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: Draft domain descriptions
: Yggdrasil (DM Andy) July 14, 2013, 02:17:28 PM
1.  Please copy in Matt if you send them to me.

2.  Where I respond, please note that I am generally doing so without Matt's input, so things may still change.

3. If you have ideas for treaties, tributes, etc please put them in even though they aren't agreed with the other side.

Andy
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Ohlaak (Alan) July 18, 2013, 06:37:06 AM
If we submitted a DD, should we wait for Matt's comments for adding new stuff?
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Yggdrasil (DM Andy) July 18, 2013, 09:48:45 PM
If we submitted a DD, should we wait for Matt's comments for adding new stuff?

I'm not sure if he's planning to amend them himself, or simply tell you the changes he wants - unless he countermands, I'd say send in your updates, but don't go OTT with multiple revisions as he's got a lot on.
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Ohlaak (Alan) July 18, 2013, 10:31:00 PM
Ok...In that case, I will stop sending stuff, let him get through the backlog and then perhaps try to negotiate for other changes. :)
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Yggdrasil (DM Andy) July 26, 2013, 09:17:59 PM
Firstly apologies to those who I, inevitably, miss out.

I've not seen draft DD's for everyone, DD's that I've seen are:

Alan           The Dragon (?) / Ohlaak the Dragon / The Rising Fire
Bob (RP)     Lord Commander Otmar Messer / Thurazor Regained
Bobby H     Countess ( / Sorceress) Clumine Dhoesone / Silver House of the North
Brandon     King Fulgar the Bold / Rjuvik
Linde         Thane Thuriene Donalls / Talinie
Milos          Guildsmaster Bannier Andien / Andien and Sons
Niels          Earl ( / Mage ) Torele Anviras / The Stone Circle
Viktor         Master James Ardannt / Haelyn's Bastion of Truth

Apologies if I missed anyone out, please send me any o/s DD's so I can take a look at them over the weekend and start pulling threads together, comparing looey's, assets, agenda's, etc.

Thanks all.
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: HBoT/JA (Viktor) July 26, 2013, 10:16:43 PM
is it possible to update James' title to Master? Marshal is a sub-title in the Bastion.



Viktor         Marshal  Master James Ardannt / Haelyn's Bastion of Truth

: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Ruideside/OM (RP) July 26, 2013, 11:37:29 PM
OK, I will try to stop adding details, but it won't be easy - I get bored, and one thing leads to another and before you know know it - its DD v3.2. ;)
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Yggdrasil (DM Andy) July 27, 2013, 05:37:36 PM
OK, I will try to stop adding details, but it won't be easy - I get bored, and one thing leads to another and before you know know it - its DD v3.2. ;)

Please keep them coming, any expansions, suggestions (for yourself, others, villains, etc) welcome.
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Ruideside/OM (RP) July 28, 2013, 03:39:05 AM
That, Andy, is what I am pretty sure falls into the category of "Seemed like a good idea at the time." ;)
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Ruideside/OM (RP) July 28, 2013, 03:41:55 AM
Actually I am sort of at a dead end, I want to detail the individual captains of the FFC, but need to know what the troop types and numbers are before i go too far on that.
Villains I might think about some, but they would by necessity be pretty generic cut outs
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Yggdrasil (DM Andy) July 28, 2013, 05:00:46 PM
That, Andy, is what I am pretty sure falls into the category of "Seemed like a good idea at the time." ;)

Fair point, but we can just ignore stuff that doesn't fit "the plan" or re-skin/point at another target etc.

Actually I am sort of at a dead end, I want to detail the individual captains of the FFC, but need to know what the troop types and numbers are before i go too far on that.
Villains I might think about some, but they would by necessity be pretty generic cut outs

Units: I think that Matt may have some plans but I suspect that those relate to Taren, the Valiant and Ksog only (if not I'll do something) so your direct units are probably good to go.
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Cariele/EG (Thorsten) July 29, 2013, 01:21:18 PM
You probably haven't seen mine either. And that's because I've put it aside for a while to do other nonessential things. But I will throw myself into finishing it this week.

