Questions for the GM June, July & August 2009 [Archive]

Dranikos

07-11-2009, 02:15 PM

Dranikos has a question: "Could the Gold to Encumberance ratio of weapons get a nice hard look? It seems odd that at 100% Encumberance I can sell 47% of that for 301 Gold tokens (weapons) and 29% of that for 3055 Gold tokens (armor). The remaining 24% being what I keep on me for actual use."

Note: Numbers taken from an axepath run where I picked up everything and came out to an exact 100%. Part of this could be the lack of truly high quality weapons around though, where you can get Well-crafted and Superior armor with relative ease, the most I ever see from a weapon is usually Sturdy

Joddelle

07-11-2009, 02:41 PM

I never pick up weapons of less than sturdy quality
and I never pick up armor giving a +1 or +0 to SP

usually, that means one Bat Cave/Axe Path/Yir Tanon run will load me somewhere around 80%, and yield me around 5,000 gold tokens (roughly - sometimes I only get 3k or so, but a GOOD run of those three can yield over 10k)

Dranikos

07-11-2009, 02:52 PM

Scarbrow

07-12-2009, 02:35 PM

That would be my point, there's an abundance of armor out there with decent value, and pretty much any "Common" or "Sturdy" armor will beat out everything short of a Superior or Unmatched weapon. I think the sell values of weapons should be tweaked, you can take 1 weapon for the same encumberance as several pieces of armor.

That's not correct. See Wiki Item Selling Guide (http://sryth.wikia.com/wiki/Item_Selling_Guide) and especially the sortable tables (http://sryth.wikia.com/wiki/Item_Selling_Guide/Value_Vs_Enc). If you sort by net Value/Enc, you'll find that in fact the most profitable pieces of armor are in fact lighter than weapons.

Another thing entirely is that good armor seems to drop much more often than good weapons, and that there are many more armor types than weapon types.

Dranikos

07-12-2009, 02:56 PM

That's not correct. See Wiki Item Selling Guide (http://sryth.wikia.com/wiki/Item_Selling_Guide) and especially the sortable tables (http://sryth.wikia.com/wiki/Item_Selling_Guide/Value_Vs_Enc). If you sort by net Value/Enc, you'll find that in fact the most profitable pieces of armor are in fact lighter than weapons.

Another thing entirely is that good armor seems to drop much more often than good weapons, and that there are many more armor types than weapon types.

Err that's exactly the same thing I said...

1 Weapon = Several Pieces of armor in terms of weight (you can take 3+ Pieces of armor with you, each with a decent sellback value, for the same encumberance as 1 weapon. You're not refuting my argument, you're supporting it.. Armor is FAR more valuable than Weaponry.

Scarbrow

07-12-2009, 03:06 PM

Err that's exactly the same thing I said...

1 Weapon = Several Pieces of armor in terms of weight (you can take 3+ Pieces of armor with you, each with a decent sellback value, for the same encumberance as 1 weapon. You're not refuting my argument, you're supporting it.. Armor is FAR more valuable than Weaponry.

Err.. d!oh? What can I say? You're right. Must have read you backwards or something. Here, allow me to un-rep myself... hey, this forum hasn't a masochistic mechanism or what?:D

Dranikos

07-12-2009, 03:07 PM

It happens, I figured you misread something. I do find it amusing though (or just plain odd, either way)

scout1idf

07-12-2009, 09:15 PM

I just pick it all up and sell it when I'm full.

If you don't think that system works, then how did Scout end up with 2,874,970 in gold since April 12, 2008 and I have only picked up about 250,000 GP worth of stuff since December 2008?

zmflavius

07-12-2009, 09:17 PM

scout1idf

07-12-2009, 11:49 PM

how? that doesn't sound logical.

The game became my life. Just ask my wife, she'll tell you about me and "THAT D@&N GAME!!!".

Now playing the game is a very big sore spot around my house.

thingirl

07-13-2009, 01:22 PM

Get her to Register for a non AG account, so she can see what it's all about. Then, if/when she gets hooked, give her the option of either giving her one of your slots or upgrading her account. That's pretty much what dad did to me (although the first time I asked what he was doing, he offered my Alanne's spot, then later the above procedure happened [except he didn't ask if I wanted to upgrade]). Please post If this works in the thread that I made called "My wife/ husband hates Sryth." in the Adventurer's Lounge.

