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-Combat-
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Roll using dice+1d10 (unless otherwise noted) in options box

*Initial Hit - The first attack in a bout or the attack used to strike an opponent who has fumbled. *If you hit, you deal one stroke of damage, and your opponent must counter roll. If you miss, you have fumbled and can disengage but cannot attack again until your opponent has done so. Hits are only valid if posted with three complete sentences.

Disengage - Disengage posts must be four complete sentences detailing your getaway and must be posted before the defending anon strikes back to be validated. Even numbers are successes. If you fail a disengage you have failed completely and must wait for your opponent to either attack or ignore your antics.

*Counters & Dodging - After being attacked you have the opportunity to make a dodge & counter roll. Even numbers equate a successful roll. Odd numbers mean you failed the roll and are struck. Successfully rolling leads into an immediate counter, and your opponent must now make a dodge roll. *Once a contender fails a dodge roll, that same combatant must then make an initial hit roll. Successful dodge rolls must be two complete sentences long to be valid.

*Autohit Counter (AHC) - Counters and critical strikes rolled into one. If you roll a 0 during a dodge you've managed to pull off an Autohit Counter. Your opponent cannot dodge this attack and their life is reduced by *three <3s.
Strikes always reduce an enemies <3 total by only 1 unless autohit applies.

Rules of Engagement -

1) If attacked by multiple opponents, you don't take initial hit damage . Instead, you make an immediate dodge roll. One successful dodge roll against any of your attackers hits nullifies the other remaining hits, but you can only counter against a single enemy. The remaining enemies can either disengage or attack again, but the same rules apply. FSs and AHCs are only applied when/if you fail a dodge roll against the enemy making a counter roll against you. FSs and AHCs from your opponents allies do not apply.

<< Ex - Distant Star dodges one of two hits from two opponents and chooses opponent A to counter. Opponent B attacks again with opponent A (who successfully dodged into a counter). If Distant Star fails her roll she will take two hits. Distant Star successfully dodges A's attack but changes her counter target to opponent B. Opponent B fails his check and dies, but A attacks again. A Distant Star must now make a dodge roll against A >>

2) If you fail a dodge roll, ALL HITS AGAINST YOU STRIKE.

<< Ex - Fire Eye fails a dodge against one of three attacking opponents. Two of the three attacks are hits. Fire Eye takes two hits >>

3) All hearts are restored to the victor after combat. Canteen is refilled to max after combat.

4) Upon dying, you must give up a single equip to leave behind for the victor to acquire. All other goods in your inventory are returned to darkness (gone completely). Only two equips returned to darkness can be reconjured. Any gear left behind cannot be conjured again until you reacquire said equip. You can not give up items; you must leave an equip behind.

5) Before engagements, post an "approaching" post to your enemy along with the equipment template detailing the gear you intend to do battle in.

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-Weapon Bonuses -
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These are the guidelines to follow for all conjured weapons. Idc if you conjure a megaton hammer, gatling crossbow, great lord tower shield, or hellfire/divine tome - these are the standard bonuses and IHP for each category.

(IHP = initial Hit Parameter)
(FS = Free Strike)

// Melee // Bonus: +1 <3 (*IHP 1-4)

// Ranged // Bonus: *Deadly Accurate (IHP 1-3, *FS on Dodge roll 0&1 <still take dmg on a 1 roll>)

// Tomes // Bonus: Attack two enemies at once, or One Enemy Twice (*IHP 1-2 / dice+2d10)

// Shields // Bonus: enemy AHCs do -2 damage if equipped, blocks initial hits, your AHCs deal -1 damage

// Gauntlets // Bonus: your AHCs do +1 damage if equipped

// Backpack // Bonus: +1 Canteen Capacity

Adjust (x) in "dice+(x)d10" to accomodate equipped items for IHP

First roll(s) = Main Hand // Second roll(s) = Off Hand

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- The following template must be posted proceeding an engagement, so all parties involved are aware of eachothers combat kit -
MH: <Weapon>
SA: <Weapon>
OH:
Back:
Head:
Chest:
Hands:
Legs:
Feet:
Acc1:
Acc2:

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-Summons & Drops-
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The following creatures can be summoned via Tealight Tokens. Choose the appropriate number of tokens and make a roll/summoning post to figure out which enemy you summon.

<< Ex - Two tokens and a dice roll of 7 summon a Goblin Tinkerer)

Once summoned, the necessary amount of tokens are removed from the inventory and each Summon follows standard combat rules. The summoner always attacks first. The IHP of summons is 1-3. Every Summon comes with a set amount of <3s and the summoner must roll for himself as well as the Summon. If the summoner dies or disengages against a Summon they are unsummoned. The summoned creature always targets the one who summoned it if attacked by multiple enemies.

<< Ex - A Distant Star summons a Skeleton and rolls a 4. This counts as a fumble. A Distant Star then posts the attack roll of the NPC and reacts accordingly (either with a dodge, or if the NPC fumbles, an attack) >>

After defeating an enemy, you make a loot roll with a "looting" post. The loot roll determines what items you obtain. The loot post and loot roll must be made by the summoner, and completely out of combat.

( Every <3 requires an additional Tealight Token to summon, +X next to creatures name indicates additional HP but does not require an additional token to summon)

!! Enemies Cannot Perform AHCs - 0's count as dodge rolls for summons !!

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(1-3) Fire Imp <3 // (1-3) tealight token (4-9) Standard Boots (0) Imp Wing
(4-6) Thirsty Ghost <3 // (1-6) ghost paste (7-9) dog bowl (0) Stardust
(7-8) Goblin <3 // (1-3) bubblegum (4-7) tealight token x2 (8-9) Rocks (0) tealight token x2
(9) Mimic <3 // (1-3) Rocks (4-6) matches x2 (7-9) tealight token x2 (0) Standard Shield
(0) Skeleton <3(+1) // (1-3) Lantern (4-6) Standard Boots (7-9) Belt w/ Canteen (0) Flea Cape
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(1-3) Imp Lord <3<3 // (1-3) Rocks (4/5) Standard Pants (6-9) dynamite x2 (0) Imp Wing
(4-6) Fire Eye <3<3 // (1-3) Lava Tear (4-9) tealight token (0) Stardust
(7-8) Goblin Tinkerer <3<3 // (1-5) Crafting Kit (6/7) Standard Pants (8/9) Standard Robe (0) Tinkerers Tools
(9) Fallen Star <3<3 // (1/2) Stardust (3-6) Rocks (7-9) Tealight Tokenx2 (0) Stardustx2
(0) Skeleton Captain <3<3(+1) // (1/2) Standard Tome (3-6) Bottled Flame (7-9) Standard Sword (0) Flea Cape
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(1-3) Fire Phoenix <3<3<3 // (1-3) Bottled Flame (4) Stardustx2 (5-9) Lava Tear (0) Stardust x2
(4-6) Hat Man <3<3<3 // (1-4) Standard Robes (5/6) Belt w/ Canteen (7-9) Standard Hat (0) Suitcase Nuke
(7-8) Hungry Ghost <3<3<3 // (1-3) Coffee Grounds (4-6) Ghost Paste (7-9) Standard Gloves (0) Stardust x2
(9) Ent <3<3<3 // (1-4) Building materials x2 (5-9) Standard Shield (0) Building Materials x4
(0) Skeletal Lord <3<3<3(+1) // (1-3) Standard Shield (4-6) Standard Breastplate (7-9) Bottled Flame (0) Lords Breastplate
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>> All of the enemies below can AHC, and make use of the WEAPONS they drop; shields & gear don't apply <<
(1-3) Fire Dragon <3<3<3<3(+2) // (1-4) Claw Dudes Claw (5-6) Lava Tearx2 (7-9) Clerics Holy Tome+0 (0) Scorpion Tail
(4) Heroic Awoken <3<3<3<3(+3) // (1-4) rocks (5/6) Mirror Shield (7-9) Lords Breastplate (0) Madmans Machete
(5) Lone Awoken <3<3<3<3(+3) // (1-4) Doom Helmet (5/6) rocks (7-9) Lords Breastplate (0) Outlaw Star
(6) Blessed Awoken <3<3<3<3(+3) // (1-4) Doom Helmet (5/6) Mirror Shield (7-9) rocks (0) Tome of the Rising Sun
(7-8) Ancient Ent <3<3<3<3(X2) // (1-3) Flea Cape (4-9) Buiding Materials x4 (0) Dank Robes
(9) Shadow Lord <3<3<3<3(X3) // (1-3) King Killer (4-6) Shadow Suit (7-9) Imp Wing (0) Manamuramusashi
(0) Awoken Star <3<3<3<3(X4) // (1) Crow (2-6) Dead Wizards Spellbook (7-9) Bubblegum (0) A Distant Moon

/ Conjured Items & Equips //

*Items must be used during dodge/counter rolls, or after successful disengages
*Items cannot be used during initial hits.
You can use up to two items per dodge
Item usage requires a single sentence, "I use ______ etc"
Items usage requires a sentence per item used.
Compound sentences totally validate your dodge.
Dodge rolls require an additional sentence is one item is used.
Dodge rolls don't require an additional sentence if two items are used..
Using only one item allows you to AHC.
Using two items compeltely negates landing a AHC.
!! free hits and bonus damage from gear still apply !!
Negated AHCs are instead treated as standard dodges.