In any case, if you're in dire need of information, just take a look at Rune's. It probably has more information about how to Cariele and how to exploit it, than I could hope to write down in a lifetime.

EDIT:
I'll send you the rough draft I have so far, so you have something to work with. The things already written wont be changed, it's just lacking a some provinsional descriptions and the likes.
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Stjordvik/Varri (Greg) July 29, 2013, 02:52:23 PM
Sending mine in now.  It's not complete, so I am labeling it draft v1, but it's fairly robust (28 pages).  Probably another ~3-4 pages to be "complete", but this way you have what I have put together up till now.

Greg
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Ruideside/OM (RP) July 29, 2013, 05:12:23 PM
Units: I think that Matt may have some plans but I suspect that those relate to Taren, the Valiant and Ksog only (if not I'll do something) so your direct units are probably good to go.
I am just going ahead with sorting out all the various units, etc. for everybody. I'll send you a list of what I am assuming so far.
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Yggdrasil (DM Andy) July 29, 2013, 09:56:27 PM
In any case, if you're in dire need of information, just take a look at Rune's. It probably has more information about how to Cariele and how to exploit it, than I could hope to write down in a lifetime.

I'd love to, but you'll notice that he isn't on the list.  The elephant must have eaten his homework.
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Ohlaak (Alan) August 02, 2013, 11:15:18 PM
Hey Andy,

Are we allowed to work of pre-game diplomatic arrangement with realms that weren't in the P&H?
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Yggdrasil (DM Andy) August 04, 2013, 06:44:24 PM
As far as I am aware Matt's plan is for some treaties to be agreed pre-game in at least skeletal form, so I don't see any harm in exploratory talks now.

Andy
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Yggdrasil (DM Andy) October 02, 2013, 11:30:27 PM
Hi all.

Matt's going to be RL'd for a month or so, but he's ok'd me to proceed with the set-up in the interim.  I understand if you'd rather wait to see if we get rolling properly but where possible I'd like to give it a go with the following:

1.  Get the draft domain descriptions done, so far I have (apologies for any I've missed):

Alan             The Dragon (?) / Ohlaak the Dragon / The Rising Fire
Bob (RP)      Lord Commander Otmar Messer / Thurazor Regained
Bobby H       Countess ( / Sorceress) Clumine Dhoesone / Silver House of the North
Alex (Lurk)   King Fulgar the Bold / Rjuvik
Linde           Thane Thuriene Donalls / Talinie
Milos           Guildsmaster Bannier Andien / Andien and Sons
Niels            Earl ( / Mage ) Torele Anviras / The Stone Circle
Viktor           Master James Ardannt / Haelyn's Bastion of Truth


2. Agree draft domain aims - I'll send out some suggestions at the weekend, be warned that not all may be readily solvable in the expected lifetime of the game, and in practice they will be whittled down to a manageable number, replaced with idea's you or Matt have that are cooler, etc - these are just suggestions that I've seen in draft DD's, or come up with on my own.


3. Agree draft characters, main lieutenants, key domain assets - likely a fleshing out of the draft DD.


4. Agree draft outline treaties - nothing to complex please - just a framework that can be filled out when the game gets going properly.
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Stjordvik/Varri (Greg) October 05, 2013, 10:39:27 PM
I sent my DD for Stjordvik in again (once in July and again a couple days ago).  Have you guys received it?
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Yggdrasil (DM Andy) October 05, 2013, 11:32:15 PM
Yes, I have one for 29 July, didn't I respond?