ON TOPIC:
That question got Alanne thinking. She got up and asked: "Yeah, and maybe the frequency ratio of weapons to armor could be reduced? (More, and better, weapons dropped so that you get good weapons and good armor more often.) I've yet to find an exceptional or unmatched weapon in a random drop.

Lightwielder

07-15-2009, 01:34 AM

That question got Alanne thinking. She got up and asked: "Yeah, and maybe the frequency ratio of weapons to armor could be reduced? (More, and better, weapons dropped so that you get good weapons and good armor more often.) I've yet to find an exceptional or unmatched weapon in a random drop.

Actually, the Quickstone has a power that improves the chance of getting higher quality items.

On topic: John Ardin repeatedly tries to speak, but his voice keeps getting drowned out by all of the questions. Finally managing to get his word in, he goes down his small list of questions for the Gamemaster while he has the chance.

"Sir, do you have any new skills or powers, not yet released or currently being developed, that you might be willing to give us a hint about? Or at least willing to tell us if there are more on the way?"

"How long would you estimate in takes to make a short adventure like A Cold Winter's Night or A Fireside Encounter?"

"What is the possibility for you to add the Replayable Scenarios' lockout timers to the Adventure Finder? If so, how much time would you estimate it would take?"

"Thank you, Sir." John Ardin concludes his turn as he uses Shadow Magic to leave the demanding crowd without being trampled on.

Taleria

07-15-2009, 12:16 PM

I thought the Quickstone's power was to pick up more gold. I usually see only sturdy items in my grinding runs, though I do get the occasional exceptional or unmatched one. Still, I've noticed those have become more rare. Since I only pick up well-crafted and above, it takes a bit to fill up my inventory.

Doolipalally

07-15-2009, 12:19 PM

The quickstone power is that you no longer see inferior or poor items.

The reason you get more gold is because of the introduction of trinkets, whose value is added to the gold total you pick up.

thingirl

07-16-2009, 04:22 PM

I know about the QS item drop power. And I'm glad that I don't see inferior of poor stuff anymore.

Joddelle

07-16-2009, 04:47 PM

I always try to collect a poor version of every weapon type early-on.

Why? Because there are times I like to get my MR as low as possible.

Why? Because I like to know just how powerful that new monster really is. What MR makes it 9+?

That's also why my Weaponry: Polearms is still at 1
With a poor spear and stripping down, I can get her MR as low as 52. Which is pretty low for an advanced character.

psychoadept

07-16-2009, 06:27 PM

The quickstone power is that you no longer see inferior or poor items.

The reason you get more gold is because of the introduction of trinkets, whose value is added to the gold total you pick up.

Yeah, I really wish the QS power improved things above common. I never bother with common weapons.

thingirl

07-16-2009, 07:02 PM

Alanne uses her power of Gateing to get to the front. "I like that the Quickstone improves inferiorr and poor weapons. But, would it be possible for it to improve common items too? (Or at least common weapons?)" She then gated to the back of the room.

zmflavius

07-17-2009, 02:41 PM

Zmflavius stands up and clears his throat before asking
"I was just running the seven statues quest on a new character, and noticed that while the page of the center of the clearing is 665, and the one where you examine the seven statues is 667, there doesn't seem to be a page that goes in between the two. Is is supposed to be like that?

Oldschool

07-17-2009, 10:42 PM

Complete speculation but I'm guessing the GM may have intentionally avoided that page number.

smv1973

07-19-2009, 06:11 PM

I thought this was the thread for questions for the GM. Could you please put your posts about your spouse and bible talk in an other thread. I don't mean to sound like a jerk.

Oldschool

07-20-2009, 02:17 AM

I thought this was the thread for questions for the GM. Could you please put your posts about your spouse and bible talk in an other thread. I don't mean to sound like a jerk.

Good point. I moved them to random chat since I got it started - "Thane" status notwithstanding. :o Also, I'll make a more concerted effort not to level up my apparent burgeoning consistency on that front.

