1 On 1 Gamebooks

Castle Arcania
PBeM Game (11/24/2000 - 3/15/2001)
Here's a log of a play-by-e-mail game of Castle Arcania that I played against Andy
Sekela. The e-mails have been modified slightly in order to make them more
consistent and to remove irrelevant content, and the Microsoft Word documents we
exchanged have been converted to HTML with a mostly-decent degree of success. There
were no nifty mini-games as there were in our last battle (Revenge of the Red
Dragon), but we used the same Final Conflict Rules document as before (though we
treated it a little differently due to variations in the combat rules of this
book).
Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2000 11:01:46 EST

From: Sekelaa@aol.com
To: demiankatz@gmail.com
Subject: Re: Victory for the Red Dragon!
Sticking with the 1 on 1 is fine with me. And I think it is a good idea to start
with book 1.
Which character do you want to play? (I was usually the magic-user in D&D, but as
you were the Black Knight the last time, you may not want to play another Knight.)
One thing that is different about Castle Arcania is that we can move our allies
separately from each other. That should prove interesting. Looks like we'll be
using the "play area" a lot more this time.
Andy
Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2000 16:44:14 -0500 (EST)

From: demiankatz@gmail.com
To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Which character do you want to play? (I was usually the magic-user in D&D, but as
you were the Black Knight the last time, you may not want to play another Knight.)
I have no objection to playing another knight... :) Plus that means I get to go

first... I'll send you my move as soon as I get that far. :)
One thing that is different about Castle Arcania is that we can move our allies
separately from each other. That should prove interesting. Looks like we'll be
using the "play area" a lot more this time.
Sounds good to me. :)
- Demian
Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2000 21:06:36 EST

Excellent. I'll be waiting to hear from you!
Andy
Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2000 12:29:36 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Subject: Eric Sunsword, Turn 1
I've begun the game...
Present Location: Crimson Hall of Greatness.
Play area: Empty.
Your move...
BTW, I should note that the rules for these books unambiguously state that in
combat, all members of the attacking side strike at once, then all members of the
defending side strike. We should probably adjust our playing style accordingly, at
least for this set...
- Demian
Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2000 12:36:31 EST

Subject: Re: Eric Sunsword, Turn 1
I haven't taken my turn yet, but just wanted to mention one thing. I was thinking
of keeping a log of the locations of my allies (if and when they leave the area I'm
in). I'll just make a chart or something that tracks their movement and attach it
to the email. That way, you can look at it if and when you need to.
I read through the rules this morning, and yes I did notice the "change" about the
attacking side. That will actually make it a little easier, and certainly more
clear!!
Andy
Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2000 12:53:50 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
I haven't taken my turn yet, but just wanted to mention one thing. I was thinking
of keeping a log of the locations of my allies (if and when they leave the area I'm
in). I'll just make a chart or something that tracks their movement and attach it
to the email. That way, you can look at it if and when you need to.
Yeah, I think some thought does need to be given regarding how we deal with ally
movement... I think the chart is worth having for verification, but if we check the
chart every time we move, we'll know where the allies are and some strategy will be
lost to the game. I think a lot of this actually comes down to an important issue -
when, at the end of the turn, we announce a location, should it be where we are, or
where we're going? If it's where we are, things actually get more complicated than
if it's where we're going... If we say where we're going, then the opponent will
know when one of us walks into an ally-related trap and the combat can be executed
at the proper time (that is, before the events of the room entered). Of course,
there may be some problems with announcing movement in advance... Let me know what
you think. :)
- Demian
Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2000 21:44:54 EST

Yeah, I think some thought does need to be given regarding how we deal with ally
movement... I think the chart is worth having for verification, but if we check the
chart every time we move, we'll know where the allies are and some strategy will be
lost to the game. I think a lot of this actually comes down to an important issue -
when, at the end of the turn, we announce a location, should it be where we are, or
where we're going? If it's where we are, things actually get more complicated than
if it's where we're going... If we say where we're going, then the opponent will
know when one of us walks into an ally-related trap and the combat can be executed
at the proper time (that is, before the events of the room entered). Of course,
there may be some problems with announcing movement in advance... Let me know what
you think. :)
Interesting questions. Here's an excerpt from the rules (top of p. 8 after "The
Map") - "As you move from one area to another, you must tell Eric where you are
going." Based on this, and the fact that combat with allies takes place before
encountering the room, we should announce where we are going to. This may remove a
little of the element of surprise, but I think is the best option.
As for the ally chart, it should not be referred to every time we move, because as
you said some strategy would be lost if we used it every move. It should only be
used if things get confusing and we need to clear things up, It will also serve as
a record of the movement of our allies.
Now I need clarification of one of my ally's abilities. This is for Stasheen the
Thief. She has a sling that she can use on the first 2 combat turns only, for 3 HP
damage per hit. On p. 23, it says (in regards to her sling) "If she hits with the
bullet, it magically does one more hit point of damage (4 hit points damage total)
every turn after that until the battle is over." I take this to mean that she
automatically does an extra 4 HP each successive turn. What's your take on this?
Feel free to look at the Wizard's Book if you need to.
Andy
Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2000 21:47:04 EST

Subject: Neves, Turn 1
Present Location: Warrior's Sanctuary

Moving to: staying here
Play area: empty.
Your move.
Andy
PS I'll send a sample Ally Tracking Chart shortly.
Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2000 10:48:53 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Interesting questions. Here's an excerpt from the rules (top of p. 8 after "The
Map") - "As you move from one area to another, you must tell Eric where you are
going." Based on this, and the fact that combat with allies takes place before
encountering the room, we should announce where we are going to. This may remove a
little of the element of surprise, but I think is the best option.
Sounds reasonable to me. :)
As for the ally chart, it should not be referred to every time we move, because as
you said some strategy would be lost if we used it every move. It should only be
used if things get confusing and we need to clear things up, It will also serve as
a record of the movement of our allies.
Well, personally, I'm keeping track of all of this on the photocopies of the
character sheets that I've printed out... but, of course, it can be converted into
electronic form and sent to you when necessary... and if I do separate from my
allies, I'll let you know, since you would be tipped off any a face-to-face game by
the bits of paper on the table. :)
Now I need clarification of one of my ally's abilities. This is for Stasheen the
Thief. She has a sling that she can use on the first 2 combat turns only, for 3 HP
damage per hit. On p. 23, it says (in regards to her sling) "If she hits with the
bullet, it magically does one more hit point of damage (4 hit points damage total)
every turn after that until the battle is over." I take this to mean that she
automatically does an extra 4 HP each successive turn. What's your take on this?
Feel free to look at the Wizard's Book if you need to.
Hmm, that's definitely a rather contradictory mess... :) What I get out of it is

that she uses the sling the first two turns. First turn it hits, it does three
damage, and then it automatically does four damage on subsequent turns. If she
misses the first two turns, then she resorts to the dagger. That doesn't make a
whole lot of sense, though, but neither do any interpretations I can think of...
And here I was about to say that these books don't have the ambiguities from the
last set we played... :)
- Demian
Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2000 10:51:06 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Present Location: Wizard's Tomb

Play area: empty.
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2000 19:29:30 EST

Present Location: Warrior's Sanctuary (still)

Play area: empty.

Your move.
BTW, I'll respond to your other rules-related email later. I didn't want to hold up
the game, as it's not really relevant yet.
Andy
Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2000 22:55:55 EST

OK, let's do this:
1) We won't worry about a file with our allies' movements. We'll just keep track of
it the old fashioned way (i.e., by hand) and just let each other know if we move
into an area occupied by an enemy ally.
2) For Stasheen's ability, we'll go with how it sounds to us. If the sling bullet
hits the first or second turn, it does 4 HP damage automatically each consecutive
turn. (The justification for this seems to be because of the "nasty green liquid"
the sling oozes, apparently some sort of poison.) But this is not cumulative, so if
she hits with it on both the 1st and 2nd turns, it still only does 4 damage (not
8). That seems a little more realistic. Let's hope this is the only ambiguity.
Andy
Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2000 12:06:06 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com

Moving to: Portal of Time (I think)
Play area: empty.
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2000 22:30:13 EST


Moving to: staying here (it's a REALLY big Sanctuary...)
Play area: empty.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Fri, 8 Dec 2000 20:34:42 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Present Location: Portal of Time

Play area: empty.
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2000 06:51:17 EST


Moving to: staying here (hopefully for the last turn)
Play area: empty.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2000 13:56:11 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Present Location: Portal of Time

Moving to: Dragon's Crypt
Play area: empty.
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2000 21:26:07 EST


Moving to: Chamber of the Cobra Throne.
Play area: empty.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 22:26:40 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Present Location: Dragon's Crypt

Play area: empty. (nobody seems to want to leave my side!)
Your turn!
- Demian
Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2000 06:56:39 EST

Present Location: Chamber of the Cobra Throne.

Moving to: staying here.
Play area: empty.
Your move.
How are we moving our allies? We could just keep track of them ourselves and use
the honor system. That would be a little more user-friendly than trying to make a
file or something.
Andy
Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2000 11:43:10 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
How are we moving our allies? We could just keep track of them ourselves and use
the honor system. That would be a little more user-friendly than trying to make a
file or something.
I think we're just keeping track of them ourselves, but if we move them, we'll have
to put "papers" into the play area to indicate how many have moved.
Anyway, I just fought a rather weak snake, so it's once again your turn.

Play area: empty.
- Demian
Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2000 06:37:49 EST

Sounds good about moving allies.
Present Location: Chamber of the Cobra Throne.

Play area: empty.

Your move.
Andy
Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2000 12:25:43 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com

Moving to: Can't tell; it's dark!
Play area: empty.
Your move... Still haven't fought anything yet, eh? :)
- Demian
Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2000 19:06:18 EST

Present Location: Chamber of the Cobra Throne (again).

Moving to: staying here (again).
Play area: empty.
Your move.
Oh yeah, I did fight a Sabre-toothed tiger a while back. (Sorry I forgot to tell
you.) It wasn't much of a fight. Poor guy only got to attack once.
Andy
PS Note to self... bring a Lantern to the Dragon's Crypt.
Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2000 21:00:16 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Present Location: Don't know (perhaps still technically Dragon's Crypt)

Moving to: Don't know (but I will soon!)
Play area: empty.
Your turn.
- Demian
Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2000 15:18:30 EST

Sounds like you're having fun.

Moving to: staying here (again).
Play area: empty.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2000 16:41:00 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Present Location: Well of Frost

Moving to: Crystal Dome
Play area: one piece of paper.
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sun, 24 Dec 2000 12:06:58 EST


Moving to: Warrior's Sanctuary (finally).
Play area: empty. (is this just my play area, or yours too - i.e., should I note
that you have a piece of paper there?)
Your move.
Andy
Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2000 17:14:43 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Present Location: Crystal Dome

Moving to: Staying here
Play area: one piece of paper (and we may as well keep our play areas separate;
makes things easier!)
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2000 10:53:13 EST

Present Location: Warrior's Sanctuary.

Moving to: Witch's Crossroad.
Play area: empty.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2000 19:56:05 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Present Location: Crystal Dome

Moving to: Fleeing from a Fire Elemental
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2001 22:24:58 EST

Present Location: Witch's Crossroad.

Play area: empty.
Your move.
Andy
PS Happy New Year!
Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 08:43:25 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Present Location: unknown.

Moving to: unknown.
Your move.
- Demian
PS Happy New Year!
You too ! :)
Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 19:06:35 EST

Present Location: Witch's Crossroad.
Moving to: Cerulean chamber.
Play area: empty.
Your move.
Andy
PS What the heck is going on with you?!
Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 19:18:05 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Present Location: unknown

Moving to: Wizard's Tomb
Play area: one piece of paper
Your move.
PS What the heck is going on with you?!
Let's just say that running away can be a bit confusing. :)
- Demian
Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2001 07:04:44 EST

Present Location: Cerulean chamber.

Play area: empty.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2001 07:55:52 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com

Moving to: Dragon's Crypt
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2001 19:50:09 EST

Present Location: Cerulean chamber (sort of).

Play area: empty.
Your move. I lose my next 2 turns, so go ahead and take two extra turns and let me
know when I'm up again.
Andy
Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2001 20:13:04 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Subject: Eric Sunsword, Turns 16-18
Present Location: The Ebony Catacombs

Moving to: The Shrine of Set
Play area: empty once more.
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2001 09:48:01 -0800

Present Location: Cerulean chamber (sort of).

Moving to: Grotto of the Silent Ones.
Play area: 3 pieces of paper. (yes, we are finally on the move!)
Your move.
Andy
Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2001 12:47:36 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Present Location: Shrine of Set

Moving to: Staying here.
Play area: empty. (we're sticking together for the moment!)
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2001 10:08:46 -0800

Present Location: Grotto of the Silent Ones.

Your move.
Andy
Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2001 13:03:39 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com

Play area: empty.
I just fought off a group of snakes, and now it's your turn!
- Demian
Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2001 09:35:49 -0800

Present Location: Grotto of the Silent Ones.

Moving to: Set's Crypt.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2001 15:36:25 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com

Moving to: Ebony Catacombs
Play area: empty
Looks like we may be about to have a run-in...
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2001 14:38:32 -0800

Present Location: Set's Crypt.
Play area: 3 pieces of paper. They just moved into the Ebony Catacombs... as luck
would have it, just in time to intercept you!
If you still have the Final Battle files from our last game, we should probably use
those same rules for this battle.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2001 19:06:18 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Subject: Re: Neves, Turn 21
Wait, I'm a little confused about who's encountering who where... :) Would Neves
have encountered my entire party in the Shrine of Set since he was going there
before they had time to leave, or would the party run into whoever is in the Ebony
Catacombs because they're on there way there next turn? I think possibility one
sounds more likely, but you seem to be leaning towards possibility two... it all
comes down to a slightly confusing timing issue.
- Demian
Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2001 20:20:03 EST

The confusion is my fault, I'm afraid. I misread the rules, but they are stated
quite clearly on p. 11 (of my book) under "Fighting Opponent's Allies". You only
fight allies if you move INTO a location where they already are. So it looks like
we just missed each other.
So to recap my turn 21:
Present Location: Set's Crypt.

Play area: 3 pieces of paper (now in the Ebony Catacombs; not to spoil your
surprise, but to clarify).
Andy
Date: Tue, 9 Jan 2001 06:55:45 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
The confusion is my fault, I'm afraid. I misread the rules, but they are stated
quite clearly on p. 11 (of my book) under "Fighting Opponent's Allies". You only
fight allies if you move INTO a location where they already are. So it looks like
we just missed each other.
Actually, I think we did run into each other; my present location on my turn was
where you were moving into on your previous turn, and I don't think I'll actually
officially reach my "moving to" location until after the completion of your turn...
Or do you disagree? :)
- Demian
Date: Tue, 9 Jan 2001 20:20:12 EST

Oh, boy. Just when I was hoping there wasn't going to be any more ambiguity! Maybe
that's why in the later books they don't deal with moving your allies separately...
Actually, I do agree with you. It seems on your turn 21, you were in the Shrine of
Set. On my turn 21, my allies moved into the Ebony Catacombs. Then you move into
the Catacombs on your turn 22, and - boom! - run into my war party.
So yes, it looks like we will be fighting.
BTW, can allies retreat if they're not with the main character??
Andy
Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 08:56:53 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Oh, boy. Just when I was hoping there wasn't going to be any more ambiguity! Maybe
that's why in the later books they don't deal with moving your allies separately...
Perhaps... Though I think all of this might be less ambiguous if we weren't playing
by e-mail; in person, we wouldn't have "current location" and "moving to;" we'd
just use our memories... :)
Actually, I do agree with you. It seems on your turn 21, you were in the Shrine of
Set. On my turn 21, my allies moved into the Ebony Catacombs. Then you move into
the Catacombs on your turn 22, and - boom! - run into my war party.
Makes sense... and it looks like I have the first strike since for some reason Eric
always does by default. :) Just confirm that this is the case and I'll get the
attack file off to you. :)
BTW, can allies retreat if they're not with the main character??
The rules don't quite seem to cover it... but would it be fair to say that they can
move away one area in place of attacking, but the enemy gets a free attack at them
as a result? That seems to be the standard practice for retreating in most
RPGs... :)
- Demian
Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 22:48:42 EST

Yes, you should get to attack first. And I like you're idea for retreating after
your opponent gets a free attack.
Let the games begin!
Andy
Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 10:17:55 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Subject: Fight! Fight!!
Yes, you should get to attack first. And I like you're idea for retreating after
your opponent gets a free attack.
Okay, my names, combat order and hit points are attached. I believe, according to
your rules, now you must choose your actions, and then I'll choose mine and resolve
everything...
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
Eric Sunsword
25
Marissa the Amazon
27
Sir Renn
25
- Demian
Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 18:58:38 EST

Subject: Re: Fight! Fight!!
Let's get started!
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
Jorgo the Punisher
Throws Screaming Javelin *
18
Kobold Chieftain
Attacks w/ Spear (4 hp)
11
Hellhound
Breathes fire (7 hp)
9
* - all enemies automatically miss next turn, regardless of die roll. If it hits,
it also does 3 hp damage.
Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2001 18:16:41 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Okay, I dealt 15 total damage to you and took 7. Your move; I believe I've set
everything up properly for the next round of battle. :)
TURN 1
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
Eric Sunsword
Attacks with Brightburn (twice, 7 hp per strike)
M / H
First strike misses, second hits for 7 damage.
25
Marissa the Amazon
Attacks with bow (6 hp)
M
None.
27
Sir Renn
Attacks with daggers (8 hp)
Hits for 8 damage.
25
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
Jorgo the Punisher
Throws Screaming Javelin *
None (except as noted below).
18
5
Kobold Chieftain
None.
11
Hellhound
7 damage (taken by Sir Renn).
Turn 2
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
Eric Sunsword
25
Marissa the Amazon
27
Sir Renn
18
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
Jorgo the Punisher
18
2
Kobold Chieftain
11
Hellhound
- Demian
Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2001 16:03:31 EST

That was a waster of a turn. Your guys all missed (because of the Javelin), and my
guys all missed because they're uncoordinated!
The file should be ready for the next round.
Turn 2
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
Eric Sunsword
M
None.
25
Marissa the Amazon
None.
27
Sir Renn
None.
18
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
1
Jorgo the Punisher
Throws Magic Javelin (2 hp; miss next turn) **
None.
11
Kobold Chieftain
Throws Magic Javelin (2 hp; miss next turn) **
None.
Hellhound
None.
** - rules don�t specify that it has to hit in order to cause the target to miss
his next turn (unlike for the Screaming Javelin, which says it works regardless of
whether it hits). I�ll assume it has to hit to work.
Turn 3
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
Eric Sunsword
25
Marissa the Amazon
27
Sir Renn
18
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
Jorgo the Punisher
Attacks with Armor Ruin (6 hp)
11
Kobold Chieftain
Hellhound
Andy
Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2001 08:23:38 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Looks like my guys wiped yours out before they even had a chance to strike back; I
just got some very lucky die rolls! Let me know if I'm mistaken; otherwise, I
believe it's still your turn to move...
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
Eric Sunsword
H / H
14 damage total.
25
Marissa the Amazon
Attacks with sword (8 hp)
None.
27
Sir Renn
2H
16 damage total.
18
- Demian
Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2001 20:56:55 EST

Oh well, so much for the idea of splitting up! It's they're own fault for being so
incompetent!
Actually, I think it's your move - turn 22, I believe. The battle with my allies
doesn't count as your turn. Now that it's over, you should go ahead and finish your
move.
Andy
Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 17:25:32 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Current location: Endless Catacombs

Your move!
- Demian
Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 17:26:06 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Subject: errmm..
Ebony Catacombs, not Endless Catacombs. Same difference. ;)
- Demian
Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 21:59:08 EST

Finally, my turn is finished!!
Current location: Set's Crypt

Moving to: Catacombs of Endless Night
I just fought a nasty old Red Dragon.
Your move!
Andy
Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2001 15:45:00 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Current Location: Ebony Catacombs
Moving to: Well of Frost
(yep, I'm going 'round in circles!)
Play area: empty.
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2001 20:41:03 EST

Current Location: Catacombs of Endless Night

(looks like I'm about to fight a Zombie)
Play area: empty.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2001 10:31:14 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Current Location: Well of Frost

Play area: empty.
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2001 07:00:13 EST

Current Location: Catacombs of Endless Night

Moving to: Corridor of Life.
I just fought a Zombie.
Play area: empty.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2001 12:22:56 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com

Moving to: Secret Location
Play area: empty.
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2001 06:57:15 EST

Current Location: Corridor of Life.

Moving to: ???
Play area: empty.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2001 08:49:09 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Current Location: Secret Area

Moving to: ???
Play area: empty.
I just splatted a Mujina. I almost feel sorry for the little guy.
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2001 22:15:33 EST

Current Location: Cerulean Chamber

Moving to: Witch's Crossroad.
Play area: empty.
Your move.
Andy
PS Sorry it took so long for the last couple turns. Now I'm back in business!
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2001 10:03:39 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com

Moving to: Path of Death
Play area: empty.
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2001 21:44:05 EST

Current Location: Witch's Crossroad

Moving to: Temple of Anubis
Play area: empty.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 12:34:36 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Current Location: Path of Death

Play area - empty.
I just beat up a Ghost Warrior. Your move.
- Demian
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 21:53:06 EST

Current Location: Temple of Anubis

Play area: empty.
Your move.
Andy
PS What is the exact object of this game? Do we just wander around the castle until
we find each other??
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2001 13:25:31 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com

Play area: empty.
Your move.
PS What is the exact object of this game? Do we just wander around the castle until
we find each other??
Pretty much -- I think the idea is to arm ourselves first by finding nifty stuff
during our wanderings.
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2001 21:59:49 EST

Current Location: Temple of Anubis

Moving to: Witch's Crossroad
Play area: empty.
Your move.
Andy
Pretty much -- I think the idea is to arm ourselves first by finding nifty stuff
during our wanderings.
That's what I figured. It just seems Castle Arcania has a less developed storyline
and less clear goals than some of the other books of the series. But that's not
that surprising for the first book in the series.
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2001 11:26:23 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com

Play area: empty.
Your move.
That's what I figured. It just seems Castle Arcania has a less developed storyline
and less clear goals than some of the other books of the series. But that's not
that surprising for the first book in the series.
I don't think it's bad, though -- it's kind of boardgame-like; it's just not the
best choice for e-mail play since the individual turns are so short. :)
- Demian
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2001 21:26:40 EST
Current Location: Witch's Crossroad

I forgot to mention it, but last turn I fought Anubis.
Play area: empty.
Your move.
Andy
I don't think it's bad, though -- it's kind of boardgame-like; it's just not the
best choice for e-mail play since the individual turns are so short. :)
Don't get me wrong - I'm still enjoying it. I just wonder how things will work out.
And yes, not the best e-mail book, but we're making do just fine I think.
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 11:40:16 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com

Moving to: Crystal Dome
Play area: empty.
I just ran into some deathtraps, but I am unharmed.
Your move!
- Demian
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 20:54:23 EST


Moving to: Vault of the Warlock
Play area: empty.
Your move!
Andy
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 09:27:45 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Current Location: Crystal Dome

Play area: Empty.
We're getting pretty close...
Your move!
- Demian
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 20:43:15 EST

Current Location: Vault of the Warlock

Play area: Empty.
Your move!
Andy
Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2001 11:03:22 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Okay, let's get this over with...

