Meetup UKitP Meetup XVII - Hail the Meetup of Seventeen Summers [Archive]

Thufir

2015-02-19, 07:18 PM

What shall we do this summer, Thufir?
The same thing we do every summer, UK Playgrounders. Try to take over the world! With gaming!

Previous Meetup Threads:
1 - The one that started it all!
2 - Brumland, I believe.
3 - Brumland again?
4 - Reading/Basingstoke. Totally didn't happen no matter what Archie says.
5 - Peterborough.
6 - Didn't miss this one out, honest!
7 - The Archon triumphed over the Hippie in London.
8 - Sheffield! So much snow. o.o
9 - The first playing of Kubb! In Peterborough again.
10 - BRADFORD WILL BE EXTERMINATED!
11 - Newcastle was over-run with hats and Hate-Boar.
12 - More Chaos in Leicester- wasn't Castaras enough? Plus a trans-atlantic stabbing.
13 - Derby Fun Times
14 - London again. With chocolates!
15 - Let loose about house
16 - Late last minute Newcastle in the absence of decision-making.

Venue
18th July
THE COLLEGE ARMS (http://www.faucetinn.com/college-arms/),
18 Store Street
London WC1E 7DH (https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+College+Arms/@51.5198975,-0.1318501,18z/data=!4m6!1m3!3m2!1s0x0:0xe41918e0e3b92d15!2sThe+C ollege+Arms!3m1!1s0x0:0xe41918e0e3b92d15)

(Note: All Step-free routes avoid the tubes, for people who don't like going on the tube. I've given directions for buses, tubes, and all major stations. If your journey isn't covered, the Journey Planner on the TFL website is excellent (http://www.tfl.gov.uk) and will also take into account any delays, so it's worth checking on the day anyway.)

(If anyone is still unsure: 1. London transport makes it as easy to possible to find out which bus/tube/etc... to take. Busy areas and areas around stops and stations have excellent maps too. 2. I'll send my mobile number to anyone who asks. If you need help you can call me.)

(Finally, if I've missed anything important, please let me know.)

TUBE: Nearest stops are Goodge Street (Northern Line) and Tottenham Court Road (Northern Line) and Russell Square (Picadilly Line) in that order.

Tottenham Court Road and Goodge Street are on the same line, so if you're aiming for one but miss your stop you can just get off at the next one with very little lost.

From Tottenham Court Road tube station: Once out of the station head North. The easiest thing to do is find the Dominion theatre (you can't miss it: it's the big thing that says "Lord of the Dance" on it), which is on the North-East side of of the crossroads. Stand outside the theatre, with the theatre to your right, you're facing North. It's now you're 4th right.

From Goodge Street tube station: cross over the road and turn right down Tottenham Court Road. Take the second left.

BUSES:

59, 68, 91 or 168 Russell Square (stop H). It is then less than a half-mile walk. (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/''/18+Store+St,+London+WC1E+7DH,+UK/@51.5214807,-0.1299109,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761b30566a91 ed:0xc1691ca25001b965!2m2!1d-0.126401!2d51.523232!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761b2dd1692d99: 0x1f5247475ea87e4e!2m2!1d-0.1317454!2d51.5197558)

98 or 188 to Russell Square (Stop E) You walk past this stop on the route given for stop H, so just check that map.

10, 14, 24, 29, 73, 79, 134 or 390 bus to Chenies Street. This is then a 5 minute walk. (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Chenies+Street+(Stop+D),+United+Kingdom/18+Store+Street,+London,+UK/@51.5211085,-0.132033,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761b2e5734eb 69:0xeade922fccc3cf6e!2m2!1d-0.131818!2d51.522259!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761b2dd1692d99: 0x1f5247475ea87e4e!2m2!1d-0.1317454!2d51.5197558)

10, 14, 24, 29, 73, 134 or 390 bus to Percy Street. Cross over the road, turn left, and it's the first right. Literally a two minute walk.

8, 25, 55 or 98 bus to Tottenham Court Road Station. Keep heading along the road in the direction of travel (West) until you get to the Dominion theatre. Then follow the instructions in the tube section to walk from there.

27 or 88 to Drummond Street. Head South past Warren Street station and keep going down Tottenham Court Road. It's about a 15 minute walk from the bus stop.

TRAIN:

From Waterloo: Take the Northern Line Northbound to Tottenham Court Road or Goodge Street. Follow tube directions from there. (STEP-FREE route: 59, 69, 168 and 188 all go from Waterloo. (See "Buses" section.)

From Victoria: Take the Victoria Line north. You can change at Green Park to the Piccadilly Line and go to Russell Square, but it's a real pain to change there. Much easier to change at Warren Street onto the Northern Line heading South. Probably faster too. Get off at Goodge Street. STEP-FREE: Take the 73 bus to Percy Street.

From Kings Cross or St. Pancreas: Take the Piccadilly Line southbound, to Russell Square (1-stop). Follow tube instructions from there. STEP-FREE route: 10, 73, 390 buses all go from Kings Cross / St. Pancreas. Follow the bus instructions.

Euston: Take the Northern Line Southbound to Goodge Street, and follow tube instructions. STEP-FREE: Take the 10, 73, or 390 bus and follow bus instructions.

Liverpool Street: Take the Central Line Westbound to Holborn, and then change to the Piccadilly Line Northbound to Russell Square. (You can also walk from Holborn, but look up your own route if you fancy that. :-P (It's an easy enough walk, though.) STEP-FREE: Number 8 bus to Tottenham Court Road station. Follow bus instructions from there.

Paddington Station: Take the Circle line or Hammersmith & City line Eastbound to Euston Square. Turn left out of the station, and follow Gower St. south until the 5th right is Store St. STEP-FREE: Take the 27 bus Drummond Street.

LIKELY VICTIMS
Archonic Energy
Capt Spanner
Castaras
CurlyKitGirl
Devmaar
Hamishspence
KuReshtin
Lesser Minion
Mercenary Pen
Peat
Sgt. Cookie
Snowfire
The Succubus
Thufir

Alarra
Astrella
Closet Skeleton
Hazyshade
Heliomance
Strawberries
Zeb the Troll

Games
Cassie
Mascerade
One Night Werewolf
It's Alive!
Hanabi
Zeppelin Attack!
Eight Minute Empire

Thufir
Ankh Morpork? (Someone else might bring it instead of me?)
Are You The Traitor?
Blood Bowl?
Carcassonne
Fluxx
Forbidden Desert
Once Upon A Time
Seven Dragons
The Witches (Someone else might bring it instead of me?)

FOOD
There is a menu. If you want to pre-order food, send Capt. Spanner (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/private.php?do=newpm&u=49745) a message before the 11th July, telling him what you'd like from their menu (http://www.faucetinn.com/college-arms/files/2011/04/College-arms-menu-Latest-01.12.2014.pdf).

Let discussion commence! Let festive epithalamia resound through these ancient halls! Let joy be unconfined. Let there be dancing in the streets, drinking in the saloons, and necking in the parlor.
Alternatively, let us decide on a date and venue for the meetup this summer, and I'll stop randomly quoting things. For a few minutes at least.

Thufir

2015-02-19, 07:25 PM

Also, here are some of my photos from the last meetup:

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(Clearly trying to threaten me with the sword was a bad idea)

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Research ALL the things!

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FinnLassie

2015-02-20, 02:31 AM

Venue suggestion:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGWqtwhS2KY

Archonic Energy

2015-02-20, 04:47 AM

As long as it doesn't clash with the us meet I'm a definite maybe.

Also venue... let's say Belfast.

Castaras

2015-02-21, 11:10 AM

I wanna come! I am saving up money so it'll all be on health and holiday plans for whether I'll be coming.

Goddamnit I'm going to make it to a meetup again. :smallfurious:

Capt Spanner

2015-02-22, 04:04 PM

Time to start combing London for venues.

If the meet is in London I'll a) almost certainly make it (less a few dates) and b) be able to put some people up at mine overnight. (I'm cheaper than a hotel.)

Archonic Energy

2015-02-24, 03:08 AM

I take it that you are volunteering to host.
We have a sucke... venue!

KuReshtin

2015-02-24, 05:06 AM

I take it that you are volunteering to host.
We have a sucke... venue!

All Hail Spanner, for he has taken on the role of organising the meetup!!! http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/kureshtin/images/f_ok.gif

hamishspence

2015-02-24, 07:22 AM

I've been to at least one London one before (meetup 7, my first one)- thankfully, parking wasn't an issue that time.

Hopefully this one will have easy parking as well?

Closet_Skeleton

2015-02-24, 09:32 AM

I've always meant to at least post in one of these threads, but never have.

I'd suggest Gibraltar but please ignore me.

Train and bus access would be my only requirement.

CurlyKitGirl

2015-02-24, 01:23 PM

Done and sorted. Providing Spanner's okay with doing some legwork in Londinium (along with other Londinium residents) we'll be meeting in London.

Current 'Host' and Main Worker of Legs: Spanner. Please let us know ASAP if you ever don't want or can't do this.

Meetup Location: Londinium (specifics to be sorted out later)
Meetup Time: June/July/August. Someone start the table!

Attendees

[Table goes here]
Note: With regards to arrival/departure time and location state if you'd like pick up/drop off and, for the latter, the time you'd need to leave in order to catch bus/train/whatever home.

Name - arrival time (and location) - departure time (and location if necessary)

Hotels and Offers of Floorspace:

Hotels:
Note: edit and adjust as offers are taken up to prevent 'double booking' and confusion.
Where? - Who? - Sharing room? (Y/N) - With whom?

