Amia

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Meanwhile, an exile stalks the borders of the kingdom. Pacing. Waiting. Observing. Planning?

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These kind of threads pop up regularly - yearly? - seeking to identify the something that should change to attract more players/rekindle activity. And inevitably, someone brings up a particular feature, policy, or content (the request system, the pvp rules, favoritism,... ) which prompts the entire ...

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Because of survivorship bias . The people that are (still) playing today do so because whatever is wrong with the server/community, it doesn’t hit them badly enough to warrant leaving. Or in other words, they still perceive that the value they gain from playing > the cost of doing so (time, emotiona...

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If you want to genuinely know what should be changed, don't ask the people that are playing. Ask those that left why they did.

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As it stands, settlement leadership is an empty box without any gameplay to it - because of a few reasons that all contribute to each other. 1) Low server population: At present, you might well have more settlements than you have players interested in settlement leadership. Which means the PC popula...

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Taking a break, as they say.

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Oof, what a rollercoaster. And the outcome certainly sets the stage for personal tragedy and/or greatness - a lot of roleplay potential for a lot of other players. So many people - in fact, I think the majority of the player base - contributed to this story in big and small ways, and you've all been...

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Provided this is allowed by the temple, a reply is soon sent to the Ambassador confirming the request, and directing him to Duke's current lodging at the Silver Flagon Inn.

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After a respectful period of quiet after the sacrifice of Lord Gregory, messengers are dispatched to Greengarden and a proclamation is posted and read in the realm's public spaces. Let all people of the Kingdom know: One. I have been accused of Treason, Usurpation and Blasphemy by Lady Zellani Simmo...

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After participating in the cleansing ritual, and the delivery of Lord Gregory's remains to the temple, Aernoud was escorted to the inn by a paladin of Tyr. There he remains, under guard. Not long after, a message is sent to Greengarden - and a public notice is made. "Berndurd Galfast is hereby...

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Without much fanfare but what their arrival might cause, two men wearing the livery of Greengarden arrive in Cystana, escorted by a pink-haired halfling and a kobold. They make their way straight to the new temple of the Triad, delivering letters to the high priests, before departing again. ((with ...

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There is a tense silence when the proclamation is made, and for a moment it looks like bolts may fly. But then, a gesture, and the bows are lowered. The gates are opened, and Aernoud makes his way down. He looks at those who choose to leave - especially the common folk - with genuine sadness and di...

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The group of Silver Dragons and Everguard finds the gates closed and fortified, and militia crossbowmen in the towers. More crossbowmen stand on the ridge overlooking the southern approach, shielded behind hastily constructed wooden covers. The Duke stands among them. After curt greetings, the gate...

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And not much later, news spreads quickly - that a messenger from Cystana tried to assassinate the Duke at his own home. The man was briefly brought back to life and questioned, prompted a kobold and black-clad bard to fly west on a pegasus. Though no official word has yet been given, rumors spread ...

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To those with an eye and an ear for such, rumor spreads about a gathering in Greengarden that took place soon after the one in Cystana - and caused quite a stir. As rumors do, they soon take on their own life. Some say the duke intends to march on Cystana. For some reason. Something with the counci...

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The rise of the undead on the old manor grounds was a setback. It should have been a grazing field for sheep, goats, and rothe - providing meats, milk, and wool to trade. The animals had fortunately been saved, but where were they to roam now? The old city grounds were infested with rats, and the b...

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Being expected to host a weekly or bi-weekly event is quite a high expectation. Not only because of RL engagements, but because there is also only so much for characters to engage with/about without a matching frequency of DM's stirring the pot. Moreover, there are literally more settlements than th...

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Thanks to everyone who joined the Kohlingen Fair. There was haggling, shenanigans, and drama. Good times!

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Not long after word of the strange creatures spreads to his corner of the island, Aernoud delivers a few jars and vials filled with samples of the malformed creatures, including a hand and an oversized ant to the Mystran encampment in Cystana for examination. "It really is peculiar. There are ...

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Before this gathers its own momentum, we should consider what the story we're ultimately exploring with this is. Would it remain a (fairly superficial) puzzle to solve? Or are we exploring the societal consequences of a magical world where magic is suddenly a lot less reliable and no longer a guaran...

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GreatPigeon wrote: ↑Wed Aug 03, 2022 6:41 amI vote for all magic to suddenly stop. Maybe divine too. And magic items. You figure out why.

Elor addition: And a significant portion of the unmagical population likes this new status quo, and wants to keep it that way.

That would be interesting.

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A few days after the message arrives in Greengarden, a parcel is dispatched to the Cystana council hall.

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Oof. This is a discussion I've been pushing for a long time, so excuse me if I get a little excited. I've previously made my suggestions, and they were admittedly radical. To abandon Amia proper, and be reborn with a much more defined concept. Perhaps Khem, with its pseudo-Egyptian setting, and narr...

