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by calculus
Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:42 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades Online
Topic: Play by Post, for newbies. Run!
Replies: 223
Views: 34633

Yes, the two characters worked out well, since it ensured each player was part of the action all the time - when there was no magic wielding for Grizzle, there was usually some thieving work for Finn.
by calculus
Tue Mar 17, 2009 12:30 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Online
Topic: Play by Post, for newbies. Run!
Replies: 223
Views: 34633

<t>Angrod looked carefully at the ground. He found a few patches of burnt orc clothing and furrows in the ground that could have been caused by bodies being dragged away.<br/> <br/> "Welcome!" The wizard Karkadon shouted from his front door. Wisps of his beard dashed left and right in the wind.<br/>...
by calculus
Wed Mar 11, 2009 2:25 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Online
Topic: Play by Post, for newbies. Run!
Replies: 223
Views: 34633

Yeah, you get to repick spell selections. (Should have asked)

The beacon is not lit anymore since it is day time - it's only lit dusk to dawn.
by calculus
Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:03 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Online
Topic: Play by Post, for newbies. Run!
Replies: 223
Views: 34633

<t>"We've not heard of orcs around here for 137 years," the older of the guildmasters said as you finish the story.<br/> <br/> "We will give you your money when the beacon lights tonight," said the guild master holding bag of gold coins.<br/> <br/> That evening the beacon lit and the money was hande...
by calculus
Fri Mar 06, 2009 2:15 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Online
Topic: Play by Post, for newbies. Run!
Replies: 223
Views: 34633

<t>Angrod was puzzled by the apparent disappearance of the four angry zombies that had been locked out of the tower. "Maybe they went behind the tower?" he thought. It didn't seem to be long enough for the Zombies to have gone into the woods. <br/> <br/> They walked back into town, laughing and brag...
by calculus
Thu Mar 05, 2009 9:22 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Online
Topic: Play by Post, for newbies. Run!
Replies: 223
Views: 34633

<t>"Ah, thank you for your concern, but I would prefer to clean it up myself - I have servants to help me. Only one of them is missing."<br/> <br/> "This is the other building. The tower and my house are connected. Thank you for the keys."<br/> <br/> And with that he politely shows you the door, loo...
by calculus
Thu Mar 05, 2009 1:44 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Online
Topic: Play by Post, for newbies. Run!
Replies: 223
Views: 34633

<t>"Thank you, sirs, for your assistance."<br/> <br/> Karakdon stood up, a little shaky, resting on his staff. He walked out of the workshop, motioning the group to follow him. He went up the stairs, and waited for someone to remove the wedges keeping the door closed. There were no zombies outside t...
by calculus
Wed Mar 04, 2009 1:29 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Online
Topic: Play by Post, for newbies. Run!
Replies: 223
Views: 34633

"Days since... Orcs... So I didn't transport you here from some far off place..." He looked at them all under lowered brows, "And you are not burglars?"
by calculus
Tue Mar 03, 2009 3:48 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades Online
Topic: Play by Post, for newbies. Run!
Replies: 223
Views: 34633

<t>Grizzle took the scroll over to the wizard and began to read it. Everyone gathered around to watch. Grizzle's brows furrowed with concentration. <br/> <br/> He finished the spell.<br/> <br/> "Bless me, Where are you from?" Karadon asked, his eyes still looking to the left at Finn, where they had ...
by calculus
Sat Feb 28, 2009 1:57 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Online
Topic: Play by Post, for newbies. Run!
Replies: 223
Views: 34633

<t>Finn fished around in his pocket. He did have a small black metal key that he had taken off the bug bear. He went over and looked carefully over the chest.<br/> <br/> "Death to he who opens me, uninvited." he found written on the lid.<br/> <br/> "This is it," Grizzle said, "right here is a scroll...
by calculus
Fri Feb 27, 2009 1:41 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Online
Topic: Play by Post, for newbies. Run!
Replies: 223
Views: 34633

Grizzle said, "This scroll is for locating objects."

He began scrutinizing the next one.
by calculus
Thu Feb 26, 2009 2:55 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Online
Topic: Play by Post, for newbies. Run!
Replies: 223
Views: 34633

<t>[Yes, Grizzle can read a scroll higher than he can normally cast. There's a slight risk that it won't work.]<br/> <br/> Grizzle bent down over the desk, squinting as he looked over the scrolls for their titles. "This is going to take a few minutes," he said.<br/> <br/> Angrod began searching the ...
by calculus
Wed Feb 25, 2009 3:02 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Online
Topic: Play by Post, for newbies. Run!
Replies: 223
Views: 34633

<t>They ran back to cellar in order. Angrod, slamming the stairs door in the face of the zombie behind Snipe. He held the door shut, while Snipe drove in two wedges. The zombies pounded on the door without a pause.<br/> <br/> Angrod gave the Wizard more of the healing potion, it didn't seem to make ...
by calculus
Tue Feb 24, 2009 3:30 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades Online
Topic: Play by Post, for newbies. Run!
Replies: 223
Views: 34633

