1. Favourite moments:
Playing scholar in the tavern as I made notes, read information.
Reading the journal in the run and seeing pieces of it come to life as we went was very cool.
How well our group worked together. We trusted each other to do our various jobs and it worked out for us until it didn't.
Despite the result, I like that I can say I died laughing.
2. Least Favourite Moment:
The wipe. This is an obvious one. But not because I died, I actually don't mind dying, I think it can add a lot to a character and an experience, but an entire party was brutal, and I have gone over it in my head and I honestly can't think of anything short of a perfect situation, where we were all on an A+ game, remembering every single thing and working in perfect unison for us to have squeaked out of that. And that is frustrating.
I also feel like the space isn't as safe as it could be. We have people with various life experiences, triggers, etc...out of game. And while I know we can't coddle them, nor should we, some care should be taken not to trigger them when possible. Let's face it, we're geeks, and a lot of us end up here because it's a safe zone for us. A place we can escape things like phobias, disorders, ailments. If that is not only taken from us, but used to hurt us, when lines are not only ignored but blatantly crossed, we remove the safety and people not only stop playing, but they get hurt in a very real way. I feel like sometimes we aren't just negligent in being aware of those around us, we're outright dickish. I'm tired of seeing multiple people crying by the end of game.
3. I'd Love to see more of:
Puzzles and effects are too of my favourite things. So, I like running into them.
4. Gives us a moment from the perspective of your character
Finally, she felt useful. Felt like she was contributing. Kaja was able to prove her worth to the few around her that might care, as she took notes, made connections, did what she loved to do. There was beauty in knowledge, in connecting the dots, in discovery. The excitement, the preparedness, even the hints of nervousness on the faces of her companions, this was beauty. This was them, raw and unhidden. Stern Stig, Jovial Siegart, Clever Kai, Calming Darian, Generous Thistle. They shone brightly around her and it made her heart soar. And she hoped she shone just as brightly to them.