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Saturday, June 6, 2015

Game Room Etiquette (player to player)

In our quest to better understand and acclimate better mannerisms to improve the atmosphere of our games we have looked over player rules towards the host, host rules towards their players; and today, to conclude this 3 part discussion we will finish with player to player etiquette.
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1. Do not interrupt another players turn or narrative.
2. Do not tell another player how to play their
    character.
3. Do not hover over other players
4. Leave the world elsewhere do not bring negativity
    to the table.
5. Do not break character during narrative.
6. This is not a singles bar. No unwanted advances!!
7. Personal hygiene must be unobtrusive &
    unoffensive
8. Don't hog the table all you need is one set of
    dice, a character sheet, a writing utensil, and
    a notebook.
9. Don't hog the narrative, share the spotlight
    with other players.
10. No rules lawyers do not quote rules to others
      unless asked to do so
11. Do not mooch; contribute to the narrative,
      gameplay, activities & concessions.
12. Be patient and wait your turn.
13. Practice good sportsmanship do not pout,
      gloat or whine.
14. Clean up after yourself, if you mess it up clean
      it up.

Monday, June 1, 2015

Creature of the Week - Akki

Akki
Artwork by Noemi Konkoly
Ecology
Introduction

Akki are one of the dark creatures bred from the last known primordial pools and chasms. They inhabit large, permanent water bodies, such as swamps,ponds, and lakes, where they are usually found along the water's edge.
Physical Observations
Akki are hideous gigantic creatures with sharp claws wild hair and long horns growing from their heads. They average in sizes larger than trolls and the younglings can commonly be between 8 & 12 feet tall, with the adults growing in excess of 13 to 14 feet tall and weighing well over 1200 lbs. They are wanderers and can often be noticed from miles away by the vibrating resonance of low hums and gurgles they use to commune with one another. Maximum lifespan is normally between 8-10 years.
Social Observations
As akki are bred from primordial pools they are not often pack creatures and grouping happens rarely if ever. The only recorded instances of a grouping of akki are usually observed with one slightly more intelligent akki manipulating two or three younger and less experienced ones.
Behavioral Observations
Akki are short tempered and greedy creatures that use their size to manipulate and bully anything in their path. As they stay near water they are predominately found around bridges, crossings, and things of that nature where they exploit local travelers for any goods they may have, at the same time they may choose to ignore the goods of a traveler and just eat them all together.
Inter Species Observations
Akki cannot be tamed though some reports have claimed that certain magical items have the ability to manipulate them into following basic orders, however this has not been confirmed as of yet. They do not get along with any other creature whatsoever and they are not allowed within any civilized society as they usually attack weaker creatures on sight.