Floorspace
Note: edit and adjust as offers are taken up to prevent 'double booking' and confusion.
Name - approximate location (re: meetup location/centre of London - how many people you can put up - small contribution to food?

Seekers of Shared Rooms/Floorspace
Note: once an offer has been accepted move name(s) up to the requisite spot.
[Name]

Allergies and Dietary/Other Requirements
Tasroth - vegetarian
Lensman - nut allergy

Games

[Name] - [games]

If organising D&D/similar with limited space:
[name] - [campaign] - [spaces open (adjust as people take up spaces)]

Where Are We Meeting For the Pre-(etc.)Meetup Dinner On Friday

And here rests the state of the Meetup and Master Post.

Thufir

2015-02-24, 05:21 PM

CurlyKitGirl

2015-02-24, 05:29 PM

I guess you really took what I said about us needing you to make decisions to heart, huh?
I wouldn't jump right to it being definitely London, we still have time for other people to volunteer (I'm pretty sure last thread Strawberries said Derby could be an option for summer). Obviously we don't want a repeat of last time, but we do still have 4-5 months before when we expect the meetup to be. It's good if we already have a likely option though - that's already a vast improvement on last time.

Eh, I just wanted to get the Master Post formatted up and ready (minus the tables); the London thing's still up in the air and noted as such.

Though one I'd very much like to be a reality. It's just easy to get to.

KuReshtin

2015-02-25, 06:12 AM

Could I suggest an easier way to get the table of possible dates posted instead of the usual one that tends to be a bit wonky at points?

Someone could start a Doodle poll with the dates listed, and each person wanting to chime in can just go to the poll and tick the dates they're available for.
Takes way less faffing about in the thread itself with people missing where the last version of the table is.

Archonic Energy

2015-02-25, 06:26 AM

doodle poll? sounds like we have a volunteer of doing the table thingie this time! well Done Ku!

KuReshtin

2015-02-25, 08:23 AM

doodle poll? sounds like we have a volunteer of doing the table thingie this time! well Done Ku!

Well, it's not like it's difficult.

Participation table link (http://doodle.com/5enidq25qscz4qzs)

Archonic Energy

2015-02-26, 09:34 AM

It seems that "volunteering" other people works out pretty well! Why haven't you voted ku?

Also DD were you thinking of going to the us meet this year?

CurlyKitGirl

2015-02-26, 02:47 PM

It seems that "volunteering" other people works out pretty well! Why haven't you voted ku?

Also DD were you thinking of going to the us meet this year?

We have the Sacred Skills of Delegation. We know how to make people do the things that need doing.

*pokes all readers of the thread*
Hey, if you're interested in coming to this meetup, make sure to fill out the Doodle poll. Early responses mean we can sort it all out now in order to be lazy later on.

Capt Spanner

2015-02-26, 03:19 PM

I take it that you are volunteering to host.
We have a sucke... venue!

You know what: if the meetup was up to ~10 people I probably *could* host.

EDIT: Also, yes. I volunteer to organise, and also offer crash space.

EDIT2: 4th July is looking best so far, I think.

Thufir

2015-02-26, 03:19 PM

If I fill in the doodle poll is it possible for me to change my responses at a later date or am I stuck with them? Because there are one or two dates I'm not 100% sure on but I should be able to find out/decide on them for definite before too long. But then I don't want to have already filled it in and then say "Actually I filled it in wrong, this date should say this," etc.

Archonic Energy

2015-02-26, 03:53 PM

Mercenary Pen

2015-02-28, 11:07 AM

My dates have been added- and at the moment I can be fairly flexible since most of my colleagues have been slow off the mark booking holiday this year. Ideally coming to a decision on the date some time soon would also be handy, just to prevent somebody taking those dates before I get to them.

Thufir

2015-02-28, 02:17 PM

I should note that my "No" respones for the 4th of July is not 100% set in stone - I'm supposed to be singing in a concert that day, but it's not out of the question for me to get out of it. That said, if I have to try and weasel out of the concert, it'd be easier if I knew pretty soon (I don't know why they have to plan the concert this far in advance, but apparently it's how they do it).
Relatedly, DD are you actually going to come if it's on a suitable date for you? Because you do have a history of residing in the Jibbers category.

Dallas-Dakota

2015-02-28, 02:41 PM

Considering I actually have a steady job and such now, if it's on a date I indicated as yes, there's a 85% chance I can come.(The main limiting factor is that I'm also saving up to go to Slovenia but I should have enough money for the trip+hotel if needed.)

So, yes.

Mercenary Pen

2015-02-28, 03:27 PM

Thinking about the recent decline in turnout, do we want to try prodding some of our previous attendees by PM in case they were interested but hadn't seen the thread?

Capt Spanner

2015-03-01, 06:55 AM

Looking at the doodle, 4th, 18th and 25th of July all look good.

How many people typically come these days?

Thufir

2015-03-01, 07:31 AM

Thinking about the recent decline in turnout, do we want to try prodding some of our previous attendees by PM in case they were interested but hadn't seen the thread?

The last two or three meetups I've ended up doing that in the later stages of arranging the meetup to try and boost attendance. Doing it earlier this time could be a good idea.

On numbers, I think the last meetup we eventually had 13 or 14 people, previously the 15-20 range has seemed more standard. The previous Newcastle meetup back in 2012 I think we had like 25 people.

Mercenary Pen

2015-03-01, 08:07 AM

The last two or three meetups I've ended up doing that in the later stages of arranging the meetup to try and boost attendance. Doing it earlier this time could be a good idea.

On numbers, I think the last meetup we eventually had 13 or 14 people, previously the 15-20 range has seemed more standard. The previous Newcastle meetup back in 2012 I think we had like 25 people.

Part of my thinking was that, by bringing it to the attention of former meetup attendees earlier rather than later we give them time to make plans rather than having to let us know that they have already made plans for those days, unaware of the plans to meet.

Archonic Energy

2015-03-02, 08:17 AM

LR33 will say London is too expensive.
Charity won't respond :smallfrown:
The Librarian won't either :smallfrown:
Jibbers will respond but not come.
Serp will join the chat, lament not being able to travel that far and wish us a good meet
Hippie will stab me
EPollard will play happily on Steam
Quaz will be working
Zeb & Allara ... might. but i don't think so.

who else...

KuReshtin

2015-03-02, 09:10 AM

Ekki has gone missing
Lensman may or may not respond
Just Some Guy will likely join the discussion and may or may not attend
Gnomvid will reply and might make it
Shurz will not reply and will not make it

Archonic Energy

2015-03-02, 09:22 AM

feeling old reading that list there Ku?
I know I am!

Devmaar

2015-03-02, 09:59 AM

If a date is set far enough in advance Lawnchair and I would be available anytime, except for public holidays

Thufir

2015-03-02, 10:43 AM

Off the top of my head and checking through my PMs, UK Playgrounders who've expressed interest in meetups before or who I've met (Who weren't at last meetup/haven't been seen in this thread):

Strawberries
Heliomance
Lix Lorn
Fay Graydon
Diego Havoc
Dvil
Onasuma
Nameless
DarkCorax
Aotrs Commander
Stadge
Eidreff
Dr. Bath
SirDalyus

I can probably come up with some more names given time to think/search through old threads.

CurlyKitGirl

2015-03-02, 11:15 AM

lesser-minion
Exachix
randman's still living in Glasgow according to information from FinnLassie
FinnLassie might be interested, though I doubt it she'd be able to come
Fredaintdead
Fifty-eyed Fred
Edge (I think that's his name? The guy with a Stig avatar who isn't Ku)
Stadge (the one who I actually recall as being from Cambridge)

Yeah, haven't seen most of those people around for years.

Thufir

2015-03-02, 11:33 AM

Oh yeah, I meant to put the Freds on my list but then forgot.
And GrlumptheElder as well.

FinnLassie

2015-03-02, 12:54 PM

I was actually considering coming this year, but I've got my placement likely in July, and after having yet another excruciating experience with ear pain whilst flying last week, I've decided that I won't be flying anywhere for at least a year. So, have fun guys, though I know it'll be difficult without me. :smalltongue: :smallfrown:

CurlyKitGirl

2015-03-02, 01:04 PM

KuReshtin

2015-03-03, 04:49 AM

feeling old reading that list there Ku?
I know I am!

Yeah, thise are some of the names that makes me feel old.
It's been a long time since that first meetup in Leeds.

Fun times, especially with that fire alarm at the hotel in the middle of the night.

Mercenary Pen

2015-03-04, 12:20 PM

Already looking for new games ready for the summer- though I'll probably make a shift to games in smaller boxes, if only so I can bring more of them.

Archonic Energy

2015-03-04, 01:26 PM

I trust you'll be up for the continuing of the D&D session. which i'll plan closer to the time when you lot have decided what you are going to do.

Mercenary Pen

2015-03-04, 01:59 PM

I trust you'll be up for the continuing of the D&D session. which i'll plan closer to the time when you lot have decided what you are going to do.

That's pretty much a given- and with the switch to 5e, I won't be carrying as many sourcebooks with me- allowing me either to travel lighter or cram even more games into my luggage... (who am I kidding, it'll be the more games option)

Archonic Energy

2015-03-15, 04:52 PM

5th ed. magic works much closer to what i was thinking of... i'd have hated to have had to create a bunch of rituals. spells sound so much better.

so... mid/late July?
London?
games?

Mercenary Pen

2015-03-15, 06:29 PM

5th ed. magic works much closer to what i was thinking of... i'd have hated to have had to create a bunch of rituals. spells sound so much better.

so... mid/late July?
London?
games?