If so my apologies, tomorrow I promise.  :-[


Cariele           Thorsten                        Received              -  draft returned with aims 8 Oct
Dhoesone   Marco                             extension granted
Rjuvik           Alex (Lurk Skywalker)    Received.          - comments made 15 Oct
Stjordvik           Greg                              Received           -   draft returned with aims 6 Oct
Svinik           Quentin                         Outstanding
Talinie & NIT   Linde                             Received            - draft returned with aims 10 Oct
Thurazor Regained   Arpig                     Received             - aims sent 6 Oct
NRC                  Mark                              Outstanding
Oaken Grove    JP                                  Outstanding
Haelyn's Bastion of Truth   Wiktor          Received             - draft returned with aims 12 Oct
Emerald Spiral    Even                            Outstanding
Hidden Temple of Cuiraécen  Libor       Received            -  draft returned with aims 6 Oct
Stonecrown Coster   Rune                     Received            -  draft returned with aims 6 Oct
Northern Import and Export   Geir      Outstanding
Andien and Sons   Milos                    Received           -  draft returned with aims 6 Oct
Stjordvik Traders   Tristan                 just sent to player
Three Trees Traders    Domain vacant
Torele Anviras            Niels                   Received            - draft returned with aims 13 Oct
Clumine Dhoesone   Bobby                  Received            - draft returned with aims 12 Oct
Ohlaak the Dragon   Alan                     Received            - draft returned with aims 14 Oct
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Yggdrasil (DM Andy) October 06, 2013, 10:10:00 AM
Hmm, having thought about it I was waiting for Matt's input before sending any back, so actually they are all outstanding.

I'll try to get them out over the course of the coming week.
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Yggdrasil (DM Andy) October 06, 2013, 10:47:21 PM
I'll try to do Cariele and Talinie over the week, and the I'll do mages next week-end - they need more thought.
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Yggdrasil (DM Andy) October 16, 2013, 11:11:35 PM
If anyone is waiting for me to get back to them regarding their draft domain description - or is staring aghast at the way I've desecrated their beloved DD / given them ridiculously easy aims please let me know, along with any (printable) comments.

If anyone is in contact with the missing players, please nudge them to say if they are in/out:

Dhoesone                              Marco   Player granted extension
Svinik                                     Quentin
NRC                                        Mark
Oaken Grove                          JP - Greg is on the case
Emerald Spiral                        Even
Northern Import and Export   Geir
Three Trees Traders               Shido   Player withdrawn.  Player request made, with Matt for approval.

Thanks.

Andy
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Dhoesone/FD_(Marco) October 17, 2013, 09:30:03 AM
Replied yesterday to Andy's mail  ;)
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Stjordvik/Varri (Greg) October 17, 2013, 02:17:22 PM
I nudged JP over the weekend and he responded back.  I will keep nudging him about once a week or so until he sends in a DD or tells me to buzz off!  :)

If anyone is waiting for me to get back to them regarding their draft domain description - or is staring aghast at the way I've desecrated their beloved DD / given them ridiculously easy aims please let me know, along with any (printable) comments.

If anyone is in contact with the missing players, please nuge them to say if they are in/out:

Dhoesone                              Marco
Svinik                                     Quentin
NRC                                        Mark
Oaken Grove                          JP
Emerald Spiral                        Even
Northern Import and Export   Geir
Three Trees Traders               Shido

Thanks.

Andy
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Silver House/ClDh (Bobby) October 17, 2013, 05:32:58 PM
Marco's been somewhat unresponsive all along.  I'll try emailing him, though.
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Yggdrasil (DM Andy) October 17, 2013, 10:17:46 PM
Marco's been somewhat unresponsive all along.  I'll try emailing him, though.

Look up  ;D
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: NIE/AD (Geir) October 18, 2013, 03:28:26 PM
I'm writing my DD now, sorry I'm late  8)
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Yggdrasil (DM Andy) October 19, 2013, 12:30:38 AM
No worries, glad to hear from you. Getting the band back together
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: NIE/AD (Geir) October 19, 2013, 02:56:56 AM
No worries, glad to hear from you. Getting the band back together

I was afraid the ship had left port without me. But I we are a band then I'll have to come up with something else
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Yggdrasil (DM Andy) October 19, 2013, 09:05:47 PM
No worries, glad to hear from you. Getting the band back together

I was afraid the ship had left port without me. But I we are a band then I'll have to come up with something else

Still in port, just with a few crew changes and outstanding deliveries.
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: X-Tornilen/SM (Alexander) October 21, 2013, 12:54:44 PM
There is even room for a last-minute passenger.

