Search for the Mighty Plot Device: A Defenders of the Realms Game [Archive]

The BoyBlunder

12/16/2010, 16:36

Yes, I've buckled. Lets get this thing going.

Search for the Mighty Plot Device: A Realms RPG.

This is the part ripped from Jack. And JKL.

Character Creation

A player has three stats: Brains, Body and Smarm.

Brains are used in conjunction with activities regarding intelligence, planning, logic, etc. Wisdom and Int.

Body is used with physical activities. Think Con, Str, and Dex rolled into one. Except that you're all more or less one hit point wonders anyway.

Smarm/Shmooze/Slick/Sass/etc. is used to affect things through the force of your personality. Charisma.

In addition, at the beginning a player is be able to choose an attribute This can be pretty much anything they can think of, as long as it's physically capable for them to do it/they have possession of it.

For example, they could have Watch Television or Jog For an Unreasonably Long Time. The restriction ensures that no one starts the game with Summon Gojira.

Addendum: Be careful what you choose, as I may make you justify your use of your attribute in an action. For example "Practices Karate in Inappropriate Situations" would not grant you a stat bonus during a kung fu fight, as a kung fu fight would be an entirely appropriate place to use karate. I do this because it is my belief that placing a few restrictions encourages creativity. Feel free to pick a creative or strange attribute, just know that you will likely need to be equally as creative and strange using it. Impress me.

You have 12 points to distribute amongst the stats, with a maximum starting stat of 7.

Example:

Player McGee

Body: 3
Brains:4
Shmooze: 5

Attribute Booster Cherry Picker

How to Play

The game effectively works by using your stats on keywords in the writeup. In this sense, it's a kind of combination between an RPG and collective storytelling.

For example, if I wrote the following paragraph:

The castle walls were dingy, lined with torches that cast flickering shadows across the cobblestones. The Orc Guard, aware of your presence, draws his curved sword and bellows. "YOU LOT AIN'T GONNA GET PASS ME!"

In this instance, the GM has signified via bolding that the castle walls, torches, cobblestones, Orc Guard and curved sword are all eligible to be interacted with. (Which makes this also kinda like a point and click adventure game)

To take an action, you describe your action and specify what attribute you are using in conjunction with the keyword.

For example, "I curl up into a little ball and weep, hoping that the orc will show pity on such a lowly creature." (brains) would be an unmodified Brains attack roll on the Orc.

Please bold the stat that you are using to make the action. The point of this is twofold. It makes it quite clear this is your official action, and makes it so I don't have to choose which stat you will use.

Much like Heroclix, the keywords have defense values (sometimes secret, sometimes public) that the attack rolls are compared to. For example, the Orc's value is 12. If the weeper's Brains value was 4, it would be exactly like rolling a 4 Attack Value on a 12 Defense Value in Heroclix. If the rolls succeds, it's assumed that the attack worked. If it fails, it's assumed that it did not. Much like Heroclix, snake eyes is an epic fail and boxcars is an epic success.

Using an Attribute is like BCF: you roll a die and add the result to your stat.

Gaining Stats and Attributes Pay attention to this, as it has changed from previous games.

Every time you succeed in an action, you gain 1 Experience Point.

5 Experience Points = a one point increase in a stat

10 Experience Points = An Inventory Stake Voucher

15 Experience Points = a new trait, the type of which shall be determined by the GM.

Note: this XP system is effectively in beta. JK's NOTE: Additional XP possibly given for things I find particularly creative (or amusing). Additionally, you will only be able to XP exchange at certain points in the game. Don't worry, you'll know where. TBB's Note: Traits will be handled differently in this game. Attributes will always allow for a d6 bonus. Objects found in game will not offer bonuses. Traits will have bonuses or effects specific to that trait.

Taking your turns

Each day allows for each player to take one action. If you do not take an action, you do not take an action; it's no skin off the GM's nose. Subs are allowed if planned for.

Enter Command: Examine

If you wish, you can do a general scan action to get a sense of the place you're in. This may reveal additional keywords. ONLY ONE PERSON CAN DO THIS AT A TIME. In addition, this action does not receive an XP point. You're effectively taking one for the team in exchange for information.

Enter Command: Examine Keyword

You may make a Intelligence roll against a keyword in an attempt to discover it's stats. No XP will be awarded for a successful stat scan.

Also, if you want to be a bastard, and keep your action secret from your team mates, you may submit it via pm. Please try not to overdo this, however.

No "Assist" actions, ya crumb bums! You guys need to explore a variety of possibilities!

TBB Notes: This game will be a mix of feel between JackA's game, and JKL's. I will not actively out to get you, but you are capable of dying. More on the consequences of death later.

The setting and plot of this game is related to, but slightly different than, the previous games. There are several game mechanics related to the setting of the game which will only be reveled after the setting is.

I am looking for 6 players. Any more would be too much for me to handle. I am also working 6 nights a week until the new year, so at times I may be too tired to do a write-up in the first few weeks. I will, however, still be watching the thread and keeping an eye on what people are planning. Fear not, i am quite devoed to keeping this going. (though if someone still wanted to start a game so it could fail before this one started, I wouldn't be opposed.)

The BoyBlunder

12/16/2010, 16:37

**This Space reserved for Character Sheets.**

Spacer McJawa

Body: 7
Brains: 4
Shmooze: 5

Attribute: Lord of the Dance Champions
Trait: Falcon Punch!

XP: 10

Sky Kushryd

Body: 5
Brains: 5
Smarm: 6

Attribute: Strange effects on luck
Trait: Jarate

XP: 10

Wade Wilson

Body: 9
Brains: 1
Smarm: 4

Attribute: Able to use almost any object as a lethal projectile
Trait: Baseball Bat

XP: 5

Smudge

Body: 8
Brains: 5
Schmooze: 1

Attribute: Fluent in Gibberish

XP: 10

PaxZRake

Body: 0
Brains: 6
Smarm: 6

Attribute: Unwilling to lose an argument

XP: 11

The Stranger

Body: 2
Brains: 9
Charm: 3

Attribute: Resourceful Inventor

XP: 6

PaxZRake

12/16/2010, 20:28

PaxZRake

Body: 0
Brains: 6
Smarm: 6

Attribute: Unwilling to lose an argument

Space Jawa

12/16/2010, 21:58

Spacer McJawa

Body: 5
Brains: 2
Shmooze: 5

Attribute: Lord of the Dance Champions

Mr Stranger

12/16/2010, 22:07

The Stranger

Body: 2
Brains:7
Charm: 3

Resourceful Inventor

I wanted to refrain from calling this the "McGyver" but it essentially means the same thing; making some sort of usable invention with whatever is around.

SkyKushryd

12/18/2010, 02:54

I'm in

Sky Kushryd

Body: 2
Brains: 4
Smarm: 6

Attribute: Strange effects on luck, I'm only gonna use it in a situation requiring random chance or involving a high likelihood of death for myself or others.

Pax is obviously going to take an all body role, so if stranger takes a brainy-ish one, we should be good to go.

The BoyBlunder

12/18/2010, 04:13

I'm only gonna use it in a situation requiring random chance or involving a high likelihood of death for myself or others.

So then, all the time?

:cheeky:

SkyKushryd

12/18/2010, 21:07

So then, all the time?

:cheeky:

Well, not quite, if a big dragon is running after me and trying to eat me, probably not.

But if it's shooting fireballs at me, and I'm trying to dodge them, maybe.

Mr Stranger

12/18/2010, 22:23

Updated mine.

The BoyBlunder

12/19/2010, 01:01

Cool. We need at least one more.

The BoyBlunder

12/19/2010, 01:10

Pax is obviously going to take an all body role, so if stranger takes a brainy-ish one, we should be good to go.

PaxZRake

Body: 0
Brains: 6
Smarm: 6

Attribute: Unwilling to lose an argument

*Slow clap*

Mr Stranger

12/19/2010, 01:13

And hopefully that person will have some Body points.

(I bet Pax purposely picked zero since Sky mentioned he'd "obviously" pick a body role)

Edit: Posted at the same time as me TBB

Space Jawa

12/19/2010, 01:40

I'd just like to clarify now (so that there's no confusion later based on the name) that "Lord of the Dance Champions" is really just a fancy/cute/funny way of saying something along the lines of 'worlds greatest dancer', rather than being intended to be limited to just Riverdancing. Just so we're clear on that.

