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>>38429954

> [[ Underground: Vos's Lair // Neutral Territory // PVP Enabled ]]

“How many more of these things are down here?” You shout, the three of you rushing to make your way back through the cave to the ropes. There's skittering around you, and from the darkness, a jet of searing liquid splashes onto your ankle. You shout, stumbling backwards, then swing your sword as a shape jets forward.

> Ascheritte defeated sliverwing. [[ Party: Aelriss, Tatsumaki ]]
> [[ Level 6: You have 1 unspent EXP. ]]

“I don't know!” Aelriss shouts, ducking under another one of the shadowy figures. Eunoia's flapping around in a bit of a panic. Tatsumaki's already way behind you, struggling back onto the ropes you set.

The three of you make your way back up to the cave opening, a group of the giant sliverwings waiting far below you, watching your ascent.

“There's a boss down there.” You say, catching your breath.

“Probably more than one. I read about them while the message boards were still up.” Aelriss says. “They've apparently got a hive queen, but I hadn't heard anything about that... frog. What do we want to do now?”

> Write-in
> Back to Averron. Let's fill out our party and explore this place further.
> Back to Averron. Let's organize the trip to the Sanctum, and break for now.
> Back to Averron. You've got stuff to do around town.

>>38429968
> Back to Averron. Let's organize the trip to the Sanctum, and break for now.

>>38429968
>> Back to Averron. Let's organize the trip to the Sanctum, and break for now.

>>38429968
>Back to Averron. Let's organize the trip to the Sanctum, and break for now.
See if Smith wants to join us.

>>38429968
>Back to Averron. Let's organize the trip to the Sanctum, and break for now.

As for when we level I'm thinking one of the following:
- Two-handed Mastery
- Retaliate
- Evasion

2h mastery for the good old being able to 2h weps with ease, also titans strength sounds fun

Retaliate for a pp using ability that would fit our style quite well

Evasion in case what we expect to be a boss fight has it using AoE attacks

>>38430273
Nah, we established that we need:
- Us
- Nel
- Tastumaki
- Ayla
- Aelriss

We want:
- Aelriss' friend Donnel
- Ayla's guildy Dorian

And that Smith is probably too risky a guy to bring on the offchance he backstabs us all for celestial gems due to their allure, or hell - just backstabs us for loot in general.

>>38430321
We want Smith to make two parties, that was why he was suggested last time, also u believe you are forgetting some one.

>>38429968
>> Back to Averron. Let's organize the trip to the Sanctum, and break for now.

>>38430377
You mean the suggestion to grab a CG and DH member to fill the party?
If not, then who am I forgetting?
It's been a little while

>>38430411
It's a birch to type on phones.
You forgot vision and that there us a 5 player limit.
Smith would have filled the last spot easily.

>>38430540
Also the reasoning is that he wouldn't attack a higher up of a guild and have a target painted on his back.

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>>38430540
Vision wasn't interested was he? One way or another we'd come to conclude that he wasn't coming along.

For which I'm a little glad, he was getting worrisome regarding the allure of celestial gems.

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>>38429968

“We should head back up.” You say, and the three of you begin towards the opening of the cave. “I'd like to get the trip to the Sanctum organized. Plan that out, and maybe take a break.”

“That sounds fine with me.” Aelriss says. “Thought about who else you want to come?”

“Well, there's Nel and Donnel...” You nod.

“Uh,” She looks at you. “I thought we were already going to invite them.”

“Right.” You respond.

“That's a full party, then?” She asks.

“Well, I was thinking we could maybe bring more than one party. We don't know how tough it's going to be in there, right?” You fold your arms. “Like, a raid.”

“Huh, interesting.” Aelriss says. “What makes you say that?”

“I'd like Ayla to be able to get down there to use the tech, but she's busy with her guild. Which is why I wanted to suggest a group expedition. We'd bring a second party of people from the Alliance guilds.” You respond.

“Sounds like a good idea. You're sure you're not just trying to get on Ayla's good side?” She pauses, then sticks her tongue out.

“Yeah, whatever.” You roll your eyes, waving her off. The three of you maneuver back up the bridges, and Averron City quickly comes into view.

Nel and Vision are offline.

Aelriss, Ayla, Donnel, Smith, and Tatsumaki are online.

[[ 1 ]]
> Ask Aelriss or Tatsumaki something. (Write-in)
> Contact an online player about the expedition. (Write-in)

[[ 2 ]]
> Search for an item among the player stalls. (Write-in)
> Look for an artificer that can make something from the insect heart.
> Visit the general store or blacksmith.
> Visit the fortune-teller's.
> Go to the guild district.
> Go to the tavern.

>>38430644
>Contact an online player about the expedition. (Write-in)
Ask Ayla what she thinks of our plan to grab a member from each guild to form the second party.
> Look for an artificer that can make something from the insect heart.
May as well see what we can do with it

>>38430644
> Ask Aelriss or Tatsumaki something. (Any plans beyond this?

> Look for an artificer that can make something from the insect heart.

>>38430644
> Look for an artificer that can make something from the insect heart.
I would rather only do one party because we would only get half the experience if there were two parties.

>>38430811
Regarding this OP can you tell us exactly how exp gets shared around?

When something is defeated is there a fixed amount of exp that gets shared around all available people?
Or does it give a fixed amount to each person, no matter how many are present?

How does it work with parties? Do the parties first get a share of the exp and then each member gets a share of that?

>>38430594
Nel and vision are friend, you do know he is joining the party right?

>>38430940
I'm pretty sure it just gets split up among whoever is in the party, so if the other party managed to kill the boss we wouldn't get any EXP

>>38430994
Did you read last thread? There was no mention of taking Vision along for this.

>>38430644
>Visit the general store or blacksmith.
>> Visit the fortune-teller's.
Sell shit, than ask about the frog, but first our skill.
It seems like the ai is starting to be able to tell us

can anyone give me a quick recap on what this quest is about so i can decide if i need to cache up or not ?

>>38431015
That's because he left, reread it anon.

>>38431061
There's been some subtle nuances, I'd recommend reading it if you had the time.

Brief summary (because I'm too busy to give a full one right now) is that we're playing a virtual MMORPG that runs at an accelerated rate.

It features a special currency called celestial gems that are required for really fancy stuff.

If you die the first time you lose your 'ID' - special item that allows you to access your inventory. You then become a 'nameless' and the game is much more difficult for you. Of note is the fact you're unable to use celestial gems.

Nameless - ID'ers relations are tense because of this, there was a recent uprising incited by the dickbag PvP guild.

>>38430811
Also with that many people we wouldn't get much loot to ourself

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>>38430644

“The two of you have any other plans?” You ask.