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Tealight Tokens // Used to summon NPCs, these do not disappear upon death. Tealight Tokens can also be used at the time of a dodge roll to 1) negate the effects of incoming free strikes against you for THAT TURN 2) safeguard against damage from an upcoming dodge fail, until the next opportunity to dodge arises. Failing to dodge under the saftey of a tealight token results in no damage is taken, but your opponent gets to make an initial hit roll against you.

Dark Stone // If used on a successful dodge roll, your next initial hit can pierce through shields. Lasts until your next initial hit roll fails or passes.

*Belt w/ Canteen // The canteen can be used once (unless modified) per battle to recover one <3. It can be used IMMEDIATELY after taking a fatal blow to recover and continue fighting. Has no effect on a failed dodge roll. Refills after every battle or when the enemy engaged by your group is killed. It can be given away. It is not lost upon death. *If an ally successfully counters it locks the enemy into a dodge roll letting you disengage and use your canteen without having to worry about rolling to recover.

Bottled Flame // Reconjure unconjurable items (1 use) does not disappear upon death

Dynamite // Used to destroy forts (1 use)

Lantern // Let's you receive 1 additional stardust from ghosts when scoring an autohit counter. Cannot be given away. Cannot be lost upon death.

*Ghost Paste // Can disengage from battle during a dodge roll. Take no damage that turn if roll passes. (1 use) A successful hit from an enemy puts you back into battle but deals no initial hit damage unless modifiers activate. A failed hit from an enemy lets you run away. Essentially lets you back out of a fight long enough to bail, or drink from your canteen without rolling.

Cleric Tear // Revive an ally with original items & one additional item (all other items are lost) the revived must accept revival (1 uses) Ally revives immediately back into battle

Bubblegum // "Useless"

*Rocks // If used on a successful dodge roll, your enemy can fail by rolling a 2 while dodging

Lava Tear // Safeguards against the next Autohit Counter received (1 use)

*Coffee Grounds // Can dice+2d10 a dodge (1 use) Slightly stacks with shields (dice+3d10)

Dog Bowl // "Useless"

Stardust // <3 +1 upon use (1 use) All <3s acquired vanish upon death

Matches // Used in burn attempts (1 use)

Building materials // Use to build constructs

Crafting Kit // Can combine building materials (x3) with lava tears (x1) and ghost paste (x2) into tealight tokens (x8)

Tinkerer's Tools // Can break rocks, dog bowls, and bubblegum into building materials x1

Suitcase Nuke // kills user but kills all those attacking the user if used during a successful roll (1 use)

Basic Hat // Head // hit parameter includes 7's
Basic Breastplate // Chest // Reduces AHC damage by 1, +1 <3
Basic Robes // Chest // Reduces AHC dmage by 1
Basic Pants // Legs // +2 <3s
*Basic Gloves // Hands // Increases AHC dmg by 1
*Basic Boots // Feet // +1 <3

// Special Gear //
Special Gear cannot be conjured until acquired. Anything the awoken summons from memory counts as standard equipment and follows standard IHP & weapon bonuses unless stacked with equips listed below. Once special gear is given up it cannot be conjured again without a bottled flame or until it is reacquired.
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Flea Cape // Acc // 9's count towards dodge rolls

King Killer // Acc // Increases AHC damage by 2, 3's count toward dodge rolls

Doom Helmet // Head // hit parameter includes 7's & 8's, free strikes on IHP roll 8

Lords Breastplate // Chest // Reduces AHC damage by 2, +2 <3

Madmans Machete // Melee // Canteen capacity increased by 1. Can be reconjured even if relinquished, cannot be broken down into building materials. Can only be conjured/reconjured upon revival.

Scorpion Tail // Melee // Four turns after your first dodge (the dodge turn doesn't count), attempt a free strike (determined by a successful dodge), with a followup attempt on turn six. Each free strike can be targetted at only one enemy at a time, and these strikes can only take effect once per battle

*Shadow Suit // Acc // can attempt to steal items (even # = hit, odd # & 0 = fumble, can disengage), ignores 3 free strikes per fight

Cat Ear Crown // Head // hit parameter includes 7's, +1 <3, using your canteen during a successful dodge roll results in a free strike against your enemy if their next dodge roll is a success. If their dodge roll fails, the cat ear crown modifies the initial hit parameter of their main hand weapon by (min+1)-(max-1)

Manamuramusashi // Melee // IHP dice+2d10, +1 <3

Dank Robes // Chest // Reduces AHC damage by 1, IHP for Tomes is increased by (min+0)-(max+1), canteen capacity increased by 1

Clerics Holy Tome+0 // Tome & Acc // Adds 1 <3 for every hat man or shadow lord killed (up to 3) Resets upon death.

Mirror Shield // Shield // Reflect 1 point of AHC damage & 2 free strikes (per battle) back at the attacker, +1 <3

Dead Wizards Spellbook // Tome & Acc // Lands a free strike on all attacking enemies if the enemy countered fails their dodge roll. Free strike is not applied to enemy who failed their dodge roll.

Claw Dudes Claw // Melee // IHP increased by (min+0)-(max+1), FS if IHP roll lands an 8
Imp Wing // Acc // 3's during dodge rolls result in a free strike, but damage is still taken if the roll fails

A Distant Moon // Shield // Adds 1 <3 for every 4 <3s the wielder possesses, Canteen capacity increased by 1

Crow // Firearm // Rolling a successful dodge after landing an AHC results in a second AHC from that dodge roll

Tome of the Rising Sun // Tome & Acc // Whoever holds this tome can use his canteen on an ally in battle. Increases canteen capacity by 1.

Outlaws Star // Firearm // Every time you are victim of an AHC, you retaliate with a free strike. 1's count toward dodges.

// Craftable Gear & Summons //
> Requires Crafting Kit<

Duelists Gauntlets // Gauntlets // Reflect 1 points of AHC damage back at the attacker, recover 1 <3 on IHP rolls of 8 & deals damage when an opponent misses their initial hits. Raises IHP by (min+0)-(max+1)
(Recipe: 3 Dark Stones, 1 Ghost Paste, 1 Coffee Grounds)

Brutes Gauntlets // Gauntlets // Reduces AHC damage by 2, <3 +2, AHC dmg +1
(Recipe: 3 Dark Stones, 2 Rocks, 1 Lava Tear)

Starlight Gauntlets // Gauntlets // Canteen capacity +1. After landing an initial hit, regain one canteen swig and deal 1 damage if your opponent fails their immediately following counter roll. Canteen cannot refill beyond 1.
(Recipe: 3 Dark Stones, 1 Stardust)

Tower Shield // Shield // Reduces AHC damage by 2, +1 <3
(Recipe: 3 Dark Stones, 1 Dog Bowl, 1 Bubblegum, 1 Rock)

Bag of Phantoms // Back // Begin each fight with a ghost pastex2
(Recipe: 5 Dark Stones, 2 Ghost Paste)

Bag of Beans // Back // Begin each fight with coffee grounds x1
(Recipe: 5 Dark Stones, 1 Coffee Grounds)

Charlie Brown Bag // Back // Begin each fight with rocks x3
(Recipe: 5 Dark Stones, 5 Rocks)

= Summoning the following creatures requires no tealight tokens. These creatures are instead summoned with a Belt / Canteen and a dice roll. Their drops are at a 100% rate =

(1) Shadow Imp <3 // 1 Dark Stone, 1 Stardust, 2 Tealight Token
(2-6) Fading Star <3<3 // 2 Dark Stones
(7-8) Black Blob <3<3<3 // 2 Dark Stones, 1 Tealight Token
(9) Iron Mimic <3<3<3<3 // 1 Coffee Grounds, 1 Rock, 1 Ghost Paste
(0) Hungry Skeleton <3<3<3<3<3 // 3 Dark Stones, 1 Tealight Token

- Structures -
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Structures supply some afk defense while you're away doing other things. The downside is that they can be burned down by with matches via burn attempts. Burning only succeeds if the player rolls a 3, 6, 9, or 0 - all other rolls simply use the item up. To destroy a fort, standard explosives or a spellbook must be used. No one inside a destroyed construct is hurt, they are simply revealed and open to engage in combat.

