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by Lorsalian
Mon Dec 13, 2004 3:19 am
Forum: Logs
Topic: What's for dinner?
Replies: 0
Views: 404

What's for dinner?

Sorry ... I know he was most likely dragged here, but I was at the farmhouse recently, and found this amusing ... (emphasis mine) You extend your sights northwards. Kitchen Exits: -S [3] Corpse of Ssixar is lying here. The farmers wife is standing here, cooking up a hardy meal. Particularily interes...
by Lorsalian
Wed Dec 08, 2004 1:21 am
Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
Topic: some ranger ideas, constructive criticism please
Replies: 46
Views: 13814

Re: some ranger ideas, constructive criticism please

SKILL_RANGER 5th level: trap (what is this here for?), defense No comments. I think others have talked this well 15th level: surprise, awareness, *summon mount*(as per dire raider) 30th level: riposte, missile snare, (mounted archery) I can't see a ranger just waving his hands and a mount appearing...
by Lorsalian
Wed Dec 08, 2004 1:03 am
Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
Topic: Ocean fly/swim?
Replies: 11
Views: 2002

Nevermind the fact that oceans are vast, endless bodies of water that are ever changing. Or the fact that sailors are trained for years in the science of navigation. Also forget the numerous detailed maps that ships carry in order to help them find their way through great blue sea. Let's just go fl...
by Lorsalian
Tue Dec 07, 2004 12:59 am
Forum: Logs
Topic: Xp Group for Ship (no Warrior or pet)
Replies: 6
Views: 1261

??

Wha? I was SURE I was browsing Logs when I added this
by Lorsalian
Tue Dec 07, 2004 12:52 am
Forum: Logs
Topic: Xp Group for Ship (no Warrior or pet)
Replies: 6
Views: 1261

??

Wha? I was SURE I was browsing Logs when I added this
by Lorsalian
Mon Dec 06, 2004 3:46 am
Forum: Logs
Topic: Xp Group for Ship (no Warrior or pet)
Replies: 6
Views: 1261

Xp Group for Ship (no Warrior or pet)

Group information for -=The Third EyE=-. Size: 5 Unsplit Coins: 300 platinum 65 gold 59 silver 65 copper (Head) 429/429 hit, 129/129 move, 0/0 psp Kanenan 513/513 hit, 103/103 move, 346/428 man Widle 541/542 hit, 137/137 move, 0/0 psp Lorsalian 474/474 hit, 121/121 move, 0/0 psp Hilien 543/...
by Lorsalian
Sat Nov 20, 2004 8:10 pm
Forum: MUD Client Help
Topic: AFK like its 1999!
Replies: 1
Views: 1427

#TRIGGER {(*) tells you '(*)'} {#win tell %time(( h.mm AM/PM)) %1 : '%2';} <edit> *looks at post again* Okay, he's already got the 'time' covered. Well, this still might be useful, so I'll leave it here</edit> The above adds the tell to a window for times when you might be afk for a minute at a time...
by Lorsalian
Fri Nov 19, 2004 4:13 am
Forum: RP-Quest Discussion
Topic: "Fishing" for answers ...
Replies: 0
Views: 1177

"Fishing" for answers ...

ooc: as you may have guessed from the title, this filtered log has to do with the 'Anarii and Lorsalian go fishing' plotline, as well as "Lorsalian patiently asked some questions" The Summit of Thunderhead Peak Exits: -D An ancient looking man sits here cross legged, seemingly unaffected by the cold...
by Lorsalian
Sat Nov 13, 2004 11:02 pm
Forum: RP-Quest Discussion
Topic: As Told by a Drow
Replies: 22
Views: 6204

Never had a religion. Betrayal needs no religion, but it tends to create it. There are those who now seek to unite who were and shall be enemies; all to find this one -- this betrayer; this thing . Their passion to do this can now only be described as holy. The drow uses his daggers to stab his ene...
by Lorsalian
Thu Nov 04, 2004 2:36 am
Forum: RP-Quest Discussion
Topic: As Told by a Drow
Replies: 22
Views: 6204

Duna wrote:So you've turned against us? Those that called you friend?

