Rules and Discussion

Fist and Faith · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 3:20 am Post subject:

But we know myths, right? Which only makes sense, since we wouldn't believe that these gods exist if we didn't know stories about them. And I'm thinking something in the myths might provide a clue about how, or where, or when to try to attract the god.
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balon! · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 6:50 am Post subject:

Whats the technological level?
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caamora · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 11:58 am Post subject:

I see what you are saying now. Yes, Fist. You are correct. I don't want you to think that you have no control over your deity. He/she needs you after all, to gain on power. So, yes, you are developing that NPC to a certain extent. I hope I'm making this clear.

Balon, the technology level is primitive. A step above hunter/gatherers. I would like to see the technology develop through the use of the natural resources.
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The other is good - he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith.

The same fight is going on inside you – and inside every other person, too.”

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, “Which wolf will win?”

The old Cherokee simply replied, “The one you feed.”

Cobalt · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 3:17 am Post subject:

Exciting twist playing a Prophet! I'm stoked. Very Happy

How about a Game thread now that we've got at least two registered players? Yeah, I'm talking to you Azver...

[Syl] · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 3:44 am Post subject:

I think what Fist is asking, Caam, is: are these gods already known to the people of Twinrivers before us prophets come onto the scene? Do they already have a history/story that will be revealed by you, or will the players be filling in the details?

One thing I'm curious to know is how omniscient these gods are. Do they know things the player doesn't? Can they see into the hearts and minds of men, including the prophet?
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AllMother · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 5:00 pm Post subject:

Cobalt, your popularity points will be added to your diving power points to total your total points.

Goatkiller666 · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 5:08 pm Post subject:

AllMother · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 5:11 pm Post subject:

LOL!!!

Goatkiller666 · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 5:15 pm Post subject:

AllMother · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 6:29 pm Post subject:

Ok, I can change it easily enough.

stonemaybe · Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 6:28 am Post subject:

Caam - sorry, I am struggling getting turns in for Inferno and Acropolis, I don't think I can manage a third game at the moment. Sad

Sounds intriguing though.
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AllMother · Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 6:27 pm Post subject:

That's fine. Jump in any time you want.

Menolly · Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:41 pm Post subject:

If the AllMother is agreeable, I think I would like to approach this totally from a mortal's POV. In other words, I would like to register a character/prophet, but leave it to the AllMother's discretion completely as to what deity would choose that character based on how I play, without me stating a preference.
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balon! · Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 2:59 pm Post subject:

Interesting idea, Men! I like it...
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balon! · Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 3:03 pm Post subject:

Interesting idea, Men! I like it...
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AllMother · Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 3:52 pm Post subject:

Goatkiller666 · Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 8:03 pm Post subject:

Menolly, don't preclude the idea that your mortal might herself have a preference as to which God / spirit / ancestor to worship. Maybe not right away, but over time you may have your character make a decision.

That could be a role-playing moment worthy of a Watchy award.

There's also the fun moment when two gods both decide to go for you, and you choose one. If we thought mortals were vendictive, wait until you spurn a Tier 1 god for a Tier 2 god, and see what kind of horrors fall on our poor village.
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Dread Poet Jethro · Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 8:12 pm Post subject:

Making decisions
Rather than going with flow
Not her strongest suit
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Menolly · Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 5:46 pm Post subject:

Goatkiller666 · Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:07 pm Post subject:

Yeah, but you can be fired by your God, here. So it's not just a "let's see what I get" moment (which, you're right, there's lots of win for leaving that up to someone else)... then you get to make sure you still want that god later.

Oh! the humanity... I just imagine there's a lot more fun role-playing involved in being picked by a god that's maybe not a great match, and dealing with the friction that comes as a result.

I don't imagine that Krinn is going to get along famously with his famous ancestor spirit.
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