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Okay, I get that. Epic Reputation isn't too useful in itself, and making it 'only' a requirement for a PRC won't solve that. It's a whole other discussion but I wonder if E.R. couldn't be an enhancer - something that makes other things better.

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((... Opustus' ball-punching sex dream ...)) And then I wake up drenched in sweat. The requirement isn't (shouldn't be) about punishing people. It's about decisions, costs, and consequences - what lies at the very heart of any RP game. Everything should have advantages and disadvantages. You can ha...

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I like making Epic Reputation a requirement as it's a effectively placeholder feat right now, and would reflect the PC making a considerable investment in learning how to lead - which lies in the spirit of the feat. Plus, the relatively high cost (taking up a precious epic feat) can offset any balan...

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(( Set to Thursday February 10, 9PM GMT/4PM EST))

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(( I'll set a new date soon. ))

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((Postponed until later date))

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The wagons are loaded and the oxen are fed. The Grain Big Convoy's setting out. From Bendir Dale to ol' Endir's Point, right on through the Night. 'Cause we got a little ol' convoy Rockin' through the night Yeah, we got a little ol' convoy Ain't she a beautiful sight? Come on and join our convoy Ai...

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Word begins to spread of a great misfortune befalling distant Endir's Point. If rumor is to be believed, a great amount of wheat disappeared from the hamlet's granary - leaving its inhabitants in a panicked scramble to secure more food during the long winter. Opportunistic merchants consider the be...

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He couldn’t breathe. The weight on his back pressed him down into the mud. He gasped and coughed as the tide rolled into his lungs. He tried to push himself up, but his limbs had cramped beyond use, and he sank further. “Leave him. He became complacent. Weak. Don’t pity him for a moment. It is thei...

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The wyrm crumbles. The wall cracks.
The old endure. The young fade.
Ignorant still of the price to pay.

Day begins its inevitable descent.
The clock strikes the first hour.
It must never be allowed to strike midnight.

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And here are the results. There were 47 responders. The forum doesn't quite let me post that many images, so I compiled it into a PDF. You can download it here. The additional suggestions: 1)I am one of your older players - I turn 59 this year. :) What I don't like about large group events is that o...

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Closing this Sunday.

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Hi everyone, The DM team is hard at work behind the scenes to develop the next phase of Amian history, including an exciting new metaplot. To help us build the best possible PW, we'd like to get your input on a few open questions related to "Themes, Narrative & Story", "Mechanics&...

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The listed time (7pm GMT/3pm EDT on Sunday) works fine for me. Doing it through forum RP is fine too.

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As the young Duke walked around his domain - his responsibility - he felt and thought many things. The Greengarden was steadily rebuilding, and more and more of his people had proper houses again. There was a store again, a baker, and a fishery. The trees, plants, and wildlife had returned quickly ...

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The day at the Guildhall started as any other. Adventurers and mercenaries stood around chatting, and planning their next undertaking. The traders peddled their wares, and the bars served their drinks. Nobody suspected what was to come. The first one went almost unnoticed. It slowly crept down the ...

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The Duke works with the temple to ensure the body is properly cared for and given gentle repose. A candlelit shrine is set up outside the Simmons for mourners to leave flowers and other tokens. A call is sent out for a cleric of Kelemnvor, a plot in the graveyard is prepared. It all came with the p...

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The Duke first returns to the camp at Kohlingen to inform those gathered of the attack, and formulate a plan of action in case the dragon decides to attack there next. With only limited defenders and little defense against an angry adult dragon, the plan would seem to be "scatter and try to ge...

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Thank you Elyon for bandit shenanigans!

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I agree with Galenson. Amia was built to cater to a very large (in quantity and diverse preferences) playerbase but this design is now working against it. Dev and DM resources are ever more limited, and diluted across the huge scope of the game - both in geography and supported play-styles. It'd be ...

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Two days after the welcome news spreads beyond the forest, the checkpoints at the bridge and lamp are removed, and the guards return to their usual posts.

((Approved by Dicey))

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With the threat of the dragon removed, the soldiers at the eastern border of the quagmire are returned to their original posts./i]

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A few Kohlingen guards are moved from the city to the eastern edge of the quagmires, along with a ballista pulled from Whitestag. If approached, it seems they have orders to prevent any fighting from spilling over onto the eastern road, and the work camp.

((Post pending DM approval))[/i]

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A barricade and checkpoint is set up on the northern end of the Crystal River bridge, manned by several Kohlingen guards and at least one Salandran priest. The green portal lamp is similarly reinforced. Those seeking to enter the area are inspected for any signs of the disease spreading to the sout...

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San for the roleplay with Terrora 'Tess' lately. I'm very curious how it will continue to evolve.

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Opustus wrote: ↑Mon May 17, 2021 7:24 pm If I ever give in to my hots for a ranger with a companion who is actually the main character and the handler her humblest servant, I'll be your game keeper and family pet. I also promise to take Job System and Busywork as my favored enemies.

Green Keep Rising!

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