The Principle Journey OOC Thread

[Shin Positron Laser]

Shin Positron Laser Lore question. I know the holyland alliance isn't that developed, but are kingdoms generally secular? Or do they have official religions? Furthering from that point, is state power and church power intertwined, or do states see churches as a large nuisance, visa versa.

It all depends on which kingdoms we are talking about. The church can be seen as a separate entity almost like a government of its own having as much power as one. Many times church and state are separate.

If you are wanting to make a factual statement regarding the church being broad in facts is the best way.

Or is this more of a development plot?

 

[Proletariat]

Well I was considering how Archus would think about his promotion. From a political standpoint, since the kingdom is having more and more influence over the NS, I was wondering if he would be curious as to why they promoted an independent Holyland agent within the organization. If the church and state are closely tied like in the middle ages, this would not even be a consideration. If the church is a separate organization with immense power and interests not necessarily the same as the states they operate in, Archus would wonder why a political entity would allow a church agent to grow more powerful within a state controlled military operation.

 

[Jack Rakan]

Will be posting today. Dont know if i will actually be combating much, work related issues are sprouting again.

 

[Shin Positron Laser]

Well I was considering how Archus would think about his promotion. From a political standpoint, since the kingdom is having more and more influence over the NS, I was wondering if he would be curious as to why they promoted an independent Holyland agent within the organization. If the church and state are closely tied like in the middle ages, this would not even be a consideration. If the church is a separate organization with immense power and interests not necessarily the same as the states they operate in, Archus would wonder why a political entity would allow a church agent to grow more powerful within a state controlled military operation.

Well I should have mentioned this before but the promotion is wholly optional. There is no need to accept it if you do not want it.

Having said that, if he did accept it then it should not be too much of a consideration. The alliance church has a smaller presence in Welwyn. As well NS while sanctioned and supported by the governement acts in the interests that supersedes individual kingdoms. It is itself a separate and powerful entity. Warmongers and those with political agendas have no place among the ranks which Antarah has closely guarded. As well as Archus' appointment was accepted by Antarah.

Sarah being a part of the group is a point of contention for Antarah but he has allowed it for very specific reasons outside of the organization.

 

[Alstromeria]

I have been told that many times before. But surprise! Never played a session of dnd in my life.

FOR SHAME

 

[Shin Positron Laser]

Just a quick note, that I updated the Engagement Scenario.
It now has the DICE app link, additional weather effects and better explained special conditions.

 

[Proletariat]

Shin Positron Laser in this case I would like to propose something. What if I made an NPC or side character that was a bishop in the holyland alliance. He and Archus could have a letter correspondence that reveals more about the church, its relationship to the kingdom, more about the Church's belief system and institution. The bishop could also make requests of Archus, potentially leading to the spooky arc.

I will likely post tonight so we can get the ball rolling and the newbies can hop in with the gates opened.

 

[Reinhardt]

Well, Shin, there you go. A lone character, wandering around.

Also, I've retested the dice roller 'cause there's some weird as error message, so if anyone can confirm that I placed the correct password, feel free to notify me.

 

[Tardy Grade]

A lone character, wandering around.

Gluck senpai o7

 

[Reinhardt]

Gluck senpai o7

Haha it's gonna ez pz *HP instantly gets reduced to 1*

 

[Tardy Grade]

HP instantly gets reduced to 1

Dude I have like 4 health. I've never felt so naked all my life and I've been to a nude beach in Germany.;-;

 

[Reinhardt]

Dude I have like 4 health. I've never felt so naked all my life and I've been to a nude beach in Germany.;-;

Just stick with Archus and you'll be fine. Guaranteed, or your money TP back!

No, seriously, sticking with Archus is the best option everyone have. Unless you've spent all of your TP to buy tons of EVA/DEF dice, going solo is a no-no in Shin's crazy world.

 

[Jack Rakan]

You wouldnt want to go solo against a pack of wargs anyway really.

Thats more like for later on when you have 'leveled up' and are strong enough to go around knocking them down with your bare hands.
But not now hahaha.

