(This file was edited to remove comments by those not interested in MI.) +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ MONSTER ISLAND Chat Session, March 9, 1996 +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ Participants (in Alphabetical Order) AJRABENN BierMensch (Gath Soulshredder, Shroud's Own) BOSTREDSOX (Keith LeBlanc, GM Extraordinaire) Carbunkle (Carbunkle, The Stark Fist of Fuvah) CasbahCarl (Sol-Rac Orim, The Shadow Guardians) Ewop (Ewaipanoma, Shroud's Own) JonProfet LrdBear (Bear, The Shadow Guardians) MushNToes (Mush N Toes, The Fire Riders) PnBoots (Banana, The Shadow Guardians) Ross81 (Tek'ta, The Shadow Guardians) Sal Manila (Sal Manila, The Fire Riders) Sensei Rob StevenP480 +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ 3/09/96 9:06:40 PM Opening =D2Chat Log 3/09/96=D3 for recording. SkyCaddy : Is there a topic to this meeting? AJRABENN : No Sal it's an old game...hide and seek! CasbahCarl : Yeah, it's a Monster-Island only chat Sal manila : Pregnant pause.... MushNToes : Four score ande seven years ago MNT was given a Wooden Fuvah Statue.He used it to becomoe a guardian BierMensch : Hi gang! CasbahCarl : Gath!! BierMensch : Sol MushNToes : He didn't have the blurb CasbahCarl : Time to party!! :) BierMensch : You bet ;) BierMensch : Chuck, my turns are still AWOL CasbahCarl : Gath, ditto with me. BierMensch : I don't like this... CasbahCarl : I was hoping to get them by Friday, but no luck. Someone told me the ABM printer was kafloowie. Carbunkle1 : I had one show up in two days, the next was a week late. Go figure. JonProfet : Keith must have gotten lost on his way here ;) BierMensch : Sal, no turns for you either, huh? StevenP480 : Hello all Sal manila : I'm waiting for 2 from almost 2 weeks ago. CasbahCarl : Keith is online, I just checked. BierMensch : Missing turns everywhere... BierMensch : Chuck, how long does it take for AOL to approve an upload? CasbahCarl : Hi Keith BOSTREDSOX : howdy! Sal manila : Hi Keith. Now about those missing turns... Sensei Rob : Hey guys! JonProfet : Hello Keith BOSTREDSOX : i got some news for everyone AJRABENN : Greetings Kieth! CasbahCarl : Mike, approving uploads isn't up to ABM, but to AOL. CasbahCarl : It usually takes about 2-3 days. Bug em if it takes longer StevenP480 : what news, keith? BierMensch : I uploaded the full version of the mapper 2-3 days ago CasbahCarl : I think the email address is OGF PBM BOSTREDSOX : i'm holding this news till most or everyone gets here CasbahCarl : News!! News!! BOSTREDSOX : so, what's up guys? CasbahCarl : Where's our turns, Keith? BierMensch : There is a bunch of us concerned about missing turns. BOSTREDSOX : blame it on the UPS i've been caught up for weeks CasbahCarl : What's the deal with the Sword/blurb problem? MushNToes : I Heard the Red Sox are taking down the green monster BOSTREDSOX : i got behind 1 day....not enough to hold up everything BierMensch : Can't blame UPS when two separate turns, processed on separate days are lost JonProfet : Is anyone logging this? BOSTREDSOX : what do you mean lost? dave? BierMensch : I am CasbahCarl : What's the deal with the Sword/blurb situation? Yeah, I'm logging AJRABENN : I am logging it also. BOSTREDSOX : can't tell you yet chuck BierMensch : I faxed my usual card (two monsters) on 2-27... BOSTREDSOX : i DO have an answer though BierMensch : neither one arrived CasbahCarl : oooooh. JonProfet : Is anyone going to upload the last chat? BOSTREDSOX : this is the deal with faxes..i don't recieve them, they are handed to me CasbahCarl : When are you gonna tell us? When the stragglers come in? Tell us now, and then we can extort oculars.. BierMensch : I think the fax got lost. BOSTREDSOX : somedays, i don't see them for hours after they are sent BOSTREDSOX : i have no way of knowing who is or isn't faxing me? Sensei Rob : So then, is e-mail more "reliable"? BOSTREDSOX : in Rob's case, i just got his four turns recently, so i remember them BOSTREDSOX : do 1st and do 2nd BOSTREDSOX : *** England Update **** CasbahCarl : oooooh BierMensch : yes... JonProfet : go on... Sal manila : pant, pant Ewop : Lets have it BierMensch : drool.. StevenP480 : news!! news!! news!! BOSTREDSOX : everyone...no typing till i finish this, ok? AJRABENN : a tasty snack BierMensch : ok BOSTREDSOX : * starting * BOSTREDSOX : Keith, Ewop : Ya BierMensch : Ewop, don't type yet, just listen. BOSTREDSOX : the items in Monster Island and Quest for that matter are stored as specific data records. BOSTREDSOX : an item will be the same no matter who has it BOSTREDSOX : the only thing a blurb does is thell the player something about the item and how to use it BOSTREDSOX : it does not change the items record. no matter how the player gets the item, it will always BOSTREDSOX : work the same. if a player says it works differently if they are given it, they are talking rubbish. BOSTREDSOX : also, you do not need to be able to build/produce an item to be able to use it. BOSTREDSOX : steve should have the update completed by the end of the month. some of the structures he BOSTREDSOX : was going to add may not be there, but they can be added at some point so after. BOSTREDSOX : ok, that's it.... BOSTREDSOX : speak!! Lrd Bear : I got here just in time for fun and explanations Ross81 : Hello Everyone! BierMensch : about time... BOSTREDSOX : hey ross BierMensch : he's a slow typist huh? CasbahCarl : Hi Ross, Lord Bear Carbunkle1 : Talk about a lot of fuss over nothing. BOSTREDSOX : i was wrong, my apologies CasbahCarl : Keith, what the heck did you just tell us? Can someone explain to a non-techie? Carbunkle1 : I have a shadow sword for trade. StevenP480 : any decisions yet on being able to learn or