Have now got a copy of the 5th ed PHB- will see about converting my character when time permits.

As to the rest, sounds good to me.

Sir Enigma

2015-03-16, 03:07 AM

If it's going to be July in London, I'll most likely be there as well, and I'm up for continuing the D&D game (which means that at some point I have to learn how 5e works and what the closest equivalent of a swordmage is...)

Archonic Energy

2015-03-16, 06:24 AM

Capt Spanner

2015-03-16, 02:09 PM

Ladies, Gentlemen, Rogues, Angels and other assorted lifeforms:

I have news:

Having volunteered to find a venue I have just now booked:

THE COLLEGE ARMS (http://www.faucetinn.com/college-arms/),
18 Store Street
London WC1E 7DH (https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+College+Arms/@51.5198975,-0.1318501,18z/data=!4m6!1m3!3m2!1s0x0:0xe41918e0e3b92d15!2sThe+C ollege+Arms!3m1!1s0x0:0xe41918e0e3b92d15)

(It's been recommended to me, so I'm ignoring the reviews for the place...)

It has been booked for 18th JULY from NOON. We'll have the room until midnight.

FOOD

There is a menu. If you want to pre-order food, send me (Capt. Spanner (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/private.php?do=newpm&u=49745)) a message before the 11th July, telling me what you'd like from their menu (http://www.faucetinn.com/college-arms/files/2011/04/College-arms-menu-Latest-01.12.2014.pdf).

TRAVEL:

(Note: All Step-free routes avoid the tubes, for people who don't like going on the tube. I've given directions for buses, tubes, and all major stations. If your journey isn't covered, the Journey Planner on the TFL website is excellent (http://www.tfl.gov.uk) and will also take into account any delays, so it's worth checking on the day anyway.)

(If anyone is still unsure: 1. London transport makes it as easy to possible to find out which bus/tube/etc... to take. Busy areas and areas around stops and stations have excellent maps too. 2. I'll send my mobile number to anyone who asks. If you need help you can call me.)

(Finally, if I've missed anything important, please let me know.)

TUBE: Nearest stops are Goodge Street (Northern Line) and Tottenham Court Road (Northern Line) and Russell Square (Picadilly Line) in that order.

Tottenham Court Road and Goodge Street are on the same line, so if you're aiming for one but miss your stop you can just get off at the next one with very little lost.

From Tottenham Court Road tube station: Once out of the station head North. The easiest thing to do is find the Dominion theatre (you can't miss it: it's the big thing that says "Lord of the Dance" on it), which is on the North-East side of of the crossroads. Stand outside the theatre, with the theatre to your right, you're facing North. It's now you're 4th right.

From Goodge Street tube station: cross over the road and turn right down Tottenham Court Road. Take the second left.

BUSES:

59, 68, 91 or 168 Russell Square (stop H). It is then less than a half-mile walk. (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/''/18+Store+St,+London+WC1E+7DH,+UK/@51.5214807,-0.1299109,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761b30566a91 ed:0xc1691ca25001b965!2m2!1d-0.126401!2d51.523232!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761b2dd1692d99: 0x1f5247475ea87e4e!2m2!1d-0.1317454!2d51.5197558)

98 or 188 to Russell Square (Stop E) You walk past this stop on the route given for stop H, so just check that map.

10, 14, 24, 29, 73, 79, 134 or 390 bus to Chenies Street. This is then a 5 minute walk. (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Chenies+Street+(Stop+D),+United+Kingdom/18+Store+Street,+London,+UK/@51.5211085,-0.132033,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761b2e5734eb 69:0xeade922fccc3cf6e!2m2!1d-0.131818!2d51.522259!1m5!1m1!1s0x48761b2dd1692d99: 0x1f5247475ea87e4e!2m2!1d-0.1317454!2d51.5197558)

10, 14, 24, 29, 73, 134 or 390 bus to Percy Street. Cross over the road, turn left, and it's the first right. Literally a two minute walk.

8, 25, 55 or 98 bus to Tottenham Court Road Station. Keep heading along the road in the direction of travel (West) until you get to the Dominion theatre. Then follow the instructions in the tube section to walk from there.

27 or 88 to Drummond Street. Head South past Warren Street station and keep going down Tottenham Court Road. It's about a 15 minute walk from the bus stop.

TRAIN:

From Waterloo: Take the Northern Line Northbound to Tottenham Court Road or Goodge Street. Follow tube directions from there. (STEP-FREE route: 59, 69, 168 and 188 all go from Waterloo. (See "Buses" section.)

From Victoria: Take the Victoria Line north. You can change at Green Park to the Piccadilly Line and go to Russell Square, but it's a real pain to change there. Much easier to change at Warren Street onto the Northern Line heading South. Probably faster too. Get off at Goodge Street. STEP-FREE: Take the 73 bus to Percy Street.

From Kings Cross or St. Pancreas: Take the Piccadilly Line southbound, to Russell Square (1-stop). Follow tube instructions from there. STEP-FREE route: 10, 73, 390 buses all go from Kings Cross / St. Pancreas. Follow the bus instructions.

Euston: Take the Northern Line Southbound to Goodge Street, and follow tube instructions. STEP-FREE: Take the 10, 73, or 390 bus and follow bus instructions.

Liverpool Street: Take the Central Line Westbound to Holborn, and then change to the Piccadilly Line Northbound to Russell Square. (You can also walk from Holborn, but look up your own route if you fancy that. :-P (It's an easy enough walk, though.) STEP-FREE: Number 8 bus to Tottenham Court Road station. Follow bus instructions from there.

Paddington Station: Take the Circle line or Hammersmith & City line Eastbound to Euston Square. Turn left out of the station, and follow Gower St. south until the 5th right is Store St. STEP-FREE: Take the 27 bus Drummond Street.

EDIT: If you're travelling to London, and I've met you before at a meetup and you want accommodation, send me a PM. I can put a few people up at my house, but not many. PMs because if I have to play favourites (and I might...) I'd rather do so behind closed doors, so I won't answer the public thread on anything about that. :smallsmile:

CurlyKitGirl

2015-03-16, 03:24 PM

Thufir

2015-03-16, 07:40 PM

Huh. You know, I was going to get round to PMing all those people to see if they had input on the doodle poll or other venue possibilities (since evidently no-one else was going to do it...) but I guess we can equally present people with a fait accompli. Certainly this makes a nice change from last time.

Capt Spanner

2015-03-17, 05:26 AM

I figured ~10 people was likely representative.

By the way, Thu, I'm currently reading Dune for the first time. And I can't help but picture you as Hawat, for some reason... Even though the description physically in the book doesn't fit... Just thought you should know.

Archonic Energy

2015-03-17, 06:38 AM

See? This is why delegation is awesome.
Master Post will be updated and whatnot shortly.

Hey, Archie, looks like that D&D game you ran (I'm assuming it's you anyway) looks like there's enough interest to consider running it again. Shall I drop it down in the Games section? Will you be opening up to new players or rolling with the pre-established group?

i wasn't aware you had access to the master post... well not directly, i suppose a heavy stick would get you it pretty quickly, but i digress.

yes it's open for new players last time i had 5 when i planned for 6 so there is always room. also i expect some of the others may disappear if their players aren't present or if they are... "otherwise engaged" we are currently at day 2 and i expect some to break away from the group to acquire certain items. (assuming people start posting in the pbp thread to work out what's happening)

Thufir

2015-03-17, 10:11 AM

By the way, Thu, I'm currently reading Dune for the first time. And I can't help but picture you as Hawat, for some reason... Even though the description physically in the book doesn't fit... Just thought you should know.

I find this amsuing every time someone mentions it to me. Or the reverse, when people who've never met me tell me they imagine me looking like the portrayal in the 1984 film.

I wasn't aware you had access to the master post... well not directly, I suppose a heavy stick would get you it pretty quickly, but I digress.

It'd need to be a pretty big stick to reach all the way from Penzance up to Newcastle. But yeah, I also didn't realise she intended that post of hers to be the actual master post rather than providing a sort of sample/template/whatever.

Mercenary Pen

2015-03-17, 10:31 AM

It'd need to be a pretty big stick to reach all the way from Penzance up to Newcastle.

Nope, that's what the postal service (and a hefty bribe) should be used for.

Archonic Energy

2015-03-17, 10:47 AM

i'm pretty sure if i give Tasroth a hundred pound and a cricket bat i'd learn how to change the OP

Lensman

2015-03-17, 01:46 PM

Lensman may or may not respond

Just call me Schrodinger.

I'm really flattered that I'm remembered, but I can't make it - I've been out of the loop all too long. My justification for attending was primarily to keep Castaras in order and under control. Unfortunately, I no longer have the power to keep the pie-omancer out of mischief. Which means you're all doomed. Sorry.

But I'm grateful that you thought of me.

Have fun!

The Succubus

2015-03-17, 05:41 PM

Is Sorrel Snowbound finished yet? ^^

Capt Spanner

2015-03-17, 05:58 PM

I'm pretty sure that, yes, Sorrell Snowbound is finished. (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sorrel-Snowbound-Peter-Vialls-ebook/dp/B00EZB89DU/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426633046&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=sorrell+snowbound+peter+vialls) :smallwink:

Aotrs Commander

2015-03-20, 10:09 AM

As I happened to be on one of my very rare passes through Friendly Banter, I can drop by and say I cannot unfortunately make it to this one.

Maybe I can another time, when/if there is another one around the Midlands-ish area.

Lensman

2015-03-28, 09:34 AM

Is Sorrel Snowbound finished yet? ^^

The good Captain is quite right. Snowbound is finished and on sale. So, too, is Sorrel in Silver (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sorrel-Silver-3-Peter-Vialls/dp/1505425174/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8), the final book of the set, both as paperback and Kindle.