Moving to: Vault of the Warlock
Play area: Empty.
Your move... are we fighting now? :)
- Demian
Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2001 20:59:25 EST

Subject: The Final Battle
A quick referral to the final battle rules indicates the attacker (that should be
you) creates and sends the first file.
Bring it on!
Andy
Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2001 09:40:44 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Subject: Re: The Final Battle
I believe the proper first file is attached. :)
TURN 1
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
Eric Sunsword
18
Marissa the Amazon
27
Sir Renn
18
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
- Demian
Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2001 21:55:42 EST

Subject: Rules Question
Before we get started, a quick question. Can I heal my guys (using Ointment,
Potion, or Device) before the battle gets started? Also, I couldn't find it in the
rules, but if you heal during combat does that count as your attack? (It definitely
would for a Spell, as that is clearly stated in the rules.)
I seem to think we've discussed this before, during our last game, but I can't
recall the resolution.
Thanks,
Andy
Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2001 07:55:20 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Subject: Re: Rules Question
Before we get started, a quick question. Can I heal my guys (using Ointment,
Potion, or Device) before the battle gets started? Also, I couldn't find it in the
rules, but if you heal during combat does that count as your attack? (It definitely
would for a Spell, as that is clearly stated in the rules.)
I seem to think we've discussed this before, during our last game, but I can't
recall the resolution.
From looking at the old game log, I don't think we actually did discuss this
issue... I think general wisdom would have it that using healing devices during
combat is impossible, but I'd be fine with you doing it in place of attacking. I
don't think you'd likely have time to do it before the start of battle, however...
though the timing here is always a little questionable. :)
- Demian
Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2001 18:47:40 EST

Subject: Final Battle
I agree that they probably don't have time before the battle starts. The "standard"
convention (for most games) seems to be that you can use an item/drink a potion/
etc. to heal yourself in place of making an attack, so we'll go with that.
Here's the first file!
TURN 1
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
Eric Sunsword
18
Marissa the Amazon
27
Sir Renn
18
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
4
Neeves
Casts Shield spell from his Ring
22
Druga
Uses Ointment of Healing
N/A
Restores 6 hp (adds to his current value of 12)
12
Stasheen
Fires sling
10
Magical Warrior
Attacks
NOTE: My characters benefit from the following:
Neeves wears Invisible Gloves � each ally inflicts 1 extra HP of damage if he

hits each round
Potion of Power � all attacks made by all characters inflict an extra 2 HP of
damage for the entire battle
Andy
Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 08:38:07 -0500 (EST)
To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Subject: Re: Final Battle
The battle rages on... I did a total of 29 damage to you (though I imagine some of
that may not go through, depending on your special abilities), and you did an
undetermined amount to me (the Magical Warrior hit, and I'm not sure how strong it
is). The next segment of the battle is attached...
TURN 1
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
Eric Sunsword
Attacks with Brightburn (twice)
H/2H
21 points of damage
18
Marissa the Amazon
Attacks with bow
None.
27
Sir Renn
Attacks with daggers
8 points of damage
18
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
Neeves
Casts Shield spell from his Ring
None.
22
12
5
Druga
N/A
Restores 6 hp (adds to his current value of 12)
12
18
Stasheen
Fires sling
Absorbed by Marissa�s armor.
10
Magical Warrior
Attacks
?? damage (I�m not sure how strong the Magical Warrior is.)
Give this damage to Marissa, no matter how much it is.
4
2

hits each round
- Demian
Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2001 02:57:19 EST

This one doesn't look like it's going to last very long (even with my successful
Web spell).
TURN 2
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
Eric Sunsword
H/H
14 points of damage
18
Marissa the Amazon

Attacks with sword
None.
21
Sir Renn
None.
18
Marissa took a total of 6 HP of damage from the Magical Warrior�s attack.
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
Neeves
Casts Web spell
H
Stops Eric Sunsword and Sir Renn from hitting for 2 turns
12
Druga
Attacks with Sword of Destruction + Magic Dagger
M/M
None.
Stasheen
Fires Sling
7 points of damage
Magical Warrior
Attacks
H
6 points of damage

hits each round
One question - how does the turn order come into play? Let's say you inflict 15 hp
damage on me. Do I have to assign damage before my characters can act? In this
round, I plan on using a Dart of Curing which could save one of my guys depending
on when damage is assigned.
Andy
Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2001 09:03:12 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
This one doesn't look like it's going to last very long (even with my successful
Web spell).
Well, if you'll refer to page 95 of the Eric Sunsword book, you'll find that the
successful Web spell definitely isn't going to do you much good!
One question - how does the turn order come into play? Let's say you inflict 15 hp
damage on me. Do I have to assign damage before my characters can act? In this
round, I plan on using a Dart of Curing which could save one of my guys depending
on when damage is assigned.
I think the damage is assigned before an attack can be made; if it were

simultaneous, there would be no point in distinguishing between attacker and
defender.
Because of all the bad stuff that's happening to you (sorry!), perhaps you should
update your results file and send it again before I figure out how to respond to
it. :)
- Demian
Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2001 08:52:50 EST

That's even worse than I expected! You cursed knight, you!
I have modified the file. Let's get this over with, and quickly! That shouldn't
take too long.
You need to assign 13 points of damage (unless any are countered by special
effects), and that makes you the attacker next. Eric and Sir Renn miss their next
two turns unless you can counter the Web spell I cast. Oh no � the Web spell is
reflected! Stasheen and the Magical Warrior are hit by the Web instead.
TURN 3
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
Eric Sunsword
M / M
None.
18
Marissa the Amazon
Attacks with sword
None.
11
3
Sir Renn
None.
15
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
Neeves
Casts Death spell
15 damage
Druga
Throws Dart of Curing at Neeves

N/A
Automatically hits; restores 5 HP
Stasheen
None
N/A
Trapped by the Web
Magical Warrior
None
N/A
Trapped by the Web
NOTE: Stasheen�s sling bullets continue to do 4 hp of damage each turn (refer to

page 23 of the Neeves book).
As for the assignment of damage, I think you are correct. So if you do more than 11
hp of damage to me, you wipe me out and I won't even be able to counter-attack (or
use my Dart of Curing).
Thanks,
Andy
PS I'd like to start making preps for the next book. As I think we're going in
order, that would be Battle for the Ancient Robot. Who do you want to play?
Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2001 11:39:09 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
That's even worse than I expected! You cursed knight, you!
I have modified the file. Let's get this over with, and quickly! That shouldn't
take too long.
Well, it looks like the tide may be turning; I just miserably failed to do anything
this turn! I took 15 points of damage (from the Death Spell; Stasheen's attack is
presumably prevented by the web) and did none whatsoever to you (My luck isn't with
me today! That's what I get for using the combat chart on the back of the Neeves
book!). Your move once more...
PS I'd like to start making preps for the next book. As I think we're going in
order, that would be Battle for the Ancient Robot. Who do you want to play?
Well, I decided who to play for this game... so you can do the honors for the next
one. :)
- Demian
Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2001 15:06:30 EST

Subject: Re: Final Battle / Eric's "Special" result
Things just keep twisting and turning during this final battle. I rolled a "*" for
Eric's second attack. I need to know what page you're on so we can see what
happens!
Andy
PS I think I'll play E-Ben the robot, if that's ok with you.
Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2001 15:54:01 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Subject: Re: Final Battle / Eric's "Special" result
Things just keep twisting and turning during this final battle. I rolled a "*" for
Eric's second attack. I need to know what page you're on so we can see what
happens!
If I'm not mistaken, I should be on page 126. :)
PS I think I'll play E-Ben the robot, if that's ok with you.
Sounds good to me. :)
- Demian
Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2001 16:53:53 EST

This could about do it. I didn't do any damage last turn. Your special resulted in
me taking 3 damage from a trap in the ruins.
TURN 4
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
Eric Sunsword
H / *
7 damage; I trip and take 3 hp damage.
13
Marissa the Amazon
Attacks with sword
None.
Sir Renn

M
None.
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
Neeves
Casts Web spell (from his Ring)
None.
13
Druga
Throws Dart of Curing at Neeves
N/A
Automatically hits; restores 5 HP
Stasheen
None
N/A
Trapped by the Web
Magical Warrior
None
N/A
Trapped by the Web

I took a total of 10 hp, and you didn�t take any! At least my guys get out of the
web next turn�if they survive long enough to attack!
Andy
Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 10:37:21 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
TURN 5
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
Eric Sunsword
M / M
None.
13
Marissa the Amazon
Attacks with sword
8 damage.
Sir Renn
M
None.
Well, Marissa hit you, doing 8 damage... Let me know where to assign the damage,
then I'll finish resolving the battle (at this point, I might as well know who's
dead and save some time rolling for attacks that won't be made anyway). :)
thanks,
Demian
Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 20:42:39 EST

Let's just put me out of my misery, already. Kill off my other 3 useless "heroes"
(and I use that term very lightly!), and give Neves the other 5.
Andy
Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2001 08:43:37 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
Neeves
Casts Magic Missile
13 damage
5
Druga
Attacks with Sword of Destruction
N/A
Killed
Stasheen
N/A
Restores 4 hp (Killed first)
Magical Warrior
Attacks
N/A
Killed

This is definitely getting to be a pretty gory final fight... Let's see if we can
get it over with. :)
- Demian
Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2001 20:29:10 EST

Subject: Re: Final Battle - THE END
TURN 6
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
Eric Sunsword
H/M
7 damage. Killed Neeves!
10
Marissa the Amazon
Attacks with sword
N/A
Doesn�t matter
2
4
Sir Renn
N/A
Doesn�t matter
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
Neeves
Casts Phantasmal Force
N/A
DEAD!
Oh well, looks like Princess Mara is yours after all. (But am I REALLY dead?! I
smell a sequel!)
Alas, it has finally ended. It went on longer than I thought, but to no avail.
I stand (or more likely, lay on the ground) defeated.
Andy
PS Let me know when you're ready to start the Ancient Robot!
Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2001 20:47:04 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Well, that's one and one. Kind of lacks closure, though -- it'd be nice if there
were a "you've won" page to go to now that I've beaten you... maybe there is, but
if so I don't know where. Ah well. :)
- Demian
Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 07:01:55 EST

I thought there was "you won" page, but it looks like there's only a "you died" one
(which only has a picture, and no writing). There really should be one!
Andy
Battle for the Ancient Robot
PBeM Game (3/15/2001 - 7/11/2001)
Here's a log of a play-by-e-mail game of Battle for the Ancient Robot that I played
against Andy Sekela. The e-mails have been modified slightly in order to make them
more consistent and to remove irrelevant content.
Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 13:20:24 -0500 (EST)

From: Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com>
To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Subject: Mikael, Turn 1
Well, it looks like there's less information that we need to communicate for this
adventure. No "moving to" and no "play area" should be necessary. Here's a
suggested order of actions for each turn:
1.) Check scouting reports (see step 5).

2.) Decide where to go.
3.) Resolve encounters.
4.) Send e-mail stating present location.
5.) Decide where to scout (if applicable).
So, according to this turn order, here's my first location report:
Current Location: Indigo Star 3830
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2001 02:38:37 EST

Subject: E-Ben, Turn 1
Good suggested order for each turn.
Current Location: Lavendar Star 3028
Your move.
- Andy
Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2001 10:10:20 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2001 08:10:26 EST

Your move.
- Andy
Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2001 08:24:36 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
I've just acquired my first robot part (for Indigo Star 3830, logically enough). Be
sure to mark that I have it on your checklist thingie.
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2001 08:33:04 EST

That didn't take you long!
Your move.
- Andy
Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2001 08:38:40 -0500 (EST)
To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Current Location: Jade Star 3825
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2001 19:31:53 EST

I just had a nasty run-in with a flying robot.
Your move.
- Andy
Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2001 08:26:08 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2001 11:03:04 EST

Current Location: Silver Star 2629
Your move.
- Andy
Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2001 12:02:08 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
I've just acquired the Jade Star 3825 robot part... I'm on a roll!
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2001 18:43:22 EST
I guess I better get moving, then!
Your move.
- Andy
Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 10:03:38 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
We just fought off an Emerald Robot.
Current Location: Emerald Star 3622
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 23:20:58 EST

I've just acquired the Silver Star robot part (Finally!).
Your move.
- Andy
Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 08:39:40 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
My latest turn has brought up a question -- what do we do with newly-acquired

weapons? The rules don't really seem to cover it (surprise, surprise). My proposal
is that weapons must be selected before combat begins and a character must skip a
turn in order to switch weapons mid-battle. Sound fair?
In any case, it's your move...
- Demian
Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2001 04:38:08 EST

My latest turn has brought up a question -- what do we do with newly-acquired
weapons? The rules don't really seem to cover it (surprise, surprise). My proposal
is that weapons must be selected before combat begins and a character must skip a
turn in order to switch weapons mid-battle. Sound fair?
Sounds good to me! (Alas, another item not covered by the rules...) Things like
switching weapons and using healing devices or other items should be allowed during
combat, but only if one misses his turn.
Your move.
- Andy
Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2001 07:20:36 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
I just defeated a nasty War Droid... Your move.
- Demian
Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2001 09:50:21 EST

I just recovered the Lavendar Star part of the Ancient Robot! (Actually, I had to
defeat it first in battle, but now it is mine!!!!!)
Your move.
- Andy
Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2001 10:01:51 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Desperate to keep ahead of you, I've just acquired the Emerald Star robot part!
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 00:07:40 EST

Current Location: Xanthous Star 3531
Your move.
- Andy
Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 09:50:25 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Current Location: Cerulean Star 4325
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 17:23:44 EST

I just encountered a few nasty traps.
Your move.
- Andy
Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 17:31:18 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 20:14:27 EST

I just obtained the Xanthous Star robot part. (Evil laugh - he-he-he!)
Your move.
- Andy
Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 20:22:58 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Your move, robot fiend!
- Demian
Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2001 22:41:12 EST

Current Location: Golden Star 3324
Your move, softskin!
- Andy
Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2001 07:36:08 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2001 20:10:28 EST

Current Location: Amethyst Star 2622
Your move.
- Andy
Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2001 07:30:45 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
I've just found the Cerulean Star robot part! Wahahahah!
- Demian
Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2001 23:58:53 EST

I just won a contest of Bravery and Marksmanship.

Your move.
- Andy
Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2001 07:39:13 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2001 10:55:00 EST

My reward for winning the contest: The Amethyst Star part of the Ancient Robot!
Your move.
- Andy
Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2001 08:51:49 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
I just defeated an Orchid Monster. I have to say that it's a little annoying that
we have no choice but to return to old systems even when all we want to do is pass
through them to enter unexplored territory!
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2001 09:41:19 EST

I agree - it is annoying to have to return to old star systems!
Case in Point:
Current Location: Golden Star 3324 (again)
Your move.
Andy
Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2001 10:42:48 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2001 21:15:54 EST

Current Location: Golden Star 3324 (actually, I just got sucked into a black hole).
And I just found the Golden Star part of the Ancient Robot.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2001 07:10:40 -0400 (EDT)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Wow, you evil robot conquerors can be pretty speedy when you put your minds to it!
Anyway...
Current Location: Azure Star 4234
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2001 08:32:35 EDT

Wow, you evil robot conquerors can be pretty speedy when you put your minds to it!
Anyway...
Yeah. We took drank a few cans of Jolt cola we found on the last planet we
explored. We're cranking now!
Current Location: Black Hole Crimson Star 1422
(Now you may see why I had to get the Amethyst Star part before I entered the black
hole.)
Your move.
- Andy
Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2001 08:37:49 -0400 (EDT)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2001 17:33:05 EDT

Current Location: Black Hole Ruby Star 0329
I just acquired the Ruby Star part of the robot. (he-he-he - my plans are starting
to come together!)
Your move.
- Andy
Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2001 07:47:52 -0400 (EDT)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2001 22:47:45 EDT

Current Location: Black Hole Orange Star 1238
You may find this hard to believe, but I just acquired another part of the robot
(the Orange star, as you probably guessed!).
Your move.
- Andy
Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 07:37:03 -0400 (EDT)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
I just found the Azure Star robot part. See! I haven't lost it yet!
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 22:49:55 EDT

No robot parts this turn...
Your move.
- Andy
Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2001 07:30:56 -0400 (EDT)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Thu, 05 Apr 2001 12:10:48 EDT

Your move.
- Andy
Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2001 07:26:15 -0400 (EDT)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Current Location: Ivory Star 3736
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2001 08:44:00 EDT

Current Location: Black Hole Wine Star 1729
Your move.
- Andy
Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2001 17:00:47 -0400 (EDT)
To: Sekelaa@aol.com
I just grabbed the Ivory Star robot part after beating three giants in combat!
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2001 21:17:16 EDT

Your move.
- Andy
Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2001 21:23:33 -0400 (EDT)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Current Location: Ebony Star 3437
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2001 22:20:55 EDT

I just fought some Battle Droids.
Your move.
- Andy
Rules question: I got a special that says Cordon (one of my robots) does double
damage if he hits this turn. Then I get a 2x result on the combat chart. Does that
mean I do four times damage? (It doesn't matter in this case, as the double damage
would have killed them. I was just wondering.)
Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2001 08:03:00 -0400 (EDT)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Current Location: Platinum Star 3035

I just defeated a whole bunch of iguanas!
Your move.
- Demian
Rules question: I got a special that says Cordon (one of my robots) does double
damage if he hits this turn. Then I get a 2x result on the combat chart. Does that
mean I do four times damage? (It doesn't matter in this case, as the double damage
would have killed them. I was just wondering.)
I'd say that would amount to a 4x. Seems reasonable to me. :)
Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2001 17:24:26 EDT

I just fought a mean old War Droid. Seems I kinda got screwed, though. I've been
through the whole Wine Star system, and not a trace of the Ancient Robot part!
(maybe a typo?)
Your move.
- Andy
Sorry, but another rules question. I just found some energy rifles, and will outfit
my robots with them. I have some robots (incl. me) that can attack twice per turn.
I assume that means regardless of what weapons those robots attack with. (The
descriptions of the two robots in question say they have special programs that
allow them to attack twice each turn.)
Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2001 07:48:24 -0400 (EDT)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
I just defeated some nasty carnivorous vines, but I'm back on my way again...
Your move.
- Demian
I just fought a mean old War Droid. Seems I kinda got screwed, though. I've been
through the whole Wine Star system, and not a trace of the Ancient Robot part!
(maybe a typo?)
That's weird! I guess we'll see if I find it later on, should I wander in that
general direction...
Sorry, but another rules question. I just found some energy rifles, and will outfit
my robots with them. I have some robots (incl. me) that can attack twice per turn.
I assume that means regardless of what weapons those robots attack with. (The
descriptions of the two robots in question say they have special programs that
allow them to attack twice each turn.)
Sounds reasonable to me. :)
- Demian
Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2001 20:20:10 EDT

Current Location: Black Hole Maroon Star 2029
I just battled some acid-spitting aliens.
Your move.
- Andy
Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 07:40:52 -0400 (EDT)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 21:42:54 EDT

I found the Maroon Star part of the ancient robot. But it looks like I have to play
some sort of game before I can claim it. (More on that for my next turn...)
Your move.
- Andy
Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2001 07:37:22 -0400 (EDT)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
I just found the Platinum Star robot part!
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2001 12:57:00 EDT

Please turn to p. 128 for instructions on the Checkerboard game. I think I was
making this to be more involved than it really is. You pick a number to place your
X, and let me know when you've chosen. Then I'll email you with my number, and let
me know if I'm safe. Then we'll continue from there.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2001 07:49:11 -0400 (EDT)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Subject: Re: E-Ben, Turn 30 - Checkerboard Game 1
Okay, the X is placed.
- Demian
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2001 18:14:24 EDT

My X is in # 2.
What's the verdict??
Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2001 15:38:10 -0400 (EDT)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
You missed me! I'm ready for round 2...
- Demian
Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2001 21:17:23 EDT

Wow, I actually got lucky!! Let's see if I can make it twice in a row.
I'm moving to row 2, square 2.
-Andy
Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2001 07:21:37 -0400 (EDT)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Wait a minute! We're doing this wrong... I don't know why your book tells me to
turn to p.128 of my book, because that's not relevant to the situation at all! You
have to pick the first X, and I have to guess, since I'm playing the ancient
robot... Because of the pointless reference to my book, I thought I was somehow
under attack!
Anyway, I think we should start over, with you placing the first X and me
guessing... :)
- Demian
Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 20:23:14 EDT

Subject: Re: E-Ben, Turn 30 - Checkerboard Game 1 (new)
Yeah, it is confusing. (Though probably wouldn't be if we were playing face-to-

face.)
Anyway, I have chosen my number. So I just wait for you to tell me which number you
picked?
-Andy
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2001 07:01:57 -0400 (EDT)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Anyway, I have chosen my number. So I just wait for you to tell me which number you
picked?
Sounds good to me... I'll take a potshot at square 4.
- Demian
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2001 18:58:16 EDT

I chose square #2, so I'm safe for the first round and can move onto row 2.
OK, I've got my square in row 2.
Andy
Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 07:35:26 -0400 (EDT)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
I chose square #2, so I'm safe for the first round and can move onto row 2. OK,
I've got my square in row 2.
Okay, I'll fire at square #3. But you probably shouldn't tell me where you actually
are, since it narrows down my range of possible targets. :)
- Demian
Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2001 19:04:05 EDT

Okay, I'll fire at square #3. But you probably shouldn't tell me where you actually
are, since it narrows down my range of possible targets. :)
In my email, I did say I was moving to square # 2. Then, unfortunately, I went to

square 3 of row 2. So you hit me! I know I take 10 hp of damage, but am a little
confused as to what happens next. Do I just move on to row 3?
-Andy
Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2001 12:18:11 -0400 (EDT)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
In my email, I did say I was moving to square # 2. Then, unfortunately, I went to

square 3 of row 2. So you hit me! I know I take 10 hp of damage, but am a little
confused as to what happens next. Do I just move on to row 3?
I think you keep going till you pass row 4 or you get killed... so let me know when
you're ready for me to fire into row 3. :)
- Demian
Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2001 14:13:58 EDT

