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Post by ShadowCatJen on Feb 28, 2007 14:31:53 GMT -5
So I was rolling some quests ideas around in my noggin as I was browsing through my DVD collection and Princess Bride sort of popped out at me. And I thought, "Ahha! Why not your good ol' damsel in distress scenario?"
But then I got to thinking that just placing down your hum drum NPC damsel felt a little empty. The players will rescue her and then they get thanked and she goes on her way.... blah.... yaaaaawn.
So! What I am looking for is this:
I would like some players in the community to sacrif--- ... errrrr.... tooooo..... volunteer their respective PCs for the role of the Damsel In Distress. This way a little bit more in depth roleplay can come from the whole event. The "Damsel" can be rescued and end up with future interaction with whoever helped with said rescue.
However! Before you go plunging in to place your character on the bloody alter I will need to mind you of a few things to this situation.
1) Being as that you will be the rescuee and not the rescuer, expect this to be somewhat boring for a good score of time. Most of my attention will be on that of the rescuers and how they handle the obstacles in front of them. I might even have your character unconscious for the duration, so don't expect too much interaction except at the start and again near the end.
2) In connection with number one, don't expect to be able to rescue yourself. If I manage to run this with the assistance of another DM then, yes, it could be possible. If not, then I really wouldn't want my attention split where I have to tell either side to wait a minute while I handle the other. That doesn't make for good quest management.
3) Do not make a character just for this situation, I would like the PC to be a little bit established in character and personality. Having some new PC come along and have this happen to them is almost the equivalent of me calling up an NPC for the job.
4) Just because you apply for this does not give you the guarantee that it will happen. And if it does happen it may not happen for a while... or it may happen tomorrow... or it may not happen at all. Your application on this is simply stating your willingness as a player to co-operate with me in the quest.
So! With the above points in mind I open this thread up for players to apply as a D.I.D. What I need is simply the following:
Log In Name: (your log in name as it shows in NWN)
Character Name: (the character or characters you're volunteering for the role)
Time(s) usually on: (the times/days you're usually on playing, please put what timezone you are in)
To add: A D.I.D. does not just have to be female! Dudes In Distress may apply for this as well. ^_^
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Ummm Kalbaern Yea thats it
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Post by Ummm Kalbaern Yea thats it on Feb 28, 2007 14:56:52 GMT -5
Ummm. .... *shifty eyes* .. I'm Beloril and I would love to be kidnapped, beaten and violated by all of those dragon cultist that I've harmed and offended in so many ways in the past. Yeh, that's it!. *shifty eyes* Oooohhh, Quen! Save me!
*wanders off to consider plot where Chrys is kidnapped by fashion nazi's and tortured by being forced to wear cutesy womens clothes*
PM on the way.. Great idea.
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Post by Masterbard Alyster Darkharp on Feb 28, 2007 15:01:41 GMT -5
Most people think I am a woman!! Pick me!!
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Post by Savage on Feb 28, 2007 15:32:53 GMT -5
Adelius has been known to wear a dress you can pick him. ;D
Sorry, I did have a question. What level's are we talking? I mean I doublt certain Damsel's could be captured by a band of kobolds or anthing.
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Post by ShadowCatJen on Feb 28, 2007 15:33:50 GMT -5
Ahem.... seriously. *points up*
Log In name, character, and times, please. IF you're serious. Especialy the time thing.
For those not so serious.... *wide evil grin and a knuckle crack* I'll think up somethin' for ya when I see ya next.
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Post by ShadowCatJen on Feb 28, 2007 15:36:15 GMT -5
Adelius has been known to wear a dress you can pick him. ;D Sorry, I did have a question. What level's are we talking? I mean I doublt certain Damsel's could be captured by a band of kobolds or anthing. *looks at the word 'level' and tosses it out of the equation* *grin* That answer it for ya? You guys just worry if you're able to put up with twiddling your thumbs for a bit as a D.I.D. and I'll manage the rest of the details. Kay? ^_^ |
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Post by Savage on Feb 28, 2007 15:40:03 GMT -5
Player: Savage 711
Character: Hoot Ruthgar H.I.D
Playtime: CST 9 pm. up until 8 the next am weekdays.