Also, I'm a tad disturbed right now that I happen to have the highest body score. At a level of 4.

If we don't get a fifth/sixth player who picks Body as their main stat, we could be in a lot of trouble when we come up against a situation that requires a lot of muscle.

Or maybe we'll just all be forced to really stretch our creative muscles. <_<

Mr Stranger

12/19/2010, 01:46

Also, I'm a tad disturbed right now that I happen to have the highest body score. At a level of 4.

If we don't get a fifth/sixth player who picks Body as their main stat, we could be in a lot of trouble when we come up against a situation that requires a lot of muscle.

Or maybe we'll just all be forced to really stretch our creative muscles. <_<

I wouldn't be opposed to just having brains and brawn, as with my trait creating catapults (out of a dead body and some twigs) might require more "body" than "brains" to operate. Not sure.

The BoyBlunder

12/19/2010, 02:10

Wade Wilson

12/19/2010, 02:13

I will play I guess...give me a bit to think of an attribute thingie...

The BoyBlunder

12/19/2010, 02:14

I will play I guess...give me a bit to think of an attribute thingie...

No need to be so enthusiastic...

:cheeky:

Space Jawa

12/19/2010, 02:15

Also, I'd be fine if you guys wanted to switch up your stats some. Just let me know.

I may put a point from Shmooze into Body, seeing how I'm already on my way to being the point guy there anyhow. I'll wait to see what Wade comes up with first, though.

Wade Wilson

12/19/2010, 02:18

No need to be so enthusiastic...

:cheeky:

Hey, you've seen all the other ones :p

Wade Wilson

12/19/2010, 02:19

Ok, so...able to use almost any object as a lethal projectile

Body: 12
Brains: 0
Smarm: 0

Mr Stranger

12/19/2010, 02:23

Ok, so...able to use almost any object as a lethal projectile

Body: 12
Brains: 0
Smarm: 0

So you're Bullseye?

Also, you can't go past 7 for any stat.

Wade Wilson

12/19/2010, 02:24

That's lame :-/

Mr Stranger

12/19/2010, 02:25

That's lame :-/

Well think about it this way, right now your character can't even remember to breathe, let alone fire projectiles.

Wade Wilson

12/19/2010, 02:30

Body: 7
Brains: 1
Smarm: 4

Space Jawa

12/19/2010, 02:57

You know what, I'm going to edit my stats anyway. We still have two other people with near opening max Schmooze, and we can't be entirely relying on Wade for things that require muscle.

The BoyBlunder

12/19/2010, 04:19

Body: 7
Brains: 1
Smarm: 4

Attribute?

PaxZRake

12/19/2010, 09:11

*Slow clap*

And hopefully that person will have some Body points.

(I bet Pax purposely picked zero since Sky mentioned he'd "obviously" pick a body role)

Edit: Posted at the same time as me TBB

I can't just play the same character over and over again. Variety is the spice of life, after all :)

Wade Wilson

12/19/2010, 11:14

Attribute?

Ok, so...able to use almost any object as a lethal projectile

Body: 12
Brains: 0
Smarm: 0

erm....

yea

The BoyBlunder

12/19/2010, 13:52

erm....

yea

Didn't see that, as I mostly ignored that post due to it being ineligible.

The BoyBlunder

12/19/2010, 17:18

So what do you guys think, start tomorrow?

PaxZRake

12/19/2010, 17:49

Tommorow, now, it works.

Wade Wilson

12/19/2010, 18:49

So, question here...if Pax has 0 body does that mean he can't walk?

The BoyBlunder

12/19/2010, 23:28

So, question here...if Pax has 0 body does that mean he can't walk?
It means that if he performs a muscle action, the most he can achieve is the final result of 12 (which would be a crit anyway).

Mr Stranger

12/19/2010, 23:29

Lets do this thing.

The BoyBlunder

12/19/2010, 23:38

I hope everyone knows I'm going to be flying by the seat of my pants. I've got very little idea of what I'm doing. Just trying to fill you all with confidence here.

The BoyBlunder

12/20/2010, 13:03

***Prologue Section***

The five of you find yourselves in a classy speakeasy. The second floor is covered wall to wall with bookshelves, and overlooks the commons area on the ground floor. Various patrons sit or stand conversing with one another, or drink at the bar, while in the back of the room, four figures (http://www.ggsgamer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Poker-Night-At-The-Inventory-Trailer-560x293.jpg) play an intense game of poker. The Host approaches you.

"Greetings gentlemen, and welcome to the Inventory! As I haven't seen you around here before, I can only assume you are first timers. Feel free to make yourselves at home. Enjoy a drink, or challenge another of our patrons to a game of chance. Enjoy yourselves, that is what exclusive gaming establishments are for! If you have Inventory Stake Vouchers, any of our patrons would be pleased to gamble for them. However, a word of warning. If you would please avoid bothering our high stakes players in the back, (He gestures to the four playing poker) that would be most wise. Also, that gentleman there asked to speak with you."

The host gestures to a suited man holding a briefcase standing by the book shelves.

"Good evening, gentlemen, and good luck."

***Game on!***

Rule Clarification: I said a rule would be explained once the game started, so here it is. XP can be traded for stat boosts at anytime, while traits can only be acquired in the Inventory. You may trade in 10 XP for a Inventory Stake Voucher. Inventory Stake Vouchers can be used to gamble against patrons of the Inventory in hopes of winning a trait. Alternatively, you may pay 15 XP to buy a trait outright. Traits may be used in place of a Stake Voucher to gamble, but if you lose, you lose your previous trait.

More on gambling when we get to it.

You will return to the Inventory before continuing on to each world, or if you die. Feel free to ask questions if you are confused. You may now take your opening actions.

Wade Wilson

12/20/2010, 13:45

So...do we talk to the suited man or should we fight him?

Mr Stranger

12/20/2010, 16:07

Maybe you should fight him so the rest of us can gauge how strong he is...

The BoyBlunder

12/20/2010, 17:52

Visual aid. (http://www.sijun.com/dhabih/portfolio/images/gman.jpg)

PaxZRake

12/20/2010, 19:12

"I'm going to go talk to some of the Various Patrons and try and convince them that the little rabbit of the Four Figures has been stealing from them to fuel his poker addiction. (Smarm)"

SkyKushryd

12/20/2010, 23:39

Can we gamble with the patrons now??

Like, dice for fun or the like.

(My attribute should come in handy here, reeeeaaaallll handy.)

The BoyBlunder

12/20/2010, 23:56

I don't know about gambling, but you can certainly get to know them better.

Space Jawa

12/21/2010, 00:10

I shall examine the bookshelves to look for anything on/in them that might be important. (Brains)

Mr Stranger

12/21/2010, 00:15

I will explore the bar and take supplies from it that may be used later in specific concoctions (Brains).

SkyKushryd

12/21/2010, 01:22

I'll talk to the suited man and ask him what he would like to speak to us about. (Smarm)

Mr Stranger

12/21/2010, 01:40

Added which stat I'm using since I forgot.

The BoyBlunder

12/21/2010, 12:12

So, still waiting on Wade for the time being.

Wade Wilson

12/21/2010, 16:32

I will steal the suited guys briefcase (Swarm)

The BoyBlunder

12/21/2010, 18:46

Skykushryd approaches the suited man and inquires why he wished to speak with the group. The suited man replies, speaking with strange mannerisms.

"You no doubt... wonder how it is you came to this place? In addition to being home to more baser recreations, this establishment is also a crosspoint of the multiverse. As you may or may or may not be... aware, reality itself has become... fluid of late. Pieces of reality itself have gone missing, which I'm sure you agree is... worrisome. However, a greater threat exists. On their own, pieces of reality effect wild, uncontrolled changes. These changes are a crime against the nature of the universe, but... such violations are not always cause for alarm. Reality has a way of... sorting itself out. However, there exists a device, that when powered by said pieces of reality, may reshape all that is. Use of such a machine would undoubtedly cause a catastrophic event. One which existence could not recover from. It is for this reason that you have been brought here. At one time, the device was kept in safekeeping by those ignorant of it's true power. Due to... unforeseen circumstances, the device was lost. It now travels the multiverse, it's journey, shaking loose the very pieces of reality that fuel it. It is through these pieces that you will track it. Time is of the essence. When the device runs out of fuel, it will halt, and once more it be vulnerable to capture. I have faith you will find it before then. When you are ready to proceed, simply leave through the front entrance, and your feet will be on the path. Stay... (the man chuckles eerily) safe."

