Les Petites Bêtes Soyeuses

Points Arising for October 1676

Players' deadline for November 1676 is 4th July 2025

Thanks to all who contributed to the trial report - the framework is Jason's words from TTT's perspective. :)

I thought it would be a good idea to show the mechanics of the trial. As TC is over SL 12, 11 on two dice is required to convict him. The witness (only CdP counts according to the rules) and Favours for the prosecution bring this down to -4! Influence for the defence take it back up to 3. So only a roll of 2 would save TC and I rolled 8. The sentence is Death, so the King will only commute it on a 7 on one die. Influence for commutation makes the die roll required 4, so it was 50:50 and I rolled 5. TC lives! For now...

Just to be clear, I do not add characters' signatures to their press items. If you want to claim responsibility, you should include your character name or ID as part of the press. Hence the unsigned invitations this month.

Another thing to be aware of is the sequence of what happens when each month (see section 2.5 in the house rules). In particular, borrowing money and the CPS issuing warrants both happen after trials are resolved.

Welcome

Joining us for a trial run is Hunter Charest who, as far as I know, is new to En Garde!. Welcome to LPBS, Hunter. You'll find the other players a helpful lot - some of them may even lend your character money!

Absent friends

The following did not get orders to me and suffered the consequences.

No orders from Ray Vahey (X2) - I removed this character as I haven't had orders from Ray for some time..

Farewell

Richard Cronan has decided not to continue after his trial sub. "I have far too much going on right now and [it's not] the relaxing, contemplative, pastime it should be." Thanks for giving it a go, Richard and you're welcome back any time real life calms down a bit.

Notes

It is worth sending orders in even if they're a day or two late: it's possible I can still action the orders and will probably be able to use any press. It also reassures me that you're still out there.

Orders (and press) should be emailed to the LPBS orders e-mail address - you'll get an automated response when the message arrives in my mailbox. Please give your name and your character's name and specify actions in full detail. If you want a query answered before the deadline, please use the main LPBS email address.

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