And yes, this is shameless promotion - don't tell the moderators (hi Cassie!)!

Archonic Energy

2015-03-31, 02:32 AM

That's almost good enough to report for advertising not spam like I usually do...

I'll admit that it's tempting. But no, even if you're "out of the loop" you are one of us.
One of us. One of us. One of us.

Sgt. Cookie

2015-03-31, 07:51 PM

Now that a Venue's been set, expect a more well-planned Cookie to make an appearance.

Alarra

2015-04-01, 08:47 PM

As always, want to come...especially if it's in London. Can't really say if we'll be able to. Certainly not this far in advance. But it's possible. Not, however, JC weekend, July 4th, or early to mid August.

Capt Spanner

2015-04-02, 03:54 AM

The first post hasn't been updated yet, Alarra, but how does 18th July just off Goodge Street (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showsinglepost.php?p=18966466&postcount=46) sound to you?

Archonic Energy

2015-04-02, 09:58 AM

ooh. a member exchange between trogland & UKitP.
:smallbiggrin:
come join us!

The Succubus

2015-04-03, 07:04 AM

ooh. a member exchange between trogland & UKitP.
:smallbiggrin:
come join us!

It's like a hostage exchange with higher stakes. And baking, usually. ^^

Archonic Energy

2015-04-03, 11:06 AM

Just wait for Stockholm syndrome to kick in.

Castaras

2015-04-03, 11:15 AM

But Stockholm is in Sweden, not the UK or the US.

Thufir

2015-04-04, 10:13 AM

The first post hasn't been updated yet,

OK, I put the venue and stuff in the first post, and the food bit. I'll do expected attendees at some point.

KuReshtin

2015-04-07, 03:20 AM

But Stockholm is in Sweden, not the UK or the US.

I'm Swedish. I'll allow it.

Peat

2015-04-13, 01:43 PM

I think I can make that date, and I am already in London, so...

lesser_minion

2015-04-13, 01:59 PM

I should be able to make it to London for the 11th July.

I'll see what I can do about booking some time off and making sure that I can get there reasonably cheaply. Both should be pretty easy.

I have to say, having the meetup organised fully before I even saw the thread? That's impressive.

Archonic Energy

2015-04-13, 03:23 PM

Lesser do you fancy giving the pbp thread a kick?
There's 70 days till the next official event.

Alarra

2015-04-17, 08:34 PM

The first post hasn't been updated yet, Alarra, but how does 18th July just off Goodge Street (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showsinglepost.php?p=18966466&postcount=46) sound to you?

Quite possibly doable.

Sgt. Cookie

2015-04-18, 10:52 AM

18th of July'll be a-ok for me.

lesser_minion

2015-04-20, 01:16 PM

Lesser do you fancy giving the pbp thread a kick?

I honestly don't recall there being a PbP thread...?

And yes, the 18th July should be fine as well. I still haven't booked time off for the event yet.

Why did I think that this was on the 11th, though?

Archonic Energy

2015-04-21, 04:46 AM

Quite possibly doable.

:smallamused: join ussssssssss.
please.

Castaras

2015-04-21, 09:12 AM

*notes down 18th July in diary*

I am really really REALLY hoping to make it this time. It's been too long since I've seen your beautiful faces.

Snowfire

2015-04-21, 07:39 PM

Hmm.

Assuming nothing changes, I believe I can make this one without much in the way of trouble. Can't confirm anything of course, but chances look good. Shall input date into diary and explore possibilities.

Also, just in case it got missed a while back:

Archie, the character I have at present in the D&D game is (unless there have been some major release shifts) pretty much utterly impossible to convert and still keep the basis of her character intact. I need to talk to the friend who built her for me again, just to see if there have been some updates that make her workable, but if there haven't you're probably going to lose your Dragon Summoner. Which makes me sad.

Then again, my own fault for picking the most complex and reliant on 4e mechanics character my friend put together for me.

Archonic Energy

2015-04-22, 05:13 AM

Archie, the character I have at present in the D&D game is (unless there have been some major release shifts) pretty much utterly impossible to convert and still keep the basis of her character intact. I need to talk to the friend who built her for me again, just to see if there have been some updates that make her workable, but if there haven't you're probably going to lose your Dragon Summoner. Which makes me sad.

Then again, my own fault for picking the most complex and reliant on 4e mechanics character my friend put together for me.

for now...
she can re-appear... stronger after completing a secret mission or something.
never underestimate a resourceful DM.

and yeah it kinda is but as i say... there can be adjustments. :smallamused:

Mercenary Pen

2015-04-22, 06:09 AM

Snowfire

2015-04-22, 06:36 AM

for now...
she can re-appear... stronger after completing a secret mission or something.
never underestimate a resourceful DM.

and yeah it kinda is but as i say... there can be adjustments. :smallamused:

Archie, unless there have been some major changes it's going to require writing an entirely new base class. Just for her. I'm not saying that that's impossible, but balancing her abilities will be an absolute bitch.

Maybe you could build a character based on Shamal as a fallback option (although I think outside of the cleric role, Signum and Vita would both be easy enough to build as long as you homebrewed their weapons- and quite fun to play as well)

I have a promised build on standby for me if I want to play it that, depending on what I choose, can be an expy of just about any of the A's mains (Except Hayate, because that level of blasting is just obscene). The issue with Caro is that - at the time of my questions to my friend - there were pretty much no 5e 'pet' classes.

A free brownie to the person who can guess which class would be the base of this proposed build. Listing all of them at once is grounds for immediate disqualification.

Archonic Energy

2015-04-22, 06:52 AM

correct. At the moment she is completely away from established classes. And maybe so for a while. But since our meetings are biannually by the time winter or next summer rolls around it'll be more feasible to re introduce her. Play the long game how unlikely is it that they will completely drop a class?

Hell straight up now. Cleric with a pseudo dragon familiar granted by her god that can channel touch attacks. Fluff it how you want it's mechanically possible if not perfect.

Play the long game. I certainly am.

Additional: I really could use a head of the local thieves guild... *hint*

Thufir

2015-04-22, 07:32 AM

*notes down 18th July in diary*

I am really really REALLY hoping to make it this time. It's been too long since I've seen your beautiful faces.

Apparently it's so long you've forgotten what we look like! :smalltongue:

Mercenary Pen

2015-04-22, 09:17 AM

Archie, unless there have been some major changes it's going to require writing an entirely new base class. Just for her. I'm not saying that that's impossible, but balancing her abilities will be an absolute bitch.

I have a promised build on standby for me if I want to play it that, depending on what I choose, can be an expy of just about any of the A's mains (Except Hayate, because that level of blasting is just obscene). The issue with Caro is that - at the time of my questions to my friend - there were pretty much no 5e 'pet' classes.

A free brownie to the person who can guess which class would be the base of this proposed build. Listing all of them at once is grounds for immediate disqualification.

A quick examination of my 5e PHB suggests that the class in question would most likely be Warlock- using the Pact of the Blade class feature to simulate weapons.

Capt Spanner

2015-04-22, 11:32 AM

Apparently it's so long you've forgotten what we look like! :smalltongue:

Speak for yourself. I practically radiate beauty.

Sgt. Cookie

2015-04-24, 07:58 PM

I practically radiate beauty.

♫Her spirit's golden and her mind's a mystery. Slender body and two eyes like ebony. A perfect version of what I would like to be-e-e-e.♫

Apologies, but that makes me think of the One Eyed Doll song "Envy".

On a somewhat related note, Succubus looked NOTHING like I expected him to. That being said, I expected a woman. Given that he prefers to use them, for some reason.

Snowfire

2015-04-24, 08:30 PM

A quick examination of my 5e PHB suggests that the class in question would most likely be Warlock- using the Pact of the Blade class feature to simulate weapons.

If I do in fact manage to make it to this meet, there shall be a brownie with your name on it :smalltongue:

Mercenary Pen

2015-04-25, 03:52 AM

If I do in fact manage to make it to this meet, there shall be a brownie with your name on it :smalltongue:

What can I say, I just rewatched all three series recently so I had a good understanding of what each of them could do (and I'm now watching the new series Vivid as it airs)

Castaras

2015-04-25, 05:16 AM

Apparently it's so long you've forgotten what we look like! :smalltongue:

:smalltongue: I stick by my previous statement, you wonderful people.

BayardSPSR

2015-04-25, 07:20 PM

I don't know if this has come up before, but I wanted to say that every time I read the title of this thread, I read "UKIP Meetup" and then remember that this forum bans real-world politics.

Mercenary Pen

2015-04-26, 03:54 AM

I don't know if this has come up before, but I wanted to say that every time I read the title of this thread, I read "UKIP Meetup" and then remember that this forum bans real-world politics.

I have mentioned this in the past- but nothing has yet been done about it...

In other news, I've got the time booked off from work for the meetup, so unless something goes drastically wrong, I will be there.

Archonic Energy

2015-04-28, 04:04 AM

We were UKiTP before UKIP.
and we will be long after they have been forgotten.

Also being a mod must have gone to cassie's head... she's mad. mad I say!

Capt Spanner

2015-04-28, 04:42 AM

Also being a mod must have gone to cassie's head... she's mad. mad I say!

Wasn't this true before she became a moderator, or am I getting temporally confused?

If she was mad before becoming a moderator, though, that means the moderators knowingly employed a mad person. Does that mean the moderation team are entirely mad (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_System_of_Doctor_Tarr_and_Professor_Fether)?