Tent : Requires Building Materials x2
(Owner + 1 Untargettable by 1 enemy, targettable by 2 or more)

*Cottage: Requires Building Materials x3, or Tent x1 & Building Materials x1
(Owner + 2 Untargettable by 2 or fewer enemies, targettable by 3 or more)
(Can fight summons (<3x1 or less) within without fear of ambush)

*Big Cabin: Requires Cottage x1 & Building Materials x2
(Owner + 3 Untargettable by 4 or fewer enemies, targettable by 5 or more)
(Can fight summons (<3x2 or less) within without fear of ambush)

*Fort: Requires Cabin x1, Cottage x1, & Building Materials x4
(Owner & All Inside are untargettable. Cannot be burned down.)
(Can fight summons (<3x4 or less) within without fear of ambush)

(After reading the last thread I realized I didn't specify what kind of damage this deals)

Duelists Gauntlets // Gauntlets // Reflect 1 points of AHC damage back at the attacker, recover 1 <3 on IHP rolls of 8 & deals free strike damage when an opponent misses their initial hits. Raises IHP by (min+0)-(max+1)
(Recipe: 3 Dark Stones, 1 Ghost Paste, 1 Coffee Grounds)

(im exhausted as fuck ill be back tomorrow to see what i got)

(Repost.)
To King:

"I wouldn't mind staying the night and I can pay my way with some song and entertainment."

A fine lot of souls these are.

>>188804
"Come, then."

I turn, and begin walking into the distance. I call to the marine:

"Sir Knight, how much do we still require in the way of materials to complete the castle?"

>>188810
Still need 2 more material unfortunately.

>>188793
(op b4 i go to sleep i just wanted to ask dont these seem a little op to you?? i missed a fallen star last thread nearly three times in a row last thread and i roll 3d10 not trying to stir shit im just saying u might wnt to take another look)

>>188810
I follow, tuning the violin slightly as we walk back, taking in the talk of the King and Knight.

Slowly coming to the realization that this isn't night and it probably doesn't get any brighter here.

>>188822
(Well, there's only one person who has them currently as far as I saw so I'm not sure how "op" they are. But I'll spend the remainder of the time I'm awake tonight toying around with them myself to see how potent they are. Thanks for bringing it to my attention)

(I'll get your belongings to you in the morning once I've figured out what I'd like to bless you with)

>>188832
We come to what seems to be an outer wall in construction, and you realize that a great castle is being built here. A cabin sits next to the project, and that is where we go.

"Humble beginnings," I say. "Soon we will complete this grand project, and I and all my subjects shall have a sanctuary."

(Just going to repost this before I head on my way so everyone is up to date with the changes)

*Initial Hit - The first attack in a bout or the attack used to strike an opponent who has fumbled. *If you hit, you deal one stroke of damage, and your opponent must counter roll. If you miss, you have fumbled and can disengage but cannot attack again until your opponent has done so. Hits are only valid if posted with three complete sentences.

*Once a contender fails a dodge roll, that same combatant must then make an initial hit roll. Successful dodge rolls must be two complete sentences long to be valid.

>>188851
"It may be humble but I do believe I see the makings of greatness as well, you have a good worker in this Knight."

I tie off the blanket around my legs as a sort of kilt (intended as decency coverings and not armor of any kind)

"I realize now that you are at a disadvantage my good King. My name is Roland. Well met."

>>188873
Well it seems the king approves of you so enter the cabin and rest here if you wish.
I'm also going to retire to my quarters for the night.

>>188873
"Well met, Roland. Be welcome in my hall."

I look out into the darkness.

"You will need to be able to defend yourself. I shall see to it that you are well-equipped as soon as I can."

(Trying to multitask, so posting is slow)

I rest "for the night" in the hall, though I play a tune of the kings wishing first.

Unfortunately my friends I must sleep for a time.

Sorry I joined so late in my possible posting time I wanted to be sure to read up on all the threads before posting myself. I couldn't help but join in. What a fun little adventure, good job DS.

Should be posting Saturday as well, Fridays are bad for me but I just wanted to introduce my character for the time being.

Rolled 8 (1d10)

>>188897
At the moment he was gifted a tome by the star
>>188900
More people are always welcome, at least you got your character up now.

Before I get off I shall pray for a crafting kit.

Rolled 5 (1d10)

Ugh, today was a terrible day of grueling work.

At least now I can get in some late-night grinding though.

Stepping out from my hall, I take a deep breath, and from my pocket pull out two tealight tokens. I cast them into the darkness, and ready my uzi to fight whatever comes back at me.

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>189034
A fire eye emerges from the darkness. I can't help but smile. This was the very first kind of monster I and the knight encountered here.

"Have at you, beast!" I shout as I fire.

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>189041
The eye suddenly dodges out of the way, and its pupil glows white hot. A beam of heat shoots out straight at me!

Rolled 7 (1d10)

>>189045
But the beam goes wide. We circle each other, and I grin at the doomed monster.

"Do you know who I am, beast?" I say as I fire another volley.

Rolled 6 (1d10)

>>189049
My crown grants me great accuracy, and the bullets fly straight and true towards the foe. It realizes what is happening at the last moment...

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>189052
...and it shifts out of the way. Though it makes no sound, it is unmistakably enraged. Another blast of heat gathers, and suddenly I find myself on the defensive again, dodging yet another. No matter. I do not fear such a puny creature.

Rolled 10 (1d10)

>>189056
The heat singes me, but I do not falter. I have faced far worse. Instead, I take aim, and fire again.

"I am the first of the awakened. King and protector of the wasteland. Do you think you can face me?"

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>189064
Such an attack would have been nearly unavoidable in days past, but it seems the world has changed. The eye once more escapes it, circling me just as fast, and another blast of fire comes at me.

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>189065
I laugh mockingly at the creature as I nimbly avoid the beam.

"Pathetic. Do you know, there was a time when I was wary of your kind?"

I shoot again, with all the time in the world.

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>189068
The eye is fast enough to avoid the shots, but that doesn't make it any less predictable. Once more it lines up a beam of searing flame. I smile, preparing to meet it.

Rolled 2 (1d10)

>>189075
I raise my shield and prepare to hold off the flame with it. If it holds, I reach for my canteen, and take a swig.

"Batter away at me all you like, beast. You're hopelessly out of your depth."

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>189078

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3lnkDxId04

"I AM THE KING, AND YOU WILL FALL BEFORE ME."

The beam of fire impacts against my shield, but only for a moment. When I emerge from behind it, I suddenly look barely even human.

The crown, already strangely intimidating in its own right, has begun to put on a show. My voice booms in a low bass that reverberates through the darkness, an order of magnitude louder than a normal speaking tone. The gold of the earred headpiece, as well as the gems encrusting it, glow with a low level of light that perhaps would not be readily noticeable from far away, if not for the fact that my form is now wreathed in darkness. Shadows veil my eyes, pronounce the bones in my face, and stretch out from my feet in unnatural directions.

"BLEED, BEAST."

The flames themselves in the eye quiver, and it backs off, but in its terror fails to remember how to defend itself. It weakly attempts to dodge my oncoming bullets, which wail unnaturally through the air, streaks of reddish light following in their wake.

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>189084
Bullets slam into the eye, and the damage they cause seems to wake it up. The eye's flames seem to burn brighter, and though wounded, it turns back towards me.

As it does, the shadows retreat from my body, my height appears normal once again, (did it ever really change?) the crown ceases its glowing, and my eyes appear from the darkness, looking amused.

I say nothing more as the eye's counterattack comes toward me, a white hot beam fueled by its rage and pain and fear.

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>189086
I more or less swat aside the attack with a sidestep and a small shift of my shield. Mercilessly lifting the uzi, I let fly another round of bullets, and the eye turns to avoid them...

Rolled 2 (1d10)

>>189089
With a fantastic explosion, the beast dies. I shield my eyes and use the shield to guard myself against the heat, and when all has settled, I approach the ash pile to retrieve what's left of the creature.

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>189092
"A tear...I suppose it's better than nothing."

Walking back to the cabin, I use the tinker tools to turn the item into building materials. The castle is nearing completion. Only one more heap of building materials is needed.

But I have not finished yet. Taking another two tokens from my pocket, I throw them into the darkness yet again, and prepare to attack whatever comes from it.

Rolled 6 (1d10)

>>189095
Another fire eye materializes. I groan. This is not at all what I was hoping for.

"Holding a grudge, are you?"

I open fire.

Rolled 10 (1d10)

>>189096
The fire eye seems unperturbed by my opening volley. Instead, a bout of flame is released from its pupil. It drifts toward me menacingly...

Rolled 1 (1d10)

>>189097
The flame comes close, but not close enough, although it was exactly the kind of thing I get the sense I'd have been unable to dodge just a couple days ago. Putting aside that thought, I fire another burst, circling my enemy.

Rolled 8 (1d10)

>>189099
My shots are true, but there is still time for the eye to react. It turns to face me, and its pupil narrows.

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>189101
A beam of heat bursts forth from the center of the eye, melting my bullets in midair and throwing them back at me. Instinct taking over, I jump back, and raise my shield to protect against airborne, molten lead.

Rolled 8 (1d10)

>>189103
Hearing the impact of the lead on my shield and feeling the heat radiating around it, I fight against the beam, but this one is sustained. Seeking to take the eye by surprise, I point the uzi around the shield and fire blindly. Perhaps, if I saturate the air, I will hit something.