OK, so I was in row 2, square 3, and got hit for 10 damage. Now I move into row 3,
and you try to guess the square.
- Andy
Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2001 15:10:06 -0400 (EDT)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
OK, so I was in row 2, square 3, and got hit for 10 damage. Now I move into row 3,
and you try to guess the square.
It worked once, so I'm going to fire at square 3 again. :)
- Demian
Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2001 19:02:16 EDT

It worked once, so I'm going to fire at square 3 again. :)
Not this time, fortunately for me! I'm in square four (although I have sort of
backed myself into a corner). OK, now I'm in row 4. Let's get this over with so we
can move on!
Andy
Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2001 21:21:49 -0400 (EDT)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Well, just for the sake of being repetitive, I'll shoot square three again! :)
- Demian
Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2001 11:26:36 EDT

You don't have to be repetitive, honest! I don't mind if you change your mind. Oh
well, guess it's too late for that. You hit me in square 3, so I take 10 more
damage. But at least I'm done, and can claim the Maroon Star part of the robot.
Your move!
- Andy
Date: Tue, 1 May 2001 08:02:04 -0400 (EDT)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sun, 20 May 2001 19:50:22 -0400

From: Andrew Sekela <sekela-a@worldnet.att.net>
To: Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com>
Subject: E-ben, Turn 31
I just found the Maroon Star part of the Ancient Robot (finally!).
Your move.
- Andy
Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 08:19:26 -0400 (EDT)

To: Andrew Sekela <sekela-a@worldnet.att.net>
I just got the Ebony Star robot part!
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 21:31:48 -0400

Your move.
- Andy
Date: Thu, 24 May 2001 06:58:54 -0400 (EDT)

Your move.
- Demian
Date: Thu, 24 May 2001 08:04:22 -0400

Your move.
- Andy
Date: Fri, 25 May 2001 07:28:51 -0400 (EDT)

Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2001 15:11:01 -0400

Current Location: Don't really know. I WAS fighting an easy battle with some wimpy
soft-skins, but developed a short-circuit (by way of a Special combat result) after
I had reduced those guys to 1 HP and was forced to retreat!
Anyway, it's your move.
- Andy
Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2001 11:00:49 -0400 (EDT)
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2001 19:07:17 -0400

Current Location: Still don't know.
It's your move.
- Andy
Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2001 07:02:42 -0400 (EDT)

Current Location: Black Hole Scarlet Star 0929
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2001 21:18:47 -0400

Current Location: I'll give you 3 guesses. If you said "Still don't know", you're
absolutely right!!
It's your move.
- Andy
Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 06:58:18 -0400 (EDT)

Oh dear, this is most distressing! Aliens have created a perfect duplicate of you,
and I must face it in one-on-one combat! The real you won't take any damage or
anything, but you still should probably participate in this fight... Allies aren't
involved. I'm scared.
- Demian
Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 08:08:35 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: Mikael, Turn 37
I agree - I should probably participate. How do you want to handle the combat -
like a "normal" final battle? Or is that overkill?
Well, I think it depends on you. If all you're going to do is attack with the same
weapons every turn, I may as well do it myself and save us some time. If you want
to be sneaky and have some tricks up your sleeve, though, we might as well do it
like a normal final battle... Of course, remember that your tricks (should you have
any) can't involve any of your allies.
- Demian
Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 19:28:58 -0400

Well, I think it depends on you. If all you're going to do is attack with the same
weapons every turn, I may as well do it myself and save us some time. If you want
to be sneaky and have some tricks up your sleeve, though, we might as well do it
like a normal final battle... Of course, remember that your tricks (should you have
any) can't involve any of your allies.
I'm just a plain old robot - no tricks up my sleeve! One question, though, concerns
my attacks. I normally make 2 attacks each turn for 3 HP each. But I am now armed
with an energy rifle that does 6 hp per attack, and I gained some knowledge in the
Black Hole that allows me to do an additional 1 HP. So are you fighting the
original E-Ben, or the current E-Ben? I am currently at my max hp (41), so that
doesn't matter either way.
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 21:01:41 -0400 (EDT)

I'm just a plain old robot - no tricks up my sleeve! One question, though, concerns
my attacks. I normally make 2 attacks each turn for 3 HP each. But I am now armed
with an energy rifle that does 6 hp per attack, and I gained some knowledge in the
Black Hole that allows me to do an additional 1 HP. So are you fighting the
original E-Ben, or the current E-Ben? I am currently at my max hp (41), so that
doesn't matter either way.
Well, I'm in a similar position -- my weapons have been enhanced to do an extra 1

damage, and I have a disintegration ray rifle that does 9 hp per attack. The extra
damage is straightforward -- I think we each get that bonus to our regular
attacks... but the extra weapons confuse me. Do we use them for each attack?
Instead of our regular attacks? In addition to our regular attacks? The rules are
vague. What do you think?
- Demian
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 22:52:27 -0400

Well, I'm in a similar position -- my weapons have been enhanced to do an extra 1

damage, and I have a disintegration ray rifle that does 9 hp per attack. The extra
damage is straightforward -- I think we each get that bonus to our regular
attacks... but the extra weapons confuse me. Do we use them for each attack?
Instead of our regular attacks? In addition to our regular attacks? The rules are
vague. What do you think?
I agree about the extra damage. As for the special weapons, I think we use them
instead of our regular attacks. For me, my description says I have a Heightened
Weapons System, which clearly states it allows me to attack twice per combat turn.
I'm assuming that this means I can attack twice with my Energy Rifle, as the HWS
doesn't say it's limited to my "on-board" weapons systems.
Andy
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2001 07:17:44 -0400 (EDT)

I agree about the extra damage. As for the special weapons, I think we use them
instead of our regular attacks. For me, my description says I have a Heightened
Weapons System, which clearly states it allows me to attack twice per combat turn.
I'm assuming that this means I can attack twice with my Energy Rifle, as the HWS
doesn't say it's limited to my "on-board" weapons systems.
Hmm... my description says I have three attacks per combat round and doesn't
specify that I have to use my throwing stars... but three attacks with that
disintegration ray rifle (which does 9 damage per hit) seems too devastating to be
right. Any thoughts? Feel free to look at my character sheet in the Mikael book if
you want to compare my description to yours...
- Demian
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2001 10:29:33 -0400

Hmm... my description says I have three attacks per combat round and doesn't
specify that I have to use my throwing stars... but three attacks with that
disintegration ray rifle (which does 9 damage per hit) seems too devastating to be
right. Any thoughts? Feel free to look at my character sheet in the Mikael book if
you want to compare my description to yours...
Since your weapon says "3 Energized Throwing Stars" and you have 3 attacks per
turn, I think the implication is that you get 1 attack with each throwing star. But
it's certainly ambiguous as far as other weapons goes. Maybe it should be something
like 1 attack with the disintegration rifle and 2 attacks with the Throwing Stars
per turn? Also, feel free to look at my description as well.
Andy
Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 07:03:02 -0400 (EDT)

Since your weapon says "3 Energized Throwing Stars" and you have 3 attacks per
turn, I think the implication is that you get 1 attack with each throwing star. But
it's certainly ambiguous as far as other weapons goes. Maybe it should be something
like 1 attack with the disintegration rifle and 2 attacks with the Throwing Stars
per turn? Also, feel free to look at my description as well.
That sounds good, so it's time to get this straight...
I'll attack using two throwing stars and my rifle each turn, while you'll attack
three times with your nifty 6-damage-doing weapon. You're at your full 41 hit
points, right?
If that all sounds good to you, I'll run the combat and let you know if I'm dead or
not. :)
- Demian
Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2001 07:09:19 -0400

If that all sounds good to you, I'll run the combat and let you know if I'm dead or
not. :)
That is correct. I am at my full 41 hit points. (Fortunately, I used the ancient

robot to heal me a few turns ago!) Good luck!
Andy
Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2001 10:01:30 -0400 (EDT)

Well, I just played out the combat, and I might have won... or I might not. It's
another ambiguity! I killed you and was reduced to 3 hit points. However, along the
way, you had two * results, which I treated as misses since it's not really you and
you don't have a page number to use as a reference for the specials table. However,
if you think these shouldn't have been treated as misses, it's possible that I am
dead. Let me know what you think.
- Demian
Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2001 19:18:44 -0400

I agree that the * results should be treated as misses, because as you say it isn't
really me. Besides, I want to have the pleasure of defeating you myself - not have
some stupid duplicate do it (ha-ha)!
Andy
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 06:42:09 -0400 (EDT)

In that case, it's now your move! :)
- Demian
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2001 20:57:04 -0400

Current Location: Still don't know.
It's your move.
- Andy
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 06:48:46 -0400 (EDT)

I just got the Scarlet Star robot part! One more and I win!
- Demian
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 07:45:11 -0400

Current Location: Xanthous Star 3531 (finally on the map)
It's your move.
I just got the Scarlet Star robot part! One more and I win!
Are you serious, or just joking? Is there a victory condition I missed?
- Andy
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 21:57:58 -0400 (EDT)

Are you serious, or just joking? Is there a victory condition I missed?
For some reason, I thought there was... but I was wrong. I think the thing on my
character sheet about being a national hero short-circuited my brain. ;) Anyway...
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 22:53:06 -0400
It's your move.
Andy
For some reason, I thought there was... but I was wrong. I think the thing on my
character sheet about being a national hero short-circuited my brain. ;) Anyway...
That's good. You had me worried.
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2001 13:10:57 -0400 (EDT)

Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2001 21:23:05 -0400

I just encountered some rather nasty traps.
It's your move.
Andy
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2001 07:23:22 -0400 (EDT)

I just defeated a whole bunch of wimpy robot scum!
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2001 12:26:34 -0400


It's your move.
Andy
I just defeated a whole bunch of wimpy robot scum!
They must have been wimpy if you defeated them! (ha-ha)
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2001 14:10:56 -0400 (EDT)

I just got the Crimson Star robot part! Woohoo!!
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2001 22:28:19 -0400

It's your move.
Andy
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 07:14:21 -0400 (EDT)

Your move.
- Demian
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2001 07:04:00 -0400

It's your move.
Andy
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2001 07:56:35 -0400 (EDT)

Your move.
- Demian
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2001 22:12:17 -0400

Current Location: Black Hole Crimson Star 1422 (Finally, I return to the Black
Hole)
Your move.
Andy
Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2001 21:32:07 -0400 (EDT)

I just defeated a Lizard Knight and his mount.
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2001 07:20:03 -0400

Current Location: Black Hole Burgundy Star 1329
This is interesting. I just found an Ancient Robot Spare Part. I can select one
from the list of part you already have. I choose the Ivory part, so I can kick some
humanoid butt.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 07:52:15 -0400 (EDT)

Your move.
- Demian
Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 01:41:17 -0400

Your move.
Andy
PS What do we do now? It seems all the parts (except for the MIA Wine star part,
and the Burgundy part that wasn't available to me) have been claimed. Do we just
wander around until we fight?
Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 08:24:45 -0400 (EDT)

Your move.
- Demian
PS What do we do now? It seems all the parts (except for the MIA Wine star part,
and the Burgundy part that wasn't available to me) have been claimed. Do we just
wander around until we fight?
I think that's exactly what we do. It's kind of annoying that you have to repeat
encounters on planets you got robot parts from already, even if all you want to do
is just pass through!
- Demian
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2001 07:59:43 -0400

I just fought some (more) wimpy Acid Aliens.
Your move.
Andy
I think that's exactly what we do. It's kind of annoying that you have to repeat
encounters on planets you got robot parts from already, even if all you want to do
is just pass through!
It is kind of annoying. Case in point, my second encounter with the acid aliens.
I'm just trying to get out of the BH systems and find you!
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2001 19:31:06 -0400 (EDT)

In the interest of saving the time involved in redundant combat, I've decided to
retreat from some nasty giants... So I'm not sure where I'll end up after that.
Your move!
- Demian
Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2001 22:36:38 -0400

Looks like I may have found a way out of the Black Hole systems...
Your move.
Andy
Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2001 09:13:33 -0400 (EDT)

Current Location: 19th-Century Earth (?!?!)
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 07:08:51 -0400

Subject: Re: Mikael, Turn 49 (Rules Question)
Before we proceed, I'd like to clarify one thing. Can I go back and look at
sections I've been to? For example, I've got to choose what section I want to move
to, and I've already been to one or more of them. Before I choose which one, can I
read the notes I have from the first time I was there. In the "real" world, this is
logical because I would of course have some sort of journal or log of my journeys.
But I don't know if that's fair in the game world.
Andy
Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 07:48:15 -0400 (EDT)

Subject: Re: Mikael, Turn 49 (Rules Question)
Yeah, go ahead and refer back. I believe I've done it before without asking because
I lost track of what was going on... :)
- Demian
Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 09:46:11 -0700

From: "Sekela, Andy" <sekelaa@ectinfo.com>
To: 'Demian Katz' <demiankatz@gmail.com>
Current Location: Black Hole Scarlet Star 0929 (for the first time, by the way)
Your move.
Yeah, go ahead and refer back. I believe I've done it before without asking because
I lost track of what was going on... :)
That will make things easier. And it makes sense that way, too. (I just want to get
to the final battle! He-he-he!)
Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2001 20:47:02 -0400 (EDT)

To: "Sekela, Andy" <sekelaa@ectinfo.com>
Current Location: 19th-century Earth
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2001 06:42:11 -0400

Current Location: Black Hole Scarlet Star 0929.
Looks like we have another Gladiator Contest, only this time it's E-Ben against a
duplicate Mikael. I don't remember exactly how we did this last time; what stats do
I use for Mikael?
Andy
Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2001 08:45:49 -0400 (EDT)

Subject: Re: E-Ben, Turn 50
Looks like we have another Gladiator Contest, only this time it's E-Ben against a
duplicate Mikael. I don't remember exactly how we did this last time; what stats do
I use for Mikael?
Well, to be consistent with what happened last battle, use my full hit poitns (I'm
currently uninjured) of 44, and have me attack three times per turn -- twice at +1
damage on the combat index listed in your book (due to weapon enhancements) and
once at 9 damage (with my disintegration ray).
- Demian
Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 06:47:59 -0700

From: "Sekela, Andy" <sekelaa@ectinfo.com>
To: 'Demian Katz' <demiankatz@gmail.com>
As luck would have it, during my fight with the duplicated Mikael, I got a special
result on the 2nd turn and was forced to retreat! So now I'm in limbo once again.
Your move.
Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2001 20:12:20 -0400 (EDT)

To: "Sekela, Andy" <sekelaa@ectinfo.com>
You just won! I attempted to mess with history, and it had disastrous consequences
(see page 119 of my book if you want the gory details).
That game kind of ended with a thud... But it was fun while it lasted. :)
- Demian
Revenge of the Red Dragon
PBeM Game (10/12/2000 - 11/22/2000)
Here's a log of a play-by-e-mail game of Revenge of the Red Dragon that I played
against Andy Sekela. The e-mails have been modified slightly in order to make them
more consistent and to remove irrelevant content, and the Microsoft Word documents
we exchanged have been converted to HTML with a mostly-decent degree of success.
Andy deserves credit for devising all of the fancy rules and tables, which you may
well find useful if you ever try to play this game by e-mail yourself... In case
you don't feel like digging through the e-mails to find them, they are linked here:
Shields & Eggs Game Rules

Final Conflict Rules
Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2000 21:53:43 EDT

Subject: Red Dragon, Turn 1
Now, on to our game.
(I actually would have chosen the Dragon if it came down to it anyway!) I will move
to Castle Arcania, just for old time's sake (even though I haven't played that book
yet).
Some ground rules I'd like to clarify:

1) I always tell you where I am.
2) Though we resolve our own battles, we should at least tell each other what we
fought (although we don't have to mention treasure we gain).
3) I will let you know if/when I will summon the faerie dragon back to me.
4) I won't read on until you tell me it is my turn again.
I'm sure there's other stuff, but that's what I could think of so far.
Looking forward to our game!

Andy
Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2000 18:04:06 -0400 (EDT)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Subject: Black Knight, Turn 1
Well, I finally got ready to start playing... I think I'm going to save all of the
e-mails of this game so that I can put up a log on my web site when we're done...
assuming that you don't mind, of course. :)
Anyway, on with the game...
Probably goes without saying, but we should probably use d20s to generate numbers
in combat. :) Also, I think it would be helpful to keep a list of what's in the
play area; certain actions require that I write notes and put them on the table, so
to speak, and if we have a status line then we won't lose track of what's out
there.
That being said...
Play area: Empty.
I've made my first move; your turn. :)
- Demian
Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2000 23:47:09 EDT

I will start serializing the messages for ease of tracking. If you want to use a
different method, that's fine. Just let me know.
My rather brief visit at Castle Arcania included fighting a group of Skeleton

Warriors, which I defeated. I will move to the Purple Plain on my next turn.
Play area: Empty.
Andy
Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2000 07:43:37 -0400 (EDT)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Nothing eventful has happened, but another turn has passed...
Play area: Empty.
- Demian
Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2000 19:31:12 EDT

I fought a Copper Dragon (who had the audacity to move into my territory) in the
Purple Plain. Next turn I will move to the Druid's Grove.
Play area: Empty.
Andy
Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2000 20:22:02 -0400 (EDT)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Yet another turn has passed without me having anything interesting to tell you...
It appears there's action on the horizon, however! Your move for now, though...
Play area: Empty.
- Demian
Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2000 07:01:41 EDT

Looks like I'm having all the fun! I battled a Druid at the Druid's Grove. Now I
will move to the Lich's Way.
Play area: Empty.
Andy
Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2000 22:22:24 -0400 (EDT)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
At last, some action! I just defeated a group of Qullan. Your turn.
Play area: Empty.
- Demian
Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2000 07:13:24 EDT

Subject: Rules Question
Demian,
Before I continue, I need resolution on a question. I may have been conducting the
turns improperly. Is your turn over when you announce you are moving into a new
area, or when you need to turn to a new page within that same area? I thought one
turn involved any decisions (incl. fighting) you had to make within one area.
Example: (Feel free to look at the Flametongue book if you need to) # 29 - I enter
the Purple Plain. It asks if I want to attack the copper dragon or continue to
chase after the Knight.
# 84 - I choose to attack the Dragon, and conduct the combat in this section.
# 80 - after defeating the Dragon, I search his lair by going to this section.
After that, I choose the next area to go to.
Should this sequence have been one turn (the way I played it, since it all takes
place in the Purple Plain), or 3 turns???
The rules aren't entirely clear, but they do say if you decide to fight an enemy
you resolve the combat during that movement turn. It says after that you decide
where to go next, but you do not read further until your next turn. I assumed that
"where to go" meant to a new area, and didn't include if you wanted to search for
treasure or something.
If I am wrong, I am probably a few turns ahead of you!

I won't take turn 5 until I hear back from you, as I ran into the same situation in
the Lich's Way.
Andy
Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2000 07:37:56 -0400 (EDT)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Before I continue, I need resolution on a question. I may have been conducting the
turns improperly. Is your turn over when you announce you are moving into a new
area, or when you need to turn to a new page within that same area? I thought one
turn involved any decisions (incl. fighting) you had to make within one area.
Hmm... Tough question; I've been playing this the opposite way from you... Simply
resolving one page and then ending my turn. That seemed the correct way to do
things, since it's sometimes a bit ambiguous as to whether I'm going to a new area
or not; that suggested to me that every page turn, regardless of what's going on,
ends the turn.
Anyway, you're right about the rules being unclear; they're a bit of a mess,
actually... I still don't quite understand the purpose of allies in combat, since
it seems like only one person can attack at a time, and the player character is
generally a better fighter than the allies... but that's another matter
entirely. :)
Regarding the basic turn-taking, I suggest that we do the one page turn equals one
game turn, simply because it's an unambiguous choice, whereas "moving to another
area" can sometimes be a rather fuzzy decision. If you agree to that, let me know
how far ahead you are and I'll catch up with you. :)
- Demian
Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2000 12:23:56 EDT

Demian,
I was afraid we were doing things differently. That would explain why I fought so
many things already! I do agree with you that the least ambiguous method is to go
page-by-page, and that's what we should do.
My last battle against the Crystal Cave Walls in the Lich's Way was page (and
therefore turn) 11 for me, so I'm a good bit ahead of you. I don't know whether
that will impact the game. I wouldn't think it would have too much of an effect.
But we could just start over again if you want, or I'll just wait for you to catch
up.
As far as allies... when my brother and I played we got into the same discussion. I
looked at all the books, and in a couple of them I found a line that says you and
all your allies attack first. So we assumed that you roll for your main character
and any allies first, and then for the monster you're fighting. This gives you an
obvious advantage, but if you didn't allow allies to attack every turn then, like
you said, they wouldn't have much purpose. On the other hand, if you and all your
allies attack first, then there's a good chance you can defeat your opponent before
he even gets a chance to strike back.
How about this - participants on each side alternate attacks until each participant
has attacked once, which concludes one round of combat. For example, you and your
allies (an Elf and a Dwarf) are attacking a Dragon. You attack first. Then the
Dragon attacks. Then the Elf and Dwarf each attack. (If the Dragon had an ally, he
would attack after the Elf and before the Dwarf.) That completes one round. Then
you start the process over again, with you attacking, then the Dragon, etc. What do
you think?
I am sorry for the confusion. I guess we just need to get the bugs worked out. The
next books we play (and I hope we will play again) should go much easier.
Andy
Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2000 22:14:26 -0400 (EDT)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Subject: Black Knight, Turns 5-11
I'm glad you agree on the one-section-at-a-time thing, and I definitely agree with
your suggestion regarding turn-taking in combat... So I think we've worked out all
the eccentricities of the rules... now back to the game...
I'm now caught up, having also played through eleven sections. Along the way to
catch up with you, I battled Wights, a Warlord and his Horse, and a Hordling. It is
now your turn.
Play area: Empty.
- Demian
Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2000 07:00:51 EDT

Yes, I think we're back on track again. (There are definitely some abiguities in
the rules. But with a little common sense and discussion, those are easily
overcome. I still like the overall format and gameplay, though.)
I am still wandering through the Lich's Way. (I never did like those undead types;
they just don't taste as good as you living folk.)
Your turn.
Play area: Empty.
Andy
Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2000 07:54:03 -0400 (EDT)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
I've just survived a clash with a Naga and her Stone Warriors. Your move.
Play area: Empty.

