Keep an eye on the skelly bobs. > On 9 Sep 2014, at 07:06, Roger Nolan <rog@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > >> just then, there is a scraping sound from the passageway behind you. > > So it isn't AoD it's Evil Dead. > > Go on, what's behind us: turn round pointy stick primed. > > On 8 Sep 2014, at 20:50, Pete (Redacted sender "tadcastervalentino@xxxxxxxxx > <mailto:tadcastervalentino@xxxxxxxxx>" for DMARC) > <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: > >> Amy of Darkness is behind us now? >> >> then rotate and expect to get pushed into the pit by some kind of moving >> wall scenario... >> >> From: Jason Proctor <jason@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:jason@xxxxxxxxxxx>> >> To: "satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>" >> <satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> >> Sent: >> Subject: [satanworship] Re: Losing the plot. WAS [Re: Re: descent into the >> depths, yet again] >> >> after a quick round of the blind leading the blind to find out who knows the >> most of any recognisable language, it is Chump that emerges as the one who >> could write the most stuff nobody else could read. whether he's faking it or >> not... >> >> so, watching the skeleton army carefully, Chump edges forward and plucks the >> book from the edge of the pit. it's thick, bound in black skin of some kind, >> and usually closed by a belt and clasp which is currently open. >> >> Chump opens up the book and the party takes a look inside. the pages are >> thick, old, and worn, and the dense, cryptic scrawl is not in an alphabet >> anyone recognises, never mind a language. >> >> fortunately, this isn't Army of Darkness, so the skeletons remain motionless. >> >> just then, there is a scraping sound from the passageway behind you. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 8:09 AM, Pete <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> <mailto:dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >> so, whomever can read the best - picks up the book and takes a look >> >> if they can read it then they do so :) >> >> stupid is as stupid does... >> >> From: Jane Sales <jane@xxxxxxxxx <mailto:jane@xxxxxxxxx>> >> To: satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Sent: Monday, September 8, 2014 12:37 AM >> >> Subject: [satanworship] Re: Losing the plot. WAS [Re: Re: descent into the >> depths, yet again] >> >> Off you go then. >> >> >> >>> On 8 Sep 2014, at 07:47, Roger Nolan <rog@xxxxxxxxxx >>> <mailto:rog@xxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>> >> >> Who can read? >> >> Either way, it would be rude not to taunt the skeletons by not reading the >> book. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On 8 Sep 2014, at 07:02, Jason Proctor <jason@xxxxxxxxxxx >> <mailto:jason@xxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >> >>> dude, i'd be totally gutted >>> >>> >>> >>> On Sun, Sep 7, 2014 at 10:59 PM, Edward Marsden-Jones >>> <eddiemarsdenjones@xxxxxxxxxx <mailto:eddiemarsdenjones@xxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>> DM might be disappointed if we ignore it. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 8 Sep 2014, at 09:16, Pete <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>> <mailto:dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> (Redacted sender >>> "tadcastervalentino@xxxxxxxxx <mailto:tadcastervalentino@xxxxxxxxx>" for >>> DMARC) wrote: >>> >>>> I think the obvious 'stupid teens in a woodcabin in the woods move' >>>> >>>> is to go pick up the book, open it and start to read out loud >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> From: Jason Proctor <jason@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:jason@xxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> To: "satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>" >>>> <satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> Sent: Sunday, September 7, 2014 7:11 PM >>>> Subject: [satanworship] Re: Losing the plot. WAS [Re: Re: descent into the >>>> depths, yet again] >>>> >>>> ah this is a reply in Gav tradition. i remember the good old days of "if >>>> Swamp is using his maul and he's down to less than 3 points in his left >>>> leg, then.... however, if Chump has enough power for a Bladesharp 3.5, and >>>> Cynfred and Ester have caused damage on 60% of melee rounds so far, >>>> then..." >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Sun, Sep 7, 2014 at 6:59 PM, Gavin Walker <gavinw@xxxxxxxxxx >>>> <mailto:gavinw@xxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>> Stand still, run away, look at the book, set fire to everything, hit >>>> things with scythes, all the while shooting things with arrows. >>>> >>>> Shoorely that was obvious? ;o) >>>> >>>> - G >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 2014/09/08, at 12:44 PM, Jason Proctor wrote: >>>> >>>> > so, er..... what's the plan? >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 1:50 PM, Roger Nolan <rog@xxxxxxxxxx >>>> > <mailto:rog@xxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>> > Come on, there's only 150 of them - let's make it a fair stand up fight. >>>> > >>>> > On second thoughts I say we start running now. >>>> > >>>> > Sent from my iPhone >>>> > >>>> > On 5 Sep 2014, at 19:07, Pete (Redacted sender >>>> > "tadcastervalentino@xxxxxxxxx <mailto:tadcastervalentino@xxxxxxxxx>" for >>>> > DMARC) <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> > <mailto:dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>> > >>>> >> I'll take anything - tar may be nice... >>>> >> >>>> >> From: Jason Proctor <jason@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:jason@xxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> To: "satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>" >>>> >> <satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> Sent: >>>> >> Subject: [satanworship] Re: Losing the plot. WAS [Re: Re: descent into >>>> >> the depths, yet again] >>>> >> >>>> >> you mean did someone helpfully coat the floor with tar, something like >>>> >> that? >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 11:01 AM, Pete <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> <mailto:dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>> >> there had to be weapons... >>>> >> >>>> >> does the floor of the pit look flammable at all? >>>> >> >>>> >> [pondering using oil again] >>>> >> >>>> >> ... >>>> >> >>>> >> From: Jason Proctor <jason@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:jason@xxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> To: "satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>" >>>> >> <satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> Sent: >>>> >> Subject: [satanworship] Re: Losing the plot. WAS [Re: Re: descent into >>>> >> the depths, yet again] >>>> >> >>>> >> [fx: measures self] could comfortably fit about 10 of me standing side >>>> >> by side with a small gap between us in a 10m space >>>> >> >>>> >> edging forward (geddit?) you can see there is an end to the rows after >>>> >> maybe 15 or so. there's something at the far rear of the cave but you >>>> >> can't quite make it out. >>>> >> >>>> >> closing to 2m, you can make out that the skeletons are standing on the >>>> >> floor of the pit. there are various loose pieces of armour and weapons >>>> >> scattered at at the skeletons' feet. >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 9:37 AM, Pete <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> <mailto:dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>> >> as soon as you touch the book... >>>> >> >>>> >> thy are about a meter wide? - some big dudes then >>>> >> >>>> >> well - there are waaaay too many for them all to animate and attack - >>>> >> we would get massacred - and our kind DM would not be that brutal... >>>> >> >>>> >> Lets creep forwards and get a closer look - about 2m from the edge (Cyn >>>> >> wants to see feet...) >>>> >> >>>> >> From: Jason Proctor <jason@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:jason@xxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> To: "satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>" >>>> >> <satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> Sent: >>>> >> Subject: [satanworship] Re: Losing the plot. WAS [Re: Re: descent into >>>> >> the depths, yet again] >>>> >> >>>> >> currently, how they stand up is not clear. >>>> >> >>>> >> the cave is 10m wide and they are shoulder to shoulder. so, 10 in each >>>> >> row. from where you are, there are ranks and ranks until the torchlight >>>> >> gives out. >>>> >> >>>> >> how close are you getting to the skeletons to discover more stuff about >>>> >> them? >>>> >> >>>> >> i'm assuming you're currently about 10m back from the edge. so from >>>> >> this distance, it's just a book with a black cover. >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 5:49 AM, Edward Marsden-Jones >>>> >> <eddiemarsdenjones@xxxxxxxxxx <mailto:eddiemarsdenjones@xxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> wrote: >>>> >> Agreed. >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> > On 5 Sep 2014, at 12:10, Roger Nolan <rog@xxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> > <mailto:rog@xxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>> >> > >>>> >> > Agreed. >>>> >> > >>>> >> > Some more clarity: >>>> >> > How are the skeletons managing to stand? Are they supported or are >>>> >> > they managing to stand on their own? >>>> >> > How many? Ranks and ranks - how many in the first row? >>>> >> > >>>> >> > r >>>> >> > >>>> >> >> On 5 Sep 2014, at 08:14, Gavin Walker <gavinw@xxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >> <mailto:gavinw@xxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>> >> >> >>>> >> >> Ooh! Ooh! Things have slowed down enough for me to agree! >>>> >> >> >>>> >> >> Yes! What Jane said. >>>> >> >> >>>> >> >> - G >>>> >> >> >>>> >> >> >>>> >> >> >>>> >> >> >>>> >> >>> On 2014/09/05, at 6:05 PM, Jane Sales wrote: >>>> >> >>> >>>> >> >>> Quick examine of the book, from where we stand, while we wait for >>>> >> >>> the others. >>>> >> >>> >>>> >> >>> Sent from my iPad >>>> >> >>> >>>> >> >>>> On 4 Sep 2014, at 23:20, "Pete" <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>> <mailto:dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> (Redacted sender >>>> >> >>>> "tadcastervalentino@xxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>> <mailto:tadcastervalentino@xxxxxxxxx>" for DMARC) wrote: >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> depends on how close we are right now - I'm proposing we fire from >>>> >> >>>> where we stand (looks up to check for hanging cages etc.) >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> From: Jason Proctor <jason@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:jason@xxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> >>>> To: "satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>> <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>" <satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>> <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> >>>> Sent: >>>> >> >>>> Subject: [satanworship] Re: Losing the plot. WAS [Re: Re: descent >>>> >> >>>> into the depths, yet again] >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> all the visible skeletons are easily within missile range. as to >>>> >> >>>> whether you'll hit anything... >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> but i'm *asking* you. how close are you getting to skeletons? >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> On Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 2:45 PM, Pete <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>> <mailto:dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>> >> >>>> sounds