Current events

This page is for discussion of stuff related to the game coming up this week, no matter when that actually is. For instance, we can all assume Nate isnt coming for some lame reason and that Ed is sick of pizza and is bringing teriyaki or some other crap. They can post something here if that happens to be untrue.

Schedule

Date...........game................Location..........(Advanced attendance)

7/24/09.....MassEffect....Gabe's House......Ben absent, Brandon absent, Nate?
7/31/09.....OAAAAAAAAA....Ben's Condo...... Gabe maybe absent, iz my birthday, matt absent
8/7/09......OAAAAAAAAA....Ben's Condo......Brandon absent, Cheryl & Salo guest-stars
8/14/09.....MassEffect....????......matt absent, ben absent
8/21/09.....MassEffect....Dieter's Den......Ben late, Matt late
8/28/09.....MassEffect....Dieter's Den......Matt absent, Ed likely absent, Brandon possible
9/4/09.....MassEffect....????......Dieter gone to Portland, Gabe absent
9/11/09.....MassEffect....????......
9/18/09.....MassEffect....????......Dieter gone to Europe
9/25/09.....MassEffect....????......Dieter gone to Europe
10/2/09.....MassEffect....????......Dieter gone to Europe
10/9/09.....MassEffect....????......Dieter gone to Europe
10/16/09.....MassEffect....????......Dieter possibly gone
10/23/09.....MassEffect....????......Dieter possibly gone
10/30/09.....MassEffect....????......
11/6/09.....MassEffect....????......
11/13/09.....MassEffect....????......

Attendance and Food Preference

--Gdaze 09:19, 26 August 2009 (MST) Well, gaming is only a few days away. We on for this week? Are we having it at Dieter's again? I will have to end around 12 or 1, I have to get up early Saturday for a hike.

--Dieter the Bold 10:13, 26 August 2009 (MST) Gabe, you prepared for Mass Effect again? My place is open and everyone's welcome. I'll be attending regardless of location.

--Gdaze 12:12, 26 August 2009 (MST) Yes, I would like to run Mass Effect once more. This ark should be over in about 3-4 more adventures.

It would be nice if others would sound off.

BEN: I'm in: we can use either my place or Dieter's place. Mass Effect sounds good to me.

--Gdaze 15:57, 26 August 2009 (MST) Alright, lets go with Dieter's then. Its location isn't bad at all, and maybe I can stay a bit later since it is much closer. If anything can be considered close to my place.

BEN: all you westsiddaz...we should all carpool. Meet at my place at 5:45 on friday?

--Dieter the Bold 21:45, 26 August 2009 (MST) Confirmed for Dieter's Den at 6pm. I'll do my best to actually be there on time. Ed caught me on the still on the road last week. We doing our own things for dinner again?

--Matts 10:23, 27 August 2009 (MST)I'm out this friday, we've got plans with some of rina's friends. Too bad; I wanted to stomp y'all with my new magic deck!

--Dieter the Bold 11:56, 27 August 2009 (MST) Quick, get Brandon to make it for an amazing Magic showdown. Blowing off gaming for time with their wives...

--Gdaze 12:49, 27 August 2009 (MST) I'll just pick up some Subway before I head over.

Edmiao likely absent

--Gdaze 14:13, 27 August 2009 (MST) Ed actually only usually cancels for real reasons. That said, we are now at only 2 players. Brandon, would you and your friend maybe be down for magic Friday night? I'd really like to do something if possible and am fairly busy the rest of the weekend.

--Brandon 14:24, 27 August 2009 (MST) Joe's out of town for a month or so, so he's a no-show. I'd like to Magic it up if possible, but am on deadline. If I get my shit finished in time, I'd be more than happy to come by (Kate will be out of town), but if I don't, I can't. So, I can't promise anything, but should know by tomorrow afternoon if I'll be able to make something happen.

--Gdaze 16:00, 27 August 2009 (MST) Hmm, well then how about we have a night of Magic and I can bring over Galaxy Truckers with the Expansion?

BEN: I have to think about this. I have to discuss with Meghan how I would get over there, since she will be borrowing my car tomorrow and I don't know until what time. Also, it would only be me and you, gabe, playing magic. Third, If I'm going to spend an entire night playing magic, I'm inclined to go draft (although I'd rather hang with peeps than magic folks, but I just did horribly at a draft because I made poor card choices so I'm sort of raring to redeem myself). Slops to everyone who bailed, since Dieter will be gone thereafter until the end of September, meaning that a single cancellation will can that week's session during that time.

