Z Project ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/20(Sun)12:32 No. 196322 ID: 31cbfc
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Something fucked up, probably wrong tab. Oh well, I was about to change threads anyway.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/20(Sun)12:36 No. 196326 ID: 31cbfc
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>Why did it... avoid?

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/20(Sun)12:43 No. 196329 ID: 31cbfc
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Finally.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/20(Sun)12:43 No. 196330 ID: 31cbfc
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>...

>>196330
hmm? how did you get here? was that all a dream?

Hey are you okay? What happened?
did- did you get hurt?
or did none of that happen?

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/20(Sun)12:52 No. 196341 ID: 31cbfc
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>You again... it's been a while. I stopped hearing you after the accident one week ago.

>>196341
Give us an update, please.

A-accident?
Can we get some details?

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/20(Sun)13:06 No. 196355 ID: 31cbfc
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>Well... I got out of that fireball in one piece. However, this fella here was stuck in the corpse of the metal creature he was riding, so I couldn't leave him to die there.
>About the test, that turned out sour. Asgie found out that the competition was rigged, and raised hell over there. Wish I could see it. The general's been missing ever since.
>On top of that, wolves have been pillaging our town at night, decimating our food supplies and attacking people day after day. All we have left is fishing and farming. It's one hell of a plague, and Guardians are sitting ducks without their leader.

Obviously someone has to pick up the reins and get this under control. Also, any idea what was with that metal bird? Has that guy been out cold ever since?

So basically shi- be F-ked up.
...
Well you think this guy in your bed will be ok?
Also I say if the wolfs are troubleing the village we run up on them and basically set them straight this is our turf and either their gonna step down or lay down. F- the test you don't need it to know your guardian material you totally would have won anyway.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/20(Sun)13:23 No. 196378 ID: 31cbfc
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>He's all right, but still in a shock. His language differs a lil' from ours, but I understand him. His name's Kanes, he says.
>He didn't seem too concerned about his mount's death. All he asked for was to retrieve his weapons from the place... they look like small hammers of sort. I don't know how could you defend yourself with something that small.
>As for the Guardians, the King has direct control over them now. He refuses to send them out to protect Arneth from beasts, though. But this just means that I've got something to do for a living at least.
>There have been rumors of a werewolf, or some other beast of sorts roaming around. I'm going to check this out tonight, once Asgeria's free to look over the wounded one while I'm gone.

>>196378
Well he may be a soldier from a place where a mount is not as important... It was made of metal so... couldn't it be remade?
Also do you have anything silver, ya'know just incase. I've heard it's intergral for werewolf fighting.

>>196378
Oh, he's... well, either from the future or you're in an isolated civilization that doesn't have his level of technology.

The 'hammers' are like... really powerful crossbows. A tiny bolt traveling incredibly fast comes out of the long end when you pull the switch by the short end. Don't mess with them though, you could seriously hurt someone.

>>196378
That wasn't an animal. It's more like a complex suit of armor. Expensive to make, but not alive.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/20(Sun)13:49 No. 196409 ID: 31cbfc
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>>196395
>Say what?
>I don't get this at all... but now that you mention it, the weapons had a hole on one side.
*Something's banging at the door*
>About damn time, Asgie.

Well you gonna answer the door or not?

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/20(Sun)14:11 No. 196421 ID: 31cbfc
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As soon as Zariene opens the door, Asgeria rushes in, looking worried.
Z:"What's the matter, Asgie?"
A:"That bastard... General Fen made his return, and he claims that you abducted and tried to murder him!"
Z:"WHAT? Just exactly why would I?"
A:"Also, he blames the beasts on Kanes and you. The people... they claim he's cursed. We've got about 20 bloodthirsty men rushing right here to hand your butt to you. They'll be here any minute! Grab your shit, wake up the injured dude and let's go!"

>>196421
You've got some pretty gullible townsfolk. I mean, that story is completely stupid.

Oh well, let's just get out of here; it's not like they're going to listen to you if they're this easy to manipulate. Mobs are near impossible to reason with anyway.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/20(Sun)14:30 No. 196432 ID: 31cbfc
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>>196423
>Got this right out of my mouth. People here in Arneth would probably think twice before believing in Fen's words, but Asgie's probably talking about his watchdogs at Airan. They'll buy any story as long as there's arse to kick and the pay is good. In this case, mine - nobody will miss a mercenary, and his name would be clear from anything people may suspect him for.
>Time to run from this hell hole. I should only take what I need. There's no time!

Hey whats that blue thing!

