I think it is a good idea that they just have a market in the Hydlaa Plaza before every Champion's Cup. Makes a lot of sense. Just do it, spontaneity rules. Great idea Sulaika.

Nice poem Jacula, very nice. However an important consideration: Dakkru and Blackflame are not on the same side. And although not directly stated there are many inferences. Settings already state that the Blackflame desires to destroy the Death Realm as well as the people of Ylikum and their gods. Dakkru would surely have an issue with this. I can appreciate that a Dakkru follower could become Blackflame, but it does not make sense that then the Blackflame would support Dakkru. ....unless maybe as a deception to turn on her later. (hehe or should I say muu ha ha ha)

Definitely no books mentioning Blackflame should be in any of the libraries, except for the Blackflame Temple library. Maintaining a veil of secrecy is a big part of the fun. My main character has gotten IC knowledge of the Blackflame carefully through other characters and tells this story to others, even with hand scribed copies of books from the Blackflame temple library. But this is done very selectively also leaving him to be seen by some as simply a story teller of nightmares. Qata has pledged to Xiosia to help defend and protect Yliakum and its people.

Your points are exactly right on Tessra.


from Eelin:
"This should have been attached to Tessra's quote of Roled's original post, as his intent was for clarification of that original."


from Tessra:
"You never HAVE to do what someone else wants you to.  You never HAVE to be the way someone else wants you to be.  No one else should ever have that level of control over you; that is simply another form of god-modding."


yes indeed ... just another form of god-modding.

Know this, the last person(s) to kidnap Lady Peckerly suffered greatly going to the Death Realm.  Lady Peckerly is a personal friend of Xiosia.

Kra has following words from Qata:

Interesting to hear your side Troyyer, and you make an excellent point about carefully reading (re: "tries to") [**** see edit below***]. However, it is just because of your above mentioned issues that many have become very sensitive to smaller issues because of the existence of these major abuses and yes even hate mongering. There is no place for such in the real world let alone PS. And this is not referring to simple prostitution, a way of life for some, but rather something much more vile, a true display and promotion of hatred. Whether against a sex, a race, a belief, or a culture is not to be tolerated. I am also wondering why such issues clearly in violation of the PS rules have not been dealt with. Those relishing in the posts of their deeds are still around posting. And too, I am not referring to a murder or some Dakkru offering within the settings, but rather the mentality that this can just be done out of settings. (hope that thought is understandable). And too there is a great difference between sex (healthy) and rape (not to be tolerated). If one cannot figure out the difference they should refrain from it all.

A few #%&$%& can always ruin the fun for others. It is just too bad our world is like that. But yes that is why there is authority and banishment. It is also a terrible shame when reactions or over-reactions then lead too far the other way.

In any event, you and your guild has lost honor (also with the throwing of beer mugs against the walls) so it becomes a responsibility to regain that honor.


EDIT - Qata has just found out that indeed Lady Peckerly was dripping so doubts that statement as to what Trotter said about "tries to". This really needs to be resolved.

A simple method, IF it is assumed that both fighters are identical.  Not the case.
It is also ridiculous that a noob or someone without training would have much chance against an experienced, seasoned warrior. I happen to feel this a problem with RP, that anyone can just godmod that they can do anything. Better to base the outcome on personal abilities and warriors will become much more respected and novices might look to hire a warrior when they have little chance of winning. After all is not that one thing mercenaries are for. Think of the improved RP this can encourage.

Just to RP for the sake of RP without consideration for what characters are created and developed to be is just a plain crap shoot. Much more strategy and interest will come into play when the fighters are not just equated to a simple role of the dice. But also this would allow for a bit of luck.

To really get the dice scenarios to work several factor should be considered.
Some are listed here to give an idea:
     factor for difference in stats
     factor for difference in weapon level
     factor for type of weapon and armor used
     factor for defensive spell used
     factor for offensive spell used
     factor for magic level
     factor for buff during fight

Perhaps a greater sided die or multiple dice could be used to accomplish this. I am sure some can come up with some great details.
It certainly would provide a system based more on each character's abilities and fit better into settings and character development. It might even be close enough to PvP battle without the lag that many will choose this fighting alternative.

Mining is not the only thing that seems to be worse when maxed. My maxed character will need to rest time to time, whereas one with half that or a noob can run BD to Oja without stopping, does not make sense. Part of the exploration as a noob was having to rest often and not getting long distances fast and wondering what was there (and it took an effort to get there.) Now it seems ridiculous that the higher conditioned character has to rest more.  Note that I ignored this issue when rejuvenation could be cast while moving.

It is hard to get pp IF one is limited to certain activities, otherwise it is fairly easy to get them. However a character should not be limited to advance in a limited direction as it is not consistent with a variety of RP scenarios.

Also I do not believe it necessary to "balance" everything. Players should be able to chose different paths for their characters each with differing ramification and advantages and disadvantages. They can discover uncommon ways to achieve tactical or strategic advantages, this is a big part of the fun.

Is the game too hard? I say no, but it needs to be more diverse.

Sorry, but war is war.    ...and what is this bit about no magic?
If there is a threat to Yliakum or its people, some SHALL defend and protect at whatever cost.
...and some only fight with magic.
So such a conflict SHALL have unpredictable results and likely not go according to any prearranged plans.
smiles