Lightwielder

07-20-2009, 03:32 AM

I thought this was the thread for questions for the GM. Could you please put your posts about your spouse and bible talk in an other thread. I don't mean to sound like a jerk.

For some reason, I like that. You stated it clearly; this is not a simple chat board, but you said it tactfully. You weren't rude or anything.

Chareos

07-20-2009, 07:02 PM

Chareos would like to know whether any of the unfinished quests will be finished soon? With the forthcoming reappearance of Teek will the Silver Crest saga continue from PG V?

MrBlack

07-20-2009, 09:19 PM

In Tarn this text appears in the south-east most corner "To the north you can see a black stone building." dose this pretain to an event of is this just flavor text?

Joddelle

07-20-2009, 09:41 PM

There is text like that outside all the buildings you can clear.

psychoadept

07-20-2009, 09:53 PM

There is text like that outside all the buildings you can clear.

The southeast corner is the only place where the text is still there AFTER you clear the building.

Joddelle

07-20-2009, 10:10 PM

Probably because that's the only square where you can move into a clearable building and also move in to attack one of the set Harn

EDIT: Oops - that's in the SW corner. Oh well

Chareos

07-22-2009, 03:15 PM

Chareos would also like to politely enquire when PG VI will be finished? He is desperately trying to hold off starting it until the whole adventure is ready in order to savour the story :-) However, it is becoming increasingly difficult to leave it alone.

shadowblack

07-22-2009, 03:25 PM

I'm the opposite - the long wait makes it easier for me to wait, especially since I'm waiting for the Bowl Of Blood to be completed and for my Thievery to reach 96. Not to mention I have 3 adventures I have not yet finished.

Though I can imagine how frustrating it must be when you have left nothing be replayables, and the PG updates are quite rare. Hopefully Fogbough will keep you (and the rest of us) occupied for quite a bit.

thingirl

07-24-2009, 11:14 PM

I've played through PG6 up to the Ghost Patrol, and I would like to see PG6 finished too.

The crowd groaned as Alanne stepped foward. "Um, sir, would it be possible to make Tallys' Cottage a SAFE place? Or maybe only after you've compleated his Adventure. With the recant Copper Emblazoned and Emerald Rose collections, I found myself purchasing one Item then going to Trithik to save then going back to buy more. This would be easier to do if Tallys' Cottage was a SAFE place." She then thought it wise to leave the building, but she was still listening.

Elrond

07-25-2009, 02:58 AM

Question to the GM:

"Does his GM'ness keep an account of 'loose ends' in the game? If yes, what's the current count? ;) "

Oldschool

07-25-2009, 03:39 AM

Question to the GM:

"Does his GM'ness keep an account of 'loose ends' in the game? If yes, what's the current count ;) "

Lol......

Key up the eerie music as I just got done creating a 'loose ends' thread before reading this. Oh and have a rep Elrond for your overt subtlety as I'm still laughing. :cool:

Elrond

07-25-2009, 06:01 AM

Thanks for the rep Oldschool. It just crossed my mind at the time of the post that some where asking about specific loose ends all the time; and I wondered if the GM kept track. Also, the question has a clear "hint, hint" tone to it without sounding ungracious to the GM's great effort and production.

Joddelle

07-25-2009, 07:29 AM

I do remember a GM's answers post back in the old forum where the GM flat-out said "don't ask me about the sword of Mer...z...gasp!

No posters died in the creation of this post, please do not attempt this with the GM

scout1idf

07-25-2009, 08:32 PM

I hope no one minds me moving them, but here are the first few questions that were asked on the old forum.....

__________________________________________________ _

From Badstench......

I'd like a little matter of pronunciation sorted out.

There isn't an Adventurer in all of Tysa who hasn't heard of Tallys. Many stories are told about this hero-turned-shopkeeper-extraordinaire. For every story, it would seem there is a different way of saying his name.

Some insist that the 'Y' in his name is the cause for much mispronunciation; that his name is actually spoken as "Tallis" (like malice).

