May 2011 highlights

Impending changes in my professional life may make this most recent event my last.  That said, it was a fantastic one.

I really enjoyed talking history with Charley and Ellowyn's player before lay-on.  Thanks for the good conversation!

I'm very glad so many people came out to visit Ming Na's new tavern, the Bloody Stump.  It was a pleasure cooking for all those of you who did, and I hope you enjoyed the food.  By all accounts, it'll be even more exotic and fantastical next time.  I have a few memorable moments from the Stump ...

*The alligator sausage was absolutely delicious.  Thank you, Dan Gill!

*Captain Sleafus and his crew really gave the Stump the color it needed.  It was awesome hanging out with you guys.  You really added a lot to the place.  Thanks for coming!

*I finally figured out how to properly cook bacon!  The way I like it, at least.

It was a great honor to portray the Dragoon King again.  Many thanks to Professor Cypher, Ming Na, and the White Lotus Trading Company for providing refreshments at the strategy meeting Friday night, and congratulations to those who accompanied Nimfear on his mission Saturday.  I have a few highlights from that ...

*When the werewolves howled and the Witchhunters charged right at them, it made me shiver.  That was a very iconic moment.

*When Nimfear ordered the Dragoons to flank the werewolves and finish them off, I heard Sorel say, "Right, clear the rack."  I thought to myself, "Ah, good.  They have a name for this tactic.  Excellent."

*Captain Sleafus and his crew came along on this one, too, showing that they are not just hilarious caricatures - they're BAD-ASS hilarious caricatures!

*Billiam and his Freemen were most impressive.  Their courage, eagerness, and initiative on the battlefield was nothing less than heroic.  When they and Barak Tellinghast executed the strategy to bring down the enemy's circle, they did so perfectly.  Then I saw them line up BEHIND the enemy battle-line and pause for a moment, and I could do nothing but smile at the glorious massacre I knew would follow.

*When Ellowyn was sucked into one of the traps and Edrick readily followed, I knew the force would suffer the loss of those two, but it was still a very touching moment.

*I truly enjoyed the back-and-forth with Paige playing Rianna, the corrupted druidess at the end.  She did a wonderful job making the mission more than simply taking an objective - her investment in the role and spirited portrayal made it a personal struggle between two ancient forces that were once good friends.

*Whoever it was that played Star Leaf Timmoran did a fantastic job, too.  He played a fey creature to a T, and the way he handled the end was really touching.

*The role-play at the end of the battle was a lot of fun for me, especially because so many of the players came up to me to share their personal exploits in the fight.  I knew we had done a good job putting this mod together, because everyone seemed to have his or her own Crowning Moment of Heroism.  For the record, all the PCs fought like they meant it.  It was refreshing to see so much passion in the battle.

*To the NPCs of that battle: thank you for making it a proper challenge.  You are the unsung heroes of every mod - none of the fun and enjoyment the PCs get out of this kind of thing is possible without you.

*To the moderators: Bob, Chris, and Goose.  The setup was amazing, the plan was good, and thank you for the opportunity to go out on this high note.  I hope I can come back to Knight Realms, but if I cannot, working with you has been the most fun I have had at a LARP in a long, long time.  I always get a big kick out of playing Nimfear, and this has been my favorite time doing so to date.  Thank you again.

*Overall, I was really impressed with how organized the PC force was.  Moving and operating in small battle groups like that made it easily to conduct various battlefield maneuvers.  I hope the PCs keep up this kind of tactical savvy.

... I guess that's all I have.  My best wishes to everyone - if I don't see you again, it has been a blast.

Wow alot of stuff happened this weekend.

Highlights:
-Many old faces coming out of the woodwork at once! Like the darling Aleric Darkheart
-I learned a fantastic deal over the weekend. I can't wait till the next event I can go to so I can put my new skills to the test!
-Also got to do a test run for a new outfit that will be coming soon. Turns out the sun didn't murderbear me as hard as I thought it would.
-Lots and lots of good RP! You were all playing wonderfully
-Coast Havenites...Everywhere...
-Yummy Market Faire food
-My PC is soon to be a part of something big (WOOHOO)

Lowlights:
-Occasional rain, wasn't too bad on and off but it did get tiresome
-Nothing to do for main mod...
-Dunkin Donuts was closed when we left camp ;.;
-Long car ride home/having to work the next day

Wow.  So much Awesome.

