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Post by Dell on Oct 25, 2004 9:14:18 GMT -5
Having led the company's human fighters (and an annoying druid) to victory against a horrendous magical beast, I can honestly say that I have a newfound respect for Winthrop. How does he put up with these whiny bastards???
"Make me strong!" "Make a web!" "Shoot him with magic missiles!" "Hit it with a fireball!"
Blah blah blah. As if I spent all those years mastering the use of mystical forces just so I could follow the orders of some lunkheaded bladeswingers. If you want specific spells cast, then you ought to learn to cast them yourselves. Otherwise, leave that to the expert - me.
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Post by Mr. Trommer on Oct 25, 2004 9:27:32 GMT -5
So true, so true. They don't even try and protect me after doing all the work to make their life easier. Some are too afraid to even attack one of the undead without a shield to protect them. Who tries to save them? Who suffers from doing this? You are so right! Whiney is an understantement. You forgot "Here identify this!" Do it again. It goes on and on. It does get tiring sometimes. Oh well it is true that fighters aren't the brightest bunch. That is why we suffer.
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Post by Dell on Oct 25, 2004 10:09:38 GMT -5
Well, I have to say, Raven did show bravery above and beyond his normal level. Perhaps because Al wasn't there, I don't know. In any case, a goat-lion-dragon beast breathed fire on him, melting his armor into slag. THEN, it attacked him about five times, and had no problem hitting him since he had no armor. Raven went down hard. The druid gave him a berry, which revived him, and instead of running like a little girl, he attacked bravely and helped fell the creature.
The druid, aside from the small amount of healing he did, was just about useless. His wolf friend was useful, but he makes Siggy nervous.
Frank kicked ass as usual, although he's been getting awfully surly lately. It seems the idea that he's being "loaned" CBS property is annoying to him, and he'd like to have a little more stuff that he OWNS. Which is reasonable, as I like to feel the same way.
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Post by Dell on Oct 25, 2004 10:13:07 GMT -5
Just as a side note - Raven's melted armor could only fail its save against fire on a "1". We ruled that the armor provided no protection, but was still intact until an armor-degrading critical hit got it. Next round, the creature attacked Raven, and - bang, critical. The black armor is no more. I'm glad I didn't bother to identify it.
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Post by liato on Oct 25, 2004 11:01:45 GMT -5
The hubris of the city folk is exhibited no clearer than in those who seek to master magic as their path to power.
Those of us who study nature know that every creature has its role. Only the shortsighted see greatness in theirs. The most poweful mages still end up worm food eventually.
The cities may be teeming with these boastful mages but the forests are well fertilized with them. You can listen to them yammer on about summoning fire and ensnaring hoardes of enemies, but should a single goblin with drawn shortsword get an arms length away their shrieks of fear could drown out the banshees.
I suggest you be careful about how you treat the warriors who brave dragonbreath so that you can practice your craft. When he's the only thing between you and a giant or chimera or goblin horde you might consider listening to that "lunkheaded bladeswinger". After all, he pays for your spellbooks with his blood.
It is sad to see how those with such exceptional intelligence could so easily lose the path of wisdom.
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Post by Dell on Oct 25, 2004 11:58:32 GMT -5
Sounds like someone has been eating the brown mushrooms.
The swordswingers and I get along fine. I don't tell you how to run around the woods like a big sissy, because I don't know anything about it. I don't tell Raven that he should start leading his targets more. I don't tell Frank that his grip is sloppy on his sword, or Al that his battleaxe reeks from the chunks of dead flesh on it. I don't tell Garvin how to pray to his dwarven god. I don't do these things because they aren't my job, and I trust the fighters to know how to fight.
So why does everyone want to tell me how to do my job? Winthrop and I have divided the magics so there's not a duplication of abilities. This makes our group more flexible, and able to deal with a larger range of threats. But I can't make people strong or make webs, and Winthrop can't turn invisible or magically lock a door.
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Post by liato on Oct 25, 2004 12:28:49 GMT -5
Judging by your invisibility act I expect that you would have some wonderful advice on running around like a sissy. You did an excellent job making sure that I was between you and the chimera, for example.
No one is telling you how to do your job, but when the guy who just got his armor melted and is getting shreded by a lion head suggests that maybe it's time for you to stop stealing the treasure and start poking at the creature it'd be nice if your first reaction were "What do you want me to do?" instead of "But I'm invisible. If I attack how will I be able to run away with all the gold?"
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Post by Dell on Oct 25, 2004 13:29:05 GMT -5
Are you accusing me of stealing treasure? The nerve of some people! My loyalty and commitment to the Company of the Blue Sun is unquestioned. Not to mention I am a member of the Company of the Blue Sun, which means that I would be stealing from MYSELF!
Not that need to explain myself to the likes of YOU, but... I had prepared my spells that morning for combating 10-12 bandits, and perhaps a gnoll or two with them. So I had spells to put them to sleep, or incapacitate them, or cause them to chase me, instead of attacking someone else. None of these spells were useful against such a powerful creature. I am not an expert swordsman, so I doubted I could land a blow on the creature, even striking invisibly from behind. So I cast the only spell I had that could affect it, and then tried to find a clear area to hurl a dagger without a chance of hitting one of my companions.
Let's compare that with your actions... you ran into a corner, tried to get your wolf to attack it - said wolf was whimpering like a puppy, and balked at the suggestion. Then you ran to revive Raven and shove his barely-conscious and unarmored form in front of you - no doubt so it would attack him again, instead of you. Then you tried to swing at it, but dropped your sword in fright, managing to not land a single blow during the entire melee.
What a bold defender of the forests you are!
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Post by liato on Oct 25, 2004 15:01:16 GMT -5
You're so easily provoked.
I, too, had prepared to battle slavers. I did what I could under the circumstances.
All I'm suggesting is that maybe there's a different lesson than "Fighters are stupid and whiny."
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Post by Dell on Oct 25, 2004 16:11:45 GMT -5
All I'm suggesting is that maybe there's a different lesson than "Fighters are stupid and whiny." No, that seems to pretty well cover it. It's okay though, because we all do our part for the company. I scout ahead invisibly, they kill things.
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Post by Mr. Trommer on Oct 25, 2004 16:14:34 GMT -5
Hmm there is much to speak to here. The are many paths to power and riches by by the sword, deft of fingers, divinity, magic or through nature. Each of us uses that power to our own ends. So it is pointless to argue about such things.
Those that follow and command nature gain the insight to use that knowledge to their own benefit. Even if that is in the "protection" of what they follow. So they are not that different than those that study the arts of magic. By their very essence nature and magic are parts of the world.
I do not disparage the valor of warriors. It would be more dangerous to travel the wilds without them. I have willingly used my arts to help them in theirs as it genrally helps me as well. That is why the Company was originally formed to create a strong whole from its parts. Some have come and gone but the foundation endures.
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Post by Ginger on Oct 25, 2004 22:01:43 GMT -5
Do you know the only thing worse than whining? Whining about whining!!
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Post by Frank on Oct 26, 2004 21:08:21 GMT -5
I like being strong.
I like good berries. They make my stomach full.
Goat-lion-dragon beasts fear me and my sword!
Fear the surly sword-wielder!
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