WFRP in 2008
Wednesday, 28. January 2009, 00:09:56
Here are the assorted stats and thoughts of a year in the roleplaying game I run, Warhammer Fantasy Role Play.
Final cliffhanger of '07. "Avorn leaves first, and the tallest tower at the very back of the town catches his eye. At its highest window, a light is blinking on and off, on and off..."
Total number of episodes in '08. Fourteen, Episodes 56 through 69.
GM's favourite cliffhanger of '08. In terms of dramatic impact, it would have to be Episode 62. Our heroes had tracked down their nemesis, Nancy Bechet, but the fight had not gone well. The consensus amongst the players after the game that night, was that they'd all be back in completely different roles next time.
GM's favourite episode of '08. This is tricky. Episode 59 stands out in that it was so simple. Three characters spent most of the time hiding in the corner of an attic, fearful of discovery by Chantalle Lélevé. Matt (as Yuri) made an impassioned speech when the three were found, that was so full of feeling, and conveyed Yuri's frustrations at being delayed in getting on with The Fight Against EvilTM that I quickly decided that Chantalle might have rather taken to this fiery commoner. A sub-plot that didn't go that far...
Subsitute Comedy Goblin Scene in '08. Couldn't find an excuse to write a comedy Goblin scene this year. To try and compensate, with our heroes stuck in the disgusting city-port of Mousillon, I offered them the chance to watch The Dancing Crows...
Final cliffhanger of '08. Saxifrage Noddalson explains how the two children in his care, Gregor and Tilly, came to be captured by Orcs. The Orcs now have a three day lead. Saxifrage is keen to get going after them.
Overall Stats
Total episodes since April 04 - 69.
Approximate total game time - 200 hours.
Number of player characters since Episode One - 15.
Player Character deaths since Episode One - 7.
GM's favourite nasty twist probably remains... Doria Garibaldi.
Number of deaths of anachronistic talking cats - 1.
Final cliffhanger of '07. "Avorn leaves first, and the tallest tower at the very back of the town catches his eye. At its highest window, a light is blinking on and off, on and off..."
Total number of episodes in '08. Fourteen, Episodes 56 through 69.
GM's favourite cliffhanger of '08. In terms of dramatic impact, it would have to be Episode 62. Our heroes had tracked down their nemesis, Nancy Bechet, but the fight had not gone well. The consensus amongst the players after the game that night, was that they'd all be back in completely different roles next time.
GM's favourite episode of '08. This is tricky. Episode 59 stands out in that it was so simple. Three characters spent most of the time hiding in the corner of an attic, fearful of discovery by Chantalle Lélevé. Matt (as Yuri) made an impassioned speech when the three were found, that was so full of feeling, and conveyed Yuri's frustrations at being delayed in getting on with The Fight Against EvilTM that I quickly decided that Chantalle might have rather taken to this fiery commoner. A sub-plot that didn't go that far...
Subsitute Comedy Goblin Scene in '08. Couldn't find an excuse to write a comedy Goblin scene this year. To try and compensate, with our heroes stuck in the disgusting city-port of Mousillon, I offered them the chance to watch The Dancing Crows...
Then, the dancing troupe "The Dancing Crows" are introduced on the tiny stage over in the corner. Run by Thea, Dalvand's (landlord of the inn) ugly midget wife, they wear skimpy rags as tops, and ratskin mini skirts. And little else. The local peasants shamble to the front of the stage for a better look. Orpheus quickly leads the way upstairs.
Final cliffhanger of '08. Saxifrage Noddalson explains how the two children in his care, Gregor and Tilly, came to be captured by Orcs. The Orcs now have a three day lead. Saxifrage is keen to get going after them.
Overall Stats
Total episodes since April 04 - 69.
Approximate total game time - 200 hours.
Number of player characters since Episode One - 15.
Player Character deaths since Episode One - 7.
GM's favourite nasty twist probably remains... Doria Garibaldi.
Number of deaths of anachronistic talking cats - 1.
WIDGETIZE
flatsky # 28. January 2009, 00:17
Mekkinz # 28. January 2009, 09:10
paravellean # 1. February 2009, 12:21
Mekkinz # 1. February 2009, 15:55
I've got the next set of plots mapped out, though, you'll be pleased to know. But I can't tell you about them, obviously.