Play@YSDC

Posted: **Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:20 pm**

Discuss anything OOC, like who the hell sets anything in High Wycombe.

Posted: **Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:51 pm**

Do you know the area?

Posted: **Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:59 pm**

I know it a bit, largely I chose it as it sits between London and more rural areas. And why England? Less guns (a bugbear if mine in CoC) and a chance for a folk horror vibe (maybe not in this particular scenario).

Posted: **Sun Aug 02, 2020 12:24 am**

As an aside, how do I upload maps etc?

Posted: **Sun Aug 02, 2020 1:09 am**

When you're composing your post, look below the text window and the Save Draft/Preview/Submit buttons. You'll see two tabs: Options (selected) and Upload Attachment. Click on Upload Attachment. Then click the Browse button to select a file on your computer to attach and click Add the file. Alternatively, if your maps or pictures are on the Internet and you have a URL, you can use the Img tags around the URL to embed a picture in your post.

Posted: **Sun Aug 02, 2020 7:59 am**

Ah, so if it says the forum limit has been reached I just need to wait for another day?

Posted: **Sun Aug 02, 2020 7:44 pm**

I've never heard of that happening, and I don't remember using attachments myself. Maybe the site has a limit on how much space is allocated for attachments, but I've never heard of it. I wouldn't think any space would be freed up by waiting. Your best bet is to find somewhere to host your files and just use the URLs in the Img tags. There's no limit to how big those files can be, since they're hosted offsite.

Posted: **Tue Aug 04, 2020 11:39 pm**

Sorry for the delay in sorting out my character - having a busy week! Will try and post tomorrow.

Posted: **Wed Aug 05, 2020 8:49 am**

No problem. We've had no further expressions of interest so once the characters are finished we can start.

Posted: **Fri Aug 07, 2020 4:52 am**

The map isn't showing up for me.

Posted: **Fri Aug 07, 2020 7:14 am**

Hmm, not sure why that is, can anyone else see it? Can you access the URL: https://i.imgur.com/yB8ZtYJ_d.webp?maxw ... ity=medium?

Posted: **Sat Aug 08, 2020 12:34 am**

I can see the map using that link.

Posted: **Sat Aug 08, 2020 12:37 am**

How about on the maps thread?

https://www.callofcthulhu.org.uk/pbp/vi ... 469&t=7109

Posted: **Sat Aug 08, 2020 12:44 am**

No, it’s not displaying the image. I’ve started using Postimage’s, which seems to work ok: https://postimages.org/.

Posted: **Sat Aug 08, 2020 12:47 am**

Arse, what a pain, displays fine for me. I'll stick in the URL under images for the time being and investigate an alternative in the longer term.

Posted: **Sat Aug 08, 2020 4:39 am**

I still can't see it, even from the link. My computer opens a dialog box telling me it needs to open a file with a .webp extension, but it doesn't know what application to use, and neither do I.

Posted: **Sat Aug 08, 2020 7:52 am**

Switched to postimages, we'll see if that works.

Posted: **Sat Aug 08, 2020 7:31 pm**

Thanks, it worked for me!

Posted: **Sun Aug 23, 2020 11:07 am**

Saw this today, which I thought was pretty neat, a sort of trailer for the scenario:

https://youtu.be/Tdqd3qa8Kek

Posted: **Sun Aug 23, 2020 11:25 pm**

It seems to have been removed

Posted: **Sun Aug 23, 2020 11:29 pm**

Weird, so it does. Worked earlier.

Posted: **Fri Oct 02, 2020 12:27 am**

How is it going for people? I'm keen for constructive criticism. Too slow? Too police procedural? Not enough for the non-cops to do? Want some supernatural shit to kick off?

Posted: **Fri Oct 02, 2020 5:36 am**

It's going well for me. I like the pace, and I like the police procedural elements. I'm a fan of police procedurals, particularly British ones. I've had plenty to do, and I'm in no rush to get to the supernatural stuff, though I'm sure that'll come.

Posted: **Fri Oct 02, 2020 7:56 am**

I agree with Mr. Handy, it's a lot of fun. I am playing Simon as fully skeptical and he'll likely remain that way for awhile. I don't mind the supernatural elements slowly being revealed as we continue.

Posted: **Fri Oct 02, 2020 8:58 am**

I’m enjoying it, although it does feel a lot of it revolves around Kris so I hope everyone else isn’t feeling too left out.

Posted: **Fri Oct 02, 2020 9:43 am**

Yeah, you all moved quite quickly, every other play through I've seen people seemed to take things more leisurely and didn't really start investigating until the Friday which might explain why Kris has been so central, flashing lights and everything, it might be because I dropped you straight into the action.

Posted: **Fri Oct 02, 2020 9:49 am**

Ok!