relearn a lost blurb? Sal manila : Much Ado About Nothing? Lrd Bear : So it was all a hoax... Good, I wanted to slice with my great fuvah sword BOSTREDSOX : simple, you don't need a blurb to use an item BierMensch : Chuck, how does April 1 sound? CasbahCarl : April 1! What happened to the last two weeks in March? BOSTREDSOX : BLURBS DO NOT MATTER!!! MushNToes : Hey Sal, let's here how the Shadow sword worked for Lar Dass Ross81 : How many Guardians do we have here? BierMensch : lost turns, that's what... CasbahCarl : Three I think Ewop : I have three Shadow swords BOSTREDSOX : any item can be used by anyone at any time AJRABENN : more like a comedy of errors BOSTREDSOX : Jack mislead me many years ago Ross81 : Ewop, I will have to Liberate one of those swords from you. CasbahCarl : Keith, how sure are you about the info? Lrd Bear : What was the problem for Las Darr? BOSTREDSOX : he told me he programmed it differently Sal manila : That was an unusual situation, with long distance battling. Ross81 : E-Battling BOSTREDSOX : i'm 100% sure chuck...these are facts Sensei Rob : OK, but there's still a concern re: getting Blurbs you lost, I think. Should be an Order . . BierMensch : Cruise missiles.. BOSTREDSOX : i'm not sure about lost blurbs? Carbunkle1 : I like the idea ofa "Identify Item" spell. Sal manila : It may not be a good example, but the borrowed shadow sword only did so-so damage. BOSTREDSOX : i have that one under consideration in england now CasbahCarl : Okay, that's great Keith. Now tell us some more juicy secrets!! :) BierMensch : Gotta ditch for a minute and make a phone call, back in fiveE.. BOSTREDSOX : later dave BOSTREDSOX : juicy secrets huh? StevenP480 : restarting monster after long nap, with lost turns to boot, equal lost blurbs CasbahCarl : Real juicy! BOSTREDSOX : well...i've seen the new area.... Ross81 : How many SO are going to be at the Big Rumble in the Jungle? BOSTREDSOX : i've seen 20 new monster races BOSTREDSOX : i've seen the monster island railways Sal manila : If the stuff works as Keith says, "Identify Item" isn't necessary. CasbahCarl : non-player controlled? Ewop : enough SO monsters Ross81 : What about my Crystal Battle Axe Keith? CasbahCarl : Can we wrestle? StevenP480 : railways??? more info, please BOSTREDSOX : crystal battle axe huh? Ross81 : Did it or at least part of it get added? Sensei Rob : StevenP - did the same thing - guys, if you don't have the old Blurbs, it's tough to play! BOSTREDSOX : the new mode of transportation on the island Sal manila : Biermensch is sending in his turns NOW! MushNToes : Crystal battle axe:level 6 Bashing? BOSTREDSOX : no it's not rob Ross81 : Level 6 Pole BierMensch : I'm back.. CasbahCarl : RR is old news. Tell us about the new monsters and the new weapons, Keith. JonProfet : a battle axe doing bashing damage BOSTREDSOX : it might be hard finding some old stuff, but everything works with or without the blurbs Ross81 : Keith, was that a no on the Battle Axe? BOSTREDSOX : are you crazy chuck! blow the secret weeks before it gets here! CasbahCarl : Keith, DO IT!!!!!!! Ross81 : DO IT!!! BierMensch : Yeah man do it!!!! CasbahCarl : Blow, baby, blow!!!!! :) Ewop : Ya have a heart AJRABENN : do it!!!! Lrd Bear : We don't wanna hurt you!! MushNToes : Okay Keith: When is it going to happen? JonProfet : Get us drooling and then back off -- not fair ;) BOSTREDSOX : sorry...i can't..i promised i wouldn't this was said by steve and kevin of KJC Ross81 : We may be forced to hurt you. BierMensch : Your risking mutiny Keith. Sal manila : After 6 years of no Love Dancing, I'm a Level 6 Pole! AJRABENN : we have ways of making you talk. :) CasbahCarl : You're not saying anything, only typing. CasbahCarl : C'mon Keith, make our online time worthwhile, here. JonProfet : Let the finger do the walking Ewop : All in favor say I BOSTREDSOX : they've spent too long programming this stuff...remember, they are releasing it in england BOSTREDSOX : too. CasbahCarl : I Ross81 : I JonProfet : I Lrd Bear : He's tryin to find the keys BierMensch : We don't know nothin'...nudge, nudge.. BierMensch : I BOSTREDSOX : we're going to have a party here when it opens up... MushNToes : aye,eye I CasbahCarl : Tell us something StevenP480 : why don't we all wait,,, it will be here soon enough CasbahCarl : please BierMensch : please BOSTREDSOX : i'm getting more and more excited as the days go by... BierMensch : your killin me Ewop : Votes in and we Win Spill it!!! Please Ross81 : You're excited, what about us! MushNToes : How many more days BOSTREDSOX : i might be able to tell a few things CasbahCarl : do it JonProfet : tell tell tell StevenP480 : just wait BierMensch : do it BierMensch : do it BierMensch : do it CasbahCarl : hush steve BierMensch : do it Carbunkle1 : anything!! Ross81 : do it do it StevenP480 : wait BierMensch : do it BOSTREDSOX : what ever i say must be a TOTAL secret BierMensch : ssshhhhh MushNToes : sounds like a Nike ad BOSTREDSOX : if i see it in print anywhere.... Ewop : Give us a hint, not all of it but enough to make us SMILE Sal manila : Of course! Ross81 : Total secret here. JonProfet : I think we can all keep secrets :) Carbunkle1 : You can trust us!! Sensei Rob : Agreed - if you don't want secrets, close yer eyes!! BierMensch : No print, everyone swear CasbahCarl : yep BierMensch : I swear StevenP480 : that cannot be realist from this bunch AJRABENN : you can trust us. Ewop : I trust US Sal manila : I sware BOSTREDSOX : geez...this is pathetic...:) Ross81 : Trust of SO member Carbunkle1 : I vote we boot Steve! CasbahCarl : Steve, outa here bud, BierMensch : Back off Ross Ross81 : I just messing with you guys BierMensch : I know StevenP480 : wait and see