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Title: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Hooray - it’s finished...! 28.07
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on June 08, 2020, 02:35:25 PM
(https://velodoug.files.wordpress.com/2020/06/6e872c95-efda-467d-9eeb-78d169815e84.jpeg)

Working on a solo P.A. game featuring Morris men, cultists and English gentry. Here's the intro:

 https://velodoug.wordpress.com/ (https://velodoug.wordpress.com/)

Doug
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on June 08, 2020, 02:45:24 PM
The Throppeteers are back? Ye gods, man! Horror of horrors! Might I suggest that Wrench should be loading Sir Rufus’s elephant gun? Like the B&W by the way, very atmospheric.

Love it!   :-*   :-*
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley
Post by: Alcide Nikopol on June 17, 2020, 04:16:44 AM
Brilliant!
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley
Post by: syrinx0 on June 19, 2020, 03:59:54 AM
Morris dancers, cultists and heavily armed English gentry.   This should be an entertaining tale. 
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley
Post by: Blackwolf on June 19, 2020, 06:55:19 AM
Nice! The photo reminds me of the H. Bogart film The Petrified Forest....with Morris dancers,which would be brilliant :)
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on June 19, 2020, 09:56:32 AM
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Morris dancers, cultists and heavily armed English gentry.

Indeed, what more could a gamer want?   ;)
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. Cultists added
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on June 21, 2020, 01:50:22 PM
Thanks for the comments :)


Here we have The Cult of the Worried Throppet (Borsetshire Chapter). These desperate and sinister minions of the The Throppet are the likely disturbers of the Borsetshire peace which have caused Sir Rufus Pitt-Bukstrode to interrupt his breakfast.


(https://velodoug.files.wordpress.com/2020/06/c521425b-0405-48fe-8b07-a98379026139.jpeg)

Doug
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. Cultists added
Post by: Mason on June 21, 2020, 02:23:13 PM
Great stuff, Doug!
Morris Men are an evil menace who strike fear into the heart of most right thinking gents.
It seems a few sturdy chaps (and chapesses) will be needed in Borsetshire at this perilous time.
 :)

Great moody 'B+W' shot there, very atmospheric.
 8) 8)

Them there cultists look pretty damn scary too!
 :-* :-*

Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. Cultists added
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on June 21, 2020, 04:20:38 PM
Great stuff, Doug!
Morris Men are an evil menace who strike fear into the heart of most right thinking gents.
It seems a few sturdy chaps (and chapesses) will be needed in Borsetshire at this perilous time.
 :)

Great moody 'B+W' shot there, very atmospheric.
 8) 8)

Them there cultists look pretty damn scary too!
 :-* :-*

Thanks, Paul. The Morris Men have already fled from the cultists so it seems they e come second in the scariness stakes... :). The only thing I can think of to equal any of them would be scarecrows....Hmmm, there’s a thought. Oh, and don’t forget country gents. They’re Veryscary :o

Doug
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. Cultists added
Post by: Alcide Nikopol on June 25, 2020, 07:05:25 PM
Good work on the cultists.
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. Cultists added
Post by: Traveler Man on June 28, 2020, 07:15:55 PM
Nice work on all of those.  :-*

Hmm... makes me think of the Dark Morris from the Discworld books. Perhaps a few Morris Men all in black would be scarier than cultists.
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. Cultists added
Post by: d phipps on June 29, 2020, 03:53:21 PM
Very cool! I hope we get to see them in action.  :D
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. Cultists added
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on June 30, 2020, 05:06:58 PM
Thank you Alcide; Traveller Man and Dave - I appreciate your comments.

Things are starting to move. PC Roland Smallbottom has had a somewhat peremptory summons from Sir Rufus:
“Get over to The Hall right away, Smallbottom. There's devilry to deal with. And don’t forget to bring your damned truncheon this time!”

PC Smallbottom hastens to comply but not before sprucing himself up. Indeed, he has been so vigorous in his sprucing that he appears to have polished his uniform as well as his boots.

Here he is, leaving the Much Rampling Police-house on his way to the rendezvous:

(https://velodoug.files.wordpress.com/2020/06/b8c5da77-bf4b-42e8-88a4-76642a267691.jpeg)

Doug
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. PC Smallbottom is mobilised
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on July 01, 2020, 03:48:09 PM
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Thanks, Paul. The Morris Men have already fled from the cultists so it seems they e come second in the scariness stakes... :). The only thing I can think of to equal any of them would be scarecrows....Hmmm, there’s a thought. Oh, and don’t forget country gents. They’re Veryscary

Not to mention scary clowns! There'd better not be any clowns!!!!!!!   :o
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. PC Smallbottom is mobilised
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on July 01, 2020, 06:08:00 PM
There'd better not be any clowns!!!!!!!   :o

There’s a couple of potential players in this adventure, should it morph from solo to several, who fit that description perfectly.

Doug
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. PC Smallbottom is mobilised
Post by: syrinx0 on July 02, 2020, 12:58:46 AM
The clowns only get scary if they are in full makeup... in which case perhaps you don't want them on the other side of the table...

Nice work on your cultists.  :)
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. PC Smallbottom is mobilised
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on July 02, 2020, 06:21:43 AM
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There’s a couple of potential players in this adventure, should it morph from solo to several, who fit that description perfectly.

Cheeky!

(https://i.imgur.com/kDDuz8P.jpg)
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. PC Smallbottom is mobilised
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on July 02, 2020, 09:52:28 AM
Ok Snapcase; you’re scaring me now. Nice clowns - better than mine, you rascal.... ;)

Perhaps a few Morris Men all in black would be scarier than cultists.

You know, that’s not a bad idea - I think I’ll have to get a set of the armed Morris Men and do that. I can’t remember who made them. Can anyone jog my memory?

Doug
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. PC Smallbottom is mobilised
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on July 02, 2020, 10:02:00 AM
Woodbine Design from Gripping Beast.

The Woodbine Design Company (https://www.grippingbeast.co.uk/Specials_The_Woodbine_Design_Company--category--224.html)
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. PC Smallbottom is mobilised
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on July 02, 2020, 11:47:15 AM
Thanks, Martin - I should have just sent you a WhatsApp directly :)

Doug
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. PC Smallbottom is mobilised
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on July 02, 2020, 12:45:01 PM
More recruits for Tilbury Pigeon? They'll be quite a big side performing at the mid-summer Much Rampling Churl Baiting and Produce Show! You'll need to get in some extra hankies and sticks for your Border Morris men.
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. PC Smallbottom is mobilised
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on July 02, 2020, 01:10:41 PM
More recruits for Tilbury Pigeon? They'll be quite a big side performing at the mid-summer Much Rampling Churl Baiting and Produce Show! You'll need to get in some extra hankies and sticks for your Border Morris men.

I don’t think they’re quite what Tilbury is looking for. These would be The Armed Wing of Morris and quite distinct from Tilbury's chaps, although some of Tilbury's rank and file may be secret members; there’s a strong suspicion that Ephraim Hardstanding knows more than he’s letting on.

