9.26.2006
Okay
First off, I really don't have to declare what spells Abbey is casting. Mages, or anyone really, can be responsible for IQ checks, casting Dispels, etc. Of course, you had no knowledge that a Delayed Blast was sitting around where she Forcecubed you, so a retconned Dispel on yourselves doesn't make a lot of sense. Even if you had a way out of that, she's got a ton of 3rd level blast magic, and lots of Stoneskin still up.
Second, she cast two Forcecubes and one Delayed Blast. Silently. Could've used items or scrolls, doesn't really matter. All you actually witnessed was her gesturing, and something happened.
In one case 'nothing' happened. She cast a spell and nothing obvious occurred. That was the DBF.
Think that silent casting is unfair? Give me a break... look at all the magic crap you guys have... do you really think that an ultra-high level NPC wouldn't have a way around a crappy 2nd circle cheesy spell? By 'cheesy' I mean render her completely powerless, obviously.
Third, you can do whatever you please for a few rounds in the Forcecube. Unless you're amazingly creative, the end result will be the same. No offense dude, you're a great guy and all Brogg, but you pissed off a super high level NPC. More than pissed off, just blatantly attacked.
Finally... since when does it make sense for a bunch of 6th level (plus or minus) guys to attack a story-important NPC who casually tosses off a 7th circle spell just for a joke? Come on guys, you HAVE played this game before. Many many times. She was trying to help you. You asked for it, hands down. Maybe not all of you, but no one stopped Marivhon initially, nor Tut/Zom from pushing it forward.
It might not seem fair guys, but I look at this the same way as if you'd gone to the Arena and challenged the top statue. Or jumped off the Grand Canyon, just to see if the DM would *really* kill you. You guys committed suicide-by-archmage.
You might argue that 'Zelba made us do it!' No she didn't, not like this. If a god tells you to do something, maybe it's really best to wait until you're actually able to accomplish your task.
I'm open to argument, but you gotta have a strong one. Otherwise, let's not bitch, let's just move on. All that happened, really, was a bunch of avg CONs became a little less than avg.
And Marivhon, read the post. You're all back alive, I don't care what your funny blogroll was. If I had wanted you all to make your own Resurrection survival roll, I would've said so... I've got a feeling you'd like to make a point with this, but please- let's just move on, that's not the right way to argue this obviously. You can always commit suicide again, you've got some edged weapons to fall on, if you're so keen on dying.
Whew! Okay?
Second, she cast two Forcecubes and one Delayed Blast. Silently. Could've used items or scrolls, doesn't really matter. All you actually witnessed was her gesturing, and something happened.
In one case 'nothing' happened. She cast a spell and nothing obvious occurred. That was the DBF.
Think that silent casting is unfair? Give me a break... look at all the magic crap you guys have... do you really think that an ultra-high level NPC wouldn't have a way around a crappy 2nd circle cheesy spell? By 'cheesy' I mean render her completely powerless, obviously.
Third, you can do whatever you please for a few rounds in the Forcecube. Unless you're amazingly creative, the end result will be the same. No offense dude, you're a great guy and all Brogg, but you pissed off a super high level NPC. More than pissed off, just blatantly attacked.
Finally... since when does it make sense for a bunch of 6th level (plus or minus) guys to attack a story-important NPC who casually tosses off a 7th circle spell just for a joke? Come on guys, you HAVE played this game before. Many many times. She was trying to help you. You asked for it, hands down. Maybe not all of you, but no one stopped Marivhon initially, nor Tut/Zom from pushing it forward.
It might not seem fair guys, but I look at this the same way as if you'd gone to the Arena and challenged the top statue. Or jumped off the Grand Canyon, just to see if the DM would *really* kill you. You guys committed suicide-by-archmage.
You might argue that 'Zelba made us do it!' No she didn't, not like this. If a god tells you to do something, maybe it's really best to wait until you're actually able to accomplish your task.
I'm open to argument, but you gotta have a strong one. Otherwise, let's not bitch, let's just move on. All that happened, really, was a bunch of avg CONs became a little less than avg.
And Marivhon, read the post. You're all back alive, I don't care what your funny blogroll was. If I had wanted you all to make your own Resurrection survival roll, I would've said so... I've got a feeling you'd like to make a point with this, but please- let's just move on, that's not the right way to argue this obviously. You can always commit suicide again, you've got some edged weapons to fall on, if you're so keen on dying.
Whew! Okay?