Ross81 : I run 3 Shroud Monsters Myself BOSTREDSOX : this is getting rather funny... BierMensch : good man Carbunkle1 : Boot Ross, too! CasbahCarl : Keith, c'mon BOSTREDSOX : ok, someone give me a topic.... JonProfet : Your stalling Keith Ewop : Hey it for new Info I would even trust you HEMOS BierMensch : OK the big secret. CasbahCarl : New monsters and new weapons Ross81 : Crystal Battle Axe Keith StevenP480 : demi-gods MushNToes : Zoingsos BOSTREDSOX : new monsters? Vampires CasbahCarl : TOPIC ----> NEW MONSTERS and NEW WEAPONS MushNToes : new mounts Ross81 : Big Wars that Ravage the Island BOSTREDSOX : 200 hit points to kill BierMensch : Vamps? Sal manila : Only 200? Lrd Bear : 200.... Ouch!! Ross81 : I always wanted a Vamp Woman BOSTREDSOX : we can change it BierMensch : Does'nt Sol date Vamps? Ewop : Vamps can you LD with them first? Lrd Bear : 200, going once... JonProfet : Won't fight many of those on one turn BOSTREDSOX : if you get bitten, you become demi god yourself CasbahCarl : Only after several flagons BOSTREDSOX : and loyal vampire zombie BierMensch : Then they look like angels huh? Ross81 : Better find some Full Plate Armor Ewop : I like that! CasbahCarl : Hey, usually about 2 in the morning. BOSTREDSOX : seriously... CasbahCarl : Okay, go ahead Keith. More monsters, please BOSTREDSOX : i have seen the workings on Vampires on the other side BOSTREDSOX : they will play an important part of the demi god idea Sal manila : What about your comment last time about Fuvites and demigods? Ross81 : I'm going to have to bust out my Crystal Battle Axe to kill those bad boys CasbahCarl : Mo' Monsters, Mo' Monsters, Mo' Monsters!! BOSTREDSOX : Dragons? maybe.... Sensei Rob : With Vamps - give up old Race and/or Religious affiliation? CasbahCarl : Okay, Vamps. What else? BierMensch : Bring on the Dragons..uuhh flagons BOSTREDSOX : no remember...these are sketchy ideas...i've never gotten confirmation of these JonProfet : Priest requirements? Lrd Bear : Keith, how many of our suggestions got used? BOSTREDSOX : they were included in the most recent fax Sensei Rob : Dragons - sound like great candidates for Mounts! BOSTREDSOX : a lot Larry! BOSTREDSOX : nope...you can't ride dragons..they can FRY you though Ross81 : What about mine Keith BierMensch : Dragon mounts...strafing attacks...fart bombing...hhmm Sal manila : Fire Shield to the rescue! Lrd Bear : Those who won should get a funky certificate we can frame :) BOSTREDSOX : i can't see who or what got used, just that they were VERY impressed with your ideas Carbunkle1 : Is there a firm date when the new area will open up? Ross81 : Yes date Sal manila : They realized what a bunch of kooks we are BOSTREDSOX : Good Tom!!! Coming Soon!! BOSTREDSOX : Ebony Weapons and Armor BierMensch : Ivory? BOSTREDSOX : up to level 10 in skill Lrd Bear : Ebony as in Shadow or Dark? Ross81 : :-0 Ewop : How about a new Blurb "water Foul" kind of a one shot waterskin? BierMensch : Yikes, start practicing CasbahCarl : Hey, any Fuvite or Kabukian armor similar to the Mantle of the Dark? MushNToes : Keith, when will we be able to go to the next island? Sal manila : Paper machie armor. Great against Dragons. BOSTREDSOX : i 've been lobbying hard on a light mantle and fuvah mantle JonProfet : youd turn into a fireball Sal ;) Lrd Bear : Durn biased programmers Sal manila : Go out in a blaze of glory. Ross81 : What about new mounts BOSTREDSOX : very soon Jim....as soon as i have the program in my hands!!! BierMensch : no.....only dark mantles (uuhhh, nothing personal) BOSTREDSOX : Dark Mantle only..is very unfair StevenP480 : how wide-spread are train stations going to be? BierMensch : I don't care JonProfet : How much will it cost to ride the railway? BierMensch : I love it BOSTREDSOX : steve, you will be able to ride anywhere from the EXPRESS! AJRABENN : yes...can you give us details on the new railway sytem? MushNToes : evil porters, bell-hops Sal manila : Bit coins are train tokens! BOSTREDSOX : a few oculars i believe.it's run by the Trolls..another NEW monster class Ewop : Do we Tpip? BierMensch : Jetlag? CasbahCarl : How about if we all decide to abandon the southern part of the island, and go north...action is. Sensei Rob : Yeah - will they pop up in previously explored parts - or just new? BierMensch : SO won't exactly welcome you all up north. Ewop : I"m way ahead of ya Chuck MushNToes : oculars won't be any good only zoingo coins CasbahCarl : What will we do for fun once SO is eradicated? :) BOSTREDSOX : Good question...i'm not sure if the new stuff will wander over the old borders, i'm sure the BierMensch : Yep, like that will ever happen Ross81 : Good Question Sol BOSTREDSOX : they could if they wished Ewop : you any how many Armies Ross81 : 1 armie Ross81 : army CasbahCarl : Ewop, you coming to the party? BierMensch : That's secret Ross81 : Tek'ta is big bad and waiting. BOSTREDSOX : my advice...no fighting till after the NEW area opens Ewop : Can't to far away CasbahCarl : Oh, puh-lease! BOSTREDSOX : i don JonProfet : Can we spell testerone? BOSTREDSOX : i don't want to see you guys killed before you get there CasbahCarl : Keith, why no fighting? Lrd Bear : Too far away??? Sal manila : Our blood lust can't wait. BierMensch : It's too far gone not to fight now. CasbahCarl : hey, I'll tell SO where's a dark temple so they can get resurrected (and killed agin!) :) Ross81 : We've already walked hundreds of squares to get there. CasbahCarl : thousands BOSTREDSOX : ok, but don't blame me if one of you is the first GHOST to traverse into the new area! CasbahCarl : hundreds of thousands BierMensch : The battle lines are drawn. (We know where the nearest temple is thank you) BOSTREDSOX : ..ask tom..it's no fun CasbahCarl : Sol-Rac <-- footsore BierMensch : Gath <---footsore and out of toll money Ross81 : Tek'ta the Terrible Sal manila : Especially for Keith when he has to undo the damage. BOSTREDSOX : by the time of our next conference, the new area should be opened Lrd Bear : hey Gath, ghosts ride free AJRABENN : Lar Dass was the ghost with the most :) BierMensch : and Sol will be dead PnBoots : Howdy boys! JonProfet : When is the next conference BOSTREDSOX : Larry.... BOSTREDSOX : you there? CasbahCarl : Hey, where's Hecktar the Tortilla? I really want to kill him too (besides Gath). StevenP480 : would we be safer in the open or at an inn when the storm hits? Lrd Bear : When should I schedule it?? BOSTREDSOX : i have an idea... Ross81 : Sol-Rac, I'm going to sneak by and kill them first. Ewop : Have Kieth put in a rail way this week And I'm there with a shadow Sword BOSTREDSOX : make it longer than a month BOSTREDSOX : i want everyone to be able to explore a little before slamming me with new questions :) Lrd Bear : April 20? BOSTREDSOX : i'll be learning like all of you BOSTREDSOX : i've never seen this stuff either Ross81 : Can we take a train from were we are at to the new area? BOSTREDSOX : i might even bring back skar ironbelly Sal manila : Last storm, anybody in the open took some damage. BOSTREDSOX : no ross... Ross81 : So do I have to walk to the crystal hills? BierMensch : So, Chuck, we can shoot for earlier but April 1 may be my only hope CasbahCarl : How do we get past the Crystal Hills? BOSTREDSOX : you will most likely have to head to the new area, get a raft and float down the river Ross81 : I can't swim! BOSTREDSOX : i've seen the Raft and River blurbs already BierMensch : oooohhhh Sal manila : A regular bunch of juick Finns. BOSTREDSOX : River also plays a big part of the new area StevenP480 : how much work to build a raft? CasbahCarl : Gath, okay. I wish I'd known it'd take that long. I coulda done another temple. BierMensch : Who's up for raft races? Sal manila : That's Huck Finns! Lrd Bear : 300 action points.... slows down the new folks BOSTREDSOX : you *WILL* need a Bori Tree for the logs BierMensch : Sorry bud, I can't predict lost turns. BOSTREDSOX : probably some rope and a spare JonProfet : Where will we find this new river? Sal manila : A Yegatta Regatta! Sensei Rob : Hmm - class 5 rapids? Sharpen those River Rafting skills! Ross81 : Can we bring mounts across with us? MushNToes : Keith, will the rivers cause us a problem with the = mapping program BOSTREDSOX : Word is you Could? take damage rafting? Sal manila : But Boris are only found at the seashore. Ewop : Oh ya we all got Bori Trees in our back pack CasbahCarl : Run them blind, baby, and into my waiting arms! :) Sensei Rob : Ah - might have to paddle a lot, Sal. BierMensch : That would make it too easy for you. BOSTREDSOX : sure tom...when you get to the edge of the starth..you should find what you need JonProfet : I guess staying on the southern shore with bori trees wasn't a bad idea? BOSTREDSOX : i'm not really sure how entry will be handled? whether or not you go all the way to the end BierMensch : I gotta go, pals are due any minute. Chuck I'll be in touch BOSTREDSOX : of the Starth region or whether you get a new blurb instructing you how to get there and Sal manila : Guess there will be a new crop of Boris by the hills. BOSTREDSOX : what to do? BOSTREDSOX : later Dave BierMensch : Ewop..Shroud Loves His Own. Ross81 : Do we get any free turns for being here tonight? :-) Lrd Bear : Chuck, you logging? CasbahCarl : Bye Dave!! Ewop : Darn right JonProfet : If we are already in the Starth will we get the new blurb? Ross81 : Bye Dave. CasbahCarl : Yes, I'm logging. So's Andy Rabenn Ewop : Be good Dave or is that BAD BierMensch : You decide. CasbahCarl : Dave, how many SO are coming? BOSTREDSOX : i'm not sure Ross? the powers that be above me might cut out my finances till after we BOSTREDSOX : open up the new area? PnBoots : Hi Kieth! Ross81 : ooh Sensei Rob : Hmm - Keith, are there additions in the game NOW that you know exist - CasbahCarl : I want to know how many party plates to set up. Sensei Rob : but haven't seen yet? Ross81 : PNBoots BOSTREDSOX : hi BK MushNToes : Maybe the C Hills will come down and there will be boris by the shore PnBoots : As in Puss'N'Boots and Banana CasbahCarl : KEITH, MORE SECRETS!!! BOSTREDSOX : my wife is standing behind me with a funny look..she thinks you guys are the strangest BOSTREDSOX : bunch of guys in this universe! :) CasbahCarl : Ask her to get me another beer, Keith. ;) StevenP480 : she is very perceptive, then Sensei Rob : We very well could be - your fault. Ross81 : no we're just weird Lrd Bear : Is it a one way trip??? Or can we return to pick up more temples? PnBoots : Hi Ms. Kieth! CasbahCarl : KEITH, MORE SECRETS!!! Ewop : Should of left it as the STRANGEST Sal manila : WE ARE!!! BOSTREDSOX : Sandy says hello to all of you...she's going back to watching Speed on HBO BOSTREDSOX : i'm worried about the new structures Lrd Bear : She married you so she should know strange :> CasbahCarl : Where's my beer? Sensei Rob : What's the worry? PnBoots : What's to worry? MushNToes : See ya later Sandy BOSTREDSOX : :) --thanks larry CasbahCarl : New structures? Ross81 : Lets talk about something that make us all crazy. CasbahCarl : Worried? BOSTREDSOX : there should be new dark places on the other side CasbahCarl : What do you mean? CasbahCarl : What kind of dark places? Lrd Bear : Again, is the return trip possible? BOSTREDSOX : i'm worried of how this will effect temples in this side StevenP480 : caverns and such? Sensei Rob : That's what we all want, Keith - new stuff to play