PF: Radiant Gardens OOC

The Game · Post by **The Game** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 10:38 pm

Cookies n' Cream. With oreo bits.

In short, Saga was a mouse with a kind of complicated family, and had to leave RG because her family needed her.

Zack_the_husky · Post by **Zack_the_husky** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 10:42 pm

Should I replace Drake with Icee as the main character, after the magic arc?

Rendak · Post by **Rendak** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 10:45 pm

Lovely, now Im hungry more than I was

Ah, I believe you mentioned this to me before at some time...
Oh you did! I pointed out she had 1 more str than Rendak >.>

I dunno, should you Zack?

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Sat Oct 23, 2010 2:35 am

no! i like icee! D:

ChewyChewy · Post by **ChewyChewy** » Sat Oct 23, 2010 2:50 am

Jack wrote:no! i like icee! D:

I think he asked if he should have Icee be the main character instead of Drake. In which case that wouldn't be a "no" from you.

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Sat Oct 23, 2010 4:52 am

ChewyChewy wrote:
Jack wrote:no! i like icee! D:
I think he asked if he should have Icee be the main character instead of Drake. In which case that wouldn't be a "no" from you.

you be hatin' on muh blackness? D:<

Rendak · Post by **Rendak** » Sat Oct 23, 2010 6:32 pm

Eh wot?

I'd probably choose if I knew more about both and their interactions and blah di blah blah blah

Oh, and what do you gaiz think of the new avatar?

ChewyChewy · Post by **ChewyChewy** » Sat Oct 23, 2010 6:43 pm

Rendak wrote:Eh wot?

I'd probably choose if I knew more about both and their interactions and blah di blah blah blah

Oh, and what do you gaiz think of the new avatar?

LOOOOOOOOOOVE it!

Rendak · Post by **Rendak** » Sat Oct 23, 2010 6:45 pm

Thanks!

Makes me happy to hear that

Seems the parties have gone well so far, no?

*cough*Wouldn'tmindmorefeedback*cough*

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Sun Oct 24, 2010 8:52 am

Rendak wrote:Thanks! Makes me happy to hear that

Seems the parties have gone well so far, no?

*cough*Wouldn'tmindmorefeedback*cough*

the parties suck! D:<

(that means: yes, the parties are lovely! :3)

Rendak · Post by **Rendak** » Sun Oct 24, 2010 5:16 pm

Lawl, well todays been kinda slow, amybody agree?

44R0NM10 · Post by **44R0NM10** » Sun Oct 24, 2010 5:19 pm

A little bit, although I guess it's better then 40 posts in an hour. I'm just glad progress is happening each day.

Rendak · Post by **Rendak** » Sun Oct 24, 2010 5:25 pm

I guess your right, although since you go o and off so randomly it's hard for me to have Renda talk to Sly.

44R0NM10 · Post by **44R0NM10** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 1:46 pm

You words hurt me, Rendak.

I apologize for my random on-and-off schedule. You should find it's because I do too many things at once, and end up not doing some of the things I plan on. Sadly, this has lowered my posting average a lot.

Rendak · Post by **Rendak** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 1:56 pm

*hugs* There! Hurt gone now

I understand, although you apologies are not nulled and voided (or somerhing) I do wish I coukd post more but now I,have YsF to hold me up, I think Rendaks waiting for a reply from Sly atm

44R0NM10 · Post by **44R0NM10** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 2:26 pm

*hugs back* thanks.

Either way, how are we gonna decide who wins each game of billiards? I've suggested it to be based on Perception, Intellect and Luck but, I was hoping to hear what you guys thought on that.

Heth · Post by **Heth** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 5:09 pm

I may not be in the RP, yet, but in my opinion Luck isn't really a factor in billiards (well. . .I dunno, maybe), personally I'd say Perception, Int, and Dexterity, but as Dexterity is a non-entity just Perception and Int

44R0NM10 · Post by **44R0NM10** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 6:58 pm

Good point Heth. Dexterity needs to be a factor as well. But I still think luck needs to go in somewhere.