- Demian
Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2000 12:09:19 EDT

Subject: Red Dragon Turn 13
Doesn't sound like that battle was much fun...
I'm still wandering around the Lich's Way. Your turn.
Play area: Empty.
Andy
Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2000 13:46:53 -0400 (EDT)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Well, another relatively uneventful turn has gone by... Your move once more. :)
Play area: Empty.
- Demian
Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 04:51:00 EDT

Now it's getting interesting!
You are magically compelled to answer the following questions:

1) what area you are in
2) name all your allies and reveal how many hit points each has
3) describe one magic item in your possession.
I am still in the Lich's Way (will this never end??).
Play area: Empty.
One rules question - If I need to give up a magic item (to gain a benefit in this
case), do Healing Potions count? Technically a potion would be a magic item, but it
seems kind of lame to give up a mere potion. Perhaps it should be something a
little more powerful.
And by the way, it's your turn.
Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 22:18:10 -0400 (EDT)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
You are magically compelled to answer the following questions:
Fiendish lizard!
1) what area you are in

I'm in the Dwarven Hills at the moment...
2) name all your allies and reveal how many hit points each has
Those would be Euras (6 hp), Scorch (7 hp), Phantast (10 hp) and Gridelin, whose
hit points are unknown. Euras is a Djinn, Scorch is an Efreet, Phantast is a
Nightmare, and Gridelin is a Fairy Dragon.
3) describe one magic item in your possession.
My Ebony Blade, Nightslasher, does nine points of damage outdoors and twelve points
of damage indoors. Don't ask me why, but I can't complain.
One rules question - If I need to give up a magic item (to gain a benefit in this
case), do Healing Potions count? Technically a potion would be a magic item, but it
seems kind of lame to give up a mere potion. Perhaps it should be something a
little more powerful.
I think giving up a healing potion is fair; those can be precious at times!
With all that out of the way, I took another uneventful turn. Your move once more!
Play area: Empty.
- Demian
Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 12:58:59 EDT

I know, I'm a bad lizard. I come from a broken home, so what do you expect? (When I
was only 50, my mother ate my father, and I had to live with my grand-dragons way
up north...)
Anyway, now that I know everything about you except your mother's maiden name, I
guess we can continue.
I continue my apparently endless wanderings in the Lich's Way. Your move.
Play area: Empty.
Rules Question (hereafter abbreviated "RQ") 2 - (I'll serialize these now as well.)
If I gain an ally (via spell, magic item, etc.) do I need to reveal that? I know
we're not supposed to reveal treasure gained, but I don't know if an ally would fit
into that category.
As for the Healing potion question, I agree with your assessment.
Andy
Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 22:36:33 -0400 (EDT)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Rules Question (hereafter abbreviated "RQ") 2 - (I'll serialize these now as well.)
If I gain an ally (via spell, magic item, etc.) do I need to reveal that? I know
we're not supposed to reveal treasure gained, but I don't know if an ally would fit
into that category.
I don't think there's any need for you to mention allies gained, unless of course
you've gained an ally by stealing one of mine. :)
In any case, my latest turn is finished... Once again, nothing too notable took
place.
Play area: Empty.
- Demian
Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 12:09:58 EDT

I have finally exited the Lich's Way and am now in Deadman's Valley. Nothing else
to report. Your turn.
Play area: Empty.
Andy
Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2000 22:38:31 -0400 (EDT)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
I just vanquished a wizard who managed to resist my darkness power (which allows me
to convert an enemy to an ally). It's now your turn.
Play area: Empty.
- Demian
Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2000 17:40:38 EDT

Too bad about that Wizard resisting your power (NOT!).
I just defeated a group of Skeletons in Deadman's Alley and, perhaps foolishly,

decided to remain here for another turn and explore.
I'll let you know my ideas for our inevitable combat after I've had a chance to
think through them a bit.
Andy
Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2000 22:31:01 -0400 (EDT)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
I just defeated a Blue Snake. Your turn... (and happy weekend!) :)

Play area: Empty.
- Demian
Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2000 21:05:39 EST

I just defeated a rather nasty Skeletal Priest in Deadman's Valley. I am now headed
to the Wizard's Tower.
Play area: Empty.
Andy
By the way, I think I have my suggestion for our combat worked out. I'll email it
to you tomorrow. Basically, it will consist of a table in a Word document. At the
beginning of every round, we'll each write in what each of our characters will do.
We'll take turns fighting each round (i.e., I'll fight one round, rolling for both
your and my characters; then you'll fight the next round; etc.). This may take
time, but as it is likely to be the final conflict, it will probably be worth it.
Of course, after you see the final document, it should be a little clearer. And
this is just my first suggestion; I won't be offended if you don't like it or want
to try something else.
Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2000 21:58:59 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
My latest turn has passed rather uneventfully (though it smells kinda funky). Your
move once more. :)
Play area: Empty.
BTW, your final combat suggestion sounds good, though I'll be better able to
comment when I see your Word document. :)
- Demian
Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 06:49:13 EST

Looks like this turn will be interesting. I just moved to the Wizard's Tower, and
we have to play a game. You can turn to 116 to look at the rules. I have an idea on
how we can play, and will send you a spreadsheet or something later on today.
Andy
Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 23:18:08 EST

Subject: Shields and Eggs rules
Here's the rules I came up with for the Shields and Eggs game (p. 116). Let me know
what you think. We have to agree before we can proceed.
Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 12:55:19 -0500 (EST)
To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Subject: Red Dragon, Turn 19 (Shields & Eggs, Turn 0)
I just got your suggestions, and they all sound good... As per your instructions
for Shields & Eggs, I've created a Knight file and am now ready for your first
move.
- Demian
Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 20:14:27 EST

Subject: Red Dragon, Turn 19 (Shields & Eggs, Turn 1a)
I have my Dragon File.
Attached is the Game File with my chosen Shields. I added a couple lines to keep
track of how many unmarked Shields and Eggs we have found, as appropriate.
2
3
I also kept the rules on the document, rather than deleting them. I had to refer to
them a couple times.
Let me know how I fared!
Andy
Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2000 12:18:32 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Subject: Red Dragon, Turn 19 (Shields & Eggs, Turn 1b)
Let me know how I fared!
You didn't do too well... Your first move was successful, but you hit an X on your
second move. Thus, you lose five hit points and gain nothing, though your next
unmarked square will earn you a potion.
My selections are attached.
Unmark
3
Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2000 18:56:40 EST

Now I don't feel so bad; you (or, at least, the wizard you're playing; I don't want
to offend your sneaky little "big bad" Black Knight) struck out on the first one.
Here's my next "move." I updated the game file, and I think it's pretty clear.
Unmark
1
By the way, we can pick new eggs/shields each turn. My intention was we wouldn't
have to continue with any left over from the last turn (unless you think we
should).
Andy
Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 22:29:21 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Now I don't feel so bad; you (or, at least, the wizard you're playing; I don't want
to offend your sneaky little "big bad" Black Knight) struck out on the first one.
Well, looks like you did the same thing on your second attempt... so take a bit
more damage. My next try is attached... a risky gambit, perhaps. :)
Here's my next "move". I updated the game file, and I think it's pretty clear.
Yeah, I like the way you did that... I've followed suit. :)
Unmark
By the way, we can pick new eggs/shields each turn. My intention was we wouldn't
have to continue with any left over from the last turn (unless you think we
should).
Yeah, that's perfectly fair... :)
- Demian
Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 23:37:22 EST

OUCH!! That hurt! I can't take much more of this. But at least there's only one
more marked shield.
You got 3 unmarked eggs before you hit the marked one. Here's the updated file and
my next selections.
Unmark
X
4
Unmark
Unmark
Unmark
Andy
Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2000 22:33:06 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Well, you got two unmarked squares before hitting my final X.. So you win a healing
potion but lose five hit points. My next move is attached... Since you've hit all
of my X's, if you survive my latest assault, there's no need for you to mail me the
file back; you can't possibly miss from here on out. :)
Unmark
Unmark
X
Unmark
Unmark
Unmark
Unmark
- Demian
Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2000 22:33:01 EST

An excellent choice - your first move was one of my marked eggs! Phew!!! Now this
game is finally over (as you said, my next choices will automatically be unmarked).
So I collect (and quickly consume) the 3 healing potions, and finally end my turn.
I will now move to the Thieves Caves. Your move.
Play area: Empty.
Here is the final game file. I know you don't need it, but it may be good if you're
archiving all of the stuff from our game.
Unmark
Unmark
Unmark
Unmark
Unmark
Unmark
Andy
Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2000 11:31:59 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Well, I've really done it this time! Stuck my sword in the wrong lake, and now
you've been teleported into combat with me! You're now at the Enchanted Lake, and
you can't retreat due to the magical nature of your appearance. If I am to
understand the rules correctly, you always get initiative over me, and under the
circumstances I imagine we're both about equally surprised at the turn of events...
So I guess your best bet is to send over your instructions for the first attack!
Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 18:31:13 EST

Subject: Re: Black Knight, Turn 19
Curses! I haven't had time to finish my plans, silly Knight. But so be it... I look
forward to your downfall!!!
I'll need a day or two to finish up the 2-player rules. I'll send them to you for
your review after I've done the first draft. Of course, once we get them done,
we'll be able to use them in all the other books.
Andy
Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2000 13:00:18 EST

Subject: The Final Conflict
Well, here goes nothing. Let me know what you think!
Andy
Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2000 17:32:12 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Okay, my moves are attached... Let's see how this works itself out... :)
TURN 1
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
Flametongue
31
Sistoo
13
Gridelin
N/A
NOTE: I will summon Gridelin as the battle begins. Since I have waited until I
confronted you to summon him, Gridelin gets 2 free attacks before anyone else. I
guess he�ll be casting spells, as the rules don�t say anything about him attacking
or causing damage.
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
Black Knight
Attacks w/ Nightslasher
32
Euras
Summons a Wind Being
Scorch
Casts Wall of Fire
Phantast
Attacks w/ fangs
n/a
Automatic hit � 3 damage.
10
- Demian
Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 17:11:40 EST

It was a bloody first round, and here are the results.
TURN 1
NOTE: I will summon Gridelin as the battle begins. Since I have waited until I
confronted you to summon him, Gridelin gets 2 free attacks before anyone else. I
guess he�ll be casting spells, as the rules don�t say anything about him attacking
or causing damage
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
Gridelin
Casts Winds
N/A
All enemies suffer 2 hp of damage each
N/A
ii
Gridelin
Casts Faerie Fire
N/A
All allies hit next combat turn
N/A
NOTE: Gridelin�s spells hit automatically.
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
Flametongue
Uses Iron Statue
N/A
Iron Statue becomes an ally for the battle
31
26
Sistoo
Attacks w/ Glaive
Auto hits*
Does 9 hp damage
13
Iron Statue
Attacks
Auto hits*
Does 10 hp damage
11
Gridelin
Casts Distortion on Scorch
N/A
Scorch misses for next 2 turns
N/A
* = because of Gridelin�s Faerie Fire spell
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
Black Knight
None.
32
Euras
Summons a Wind Being
2X
Creates a Wind Being that absorbs up to 10 hp
Scorch
Casts Wall of Fire
Hits Flametongue.
Hits Sistoo.
Misses the Iron Statue.
Phantast
Attacks w/ fangs
n/a
Automatic hit � 3 damage.

10
Wind Being HP: 10
I looked up a couple things in the Black Knight's book, namely the effect of a
couple spells you cast. Please feel free to do the same. As there are a lot of
special rules and circumstances, we can either include them in the game file (and
add time to the process) or just refer to the other book as needed. I recommend the
latter. If either of us use an object we found along the way (eg. the Iron Statue),
we can provide info on that object as required.
Your move!
Andy
Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2000 13:49:12 -0500 (EST)

To: Sekelaa@aol.com
Subject: Victory for the Red Dragon!
Well, that was quick! I just got splattered all about the landscape. :) First, your
fire breath lead to a special (*) which somehow caused you to do 22 points of
damage to my group. Almost immediately thereafter, Sistoo scored a critical hit,
doing another 18 points of damage! That was that. :) You've won! Congratulations!
The final battle file is attached, in case you're curious to see what happened
exactly...
TURN 2
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
Flametongue
Breathes Fire
*
SPECIAL -- Claws & fangs auto-hit, double damage (22 hp)
26
Sistoo
Attacks w/ Glaive
2X
Does 18 damage, wipes out the enemy.
Iron Statue
Attacks
Gridelin
Casts Fumble on the Knight
N/A
Knight misses his next turn
N/A
Order #
Character
Action
Die Result
Effect
Hit Points
Black Knight
Does 9 hp damage.
21
Euras
Casts Wind Gusts
Red Dragon is blown off his feet for next two turns.
Scorch
---
Phantast
---
- Demian
Challenge of Druid's Grove
PBeM Game (1/15/2002 - 3/10/2002)
Here's a log of a play-by-e-mail game of Challenge of Druid's Grove that I played

against Andy Sekela. The e-mails have been modified and reordered slightly in order
to make them more readable and to remove irrelevant content.
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 22:14:57 -0500

Subject: Re: Long-time-no-"see"
I (or Renwood, I guess) go first. I took my first turn (shouldn't be any harm in
that, I don't think; I want to get the game going!). I read "The adventure
begins..." page and then turned to the first encounter.
I don't know what format to use for our turn reports. It doesn't appear we have to
tell each other where we are, as in some of the previous books.
Hope you find the Ar-Kane book!
Andy
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 19:16:17 -0500 (EST)

Well, I found my Ar-Kane book. It looks like we still have to report our locations,
so I think a "current location / moving to" turn report format makes the most
sense. So for your first turn, would you mind sending me a report with your current
location (wherever you are in "the adventure begins") and your moving to (the
location related to the number you first chose). I don't think you should actually
read the result of your first choice until I've made my first choice.
One other complication -- this book doesn't provide hit points for monsters when
they're encountered; it's supposed to be kept secret to increase the strategy
involved in retreating. I don't think there's really any good way of working around
this problem, though, so we may have to sacrifice that feature in the interest of
making e-mail play run smoothly. Any thoughts?
- Demian
Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 06:12:58 -0500

Well, I found my Ar-Kane book. It looks like we still have to report our locations,
so I think a "current location / moving to" turn report format makes the most
sense. So for your first turn, would you mind sending me a report with your current
location (wherever you are in "the adventure begins") and your moving to (the
location related to the number you first chose). I don't think you should actually
read the result of your first choice until I've made my first choice.
Yes, I was mistaken. (I noticed that when I re-read the rules last night). I will
send you a new email with the correct form.
One other complication -- this book doesn't provide hit points for monsters when
they're encountered; it's supposed to be kept secret to increase the strategy
involved in retreating. I don't think there's really any good way of working around
this problem, though, so we may have to sacrifice that feature in the interest of
making e-mail play run smoothly. Any thoughts?
I agree; there's no way around this. You can look up the enemy's hit points in the
Renwood book. When I fight, you can just email me my enemy's hit points since I
still don't have the Ar-Kane book (though I did ask my brother to send it to me).
Andy
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 19:28:17 -0500 (EST)

Subject: Rules Problems Already!
I just noticed two rather significant problems:
1.) Both books say "You go first." So I don't know who is actually supposed to make
the first move.
2.) My primary weapons (magical daggers of light) don't indicate how much damage
they inflict upon a successful hit! Rather important information to omit, I'd say!
- Demian
Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 06:16:15 -0500

Subject: Re: Rules Problems Already!
They are pretty significant problems!! I hoped by the fourth book some of these
ambiguities would be fixed!
As for who goes first, you may as well go. (Six in one; half-dozen in the other.)
As for your primary weapons, that's a tough one... Do they have any special powers?
For reference, I can throw 2 darts a turn, each of which inflict 6 HP. But I only
have 4 darts (though they are reusable), so I can really only attack with them on
two turns during any battle. How many daggers do you have? Do you throw them or
attack in melee?
Andy
Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 07:30:28 -0500 (EST)

They are pretty significant problems!! I hoped by the fourth book some of these
ambiguities would be fixed!
They obviously didn't have very thorough copy editors. To be fair, though, I think
certain areas of the rules looked less ambiguous than before (it is very explicit,
for example, that players take turns reading one page, not exploring one area -- I
don't think this was entirely clear in the past, since I remember it confusing us
at one point).
As for who goes first, you may as well go. (Six in one; half-dozen in the other.)
Okay, my first turn will follow shortly.
As for your primary weapons, that's a tough one... Do they have any special powers?
For reference, I can throw 2 darts a turn, each of which inflict 6 HP. But I only
have 4 darts (though they are reusable), so I can really only attack with them on
two turns during any battle. How many daggers do you have? Do you throw them or
attack in melee?
Here's what it says:
Weapon: Two Magical Daggers of Light, Bright Beam and Quick Ray. When used against
any creatures larger than man-size, the daggers glow brightly, often blinding an
enemy and impairing his fighting ability. (No enemy can score a "2X" against you
when you use these daggers. Count "2X" as "X".) When using daggers, you cannot use
spells.
It seems their special ability is already balanced by a disadvantage. But no damage

number. Hmm.
Oh, and speaking of spells, is it just me, or are the first level spells more
powerful than many of the higher-level ones? :)
- Demian
Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 19:51:03 -0500

They obviously didn't have very thorough copy editors. To be fair, though, I think
certain areas of the rules looked less ambiguous than before (it is very explicit,
for example, that players take turns reading one page, not exploring one area -- I
don't think this was entirely clear in the past, since I remember it confusing us
at one point).
Yes, that was confusing in previous books. I hope they did clean things up a bit!
Here's what it says: [snip]
I'm reaching back a bit here, but I think my brother and I played that each dagger
did 3 or 4 HP damage if it hit, and you could attack twice per turn (i.e., once
with each dagger).
It seems their special ability is already balanced by a disadvantage. But no damage

number. Hmm.
That's not really a disadvantage. I have the same thing - I can either attack with
my darts or use spells. I think it's the same as in most games - you can attack OR
cast spells, but not both in one turn.
Oh, and speaking of spells, is it just me, or are the first level spells more
powerful than many of the higher-level ones? :)
Maybe. My 1st level Entangle spell is really powerful!!
Andy
Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2002 10:17:44 -0500 (EST)

I'm reaching back a bit here, but I think my brother and I played that each dagger
did 3 or 4 HP damage if it hit, and you could attack twice per turn (i.e., once
with each dagger).
Sounds fair to me. But which should it be? 3 or 4 damage? Should we flip a coin? :)
That's not really a disadvantage. I have the same thing - I can either attack with
my darts or use spells. I think it's the same as in most games - you can attack OR
cast spells, but not both in one turn.
Of course, that makes a lot of sense. I was misinterpreting the rule to mean that
during a given battle (rather than a given turn, which is a more sensible
interpretation), you could only use daggers or spells but not both.
- Demian
Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2002 11:57:09 -0500

Sounds fair to me. But which should it be? 3 or 4 damage? Should we flip a coin? :)
How about this... If the first one hits its 4 hp, and if the second one hits it
causes 3 hp.
Andy
Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2002 13:12:19 -0500 (EST)

How about this... If the first one hits its 4 hp, and if the second one hits it
causes 3 hp.
Good compromise! :)
- Demian
Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 07:41:18 -0500 (EST)

Subject: Ar-Kane, Turn 1
I read the first two pages and made the first choice, so it's time for you to do
the same!
Current Location: One-Eyed Wanderer

Moving To: Staying Here
- Demian
Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 19:52:19 -0500

Subject: Renwood, Turn 1
Current Location: The Enchanted Lake
Your move.
Andy
PS It feels good to be back in the game again!
Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2002 10:24:57 -0500 (EST)

Current Location: One-Eyed Wanderer

Moving To: ???
Your move.
PS It feels good to be back in the game again!
Sure does!
- Demian
Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2002 11:58:51 -0500

Subject: Re: Ar-Kane, Turn 2
Looks like I have my first fight already.
Can you give me the hit points and stats for the Pyrohydra, Encounter # 90? I will
give you my turn 2 report after I fight it.
Andy
Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2002 13:14:41 -0500 (EST)

Subject: Re: Ar-Kane, Turn 2
Can you give me the hit points and stats for the Pyrohydra, Encounter # 90? I will
give you my turn 2 report after I fight it.
A nasty beast indeed!
Pyrohydra's Hit Points: 35
The Pyrohydra has five heads, each doing 3 Hit Points of damage by fire. The
creature gets one attack, and if it is successful, each head breathes fire. Every 7
Hit Points of damage done by the Druid and his allies put another head out of
action so that it can no longer breathe fire.
Good luck!
- Demian
Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2002 09:04:15 -0500

Current Location: The Enchanted Lake

Actually, the battle against the Pyrohydra wasn't as bad as it should have been. A
water sprite gave me a magical teardrop that protected me during the first 2 rounds
of the battle.
Moving To: The Willow Path
Your move.
Andy
Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2002 13:04:25 -0500 (EST)

Actually, the battle against the Pyrohydra wasn't as bad as it should have been. A
water sprite gave me a magical teardrop that protected me during the first 2 rounds
of the battle.
Those water sprites come in handy sometimes. :)
Current Location: The Battle
Moving To: staying here
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2002 19:20:34 -0500
Current Location: The Willow Path
Your move.
Andy
PS When you say you're at "The Battle", is that an actual location? I'm just
wondering because at the Willow Path I hear sounds of a battle that's coming my
way...
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2002 07:07:35 -0500 (EST)

Current Location: Battle of the Orcs and Elves
Moving to: Wall of Brambles
I just defeated an army of wimpy orcs.
Your move.
- Demian
PS When you say you're at "The Battle", is that an actual location? I'm just
wondering because at the Willow Path I hear sounds of a battle that's coming my
way...
So far, there have been no location names in my book, just descriptive titles like
"The Battle," which I have reproduced faithfully.
- Demian
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2002 19:06:49 -0500

Current Location: The Willow Path (still)
Your move.
Andy
So far, there have been no location names in my book, just descriptive titles like
"The Battle," which I have reproduced faithfully.
I guess mine are the same - not really locations, just descriptions. Not that it
really matters. Anyway, it's not the same battle. The battle I walked into was
between a huge fighter and some Fire Giants.
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2002 20:21:58 -0500 (EST)

Current Location: Castle in the Thorns
Moving to: Going in!
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2002 21:45:48 -0500

Current Location: The Willow Path (still)
Moving To: The Giant's Outpost
Your move.
Andy
Looks like I'll be fighting Fire Giants on my next turn. Please give me the stats
for the Giants (monster encounter #25).
Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2002 07:48:42 -0500 (EST)

Subject: Re: Renwood, Turn 5
Current Location: Castle of Thorns Moving To: The Sound of Music (maybe I'll fight
Julie Andrews)
Your move.
- Demian
Looks like I'll be fighting Fire Giants on my next turn. Please give me the stats
for the Giants (monster encounter #25).
4 Fire Giants: 14 Hit Points each
Each of the four giants does 9 HP of damage. Roht the Hammer Warrior kills one
Giant every Combat Turn and never misses.
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2002 06:08:09 -0500

