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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2014 11:28:51 GMT -6
I am just saying I hope this persons plan is as fool proof as they think it is. I wash my hands of this situation and when somebody leads us to the fake Anna debacle over again i will be here to remind them b/c they want to be overly protective. Oh its funny that CDM mentioned that fact that the Aum staff can be used to bring back somebody. But somebody wants to risk our troops for a dragon/ manakete. Just remember Bune is still around its not like he just vanished into thin air after Horatio was defeated and an army is chasing us # 2+2.....
But hey y'all want to be a bunch of running dogs who wants to runaway and I tried to be objective but hey when Fletch Fletching suggests something we have to agree like a bunch of sheep. I am just saying a certain person is quick to do this to others when their plans fail or blow up in there face. I am just saying this person better be right. B/c otherwise it would be baaaaaaaaaaaaddddddd.
So anyways our goal is to do this
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2014 11:33:24 GMT -6
And fen fen there is no time like the present to face the threat. I am against the whole sweeping everything under the rug and praying for the best. Just let me know when this strategy of just leaving the threat alone was ever a good idea. Like this doesn't have disaster written all over it. But whatever.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2014 12:23:04 GMT -6
And fen fen there is no time like the present to face the threat. I am against the whole sweeping everything under the rug and praying for the best. Just let me know when this strategy of just leaving the threat alone was ever a good idea. Like this doesn't have disaster written all over it. But whatever. Bro, it's not running away, it's... Never mind, X. You'll understand soon. Hey, CD, will there be a sequel to this? |
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Post by SummerCrow on Dec 29, 2014 13:53:52 GMT -6
And fen fen there is no time like the present to face the threat. I am against the whole sweeping everything under the rug and praying for the best. Just let me know when this strategy of just leaving the threat alone was ever a good idea. Like this doesn't have disaster written all over it. But whatever. Bro, it's not running away, it's... Hey, CD, will there be a sequel to this? "Tactical withdrawal" or "preservation of force" or something like that. And yes. The sequel, AoD, is just about ready - characters, plot outline, first arc's scenarios, skill/promotion list... Only 2 things left. Choosing the childrens' skills and making physical descriptions of the characters, which won't happen until the very very end of SoS. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2014 14:02:47 GMT -6
Bro, it's not running away, it's... Hey, CD, will there be a sequel to this? "Tactical withdrawal" or "preservation of force" or something like that. And yes. The sequel, AoD, is just about ready - characters, plot outline, first arc's scenarios, skill/promotion list... Only 2 things left. Choosing the childrens' skills and making physical descriptions of the characters, which won't happen until the very very end of SoS. Alright, I'll try to read this from start to finish before I advance to the sequel. Also, I knew the words, but just didn't feel like typing them. Kill me for laziness. |
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Post by Neo on Dec 29, 2014 14:05:36 GMT -6
Fen-Fen.... CDM has mentioned the sequel a thousand times in this topic alone. And X... Chill, man. Don't you think I've weighed the risks? Of flipping course I have. I don't know why you're so upset, but I think you're forgetting who you're talking to. Again.
One, a wounded Dracozombie that cannot ambush us presents little risk. Two, Rain has both the Falchion and her healing capabilities, making her the ideal dragonslayer. Three, we will be very high up in the air, and until CDM says otherwise, that alone means we will be in little danger from the enemy reinforcements. Their arrows will not reach us. The only danger is whether or not the enemy reinforcements have fliers(And CDM has only mentioned cavalry), and even then, we will have our own dragon. A fully healed dragon, with Wyrmsbane, IIRC. Meaning he will obliterate all Wyverns in a single blow. And even if he doesn't have Wyrmsbane, we still have Rain with Falchion. If the enemy Fliers are Pegasi, then they pose even less of a threat. Even Seraph Knights would have a difficult time injuring Drake without a Wyrmsbane, while Drake can one shot them, especially with pair up boosts.
This is a completely different scenario than the one we had earlier; with Bune, we had absolutely no idea what we were getting ourselves into, and we only had a couple characters who were exhausted. We were clearly at a major disadvantage. However, right now, we know exactly what we're up against. And we have the element of surprise, as well as the numbers. The risk/reward ratio for the Bune scenario was a terrible 80/20 in my mind, and now, it's a decent 30/70.
Why do you think Bune will attack us unprovoked? The whole reason I voted against facing him is so he wouldn't have a reason to attack us. And yet, despite that and the fact he only has a few hours left at most, you think he will attack us. Why? What evidence do you have to support your assumption? As far as I am concerned, it is just that: A baseless assumption. And Bune would target June's group anyway, as they're more of a threat, and in that case, we need Drake back anyway.
