[OOC]Prologue - Peru, March 1921

[jp1885]

Cheers

[Raiko]

Update is still coming today. I just didn't get chance to.post from work.
I'm not even planning a long post!

[Raiko]

Sorry for the slow week of posting.

My children are better now and I've caught up at work. I'll be able to post later today and should be back to normal posting again after that.

[Raiko]

I should be posting at full speed this week.

Sorry to take longer than expected to get going again.

[Raiko]

Eek, Sorry I was writing the IC post in bed last night, but was totally shattered and fell asleep.

[Raiko]

What's everyone's availability over the festive period?

We're having a bit of a "this release MUST be complete by end of year!!!!!" period at work, but that's the same every year. I still expect to be able to post every day through to the new year, except perhaps Christmas day.

So I can keep it going through the holidays if there's interest, but I'll put it on hold between Christmas and New Year if most of you are too busy.

If we do keep playing, then we should have the prologue finished by the end of the year. It's taken a bit longer than I expected, mostly because of a couple of enjoyable sidetracks. I can't imagine deviating from the printed story again in Peru though.

[jp1885]

I should be able to post at least every day, with the possible exception of 25th-28th, when it'll depend on if I have 5 mins to myself!

[Anatomist]

I got internet in my pocket, im in

[Mr. Handy]

I'll be able to post, and I'll actually have more time to post than I usually do because I'll be off from work for part of that time.

[Silver Priest]

My posting should be reasonably unaffected.

[Zero]

I don't foresee too many restrictions during the holiday season this year. That can always change of course, but here's hoping.

[jp1885]

Hey folks. I can't really discuss this IC, as Cynthia is out of sight and earshot, but are we all heading to this guy's farm, ignoring his plight, splitting up, or sending NPCs? Cynthia doesn't want everyone to split up as she suspects foul play from the kharisiri, but what's the general consensus?

[Zero]

This shouldn't take long. I think we divert for a short time, maybe gain some local insight and then move on. I'd hate to send away the NPCs/replacement PCs (should someone die horribly). ;p That's the same as splitting the group in my opinion.

[jp1885]

Sounds reasonable. Shall we have everyone come back to the camp, including the father & son? Then we can head to the farm while also guarding the dynamite, mask and ward.

[Anatomist]

oh man i dont know, seems like a kharisiriplan to me, delay us so they can do some awful shit at the pyramid and get stronger ...
is it possible to make a pool here?

[jp1885]

It's a tricky choice! I don't think it's wise to split up, the kid needs to heal but we also have to get to the pyramid!
If we bring them back to the camp, Amy, Cynthia, John and Jackson can take a look at them (maybe an extra first aid roll?) We can question them, maybe talking to the kid if he's conscious.
If he's not infected, and the dad is legit, they could rest up at the camp with us. Hopefully the father and son would then be strong enough to get back to his farm on their own.

[Silver Priest]

Marcus mostly suggested sending John away to save Raiko from having to NPC him, and sending one of the girls away because he's a bit sexist and wants to keep them safe. I personally think we should press on, but I'm fine with whatever the group decides.

[jp1885]

Sending NPCs seems the obvious choice (though John might think Marcus would be the worlds worst bodyguard for suggesting it). Cynthia would not thank you for suggesting that she goes though!

[Mr. Handy]

I agree, we shouldn't split the party. It's still midday, so there should be time for all of us to go to the farm first and then go to the ruins. Maybe repairing the ward will cure the boy, but I don't think we can count on that. I'm not sure what more First Aid can do than Dr. Sanchez's extreme success has already done. It sounds like something that requires Medicine.

[Anatomist]

As far i can count YES to press on, NO to press on.

Zero: NO
Anatomist:YES
jp1885: YES
Mr. Handy:YES
kabukiman:NO
Silver Priest: YES

4 vs 2.
We should make camp for the wounded and press on. Im not deciding it, just making the headcount. Mister Keeper should set the scene i think.