I managed to defeat those pesky fire giants (thanks in large part to Roht).
Current Location: The Giant's Outpost

Moving To: The Hammer Warrior
Your move.
Andy
PS Tell Julie I said hi.
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2002 07:15:36 -0500 (EST)

Current Location: Gypsy Camp
Moving To: Staying here
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2002 19:18:26 -0500

Current Location: The Hammer Warrior
Moving To: The Zombie Warriors.
Looks like I have another fight brewing. (I have all the fun...) Please let me know
the stats for encounter 72, zombie warriors.
Your move.
Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2002 07:11:07 -0500 (EST)

Current Location: Gypsy Camp (Magic Wagon)
Moving To: Staying Here (heading into battle)
Looks like I have another fight brewing. (I have all the fun...) Please let me know
the stats for encounter 72, zombie warriors.
32 hit points, 4 damage per hit.
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2002 20:15:05 -0500

Current Location: The Zombie Warriors.
Moving To: The Lone Zombie.
I defeated the Zombie Warriors, but now I have to contend with their leader. Please
let me know the stats for encounter 31.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 07:26:14 -0500 (EST)

Current Location: Gypsy Camp
Moving To: Staying here.
I just defeated a bunch of warlocks.
I defeated the Zombie Warriors, but now I have to contend with their leader. Please
let me know the stats for encounter 31.
22 hit points, 11 damage.
- Demian
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 00:20:06 -0500

Subject: Remwood, Turn 9
Current Location: The Lone Zombie.
Moving To: "You will battle the forest itself."
The Lone Zombie is history, but it's not over yet. Now I must battle the Zombie
trees. (I just can't get away from these zombies! Where's a cleric when you need
one...) Please let me know the stats for encounter 80.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 12:00:41 -0500 (EST)

Current Location: Gypsy Hero
Moving To: The Wide Path
The Lone Zombie is history, but it's not over yet. Now I must battle the Zombie
trees. (I just can't get away from these zombies! Where's a cleric when you need
one...) Please let me know the stats for encounter 80.
This is beginning to sound like Evil Dead II! :)
Anyway, the trees have 42 hit points and do 9 damage.
- Demian
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2002 07:38:48 -0500

Current Location: "You will battle the forest itself."
Moving to: The Thorn Patch
I was victorious over the Zombie trees, but alas I have yet another battle to
fight! Please let me know the stats for encounter 40, the Thorn Monsters.
Your move, Andy
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2002 07:53:06 -0500 (EST)

Current Location: Sphere of Dragonkind
Moving to: The Archer
I was victorious over the Zombie trees, but alas I have yet another battle to
fight! Please let me know the stats for encounter 40, the Thorn Monsters.
38 hit points, 9 damage.
Hey, did you notice that the books in this set have the wrong covers? Renwood is on
the cover of my book and Ar-Kane is on the cover of yours! Check the interior
illustrations if you don't believe me. :)
- Demian
Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2002 07:57:18 -0500

Current Location: The Thorn Patch
Moving to: Reaching Lath's Grove
That was my hardest battle yet, but I finally won in the end.
Question for you - I got a special result that said I found a treasure trove with a
scroll and a potion. I got this same result in a different area already. Should I
have been able to find this treasure only once? I would definitely say to ignore
the second treasure trove if both special results were rolled in the same location,
but it's a gray area as far as if they're in different areas.
Your move, Andy

Hey, did you notice that the books in this set have the wrong covers? Renwood is on
the cover of my book and Ar-Kane is on the cover of yours! Check the interior
illustrations if you don't believe me. :)
Remember, I don't have "your" book. However, it doesn't look like Renwood on the
cover of mine!
Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2002 09:09:40 -0500 (EST)

Current Location: The Archer
Moving to: The Forest
I just beat up some Roman gladiators!
Your move.
Question for you - I got a special result that said I found a treasure trove with a
scroll and a potion. I got this same result in a different area already. Should I
have been able to find this treasure only once? I would definitely say to ignore
the second treasure trove if both special results were rolled in the same location,
but it's a gray area as far as if they're in different areas.
Are you sure you're determining the results correctly? You shouldn't be rolling
them; the character bookmark tells you which one to use based on your current page
number, and then you add on to that for each subsequent event during the fight.
Assuming you're doing this correctly, though, I'd say you definitely should count
it even if it's a repeat. :)
- Demian
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2002 21:23:16 -0500

Current Location: Reaching Lath's Grove
Moving to: Guardian of the First Circle
Your move.
I will be fighting the Guardian, encounter # 92.
Andy
Are you sure you're determining the results correctly? You shouldn't be rolling
them; the character bookmark tells you which one to use based on your current page
number, and then you add on to that for each subsequent event during the fight.
Assuming you're doing this correctly, though, I'd say you definitely should count
it even if it's a repeat. :)
I understand what you're saying. The first special result was in area 80. On a
different turn, I got a special result in area 40. Both of those special results
direct me "specials" # 10, which says I found a treasure trove. Is it reasonable
that I found the same treasure trove in two different areas? Per the rules, it is
possible. It just may not make the most sense.
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2002 07:40:31 -0500 (EST)

Current Location: The Witch's Hut
I will be fighting the Guardian, encounter # 92.
Encounter #92 is "Tree Warrior" in my book -- 25 HP, 5 damage. Does that sound
wrong?
I understand what you're saying. The first special result was in area 80. On a
different turn, I got a special result in area 40. Both of those special results
direct me "specials" # 10, which says I found a treasure trove. Is it reasonable
that I found the same treasure trove in two different areas? Per the rules, it is
possible. It just may not make the most sense.
Yeah, you can definitely find the same treasure twice under those circumstances.
Doesn't make a whole lot of sense, but then, most of the special results don't make
a whole lot of sense.
- Demian
Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2002 08:34:56 -0500

Current Location: Guardian of the First Circle
Moving to: The Archdruid's Gift
I defeated the Tree Warrior.
Your move.
Encounter #92 is "Tree Warrior" in my book -- 25 HP, 5 damage. Does that sound
wrong?
No, that's right. The illustration shows a tree warrior.
Yeah, you can definitely find the same treasure twice under those circumstances.
Doesn't make a whole lot of sense, but then, most of the special results don't make
a whole lot of sense.
Agreed. Take a look at my special #2. I just "encountered" it during this battle.
Does it mean that EACH of my characters takes 4 HP of damage, or we take 4 HP
damage total?
Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2002 06:59:47 -0500 (EST)

Current Location: The Witch's Hut
Your move.
Agreed. Take a look at my special #2. I just "encountered" it during this battle.
Does it mean that EACH of my characters takes 4 HP of damage, or we take 4 HP
damage total?
That's pretty vague, isn't it? How about, to compromise, it does 4 HP damage to the
whole group, but at least 1 point to each person (i.e., if you have more than four
party members, each takes 1 HP damage even though that totals more than 4; if you
have less than 4, each must take at least one hit).
- Demian
Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2002 21:56:05 -0500

Current Location: The Archdruid's Gift
Moving to: Guardian of the Gate
Your move.
I will be fighting another Guardian (looks like an Ettin), encounter # 122.
Andy
That's pretty vague, isn't it? How about, to compromise, it does 4 HP damage to the
whole group, but at least 1 point to each person (i.e., if you have more than four
party members, each takes 1 HP damage even though that totals more than 4; if you
have less than 4, each must take at least one hit).
Sounds good to me!
Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2002 08:12:30 -0500 (EST)

Current Location: Another Dimension!
Moving to: Back to the Forest
I just battled a Nonation (encounter 45).
I will be fighting another Guardian (looks like an Ettin), encounter # 122.
It's a Giant Two-Headed Troll with 30 hit points that does 10 damage per turn.
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2002 20:35:42 -0500

Current Location: Guardian of the Gate
Moving to: The Second Circle
I kicked some 2-Headed Troll Butt.
Your move.
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2002 09:34:48 -0500 (EST)

Current Location: Hidden Statue
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2002 21:23:07 -0500

Current Location: The Second Circle
Your move.
Andy
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2002 08:17:34 -0500 (EST)

Current Location: Hidden Statue
Moving To: Thorn-choked trail
I just found a pixie, which means you need to read page 88 in your book.
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2002 21:54:00 -0500


Your move.
Andy
I just found a pixie, which means you need to read page 88 in your book.
That is most interesting... (That's all I have to say about that.)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2002 07:05:45 -0500 (EST)

Current Location: Castle in the Thorns
I seem to be going in circles. Hmm.
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2002 07:29:11 -0500

Moving To: The Third Circle.
Your move.
Andy
I seem to be going in circles. Hmm.
Hopefully, that's not because there's a problem with the book!
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2002 07:23:19 -0500 (EST)

Current Location: Castle of Thorns
Moving To: Staying here
I just defeated some Ogres. Your move.
Hopefully, that's not because there's a problem with the book!
No, just a problem with my lousy decision-making, I think. ;) In any case, based on
your recent locations, a punnish individual might observe that you, too, have been
going in "circles."
Sorry, couldn't resist. :)
- Demian
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2002 00:45:38 -0500

Current Location: The Third Circle
Moving To: Thief!
Your move.
Andy
No, just a problem with my lousy decision-making, I think. ;) In any case, based on
your recent locations, a punnish individual might observe that you, too, have been
going in "circles."
Sorry, couldn't resist. :)
At least I'm going somewhere! (ha-ha)
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2002 07:14:22 -0500 (EST)

Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2002 05:44:33 -0500

Current Location: Thief!
Moving to: Fight the Thief!
Your move.
Please provide the stats for monster encounter 138.
- Andy
Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2002 15:26:38 -0500 (EST)

Moving To: Unicorn Meadow
I just defeated a wolfman and a bunch of wolves. Your move!
The thief you must fight has 31 HP and does 4 damage, but if you get a "2X" he does
12 damage.
- Demian
Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2002 22:57:29 -0500

Current Location: Fight the Thief!
Moving to: Battle with your Rival
I defeated the Thief.
Your move.
PS It looks like we're in for a showdown on my next turn...
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2002 07:11:10 -0500 (EST)

Current Location: Unicorn Meadow
Moving to: The Cave of the Golden Bear
PS It looks like we're in for a showdown on my next turn...
Okay, I'll just queue up the fighting music. ;)
- Demian
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2002 20:18:08 -0500

Subject: Final Battle preps
You and your allies have been transported to the Inner Sanctuary for a final
battle. Please turn to page 118.
Okay, I'll just queue up the fighting music. ;)
What did you have in mind?
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 07:33:06 -0500 (EST)

Subject: Re: Final Battle preparations
You and your allies have been transported to the Inner Sanctuary for a final
battle. Please turn to page 118.
Something's screwy here. 118 is somewhere in Atlantis. I did manage to find the
final battle on 134, though.
What did you have in mind?
Something repetitive and video-game-like. ;)
Anyway, now that we're here, who makes the first move? You because you got here
first or me because I made the first move in the overall game?
- Demian
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 07:41:45 -0500

Subject: Final Battle Turn 1
Two questions:
1) I can't remember how we do it. Do we alternate each character, or do all
characters on one side go first, and then the other side?
2) I want to call the Pixie to my side. I think I can do this as the battle starts,
but it's kind of a gray area. Please refer to page 88 of Renwood's book. It says I
can call the Pixie after you've had one battle. Does that mean I can call him any
time after that first encounter, or I have to call him after the first one (before
you have a second encounter)?
Andy
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 08:13:58 -0500 (EST)

Subject: Re: Final Battle Turn 1
1) I can't remember how we do it. Do we alternate each character, or do all

characters on one side go first, and then the other side?
We do it a side at a time rather than a character at a time.
2) I want to call the Pixie to my side. I think I can do this as the battle starts,
but it's kind of a gray area. Please refer to page 88 of Renwood's book. It says I
can call the Pixie after you've had one battle. Does that mean I can call him any
time after that first encounter, or I have to call him after the first one (before
you have a second encounter)?
It looks to me like you're eligible to call him now.
- Demian
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 22:18:31 -0500

We do it a side at a time rather than a character at a time.

That's what I thought. Just wanted to double-check.
It looks to me like you're eligible to call him now.
Very well. I summon the Pixie to my side. In case you gave him any objects, he
brings them with him. He has however many hit points he had with you (up to 5,
according to my book) plus 3 more. Also, the entry (88) in my book discusses the
arrows he has. Did he have arrows with you? Did he use any?
It doesn't say one way or another. However, since you started first in the game,
you should attack first I would think.
Andy
Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2002 08:18:46 -0500 (EST)

It doesn't say one way or another. However, since you started first in the game,
you should attack first I would think.
Fair enough. :)
Very well. I summon the Pixie to my side. In case you gave him any objects, he
brings them with him. He has however many hit points he had with you (up to 5,
according to my book) plus 3 more. Also, the entry (88) in my book discusses the
arrows he has. Did he have arrows with you? Did he use any?
I didn't even get a chance to do anything with him, so he has full hit points and
all arrows.
I don't think we actually have to worry about terribly complicated combat rules for
this one. I'll just type a chart in the e-mail. This way we can keep our hit points
secret and increase the suspense. :)
Ar-Kane's Side, attack 1:
1. Ar-Kane, cast Monster Summon IV: success!

2. Elf Warrior, attack: miss!
3. Swiftwing the Griffon, attack: miss! miss!
4. Brett the Bowman, attack: automatic hit on first turn, 7 damage.
5. Wind Spirit, attack: hit, 12 damage.
note: I just summoned the Wind Spirit this turn; if you don't think it can attack
on the first turn, just ignore line #5.
Okay, distribute your damage and do your worst!
- Demian
Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2002 23:28:40 -0500

note: I just summoned the Wind Spirit this turn; if you don't think it can attack
on the first turn, just ignore line #5.
That's fine with me, since I have my own creatures I'm trying to summon.
Here's my results:
1. Renwood, casts Call Woodland Beings: miss!

2. Berk the Buckawn, casts Entangle: hit! (Stops all enemies from attacking for 2
combat turns.)
3. Soral the Swanmay, attacks: hit, 8 damage.
4. Verdure Lath, Ranger, attacks: hit (2x), 12 damage total.
5. Pixie, fires Confusion arrow: miss!
That Entangle spell seems a bit powerful. What do you think? (Or maybe you have a
way to nullify it...)
Andy
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2002 09:13:11 -0500 (EST)

That Entangle spell seems a bit powerful. What do you think? (Or maybe you have a
way to nullify it...)
Entangle definitely is pretty powerful, but I don't think there's much I can do
about it. The question, though, is does it stop spellcasting or only physical
attacks? Any thoughts?
- Demian
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2002 10:53:44 -0500

Entangle definitely is pretty powerful, but I don't think there's much I can do
about it. The question, though, is does it stop spellcasting or only physical
attacks? Any thoughts?
How about just physical attacks? So let's say you can still cast spells or use
objects. That will at least somewhat balance out this powerful spell.
Andy
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2002 11:52:03 -0500 (EST)

Subject: Final Battle Turn 2
How about just physical attacks? So let's say you can still cast spells or use
objects. That will at least somewhat balance out this powerful spell.
Okay, in that case:

1. Ar-Kane, cast Grease: automatic hit, entire enemy group slips and misses all
attacks next turn.
2. Elf Warrior, trapped! (turn 1 of 2)
3. Swiftwing the Griffon, trapped! (turn 1 of 2)
4. Brett the Bowman, trapped! (turn 1 of 2)
5. Wind Spirit, trapped! (turn 1 of 2)
Your move. My Grease should just about cancel out one turn's worth of your
entanglement.
- Demian
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 07:46:08 -0500

Your move. My Grease should just about cancel out one turn's worth of your
entanglement.
I agree. That worked out OK. Your turn again!
Andy
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2002 08:25:20 -0500 (EST)

1. Ar-Kane, cast Strength on Swiftwing: automatic hit, damage increases.

2. Elf Warrior, trapped! (turn 2 of 2)
3. Swiftwing the Griffon, trapped! (turn 2 of 2)
4. Brett the Bowman, trapped! (turn 2 of 2)
5. Wind Spirit, trapped! (turn 2 of 2)
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2002 21:49:21 -0500

Here's my results:
1. Renwood, casts Call Woodland Beings: miss!

2. Berk the Buckawn, casts Summon Insects: hit! (Does 2 hp of damage each turn for
the rest of the battle)
3. Soral the Swanmay, attacks: miss!
4. Verdure Lath, Ranger, attacks: hit, 6 damage.
5. Pixie, fires Confusion arrow: hit! (one being refrains from attacking for 3
turns)
Your move,
Andy
Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2002 18:23:34 -0500
Do the insects do two damage per player per turn, or just two damage per turn?
Two damage per turn total.
Andy
Date: Sat, 2 Mar 2002 11:19:25 -0500 (EST)

Two damage per turn total.
Sounds good to me. You should probably remind me about this, though, just in case I
forget. Anyway, here's the next assault:
1. Ar-Kane, cast Monster Summon III: success -- Giant Snapping Turtle summoned.
2. Elf Warrior, attack! hit for 7 damage
3. Swiftwing the Griffon, attack! hit for 10 damage, miss.
4. Brett the Bowman, confused! (turn 1 of 3)
5. Wind Spirit, attack! miss.
6. Giant Snapping Turtle, attack! miss.
Over to you!
- Demian
Date: Sun, 3 Mar 2002 22:16:50 -0500

This was an interesting round...
1. Renwood, casts Call Woodland Beings: Special! Your side takes 7 hp of damage,
but each of my allies are also struck and lose 1 hp each.
2. Berk the Buckawn, attacks: hit (2x)! On a 2x, the drugged dart he uses puts one
enemy to sleep for the rest of the battle.
3. Soral the Swanmay, attacks: Special! (no effect)
4. Verdure Lath, Ranger, attacks: miss!
5. Pixie, fires War arrow: miss!
You also lose 2 hp from the summoned insects.
Your move,
Andy
Date: Tue, 5 Mar 2002 07:18:34 -0500 (EST)

1. Ar-Kane, cast Fear: success -- one character on your side permanently flees the
battle.
2. Elf Warrior, attack! miss.
3. Swiftwing the Griffon, attack! miss. miss.
4. Brett the Bowman, drugged! (out of fight)
5. Wind Spirit, attack! miss.
6. Giant Snapping Turtle, attack! 2X hit! 16 damage.
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Tue, 5 Mar 2002 22:43:52 -0500

I'm getting desperate here. Time to pull out all the stops (or at least some of
them...).
Renwood's side, Attack 5:
1. Renwood, casts Wall of Fire: Hit! Does 9 hp damage to each enemy. It will work
every combat turn, provided Renwood does nothing else. (I still have to roll each
turn to see if it hits.)
2. Berk the Buckawn: Runs away (due to Fear spell).
3. Soral the Swanmay, attacks: hit! 8 damage.
4. Verdure Lath, Ranger, attacks: miss!
5. Pixie, fires Sleep arrow: miss!
You also lose 2 hp from the summoned insects. (Since Berk, the caster of the spell,
ran away, is the spell still in effect?)
One other question - Wall of Fire - do I need to roll to see if it hits for EACH
enemy, or do I just roll once for your group as a whole?
Your move,
Andy
Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2002 08:17:01 -0500 (EST)

One other question - Wall of Fire - do I need to roll to see if it hits for EACH
enemy, or do I just roll once for your group as a whole?
I think it hits the group as a whole. In any case, doesn't make much difference.
You've wiped me out utterly! Victory is yours!
- Demian
Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2002 20:47:53 -0500

That victory may be short-lived. I still have to face the evil inside the forest.
And me and my companions are pretty weak. (All of my allies are down to 2 hp each!)
I have a couple healing potions and spells. Do I have time to use them?
It seems to me that our fight wasn't very well balanced. I didn't even use two of
my most powerful items - the Hammer of Summoning (p. 78) and the Oaken Wand (p.
137). Did I just find more stuff than you did??
Andy
Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2002 07:33:22 -0500 (EST)

I have a couple healing potions and spells. Do I have time to use them?
I'm sure you have time to do a bit of magic while you're tying me up. ;)
It seems to me that our fight wasn't very well balanced. I didn't even use two of
my most powerful items - the Hammer of Summoning (p. 78) and the Oaken Wand (p.
137). Did I just find more stuff than you did??
I found a lot of stuff, but it all happened to be pretty useless. :) In any case, I
think if I'd just pounded you with magic missiles instead of trying to be more
clever, I'd probably have won. ;)
Anyway, let me know how your confrontation with the big bad guy turns out.
- Demian
Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2002 07:13:54 -0500

I'm sure you have time to do a bit of magic while you're tying me up. ;)
Sounds good to me. I won't make the ropes too tight...
I found a lot of stuff, but it all happened to be pretty useless. :) In any case, I
think if I'd just pounded you with magic missiles instead of trying to be more
clever, I'd probably have won. ;)
Silly you - trying to use strategy in one of these books!! (ha-ha)
Anyway, let me know how your confrontation with the big bad guy turns out.
Actually, I'll need your help in the battle, since I still don't have the Ar-Kane
book. It's encounter # 128.
Andy
Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2002 08:42:02 -0500 (EST)

Actually, I'll need your help in the battle, since I still don't have the Ar-Kane
book. It's encounter # 128.
The Earth Spirit has 61 hit points and does 14 points of damage per hit. Lath's
body has 35 hit points and casts spells as described in encounter 117 in your own
book. It may be an oversight, but the encounter in my book doesn't say anything
about his body crumbling to dust like yours does.
- Demian
Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2002 21:52:37 -0500

The Earth Spirit has 61 hit points and does 14 points of damage per hit. Lath's
body has 35 hit points and casts spells as described in encounter 117 in your own
book. It may be an oversight, but the encounter in my book doesn't say anything
about his body crumbling to dust like yours does.
So it looks like they make 2 attacks against me each turn - one from Lath's body,
and one from the Earth Spirit. I'll play out the fight at my leisure; it doesn't
need to interfere with the start of our next game.
Andy
Date: Sat, 9 Mar 2002 07:59:19 -0500 (EST)

So it looks like they make 2 attacks against me each turn - one from Lath's body,
and one from the Earth Spirit. I'll play out the fight at my leisure; it doesn't
need to interfere with the start of our next game.
That is correct. Just let me know how it turns out so that I can give my game log
closure. ;)
- Demian
Date: Sat, 9 Mar 2002 14:00:25 -0500

That is correct. Just let me know how it turns out so that I can give my game log
closure. ;)
The battle is over, and I defeated the evil that infested the Grove. It wasn't a
very long battle, actually - only 3 rounds. That was largely due to Roht, the
hammer warrior. I summoned him on the first round; he had 30 hp and automatically
hit (for 14 hp damage) each round. Pretty powerful. I also had an Oaken Wand from
137, which did double damage against creatures in the Inner Sanctuary (i.e., the
Evil Spirit and Lath).
They are moot points now, but there were actually several questions I had during
the battle:
1) How is damage allocated between Lath and the Evil Spirit? I just split the
damage 50-50.
2) Would the Pixie's Confusion or Sleep arrows work on these guys? It just seemed a
little silly that those arrows could take down something as powerful as these
monsters, so I just had the Pixie fire War Arrows.
3) Before the battle, Soral changed into swan form. When in swan form, any spell
cast against her with a "2x" result counts as a miss. If Lath had rolled a 2x
against me in the battle (which he didn't), would the spell have been nullified?
Andy
Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2002 07:43:59 -0500 (EST)

The battle is over, and I defeated the evil that infested the Grove.
Congratulations! :)
1) How is damage allocated between Lath and the Evil Spirit? I just split the
damage 50-50.
Well, if we had been playing "live," I would have been in control of the bad guys,
and thus I think it would have been left to my discretion. I would probably have
split the damage to keep both of them alive as long as possible, but you never
know, really. :)
2) Would the Pixie's Confusion or Sleep arrows work on these guys? It just seemed a
little silly that those arrows could take down something as powerful as these
monsters, so I just had the Pixie fire War Arrows.
That was probably wise of you, though you never know.
3) Before the battle, Soral changed into swan form. When in swan form, any spell
cast against her with a "2x" result counts as a miss. If Lath had rolled a 2x
against me in the battle (which he didn't), would the spell have been nullified?
I would say only if it were a spell that required a physical target.
- Demian
Dragonsword of Lankhmar
PBeM Game (3/10/2002 - 6/6/2002)
Here's a log of a play-by-e-mail game of Dragonsword of Lankhmar that I played

against Andy Sekela. The e-mails have been modified and reordered slightly in order
to make them more readable and to remove irrelevant content.
Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2002 08:18:11 -0500

Subject: Fahrd, Turn 1
Great! It definitely does look like we may finally be getting a change of pace.
The format does seem different than previous games. It also looks like we don't
have to give out our locations, either. There are specific times when you can try
to guess my location, so I guess that's half the "fun".
It looks like I go first in our next book. I read "The Adventure Begins", so it's
your move.
Andy
Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2002 09:03:32 -0500 (EST)

Subject: Assassins, Turn 1
It looks like I go first in our next book. I read "The Adventure Begins", so it's
your move.
I've done the same, so now it's your move again.
- Demian
Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2002 17:28:34 -0500

Subject: Fafhrd, Turn 2
Location: Unknown.
Your move.
Andy
PS Is this format OK?
Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 07:21:02 -0500 (EST)

PS Is this format OK?
Well, you don't really need to put the Location: thing down at all, because it will
always be unknown unless I ask you.
Speaking of which, which of the three areas are you in? I need to guess your exact
location.
- Demian
Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 22:26:21 -0500

Subject: Re: Assassins, Turn 2
Well, you don't really need to put the Location: thing down at all, because it will
always be unknown unless I ask you.
Sounds good to me.
Speaking of which, which of the three areas are you in? I need to guess your exact
location.
Well that didn't take long! I am on the Street of the Gods.