“Not really.” Aelriss says, and Tatsumaki nods at her. “Not anymore.”

“Alright,” You respond. “Stay online for a bit and I'll let you know how things pan out.”

> [[ UI Messenger – Ayla ]]
> [[ Ascheritte ]]: Sup
> [[ Ayla ]]: (( Not much. ))
> [[ Ascheritte ]]: That was a quick response. Busy?
> [[ Ayla ]]: (( Having a chat with the Alliance leaders at the Guardians' hall. ))
> [[ Ayla ]]: (( Evidently there's been a bit of a controversy. I've a feeling changes are on the horizon. ))
> [[ Ascheritte ]]: Changes?
> [[ Ayla ]]: (( Don't worry about it. ))
> [[ Ayla ]]: (( You need something? ))
> [[ Ascheritte ]]: Remember the Sanctum thing? I wanted to talk to you about the possibility of a joint expedition.
> [[ Ascheritte ]]: Judging by what we found down there last time, this place seems important.
> [[ Ascheritte ]]: You said you wanted to bring one of your officers, right? I was thinking we could go in with two parties. You can bring a group of your guild members, or even others from the Alliance.
> [[ Ayla ]]: (( And you're bringing... an ambitious bunch of Guildless. ))
> [[ Ascheritte ]]: I mean.
> [[ Ayla ]]: (( :P Kidding. ))
> [[ Ayla ]]: (( I was already planning on taking a party of my own, to be honest. But it sounds like a good idea. I'll bring it up in a second. ))

You're idly meandering through the market square, and you've stalled near a player who's loitering by one of the stands, dressed like a witch with a tall red hat. You might have seen her doing crafting for people earlier, out of the corner of your eye.

“...Yes?” She says, as if you've intruded on her space. You -have- been here for a few seconds. “Speak your query, or be on your way.”

[[ 1 ]]
> “Sorry about that. Don't text and walk.”
> “That's no way to run a business. Can you do something with this bug heart?”

[[ 2 ]]
> Ask Ayla about the “controversy”.
> Other.

>>38431295
> “That's no way to run a business. Can you do something with this bug heart?”
> Ask Ayla about the “controversy”.

>>38431295
>“Who do I gotta kill to get a hat like that?”
>Ask Ayla about the “controversy”.

>>38430940
Any response to this OP?
If you don't want to tell us (not IC knowledge etc), just say.

>>38431295
>“That's no way to run a business. Can you do something with this bug heart?”
> Ask Ayla about the “controversy”.

>>38431295
>> “That's no way to run a business. Can you do something with this bug heart?”
>> Ask Ayla about the “controversy”.

BTW how do you guys feel about learning
* Concussive Strike // Active // Spend PP to make an attack that deals increased damage and can knock targets back a significant distance. Required for: "Overpower", "Charge", "Whirlwind Attack".
We should learn Charge too soon after, to compliment
* Power Charge [[ Granted by: pegasus gilded cuirass ]]: Charging attacks will resist interruption and behave as if you are heavier.
We don't have a skill that spends PP so it's just sitting there. And should be a nice addition to our damage letting us kill shit faster. And moving around enemies to position ourselves better, by knocking them away from allies or just away from us.

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>>38430940
>>38431404

Can't say. It's sort of character knowledge.

>>38431295

“That's no way to run a business.” You fold your arms, looking down a bit. Without the hat, she's about a full head shorter than you. “Nice hat, though.”

“...Thank you.” Her voice is oddly sultry, if a bit deadpan. “I apologize. I am an Artificer. Do you require my services?”

“Can you do anything with this bug heart?” You ask, producing the item from your UI.

“Mm. This is a Fire focus.” She giggles. “Pulsing, burning within. Give?”

“Just for a second.” You say, handing it over.

> [[ UI Messenger – Ayla ]]
> [[ Ascheritte ]]: So, controversy?
> [[ Ayla ]]: (( Someone's accused Liza of shenanigans. I can't say what, but a few people are at each others' throats and we're trying to get it cleared up. ))
> [[ Ayla ]]: (( And she's definitely going to get upset if I keep messaging during the meeting. ))
> [[ Ascheritte ]]: Alright.
> [[ Ascheritte ]]: Wait, what do you mean you were planning on taking a party of your own?
> [[ Ascheritte ]]: You were going to invite me, right?
> [[ Ayla ]]: (( Ashe, I'm sort of a guild leader. Other people expect things of me. ))
> [[ Ayla ]]: (( I'm sorry, but I wouldn't take offense if I were you. ))
> [[ Ayla ]]: (( Oh God, she's looking at me. One sec. ))

“Yes.” The witch responds. “If you'd like, I can augment your weapon with fire.”

“Is that all?” You ask. “What does it do?”

“Your attacks will deal additional damage, especially so to those who fear the flames.” She nods. “Each focus is aligned to a specific element, though more powerful foci might bring their own unique abilities. Once it is done, however, it cannot be removed without destroying your weapon.”

> Write-in

>>38431988
Might as well put it on our Hand and a half sword, not like it's hard to replace.

>>38431988
Augment our steel bastard sword
Tell Ayla what we know about what Liza did during the Nameless attack

>>38431988
>Aug sword
>Ask Ayla how she was planning to get into the sanctum when we have the key

>>38432075
>>Aug sword
I agree.

But didn't we just leave it open?

>>38432105
No, we never opened it.

>>38432105
Boss room was locked, we hold the key unless she wants to fight the Pegasus again.

>>38431902
Sounds good.
I want to use the zweihander though. But 2 handed weapon should come soon.

>>38431988
> Aug sword
> Ask how she was planning to get in

>>38432138
Assuming it's even respawned yet

>>38432203
yup.

>>38432203
Assuming it even respawns.

>>38431902
Yeah I say we spend the point now on concussive blow.
>>38432075
I agree lets do that

>>38432248
fuck it yeah, our skill may work with activate abilities.
like concussive blow or something. Or just attacks
would be cool if its a passive that increases activates or something.

>>38432248
I'd rather get retaliate

>>38431988

> [[ UI Messenger – Ayla ]]
> [[ Ascheritte ]]: How were you going to get in?

There's no answer. Is she still busy?

“That's fine with me.” You respond, checking your inventory. “Oh, hell, this is going to cost money, right?”

“Mmm...” She shakes her head, thinking briefly before extending her hands to accept your blade. “No, first one is free.”

You watch; the witch runs her hand from the steel blade's base to the point, the still-beating heart in her hand dissolving into red dust that flows into the metal, heating it white-hot, giggling dementedly from deep in her throat for the duration of the entire process. A few heads turn in the market square as red light creeps across the ground between the stands, then stops at once as she brandishes the weapon and hands it to you, hilt-first.