>>196432
I wish we could actually see what's in here.

'only what you need' would be food, water, shelter, camping supplies, and weapons.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/20(Sun)14:48 No. 196436 ID: 31cbfc
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>>196433
>I swear I've never seen it before... but your voices somehow seem to be more clear.
Zariene picks up a small sphere, roughly the size of a golf ball. It seems to radiate with the wisdom of several spirits. It also provides for a dim light source.
You can now communicate with anyone holding it.
>Everybody's armed. I'll take some throwing knives, a length of rope, medicine, and a week's worth of food for all to carry. Also, all the gold I saved up.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/20(Sun)14:52 No. 196439 ID: 31cbfc
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auto-check

>>196436
Don't forget your sword... some clothes.
A Cloak if possible and underwear.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/20(Sun)14:58 No. 196442 ID: 31cbfc
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>>196440
>Sure thing.
won't be listed, though
Z:"Is everyone set? Feeling good enough to keep up, Kanes?"
K:"Don't mind me, I'm fine already. I'd like to ask you some stuff later, when we're outta this mess... and thanks for giving a damn."

>>196442
Say it's no big deal, We need to get out of here fast the more distance between us and the mob the better.

Leave a bomb in the house! :D

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/20(Sun)15:34 No. 196450 ID: 31cbfc
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It's dark outside already.
>Everyone's sitting in their houses, luckily. However, there's the question - where and how could we run?
>There's just one road out, north. And that's where the hunt will probably come from.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/20(Sun)15:36 No. 196451 ID: 31cbfc
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>>196449
>I'd love to set some traps, but we're no mages!

Roads? HAH
We don't need roads. What's to the south?

We don't know enough about the local area. If you go to that lower peninsula you might be able to sneak out from under them, but that's the first place I would block off.

If they're coming from the north, only way you have to get around them is to the west.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/20(Sun)15:41 No. 196456 ID: 31cbfc
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>>196452
>Crapload of water otherwise called the ocean.

Go south and follow the coast to the east. I doubt they would block off both coasts if any at all cosidering they're a crack mob so you could sneak past them. Even if they do find you you'll probably have less to deal with and be able to take them as they are most likely unskilled

>>196456

Dammit I bet your town is the southern one. Well, try to get a dinghy in the water and sneak up that channel to the east, then hide in the forest! From there you should be able to get further north without using the mountain pass.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/20(Sun)16:09 No. 196466 ID: 31cbfc
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>>196459
>We'll have to jack a boat then...
Z:"We cannot get out of the town by land. We need a boat."
A:"Well, I guess it's justifiable if we're witch-hunted."
K:"No objections here."

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/20(Sun)16:22 No. 196471 ID: 31cbfc
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>Which way should we go again? We cannot leave the shore line, as none of us know how to navigate at open sea.

Remember that these guys are only out for kicks and don't actually believe that guy's shpiel. If you make it too much trouble for them to axe you, they'll probably give up. If you make them mad though you might have trouble shaking them.

Go east just a bit and find a place to get off the boat into the forest. Go north from there skirting the edge of the mountains to avoid the road then ford the channel up north. If you can't ford the channel, just take the boat all the way around the coastline. Either way you probably want to avoid that bridge there. Nasty things bridges.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/20(Sun)16:53 No. 196494 ID: 31cbfc
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>>196476
>The one connecting Airan with the mainland is sure a death trap, and the cliffs around it are too steep to skip past it. However, the only way we can land on the other side is from the west, from where we can't approach because of the rocky shores. We will have to sail under the bridge on the canal, and hope we're lucky enough not to draw attention.
>This is going to be a long sail.
Zariene takes out the sphere
>Is it possible for you to shine a lil' more? I can't tell the boat from my arse like this.

>>196494
I don't know if we're in control of that. We can try.

>>196494
Umm... let there be light?

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/20(Sun)17:18 No. 196505 ID: 31cbfc
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>It's still dim.

>>196505
Hey, try handing us to the future guy.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/20(Sun)17:28 No. 196508 ID: 31cbfc
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>>196506
Switching to Kanes
>Who's speaking to me? Is this some kind of a communication device?

>>196508
Kind of. It's an orb with a bunch of voices in it or something. Anyway, a couple of questions. First, where did you come from, and do you know how you got here? Second, did the orb react to you in any way?