with! AJRABENN : Beer? Come to Milwaukee for Gen Con '96. We have lots of beer! BOSTREDSOX : sure larry...return trip is possible...and believe me. you ALL will need one! BOSTREDSOX : Gen Con '96 ..I WILL be there! Ewop : I go to Gen Con every year PnBoots : Sorry I'm missing something. Return? BOSTREDSOX : Origins '96 ..i WILL be there! Sensei Rob : Cross River - get beat up - run home - try again? BierMensch : My pals bailed...I'm back. Ross81 : Keith, did you really ok the Priest's Guild? CasbahCarl : Keith -> i'm worried of how this will effect temples in this side <- Explain please Lrd Bear : What a terrible job... Paid to go to CON's PnBoots : I see BOSTREDSOX : yeah..tough job! :) BierMensch : Chuck, did you ask me something just before I logged off? CasbahCarl : Dave, you missed Keith's wife bringing us brewskies. AJRABENN : Let's get a list together...perhaps have a get together or two, or three? Ewop : You going to just sell cards again or get new Blood for the Island BOSTREDSOX : i don't understand this Priest's Guild thing..someone 'explain it to me StevenP480 : does that mean we can find used rafts for the return trip? or will new ones be needed each? CasbahCarl : Keith, tell us why you're worried about the temples. PnBoots : Yes, the temples ... CasbahCarl : What's the connection between temples in the old area and dark places in the new? BOSTREDSOX : not sure chuck...i'm hoping there will be ruins on other side??? Ross81 : Priest's Guild is were you kill mindless monsters for Priest kills. PnBoots : How about MI cards???!!!! Sensei Rob : I'd huess you could return on the Raft you used originally? Or Steal one! Lrd Bear : Soory folks, but the wife needs the toy... (hers is broke) more later. PnBoots : Hoping? Don't you know? BOSTREDSOX : there may be a Raft store on the rivers edge to buy on to other side? Lrd Bear : bye now CasbahCarl : Bye larry. BOSTREDSOX : bye larry Ross81 : Bye Larry. JonProfet : bye bye AJRABENN : Anyone going to Gen Con '96 e-mail me and let me know you are coming. Ewop : Night Larry Sensei Rob : Hey - a ferry? Bring coins for Charon! CasbahCarl : Keith, tell us more secrets, please. BOSTREDSOX : i'm really not sure WHAT awaits on the new side? Ross81 : Now that Larry's gone you can tell us everything! PnBoots : Would British players know? Is it worth our contacting them again? CasbahCarl : Yeah, we never talk to him anyways! ;) BOSTREDSOX : That's why i'm so hesitant to give out secrets..a lot of it may not get into the game JonProfet : Keith is there anything new on this Island? Ewop : We get a group of 4 SO players at Gen Con so we will meey ya there Sensei Rob : Keith - do you read through some of the turns to keep up on happenings? Ewop : THAT"S meet BOSTREDSOX : i read MOST of what i process every day...mostly battles. that's why i was SO pissed i BOSTREDSOX : missed the Lar Dass kill AJRABENN : That's okay Ewop...I know what you mean. Ewop : Thanks BOSTREDSOX : for the record...Lar Dass was NOT killed BOSTREDSOX : he was a *glitch* he NEVER died BOSTREDSOX : or died... BierMensch : Uuuhh, run that by me again... BOSTREDSOX : Lar Dass was not killed Ewop : About the Lar Dass Kill did ya get my last E-Mail turn? Sensei Rob : Awesome, Tom! He's back!! Sal manila : It was all a plot to confuse SO. BOSTREDSOX : i can explain why Carbunkle1 : gee, you could make that into a Monty Python skit. AJRABENN : Keith...any specific information on what ABM might be planning for Gen Con '96? BOSTREDSOX : sure Andy... maybe a new game? It's A Crime! JonProfet : When is the next Gen Con? BOSTREDSOX : When you die BOSTREDSOX : you must get resurrected AJRABENN : Sal is not only back he front also! BOSTREDSOX : you lose health and stats and all your items BOSTREDSOX : when Tom got ressurected, he STILL had his items BOSTREDSOX : he never died... CasbahCarl : What about the items SO picked up? Sal manila : And Lar Dass was the only Ghost to ride a plodder. BierMensch : huh? BOSTREDSOX : i got confirmation from England BierMensch : Lar Dass is one talented dude. Ross81 : Got to run guys. AJRABENN : Keith when as you get more info on Gen Con can you email it to me? Sal manila : See! We got them confused. BierMensch : later ross BOSTREDSOX : later Ross! CasbahCarl : Bye Ross. StevenP480 : bye, ross JonProfet : see ya Ross BOSTREDSOX : sure andy.. AJRABENN : TTFN Ross Ross81 : later Sensei Rob : So - was it an "evil twin" kinda thing? BOSTREDSOX : Lar Dass was a bad programming glitch..it was not Weapons related or blurb related, he Ewop : Kieth, Did I get something? A couple of other monsters seen me with new stuff? BOSTREDSOX : just fell into a bug and was lost for a bit BOSTREDSOX : sure ewop....everyone is getting new stuff AJRABENN : Sal is more than a programming glitch! Ewop : No from the Non Kill Sal manila : No, I'm the GriNch. BOSTREDSOX : i feel bad for Bob Bergles..he really thought he and Bill Bonnie killed him AJRABENN : Sorry I meant Lar Dass! Sensei Rob : So, you're saying Lar Dass is a Son of a Glitch? CasbahCarl : oooooh BOSTREDSOX : sure ewop...some of Tom's items may have been xferred to those involved in the fight, MushNToes : good one BierMensch : That was a good joke! BOSTREDSOX : i'm letting anyone KEEP anything they recieved from this battle AJRABENN : ouch Rob...And I thought I was a punisher! Ewop : So he Xfered me all his goodies. That works for me Sal manila : What can I do to top this notoriety? BOSTREDSOX : but i also replaced tom's lost stats too BierMensch : hhmmm, everyone wins JonProfet : sounds fair MushNToes : Has the owner of the character that killed/didn'tkill Lar dass received his turn yet BOSTREDSOX : i don't kno what you had tom, but it was some GOOD