The Sacrifice Camp (OOC)

Even though, I don't mind just going with whatever is thrown at us :) (I just RP what I can in the moment). Albert does have a mission to get back to and it feels like he's straying further away from it.

I'm not sure if it's feasible to drag the story back to the initial temple, or if that's even something the other players and you would want.

Remind us what he thinks that mission is?
Very feasible. Though that need not entail going back to the temple, you may need to go in search of answers to what is going on there and what needs to be done.

I can see two easy ways to drag us back. Either directly there (to deal with the Asha/Ahsa issue) or 'to far off lands' to find out how to deal with the evil that is rising there.

Initially, I think we were only exploring (doing something for the captain?) when we stumbled into that old temple. Albert got a sort of mission from Raynor to cleanse this temple from the undead presence inside it.
On top of that, Albert had visions of his aunt, whom he had lost contact with. She may be trapped there.
So all of those combined, I'd say.
You're right, I think that idea is what brought us to the mayor in the first place.

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Note to self: I need to update the "recent events" thread again.

Yes. Though she wants to get back to her caravan and will be leaving you once she is strong enough.
Yes. Does Albert have any idea about how to do that? If not, you can learn of somewhere where you might be able find out about how it could be done. If you have ideas we can go right back there and try again.
Yes, indeed. We could link your aunt with the answers to cleansing the temple, or to the crystals below, depending on what the player wants to pursue first or if they want to go straight back.
I can do that, they are clearly connected. But you don't know how yet, so maybe a quest for knowledge is the logical next step?
I think you were mainly looking for somewhere close to lay up and lick your wounds. Nothing here seems all that closely related to the temple. We can link them if you guys want, but this can also just a 'staging area' where you can rest before going back in.

As far as I'm concerned, yes! :) That sounds like the way to go for Albert.
But, I don't know how the others feel about it.

I would like some closure with the barons storyline.
Finish this part and maybe than we can go back on the templequest?

For me is a little closure fine. Norbert will stay in the valley. He feels the adventuring life doesn't really suit him.
I, fossball, feel that this way of playing is not meant for me. I enjoyed the story and I am truly impressed by Vague.

So thank you very much, but I will write Norbert slowly out of the story.

The barons' issues run deep, over multiple generations, so you need to tell me how much closure you want.

Fixing all of these issue in this valley could be many quests, but I can do a hokey 'you have opened their eyes and they will set it right by themselves' deal if you really need, else you could 'plan to come back and guide them more', or you could leave it up to Norbert.

If you want to take the time there is one more follow-on quest from this sacrifice business that could leave things in a better place. I would like to say it could be quick, but, knowing you guys, it might not be. :) If there is demand for it, I could set it on a soft-railroad.

Let me know.

Quite understandable. I welcome feedback as to what parts did or did not work for you, or even if there are changes that could make you want to stay (or help us find you another game that fits you better). But don't feel pressured to provide any feedback or to stay if it is not working for you.
That makes a lot of sense for the character. You can react to some upcoming revelations and maybe have extra reasons to stay at home.
Cool. If the party decides to 'go on one more quest' to 'finish this' do you want to keep playing for that, or would you like a reason for Norbert to leave the quest up to them and write him out sooner?

Sad to hear it, fossball. Was fun playing this game with you :)

I am afraid I don't have much feedback. I loved the story, the twists and the tension. The room we have as player to add was a bit new and took some getting used to. But the way you used it and weaved it into the story was great.

And that is my overall feel: Great!

The medium for playing on the other hand is not mine. Going online after work just feels like work too often. I you ever feel like sitting around the table with us, I am all in. the other two don't live that far from me :)

So thank you and I look forward to the last few scenes for Norbert.

That is understandable. PbP is definitely not for everyone.
That would be great, I would like that... were it possible.
Good, we will try to make it rewarding.

@gen and @Vague.

Since I am a bit busy lately, is it possible to pause this game after Fossball's departure untill we have a new fresh faced player?

Yes. That might be a good idea.

No problem for me :)

I don't know how 'apart' you have taken this conversation, or who was involved, but we seem to have included Limpy, and are now engaging with Lady, so it is worth asking:

Is it just an oversight or is there a reason you have not asked any of the people around here, including Theo or his sister, about Phil? If you want to maintain the mystery and think your characters would not think to ask --assuming they know what better-- then we can mount a search, else...

I am not sure if you are confusing Berta and young Berta with Lady? They are not the same person, though Lady's mum is also around here somewhere if you want her. :)

I thought we already asked Theo. And of course the leader.
But we are not intentionally not asking the rest of the gang.

Yeah same here, I figured there was no point in asking more people.
My idea was to use the dog to search for Phil, but when we decided to work our way to a conclusion, that seemed like a less optimal way to go.

Apologies for missing that. We seem have consensus that we would ask them, so I will go ahead and have them answer and resolve that.
Not at all. And it is not your job... unless you want it to be.

Sorry for the confusion. I will try to clear that up in the RP post.
No, I don't 'lead'. At most this was meant to be a talking point, but we are not talking to people, so I will move it along. :)