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/20(Sun)17:47 No. 196515 ID: 31cbfc
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Will continue from here later, I'm too sleepy for now to scribble a thing. My apologies.

obviously we need more hnnnnnnnggggg

Suggestion 2010/06/21(Mon)06:00 No. 196732 ID: 31cbfc
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>>196513
>No reaction besides its weird glow. What is it running on? I see no energy sources.
>I can't trust anyone enough to tell why I'm here. Not even the girl who saved me.

Forgive me again that I often forget about the proportions. The sphere isn't as big. Also, tripcode.

>>196732
We're magic!

Hey, we know you have advanced tech. Are you from the future?

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/21(Mon)10:01 No. 196766 ID: 31cbfc
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>>196747
>If you are on the same level, you should already be aware that time travel isn't possible.
>Yes, magic is the answer. I didn't ask directly because nobody from our land is supposed to know - as much as people here know nothing of what lies beyond the sea to the south. They think it's an ocean, but it's too small of a gap to be called one.
>Since you seem to know much anyway, I guess it's safe to explain myself. I'm on a mission here to warn the small group aware of the south land's existence, they don't know yet what's really going on down there. The Emperor went nuts and decided to ditch the research on sentient machines, turning his focus on those who utilize the force we were unaware of until lately.

>Sure, magic would get rid of most our problems, but I highly doubt this is the reason behind the Emperor's actions. Combining the power of science and the unknown, there would be nothing to stop him from laying his greedy hands on existence itself. As if declaring regime and wiping out the Outcasts wasn't enough, his hunger for power will sure end up in playing god. Thousands will die in process, as the wizards won't just hand over their knowledge gathered over hundreds of years.

>Our only hope in stopping it is letting the White Citadel know before it's too late. They're the only ones out here that know of existence of both sides and kept in touch with our state - until lately, that is. If any force can prevent the outbreak of a war or at least counter Zien, it's them.

>>196766
That's pretty fucked up. Magitech is seriously dangerous business.

Got any leads on how to get there? We'll try to convince Zariene to help you, without telling her about where you're from... if you want us to. We could just ditch her if you think it's too dangerous, but she was the first person we spoke to when we woke up, so we do have some degree of loyalty to her.

>>196766
That does seem like it could be a problem. Got a plan at all?

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/21(Mon)11:52 No. 196794 ID: 31cbfc
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>Well... the biggest problem so far will be the distance. That place is called White for a reason - it lies within the northern polar circle. It may take weeks to get there, and I don't know much about these parts - that's why I may need to ask Zariene and her friend to come along, if not for safety then at least as a guide. It's not like there's any other place to go for either of us.

>>196794
Good. However, you didn't answer my question. What should we tell her?

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/21(Mon)12:43 No. 196821 ID: 31cbfc
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>I won't be telling you your business, it's not like I can stop you. As long as no strangers know who I am, it's no big deal.
>She wants you guys back, we'll talk later.

attempting to glow broghter GRRRRRRRRRNNNNNGGGGHHH

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/21(Mon)13:07 No. 196842 ID: 31cbfc
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>Hello again sphere, I have bad news. We're approaching the Airanian border canal... I see at least three people waiting at the bridge, they seem to be expecting somebody but I don't know if they're watching the road, or the water. What should we do?

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/21(Mon)13:16 No. 196850 ID: 31cbfc
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>>196838
Perhaps there is more you can do than just speaking to one's mind?

Well you can't get up to the bridge now, regardless of if they're watching for you or not. Good thing you have the cover of the night though. Not that we would ever do something stupid like glow brighter or anything.

It took you less than a night to get this far so that gives us an idea of your map's scale, and opens up our options a little. Do you know if the cliffs break to the northeast, where there might be beaches and tributaries carving valleys out of them that you could climb up?

When I'm in this situation I just go explore all over the place. Sometimes the best secrets can lie in the most unexpected places. But you be the judge of what we should do. When we talked with the man from the metal beast, he said he came from the south and needs to go to the north, but he wouldn't say anything else.

Oh shit you're not gonna throw us are you? BRACE YOURSELVES

>>196850
Concentrating power, attempting to fire magic laser. FOOOOCUUUSSSS

if they identified us before they can still set us on fire. at least there can be an ambush. is there a coast nearby? maybe harbors? we may be better off on land, if you are so dubious.

we have a few things to try, they are longshots but if it doesnt work, stop the boat and give us to the dude. in either way, cover up and be ready for shenanigans.

attempt to cast illusion, or maybe to raise mist.

since its unlikely to work. we need the dude's gun to snipe them. if he doesnt have a silencer, prepare for battle.

oh shit. they can see the faint glow of the orb.

uh, hide us in your bra. or maybe under the luggage.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/21(Mon)14:28 No. 196894 ID: 31cbfc
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>The shore's too steep from the west to get to the land, though there are probably a few beaches and coves to camp in, if necessary.
>No reason I'd throw you away, silly spirits.
>>196886
>You wish.
Zariene loses a bit of trust in the sphere.
>You're too dim to be seen, we're not that close yet and not getting anywhere further without a plan. However, one thing you mentioned...
Zariene:
whispering "Kanes, the sphere claims that your weapons may be strong enough to take them goons down."
Kanes:
"Not from this far. I'll be probably able to send them all to hell if we get close enough, but they will see us first."

