Post from Kiet on actions... Subject: Re: [pnpgm] Chion's IBT While riding back... Kiet replies, "It was never my habit to gamble either...but onboard ship as crew you can hardly avoid it. The only games I know are but simple ones. My favorite was where each of two players rolls two dice, one player at a time. After three rolls, whoever has the highest roll wins the pot. If both players roll '12', then their money stays in the pot but the next two players must bid to pay them for their pot and the new player's chance at rolling for the large pot. That way the players that tie lose something...because they weren't winners... but they don't lose everything...because it was, after all, a tie." "I wasn't looking to 'gamble' so much as I was looking to let the gods decide who might receive relatively minor treasure goods." "And...onboard ship...new sailors that talk like you are usually like the dangerous fish in the ocean...sharks!" (smiling) ----- Original Message ----- From: "kzinti maouse" To: Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 12:35 AM Subject: [pnpgm] Chion's IBT While riding back... > > Chion asks Keit, "This "gambling" you were refering to. I have seen it > done in several places in many ways. Perhaps you could teach me something > about it? I do understand there are things such as "friendly wagers" in > such games of chance?" He will smile and continue, "I haven't ever picked > up the habit of games of chance myself, but understand they are resolved > by both luck and knowing something about the games themselves... and > sometimes cheating as well. But I wouldn't expect you to teach me that so > much as I understand it is something I should learn on my own. And I hear > there is something called a "tell" that everyone has when playing Go or > certain kinds of card games. I will have several days where I need to just > relax and do nothing at all, so perhaps learning about games would be in > order." ... and he will wait for the no-doubt reply of indignation about > it being a "hard life, yada yada yada..." But basically this is how he > asks. > _______________________________________________ pnpgm mailing list pnpgm@abroere.xs4all.nl http://abroere.xs4all.nl/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/pnpgm From: "Schnockel" To: "Chris & Karen Wells" , "PBEM List" Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 10:57:59 -0800 Subject: Re: [pnpgm] Fwd: Kiet Request to Ben'dar X-BeenThere: pnpgm@abroere.xs4all.nl Kiet, "Well, I may have to head in early, but if I have time to make a few things before we go, then that would be a fine plan. I would like to learn to use these javelins from horseback." "Besides, it's probably safer for me to be 'out there' than in town." "Unfortunately in my homeland, horses are quite uncommon. They have trouble adapting to the environ. So, while I may know how to hitch up a wagon, usually to oxen and the like, I don't know much about horses." "But I have seen where everybody here on the continent seems to move swiftest wtih these beasts." Ben'Dar laughs. "We will not be returning until the day of the High Elder's arrival, so bring necessary provisions. You will likely have plenty of time to study weapon play. I'm sure our "hunting" will be successful!" On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 2:29 PM, Schnockel wrote: Kiet replies, "Ben'dar, if you can spare 4 days from Ma 8-12 (inclusive), then it would be my honor to ride with you." "...as long as you don't laugh..." To all: "I think I shall not have time to study for my new weapon...and I fear I may yet need it..." ----- Original Message ----- From: Chris & Karen Wells To: Schnockel Cc: pnpgm@abroere.xs4all.nl Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 8:24 AM Subject: Re: [pnpgm] Kiet Request to Ben'dar Ben'Dar grins, "Yes, I can teach you. Join me in the forests and we will hunt together until the High Elder returns." "Tef'wo most prefers the sweet grass of the plains. But he will also eat grain during our travels. If you want to make him like you, apples and carrots will help." On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 10:50 AM, Schnockel wrote: Kiet to Ben'dar: "Ben'Dar...when we reach the High Elder's citadel, would you have time and desire to teach me how better to ride? I might be able to make it worth your while. Also, what does Tef'wo most like to eat?" Kiet to group: "I have this sword but need to learn how best to put it to use. Our time at that horrid castle has taught me that I need some further weapons training. Would anyone in our group be interested in helping me learn this?" _______________________________________________ pnpgm mailing list pnpgm@abroere.xs4all.nl http://abroere.xs4all.nl/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/pnpgm -- Wells No virus found in this incoming message. 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