Maybe it should be:

half your luck score
half your perception score
all your dexterity
all your intellect

It's not perfect...but, what are your thoughts?

Heth · Post by **Heth** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 7:09 pm

maybe (luck/2)+(agi/2) = dexterity

and the calculation for skill in billiards would/could be. . . Int + (Perception*0.75) + Dexterity, perhaps?

Zander · Post by **Zander** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 7:16 pm

Heth wrote:maybe (luck/2)+(agi/2) = dexterity

and the calculation for skill in billiards would/could be. . . Int + (Perception*0.75) + Dexterity, perhaps?

its funny how you guys make such a giant math problem out of a rp...

(ive never played D&D before)

Heth · Post by **Heth** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 7:27 pm

its funny how you guys make such a giant math problem out of a rp...

(ive never played D&D before)

nor have I (officially) but I over-think things all the time so sorry about all the math

ChewyChewy · Post by **ChewyChewy** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 7:34 pm

Welcome to the forums, Heth, and thanks for the information!

Since your only posts here so far have been in this OOC thread, any plans on joining?

Heth · Post by **Heth** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 7:37 pm

yes I do intend on joining, but (a) I need to post my character once I get home, and (b) I have to wait until "next day" to have any real interaction with other characters

ChewyChewy · Post by **ChewyChewy** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 7:40 pm

Heth wrote:yes I do intend on joining, but (a) I need to post my character once I get home, and (b) I have to wait until "next day" to have any real interaction with other characters

That's okay.

Just wanted to make sure you did plan to at some point.

Looking forward to that!

44R0NM10 · Post by **44R0NM10** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 8:14 pm

Max: 19
Sly: 18.5

Awesome: 16
Jack: 16.25

...honestly? Both of my characters lose by not even a single point?
...ok, that's funny

(also, I hope to roleplay with you soon Heth!)

Heth · Post by **Heth** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 8:33 pm

it'd be a close game, down to (assuming it's 8-ball) just the 8-ball

and I can't wait to RP :3

Rendak · Post by **Rendak** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 9:27 pm

OMG! You finally post Heth I'm not here to see it

Makes me a bit sad.
Anyway, glad you finally posted though buddy! (Yes, I just called you buddy

)

ChewyChewy · Post by **ChewyChewy** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 9:29 pm

Do I take it you two know each other?

Rendak · Post by **Rendak** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 9:48 pm

Yep, we know each other. I think I may have been the one who got him wanting to join since I talk about RG with him so much

Heth · Post by **Heth** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 9:50 pm

yeah you were

Rendak · Post by **Rendak** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 9:57 pm

AI FEEL SPESHUL!

Anyway, can't wait till you start Hethy! Too bad you ain't your dragon self and Rendak ain't his wolfy self, though perhaps I coukd bring Aethon in....

Zack_the_husky · Post by **Zack_the_husky** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 10:30 pm

Wait, why is Liz giving up a marble if she HAS had Frosted flakes?

ChewyChewy · Post by **ChewyChewy** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 10:36 pm

Zack_the_husky wrote:Wait, why is Liz giving up a marble if she HAS had Frosted flakes?

Oops--I guess ctcmjh and I forgot that was one of the two exceptions....

Well, I wrote it into the RPG that Vanilla is reminding Honey of that....

Buckdida · Post by **Buckdida** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 10:47 pm

Zander wrote:
Heth wrote:maybe (luck/2)+(agi/2) = dexterity

and the calculation for skill in billiards would/could be. . . Int + (Perception*0.75) + Dexterity, perhaps?
its funny how you guys make such a giant math problem out of a rp...

(ive never played D&D before)

ACK! No math problems! The SPECIAL system we use is supposed to be a guideline, not a hard and fast rule. I've explained this numerous times in the past...I had this one post somewhere... but basically the ending point is "That there is no formula for trust" and other such things. The last thing we want is someone who can perfectly lie every time, etc.

This RP is more writing rather than game based, and the stats system is supposed to be a limit to what your character can do, more than used to contest other characters. The stats are mainly used against the environment. For example, Magnus (STR 10) can help move a car with ease, Venison (STR 3) can have trouble uprooting plants. The only time a character contest comes up would be something direct, like arm wrestling, (in this case, it "would only make sense" if that character won) but in most cases, it's the character, not their stats, that determine the winner of a contest.