>>196894
we should avoid conflict for now. Find a decently well hidden place to camp out for the night.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/21(Mon)15:07 No. 196915 ID: 31cbfc
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>>196908
Sailing west, after half an hour they find a scrap of land large enough to camp on. Zariene ties the boat down with the ROPE she took along, and the three take a nap in the shadow of the rock wall as the sun rises up, starting a new day.

Stamina restored to full, one FOOD ration consumed.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/21(Mon)15:30 No. 196921 ID: 31cbfc
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auto-check

>>196921
hmmm, only 24 bullets? seeing as how we aren't likely to find more any time soon, it'd probly be best to conserve those.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/21(Mon)16:23 No. 196944 ID: 31cbfc
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>>196933
24 loose plus 24 loaded.

>>196944
Not a bad supply. Wish it was possible to get more. We should avoid fighting anyway, if possible.

Now that it's light out can you see if they're still on the bridge?

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/21(Mon)17:00 No. 196956 ID: 31cbfc
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>>196948
It's quite far, and all three are still asleep - probably staying that way until sunset.

And the story is probably staying at this point until tomorrow.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/22(Tue)09:59 No. 197161 ID: 31cbfc
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The three outcasts get up to continue their journey as the sun sets down, giving place for night that covers their escape.
Kanes:
"Zariene, I... wanted to thank you for saving me. But I need to ask you for help again. There's nobody else I could trust with this."
Zariene:
"And what may it be that you can't do on your own? Mind telling me what's the case? It's not like your devil's machinery is a big secret anymore."
Kanes:
"I know nothing of these lands, and there is a place I really need to get to. The reason I'm here is because I had to run from my homeland, as I... knew too much."
Zariene:
"You obviously need the help of a cartographer then - not a pair of runaway warriors. All I care for is to find a place to live, and get rid of scum and beasts for a living, as I always did."
Asgeria:
"That's enough, Zar."

>>197161
Suggest that saving the world might be something she's interested in.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/22(Tue)10:29 No. 197171 ID: 31cbfc
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>What the... oh boy, why is she always having the final say in everything?
Asgeria:
"How would you feel if you were left in a foreign land with a mission, and nobody to help you?"
Kanes:
"It's okay, don't push yourselves. I may still be able to go on my own if it's too much to ask."
Asgeria:
"No way, I'm not going to deny you assistance if the matter's urgent enough. Could you please tell us how bad the situation is?"
Kanes:
"I'm afraid that... if I won't warn the right people soon enough, this place will be torn to pieces by war. Imagine hundreds of steel dragons like the one I came here in, dropping flame and destruction all over the place. Metal giants making mincemeat out of the few wizards you've got. And when they get their hands on magic, it's all over. They will be no place to run, as everyone will be enslaved for eternity."
Zariene:
"..."
>What should I do?
>I'm afraid of getting involved, and this shouldn't even bother me by one bit... I usually kill what they pay me to, as long as it's justified. But deep down, I wonder if these blades could make a difference?
>Father, why did you pass me your skills, but took to your grave the knowledge of what is worth fighting for...?

>>197171

Tsundere cop-out time. Say it can't be helped. Once Asgeria has her mind set on something nothing can stop her from doing it, and you're not going to leave her. You can devote yourself wholeheartedly to the cause later once you've had some time to think about it. Right now you've got a choice between being strung up as a murderer, living on this beach the rest of your life, or following him. Wait until you've got a cozy job offer to the north before worrying about leaving them on their own.

>>197171
What are you gonna do, go back home? No, this is good for you. Knowledge of what's worth fighting for comes with experience. You won't know until you figure it out for yourself. If things are as they say he is, he's gonna need all the help he can get.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/22(Tue)11:53 No. 197200 ID: 31cbfc
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Wind blows through Zariene's hair as she thinks over what the companion spirits are telling her.
>>197173
>>197176
>Okay... Thank you, Orb.
Zariene's trust increases

Zariene:
"I... I'll help you. If not for the greater good then at least for Asgeria."