Doug
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. PC Smallbottom is mobilised
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on July 03, 2020, 06:55:56 AM
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I don’t think they’re quite what Tilbury is looking for. These would be The Armed Wing of Morris and quite distinct from Tilbury's chaps, although some of Tilbury's rank and file may be secret members; there’s a strong suspicion that Ephraim Hardstanding knows more than he’s letting on.

The doings in Much Rampling are getting very murky. An Armed Wing of Morris now!   :o
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. PC Smallbottom is mobilised
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on July 03, 2020, 07:47:26 AM
I wondered if it might be of assistance to your readers if parts of our recent correspondence were to be published here? The paucity of information on Throppets is very worrying (did you see what I did there?). Our mentions in various missives between Vagabond, myself and your good-self, of informative works on the Throppet may direct readers to a better source of understanding, should they wish it.

An Abridged Version of Recent Exchanges on the Subject of the Throppet:

SNAPCASE

As a distinguished member of the Ancient Order of the Quaking Snark, I have access to that rare volume, ‘Doctrina et Ritus Autem Throppetus-Exercitus’, which gives many insights into the lore of Throppet Worrying and how to proceed against these dangerous creatures!

DOUG ex-em4

I am very jealous that you have a copy of the ‘Doctrina’. Although many of its assumptions have been exploded by modern research, it is still the first work to consult for anyone conducting serious Throppet research. For a more conversational approach in the modern style, may I recommend the engaging (if occasionally flippant) ‘Throppets - Gotta Lurve 'Em’ by Katie Price and the somewhat turgid late nineteenth century volume ‘With Gun and Mule, an Examination of the Throppet Legend’ by St John Probity Foulenough (foreword by Miss Gertrude Hiss). Many other works, of varying utility, are available....

SNAPCASE

Well, of course the Doctrina does hold to the old theory that Throppets are best worried by poking their giglets with a very sharp stick. As science has now revealed in Dr. Rupert Startling-Grope’s seminal and ground-breaking work ‘Give It To Them In The Clackers’, they are best worried by using a cattle-prod on their clackers, as the title indicates.
I can recommend ‘Travels in the Back Passage’ by G. Cecil Chinstrap. Chinstrap is somewhat shaky on the geography of Throppetania but is very solid on the facts when discussing their politics and religion. Katie Price’s volume, I have to say remains a closed book to me!
Of course, in the vein of Throppet fiction, Captain W. E. Johns cannot be bettered.
 
(https://i.imgur.com/HoNPqt7.jpg)

VAGABOND

I've searched my library of Biggles books because I was sure I had a copy of ‘Biggles Worries a Throppet’ from my childhood, but I can't find it. Maybe the Dewey System has let me down, or Rotherham Library sent a Snatch Squad to reclaim their lost volumes.
Amazon have a leather-bound copy for £532.32 plus postage which I've placed on order.
I cannot find a copy of any of the books you refer to on Throppet Law for sale anywhere, although I thought I was close with the Gun and Mule volume that was referred to, but it turned out to be ‘Travels with a Donkey’ by R. L. Stevenson, a complete red herring. It seems I shall be at a very severe disadvantage with my lack of Throppet Law and Behavioural  Practices in the coming tussle, something I shall have to overcome with my trusty old blunderbuss Bess, that is if Throppets don't eat blunderbusses for breakfast,  or maybe high tea.

SNAPCASE

I understand from my sources that there is a secret snatch-squad of Throppet sympathisers travelling around the country stealing all Throppet-related material in a bid to redact all knowledge and lore of these mysterious creatures. All maps of Throppetania (such as they were) have disappeared from the British Library recently. It does feel like some portentous event is about to take place and our ability to fight back is seriously threatened!
Sales of cattle-prods have trebled in the last month, so obviously even the general public understand the gravity of the situation. We in the Ancient Order of the Quaking Snark are at DEFCON2.
On the news this morning, I hear that Dr. Rupert Startling-Grope (author of ‘Give It To Them In The Clackers’ and Throppet expert) has mysteriously disappeared from his office in Railway Cuttings, East Cheam.
Something is definitely afoot!
Pip, pip,
Snapcase
(Grand Poobah of the Ancient Order of the Quaking Snark and High Muffler of the Flange and Trunion Club)

DOUG ex-em4

John - forgive me if I draw your attention to a minor error in your previous notes. What we are currently discussing is Throppet Lore. Throppet Law is an altogether different matter and frankly, should you ever find yourself subject to it, you are already doomed...
You are not the first to be caught out by the Stevenson book and you certainly will not be the last.
Snapcase, you raise some pertinent, nay, disturbing issues. It is time for caution to translate into action...!
My contacts have told me that The Cult of the Worried Throppet are inflamed by the fresh interest in the disastrous work of that infamous charlatan Rasputin Wilson (he who claimed to have raised a number of Throppets in captivity). The recent publication of a book which once again denounced this fraud (‘The Seven Throppets of Wilson’ by Lawrence of Belgravia) has reignited interest in all things Throppet, to the dismay and fury of The Cult.....There is a whirlwind approaching which threatens to engulf us all. The safety of mankind currently rests in the liver-spotted hands of Sir Rufus Pitt-Bulstrode.
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. PC Smallbottom is mobilised
Post by: Blackwolf on July 03, 2020, 08:18:17 AM
As a Morris man*,I’m appalled by this thread,I shall be writing to Country Life and The Field to evidence my dismay .

Brilliant stuff chaps :)

*I have photos to prove it.
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. PC Smallbottom is mobilised
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on July 03, 2020, 08:39:47 AM
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*I have photos to prove it.

Now you will have to post one here!   ;)
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. PC Smallbottom is mobilised
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on July 03, 2020, 10:49:50 AM
Many thanks to Lord Snapcase for setting out the background to this topic - he has performed a valuable service and enlightened the interested general public.

As a Morris man*,I’m appalled by this thread,I shall be writing to Country Life and The Field to evidence my dismay .

Brilliant stuff chaps :)

*I have photos to prove it.

I, indeed we, indeed The Nation demand that this photographic evidence is presented here.

Doug
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. PC Smallbottom is mobilised
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on July 03, 2020, 02:10:31 PM
...and while we await this photographic feast, I have discovered (or rather Old Scrotum, the wrinkled family retainer found for me) in a rather dusty part of the Library at Snapcase Hall, some of the valuable and rare tomes referred to earlier.

(https://i.imgur.com/BCNY5Rt.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/7O3TkXY.jpg)

...and even a copy of the rather garish

(https://i.imgur.com/p6TWnax.jpg)

I will be taking a good long read of this accumulated wisdom whilst getting outside of a bucket of vintage port. Pip, pip.
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. PC Smallbottom is mobilised
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on July 03, 2020, 03:32:48 PM
Good heavens, Snapcase; you’ve excelled yourself this time. What splendid work. I don’t think they have these tomes even in the secret library at The Drones. Remarkable.....

Anyway, back to events, dear boy, events....