like we are close enough to spread out and unleash a volley >>>> >> >>>> of badly aimed projectiles? >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> From: Jason Proctor <jason@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:jason@xxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> >>>> To: "satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>> <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>" <satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>> <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> >>>> Sent: >>>> >> >>>> Subject: [satanworship] Re: Losing the plot. WAS [Re: Re: descent >>>> >> >>>> into the depths, yet again] >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> before Chump (a) burns the place down and/or (b) unleashes the >>>> >> >>>> hordes of hell >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> how close are you getting to the skeleton horde? >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> On Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 2:39 PM, Pete <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>> <mailto:dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>> >> >>>> indeed - waiting on teh >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> Aye and >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> Nay count >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> From: Jason Proctor <jason@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:jason@xxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> >>>> To: "satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>> <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>" <satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>> <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> >>>> Sent: >>>> >> >>>> Subject: [satanworship] Re: Losing the plot. WAS [Re: Re: descent >>>> >> >>>> into the depths, yet again] >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> i think we'll have a adjournment until more players are active :-) >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> On Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 1:52 PM, Pete <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>> <mailto:dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>> >> >>>> I'd suggest cobbing oil over them all and lighting them up >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> but then we might get attacked my animated flaming skeletons! >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> any good bowmen up for a headshot? >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> I have a sling somewhere... >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> all in favour - say Aye >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> ... >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> From: Jason Proctor <jason@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:jason@xxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> >>>> To: "satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>> <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>" <satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>> <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> >>>> Sent: >>>> >> >>>> Subject: [satanworship] Re: Losing the plot. WAS [Re: Re: descent >>>> >> >>>> into the depths, yet again] >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> thanks to the edge, you can only see as far down as collarbones, >>>> >> >>>> no weapons currently in view. the skulls do not have helmets. >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> On Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 1:46 PM, Pete <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>> <mailto:dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>> >> >>>> well I had used my mapmaking to assume that the skulls were the >>>> >> >>>> tops of skeletons, can we see if they have weapons? >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> From: Jason Proctor <jason@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:jason@xxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> >>>> To: "satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>> <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>" <satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>> <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> >>>> Sent: >>>> >> >>>> Subject: [satanworship] Re: Losing the plot. WAS [Re: Re: descent >>>> >> >>>> into the depths, yet again] >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> the passageway opens out into a relatively narrow cave (maybe 10m >>>> >> >>>> wide). after about 5m or so, the floor drops off into a pit which >>>> >> >>>> is the width of the cave. now you're a little closer... the skulls >>>> >> >>>> aren't floating, they are perched on top of full skeletons. they >>>> >> >>>> stand shoulder to shoulder across the cave, with rows of them >>>> >> >>>> going back as far as the torch will show. >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> and yes, there is a black object which looks to be a book, close >>>> >> >>>> to the edge. >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> On Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 1:24 PM, Pete <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>> <mailto:dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>> >> >>>> so there is a book at the edge of a drop off >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> past that - maybe floating are a series of skulls? >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> how many can we count? >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> From: Jason Proctor <jason@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:jason@xxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> >>>> To: "satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>> <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>" <satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>> <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> >>>> Sent: >>>> >> >>>> Subject: [satanworship] Re: Losing the plot. WAS [Re: Re: descent >>>> >> >>>> into the depths, yet again] >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> the spherical objects are about football sized, but you can only >>>> >> >>>> see the tops of them. note they are not on the ground, they are >>>> >> >>>> past the edge where the tunnel falls away. >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> then the torch light reflects in a particular way and you can make >>>> >> >>>> out a little detail on the first row. the spherical objects are >>>> >> >>>> skulls. >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> On Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 11:31 AM, Pete <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>> <mailto:dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>> >> >>>> an array you say? >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> well then I think I know how to deal with that now ... >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> anyone for a warding spell? >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> do we know about them? >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> From: Jason Proctor <jason@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:jason@xxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> >>>> To: "satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>> <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>" <satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>> <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> >>>> Sent: >>>> >> >>>> Subject: [satanworship] Re: Losing the plot. WAS [Re: Re: descent >>>> >> >>>> into the depths, yet again] >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> in time-honoured tradition (as dictated by the yellowing, tattered >>>> >> >>>> marching order email, from 2000 or so), Arfa leads the way, >>>> >> >>>> followed by Cynfred, Ester, and Chump, with Splut in the >>>> >> >>>> tail-gunner position. >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> as you cautiously continue down the tunnel, you notice that it is >>>> >> >>>> getting colder. also, there is a faint smell of decaying flesh in >>>> >> >>>> the air, but it's musty, as though ancient. the hairs on lesser >>>> >> >>>> adventurers' skin would be standing up by now, but this party is >>>> >> >>>> too hardcore for all that* >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> a little way later, the tunnel begins to widen into a cave, and >>>> >> >>>> the floor seems to drop away. the musty smell is almost >>>> >> >>>> overwhelming. the dust and dirt on the floor here seems to have >>>> >> >>>> been recently disturbed, and up ahead, just before the drop, there >>>> >> >>>> is a black object on the ground. >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> a little further, you recognise that the black object seems to be >>>> >> >>>> a book, and it's close to the edge. past the edge, you see, right >>>> >> >>>> at the end of the torch's throw, an array of spherical objects at >>>> >> >>>> roughly ground level. the array is in precise arrangement, and >>>> >> >>>> spans the width of the cave and disappears into the distance past >>>> >> >>>> your ability to see. >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> hairs beginning to stand up, regardless of core level, at this >>>> >> >>>> point. very cold in the cave. you're about 20m from the edge. >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> *the dice said so >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> On Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 10:11 AM, Pete <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>> <mailto:dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>> >> >>>> yus >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> though shivery is a new attribute >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> From: Jason Proctor <jason@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:jason@xxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> >>>> To: "satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>> <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>" <satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>> <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> >>>> Sent: >>>> >> >>>> Subject: [satanworship] Re: Losing the plot. WAS [Re: Re: descent >>>> >> >>>> into the depths, yet again] >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> is the party going all shivery and shit? >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 10:34 AM, Jason Proctor <jason@xxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>> <mailto:jason@xxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>> >> >>>> missing comma indicates that this is now a Traveller conversation >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 10:33 AM, Pete <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>> <mailto:dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>> >> >>>> you just fumble your map making DM???? >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> :) >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> From: Edward Marsden-Jones <eddiemarsdenjones@xxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>> <mailto:eddiemarsdenjones@xxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> To: "satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>> <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>" <satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>> <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> >>>> Sent: >>>> >> >>>> Subject: [satanworship] Re: Losing the plot. WAS [Re: Re: descent >>>> >> >>>> into the depths, yet again] >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> Nope, mattlebat a seems to have another unexplored tunnel next to >>>> >> >>>> it. >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>>> On 3 Sep 2014, at 21:29, Jason Proctor <jason@xxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>> <mailto:jason@xxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>> >> >>>>> >>>> >> >>>>> i assume Swamp means the shivery passage? he pokes his head a bit >>>> >> >>>>> further but the passage continues for some way ahead. >>>> >> >>>>> >>>> >> >>>>> the rest of the party arrive at the shivery/crabster passage >>>> >> >>>>> intersection without incident... >>>> >> >>>>> >>>> >> >>>>> >>>> >> >>>>> On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 9:42 AM, Pete <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>> <mailto:dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>> >> >>>>> Bad Ideas r Us >>>> >> >>>>> >>>> >> >>>>> From: Roger Nolan <rog@xxxxxxxxxx <mailto:rog@xxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> >>>>> To: satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>> >> >>>>> Sent: >>>> >> >>>>> Subject: [satanworship] Re: Losing the plot. WAS [Re: Re: descent >>>> >> >>>>> into the depths, yet again] >>>> >> >>>>> >>>> >> >>>>> …and before we get off track again: >>>> >> >>>>> >>>> >> >>>>> In the absence of any anything even approaching real leadership, >>>> >> >>>>> Cynfred will agree with the shivery passage plan - even though I >>>> >> >>>>> think it’s a spectacularly bad idea. >>>> >> >>>>> >>>> >> >>>>> r >>>> >> >>>>> >>>> >> >>>>> >>>> >> >>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> On 3 Sep 2014, at 08:08, Roger Nolan <rog@xxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>>> <mailto:rog@xxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>> 8 bit games graphics are very popular with the kids these days. >>>> >> >>>>> >>>> >> >>>>> r >>>> >> >>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> On 3 Sep 2014, at 00:15, Jason Proctor <jason@xxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>>> <mailto:jason@xxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> these are hacked iPhone pictures of printouts of Claris Works >>>> >> >>>>>> documents with maps originally drawn on a Newton and imported >>>> >> >>>>>> into my Powerbook Duo shortly after i left Insignia... >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> so vintage, yes >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> On Tue, Sep 2, 2014 at 4:12 PM, Pete >>>> >> >>>>>> <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>>> <mailto:dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>> >> >>>>>> gah - there it is! >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> looks like it's of a certain vintage that one... >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> :) >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> I like the sound of the 'shivery passage' - anyone for that one? >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> From: Jason Proctor <jason@xxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>>> <mailto:jason@xxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> >>>>>> To: "satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>>> <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>" <satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>>> <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> >>>>>> Sent: >>>> >> >>>>>> Subject: [satanworship] Re: Losing the plot. WAS [Re: Re: >>>> >> >>>>>> descent into the depths, yet again] >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> everyone stunned by the first mattlebat in a while? >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> On Tue, Sep 2, 2014 at 3:07 PM, Jason Proctor <jason@xxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>>> <mailto:jason@xxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> On Tue, Sep 2, 2014 at 2:58 PM, Pete >>>> >> >>>>>> <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>>> <mailto:dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>> >> >>>>>> holding ... >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> From: Jason Proctor <jason@xxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>>> <mailto:jason@xxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> >>>>>> To: "satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>>> <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>" <satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>>> <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> >>>>>> Sent: >>>> >> >>>>>> Subject: [satanworship] Re: Losing the plot. WAS [Re: Re: >>>> >> >>>>>> descent into the depths, yet again] >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> swamp follows the crabsters out of the tunnel. they turn left as >>>> >> >>>>>> one, and go charging up the tunnel at full bore for about 50m or >>>> >> >>>>>> so, before taking a rapid left turn into a dead end cave >>>> >> >>>>>> littered with crabster shells. the live ones vanish into a small >>>> >> >>>>>> hole in the wall ahead. >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> swamp manages to stamp some stragglers and declares the battle >>>> >> >>>>>> won, but the war still going. >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> backtracking, he discovers another tunnel offshoot, sloping >>>> >> >>>>>> downward a little. something about the air in this tunnel gives >>>> >> >>>>>> him a little shiver. >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> hold on, mattlebat coming through... >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> On Tue, Sep 2, 2014 at 11:45 AM, Jason Proctor >>>> >> >>>>>> <jason@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:jason@xxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>> >> >>>>>> arfa