Of course, if they were we'd notice. Unless they had THERE IS NO MIND CONTROL, CITIZEN, GO BACK TO YOUR FUN.

Castaras

2015-04-29, 01:32 AM

<insert **** dastardly and muttley picture here>

:smallbiggrin:

Games I will potentially bring because they're small:

Mascerade
One Night Werewolf
It's Alive!
Hanabi
Zeppelin Attack!
Eight Minute Empire

Heliomance

2015-05-12, 03:25 AM

Ooh, London meetup! I might actually be able to make this one!

Spanish_Paladin

2015-05-12, 05:38 AM

I envy you all so much T-T

hamishspence

2015-05-12, 06:14 AM

I can be moved to the "definitely coming" list.

Archonic Energy

2015-05-12, 07:19 AM

Ooh, London meetup! I might actually be able to make this one!

Really helio?
can we place bets? :smalltongue:

Heliomance

2015-05-12, 10:26 AM

Really helio?
can we place bets? :smalltongue:

Well, if that's happening, I'll do whichever of turning up or not turning up wins me more money :P

Thufir

2015-05-12, 10:30 AM

If we actually placed bets on whether or not people would turn up someone would've gotten filthy rich a few years back when Jibar made his one and only appearance...

Archonic Energy

2015-05-12, 11:26 AM

Well, if that's happening, I'll do whichever of turning up or not turning up wins me more money :P

the odds are dependent on which way you bet... :smallamused:

A bet on Jibar would have to have a hefty return.
i think Thu would be Evens... so would Ku...

Alarra and co are a good outside bet...

Thufir

2015-05-12, 05:19 PM

You wouldn't get much of a return betting on me to attend a meetup.
If you want to make a killing out of some long odds, Nameless would probably be the bet. I mean Jibar would still get you an even bigger payout, but that's because I'm not sure if he even forums any more.

banjo1985

2015-05-13, 02:51 AM

Stick some long odds on me. :smallamused:

AE gave me a heads up in another thread. I'm in hopefully sunny Paris on the date you've got nailed down, so I'm unfortunately out. However, if anyone's going to the UK Games Expo at the NEC this year I could well see you there.

Aotrs Commander

2015-05-14, 05:06 AM

In the cosmically unlikely event anyone is attending Triples in Sheffield this weekend, I'll be there, displaying a game as per usual.

Astrella

2015-05-14, 10:53 AM

Oh, I might actually be able to make this one, will have to do some looking into.

Dr. Bath

2015-05-21, 07:36 AM

We were UKiTP before UKIP.
and we will be long after they have been forgotten.

Also being a mod must have gone to cassie's head... she's mad. mad I say!

Sometimes people spot my UKiTP d6s and there's a long pause while they read it again...

18th of July right? I think I should be in London en route to catching a flight but it might be a bit of a flying visit (HOHOHO)

Archonic Energy

2015-05-22, 05:23 AM

Strike 1. :smallamused:

what should I bring from Trogland?

Thufir

2015-06-04, 10:52 AM

OK, we're coming up on six weeks until the meetup. So any suggestions on accommodations?

Archonic Energy

2015-06-05, 02:54 AM

Google hotels in London.
Have a minor cardiac event.
look at the price of tents.
bring tent to London.
sleep in Hyde Park.
get robbed.
wake up on Io with a passport in someone else's name and a rash.

What kind of commuting time should I look at? 1 hour?

Closet_Skeleton

2015-06-05, 05:01 AM

If anyone whose going lives in London already, asking them if you can bring over a sleeping bag and camp on their floor wouldn't be a bad idea.

Capt Spanner

2015-06-05, 05:15 AM

OK, we're coming up on six weeks until the meetup. So any suggestions on accommodations?

I'm going to be having hamishspence sleeping on a mattress in the front room that weekend. There's space for another, though.

Castaras

2015-06-05, 06:24 AM

I'm likely going to day trip it - more affordable for me.

Mercenary Pen

2015-06-06, 04:47 AM

I'm probably also going to daytrip it this time- doesn't seem worth it for hotel accommodation when I'm only coming from Milton Keynes.

lesser_minion

2015-06-08, 01:32 PM

I'll probably end up needing either a floor to crash on or someone to go halves on a hotel with.

Teddy

2015-06-08, 02:38 PM

Hmm, I'm tempted to attend this summer too. More than tempted, actually, but today is not a good day for making decisions, because I've been struck by a "can't be bothered" attitude. Is it only Saturday? Should be possible to turn into a short weekend trip then. And if I prod Minion enough, I won't even have to bring any luggage worth mentioning. http://i.imgur.com/ZRHtTJs.png

EDIT:
And speak of the devil. And that reminds me, I'll probably have to stay the night somewhere too, since there are no affordable flights Sunday morning and going all the way to the evening without sleep sounds a bit boring...

lesser_minion

2015-06-08, 05:30 PM

Hmm, I'm tempted to attend this summer too. More than tempted, actually, but today is not a good day for making decisions, because I've been struck by a "can't be bothered" attitude. Is it only Saturday? Should be possible to turn into a short weekend trip then. And if I prod Minion enough, I won't even have to bring any luggage worth mentioning. http://i.imgur.com/ZRHtTJs.png

Sorry, I've been procrastinating on that a little :smallbiggrin:. I might be able bring the bag to the meetup, but I'd need to know well before the end of next week, since I'm supposed to be moving at some point soon-ish.

Heliomance

2015-06-09, 01:26 AM

I'm planning on daytrippiing it also.

Teddy

2015-06-10, 01:34 AM

Okay, back to feeling a bit more industrious. Just to make sure, so that I'm not missing anything critical before booking tickets and such: We're only talking about the 18th? Also, what times are we talking (not that that part matters all too much)?

Sorry, I've been procrastinating on that a little :smallbiggrin:. I might be able bring the bag to the meetup, but I'd need to know well before the end of next week, since I'm supposed to be moving at some point soon-ish.

Hehehe, it's remarkably okay. Coldest pre-summer in 50+ years, so I haven't missed my t-shirts a day... http://i.imgur.com/rcxULF7.png

Mercenary Pen

2015-06-10, 12:35 PM

Also, what times are we talking (not that that part matters all too much)?

It has been booked for 18th JULY from NOON. We'll have the room until midnight.

That should be the information you requested.

Closet_Skeleton

2015-06-11, 04:30 AM

I can bring a one shot module for 3-5 players, but don't want to go to the trouble of writing the thing if nobody is interested. Would probably be a slightly hacked version of d20 modern or core World of Darkness because those are the books I have.

Capt Spanner

2015-06-11, 04:50 AM

I can bring:

7 Wonders (+leaders)
Cards Against Humanity (plus expansions 1-5)
Dominion

Thufir

2015-06-11, 05:58 PM

What kind of commuting time should I look at? 1 hour?

Yeah, looking at Holiday/Premier Inns, it seems like if I want the more reasonably priced ones I'll probably end up looking at 45 minutes at least to get in to the venue. But that should be easily manageable if we're not getting in until noon. How feasible it will then be to go back at midnight is less certain... this may be tricky to figure out the best option.

Teddy

2015-06-14, 01:22 PM

Okay, my flight is booked now, so put me down as definitely coming. http://i.imgur.com/haudcUB.png

I'm a little miffed, though, because there was a really good flight to London in the morning of the meetup, but it seems all the best flights this weekend were sucked into a black hole. That said, I got it really cheap nevertheless, but now I will have to land in London at Friday afternoon, so I need two hotel nights rather than one. Anyone got any tabs on any relatively affordable hotels?

FinnLassie

2015-06-14, 02:10 PM

Knowing it's the UK, Premier Inn is probably the most affordable choice. Though, if there's an easyhotel nearby/within reasonable commute (45-60min max, it's London baby) those are ok too. Pretty cramped, but it reminded me of a cabin in a ship... Manageable if you're only sleeping there for the night, easyhotel is nay hangout place.

KuReshtin

2015-06-15, 07:49 AM

It's looking less and less likely that I'll make this one. I need to put my car in for an MOT before the end of the month, and it looks as if at least the exhaust will need a replacement, which will empty whatever money reserves I would have had from the Trogland meetup trip.

Will keep everyone updated, though.

Heliomance

2015-06-18, 02:20 AM

I can bring Betrayal at House on the Hill. I've just put it into my calendar, so I should actually make this one!

Sir Enigma

2015-06-21, 04:18 AM

I can bring a few games (Arkham Horror, Sentinels of the Multiverse, Power Grid and 7 Wonders, probably) - I'll definitely make this one, given that it's practically in my back yard :smallsmile:

The Succubus

2015-06-28, 11:44 AM

Have we settled on an inn for the night? I can come for the Friday (12:00 onwards) and the Saturday. If folks are crashing over night at a hotel, can someone let me know which it is?

Teddy

2015-06-30, 08:32 AM

I personally haven't decided on a sleeping spot yet, only looked into a few hostels within walking distance. Mixed reviews, but I guess that's only to expect for the price, really...

Thufir

2015-06-30, 09:59 AM

Have we settled on an inn for the night? I can come for the Friday (12:00 onwards) and the Saturday. If folks are crashing over night at a hotel, can someone let me know which it is?

By the sounds of it so far most people either live in London or close enough to day-trip ratehr than hotel. I think someone is sleeping on Spanner's sofa or something?
I've booked myself into the Premier Inn in Edmonton, which is apparently a bit less than an hour by public transport (as well as being cheaper than other options and coincidentally not too far from where I lived for the first 7 years of my life, so if I have a free moment over the weekend I might go try and find my memory lane to stroll along). I don't know if anyone will be joining me though.

lesser_minion

2015-07-02, 11:46 AM

OK, I'm planning to daytrip this one, which among other things will allow me to travel extremely light save for Teddy's summer clothes.