Edmiao y'all should just mass effect it up. can get a lot done with two players sometimes. what's the plan next week, just Matt and Ben and I? probably one of you might be out for labor day weekend leaving early on friday anyway, but..night o magic vs oaaaa?

--Dieter the Bold 17:23, 27 August 2009 (MST) I'd be down for Magic and Galaxy Truckers (although preferably Mass Effect as the two of us would be good at avoiding combat). Gabe could even provide you a ride home if you caught the bus over (Rt 11 to 5th & Pine, into the tunnels for SoundTransit 550 to Bellevue). (You haz car, Gabe?). If everyone decides to bail, I won't be as crushed as you'd think. This is my final weekend to get moved over, so more moving Friday means less on Saturday.

--Gdaze 21:38, 27 August 2009 (MST) Yup, I haz car, but if I'm gonna drive Ben home anyway we could just do it at his place. I'm okay with whatever but SOMEONE m--Matts 13:46, 28 August 2009 (MST)ake a call. I guess we could do two players, and yes, I won't be totally crushed if nothing happens. I'm just trying to stay busy. Personally I'm also really down for Galaxy Truckers. We make the call tomorrow?

BEN: I can get my car. I am down with playing with two people, as long as we make a real session of it. I plan on eating pizza in some form, so if others want in, let me know. If something is going to make us call the session pre-midnight, or it turns into boardgames only or magic only, then I'm out.

--Gdaze 00:16, 28 August 2009 (MST) Alright... I can certainly try to have something for only two people ready. That lasts about five hours.

BEN: before you stress too much about having a ton of stuff to prepare, it's probably worth remembering that Dieter and I have a propensity for "Running off to do Other Shit Not Directly Related to the Plot." So I'm fine with it if you want to Off the Cuff pretty much anything. Dieter! You want Pizza? And if so, should we order it delivery or do I need to pick it up?

--Dieter the Bold 09:41, 28 August 2009 (MST) If you guys wouldn't mind my place, I'd appreciate it. I'm also the only one without a car, so no one would have to give me a ride home.
I'm totally down with pizza, but the only nearby pie place is Paglliacis. Which I got food poisoning from.
Sent you same mail, Gabe.

--Gdaze 10:03, 28 August 2009 (MST) I saw the email but didn't have time to read it, sorry. Yeah, your place is fine. No pizza for me though. Um, are we meeting at six? Get some magic in? If Brandon shows that'd be dope.

--Dieter the Bold 12:45, 28 August 2009 (MST) I'll be here at 6pm for sure. Open for magic or whatever.

--Gdaze 12:49, 28 August 2009 (MST) Coo', I'll be there around that time then.

--Matts 13:46, 28 August 2009 (MST)I'll be eating with Rina tonight, and probably at gaming after that. Ben, if you bring my new deck I'll bring some kind of treat, like a baked alaska.

--Gdaze 13:52, 28 August 2009 (MST) Sweet, we are totally on for tonight then. Oh wait... probably...

--Brandon 14:26, 28 August 2009 (MST) Sorry, but there is basically no way I'm going to be stopping by tonight. Stupid fucking revisions . . .

BEN: alright, I'll swing by my house to get it (already put two of my decks in my car.) You better show up tho if I'm going to drive around town picking up your cards...
I will try to be there ~6 as well.

--Matts 15:13, 28 August 2009 (MST)Don't do it cause I won't show up, cause my plans reversed at the last minute. Won't be there tonight, guys, sorry.

Edmiao impressive

BEN: hi, I'm matt, and I'm obviously a teenage GIRL because I change my mind every five seconds.

--Brandon 16:35, 28 August 2009 (MST) Weird. None of the teenage girls I know ever change their minds; unfortunately, they all (so far) have consistently, and repeatedly, rejected by lecherous advances. I guess I should just keep at!  ; )

Quote(s) of the week

Elemental: (to police chief, who thanked them for their good work) That certainly isn't going to help Viho's colossal ego. (or something like that...)

CyberJesus: I'm so sick and tired of this bullshit Thomas Kinkaid police state!

Ashbury: I grow plants that may or may not be used for pharmaceutical purposes

Ed/Aefra: "I use Seduction on the baby"

"Galen, you're wearing a dress." "Yes, but I still look better in it than in you do in your clothes."

Ranting and Raving

--Dieter the Bold 12:43, 23 August 2009 (MST) Saw Inglorious Basterds. Not one of Tarantino's better works, in my opinion. Would have much preferred to see District 9, but was outvoted. Ah well, fun time outside of that. Oh, and my dad got a 40% any 2 DVD box sets at Borders, and it's still more expensive than on Amazon. I found a couple things that might have worked via Borders' website, but they've shrunken their in-store selection so badly they didn't even have them in.