takes off in pursuit of the cast of crablets. a few seconds >>>> >> >>>>>> after his torch fades off to the left there is the distinctive >>>> >> >>>>>> sound of chitin cracking. >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> search of the cave reveals nothing at all beyond scorpion man >>>> >> >>>>>> detritus. if he lived here, he owned nothing. >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> On Tue, Sep 2, 2014 at 11:38 AM, Pete >>>> >> >>>>>> <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>>> <mailto:dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>> >> >>>>>> so that didn't work... >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> search the cave with the dead scorp-man in it for clues - troll >>>> >> >>>>>> footprints and the like >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> tracking? >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> From: Jason Proctor <jason@xxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>>> <mailto:jason@xxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> >>>>>> To: "satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>>> <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>" <satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>>> <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> >>>>>> Sent: >>>> >> >>>>>> Subject: [satanworship] Re: Losing the plot. WAS [Re: Re: >>>> >> >>>>>> descent into the depths, yet again] >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> what is the exact thing you're trying to assume? >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> On Tue, Sep 2, 2014 at 10:32 AM, Pete >>>> >> >>>>>> <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>>> <mailto:dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>> >> >>>>>> do I have a 'sense troll' skill? >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> if not, I'll take a guess using mapmaking >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> From: Jason Proctor <jason@xxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>>> <mailto:jason@xxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> >>>>>> To: "satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>>> <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>" <satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>>> <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> >>>>>> Sent: >>>> >> >>>>>> Subject: [satanworship] Re: Losing the plot. WAS [Re: Re: >>>> >> >>>>>> descent into the depths, yet again] >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> well since you volunteered that Hadarim was in the caves, the >>>> >> >>>>>> assumption was that the trolls might be here too... somewhere >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> On Tue, Sep 2, 2014 at 10:29 AM, Pete >>>> >> >>>>>> <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>>> <mailto:dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>> >> >>>>>> so we are looking for the remains to two dead trolls - or we are >>>> >> >>>>>> to find them in jail somewhere ... >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> and we chose to explore some caves for some reason... >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> Lets gather moss >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> From: Jason Proctor <jason@xxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>>> <mailto:jason@xxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> >>>>>> To: "satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>>> <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>" <satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>>> <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> >>>>>> Sent: >>>> >> >>>>>> Subject: [satanworship] Re: Losing the plot. WAS [Re: Re: >>>> >> >>>>>> descent into the depths, yet again] >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> :-) >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> all hail the mighty Stan! >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> ok so... tl;dr... Humph took some dark root beer up to the >>>> >> >>>>>> grogge shoppe, and was imprisoned when someone sensed chaos on >>>> >> >>>>>> it. the party went up there to argue his case, and mostly >>>> >> >>>>>> succeeded thanks to their Mapmaking skills. the deal with the >>>> >> >>>>>> trolls is that they will release him on receipt of quality >>>> >> >>>>>> information as to the fate of two trolls who were accompanying >>>> >> >>>>>> Hadarim the Lhankor Mhy priest from Crabtown back to Alone. >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> (Hadarim was originally imprisoned with you when SW started, and >>>> >> >>>>>> mysteriously died shortly thereafter in the tunnel before the >>>> >> >>>>>> fight with Karvik.) >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> ring any bells? thought not. >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> On Tue, Sep 2, 2014 at 10:19 AM, Pete >>>> >> >>>>>> <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>>> <mailto:dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>> >> >>>>>> Stanworship >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> :) >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> From: Roger Nolan <rog@xxxxxxxxxx <mailto:rog@xxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> >>>>>> To: satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>>> <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>> >> >>>>>> Sent: >>>> >> >>>>>> Subject: [satanworship] Losing the plot. WAS [Re: Re: descent >>>> >> >>>>>> into the depths, yet again] >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>> So Humph is in a jail in crabtown (where it took us around 4 >>>> >> >>>>>>> years to wrestle a troll) - and we have to do something to >>>> >> >>>>>>> prove he is