Highlights:

- The Bloody Stump.    Dan and Gabe and everyone else who toiled with us and stuck it out,  thank you for helping make our dream a reality.  It was far more successful than we anticipated,  but we plan on bringing  even more decadence and interesting things for the weeklong.

-RP  with Elawyn and Master  Shen.  It was fun and incredible.  Thank you for helping  me understand a bit more what it means to be me on the path I've chosen.

-Myself, Toravisu, and Father Oakroot finding the Malycapus Egg and leading the Baron and others to the Malycites and arrest them.

-Hosting the party for the Dragoon King.  I hope all of you enjoyed yourselves as much as  I did.  

-Tons of other stuff that i'm sure i'll remember later when I catch up from exhaustion.

Lowlights:

Silly rain and mud.  I need to get new shoes.

A bow and tip of my hat to Joe, Marybeth, Jeff, and the rest of their crew.  From makeup to casting, the main plot was interesting.  I particularly like the way Joe portrayed the Archdevil, with an unhurried ponderance that suited the situation well.  

I really like the little rp based NPC situations that come out.  Last month it was settling a dispute of damages caused by an accident - this month it was helping a couple elope.  I cannot speak for Steve Oros, but I had a wonderful time.  Tory and whomever played Farmer Cranberry were wonderful, and When Aleister happened to have some sort of cranberry based desert, perfect.

Some one on one RP with an NPC played by Steve Oros was splendid.  He arrived when I was playing a game of chess and mentioned he had a personal matter to discuss with me.  I asked if he minded waiting a minute and announced a mate in two moves.  Sometimes things break right.

Several excellent RP scenes with Goose and Kyle as Archbishop and secretary.  I believe the lesson that power comes with other limitations has sunk in deeply.  Excellent RP with Shane (Seamus the Sane) as well.  I practiced a lot with a sword before that, Shane.

Resussitated Angel, and put a hard question to her.  

Made my first Ceremonial Psalm/Scroll

Going to be some interesting conversations with Ming Na, Barak, and the Baron.  I have been acting much more diplomatically lately, but sometimes it is hard not to solve a problem with a "fine adjustment tool."

Pig playing the Soothsayer like a cross between the evil Emperor and looking like Yoda.

In cae no one  has noticed, my highlights are mostly RP

A truly wonderful Mass/Picnic organized by Jackie A (Jaren Moonshadow).  

Corsair "If you see that cute succubus, tell her I'm waiting for her inside the Inn with a bottle of wine."
I am still beat, so maybe more later.

Finally meeting with King Nimfear was fantastic.
Liam Neary portraying the gypsy seer was spot on.  I was nothing short of impressed with that entire encounter.
Saturday late night.  Jimbob and Chris Ayala made it fantastic.  It may have been small, but it's impact was huge.
And Adam Schaeffer on Sunday.  Whenever I'm not being the Sunday mod boss, you always seem to take the reins for me.
High five to you and my new fancy cursed skull!

Wow This was an A+++ event!
Highlights
-Being dominated along with Kamen in the very beginning of the event was something I didn't expect and was actually kind of fun...
-Getting to hang out with Elawyn a lot! Good to have my teacher back!  
-Meeting Lucas was strangely refreshing I hope he sticks around for a while.
-Letting Shiku be happy for knocking me out like a boss! Love the new players.
-Loads of RP with Miso, Oren, and Typhon is never a bad thing.
-Making Typhon's event with a simple gift hope it serves him well.
-Being genuinely surprised to find out my back story plot was starting up....
-Um.... Watermelons?  
-Treasure hunt turning into an Malycite Egg hunt....
-DRUIDS SO MANY DRUIDS!
-NPC shift was nice Playing an Archer was different.
-Saving the world was so awesome! I had a Blast!
-Waking up to Elawyn, Erdrick, Sir Crestingstar, Klieden, Rose, and Sir Collin Outside my cabin
"Where have you been"
"Hibernating?"
Lowlights-
-Puddles we a little annoying but not to bad
-NPCing during the mini Druid Mod...  :
-Leaving on Sunday...