“I hope this is satisfactory.” She responds.

[[ 1 ]]
> Spend 1 EXP on Concussive Strike? Y/N

[[ 2 ]]
> Write-in

>>38432474
>Y
>Looks good, provides some nameless or monsters don't off me, I'll let you know how it worked out.

>>38432474
>I'd rather get retaliate
>Give the sword a few experimental swinds for the look of it, then say that it probably is satisfactory but that we have no way of testing.

>>38432474
> N

"That was some flashy work there. Let's just hope the result is as good as the showmanship, eh?"

this is a joke.

>>38432519
>>38432539
Why? It's a good active that leads to a skill we can pair with our bretty gud armor.

>>38432474
Get retaliate instead
Tell Ayla what Liza did during the Nameless attack

>>38432575
Ayla is away, that could get her in trouble or spark a civil war.

>>38432474
>N, Iron Body instead
>Ask her about the aug process

>>38432675
I still think that Liza should be held accountable for her actions

>>38432474
1

>>38432539
>>38432474
>>38432685
I'd rather get Iron Body and start beefing up our defense a bit, yeah.

>>38432714
At least she's not traitorously planning to steal our sanctum raid.

>>38432739
My main reason for liking it is that it leads to combat regen

>>38432714
Well yeah, but not n the council room where she might be looking at the comm and causing another civil war between guilds.

>>38432474
1
Strong investment guys

>>38432474
>> Spend 1 EXP on Concussive Strike? Yes
good with any write in

>>38432754
She betrayed the whole city dawg. That's way worse than wanting to do a raid before we do

>>38432858
But this is personal yo

>>38432474
N

>>38432888
and? We could very easily gotten killed by Liza's shenaningans. We're telling Ayla after she get out of her meeting, in person.

>>38432474
>Y

>>38432474
>Spend 1 EXP on Concussive Strike? N
Tell ayla what the chick did.
FD?

>>38432941
Sure. If that's how the majority votes.

>>38432858
> we are actually getting this butthurt over politics of a vrmmo

jesus dick

>>38432991
But you don't understand! She betrayed the city! Think of the children!

>>38432730
Fuck that was retarded.
by 1 I meant to say yes.

>>38433028
> caring about some virtual ass babies

nigga

>>38432991
I'm not mad about it personally but obviously it's a big deal if the guilds are all talking about it.
>getting butthurt that your CG waifu might get in trouble

>>38433098
>getting butthurt when your WK waifu was way more of a dick to us that Liza

>>38433098
im not butthurt about anything, im just wondering why we give so many fucks about fake ass politics of a virtual ass mmo

>>38433098
Think about it though. She's here to have fun just as much as everyone else is.

It's less of a crime in a game to dick over everyone by a small margin than it is to dick over someone by planning to hit a boss you were gonna go at together by yourself

>>38433108
Liza nearly killed everyone, Ayla might be able to screw us out of one boss spawn.


life> than loot in this game.

>>38433121
Cause you die in this game you're fucked, up the ass but a battlehammer, without lube.

>>38433146
but you dont actually die is the thing. it's still a game nigga, like turn off your fucking computer.

it's still better than anything nexon shits out tho

>>38433146
>Liza nearly killed everyone

>everyone is utterly useless and can't do shit themselves
>they need big strong Liza to protect them 24/7

>>38433197
His point is if we die we turn into a nameless.
Can't use celestial gems. Can't use abilities, and start over.
while that may be fun, it gives us a shit ton less power.

>>38433121
Mmos arent as fun if you don't care about them.

>>38433197
>like turn off your fucking computer
And do what?
IRL our characters some nobody college student.
You want to spend 10 threads taking classes instead?

>Liza caught us from falling to our death
>Ayla takes the first opportunity to go behind our back and defeat the boss we'd agreed to raid together

Get fukt WKfags

>>38433197
You die you become namless,
No abilities
No storage
No Artifacts
No celestial gems
Take more damage from environment
More painful when you get hit.

>>38433203
It wasn't just her she fucked over her guild's positioning. Which meant the nameless were not stopped when they could have been contained.

>>38433280
Liza would fuck us over in a heartbeat to get at Aniximander, since she damned her guild and the city for it.

>>38433280
We're raiding it together though.

>>38433309
> [[ Ascheritte ]]: Wait, what do you mean you were planning on taking a party of your own?
> [[ Ascheritte ]]: You were going to invite me, right?
> [[ Ayla ]]: (( Ashe, I'm sort of a guild leader. Other people expect things of me. ))
> [[ Ayla ]]: (( I'm sorry, but I wouldn't take offense if I were you. ))

>>38433308
But she wouldn't go behind your back to raid a boss.

>>38433327
Are you retarded?

>>38433379
...are you?

>>38433353
Like hell she wouldn't, we're a scrub to her. A useful one but if her guild had a stake in it, she'd fuck us over in a heartbeat.

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>>38432474

“Looks good.” The blade looks and feels about the same, but has a new lustre and exudes a strange heat. “I'll let you know how it worked out if I see you around here again.”

“Wield it well.” The witch says. “And it shan't disappoint.”

You spend 1 EXP and learn Concussive Strike.

> [[ Offensive Mastery 3 offers a choice from: ]]
* Critical Threat // Passive // Slightly increases critical strike range. Required for: "Fleshrend", "Unarmed Fighter".
* Two-handed Mastery // Passive // Increases the effectiveness of two-handed weapons, which become lighter and more balanced in your hands. Required for: "Titan's Strength".
* Dual Wield Mastery // Passive // Increases the chance to hit with a weapon wielded in the off-hand. Required for "Cross Strike", "Titan's Grip".
* Whirlwind Attack // Active // Spend PP to make a barreling attack that deals damage to all targets in your weapon's reach.
* Overpower // Active // After an opponent dodges, spend PP to break their guard with an attack of increased speed and effectiveness. Required for “Combat Expertise”.
* Charge // Active // Spend PP to charge toward a target opponent, attempting to push through or navigate all obstacles between the two of you. Required for “Duel”, “Instantaneous Movement”.

What will you do?

> Write-in

>>38433419
I thought N won?

>>38433419
Head to meeting hall and wait for meeting to end.

>>38433419
Yeah, this >>38433468 sounds good

>>38433419
Take the ui we found on the dead guy to the celestial altar

>>38433419
>“Instantaneous Movement”
Time to teleport behind people and say it's nothing personnel

>>38433455
Did it? I was taking "1" as "Yes" after someone started some confusion, but I might have miscounted. I'll check again real quick.

