1.19.2007
Lessons In PC-NPC Communication, Or: Rape Is Not Funny
KT, see Blogger offers opportunities we could only dream about back in the table top days. For example, sure it's one thing to say that your voice is like a Cthulhu-caged tornado, but it's another thing to say:
"HI thERE GUYS HOWS IT GOING IN HERE?! LOLZ"
See how that works? That's gotta be like a +2 bonus to the CHA check.
It's like how the Mindflayer always posts a picture of himself to set, instantly, the context for his message. And in bold and italics. If he could 'sticky' his posts, so they stay at the top of the blog for their urgency and importance, it's a sure thing he would.
As a blogger DM, I'd be lost without italics. It's our friend.
...
Oops, sorry Thren. Actually, it was weird. I could write my post, but I couldn't check the blog itself, so I just sort of assumed you didn't have the relevant NWP. But you do!
So no, the giant rats, the ratmen, and Ren- they ain't lycanthropes. If they were, well, it sort of sucks down here, and you'd guess if they could turn into men, they would just GTFO. Plus, not immune to normal weapons hasn't really been in their favor.
Up to you to decide how far your hate extends, but these guys are not monster type 'Lycanthrope'. More like monster type 'Bizarre'.
...
Anyway, Ren says, in a falsetto voice like a daffodil growing in the trash:
"My crown is a crown of dirty silver. It is unmistakable, unadorned, four pointed. It looks a lot like a 'Burger King' crown, except without the faux gemstones and it's really made of silver."
"I have always lived here, as the King of Rats. I am the Oldest Rat. My memory stretches back for a century, and yet I am even older than that. Honestly though, I sort of forget how I was born and that kind of stuff."
"Sure we've got some stuff to trade. Come back and I'll let you talk to Rapist Jim, who's our merchant; he's been collecting stuff for years."
"HI thERE GUYS HOWS IT GOING IN HERE?! LOLZ"
See how that works? That's gotta be like a +2 bonus to the CHA check.
It's like how the Mindflayer always posts a picture of himself to set, instantly, the context for his message. And in bold and italics. If he could 'sticky' his posts, so they stay at the top of the blog for their urgency and importance, it's a sure thing he would.
As a blogger DM, I'd be lost without italics. It's our friend.
...
Oops, sorry Thren. Actually, it was weird. I could write my post, but I couldn't check the blog itself, so I just sort of assumed you didn't have the relevant NWP. But you do!
So no, the giant rats, the ratmen, and Ren- they ain't lycanthropes. If they were, well, it sort of sucks down here, and you'd guess if they could turn into men, they would just GTFO. Plus, not immune to normal weapons hasn't really been in their favor.
Up to you to decide how far your hate extends, but these guys are not monster type 'Lycanthrope'. More like monster type 'Bizarre'.
...
Anyway, Ren says, in a falsetto voice like a daffodil growing in the trash:
"My crown is a crown of dirty silver. It is unmistakable, unadorned, four pointed. It looks a lot like a 'Burger King' crown, except without the faux gemstones and it's really made of silver."
"I have always lived here, as the King of Rats. I am the Oldest Rat. My memory stretches back for a century, and yet I am even older than that. Honestly though, I sort of forget how I was born and that kind of stuff."
"Sure we've got some stuff to trade. Come back and I'll let you talk to Rapist Jim, who's our merchant; he's been collecting stuff for years."