Sir Rufus has assembled his band of cult hunters (be careful how you say that). In the photo below, we see them leaving The Manor at Much Rampling (the ancestral home of the Pitt-Bulstrodes) on their way to deal with the cultist outrage. In the foreground, Sir Rufus is flanked by his Afghan Hounds Esmerelda Golightly VII and Sinbad Restitution II. Afghans Hounds have three qualities: they are affectionate, they are beautiful and they can run like the wind. When it comes to intelligence and obedience, they are less blessed. Although they have "command" names (Sin and Smel) once they start running they are oblivious to command. However, they are amongst the very few animals that have a hope of catching a running Throppet, albeit over very short distances.

Behind Sir Rufus is his butler Wrench, conveniently armed with a Lewis gun and next to him, Sir Rufus' wife, Lady Ferocity Pitt-Bulstrode. Behind her is Sir Rufus' nephew’s man, Stirrup. He favours a Thompson sub-machine gun. Finally, PC Roland Smallbottom appropriately brings up the rear. On the balcony of The Manor, Persistence Pitt-Bulstrode (one of Sir Rufus' daughters - he can never remember how many he has got) waves a fond farewell as, yet again, her parents depart, armed and highly dangerous.
(https://velodoug.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/9de59b14-1b0e-4a69-a2b0-bc09212d0732.jpeg)

Doug
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. The cult hunters set out 03/07
Post by: Alcide Nikopol on July 04, 2020, 01:02:39 AM
Cracking stuff.
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. The cult hunters set out 03/07
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on July 04, 2020, 07:42:58 AM
“This royal throne of kings, this sceptered isle, This earth of majesty, this seat of Mars, This other Eden, demi-paradise, This fortress built by Nature for herself Against infection and the hand of war, This happy breed of men, this little world, This precious stone set in the silver sea, Which serves it in the office of a wall Or as a moat defensive to a house, Against the envy of less happier lands,--This blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this Much Rampling.”

An inspiring League. I am sure I can hear the strains of "I Vow to Thee, My Country" as this intrepid and inimitable band of heroes sets forth in defence of their ancient demesne. Excuse me... (steps aside to wipe away a tear).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvouc8Qs_MI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvouc8Qs_MI)
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. The cult hunters set out 03/07
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on July 04, 2020, 09:15:04 AM
Steady on, Snapcase; can’t have a chap blubbing at this juncture.

I should have mentioned that although Sir Rufus appears to be armed solely with his Mk3 Bristling Moustache and a walking stick, he also carries a handy Bulldog revolver. He does own one of those tricksy, French Le Mat jobs but, as is often the case, this is currently at the gunsmiths having its delicate, continental mechanism adjusted.

Doug
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. The cult hunters set out 03/07
Post by: Blackwolf on July 05, 2020, 12:28:12 AM
Oh, dear. Shouldn’t have said anything  : I ‘ll see what I can do; it is an appalling dad joke really  ;)
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. The cult hunters set out 03/07
Post by: mikedemana on July 05, 2020, 05:29:29 AM
As always, an enjoyable read! I can't wait to snatch up the accounts of the dire events about to unfold...!!  lol

Mike Demana
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. The cult hunters set out 03/07
Post by: Mason on July 05, 2020, 08:36:54 AM
 lol lol lol

Brilliant, ya mad fools!
Just wait until Matron hears about these shenanigans, you will really be in for it!
 ;D ;D

Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. The cult hunters set out 03/07
Post by: Blackwolf on July 05, 2020, 09:20:40 AM
Oh dear ;).  I give you Morris (Oxford) Man.

(https://myalbum.com/photo/R56dizZ6VrNr/540.jpg)
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. The cult hunters set out 03/07
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on July 05, 2020, 09:36:35 AM
As always, an enjoyable read! I can't wait to snatch up the accounts of the dire events about to unfold...!!  lol

Mike Demana

Thanks, Mike; there will be more on this desperate enterprise later :)



lol lol lol

Brilliant, ya mad fools!
Just wait until Matron hears about these shenanigans, you will really be in for it!
 ;D ;D

 :D Cheers, Paul - we'll be wary of matron's displeasure. By the way, if my creaking memory is right, those Afghans are some of your fine work; am I right?




Oh dear ;).  I give you Morris (Oxford) Man.

(https://myalbum.com/photo/R56dizZ6VrNr/540.jpg)

Blackwolf - you’ve made me happier than you can imagine with that photo because I learned to drive using my dad's Morris Oxford more years ago than I care to remember. Bench seat in the front and gear change on the steering column as I recall.

Thanks for that - excellent.

Doug
ps- and a very louche pose there, Blackwolf  ;)
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. The cult hunters set out 03/07
Post by: Mason on July 05, 2020, 10:18:48 AM
:D Cheers, Paul - we'll be wary of matron's displeasure. By the way, if my creaking memory is right, those Afghans are some of your fine work; am I right?

They are indeed. They were Lady Baxterville's boys.
 :)

Oh dear ;).  I give you Morris (Oxford) Man.

The only acceptable type of Morris man.
The others are just damn scary!
 ;D

Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. The cult hunters set out 03/07
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on July 05, 2020, 11:42:30 AM
Oh dear ;).  I give you Morris (Oxford) Man.

(https://myalbum.com/photo/R56dizZ6VrNr/540.jpg)

Quite brilliant! A fine figure of a Morris-Man!
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. The cult hunters set out 03/07
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on July 05, 2020, 02:56:14 PM
Right, down to serious business; let’s not forget there’s a game to be played here.

First, Sir Rufus' League:

(https://velodoug.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/8111fcff-19d2-4690-9669-4ce82cd608fd.jpeg)

I’ve played a little fast and loose with the strict Pulp Alley rules here. However, since it’s a solo game, I think that’s acceptable. So, there’s two sidekicks and I’ve invented a none-standard ability for the Afghan Hounds. As well as being an unofficial addition to the rules, it also contravenes the rule which states that followers can only have 1 ability.

This is Afghan Peril and reflects some of the breeds notable characteristics. It’s effect may be beneficial or detrimental to the League the dog is part of and mainly concerns the controllability (or lack of) of the dog. More on that as the game gets under way.

Next the cultists' League.

Doug

Doug

Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. The cult hunters set out 03/07
Post by: Blackwolf on July 05, 2020, 08:40:41 PM
Haha.  Thanks for the kind words chaps, for a seriously bad pun.You lot are brilliant.   :)
Charlie the Oxford is a grand old car,I always feel like a character from an Agatha Christie novel driving him around, top whack 50 ks  :)
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. The cult hunters set out 03/07
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on July 06, 2020, 02:53:08 PM
Sir Rufus mustn’t expect things all his own way. Here’s the opposition League:

(https://velodoug.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/1f27d39c-3778-4e77-8003-6841f77c278b.jpeg)

Doug
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. The cult hunters set out 03/07
Post by: Vagabond on July 06, 2020, 07:37:24 PM
They are remarkably fine cards you are using and will support your game well.