Weekends: Any time as long as I can plan it.
Just want to support your first quest there ShadowCat!
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Post by EDM Neo on Feb 28, 2007 15:42:05 GMT -5
*Shrugs* I wouldn't mind if one of my characters are "captured", but they probably would not be the best choices. Rigrin's liable to annoy the captors to death, and I can't see Celith going along willingly and without making attempts to escape without a very good reason... still and silent spells go a long way towards escaping most mudane prisons.
Meh, why not, just in case you can't find anyone else.
Player Name: Neoseanster
Character Names: Celith Kalaben, Rigrin Fristo
Times: ~4 PM EST to ~11 PM EST weekdays, ~4 PM EST to whenever Fridays, pretty much constantly on Saturdays, some random time in the morning to ~11 PM EST Sundays.
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Post by Teneas on Feb 28, 2007 16:13:29 GMT -5
Most people think I am a woman!! Pick me!! You are not a woman?! |
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Nim_White
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player of Mezereon and others
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Post by Nim_White on Feb 28, 2007 16:25:49 GMT -5
Player : Nim White
Character : Mezereon Thymelaea
Times (GMT) : c.1600 to c.08.00, dates subject to an irregular duty roster, but usually 3 or 4 days a week.
NB : make sure captors/guards have earplugs, or she'll sing them to death!
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Post by Masterbard Alyster Darkharp on Feb 28, 2007 16:55:33 GMT -5
I am not a woman, or an elf..both nasty rumors.
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Post by Pookey on Feb 28, 2007 17:44:15 GMT -5
I would also suggest you make sure people would want to rescue your character.
Mez for example. Totally up for rescuing her.
Hoot? Umm.
Feanorre? Will I get a discount in the future?
Of course, I can't speak for the lady PCs, who might be totally up for rescuing the men who've stepped forward.
Oooh! Sywyn!! Who wouldn't want him grateful to his beautiful rescuer?
*goes off to write his kidnapping request*
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Post by TermaForever on Feb 28, 2007 18:27:18 GMT -5
This wouldn't work for Adelius...he isn't the sort to be taken alive. He is more the sort to grudginly go about the task of rescuing someone and then perform a incredible deed of heroism at the most dire moment (falling on the High Priest of Bane right before he cuts the throat after tripping over a random chair).
And no Hoot I will NOT rescue you.
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Post by Aodhan the Unusual on Feb 28, 2007 18:57:55 GMT -5
I'd apply, but... I think the captors would actually LIKE having a sharped tongue little hin with them... Unless we're talking like a group of Sunites or Lathanderites... *shudders*
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Post by gathera on Feb 28, 2007 19:16:59 GMT -5
Now where is Padrin when you need him. Past master of being kidnapped. Del or Vara would work. Sure I am game, err... heh.
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Post by ShadowCatJen on Feb 28, 2007 19:33:01 GMT -5
I'd apply, but... I think the captors would actually LIKE having a sharped tongue little hin with them... Unless we're talking like a group of Sunites or Lathanderites... *shudders* Hmmm.... kidnapping in the name of love! Yes! I like it! *gets to planning* |
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Post by DM Grizwald on Feb 28, 2007 20:21:52 GMT -5
HERE I AM!
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Post by DM Grizwald on Feb 28, 2007 20:22:25 GMT -5
Oh i'm only applying if you sweep me off into the distance!
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Nim_White
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player of Mezereon and others
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Post by Nim_White on Feb 28, 2007 20:55:29 GMT -5
Methinks if Torian were kidnapped, the folk in Isinhold, like the relatives of the kidnap 'victim' in O'Henry's wickedly funny short story, would demand a ransom from the kidnappers before agreeing to her return......
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Post by Aodhan the Unusual on Feb 28, 2007 21:31:03 GMT -5
lol - Hey! They'd better be getting a TON of gold from that!  |
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Post by DM Grizwald on Feb 28, 2007 21:32:42 GMT -5
All they get is the satisfaction of being able to see my massive chop sideburns......what more do you need?
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Post by Aodhan the Unusual on Feb 28, 2007 21:35:09 GMT -5
I was referring to them getting paid to get Tori back... Your biggest torture would be to shave them chops of yours.