Spreading the 'word of the great Auzorn’tvorl', if that is your choice...
My only words to you are, Stay Hidden Ranger. You will regret that choice.


Pray that you are possessed, Teflor
by Lorsalian
Sat Oct 30, 2004 1:12 am
Forum: Stories
Topic: The Vow
Replies: 1
Views: 2158

The wind howled in leaf-less branches above, where dark clouds shouted about a coming storm. A moment later, a gust of wind pressed against the traveler's hooded cloak, chilling him. Beneath the cloak he wore a fur-trimmed tunic and leggings, his heavier armor having been packed away after he'd reac...
by Lorsalian
Sat Oct 30, 2004 1:04 am
Forum: Stories
Topic: The Vow
Replies: 1
Views: 2158

The Vow

This is not part two. Timing is present.
Its an older story -- had to rework it.
by Lorsalian
Sun Oct 10, 2004 2:03 am
Forum: Stories
Topic: Lorsalian Silvermist -- Part I
Replies: 2
Views: 1921

Lorsalian Silvermist -- Part I

Found out someone has taken the name 'Elner' The character in this and other stories are NOT they A few rays of sunlight shown through the heavy clouds, their paths clearly visible as they descended to play on the waves in harbor. The deck heaved slightly as one of those waves buffeted the hull. Th...
by Lorsalian
Sun Aug 22, 2004 10:35 pm
Forum: RP-Quest Discussion
Topic: Consultations
Replies: 1
Views: 1392

A bell tolled in the tower above, the sound shimmering in the cool coastal air, beckoning Lorsalian to continue toward the tower as the sun rose behind him. He considered briefly using magic to ring the bell an extra time as a joking announcement of himself, but considering how the village of Menden...
by Lorsalian
Sun Aug 22, 2004 10:28 pm
Forum: RP-Quest Discussion
Topic: Consultations
Replies: 1
Views: 1392

Consultations

The following takes place about 15-20 yrs after "Lorsalian" (my first background rp story, found on the story board) and after the "rpnews entry" story about Gurns. Well, on with the recap .... Editor: Teej Carcophan Consultant: Lintral Carcophan No halflings were harmed during t...
by Lorsalian
Sun Aug 22, 2004 3:00 am
Forum: Logs
Topic: "What ye gonna do, FALL on me?!?"
Replies: 0
Views: 459

"What ye gonna do, FALL on me?!?"

You start chanting... < 450h/545H 205p/205P 131v/131V > < T: Lorsalian TC: small wounds E: giant EC: pretty hurt P: std > Casting: sticks to snakes You complete your spell... You fire five snakes into a hill giant. You attack a hill giant, landing two hits. c 'sti' You don't have that spell memorize...
by Lorsalian
Sat Aug 21, 2004 2:32 am
Forum: RP-Quest Discussion
Topic: rpnews Entry 2/15/2004
Replies: 1
Views: 1465

Lorsalian, Llandrien, and Seydrien had recieved an amulet weeks before from the Elven queen, bidden to seek out one who could forge its power - and tell them what that power was. A soulless kobold smith they found, separated from his home village by human cities, miles of ocean, and dark magic. With...
by Lorsalian
Fri Aug 20, 2004 2:16 am
Forum: RP-Quest Discussion
Topic: rpnews Entry 2/15/2004
Replies: 1
Views: 1465

rpnews Entry 2/15/2004

The road was dark. In an alcove to the side of the road, a campfire burned unattended, and everyone instead gathered around a half-elf and a human warrior, Teej. She cradled the half-elf in her arms, whispering to him -- her face mirroring the stricken and puzzled expressions of the other companions...
by Lorsalian
Sat Aug 14, 2004 9:30 pm
Forum: Logs
Topic: A Dark alliance
Replies: 7
Views: 1922

A Dark alliance

A Dense Copse of Trees in the Trollbark Forest Exits: -E -W Corpse of a scowling troll is lying here. Corpse of a two-headed troll is lying here. Corpse of the spectre of the Rilynt'Tar war-leader is lying here. Corpse of the spectre of the Hlaund war-leader is lying here. Corpse of the shadow of a ...
by Lorsalian
Tue Jul 20, 2004 10:14 pm
Forum: Logs
Topic: Business must be slacking off ...
Replies: 1
Views: 533

Business must be slacking off ...

