The Truce Hurts - Event Review

[Ivanna]

Thanks for a fun night everyone!

Let's hear your thoughts! How did things go, what did you like, what needs improvement, what was your favourite part?



Also:

Please feel free to send RP award nominations to rainwoodshapers@gmail.com

Now... Bedtime!

[Dr. Moran]

Pros:
• SO MANY WILD ELVES. I didn't meet a single Two Feather until last November because they either weren't out or I was NPCing, thus seeing so many here was amazing. I got to be so racist. Was also great to meet the Blood Moon, sketchy friends are the best friends. Will's Firbolg was also lovely to see, so many feels there.
• I hate politics. Politics are the worst and bore/confuse me. That said this event was stellar. It felt very down to earth and real, some of the disagreements were petty and annoying, some were very valid. People felt slighted and victimized and legitimately hated one another just based on race and reputation. Trying to sort everybody out and hear about the lives of the NPCs we don't always think about was a delight.
• NPCs were great. I don't think there was a single one of them that wasn't engaging to talk to, even if some were abrasive as heck. I liked my dangerously accurate card reading courtesy of Ange and the song of heroism for the final fight was a nice touch.
• "You need to get your story straight, elf." "NOTHING ABOUT ME IS STRAIGHT." ".....I have many questions." That interaction alone was worth the price of admission.
• There were MERCHANTS! Who accepted TAGS! So many only take coin and while I get that NPC camp needs those coin reps back it's so hard to get rid of stuff without going to Ye Olde Alec Mart.
• Nearly murdering somebody before the fight with the undead because they brought up a very, very sore subject for Ursel. You probably know who you are. Ilu.

Neutral:
• Hall was a bit small but actually wasn't that bad considering the smaller amount of people we had? Though if we're doing combat in parking lots in the winter again I suggest tossing some salt down. Chasing wraiths on ice, while thematic, is nerve wracking.
• Maybe if it's gonna be an RP heavy event send out a few NPCs with cards/games/etc... just to help give the players who don't feel like nose diving into politics something to do? A chessboard might have been nice. THERE WERE CHESSBOARDS I AM BLIND

Cons:
• Ange wouldn't let me lick her fire stuff. So rude.
• I don't think I have any real complaints? Damn guys, good job, usually I'm a salty nerd.

[Brondulf Elricson]

Pros
-Getting involved in a political/ideological negotiation, I loved the hell out of this theme and it felt great to be a part of!
-Loved talking and interacting with all the Two Feather and Bloodbringer NPC's. They all felt wholly unique and it was clear what each one of them wanted and what their views on the conflict were, great job to all of you!
-The trial of nine was a fun distraction/solution to the conflict, glad I get involved at the last minute!
-The last fight against the undead was excellent! The sheer amount of ghouls made up for the otherwise lack of combat in my mind, and the fact that we were all given the opportunity to actually hurt them made the battle of attrition actually worth engaging in (f*** love song of heroism!).
-Succeeding at forming a treaty!

Neutral
-Bearing witness to some... questionable actions


Cons
-Can't really come up with any real complaints

Really loved this event and was quite blow away with the focused simplicity of the concept and theme, thanks to all the shapers and NPC's for such a great game! 9/10 (or 6/9 haha), would break up two mortal enemies from fighting again!

[Velvet]

Overall had a great time

Pro's
-Beating one of the Bloodbringers in an Honor Duel
-The Tezoth Candle I brought got lots of attention
-Great to see lots of friends
-NPC's were great

For a tavern night it was short, sweet, intense and enjoyable

[Carrion]

The Good
- I feel like this event was the answer to most of the recent critiques I've had. Plot felt like we had an impact which was refreshing after the unfortunate necessity of supporting a vast, preplanned storyline, and the bard during the final mod let lots of people get involved.
- The NPCs did a phenomenal job. Even if I wanted to throw a few of them in a dumpster. Or perhaps because of it. I'm looking at you, firbolg.
- There were a really nice variety of merchants. I didn't really take advantage of it but it was really convenient to have so many scroll and alchemy people walking around when sometimes it feels like you always miss the one merchant that has what you want.

The Less Good
- As has been mentioned, a little more salt on the slushy/icy part outside would have made it more ideal. I almost ate shit a few times just sparring with Alex before game, which made the final mod terrifying in an unintentional way.

Personal Highlights
- My conversation with the Citadel book lad whose name I never learned. I'm sad it was cut short. It was gunna be a good interview.
- People watching. It's just nice to see everyone hanging out in character.
- Seeing the various spars, particularly the PC vs PC ones.
- Sir Wren's fricking eye emoji face at me during the final mod.
- All interactions with Serene, with special mention to our aggressive/borderline violent werewolf petting and her face when I hit the ground.
- Dan's Orc's reaction to my aforementioned hitting the ground.
- Chatting with Gigoliath. We don't get much chance to interact and I lov him.
- The various sympathetic screams of NPC camp.

[Setth Winter]

Had a good event NPCing. Lots of tension and it was enjoyable seeing both NPC's and PC's involve themselves in the plot of the night. In the end, I think the arguments provided by both factions led to some relatively natural feeling conflict and problematic decision making by the PC's.

On the combat side of things I want to generally point out that it is really important to understand the differences in swing calls made by NPC's. Plot has to write mods that are both challenging and rewarding - this is done by understanding what to stat against the weight of the PC group. Some Monsters swing with unique calls providing them with more dangerous attacks. For example "Magic Body Drain" goes straight to body and heals the Monster at the same time; a much more dangerous effect than a "Magic" swing which goes to armor. I witnessed many of these types of swings likely not taken properly. It's not about trying to kill a PC - Its about creating an experience that thrills, excites and causes those real "fight or flight" moments. If the calls are not being taken properly, NPC camp cant give you the true Underworld experience you pay for because the designed mod is effectively broken. Just something to keep in mind. Refreshing yourself on all the calls and what they do and mean helps everyone play the game like its meant to be.

See ya next one.

Cheers!

[Orokgrim Gibelplot]

First Ralinwood event not at Peacekeeper park...
I must say that the Npc's this event were amazing, every single one of them felt totally real and natural, all with their own goals, feelings, and perspectives. The politics between the groups was set up perfectly, it was a wonderful challenge to try and (provoke)reason with the wild elves, who all could not be swayed by the regular "solve everything with violence" tactic.

Thank you to all those who came out and npc'd, the numbers this game allowed there to be characters from a wide variety of groups, which always makes everything so much more immersive.


My only complaint and man its a big one. WHY CANT YOU GROW TREES FASTER WITH MAGIC?! SOMEONE INVENT THAT SPELL COME ON!!

[Maximus]

sorry for getting to this so late.

I had a blast at this event! Only thing that was a con for me was the trial by nine, I joined the two feathers side with the understanding this was a fight to the death and that I might die. I gave away my belongings with instructions on what to do with them and my corpse, even huged a person! Only to be told there was no risk to this other then my gass globes being spent...sort of cheepened the trial by nine in my eyes.

everything other then that was vary well done from what I interacted with. Great job NPC camp!