>>197200

Woah. You looked really cool when you said that just now.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/22(Tue)11:59 No. 197209 ID: 31cbfc
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Thinking it over
They set the sail
Towards the unknown
Will they fail?

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/22(Tue)12:32 No. 197227 ID: 31cbfc
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Zariene:
"Seems clear. Looks like the old fart didn't pay 'em enough..."
Asgeria:
"Better for us. Kanes, could you hand me that shiny orb thingy? I haven't had a chance to speak with it yet."

5Copper!OcWN4aulz6 2010/06/22(Tue)12:35 No. 197230 ID: ff6cf4
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>>197209
take this with you.

>>197227
Yay, we're wanted.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/22(Tue)12:58 No. 197240 ID: 31cbfc
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>>197230
>Now wasn't that just damn adorable. You trying to sweep me off my feet or something?

>>197238
>I'll take it as a harmless joke. You're quite fun, actually even if you can't help then at least you can entertain us all.

>>197240
Let's glow even brighter, guys! Even brighter! :D

>>197240
Oh, we can get pictures through? Excellent. I assure you we can be most helpful, though we do make a point to try to be entertaining in lighter moods.

>>197247

If only because we find it amusing too.

>>197242
Alright, on the count of three
HHHHHHRRRRRRRGGGHHH

Okay, that didn't work.

>>197240
Even if we can't help? You wound us! Of course we can help!
So, what'd you want to chat about?

>>197255
maybe the glow just needs some more HRRRRRNNNNGGGGG

>>197240
So you're Asgeria right? Nice to meet you. I'm given to understand that you're a sword-arm for hire, correct? Which martial schools of training do you use most?

[Glow! HRRRRRNNNNGGGGG]

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/22(Tue)13:28 No. 197260 ID: 31cbfc
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>Or maybe you need to take a more literal approach?

Don't stare directly at the orb, Asgeria, we're going to light it up.

Suggestion 2010/06/22(Tue)13:34 No. 197268 ID: 732129
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[Shine!]

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/22(Tue)13:43 No. 197274 ID: 31cbfc
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>Well, I'm specialized in heavy weapons, polearms and protec... Hey, you did it!

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/22(Tue)14:10 No. 197290 ID: 31cbfc
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>I take back my words about the help, you seem to have more up your sleeve than it seems!

Asgeria is quite impressed with the Orb.

I bet we could show you almost anything!

Distant lands! Amazing creatures! Wonders of the world and legends beyond legends!

Or maybe just more kittens.

ok, cool.

so. point us on the open and let us cast fireballs?

trust me, you have the luck we cant hurt you by accident.

Mneme!CRITTerXzI 2010/06/22(Tue)14:18 No. 197296 ID: c4c313
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More Bloom!

Polearms huh? Like halberds, poleaxes, warhammers, bills, pikes, spontoons, that sort of thing right?

Hm. Pikes, bills, halberds, and traditional spears are formation weapons mainly, though halberds are handy outside of a formation fight too.

Your weapon looks like a halberd-type with a design that emphasizes the bill of the halberd. That's a very good anti-infantry and a decent anti-armor weapon, but it looks like your design has an abbreviated hook, unless I'm mistaken.

Tell us about your armor and other weapons please.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/22(Tue)14:39 No. 197306 ID: 31cbfc
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>>197292
>You don't look like a channeling core to me, silly.

>>197301
>You probably haven't noticed that the halberd has a spiked ball on the other side. Serves both for balance and a blunt bludgeon - if it wasn't perfectly balanced, I would have difficulties lifting it. I can also detach it into an axe and a mace separately, it's easier to conceal that way. This clever thing has been forged by the ol' man Odan. He's a nutcase but a genius as well when it comes to machines and warfare.

internal server error happened, my image's blocked claiming a duplicate, attempting bump to see if the post is actually there

phew, it actually is

>>197306

Interesting. If a warrior is strong enough that the extra weight isn't an issue in extended field operations, then it would be quite worthwhile. Being able to convert to a mace and short poleaxe is great for fighting in tight quarters, like inside buildings for instance. The only downsides are the extra weight, the extra expense, and the added potential for the shaft breaking.

What of your armor?