I'm correct in understanding that it's £2.30 each way on the tube from London Paddington?

Snowfire

2015-07-02, 02:55 PM

So due to some very recent changes where I work and various other general RL things, I'm afraid I'm going to have cancel my attendance for this one. Luckily I was aware that this might happen ahead of time, and therefore booked things that I could cancel, so no financial loss (thank god).

I hope you all have a great time, and hopefully I'll see you at the next one :smallsmile:

Teddy

2015-07-05, 04:09 PM

Whelp, got my sleeping sorted out now: Smart Russell Square Hostel, which going by the reviews is about as sleezy as the "Smart" (combined with the quite low price) suggests, but which has the great benefit of lying only a stone's throw (about 800 m) away from the pub. http://i.imgur.com/haudcUB.png

Archonic Energy

2015-07-06, 12:13 PM

Hi,

Just enquiring who's in for the 5th Ed game? so i can plan the carnage... i mean session.

FinnLassie

2015-07-06, 02:42 PM

Next summer meetup should be a "all of us fly to Finland to meet Finn" meetup... :smallfrown:

Teddy

2015-07-06, 05:36 PM

Hi,

Just enquiring who's in for the 5th Ed game? so i can plan the carnage... i mean session.

I'm on! Haven't played it before, so expect an happy amateur. http://i.imgur.com/haudcUB.png

Mercenary Pen

2015-07-06, 08:59 PM

Hi,

Just enquiring who's in for the 5th Ed game? so i can plan the carnage... i mean session.

I should be up for it.

Archonic Energy

2015-07-08, 12:00 PM

2/5-6

can you bring characters or should i make them?

Mercenary Pen

2015-07-08, 07:09 PM

2/5-6

can you bring characters or should i make them?

I'm most of the way to a character build.

Teddy

2015-07-08, 07:17 PM

Since I've never played 5th Ed, I think you'd better build mine.

Devmaar

2015-07-09, 09:15 AM

Hi,

Just enquiring who's in for the 5th Ed game? so i can plan the carnage... i mean session.

I'll go in for it.

I'm fully capable of making a character but I haven't actually played 5e before. Is there anything in particular I should bear in mind?

Heliomance

2015-07-10, 06:40 AM

I'm interested in trying out 5th ed. Never tried it before, so I'll put my hand up for a pregenned character, I think. Preference is for a specialised caster or a skillmonkey.

Archonic Energy

2015-07-10, 10:33 AM

4/5-6

specifically looking for one of the previous players now so we can tie this into the plot... :smallamused:

Edit:
*headdesk*
MP was one of the players... *sigh* been a long week.

Teddy i'll build your char.
Merc. what sort of skills do you want to hire?

Devmaar

2015-07-10, 05:43 PM

Level 1? Anything different from default rules in the PHB? I'm thinking of a warlock, any specific fluff conflicts to try and avoid?

Archonic Energy

2015-07-11, 03:21 AM

make it second level

the extra hps are handy.

Mercenary Pen

2015-07-11, 04:26 AM

make it second level

the extra hps are handy.

If this is a follow on from the previous session, we reached level three at the end- and that's the level I've converted my character at. If I'm going to need to level down, please let me know.

I'm not too worried about particular skillsets, but I'm still running my half-elf dragon sorcerer. I'm wondering about an all-arcane party though, considering the guild thing you had going last time...

Thufir

2015-07-11, 07:23 AM

It's ages since I played D&D and I like the look of 5e, so I'd like to be in. Don't actually own the rulebooks, so a pregen character is OK.

Separate question: Are we doing anything on the Friday? Pre-meetup stuff?

Archonic Energy

2015-07-11, 08:03 AM

If this is a follow on from the previous session, we reached level three at the end- and that's the level I've converted my character at. If I'm going to need to level down, please let me know.

I'm not too worried about particular skillsets, but I'm still running my half-elf dragon sorcerer. I'm wondering about an all-arcane party though, considering the guild thing you had going last time...

nope, you won't need to level down... this is the fresh blood!

ok, I'll gen you char too Thu.

I finish work on Friday at 15:00 so. could do something. food or similar.
there are always good places I can recommend... Heston's, Ramsey's, Angela's... bring a small lottery win.

The Succubus

2015-07-11, 09:15 AM

Will not be able to make this one - something's come up at the last minute which I can't wriggle out of. :smallfrown:

Sir Enigma

2015-07-11, 09:43 AM

I'm in for the 5e game as well, but haven't actually played any 5e yet so I may need some training (and I've got no idea if it's possible to convert my swordmage from the last game into 5e).

Archonic Energy

2015-07-11, 10:29 AM

and that makes 6

you poor fools you have no idea what's about to happen!

Castaras

2015-07-13, 04:20 PM

Mercenary Pen

2015-07-13, 08:34 PM

Finally booked my ticket. Off Peak on Saturday, so if there's anyone else travelling by train on Saturday, if you could tell me what time you get there so I can tag along with you on the tube? :smallbiggrin: If not, no worries, but I have a fantastically awful sense of direction. Should be okay to get to places though, I have directions written on my phone, yay.

Been faarrrrr too long since I came to one of these meetups, looking forward to it! :smallbiggrin: :smallbiggrin:

I'm travelling to London on the Saturday, and have an actual map of London.

My travel times are fairly flexible, so I can probably come and meet you... would I be right in thinking you'll be turning up at St. Pancras?

Castaras

2015-07-14, 05:52 AM

I'm travelling to London on the Saturday, and have an actual map of London.

My travel times are fairly flexible, so I can probably come and meet you... would I be right in thinking you'll be turning up at St. Pancras?

Indeed. I'm also fairly flexible on arrival times, so depending on how long it takes to get to the meetup from st pancras, I can get there at :00, :15, :30 on each hour. Not :45 for some strange reason. Trains are weird.

Mercenary Pen

2015-07-14, 06:46 AM

Indeed. I'm also fairly flexible on arrival times, so depending on how long it takes to get to the meetup from st pancras, I can get there at :00, :15, :30 on each hour. Not :45 for some strange reason. Trains are weird.

I think you mean ridiculously complex rather than weird in this instance... I'm thinking that 11:15 or 11:30 arrival in London is probably best, considering that we have the venue from noon (if my trawling of the meetup thread is correct). 'Tis up to you to decide what works though.

Closet_Skeleton

2015-07-14, 06:48 AM

I'll be coming in via Tottenham Hale so I'm not that likely to run into anyone.

Devmaar

2015-07-14, 06:57 AM

Anyone else going via Waterloo?

Mercenary Pen

2015-07-14, 08:03 AM

I'll be coming in via Tottenham Hale so I'm not that likely to run into anyone.

If you're coming via the Victoria Line, you have the option of trying to connect with myself and Castaras at St. Pancras- do let me know whether you're trying to do this though.

Archonic Energy

2015-07-14, 10:11 AM

I'm going via train does that help?

Capt Spanner

2015-07-14, 10:27 AM

... considering that we have the venue from noon ...

That is correct.

Heliomance

2015-07-14, 12:26 PM

Anyone else going via Waterloo?

I can come in via either Waterloo or Victoria. Looking at the directions, Waterloo is easier to get to the venue from, so yeah.

Mercenary Pen

2015-07-14, 10:00 PM

Indeed. I'm also fairly flexible on arrival times, so depending on how long it takes to get to the meetup from st pancras, I can get there at :00, :15, :30 on each hour. Not :45 for some strange reason. Trains are weird.

You might want to allow extra time- there appear to be engineering works taking place between Luton and St. Albans- which will likely affect your journey. source (http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/service_disruptions/currentAndFuture.aspx?TravelDate=18%2F07%2F2015&TOC=)

Devmaar

2015-07-15, 11:16 AM

I can come in via either Waterloo or Victoria. Looking at the directions, Waterloo is easier to get to the venue from, so yeah.

Alright, checking TfL it looks like about 11.30 would be a good time to get to Waterloo, if you want to meet there pm me and we can figure out details :smallsmile:

Sir Enigma

2015-07-15, 03:46 PM

I'm coming in via either Piccadilly Line or a train stopping at King's Cross, so meeting people at St. Pancras is possible for me as well.

Archonic Energy

2015-07-16, 08:50 AM

so,

who's in London tomorrow?
What time do you get in?
Did you want to something?

also, i need to pick up a Bahamut figure for... no reason. :smallamused:

Capt Spanner

2015-07-16, 08:56 AM

[Deleting - double post, somehow.]

Capt Spanner

2015-07-16, 08:58 AM

Hi guys,

I've just called the venue to make sure the booking's still good, which it is. (Yay!)

Alright, checking TfL it looks like about 11.30 would be a good time to get to Waterloo, if you want to meet there pm me and we can figure out details :smallsmile:

Also, I may join those of you meeting at Waterloo at 11:30. I'll have hamishspence and my housemate (who isn't on these fora, as far as I know) with me too.

Tomorrow I'll post my mobile phone number for anyone who needs help on the day finding the venue. Some of you already have it (I haven't changed it since 2006).

Capt. Spanner.

so,

who's in London tomorrow?
What time do you get in?
Did you want to something?

also, i need to pick up a Bahamut figure for... no reason. :smallamused:

In principle, yes. It depends what time hamishspence is arriving, and whether he'd be up for going out again.

hamishspence

2015-07-16, 11:43 AM

I'll probably be arriving in the mid-evening - it's a long drive, after work - and I don't know how bad the traffic will be.

