It was just kinda pants with Paul's ankle, the undead, lots of OC crap, crew being unpleasant, and feeling ill on Sat am anyway. All in all, not great. Announcement of ending just made us both think what's the point? There's no real way we can complete our goals.
While my group is fortunate (being tied in to the undead plots), but I know what you mean about subtle plots being smothered. It's getting to the point where my character can be legimately annoyed that major factions who have hated each other from the start of the system *aren't* signing peace treaties in the face of the undead (OC, I respect their roleplaying!).
Regarding malal's IC goal, is there any chance of getting there with the sped-up downtime system? Or is it a goal that will be overwhelmed by the end of the world? Sad to hear about the OC crap and unpleasant crew (and illnesses!), fishrgreat. Hope everyone recovers!
The statement on the leaflet was for 3 accelerated downtimes next year. Implication I get from that is that the next downtime will be normal, with the acceleration kicking in after easter next year.
Announcement was made: There shall be 4 more events. In 2013 there will be a new system. Time will be accelerated in the meantime (for downtime learning) - how it ends, is down to the players, but there may well be 'big red buttons' popping up right left and centre, but I suspect they'll all have 'about' the right time frame 'built in'.
One of the reasons I've heard why the system is ending is player numbers. Currently Maelstrom's player base is 30% of the peak event sometime around year 3/4 (I forget exactly which one). So with numbers on the steady decrease, which is something I've noticed myself, I guess PD are thinking it's a good time to end the system rather than have it fizzle out
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*passes strong drink.... limoncello?*
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Regarding malal's IC goal, is there any chance of getting there with the sped-up downtime system? Or is it a goal that will be overwhelmed by the end of the world?
Sad to hear about the OC crap and unpleasant crew (and illnesses!), fishrgreat. Hope everyone recovers!
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LASERS!
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How final is it? End of Chapter, End of the book, End of the Series. Characters gone forever and never to return?
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There shall be 4 more events.
In 2013 there will be a new system.
Time will be accelerated in the meantime (for downtime learning) - how it ends, is down to the players, but there may well be 'big red buttons' popping up right left and centre, but I suspect they'll all have 'about' the right time frame 'built in'.
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Cue imminent drama and a 100 flounce offs "You've ruined it for me, I'M NEVER PLAYING AGAIN!!!".
Refs cast Summon Drama 10' Radius
The Drama reading, it's over 9000!!!!
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