>>38433419
>>38433524
This. Then grind until Ayla's free for planning.

>>38433419
See if there's anything we can do with the Silverwing parts we got

>>38433524
Supporting this

>>38433524
Might as well.

What shall we do with our precious? An artifact once we have more?

>>38433455
>>38433554
Oh, I glanced over the "get retaliate instead" votes. N would have won if I'd interpreted those as Ns, but there's not really a great way to use "anti-votes" toward a constructive purpose in this case. It shouldn't really matter a whole lot unless there's massive outcry for some reason.

Making your way to the center of the city, you approach the Materialization Altar, again beholding that girl, eyes fixed forever on the cave ceiling, the sky above. The city square looks like there was a fight here recently. It's quieter than it has been, and most of the players in the area seem to be keeping to themselves.

You make your way up the platforms that rise up from the fountain water.

> [[ Greater Celestial Materialization Altar ]]
> Celestial Manifestation “Averron City”
> MANIFESTATION GRANTED BY:
Andor, Liza, and Ayla, “that these newborn souls might have an origin point from which to forge their destiny”
> [[ Offer Celestial Gems ]]
* Create Celestial Artifact
* Enhance Celestial Artifact
* Empower Mundane Item
* Enhance Celestial Manifestation
* Destroy Celestial Manifestation
> [[ Offer Item ]]
* Offer an Item to the Celestials

You offer Kazamari's Unique Identifier, and watch as it dissolves into glowing motes that drift skyward to illuminate stalactites high above.

> Go wait at the Guardians' guild hall.
> Do something else at the Materialization Altar. (Write-in)
> Head to the fortune teller.
> Head to the tavern.
> Head to the blacksmith.

>>38433826
but of course. what else would we do, snort it?

>>38433871
For the record, I was one of those retaliate votes and I don't mind that concussive 'won'

>>38433871
You really need a better system for voting for upgrades
> Head to the blacksmith.

>>38433871
> Go wait at the Guardians' guild hall.

>>38433871
>Do something else at the Materialization Altar. (Write-in)
Think about that glitched ability we have, see if we can sense anything in response form the altar.

To clarify, I'm not advocating trying to use our CG to unlock it. I just want to see if it reacts

>>38433871
>>38433949
This. After, let's go to the tavern.

>>38433871

> Go wait at the Guardians' guild hall.

>>38433871
Y/N is a shit way to vote for levelups. Give us several options to vote on, it's not like anyone would vote no just to save a point. they vote no because they want something else. I'm totally fine with concussive strike by the way

>>38434277
OP only does the Y/N when it looks like chat has come to a conclusion about it.

It works quite well normally and saves time with the subvotes the usual way has but this time it wasn't actually a majority, the others just didn't bother arguing against it beforehand.

Does that make sense? I'm tad sleepy

>>38434277
Look you could have voted for anything.
there was some support for Concussive blow and so he went with that.
stop your bitching and move on.
it's a good point, and something we needed.

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>>38433871

> [[ Crimson Guardians – Guild Hall ]]
> [[ Guild Leader: Liza ]]
> [[ Guild Officers: Kainzo, Mendicant, Florica ]]
> [[ “ Glory Is Forever ” ]]

You contemplate knocking.

You remember this place; lovely, somewhere between barracks and castle, with a red roof and numerous flags emblazoned with the crimson insignia. The district is quiet, so you elect to wait outside, watching the hall from a nearby alley It's at least a few minutes before anything happens: then, you see the doors open, and a crowd of people emerges. You recognize Andor, from the Disposable Heroes, mid-debate with a hooded woman who walks at his side. Behind, there's the Writ Keepers' officers; you see Ayla, Dorian, and another man, a pair of legionnaires from the Crimson Guardians bringing up the rear to escort them out.

What will you do?
> Write-in

>>38434393
I'm not trying to be bitchy, I'm trying to improve the quest. I voted for retaliate but I'm fine with concussive strike. I don't see why it's so hard to have a vote only for leveling up with several different skill options and picking the one with the most votes

>>38434481
>Move up to greet Ayla

>>38434481
> Greet Liza and Ayla.

>>38434559
I think Liza staid behind inside

>>38434481
Greet Ayla
It's not like there's anything else to do in this situation

>>38434481
Greet Big cheeses, Ask to talk to Ayla about business.

>>38434524
This

>>38434481
>hi wanna go on an adventure

>>38434524
Seconding

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>>38434481

“Ayla?” You ask, approaching the crowd. You look around, but don't see Liza; she must still be inside.

“Ah, Ascheritte?” Ayla says, looking surprised. Dorian raises an eyebrow at you; it's been a while since you've seen him. “I didn't expect to see you here... I was actually just about to return your message.”

“Hm, this is the one you've been taking about, Ayla?” Dorian asks.

“Yes,” She responds. “Why do you ask?”

“I remember him from earlier.” Dorian responds. “You caught him off guard, but he seemed... slow, regardless.”

“I was a bit out of my element.” You glare at the robed man. “Ayla, can we talk in private?”

“What's this, then?” He sneers.

Ayla sighs. “Ascheritte, don't pay him any attention. Anything you can tell me is good with him. What's up?”

> Talk about Liza.
> Talk about the expedition.
> Other.

>>38434559
This

>>38434701
> Talk about Liza.

>>38434701
>> Talk about the expedition.

>>38434701
>Talk about the expedition.
There's a time and a place to talk shit about people behind their back and in the middle of the guild halls isn't it.

>>38434701
> Talk about Liza.

>>38434701
> Talk about the expedition

>>38434701
>expedition

>>38434701
>Talk about the expedition.

>>38434701
> Talk about the expedition.

>>38434701
> Talk about the expedition

>>38434701
You said you were going to assemble a party and sally forth to the Sanctum without, nel, myself Tatsumaki or the other. Please reconsider. After all I hold the key and unless another Pegasus appears it will be lacking. Additionally I saw the seer about the portrait in the ruins. It was off Kojrikos' lost love, and whoever holds it would greatly draw his attention. Indeed going without us would mean you would lack many useful tools to fight his madness.


RP to sell
> Talk about the expedition.

>>38434858
I like it, voting for this

>>38434858
>>38434966
I like the notion of RPing to get better results but I don't like the wording of that at all.

For starters, if they're not prepared to go with us then it's their loss. We're not here to beg them to take us.

So, that's a vote for the intent but a vote against that wording.

“I wanted to talk about the expedition.” You respond. “Did you get the chance to bring it up?”

“Barely, though my audience was a bit petulant at the time.” She responds. “The Guardians are supposedly prepared whenever we'd like to begin, though they insist upon leading our team.”