The suited man turns and walks slowly towards the exit. When his back is turned, Wade lunges at the man's briefcase. Unfortunately, or perhaps fortunately, for him, he catches his foot on the ground and stumbles, falling on his face. The suited man turns and glances back as Wade clutches his bleeding nose, makes a sound of disapproval, and then quite suddenly, fades from existence. (Critical failure on Wade's part.)

Stranger and Pax both wander down the stairs to the commons area. Stranger attempts to loot the bar, only to be met by the suspicious gaze of the bartender. The bartender puts down the glass he was polishing and reaches under the bar while saying "You need something?" Rather than be met by a shotgun to the face, Stranger grabs a handful of beer nuts from the bowl on the counter and shakes his head. The bartender nods. "good choice."

Pax attempts to convince the patrons that the rabbit-like creature at the poker table has been stealing from him. None of them seem surprised. None of them also seem inclined to do anything about it. One of the patrons, an Australian man with a rifle over his shoulder, says "I've been pissing in his drink. what goes around comes around."

Space Jawa goes to the books shelves and begins to examine them. He finds a book with a strange symbol (http://homedir-c.libsyn.com/podcasts/ed50d7c41919737fb5c66007d7f447de/4d113bff/wired/images/Lambda.gif) drawn on the spine. Upon opening it, he finds it's been hollowed out to make room for five Inventory Stake Vouchers.

Sky, Stranger, and Pax earn 1 XP each.

Space Jawa

12/21/2010, 19:36

PaxZRake

12/21/2010, 20:07

We do what we must, because we can!

The BoyBlunder

12/22/2010, 00:26

Are you saying that the book contains five of those vouchers, or that the book has room to hold five of them? Because if it already contains them, I'll take them and the book that's holding them.

Otherwise I'll just take the book.

I'm saying it contains 5 vouchers.

I'm not going to tell you what to do with them, but considering you have one teammate who can screw your luck over if you decide not to share...

Space Jawa

12/22/2010, 00:37

Then I shall take both the book and all five vouchers. Does that count as my action for the turn or is that one "Free"?

The BoyBlunder

12/22/2010, 00:42

Then I shall take both the book and all five vouchers. Does that count as my action for the turn or is that one "Free"?

Freebee. You may commence gambling if you wish.

Space Jawa

12/22/2010, 00:45

Ok, then I'm going to give 1 to Sky Kushryd to do with as he pleases (Both because he has his luck power and because he tried to do something both smart and useful last turn), use 1 to try to win a trait, and save the other three in reserve till further notice.

The BoyBlunder

12/22/2010, 01:15

then I suppose I should tell you more about the patrons to see who you wish to challenge.

There are currently six patrons in the Inventory, not counting those playing poker.

An Australian with a rifle over his shoulder sits at a table with a man in a cowboy hat and welding glasses. Drinking at the bar is a military man, while a man in a white lab coat stands talking to a strange biped with five eyes, and small arm sprouting out of it's chest. A young woman in an orange jumpsuit is pushing the buttons on the jukebox, but hasn't inserted any coins.

The challenged player (aka the patron) chooses the game. You may refuse and challenge someone else. Gambling is not an action proper, more of a game mechanic, so it does not award XP. You may, however, take an action in an attempt to improve your odds. How a winner is determined is a secret. Traits will be related to the patron they were won from.

Space Jawa

12/22/2010, 03:33

I'll check the young woman in an orange jumpsuit first and see what challenging her results in.

Wade Wilson

12/22/2010, 03:45

I will took a book off the shelf and use it as a lethal projectile at the Cowboy (muscle/trait)

Space Jawa

12/22/2010, 03:59

Now I'm definitely not giving you one of my vouchers.

Wade Wilson

12/22/2010, 04:06

I want his hat...

The BoyBlunder

12/22/2010, 04:13

And to think, The Inventory was supposed to be a game mechanic/plot device, rather than a world proper. You do realize that this place is the closest thing you guys have to a home base, and that pissing off it's inhabitants would probably be a bad idea, right?

The BoyBlunder

12/22/2010, 04:18

I'll check the young woman in an orange jumpsuit first and see what challenging her results in.

Trying to figure out if I want to tell you her response now, or make you wait until the next phase. Part of me wants to move this along, the other wants to stand by the guidelines that have been established prior to now. As it is, this would be like a examine action, but with auto success, leading it to be more story than anything.

Hmmm. Choices.

PaxZRake

12/22/2010, 07:22

"I'm going to chat with the Military Man and see if I can learn any military secrets or tactics or anything, really, from him" (Brains)

Space Jawa

12/22/2010, 12:03

Mr Stranger

12/22/2010, 13:25

Using some of the books in the library, I'm going to break them down and start to create a replica of a gun out of them. Then, I'm going to tell the Australian that my gun is the best there is, and ask him if he wants to trade his crappy gun for my awesome one. (Brains/Attribute).

SkyKushryd

12/22/2010, 16:20

I'll ask the australian what his challenge is.

The BoyBlunder

12/22/2010, 17:32

Wade takes a book off the shelf and hurls it at the man in the cowboy hat. While the man may have committed no legal violations that would merit throwing the book at him, it is effective none the less. The heavy tome strikes the man in the temple, felling him. As he falls to the ground, his form shifts into that of a man wearing a blue suit and a ski mask. The man is clearly dead. However, the body soon fades into nothingness, and nearby you hear a loud static noise, followed by mocking laughter. the Australian and the Military man are visibly disturbed by these events.

Mr Stranger begins to craft a gun out of books, and offers to trade his "awesome" gun, for the Australian's "crappy" one. He replies. "Look mate, my gun is my lively hood. That may be a mighty fine gun you are crafting, but until it's complete, and until it has a high powered scope, I'll hold onto what I have. Still, let me know when you put on the finishing touches, and maybe we'll work something out."

Pax takes a seat next to the Military Man at the bar. He attempts to strike up a conversation, but before he can, the Military Man cuts him off. "THERE'S A SPY IN OUR MIDST, AND YOU WANT TO CHITCHAT?!!! NOT ON YOUR LIFE MAGGOT!"

Sky approaches the Australian and asks if he would care for a wager. He replies, "I suppose I could be convinced to play a game of darts. Something to take me mind off the recent troubles."

Jawa walks up to the woman in the orange jumpsuit and asks what her game of choice is. She doesn't reply, but holds up two quarters and points to an arcade game in the corner. Seems she wants to challenge you to Street Fighter 2.

Wade and Mr Stranger get XP. (Stranger succeeded, but I didn't want him having a gun this early, so I left the door open later.)

Mr Stranger

12/22/2010, 22:17

I'll investigate the mocking laughter. (Brains).

Space Jawa

12/23/2010, 00:32

The BoyBlunder

12/23/2010, 00:52

I will accept the challenge of the woman in the orange jumpsuit, use an action to do so in order to improve my chances of winning, and if I can do so with the same action, I shall ask her what her name is. (Shmooze)

Otherwise, I'll just do the first two parts.

I didn't mean you could just spend an action to generically try to improve your odds. I meant if you had a strategy you wanted to spend an action on, I may take it into account when it comes time to learn the results.

Space Jawa

12/23/2010, 01:02

Ah. I see.

Ok, then. I will accept the challenge of the woman in the orange jumpsuit, and attempt to engage in friendly conversation with her as we play (mixed with a touch of flirting) in an effort to distract her concentration. (Shmooze)

The BoyBlunder

12/23/2010, 01:05

Jawa clearly isn't familiar with The Orange Box (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aLR-8c11ms&feature=player_embedded).

He's trying to chat up a silent protagonist.