(Eye's dodge)

Rolled 2 (1d10)

>>189105
No luck. The bullets hit absolutely nothing, and this fire beam is still going. I have to get out of it. Twisting, I throw myself to the side, and try to use my shield to hold off the beam as much as I can while I try to get out of it to get a real shot.

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>189106
I successfully avoid the beam, but it doesn't stop. I take the shot as the eye swings over to look at me, its white-hot death beam coming with it. IT comes down to who's faster...

Rolled 2 (1d10)

>>189108
I am. My bullets find their mark, and the beam abruptly stops. The eyes flames burn a darker shade of red as it is wounded, and it turns to me and launches a deadly fireball.

Rolled 1 (1d10)

>>189111
The fireball rolls toward me, scorching the ground as it does. No matter. I raise my shield and charge straight at it, my uzi raised to fire once I'm through.

Rolled 1 (1d10)

>>189113
I let out a growl of pain. The fire roils around the shield and singes my skin. But when I lower the shield on the other side of the fire, it's just me and the eye. There is nothing to protect it from lead death.

There is once again a fantastic explosion, and I walk to the corpse to collect my reward.

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>>189116
Another tear. Useless to anyone without tinker's tools. Luckily, I am a king, and a king is possessed of great riches. I have tinker tools in my cabin.

The eye is quickly broken down, and everything needed for a castle is acquired, with all 5 remaining materials gathered.

(RP wise, castle has been in construction for a while, and is just now finished.)

A NEW CAPITAL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAZsf8mTfyk

Rejoice, awakened! His Majesty, King Robert Oppenheimer, Lord of the Wasteland and Protector of the Awake, has completed a great fortress, the likes of which does not exist in this world. A bastion against chaos, a center of chivalry and culture, a safe haven from monsters, castle Oppenheimer shall henceforth be the new capital of the kingdom. Let all true servants of light and order flock to its gates.

And now, at the center of the keep, in the largest chamber, the king himself sits. At last, the ruler of the awakened has a proper home.

The next time I see either of the people in the castle, I address them.

>>188902
"Sir Knight, you have served me well, and at last we have a capital worthy of royalty. I hereby appoint you Lord General. Henceforth, you shall command my armies in my absence. You shall win glory in my name, and bring order to the wasteland when I cannot. Continue to serve well."

>>188900
"You are welcome to stay in the capital as long as you like, Roland. You will find it far more comfortable than any lodgings available outside the outer walls, and we could use some music here."

Rolled 7 (1d10)

>>187917
(I fell asleep on my desk lol!)

I was able to clear my head up after a while of thinking and fell asleep. Later I woke up and saw no one was directly around me and I picked up a Tealight Token and smashed it into the ground.

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>189196
There appears a Goblin right in font of me. I take my bow and aim on the Goblin. I take a shot at the Goblin trying to hit it as hard as possible.

(Mobile posting. Forgot I had clover downloaded.)

After a brief jaunt exploring inside the walls. I am greeted by the king in the main hall.

To king: "My dear king, this is truly a feat. I shall commemorate the finishing of the walls with a song. Give me some time to compose.

As for your offer. I believe a hall such as this deserves to be filled with sound. I would claim you as my own. "

I draw blood from my palm with a bite. I then let some trickle to the floor.

"Do the same and a pact is sworn. My fealty is to the mighty king Robert."

I await a response.

(Okay, so Musashi was right. Duelists Gauntlets supersped the pace of battle. They were essentially ripping enemies apart before fights even made it to the dodge-lock phase. They are an equipment piece that are supposed to punish enemy failures though, so instead of removing their ability I've just modified it to fit combat more comfortably)

Duelists Gauntlets // Gauntlets // Reflect 1 points of AHC damage back at the attacker, recover 1 <3 on IHP rolls of 8. Deals a free strike when an opponent misses their counter roll after being victim of an initial hit. Raises IHP by (min+0)-(max+1)

(Ex. Awoken <wearing the gloves> lands an initial hit before his enemy. His enemy must now attempt a counter roll. His enemy fails, takes standard damage AND free strike damage, and now must attempt an initial hit. FREE STRIKE DAMAGE IS NOT APPLIED WHEN AN ENEMY FAILS A DODGE ROLL. IT ONLY APPLIES ON FAILED COUNTERS FOLLOWING AN INITIAL HIT)

*the star shines and places a Belt w/ Canteen and a Standard Hat in Musashis inventory*

(Also, I'm not adding any new content today. First, I'm going to demonstrate a fight for everyone so there is a full example for people to follow. The rules have changed a lot since the first thread. Then I'm going to take the time to clean up the manual and make it as coherent as possible for the next thread.)

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*the star vanishes from the sky and reappears instantly upon the ground in her humanoid form fully equipped*

MH: Manamuramusashi - IHP dice+2d10, +1 <3
SA: Tome of the Rising Sun - Whoever holds this tome can use his canteen on an ally in battle. Increases canteen capacity by 1.
OH: Duelists Gauntlets - Reflect 1 points of AHC damage back at the attacker, recover 1 <3 on IHP rolls of 8. Deals a free strike when an opponent misses their counter roll after being victim of an initial hit. Raises IHP by (min+0)-(max+1)
Back: Charlie Brown Bag - Begin each fight with rocks x3
Head: Cat Ear Crown - hit parameter includes 7's, +1 <3, using your canteen during a successful dodge roll results in a free strike against your enemy if their next dodge roll is a success. If their dodge roll fails, the cat ear crown modifies the initial hit parameter of their main hand weapon by (min+1)-(max-1)
Chest: Lords Breastplate - Reduces AHC damage by 2, +2 <3
Hands: Standard Gloves +1 AHC damage
Legs: Standard Pants +2 <3s
Feet: Standard Boots +1 <3
Acc1: Tome of the Rising Sun
Acc2: Imp Wing // Acc // 3's during dodge rolls result in a free strike, but damage is still taken if the roll fails

If I were an awoken who had used enough stardust to meet the <3 limits (7 stardust+ base <3 = 8 total <3s) This equipment would give me an additional eight <3s, and the melee bonus from Manamuramusashi would give me one more. That means I begin every fight with 8+9= 17 <3s. I'd take this total and put it next to my trip.

Ex. A Distant Star <3x17 #whatevertrevor

*with a wave of her hand, an Heroic Awoken rises from the dark*

Rolled 1, 1, 6, 8 = 16 (4d10)

I don't quite like the looks of this one.

*she waves her hand again and forms a Lone Awoken*

Much better. Now at this point of the battle we're looking at two things. Initial Hits and Counter Rolls. Let's look at my weapons.

MH: Manamuramusashi - IHP dice+2d10, +1 <3
SA: Tome of the Rising Sun - Whoever holds this tome can use his canteen on an ally in battle. Increases canteen capacity by 1.

Manamuramusashi changes the melee dice roll of my main hand to a two dice roll, which stacks with the natural two dice roll bonus of the tome in my side arm slot. That means I'd be attacking with four dice total. The hit parameter of each roll is determined by my weapons.

The initial hit parameter of my main hand is 1-4.
The initial hit parameter of my sidearm is 1-2.

Take a look at my off hand since I have duelists gauntlets equipped. They raise my initial hit parameters further, so now..

The initial hit parameter of my main hand is 1-5.
The initial hit parameter of my sidearm is 1-3.

Because I've summoned this enemy, I'm allowed the first strike.

*she levitates the blades above her head and sends it flying at the Lone Awoken. As the twinblade flies forth she begins to recite from her tome. This should be an easy victory*

Rolled 1 (1d10)

>>189386
*the blade pierces the Lone Awoken in the chest but the tome casts both miss*

Neat! Couldn't ask for a better turnout.
Let's look at the numbers, shall we?

1, 1, 6, 8

So.. what does this mean? It means this. The first two rolls are my main hand rolls (they always come first) and the second two rolls are my sidearm rolls (they always come second). If I had the tome in my main hand this order would be reversed.

Do you see the 8 I rolled? If I had been missing any health, the traits on my duelists gloves would have healed me here.

NOW - since I've made the INITIAL HIT the enemy TAKES DAMAGE and makes a COUNTER ROLL. This is NOT a dodge roll. If the enemy successfully rolls it forces ME into a DODGE ROLL.

*the star stands completely motionless as the Lone Awoken raises its gun and fires*

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>189400
This is a failed counter roll because it landed on an odd number. Because it failed its roll it takes standard damage..

*the star steps cooly to the side and uses her tome to blast the Lone Awoken with light*

..and I gain a free strike from the Duelists Gauntlets because it failed a COUNTER ROLL.

*she then levitates the blade out of the enemy and immediately sends it back into its body in a different spot*

Let's take a look at its weapon.

Outlaws Star // Firearm // Every time you are victim of an AHC, you retaliate with a free strike. 1's count toward dodges.

If the enemy had been making a dodge roll here it would have passed. Fortunately for me, that wasn't the case.

