# Glee's roleplaying game companion thread **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [May 26, 2013, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glees-roleplaying-game-companion-thread/659397 "2013-05-26T12:55:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2013, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glees-roleplaying-game-companion-thread/659397/101 "2013-06-04T17:19:39Z")
> [@NAF1138](#): > > Does Dorric recognize the hobbit NPC? No, but I think he may have been intending to use Thieves Cant to reply to you. (I’ve asked Malacandra to clarify that.) ---
**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2013, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glees-roleplaying-game-companion-thread/659397/102 "2013-06-04T17:21:19Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#): > > John looks at the crow called Jinx and uses his Spellcraft to determine if the bird is magical or a magical familiar. Just waiting for Appleciders to introduce his character, then I’ll roll the dice for you! ---
**Author:** ![Malacandra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Malacandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malacandra)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2013, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glees-roleplaying-game-companion-thread/659397/103 "2013-06-04T19:08:22Z")
> [@glee](#): > > No, but I think he may have been intending to use Thieves Cant to reply to you. > (I’ve asked Malacandra to clarify that.) > [@Ringmaster hobbit](#): > > Tha’st neet ter snivel for, laddikins, all’s amity here, and mebbe some part-time comin’, but niver so much of th’ innerspeak afore the knowless, eh? Mum till’s time me and thee speak plainer. This is indeed Thieves’ Cant, and translates as “Nothing to be upset about, youngster, we’re among friends at the moment, and I may have a job for you, but don’t talk Cant aloud in front of non-thieves. Keep quiet until you and I can talk openly (in private).” 😃 ---
**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2013, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glees-roleplaying-game-companion-thread/659397/104 "2013-06-04T20:13:09Z")
> [@Malacandra](#): > > This is indeed Thieves’ Cant, and translates as “Nothing to be upset about, youngster, we’re among friends at the moment, and I may have a job for you, but don’t talk Cant aloud in front of non-thieves. Keep quiet until you and I can talk openly (in private).” 😃 I’m playing Thieves’ Cant as hand signals that non-Thieves simply don’t notice, so feel free to use it as often as you like! ---
**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 10:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glees-roleplaying-game-companion-thread/659397/105 "2013-06-05T10:59:43Z")
Apologies to Appleciders, who is obviously busy. I will introduce his character, so I can then reply to game conversations. N.B. I don’t mind how fast or slow the game goes - but I did say earlier “once we begin players do need to keep sending in orders - even brief ones - so the game can keep moving…” I was hoping players could put in brief orders a couple of times a day - but this is about enjoyment, so don’t worry if you can’t. ---
**Author:** ![Bibliovore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7ba0ec/32.png) [@Bibliovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bibliovore)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 11:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glees-roleplaying-game-companion-thread/659397/106 "2013-06-05T11:03:38Z")
I’ve not made any orders as such as nothing’s happened yet, but I’ve tried to participate in-character as much as possible in the game thread. ---
**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 11:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glees-roleplaying-game-companion-thread/659397/107 "2013-06-05T11:08:54Z")
> [@Bibliovore](#): > > I’ve not made any orders as such as nothing’s happened yet, but I’ve tried to participate in-character as much as possible in the game thread. No that’s all fine! P.S. You may like to mention the Crest\* engraved on your Breastplate and Shield… \*it’s the plume of a helmet. ---
**Author:** ![NAF1138](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/naf1138/32/3245_2.png) [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 11:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glees-roleplaying-game-companion-thread/659397/108 "2013-06-05T11:11:26Z")
I have been holding back a bit so that Dorric is only doing one thing at a time. I want to finish the conversation with Crumlin and the party before moving on to what the NPC has to say. ---
**Author:** ![Bibliovore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7ba0ec/32.png) [@Bibliovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bibliovore)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 11:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glees-roleplaying-game-companion-thread/659397/109 "2013-06-05T11:22:04Z")
Is there a way for me to cast **detect evil** surreptitiously without anyone else knowing and inadvertently causing offence? ---