Andy
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 07:22:34 -0500 (EST)

Well that didn't take long! I am on the Street of the Gods.
Okay, I'm going to take a look in the Temple of the Gods of Lankhmar.
- Demian
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 20:28:58 -0500

Okay, I'm going to take a look in the Temple of the Gods of Lankhmar.
Fortunately for me, we are not there.
Now you get to take your "regular" turn, correct?
Andy
Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 07:30:24 -0500 (EST)

Now you get to take your "regular" turn, correct?
Actually, I searched for you at the end of my turn, so it's now your move.
- Demian
Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 20:52:27 -0500

Your move.
Andy
PS Is this the format you want to use?
Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 21:25:40 -0500 (EST)

PS Is this the format you want to use?
Simple but effective. Works for me.
Anyway, I just fought off some wights, and it's now your move. I'll start my next
turn by guessing your location, so you might as well give me the general area after
any reports of your coming activities.
- Demian
Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 22:47:32 -0500

Anyway, I just fought off some wights, and it's now your move. I'll start my next
turn by guessing your location, so you might as well give me the general area after
any reports of your coming activities.
We are still on the Street of the Gods.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2002 08:30:55 -0500 (EST)

We are still on the Street of the Gods.
Okay, I'll try out in the open "On the Street of the Gods."
- Demian
Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2002 23:55:36 -0500

Okay, I'll try out in the open "On the Street of the Gods."
Sorry, but we're not there either.
Your move.
Andy
PS Did you finish your turn 4 yet? In other words, should I have played out my turn
5 already?
Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2002 08:11:17 -0500 (EST)

Subject: Re: Fafhrd, Turn 5
PS Did you finish your turn 4 yet? In other words, should I have played out my turn
5 already?
I hadn't finished turn 4 when you asked the question, but I have now. Time for your
turn 5!
- Demian
Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2002 10:21:37 -0500
Your move.
Andy
Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2002 10:33:56 -0500 (EST)

I just defeated some Spider Priests, so it's your move. I'll have to guess your
location at the beginning of my next turn, though, so let me know your general
vicinity after you're done moving.
- Demian
Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2002 10:49:29 -0500

I just defeated some Spider Priests, so it's your move. I'll have to guess your
location at the beginning of my next turn, though, so let me know your general
vicinity after you're done moving.
I am in the City of Lankhmar.
Your move.
Andy
PS It doesn't say specifically that I'm in the City of Lankhmar. I just know I'm
not on the street of the gods, and it sounds like a city location. Do you have a
specific list of places to guess from?
Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2002 10:47:22 -0500 (EST)

PS It doesn't say specifically that I'm in the City of Lankhmar. I just know I'm
not on the street of the gods, and it sounds like a city location. Do you have a
specific list of places to guess from?
Check out the list on page 5 of my book....
I'll search for you at the Blue Moon Inn. Let me know if I found you, and then I'll
take my sixth turn.
- Demian
Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2002 14:01:44 -0500

Check out the list on page 5 of my book....
That at least clears things up from my end.
I'll search for you at the Blue Moon Inn. Let me know if I found you, and then I'll
take my sixth turn.
Nope - guess you have to keep on looking.
Go ahead and take your turn.
Andy
Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2002 14:03:05 -0500 (EST)

Okay, your move again.
- Demian
Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2002 07:09:58 -0500

I just fought a cute little baby Black Widow Spider.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2002 08:01:11 -0500 (EST)

We just defeated a Carrion Crawler. Your move.
- Demian
Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2002 21:39:19 -0500

Your move.
Andy
Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2002 07:00:00 -0500 (EST)

Your move.
- Demian
Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2002 07:20:34 -0500

Your move.
Andy
Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2002 07:20:31 -0500 (EST)

Ow! ow ow ow owie!
We just got thoroughly beaten up by a magical Guardian, but we're still alive
(barely). Take your turn, then let me know your general area so I can guess your
location again on my next turn.
- Demian
Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2002 20:57:57 -0500

We are on the Street of the Gods.
Your move.
Andy
Ow! ow ow ow owie! We just got thoroughly beaten up by a magical Guardian, but

we're still alive (barely). Take your turn, then let me know your general area so I
can guess your location again on my next turn.
That's too bad. I wanted the pleasure of beating you myself (ha-ha).
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2002 08:04:04 -0500 (EST)

I'm going to peek into the Temple of Aarth; let me know if you're there so I can
take my turn!
- Demian
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2002 08:45:47 -0500

Nope. Keep looking!
Andy
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2002 08:53:46 -0500 (EST)

Somebody slipped me poisoned wine, but I survived. I have to guess your location
again after your next move.
- Demian
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2002 22:08:08 -0500

Stop the presses!! As I was about to deal a killing blow to some White Warriors, I
rolled a Special result. This sent me running, and I am now on my way to Countess
Kronia's estate. You must immediately abandon any encounter and turn to page 62
(hope that's the right page #!) in your book.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2002 09:26:34 -0500 (EST)

Okay, I've read page 62. It tells me to pick a location and see if you're there,
and if you're not to read on with the text at that location. Since I've read page
62, I guess that makes it your turn now. After that, though, I'm moving to the
Entertainment Area, so let me know if you're there!
- Demian
Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2002 09:54:26 -0500

We may have an ambiguity in timing here. I am outside the entrance to the estate,
and haven't chosen a location yet. So do I need to pick a location and carry that
out first, and then you get to see if I'm there?
Andy
Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2002 09:53:20 -0500 (EST)

Yeah, this is a little confusing in terms of timing. Sounds like you do need to
actually be somewhere before I can try to figure out where you are, though! :)
- Demian
Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2002 10:09:34 -0500

Yeah, this is a little confusing in terms of timing. Sounds like you do need to
actually be somewhere before I can try to figure out where you are, though! :)
I'll just take my next turn, then.
OK - I've chosen a location. Your move.
Andy
Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2002 10:08:15 -0500 (EST)

Okay, *now* I'll move to the Entertainment Area of Countess Krona. Let me know
whether or not you're there before you take your next turn, please!
- Demian
Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2002 10:15:52 -0500

Sorry, but we eluded you again.
I won't take my next turn until I hear back from you.
Andy
Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2002 10:29:11 -0500 (EST)

Sorry, but we eluded you again. I won't take my next turn until I hear back from
you.
I just got caught stealing, found myself thrown into an arena and had my entire
party horribly killed by professional gladiators. I hate it when that happens!
I have reinforcements, but they can't do anything until you leave the estate. So
play out your turns until you're done at the party, then let me guess your
location.
- Demian
Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2002 21:40:36 -0500

I just got caught stealing, found myself thrown into an arena and had my entire
party horribly killed by professional gladiators. I hate it when that happens!
I HATE it when that happens!!
I have reinforcements, but they can't do anything until you leave the estate. So
play out your turns until you're done at the party, then let me guess your
location.
Will do. I should be done by tomorrow night. I will give you a summary if I fight
anything.
Andy
Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2002 22:10:37 -0500

Subject: Fafhrd, Turn 17 (I guess...)
That didn't take as long as I thought. I did fight 4 brutal battles - a Weapons
Master from the Thieves' Guild, Gladiators (your "friends"), Guards, and a Winged
Demon.
We have left the party, and are now on the Street of the Gods.
Your move, Andy
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 07:23:20 -0500 (EST)

We have left the party, and are now on the Street of the Gods.
Thanks for avenging my death. Now, let's see... might you be at the Marsh Gate? Let
me know before making your next move.
- Demian
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 07:30:09 -0500

Thanks for avenging my death. Now, let's see... might you be at the Marsh Gate? Let
me know before making your next move.
No, we are not there.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 09:45:16 -0500 (EST)

Your move!
- Demian
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 20:56:35 -0500

Your move!
Andy
Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2002 07:07:30 -0500 (EST)

Your move. When you're done with your turn, let me know your general location so I
can guess again.
- Demian
Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2002 07:42:13 -0500

We just fought some nasty Nightgaunts.
We are in the city of Lankhmar.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2002 08:01:48 -0500 (EST)

We just fought some nasty Nightgaunts.
Whoa! H. P. Lovecraft is invading Fritz Leiber's world!
We are in the city of Lankhmar.
Would you happen to be in the Palace of Dark Delights?
- Demian
Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2002 08:59:53 -0500

Whoa! H. P. Lovecraft is invading Fritz Leiber's world!
I guess even the game wizards at TSR need some outside inspiration sometimes...
Would you happen to be in the Palace of Dark Delights?
No, but it sounds like a fun place. How do I get there?? (ha-ha)
Still your move.
Andy
Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2002 09:07:55 -0500 (EST)

I just defeated some of the Overlord's guards. Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2002 11:43:33 -0500

Your move.
Andy
Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2002 13:36:38 -0500 (EST)

Uh oh, I think I'm in trouble... again!
But before bad things happen to me, it's your move!
- Demian
Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2002 23:33:14 -0500

Uh oh, I think I'm in trouble... again!
Serves you right, you bunch of thieves!!
(Actually, we're not doing too good right now either!) We just fought some Rats.
You'd think they would be easy, but not these rats!
Anyway, your move.
Andy
Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2002 10:39:20 -0500 (EST)

We somehow managed to defeat a Lankhmar Devil, so it's now your turn. After you
take it, I have to guess your location again....
- Demian
Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2002 20:24:21 -0500

We barely survived an attack by Rats (not a battle, more like a trap I guess). But
we're still alive and kicking.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2002 07:06:00 -0500 (EST)

Are you at the Marsh Gate?
- Demian
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2002 07:20:55 -0500

Are you at the Marsh Gate?
No we are not. Please continue with your turn.
Andy
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2002 07:21:24 -0500 (EST)

Your move!
- Demian
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2002 21:34:35 -0500

Your move!
Andy
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2002 06:56:10 -0500 (EST)

Your move; I guess your location afterwards!
- Demian
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2002 07:27:16 -0500

Your move.
Andy
Your move; I guess your location afterwards!
We are in the City of Lankhmar.
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2002 07:30:06 -0500 (EST)

We are in the City of Lankhmar.
I'll take a look in the Great Library of Lankhmar.
- Demian
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 07:30:00 -0500

I'll take a look in the Great Library of Lankhmar.
Doooh! You found us!! (I guess it was only a matter of time...) Now what?
Andy
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 07:51:11 -0500 (EST)

Doooh! You found us!! (I guess it was only a matter of time...) Now what?
Wow, even I am surprised!
You have to mark your current page and begin combat. You guys go first.
- Demian
Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2002 05:59:03 -0500

Subject: Final Battle A, Turn 1
Sorry it took me a little while to respond. I assume you want to use the same
format as last time.
1. Fafhrd, attacks: hit! 8 damage

2. Gray Mouser, attacks: hit! hit! 11 damage and 9 damage, respectively.
Lucky for me, a very successful round!
Your turn.
Andy
Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2002 07:45:44 -0500 (EST)

Subject: Re: Final Battle A, Turn 1
Sorry it took me a little while to respond. I assume you want to use the same
format as last time.
Sounds good. Alright, you've killed my friend, The Guardian, outright! But I do
have a counterstrike left up my sleeve:
1. Renango: Two throwing daggers (automatic hit): 10 damage

2. Tarana: Miss.
Your turn. I'm doomed! DOOOMED!
- Demian
Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2002 08:25:45 -0500

Your turn. I'm doomed! DOOOMED!
I'm not much better off! We're both still standing, but barely!
1. Fafhrd, attacks (he gets 2 per round from now on): hit (2x!!), hit (2x!!) 24
damage per hit; that's 48 total. (Why can't I roll like that all the time, or at
least when I really need to?!)
2. Gray Mouser, attacks: miss! miss!
Your move, Andy
Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2002 16:14:40 -0500 (EST)

Ouch. You've utterly annihilated me. Your turn. My next batch of characters will
try to guess your location shortly thereafter.
- Demian
Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2002 16:30:02 -0500

Ouch. You've utterly annihilated me. Your turn. My next batch of characters will
try to guess your location shortly thereafter.
For what it's worth, we're on our last legs as well.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2002 08:00:47 -0400 (EDT)

Okay, I need to know your general area.
- Demian
Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2002 10:01:08 -0400

Okay, I need to know your general area.
Andy.
Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2002 11:10:18 -0400 (EDT)

I'll try the Temple of Mog this time.
- Demian
Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2002 15:07:44 -0400

No.
Still your move.
Andy
Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2002 09:15:21 -0400 (EDT)

Your move.
- Demian
Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2002 20:31:03 -0400

Your move.
Andy
Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2002 08:46:57 -0400 (EDT)

Your move. After your turn, I need to guess your location again.
- Demian
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2002 18:50:22 -0400

Well, we just got our butts kicked by some Lava Men. So I will turn to the Death
Chart on my next turn. You can't really guess my location, as it's "neither here
nor there" as the saying goes. (It's not listed in any of the charts.) How do you
want to handle it?
Your move.
Andy
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2002 07:24:52 -0400 (EDT)

Well, we just got our butts kicked by some Lava Men. So I will turn to the Death
Chart on my next turn. You can't really guess my location, as it's "neither here
nor there" as the saying goes. (It's not listed in any of the charts.) How do you
want to handle it?
I just acted as if I had searched the Street of the Gods (since that's the last
place I saw you) unsuccessfully.
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2002 07:50:04 -0400

I just acted as if I had searched the Street of the Gods (since that's the last
place I saw you) unsuccessfully.
Sounds good to me. We're back in business.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2002 07:47:03 -0400 (EDT)

Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2002 07:59:01 -0400

Your move.
Andy
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2002 07:59:35 -0400 (EDT)

Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2002 08:15:29 -0400

Your move.
Andy
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2002 08:16:06 -0400 (EDT)

Your move. I need to guess your location when you're done.
- Demian
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2002 10:28:01 -0400

Your move. I need to guess your location when you're done.
Your move.
I am on the Street of the Gods.
Andy
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2002 07:33:50 -0400 (EDT)

I am on the Street of the Gods.
I'll take a peek into the Temple of the Earth God.
- Demian
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2002 19:45:08 -0400

I'll take a peek into the Temple of the Earth God.
You found us again!!
Ready for a fight? (I guess I go first again.)
Andy
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2002 07:24:46 -0400 (EDT)

Ready for a fight? (I guess I go first again.)
Wow, I'm on a roll. Anyway, yeah, take your best shot!
- Demian
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2002 07:14:19 -0400

Subject: Final Battle B, Turn 1
1. Fafhrd, attacks: miss!

2. Gray Mouser, attacks: miss! miss!
3. Alania (a recent addition to my party), attacks: miss!
Wow, that was pretty ugly. Your move!
Andy
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2002 07:20:08 -0400 (EDT)

Subject: Re: Final Battle B, Turn 2
Zandor: Cast Lightning -- 2X -- All of your characters take 10 damage each.

Zombie Warrior: Magic Sword (two attacks) -- X, X -- 20 damage total
Alica: Attack -- * -- No effect
That went a little better for me. Your turn!
- Demian
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 07:17:35 -0400

Subject: Final Battle B, Turn 3
That went a little better for me. Your turn!
If that's not an understatement! Good thing I was just healed!
This is interesting. I just got a "special" result on my first roll, which points
me to #10 on the special list. It seems my opponents are turned into sparrows!!
What do you make of that? Please feel free to read that entry, of course!
Andy
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 07:20:31 -0400 (EDT)

Subject: Re: Final Battle B, Turn 3
This is interesting. I just got a "special" result on my first roll, which points
me to #10 on the special list. It seems my opponents are turned into sparrows!!
What do you make of that? Please feel free to read that entry, of course!
Well, since your characters turn back nearly right away, I suppose mine should too.
So this probably ends the combat, and we go back to our usual thing. If this sounds
right to you, then it's back to your turn.
- Demian
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2002 05:08:31 -0400

Well, since your characters turn back nearly right away, I suppose mine should too.
So this probably ends the combat, and we go back to our usual thing. If this sounds
right to you, then it's back to your turn.
Makes sense to me.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2002 06:58:38 -0400 (EDT)

I need to guess your location now....
- Demian
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2002 07:22:09 -0400

I need to guess your location now....
I am still on the Street of the Gods.
Andy
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2002 07:11:50 -0400 (EDT)

I'll check the Temple of Issek. These places are all kind of blurring together at
this point.
- Demian
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2002 07:19:19 -0400

I'll check the Temple of Issek. These places are all kind of blurring together at
this point.
Not this time... Your move.
Andy
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2002 07:19:11 -0400 (EDT)

Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2002 09:17:03 -0400

Your move.
Andy
Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2002 09:54:00 -0400 (EDT)

I just defeated some grumpy Dockworkers. Your move, then I guess your location
again.
- Demian
Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2002 10:08:27 -0400

I just defeated some grumpy Dockworkers. Your move, then I guess your location
again.
Serves 'em right. Probably some Union scabs...
Your move.
Andy
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2002 10:55:34 -0400 (EDT)

I'll check the Temple of the Rat God.
- Demian
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2002 07:47:45 -0400

I'll check the Temple of the Rat God.
Nope. (I never did like rats...)
Your move.
Andy
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2002 19:34:13 -0400 (EDT)

Your move.
- Demian
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 07:05:18 -0400

Your move.
Andy
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 07:52:45 -0400 (EDT)

Your move.
- Demian
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 23:02:09 -0400

Your move.
Andy.
Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 07:05:56 -0400 (EDT)

Your move.
- Demian
Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 07:19:44 -0400

Your move.
Andy.
Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 07:16:18 -0400 (EDT)

Your move.
- Demian
Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 22:41:08 -0400

We are on our way to the Shrine of the Dark Virgin, but before we get there we run
into some nasty thieves! (that would be you) So we have to fight. And it is a fight
to the finish; neither side may retreat.
Let me know when you're ready to start.
Andy
Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2002 06:49:40 -0400 (EDT)

Let me know when you're ready to start.
I'm ready, but I believe you get first strike!
- Demian
Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2002 07:24:32 -0400

Subject: Final Battle C, Turn 1
I'm ready, but I believe you get first strike!
Yes, you are correct.
1. Fafhrd, attacks: miss!

2. Gray Mouser, attacks: hit! hit! 20 damage total.
3. Alania, attacks: hit! 10 damage.
Your turn.
Andy
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2002 07:29:42 -0400 (EDT)

Subject: Re: Final Battle C, Turn 1
Zandor: Casts Death Dust -- hits automatically, does 4 damage to each enemy every
turn for the rest of the battle.
Zombie Warrior: Attacks -- miss, hit -- 10 damage total.
Alica: Attacks -- miss!
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2002 07:41:19 -0400

Zandor: Casts Death Dust -- hits automatically, does 4 damage to each enemy every
turn for the rest of the battle.
Ouch!
1. Fafhrd, attacks: miss! hit! 12 damage total.

