[DW] Blackthorn and Swordhand: OOC Thread

[Mazer Rackham]

Just a quick note to anyone riding with the search party - don't feel forced to do anything - it was just a bit of flavour.  If nothing else it could serve to highlight how different everyone is.

 

Noctus:  Nice post!

 

MR.

[Noctus Cornix]

Well seems Guillermo has kind of hit a bump in the road. Not really sure what to make of this book.

 

To be honest, trying to dig into whole mess with the Rogue Trader seems a bit like wasted effort when we can't seem to gather a scrap of information. Not to mention the Tyranids.

Edited June 28, 2019 by Noctus Cornix

[Mazer Rackham]

Well seems Guillermo has kind of hit a bump in the road. Not really sure what to make of this book.

 

To be honest, trying to dig into whole mess with the Rogue Trader seems a bit like wasted effort when we can't seem to gather a scrap of information. Not to mention the Tyranids.

 

Don't fret about the RT for now, he'll stew until we can line him up for nicking his Nova cannon whatever he's up to :D  When we get your Libby the Dark Lantern painting, he'll have a field day!

 

MR.

[Steel Company]

Well seems Guillermo has kind of hit a bump in the road. Not really sure what to make of this book.

 

To be honest, trying to dig into whole mess with the Rogue Trader seems a bit like wasted effort when we can't seem to gather a scrap of information. Not to mention the Tyranids.

To be fair, we did stumble across this plot hook sooner than CM intended, so perhaps he didn't have it fully fleshed out and ready to go...

 

I mean you know players, give them a juicy bone and good luck getting them to drop it. ;)

Edited June 28, 2019 by Steel Company

[Commissar Molotov]

It is less that I'm not ready, and more that your characters are not ready. I'm not attempting to be disingenuous; what you've found is what Montesa would find later in the plot - you just don't have the context and knowledge to unlock it yet.

 

Such a bizarre item clearly doesn't belong here on an agri-world like Syndalla, though!

Edited June 28, 2019 by Commissar Molotov

[Steel Company]

It is less that I'm not ready, and more that your characters are not ready. I'm not attempting to be disingenuous; what you've found is what Montesa would find later in the plot - you just don't have the context and knowledge to unlock it yet.

 

Such a bizarre item clearly doesn't belong here on an agri-world like Syndalla, though!

 

Or does it?

 

 

Sounds about right to me CM, still I (and Tyber) find it an interesting puzzle box that must be solved at some point.

 

 

 

Edit: Decided to have some fun with the end of CM's last post.

Edited June 28, 2019 by Steel Company

[Noctus Cornix]

Well, I'd like to still be able to do something to help the story progress. Is there anything Montessa can do?

[Steel Company]

Right! I should get this said now, I'm going to be on mobile / out of contact for the next couple of days (will be in contact for sure on Tuesday)....

 

 

 

July 1 is Canada day, so I'm headed into a long deserved long weekend!

[Commissar Molotov]

Noctus - there is always the option of responding in terms of how Montesa feels about what he has witnessed and experienced - my two posts haven't had any narrative response yet, and there's some mileage there. Then, there is the option of sharing what you've found with Solastion et al. The greyskin psalter is only a sub-plot, and there's a great deal still to be done on Syndalla. As I mentioned before, there are other sub-plots available!

[Steel Company]

I'm back, I survived the familypocolips that is Canada day 2019.... I spent it mostly irritated chopping, slicing and prepping things for a BBQ in the back yard, while my wife was in the hammock and the kids played in the inflatable pool on the hottest day of the year so far...

 

 

Still, looking forward to expolring the outpost! Slips, Tyber need some access codes to the bunker....

[Commissar Molotov]

Hi all,

 

As term wraps up work has been rather busy and I haven't been able to get onto the B&C to post much. This is a concern of mine and I know some posters have expressed they would prefer a more regular update schedule. I'm trying to do what I can to stabilise things. During the summer holiday my wife and I are finally going on our honeymoon so I won't be able to post during the middle two weeks of August, but certainly at the end I will be able to do so.

 

I want to use as much of July as possible to push things forward and (hopefully) to set up some mini-narratives where the players can push the plot forward without me. I'm writing up the next update as I write this.

 

Hope you're all well,

 

Mol.

[A.T.]

Would Atratus still be with Solastion and the others, or has he briefly departed the scene in his searches? (just for reference until the party reforms)

[Commissar Molotov]

I was going off the last post of yours I'd seen, which suggested that Atratus had departed on his own. Should you wish to post, there's been no success in the search for Thorvald. I'm happy for you to return to Solastion ahead of Akkad, or I'm happy to update specifically for you (I have something available should you wish.)

[Dosjetka]

Same question for Ghent. I've been away for awhile but am keen to get back into writing for this.

[Steel Company]

CM I totally get how Summer can mess with secluded... I'm going to be away on mobile for the last two weeks of August, as I've got both kids at home then...

 

That being said, I wish both you and Lady CM a most wonderful honeymoon! Where are you two headed if you don't mind me asking? British Columbia (Vancouver Island) is gorgeous this time of year. ;)

[Nineswords]

Greysight returns, and is unsettled: http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344357-blackthornswordhand-outpost-43/?p=5343746

 

Noctus - I hope you don't mind me making up dialogue for Montesa, very difficult to have a conversation otherwise. If there's any changes you'd like me to make just say. I've set the stage, I'm looking forward to reading what happens next!

Edited July 8, 2019 by Nineswords

[A.T.]

I was going off the last post of yours I'd seen, which suggested that Atratus had departed on his own. Should you wish to post, there's been no success in the search for Thorvald. I'm happy for you to return to Solastion ahead of Akkad, or I'm happy to update specifically for you (I have something available should you wish.)

In the interests of keeping the game flowing it'll probably just be a reporting in-type post once I know what Atratus has/hasn't discovered, unless there is something more to his search.

[Commissar Molotov]

Steel - I would argue that Tyber ought to be a bit more concerned than he is - this is the first confirmation that Tyranids are on the world - at the moment, the fleet is keeping them in space, so this suggests something particular...

[Xin Ceithan]

My best wishes to you and your wife! Hope you will be having a wonderful honeymoon!

 

I am also trying to keep the pace .... and have replaced my placeholder.

 

As an extra treat... new Greysight! Lovely as always!

 

Now, I still have two SPECIAL books to read... ;)

[Steel Company]

kay, I'll make a revision that would better fit.

 

 

Edit:

 

Quick alteration is up:

 

http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344357-blackthornswordhand-outpost-43/?p=5343951

Edited July 8, 2019 by Steel Company

[Mazer Rackham]

Working the suspense - nice touch on the water Steel.

 

Something wicked this way comes...

 

MR.

[Steel Company]

Thanks, I'm really trying to set the atmosphere for the carnage that would be in there.

[Commissar Molotov]

Awesome posts guys.

 

In order to give you narrative free reign, feel free to cleanse and purify Outpost 43. You won't find any sign of Lictors - whoever or whatever wiped out the Outpost is long gone.

 

I will attempt to update tomorrow or Wednesday, but want you to have enough time to get some stuff done.

[Steel Company]

Thanks for the narrative freedom CM, and glad you are enjoying it!

[Steel Company]

Place holder replaced:

 

http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344357-blackthornswordhand-outpost-43/?p=5344514