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Post by catmage on Mar 1, 2007 0:53:50 GMT -5
Ailren would save Torian, he'd just never let her hear the end of it  I'm in the same vein as Aodhan in that, though I'm perfectly willing to play the part of an abducted person, more folk would be happy to see Ailren go away, including would be kidnappers. But, if you need someone to play kidnapper, well then, step into this dark alley and we'll talk business... |
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Post by whitepawn01 on Mar 1, 2007 1:12:24 GMT -5
Heh. Allright, allright, for those of you who keep PMing me on this issue. Isabelle is fairly obviously a perfect candidate for this, being that everybody knows she would need rescuing, and most people would (want to enjoy that while I can). Isabelle is established in the PC community, pretty much everybody knows her, and her personality is very much appropriate to what it sounds like you're looking for. As for spending long periods of time not doing anything... already happening.
Player Name: White_Pawn (aka Pawnzilla)
Character Name: Isabelle Mezistikan
Times: Heh. Well, pretty much all the time. I can give you a copy of my military timetable if you want, but more or less (incorrectly assuming I'm working when I should be) is:
Monday - Thursday: 6-12 EST
Friday-Sunday: Are you kidding? I live here.
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Post by DM Hawk on Mar 1, 2007 1:37:50 GMT -5
Padrin's chops!
Not only do they contain enough bread crumbs and dried beer for a man or woman to subsist upon indefinately, but they also stash enough loose equipment for MacGyver to reinvent civilization.
They've also been known to seize and devour small children and hin without warning.
Beware the chops.
*looks left*
*looks right*
Erm...
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Post by davrosmandrake on Mar 1, 2007 3:47:48 GMT -5
I'm easy!
At least thats what it says on the bathroom wall.
Player: DavrosMandrake
Chars (Bite me I have more that one): Lynarra Bearslayer, Beladona Almar and 'Bubble' Arindel Fairleaf
Times: Most, can do any with notification and vast sucking up to wife. Normaly 9:30am - 1:00am (or when my eyes stop working) in the main GMT zone.
Days: Most...cant do Thursday evenings (1800-2300GMT) as thats when I go and do Pen and Paper RP with real people and not computers
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Post by tleilaxughola on Mar 1, 2007 8:53:56 GMT -5
I'd volunteer Sylya'na'lith, but the thing with these quests is...well, someone kind of has to want her back.  Kobold: "Hoo-mansss not pay ten thousssandss for you. RRRAGH! We now asssk one thousssandsss." Sylya: "What?!? I've been marked down?!?" Kobold: "Yessss, if them not paysss thiss time, we sssellss you to orcsses for food, hundred lionss." Sylya: "By the gods, I've been kidnapped by K-MART!" |
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Post by Grozer on Mar 1, 2007 9:49:22 GMT -5
Dont worry Tori... your friend here would save you, no questions asked... and do it before Ailren so he cant hold it against you.
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Post by DM Grizwald on Mar 1, 2007 11:31:45 GMT -5
Padrin's chops! Not only do they contain enough bread crumbs and dried beer for a man or woman to subsist upon indefinately, but they also stash enough loose equipment for MacGyver to reinvent civilization. They've also been known to seize and devour small children and hin without warning. Beware the chops. *looks left* *looks right* Erm... HAHAHAH...erm...lets not highjack this tread anymore then we already have..... |
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Sneak Attack - Reach out and touch someone.
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Post by Panros on Mar 1, 2007 11:59:13 GMT -5
I do not have any characters to offer as a D.I.D. However, Torgeir, more or less, would likely take up the challenge of rescuing someone because it would be the right thing to do, or because of the fighting even. As for being romantically involved with the Damsel... *stifles a laugh* fat chance.
Log In Name: Panros
Character Name: Torgeir - (Rescuer)
Time(s) usually on: (8:00/9:00pm - 12:00/1:00am Eastern/ Weekdays)/(Any time if not working/ Weekends)
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I'm in the same vein as Aodhan in that, though I'm perfectly willing to play the part of an abducted person, more folk would be happy to see Ailren go away, including would be kidnappers. But, if you need someone to play kidnapper, well then, step into this dark alley and we'll talk business...