I will not abandon a comrade to death because of a baseless assumption. This goes for any comrade. My decision, as a Commander, is not influenced by personal bias at all. And if you think I want to rescue Drake solely because he is a dragon, then you have severely underestimated me X.
The Aum Staff is a moot point. It does not matter that we have it. We should not have to use it in the first place. And yet you want to intentionally kill off Drake(Which goes against everything June stands for and she would never do), and you justify yourself using the Aum Staff. To be quite blunt, it is a stupid argument.
I do not know why you are so upset, and I apologize if I have somehow offended you. But if you calm down and think, you will realize I am right. My A1 vote stands.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2014 14:48:08 GMT -6
Fen-Fen.... CDM has mentioned the sequel a thousand times in this topic alone. And X... Chill, man. Don't you think I've weighed the risks? Of flipping course I have. I don't know why you're so upset, but I think you're forgetting who you're talking to. Again. One, a wounded Dracozombie that cannot ambush us presents little risk. Two, Rain has both the Falchion and her healing capabilities, making her the ideal dragonslayer. Three, we will be very high up in the air, and until CDM says otherwise, that alone means we will be in little danger from the enemy reinforcements. Their arrows will not reach us. The only danger is whether or not the enemy reinforcements have fliers(And CDM has only mentioned cavalry), and even then, we will have our own dragon. A fully healed dragon, with Wyrmsbane, IIRC. Meaning he will obliterate all Wyverns in a single blow. And even if he doesn't have Wyrmsbane, we still have Rain with Falchion. If the enemy Fliers are Pegasi, then they pose even less of a threat. Even Seraph Knights would have a difficult time injuring Drake without a Wyrmsbane, while Drake can one shot them, especially with pair up boosts. This is a completely different scenario than the one we had earlier; with Bune, we had absolutely no idea what we were getting ourselves into, and we only had a couple characters who were exhausted. We were clearly at a major disadvantage. However, right now, we know exactly what we're up against. And we have the element of surprise, as well as the numbers. The risk/reward ratio for the Bune scenario was a terrible 80/20 in my mind, and now, it's a decent 30/70. Why do you think Bune will attack us unprovoked? The whole reason I voted against facing him is so he wouldn't have a reason to attack us. And yet, despite that and the fact he only has a few hours left at most, you think he will attack us. Why? What evidence do you have to support your assumption? As far as I am concerned, it is just that: A baseless assumption. And Bune would target June's group anyway, as they're more of a threat, and in that case, we need Drake back anyway. I will not abandon a comrade to death because of a baseless assumption. This goes for any comrade. My decision, as a Commander, is not influenced by personal bias at all. And if you think I want to rescue Drake solely because he is a dragon, then you have severely underestimated me X. The Aum Staff is a moot point. It does not matter that we have it. We should not have to use it in the first place. And yet you want to intentionally kill off Drake(Which goes against everything June stands for and she would never do), and you justify yourself using the Aum Staff. To be quite blunt, it is a stupid argument. I do not know why you are so upset, and I apologize if I have somehow offended you. But if you calm down and think, you will realize I am right. My A1 vote stands. Well, I didn't see it, so... |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2014 14:59:14 GMT -6
I vote A1 since it sounds logical and Neo has some very nice points.
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Post by SummerCrow on Dec 29, 2014 20:17:03 GMT -6
Make my life a bit easier, pick your last round of supports now. List's still up on Google Docs. Go ahead and assume everyone's alive, well, and together. If that doesn't end up happening, we'll revote any choices involving dead people. I don't think people are really going to care about more than 2 of them, but take 4 choices so you have some leeway. |
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Post by Neo on Dec 29, 2014 20:35:39 GMT -6
I kinda want to hook Drake and Harrow up... But they're only at B rank. CDM, would it be possible to get them to S rank? If not, then I vote for Cynble x Harrow S and Sherry x Zephyr S. For the remaining two choices, I'll back anyone else.
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Post by SummerCrow on Dec 29, 2014 21:15:39 GMT -6
I kinda want to hook Drake and Harrow up... But they're only at B rank. CDM, would it be possible to get them to S rank? Nope. Kinda weird how that worked out, isn't it? That it would be impossible for Drake to have a kid. Almost like it was planned. It totally was. |
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Post by Neo on Dec 29, 2014 22:28:42 GMT -6
I kinda want to hook Drake and Harrow up... But they're only at B rank. CDM, would it be possible to get them to S rank? Nope. Kinda weird how that worked out, isn't it? That it would be impossible for Drake to have a kid. Almost like it was planned. It totally was. But that's so mean... Dragons need love too... |
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Post by slykirby on Dec 30, 2014 7:50:11 GMT -6
Cynbel/Harrow S
Zephyr/Sherry S
Charlotte/Holland A
Paen/Dan A
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2014 12:22:28 GMT -6
Cynbel/Harrow S Zephyr/Sherry S Charlotte/Holland A Paen/Dan A This. I still have to read from the beginning, but this. I can't believe I got into this so late! I keep missing good CYOA's! F383838282&22&2&&//&:8&/&}#*}*}*##*#*#!!!! |
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Post by SummerCrow on Dec 31, 2014 12:17:58 GMT -6
You decide not to press your luck any more than necessary. "We're leaving. We'll grab Holland's team, then retreat as fast as possible."
