The Jar

Lol, its good. Also, post up requiring a skill check. I'm just going to use * to mean Inspiration being used but does not expend and ** to mean Insp being used and does expend on my described actions.

@@OmegaPony A wry smirk came across the earth pony stallion's face, this feline sure is a plucky one. Ah thought most Purrsians were merchant folk, business types and the like. Ah guess you can't judge other folks like that, just like ponykin. "Sapphire Fosters, eh? Let's see.." Jar did a quick mental map, turning his head to ensure the geography matched what he was envisioning it to be and trying to recall what he could of the local landscape. [Know: Local*] ((@@EquestrianScholar * = Inspiration with no cost, ** = Inspiration with cost)),

Um... @@OmegaPony, I didn't say anything about you singing or dancing. Is your character psychic or something? O_o

@@EquestrianScholar Probably going to give your bro til end of tmr to respond, after that I might just move on or perhaps choose a different line of action/edit my previous post. What is the generally accepted wait period for responses?

FiM does a lot with modern tech and parodies of it. Combo tech advanced and classic castle Canterlot totally fits Equestria. Question: Does @OmegaPony/your brother get on often? Just curious.

Still getting used to it, lol. Lol don't you have a post to give that you are a day behind on?

@@OmegaPony The earth pony let out a sigh, whatever "detective pony" gig the mare and stallion guards were talking about must have not been posted yet. Another possibility was they weren't looking to hire just anypony for sensitive detective work, even in light of such a busy workload. Either way, he would keep his ear to the ground on developments with that. He put his back to the wall and plopped down, letting our a yawn and his sturdy earthbound body finally accepting the consequences of getting so little sleep last night. He closed his eyes and opened them again a few moments later. Still awake, still morning and still tired. Staring absently around, he noticed a jovial Purrsian get off the train and not spare a moment before exclaiming how excited he was to be there. Jar was giving serious consideration that the fella' might burst out into song to further elaborate on the nature of his excitement. Shrugging with a smirk and ready to move on his way, the stallion stopped to consider: with so much of the detective ponies and guards wrapped up with the big picture of the Summer Sun Celebration, this could be an opportune time for pickpockets to make short work of a well-intention out of towner. Turning, his smirk changed to a hapless look. He would do his part and offer the stranger some help, hospitality is the earth pony way, after all. "Hey fella, you're from out of town, right? Need a hoof finding anyplace in particular?" Jar asked in a deep baritone. He looked the cat over with a mix of sincerity and friendly concern.

Well, it would save you some hassle and let you focus on the hook to bring us together and we are literally standing a few dozen feet apart at the same train station. lol

That makes sense with what has already been incorporated for the characters. Really, I think we are just waiting on some catalyst from you (perhaps the letters?) to initiate the plot. @@EquestrianScholar I am just going to respond to your brother's post first. Seems like a most plausible encounter.

@@EquestrianScholar Sweet pic, I like it. Re plot device, sure that works. I don't know how to best have everyone change to accommodate that so maybe you should tie things together in your post(s)?

@@EquestrianScholar Cool, thanks for clearing it up. I have some plans later today and will probably not be able to check in much, did you plan on posting in group A today? Thanks for running this game, again.

Assuming @EquestrianScholar allows it, Spell Dancer? http://www.d20pfsrd.com/races/core-races/elf/spell-dancer-magus-elf

Who are we missing? All 4 of the listed players have posted as of yesterday.

Would be kind of cool if, for the time being, parties A and B were separated doing their own things in different areas, allowing dynamics and friendships to foster independent of each other. Might even have a cool climax event where A and B are on the opposite sides of a conflict or have an epic "Avenger's" style team up. Just thoughts.

Group A: Introductory posts, complete.

TL;DR - RP Threads are up. http://mlpforums.com/topic/126163-ponyfinder-age-of-adventure-group-a/

Melancholyhubris is my Skype, for all those group A peeps who want to make this happen. @@EquestrianScholar Also, is Magus Amphrose still in the game? I haven't heard from them in a bit and there's no link to their profile.