innocent of the chaos beer I think? >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> I flippantly said something about moss earlier but wasn’t there >>>> >> >>>>>> something about moss used to flavour the beer? Should we scrape >>>> >> >>>>>> some off then head back? >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> I’ve tried dredging the Stanworship archives but it’s about 90% >>>> >> >>>>>> trying to debug Pete’s mail and then most of the the rest is >>>> >> >>>>>> kittens dressed as Cuthulu. >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> r >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>> On 2 Sep 2014, at 17:51, Pete (Redacted sender >>>> >> >>>>>>> "tadcastervalentino@xxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>>>> <mailto:tadcastervalentino@xxxxxxxxx>" for DMARC) >>>> >> >>>>>>> <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>>>> <mailto:dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>> >> >>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>> cat sized then? >>>> >> >>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>> or cow sized >>>> >> >>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>> I'd suggest cow sized for a herd >>>> >> >>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>> ... >>>> >> >>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>> So Humph is in a jail in crabtown (where it took us around 4 >>>> >> >>>>>>> years to wrestle a troll) - and we have to do something to >>>> >> >>>>>>> prove he is innocent of the chaos beer I think? >>>> >> >>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>> close? >>>> >> >>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>> From: Jason Proctor <jason@xxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>>>> <mailto:jason@xxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> >>>>>>> To: "satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>>>> <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>" >>>> >> >>>>>>> <satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:satanworship@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> >>>> >> >>>>>>> Sent: >>>> >> >>>>>>> Subject: [satanworship] Re: descent into the depths, yet again >>>> >> >>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>> they *are* larger, so they're a herd >>>> >> >>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>> if they were *even* larger, they'd be a club-sized gig >>>> >> >>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>> On Tue, Sep 2, 2014 at 9:10 AM, Roger Nolan <rog@xxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>>>> <mailto:rog@xxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>> >> >>>>>>> And if they were larger? >>>> >> >>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>> r >>>> >> >>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>>> On 2 Sep 2014, at 15:54, Jason Proctor <jason@xxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>>>>> <mailto:jason@xxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>> >> >>>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>>> if they were smaller, they'd be a swarm >>>> >> >>>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>>> On Mon, Sep 1, 2014 at 9:24 PM, Pete Ford >>>> >> >>>>>>>> <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >> >>>>>>>> <mailto:dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: >>>> >> >>>>>>>> Do insects come in herds then? >>>> >> >>>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>>> On September 1, 2014, at 4:18PM, Jason Proctor wrote: >>>> >> >>>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>>> the second left turn goes round a sharp right-hand corner and >>>> >> >>>>>>>> gradually starts to slope downward. as you carefully proceed, >>>> >> >>>>>>>> the air becomes drier, and the stench of ripe chaos fruit >>>> >> >>>>>>>> begins to give way to another, much fainter but no less putrid >>>> >> >>>>>>>> aroma - rotting flesh. >>>> >> >>>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>>> fortunately the party's ace Mapmaking skills confirm that the >>>> >> >>>>>>>> smell is faint because it's distant in time rather than space, >>>> >> >>>>>>>> and shouldn't get much worse. these skills also allow Chump, >>>> >> >>>>>>>> Splut, and Arfa to assume that the cave at the bottom of this >>>> >> >>>>>>>> slope is the site of the defeat of the scorpion man guard >>>> >> >>>>>>>> during the original incursion. >>>> >> >>>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>>> after some discussion you decide to proceed slowly. beyond the >>>> >> >>>>>>>> torches, the blackness is total. beyond heavy breathing and >>>> >> >>>>>>>> the occasional forced fart from Chump to lighten things up, >>>> >> >>>>>>>> the silence is similarly absolute. after a few minutes of >>>> >> >>>>>>>> cautiously edging down the passage, the floor levels out. >>>> >> >>>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>>> eventually the torches illuminate the crushed and splintered >>>> >> >>>>>>>> body of a scorpion man in the small cave at the foot of the >>>> >> >>>>>>>> passage. his chest has been caved in by a succession of blows >>>> >> >>>>>>>> from a blunt instrument, and he is missing several legs. the >>>> >> >>>>>>>> expression on the remains of his face is one of anger and >>>> >> >>>>>>>> frustration. >>>> >> >>>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>>> as the torch grows nearer, a herd of smallish shiny >>>> >> >>>>>>>> multi-legged insects rapidly abandons the corpse. >>>> >> >>>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>>>> >>>> >> >>>>> >>>> >> >>>>> >>>> >> >>>>> >>>> >> >>>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >> >> >>>> >> >> >>>> >> >> >>>> >> > >>>> >> > >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> > >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> >> >> >> >>