I keep seeing the ‘x hours since Regina Balfour was abducted’ messages and think we’re miles off the pace but perhaps not, after all

Posted: **Fri Oct 02, 2020 9:51 am**

Heh, well, I thought you needed a bit of encouragement. First 24hrs and all that.

Posted: **Fri Nov 06, 2020 10:53 pm**

I'm working all weekend so might be slow to post - big COVID outbreak to deal with - so feel free to continue your discussions but just be aware I might take a while to move things on.

Posted: **Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:05 pm**

Just checking in, how is the game going for everyone? I reckon we're around halfway. Any changes you'd like? It's a published scenario but I'm happy to tweak it.

Posted: **Sat Jan 09, 2021 12:35 am**

I’m enjoying it. I think (as per Kris’ recent posts) I know what’s going on but I’m at a loss as to where Lindsay is.

I’m interested to find out what happens to Kris after Balfour complains...

Posted: **Sat Jan 09, 2021 4:21 am**

I'm also enjoying it. I'm at a loss too as to how we can find Lindsay and Regina unless we get a break.

Posted: **Sat Jan 09, 2021 6:21 am**

I'm quite enjoying it as well. Feel like we're missing something on finding a lead to save Reginia, but that may be our fault for hyper fixating on the Balfours-- though being this is CoC it's hard not to.

Posted: **Sat Jan 09, 2021 9:17 pm**

Cool, after day 2's events I'll shake things up a bit for day 3 so that might help with the search, or not.

Posted: **Thu Feb 04, 2021 11:19 pm**

Well, the dice have not been kind to Balfour today, and that has not worked out well for Simon.

Posted: **Thu Feb 04, 2021 11:23 pm**

It's okay. I half expected him to smite me so being choked out is almost a pleasant surprise.

Posted: **Fri Feb 05, 2021 10:27 pm**

This isn't an 'either/or' situation.

Posted: **Fri Feb 12, 2021 10:17 pm**

Just to say I'm on-call all weekend so may not be able to respond to posts for a few days.

Posted: **Wed Feb 17, 2021 8:49 pm**

Posted: **Thu Apr 08, 2021 11:49 pm**

Sorry all, very busy with work, should get more posts up by the weekend.

Posted: **Fri Apr 09, 2021 10:53 am**

No problem

Posted: **Thu Apr 15, 2021 9:32 am**

Sorry everyone. Things still manic at work. Will get responses up in the next few days.

Posted: **Thu Apr 15, 2021 6:42 pm**

No problem.

Posted: **Thu Apr 15, 2021 10:21 pm**

Yep, take your time.

Posted: **Thu May 06, 2021 10:45 pm**

Let's see if this shotgun siege goes better than the last one.

Posted: **Wed Jun 30, 2021 10:22 pm**

Super busy until after the weekend - posting with be infrequent at best.

Posted: **Thu Aug 05, 2021 11:37 pm**

As an FYI I'm going to be away for next week and then the week after. So I'll be posting less frequently.

Posted: **Fri Aug 06, 2021 3:28 pm**

Posted: **Fri Aug 06, 2021 7:50 pm**

No worries!

Posted: **Sat Aug 07, 2021 2:38 am**

No problem.

Posted: **Mon Oct 11, 2021 8:31 pm**

Sorry guys, being a bit slow, snowed under with work and away the end of this week. Hopefully return to a bit more regular posting next week or so.

Posted: **Mon Oct 11, 2021 9:06 pm**

No worries, take all the time you need.

Posted: **Fri Oct 22, 2021 12:26 am**

Sorry, working/on-call this holiday weekend but off next week so hope to catch up then.

Posted: **Fri Oct 22, 2021 11:26 pm**

No problem. When you’re ready

Posted: **Sat Oct 23, 2021 2:11 am**

I'm also happy to wait.

Posted: **Wed Nov 10, 2021 7:39 pm**

Hi all, things kicking off at work (and at home unfortunately) with, I dunno, the fourth wave of COVID now. Will endeavour to post but could well be delayed.

Posted: **Wed Nov 10, 2021 8:37 pm**

Yikes, well I don't think anyone would blame you for delaying things! Health and safety come first.

Posted: **Thu Nov 11, 2021 1:30 am**

Yeah, take it easy and stay safe

Posted: **Thu Nov 11, 2021 6:39 am**

Yes, take all the time you need.

Posted: **Wed Dec 15, 2021 12:12 am**

So. We've got a few vague clues, some names, one left in Wycombe, two in London and you've sent the Met round to them. It's Sunday afternoon. The ceremony/service is on Tuesday.

I propose we take a more descriptive approach to what happens over the next few days rather than roleplay everything out. Obviously if anything important comes up we'll drop back into things. That sound okay? If it is I'll start a new thread and we can discuss what you do next there.