stuff... Shroud's Own are now a little BOSTREDSOX : richer. Carbunkle1 : Makes dying a lot less painful Sal manila : Still waiting to see which of Lar's inventories was collected. Ewop : I agree that Lar Dass shouldn't loose any thing BierMensch : the rich get richer Ewop : and the fuvites get poorer BierMensch : Oh, by the way...the notorious Macumba lives again!!!! BOSTREDSOX : i've written to both Bob bergles and Bill Bonnie on this and i'm still wating for their CasbahCarl : Don't get cocky, guys. As I recall, those four monsters weren't very well armored. BOSTREDSOX : replies. if anyone speaks to them, have them contact me Sal manila : We get a chance to kill MAcumba? PnBoots : Macumba? Who's running him now? BOSTREDSOX : yes...macumba has been taken over. CasbahCarl : By who? An SO? BOSTREDSOX : Mike cofran i believe? AJRABENN : Get Macumba! :) BierMensch : Morgan dumped him, but one of the boys picked him up. (Mike Cofran) CasbahCarl : YES!!!! Ewop : I sent you an E-mail did you get it? PnBoots : Darn, I thought maybe you know who was back!!!! CasbahCarl : DEATH TO MACUMBA! BOSTREDSOX : he also wants another old SO monster BierMensch : I knew that would stir things up. BOSTREDSOX : ..and i've given it to him already CasbahCarl : Who? BierMensch : Keith, sounds good. Thanks BOSTREDSOX : not sure...he listed monster 1209 (macumba) and another that he wanted CasbahCarl : Keith, who's Cofran's second SO resurrection? BierMensch : Macumba and Slugworth are both back in action BOSTREDSOX : yep..slugworth..that's it CasbahCarl : Slugworth, who used to run him? BierMensch : Morgan CasbahCarl : who, I mean. BOSTREDSOX : mike has the both of them now Ewop : Kathy wants to give her two SO monsters to my wife Deb StevenP480 : hope they can recreate their maps BOSTREDSOX : Bob, is that you? are you Ewop? BierMensch : Ewop, do it. Ewop : Ya it's me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BOSTREDSOX : why didn't you tell me sooner? we could have taken care of this CasbahCarl : Hey Dave, is it possible that Macumba will show up at the grave yard? Ewop : Sorry StevenP480 : will we need to recenter our map co-ordinates system is our old starting position goes under StevenP480 : water after the change ? BierMensch : Macumba is too far north BOSTREDSOX : nope...no flood or bad weather StevenP480 : where does the river come from then? Sal manila : No, it'll just mean no negative coordinates any more. BierMensch : Bob, when did you e-mail me? MushNToes : Keith will the riveer create a problem with MonsterMapper JonProfet : I thought that the monsters in the westland were going to be pushed further inland! BOSTREDSOX : i've really got to stay up on this stuff...i can't match the player with the names anymore StevenP480 : will we be able to sail a raft back to the original homeland BOSTREDSOX : nah...don' Sensei Rob : Oh, storms and "divine"(?) signs are interesting! I'd like to see SOMETHING islandwide! MushNToes : MNT D Jim McClure CasbahCarl : Keith, you should drop in on the ABM board more often. CasbahCarl : Glad you shed Compuserve. CasbahCarl : What's up with the other games you were thinking of starting? BOSTREDSOX : i'd like to...compuserve was a BIG mistake, sorry i even tried it PnBoots : Wasn't there some warrior type game to be added? BierMensch : Ewop, when did you e-mail me? BOSTREDSOX : i wish i could visit the AOL board more...when the new area opens..i will! BOSTREDSOX : we are playtesting Warlord and bringing back It's A Crime! Ewop : I E-mailed you on Tuesday BierMensch : netcom or aol? PnBoots : Time frame on warlord? BOSTREDSOX : about 3 months BK Sensei Rob : So do you just FlashSession in the morning? Don't necessarily read the boards? PnBoots : Keep me on the list! JonProfet : Keith, I'm ready for my 2 new monsters to land on the Island :) Ewop : AOL I used the wrong mail list I got to delete that sucker BOSTREDSOX : sure jon....i will take care of your 2 this week..i promise Carbunkle1 : SO makes friends in a hurry : ) BierMensch : We've always been so friendly... StevenP480 : we welcome new players, we need new blood (in mean new players....) Ewop : Ya Morgan alway had nice things to say about you (Low Blow) MushNToes : Keith - Please what about the river and MMapper Sal manila : Hooray! BOSTREDSOX : sorry jim! the new mapper shouldn't be affected by the rivers... BierMensch : Use the water symbol? BOSTREDSOX : i'm looking to have the guys in england redo the mapper, or another one similar Ewop : How many squares to move across the water BOSTREDSOX : not sure bob? i haven't seen the layout CasbahCarl : <> Hey, that'd be a great idea. StevenP480 : is april 1 firm? PnBoots : It better be or I'm giving up on the battle BOSTREDSOX : april 1 i will be out of work for the day BOSTREDSOX : as Jim knows..i will be in buffalo the night before to watch a hockey game BOSTREDSOX : anyway..i will be watching the bruins vs the sabres and it's a 6 hour drive back, so i'm taking monday off CasbahCarl : Keith, what about monster v. monster wrestling? Sal manila : Don't leave, Andy. You may be the only one logging now. StevenP480 : yes, will wrestling jossmen be open soon ? PnBoots : Hockey? Is that like a sport, or a fight with a little organization? BOSTREDSOX : it soon will be monster vs jossman wrestling CasbahCarl : No, I'm still logging PnBoots : Cool BierMensch : I gotto go anyway. The wife is getting restless ;) and I'm running low in home-made wine. BOSTREDSOX : i'd like to get the wrestling in as soon as possible. Sensei Rob : Hey - I may give up on my Kings season tix, esp w/o Wayne! BierMensch : I'm really leaving this time. AJRABENN : It's nice to have a backup. StevenP480 : will we be required to