I have recently been researching the body of work that has been published over the last 250 years and it's amazing that there is so much information about Throppet Lore but the only volume still in print is the Katie Price publication. She is a bit weak on the historical aspects but is spot on with the chapters on how to feed and care for your Throppet and especially how to monetize it to the max on Facebook and there are a number of good videos, especially regarding the grooming and personal hygiene associated with the Throppet on Youtube.

This all seems remarkably facile given the known dangers of the species, I hope it don't end in tears.

A Concerned Corespondent.
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. The cult hunters set out 03/07
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on July 07, 2020, 01:51:51 PM
They are remarkably fine cards you are using and will support your game well.

I have recently been researching the body of work that has been published over the last 250 years and it's amazing that there is so much information about Throppet Lore but the only volume still in print is the Katie Price publication. She is a bit weak on the historical aspects but is spot on with the chapters on how to feed and care for your Throppet and especially how to monetize it to the max on Facebook and there are a number of good videos, especially regarding the grooming and personal hygiene associated with the Throppet on Youtube.

This all seems remarkably facile given the known dangers of the species, I hope it don't end in tears.

A Concerned Corespondent.

Dear Concerned Correspondent - first, I must give due credit for the character cards to the provider. He is an aristocratic gentleman, a regular frequenter of these pages and so given to modesty that I will spare him the embarrassment of actually naming him.

I also welcome your positive remarks about the Price book which has been uniformly disparaged to the neglect of its occasional valuable contributions. 

Doug
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. The cult hunters set out 03/07
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on July 07, 2020, 02:11:36 PM
And now, we must move on to an actual game, which is what all this whimsical nonsense is about.

I intended this to be a small, solo game to use the cultists kindly given me by Mad Lord Snapcase and which I finally got painted. My first plan was to use a little table about 3’ x 2’ so the game could be left up for leisurely play - maybe only one or two turns a day - without taking up a lot of space in the room. But when I set it out, it was rather too small so I lengthened it to 4’ by placing one of my 4x2 mdf boards on the original table. This now gives a bit of room for manoeuvre and for the game story to develop.

(https://velodoug.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/3ef6d251-7de5-4dc8-bfa4-89b2193e26a6.jpeg)
Here is the board; quite simple but with enough visual appeal to keep me playing. Sir Rufus and minions have arrived near the circle and have parked their vehicles inconsiderately blocking the main Much Rampling to Nether Winslet Road. They are about to take the footpath through the fields on to the moor and up to the circle. Who knows what awaits?

The 4 black counters on the table are plot points and will move randomly each turn. Along the bottom edge are the two leagues.


Looking from the end Sir Rufus arrives from towards the stone circle.
(https://velodoug.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/6dccabc4-3057-4da3-902b-1875c4006c10.jpeg)
In the background to the right can be seen what is either a large Throppet Hentilaget or, more likely, a feather duster.


Doug
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. Scenery placed. Set up begins
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on July 07, 2020, 03:02:23 PM
...and so it begins!   :o

Looking well-good, I like the set-up.

If you are in communication with Sir Rufus, could you beg a favour of him? I am still concerned about the disappearance of Dr. Rupert Startling-Grope of Railway Cuttings, East Cheam. If Sir Rufus comes across (ooh err, missus!) any nefarious wrong-doers, could he bear in mind that any information gleaned on the subject of Startling-Grope would be much appreciated in this quarter.
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. Scenery placed. Set up begins
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on July 07, 2020, 03:38:23 PM
If you are in communication with Sir Rufus, could you beg a favour of him? I am still concerned about the disappearance of Dr. Rupert Startling-Grope of Railway Cuttings, East Cheam. If Sir Rufus comes across (ooh err, missus!) any nefarious wrong-doers, could he bear in mind that any information gleaned on the subject of Startling-Grope would be much appreciated in this quarter.

You shall be the first to know if any information relating to the learned Startling-Grope should come to light as a result of Sir Rufus’ ongoing activities. Rest assured that anyone that crosses his path during this investigation will be subjected to rigorous interrogation using skills learned in his time as a Colonial Police officer.

Doug
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. Scenery placed. Set up begins
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on July 07, 2020, 07:47:12 PM
Here we see the minor Plot Points. They are all people and will move in a random direction 6” at the end of each turn.
(https://velodoug.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/13bde7ce-6034-4956-83c7-354b4a3ae692.jpeg)

Rear, right: Tilbury Pigeon;
Rear, left: Ephraim Hardstanding;
Front, right: Mysterious Stranger;
Front, left: Stupefaction Queeg (local farmer)

Until a character attempts to take them I don’t know which is which - they are just counters. When a character gets in to base contact, I will dice to see which PP person it is.

Doug




Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. Scenery placed. Set up begins
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on July 09, 2020, 12:10:56 PM
Turn 1 and both sides move cautiously on from opposite ends.

(https://velodoug.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/27a3415b-e595-4d52-b470-794bd4e35635.jpeg)
Sir Rufus and his group leave their vehicles and move in a disorderly bunch up the footpath.



(https://velodoug.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/b990e18b-941f-4e7b-bd70-3c671824fa09.jpeg)
In the distance, the cultists arrive looking full of intent.





(https://velodoug.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/7ff02932-d0df-4ed0-ba5c-59675305f003.jpeg)
Wrench eads the Squire's group, followed by Esmerelda the Afghan.

Doug
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. Turn 1 added 09.07
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on July 09, 2020, 03:07:40 PM
Give it to them in the clackers, Sir Rufus! On, brave boys, on!
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. Turn 1 added 09.07
Post by: syrinx0 on July 10, 2020, 01:07:59 AM
Oh excellent.  The game is afoot.
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. Turn 1 added 09.07
Post by: Vagabond on July 10, 2020, 11:38:26 AM
A great looking start to the game, the cultists are looking very smart in their purple robes, but will they be able to stand up to the Afghan's?

No sign of the Throppet's yet, the suspense grows.
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. Turn 1 added 09.07
Post by: mikedemana on July 11, 2020, 03:09:53 AM
Now, where did I place that bowl of popcorn? Ah, there it is...

(hits play on the remote...)  lol

Mike Demana
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. Turn 1 added 09.07
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on July 11, 2020, 07:12:52 AM
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No sign of the Throppet's yet, the suspense grows.

...and then, when you do see them, it's usually too late!   :o
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. Turn 1 added 09.07
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on July 11, 2020, 09:59:05 AM
No sign of the Throppet's yet, the suspense grows.

...and then, when you do see them, it's usually too late!   :o

Although we must always treat the words of the proven charlatan Rasputin Wilson with a great deal of care, when asked by a deluded lady admirer what a Throppet looked like he replied
"Madam; imagine if you will, a sabre-toothed alpaca, the size of a small sheep and capable of cheetah-like speeds, then you will have a creature that is nothing like a Throppet yet more like it than anything else."
He was a bit of an annoying smart-arse.