This is confused by variations of the placement of an apostrophe, thus; Tally's, which would suggest Tally (Talee), and Tallys' or Tallys's, which would confirm Tallys (Tallis)

Further examination of the subject has also uncovered the pronunciation as Torlee/ Torley, and one who spoke it as Tall-Y's/ Tallwise.

The question: What is the correct pronunciation of this name?

Question 2) Judge Fury has great affection for his mount, which he has named 'Perseverance'.

Perseverance is well fed and watered, and Judge Fury assures the animal of the best stable housing in whatever village/ town/ city they find themselves. Furthermore, Perseverance is put out for stud often, given to the regular ministrations of animal doctors, and has his saddlery and shoes checked for correct fitting at least twice a week.

Truth be told, Judge Fury also talks to the beast.

To date, the mount seems singularly unimpressed by all the favours and kindness shown to it.

The question: Will the mount's 'indifferent' stance ever change?
__________________________________________________ ________

From Acebrock......

Acebrock asks, "after defeating Tarkhald, is there any use for the Octagonal Bone Amulet, and if not can it be made droppable?"
__________________________________________________ ________

From Zmflavius......

Zmflavius bursts in, and asks three questions in rapid succession:

1) Will there ever be a future use for the tattered map from the ogres' cave?
and also
2) Do you have an idea of when the third cloudy gemstone will be implemented?
and finally
3)Are there any plans to implement goblin magic or dark goblin magic as a power in Sryth?

__________________________________________________ __________

From Oldschool......

Hawk steps forward and asks, "Is Stoneskin Fever still viable game content? Since it is AG only and most, if not all, players end up with a quickstone the addition of the quickstone autorest has made it nearly nonexistent. Also a short time prior to the autorest feature it's effects went from everytime one rested to what appeared to be entirely randomly."

psychoadept

07-26-2009, 08:11 PM

Doolipalally

07-27-2009, 06:44 AM

Xarantiroth is curious: if you get a black orb in the Battlegrounds while you still have pulses remaining from a previous black orb, are the charges added together, or does the new one override the old?

Have you ever had a black orb while you still have pulses remaining? I thought it was set up so that didn't happen.

shadowblack

07-27-2009, 08:20 AM

I've encountered one black orb while I still had pulses from the previous one. Unfortunately I failed the check on the new orb. :(

Mattman20

07-27-2009, 08:41 AM

Have you ever had a black orb while you still have pulses remaining? I thought it was set up so that didn't happen.

I've had that happen to me before. Unfortunately, there was no way to tell whether it just added a couple pulses, or replaced the old orb altogether.

Doolipalally

07-27-2009, 10:26 AM

Interesting. I'll have to look out for that.

psychoadept

07-27-2009, 06:55 PM

Have you ever had a black orb while you still have pulses remaining? I thought it was set up so that didn't happen.

Hard to say since I wasn't paying very close attention, but I got three in quick succession right before I asked the question. Impossible to tell from the numbers whether they combined or not.

thingirl

07-27-2009, 10:47 PM

I once got 1 orb, fought 1 battle, then cought another orb. Now I'm at level 130 in BCH :)

Elrond

07-28-2009, 05:41 AM

I once got 1 orb, fought 1 battle, then cought another orb. Now I'm at level 130 in BCH :)

Lol ... There goes the "enough with bad spelling!" What's the BCH acronym? I'm guessing it is the BHC you were referring to :p .

thingirl

07-29-2009, 04:32 PM

Sorry, it seamed obvious that BHC= Bone Hoard Challenge. I've been using that one for awhile.

(Chareos, I'm going to put your question in the same format as the rest) Chareos stepped up and said "Umm, sir, umm would it be possible to umm, I don't know, tie up some loose ends, please? And, since Teek has two of the Gems for the Bowl of Blood, will the Silver Crest saga continue from PG V?" He then sat down.

Alanne heard this, opened the door and asked "Yeah, and when will Teek show up?" She then retreated to the back wall.

Joddelle

07-29-2009, 10:13 PM

But dear, you did not use BHC on the original post. You used BCH, which is why he was teasing you.

thingirl

07-29-2009, 11:32 PM

I'm laughing so hard I can't post!