<t>I fail on the schedule. Here's a fast update.<br/> <br/> Zombies move to attack Grizzle as he advances.<br/> <br/> Angrod's turning fails.<br/> <br/> The zombies are angry.<br/> <br/> Angrod runs.<br/> <br/> The bedrooms doors are slammed.<br/> <br/> The zombies are trapped.<br/> <br/> But the do...
by calculus
Thu Feb 19, 2009 3:16 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Online
Topic: Play By E-Mail Campaign for 1st Level Characters
Replies: 34
Views: 7679

Sounds good. Begin away.
by calculus
Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:54 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Online
Topic: Play by Post, for newbies. Run!
Replies: 223
Views: 34633

OOC: Not too sure if you guys have any actions you want done, or are just discussing things at this point.
by calculus
Tue Feb 17, 2009 4:06 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Online
Topic: Play By E-Mail Campaign for 1st Level Characters
Replies: 34
Views: 7679

<t>Eldwin - Human Ranger<br/> <br/> Eldwin was one of the shepherds. Every year, he and his brothers and relations would drive their sheep up into the hills. For months they would live off the land, while protecting the sheep and moving a circuit through the hills. <br/> <br/> 14 STR +1 <br/> <br/> ...
by calculus
Tue Feb 17, 2009 4:05 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Online
Topic: Play By E-Mail Campaign for 1st Level Characters
Replies: 34
Views: 7679

Still room. Roll up a character, and email marcus your email address.
by calculus
Tue Feb 17, 2009 1:39 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Online
Topic: Play by Post, for newbies. Run!
Replies: 223
Views: 34633

<t>Grizzle said, "Zombies obey their master's will, not their master's voices."<br/> <br/> Finn winked at the others, and took a step into the room. The zombies watched him. He skirted the wall, heading for the other door. He gave the rat cages space though - a rat had tried to snap at him from seve...
by calculus
Mon Feb 16, 2009 1:52 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Online
Topic: Play by Post, for newbies. Run!
Replies: 223
Views: 34633

<t>Angrod took a drink from Green potion bottle that Grizzle was carrying. He felt much better, and the bruises on his face went down. (Full HP).<br/> <br/> The group went down to the cellar, leaving the pounding of the Zombies behind. <br/> <br/> They stood outside the wizards workshop and looked i...
by calculus
Mon Feb 16, 2009 1:31 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Online
Topic: Play By E-Mail Campaign for 1st Level Characters
Replies: 34
Views: 7679

You are ready for characters now?
by calculus
Sat Feb 14, 2009 3:49 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Online
Topic: Play by Post, for newbies. Run!
Replies: 223
Views: 34633

Grizzle and Finn ran back inside. On Angrod's next lap, he ran inside the tower door. Finn slammed it shut. The zombies beat on the outside of the door. Angrod brought out the key, and locked it.

They were safe.
by calculus
Fri Feb 13, 2009 3:01 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades Online
Topic: Play by Post, for newbies. Run!
Replies: 223
Views: 34633

<t>Snipe began removing the ropes from his ankle.<br/> <br/> -<br/> <br/> Angrod ran for his life, turning to the left to circle the tower. Now that he was outdoors his step was lighter. He could easily out run the zombies.<br/> <br/> -<br/> <br/> Inside, Finn and Grizzle ran to the bedroom to get t...
by calculus
Thu Feb 12, 2009 3:34 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades Online
Topic: Play by Post, for newbies. Run!
Replies: 223
Views: 34633

Nope, you aren't on a balcony, just in the store room at the base of the tower, doing fine.
by calculus
Thu Feb 12, 2009 3:08 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades Online
Topic: Play by Post, for newbies. Run!
Replies: 223
Views: 34633

(The balcony doesn't run around the entire tower - it's just on one side. Angrod is headed out the door to the outside at ground level. )
by calculus
Wed Feb 11, 2009 2:45 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Online
Topic: Play By E-Mail Campaign for 1st Level Characters
Replies: 34
Views: 7679

I'll be playing a Human Ranger.
by calculus
Wed Feb 11, 2009 2:43 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Online
Topic: Play by Post, for newbies. Run!
Replies: 223
Views: 34633

<t>(OOC: Yeah, I don't post monster's HP )<br/> <br/> Angrod, seeing the eyes of all the zombies upon him, and that he was about die, ran. He ran up the stairs, past Finn and Grizzle. Remembering that the front door was locked, he ran up the tower stairs intending to run out the tower door. Behind h...
by calculus
Wed Feb 11, 2009 2:54 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: I found some amazing maps
Replies: 8
Views: 1457

I found some amazing maps

I found some amazing maps here:
http://sorol.wikispaces.com/Sorolpedia

It must of taken this guy forever to do just one on of these.
by calculus
Tue Feb 10, 2009 5:26 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Online
Topic: Play By E-Mail Campaign for 1st Level Characters
Replies: 34
Views: 7679

Marcuspeddle, this sounds great! Are you wanting character creation now?
by calculus
Tue Feb 10, 2009 1:59 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades Online
Topic: Play by Post, for newbies. Run!
Replies: 223
Views: 34633

<t>Finn looked down from the top of the stairway. Snipe was in front, quarterstaff ready. Snipe and Angrod had gone down, being careful not to set off the trap.<br/> <br/> Angrod gripped his symbol. It was simple, made of wood, and given to morning of his initiation. He held it aloft in the stairwel...