Wade Wilson

12/23/2010, 01:08

So my random action ended up being good, seems I found the spy but I don't get a cowboy hat :(

The BoyBlunder

12/23/2010, 01:10

Well, there was always going to be a spy, but it wasn't always going to be the one you killed. I had such a cool trait planned for that guy. And now you'll never know.

Space Jawa

12/23/2010, 01:30

Jawa clearly isn't familiar with The Orange Box (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aLR-8c11ms&feature=player_embedded).

He's trying to chat up a silent protagonist.

Oh, I'm familiar. But it can't hurt to try, can it?

The BoyBlunder

12/23/2010, 01:33

I guess not.

Space Jawa

12/23/2010, 01:39

Besides, even if she refuses to (or can't) talk, it doesn't mean she can't hear what I'm saying.

Wade Wilson

12/23/2010, 16:03

I will use my brains to search the Spy for any usable items then take them!

The BoyBlunder

12/23/2010, 16:06

I will use my brains to search the Spy for any usable items then take them!

The spy's body vanished.

Wade Wilson

12/23/2010, 16:09

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

JackAssterson

12/23/2010, 16:12

The spy's body vanished.

I blame Mr. T!

/vanishes

The BoyBlunder

12/23/2010, 16:18

I blame Mr. T!

/vanishes

Shouldn't you be writing me an epic showdown with Darth Vader right now?

Wade Wilson

12/23/2010, 16:25

Is there a way out of this room we are in so that we can go and reap havoc somewhere?

The BoyBlunder

12/23/2010, 16:26

The front door? I did mention that the suited man was heading towards the exit, I just forgot to bold it.

Wade Wilson

12/23/2010, 16:32

I will head towards the exit then (body)

The BoyBlunder

12/23/2010, 16:41

I'm not giving you XP for walking. Just wait for the others to be done, and then you'll all be on your way.

Wade Wilson

12/23/2010, 21:34

There's nothing to do here other then just kill all the gamblers but that would probably piss off everyone, can't I just leave without them!

The BoyBlunder

12/24/2010, 00:21

Each and every one of the gamblers could kick your ### from one side of the bar to the other. Take a chill pill.

Mr Stranger

12/24/2010, 00:25

I don't think he meant anything by it.

I think he just doesn't want to screw the story up by killing the guys in the home base.

The BoyBlunder

12/24/2010, 00:32

Well, that the only thing he can think to do is kill people makes me sad.

Mr Stranger

12/24/2010, 00:34

Well, you can blame violent movies on that one.

And those damn Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

The BoyBlunder

12/24/2010, 00:35

Shall we put the game on hiatus until after X-mas?

Mr Stranger

12/24/2010, 00:37

That's up to you.

I wont be around for the next three days, so...

Wade Wilson

12/24/2010, 00:42

Thought this was role play :-/

The BoyBlunder

12/24/2010, 00:42

Well, lets give Pax and Sky that much time to get in their actions. And wade too, if he wants to try something different.

Space Jawa

12/24/2010, 00:57

Well, that the only thing he can think to do is kill people makes me sad.

And that's why I'm not giving him any of my Inventory Stake Vouchers.

Also, I'm thinking that maybe you could finish the actions for this turn, and then set it into hiatus till after Christmas by doing one of those transition scenes.

SkyKushryd

12/24/2010, 00:58

I'll accept the australians challenge, and use an action to suggest we play darts blindfolded. (Schmooze) I'm not sure if my attribute completely applies here, but if it does I'm using it.

The BoyBlunder

12/24/2010, 03:13

Also, I'm thinking that maybe you could finish the actions for this turn, and then set it into hiatus till after Christmas by doing one of those transition scenes.

That's the plan.

Wade Wilson

12/24/2010, 15:08

Then I will try to move the bookcase to see if there is a secret passage behind it (body)

The BoyBlunder

12/24/2010, 16:53

Space Jawa take a quarter from the young woman and inserts it into the machine. As they select their characters, he attempts to strike up a banter. The woman doesn't respond, but concentrates on the game. Seems it pays off, as she beats him soundly. She smiles slightly as she takes his voucher.

Mr Stranger goes to where he thinks he heard the mocking laughter, which turns out to be the men's room. Inside he finds the dead body of a man who looks just like the one Wade threw a book at. There is an obvious knife wound in his back. In the man's belt is a wicked looking wrench. It also looks like his cowboy hat landed in a urinal when he fell.

The Australian is surprised by Sky's additional challenge of blindfolded darts, but is intrigued. He agrees. Tying a bandanna around his eyes, he faces the dart board and throws. Surprisingly, he manages to hit the board. Sky steps up next, his own rag in place around his eyes. He throws at the board and misses by a wide margin. However, a sudden sneeze by the bartender startles the military man, causing him to leap upright. The dart flies across the room and ricochets off the military man's helmet. It's at this very moment upstairs that Wade chooses to throw a bookshelf the the ground in an effort to find a secret passage. Though none is found, the bookshelf's thunderous fall knocks the dart board off the wall. The dart strikes it dead center as it is falling. The Australian cannot believe what he saw, but is a man of his honor. He hands Sky a jar full of a yellow liquid that I'm pretty sure you are better off not tasting.

The Host approaches your group.

"What the blazes is going on here? I think it would be best if you lot would leave the establishment for a time. We can't have you continue to disturb our other patrons."

Stranger get an XP. Jawa lost his game, and Sky won. Neither is allowed to gamble again during this visit to the Inventory. You've been politely asked to leave. If you wish to take one more action as you do so, that would be allowed.

Mr Stranger

12/24/2010, 16:58

I'll grab the wicked looking wrench on my way out. (Brains)

SkyKushryd

12/24/2010, 17:03

As I leave, I'll examine the yellow liquid in an attempt to discover what it is. (Brains)

The BoyBlunder

12/24/2010, 17:33

I'll grab the wicked looking wrench on my way out. (Brains)

Visual Aid (http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://pixelatedgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Engineer-Update-Southern-Hospitality.png&imgrefurl=http://pixelatedgeek.com/2010/07/team-fortress-2-engie-update-is-live/engineer-update-southern-hospitality/&usg=__sh1cN4Mqwl1WZ1iR_FHhkWr-J-k=&h=415&w=800&sz=241&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=APQ2JvD8AKHHjM:&tbnh=114&tbnw=219&prev=/images%3Fq%3DTF2%2BSouthern%2BHospitality%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26biw%3D1024%26bih%3D575%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=309&vpy=98&dur=2113&hovh=162&hovw=312&tx=89&ty=129&ei=dx8VTaLRIs79nAfBqJnSDQ&oei=dx8VTaLRIs79nAfBqJnSDQ&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=12&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0)

Had Wade not killed him, it could have been a trait, with a nifty ability. Instead, it's just a lethal looking wrench.

Wade Wilson

12/24/2010, 18:44

I will put on the hat! Not sure what trait to use to wear a hat...brains maybe?

The BoyBlunder

12/24/2010, 19:21

You can just take the peepee hat I guess. I don't care.

This is probably going to be considered a transition phase anyway.

Space Jawa

12/25/2010, 01:34

Before we leave, I shall Examine the Woman in the Orange Jumpsuit in hopes of getting a better idea of just what it will take to beat her when we get back from wherever it is we're going to.

The BoyBlunder

12/26/2010, 15:00

The group was told to head on out, and hurried to complete their business. Mr Stranger grabbed the wicked wrench, and with some trepidation, took the hat to give to Wade. Jawa checked out the woman in the jumpsuit, and beyond her obvious assets, he observed that her play style had consisted mostly of button mashing. Maybe a strategy could be found to overcome this. Sky opened his newly acquired jar and sniffed the contents. He immediately wished he hadn't. What sort of prize was pee in a jar? As they left, one of the group grabbed Pax's arm, who had been staring off into space for some time.

The building's main entrance was actually a large, golden elevator. This doesn't have any impact on the story, I just forgot to mention it before. As they ascended, the golden gates of the elevator afforded them a view of various other floors of the inventory, cluing them in on two things. One, it was very, very big, and two, it was very, very deep underground. It took some times before the elevator finally surfaced. A chime tolled, the doors opened, and after everyone departed, the elevator vanished back into the ground. Once the group got a look at their new surroundings, they realized how unusual it was that an elevator would appear here.

