[DW] Blackthorn and Swordhand: OOC Thread

[Commissar Molotov]

There likely won't be a full update from me today, in part because it will benefit me to have Mazer's post. I will aim to update on Thursday during the day.

 

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In behind-the-scenes news, today I had a flash of realisation that has led to me scrapping half the plot of Episode II and altering it - so a flurry of re-writes awaits!

 

We are still on track to finish before the 12th of February, hopefully!

 

[Mazer Rackham]

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Hi all, I hadn't realised the writing is black - I use the white B&C theme in part because it's easier to pretend at work that I'm not talking about little plastic men. When I get home I will alter the font colour to standard.

 

To my knowledge I have always been halving critical damage - Vaidan took 13 damage from the Broodlord, which was reduced to 7 critical damage. That was the same with Varvost, which is why he's only at -4.

 

With Vaidan, I looked at rolling D10 wounds or restoring D3 cohesion and went for the latter, reasoning that he was likely dead no matter what and that as a leader, one last rallying call might be better. However, have faith in the narrative, all of you!

 

Slips: I am happy to assume that Varvost can benefit from "Only in Death" as it does seem thematically appropriate.

 

That'll teach me to skim read! :p

 

@ Dos, living is the thing, have been laid up for about two weeks and will be laid off in ten - so busy busy!

 

MR.

[Steel Company]

Wow MR, sorry to hear about the issues that are going on, if you need any support, I'll do what I can.

[Mazer Rackham]

Appreciated muchly Steel, just keep doing what you're doing for now, the escapism is helpful 

 

MR.

[Steel Company]

Can do!

[Xin Ceithan]

Really nice updates there. But..

 

With what just happened to Vaidan, I am not sure if it's the Episode going to be finished or Blackthorn being finished off :p

 

Really tempted to have Sabaan just lob a Krak at the Broodlord. Could thing he was not so close to Vaidan that I think he would well , ..

.. Krak...

 

Sorry to hear about your troubles, Mazer. Likewise, PM if there is anything to help.

 

In the meantime, feel free to share with the group. Our theme is "it's 40K. And we're OK" ;)

 

Edit: Placeholder filled. BTW where is the GS 6?

Edited February 6, 2019 by Xin Ceithan

[Mazer Rackham]

Thanks Xin, appreciated.  Continue with the Ruthless Calculus of War!

 

MR.

[Xin Ceithan]

Thanks Xin, appreciated.  Continue with the Ruthless Calculus of War!

 

MR.

Compliance!

[Commissar Molotov]

Slips: it is impossible for the Brood Brothers to injure you so you don't need to worry about any opportunity attacks!

 

All: I will likely not be able to do a map update today or tomorrow. I will definitely be able to update on Sunday, though I will attempt to do so on Saturday if possible.

[A.T.]

The called shot thing doesn't matter for Atratus - I don't think you take any more damage for headshots in this game anyway? Fluff of the post adjusted.

 

Though he needs to stop fluffing all of his hit and run rolls if he plans on fighting any more broodlords, especially as charging in is where he does the most damage against big things.

[Steel Company]

CM, nice update, just one little nit-pick... hellfire ammo does not negate the explosive quality of the bolter, meaning that Grey Sight should cause a second mag damage to the horde with that one hit.

 

I know it's a minor thing in the grand scheme of things, but every little bit helps.

[Commissar Molotov]

Thanks for that, I have actually got a few minutes on my home computer so I will attempt to update the posts. 

[Steel Company]

I'd say another round and we should have this mopped up CM.... We'll be right on time with your goal of the time table.

[Commissar Molotov]

I think you might be right, Steel! I am hopeful we can finish by this weekend!

[Steel Company]

Well if Tyber smacks it around with three hits, it'll take a minimum of 18 damage and a max of 42 not counting RF.... :)

[Mazer Rackham]

Or you could all Disengage and I could just blow it to pieces with unrelenting heavy wrathful 25mm cannonfire.

 

Just saying. 

 

MR.

[Slips]

Now, if RNGesus doesnt screw me over and have the Broodlord successfully dodge/parry/whatever (if he still can) then, this is going to work out surprisingly well with Akkads warning when you consider the initiative order we're going in.

[Commissar Molotov]

Well, you did it! 

 

I have one post to wrap up (once you leave the slaughterhouse) and we are nearly done! 

 

The culmination of a year's effort - I hope you have all had fun! 

Edited February 10, 2019 by Commissar Molotov

[Steel Company]

I had a blast CM, and I'm looking forward to the next episode, thank you for running this for us.

[Mazer Rackham]

Was my first game and first play-by-post so we broke two milestones here!

 

Would very much like to echo Steel's sentiments and I'm sure everyone else's when I say great job GM, a fabulous campaign, nicely done variations and just the right amount of danger to keep things sharp.

 

My compliments and thanks to all the players and viewers, without our great group, we just couldn't keep it going...  Great work gang.

 

@ Nine good grief man!  You get about a bit! 

 

@Blackthorn - am going to loot Vaidan's flamer - I have a Faustian Bargain to throw at Mol.....

 

@Swordhand - you guys are up, let's see what you've got! 

 

MR.

Edited February 10, 2019 by Mazer Rackham

[Reyner]

Awesome stuff guys well done :)

[Nineswords]

Greetings from Vietnam all! Been furiously writing to catch up on nine rounds of action which I’ll have up in the next day or so, then hopefully something super cool before episode 2 :)

 

For the Emperor!

[Xin Ceithan]

Good kill, Brothers!

Can't believe this has been already running a year!

 

Really really grateful to have been / be part of this! A giant thanks to You, Mol, for hosting things and GM Ing. And an all around praise for you guys to keep things running. And being such a merry band throughout, even when things where a little rough in between.

 

It's this month on call duty week for me, so I'll see how much / when I can fill up and finish my part of this episode but keen to keep up and see where this is going!

[Steel Company]

Place holder replaced:

 

http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344357-kill-team-blackthorn-the-end-of-it/?p=5252692

 

 

Now to craft the post battle one!

 

Post battle is up:

 

http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344357-kill-team-blackthorn-the-end-of-it/?p=5253196

Edited February 10, 2019 by Steel Company

[Mazer Rackham]

I'm out of likes for now everyone - but as soon as they get reloaded, will throw some more around.

 

@ Steel, nice :)

 

MR.