# D&D Game 3: Vikings! **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [March 28, 2008, 11:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-game-3-vikings/443033 "2008-03-28T11:37:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Malacandra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Malacandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malacandra)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2008, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-game-3-vikings/443033/61 "2008-03-30T23:22:17Z")
Yes. Or have a quiet word with your friendly rune-priest - Odin’s priests are rumoured to be able to see into the hearts of men - and ask if he can tell whether Gautrek is entirely on the up-and-up. Don’t be disheartened. It’s early days yet. ---
**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2008, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-game-3-vikings/443033/62 "2008-03-31T00:08:47Z")
[QUOTE=Malacandra] Yes. Or have a quiet word with your friendly rune-priest - Odin’s priests are rumoured to be able to see into the hearts of men - and ask if he can tell whether Gautrek is entirely on the up-and-up. [/QUOTE] Bjarni, I suggested to Ivar about using [COLOR=Blue]ESP and Augury already… 🙂 [/COLOR] ---
**Author:** ![ToeJam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@ToeJam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ToeJam)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2008, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-game-3-vikings/443033/63 "2008-03-31T02:03:07Z")
[QUOTE=Malacandra] Odin’s priests are rumoured to be able to see into the hearts of men - and ask if he can tell whether Gautrek is entirely on the up-and-up. [/QUOTE] Say, what can Odin’s Wizards do? ---
**Author:** ![appleciders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85f322/32.png) [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2008, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-game-3-vikings/443033/64 "2008-03-31T03:13:40Z")
Quietly cast ESP on Gautrek. If that doesn’t give a pretty good sense of what he’s up to, excuse myself and cast Augury, asking “If Bjarni goes before the Jarl peacefully, will the Jarl judge him fairly?” ---
**Author:** ![Malacandra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Malacandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malacandra)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2008, 8:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-game-3-vikings/443033/65 "2008-03-31T08:07:21Z")
[QUOTE=appleciders] Quietly cast ESP on Gautrek. If that doesn’t give a pretty good sense of what he’s up to, excuse myself and cast Augury, asking “If Bjarni goes before the Jarl peacefully, will the Jarl judge him fairly?” [/QUOTE] ESP:…can’t believe he’s buying this, the credulous fool! Bet Ketil takes that fancy sword, though. Greedy dog. Still, be plenty left over for me. Wait, what’s that priest muttering to himself? His kind give me the willies. Now come on, Bjarni, come nice and quietly, hee hee hee. Might even get a little something from the Jarl too. I bet he _would_ like to see your head on a pike, at that. The spell is still running. ---
**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2008, 9:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-game-3-vikings/443033/66 "2008-03-31T09:21:03Z")
[QUOTE=RoOsh] Say, what can Odin’s Wizards do? [/QUOTE] Now then, young Osvald, this is why Ulf suggested we all introduce ourselves in the setup thread. 🙂 Ivar did so [here](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=9626409&postcount=138) , which was very useful. 🆒 Victory! ---
**Author:** ![Oredigger77](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/oredigger77/32/3181_2.png) [@Oredigger77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oredigger77)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2008, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-game-3-vikings/443033/67 "2008-03-31T14:41:34Z")
“We still need pack?” Jorund is looking around trying to figure out what someone wants him to do. ---
**Author:** ![sachertorte](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sachertorte/32/3727_2.png) [@sachertorte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sachertorte)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2008, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-game-3-vikings/443033/68 "2008-03-31T14:53:13Z")
I’m assuming that making decisions based on information that I shouldn’t have is out of bounds. So I don’t really know how to proceed. Obviously, tactics will change based on recent events, but as far as I know, Bjarni doesn’t have access to this information yet. Essentially, I’m waiting for Ivar to speak up. Though, in waiting, I’m already acting on information that I shouldn’t have. 😕 ---
**Author:** ![ToeJam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@ToeJam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ToeJam)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2008, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-game-3-vikings/443033/69 "2008-03-31T15:07:57Z")
“Don’t just stand there, Bjarni, you’ve got to show me where your supplies are! Say, do you have extra pillows as well? I brought one, but if you’ve got goose feather ones, it’d better for me.” insists Osvald, pulling on Bjarni’s sleeve to go with Ulf and Jorund towards the house. “By the way, Gautrek, how long is the journey? And how long should I pack for- where will we be staying?” Osvald calls out to the Warrior. Hopefully, this will buy us time so we can all get on the same page… Let’s discuss things further inside the house “while you show me your supplies.” ---
**Author:** ![Malacandra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Malacandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malacandra)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2008, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-game-3-vikings/443033/70 "2008-03-31T15:24:44Z")
Pillows. _Pillows_? Soft, puling milksop of a wizard. This is going to be easier than I thought. Whatever that priest did, it looks like it hasn’t done any harm. Full marks for honesty, **sachertorte** , but as we’re still getting up to speed here I don’t mind a little stalling while Ivar passes Bjarni the news. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2008, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-game-3-vikings/443033/71 "2008-03-31T15:32:06Z")