You find yourselves outside. It is night. To the north is an impassible mountain. To the east is an eight foot tall chain link gate. The lever to raise said gate is on the other side. To the west, directly behind you, is a small building jutting out of the mountain, it's door slightly ajar. To the south is a cast iron fence that meets the gate, and winds around a cemetery. The cemetery is in ruins. There are small fires burning in various places, often near scraps of scorched metal, and large red barrels. Dead bodies litter the cemetery, in varying degrees of completeness. A circular sawblade is embedded in a tree on the far side of the grave yard, while directly in front of the gate is a wrecked mausoleum, it's doors blasted apart.

You may take your actions.

Wade Wilson

12/26/2010, 15:10

I will use one of the large red barrels and throw it at the lever (body/attribute)

The BoyBlunder

12/26/2010, 15:56

I will use one of the large red barrels and throw it at the lever (body/attribute)

Everything is in the cemetery, which is on the other side of the gate. If you could get to the barrels, you wouldn't need to open the gate.

Wade Wilson

12/26/2010, 15:57

Reading it, it says the barrels are in the other direction from the lever...

The BoyBlunder

12/26/2010, 16:03

The gate connects to the fence, which is the boundary of the cemetery.

Right now, you are boxed in by the fence, the gate, the mountain, and the building. If you get through the gate, or past the fence, you will be in the cemetery.

Space Jawa

12/27/2010, 02:11

I will open the ajar door to the west so we can see what's inside the building. (Body)

Mr Stranger

12/27/2010, 03:18

Using my new wrench, I will snip a hole large enough in the chain link fence so that I can stick my arm through and pull the lever.
(If the lever is too far, then I'll just snip a big enough hole for me to crawl through, then go press it).
(Brains)

SkyKushryd

12/27/2010, 04:46

I can't decide what to do, so I'll examine the cemetery from afar.

Wade Wilson

12/27/2010, 14:34

Can I toss Pax over the fence or is it too high? >.>

The BoyBlunder

12/27/2010, 15:42

Can I toss Pax over the fence or is it too high? >.>

That's the question, isn't it? You'll have to try.

Wade Wilson

12/27/2010, 15:44

I will use my Body to toss Pax over the fence!

For some reason I imagine his character as Bob Oblong...

PaxZRake

12/28/2010, 08:55

I'll gamble I make it over the fence and loot the dead bodies.

The BoyBlunder

12/28/2010, 15:51

Mr Stranger takes his wrench to the gate, cutting a hole large enough for him to crawl through. He then pulls the lever, but finds that if he lets go, the gate will close again.

Wade grabs Pax and heaves him in the general direction of the fence. Lucky for Pax, the the fence is only about four feet high, so even though the throw didn't have much height, the force of the the throw sends him tumbling over it anyway. It isn't graceful, but it works.

Sky takes a moment to examine the graveyard. He takes note that in addition to surrounding the graveyard, the caste iron fence winds it's way through it as well, dividing it into three parts. He is also spots a crowbar close to the fence that had previously gone unnoticed. He reaches through the fence and grabs it. (Critical Success)

Pax picks himself off the ground and brushes himself off, then hurries over to the bodies to try and loot them. As he gets closer, there is a collective growl, as many of them drag themselves off he ground and begin lurching towards him. They seem to have weird animals on their heads. Two of the bodies head toward Pax, while 3 notice Stranger and head towards him.

Space Jawa cautiously opens the door and peeks his head inside. It's nearly pitch black inside, but a squealing shriek causes him to recoil black creature the size of a catcher's mitt throws itself at his head. It barely misses him, and lands outside, rattling.

Space Jawa, Wade, and Stranger gain XP.

PaxZRake

12/28/2010, 16:54

Mr Stranger

12/28/2010, 16:57

Huh, my initial instinct is to try and take the weird animals off the bodies heads.

Any visual aid on what the animals look like?

Actually, I'll probably just hold the gate open so everyone can get through.

Keep in mind that I've cut a hole through the fence, so you wouldn't need to hold the gate open.

The BoyBlunder

12/28/2010, 18:14

Huh, my initial instinct is to try and take the weird animals off the bodies heads.

Any visual aid on what the animals look like?

Actually, I'll probably just hold the gate open so everyone can get through.

http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/5756/zombie8xm.jpg

Gonna getcha!

PaxZRake

12/28/2010, 18:45

http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/5756/zombie8xm.jpg

Gonna getcha!

So they need to get crowbarred. Whoever has the crowbar, go to town on those beasties. I've no weapons (and frankly, if I did I'd certainly be able to take them, Freeman couldn't have had a better body stat than 0 to start:)), and I'm not going h2h with them.

SkyKushryd

12/28/2010, 21:02

I've got the crowbar, but my body stat is 2.

Ah, what the hey, I'll go for it.

I'll attack the Strange Animals with the crowbar (Body)

Mr Stranger

12/28/2010, 21:09

Hmm, I thought about helping out Jawa, but I think he can handle himself more than I can.

So I will climb back under the hole I came from, and wait for the weird animals to crawl under the hole after me.
As they peak their head through the holes during their crawl, I will hit them in the heads with my wrench. (Body)

The BoyBlunder

12/28/2010, 23:53

So they need to get crowbarred. Whoever has the crowbar, go to town on those beasties. I've no weapons (and frankly, if I did I'd certainly be able to take them, Freeman couldn't have had a better body stat than 0 to start:)), and I'm not going h2h with them.

You're telling me you didn't recognize Ravenholme before now? I left enough clues.

Wade Wilson

12/29/2010, 00:45

I will run through the gate before it closes

The BoyBlunder

12/29/2010, 01:07

Everyone please remember to mark their official actions with what stats they are using.

Wade Wilson

12/29/2010, 01:11

We need to use stats to run through a gate?

Space Jawa

12/29/2010, 01:14

I will perform a bit from Riverdance in an attempt to squish the black creature dead under my feet. (Body; Attribute: Lord of the Dance Champions)

Personally, I'm wondering if there might not be anything useful weapon wise behind the door if I can confirm there's no more critters in there waiting to eat my head.

PaxZRake

12/29/2010, 06:59

You're telling me you didn't recognize Ravenholme before now? I left enough clues.

Are you really that surprised at how dense I can be at times?

"I'm just going to search the graves in an attempt to find something useful" (Brains)

The BoyBlunder

12/29/2010, 16:09

Wade darts under the gate just as Mr Stranger closes it and crawls back through the hole he made. The three monsters shift their attention and start lurching towards Wade.

Jawa starts bouncing in place, kicking his feet high into the air. One can almost hear the music. The black creature squeals again and launches itself, but this time Jawa is ready. A perfectly timed high kick catches the creature and sends it flying over the gate, and into the ruins mausoleum. the shadows hide whatever occurs inside, but you hear a startled shout, followed by a gunshot.

Sky decides that he wants to attack the creatures with his crowbar, but with a fence in the way, the only way for him to do this is by throwing it. He rears back and heaves, sending the crowbar flying through the air. It strikes one of the creatures advancing on Pax, but unfortunately, the throw lacked the power to bring the creature down. It howls in pain and turns towards the assault. It seems it isn't smart enough to climb a fence, and simply tries to continue forward, swiping it's claw-like hands at Sky in frustration.

Pax decides to ignore the impending danger and try to go loot some graves. Unfortunately for him, all the graves are undisturbed, and he was no shovel. Oh, and there is a monster actively attacking him. The monster mauls Pax with it's claws. Maybe he should take the danger more seriously?

Jawa gains XP.

Mr Stranger

12/29/2010, 18:13

I'll dive back under the hole into the cemetery, and race towards the crowbar.
I'll grab it and return back under the hole, with the crowbar, before being attacked.
(Brains)

Wade Wilson

12/29/2010, 18:16

I will take my cowboy hat and throw it to decapitate the monsters (Attribute/Body)

The BoyBlunder

12/29/2010, 18:16

I'll dive back under the hole into the cemetery, and race towards the crowbar.
I'll grab it and return back under the hole, with the crowbar, before being attacked.
(Brains)

Sure seems like a lot of diving, running, and grabbing to be a brains action...