BECAUSE IT FAILED, COMBAT HAS BEEN RESET. WE ARE NOW BACK AT THE INITIAL HIT PHASE AND MY ENEMY GETS THE TURN.

Because he failed his counter roll, combat priority goes to him.

*the Lone Awoken raises its gun again and fires another shot*

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>189201
The arrow missed the Goblin and he jumps onto me. Whilst jumping he balls his hand into a fist. On the moment of impact he swings his fist and tries to hit me.

Rolled 10, 1, 7, 2 = 20 (4d10)

>>189418
*the bullet misses its mark by a long shot*

Ordinary enemies always attack with a IHP parameter of 1-3. This fella rolled a 9 so that was a ridiculous miss. If it was another awoken it could attempt to disengage here, but since it's a summon it's just a miss and a fumble.

Now it's my turn to try and make an initial hit.

*combat resumes. The Lone Awoken is clearly outclassed by the star. It never really stood a chance*

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>189434
Booya baby! Let's review the numbers.

10 (miss) 1 (hit) 7 (hit) 2 (hit)

Normally the 7 would count as a miss, but let's take a look at my fancy equips.

Cat Ear Crown // Head // hit parameter includes 7's, etc

The enemy has been forced to make a new counter roll. Again, this is not a dodge roll. If it had been making a dodge roll the last time it was making a counter roll the 1 would have

1) let it pass its roll check
2) let it deal free damage due to gun bonuses

*the Lone Awoken attempts to fire more rounds at the star through the onslaught of attacks it's under*

Rolled 2, 3 = 5 (2d10)

>>189447
Another failed counter roll. This is the point where it takes standard damage, and bonus damage from my gauntlets.

Let's do a quick review.

>>189386
Successfully landed the initial hit here, dealing one damage and forcing the awoken into a counter.

>>189400
The awoken failed its counter roll and took two strokes of damage.

>>189418
The awoken reset combat by failing its counter and attempted a new initial hit. It missed pretty hard.

>>189434
I've attacked again. My rolls are a success and I deal another stroke of damage. The awoken must now counter roll.

>>189447
And it fails here, resulting in taking another standard stroke of damage as well as a free hit. He's getting eaten alive.

My total damage thus far = 6
His total damage thus far = 0

*the star conjures another awoken; an Heroic Awoken*

Let's even these odds a bit. It's their turn to make an initial hit attempt.

*both of the awoken attempt to attack the star together, Heroic in the lead and Lone in the background*

Rolled 8 (1d10)

>>189459
Heroic parameters due to Madmans Machete
1-4, and landed with the first roll since it led the attack

Lone parameters
1-3, scored a 3

They both passed. NORMALLY this would result in me taking damage, but since I was attacked by multiple enemies I now need to make A DODGE ROLL

*the star begins to vanish into thin air. Nothing can touch her here. Everything her light touches is her domain*

>>189474
And it was a success! Now I never specified in my dodge post which on the two awoken I was attacking but for the sake of simplicity, we'll say it was the Heroic since he was closer.

The heroic awoken now attempts a dodge roll (which leads straight into a counter) and the lone awoken could disengage, but he attacks again

The heroics roll will the the first roll.

Rolled 1, 6 = 7 (2d10)

>>189487
(oops! Here's the roll)

>>189489
roll 1 = 1

The heroic awoken fails its roll. It now takes a standard stroke of damage and prepares to make an initial hit.

roll 2 = 6
The lone awoken missed! If it had passed the check **I would be forced to counter roll against it, putting us back into a dodge lock**

*the star waves her hand, banishing the awoken back to their sleep, and she returns back to her comfy little nook in the sky*

// Shields // Bonus: enemy AHCs do -2 damage if equipped, blocks initial hits, your AHCs deal -1 damage

(Just wanted to clarify that shields block initial hits from monsters as well)

>>189145
I thank you for this honor my king. May we bring our kingdom to glory and greatness.
>>188902
>>189503

(posting a little flow map for simplicity)

IH (initial hit)
C (counter)
D (dodge)

IH -> miss -> enemy IH
IH -> hit -> enemy counter -> fail -> enemy IH
IH -> hit -> enemy counter -> pass -> dodge

Dodge -> pass -> enemy dodge
Dodge -> pass -> enemy dodge -> pass -> dodge
Dodge -> pass -> enemy dodge -> fail -> enemy IH

(Hope this helps guys! This should make your battles fly by much faster compared to v1-3 rules (: try your hand at multisummoning if your feeling brave!)

(I'm *yawn* going back to sleep before I come back to play along. Maybe we can try tackling a big enemy together)

*the star leaves everyone currently awoken one stardust and 5 tealight tokens*

>>189516
*the star conjures up six tealight tokens and studies them for a moment before altering them just enough to form..*

Firefly Tokens // Allows you to summon an enemy of your choice. Each <3 the enemy has requires an additional token to summon, just like tealight tokens

*she places the six tokens into the doom marines inventory and dozes back to sleep*

Good..*yawn*..luck little one

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>189529
I thank you for this great star. While I'm in the castle courtyard I take out 2 firefly tokens. Out comes a goblin tinkerer and I open fire before it can react.
GEAR
Shotgun
Doom helmet
Robe
Pants
Gloves
Boots
ITEMS
4 black stones
2 stones
1 lava tear
1 ghost paste
1 coffee ground
9 teallight tokens
6 firefly tokens.

>>189550
My shots go wide. The tinkerer takes this opportunity to strike. It cackles as it swings its weapon.

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>189554

Rolled 6 (1d10)

>>189555
It manages to hit me. It backs off as I try to counter it.

Rolled 1 (1d10)

>>189561
I send bucksot flying towards its form. It sees this and dives for the ground.

>>189564
Oh, but it is to late! Its lower body is mangled and bleeding. The creature attacks in a fit of rage.

Rolled 7 (1d10)

>>189568
Of course I keep forgetting my rolls.

Rolled 2 (1d10)

>>189572
The goblins misses! I take this opportunity to fire at its form. Meanwhile its swinging wildly near me.

Rolled 10 (1d10)

>>189574
My shots strike true and the goblin is no more. I begin walking up to is corpse to loot it.

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>189579
And I find... another set of tinkerer tools. I'll throw them in the castle storage. I then summon another tinkerer with the firefly tokens.

+1 tinkerer tools.

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>189584
The goblin is shot before it can react! It attempts to counter me as I fire again.

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>189421
The goblin lands next to me and isn't able to hit me. I take aim again and take another shot at him. The arrow flies out the crossbow and towards the Goblin.

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>189592
The goblin fails to dodge and its head become a stump. I loot its body.

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>189593
It was a arrow straight through his chest and the Goblin is dead. I stick my hand out to take the loot.

>>189596
I pick up the 2 Tealight Tokens and but them in my inventory.

*+2 Tealight Tokens*

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>>189596
I lucked out and got the crafting tools I need, I excitedly begin using them and by using 1 lava tear, 2 stones, and 3 black stones, I forge a pair of gauntlets, The brutes gauntlets. So similar to the ones I had before I got sent to this wasteland. I slowly put them on and the memorys rush back, 3 words escape my mouth, RIP AND TEAR!
GEAR
Shotgun
Doom helmet
Brutes gauntlets
Pants
Gloves
Boots
Robe
ITEMS
Coffee ground
Ghost paste
1 black stone
9 teallight tokens
2 firefly tokens
CASTLE STORAGE
2 tinkerer tools
1 crafting tools

>>189316
(No rest for the weary.. thought I was getting a puppy. What I got was a full time job.)

(Anyway, more balancing acts. I was reviewing items in bed)

Starlight Gauntlets // Gauntlets // Canteen capacity +1. Can use canteen during any turn. Regain one canteen swig whenever your opponent fails a dodge roll. 1's now contribute to passing counter rolls. Canteen cannot refill beyond 1.

(Took away their ability to do damage on a counter hit since I gave it to Duelists Gauntlets. These were meant to be a support oriented item used in conjunction with <ideally> the Tome of the Rising Sun so it didn't make much sense to have them dealing damage)

>>189623
(That ridiculous damage on an AHC!! But it's okay because that's the whole point of AHCs. I'm toying with the idea of making an accessory to make them easier to roll under certain situations. Any Doom inspired items I could worth with?)

>>189128
( +1, now I've gotta get some tough monsters together so you can lead some charges (: )

(PS, I'm currently working on a link to provide you guys with where I've been compiling all my information. It should make reviewing and learning everything much easier as well as bring more players in. I'm pretty sure a big reason why there are so few of us around is because of WALLS OF TEXT, or novels, as Musashi put it)

>>189783
I'll be honored if more doom related items get put in, if you want inspiration for them look no further than the praetor suit, his suit of armor. That or theres his varied arsenal weapons to look at.

>>189809
hey thx for the items. im guessing from reading the posts in the old threads you do this kind of thing professionally but this is a personal project? if so then wow way to go ur way more devoted to ur hobbies than i am

Thank you DS for such a fun quest. I like this kind of spur of the moment idea turned serious questing.