Another example: one player might be "a natural" at the game because of specific high stats, but the winner would still be the guy who's played the game more, or has a pool table and can practice. (Think of a pool newbie attempting a "behind your back" shot.) If neither person has played the game before, they're both going to be horrible at it, and it might come down more to luck, etc. Or the person who's still conscious when the cue ball goes flying about.

It's far more fun in most cases to discuss and brainstorm with your RP'ing partner some general things of what might happen, then go into action and see what happens. Basically, RP your character, not their stats! Hey, I should add that to the rules; that's the clearest way I've put it so far!

Trust me when I say I've tried making a math based system that worked...but nothing really has. Not for this RP, anywho.

EDIT: Though, I suppose, if you REALLY want to go that way, only the neighborhood GM can put the stomp on it. Stat competitions can make things faster and easier if necessary. I'd think they're less fun, though.

Rendak · Post by **Rendak** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 11:02 pm

Wowzers thats alot to read.

Buckdida · Post by **Buckdida** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 11:14 pm

Rendak wrote:Wowzers thats alot to read.

I'm a gamer, I want to be a writer, and I'm going to be an English major, so this kind of thing happens.

...Now if I could only apply that as easily to close reading essays.

Anyway, the TL,DR version is that you're generally supposed to use stats as a basic guideline, but let the actual character, and their experience, backstory, and strengths and weaknesses, play out an encounter, rather than their stats. Stats are a fallback for when you don't know what to do, but often, if you think creatively, playing out the situation can be much more fun than a calculation.

ctcmjh · Post by **ctcmjh** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 11:17 pm

Buckdida wrote:
Rendak wrote:Wowzers thats alot to read.
I'm a gamer, I want to be a writer, and I'm going to be an English major, so this kind of thing happens.

...Now if I could only apply that as easily to close reading essays.

Anyway, the TL,DR version is that you're generally supposed to use stats as a basic guideline, but let the actual character, and their experience, backstory, and strengths and weaknesses, play out an encounter, rather than their stats. Stats are a fallback for when you don't know what to do, but often, if you think creatively, playing out the situation can be much more fun than a calculation.

Agreed. And thanks Buck for taking care of this. I was away all day.

44R0NM10 · Post by **44R0NM10** » Tue Oct 26, 2010 1:55 pm

Well...this kinda make's who wins at the games a lot more challenging...hmm...
(I know absolutely nothing about Max...)

Sly's never played the game before, although he know's the rules quite well. He's watched the game quite a few times both from TV and with his owner+owner's friends. I'd say that Max would win this game if he's played the game before. If not, Sly's victory. Basic enough? (Yeah, I need your answer please CT on if Max has played before)

As of the Awesome and Jack game...Jack wins. I expect Jack'll have a basic understand from watching the first game. Awesome, on the other hand, will be incredibly panicky with everyone watching him, thus lowering his concentration on the game. He has no chance of winning.

Rendak · Post by **Rendak** » Tue Oct 26, 2010 2:01 pm

Alot of serious stuffs here.
I don't think Awesome is all there yet either, thus lowering his chances more

ctcmjh · Post by **ctcmjh** » Tue Oct 26, 2010 6:31 pm

44R0NM10 wrote:Well...this kinda make's who wins at the games a lot more challenging...hmm...
(I know absolutely nothing about Max...)

Sly's never played the game before, although he know's the rules quite well. He's watched the game quite a few times both from TV and with his owner+owner's friends. I'd say that Max would win this game if he's played the game before. If not, Sly's victory. Basic enough? (Yeah, I need your answer please CT on if Max has played before)

As of the Awesome and Jack game...Jack wins. I expect Jack'll have a basic understand from watching the first game. Awesome, on the other hand, will be incredibly panicky with everyone watching him, thus lowering his concentration on the game. He has no chance of winning.

Max has played before while he was at his cousin's house, but he's no expert.