:cheeky:

I'll allow it.

Mr Stranger

12/29/2010, 18:17

I will take my cowboy hat and throw it to decapitate the monsters (Attribute/Body)

(You're on the other side of the fence)

Mr Stranger

12/29/2010, 18:18

Sure seems like a lot of diving, running, and grabbing to be a brains action...

:cheeky:

I'll allow it.

Haha, well I debated that one and figured that it would take a lot of cunning to dodge the monsters and find a strategic path to the crowbar and back to the fence.

The BoyBlunder

12/29/2010, 18:18

(You're on the other side of the fence)

Nooooo, he went under the gate. He is free to attack the monsters. Though how he intends to decapitate multiples zombies with an ordinary cowboy hat, I don't know.

Wade Wilson

12/29/2010, 18:19

Nooooo, he went under the gate. He is free to attack the monsters. Though how he intends to decapitate multiples zombies with an ordinary cowboy hat, I don't know.

-PHCslyNu_w

Mr Stranger

12/29/2010, 18:20

Nooooo, he went under the gate. He is free to attack the monsters. Though how he intends to decapitate multiples zombies with an ordinary cowboy hat, I don't know.

I thought Wade and I ran away from the monsters and so they're on the other side.

Or did I just run away, and he swooped under the other side to kill them?

Wade Wilson

12/29/2010, 18:21

I thought Wade and I ran away from the monsters and so they're on the other side.

Or did I just run away, and he swooped under the other side to kill them?

We went to the side of the gate where the monsters are...

The BoyBlunder

12/29/2010, 18:22

About the magic hat thing? Yeeeeeah... no.

And Stranger was on one side of the gate, Wade the other. Wade slide under the gate as it was closing, while Stranger went through the hole he made after it closed. The two of you changed places.

Wade Wilson

12/29/2010, 18:23

You never wondered why I wanted the cowboy hat? :p

Mr Stranger

12/29/2010, 18:24

The BoyBlunder

12/29/2010, 18:25

You never wondered why I wanted the cowboy hat? :p

I honestly didn't.

On the bright side, I now have an idea for later.

Space Jawa

12/30/2010, 03:09

I will take another look behind the door to the west to see if there's potentially anything of value inside the building, taking extra care to once again be ready to dodge out of the way should anything else try to jump out at me. (Body)

The BoyBlunder

12/30/2010, 17:40

Gonna give Pax and Sky 1 more day to get actions in. This is closing night of the show I'm working on, so my mind is elsewhere.

PaxZRake

12/30/2010, 22:58

I'm going to see if I can't get the thing attacking me to charge into a tombstone and comicly knock itself out (brains)

SkyKushryd

12/31/2010, 03:44

The mausoleum is in the cemetary right?

I'll climb through the hole in the fence and look inside the mausoleum.

(Not sure which stat this is)

Space Jawa

12/31/2010, 14:46

I'm guessing Body, probably.

The BoyBlunder

12/31/2010, 17:21

Mr Stranger crawls back through the hole, races over to the crowbar and grabs it. He runs back to the hole, dodging zombies as he goes, and dives back through. He is safe at third.

Wade takes off his pee-scented cowboy hat and hurls it at one of the monsters. While thrown with considerable force, Captain America's shield it aint. It strike one of the creatures, knocking the strange animal from it's head. The body falls to the ground, while the animal lands lightly and crawls on top of the fallen hat.. The other two monsters that were advancing on Wade grab him.

Jawa returns to the door and peers inside. He finds the room to be pitch black. He'll have to venture inside if he wants to truly know what the room contains. He does, however, hear strange echos in the dark.

Pax tries to avoid the flailing claws of his assailant, but from his position on the ground, he finds it difficult. He crawls backwards until his back is to a grave stone. As the monster grabs at Pax, he offers slight resistance, then dodges suddenly to the left. with the resistance gone, the monster lurches forward, cracking it's head on the grave stone. It lies still.

Sky hurries through the hole, steps carefully around Wade and the two monsters, and peers his head into the mausoleum. Sky finds himself staring into the business end of a double-barreled shotgun. With surprising reflexes, Sky snatches the gun out of the hands of it's wielder, a wounded priest with is back propped against the wall of the mausoleum.

"My apologizes child, I thought you were yet another monster. From the noise outside, it seems you are not alone. Use the gun in good health, though it has but one round left. I wish I could do more to help you, but it seems I am not long for this world."

Stranger, Wade, Pax, and Sky get XP. Sky got a critical hit, and thus gets a shotgun.

Mr Stranger

12/31/2010, 18:00

Damn, if Sky keeps getting critical hits like this we're going to have tons of weapons.

So there are only two (active) monsters left, right? The two attacking Wade?

The BoyBlunder

12/31/2010, 18:55

Damn, if Sky keeps getting critical hits like this we're going to have tons of weapons.

So there are only two (active) monsters left, right? The two attacking Wade?

Two attacking Wade, one that was at the fence attacking Sky, which I forgot to mention this round, and the headcrab on the hat.

Mr Stranger

12/31/2010, 18:58

Hmm alright.

Well it sounds like Wade is going to need a hand, so I'll dive under the hole again. Then I'll grab the wrench with one hand, the crowbar with the other, and I'll try to unleash a flurry of attacks onto one of the monsters attacking wade. (Body)

PaxZRake

12/31/2010, 19:30

I'm going to see if I can't get the Dying Priest to sacrifice his life saving Wade (Brains)

:)

Wade Wilson

12/31/2010, 20:18

I need my hat back! How else am I going to look fashionable!!!

SkyKushryd

12/31/2010, 20:21

Pax, I was hoping you'd pull the lever, so I can carry the dying priest to safety.

Mr Stranger

12/31/2010, 20:22

I need my hat back! How else am I going to look fashionable!!!

If the animal on your hat infects you because you put it back on, I'm hitting you with my Wrench-Crow.

Wade Wilson

01/01/2011, 00:49

Pax, I was hoping you'd pull the lever, so I can carry the dying priest to safety.

I don't think Pax has the body score for it! I also am not sure what is going on, just that someone is stealing my hat!

Mr Stranger

01/01/2011, 01:00

I don't think Pax has the body score for it! I also am not sure what is going on, just that someone is stealing my hat!

Summary: you're being attacked so we're saving you.

PaxZRake

01/01/2011, 02:11

Pax, I was hoping you'd pull the lever, so I can carry the dying priest to safety.

He's a dying priest, at least let him die doing something useful.

Mr Stranger

01/01/2011, 02:13

He's a dying priest, at least let him die doing something useful.

Using my wrench and crowbar, I could try to dissect the creature on the hat, use its blood to make an antidote for death, then feed it to the Priest.
I mean, those things can reanimate the dead.

Space Jawa

01/01/2011, 03:15

I'll say "Hello? Is anyone there?" into the room in an attempt to get whatever or whoever's inside to come out before backing up in case there's more of the headcrabs or zombies in there so I don't immediately get killed by them should that be what's inside and they decide to storm out after me. (Body)

The BoyBlunder

01/01/2011, 04:11

Space Jawa

01/01/2011, 04:22

Oh. I would have pegged the other possibility at Schmooze. The body was in response to the effort to back up and avoid potentially getting killed.

But sure, use brains if that's what it requires.

SkyKushryd

01/02/2011, 01:24

I'm going to attempt to get the dying priest to safety.

First, I'll support the priest until I get to the lever, as I pass the lever, I'll distract the monster by the gates towards me, I'll push the priest towards the gates, and then I'll grab and hold the lever, and hope the priest stumbles through unharmed. (Body)

Wade Wilson

01/02/2011, 13:10

Any suggestions on what I should do?

Space Jawa

01/02/2011, 13:52

not die at the hands of those two monsters, perhaps?

Wade Wilson

01/02/2011, 14:28

I will use my body to fight off the monsters and get my hat back!

The BoyBlunder

01/03/2011, 00:34

Stranger dives through the hole once more and bashes down upon one of the monster attacking Wade with both his wrench and the crowbar. The creature crumples like old newspaper. (Critical hit. I think I need to change dice.)