Anyway; following Turn 1, that old rascal Turn 2 appears:

Sir Rufus' group elect to take the initiative and all of them plan to run. However, Wrench picks Held in Place and cannot move.
(https://velodoug.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/f8bcae74-7b8e-4938-8c24-5fc3e2954fcc.jpeg)


Sinbad, being an Afghan hound is not about to stand still just because he is on a lead held by Wrench. With an explosive burst of energy, he breaks free and races after the rest of the group.
(https://velodoug.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/768650ff-5cea-4d8b-8279-d17de7f5c39a.jpeg).
The group is strung out along the footpath leading to the circle. Sir Rufus' group completely forget to attempt any of the nearby Plot Points <in other words, I wasn’t concentrating because I was trying to make sure I got the rules right>.


The cultists are more focused. They also run; the Summus Bellator Adiutor heads for the Plot Point on the cultist's left whilst Martin Bellator and Steve Bellator head for the one on the right <here I made a mistake due to not having played the rules for a while. I allowed the cultists to attempt both Plot Points even though they had run. They shouldn’t have made an action after running>. The Adiutor reaches his objective and his Plot Point is revealed to be Ephraim Hardstanding, the veteran Morris Dancer.
(https://velodoug.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/f5614569-50c3-43ac-bb6a-602a8525e7de.jpeg)
The random peril is passed as is the Plot Point Challenge and the Adiutor takes possession of Ephraim who obviously considered it unwise to resist a man armed with a sub machine gun.



(https://velodoug.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/4f6c123d-b832-4a27-9955-d6fabfe56749.jpeg)
Meanwhile, Steve reaches the other Plot Point which is revealed as Tilbury Pigeon, the Morris side's leader. Steve fails his random peril and is Down, a victim to an enraged Tilbury's bladder-on-a-stick.



Martin takes his place, passes the peril.......
(https://velodoug.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/f427c3f2-178c-466f-bf3d-d69ccea3a0c6.jpeg)
........but fails the Plot Point challenge.Unlike standard Plot Point Challenges, I decided that the minor PP in this game would have Challenges that inflicted hits if failed. So Martin Bellator is Down and Out, another victim of the Tilbury bladder...!
(https://velodoug.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/a558e4a3-11a5-4a75-8d5f-72b9d2b3f6b6.jpeg)


The other cultists run towards the stone circle in search of the Major Plot point.


Steve Bellator passes his Health check and is back on his feet.


That ends the turn and I forget that the Plot Points should make random moves...! Annoying.


Doug


Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. Turn 1 added 09.07
Post by: Vagabond on July 11, 2020, 10:05:13 AM
You're obviously getting too carried away with the action to concentrate on little things like rules, just how it should be. :)
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. Turn 1 added 09.07
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on July 11, 2020, 03:59:48 PM
You're obviously getting too carried away with the action to concentrate on little things like rules, just how it should be. :)

 :D
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Solo Pulp Alley. Turn 2 11.07.20
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on July 13, 2020, 10:21:57 AM
Turn 3 and the excitement is reaching boiling point (I’m easily excited).

The Lady Ferocity draws first card and gets Foul Play and here’s a photo to prove it:
(https://velodoug.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/0211c429-b2e3-4df4-a28a-9e07426d72b4.jpeg)


The nearest enemy is John Bellator so he has to pass the Peril and fails - down and out and here’s another photo to prove that:
(https://velodoug.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/a8514a45-3e74-46c1-98fc-20bc9fc50ab9.jpeg)

Having only 1D in all of the skills required to pass that Peril, he automatically failed :(


Lady Ferocity then moves on to The stone circle which triggers the placement of the Major Plot Point. This is the eponymous Throppets Hentilaget and the random placement locates it next to a stone on the far side of the circle from her ladyship:
(https://velodoug.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/e90ea531-b0ff-4afa-a8ad-c83630ee17ba.jpeg)
The Hentilaget has been thoughtfully placed in a barrel to protect it from the elements and make it more difficult for the dogs to sniff it out.


Meanwhile Stirrup draws the card Watch your Step. Want proof? Here it is:
(https://velodoug.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/349919a1-6a99-4a2b-a86f-b3cb16bf78c1.jpeg)
He passes the peril with panache and, indeed, aplomb. Then he moves on to the stone circle in support of Lady Ferocity.

The third card drawn is by Sir Rufus and he gets No Shot. Thus he is limited to a quick twitch of his Mk3 Bristling Moustache this turn but nevertheless advances into the circle along with Sinbad and Esmerelda. Sinbad, having escaped from Wrench, races to the opposite side of the circle. 

Throppetus Summus Bellator, the Leader of the Borsetshire Chapter of the Cult of the Worried Throppet (henceforth known as "The Cult Leader") attempts to use his cursed powers against Sir Rufus and with a burst of Paralizer. Later, Sir Rufus claimed that he warded this off with his moustache bristle but whatever the truth of that claim, the attack had no effect.
(https://velodoug.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/dac8a7dd-a1f1-48b2-b9fb-bec0893de46f.jpeg)


The cult Adiutor (roughly: second in command") exchanges shots with PC Smallbottom and the gallant Constable is Down and Out. His return fire has no effect. Rodney Bellator fires a burst at Sir Rufus and Esmeralda but this is no more effective than the Paralizer attack. Martin Bellator approaches another minor Plot Point that is revealed as a Mysterious Stranger. Martin succumbs to the Random Peril and fails his Health test - he’s Down and Out. Steve Bellator then attempts to ensnare the Mysterious Stranger but once again, some, er, mysterious power prevents success. The Peril is failed but Steve passes his Health check.


No recovery rolls are required and I remember to move the peripatetic Plot Points. Tilbury Pigeon, significantly, moves towards Sir Rufus' group. Ephraim, being under the control of the Adiutor, conforms to his moves. The Mysterious Stranger and the unrevealed 4th PP, move vaguely.

End of turn 3.

The situation in the centre at end of Turn 3 / Beginning Turn 4:
(https://velodoug.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/07cf1655-97b2-4282-8c3f-294798e56f0d.jpeg)
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Unbelievably Exciting Turn 3 added 13.07.20
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on July 13, 2020, 10:41:46 AM
It's looking a bit like it could go either way!   :o  My money is on Sir Rufus though.
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Unbelievably Exciting Turn 3 added 13.07.20
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on July 18, 2020, 12:01:47 PM
It's looking a bit like it could go either way!   :o  My money is on Sir Rufus though.

You may be right - time will tell.


Turn 4
After three moves, I decide to get tactical. The cards have had a largely negative effect so far so Esmerelda is selected to get first card on the basis that the dogs are not contributing much so if they get bad cards, it’s not too important. She draws On Guard and fails the associated Peril and can’t move this turn - card drawing tactics working...! Sinbad then draws a positive card, Foul Play, and nominates the Cult Leader as the recipient. That gentleman shrugs of such a pathetic Challenge. Sinbad then recklessly Rushes the Leader who disdainfully shoots at close range rather than waiting to receive the attack.
(https://velodoug.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/fad23722-43cb-474b-a1e4-565f50f88f47.jpeg)
Two hits are scored and Sinbad fails one - Down and Out....!