“Despite this, Ayla and I will obviously be attending.” Dorian adds. “Tell me, Ascheritte, when did you plan on orchestrating this expedition?”

“Tonight.” You respond. “Well, in a few hours, I mean. We're waiting on a couple of people, and my members and I want a break beforehand.”

“Tonight? Are you daft?” Dorian asks. “We've barely had the time to—“

“That sounds fine.” Ayla interrupts. “Ascheritte, I'd like to apologize for...”

“It's fine. I just wanted you to reconsider organizing your own party to make your way to the Sanctum, after what we'd been through.” You shake your head, and Dorian winces at you. “I visited the fortune-teller about what we found in Velika's tomb, and earned some information that seems indispensable to the cause, about Kjorikos and his work.”

“I didn't have intent to abandon you, Ascheritte. As the leader of a guild, I've my own set of responsibilities.” A group of individuals passing in the direction of the Writ Keepers' hall hail her, and she waves in kind. “To them, and others—and as one of the leaders of the Averron Alliance, I maintain a measure of responsibility for all those who pass through this city.”

“Ayla, this is awfully undignif—“

“Dorian.” The Alliance leader hisses, taking a step towards him that causes him to shrink back on one foot, eyes widened. “How long do you expect to remain my officer at this rate?”

“I—I'm sorry.” He waves his hands dismissingly, tone growing nervous.

There's a pause, and Ayla turns to face you. “Ascheritte, would you mind sharing a word with me in our guild hall?”

> Not now. Set a time for the trip to the Sanctum.
> Sure.

>>38435325
> Sure.
Not sure if RP or if she's genuinely pissed at Dorian for some reason.
Inb4 she wants us to be her number 2 instead of him

>>38435325
> Sure.

>>38435325
> Sure.

>>38435325
> Sure.

>>38435325
> Sure.

>>38435325
> Sure.

The hivemind is strong tonight

>>38435485
Yeah, for this one and only vote that is.

>>38435325
> Sure.

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>>38435325

“I understand.” Dorian nods, then begins down the street, glancing over his shoulder periodically.

“This way.” Ayla motions toward you, leading you towards one of the nearby guild buildings. The architecture echoes faintly of a town hall or library, rather than a military building, and there's a strange change in atmosphere as she leads you through the front door.

> [[ Guild Hall: Writ Keepers // Writ Keepers' Territory // PVP Disabled ]]

The interior is well-furnished, with the main room looking something like a large study. There's what looks like a small alchemy lab set up on a table in an alcove on one end of the room, with a shelf housing numerous exotic-looking potted plants and glassware. A large table and chairs in the center of the room, where a number of Ayla's guild members appear to be mid-discussion; many of the other walls are lined with bookshelves.

“Ayla!” A lively-looking man laughs, turning from the table, with a walking stick balanced across his lap. “The lot of us are on the brink of discovery, we are! Care to join us?”

“Sincerest apologies, Cardus.” Ayla responds. “I'd be glad to later, but as of now, I've a guest. Please welcome Ascheritte, however; he's a personal friend.”

“Heyo!” A lithe woman with dark skin and swept-back blonde hair waves, before returning to carefully-inspecting her blades. “Name's Sulya. I'm loving the armor, there!”

“Huh?” You look down at your chest, only now remembering the weight around your shoulders. “Ah, thank you. It took some work to get.”

“I'll bet it was well worth it.” Sulya responds. “Alright, then: sorry to keep you.”

“It's no big deal.” You say, and she smiles as you wave her off. “Take care.”

> [[ Continued ]]

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>>38435918

Ayla's workshop is downstairs—and it's more organized than Smith's. There's assorted bits of technology scattered about, but larger than you're used to seeing: conical drill bits standing about half your height, and large consoles that look vaguely reminiscent of the message board server, albeit incomplete. On a table in the middle, you see a scattered variety of tools, fractalline crystals, and explosives assemblies.

“Alright, sorry about the mess.” Her tone changes, voice a bit less airy. “And about Dorian. Now, what did you really want to talk about?”

> Talk about Liza. (Write-ins accepted.)
> What's going on down here?
> Write-in

>>38435960
>> Talk about Liza.

>>38435960
...The expedition?

>>38435999
Hahaah, this.

>>38435999
This

>>38435999
Seconding

>>38435999
This is what we came here for

>>38435960
> Talk about Liza
She sent the members of your guild to defend the most remote locations in the city, so that she could come hunt anaximander herself for glory. The city would have been way better off if she hadn't

>>38435960
> Talk about Liza. (She purposefully moved her people out of position to hunt the leader of the nameless guild Anixamander. They were evenly matched and he had spells, lots of them.

>>38436037
the members of her* guild

>>38436037
>>38436052
These

>>38436052
Seconding

>>38435960
>Freakshow is an angry mob led around the nose by a psychopath. Anaximander is a one hell of a dick.

>Pool history notes on Kjorikos?

>>38435999
This

>>38435960
>> What's going on down here?

>>38435999
Fuck it why not.
I do want to ask about this "mess" we may have found one of the best artificial
in the game would be nice to pop in when we want an upgrade

>>38436113
>>38436113
and he's got a fucking teleport CA

>>38435960
Tell her about anaximander, his skills and how Liza prioritized her own glory over the safety of the city

>>38435960

this>>38436037

>>38435960
Can we ask to join her guild?

Like I think people seem against the CG at the moment, and making our own guild seems like a pain.

>>38436201
Fuck that, I'm not voting to ask to join her guild.

>>38436201
Guilds are for fags

>>38436201
Make our own small one, and build it up.

>>38436201
I'd vote for it

>>38436201
Not now, but eventually.

>>38436297
>implying you're not the guy who suggested it

>>38435960

“Uh.... The expedition?” You raise an eyebrow at Ayla.

She pauses.

“Wait. What?” She responds.

“Yeah, that's what I came all the way over here for.” You nod. “What's the deal?”

“I don't... You said you wanted to talk in private, right? When we got out of the meeting?” She asks. “That was...”

“About the expedition.” You respond. “I've got some sensitive information, remember?”

She looks exasperated. “About?”

> “The Sanctum, and Kjorikos. I imagine we have a lot to discuss.”
> “The Expedition—but also, Freakshow and their leader.”
> “Later. First, what are you up to down here?”
> Other

>>38436356
>“The Sanctum, and Kjorikos. I imagine we have a lot to discuss.”
> “The Expedition—but also, Freakshow and their leader.”

>>38436356
> “The Expedition—but also, Freakshow and their leader.”
And the shit that Liza pulled during the attack.

>>38436356
> “Later. First, what are you up to down here?”