**Author:** ![NAF1138](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/naf1138/32/3245_2.png) [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 11:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glees-roleplaying-game-companion-thread/659397/110 "2013-06-05T11:25:48Z")
Is there a map of the town itself? If not Dorric will look around the square, without moving away fro the party, and see if there is a good place for him and the hobbit to go have a quiet conversation later. A place that wont draw attention to itself like a pub. ---
**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 11:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glees-roleplaying-game-companion-thread/659397/111 "2013-06-05T11:53:55Z")
The adventure will continue later today - just give me a few hours… ---
**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 11:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glees-roleplaying-game-companion-thread/659397/112 "2013-06-05T11:56:08Z")
> [@Bibliovore](#): > > Is there a way for me to cast **detect evil** surreptitiously without anyone else knowing and inadvertently causing offence? No, you have to openly hold out your Crest Symbol (on your Shield.) It won’t cause offence - except to those inherently Evil or those thinking Evil thoughts! ---
**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 11:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glees-roleplaying-game-companion-thread/659397/113 "2013-06-05T11:58:44Z")
> [@NAF1138](#): > > Is there a map of the town itself? If not Dorric will look around the square, without moving away fro the party, and see if there is a good place for him and the hobbit to go have a quiet conversation later. A place that wont draw attention to itself like a pub. I haven’t done a map of the whole Circus / Gladiator complex (there’s enough paperwork already. :eek:) However even though there’s a lot of people wandering around, you can easily find a quiet spot to chat. (And you can use Thieves’ Cant as well.) ---
**Author:** ![Teuton](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/teuton/32/3864_2.png) [@Teuton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Teuton)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glees-roleplaying-game-companion-thread/659397/114 "2013-06-05T12:41:15Z")
I’m just going to follow along for the free food at the moment, happy with the fee, and wait for further explanations. ---
**Author:** ![NAF1138](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/naf1138/32/3245_2.png) [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glees-roleplaying-game-companion-thread/659397/115 "2013-06-05T13:16:44Z")
I use study surroundings and interpret nearby humanoid behaviors while I give my speech in post 31. (Am I doing this right?) ---
**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glees-roleplaying-game-companion-thread/659397/116 "2013-06-05T14:12:22Z")
> [@NAF1138](#): > > I use study surroundings and interpret nearby humanoid behaviors while I give my speech in post 31. (Am I doing this right?) Yes, **this thread is for actions** (such as telling me you’re using **Hear Noise** , **Awareness** and **Alertness** ), whilst the **Game Thread is for speeches** (and my summaries.) For example, you posted ‘The others wouldn’t notice his checking.’ Well you **don’t know** what they would notice :eek:, so leave those comments to me! Suppose Mayor Crumlin has employed a Magic User who is both **Invisible** and **reading Dorric’s thoughts** , then Crumlin would soon know what you were doing… 😉 ---
**Author:** ![NAF1138](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/naf1138/32/3245_2.png) [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glees-roleplaying-game-companion-thread/659397/117 "2013-06-05T14:40:25Z")
Fair enough. I mostly just meant that he was not being obvious about checking around, he is subtle in his actions, he doesn’t overtly poke his head under tables and around corners. I will be more careful about how I describe things. ---
**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glees-roleplaying-game-companion-thread/659397/118 "2013-06-05T20:26:31Z")
> [@NAF1138](#): > > Fair enough. I mostly just meant that he was not being obvious about checking around, he is subtle in his actions, he doesn’t overtly poke his head under tables and around corners. I will be more careful about how I describe things. No worries - I always assume Thieves are being subtle! ---
**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glees-roleplaying-game-companion-thread/659397/119 "2013-06-05T20:46:30Z")
As you’ll have seen in the game thread, I’m filling out the story with bolded **actions** , even if the characters don’t notice. I’m using italics to show _results that only that character knows_. This makes things clearer to follow. Although as I said, your character can only do things based on what they know (i.e. not what you know.) ---
**Author:** ![Jimmy\_Chitwood](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f475e1/32.png) [@Jimmy\_Chitwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jimmy_Chitwood)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glees-roleplaying-game-companion-thread/659397/120 "2013-06-05T21:01:33Z")
Crumlin’s not being particularly helpful or informative, is he? I don’t have any reason not to trust him, but I don’t have any reason to trust him, especially, either. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glees-roleplaying-game-companion-thread/659397.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glees-roleplaying-game-companion-thread/659397.md?page=7)