EDIT: OK, calmed down now. I read the quote and I saw BHC, so that makes it even more laughable. Oh well, off to do Bone Challenge Hoard! Oh, and stand repped.

Dragonscloak

08-02-2009, 05:45 PM

In Sryth does a magic user get penalised for wearing metal armor of any kind?:confused:

Doolipalally

08-02-2009, 05:46 PM

In Sryth does a magic user get penalised for wearing metal armor of any kind?:confused:

As far as I know there's a simple answer to this one: no.

thingirl

08-04-2009, 01:00 AM

Why would you?

Oldschool

08-04-2009, 05:00 AM

Why would you?

In some versions of D&D characters that specialize in magic get penalized for wearing armor (spell failure) or can't wear it at all - depending on which edition. I'm guessing it's like that for some other RPG's as well.

thingirl

08-04-2009, 03:49 PM

Guess I'm clueless then, having not played any D&D or other RPGs.

Alanne started to talk but got mobbed. Her sister, Myrenne, saved her and voiced her question. "I remember during the Stone Hurl Challenge at Zumryn's Battlegrounds, the high-scores list was enchanted so that the names of me (Myrenne) and my siblings (Alanne,Tharvald, and Melvin Twain) and how our dad (thinman) popped out of the list. Is something like that planned to go live on the regular leaderboards?" She then tended to her sister, who had already used Restoration on herself.

Doolipalally

08-04-2009, 04:00 PM

Guess I'm clueless then, having not played any D&D or other RPGs.

Alanne started to talk but got mobbed. Her sister, Myrenne, saved her and voiced her question. "I remember during the Stone Hurl Challenge at Zumryn's Battlegrounds, the high-scores list was enchanted so that the names of me and my siblings. Is something like that planned to go live on the regular leaderboards?" She then tended to her sister, who had already used Restoration on herself.

You're missing the bit that says what the names of you and your siblings were...

(Suggestions for the magical equivalent of 'in bold'?)

I like the idea.

thingirl

08-04-2009, 04:07 PM

Thankyou. And I just edited it.

thingirl

08-12-2009, 04:14 PM

Myrenne finished tending to her sister, then said "Alanne and I were just saying about how annoying that ring on Tarn-hurn's finger is. I'm convinced that it's the ring that is wanted be evrybody. When will that ring be avaliable? I assume that we will get it in lower level 2?"

thingirl

08-14-2009, 03:59 PM

After a moment's pause, she continued "My sister hasn't had Teek identify that Ornate Iron Axe she found in a tree in Trithik yet. She thought he would identify it when she rescued him from that Spider Troll, but he didn't. Will those of us who didn't identify Teek's Axe before PGV be able to get it identified?"

She herd jeers that she was just like her sister, so both of them stepped outside.

scout1idf

08-25-2009, 05:54 AM

Seeing this on the second page, I though it should be moved back to the first.

August will soon be coming to a close and I was wondering if someone would like to prepare the questions and send them to the GM and add them to the Wiki?

Again, I won't have time to do it.

Also I was wondering, with the lack of interest (2 pages in 3 months) in asking the questions, should this thread be allowed to die away?

I know that the frustration of unanswered past questions has probably caused this lack of interest and maybe this thread is better left to the old forum.....:(

shadowblack

08-25-2009, 08:22 AM

In my case it's precisely because I'm waiting for answers to the old questions. No point asking the same questions a third time...

thingirl

08-25-2009, 12:55 PM

As you can see, I have new questions :).

Myrenne poked her head in. "Umm, sir, umm, what should we do about the, umm, unanswered questions from past months? And what would be the correct way to pose future questions?"

Elrond

08-26-2009, 09:49 AM

Doolipalally

08-29-2009, 01:32 AM

Havoc's original idea of selecting 5 questions per month would be the best solution. The GM could easily answer them in half an hour or less. But a list of 30 questions would easily put off the GM due to time constraints. But the GM would be the one to say what he prefers with regards to these questions, or if he wants to receive them at all.

Sounds like a good plan to me to restrict the number of questions, assuming that's what's putting the GM off dealing with the backlog.