drop our wrestle weopons first? BierMensch : Really... PnBoots : Later Bier CasbahCarl : Seeya dave, real soon I hope. BOSTREDSOX : later again Dave! :) JonProfet : see ya Dave BierMensch : Later again. AJRABENN : Bye Dave. BOSTREDSOX : yes, you will have to drop your weapons CasbahCarl : Okay, Keith, any more good info you can tell us? BOSTREDSOX : it depends? what would you like to know? StevenP480 : any new voodoo coming soon? Sensei Rob : Yeah - any current revisions you haven't seen crop up yet? JonProfet : new spells BOSTREDSOX : black voodoo StevenP480 : alright!!! CasbahCarl : Arrggghhh. I hate when you say that. I don't know. Everything :) AJRABENN : Keith what is ABM doing to promote Monster Island? Sensei Rob : Is BV up and running? Carbunkle1 : Keith, how quickly can you get from south to north on the train? MushNToes : where's tha tblack lotus BOSTREDSOX : no rob..as i've heard..only one black lotus leaf has ever been found on the island StevenP480 : will we ever find anything to read in the graveyards? BOSTREDSOX : we are going to do a HEAVY promotion in April. A large add will be going into our sister BOSTREDSOX : companies Magic: the gathering catalog...full color! Sal manila : Maybe some juicy tabloids left behinsd in the graveyards? PnBoots : Yeah, I've wondered what I'm trying to read in the grave yards? AJRABENN : old trading cards! BOSTREDSOX : it will be big...new people will be flowing on the island like water! StevenP480 : maybe spells ai on scrolls on tombstones ? JonProfet : Yeah we want colerful epitaths on the tombstones! Sensei Rob : Where else would you go to dig up some dirt on someone? Ewop : Will we all get a copy? Sensei Rob : Hey - have SO write their own! They need them... ;) BOSTREDSOX : not unless you call the Magic source and ask for one..i don't get them StevenP480 : we could all post copies in local hobby shops AJRABENN : I have seen your adds in Scrye! BOSTREDSOX : 3 months ago, we did one for Quest, my other game, and it generated over 700 responses Sal manila : With a flood, maybe ALL of ous will be flowing around. MushNToes : tombstones were probably meant to have dead monsters names on them StevenP480 : sould one be uploaded for us to down load? Sensei Rob : What about PBM mags? Those adds might have a better response? Ewop : We got to die first and that happens as often as some one finds a Black Lotus leaf BOSTREDSOX : we expect over 1000 for monster island! it will be big! BOSTREDSOX : no rob, paper mayhem and flagship HATE us. they have been dogging us for years and CasbahCarl : Wow! That'd be great. Is is arbitrary whether they wash up on the north/central/south? Sal manila : So when does Lar find the lotus? Carbunkle1 : 1000 monsters will all be 3-5 years behind us. Any way to try to bring back older players? CasbahCarl : Keith, why do they hate ABM/Monster Island? BOSTREDSOX : they only generate negative publicity for us. look at the ratings. Monster Island was rated\ BOSTREDSOX : 45th out of 55 games last month! :( BOSTREDSOX : no apology from us nightsup Sensei Rob : Yikes! I had no idea. StevenP480 : whose ratings ? BOSTREDSOX : apparently, there are over 200 players that HATE monster island. these are the guys dragging BOSTREDSOX : our ratings down to the pits CasbahCarl : You're kidding? You mean there's an active campaign by former players to trash ABM/MI? PnBoots : Gee, I wonder who's leading that??? BOSTREDSOX : nope...but i think bows and arrows could soon be a reality PnBoots : Shoot, have to go back for all those bow strings I dumped! BOSTREDSOX : i wish we could get newer rating in the mags. if they knew how many people loved MI, there CasbahCarl : I just accidentally dropped out. I hope the log is still running. Sal manila : With all the bowstrings we've been making recently, we'll be ready. Ewop : I'll be able to use the Blow strings BOSTREDSOX : is no way it could be rated so low BOSTREDSOX : the ratings and votes they use are old and fakes JonProfet : I'll give a good rating if I find a place to give one. BOSTREDSOX : just write to flagship or paper mayhem and tell them they are full of beans BOSTREDSOX : oh! Monster Island has been nominated for Game of the Year. CasbahCarl : Oh really, by what org?! JonProfet : speak for yourself Ewop BOSTREDSOX : Origins Awards Sensei Rob : How can we help? Let us know! CasbahCarl : That's great, Kieth. Congrats. Sal manila : Lets pad the ballot box. BOSTREDSOX : i don't expect it to win....it hasn't won since 1993 BOSTREDSOX : it has too many enemies out there BOSTREDSOX : it's won 4 times.... Carbunkle1 : It'll do better next year when the new stuff opens up. BOSTREDSOX : 1989, 1990 1992 1993 Ewop : Ya, promote at Gen Con CasbahCarl : Keith, some people have been getting fireball at their third temple, while others have gotten later? AJRABENN : Yes free Monster Island turns at Gen Con! StevenP480 : I am still waiting on fireball spell BOSTREDSOX : promoting it at gencon will be tough Sensei Rob : Make that new Creature easy to squish - good one! JonProfet : game over BOSTREDSOX : i can't run turns because i can't move the game to Milwaukee PnBoots : How about a creature that throws your rocks back at you. That'd be tough competition??? StevenP480 : sounds more like a gnitgnat to me, they keep showing up and bothering you Sensei Rob : So Keith - what concerns did you have about New Temples? MushNToes : he sounds like a US Senator already PnBoots : 3 years from now I'm leaving the country BOSTREDSOX : i'm not sure if they're will be new temples on the other side? CasbahCarl : Whoa! No new temples on the other side? Ewop : Well have some old killer turn to Show the people Sensei Rob : Oh - Hmmm. StevenP480 : where