Wrench takes the third card and draws Watch Your Head but passes the Challenge. Emboldened, he approaches Tilbury Pigeon who, in case you’ve forgotten, is a minor Plot Point. Tilbury, obviously still enraged by all that’s happened in the past 24 hours, fails to recognise a friend and sets about the unsuspecting Wrench with his bladder. Wrench is battered (or bladdered) to the ground - in game terms, he failed his Random Challenge and the subsequent Health roll and is Down.
(https://velodoug.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/beaf3767-c91b-4553-94f2-6876a2879d76.jpeg)



Stirrup moves then shoots at Bellator Rodney. Rodney gets the worst of the exchange, fails his Health roll and is Down.
(https://velodoug.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/bef9cdf7-3465-47e3-bc50-6c8e27f0bb54.jpeg)



Next, Lady Ferocity shoots at the Cult Leader and, by jingo, doesn’t she live up to her name? She gets four hits. He Dodges and cancels two so has to make two Health rolls, one of which he fails....! He is down to D8 Health. Hoping to capitalise on this, Sir Rufus moves in to close range of the Leader. Adding his Make it Count card, he has five shooting dice. With calm precision, he empties the Bulldog's cylinder into the Leader - five hits...! "Take that, you common little cultist" he booms. His victim, not a great shot, chooses to Dodge but only manages to cancel two of the hits. He fails two of his three Health rolls and is down to to D6 Health - his situation is precarious. Thankfully for him, that completes Sir Rufus' group's turn.


Time for The Cult's Turn: The Adiutor (remember him? He is the sidekick) fires a burst at Lady Ferocity and Stirrup;
(https://velodoug.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/fcc038d5-b6af-4a25-baae-dcbff7816aad.jpeg)
Stirrup takes a hit but passes Health; Lady Ferocity takes 2 hits and passes both Health checks;
(https://velodoug.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/167a5a6a-011e-44ff-a1c3-5dc6fd45e0fa.jpeg)


The Cult Leader, suffering the effects of  several recent hits, decides to move back, then sends a Mindblast which affects Sir  Rufus, Lady Esmerelda and Stirrup; Esmerelda fails and runs away 3” as does, remarkably, Lady Ferocity. Sir Rufus passes. Bellator Steve approaches the Mysterious Stranger and passes the Random Peril but fails the Challenge.

Recovery Phase. Wrench falls Recovery and is Out; Bellator Rodney passes and is Up; Cult Leader fails his roll and remains injured.

Doug
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Turn 4 added 18.07. Nerves are in Shreds.
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on July 18, 2020, 12:41:58 PM
Startling events, indeed. Wrench is bladdered, something of a worry. Sir Rufus with his Bulldog, that's some cool shooting.

Great stuff!   :o
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Turn 4 added 18.07. Nerves are in Shreds.
Post by: syrinx0 on July 18, 2020, 09:50:34 PM
The villainous cads shot the dog! That can't go unanswered.
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Turn 4 added 18.07. Nerves are in Shreds.
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on July 19, 2020, 01:10:25 PM
The villainous cads shot the dog! That can't go unanswered.


Latest news from the Much Rampling veterinary clinic is that Sinbad is out of danger and should make a full recovery. He should be back Throppet hunting very soon.

Nevertheless, Sir Rufus has sworn vengeance (amongst a lot of general swearing)...!

Doug
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Turn 4 added 18.07. Nerves are in Shreds.
Post by: syrinx0 on July 20, 2020, 02:17:42 AM
Latest news from the Much Rampling veterinary clinic is that Sinbad is out of danger and should make a full recovery. He should be back Throppet hunting very soon.
Doug

Whew. Excellent news. 
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Turn 4 added 18.07. Nerves are in Shreds.
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on July 23, 2020, 01:45:31 PM
Turn 5
It’s the penultimate Turn and I'm really flying on the tactics front now. My brilliant realisation last turn making the least useful members of the group go first meant that any negative cards didn’t impact too heavily on the group's effectiveness. Genius, I hear you say. But wait, in that case, let’s make the Cult go first - even better; and it’s only taken most of the game for me to work that out.




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The situation at the start of turn 5. The bodies have been removed - let’s keep it tasteful. Only four active characters on each side. Sir Rufus and his survivors ( Lady Ferocity; Stirrup and Esmerelda the Hound) are all in the stone circle. The cultists have Bellator Steve on their far right, still hoping to snag a Plot Point. The Cult Leader (foreground right) has retired due to being weakened by several hits and the Adiutor has also retired, taking with him Ephraim Hardstanding (foreground left).

On with the show.

Bellator Steve takes first card: Decoy. His Abilities are insufficient for him to pass the Challenge regardless of his dice rolls so he has to suffer the penalty which means he can’t run this turn - not a really bad penalty; Rodney Bellator shoots at Sir Rufus and misses; Sir Rufus responds with 3 hits. Rodney fails health - Down. The Adiutor moves back taking his Plot Point (Ephraim Hardstanding- remember?) then shoots at Stirrup who responds; 3 hits each; The Adiutor saves all 3, Stirrup fails 1 and goes down to D6 Health. Steve Bellator takes a blast at Sir Rufus; no hits. The Cult Leader is weakened so doesn’t want to shoot against superior skills; also his Abilities are not useable due to the Hits he’s taken; he retreats.


It’s the turn of Sir Rufus' group and the man himself moves into contact with the Major Plot Point, which is a barrel containing the Throppet's Hentilaget. He passes the Peril and gains two successes against the Plot Point Challenge. Three are needed to gain the Challenge so he fails but can carry his two successes over to the next turn and try again. Lady Ferocity moves into Contact with Tilbury Pigeon (he’s a minor Plot Point). She’d noticed that he was somewhat overwrought and had assaulted Wrench so she seeks to calm him down first “Stand still and surrender you silly little man" she commands in a voice which has been trained to carry great distances. This has the effect of terrifying Tilbury into swinging his bladder more wildly than ever. The end of the stick catches her ladyship in the eye and she falls to her knees. In game terms, she takes a Hit and fails her Health roll. She is reduced to D6 Health. Stirrup shoots at the Adiutor who replies. They score one Hit each. The Adiutor fails his Health roll and is down to D6 Health whilst Stirrup passes his.


(https://velodoug.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/04b64a6a-59af-4bb3-b9eb-ea57eb530157.jpeg)
The end of the turn sees Sir Rufus standing bristling in front of the Major Plot Point, supported by the ever faithful Stirrup; Lady Ferocity confronting Tilbury Pigeon and Esmerelda wandering pointlessly round the circle.

The cultists are in retreat but still have the Minor Plot Point (Ephraim Hardstanding).

Recovery time: Rodney fails - Out; Adiutor passes and his Health is restored as does the Cult Leader. Stirrup fails - no change. Lady Ferocity passes and her Health is restored.


One turn left......