I have noticed that we tend to get a lot of questions on the lines of "there's this loose end: is it going to be dealt with?" Don't want to discourage people unduly, but the answer generally seems to be "yes, at some point".

Elrond's right: we need to establish what the GM wants to do about this. Anyone got a good rate of email responses?

thingirl

08-29-2009, 01:49 AM

Not me. Havoc? Shadowblack? Scout?

scout1idf

08-29-2009, 05:41 AM

Sounds like a good plan to me to restrict the number of questions, assuming that's what's putting the GM off dealing with the backlog.

I have noticed that we tend to get a lot of questions on the lines of "there's this loose end: is it going to be dealt with?" Don't want to discourage people unduly, but the answer generally seems to be "yes, at some point".

Elrond's right: we need to establish what the GM wants to do about this. Anyone got a good rate of email responses?

A few months back, I sent a question to the GM about how he wanted to receive the Questions for the GM along with the link to the thread in the old forum where we talked about this before.

I never got a response from him, not to mention the answers to the last several sets of questions. (May only had 10)

It makes me wonder if this isn't his answer?

I don't want anyone to think that I'm trying to kill the monthly questions or anything, I'm just trying to point out that we aren't getting any answers and the questions are dwindling because of it. There's more discussion about the questions that were asked in the latest (3 month) thread then there are questions being asked.

from Thingirl......
Not me. Havoc? Shadowblack? Scout?
Elrond's right: we need to establish what the GM wants to do about this. Anyone got a good rate of email responses?
I would say Havoc or Shadowblack.
I've only got 1 response for the last 10 or so E-mails that I've sent, and yes I know he's busy.

Elrond

08-29-2009, 06:01 AM

shadowblack

08-29-2009, 08:01 AM

The best way to get the GM to respond is to sneak the question through an authentic bug report. The GM always responds to bug reports very, very promptly. So, he'll respond to the bug report and hopefully to the 2nd part of the message!
I'm not so sure about responding to bug reports. I didn't get any answer to my last two reports - though the first bug was promptly fixed, and probably the second (I didn't have the patience to wait and find out since it was probably just wrong text).

In any case that leaves Havoc as the best option.

scout1idf

08-29-2009, 08:53 AM

In any case that leaves Havoc as the best option.

I thought Havoc was the GM.......

Just kidding.

thingirl

08-29-2009, 01:06 PM

No, he cleared that up in 20 Qs.

But he was lying... JK

Badstench

08-30-2009, 12:49 AM

Scout mirrored my query:
I don't want anyone to think that I'm trying to kill the monthly questions or anything, I'm just trying to point out that we aren't getting any answers and the questions are dwindling because of it.
I'm aware that my thread, "20 Questions" overlapped this thread. That wasn't my intention to begin with, but... wasn't it an awesome way to end that series?

My point is to ask... has anyone actually taken ownership of this thread for the purpose of approaching the GM for answers?

There are some criteria which will goad the GM into responding quicker than otherwise, some of which have already been explained. I'd like to add my two cents worth.

First, Someone does need to take ownership. Whoever that will be, the GM needs to become familiar with a consistent face. If he's approached by a different person each time, he won't necessarily recognise whether that person has been "okayed" for the task, and might skip over the email.

Second, the questions need to be edited so that they are as short and precise as possible.

Third, whoever does it needs to email original questions; don't overload the GM with repetitive stuff he's already addressed.

Four... and this is the bit where Badstench sticks his neck out... it should be someone who has earned a reputation for aiding the game and who has a good rapport with the GM.

That last bit sounds like me, doesn't it? However, I'm not putting my hand up for the task. I already spend a lot of hours preparing stuff for this forum (Birthdates, Players in the Spotlight, fiction, Ye Goode Olde Days, etc). I enjoy every minute of it, but I also like to have time for gaming.

and fifth... this is a spoiler... I'm hoping to get the GM to respond to the latest series of "Players in the Spotlight". This is a direct conflict with "Questions to the GM" and would constitute overloading him.

Please let me know if you'd prefer I left his answers time to this thread.

Cheers all.