>>197306
Are we still able to talk to people when they aren't holding us? We were talking with Zariene for a while before she found the orb. I'm sure it's easier to talk to someone near to or touching us, but being able to communicate with the whole party at once would be pretty useful.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/22(Tue)15:25 No. 197322 ID: 31cbfc
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>>197312
>I tend to carry around a small shield for use in close combat and against ranged attacks, as well as my secret anti-mage ace in the hole - a real fireproof barrier crystal. Gotta be careful about that one though - it amplifies cold as a side effect.
>And somehow, this all gear isn't as heavy - much like Zarie's blades. Odan doesn't want to tell anyone what kind of materials he uses, though. But from what I've measured, it's less than a half the weight of regular steel. While I can't have all that on myself during a fight, it's not much of a problem when travelling.
>The shaft is sturdy enough, though I've been instructed not to use too much force while detaching.

>>197313
>Would most likely work if we talked normally, and you probably can transmit things to anyone close enough - but to speak from own mind directly and pass on more than words requires holding onto you, and eye contact.

>>197308
when this happens hit ctrl+f5

>>197322
aluminium? its rare and expensive but it fits the description. how white is it, and how often does it rust?

also, hooray for anime weepans!

>>197322
Well, you're certainly prepared for a variety of situations. Excellent.

>>197322

Oh, he used advanced materials to solve the weight issues. The only metal I can think of with a strength-to-weight ratio like that is titanium. If he made it of that, then you've got some seriously expensive gear.

Titanium's great stuff. Light, strong, dent resistant and highly corrosion resistant, the only downside to it is that it is very energy-expensive to make. There are certain techniques required to get pure titanium from ore that require either advanced manufacturing abilities or painstaking small-scale work. Or a pre-existing supply of titanium, but even that would be hard to work into tools without a lot of experimentation and hard lessons learned.

Titanium is not a very forgiving medium, unlike steel or iron. Your friend Odan has my respect for being able to make weapons and armor from the stuff.

>>197330
i entirely forgot titanium.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/22(Tue)15:47 No. 197336 ID: 31cbfc
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Boat soon reaches the western side of the canal, and Zariene's whisper breaks the silence...
Zariene:
"Ready your weapons, folks. I think we've got company."

>>197334

A good alloy of aluminium is a possibility since it would have tensile yield strength comparable to mid-quality steel. An alloy would be lighter than steel, but not as light as these weapons are.

Titanium is outright twice as durable. It is the most likely candidate right now. We can experiment with it later, if it matters.

Zariene, do you want the light on or off?

Suggestion 2010/06/22(Tue)16:07 No. 197350 ID: 1a99f0
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>>197336
if they haven't seen us yet we don't want the shiny giving it away. STEALTH MODE ACTIVATE.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/22(Tue)16:21 No. 197354 ID: 31cbfc
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>Too late.
>They're onto us!

Airi 2010/06/22(Tue)16:27 No. 197358 ID: 03c3b5
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>>197350
SCREW THAT!
WE SHALL BE A WEAPON!
... I hope...

>>197354
well, that's not good...but you can handle a few guys, right? Does Kanes know how to use a weapon besides the gun? Might want to get him equipped in a way that doesn't waste bullets in the future...anyway, battle time, right?

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/22(Tue)16:42 No. 197360 ID: 31cbfc
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This is a turn based field battle, be a good orb and guide the group to victory!

All rolls will be open to see.

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[i]Suggest an action for Zariene.

>>197360
brown is cliffs?
also can we get a BATTLE STATS CHECK? attack power movement speed, defense, that kind of thing.

>>197360
Funny how it switches to minimalist style for combat. What does the enemy look like?

Move two squares forward and right. Wait for them to get a little closer.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/22(Tue)17:38 No. 197382 ID: 31cbfc
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>>197366
A quick rundown on the fairly simple system:
H - You know what.
S - -1 per turn, can't fight below 10, regenerated by rest
T - non-battle, trust for the orb
SPD - determines turn order, movement tiles per turn.
X LYY - Fighting skills. C is for close combat, R for ranged, M for magic(with color-coded elements).
ARMOR+X - X*10% damage reduction
WEAP+X - Adding guaranteed damage to respective skill.
Shield - Projectile resistance, and usually +10% in close range
Barriers - Resist element, amplify opposite. Unlimited use, turn on and off anytime. Only one at once can be enabled.
Gray mod - equipment effect
Blue mod - field effect
Red mod - magic effect

Damage rolls:
CLOSE - 1dC+WEAP
GUNS - 1d50 per every bullet that hits.
MAGIC - Dependent on the element and level used, can be affected by a barrier, unaffected by the next ones in line. (exploit it!)