>>38436356
>> “The Sanctum, and Kjorikos. I imagine we have a lot to discuss.”
>> “The Expedition—but also, Freakshow and their leader.”

>>38436356

> “The Sanctum, and Kjorikos. I imagine we have a lot to discuss.”
> “The Expedition—but also, Freakshow and their leader.”

>>38436356
>“The Sanctum, and Kjorikos. I imagine we have a lot to discuss.”
>“The Expedition—but also, Freakshow and their leader.”
>joining

>>38436379
I guess I thus need to add an anti-vote
>Do NOT talk about what Liza did during the attack

>>38436356
> “The Expedition—but also, Freakshow and their leader.”

>>38436356
> “The Expedition—but also, Freakshow and their leader.”
And what Liza did in order to fight anaximander solo

>>38436405
This and
> The Expedition

>>38436356
>> “The Expedition—but also, Freakshow and their leader.”

>>38436405
Adding this to >>38436386

>>38436356
>> “The Sanctum, and Kjorikos. I imagine we have a lot to discuss.”
>> “The Expedition—but also, Freakshow and their leader.”

>>38436356
> “The Expedition—but also, Freakshow and their leader.”
Including what Liza did

>>38436356
>> “The Sanctum, and Kjorikos. I imagine we have a lot to discuss.”
>> “The Expedition—but also, Freakshow and their leader.”

>>38436356
>“The Sanctum, and Kjorikos. I imagine we have a lot to discuss.”
> “The Expedition—but also, Freakshow and their leader.”
>Do NOT talk about what Liza did during the attack

>>38436465
err, nix on mentioning exactly what Liza did. She needs to admit that herself. Just be vague and tell Ayla to ask Liza herself.

>>38436490
>implying she will actually admit that she did it

>>38436356
Tell her everything we know about what Liza did during the nameless attack and about Anaximander

>>38436490
>>38436486
>>38436405
>>38436419
You guys are pretty stupid, reread what was voted on, previously, and LRN 2 context.

>>38436490
She'd never admit it.

>>38436537
Stop voting to make us be a little shit. Until we have any say in what goes on it's not our place to say stuff like this.

>>38436539
Erm, how about fuck you? We're perfectly capable of talking about freakshows leader without saying that Liza was shirking her duties or whatever

>>38436539
Naw, you're stupid.

>>38436588
>telling the truth
>being a little shit
choose one

>>38436518
>>38436556
which is why I voted to tell Liza to admit it back when we had the chance.

If they can't get through this one issue, this alliance isn't worth saving.

>>38436539
>we voted to talk about the expedition previously
>So clearly looking at the context we actually want to talk about something else

>>38436610
>being you
>being a little shit
Choose no less than two.

>>38436610
>>38436642
you guys can stop now

>>38436588
>>38436593
>>38436614
>implying talking about freakshow will involve talking about larza.
Jesus you guys are horrible at reading choices.

>>38436486
This

>>38436684
>larza
I lol'd

>>38436356
>> “The Expedition—but also, Freakshow and their leader.”

>>38436684
>reading
>Larza

Also, I'm not even sure if you disagree with what I'm saying any more.
I'm saying that we can talk about Anax without going on about how Liza wasn't doing what she was meant to.

>>38436356

“The Sanctum, and Kjorikos, like I said.” You smile. “But also, about Freakshow and their leader.”

“Anaximander.” Ayla says. “You know him?”

“I'm surprised anyone does.” You respond. “He seems like an elusive one. My party and I had a brief skirmish with him in the city, before the riots were over.”

“What? I don't believe it.” She folds her arms. “What happened?”

“He's powerful. Armed to the teeth with weapons and spells, and a katana that causes some sort of stunning effect on contact.” You respond. “In addition, he's wielding a Celestial Artifact that allows him to teleport at will.”

“Liza informed us. It's troubling. Do you know how far he can reach?” She asks.

“Far.” You respond. “I'm not sure what the limit is, or if he even has one. My party and I have been concerned, as he appears to be using it to orchestrate ambush groups.”

“We discussed the possibility.” Ayla responds. “The Guardians are fixated on driving Freakshow out of Averron, but we've elected not to move until we've reached a consensus. I'm trying to push for neutrality, but given I've been a part of more than one of their attacks now, I'm inclined to join the cause.”

“I don't think I'm in a position to arbitrate.” You nod.

“Right, then. What about Kjorikos?” She asks. “This, I want to hear.”

“He was the first Artificer, or some such. Condemned for supposedly heretical practices—something about pioneering 'aerheric' stuff?” A chill runs down your spine as you remember the fortune-teller's words.

“Aetheric...” Ayla says. “That's a word I want to hear right now. Go on.”

> [[ Continued ]]

>>38437126

“Regardless, Velika was the woman he loved...” You continue.

“But she died, and we and a bunch of other raiders ransacked her tomb.” Ayla says.

“Which he built his Sanctum over. Got it in one.” You say. “I think I might be cursed. The fortune-teller said that if we don't do something about Kjorikos soon, something bad is going to happen.”

“Think that's true?” Ayla asks.

“I don't know. I'm not sure what to think.” You respond.

“This game has a way of making you feel crazy.” Ayla says. “As far as the expedition, I'll begin making arrangements as soon as possible. I'd like to break for a bit as well. What time is it where you are?”

“Uh, shit.” You pause, mulling over time—you now notice that this game has no internal clock. You wanted to attend that club meeting tonight, just to see if there are any other BSO players in the vicinity. “I think I started playing again at like, 3:30 in the afternoon. I had something I wanted to do tonight, but I can pass it up as long as I get food and rest somewhere in there.”

“Assuming I haven't lost track of time completely, it sounds like you're an hour ahead of me?” She responds. “How does 8 or 9 your-time sound? It'll give us plenty of space to get whatever we need done in-game and out.”

“I'm alright with that.”

“You'll be leading your group of five, I assume?” Ayla asks.

“Nel is our leader.” You think about it for a second. “But, yeah, I'm in charge.”

“Have you met Liza or any of the Guardians yet?” She asks. “It would probably be prudent of you to stop by her hall and introduce yourself at some point—this means you're going to be a raid leader alongside whoever she selects to join the team.”

> Write-in

>>38437155
Welp.

> Go introduce yourselves to the Crimson Guardians.

>>38437155
Yeah, I met her when she was fighting Anaximander. She saved my ass from becoming nameless actually. I guess I'll go talk to her about the raid

>>38437155
>Met Liza around the time I met Anax
>I'll go talk to her about this expedition once we're done talking
>Message Liza asking for a meet up
Paste says we don't have her added as a contact but I could swear we did...
Anyone recall?

>>38437155
>>38437215
This.

