Fire Lotus Tavern Your place to share RP stories, Fan Fiction and discuss the Lore in Shroud of the Avatar. Tue, 12 May 2026 06:08:12 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 06:08:12 +0000 Shroud of the Avatar Forum https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?forums/fire-lotus-tavern.36/ My song of the day. What's yours? Fri, 08 May 2026 04:11:40 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/my-song-of-the-day-whats-yours.43823/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/my-song-of-the-day-whats-yours.43823/ invalid@example.com (Sean Silverfoot) Sean Silverfoot
I always have had music around me. It stirs the emotions, triggers memories or tells a tale. Every couple of days I hear a song that will jog a memory or stir something inside me.

Here's what got me today.


]]> 5260 The question about Lord British and L2 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:54:27 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/the-question-about-lord-british-and-l2.178348/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/the-question-about-lord-british-and-l2.178348/ invalid@example.com (kok-gamer) kok-gamer ==========
Здравствуйте! У нас тут возникла дискуссия по поводу деятельности Ричарда Герриота в компании NСsoft, правда ли то, что Лорд Бритиш был исполнительным продюссером л2 в 2003 году?]]> 5 The return of Ralphie the Holiday Dragon! Tue, 19 Dec 2023 14:52:13 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/the-return-of-ralphie-the-holiday-dragon.175233/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/the-return-of-ralphie-the-holiday-dragon.175233/ invalid@example.com (Ravalox) Ravalox
This year, yet again, he got himself trapped on my roof entangled in the lights. Oh...

The return of Ralphie the Holiday Dragon!]]> 2 Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord Tue, 04 Apr 2023 20:17:47 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/wizardry-proving-grounds-of-the-mad-overlord.174108/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/wizardry-proving-grounds-of-the-mad-overlord.174108/ invalid@example.com (Traveller13) Traveller13 https://www.zimlab.com/wizardry/proving-grounds-v3/
Melee and (A)D&D were the games before the computer age.]]> 1 SOTA v2 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:46:09 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/sota-v2.174033/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/sota-v2.174033/ invalid@example.com (Seggallion) Seggallion
As a software engineer (WMS) I know that as you get further along in development, your ability to change things shrinks. Even if you plan for flexibility and try to keep things as independent as possible, you will still find yourself tied to the limitations of system. Systems are built on top of other systems, such that you can't change a small part without changing many other things. There is a point in...

SOTA v2]]> 15 This just happened... Sun, 19 Mar 2023 01:50:28 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/this-just-happened.173825/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/this-just-happened.173825/ invalid@example.com (Womby) Womby This is the answer from ChatGPT:
Sure, here's a play set in the world of Shroud of the Avatar:
SCENE
A tavern in the city of Brittany. Two adventurers are seated at a table, nursing tankards of ale.
ADVENTURER 1
So, have you heard about the legend of the Black Sword?
ADVENTURER 2
What Black Sword?
ADVENTURER 1
The one that's said to be cursed. They say it was forged by a...

This just happened...]]> 12 A switch to Unreal Engine. Sun, 05 Mar 2023 13:08:53 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/a-switch-to-unreal-engine.163564/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/a-switch-to-unreal-engine.163564/ invalid@example.com (Lathiari) Lathiari @Chris made an off the cuff remark about talking with some people at epic and kicking around the idea. I think he ultimately landed on it would be too costly. I think this was the single most exciting thing I have heard suggested for the game however as it would fix SO many issues that the game faces while giving immediate benefit to the player base. I don't know anything about coding games, but I wanted to ask here.. (cost aside) how possible would a...

A switch to Unreal Engine.]]> 69 Iron & Magic Wed, 01 Mar 2023 21:10:05 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/iron-magic.173075/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/iron-magic.173075/ invalid@example.com (Barugon) Barugon @Chris, please share with us about what's going on with RG's new project: Iron & Magic.]]> 19 Exploits of Atos Mon, 13 Feb 2023 18:44:12 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/exploits-of-atos.173773/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/exploits-of-atos.173773/ invalid@example.com (Wilfred) Wilfred
https://www.techpowerup.com/304655/...-based-supercomputer-powered-by-amd-mi300-apu

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Merry Christmas! :)

My Favourite Tech of 2022!


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]]> Pen of the chaotic Avatar Fri, 19 Aug 2022 22:09:43 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/pen-of-the-chaotic-avatar.38397/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/pen-of-the-chaotic-avatar.38397/ invalid@example.com (Shadow) Shadow
This is my rendition of Darkstarr, in what I'd call business casual. Unfortunately, I don't know a host that doesn't make the images look too dark. It's much better in person.