[QUOTE=sachertorte] I’m assuming that making decisions based on information that I shouldn’t have is out of bounds. So I don’t really know how to proceed. Obviously, tactics will change based on recent events, but as far as I know, Bjarni doesn’t have access to this information yet. Essentially, I’m waiting for Ivar to speak up. Though, in waiting, I’m already acting on information that I shouldn’t have. 😕 [/QUOTE] You are quite right to wait for your character to be given information before you act on it! 🙂 Since Bjarni should wait for Ivar to give him the info, we are all hoping Appleciders will be along soon. Note how Jorund, Osvald and I are trying to help whilst staying in character. 🆒 Jorund is not the sharpest tool in the box, but is ready to act. Roosh is fluttering about, but wants to have a conference out of earshot of Gautrek. I’m feeling smug :eek: because I knew Ivar had ESP and guessed he might find something out from Gautrek 😃 , but Ulf simply thought we needed to talk privately before acting. These Internet games do have occasional holdups … but at least you can be planning what Bjarni will say and do once Ivar tells him the truth. ---
**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2008, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-game-3-vikings/443033/72 "2008-03-31T15:34:14Z")
[QUOTE=Oredigger77] “We still need pack?” Jorund is looking around trying to figure out what someone wants him to do. [/QUOTE] Ulf “Perhaps, Jorund. Let’s stay alert while Bjarni thinks what to do.” Ulf is projecting calmness to keep Gautrek from making a move until we have a plan. ---
**Author:** ![ToeJam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@ToeJam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ToeJam)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2008, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-game-3-vikings/443033/73 "2008-03-31T18:12:20Z")
Might as well try to put this skill to use: Can Osvald try inconspicuously to use his spellcraft skills to notice what our Priest is up? Otherwise, he’s just fluttering about, thinking of things to pack, and what Tea our noble Jarl prefers. ---
**Author:** ![Malacandra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Malacandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malacandra)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2008, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-game-3-vikings/443033/74 "2008-03-31T19:57:44Z")
[QUOTE=RoOsh] Might as well try to put this skill to use: Can Osvald try inconspicuously to use his spellcraft skills to notice what our Priest is up? Otherwise, he’s just fluttering about, thinking of things to pack, and what Tea our noble Jarl prefers. [/QUOTE] _DM rolls d20…_ Yes, you happen to notice Ivar mutter a few words and make a gesture or two that knowlessmen would not have recognised as an ESP spell, and you conclude he is reading someone’s mind. ---
**Author:** ![appleciders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85f322/32.png) [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2008, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-game-3-vikings/443033/75 "2008-03-31T23:32:43Z")
Ivar: “Don’t worry, Gautrek, we’ll come quietly. Just need to pack some things up inside.” Give a knowing look signifying danger to all those bright enough to understand it. 😉 We’re going to have to fight here, I think, so Ivar’s plans in a fight are to keep back out of melee (duh), use his javelins for offense, save one to use defensively if necessary or throw all four if I can get to my spear, quietly cast Guidance on as many people as possible before the battle starts, and cast Bless once everyone’s in combat if possible. Cure anyone who needs it in combat, too. ---
**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2008, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-game-3-vikings/443033/76 "2008-04-01T00:28:14Z")
If Gautrek permits it, Ulf will guard Bjarni safely inside and carefully bring Jorund along too. Ulf is not sure if Ivar means anything by his ‘look’, but is happy to have a private conference. ---
**Author:** ![Oredigger77](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/oredigger77/32/3181_2.png) [@Oredigger77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oredigger77)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2008, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-game-3-vikings/443033/77 "2008-04-01T00:45:00Z")
“Yes, we go help Bjarni pack. . . Funny eyes not right” Jorund turns around and heads in side shakeing his head and looking confused. ---
**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2008, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-game-3-vikings/443033/78 "2008-04-01T01:01:30Z")
[QUOTE=appleciders] We’re going to have to fight here, I think, so Ivar’s plans in a fight are to keep back out of melee (duh), use his javelins for offense, save one to use defensively if necessary or throw all four if I can get to my spear, quietly cast Guidance on as many people as possible before the battle starts, and cast Bless once everyone’s in combat if possible. Cure anyone who needs it in combat, too. [/QUOTE] If combat starts, Ulf (who wears no armour\*) would be **terribly** grateful if Ivar could refrain from throwing javelins into melee. :eek: \*and Jorund However Guidance, Bless and Cures are all most welcome. 🙂 P.S. Ivar, did you think about Ulf’s request for loading more Cures? (Berserkers tend to take a lot of damage in the process of ripping the enemy into pieces) ---
**Author:** ![sachertorte](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sachertorte/32/3727_2.png) [@sachertorte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sachertorte)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2008, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-game-3-vikings/443033/79 "2008-04-01T01:47:22Z")
After noticing Ivar’s warning, Bjarni joins the rest of his party in packing, but continues to accomodate Gautrek. “Gautrek, please hold here. We won’t be long.” ---
**Author:** ![Oredigger77](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/oredigger77/32/3181_2.png) [@Oredigger77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oredigger77)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2008, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-d-game-3-vikings/443033/80 "2008-04-01T02:06:23Z")
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