will we learn new spells, and keep in touch with our gods? BOSTREDSOX : you might have to move back and forth to get to temples JonProfet : Where night in hell Ewop : RAIL ROADS ? CasbahCarl : Wouldn't that mean you'd have heavy-duty monsters mixing in with young newbies? BOSTREDSOX : yes bob, it's possible that a lot of traveling might be involved when the new island opens Carbunkle1 : How wide is this new area? Sal manila : Commuters! BOSTREDSOX : the river idea is only a first i hope. i would like the railroads to be the travel of choice Sensei Rob : Do you get Frequent Flier mileage? StevenP480 : how wide is the river, or how long, whatever? BOSTREDSOX : the new area spans the size of two of the other areas JonProfet : can you cross over the river to the other side? PnBoots : LoL! BOSTREDSOX : i'm thinking the railroad runs only on the new side..and the river gets you from side to sid StevenP480 : say high to my better half, Marla, all CasbahCarl : Hi Marla!! BOSTREDSOX : hi Marla! JonProfet : Hello Marla AJRABENN : Remember Keith's wife is watching Speed on HBO. Maybe he wants to get tips on commuting CasbahCarl : Can you get me a nice cold beer? Sensei Rob : We might scare her, Steve - like Mrs Keith MushNToes : Hello Marla Sal manila : Hi Marla, and a good night! Ewop : HELLO BOSTREDSOX : i like visitors! AJRABENN : so he can pass them on to us. StevenP480 : she was on stage with donald o'conner lasst night BOSTREDSOX : really! StevenP480 : yes StevenP480 : he was guest star in town last nite BOSTREDSOX : excellent! BOSTREDSOX : must have been great! BOSTREDSOX : the only celebrity i've ever been on stage with was Mickey Mouse Sal manila : Yeah Andy. Maybe it won't be a railroad, but a demon bus! JonProfet : How can I get a copy of the last chat session and this one? BOSTREDSOX : i'd feel a lot better if i knew more of what was going to be in the other side Sensei Rob : You're a celebrity to US, Keithster...(wait, gotta wipe my nose). AJRABENN : Or a cadilac named Christine! StevenP480 : look in the files for the last one CasbahCarl : Okay, Keith. I'm gonna have to leave soon. Can you spill any more beans in the next 5 minutes? :) Ewop : I'm going to fly the wife and kids down next week to see MICKEY Sal manila : YOU'd feel better? What about us? BOSTREDSOX : the guys in england are keeping a lot a secret BOSTREDSOX : thanks rob CasbahCarl : Do the guys in England have an email address? BOSTREDSOX : lucky you bob Sal manila : I thought Chris was a Plymouth. BOSTREDSOX : sure....you guys want their address? AJRABENN : classic caddy JonProfet : yes CasbahCarl : Yes. StevenP480 : yes Ewop : YES PnBoots : yup BOSTREDSOX : do you think i am that crazy! Carbunkle1 : yes CasbahCarl : Well.... Ewop : YES MushNToes : yes BOSTREDSOX : you'd be bugging them all the time :) JonProfet : Just maybe a little bit StevenP480 : what ever do you mean? Sal manila : YES YES YES Carbunkle1 : yes CasbahCarl : yeah, so what's your point? BOSTREDSOX : Ewop : SO whats your point Sensei Rob : We were waiting to see . . . :) . . . . ah well. It'd make us easier on you! PnBoots : Not necessarily. They may have BBS we can read. CasbahCarl : har, har, Ewop :) MushNToes : they already know we're crazy BOSTREDSOX : i wouldn't mind, but they'd get pissed at me AJRABENN : it's better than playing chess! CasbahCarl : Yeah, but we're a lot closer! :) BOSTREDSOX : let me ask them first. if they don't mind, i'll post it in the AOL folder CasbahCarl : Okay, what about a Web site for the Englanders? BOSTREDSOX : you can bother them anytime BOSTREDSOX : isn't my websight enough for you :) BOSTREDSOX : http://www.abm.com/pbmweb CasbahCarl : It's absolutely marvelous! Carbunkle1 : Aren't they linked through the Guardians homepage? Sensei Rob : Well - any way correspond with British Players? BOSTREDSOX : the monster island page will soon have sound. Tom is working on it CasbahCarl : I don't know if that's the official company... CasbahCarl : We do have some British types linked, though. PnBoots : I used to talk to one. Damned if I remeber his address any more though Ewop : SOUND? CasbahCarl : Maybe we can get the email address from them. Carbunkle1 : Yeah, I think you're right, CC. PnBoots : <> BOSTREDSOX : if you browse the it's a crime page in Microsoft Explorer, you get a BOOM! sound :) StevenP480 : be sure and post it if you get it, ok? CasbahCarl : Okay. BOSTREDSOX : there are some england pbm web pages BOSTREDSOX : my page is linked to some of them CasbahCarl : Andy, I'm gonna have to go pretty quick. Will you keep on logging for everyone? BOSTREDSOX : i have some "jungle" music planned for the monster island pages :) AJRABENN : yes. BOSTREDSOX : aww..chuck PnBoots : Keep him here with a good bit of info ... CasbahCarl : Okay, everyone, bye for now. Hope to see y'all at the BS graveyard soon. BOSTREDSOX : hey chuck..i called you at work and they said you were out of town BOSTREDSOX : later chuck Ewop : Night Chuck AJRABENN : bye Chuck Sal manila : I have to leave soon too. Got a pizza waiting. StevenP480 : nite, cc JonProfet : sell ya later chuck Carbunkle1 : By Chuck CasbahCarl : You called ME? You're kidding? Yeah, I was in Florida. BOSTREDSOX : no..i had to ask you a questuon MushNToes : Keith - at this time do you think the new area will be open by 1 April BOSTREDSOX : very close Jim..very close CasbahCarl : Keith, ask away. By email if you prefer. BOSTREDSOX : it's too late..i already got the answer..:) thanks anyway AJRABENN : PIZZA!!!!! I need to leave soon also. My tummy is empty. CasbahCarl : Alright. Now I'm really going. Bye everyone. Thanks! 3/09/96 11:11:27 PM Closing Log file. +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+