Harrow looks up worriedly. "What about Drake?"
"He still isn't back..." you realize. "Rain, take the other fliers and go look for him."
Rain nods, then whistles for her pegasus. A noise above you draws your attention, and you see it leaping down from the roof. The rest of your winged mounts quickly follow. "We'll find him," Rain assures you as she mounts her pegasus.
Doran takes out a pen and scroll, unrolls it, and quickly scribbles something. He tosses it to Rain. "Here's our rendezvous point," he explains. "Fly along the coast, then turn due east. And keep an eye out for enemy search parties." Rain flashes him a thumbs-up as she leaps into the air. She quickly turns to the west, flying out towards the sea.
"Well, then. Let's be on our way," Saul suggests, with one final glance back at the council chambers.
"Just a second," Paen requests. As if he forgot something, he steps back inside and disappears around the corner. He appears a moment later carrying a torch. He absentmindedly tosses it onto the opulent rug, then watches to make sure the flame catches. He casually strolls out, as if he hadn't done anything wrong. "Better than nothing," he announces cheerfully.
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You find Holland leading his group out of the inn. Corpses litter the road in front, and you can only assume the scene inside is just as grisly. Alyssa is the first to notice your approach. "They're back!" she calls out.
"So soon?" Holland asks, stumbling over a discarded shield.
Ferris crosses his arms behind his head. "Looks like you guys made it through in one piece. We got a bit worried when we noticed that." He stares behind you, and you turn to see the council chambers burning brightly.
Everyone that was with you looks at Paen. He raises his hands defensively. "Better safe than sorry," he claims.
"...Right. Well, wanton destruction aside, let's not dawdle here," Cecil suggests. He pauses for a second, then looks at you. "Unless you're planning to take down an entire army?"
"No," you answer. You wave your arms, indicating the bloodied battlefield before you. "We've seen enough violence for one day."
"Agreed," Holland says. He looks around, confused. "Er... Where's my wife?"
"She's-" you begin.
"Scouting," Doran interrupts you. "With the rest of her team. She's going to meet us up ahead." Holland accepts the answer with a nod.
Bud seems to notice you for the first time. "Hey, uh, June? What happened to your dr-" Alyssa cuts him off with a sharp elbow.
You form ranks quickly, your cavalry riding ahead to check for ambushes. You head southeast, back into the rolling hills. After a few minutes of marching down the twisting road, Doran leads you off the beaten path. Covering your tracks as well as possible, you pass a few hills to find a small clearing.
"We'll wait here for our fliers to return," Doran explains. "Don't get too comfortable, everyone. We may need to move at a moment's notice."
"It doesn't look like we're being followed," Charon announces. You post sentries along the surrounding hills, just in case.
Your troops gladly take the opportunity to rest a bit. Most people clean their weapons and armor as best they can, eat a few bites of food, then flop down exhausted. A few small conversations are going on, but most people seem to just be enjoying the silence.
"So, Charlotte," Holland asks, absentmindedly stroking his beard. "What are you doing after we get back to Antea?"
"Hm?" Charlotte asks, clearly distracted.
"Well, we're done fighting, right? We're heading home, so... What are you going to do?"
"I... don't know," she answers.
"You're still the commander of the Holy Knights..." Holland muses.
"I... am I?" Charlotte asks, concerned.
Holland stops stroking his beard. "Why wouldn't you be?"
Charlotte starts to rub her arm in worry. "Because I'm... the way I am now."
"What of it?" Holland asks. "You're still the same person, clearly. You just speak a bit differently."
"I... don't know if I can..." Charlotte murmurs.
"Of course you can," Holland assures her. "Besides, you'll have plenty of other people you can rely on around. Me, Saul. Maybe Rain or Doran will get reassigned."
"Y-you would really... want me?" Charlotte stammers.
"Who else could do it better?" Holland asks nonchalantly.
Charlotte closes her eyes for a moment. "I see... Thank you..."
A short distance away, Sherry lies stretched out in the grass. Zephyr takes a seat next to her. You realize this is the first time you've ever actually seen him tired.