Hi guys, I'll be taking on Three Trees Traders or maybe Svinik (if we're unlucky and Quentin lapses).

: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Yggdrasil (DM Andy) November 03, 2013, 12:07:24 AM
JP has swapped from OE to Svinik, so we are lacking in spiritual guidance along the Rjurik side of the Taelshore , but have a full rack of rulers.
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Ruideside/OM (RP) November 03, 2013, 02:03:31 AM
Well that bodes ill for the ethical side of things. ;)
I guess we'll just have to convert them all to the true church...
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Lurk Skywalker November 03, 2013, 01:54:57 PM
Who needs spiritual guidance?
Scanning forbindingly the crowd in Viborg, where no one raises his hand.
So that's that!
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Ruideside/OM (RP) November 03, 2013, 07:21:33 PM
Some of us are... blessed, yes, that's the term, some of us are "blessed" with an over abundance of spiritual guidance, though how much is needed I don't know, what more does one need other than get your opponent on disadvantageous ground, close with him - and kill every last one of them.

I find this basic principle applies to most things in this world.
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Yggdrasil (DM Andy) November 03, 2013, 09:36:01 PM
Renewing the summary:

Cariele           Thorsten                        Received              -  draft returned with aims 8 Oct
Dhoesone      Marco                             Received          - comments made 9 Nov.
Rjuvik             Alex (Lurk Skywalker)    Received          - comments made 15 Oct
Stjordvik        Greg                              Received           -   draft returned with aims 6 Oct
Svinik             vacant
Talinie & NIT   Linde                             Received            - draft returned with aims 10 Oct
Thurazor Regained   Arpig                   Received             - aims sent 6 Oct
NRC                  Mark                            Outstanding
Oaken Grove    vacant
Haelyn's Bastion of Truth   Wiktor       Received             - draft returned with aims 12 Oct
Emerald Spiral    Even                          Outstanding
Hidden Temple of Cuiraécen  Libor      Received            -  draft returned with aims 6 Oct
Stonecrown Coster   Rune                  Received            -  draft returned with aims 6 Oct
Northern Import and Export   Geir       Outstanding
Andien and Sons   Milos                       Received           -  draft returned with aims 6 Oct
Stjordvik Traders   Tristan                    Received, discussed Nov 14
Three Trees Traders       Alex M           Draft sent to player 3 Nov
Torele Anviras            Niels                   Received            - draft returned with aims 13 Oct
Clumine Dhoesone   Bobby                  Received            - draft returned with aims 12 Oct
Ohlaak the Dragon   Alan                     Received            - draft returned with aims 14 Oct

Initial discussions with Matt re: troops and structures: 11 Nov.
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Yggdrasil (DM Andy) November 20, 2013, 10:22:59 PM
If the players who have not sent back DD's (JP, Mark, Even, Geir and Alex) could give me an idea when they'll be sending them I'd be grateful.
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Stjordvik Traders/SH (Tristan) November 21, 2013, 01:49:38 AM
Oaken Grove    vacant

If you want to send me the section on holdings etc for the OE I can do the write up of holding descriptions, minor points of interest, etc for the OE so that the incoming player (or GM) has less to do.
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Yggdrasil (DM Andy) November 21, 2013, 09:44:38 PM
I've been thinking about doing some of it myself - I've got draft aims for everyone already for example.  I think that Matt wants people to write their draft DD's though to make it more of a co-created world and give a feeling of ownership in the output though so I've been relucatant to do so.

I think that once Matt surfaces from catching up on all the stuff I've emailed him he's going to have to make a call on the outstandings (has anyone heard from Mark?) and probably advertise for players - the timing will probably impact whether we ask for help with writing the currently empty domains - but thanks for the offer.
: Re: Draft domain descriptions
: Yggdrasil (DM Andy) November 22, 2013, 10:14:09 PM
John's withdrawn from Svinik, he'll see if he can send me what he started on OE, depending on the shape its and discussions with Matt on the other empty domains we'll either do them in-house , farm them out, or skeletonise them and wait for a player/npc them.