2. Gray Mouser, attacks: miss! hit! 11 damage total.
3. Alania, attacks: miss!
Your move.
Andy
Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 15:43:23 -0400 (EDT)

Oh dear. Everyone but Zandor is dead. In a last-ditch effort, he'll fire his Wand
of Cold at you!
Zandor: fires Wand of Cold -- special result! What page should we consider me to be
on?!
- Demian
Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 08:16:21 -0400

That's a tough one. Here are some possibilities:
1) use my page number (77) 2) use the page number you were on before the battle
started 3) just treat it as a hit
Any option works for me. What do you think?
Andy
Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 08:23:02 -0400 (EDT)

I guess option two makes the most sense. Special #1 says that some guards appear
and you start fighting them for two turns, and while you're fighting them, I get to
attack you. After the two turns, they run off.
So here are my two free attacks:
1. Zandor - Fires wand - hit! 7 damage
2. Zandor - Fires wand - hit! 7 damage
Your turn!
- Demian
Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 07:21:02 -0400

I guess option two makes the most sense. Special #1 says that some guards appear
and you start fighting them for two turns, and while you're fighting them, I get to
attack you. After the two turns, they run off.
That sounds good (actually, I should say it makes sense; it doesn't sound good to
me at all!).
In addition to the 2 attacks, I assume the Death Dust still affects me for those 2
turns.
Alania runs away after the first turn. (Something about her getting home to her
daddy before she dies, which would make him very upset at my team.)
1. Fafhrd, attacks: special! miss! For the special, you trip a spear trap and
take12 damage total.
3. Alania: gone!
Your move.
Andy
Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2002 07:57:12 -0400 (EDT)

In addition to the 2 attacks, I assume the Death Dust still affects me for those 2
turns.
Indeed. Thanks for the reminder.
Yeep! You wiped me out again. Back to the death table.... Whose turn is it, anyway?
- Demian
Date: Wed, 1 May 2002 07:11:06 -0400

Yeep! You wiped me out again. Back to the death table.... Whose turn is it, anyway?
It wasn't necessarily a fair fight. My guys were both healed right before it, so we
may have had a slight advantage!
It is your turn, since it was during my turn that your guys were sucked into
battle.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Wed, 1 May 2002 07:12:09 -0400 (EDT)

It is your turn, since it was during my turn that your guys were sucked into
battle.
Okay, I guess this means I have to guess your location.
- Demian
Date: Thu, 2 May 2002 07:12:35 -0400

Okay, I guess this means I have to guess your location.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Sat, 4 May 2002 10:54:22 -0400 (EDT)

Okay, I'll check the Park in Lankhmar. Seems a nice day for a stroll.
- Demian
Date: Sun, 5 May 2002 11:37:30 -0400

Okay, I'll check the Park in Lankhmar. Seems a nice day for a stroll.
Perhaps. But we will have plenty of time to enjoy nice days AFTER we find the
Dragonsword!
(In other words, we're not there.)
Your move. Andy
Date: Tue, 7 May 2002 11:43:33 -0400 (EDT)

Your move. You get two turns in a row. I'm busy.
- Demian
Date: Wed, 8 May 2002 07:41:36 -0400

Subject: Fafhrds, Turn 39 & 40
Your move. You get two turns in a row. I'm busy.

Sounds OK to me.
I've taken both turns.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Thu, 9 May 2002 07:23:31 -0400 (EDT)

Subject: Re: Fafhrds, Turn 39 & 40
I have to guess your location immediately!
- Demian
Date: Thu, 9 May 2002 08:22:03 -0400

Your move.
Andy
Date: Fri, 10 May 2002 07:27:48 -0400 (EDT)

In the Rainbow Palace, perchance?
- Demian
Date: Sat, 11 May 2002 11:08:35 -0400

Your move.
Andy
Date: Sun, 12 May 2002 09:20:22 -0400 (EDT)

I just mercilessly slaughtered a Skeletal Wizard. Your move.
- Demian
Date: Mon, 13 May 2002 07:21:07 -0400

I just mercilessly slaughtered a Skeletal Wizard. Your move.
You brute, you!
Your move.
Andy
Date: Mon, 13 May 2002 08:48:31 -0400 (EDT)

The dead are restless today. I just killed a Vampiress.
It's your move, but I need to guess your location when you're done.
- Demian
Date: Tue, 14 May 2002 00:06:56 -0400

It's your move, but I need to guess your location when you're done.
Actually, that won't be necessary. It looks like you found me! This is the final
battle. However, it appears I made a poor choice in the last passage, and lost my
chance at the Dragonsword. (Oh, sooooo close!) Now, even if I defeat you the game
still ends in a draw.
Oh well... Let me know when you're ready, and I will deliver my first strikes!
Andy
Date: Tue, 14 May 2002 06:57:43 -0400 (EDT)

I'm ready when you are!
- Demian
Date: Mon, 20 May 2002 07:23:36 -0400

Subject: The Final Final Battle, Turn 1
1. Fafhrd, attacks: hit! miss! 12 damage.

2. Gray Mouser, attacks: miss! miss! 9 damage.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Tue, 21 May 2002 07:23:27 -0400 (EDT)

Subject: Re: The Final Final Battle, Turn 1
1. Fafhrd, attacks: hit! miss! 12 damage.

2. Gray Mouser, attacks: miss! miss! 9 damage.
How did you do nine damage if you missed me twice?
Anyway, let's see here...
1. Yala -- miss!
2. Alay -- miss!
- Demian
Date: Tue, 21 May 2002 21:36:56 -0400

How did you do nine damage if you missed me twice?
I would like to save face and say that I have a magic weapon that lets me hit even
when I miss, but that's not the case. I just cut and pasted and didn't proofread my
work. (It's pretty sad when you can't proofread a few sentences correctly!)
Anyway, here's my next turn:
1. Fafhrd, attacks: miss! miss! NO damage.

2. Gray Mouser, attacks: hit! miss! 9 damage.
OK. I've completed my proofreading and verified the above information is correct.
Your move. Andy
Date: Wed, 22 May 2002 10:24:09 -0400 (EDT)

Well, my lousy fighters just both managed to miss you again. Your turn.
- Demian
Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 23:31:09 -0400

Here's my next turn:

1. Fafhrd, attacks: miss! hit! 12 damage.
2. Gray Mouser, attacks: miss! hit! 9 damage.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Tue, 4 Jun 2002 06:48:21 -0400 (EDT)

Here's my attack:
1. Yala, attacks: miss!

2. Alay, attacks: 2x hit (30 damage against anyone with a magic weapon, 20 damage
otherwise)
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2002 07:40:23 -0400

I think that about does it for me. Both of my guys had their weapons enchanted near
the beginning of the game. And if they take 30 damage between them, they're both
toast!!
Looks like the infamous Thieves' Guild has one a victory. Drats!!
Andy
Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 06:44:08 -0400 (EDT)

Looks like the infamous Thieves' Guild has one a victory. Drats!!
Wahahahaa! Evil is victorious. Of course, you took an awful lot of us with you,
ultimately. :)
- Demian
Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 07:06:10 -0400

Wahahahaa! Evil is victorious. Of course, you took an awful lot of us with you,
ultimately. :)
Yes, that IS a good point! At least it's some consolatiion.
Andy
The Amber Sword of World's End
PBeM Game (6/7/2002 - 10/3/2002)
Here's a log of a play-by-e-mail game of The Amber Sword of World's End that I
played against Andy Sekela. The e-mails have been modified and reordered slightly
in order to make them more readable and to remove irrelevant content.
Date: Fri, 7 Jun 2002 22:31:11 -0400

I'd be happy to move on to the next book in the series (Amber Sword of World's End)
as long as you don't mind me being kind of slow. We've been through this before, so
I assume it won't be a problem. :)
Not a problem at all. I just have one request - do you care which character you
play? I would definitely prefer Garth the Monk. My favorite (and highest level) d&d
character was a monk, and that class holds a "special" place in my heart.
Andy
Date: Sat, 8 Jun 2002 07:30:31 -0400 (EDT)

Not a problem at all. I just have one request - do you care which character you
play? I would definitely prefer Garth the Monk. My favorite (and highest level) d&d
character was a monk, and that class holds a "special" place in my heart.
I have no preference, so go ahead and take the monk! :)
- Demian
Date: Sun, 9 Jun 2002 10:19:20 -0400

Subject: Garth, TUrn 1
I have no preference, so go ahead and take the monk! :)
Good deal! Looks like I go first. As part of my turn, we both need to pick a number
between 1 and 4 (to decide who I talk to at the Inn). I have chosen my #. Let me
know yours and I will finish my turn.
Andy
Date: Sun, 9 Jun 2002 10:17:15 -0400 (EDT)

Subject: Re: Garth, TUrn 1
I'll take a 3!
- Demian
Date: Sun, 9 Jun 2002 10:28:09 -0400

Subject: Re: Garth, TUrn 1
I'll take a 3!
OK, now I've got the info I need.
It looks like we do have to provide info about our location in this game. I haven't
reached the island yet.
Your move. Andy
Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2002 10:43:30 -0400 (EDT)

Subject: Uthrak, Turn 1
Looks like I also need a random number from you now (1-4)
- Demian
Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2002 14:46:02 -0400

Subject: Re: Uthrak, Turn 1
Looks like I also need a random number from you now (1-4)
OK, how about 3?
Andy
Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 08:04:45 -0400 (EDT)

OK, how about 3?
Sounds good to me.
Location: Not there yet.
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Thu, 20 Jun 2002 08:11:03 -0400

I think we have a problem, unless I am mistaken. I went to the page indicated by

our random numbers, and then looked on the bookmark to make a note of who I talked
to. But I couldn't tell which one of the people listed it was (the pages don't have
the names of the people). So I scanned the other 3 people, and none of them seem to
match up. They are a giant, grandmother, old one, and seer. The person I talked to
could have been a seer, but looked more like some kind of magical wraith type
thing. The other 3 people included a pirate and a sorceress.
Maybe they got our bookmarks mixed up?
Andy
Date: Sun, 23 Jun 2002 09:08:07 -0400 (EDT)

They definitely got the bookmarks mixed up. The person I talked to is listed on
your bookmark!
- Demian
Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2002 07:11:43 -0400

Subject: Garth, Turn 2
They definitely got the bookmarks mixed up. The person I talked to is listed on
your bookmark!
We'll see how that effects play later on. Hopefully, they just switched the entire
part of the bookmark, and the other numbers are correct.
Location: still journeying to World's End.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2002 18:25:16 -0400 (EDT)

Subject: Uthrac, Turn 2
Location: World's End (on my way to the Desolate Crags)
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2002 07:19:44 -0400

Location: World's End (East)
Note that we only have to give the general area we are in, and only give the
specific area if we are in the same general location.
Your move. Andy
Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 07:09:18 -0400 (EDT)

Subject: Re: Uthrac, Turn 3
Note that we only have to give the general area we are in, and only give the
specific area if we are in the same general location.
Whoops. :)
Location: World's End (West)
- Demian
Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 19:58:51 -0400
OK. So is it my turn, or still your turn? (Sorry I got a little confused!)
Andy
Date: Wed, 3 Jul 2002 07:28:53 -0400 (EDT)

OK. So is it my turn, or still your turn? (Sorry I got a little confused!)
Your turn. I guess I forgot to say that. :)
- Demian
Date: Fri, 5 Jul 2002 08:32:35 -0400

Your move.
Andy
Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2002 07:40:51 -0400 (EDT)

I just defeated a firebird. Your move.
- Demian
Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 07:25:57 -0400

I just fought some nasty White Pudding.
Your move.
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2002 08:15:59 -0400 (EDT)

Subject: Re: Garth, Turn 5
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sat, 27 Jul 2002 17:03:13 -0400

Your move.
Andy
Date: Sun, 28 Jul 2002 10:59:16 -0400 (EDT)

I just had a decidedly painful run-in with a Frost Giant. Your move.
- Demian
Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2002 07:29:56 -0400

Your move.
Andy
Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2002 10:18:53 -0400 (EDT)

Your move.
- Demian
Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2002 21:59:19 -0400


Your move.
Andy
Date: Sun, 4 Aug 2002 11:05:57 -0400 (EDT)

Location: World's End (East) - Shrouded Mountains
We're in the same basic region now, so our locations need to be specified more
precisely. Your move.
- Demian
Date: Tue, 6 Aug 2002 07:43:37 -0400

Location: World's End (East) - Frozen Moors
Your move.
Andy
Date: Tue, 6 Aug 2002 11:34:58 -0400 (EDT)

Location: Dunno -- it's weird!
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2002 07:52:45 -0400

Location: Frozen Moors.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2002 07:12:14 -0400 (EDT)

Location: Another Dimension
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2002 17:31:44 -0400
Location: East.
Your move.
Andy
Sounds interesting. How did you wind up there?!
Date: Sun, 11 Aug 2002 08:48:37 -0400 (EDT)

Sounds interesting. How did you wind up there?!
I found a magical portal thingie. And I'm still there at the moment...
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Sun, 11 Aug 2002 10:32:04 -0400

Your move.
Andy
I found a magical portal thingie. And I'm still there at the moment...
Looks like I found the same thingie! (assuming, of course, we're in the same
dimension!)
Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2002 07:56:27 -0400 (EDT)

Looks like I found the same thingie! (assuming, of course, we're in the same
dimension!)
Are you surrounded by toroidal gasbags? If so we're in the same place and probably
need to fight or something. If not, let me know so I can take my turn.
- Demian
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 07:26:47 -0400

Are you surrounded by toroidal gasbags? If so we're in the same place and probably
need to fight or something. If not, let me know so I can take my turn.
Actually, I am in a giant cavern occupied by crystalline creatures. So I guess

we're not exactly in the same space.
Still your move.
Andy
Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2002 07:23:38 -0400 (EDT)

Current Location: Land of the Toroidal Gasbags
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2002 07:38:10 -0400

Current Location: Another dimension.
Your move.
Andy
Current Location: Land of the Toroidal Gasbags
Sounds like you might run into some of the guys I went to high school with (LOL).
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 07:06:58 -0400 (EDT)

Current Location: Shrouded Mountains
Your move.
Demian
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 07:45:01 -0400

Current Location: Another dimension.
I just fought 3 crystalline creatures.

Your move.
Andy
Current Location: Shrouded Mountains
Back in the "normal" world, I see.
Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 07:02:54 -0400 (EDT)

Current Location: World's End (North)
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 07:19:11 -0400

Current Location: Another Dimension.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 07:24:15 -0400 (EDT)

I just defeated a Leucrotta.
Your move.
- Demian
Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 23:15:36 -0400

Current Location: Another Dimension.
I just fought an Ice Para-Elemental.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 08:34:46 -0400 (EDT)

Your move.
- Demian
Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 07:39:50 -0400

Current Location: Unknown. I seem to have moved out of the alternate dimension, and
into a cavern complex beneath the island.
Your move.
Andy
Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 08:16:32 -0400 (EDT)

Your move.
- Demian
Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2002 07:17:53 -0400

Subject: Game over!
Looks like you win! I stepped through the wrong door, and ended up in some
alternate world as the king of a group of orange humanoids. That's pretty lame; I
hate the books that allow you to die (or whatever) if you make a simple wrong
choice.
Please refer to paragraph 133 in my book to see what I'm talking about.
Andy
The Doomsday Device
PBeM Game: Doctor Doom (Chris Bynum) vs. Fantastic Four (Demian Katz)
8/19/2007 - 12/8/2008
Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Sun, Aug 19, 2007 at 3:22 PM
To: Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com>
Sorry for letting a month slip by already... but if you want to try Doomsday Device
and don't mind the occasional hiatus, I can dig out my copy whenever you want to
start... Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Sun, Aug 19, 2007 at 5:26 PM
OK, but I'll have to be Doctor Doom. Alana has my Fantastic Four book. Demian Katz
<demiankatz@gmail.com> Sun, Aug 19, 2007 at 7:15 PM
Not a problem -- I've found my set. Looks like you go first... Christopher Bynum
<muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Sun, Aug 19, 2007 at 8:28 PM
OK, my first target has been chosen. Catch me if you can, Richards! Demian Katz
<demiankatz@gmail.com> Sun, Aug 19, 2007 at 9:55 PM
Okay, my team has been assigned. Where are you this turn? Christopher Bynum
I'm in Brooklyn. I have two Mandroids and two Doomdroids on this mission. Because
Doctor Doom can't go on every mission, he's sitting this one out.
I forgot to ask, do you want to use the Karma Points? I personally think they're a
pain to deal with. Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Mon, Aug 20, 2007 at 8:53 PM
I sent the Human Torch to Brooklyn... and I'm fine with skipping Karma Points.
Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Mon, Aug 20, 2007 at 10:18 PM
Wow, I'm off to a roaring start. OK, I think you attack first! Demian Katz
<demiankatz@gmail.com> Thu, Aug 23, 2007 at 4:39 PM
According to my rules, I'm always the Defender first in situations where Doom is
involved... but if Doom himself isn't there, I guess that means I get to go first.
Might as well open with a Nova Blast, doing 15 damage to all opponents
automatically and negating armor values. If you want to resolve the rest of the
attack using dice to save time, that's fine with me... I'm forced to retreat if I
take 20+ points of damage, however. Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com>
Thu, Aug 23, 2007 at 8:38 PM
OK, since you used your Nova Blast, I'm going to assume that you no longer have
armor, since your armor is generated by your flames. If that doesn't sound right,
let me know.
Mandroid Larry attacks with a neuro stunner-miss!

Mandroid Bob attacks with a neuro stunner-hits for 4 damage
Doomdroid 1 attacks with his gauntlet blast-miss!
Doomdroid 2 attacks with his gauntlet blast-hits for 5 damage
Your turn. Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Fri, Aug 24, 2007 at 8:02 PM
Actually, now that I read more carefully, this was a foolish strategy -- I'm
completely unable to fight further after my nova blast, so I must retreat. The
rules are unclear about whether or not using the nova blast actually puts out my
flames, though -- I'll leave it to your call whether or not I can claim my armor
bonus against this damage.
Anyway, unless there's something you can do to prevent my retreat, I think this
concludes our first battle. Let me know what you think I should do about the armor
situation, and then I guess I'll continue with my turn.... Christopher Bynum
<muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Fri, Aug 24, 2007 at 9:55 PM
I'm in no shape to stop you from retreating. Your Nova Blast hit me pretty hard.
Unfortunately I don't have my FF book, so I can't check on the rules for the Nova
Blast. When Alana used Nova Blast, she and I agreed that the Torch could not use
his flames for weapons or armor until the next combat encounter. Thankfully, I
don't have any combat after fighting you, so my turn is over. Demian Katz
<demiankatz@gmail.com> Sat, Aug 25, 2007 at 7:27 AM
Sounds like a fair ruling -- in any case, doesn't make any difference for this
week, since I have now completed the week with no further combat, and the end-of-
week healing puts me back in full health either way.
My week two assignments have been made -- let me know where you strike next!
Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Sat, Aug 25, 2007 at 9:17 AM
Wow, you're finished already? That can't be good for me.
Here's something else that's not good for me: Can you send me the info for
Encounter 4 in your book? It should be for Thunderball. Demian Katz
<demiankatz@gmail.com> Sat, Aug 25, 2007 at 12:52 PM
Thunderball does 8 points of damage per successful Combat Turn with his ball, and
when he misses, he negates the first successful hit on him with the swinging motion
of his ball. Armor Rating: 3, Hit Points: 13. Christopher Bynum
<muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Sat, Aug 25, 2007 at 3:38 PM
Scratch one snot-nosed punk of a Thunderball. My first week is complete.
For my next trick, please turn to page 102 in your book. Demian Katz
<demiankatz@gmail.com> Sat, Aug 25, 2007 at 4:07 PM
I'll probably regret this... but turn to 102 in your book. Christopher Bynum
<muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Sat, Aug 25, 2007 at 5:34 PM
It's on! Quick question: when I attack you, do I determine the attacker and
defender numbers? Not clear on that. But if that is the case, I have hit you using
the Torch Foam device (check the last page of your Doom book, if you have it). On a
successful hit, this puts out the Torch's flames until he gets a * on the combat
table. I think that it should be a 2X or a *, in my opinion; that's a pretty
powerful device. Let me know if that works or not. Demian Katz
<demiankatz@gmail.com> Sun, Aug 26, 2007 at 6:45 AM
I think it's easiest if you determine attacker and defender numbers with a d20 --
keeps things moving. I'm also certainly not going to object if you let a 2X work to
cancel the effect of the device. As you say, that is awfully powerful! In any case,
I have scored a Miss result for this turn, so I'll put it back in your court. If
you want to handle my rolls as well until I get my powers back (or get defeated),
go ahead... I have no other options at the moment, so you might as well resolve it
on my behalf. Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Sun, Aug 26, 2007 at
10:01 AM
Doom must be too busy praising himself for his genius, because he missed. Your
turn. Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Sun, Aug 26, 2007 at 10:19 AM
I got an X result, but it does me no good. Your turn (but as I said, if you want to
take my turns for me while I'm effectively incapacitated to speed things along, I
trust your integrity... even if you are an evil genius)... Christopher Bynum
OK, I'm not sure how many hit points you have, so I'll roll into Doom gets 5 turns
or the Torch gets a 2X/*. If the damage I do to you knocks you out, let me know.
Doom attacks with his gauntlets- Hit for 8 damage.