Hit rolls:
(these are difficulty rolls!)
CLOSE - 1dC(-2 offhand) / diff enemy SPD
RANGED - 1dR (-2 offhand, +2 aimed) / diff distance
Aiming takes one additinal turn.
MAGIC - Does not miss, however it takes several turns to channel depending on the core and spell level you're using. Can fail if you're hit during that time.

You can ask to display the status sheets at anytime.
And don't you dare make me repeat it ever again. :3

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/22(Tue)17:51 No. 197386 ID: 31cbfc
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>>197375
They're a buncha pissed off ruffians who were promised some dirty gold for your head.
They don't look particularly skilled in combat.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/22(Tue)17:55 No. 197388 ID: 31cbfc
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>>197378
Remember that if possible, you can perform an action after movement in the same turn.

Suggest an action for Kanes.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/22(Tue)17:56 No. 197389 ID: 31cbfc
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Somebody kick my ass for this recurring size fail, please.

>>197388
Kanes should move one square forward.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/22(Tue)18:09 No. 197394 ID: 31cbfc
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Zariene taunts the enemies and screams obscenities at them, waiting for their move.
Zariene:
"Wrong hunting job, arseholes!
You are more disgusting than your boss - and that's one hell an achievement!
Ready to die for the few gold coins waved before your eyes, dog meat?"

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/22(Tue)18:16 No. 197395 ID: 31cbfc
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>>197390
Any action?

hard refresh doesn't help, post most likely won't appear until another one

fucking error 500

>>197395
Don't open fire yet. If we show them the power of the gun too soon they may run away, and we don't want them reporting back.

AIM at #3.

agree, take aim and let them think it's just a crossbow or something.

Oh my god Asgeria why are you not moving forward immediately to engage them you are a melee fighter what

>>197408
no, we wait until they get in range and THEN we rush and melee not before.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/22(Tue)19:01 No. 197415 ID: 31cbfc
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>>197399
Kanes aims down at the third enemy!
Hit chance increased!

>>197408
Look -> chart.
SPD 4(-1)
She's the slowest due to the heavy armor.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/22(Tue)19:10 No. 197420 ID: 31cbfc
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The enemies make their advance!
You estimate their SPD to be around 3.

Suggest an action for Asgeria.

Note: her weapon has a range of 2t.
side note: actions don't go diagonally if you haven't already noticed

>>197420
Move two forward, one right!

...ugh. 3 tile movement.

>>197420

Asgeria, immediately engage 1. Once you have dispatched him you and Zariene can flank the other guy. Kanes can keep his weapon trained on the third, but with two of them down in two rounds he'll probably piss his pants and go running for mommy. Might be good to waste a bullet then, to keep him from escaping. If the bullet would be loud though, it kind of defeats the purpose of maintaining your cover. I don't like the idea of using bullets on non-bosses... we have no way to refuel.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/22(Tue)19:23 No. 197426 ID: 31cbfc
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rolled 1 = 1

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>>197424
>>197425
Asgeria moves up to #1 and immediately swings the mace end of her weapon at his head!

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/22(Tue)19:31 No. 197428 ID: 31cbfc
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>>197426
But, he dodged the blow in time!

follow up, he is off balance, downward strike.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/22(Tue)19:38 No. 197431 ID: 31cbfc
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>>197430
I'm afraid he'll be able to counter in the next turn - don't take visualizations literally.

Suggest an action for Zariene.

hmmm.... looks like 2 would be unable to engage anyone if you run over and follow up on 1. so do that and give him a double slash.

dice 1d6-2 ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/22(Tue)19:57 No. 197437 ID: 31cbfc
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Zariene swings her left hand with the blade aimed at the throat of #1!

rolled 6 - 2 = 4

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re-rollin', wrong field

rolled 4 + 2 = 6

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[Damage roll]

hehehe, mirror rolls.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/22(Tue)20:12 No. 197449 ID: 31cbfc
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rolled 4 = 4

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>>197439
She lands a strike right under his neck, giving him a pretty bad chest wound! (-1 to hit difficulty)

Then, she thrusts her right hand blade straight into him!

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/22(Tue)20:26 No. 197454 ID: 31cbfc
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rolled 2 + 2 = 4

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>>197449
She's determined to send him straight to hell!

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/22(Tue)20:43 No. 197459 ID: 31cbfc
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[...]
She kicks the dying to the ground, turns to the other thugs and starts laughing.

calm down, this is no time to be flipping out, you need to keep yourself under control.

>>197459
I see london I see france :3

>>197461
What? No you don't.