"Hey, Zephyr?" Sherry mutters sleepily.
"Yeah?" he asks.
"Why do you put up with me?"
"Hm?" Zephyr cocks his head in confusion.
"I know I can be a bit... a lot annoying. Demanding. Um... abrasive. Off-putting. Um, why aren't you stopping me?"
"I want to see where you're going with this," Zephyr explains.
"I'm asking why you hang around me!" Sherry raises her voice slightly, but not enough to cause a scene.
Zephyr sits in silence for a moment. "I want to see how strong you can become," he finally admits. "Plus, you're interesting. Driven. Sure, you're not very strong, but you try hard. It's admirable."
"I... see..." Sherry murmurs, half-awake. "Hey, Zephyr?"
"Yes?" he asks.
"Now that this is over... where are you planning to go?"
"I hadn't really thought about it."
"You could stay with me for a while. If you want. Um... Just as thanks for helping me so much. Don't get any funny ideas."
"Really?" Zephyr asks, surprised. "Well... I'll think about it a bit, OK?"
Doran interrupts them, reprimanding Sherry for nearly falling asleep.
Mary slips over to you, lightly touching your elbow. She pulls you aside and offers you a cloak. Praven joins you. As if sensing what's about to happen, Doran walks over as well.
Praven extends a hand to Mary. "You've done an admirable job with your burden, child. But we've no more reason for it. I'll take care of the Goetia from here, and see it safely returned to Terranus."
"Yes, of course," Mary tells him. She hands him the Goetia, and it's as if a weight is lifted from her shoulders. As she relinquishes the tome, she takes a deep breath. "It's nice to be rid of it," she admits.
"I understand," Praven tells her. "I'll wait to collect the rest of these artifacts until the last moment, but I thought you may wish to be done with yours sooner." Mary looks at you questioningly, then to Doran. Praven seems to realize she's holding something back. "Is there something else you need to tell me?"
(A) Tell him nothing
(B) Give him the second Goetia
(C) Tell him about the second Goetia, but hold onto it
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2014 12:35:24 GMT -6
A.
I have a feeling one of the children will need it in the sequel. Giving it to him may cause consequences we don't need. Who knows if Bune is lurking, or some other creature out there?
Playing it safe. Sorry, dude.
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Post by Neo on Dec 31, 2014 13:08:17 GMT -6
Ooooh, I'm getting some seriously bad vibes here... Like, really, really bad vibes. I have a feeling A isn't the play it safe option, Fen-Fen. I have a feeling A is the 'we end up unleashing the hordes of darkness and it's all our fault' option.
I'm going to vote C. We may still have need of it... But if Praven insists, give it back to him. I have a hunch he knows a hell of a lot more about the Goetia then he's letting on. Also, I am so glad CDM isn't me.
If this were me writing, I would have Praven be the true mastermind behind everything, and the one who was manipulating Horatio and Bune all along. Then, after accepting the Goetias for 'Safe Keeping', we would have our true final boss battle against the Dark Necromancer, Praven.
........... Um... CDM, you and I don't have that much in common... Do we? I really hope we don't.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2014 13:32:28 GMT -6
Ooooh, I'm getting some seriously bad vibes here... Like, really, really bad vibes. I have a feeling A isn't the play it safe option, Fen-Fen. I have a feeling A is the 'we end up unleashing the hordes of darkness and it's all our fault' option. I'm going to vote C. We may still have need of it... But if Praven insists, give it back to him. I have a hunch he knows a hell of a lot more about the Goetia then he's letting on. Also, I am so glad CDM isn't me. If this were me writing, I would have Praven be the true mastermind behind everything, and the one who was manipulating Horatio and Bune all along. Then, after accepting the Goetias for 'Safe Keeping', we would have our true final boss battle against the Dark Necromancer, Praven. ........... Um... CDM, you and I don't have that much in common... Do we? I really hope we don't. Thanks for giving him that idea! We don't know, so that's why I voted on keeping it a secret and with us! We're doomed! |
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Post by slykirby on Dec 31, 2014 13:38:39 GMT -6
C. Praven hasn't given much indication that he might be planning to betray us, so I see no danger in telling him about whatever potential threat the other Goetia posses.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2014 22:47:04 GMT -6
There's one thing still bothering me about what Horatio said that he has planted somebody in our group. This could have already been answered and is now a moot point but did we ever find the asassian and/ or traitor?? I feel like that Horatio could had said that thinking he was just saying that to mess with us. Yet, he was telling the truth but he knew that we wouldn't trust him.
I vote C also at least let Praven know and look for any strange reactions or anything that doesn't seem right.
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