Pax enters the mausoleum and attempts to convince the priest to sacrifice his life in order to save theirs. The priest responds "While I would gladly lay down my life for another's, I'm afraid it would be a struggle to even stand."

Jawa calls out a greeting into the dark room. His voice echos back at him, almost mockingly. Other than that, he gets no response.

Sky attempts to get the priest to safety. He succeeds in lifting him from the floor and carrying him outside, but when he places him down to raise the gate, the priest's legs cannot hold and he collapses. Seems Sky has removed the priest from what little safety he had. The monster at the fence's attention is drawn by the commotion, and begin advancing on Sky and the priest.

Wade manages to shake the grasp of the remaining zombie grabbing him, and throws him to one side. He runs towards the cowboy hat, and the creature sitting atop it leaps at him, striking him in the face. If you'll recall, Wade bashed his nose while in the Inventory, and the face full of headcrab he just received makes his vision go white with pain. He falls directly onto the hat, crushing it. He's gotten the hat back, but at what price? The headcrab stalks him nearby, while the zombie he knocked down has regained it's footing and is advancing on him once more.

Stranger and Wade get XP.

Space Jawa

01/03/2011, 01:00

I will open the door all the way before slowly advancing into the dark room to see what's inside, using extra amounts of caution to pay attention to my surroundings and being extra ready to bolt out of the building should I be attacked by anything. Also, I'll be careful not to go anywhere inside the room unless I've looked above that spot first to make sure there's not a barnacle waiting above my head waiting to eat me. (Brain, perhaps? Arguably Body?)

The BoyBlunder

01/03/2011, 02:21

I like how there is a monster attack outside, and one of your strongest members is futzing with a room.

Mr Stranger

01/03/2011, 02:23

I like how there is a monster attack outside, and one of your strongest members is futzing with a room.

Another is worried about his urine-soaked hat (which is probably now covered with more urine).

Priorities.

The BoyBlunder

01/03/2011, 03:01

Another is worried about his urine-soaked hat (which is probably now covered with more urine).

Priorities.

I wouldn't say soaked, just scented. It wasn't submerges in urine.

Space Jawa

01/03/2011, 03:04

I like how there is a monster attack outside, and one of your strongest members is futzing with a room.

Hey, there might be something really important in the room. Like a weapon. Or something to make me even stronger.

I got my handful of vouchers by checking out stuff no one else wanted to pay attention to (you know, instead preferring to cause trouble), I don't have any reason not to think there's a possibility something similar might happen here.

Not my fault everyone else decided to storm ahead without me. :laugh:

SkyKushryd

01/03/2011, 03:22

In my defense, I attempted to cause zero trouble in The Inventory.

If I remember correctly, you gave me a voucher because I was the only one doing anything useful

I'm still trying to do useful stuff, If pax holds open the gate for me, I'll carry the priest to safety.

Space Jawa

01/03/2011, 03:31

The BoyBlunder

01/03/2011, 04:35

Hey, there might be something really important in the room. Like a weapon. Or something to make me even stronger.

I got my handful of vouchers by checking out stuff no one else wanted to pay attention to (you know, instead preferring to cause trouble), I don't have any reason not to think there's a possibility something similar might happen here.

Not my fault everyone else decided to storm ahead without me. :laugh:

You current actions only lead me to believe that had there been nothing in the bookshelves, you would have continued checking for 3 to 4 rounds anyway.

:p

Space Jawa

01/03/2011, 12:36

You current actions only lead me to believe that had there been nothing in the bookshelves, you would have continued checking for 3 to 4 rounds anyway.

:p

You marked the bookshelves as important. Of course I would have kept checking them. :p

Wade Wilson

01/03/2011, 14:47

I am going to stomp on the headcrab! (booty)

The BoyBlunder

01/03/2011, 21:25

I am going to stomp on the headcrab! (booty)

Booty? I assume you mean body?

Mr Stranger

01/03/2011, 21:47

Booty? I assume you mean body?

He's using his booty to stomp on it.

The BoyBlunder

01/03/2011, 23:58

He does that. Poor Goomba.

Wade Wilson

01/04/2011, 00:05

Booty is part of the body >.>

Mr Stranger

01/04/2011, 00:13

How durable are the intestines of the corpses?

Wade Wilson

01/04/2011, 00:16

No you can not have sex with the corpses :rolleyes:

Mr Stranger

01/04/2011, 00:17

No you can not have sex with the corpses :rolleyes:

...

You don't know that yet.

The BoyBlunder

01/04/2011, 06:22

http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/5756/zombie8xm.jpg

Gonna getcha!

How durable are the intestines of the corpses?

Not at all. As you may or may not be able to tell by the picture, there is a massive gap in the corpse's abdomen. What little amount of intestines remain are not in one piece, nor of any considerable length or strength.

PaxZRake

01/04/2011, 19:27

I'm going to tackle one of the beasties attacking Wade in such a way that it trips and crashes it's head on something hard or pointy. (brains?)

JackAssterson

01/04/2011, 19:29

No you can not have sex with the corpses :rolleyes:

I'll allow it!
:cross-eye

:surprised

:noid:

/vanishes

Mr Stranger

01/04/2011, 23:14

Well, is that the last of the monsters? Or was one attacking the Priest as well?

SkyKushryd

01/05/2011, 00:00

One is approaching me and the priest, who are over by the lever.

Mr Stranger

01/05/2011, 00:02

One is approaching me and the priest, who are over by the lever.

Do you want to take the creature? Or should I?

The BoyBlunder

01/05/2011, 00:30

2 zombies left, plus a headcrab.

SkyKushryd

01/05/2011, 00:55

Wade dealing with 1 headcrab, Pax dealing with 1 zom, 1 zom left.

I'd like to save the shotgun for later, so yes please kill the zom.

Mr Stranger

01/05/2011, 00:57

Fine.

I'll attack the other zombie using my Wrench-Crow. (Body)

You get the priest to safety while I keep it occupied.

The BoyBlunder

01/05/2011, 01:39

I'm going to tackle one of the beasties attacking Wade in such a way that it trips and crashes it's head on something hard or pointy. (brains?)

Tackle. Body.

Wade Wilson

01/05/2011, 02:22

Headbutting would be brains though, right? I mean you are using your head...:laugh:

Mr Stranger

01/05/2011, 02:26

Headbutting would be brains though, right? I mean you are using your head...:laugh:

Apparently not, if you're headbutting a headsucking monster.

SkyKushryd

01/05/2011, 02:31

I'll pick up a dead body, impale it on the lever, thus holding open the gates, and then carry the priest to safety. (Body)

The BoyBlunder

01/05/2011, 04:55

I'll pick up a dead body, impale it on the lever, thus holding open the gates, and then carry the priest to safety. (Body)

Excellent. Well played.

The BoyBlunder

01/05/2011, 14:39

Sorry for the delay guys, I've got a wicked cold. Don't know if all actions are in or not, but I don't think I'll get to the write-up today.

The BoyBlunder

01/08/2011, 00:06

Sorry for the delays again guys. Give me until Monday to get healthy and we'll start up again. This is not going to die, by damn!

PaxZRake

01/08/2011, 09:23

Haha, we have faith in you TBB!

The BoyBlunder

01/09/2011, 12:18

Aaaaaaaaand my computer gave me the blue screen of death last night. Now it won't boot up. Lovely. It's going into the shop today.

####ing ####, guys. ####ing ####.

PaxZRake

01/09/2011, 12:37

You should have let someone else start the third game :)

The BoyBlunder

01/09/2011, 14:43

You should have let someone else start the third game :)

Well, my family has two computers, so I should still be able to start it back up again tomorrow, but still.

What the ####.

But yeah, I have at least 3 more worlds planned, possibly more. I'm not letting this thing collapse.

The BoyBlunder

01/10/2011, 15:14

Space Jawa opens the door fully and edges into the dark room. He pays special attention to the ceiling, and strains his ears for signs of attack. Unfortunately, or perhaps very fortunately, the darkness makes it impossible for him to see where he is going, causing him to run straight into a number of barrels. He stumbles, but manages to right himself, though not without knocking one of the barrels over. It tumbles forward, and falls over the precipice of a gaping hole in the floor, a fate Jawa would have shared were it not for the barrel's intervention. As the barrel descends, it bounces against the walls of the shaft, sending loud echos throughout the room. A final, resounding thud signifies the end of it's long drop.