Could Strideralchemy and Magus post in Group A? Thanks

Early Morning, June 18th: Canterlot, Equestria – The Marketplace. The clop of hooves broke the sounds of birds and their songs as dawn came upon the kingdom of Equestria. Canterlot, yet rising but not truly awake, began to stir to life. Ponies began popping out one by one to open their shops and prepare. The tourists had already begun arriving in the nights prior, bringing a busy season for the local markets. Shop owners and artisans would, as days before and to come, market their goods in hopes of tying fond memories of the summer sun to their wares, bringing warmth to ponies' hearts and bits to their coffers. Only 3 days left. The sun lazily lit up the blue coat of the earth pony stallion, full saddlebags and large body shifting with each step. The winding bend brought his grey eyes overlooking the last hill en route to the train station, taking a moment to get lost in the breathtaking scenery he continued his approach toward the incoming train. Another assignment with that group, whose name he still didn't even know, had ended with uneventful observation of some dignitaries from Cloudsdayle while they racked up what must have been a couple hundred gold debt through a night of drinking and carousing with free-spirited and, presumably, available attractive mares and stallions. Unable to derive any evidence of secret dealings or illicit behavior, he returned and after intelligence gathering and combat training exercises, to his surprise, was informed he did not need to drop off his field equipment (not even the Magic Scanner or the Defensive Shield Magitek). There was, however, an extensive and colorful letter from Tesla detailing an impressively comprehensive list of potential damage and malfunction vulnerabilities that might exist in daily Appaloosian and train-pony life. Each instance on the list was accompanied by a suggested disciplinary action should "the resource fail to avoid this identified risk". The more benevolent of these suggestions could best be described as "discomforting". Arriving on the station platform, he went through the non-existent line and gave his ticket to the counter pony who looked as thrilled to be working at this hour as any (normal) pony would. Wordlessly, the two made their exchange and parted ways. The train rolled to a stop, the very familiar sound of the rail wheels grinding to a halt on the track as it slowed in its approach. The stallion, when his unusual cutie mark appeared, had realized that his destiny lay out there where his destined desire to acquire and experience all there was to experience as best as he could. In Appaloosa, this was not made easy; most ponies were born there, raised there and expired there. Not to say Appaloosa lacked anything, Jar himself still lived there and for all his wanderlust few things topped the warmth of coming home after being away for a long train route or an operation. The chance to explore and see all of Equestria in front of him, he studied vigorously and found a train conductor pony, Crosstie Junction, willing to let him tag along and learn a few things when he wasn't working the apple fields. His curiosity and eagerness quickly matured into expertise and a rewarding job. He stood in front of such a train, an Ironhoof Commercial P2 model if he wasn't mistaken, and boarded the train bound for, eventually, Appaloosa. Two guards, no doubt wrapping up their graveyard shift, caught his attention or rather their mention of something did. "...hoping that won't be the case, but you never know." The other continued, "Yeah, hate to consider it but these things do fall in the cracks sometimes. No extra detective ponies means just that, even if that means cases don't get solved for a while, or maybe ever", the younger unicorn mare shook her head and sighed, "It's a real shame that some ponies just have to go without, especially when it comes to justice." The middle aged earth pony stallion snorted "what are you, a super hero pony? We can only help out with what we can, try to think about what you can help with. Gives you a little perspective, at least I think so" he nodded as if affirming his own thoughts and his partner rolled her eyes and sighed, "let's get some breakfast, 'Mr. Hero'." The train left the station 10 minutes later as Jar watched it from the platform. Already missing that view from coming upon Appaloosa, he moved over to the postings board and took a look.

I tested it and you are correct. Thanks

Oh we did, then we switched from that to my OC when I found out that was an option.

Lol, as awesome as it would be to pretend Jar is in actuality a Persona Shifter Changling, we should probably change that to Earth Pony Relentless Inspector Sleuth/Brawler.

Cool, I like that. It takes you out of the narrative and character less for mechanics reasons.

Do what your heart tells you to do, ES. (Especially if it tells you to make a badass opening post)

jeesus. That's a crazy amount for a minimum post.