I intend to not go into combat ever(or at least not often) as I'm trying to flesh out some roleplaying...that I can't seem to get elsewhere.

Just so you know^. Also I'm thinking I might be able to do some "bard spells" like calming people or getting them hyped for battle?

>>189266
I nod, and slice my own hand slightly on the edge of my breastplate before reciprocating the gesture.

"I accept your oath, musician. May your violin bring much merriment to this court."

I give Roland space to work, and leave him, walking my great halls in contemplation.

Rolled 8 (1d10)

In a taxi to the airport and there's traffic, so I figure I'll try and get a fight in.

Stepping into the courtyard of castle Oppenheimer, I pull my last tealight token from my pocket and throw it down in front of me.

Rolled 2 (1d10)

>>190655
A goblin materializes from the air in front of me. With the air of one who has done this a thousand times, I quickly raise my Uzi, take aim, and fire.

Rolled 8 (1d10)

>>190673
The goblin is taken by surprise, fired upon as it tries to get its bearings. It tries to throw itself out of the way.

>>190678
The goblin barely manages to escape death, and charges me, needle-sharp teeth bared. I shoot again.

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>190687

Rolled 7 (1d10)

>>190690
The goblin manages to catch me off guard, and sinks his teeth into my unarmed calf. It draws a hiss of pain from me, but I've had worse. I shoot down at the little monster.

>>190673
Due to the recent combat changes I believe the goblin just died here since it only has one health.as shown here
>>189386
>>189400

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>190695
The goblin sees it coming at the last second, and tries to move out of the way, rolling to the side...

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>190697
Wait, so IHPs do automatic damage now?

It doesn't matter anyway. He failed his last dodge roll, and I walk up to his corpse to collect my l00t.

>>190749
Bubblegum. Useless, except as the ultimate "fuck you" to an enemy after they win a hard-fought, hours long battle.

>>190749
Yeah it's been changed. It goes like this now so battles dont take hours.
Hit>enemy damaged and they make a dodge roll>make the dodge then its the other persons turn to dodge, alternatively they fail the dodge, they take more damage> then it repeats with the enemy that failed the dodge doing an IHP roll.

>>190785
Thank god, maybe next time I see scorpchan it won't take all night to kill her

>>190749
>>190801

(Foolish king! Do you think I'm typing these novels worth of posts for nothing? I can tell someone hasn't been keeping up with changes, tsk tsk! How can we expect you to rule a kingdom if you fight like an old combat system??

Start here -
>>189356
Or, if you want a short version,
>>189520

(: I knew you hadn't checked out the info when you said you used your last tealight token)

>>189979
( I'm not sure if I could call myself a professional because it's not something I do on a daily basis. I'd say "semi-pro" if I had more official projects under my belt, so that doesn't apply either. The industry is really hard to find stable work in unless you network well or start your own company. I'm not really the social type and I'm not too business savvy )

( This is just fun for me. I've been playing tabletop games since I was a kid and The Star is a character from a series of sci-fi short stories I've written )

>>190286
( Np! (: Serious roleplayers are a dying breed of folk that took a sharp decline once yahoo chat was changed back around the early 2000s. If I could even begin to tell you how much time went into creating profiles and getting good at the t1 combat system you'd call me crazy. We're happy to have you here. )

( There is actually a lot of stuff I could implement to the game that I'm hesitant to post here because there is already SO MUCH to keep up with. Maybe once I put the finishing touched on the website I'm putting together to make the OPs more concise I'll dig through all of my old flash drives for concepts to dust off. I'm pretty sure I've got a tabletop based buff system somewhere )

( Kudos to you for playing a character less combat oriented. It reminds me of my main from FF11. Bards were fun if you could afford to play one )

>>190801
( Also Scorp girl was in the thread for hours yesterday slaughtering things. I think you'll find her much harder to take down now, and you guys were pretty evenly matched during your dodge roll bonanza )

>>190801
(How much time do you think you have? I want to try my hand at the fire dragon and above but I'm worried I'll get something like a awoken star and have to disingage merely because I get chipped away by attrition because of the top tier health of these monsters and waste tokens.)

>>190858
(If the king is unable to join you I'll become a clone of you and fight by your side (: )

>>190858
>>190884
ill join in if you ur cool with it

>>190814
Pff, you expect me to wade through hours of solo RP? I am a busy man!

Speaking of which, I'm going to be on an island far away from Internet starting tomorrow morning. I'll be around on my phone, but not really. I'll try to be around tonight too.

Also, hah! I too can grind for several hours. With the power of my crown and the loyalty of my subjects, she and her rebellion don't stand a chance...

>>190858
I have precisely an hour before I need to board.

I eat my stardust btw

Rolled 7 (1d10)

>>190937
Alright then, I throw 4 tokens on the ground.

Rolled 10 (1d10)

>>190945
Out that spawns is an ancient looking ent looking angry. Before it can do anything I open fire on it. Mean while I wait for the king to react.

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>190945
I ready my weapon as what appears to be a massive tree grows from the courtyard, shoving aside stones as it does. Raising my gun, I prepare to fire.

"Well general, I've never been one to turn away from a challenge."

Lifting the gun, I waste no time, and open fire on the ent, before it can come at us.

Rolled 6 (1d10)

>>190965
Seeing us fire the ent reacts. It attempts to shield itself with its arm as to not get damaged.

Rolled 6 (1d10)

>>190989
In retaliation for my attack, the ent lumbers (heh) toward me, and attempts a swing at me. My shield will be useless against such force, so I try to dodge out of the way and fire back.

Rolled 7 (1d10)

>>190989
I try and fire at the ent while its busy with the king. Buckshot is sent flying everywhere.

I just realized my crown is a really awesome item with the new rules regarding IHPs. Thanks DS, truly worthy of a king.

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>191008
Its hit by me in the back. It tries to counter me as I fire another shot

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>191026
The ent's attention drawn away, I continue firing, keeping a close distance between me and the enemy. I stand at the ready to jump aside, should the creature take a swing at me.

Rolled 8 (1d10)

>>191038
The creature takes a swing at me and im forced to dodge. I try to strafe to the side to avoid its blows.

>>190814
Hey Star, do we need only one firefly token combined with the required amount of tealight tokens to choose our summon?

>>191038
( My pleasure, lemme just clarify though, the IHP mod portion of the crown only last one turn. I'm sure you understand! It's crazy how much clarification has to go into this kind of stuff, but I'm really trying to be better about not leaving any exploits for anyone to take advantage of. You know, so there aren't anymore two hour long arguments. )

Cat Ear Crown // Head // hit parameter includes 7's, +1 <3, using your canteen during a successful dodge roll results in a free strike against your enemy if their next dodge roll is a success. If their dodge roll fails, the cat ear crown modifies the initial hit parameter of their main hand weapon by (min+1)-(max-1) for one turn

>>191089
>the IHP mod portion of the crown only last one turn
Well that's less exciting, but I can't complain, it's still pretty strong

Now I just need to get myself a backpack...

>>191079
( Hm. No, I don't think I'm going to let token mixing be a thing )

( Gotta keep the token essence pure )

>>191096
(Nows your cue to roll an IHP since its still after me since you missed)

>>191096
( Haha well you can imagine how easy it would make fights if you completely shattered someones main hand weapon. Maybe in the future I'll make an acc or sidearm that makes it a thing, but I'm really trying to create a tangible flow for combat without completely removing the challenge. )

( Like when Musashi brought the Duelists Gauntlets to my attention. I'm pretty sure I killed something like 6 or 7 out of 10 goblins on my first turn last night while I was experimenting. )

Speaking of which

>>191079
( You actually have a pair so I wanna refer you to >>189316 so there's no confusion with how they work later. They're still really strong but not completely game breaking now )

>>191137
I am aware.
Is there a way to acquire firefly tokens short of praying and the like?

>>191142
( Haven't given them much thought since I just put them in and have been trying to resist the urge to add new content while I get everything organized. At this time, praying is the only way to get them )

(I'm pretty sure I owe you a prayer response though. Atm I'm watching Army of Darkness tho so if you like I'll give you the opportunity to choose any enemy you want me to conjure. Getting everyone acquainted with the current combat system and gear is top priority so I don't mind letting you guys experiment with a few monsters. )

(Besides, you three have been here since the first thread and in every thread since. I've been toying with the idea of putting together an item to say thanks for you guys sticking to it)

Rolled 5 (1d10)

I take a Tealight Token out of my inventory and throw it on the ground.

Rolled 7 (1d10)

>>191047
I fire back at the ent. It sees this and tries to avoid the shots.

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>191172
It takes the shots and is left at 5 health! Enraged the massive tree tries to counter me.

>>191167
>army of darkness
Hail to the King, baby.

Rolled 6 (1d10)

>>191169
There comes a Thirsty Ghost out. While it tries to orientate itself I take aim. Out flies a arrow going as fast as possible in the little time.

Rolled 1 (1d10)

>>191175
It fails to do anything and is shot again! It trys to attack me.

