The Free Company Tavern & "OOC" Thread: Book IV

[Valdemar]

Well I stumbled over a hint from Chris over at CK and went to have a look, I even posted a comment but I think Chris deleted it. (Neither I nor the search function can find it).

I never had an particullar feeling for Conan, if I've seen one film that's the most.

I was quitely wondering if you two a spreading yourselves a bit thin *shrugs* with a ll those commitments, I seem to recall that you also hinted a commitment in the upcoming CoW game.

As to the site I find it very confusing and not very well organised, too many small menues on the site, too information packed. But I saw a Patric over there and if that's our Patric then I'm sure it will shape up. I also noticed it wasn't the same software so that off course counts for something.

If it indeed Paradx run, I'm sure we'll see an AAR section soon And I can understand the logic in not placing it here. (though HoI is placed under Europa-unversalis.com)

Now that's out of the way I'll pop over and see what you guys have come up with in the story after the long break. If it continues to be slow, it at least have the positive effect that I have gotten two posts up this week in my own AAR

V

Edit, RJ, I assume that you would have stumbled on F when you reached the quarter. Also, wasn't that an awfull quick withdrawal?

Hawk, nice comeback, sorry that your retreat with Maria was spoiled by F

 

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Well V, not to parse it to fine but what way I wrote it, were not in the CQ yet really, just outside it. ANd as far as length of time, I believe it was decided that it wouldn't really take that long to get there, I could lengthen it too an hour or so, but the idea is the company (at least the main body) is pulling out all the stops to get the hell out of dodge, so to speak.

Tell you what, it was bothering me a bit, Ill lengthen it to somewhere near an hour, and change the wording on the location so its a bit clearer what I meant.

RJ

Edit: I realize that I sort of cut off any further playing around with the retreat, but I was under the impression that we wanted this rolling, not bogged down. If anyone wants to slide something in, I could make that post two instead of one to let there's fit.

 

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RJ...your post works fine As you say, the Company is interested in getting out and we've had plenty of battle recently (and more to come) so cutting that part of the retreat a bit short is no problem.

V: sorry about deleting that first Conan post of yours. It was a quick test re avatars and I later deleted the thread since there's some pressure to keep the place on topic as much as possible.

 

[Valdemar]

T, no worries I figured that, it was just confusing that it said I had one post, but was unable to locate it

RJ, I don't care either way, it was more like you said a question of a lack of posts from the pursuers and the retreating company, I assume that Ishak is hot on your heels?

V

 

[Craig Ashley]

Well Ishak got popped pretty good by Roos and Wu'tu, but I'd imagine he's coming back with reinforcements and a renewed vigor.

Stroph guess we won't get to use our formations to cover the retreat. I guess we can just assume the M & Ms did a great and heroric job. Mounted forces really don't work well in the CQ. Let's just get our asses and our horses on the ships. Though our archers could pull an ambush. V let me know if you want to use the Mongols. And let Stroph know if you want to use the Moors.

 

[Valdemar]

I haven't planned anything specific, but if the PtBs wants I'll write an ambush tonight.

Are we in such a hurry that I'll have to wrap it up or should we expect the rest of our esteemed writers to get a chance?

On another note I just watched Disney's Mulan with my son and I got distinct flashbacks to CA's mongols (except off course they are the good guys) when it came to attitude and tactics. Strange feeling.

V

EDIT, I just made a post, that could be enough, depending on the hurry we are in. If we have time I'll squese in an actual ambush once I'm sure everybody is in or through the quarter.

 

[TheF]

On a side note: I was reading a book for my studies (Palmer & Colton A History of the Modern World, great book) and stumbled across a paragraph labeled Lord Durham's Report.

I have to do some reading up though.. I have been quite busy drowning my exam-sorrows over the past day or two . Will post when I see an opening.

 

[Valdemar]

I just had a few moments and checked up on a few things and noticed I'm the most frequent post in the story thread

Hawk, Since I'm also aware that some of those post are mere fillers on slow periods and some of them are right down awfull I'd appreciate it if you do a very hard editing once you get to them in your redux.


V

 

[The_Hawk]

Originally posted by Valdemar

Hawk, Since I'm also aware that some of those post are mere fillers on slow periods and some of them are right down awfull I'd appreciate it if you do a very hard editing once you get to them in your redux.

That might be an "if I get to them". It'll be a while.

Still, even your filler posts have been quality material, and fit quite nicely into the story arc. I don't expect nearly as much trouble with Book IV as I'm having with Part Eight of Chapter One.

 

[Lord Durham]

Originally posted by Valdemar

I never had an particullar feeling for Conan, if I've seen one film that's the most.

I was quitely wondering if you two a spreading yourselves a bit thin *shrugs* with a ll those commitments, I seem to recall that you also hinted a commitment in the upcoming CoW game.

As to the site I find it very confusing and not very well organised, too many small menues on the site, too information packed.