I really need to post.....

 

[Tardy Grade]

Shin Positron Laser So I'd most likely be fighting the Alpha, Beta and Gamma group since I was on perimeter patrol in the open?

 

[Shin Positron Laser]

Shin Positron Laser So I'd most likely be fighting the Alpha, Beta and Gamma group since I was on perimeter patrol in the open?

It really is up to you. You could have returned to Archus' position, you could be patrolling, you can even tail Grifyn for whatever reason.
The situations are there, players just need to insert themselves into one of them.

 

[Tardy Grade]

The situations are there, players just need to insert themselves into one of them.

Ah okay. I got how it works now. I thought it was happening real time but we get to fight a little liberally so far as initial confrontation goes. So I have to wait for a few more people to post right?

 

[Shin Positron Laser]

Ah okay. I got how it works now. I thought it was happening real time but we get to fight a little liberally so far as initial confrontation goes. So I have to wait for a few more people to post right?

Nope. You can go ahead and respond. Hopefully people will catch up on the fact they can work together to dwindle the numbers instead of spreading out and taking the wargs 1v1

 

[Alstromeria]

Shin, i wanna use my attack arte to fling a magical knife at the warg attacking archus. But first, i have to do something about the falling structure, right? Can yoyu explain what to do, or is there a tab with the rules somewhere?

 

[Tardy Grade]

instead of spreading out and taking the wargs 1v1

I wanna be part of the group taking out warg alpha,beta and gamma but I'm not sure how... since I don't know who else is there in the group and I don't want be in a small group on the off-chance they choose to all be debris'd.

But even then I can roll 5 attack die in turn one right? Dealing 1 damage per successful hit?

 

[Shin Positron Laser]

Shin, i wanna use my attack arte to fling a magical knife at the warg attacking archus. But first, i have to do something about the falling structure, right? Can yoyu explain what to do, or is there a tab with the rules somewhere?

You need to prioritize what to respond too. The debris will cause damage if you only respond to the warg attacking Archus. Then again, using an Arte to attack the Warg will cancel its attack and save Archus, but at your expense maybe. You need to analyze your tech and what they allow you to do. Which is why CCA is valuable.

Best way to learn is to dive right in.

I wanna be part of the group taking out warg alpha,beta and gamma but I'm not sure how... since I don't know who else is there in the group and I don't want be in a small group on the off-chance they choose to all be debris'd.

But even then I can roll 5 attack die in turn one right? Dealing 1 damage per successful hit?

I understand. I am positive players will not all go to one specific spot.

Yes you can if you roll all successful. Do not forget about the special conditions.

 

[Shin Positron Laser]

You wouldnt want to go solo against a pack of wargs anyway really.

Thats more like for later on when you have 'leveled up' and are strong enough to go around knocking them down with your bare hands.
But not now hahaha.

I really need to post.....

We need the heavy hitters to spread out if you could.

 

[Tardy Grade]

Yes you can if you roll all successful. Do not forget about the special conditions.

So 2 def for them all. I get 5 attack rolls. 2 of which will be contested from the get go but might still hit based on his results.Oh and is the password working?

 

[Shin Positron Laser]

So 2 def for them all. I get 5 attack rolls. 2 of which will be contested from the get go but might still hit based on his results.Oh and is the password working?

Something seems to be up with the dice app.

Anyway, these Wargs are player controlled NPCs. So you guys get to roll their DEF or ATK dice, it cuts on time for players to just do the rolling themselves, and then they can simply create and detail the circumstances surrounding the results of the rolls or use of artes

 

[Alstromeria]

So in my next post, im rolling out of the way of the debris, and that's my turn? And to roll out of the way i have to roll an EVA dice?

 

[Shin Positron Laser]

So in my next post, im rolling out of the way of the debris, and that's my turn? And to roll out of the way i have to roll an EVA dice?

Your actions are determined by CCA. So if you have enough of it you can roll out of the way and do something else.

Since the devris falling is worth 3 atk. You need the same number of successful rolls for eva namely 3 eva dice