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>191175
The ent continues to ignore me, and I take full advantage of this, putting as many bullets into its bark as possible. The creature is large enough that I can easily hit parts of it far from the marine, without worrying about friendly fire.

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>191182
The arrow flies right past his head. It tries to take a swing at me. Whilst standing in a defensive position.

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>191183
Im struck by its massive limbs! Reeling I try to counter it!

>>191208
I have fired for this turn already, and missed. Carry on

Rolled 1 (1d10)

>>191208
I managed to get away from the thing. The ent then trys to dodge the shots sent towards it.

Rolled 1 (1d10)

>>191197
He missed his swing by inches, he is getting closer and closer to hit. Shocked by the swing that was inches away. I try to take my aim back and fire.

Once more, I fire at the ent, the Uzi barking out flame. I advance on the huge tree slowly and deliberately.

Planes taking off, I'll be back later. If say you've got this under control.

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>191263
And roll

>>191242
>>191247

( I'm not following your battle to closely atm guys but I do want to give you a friendly reminder combat involving multiple parties is slightly different than 1v1. Initial hits don't do damage in group fights

>>189474
>>189487
>>189489
>>189499

Just want to make myself clear cause I know I can be confusing sometimes )

(Just remember it's for the sake of balance. If you were in the ents boots I'm sure you'd be slamming your keyboard down in frustration if people made initial hits on you left and right AND took hits from all attacks against you when failing a dodge)

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>191258
He sees that I fire my arrow. Now he tries to swing again to counter my attack.

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>191267
Alright then see ya.
I see the ent get lit up by the king while my shots strike it. It trys to attack me.
>>191268
Woops guess we did it wrong up to this point, after this is it should be single combat with the king leaving.

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>191278
He wasn't able to swing again and my arrow hits him hard enough to kill him. I walk towards him and I bend down to look at what he left behind.

Rolled 7 (1d10)

>>191283
Im hit by the massive beast. I try to retaliate with a counter of my own.

Rolled 2 (1d10)

>>191290
I fail to dodge its next swing and I'm struck again. I back off and try to shhot it.

>>191283
( Yeah, but it's fine. I'm pretty certain combat won't change again after this so you don't have to worry about it getting crazy now that you guys are learning how it works! )

>>191286
(You awoke with two guns if I remember correctly. Your initial hit dice rolls are dice+2d10. With two weapons only your dodge/counter rolls are 1d10)

>>189386
(Look here. There's a reason why I've posted this stuff!)
>>189386

>>191286
The Thirsty Ghost leaves a Ghost Paste behind and I pick it up and put it in my inventory.

*+1 Ghost Paste*

( I think I did a good job at fighting, correct me if I'm wrong. Still trying to figure things out! )

2 <3s
MH: Crossbow
SA: Seburo
OH: <No Shield>
Head: [none]
Chest: [none]
Hands: [none]
Legs: [none]
Feet: Standard Boots + 1 <3
Acc1: [none]
Acc2: [none]
---------
Items:
---------
Ghost Paste
4 Tealight Tokens

Rolled 10 (1d10)

>>191299
I manage to shoot it in the chest. It seems to be on its last legs. The ent desperately tries to counter me

>>191305
(You've got the basics down proper (: Just remember that because you have two weapons, you have to modify the number of dice you use to make your initial hits)

>>189520
(this chart will pinpoint exactly where you make them)

>>191303
So I can save my summon for later right?
Also, most standard items should be craftable.

>>191303
( Ok thank you for the information, didn't know for sure. I somehow was thinking that you hit the thing with your offhand or something. My bad, I'll definitely us them both next fight dice+2d10 :) )

>>191313
OHHHHHHHH SHIT

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>191313
A massive fist is sent flying towards me. Thinking fast I drop my gun and stop it with my gauntlets where it just grazes my robes preventing me from taking damage. I then jump back and try to fire on it.
>>191327
Completely negated via gear ;)

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>191331
My shots strike true and the ent didnt see them fast enough to shield itself. I walk up to its quickly decaying corpse and collect its spoils.

>>191315
( Absolutely! I'll keep it on standby until you're able to commit to fighting it comfortably, np. )

( And I agree wholeheartedly. I'll start fine tuning equips, items, drops, and crafting after I get all of this madness organized )

>>191326
( np (: take this with you )

*a distant star blesses Mighty Power with an Imp Wing*

(that should help you get used to the finer points of combat while you work on getting your gear straight. And don't forget to use the free Stardust I gave everyone earlier!)

*the light cast by the star fades away, and the world is once again enveloped in complete darkness*

>>191350
The corpse is gone and what is left is a surprise. A cape, exactly like the one my king wears. Never less I take it for its Ability to help me dodge.
MH:Shotgun
SA:None
OH:Brutes gauntlets
Back:None
Head:Doom helmet
Chest:Robe
Hands:gloves
Legs:pants
Feet:boots
Acc1: Flea cape
Acc2: none
ITEMS
1 black stone
1 coffee ground
1 ghost paste
5 teallight tokens
2 firefly tokens.

>>191382
I return to the fortress, once there I begin patrolling the battlements with my lantern lit as a beacon in the sea of darkness.

>>191326
(Oops! I forgot I removed those pesky Imp Wings so they're not on the list, haha. Here is the new version I was experimenting with yesterday)

Imp Wing // Accessory // 3's now contribute to passing counter rolls, <3+1, AHC dmg +1

(and I'll post this change before I go and forget)

Dank Robes // Chest // Reduces AHC damage by 1, IHP for Tomes is increased by (min+0)-(max+2), canteen capacity increased by 1

(And now I'm really going until later. Just like yesterday guys, I'm willing to stand in as a summon if there are enough of you on tonight)

(11pm est)

>>191357
( I totally looked over the last sentence while I even read it like at least 50 times or so. )

>>191416
( Couln't find it, I was about to ask. Found somewhere this: Imp Wing // Acc // 3's during dodge rolls result in a free strike, but damage is still taken if the roll fails. But I think that one is better. )

( Stardust I need to use alone or I can stack multiple in the Acc slot? So use it and it becomes <3 and not in inventory or if you have 5 of them Ex. Acc1 : 5 Stardust? )

>>191454
You eat stardust and you get a permahealth boost untill you die.

>>191454
( Damn! I thought I removed that one from the list. In that case.. I'll change >>191416 to a one of a kind item until I finish getting this stuff organized. As you can see, there's lots of work to be done )
***quick fixxx*
Imp Lords Wing // Accessory // 3's now contribute to passing counter rolls, <3+1, AHC dmg +1

(You use stardust like a consumable so it's in your inventory until you use it. It's not gear)

(Why am I still here x__x )

I eat my stardust and gain some health from it.

>>191496
( You actually didn't state it anywhere in the entire thread, only you used it here in this fight:
>>189356

>>191474
( And thanks for the info )

( Because I missed to add some things to my last character stats here is the most updated one: )
MH: Crossbow
SA: Seburo
OH: <No Shield>
Head: [none]
Chest: [none]
Hands: [none]
Legs: [none]
Feet: Standard Boots + 1 <3
Acc1: [none]
Acc2: Imp Wing
---------
Items:
---------
Ghost Paste
8 Tealight Tokens

>>191496
>>191529
( So I would say sleep about it and say what you want to do with it tomorrow. It doesn't do no harm, since I haven't used it yet and no one else has it )

>MH: Scorpion Tail
>SA:
>OH: Duelist's Gauntlets
>Head:
>Chest: Robes
>Hands: Gloves
>Legs:
>Feet: Boots
>Acc1: King Killer
>Acc2:
>Inventory
>1x Ghost Paste
>1x Bubblegum
>7x Tealight Tokens
>1x Lantern
>2x Crafting Kit

Rolled 2 (1d10)

>>191607
I take two tealight tokens and shatter them.

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>191666
Flames are conjured from the tokens, forming into a larger imp, horns shaping into a crown.
"Ah, I was looking for you."
I rush towards him with my King Killer.

Rolled 7 (1d10)

>>191676
My Duelist Gauntlets gives me a burst of agility, allowing me to stab it in the chest several times. It shrieks, as it attempts to run. I take a swing with my gauntlets to finish it off

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>191697
The imp is torn to bits by my assault. Cinders flare from its remain, forming into my prize.

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>191704
The flare bursts, revealing two dynamite sticks. How disappointing. I take another token and shatter it.

>>191704
B
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O
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Rolled 5 (1d10)

In the castle courtyard I summon a skeleton captain with 2 firefly tokens. I see a armed undead rise from the ground. I proceed to open fire on it.

Rolled 6 (1d10)

>>191768
My shots go wide. The skeleton turns around quickly. Upon seeing me it attacks with its sword.

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>191744
Ethereal mist appears and forms. "Aw, I was hoping for a mimic." I crack my knuckles and attempt to strike.

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>191781
The undead misjudged the distance. Upon swinging it missed by a few feet. I took this chance to blow it away with my shotgun.