I've been the ultimate REH/Conan fan since I was a teen, so I couldn't resist the chance. As for the site, the sub-forums were my suggestions. I'm assuming you found pre-subforum/solitary General Discussion Forum confusing... right?

As for spreading myself thin, well, I've had opportunites open up that I've never had before, so I'd be a fool not to take advantage of them. My committment to CoW is virtually finished now, and I even got a nifty credit to show for it.

Anyway, the story looks good. The pacing is working fine. Not everyone reaches the CQ at the same time, so a couple of 'retreat posts' would be OK. As it is, I still have to write one, myself.

T_H, have you started Book II: Redux yet...

 

[Valdemar]

True enough, chances are there to be taken I'd love to jump at those kind of opportunities, but RL (esp. the private part ) would kill me if I did .

What exactly did you do for CoW or is that NDA for the moment?

Oh and yes it was with the single GD forum, what I meant by clutter is all the stuff that is stuck around the forum it self and the low level of "navigatebilty" IMHO

V

 

[Lord Durham]

Originally posted by Valdemar
True enough, chances are there to be taken I'd love to jump at those kind of opportunities, but RL (esp. the private part ) would kill me if I did .

What exactly did you do for CoW or is that NDA for the moment?

Oh and yes it was with the single GD forum, what I meant by clutter is all the stuff that is stuck around the forum it self and the low level of "navigatebilty" IMHO

V

It took time to get the additional sub-forums for Conan approved, but I like the variety available there now.

I researched many of the city names used in CoW, wrote about half of the nation descriptions, and wrote the scenario descriptions, along with the usual beta testing. It was a lot of fun and very educational. It's a period of hisotry that I've always enjoyed.

 

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Speaking of filler posts, T_H, I'm enjoying Bernard's like adventure in the palace. Can he get out? Will he make it to the boats? Gripping stuff.

CA, do you think Kruschovic and company will run into any resistance? If they run across any civilians, will the Bey stop to slaughter them, or does he have bigger fish to fry? Just wondering what Hasan is doing deep in what is still uncontrolled territory. Does the have a torch or need one? (Or will he set fire to the orphanages and nunneries along the way? )

 

[Craig Ashley]

Torches slipped my mind. If you want Hassan to earn the Bey's attention, you could suggest bringing some. Otherwise it would be best to assume we have a few torch bearers.

The Bey won't stop for random slaughter sine he is on a mission to keep anyone from escaping what will be his hellish domain for three days. However, if someone crosses the Russian, he will be sure to make them pay for their insolence.

I don't plan on or want the Bey do run into Greek or FC men just yet. That will happen in due time.

If you want to create an en route post, I'll play along. Otherwise I'll see if I can create something for Hassan to experience with the madman from Novgorod.

I may do a M & M (Mongols and Moors) post covering our retreat. It depends on what Roos has to say. Stroph if your interested or have any ideas, PM me.

I'll be out until later tonight. I'll check in when I get back. Have fun all.

 

[HolisticGod]

LD and Vald,

What's this Conan game of which you speak?

 

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Originally posted by Craig Ashley
Torches slipped my mind. If you want Hassan to earn the Bey's attention, you could suggest bringing some. Otherwise it would be best to assume we have a few torch bearers.

The Bey won't stop for random slaughter sine he is on a mission to keep anyone from escaping what will be his hellish domain for three days. However, if someone crosses the Russian, he will be sure to make them pay for their insolence.

I don't plan on or want the Bey do run into Greek or FC men just yet. That will happen in due time.

If you want to create an en route post, I'll play along. Otherwise I'll see if I can create something for Hassan to experience with the madman from Novgorod.

Darn it. I have to prepare for my flight tomorrow (I'll be in sunny California until Tuesday), so I guess the world will have to wait for its next peek into his sordid world.

Edit: n/m, I scraped together some material for a post. Enjoy.

 

[Lord Durham]

Originally posted by HolisticGod
LD and Vald,

What's this Conan game of which you speak?

It's the brand new official Conan website. Conan Properties is associated with Paradox now. They will be handling any movies, games, merchandising, etc, etc. I was lucky enough to become a mod over there thanks to my love of all things REH. You'll find MrV, UD and King there as mods, too. Check it out at www.conan.com, and register at the discussion forum if you want. It's in its infancy right now.

 

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RJ: I think you're still on that horse aren't you?

Pssst....LD. You got a broken key or something?

 

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Originally posted by MrT
Pssst....LD. You got a broken key or something?

I think its deliberate, he's been doing it for quite some time now. I assumed it was some sort of mockery that I was just unaware of .

On the horse, of the horse, Roos couldn't tell anyway.

RJ

 

[Valdemar]

Originally posted by Rath Jones
I think its deliberate, he's been doing it for quite some time now. I assumed it was some sort of mockery that I was just unaware of .

Yea I noticed too, I figured it was V for verbosity?

Can I assume that the men are beginning to reach the quarter and that i can lay my grubby hands on some of them?

Then hopefully by tomorrow we'll have some Turks to feed to my traps I WILL make the bey proud

V