The locksmith is branching out. The salesman demonstrates the unique usefulness of the waybread. Nokie now follows Ufoc. Nokie saunters up to you and says, 'Hey Ufoc! Have I got a deal for you! Take a look at this magnificent a sleek black dagger. Isn't it just a dream? And it can be yours for just ...
by Lorsalian
Fri Jul 09, 2004 2:07 am
Forum: General Discussion Archive
Topic: Open Call
Replies: 11
Views: 2197

About all I can type is ...

*comf*

So unspecific, but ... ow.
by Lorsalian
Tue Jun 22, 2004 12:54 am
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: The cost of practicing skills in guilds
Replies: 3
Views: 1116

Something that I've suggested, and I'd REALLY like to see, is adding an asterix (or some other attention getter) to the skills that are practicible: listen (poor) (30) awareness (bad) *(17) lore (below average) (36) quick chant (poor) *(22...
by Lorsalian
Wed Jun 16, 2004 11:00 pm
Forum: RP-Quest Discussion
Topic: A Call to DragonFlight (Posted on behalf of author)
Replies: 0
Views: 1211

A Call to DragonFlight (Posted on behalf of author)

A sparkle of colors on silent wing. A flight of dragons raises voices to sing. All flying, and dying for will and lives. Using sorcery and tooth and claw like knives. A dark one has conquered, Vile in power The dark one has come, this our darkest hour. Fear trembles within us, coiled tight in our ch...
by Lorsalian
Sun May 16, 2004 11:51 pm
Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
Topic: Auction mmail.
Replies: 1
Views: 658

Auction mmail.

Posted previously on code board. Reposted for renewed comment. Currently, a message is sent to a player if he/she is overbid. If that person is !online, could such a message be sent to mmail instead? I realize that writing the numbers down for future look-ats would function just as well, but *shrug*
by Lorsalian
Thu May 06, 2004 10:50 pm
Forum: Stories
Topic: Lorsalian
Replies: 4
Views: 3311

Post - Note

ooc: I'll go back and adjust some of the formatting and italics once I figure out how to do it in BBC code, but there is the beginning.
by Lorsalian
Thu May 06, 2004 10:47 pm
Forum: Stories
Topic: Lorsalian
Replies: 4
Views: 3311

The day dawned gray in the maze of walkways above the poor quarter of Waterdeep. Below, pleading the need to do a few things, Slash set out for a few of the caches he had created around the city, since his share of the loot barely amounted to a gold piece – far too little to repair his sword, much l...
by Lorsalian
Thu May 06, 2004 10:45 pm
Forum: Stories
Topic: Lorsalian
Replies: 4
Views: 3311

Weeks later, the time came for Lorsalian to set out again. Though he retained the patched remains of his old tunic in a bag slung on his shoulder, and a single dose of his mother's herbal mix – having left a portion of it with the monks to study, as a token of gratitude – the majority of his clothin...
by Lorsalian
Thu May 06, 2004 10:40 pm
Forum: Stories
Topic: Lorsalian
Replies: 4
Views: 3311

A burning in his upper chest awoke him. Only his back was dry – the rest was in some sort of wet material. He was embedded at least an inch in the wall – no, he amended as he shifted to move – in the ground he had slammed into earlier. Judging by the smell and the slightly salty breeze, it was a pat...
by Lorsalian
Thu May 06, 2004 10:37 pm
Forum: Stories
Topic: Lorsalian
Replies: 4
Views: 3311

Lorsalian

A warm breeze rustled the heavy canopy above, but no bit of air stirred near the youth. Youth. By the measure of his mother's people, he would be considered a youth a hundred years hence. His father had been among the last human adventurers - a ranger or a bard, the youth's family never mentioned hi...
by Lorsalian
Sat May 01, 2004 2:04 am
Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
Topic: Woodcarving Diversity
Replies: 3
Views: 1170

Woodcarving Diversity

Short of It: Could a drink container be added to the list of carvable items? Long: Unsure about other items, but one item that is glaringly obvious in the list of items that may be carved is a barrel, as opposed to the list for minor creation. Can create water, cause a spring to gush forth, can bles...
by Lorsalian
Thu Apr 29, 2004 9:19 pm
Forum: RP-Quest Discussion
Topic: Meeting for the Good Races
Replies: 11
Views: 3320

Sesexe wrote:Are Undead invited?