Posted: **Wed Dec 15, 2021 4:26 am**

That sounds okay to me.

Posted: **Wed Dec 15, 2021 5:37 am**

Sounds good to me as well.

Posted: **Wed Dec 15, 2021 8:12 am**

That’s fine with me.

Posted: **Thu Dec 23, 2021 12:01 am**

I'm travelling tomorrow and will be a bit hit and miss over Christmas so I'll be even slower than usual. Hope to get back to a decent post rate in the new year.

Posted: **Thu Dec 23, 2021 1:19 am**

I should imagine we’ll all be in the same position, tbh. Safe travels & enjoy your Xmas break

Posted: **Thu Dec 23, 2021 6:54 am**

Indeed!

Posted: **Tue Jan 18, 2022 11:52 pm**

Sorry all, bit tied up with real life. Will try and get posting again as soon as I can.

Posted: **Wed Jan 19, 2022 12:54 am**

No problem.

Posted: **Wed Apr 13, 2022 9:52 pm**

Sorry, something's come up IRL and I've been very distracted. Hoping to get responses for my games by the weekend.

Posted: **Sun May 15, 2022 10:52 pm**

Sorry, I know I'm being crap at keeping up with the posting but the personal and professional spheres are crazy busy at the moment. Hope to get things back to being a bit more regular as soon as I can.

Posted: **Mon May 16, 2022 4:34 am**

Absolutely no worries, It's a compelling game and I don't mind the wait for consistent quality as you have been delivering.

Posted: **Mon May 16, 2022 8:03 am**

No problem. Happy to hang around to see the game to its conclusion.

Posted: **Tue May 17, 2022 4:29 am**

I'm also pleased for you to take your time, and I understand all too well. Whenever you're ready, I am.

Posted: **Wed Jul 27, 2022 10:39 pm**

I'll be away from the 29th July for 2wks so I'll be posting sporadically if at all.

Posted: **Tue Aug 30, 2022 11:41 pm**

Dealing with the inevitable aftermath of being away - twice as much work to do. But hopefully will get back up to posting soon.

Posted: **Thu Dec 01, 2022 12:35 am**

Sorry, have work stuff on (and a gig tomorrow - going to see The Cure), but will try and post again as soon as a can in the next few days.

Posted: **Thu Dec 01, 2022 12:48 am**

No problem, and enjoy the gig!

Posted: **Mon May 29, 2023 11:58 pm**

I'm away for a week with rubbish internet so posting will be sporadic or non-existent,

Posted: **Tue May 30, 2023 7:11 pm**

Enjoy your break

Posted: **Mon Aug 07, 2023 9:52 pm**

I'm away for a few weeks so will be pretty sporadic/non-existent with posting for a while.

Posted: **Wed Oct 11, 2023 7:29 pm**

Sorry - mad period in work - will try and get back to the story ASAP.

Posted: **Thu Oct 12, 2023 12:12 am**

No problem.

Posted: **Thu Oct 12, 2023 7:34 pm**

Yep, take all the time you need.

Posted: **Sun Nov 26, 2023 4:45 pm**

Wow. I now know a lot more about the south London gang scene in the 2000s after researching that post. For the purposes of the story I made up the 318 Crew (who turn out to be some rap group) and the Belmont Mandem. Peckham Boys and Ghetto Boys are real gangs. Giggs and IN1 are also real, the music being Road Rap.

Posted: **Sun Nov 26, 2023 8:14 pm**

And people say roleplaying isn't educational!

Posted: **Mon Nov 27, 2023 1:46 pm**

Sounds like the sort of thing Kris would actually listen to!

Posted: **Mon Nov 27, 2023 11:42 pm**

I had Kris down as more of a Lionel Richie man.

Posted: **Wed Nov 29, 2023 12:59 am**

He’s very much a Lionel Ritchie, Barry White kinda guy, but recently he’s been noticing that the coppers are starting to look younger, and he’s nott, so he’s trying to recapture his youth by listening to young persons’ music… …

Posted: **Wed Nov 29, 2023 11:42 pm**

It occurs to me that we could have "won" this scenario long ago had Balfour gotten just a bit more lucky with his damage rolls and killed Simon when he was in his car. I think Simon only had 2 health left, so he came close. He'd have been carted off to jail and the world would be saved. Of course, we'd have lost Simon in return, so would the world really have been worth it at that point?

Posted: **Wed Nov 29, 2023 11:57 pm**

Would a world without Simon even really exist?

Posted: **Fri Jan 26, 2024 11:20 pm**

I'll be away next week so posting will be sporadic/non-existent.

Posted: **Mon Jan 29, 2024 5:19 am**

Have a lovely trip, wherever you find yourself.

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