Torch attempts to overcome the foam- X result.
Torch attempts to overcome the foam- X result
Torch attempts to overcome the foam-2X! You're back in business!
Doom attempts to attack with his gauntlets- Miss.
Now that your flames are back, you should roll for the Torch, since I don't know
your HP or your Armor rating. Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Mon, Aug 27, 2007
at 6:14 PM
I'm still in the fight... but I just missed. Your move... Christopher Bynum
<muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 12:45 AM
Good thing you got your armor back...........Doom attacks with his gauntlets and
gets a 2X, doing 16 damage. Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Tue, Sep 4, 2007 at
7:39 PM
The Human Torch can't seem to hit anything to save his life (and his life is in
serious danger at this point!). Your turn. Christopher Bynum
<muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Tue, Sep 4, 2007 at 11:51 PM
Doom opens fire with his gauntlets and hits for 8 damage. This just isn't the
Torch's day. Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Wed, Sep 5, 2007 at 6:22 PM
Oh dear. Missed again! Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Wed, Sep 5,

2007 at 7:13 PM
The governor grants you a reprieve. I missed. Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com>

Wed, Sep 5, 2007 at 8:41 PM
Much appreciated, but... I missed again. Yeesh! Christopher Bynum

<muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Wed, Sep 5, 2007 at 10:00 PM
I got a special result that is irrelevant for this fight (A Mandroid hits
automatically for 3 rounds). So that's a wasted turn. You're up. Demian Katz
<demiankatz@gmail.com> Wed, Sep 5, 2007 at 10:14 PM
Guess what? I missed! Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Wed, Sep 5,

2007 at 10:26 PM
Well, Uatu the Watcher must be cutting you a break, because I missed (maybe he
blocked my shot with his freakishly huge head). I guess your defeat would cause a
massive shockwave throughout the Marvel Universe. Your turn. Demian Katz
A hit at last! 10 damage. Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Wed, Sep 5,

2007 at 10:44 PM
Tis nary a scratch. Gauntlet shot hits for 8 damage. Demian Katz
Well, that's it for the Torch! Out in week one. Things are looking bad for the
Fantastic...Three! Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Wed, Sep 5, 2007
at 10:55 PM
Long way to go yet. I'm finished for week 2. Let me know when you're done with what
you're working on and I'll pick my next target. Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com>
Wed, Sep 5, 2007 at 11:11 PM
My week 2 forces are assigned, so let me know your target... Christopher Bynum
This is going to hit close to home. My target is the Baxter Building. Your turn.
Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Thu, Sep 6, 2007 at 7:22 PM
Nobody's there to stop you... Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Thu,

Sep 6, 2007 at 10:30 PM
Please join me in a moment of silence for Mandroid Bob, who encountered some green
algae and died horribly. He will be missed.
OK, enough of that. Your turn. Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Thu, Sep 6, 2007
at 10:54 PM
I've defeated an Alien Robot (encounter #5) and have now completed week 2. My week
3 assignments are in place -- let me know your next move. Christopher Bynum
<muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Thu, Sep 6, 2007 at 11:00 PM
Wait, I think we're out of sync. Shouldn't we both start a week at the same time?
Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Sat, Sep 8, 2007 at 3:22 PM
Have you not completed week 2? If so, please do... but I thought the sequence was
that I assign my team to locations at the start of each week, then you tell me
where you're going to see if we have an encounter... so I'm currently at the "just
assigned team" stage of week 3. Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Sat,
Sep 8, 2007 at 8:13 PM
I've already started Week 3.......I'm at the Baxter Building. Demian Katz
<demiankatz@gmail.com> Sun, Sep 9, 2007 at 8:56 PM
I've completed week 3 -- I defeated attack robots (encounter 13) and roof rockets
(encounter 11) before being beaten back by crazed stark industries robots
(encounter 12). My week 4 assignments are complete... let me know when you're
caught up. Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Mon, Sep 10, 2007 at 12:18
AM
OK. I'm wondering if we should both complete our tasks for a week before either of
us starts the next week. What do you think? Christopher Bynum
<muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Mon, Sep 10, 2007 at 12:20 AM
I forgot to mention that I will need the stats for Encounter 14. Demian Katz
<demiankatz@gmail.com> Mon, Sep 10, 2007 at 6:03 PM
#14 Fantastic Four Security Robots: cause 12 points of damage per successful Combat
Turn. Armor Rating: 5, Hit Points: 30.
As far as when to make assignments go, I think I always have to make my assignments
before yours. The procedure is I make assignments, you make assignments, then you
announce your location. So I don't think there's any harm in either of us making
our assignments before the other has completed the week as long as you don't make
your announcement until I've had time to assign my forces appropriately. If you'd
still rather I wait to assign until you've completed everything, I have no problem
with that... but it potentially slows us down by an extra e-mail. Christopher Bynum
OK, Week 3 completed. For week 4, I'm attacking Kennedy Airport. I'm sending 2
Mandroids and 2 Doomdroids, but Doom is sitting this one out. Demian Katz
<demiankatz@gmail.com> Fri, Sep 14, 2007 at 4:32 PM
There's nobody there to stop you! We might as well proceed with our weeks....
Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Fri, Sep 14, 2007 at 6:21 PM
Can you send me the stats for Encounter 16? Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Tue,
Sep 18, 2007 at 4:43 PM
#16 The U.S. Army: troops collectively do 10 points damage per successful combat
turn. Hit Points: 35 Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Mon, Sep 24, 2007 at 6:24
PM
I've started on week 4. You need to mark your place and then turn to page 142.
Please let me know if I need to do anything else relating to this or if I can
proceed with my turn. Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Tue, Sep 25,
2007 at 12:40 AM
I don't have anything special going on, so go ahead with your turn. I'm finished
with fighting the army, so my week 4 is finished. Let me know when you're finished
with week 4 and I'll choose my next target. Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Tue,
Sep 25, 2007 at 5:05 PM
Okay, I have completed my week -- I fled from encounter #17. My week 5 assignments
are in place; let me know when you're ready. Christopher Bynum
<muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Sat, Oct 6, 2007 at 12:08 AM
Let me get my Doom voice going...........
"Kiss your loving wife goodbye, Richards-she's my next target! BWAHAHAHAHA!!!!!"
I'm in Manhattan, trying to kidnap Sue Richards. Doom IS on this mission with 2
Mandroids and 2 Doomdroids (this is the last mission he can go on, actually). So if
you have anyone there, they can attack me now. Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com>
Sat, Oct 6, 2007 at 4:38 PM
I haven't got anyone in Manhattan, so how do we resolve this kidnap attempt?

Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Sat, Oct 6, 2007 at 8:57 PM
I have to fight Cyclops from the X-Men (Encounter 26 in your book; I'll need his
stats). Even if I kick his whiny butt, my kidnap attempt is foiled, so Invisible
Woman lives to fight on. Stupid mutant. Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Mon, Oct
8, 2007 at 5:23 PM
Cyclops does 10 points of damage per successful Combat Turn with his Optic Blast,
ignoring all Armor Ratings. Hit Points: 30. Christopher Bynum
<muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Mon, Nov 19, 2007 at 11:48 PM
Cyclops has been thrashed like the wuss that he is, so I am done with week 5. Week
6 takes me to Staten Island. Happy Thanksgiving! Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com>
Sun, Dec 16, 2007 at 5:57 PM
Okay, at last, I'm back in the game too. Week five had me defeat the irritating
Kraven. None of my team is on Staten Island in week six, so it looks like you are
free to go about your evil business. Meanwhile, I have completed my own week six,
splattering the Beetle. Let me know when you're ready for week seven. Christopher
Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Sun, Dec 16, 2007 at 11:58 PM
Can you send me encounter 1 in your book, please? Demian Katz

<demiankatz@gmail.com> Tue, Dec 25, 2007 at 9:58 AM
Stark International Roof Rockets: collectively strike each Doom Character until the
system is destroyed. Each successful Combat Turn does 10 points of damage. Hit
Points: 20. Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Wed, Apr 9, 2008 at 12:40
AM
I have taken care of the rockets, and even though I'm intrigued by what they might
be protecting, I'm playing it safe and taking the reactor. My week 6 is finished.
Ready for week 7. Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Mon, May 5, 2008 at 7:20 PM
Okay, I have made my week 7 assignments. Where are you going this week? Christopher
Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Tue, May 6, 2008 at 2:09 AM
Headed to Queens! Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Thu, May 8, 2008 at 5:46 PM

Nobody's there to stop you, so go ahead with your turn. I'm done with mine -- I
survived encounters 31 and 30. Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Sun,
May 11, 2008 at 10:00 AM
I'm not sure I want to mess with Galactus, so I will keep my propulsion system and
call it a week.
Week 8-Final Showdown! Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 5:43
PM
Okay, I think I'm as ready as I'm going to be... my book has instructed me to wait
for a page number from you. Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Wed, Jun
11, 2008 at 5:47 PM
I have to deal with a disgruntled Doom Droid, but you won't have to wait long for
your demise :-)
Can you send me the stats for Encounter 36, please? Demian Katz
<demiankatz@gmail.com> Sat, Jun 14, 2008 at 3:04 PM
#36 Doom Droid's Security System: prevents Doom from destroying his Droid outright.
The system does 6 points of damage per successful Combat Turn, ignoring force
fields and Armor Ratings. Armor Rating: 2 Hit Points: 20 Christopher Bynum
<muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Sat, Jul 5, 2008 at 10:06 AM
That......didn't go as well as I would have liked, but at least he didn't kill me.
OK, showdown time. Please turn to page 120 in your book. Demian Katz
<demiankatz@gmail.com> Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 6:22 PM
Looks like it's down to the final fight -- my team is up against your evil robot.
How should we handle this combat? Just take turns listing hits? Christopher Bynum
<muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Sun, Jul 13, 2008 at 12:56 PM
Before we start, a few questions:
1. Do you go first?
2. Because I successfully obtained the computer from the Baxter Building, the way
the book describes it is that Doom can attack independently from the robot, since
he doesn't have to control it manually. Does that sound right?
3. I'm assuming Mandroids and Doom Droids are not in this fight. Correct? Demian
Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Tue, Jul 22, 2008 at 4:39 PM
1. The rules say that in any combat where Dr. Doom is involved, he goes first.
2. Sounds reasonable to me.
3. It's not 100% clear, but I see no specific mention that they are involved.
Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 12:00 PM
OK, Doom attacks!
Doom attacks with his gauntlets (I got an X) doing 8 points damage subtracting
whatever armor you've got. The statue attacks with its missiles, (I got a *), so
that's a big fat miss.
Do your worst, Richards! Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at
10:37 PM
Mr. Fantastic misses with his Doom Blaster. The Invisible Woman hits with her laser
for 12 damage (base of 10 plus 2 for special equipment we gained during the game)
Thing rolls a * (no effect -- only applies to Mr. Fantastic). Christopher Bynum
<muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 6:14 PM
Doom misses with his gauntlets. The statue hits for 9 points with its crown
missiles. Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Sat, Aug 23, 2008 at 2:15 PM
Bad round for us -- everybody misses! Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com>

Sat, Aug 23, 2008 at 5:20 PM
Doom gets a *- I laugh in the face of danger and do double damage the rest of the
fight. The statue misses- That's the last time Doom buys a targeting system off of
e-bay! Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Sat, Aug 23, 2008 at 6:53 PM
Another bad round for me -- three more misses. Christopher Bynum

<muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 4:51 PM
Doom gets an X- Because of the special he got last round, he does 16 damage
(regular damage of 8 times 2). The statue gets an X and hits for 9 damage with its
crown missiles. Since the missiles come from the crown, I'm going to treat them as
a limited weapon with 5 shots, so I have one shot left. Demian Katz
<demiankatz@gmail.com> Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 9:19 PM
Finally, a better round for me -- Mr. Fantastic hits for 14 damage, and Invisible
Woman gets a 2X for a total of 24 damage. Thing misses. Christopher Bynum
<muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Sun, Sep 7, 2008 at 9:46 PM
Awesome-Doom and the statue both miss. Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Tue, Sep
9, 2008 at 8:08 PM
And a whole bunch of misses from this end too. We're on a roll! Christopher Bynum
Doom hits with his gauntlets for 16 damage The statue hits with its blaster torch
for 8 damage. Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Sun, Sep 14, 2008 at 9:47 AM
Thing hits for 12 damage; everyone else misses. Christopher Bynum

<muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Sun, Sep 14, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Doom hits with his gauntlets for 16 damage The statue hits with its blaster torch
for 8 damage Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Sun, Sep 14, 2008 at 2:16 PM
Mr. Fantastic hits for 14 damage. Invisible Woman hits for 12 damage. Thing misses.
Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Sun, Sep 14, 2008 at 7:14 PM
Doom misses. The statue's torch blaster hits for 8 damage. The slugfest continues!
Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 6:11 PM
Mr. Fantastic hits for 14 damage. Invisible Woman misses. Thing hits for 12 damage.
Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Tue, Oct 14, 2008 at 4:50 PM
Doom hits for 16 damage. The statue misses. Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Sat,
Nov 1, 2008 at 10:27 AM
Everybody misses again on this end! Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com>

Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 6:54 PM
To: demiankatz@gmail.com <demiankatz@gmail.com>
Doom misses, the statue gets a *, which is useless. Demian Katz

<demiankatz@gmail.com> Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 8:16 PM
Mr. Fantastic gets a *, which has no apparent useful effect for this battle.
Invisible Woman hits for 12, Thing hits for 12. Christopher Bynum
<muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Sat, Nov 15, 2008 at 9:52 AM
Doom misses, the statue hits for 8 damage. Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Fri,
Nov 21, 2008 at 8:46 PM
Thing hits for 12, everyone else misses. Christopher Bynum

<muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 11:21 AM
Doom is starting to get nervous, because he can't hit the ocean from a
boat......misses all around. Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Sun, Nov 23, 2008
at 4:27 PM
Mr. F. hits for 14, Invisible Woman hits for 12, and Thing misses. Christopher
Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Thu, Dec 4, 2008 at 7:30 PM
You're not going to believe this, but I missed completely! Demian Katz
<demiankatz@gmail.com> Thu, Dec 4, 2008 at 9:16 PM
Mr. Fantastic gets a * (no meaningful result), Invisible Woman hits for 12, Thing
hits for 12. Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Fri, Dec 5, 2008 at
12:01 PM
Apparently Doom and the statue have turned into Imperial Stormtroopers, because
they can't hit the broadside of a barn right now. Demian Katz
<demiankatz@gmail.com> Fri, Dec 5, 2008 at 9:21 PM
I thought I was going to join the club for a minute, as Mr. Fantastic and Invisible
Woman both missed... but then Thing came through with a 2X for 24 damage!
Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Mon, Dec 8, 2008 at 11:23 AM
Congratulations, Doom is K'Oed. I guess the U.S. can keep their stupid Florida. Why
Doom wanted Florida is beyond me. I think he's been listening to Dr. Evil too much.
Nicely played, my friend.

Winner: Fantastic Four (Demian)!
The King Takes a Dare
PBeM Game: Daredevil (Christopher Bynum) vs. Kingpin (Demian Katz)
12/16/2008 - 4/23/2009
Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 11:13 PM
OK, I've planned my first move. Your turn. Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Fri,
Dec 26, 2008 at 8:39 AM
I've read the "adventure begins" section and then taken my first turn. Back to you!
Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Fri, Dec 26, 2008 at 10:55 AM
OK, the result I just got says for you to mark where you're at and turn to page 98
in your book. Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Fri, Dec 26, 2008 at 1:24 PM
Okay, done -- and I took another turn (hopefully that's what I was supposed to do
next). Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Fri, Dec 26, 2008 at 6:38 PM
Weird, but I turned to the page in my book, and now it says for you to turn to page
39. So you took a turn-are you at the end of the first week? The page said that I
have to choose my next attack. Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Mon, Dec 29, 2008
at 8:20 PM
I haven't reached the end of the first week yet. For each turn, I've just been
reading one page and noting down the next choice I plan to make. Am I falling
behind somehow? Also, are we skipping karma points again this game? I have been
ignoring them so far, but I can keep track if you want (doesn't really matter to me
-- but probably keeps things quicker if we ignore them). Christopher Bynum
<muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Tue, Dec 30, 2008 at 8:06 AM
I'm not a big fan of the Karma Points, so I'm cool with ignoring them.
Maybe these books are like FF vs. Doom in that one of us may finish a week before
the other one does. So I'll wait until you've finished your first week, then I'll
choose my next move. Agreed? Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at
3:42 PM
Okay, I've caught up with you -- my first week is complete, now that I've defeated
that meddling Spider-Man! Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Mon, Jan 5,
2009 at 11:14 AM
He does talk a lot, so I can see how he could be annoying. :-)
I've chosen my next move, so it's your turn. Could I also have a Condition Check
for Kingpin, please? Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 5:40 PM
Turn to page 49 for the condition check. I've chosen my second week action, so go
ahead and take your first turn. Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Tue,
Jan 6, 2009 at 10:50 PM
Well, that takes care of Mandroid Ted. Please turn to page 35 for the bad news. I'm
done for week 2, so let me know when you've finished and I'll choose my next move.
Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Thu, Jan 8, 2009 at 5:56 PM
Well, I've defeated an angry fake daredevil in combat (encounter 6). Don't ask.
That concludes my second week, and I've decided what I will do on my third... so go
ahead and take your first third week turn. Christopher Bynum
<muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 8:00 AM
I've chosen my move for the third week. You're up. Demian Katz
<demiankatz@gmail.com> Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 7:55 PM
Okay, I've taken my first turn for week 3... all yours. Christopher Bynum
<muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 10:14 AM
Well, I managed to get some help from the Scarlet Witch, so that's cool. Onto
another phase of my plan! Your turn. Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Wed, Jan
14, 2009 at 9:12 PM
You are being attacked by the Hand assassins -- turn to page 122! That also marks
the end of my week, so go ahead and begin planning your next move... if you
survive! Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Sat, Jan 17, 2009 at 11:52
AM
That Scarlet Witch spell helped me out big time for that fight............
I've made my choice for the next week, so it's your turn. Demian Katz
<demiankatz@gmail.com> Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 8:47 AM
My week was over on the first move (apparently I'm not the most competent of
supervillains), so I guess you should finish out yours and then we can start again
on the next one. Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at
3:15 PM
OK, the page I'm on says for you to turn to page 112.
And I failed my plan for this week. I've chosen my move for the next week, so once
you've decided on yours, I'll start it up.
Could I have a condition check for Kingpin, please? Demian Katz

<demiankatz@gmail.com> Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 5:46 PM
Turn to page 49 for the condition check.
I've made my plans for next week, so go ahead and make your move. Christopher Bynum
<muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 7:55 PM
I've started my plan for the week. Your turn. Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com>
Wed, Feb 4, 2009 at 7:26 PM
Okay, I've also started on my plan... but the week's not over yet. Let me know when
I can make my next move! Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Thu, Feb 5,
2009 at 8:04 PM
I can't believe you hired a Hand Assassin to kill me! (Encounter 19). That's not
cool. I thought we were friends, man! :-)
Anyway, I've taken care of that. Please turn to page 49 in your book. I'm done with
my week, so when you're finished, I'll choose my next move. Demian Katz
<demiankatz@gmail.com> Thu, Feb 5, 2009 at 8:22 PM
Well, I've finished up my week -- all I managed to do was make Taskmaster and
Silver Dagger mad at me (though of course I defeated them both). Go ahead and start
on your next move. Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Fri, Feb 6, 2009
at 7:54 PM
OK, I've chosen my next plan. Your turn. Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Sat,
Feb 14, 2009 at 3:12 PM
Okay, I've taken my turn, but the week isn't over yet -- turn to page 25.
Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 4:11 PM
Great, now I need to find a dry cleaner that won't freak out when they clean a
Daredevil costume.
Please turn to page 110. Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at
4:15 PM
Bad press, eh? Well, try page 29 now.... Christopher Bynum

<muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 11:09 AM
How do you keep getting these traps installed on rooftops? That's an awesome
contractor you have there!
I'm done with my plan for the week. Let me know when you're finished and I'll start
my next move. Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 8:39 AM
I have to say, he's a productive worker -- turn to page 33! Christopher Bynum
<muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 11:29 AM
Gah! Evil Contractor strikes again!
Please turn to page 21. Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Sat, Mar 14, 2009 at
11:54 AM
Hmmm... looks like that ends my week, though I'm not sure that it makes sense.
Might be a glitch in the books. Oh well, I was about done anyway -- the contractor
was getting tired. Shall we plan our next strategies? Christopher Bynum
<muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 9:31 AM
I'm done with my week, and I've chosen my next move. Demian Katz
<demiankatz@gmail.com> Wed, Apr 8, 2009 at 8:25 PM
I'm now prepared for a new week as well -- turn to page 86 when you're ready!
Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 6:34 PM
OK. Your turn. Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 8:16 AM
Okay... looks like my week is over already. Your turn. Christopher Bynum
<muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 10:25 AM
Well, I should let you know this-I've broken into your headquarters and I've
reached the page where you and I fight for the final time! At last, I can get
revenge for the Evil Contractor attacks.
I'm not sure if I attack first, but if I do, I got an 'X', doing 5 points of
damage. Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Sun, Apr 19, 2009 at 10:20 AM
Funny you should do that, since I was about to spring such an attack on you in my
next turn anyway! I don't see a rule specifying who strikes first, but it seems
reasonable that you should get the first hit in, so I've taken my 5 points.
In return, my bodyguards score an X for 3 points, and I score a 2X for 12 points.

Christopher Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Sun, Apr 19, 2009 at 12:48 PM
Ow. I strike back with an X for 5 damage. Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Sun,
Apr 19, 2009 at 1:54 PM
Well, that puts an end to my bodyguards... and I missed. Curses! Christopher Bynum
<muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 11:05 AM
Swing and a miss for the Man Without Fear! Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Wed,
Apr 22, 2009 at 8:17 PM
I rolled a special, but I'm not sure what page I am technically on. If I had
initiated combat, I would be on page 132, which gives me a special attack yielding
triple damage -- 18 points. However, since you initiated combat, perhaps I'm
actually supposed to be on a different page. Could you double-check? Christopher
Bynum <muppetman2005@hotmail.com> Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 9:35 AM
I think this is a glitch in the books. Nowhere in my text does it say to tell the
Kingpin reader that it's time to start the final battle and to turn to page such
and such in their book.
The way I interpret it, we should both turn to the pages in our books that have the
text for the final battle. So I think your special for triple damage should count.
Unfortunately for me, that means game over. A triple damage and a double damage hit
in the same fight.........well played, sir.
That was fun. I think the DD vs. Kingpin game is structured much better than the
FF/Doom game, so the pacing is better. Demian Katz <demiankatz@gmail.com> Thu, Apr
23, 2009 at 5:57 PM
That came down to sheer luck in the end -- I only had 10 hit points, so it wouldn't
have taken much to beat me! I agree that it was a major improvement over the
previous set -- it was more focused and had the right tone.
Your Winner - The Kingpin (Demian)!

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Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2000 11:01:46 EST

Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2000 16:44:14 -0500 (EST)

I have no objection to playing another knight... :) Plus that means I get to go

Sounds good to me. :)

Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2000 21:06:36 EST

Excellent. I'll be waiting to hear from you!

Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2000 12:29:36 -0500 (EST)

I've begun the game...

Present Location: Crimson Hall of Greatness.

Play area: Empty.

Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2000 12:36:31 EST

Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2000 12:53:50 -0500 (EST)

Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2000 21:44:54 EST

Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2000 21:47:04 EST

Present Location: Warrior's Sanctuary

Play area: empty.

PS I'll send a sample Ally Tracking Chart shortly.

Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2000 10:48:53 -0500 (EST)

Sounds reasonable to me. :)

Hmm, that's definitely a rather contradictory mess... :) What I get out of it is

Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2000 10:51:06 -0500 (EST)

Present Location: Wizard's Tomb

Play area: empty.

Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2000 19:29:30 EST

Present Location: Warrior's Sanctuary (still)

Play area: empty.

Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2000 22:55:55 EST

OK, let's do this:

Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2000 12:06:06 -0500 (EST)

Present Location: Wizard's Tomb

Play area: empty.

Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2000 22:30:13 EST

Present Location: Warrior's Sanctuary (still)

Play area: empty.

Date: Fri, 8 Dec 2000 20:34:42 -0500 (EST)

Present Location: Portal of Time

Play area: empty.

Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2000 06:51:17 EST

Present Location: Warrior's Sanctuary (still)

Play area: empty.

Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2000 13:56:11 -0500 (EST)

Present Location: Portal of Time

Play area: empty.

Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2000 21:26:07 EST

Present Location: Warrior's Sanctuary (still)

Play area: empty.

Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 22:26:40 -0500 (EST)

Present Location: Dragon's Crypt

Play area: empty. (nobody seems to want to leave my side!)

Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2000 06:56:39 EST

Present Location: Chamber of the Cobra Throne.

Play area: empty.

Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2000 11:43:10 -0500 (EST)

Present Location: Dragon's Crypt

Play area: empty.