Teddy

2015-07-16, 04:01 PM

I'm landing at Heathrow at 20 tomorrow, so I may drop in for evening activities if there are any.

Devmaar

2015-07-16, 04:24 PM

so,

who's in London tomorrow?
What time do you get in?
Did you want to something?

also, i need to pick up a Bahamut figure for... no reason. :smallamused:

I both do and do not live in London depending on which technicality you prefer...
I finish work at 10 though, and if I tried to meet people anywhere near the venue I'd probably have to pull an all nighter to be available the next day :smalltongue:

Erm, that's a good thing right? Bahamut is one of the good guys? Right? Right?:smalleek:

Stadge

2015-07-16, 04:32 PM

I've been absent from this thread (and indeed the Playground for a while) but would anyone have any objections with a Stadge potentially dropping by on Saturday?

May not be possible due to a whole host of reasons, but you'll be a half hour walk away and it seems daft to not at least try...

Capt Spanner

2015-07-16, 05:02 PM

It's cool. The more merrier.

Archonic Energy

2015-07-17, 12:19 AM

I both do and do not live in London depending on which technicality you prefer...
I finish work at 10 though, and if I tried to meet people anywhere near the venue I'd probably have to pull an all nighter to be available the next day :smalltongue:
I too live "in london" but not really. If you are in a London Borough then you do...

Ermq, that's a good thing right? Bahamut is one of the good guys? Right? Right?:smalleek:
Depends. Also I was thinking of Tiamat. My mistake.
And do you know if those invisible stalker minis were released. And I need a giant throwing rust monsters.

Thufir

2015-07-17, 03:13 AM

I am on the Megabus, en route to London.
Just want to check - someone is going to have a camera, right? I forgot mine.

Capt Spanner

2015-07-17, 03:43 AM

If you need to get in touch with me tomorrow to say "help! how do I get there from xxxxx" (or whatever), my phone number is:

07920 408815

Also, we have the room until midnight,so please check your last bus/train times since they may be before midnight. And, while I'd be willing in principle, I can't have *all* of you crash at mine last minute. :smalleek:

Mercenary Pen

2015-07-17, 03:43 AM

I am on the Megabus, en route to London.
Just want to check - someone is going to have a camera, right? I forgot mine.

I will likely have a camera available, though if previous meetups are anything to go by, I will likely be too absorbed playing games to do much photography...

Archonic Energy

2015-07-17, 04:05 AM

I am on the Megabus, en route to London.
Just want to check - someone is going to have a camera, right? I forgot mine.

what is this 1999?

mobiles have cameras... well, except your Nokia of course Thu.

Teddy

2015-07-17, 05:31 AM

I am on the Megabus, en route to London.
Just want to check - someone is going to have a camera, right? I forgot mine.

I will have a good one, but you may have to remind me to take photos just as with Pen.

Mercenary Pen

2015-07-17, 05:46 AM

what is this 1999?

mobiles have cameras... well, except your Nokia of course Thu.

Also, my similarly ancient Nokia...

lesser_minion

2015-07-17, 01:15 PM

Thufir

2015-07-17, 05:23 PM

OK. So... it turns out that a bunch of friends from uni wanted to meet up this weekend. And it turns out that they're hopelessly disorganised and aren't sure what they'll be doing, and they'll all be in London. I've told them that they can come to our meetup -- I hope nobody minds this?

Well, I think we needed more sacrificial victims for the rituals anywa- I MEAN, YES. IT IS FINE FOR REASONS WHICH HAVE NOTHIGN TO DO WITH ANY KIND OF PSYCHOPATHIC CULT. ALL YOUR FRIENDS WILL SURVIVE THE DAY UNSCATHED.
(It's OK, guys, I slipped up but think I got away with it!)

Heliomance

2015-07-17, 05:46 PM

What is policy on baked goods,Incidentally?

And for the Waterloo contingent, meet under the clock?

Castaras

2015-07-17, 06:00 PM

Alarm set, ticket booking ID grabbed, all set. :smallbiggrin: Excite!

Closet_Skeleton

2015-07-17, 06:06 PM

What is policy on baked goods,Incidentally?

Hopefully it isn't "kick out anyone that brings them".

On the topic of bringing stuff, I can bring miniatures, but might decide not to.

Devmaar

2015-07-17, 06:15 PM

I too live "in london" but not really. If you are in a London Borough then you do...

Depends. Also I was thinking of Tiamat. My mistake.
And do you know if those invisible stalker minis were released. And I need a giant throwing rust monsters.

Fair enough then

That is... worse. Yes, definitely worse.

What is policy on baked goods,Incidentally?

And for the Waterloo contingent, meet under the clock?

Bring them, worst case we can eat them before reaching the pub :smallbiggrin:

Works for me

Mercenary Pen

2015-07-17, 06:32 PM

Games that will be brought:
Castle Panic (with Wizard's Tower expansion)
Braggart
Fluxx
Citadels
Munchkin
Infernal Contraption
Deck of cards for werewolf

Archonic Energy

2015-07-18, 02:37 AM

7 wonders + xps
D&D.

Mercenary Pen

2015-07-18, 03:31 AM

Apologies to Thufir, but I will not now have a camera on my person, because I cannot find the damned thing.

Castaras

2015-07-18, 03:35 AM

Final confirmation of games, now that I've worked out what can fit in my bag.

Hanabi
Mascarade
Zeppelin Attack
It's Alive
One Night Werewolf

I definitely want to play Mascarade and One Night Werewolf with y'all... All the confusion, lies, and betrayal will be delicious :smallamused:

See you all in a few hours!

Sir Enigma

2015-07-18, 05:06 AM

I'm running a bit behind, so no point anyone waiting for me at St. Pancras - see you all there.

Heliomance

2015-07-18, 05:27 AM

Just arrived at Waterloo if anyone's watching the thread. Standing under the clock in a black and white striped top.

CurlyKitGirl

2015-07-18, 07:03 AM

Have fun guys! Don't do anything I wouldn't do.
. . .
So do anything you want, really.

Snowfire

2015-07-18, 07:21 AM

Have fun guys! Don't do anything I wouldn't do.
. . .
So do anything you want, really.

Except be horribly indecisive about where to eat :smalltongue:

CurlyKitGirl

2015-07-18, 08:22 AM

Except be horribly indecisive about where to eat :smalltongue:

But you already ate yesterday.
Wait . . .
How long did it take everyone to decide where to go this time? :smallconfused:
Was it more or less than two and a half hours? :smallamused:

Hang on, it is Satur - yes, yes it's Saturday, so if you still haven't decided where to eat you might be in trouble. Just had to make sure I had the right date, my brain's a little dopey from medicine and a few other things.

Now, you all best be having fun right now! Seriously, don't make me come over there.

Snowfire

2015-07-18, 10:19 AM

But you already ate yesterday.
Wait . . .
How long did it take everyone to decide where to go this time? :smallconfused:
Was it more or less than two and a half hours? :smallamused:

Hang on, it is Satur - yes, yes it's Saturday, so if you still haven't decided where to eat you might be in trouble. Just had to make sure I had the right date, my brain's a little dopey from medicine and a few other things.

Now, you all best be having fun right now! Seriously, don't make me come over there.

I'm not down there, had to cancel due to stupid RL reasons.

I appear to have successfully messed with you though :smalltongue:

CurlyKitGirl

2015-07-18, 10:38 AM

I'm not down there, had to cancel due to stupid RL reasons.

I appear to have successfully messed with you though :smalltongue:

Ah, I also couldn't get up there thanks to RL reasons, though I wouldn't call that stupid.

Maybe you have messed with my mind, maybe I'm messing with you by pretending to act as if you're messing up my mind; maybe it's because I'm trying to adapt to a new time zone and only sleeping maybe sixteen hours since Tuesday.
Maybe it's all of them!

Snowfire

2015-07-18, 10:47 AM

Ah, I also couldn't get up there thanks to RL reasons, though I wouldn't call that stupid.

Maybe you have messed with my mind, maybe I'm messing with you by pretending to act as if you're messing up my mind; maybe it's because I'm trying to adapt to a new time zone and only sleeping maybe sixteen hours since Tuesday.
Maybe it's all of them!

I vote for all of them.

Castaras

2015-07-18, 05:49 PM

Back in Leicester, was missing you guys as soon as I got on the train and still am now I'm back home from the farewell thing I had to leave you guys for up here.

You guys never fail to be awesome wonderful people. <3

Also I'm not a horrible person, I am not a wolf, and you shouldn't lynch me or distrust what I say, I am always truthful.

Snowfire

2015-07-18, 05:57 PM

Thufir

2015-07-18, 06:41 PM

But you already ate yesterday.
Wait . . .
How long did it take everyone to decide where to go this time? :smallconfused:
Was it more or less than two and a half hours? :smallamused:

We didn't all meet up for a pre-meetup meal on this occasion. Personally, once I realised I was hungry and should therefore go eat before continuing to internet, I only dithered a little bit before remembering that I was about 20 minutes walk from an Indian restaurant I used to go to all the time when I was a small child here.

Also I'm not a horrible person, I am not a wolf, and you shouldn't lynch me or distrust what I say, I am always truthful.

You know, I always wondered what the verbal component of Tasha's Hideous Laughter was - I'm pretty sure this is it...

