The city of Angius - Rules.

[Agent Regina]

Hello, it's me you're friendly DM.

I didn't want to put down a set of rules but we're near a crucial part of the dungeon and I don't want people to go ahead or kill things without my permission.

Here we go:

1. In the dungeon always follow Alexia's lead, (as I know what the dungeon is going to be like and so have to advance it via her interpretation.) and do not go ahead. This would cause yet again another mix up e.g. the blasted ladder saga. Also when in battle I will say whether or not your attack is succesful or not, and I shall also give the description of the final blow to the one who will hold the gem for them to copy out.

N.B. I have written out the description of each dungeon in advance, so there are certain rooms etc and things you must do before going deeper into the temple/dungeon, so trust me ok!

2. When we are resting e.g. the inn, you can role-play as much as you want, I shall inform you when we are about to begin travelling again.

3. I decide who gets the 3 gems, so you can't just decide for yourself to kill the guardian and then take the gem. Plus the gem doesn't do anything until they are all released at the temple of Ophion.

4. This is just the beginning, there will be more adventures and the plot for this "chapter" of the Angian empire is more detailed than you may think. Therefore I am not going to kill you off just yet, trust me people.

5. Have fun, don't hate me and enjoy.

N.B If you have any troubles with me post it on the brainstorming thread.

((((((((((((((((To all)))))))))))))))))))))

Regina x

[Agent Regina]

Gyah,......I'm a rather terrible DM ne?

I am not using the data system from the stats, and so creating a magic system is rather difficult and shakey.

So here is my solution:

Please post your list of spells on the character thread.

Normal rules apply for individual spells from the dnd books.

However the actual casting system goes as follows;

1. Announce your spell, and desired affect and to who/where you are attacking.

2. Because of the lack of a xp system, you will be penalised by only allowing one spell at a time.

3. The spell in action must be finished completely before another is cast. This is dependant of me the DM.

An example situation would be;

Lillian casts a conjuration spell level 1 unseen servant which lasts for 1 hour/level.

The post would go like this:

"Unseen servant of my power, come forth to my commands."

Lillian casts Unseen servant level 1 conjuration.

Lasting for 1 hour or until Lillian dispells her own magic.

Directing her servant towards an orcling approaching her, she orders the servant to try and slice it in two before it notices the servants presence.

End posting simluation.

4. Lillian can now command her unseen servant to her whim, however I control what happens, as the DM I now post the outcome:

Example posting via DM - Agent Regina.

Lillians servant dashes forth unseen and unheard, swift as the wind and cuts through the abdomen of the orc, ceasing it's existance.

Unseen servant cotinues to be in action, no other spells can be cast.

End posting simulation.

5. Lillian can now post again with her reactions and further commands to her servant. However, if the servant were to suffer a magical attack and is dispelled via the enemy I will post this information and write the following message:

Unseen servant is dispelled by a shadow mage hidden within the brawl. The last remnants of the servant vanish,.....Lillian is now free to make another spell.

6. Or if Lillian announces in a post that she is to dispell her servant eg:

"Unseen servant return to the shadowy planes."

I as the DM will reply in a similar fashion to before:

Eaxmple posting by DM - Agent Regina.

As Lillian returns her servant to the shadow plane,.....it's last remains in this world leaving Lillian is now free to cast another spell.

7. This system requires that announcing of a spell or cancellation of a spell is verbal. The player MUST do so in this way, either just saying the spell title or adding to the sentance to make it seem like the character is a powerful master etc,....like Lillians example here. That is for the player to decide upon.

8. The player CANNOT post another spell before specific confirmation from me as the DM is posted. The player also CANNOT post another action of their spell before the first action the player has posted is comfirmed for example:

If Lillian were to post:

"Unseen servant swiftly launch an arrow towards the orcs head."

Lillian commands her Unseen servant to attack the Orc by materialising an arrow and bow,...launching it to the Orc's head hoping for a fatal strike.

End posting simulation.

I have yet to post the outcome of that attack,....I probably have not been online yet. However Lillian decides to post again:

"Unseen servant quick evade the Orc's attack and force him into the corner of the building to finish him off with a blow to the chest."

End posting simulation.

This is NOT acceptable. The player will be punished for breaking the rules, and my next post on their spells actions will contain that punishment as I see fit.

How does that sound?

I hope these rules are,......understandable. If there are any questions please post them on the "The City of Angius - Brainstorming Thread."

Oh and please forgive me for being a terrible DM,.....I know I'm pretty awful at this and I've tried my best to create this system so that everyone knows how to post their spells in a way in which I can still determine the outcome,....like a DM should. Thus, this is the best solution I have thought of to fit the game.

Many thanks,

Regina.

[Agent Regina]

Rules for Combat:

1. Same as with posting magic spells, announce your action but you do not have to say anything about the move you are about to perform verbally.

For example is Pazuzu the gargoyle (The ungreatful gargoyle - Futurama episode "Teenage mutant leela's hurdles" reference there.)

Pazuzu swooped down to attack the Orcling approaching the vacinity of Lillian his master. He aimed to dig his sharp tallons into the monsters chest and force the foe into the ground.

End posting simulation.

2. I as the DM now reply on the actions:

Example posting by the DM - Agent Regina.

Pazuzu indeed suceeded and swooped down to attack his target, tallons pierced the mockery of armor the Orc wore and managed to damage the Orc slightly. However more damage was dealt as Pazuzu forced his wieght onto the enemy knocking the Orc into the ground.

End posting simulation.

3. Now Pazuzu can continue and post another action.

4. Players must NOT post two actions like with the magic casting double post example above. Players will be punished for disregard of these rules. If I have not posted the outcome of your actions I am either unable to post - i.e haven't been online,....or haven't managed to post your players specific outcome yet and will do so in my next visit to the forum.

Many thanks, and I hope you will enjoy my rpg,

Regina.

(Futurama reference:

Opening Credits. Caption: Now Interactive! Joystick Controls Fry's Left Ear!]

[Scene: Outside Planet Express. It is a calm and peaceful day. Suddenly a huge gargoyle crashes through the Planet Express roof and flies away.]

[Cut to: Planet Express: Attic. Professor Farnsworth shakes his fist.]

Farnsworth: Pazuzu you ungrateful gargoyle! I put you through college and this is how you repay me?

[Pizzuzu poos on him.]

[Scene: Ship's Cockpit. The Professor is dressed in a long coat, a scarf and driving goggles. He puts on some driving gloves.]

Farnsworth: Let's get this gargoyle hunt on the road. Driving gloves, driving goggles. Driving thong. There.

[He sits down in the pilot's seat.]

Leela: Uh, maybe I should drive.

[Farnsworth chuckles.]

Farnsworth: You? A woman? I'm trying to catch a monster not find the quickest route to the mall! Let me just adjust the seat.

[He pulls a lever and the seat moves forward until his face is pressed up against the windscreen. He starts the engine and the ship shakes.]

Fry: My God, he's gonna do it! Everybody, seatbelts to maximum buckling.

[The seatbelts completely cover them. Bender takes out a nail gun and nails himself to the wall. The ship takes off.]

[Scene: Outside Ship. The ship joins a space road flying very slowly and causes huge tailbacks.]

Farnsworth [from ship]: Pazuzu! Oh Pazuzu!

www.leelazone.com.ar/scripts/4acv09.shtml

Link to site with entire episode script on,....just for the extra curious to what I'm talking about.)