Elrond

08-30-2009, 05:04 AM

I would suggest the following method for questions of the month:

1- A 2-week window of opportunity to post questions in the forum
2- Havoc (or another mod) to select top 10 or 15 questions. (1 week)
3- Poll to vote for top 5 questions (1 week)

Doolipalally

08-30-2009, 10:22 AM

Joddelle

08-30-2009, 12:13 PM

thingirl

08-30-2009, 01:07 PM

Hmm, fine. But it might also be usefull once (if) he takes care of the backlog to alternate months between big load and 5. Or maybe it could be something like he could respond in small chuncks, like the origional 20 Qs. Speaking of that:

and fifth... this is a spoiler... I'm hoping to get the GM to respond to the latest series of "Players in the Spotlight". This is a direct conflict with "Questions to the GM" and would constitute overloading him.

Please let me know if you'd prefer I left his answers time to this thread.

Cheers all.

After reading the questions, I think that he should respond to 7 Qs. If he has time, this thread should be adressed too.

Oldschool

08-30-2009, 08:23 PM

I'm in with Elrond's recommendation. Unfortunately to keep the premise viable we may have to altogether abandon the backlog of questions.

EDIT: Perhaps Badstench could reference this issue and and GM feedback in his next "Spotlight" piece.

zmflavius

08-30-2009, 08:26 PM

Hmm, fine. But it might also be usefull once (if) he takes care of the backlog to alternate months between big load and 5. Or maybe it could be something like he could respond in small chuncks, like the origional 20 Qs. Speaking of that:

After reading the questions, I think that he should respond to 7 Qs. If he has time, this thread should be adressed too.

The problem with that is that seven questions is really player oriented, with questions like, "what would you do to improve combat","what is your favorite power", etc.

thingirl

08-31-2009, 01:03 AM

He could edit them specifically for the GM and post the GM's responses in a separate post.

scout1idf

09-11-2009, 03:56 AM

Anyone going to take care of this or are we going to drop it?????

thingirl

09-11-2009, 02:04 PM

I thought someone had.

Elrond

09-11-2009, 09:19 PM

Anyone going to take care of this or are we going to drop it?????

Going back to my suggestion above, I would suggest that we Havoc or another admin study the questions and select 20 of them.

Then we should have a poll and vote for the 5 questions we want sent to the GM.

We'll be losing many, many questions from the previous months; but we'll be gaining the GM back in this endeavor (hopefully).

Oldschool

09-14-2009, 03:42 AM

Elrond's motion and sentiments seconded.

thingirl

09-14-2009, 03:43 PM

3rded (if that's a word and if it's nessary.)

Badstench

09-14-2009, 05:37 PM

It had been my intention to approach the GM for inclusion as the final instalment of the "7 Questions" series.

Many of the questions I was going to pose him also encompass many of the questions asked in this thread.

My suggestion: I will pick out the questions from this thread that easily fit with the categories of the the first 4 episodes of "7 Questions", but I'll approach the GM in the original "20 Questions" format.

This could work quite well... the gamemaster would be the guest of honour, with the audience throwing questions at him.

If the GM deigns to answer, I will post his responses in both this thread and "7 Questions".

This is a one-shot deal. Badstench might do it again in the future, but this isn't guaranteed.

How does this sound?

shadowblack

09-14-2009, 05:40 PM

Sounds good to me. :)

thingirl

09-14-2009, 05:52 PM

If Badstench thinks he can...

Yes, good idea.

Badstench

09-14-2009, 11:54 PM

Hmmm... I've just finished looking over the complete thread.

Some of the questions have already been answered through game developments.

Some questions can be easily addressed by posting in the "help" section and answered by players (which happened).

Some of the questions were variations of the same question, or were made superfluous by additional questions.

Many of the remaining queries were questions I'd already intended to ask as part of the "7 Questions" series.

That actually didn't leave many "valid" questions.

To everyone... if you will allow me, I will continue with plan 'A', which is to approach the GM with a "20 questions" styled format. I will endeavour to pose your questions, but some of these will be interpreted within a "lumped" category; ie, I don't want to overload the GM with "loose end" questions. You will have to read between the lines for your particular answer.

I'll be working on this over the next couple of weeks.