JASON: I also saw Inglorious Basterds and found it pretty bad, definitely worse than District 9. It definitely had humor, and the story was interesting, but its the first Tarantino movie where the score wasnt a strength, and it sorely needed an editor. There was 1:45 worth of story in a 2:32 movie. Lots of unnecessarily long shots and slow motion. Not to mention that it was morally repugnant and pedantic as hell. Such is the result of self parody I suppose.

ED: any of you geeks want "The Order of the Stick" board game? Free to a good home. got it as a present and not interested in it. i think it has some charm for folks who like the comic.

--Dieter the Bold 17:19, 25 August 2009 (MST) Have you had a chance to play it at all? Could you recommend anything about it, or should I just review BGG?

JASON: I have heard that its pretty long, but relatively fun. I wouldnt mind having it for the collector in me, but I doubt I would play it. Dieter should take it.

--Dieter the Bold 10:14, 26 August 2009 (MST) I'd be interested in playing it, but I'd hate to take it and then never play it or only play it once.

Edmiao I played it once or twice. it was ok. dungeon crawl where you lay out tiles to make the dungeon so it's different every time. similar in idea to the Sorcerer's Cave from back in the 80s if anyone played that. I found it to be ok, but not too well balanced. One of you should take it or it's going to the thrift store!

JASON: If Dieter wont take it, I will, so dont thrift it. In other news, we had a last minute cancellation on our Labor Day extravaganza in Long Beach, so there are two spots available. Its Sept 4-8, and $175/person. The house is rad, over 3000 square feet [1] and will be filled to the brim with games and gamers. Expect much fun, food and other words. PLEASE HELP!!!! Email for details.

--Dieter the Bold 09:53, 27 August 2009 (MST) Out of town this weekend, but have fun.

--Gdaze 14:16, 27 August 2009 (MST) Isn't Labor Day weekend... next weekend? That said I'm going to an anime con, sorry, better way to meet cute girls.

Mass Effect

Current Mass Effect XP: 1000 Starting + 1600 xp = 2600. (Current at end of 8/21/09)

Mass Effect Recap

Next step in Of Amor, Armor, and Alchemy

Current OAAAA XP: 75 base + 352 XP; Followers: 15 XP (current as of 8/7/09)

ED: How long did you say the interim was between act 2 and 3 again, ben? 10 years would be great, time to fit a lot of goings on.

BEN: 10 years is correct. Some things for the next session of OAAAA:
1.) Everybody will get to spend their bonus "interim" XP as they please, I've changed my mind about forcing expenditures in a certain way.
2.) I want everyone to think about their interim adventures. At the start of the nextsession, I amthinking we may do Gemini style card "prologues" in which we explore people's adventures: the person we are doing it for presents the overall theme/happenings, and then we run through it, with the group contributing details. Group bonus XP will be assigned based on cool story effects people come up with in these. If this idea seems too complex or seems like it will give other players too much involvement in your interim events,we can can it and just let each person do a narrative, in character or out.
3.) I will clarify happenings in the world at the first session of book 3.

ED: Sounds fun. I wrote up a bunch of ideas, i think there's plenty of room for adventures in between the paragraphs. Brandon, what is your email so i can send you the Tithe sheet. I may not have done a great job on him, he was pretty low on the damage potential, but still could take hits quite well. you may want to remod him, i'm sure ben would be fine with that. although i really think you should keep the pegasus, since it played a major role in the fight with the dragon. Let you fly and catch Aeten, bring him back to the battle and Aeten immediately thereafter struck the killing blow.

--Brandon 20:53, 9 August 2009 (MST) Sweet. A pegasus sounds awesome, and I was totally thinking about getting a mount for Tithe anyway, so that's perfect. I'm glad that Tithe played a solid role. My e-mail is olsenb3 [at] u.washington.edu. I would appreciate a full recap at some point, if someone has the time. Gratz, y'all!!

--Dieter the Bold 15:41, 13 August 2009 (MST) I think such a prologue adventure thing would be awesome. I heartily approve. Also, I personally would like a little GM wild-card in how points get spent, but that's just me. Ben, do you have the time/interest to do that with Galen?

BEN: sure...or rather, if you want you can use your prologue adventure thing to drive your xp expenditure. Or I'm happy to take as heavy of a hand as you want. Also, if we do this, the player who was "on the spot" would have full veto power over any card played: this may sound like a cop-out, but the point is to generate a backstory for those 10 years that appeals to the given player, and that trumps. I don't anticipate this being a problem, but it's easier to enforce than a "don't be a dick" policy. Also, any given player can just opt-out and write/come up with his own background for that time.