Doug
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Turn 5 added 23.07.
Post by: syrinx0 on July 24, 2020, 02:09:07 AM
Definitely getting tense at this point!  Will Lady Ferocity overcome the swinging bladder? Will the Bellators regain the upper hand?Will Sir Rufus solve the riddle of the Throppet's Hentilaget? Will wild Throppets run around the group four times sealing their doom?   

This is all rather worrisome.  I think I need another port while I await the outcome.
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Turn 5 added 23.07.
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on July 24, 2020, 08:53:34 AM
Definitely getting tense at this point!  Will Lady Ferocity overcome the swinging bladder? Will the Bellators regain the upper hand?Will Sir Rufus solve the riddle of the Throppet's Hentilaget? Will wild Throppets run around the group four times sealing their doom?   

This is all rather worrisome.  I think I need another port while I wait the outcome.

Like syrinx0, I am rather concerned. How dare that ruffian and rapscallion, Tilbury Pigeon assault the lovely Lady Ferocity? As to the use of a bladder in said assault, I refer you to the relevant section in the Geneva Convention, Bladders in Warfare. Glad to see Sir Rufus is bristling like a good 'un!

BTW, the port is a bloody good idea.   :)
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Turn 5 added 23.07.
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on July 24, 2020, 09:59:13 AM
Definitely getting tense at this point!  Will Lady Ferocity overcome the swinging bladder? Will the Bellators regain the upper hand?Will Sir Rufus solve the riddle of the Throppet's Hentilaget? Will wild Throppets run around the group four times sealing their doom?   

This is all rather worrisome.  I think I need another port while I wait the outcome.

So many questions, and only one Turn to answer them....! Settle down with the port (Snapcase will probably join you) and all will be answered....

Like syrinx0, I am rather concerned. How dare that ruffian and rapscallion, Tilbury Pigeon assault the lovely Lady Ferocity? As to the use of a bladder in said assault, I refer you to the relevant section in the Geneva Convention, Bladders in Warfare. Glad to see Sir Rufus is bristling like a good 'un!

BTW, the port is a bloody good idea.   :)

I should refer you, my Lord, to the third footnote of Codicil VIII - Bladders in Warfare amendments , Part 4, to wit: Exception is made in the case of involuntary or in extremis use by a bona fide member of a Morris Dancing Side (see attached document “Clarifications and Definitions") Provided said bladder is registered as an official accoutrement of a registered Morris Side.

Hopefully that gives clarity to the Pigeon imbroglio...

Doug
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Turn 5 added 23.07.
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on July 24, 2020, 03:09:00 PM
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I should refer you, my Lord, to the third footnote of Codicil VIII - Bladders in Warfare amendments , Part 4, to wit: Exception is made in the case of involuntary or in extremis use by a bona fide member of a Morris Dancing Side (see attached document “Clarifications and Definitions") Provided said bladder is registered as an official accoutrement of a registered Morris Side.

I find myself much better informed, thanks to you for the Amendments reference. As a matter of form, I will be writing to Sir Ranulph Doolally-Tappe, the Keeper of the Morris Rolls. This is merely to confirm that Tilbury Pigeon's bladder is officially registered. No doubt the official Rolls of the Morris will confirm this and allow him to continue to bladder the lovely Lady Ferocity with maximum vim and vigour, legally.
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Turn 5 added 23.07.
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on July 24, 2020, 04:20:45 PM
I find myself much better informed, thanks to you for the Amendments reference. As a matter of form, I will be writing to Sir Ranulph Doolally-Tappe, the Keeper of the Morris Rolls. This is merely to confirm that Tilbury Pigeon's bladder is officially registered. No doubt the official Rolls of the Morris will confirm this and allow him to continue to bladder the lovely Lady Ferocity with maximum vim and vigour, legally.

An excellent suggestion...! As you say, I’m sure confirmation is a formality but it’s best to be certain. We await the definitive ruling from Sir Ranulph with interest. In the unlikely event that this bladder should prove to be unregistered, Mr Pigeon is in very hot water indeed....!
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Turn 5 added 23.07.
Post by: syrinx0 on July 25, 2020, 02:31:27 AM
Registered or not, I dare say the lovely Lady Ferocity must be quite vexed with being bladdered about wildly.   It might be Mr. Pigeon's undoing.

BTW, congratulations on the spiffy new logo.  Seems to fit you gentlemen perfectly.   :)
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Turn 4 added 18.07. Nerves are in Shreds.
Post by: Blackwolf on July 25, 2020, 02:56:30 AM
Whew. Excellent news.

Phew.

Fab thread!
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Turn 5 added 23.07.
Post by: Vagabond on July 25, 2020, 07:51:04 AM
Pigeon in hot water! - prefer mine roasted - thank you.

Lady Ferocity bladdered - what's the world coming to.

Geneva  Conventions quoted on the Pulp Board - well I never.

It's all rather confusing, maybe I shouldn't have taken Syrinx and Snapcases suggestions to have 2 ports seriously, at least not before breakfast.

Jolly good show all round and who's going to end up on the sacrificial stone at the end of all this. That's what I want to know.
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Turn 5 added 23.07.
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on July 25, 2020, 06:06:59 PM
Registered or not, I dare say the lovely Lady Ferocity must be quite vexed with being bladdered about wildly.   It might be Mr. Pigeon's undoing.

BTW, congratulations on the spiffy new logo.  Seems to fit you gentlemen perfectly.   :)
The Lady is fast losing her patience, that’s for sure.

The logo is the work of the talented Mad Lord Snapcase (aka to the rest of the Piddlers as "the Plant").


Phew.

Fab thread!
Glad you’re enjoying it, Blackwolf.


Pigeon in hot water! - prefer mine roasted - thank you.

Lady Ferocity bladdered - what's the world coming to.

Geneva  Conventions quoted on the Pulp Board - well I never.

It's all rather confusing, maybe I shouldn't have taken Syrinx and Snapcases suggestions to have 2 ports seriously, at least not before breakfast.

Jolly good show all round and who's going to end up on the sacrificial stone at the end of all this. That's what I want to know.


Always good to hear from a fellow Piddler. Only two ports before breakfast...! It’s usually two bottles.


The sixth and final turn is lurking just round the corner. Don’t miss the moderately interesting finale.

Doug
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Turn 5 added 23.07.
Post by: marianas_gamer on July 25, 2020, 10:08:13 PM
Bemused, bewildered, and totally entertained by this odd bit of craziness in Albion (I am a Colonial after all). lol lol For one, I utterly fail to understand Morris Dancers. I believe that they have been banned from this portion of the Pacific.
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Turn 5 added 23.07.
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on July 26, 2020, 09:56:50 AM
Bemused, bewildered, and totally entertained by this odd bit of craziness in Albion (I am a Colonial after all). lol lol For one, I utterly fail to understand Morris Dancers. I believe that they have been banned from this portion of the Pacific.