I think Gurns would be put out if the ale went any thinner.

That, and you'd need a mop afterwards.
by Lorsalian
Mon Apr 26, 2004 11:28 pm
Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
Topic: Ansi'd items and special storahe containers (furniture)
Replies: 4
Views: 1135

Err... so you want really heavy furniture, without us having any place to put it? It's not that I dislike the idea as a plat sink, it's just that it brings to mind Fighter trying to carry around the Armoir of Invincibility... I had envisioned them being placed in the storage cache, and perhaps even...
by Lorsalian
Mon Apr 26, 2004 1:21 am
Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
Topic: Ansi'd items and special storahe containers (furniture)
Replies: 4
Views: 1135

Ansi'd items and special storahe containers (furniture)

Have a few suggestions for items, which I hope would serve as a minor platinum sink and give a bit of flavor without affecting balance at all. First, taking a cue from the old Ilshadriel guild shops -- I don't recall any specifics, but items such as 'a griffon-quill writing set with a gold inkwell' ...
by Lorsalian
Sun Apr 18, 2004 12:00 am
Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
Topic: Preserving and Animating Targets
Replies: 1
Views: 676

Preserving and Animating Targets

*begin log* You start chanting... < 337h/337H 156v/156V > < P: std > The ghoul of a low ranking Swift-Steel mercenary crumbles into dust. Your blood freezes as you hear the rattling death cry of the ghoul of a low ranking Swift-Steel mercenary. The ghoul of a low ranking Swift-Steel mercenary stops ...
by Lorsalian
Tue Jan 06, 2004 12:46 am
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Constructive thoughts for upgrading rangers..
Replies: 46
Views: 11946

Some very interesting ideas. As a change to the 'aim' I would instead togged skill: Default: 0 Valid: 0- 2 (or one less than the number of archery attacks/round) Would trade a number of attacks for a corresponding bonus to hitroll, as the archer would be taking his/her time. While not as spectacular...
by Lorsalian
Sun Dec 21, 2003 12:10 am
Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
Topic: x.item Suggestions
Replies: 0
Views: 661

x.item Suggestions

Current situation as I'm aware of it: Item, let's say quiver, in inventory and in eq list. Impossible to look into the quiver in inventory. "l i quiver" goes to eq, and "l i 2.quiver" goes to nothing. Suggestion: unaware of how it is coded, but the equivalent of a list that would look at items in eq...
by Lorsalian
Tue Dec 16, 2003 1:52 am
Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
Topic: Going once, going ... oops, auction over!
Replies: 18
Views: 3211

I think this issue falls into the why bother category... However, if someone wanted to bother instead of extending the time I would suggest doing it sort of like Ebay does it. You enter your max price you would be willing to pay, but the bid only goes up by $X. If someone goes over your bid a check...
by Lorsalian
Mon Dec 15, 2003 11:19 pm
Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
Topic: Going once, going ... oops, auction over!
Replies: 18
Views: 3211

I don't use auction all that much, however, I attend RL auto auctions all the time. One thing you learn from the start - What's it worth to you. Sure being frugal can save some jink, but if one really wants something, nickel and diming stuff will lead to heartache pretty often. I can also say that ...
by Lorsalian
Sun Dec 14, 2003 6:07 pm
Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
Topic: Going once, going ... oops, auction over!
Replies: 18
Views: 3211

Going once, going ... oops, auction over!