>>38437248
She erased it after, cause she's an elitist and we aren't in her club. (which is funny cause she doesn't trust them either.)

>>38437186
>>38437215
>>38437248
These

>>38437274
So just to be clear, did she actually delete our contact?
I really don't want to archive dive...

>>38437307
Yeah she did right after she saved us for some reason

>>38437307
Yup after she we split ways.

>>38437317
Because not doing so would have made her look bad.

>>38437215
This

>>38437345
I guess the rumors were true about her being a hardcore elitist

>>38437450
I guess it's possible there's a cap on the number of contacts you can have. Would explain why she temporarily added us only to delete it to free up space after she thought she was done with us.

>>38437450
Considering she fucked over everyone so her guild wouldn't slow her down hunting Aniximander yeah she is.

>>38437155
We should probably mention that we've had a bad feeling ever since we fucked with the mummy and took the picture of her

>>38437566
I forget, who currently has the mummy/portrait? Weren't we gonna try sacricing it at the celestial alter like we can do the broken UIs? See if that can make her move on?

>>38437566
Yeah the fortune teller's exact words were
>I feel a malefic gaze upon you. Have you done something you might regret?

>>38437566
we did.
>I think I'm cursed

>>38437607
I don't really think that will work. The picture frame is now empty

>>38437620
I want to tell her more specifically about it since it kind of seems like a big deal

>>38437612
And
>Velika can yet be saved. The weight you feel upon you now is of his jealous rage, and of her anguished spirit

>>38437155

“She bailed me out, actually. When I was fighting Anax.” You respond. "She added me to her contacts to send a message, but it looks like she cancelled it right afterward."

"Sounds likely. Don't take it personally. She can be a bit utilitarian about these things." Ayla says.

“Alright then. I guess I'll chat her up as soon as were done here.”

“Fair, fair.” Ayla says. “I'm sorry about earlier. Is there anything else you'd like to talk about?”

> Write-in

I'm a bit tired so I'll probably update once more before I call it. As always I'll go ahead and open the floor for Q&A. Sorry about the week's pause, and thanks for playing as usual.

>>38437687
>Talk about feeling cursed and so on
>If we didn't already give her the consultation word for word

>>38437687
You seemed surprised when i wanted to talk about the expedition. What did you think i wanted to talk about?

>>38437732
Oh, and
>Ask her for the details about her meeting and what was up with Liza

>>38437687
Ask if she still wants us to join her guild and what we would most likely be doing for her

>>38437737
ay bby u wan sum fuk

If we don't want to join WK or CG we should talk to smith about creating a guild specifically for defending against the nameless and directly opposing freakshow. I bet it would get pretty popular since the attack was so recent.

>>38437823
>smith
>directly opposing freakshow
Honestly, I like the guy and keep voting to buddy him but I'm pretty convinced he PK's more than Anax

>>38437823
Probably, but we'd have targets on our backs. Better we just make a guild for our unaligned friends for now.

>>38437856
Yeah but at least he really likes to kill nameless.

“Anything you can tell me about the meeting?” You ask. “And what was up with Liza?”

“We've agreed not to disclose most of the major goings-on. Some false allegations were made by a few members of Disposable Heroes, suggesting she was acting to exacerbate the rioting in Averron.” Ayla responds. “It sounds ridiculous, really, given all of us—Liza included—were doing the best we could given incomplete information. Until she gave her verdict, I wasn't even aware that the leader of Freakshow was involved.”

“Right. So, what did you think I wanted to talk about?”

“I don't know.” She pouts. “I thought you knew something that you couldn't say in public, the way you were acting earlier.”

“Nope.” You shake your head. “Just the expedition and current events. Ah, were you still interested in having me join the Writ Keepers?”

“Mm,” She grits her teeth, turning away from you. “Don't tell anyone about this, okay?”

“Alright.”

> [[ Continued ]]

>>38438249

“Some of the guild officers are currently weighing the possibility of a complete merger between the Alliance guilds.”

“You'd all be one guild, then?” You raise an eyebrow.

“And the new Averron Alliance would take full control of Averron City.”

“Aren't the Writ Keepers a roleplaying guild? And the Disposable Heroes are super-casual, I thought.” You ask. “How is that going to work?”

“It's not, which is why I'm against it—though it might be the best thing to do on behalf of the rest of the players, given my role in the hierarchy.” Ayla frowns. “My guild would likely lose almost all of its membership. Likewise, the metaphorical fat would be trimmed from Disposable Heroes. The ideologies of the individual guilds would have to be done away with to benefit the group.”

“What about the Guardians?”

She pauses, continuing with a sigh. “The merger would leave us a council, of the players that are either the strongest or the most fit to lead.”

The conversation stalls.

“It's just talk,” Ayla says. “So don't go telling all of your friends, alright? I mean it.”

You nod.

So CG is going to try and make a power play to rule the city. Guys we should tell Ayla now!

>>38438405
it won't happen. anons have like liza too much for no actual reason

>>38438426
Which I don't get, She an elitist snob who only does the bare minimum to keep her "good guy" image with the city. She'll fuck over anyone to get what she wants.

I honestly don't see the point of attempting this power play. I guess it cements them as a single guild leading it since Ayla and DH wossname would be in it, thus putting all the founders together.

But with the loss of most of the WK and DH players? The total strength would barely change.

I guess the upstart rival guilds would be more fragmented though, so it's not like they'd really have much competition...

Hrm...

>>38438426
>tell her about Liza
This would be a good time to do so to be honest, if only to ensure the guilds don't merge. Having them split is in everyone's best interests since they'll each operate far more efficiently under their own playstyle, thus making the alliances overall strength greater.

>>38438528
See thing is All CG will back Liza and without their supporters Ayla and Dh lead get marginalized. City becomes Liza's property meaning she can do whatever she wants with it.

>>38438511
it's too late anon. we were outvoted by the liza defense force

>>38438568
Yeah I get that. But so far from what we've seen they've tended to agree about the direction the city goes. I'd have thought maintaining strength to better subjugate nameless and freakshow would be a higher priority than middle age royalty powerbid style stuff.

>>38438629
I'm kind of pissed that now it might not even matter which guild we choose. Plus it's just gonna cause a bunch of conflict within the guild because everyone will still want to do different things

>>38438629
>Implying Liza won't do both
She's already displayed a stunning lack of caring when it came to giving a crap. As for their agreement, Liza had to play up the good image so Dh and WK weren't against her.


>>38438681
They basically just taking and indoctrinating the best players of the other guilds. I'd imagine any who speak out against it "disappear."

>>38438681
I guess that's what we get for bitching nonstop about which guild to join for ten threads and to be fair it's kinda deserved by this point.