...

Pen of the chaotic Avatar]]> 59 Funny Bulletin Stories Mon, 14 Mar 2022 11:11:46 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/funny-bulletin-stories.171477/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/funny-bulletin-stories.171477/ invalid@example.com (schraubendreher) schraubendreher
i found two nice Letters on the bulletin board in moonglow.

Here it comes... :p
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Archer Exodus

Dearest Governor, and decent melee and magic using citizens.

Let it be known, I am lodging a formal complaint.

Reckless rangers must be stopped.

1. They are too fast.
2. They are not nice.
3. They carry too much...

Funny Bulletin Stories]]> Ultima IX: Ascension Tue, 08 Mar 2022 14:56:44 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/ultima-ix-ascension.171444/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/ultima-ix-ascension.171444/ invalid@example.com (Cid Deckard) Cid Deckard ]]> 1 The Legend of Vox Machina Sat, 19 Feb 2022 07:10:13 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/the-legend-of-vox-machina.171315/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/the-legend-of-vox-machina.171315/ invalid@example.com (Barugon) Barugon
If you don't know, it started out a number of years ago as a group of voice-over actors playing D&D on Twitch for charity under the title Critical Role. The players named their group Vox Machina (voice machine) and it has become wildly popular. There's like a thousand hours of video detailing their exploits on YouTube with millions of views each and now there's this animated series, of which there are 12...

The Legend of Vox Machina]]> 1 Experimental/Immersive Audio Thread Mon, 13 Sep 2021 17:54:23 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/experimental-immersive-audio-thread.109435/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/experimental-immersive-audio-thread.109435/ invalid@example.com (craftymethod) craftymethod
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Ambiance Mixing Websites/Consoles:
https://tabletopaudio.com/soundpad.html (new)
https://asoftmurmur.com/
https://www.ambient-mixer.com/
https://www.noisli.com/
https://mynoise.net/
http://naturesoundsfor.me/ (flash requirement now? hmmmm)
https://tabletopaudio.com/...

Experimental/Immersive Audio Thread]]> 110 ~Tales from the Fall~ "The Cataclysm". Fri, 03 Sep 2021 18:11:47 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/tales-from-the-fall-the-cataclysm.169763/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/tales-from-the-fall-the-cataclysm.169763/ invalid@example.com (Time Lord) Time Lord ~Tales from the Fall~
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Daedalus The end
and the beginning

I heard the chariot coming as the fear and terror of the oncoming huffs struck each unstopable blow. I ran so fast untill the stars began dissapearing from the sky. As my world was sucked up from under my feet, I leaped through the light. My heart running ever...

~Tales from the Fall~ "The Cataclysm".]]> 1 Veloren Mon, 26 Jul 2021 18:23:04 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/veloren.169253/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/veloren.169253/ invalid@example.com (Barugon) Barugon https://veloren.net

Open source and written entirely in Rust.]]> UUUUGH! Work! fantasy importance of it Tue, 08 Jun 2021 11:21:39 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/uuuugh-work-fantasy-importance-of-it.167633/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/uuuugh-work-fantasy-importance-of-it.167633/ invalid@example.com (blaquerogue) blaquerogue
Then i realized i must do it because man kind is depending on my daily quests! (making my work seem a little over the top important) Motivation! You see i deliver goods to various mini marts and 7/11's Humankind is depending on me to deliver 5 hour energy, coffee, mountain dew, energy drinks, video game snacks, etc.. If i do not complete this quest humankind will perish! Its up to me to save them! Its up to me to save most...

UUUUGH! Work! fantasy importance of it]]> 5 SOTA Horror Fiction Tue, 11 May 2021 22:15:19 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/sota-horror-fiction.166472/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/sota-horror-fiction.166472/ invalid@example.com (Fetid SirDidy) Fetid SirDidy


"The Man in the Kobold Dwelling"

As the Avatar approached the odd looking man, the smell of animals and rot filled his nostrils.
The sun above was a fiery eye, its stare a blazing inferno causing copious beads of sweat to materialize and run down his face in a torrent. Each drip was instantly engulfed by dry earth.

Thermal waves emanated from the metal buildings and fencing around him and all was still save for the melodic turning of the...