I'm sure this has been voiced before, but a search of the forums didn't reveal any similar posts. Might a provision be added to extend the auction time by at least 1h (game hour) when a bid has been made? Granted, this wouldn't help the cases where a person would not be around for the close of an au...
by Lorsalian
Wed Nov 12, 2003 11:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Archive
Topic: PDF Editor?
Replies: 1
Views: 657

by Lorsalian
Thu Nov 06, 2003 12:39 am
Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
Topic: Necromancer / Shaman Summon of Pets
Replies: 13
Views: 2537

Necromancer / Shaman Summon of Pets

Seems that most of my idea posts stem from annoyance. Given that shaman and necromancers are both restricted in how they summon their pats (I have not played many mages -- if I am wrong, please nicely correct). The restriction tends to annoy when the pets have been misplaced. Either across a ferry, ...
by Lorsalian
Sat Nov 01, 2003 12:39 am
Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
Topic: Enhanced Consent
Replies: 3
Views: 5532

Enhanced Consent

While I have not known this to have been a problem in recent history, I fear the problems might arise from the advertising and expanding pbase as well as the current consenting, and its use for *Summoning *Ress *Grouping *etc. Would it be possible to add various flags to consent? For instance, conse...
by Lorsalian
Sat Nov 01, 2003 12:26 am
Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
Topic: Auction Ideas Galore
Replies: 27
Views: 4222

Re: Auction Ideas Galore

Purchasing of items that were not bid on This was suggested before and I concur, so I'm including it here. Allow any item that ends with no bids to be instantly purchased by anyone willing to fork over the cash. I have more, but I've ranted enough for one day. Comments welcome. To attempt to get th...
by Lorsalian
Sat Oct 25, 2003 7:39 pm
Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
Topic: Nature and Spell Strength
Replies: 1
Views: 614

Nature and Spell Strength

Instead of the "Lack of (*) weakens your spell" could the message instead be "Presense of nature enhances your spell!" or "The storm clouds above answer your call with a mighty bolt !" Seems should emphasize the positive ... similar to a weapon proc. Now, I'm not advocating removing the half-damage ...
by Lorsalian
Fri Oct 24, 2003 1:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Archive
Topic: Looking for quotes
Replies: 23
Views: 5794

Azzzmohazzz OOC: 'aye, my death ray was completed, and I almost gained control of australia' Azzzmohazzz OOC: 'Sadly, due to the bumbling incompetence of my lackeys and a rag-tag group of secret agents, my evil plans were thwarted' Those meddling kids! And their dog! Kalith oompa Lorsalian loompa. ...
by Lorsalian
Fri Oct 24, 2003 12:12 am
Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
Topic: Mass Gamble
Replies: 1
Views: 817

Mass Gamble

Similar to efforts with collect and the improved buy command: Massgamble <number> <amount> <type> <spammy> Defaults spammy. massgamble 100 10 c yes gambles 10 c each time 100 times, showing just the results, like [Bar][bar][heart] Loss [bar][bar][bar] JACKPOT etc, massgamble 100 10 c no You gamble 1...
by Lorsalian
Wed Oct 22, 2003 1:18 am
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Auction bonehead
Replies: 16
Views: 4529

Seems to me that the introduction of another auction board is overkill. On another thread, the notion of post-nosale buys was discussed. For the purposes of selling/near-giving-away items, set the period of the auction to 0 (zero) months. Those who want to buy the stuff, buy the stuff -- instantly. ...
by Lorsalian
Sun Oct 19, 2003 1:02 am
Forum: Logs
Topic: we're emo
Replies: 1
Views: 840

*sigh*

Need to start logging in a Morigroup I guess :p
by Lorsalian
Sun Oct 19, 2003 12:49 am
Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
Topic: pet gear
Replies: 14
Views: 1994

Saddlebags

As a correlary to Irta's suggestion, what about merely the pets inventory, and any containers on their person? Seems strange to have a packhorse that will somehow bury or devour any spare coins you may strap to its saddlebags (as well as the saddlebag itself) If this is still considered bad, could m...
by Lorsalian
Sun Oct 19, 2003 12:01 am
Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
Topic: Yet another auction idea
Replies: 1
Views: 773

Yet another auction idea

This is motivated by annoyance, but *shrug* Have been togged into the auction channel only to see an item end with no sale, and I think "Why couldn't I have bid on that" or "Wow, I wonder how much that was" How about 1) Add to the no-sale message what the opening bid was 2) Add a method of buying it...

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