To misquote the Good Book; "the knowledge of Morris Dancing passeth all understanding". In this, marianas-gamer, you are not alone. However, it is part of the very being of England and, indeed, parts of Wales and, despite the bells and hankies, has a very macho heritage (at least, so the Morris Dancers claim and who are we to argue?). We have to face the fact that many examples of traditional dancing across the globe border on the ludicrous to cynical, modern eyes. We need look no further than the antics of our Bavarian friends, for example.

Once the tidying up of this escapade is done, as will happen in the bland tying up of loose ends also known as Turn 6, there is likely to be a sequel (for which I apologise in advance). Do not be surprised if the world of Morris should figure again.

Thanks for your kind remarks.

Doug
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Turn 5 added 23.07.
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on July 26, 2020, 01:35:31 PM
I have had a reply from Sir Ranulph Doolally-Tappe, the Keeper of the Rolls of Morris. Ran revealed to me over the port and cigars last night, that he has checked the Rolls and declared the bladder of Pigeon duly registered. The Steward's Enquiry is closed and Pigeon is free to bladder away to his heart's content!

Looking forward to the sequel!
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Turn 5 added 23.07.
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on July 26, 2020, 07:57:29 PM
I have had a reply from Sir Ranulph Doolally-Tappe, the Keeper of the Rolls of Morris. Ran revealed to me over the port and cigars last night, that he has checked the Rolls and declared the bladder of Pigeon duly registered. The Steward's Enquiry is closed and Pigeon is free to bladder away to his heart's content!

Looking forward to the sequel!

Pigeon will be pleased and relieved by this news. Bladder registration documents are not always kept as securely as they should be and I can tell you, in confidence, that the relevant papers in this case are missing. After experiencing the traumatic events outlined in these pages, any irregularities pertaining to his bladder would certainly have had the most distressing effect on Pigeon's well-being.

 
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Turn 5 added 23.07.
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on July 28, 2020, 01:38:42 PM
Cultists: Bellator Steve draws Watchful Eye and thus can’t move. Shocking though it is, I have to report that he decides to shoot at Esmerelda...! And he hits. Esmerelda is Down and Out; I wouldn’t get too close to Sir Rufus if I was Steve - not after this. The Cult Leader shoots at Sir Rufus but shooting is not his forté; no hits. Sir Rufus returns fire. Shooting is his forté - 2 hits and the Leader fails Health and goes down to D8 Health again. Sensibly, the Adiutor retreats a full move with Ephraim, content to secure a Plot Point.



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I’ll stick this photo here to break up the monotony of the text. It shows Sir Rufus, gazing like a constipated warthog, at the magnificent prize, The Throppets Hentilaget...... ;D



Over to the Rufus group and the eponymous knight attempts the Major Plot Point again. He’s already two thirds of the way to success from last move  and succeeds easily. Lady Ferocity attempts to pacify Tilbury again “if you don’t come to heel immediately I’ll horse-whip you” is her chosen gambit, drawing on her experience as a stress counsellor. This gains Tilbury’s attention (in game terms, she passes the random challenge). Tilbury hastens to obey but in doing so, trips and, to coin a phrase, “measures his length” at her feet. She recoils involuntarily, also trips and sits down heavily and painfully but with no lasting damage (ie fails the Plot Point Challenge; takes 2 Hits but passes her Health rolls). That concludes all the actions for Turn 6 and is the end of the game.

Summary:
Sir Rufus' group:
Plot Points Secured - Major
Casualties (Down & Out) - Esmerelda; Sinbad; Smallbottom; Wrench

Cultists
Plot Points Secured - 1x Minor (Ephraim Hardstanding)
Casualties (Down & Out) - Rodney; John; Martin

Down & Out Characters will not be available next time these Leagues are in action but will recover.
Other casualties from both sides recovered at the end of the game.

Three Minor Plot Points were not secured by either side. They were:
Mysterious Stranger
Tilbury Pigeon
Stupefaction Queeg

These may appear again

As a result of the successful taking of the Throppets Hentilaget by Sir Rufus, the imminent defeat of the Cult of the Worried Throppet is confidently anticipated by the citizens of Much Rampling and the surrounding villages of Nether Winslett and Blanchett-cum-Hither.

Regarding Ephraim Hardstanding and his abduction by the Cultists, forces other than Sir Rufus and his local helpers are already aware of this outrage and action is expected in the near future.......


If anyone gets this far, thank you for persevering- it’s been a long haul.....

Doug
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Hooray - it’s finished...! 28.07
Post by: marianas_gamer on July 28, 2020, 07:47:20 PM
Amusing and entertaining, worthy of the Much-Pidling Consortium (or is it Commune?)
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Hooray - it’s finished...! 28.07
Post by: mikedemana on July 28, 2020, 08:41:25 PM
Awesome game report! Makes me want to play another game of Pulp Alley...  :)

Only the commentary won't be as hilarious, I'm sure...  :D

Mike Demana
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Hooray - it’s finished...! 28.07
Post by: syrinx0 on July 30, 2020, 12:32:05 AM
I must say I was disappointment with Lady Ferocity's failure to pacify Tilbury.  Though of course I would never mention it to her. Especially not in person.

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Only two ports before breakfast...! It’s usually two bottles.
Wait, your supposed to share?

If anyone gets this far, thank you for persevering- it’s been a long haul.....
Doug

Nonsense.  It was an excellent tale.
Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Hooray - it’s finished...! 28.07
Post by: Mason on July 30, 2020, 12:47:01 PM
 lol lol lol

That was the best chuckle (and read) I have had in these parts for ages, well worth the wait.
I read a fair few of the comments to Mrs Mason who was thoroughly tickled and awaits the sequel as much as I do.
 8)

Bravo, old chap.
Another triumph from the Much-Piddling Massive!
 :D :D

Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Hooray - it’s finished...! 28.07
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on July 31, 2020, 11:19:41 AM
Amusing and entertaining, worthy of the Much-Pidling Consortium (or is it Commune?)
Thank you - the responses make it all worthwhile. Possibly it should be the Much-Piddling Convenience?



I must say I was disappointment with Lady Ferocity's failure to pacify Tilbury.  Though of course I would never mention it to her. Especially not in person.
Wait, your supposed to share?

Nonsense.  It was an excellent tale.
You’re most sensible to adopt a cautious approach to Lady Ferocity. Even more since she bought a motorcycle which she rides with bravura and a disregard for regulations.

Thanks for your interest and for joining in the silliness :)




lol lol lol

That was the best chuckle (and read) I have had in these parts for ages, well worth the wait.
I read a fair few of the comments to Mrs Mason who was thoroughly tickled and awaits the sequel as much as I do.
 8)

Bravo, old chap.
Another triumph from the Much-Piddling Massive!
 :D :D

Thanks, Paul; high praise indeed and much appreciated. Approval from Mrs M as well...! This is beyond good :D.

The sequel is about to appear..... :o

Doug

Title: Re: The Throppet Hentilagets Caper - Hooray - it’s finished...! 28.07
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on August 01, 2020, 09:14:14 AM
And finally..........

The adventure (“adventure"? Who are you kidding?) continues here in:

The Grey League of Morris

 https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=126124.0 (https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=126124.0)

Doug