>>197459
Good. Keep up the intimidation.

>>197461
hey, knock that off, being a perv will make us lose her trust.

>>197459
you could have forgotten to upscale to 4x but noooooo you had to show us downtown...

i still dont see a >

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/22(Tue)21:03 No. 197474 ID: 31cbfc
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Zariene:
"You guys are a pathetic excuse even for Fen's dogs.
Come on, where's your big fucking witch hunt now!?"

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/22(Tue)21:04 No. 197475 ID: 31cbfc
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"Even a thousand of you wouldn't be able to entertain me."

5Copper!OcWN4aulz6 2010/06/22(Tue)21:14 No. 197476 ID: ff6cf4
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>>197475
you are taunting them too much.

dont encourage them to defeat you, encourage them to face their boss for using them like a dog.

>>197476
From the look on his face it seems more like it's encouraging him to flee.

>>197477
yes. to fetch reinforcements.

we cant really let him escape with life if he has too many friends.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/22(Tue)21:24 No. 197480 ID: 31cbfc
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The shocked henchmen flee the battlefield after such a gruesome display of pure, beautiful madness.
Zariene:
"Gee, am I this creepy?" she giggles nervously
"Can I have the orb back?"
Asgeria:
"Sure, whatever.
But no matter what you achieved now, it's a stroke of luck either way."
Zariene:
"You just have to ruin it for me all the time, don't you?"

>>197478
that's right. letting enemies escape with intel is bad. don't let it happen.

>>197480
well, at the very least you need to get moving, since you let them escape.

>>197480
Let them go, no need to kill anyone you don't have to. Get a move on.

this is ether good or VERY bad. if they went to get reinforcements then you will be swamped if they are just running then it's good.

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/22(Tue)21:50 No. 197494 ID: 31cbfc
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>>197484
>Did you assume we were going to what, build a village on this hell of a shore? We're heading north, that also means away from anyone stupid enough to chase us.
>And as far as I remember, the relation between mainland and Airan is still quite tense. Sending any force too far after us could have bad consequences.
>So, we're okay for now. There's a mining town a little from here on the mountain pass, we can catch some rest safely there, and keep heading for the capital city of Nekker, from where we should pretty easily find a way to reach our destination fast enough.

Hi Zariene. Did Odan make your swords out of titanium too, or did he pick another alloy? Do they rust?

haha, okay okay, let's blow this pop stand.

>>197494
alright, get to town before the enemy does. Don't forget to loot the corpse, of course.

they still know you are in the area and that they need reinforcements. if the general wont simply put a bounty in your head(wich he does not need to honor), he can hire mercenaries. a mutiny or even rumors of mutiny would undermine him tremedously.

if you can skip the mine town it would be best, they will ask around there and wont find any info on you.

meanwhile, LOOT EVERYTHING.

Suggestion 2010/06/23(Wed)16:09 No. 197803 ID: 31cbfc
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>>197510
>He's obviously broke, and his sword is near worthless. But...
Zariene:
"Kanes, you may want to jump into this bastard's rags for disguise. No buts, you're weird enough even without that suit of yours."
>>197500
>They don't, otherwise I'd have left them when I jumped into the water back then.

>>197803
Have Kanes take the guy's sword, too. Even if he isn't very proficient with it, it'll be good for him to have a weapon that doesn't run on ammo.

Suggestion 2010/06/23(Wed)16:34 No. 197814 ID: 31cbfc
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>>197808

oops, tripfaggotry fail

>>197814
Ok, let's get moving. Kanes should know our next destination, right?

>>197814
Just saying that if you run out of bullets it would be nice to have something besides your fists. Alright, ONWARD TO ADVENTURE...or that mountain town, I guess...

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/23(Wed)17:15 No. 197832 ID: 31cbfc
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>Moving on, then!

>>197832
Was that the first time you've killed someone? It seems like you're used to it.

>>197850
did you miss the part where she said 'i'm a merc'

 

How about some music while we walk?

ThatFuckingFeline!HLi.T/XeD2 2010/06/23(Wed)18:23 No. 197859 ID: 31cbfc
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--EOC 3--
Here's some outlook on how you did, and some bonus quality art. You earned it.

>>197854
Should I start attaching GXSCC'd music to the story, then? :D

>>197859
Do what you want. If you feel like making some music who am I to stop you? I think it would be a nice little addition.

>>197867
If I was good at composition, that is. (though there are a few themes for ZP I made) I merely thought of fitting existing tracks as done above.

>>197882 That works to. Do what works for you.