As for the internal organisation, it might be a case of Ayla and DHGuy just leading people whilst following council decisions. So like, as if they were still leading their own guilds only the take their orders from what the council decides

>>38438788
You forget they'll both lose most of their followers because this would be a CG style guild. If anything they'd get marginalized until Liza's rule is ironclad, then poof.

>>38438817
>CG style guild
[citation needed]

>>38438858
>“Aren't the Writ Keepers a roleplaying guild? And the Disposable Heroes are super-casual, I thought.” You ask. “How is that going to work?”

>“It's not, which is why I'm against it—though it might be the best thing to do on behalf of the rest of the players, given my role in the hierarchy.” Ayla frowns. “My guild would likely lose almost all of its membership. Likewise, the metaphorical fat would be trimmed from Disposable Heroes. The ideologies of the individual guilds would have to be done away with to benefit the group.”

>>38438894
>>38438894
That doesn't tell anything about how the merged guild would actually work, is the thing.

>>38438908
>Ayla frowns. “My guild would likely lose almost all of its membership.

Meaning Liza has more followers than her. Many more.


>Likewise, the metaphorical fat would be trimmed from Disposable Heroes.

Again massive loss DH is a shadow of it's standing.


If it not WK style or DH style it has to CG style, especially if they are "trimming the fat" I.E. Giving anyone not up to a certain high standard the boot.


Cg has the most elites by far, meaning they'd have majority, not even counting the other guilds elites who wouldn't join due to disgust.

They do this Liza is in charge.

>>38438955
You're missing the point. We're not arguing that they wouldn't have less members from their original guild left.

We're arguing that we don't know how the internal hierarchy would be.

Are Ayla's old members under her direct control or are all members now treated the same and mixed and matched into different squads under whoever, etc

>>38439000
Would it matter? If Liza has plurality and majority(she will), she could set this up however she wants. She'd push for mixed teams and her guys would agree. DH and WK wouldn't be able to resist. Then she'd turn who she could and off who she couldn't. The initial set up doesn't matter cause the mid and endgame are so fucking telegraphed it's painful.

>>38439000
>The merger would leave us a council, of the players that are either the strongest or the most fit to lead
This would be mostly CG members and maybe the original leaders of the other guilds

>>38439048
What? Yes it would matter. There'd be far less issues if they didn't try to mix the players up. She might not want to push for mixed teams, rather focussing on retaining her elite core and using the rest as efficiently as they can play to do other stuff.

She's not necessarily attempting to lay rightful claim to a throne and then drive everyone off.

>>38439054
Right, and suppose it's a council of six? Leader and second in command from each guild. Then you have CG outnumbered by non-CG.

>>38439105
>There'd be far less issues if they didn't try to mix the players up.
Yes but do you really think someone as distrusting or elitist as Liza will let anyone have a powerbase in HER guild?

>She might not want to push for mixed teams, rather focussing on retaining her elite core and using the rest as efficiently as they can play to do other stuff.
She's an elitist she'd make sure everyone was up to her standrads( both gaming and loyalty, after all she had them in blatantly bad positioning and they didn't bat an eye til after the fact. Even now only the other guilds are really giving her shit for it not her own.)

>She's not necessarily attempting to lay rightful claim to a throne and then drive everyone off.
Heh, sure. She's a control freak that is exactly what's she doing. After all she has to be in control to Beat Aniximander and the nameless. The other would get in her way.


>Right, and suppose it's a council of six? Leader and second in command from each guild. Then you have CG outnumbered by non-CG.

There'd be so few DH and Wk there that she wouldn't let it happen. It wouldn't be "fair" to her people to have so little voice. After all this is one guild and since her makes up the majority by far player wise, she should be guild leader.


This is more or less a blatant powerplay so she can "protect" the city from itself for it's "own good"

>>38439201
Yeah, whatever. I'm tired of rampant speculation but I don't agree with what you've said.

>>38439235
If she wanted them to "do their own thing" She wouldn't be pushing for one guild, as it would be far easier to o their own things as they are. She wouldn't be asking to "trim the fat" so her people outnumber all the others. She's a known control freak with a grudge against freakshow's leader. The grudge was so abd she fucked over city defense and put other guilds in jeopardy so her people wouldn't "get in the way." Additionally her actions left her guild at 100% strength while the other bigger guilds took losses and smaller guilds got wiped out. How is any of this illogical to you?

Guess we're done for tonight then Sylvetica?

>>38439401
I guess I should have said it more explicitly; I might have been enjoying the discussion.

But yes, archived.

>>38439451
So are anons being overly paranoid? Also next run when?

>>38439286
>She wouldn't be pushing for one guild
We have no idea if she is or not, is the thing. The only thing the post said about who was doing the pushing is
> “Some of the guild officers are currently weighing the possibility of a complete merger between the Alliance guilds.”

You can speculate all you want, but you don't really have much evidence there. Hell, for all we know, Liza could be just as against it.

>>38439451
Oh, I was totally expecting you to post a last part to that update.

>>38439474
>spoiler
Always and forever. Paranoia is the one true constant, even if it isn't warranted.

>>38439479
"But that doesn't make sense in my head canon! REEEEEEEEE!"

You know, I'm starting to wonder if we were never meant to consider joining CG. Like, we were meant to recoil from their initial description and try to outdo them.

And now that we still have a significant number of people wanting to join them we're slowly being exposed to more things that paint them in a bad light in an effort to steer us away.

>>38439479
True she might not be pushing it. She could be against it. It'd still play out this way if it happens, just at a slower pace. Girl has already admitted to having control and trust issues, and with the merger WK and Dh would be shadows at best.


>>38439489
Just think handing the keys to the kingdom to Liza is a bad idea.

>>38439510
meaning?

>>38439590
Probably was meant for us to make our own guild or join WK. Usually elitist guilds are bad. SAO and KOB

Just a reminder that Tatsumaki wants to join CG. We must follow best girl and join too.

>>38439617
When did she say that?

>>38439644
When we visited the guild halls with her and Aelriss. Ael said she wasn't interested.

>>38439653
Was this before or after she saw what Liza did to the city? Cause thing might have changed.

>>38439668
After, this was last thread I believe.

>>38439700
So it was, although from her reaction that was only if she had to join one.

>>38438264
damn, Anaximander is right, Liza's destroying everything.

>>38441990
Did you see the follow up discussion?

>>38442093
bad connection and then 4chan went down, but yeah.

I'm siding with this anon >>38439591. Anaximander accused Liza of all the worst that she could be, and her current actions aren't proving that she's better than that.

>>38442168
Glad to have you on board anon. You agree we should tell Ayla what happened next session then?