SOTA Horror Fiction]]> 20 Poem, of the Minute; Mon, 01 Mar 2021 05:39:47 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/poem-of-the-minute.167024/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/poem-of-the-minute.167024/ invalid@example.com (Fetid SirDidy) Fetid SirDidy ]]> 2 Nox Archaist, an Ultima V inspired Apple II RPG, released today! Tue, 09 Feb 2021 01:34:55 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/nox-archaist-an-ultima-v-inspired-apple-ii-rpg-released-today.166500/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/nox-archaist-an-ultima-v-inspired-apple-ii-rpg-released-today.166500/ invalid@example.com (Kailef) Kailef lot of work in the making, but I'm really excited to announce that the programming team I belong to, 6502 Workshop, has just completed and released our first game, Nox Archaist.

The game is written to run on an 8-bit Apple //e, IIc, or IIgs computer, just like the early Ultima games! That said you don't need an Apple II to run it, it comes packaged with an emulator that lets you run the game on a Windows or MacOS based computer.

Speaking of the early...

Nox Archaist, an Ultima V inspired Apple II RPG, released today!]]> 16 Immersive RP location: Helboer in Kahli Thu, 08 Oct 2020 01:36:52 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/immersive-rp-location-helboer-in-kahli.143563/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/immersive-rp-location-helboer-in-kahli.143563/ invalid@example.com (Helvig Ingvildsdottir) Helvig Ingvildsdottir
Helboer (formerly Helheim) is an immersive (hardcore) RP community in the POT Kahli in the Hidden Vale. We welcome everyone that would roleplay with us, be they friendly or hostile.

This is not a recruitment post for a POT or a guild. We simply want to offer a place to hang out occasionally and meet other roleplayers. It is our hope to promote immersive RP in SotA and help interested players to get started with RP. We are looking forward to meeting other...

Immersive RP location: Helboer in Kahli]]> 27 Elite Dangerous Sun, 12 Jul 2020 19:51:02 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/elite-dangerous.164041/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/elite-dangerous.164041/ invalid@example.com (Lord Tachys al`Fahn) Lord Tachys al`Fahn
https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/elite-dangerous.68882/page-17#post-1124536

Where a group of us were going to form a minor Britannian faction within the game, but that was two years ago, when the application process was the only real route to accomplish this. Now, with the advent of Fleet Carriers, a group can easily create their own minor faction, without needing a minor faction standing.

Anyone...

Elite Dangerous]]> 9 RimWorlds of Ultima mods Sat, 11 Jul 2020 12:59:05 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/rimworlds-of-ultima-mods.164284/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/rimworlds-of-ultima-mods.164284/ invalid@example.com (Bowen Bloodgood) Bowen Bloodgood
Ultima Core

&

Ultima Factions: Britannia.

Anyone playing RimWorld is welcome to check them out. :)]]> 1 Corven Trailer Wed, 08 Jul 2020 18:32:08 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/corven-trailer.163794/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/corven-trailer.163794/ invalid@example.com (CorvenPOR) CorvenPOR
Please watch the new Corven trailer:



Corven is a story-driven, open world, single player RPG inspired by Ultima.

Maybe some single player Ultima fans here are interested.

Our Kickstarter URL: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1782768871/corven-path-of-redemption

Thank you :)]]> 50 Where is 'The Game Room'? ..and some infos on SWG Legends. Fri, 13 Mar 2020 08:08:19 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/where-is-the-game-room-and-some-infos-on-swg-legends.162544/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/where-is-the-game-room-and-some-infos-on-swg-legends.162544/ invalid@example.com (Steevodeevo) Steevodeevo
I thought I would spend a couple of minutes sharing my recent re-discovery of a free to play and fan run iteration of Star Wars Galaxy. This time it is SWG Legends. I am having a real blast playing it again and was...

Where is 'The Game Room'? ..and some infos on SWG Legends.]]> Today in History -World's first video game....1947 Tue, 28 Jan 2020 21:24:52 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/today-in-history-worlds-first-video-game-1947.161447/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/today-in-history-worlds-first-video-game-1947.161447/ invalid@example.com (Sean Silverfoot) Sean Silverfoot Patent filed for world's first video game
Thomas Goldsmith, Jr. files a patent for a Cathode Ray Tube Amusement Device, an interactive missile simulator game to be played on a screen. Prototypes will be made and the patent awarded the following year, but no commercial models will be released.


https://www.bing.com/search?q=Cathode+Ray+Tube+Amusement+Device&FORM=OTDHYL]]> 5 Is there a great YouTube short you would like to share? Sun, 05 Jan 2020 14:14:52 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/is-there-a-great-youtube-short-you-would-like-to-share.49040/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/is-there-a-great-youtube-short-you-would-like-to-share.49040/ invalid@example.com (Truthveyor) Truthveyor
Here is the place to share.

I'll go first.

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