So, are we meeting up at all tomorrow? I have to be out of the Premier Inn by noon, and then my coach doesn't leave Victoria until 4:30, so I'll have some time to kill if people are about.

lesser_minion

2015-07-18, 07:15 PM

OK, day's results:

Our castle of evil had, surprisingly, only been 50% Cassie'd once the deck of monsters had been exhausted.
Heliomance turned out to be a millennia-old immortal, trapped me and Cassie in an ancient house of mystery, and devoured our life essences. That was a surprise.
An eleventh-hour doppelganger attack destroyed Mercenary_Pen, but was mostly thwarted by Hamish and me before suddenly coming to a close as Helio left and took the game with her.

Mercenary Pen

2015-07-18, 07:22 PM

Thufir

2015-07-18, 07:23 PM

Heliomance turned out to be a millennia-old immortal, trapped me and Cassie in an ancient house of mystery, and devoured our life essences. That was a surprise.

It's always the cute ones...

@^: Yes, and you will forever be immortalised in song alongside the infamous Sir Robin. Thus providing an excellent example of why you shouldn't mistreat the party bard...

Capt Spanner

2015-07-19, 04:49 AM

One final bit of admin:

- If you ordered something using the tab/deposit we had set, and still need to pay me back, could you PM me your preferred method (direct transfer or PayPal) and I'll send you the details you need.

Thanks.

Also,

Back in Leicester, was missing you guys as soon as I got on the train and still am now I'm back home from the farewell thing I had to leave you guys for up here.

You guys never fail to be awesome wonderful people. <3

Also I'm not a horrible person, I am not a wolf, and you shouldn't lynch me or distrust what I say, I am always truthful.

It's true. She didn't betray us in Betrayal in the House on the Hill.

Instead she nobly and heroically gave her own life that the rest of us may live.

lesser_minion

2015-07-19, 05:14 AM

OK, where is everyone planning to meet up today? I'm guessing that the Wetherspoon's at Victoria makes sense, the same way it did last time, or do people have somewhere else in mind?

EDIT: We're walking in that direction now, so feel free to text if you want to meet somewhere else.

hamishspence

2015-07-19, 06:53 AM

I've just gotten back to Leicester - Coup and Betrayal in the House on the Hill were great fun - as was Cards Against Humanity.

Mercenary Pen

2015-07-19, 07:40 AM

It's always the cute ones...

@^: Yes, and you will forever be immortalised in song alongside the infamous Sir Robin. Thus providing an excellent example of why you shouldn't mistreat the party bard...

And may I remind you what happened to the minstrels who wrote that particular ode?

*makes note that bard is now first choice amongst party to serve as dragonfood- because Chaotic Neutral*

Snowfire

2015-07-19, 09:38 AM

And may I remind you what happened to the minstrels who wrote that particular ode?

*makes note that bard is now first choice amongst party to serve as dragonfood- because Chaotic Neutral*

*glares*

Bad. No feeding party members to dragons, it's not like human flesh is good for them.

...

What?

Mercenary Pen

2015-07-19, 11:29 AM

*glares*

Bad. No feeding party members to dragons, it's not like human flesh is good for them.

...

What?

Well, it isn't like we have any kobolds left to feed him to...

Devmaar

2015-07-19, 01:12 PM

Also I'm not a horrible person, I am not a wolf, and you shouldn't lynch me or distrust what I say, I am always truthful.

My takeaway thought from the meetup was that Cassie is, always, the fool :smalltongue:

And for the record, I'm not a horrible person either. That game of Cards against humanity was not representative of my true self :smallsmile:

Well, it isn't like we have any kobolds left to feed him to...

We don't actually have a dragon either...

Castaras

2015-07-19, 02:44 PM

My takeaway thought from meetup that Cassie is, always, the fool :smalltongue:

... I can't deny this. 'twould be foolish.

CurlyKitGirl

2015-07-19, 02:59 PM

... I can't deny this. 'twould be foolish.

So I come to make one last check on the forums only to see Cassie posted something at a quarter to four in the morning, I immediately decide to tell her off because she has school or work or something like that on the morrow.
Then I realise I changed forum setting to reflect my new time zone and it's actually around nine o'clock where she lives.

You can stay up for a few more hours Cassie, but be in bed by one! Don't make me tell your parents. :smalltongue:

Mercenary Pen

2015-07-19, 04:52 PM

We don't actually have a dragon either...

Yes, but if you were paying attention, we'll need to find another dragon, and keep it alive (or possibly wait for it to hatch), and food is a useful starting point to pacifying anything that lives (with the possible exception of Aberrations, Abominations and stuff that is just plain weird- also not so good for constructs and the undead, but they're not living).

Heliomance

2015-07-19, 04:56 PM

So I come to make one last check on the forums only to see Cassie posted something at a quarter to four in the morning, I immediately decide to tell her off because she has school or work or something like that on the morrow.
Then I realise I changed forum setting to reflect my new time zone and it's actually around nine o'clock where she lives.

You can stay up for a few more hours Cassie, but be in bed by one! Don't make me tell your parents. :smalltongue:

Wait, what? I didn't realise Cornwall was THAT serious about seceding!

Snowfire

2015-07-19, 05:32 PM

Yes, but if you were paying attention, we'll need to find another dragon, and keep it alive (or possibly wait for it to hatch), and food is a useful starting point to pacifying anything that lives (with the possible exception of Aberrations, Abominations and stuff that is just plain weird- also not so good for constructs and the undead, but they're not living).

*takes ranks in handle animal*

Devmaar

2015-07-19, 05:46 PM

Snowfire

2015-07-19, 06:07 PM

You need to find a dragon, we need to discuss payment for continued services :smalltongue:

Deduct 15% from your fee for every time I am going to have to heal you.

Teddy

2015-07-19, 06:41 PM

Hey, thanks again for a great evening, everyone! Even if I feel I might've managed to be a little better at acting social if I'd made sure to get proper dinner. Or even anything other than sweets. I don't think I want to see sour-sugared foam mushrooms ever again.

Special thanks to Archie for putting up with us hapless morons whose only goal in life seemed to be to never truly figure out what we were doing, and to Minion for bringing my lost bag for heartfelt reunion. http://i.imgur.com/haudcUB.png

Also, Minion, do you feel like going to Oslo to pick up my bag? http://i.imgur.com/FZ6yI9l.png

Thufir

2015-07-19, 07:37 PM

And may I remind you what happened to the minstrels who wrote that particular ode?

*makes note that bard is now first choice amongst party to serve as dragonfood- because Chaotic Neutral*

*Makes note to let the Sorcerer bleed to death next time and save the spell for damage, or heal myself with it.*

Snowfire

2015-07-19, 07:48 PM

*Makes note to let the Sorcerer bleed to death next time and save the spell for damage, or heal myself with it.*

*Makes note to definitely try to be there next time, if only so that he can prevent needless interparty-drama driven deaths.*

Heliomance

2015-07-20, 02:34 AM

Heliomance turned out to be a millennia-old immortal, trapped me and Cassie in an ancient house of mystery, and devoured our life essences. That was a surprise.

And I would have gotten away with it too, if it wasn't for you meddling kids.

Teddy

2015-07-20, 06:07 AM

On an unrelated note, I will, for posterity's sake, point out that Archie did not order a Hippie Burger, so the tag on this thread is a lie. http://i.imgur.com/FZ6yI9l.png

Mercenary Pen

2015-07-20, 06:58 AM

On an unrelated note, I will, for posterity's sake, point out that Archie did not order a Hippie Burger, so the tag on this thread is a lie. http://i.imgur.com/FZ6yI9l.png

Nor in fact did I attempt to distract him through the creation of a phantasmal hippie that he might have stabbed at the expense of stabbing the D&D party (considered the spell Phantasmal Force, but did not take it in the end).

Devmaar

2015-07-20, 07:28 AM

Nor in fact did I attempt to distract him through the creation of a phantasmal hippie that he might have stabbed at the expense of stabbing the D&D party (considered the spell Phantasmal Force, but did not take it in the end).

Aw, I have silent image and I didn't think of this :smallfrown:

Mercenary Pen

2015-07-20, 12:28 PM

Aw, I have silent image and I didn't think of this :smallfrown:

Yes, but with Phantasmal Force, my hippie could have tried stabbing him and done actual damage...

Archonic Energy

2015-08-02, 04:26 AM

sorry that I have put this off for so long:

WALL OF TEXT ALERT!

Bobtown Session 3:

after hiring some new muscle as some of their previous party had to go and sort some other issues out the new Mayor & new Magic users Guild-master went to the nearest source of marble to buy some and hopefully not get mugged on the way home.
Upon arrival to the quarry they found that it was deserted after some investigation they head into the town to see if they can find someone who knows something. They headed off to the pub because people in bars are known for their helpfulness and rumour spreading (as an aside I've never really understood this theory because people in pubs want to drink. they rarely want to talk outside their group of friends unless they are on the pull) so they walked in and asked the barkeep what's up.
The barkeep seems confused, people usually at least order drinks before pumping him for information. it's a bit rude to go to a bar and not buy anything! especially when the town is going through financial hardship. after the cleric took the hint (thanks Helio) and ordered something the barkeeper suggested that the manor house is probably the best place to start as the mine owner lives there after finishing their drinks they headed off there to speak with him about getting some marble.
Upon arrival to this large marble mansion they knock on the door, the butler answers and seems put out that someone has arrived without proper invitation, however once he hears that they wish to discuss business with the owner he invites them in and gets him.
The Quarry owner arrives and when is asked about buying some marble immediately tries to sell the quarry and the mansion for 1500GP after some back and forth the party decides to buy the quarry but not the mansion for the sum of 1000GP to be taken from Bobtown's Coffers.
after the bank has transferred the deeds and been adequately assured of the credentials of the Mayor to accept the transfer (how did banks cope before long range instantaneous information transfer was possible?)

TBC: have to go out.