Sky drags a dead body to the lever and attempts to impale it upon the lever, but to no avail. Either the lever tears straight through the flesh, or he finds the lever not strong enough to puncture. Unable to find a middle ground, Sky stands guard over the fallen priest.

Stranger leaps at one of the remaining zombies, and lashes at it's head with his wrench and the crow bar. Unfortunately, he was a bit too enthusiastic, while being a bit too uncoordinated. The paths of the weapons cross mid-swing, causing them to become tangled. Though they strike the monster, the blow lacks strength. The monster grunts in pain and turns to face Stranger.

The headcrab stalks closer to Wade. From his currently position on the ground, Wade has few options, and takes the best one available to him. As the creature nears his feet, Wade lifts his legs high into the air and slams downward with his heels. His strike is dead on, and the creature squeals as it dies.

Pax attempts to tackle the zombie advancing on Wade, but due to his limp, spaghetti-like limbs, he trips and falls on his face first. He gets all muddy, and everyone who sees that isn't direly wounded, locked in combat, or dead, laughs uproariously. The zombie doesn't notice the failed attack, and stands over Wade, rearing up to strike down at him.

Wade and Jawa get XP. Hopefully people will see the game has resumed, and I won't need to send out pm's.

PaxZRake

01/10/2011, 15:23

I can't walk?

Terrible.

Mr Stranger

01/10/2011, 15:28

You have 0 body, which means you can barely walk.

Like a newborn horse :)

PaxZRake

01/10/2011, 15:39

If only there were people here to be a terrible bastard to.

Nope, just head crabs.

Space Jawa

01/10/2011, 15:58

While keeping vigilant for any signs of attack and being careful not to fall into the hole to my death, I will search the Barrels for anything that might be useful. (Brains)

Wade Wilson

01/10/2011, 18:38

I will headbutt the zombie coming at me! (brains)

The BoyBlunder

01/10/2011, 23:13

From the ground, while he is in the act of "hulk smashing" you, huh?

Ok.

Wade Wilson

01/11/2011, 01:46

giggity giggity goo

PaxZRake

01/11/2011, 11:19

I'll go see if the priest has anything useful on him that I might want and convince him he must give it to me Attribute (Smarm)

Mr Stranger

01/12/2011, 00:49

Looks like Wade is going to get bitten by the zombie.

Maybe I should bash his brains in now to save us the trouble of having to do it later.

The BoyBlunder

01/13/2011, 11:49

Guess I need to send out a couple pms. Get your final action sin people.

Space Jawa

01/13/2011, 12:47

I'd say something about the "if you don't post an action, you don't get an action" rule you posted, except for the whole thing where you let the game sit for a couple days.

Mr Stranger

01/13/2011, 16:18

I've been around, I just wanted to see Sky's action before I decide on mine.

Well Wade is going to get eaten by the zombie and then turned against us.
So after the zombie has attacked him, I will then use my Wrench and Crow Bar to bash in his skull and make sure he doesn't turn against us. (Body)

PaxZRake

01/13/2011, 17:35

Stranger, you've never played Half Life have you?

Mr Stranger

01/13/2011, 17:38

Stranger, you've never played Half Life have you?

Whether or not they will actually turn Wade is irrelevent...

PaxZRake

01/13/2011, 17:40

Hey, I don't care, you bash Wade all you want, it makes for fun, I was just curious :)

PaxZRake

01/13/2011, 17:40

I mean, if my action actually fails this time I'm going to see if I can't get the priest to strip, give me all of his clothing, and commit suicide.

For giggles.

Wade Wilson

01/13/2011, 17:41

Basically Mr Stranger wants to kill me?

PaxZRake

01/13/2011, 17:42

Given your Body score, I don't think he can.

Mr Stranger

01/13/2011, 17:48

Given your Body score, I don't think he can.

I might be able to since he's currently being attacked by something else and is on the ground.
And has no weapons.

Wade Wilson

01/13/2011, 17:51

I have my hat! I could change my action to throw it at you to cut off your legs at the kneecaps!

Mr Stranger

01/13/2011, 17:52

You tried that already against the monsters, and all the hat did was smell of urine.

Wade Wilson

01/13/2011, 17:54

You tried that already against the monsters, and all the hat did was smell of urine.

Actually it knocked off/killed Headcrabs...you need to read the write-ups -_-; I even got XP then...

Mr Stranger

01/13/2011, 17:57

Actually it knocked off/killed Headcrabs...you need to read the write-ups -_-; I even got XP then...

It didn't kill anything, you knocked the crab off which then used your hat as a new home.

Then you were attacked by two other creatures for not paying attention to them.

So yeah, very useful.

Space Jawa

01/13/2011, 19:11

So what happens if Wade actually does fight off the Zombie and avoids becoming our enemy?

Mr Stranger

01/13/2011, 19:16

So what happens if Wade actually does fight off the Zombie and avoids becoming our enemy?

Well, he headbutts his foes while laying on the ground clutching his urine-soaked hat.

We can survive without him.

JackAssterson

01/13/2011, 19:22

Well, he headbutts his foes while laying on the ground clutching his urine-soaked hat.

Some things never change, I see.

PaxZRake

01/13/2011, 19:31

Just an fyi, there's roughly a 0% chance of the headcrab turning Wade into a zombie.

Roughly.

Mr Stranger

01/13/2011, 19:35

Just an fyi, there's roughly a 0% chance of the headcrab turning Wade into a zombie.

Roughly.

But rounded up, that's 1%.

And a chance we can't afford to take.

Mr Stranger

01/13/2011, 19:48

Some things never change, I see.

Speaking of crazies, I just stumbled upon this (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?t=243294) while compiling the new mafia outcome thread.

SkyKushryd

01/13/2011, 19:56

Just quickly checking on here.

I'm not sure what to do at this point, so I'll carry the priest over to the hole in the fence, and attempt to help him through it. (Body)

Sure would have been nice if someone (Pax) had just held the lever that opens the gates so I wouldn't have had to go through this whole mess.

The BoyBlunder

01/14/2011, 04:25

I'll compile actions tomorrow.

The BoyBlunder

01/15/2011, 09:11

Jawa, still keeping wary for attacks, attempts to open the barrels, but finds them all rusted shut.

Wade thinks to himself, "Hey, it would be a really good idea to headbutt this guy. that would be great." Yes indeed, he thinks about doing it, one might even say he went through all the motions in his mind. The only problem is, headbutting requires quite a bit more than thinking. So despite thinking about it quite hard, Wade does not attack the zombie. The zombie clubs him about the head.

Stranger, seeing Wade being attacked by a member of the undead, rushes forward, and swings downward upon Wade with the crowbar and the wrench. He still hasn't gotten used to duel wielding though. Through some strange happenstance, he misses Wade completely, and strikes the zombie square in the noggin with both his weapons, killing it. Stranger wisely pretends this was his intent all along.

Sky grabs the priest under the arms and tries to drag him to the hole in the gate. He grunts, but finds himself unable to budge him. Sky begins to curse not going to the gym more often.

Pax approaches the priest. "Hey man, you aren't looking so good. You seem like you're dying."

The priest smiles weakly. "Hopelessness on my part. With no aid, surrounded by these creatures, and wounded as I am, I feared my time had come to an end. But with your help, I can return to the church and begin to tend to my wounds."

Pax shakes his head. "No man, you are definitely dying. You should give me anything you have that could help me."

"I can give you only my prayers, and my hopes that you will aid me."

Pax gives the priest a look. "And?"

The priest makes a noise that is somewhere between a groan and a sigh and says, "Fine. Take this. You need it more than I." He than hands Pax a small golden crucifix.

One zombie remains, but because the mod was inexperienced, and had too many opponents to start with, the zombie walks through one of the fires in an attempt to attack Wade. He moans with pain, and then growls as he falls down dead.

Pax gets 1 XP. Stranger does not, because he failed his action to bash Wade, but I needed to move things along. You guys need to decide what you want to do. Will you bring the priest to the church, which is just beyond the graveyard, or will you go down the hole?