Rolled 8 (1d10)

>>191792
The ghost phases through my strikes. It curls around me. It hardens part of itself and prepares to slam into me.

Rolled 7 (1d10)

>>191794
I missed again. Once again the captain lunges at me. Meanwhile I am still reloading.

Rolled 1 (1d10)

>>191800
I deflect its assault and push it back. The ghost seems disappointed. I rush towards it with my stinger.

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>191801
Luckily this is a very inaccurate skeleton. Once again it misses me. I take the shot hoping to hit it.

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>191808
Unfortunately I am also a bad shot and keep missing. The skeleton tries to attack again. It is looking visibly annoyed.

Rolled 6 (1d10)

>>191807
The mist evaporates under my strikes, and begins to form into a new shape.

Rolled 7 (1d10)

>>191813
It manages to hit me. I try to back away as it swings away.

Rolled 8 (1d10)

>>191818
It manages to hit me once again in the chest. This time I back away sufficiently. I prepare to shoot again

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>191823
My helmet gives me a burst of speed which let me fire point blank at its head! It seems to be barely keeping itself together. It tries to dive for cover as I fire again.

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>191829
It manages to avoid the shots. I then try to stafe to avoid its blade.

Rolled 7 (1d10)

>>191814
Ghost paste. No good to me now. Regardless, I take it and I

Rolled 7 (1d10)

>>191838
It slashes me in my leg. Angered I fire at it again in a rage. I'm beginning to get annoyed at its antics.

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>191843
Post got cut off.
Attempt to pray for my prayed summon to drop an object of my choosing and fail.

I take four tokens and shatter them.

Rolled 1 (1d10)

>>191853
Finally the skeleton is defeated. I walk up to its crumpled body and collect my reward.

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>191854
I see the shadow of the tokens expand, wicked power forming next to it. The shadow takes shape of a humanoid entity, it eyes showing curiosity. I strike at it with my King Killer.

>>191866
I find a tome, I can sense its power and equip it in my second hand.
EQUIPPED TOME.

>>191876
yo post with ur hearts i wanna see this fight go down

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>191876
>11 health
The shadow lord is battered by fists, each punch pushing it back. I swing my legs, and attempt to roundhouse kick it. It attempts to duck, and counter with an uppercut.

>>191906
this shits gon b good dont forget it has my twinblade and a king killer

this shit cray

Rolled 3, 2 = 5 (2d10)

>>191906
>10 health, 2 Free Strikes
The shadow lord gets its face jerked suddenly to the left from my kick. I swing my fists at it, but it gets a burst of nimbleness and rolls from my assault. It forms two shadows into the shape of a blade, and attempts to strike.

Rolled 2 (1d10)

>>191934
It strikes twice, dark energies surging from its blade. It retaliates with another swing while I attempt to leap.

>>191934
wouldnt it take the free hit cause only its weapons apply?? or are you making this harder on urseld cause of dank gear

Ayy knight I'm in the Salt Lake City airport for another half hour, if I conjure up a canteen monster will you finish it off if it's a 5 health or something?

>>191959
Yeah I'll kill it for you quickly if you summon one.

Rolled 10 (1d10)

>>191943
Its swords are easily dodged by my acrobatics. Sky high, I swing my leg down towards it, as it attempts to counter with a sword swing.
>>191956
Oh.
10 Health Remaining. I also think KK might not count.

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>191972
Great, let's make this fast.

I take a swig of my canteen, gargle it for ten seconds, then spit the water on the ground. Something emerges...

>>191976
>> All of the enemies below can AHC, and make use of the WEAPONS they drop; shields & gear don't apply <<

Rolled 1 (1d10)

>>191985
A fallen star emerged from the water, but she does not seem nearly as healthy as the ones we've cough before. Taking aim, I fire, in an attempt to finish her quickly.

>>191976
Ur right kk is an accessory my b i thought it was a weapon

>>191991
I quickly see the star. I open fire on it. This is because I know we need to defeat it quickly.

Rolled 6 (1d10)

>>191976
Just fuck my shit up. The shadow counters with a barrage of slices. It finishes with a kick sending me back. I leap back towards it with my gauntlets.

Rolled 5, 6, 1 = 12 (3d10)

>>191999
Btw I got a tome , first roll is my gun, other 2 is the tome.

>>192001
shiiiieeeeet

dont u have ur robes n gauntlets girl? reduce 1 damage and reflect 1 back. i think u only took 1 damage

Rolled 3, 5 = 8 (2d10)

>>192001
Its shape changes, dodging the gauntlet strikes. It lets out an unhuman shriek, stunning me. It attempts to capitalize with a sword swing.

Rolled 7 (1d10)

>>191999
The star finds itself beset with incoming fire. Bullets rip through its weakly glowing flesh, and it attempts to form a shield of light...

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>192012
You're right. 9 health remaining.
>>192015
One of its blade misses, but the other finds its mark. It swings its other sword, which I attempt to counter with my gauntlet.

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Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>192029
The blade is pushed back, but it thrusts with its other sword. It is hungry for blood.

>>192030
LOL no thread is safe from dank memes

i wish phone wasn't fuckin up so i could fight without it freezing constantly

>>192021
...but it's too weak. The bullets rip through the star, taking her life with them. I happily pocket two dark stones, and holster my weapon with a flourish.

"Still got it."

Rolled 10 (1d10)

>>192039
I see the sword accelerate towards me. I can only attempt to raise my gauntlet to block it at this time.

>>192046
yo op mentioned earlier theres no initial hit damage if u fight shit as a group it goes straight into dodge rolls. I think thats why doom guy stopped attacking

imma keep policin this thread and snitchin hard as fuck so she keeps givinf me free shit

>>192073
Aight but we both hit on the second attack anyway so the stars still dead

>>192080
At least I'm pretty sure that's how it works.

It goes IHP, then another damage point to whoever fails the round of dodge rolling right?

>>192080
ur right

>>192089
yeah i think you and marine both passed ur rolls so if that was her dodge roll yeah she took two hits

>>192089
No it went like this, we both got the hit, but no damage just yet. It then had to dodge then it failed the roll, it was hit by both our attacks when it failed the dodge.

>>192100
Yeah that's what I meant

Rolled 2, 1 = 3 (2d10)

>>192048
1 health remaining.
My gauntlets wrestle with its blades, dark energies surging from its sword. I kick it in the crotch, throwing it off balance, and proceed to unleash dagger swing after dagger swing, the shadow lord finding itself slashed apart slice by slice. I finally complete my attack with a vemom burst and a kick back, sending it flying onto its back.

It gets up, angrier than ever, and screams to the skies before rushing towards me.

>>192048
he got btfo

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>192111
It unleashes two blows in succession, before swinging again with its sword. One more strike is all I need, I take a swig from my canteen and attempt to parry with my stinger.

>>192132
ABORT NIGGA ABORT

>>192100
I'll be back soon, connecting flight is only an hour. Let's take down something big then.

>>192132
Wait it had like 8 or 9 health correct? I counted her ahc bonuses, by adding the gloves, and kingkiller she should have done only done 6 damage? Unless I missed something.

>>192132
o shit whattup

here come dat shadow

If you get killed by an npc I don't know if I'm gonna laugh or be disappointed

Vorhees emerges from his cottage, stretching. Finally awake he looks around to see what exactly has happened while he was asleep.

(sorry about being gone last night guys. anything import missed? what's goin on now?)

>>192199
Castle Oppenheimer is complete, a glorious monument to a glorious kingdom

>>192199
Also scorp-chan has been grinding nonstop

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>192147
Gauntlets do one more AHC damage, luckily for me so he was already dead.

The shadow suddenly falls, its wounds too great to bear. I take a deep breath, this was a close fight. My wounds heal as I see what his defeat brings.

>>192204
And the Cleric?

>>192217
The dualist gauntlets dont from the description, not only that he would have still had like 2 health left if that was the case. 3 since it doesnt increase the damage

>>192199
if u havent kept up with eveeything u might want to cause she wrote another book

>>192217
im about to go over thus fight with a fuckin fine tooth comb if she doesnt herself

Rolled 7 (1d10)

>>192231
3
5 - King Killer
6 - Gloves
7 - Gauntlets
8 - Initial Hit
9 - Dodge Miss
10 - Duelist Gauntlets
11 - Venom Strike
It appears I miscalculated, but my roll here was a hit so let's refluff for >>192217
>>192132
Oh shit.
He attacks quicker than I can, and leaves another blow. Both down to their last leg, one final strike will decide. I rush towards him and attempt to punch.

>>192172
normal ahc is 3 glove is 1 kk is 2 and usin gauntlets gives a bonus of 1 and her scorpion tail does bonus damage but only if her dodge rolls work so idkwtf happened

>>192029
>>192271
As shown above he had nine health which means he still has one more bit of health since you do 6 acc damage.

Rolled 3 (1d10)

The Madman decides to do a little bit of grinding as well, seeing as how he is suddenly behind everyone else as far as life totals go. He tosses out 2 of his 7 tealight tokens and hopes for the best.