if I overstepped - I am not quite sure whether it is you or Polaris that is the one who is irritated, based on the tone of your post! 😕
 

I think this is actually something interesting about the difference between a live-action RPG, and a text-based one. In a live-action, it's totally cool for someone to pull someone else aside for a quick private conversation, since it'll take like 10-15 minutes and, if you're playing with a respectful group, everyone just cools their heels and respects the moment and intention. In a text-based adventure, however, since everything takes longer, pulling an NPC aside might mean other players have nothing to do for the next 2-3 days, which is a tougher pill to swallow. I'm personally cool with it, since I prefer dynamism over speed, but I definitely understand how it can be tough to be taken out of the action for that long.

[samurai-turtle]

6 hours ago, Classic_Spaceman said:

My intention when writing this was that when Yelana told Polaris to stand watch, the party was roughly in the middle of the scrap yard, over by the shed (which envision as being a short distance from the workshop itself). After that, she walked out of Polaris’ and Avgustus’ earshot, then addressed ‘Fix-It’ quietly. If you need me to, I can modify my post to make this a bit clearer, or I can go ahead with Polaris having heard a bit of what Yelana said (whichever works best for you). 
BTW, please let me know if I overstepped - I am not quite sure whether it is you or Polaris that is the one who is irritated, based on the tone of your post! 😕
 

At this point it is 50/50. But I am just annoyed in general it seems like most days. I don't know maybe in the future try to separate the private from the general conversation it probably would help others too (I guess). 

[Kintobor]

To keep things moving along, we'll assume that Polaris heard the conversation as I don't believe that one person should take full attention of an NPC unless they specify they'd like to, and even then I may not grant that depending on the situation! 

[Classic_Spaceman]

5 hours ago, samurai-turtle said:

At this point it is 50/50. But I am just annoyed in general it seems like most days. I don't know maybe in the future try to separate the private from the general conversation it probably would help others too (I guess). 

Do you mean that you are generally annoyed about the game itself, or just that you are usually feeling irritable? I want to avoid overstepping, so I can restrain Yelana's tendency to jump into a position of leadership somewhat, if it is going to be a problem for you personally. 
 

5 hours ago, Kintobor said:

To keep things moving along, we'll assume that Polaris heard the conversation as I don't believe that one person should take full attention of an NPC unless they specify they'd like to, and even then I may not grant that depending on the situation! 

Understandable, and that works with me! 👍
 

[samurai-turtle]

1 hour ago, Classic_Spaceman said:

Do you mean that you are generally annoyed about the game itself, or just that you are usually feeling irritable? I want to avoid overstepping, so I can restrain Yelana's tendency to jump into a position of leadership somewhat, if it is going to be a problem for you personally. 
 

I don't know if I should answer that (maybe that should be a clue for you). You know what I might have something more to say after the "mission" in the lounge...

[Classic_Spaceman]

1 hour ago, samurai-turtle said:

I don't know if I should answer that (maybe that should be a clue for you). You know what I might have something more to say after the "mission" in the lounge...

I actually do want you to answer (which I recognise sounds somewhat confrontational in writing, but I do not mean it to be), and I would rather not wait until the quest is over to be made aware of a problem that I can work on now. We can discuss whatever is at issue either here or via PM - I have no preference - but I would like to resolve this before we proceed further with the quest. 
Additionally, I would appreciate @Dutch Thriceman and @Kintobor (again, either publicly or privately) weighing in, so that I can figure out if this is specifically a problem that you are having, or if it is something broader. 
 

[Kintobor]

I don’t think things are at a point where we need to be confrontational with one another. C_S, I would prefer we discuss things in further detail at the end of the mission. I know you don’t intend to act in a confrontational manner, but you are whether you realize it or not. To keep things moving along, if either of you two, C_S or samurai-turtle, wish to contact me in PMs to discuss anything, you always can. 
 

Let’s keep things moving along, please.

[Duvors]

Thus ends the tale of Investigator Machen. He failed to accomplish anything. Rip.

[Endgame]

4 hours ago, Duvors said:

Thus ends the tale of Investigator Machen. He failed to accomplish anything. Rip.

He achieved immaculately small handwriting. Rest in peace, Machen. :(

Are those last two lines of dialogue something that our characters can hear in some capacity (with the source/direction being unknown), or is it something that was written into the journal? Trying to figure out how Decker ought to be responding.

 

[Duvors]

8 minutes ago, Endgame said:

Are those last two lines of dialogue something that our characters can hear in some capacity (with the source/direction being unknown), or is it something that was written into the journal? Trying to figure out how Decker ought to be responding.

Written.

[Peppermint_M]

Aysu will be grabbing anything that is not nailed down and if the chance arises might go back for furnishings and fixtures  So If no one else dibs any of the other objects I will be getting them all packed up for doling out once we are done. (Magpie character, but she likes to share too!) 

[Waterbrick Down]

5 hours ago, Peppermint_M said:

Aysu will be grabbing anything that is not nailed down and if the chance arises might go back for furnishings and fixtures  So If no one else dibs any of the other objects I will be getting them all packed up for doling out once we are done. (Magpie character, but she likes to share too!) 

Just remember you only have a limited amount of inventory slots. 

[Scubacarrot]

7 hours ago, Peppermint_M said:

Aysu will be grabbing anything that is not nailed down and if the chance arises might go back for furnishings and fixtures  So If no one else dibs any of the other objects I will be getting them all packed up for doling out once we are done. (Magpie character, but she likes to share too!) 

In that case have Aysu go back and grab the blunderbuss in the pizzeria Jonk ignored.