File: 1341744962406.gif (2.75 MB, 250x153)

2.75 MB GIF

>it's happening
fucking ninjas

>>1839818

[ARTIFICER QUEST PART 9 START]

Gang Ryong is just standing there, not making a sound.

To buy yourself some time, you flip your cloak off and pull your hood down. You suppose you have some explaining to do.

The question is how to go about this:
> Ask him why he cares
> Go with the truth
> Other

>>1839818
Hey StoryT in the Character Sheet it says Sierra still has the cloak, but didn't we get it back?

>>1839824
>Go with the truth
Can't weasel our way out of this one.

>>1839825

You did; just updated it. I'm keeping an offline copy updated on my end. Sometimes I forget to keep both copies current.

>>1839824
>Go with the truth

>>1839824
>Balancing the scales.

>Tell him the truth. Preferably while walking towards the inn, unless there was risk of being overheard.

>>1839834
>>1839827
>>1839839

No other real way out of this...

Writin'

File: GangRyong_AintnoServerToday.png (670 KB, 692x715)

670 KB PNG

>>1839824

"Nothing actually illegal surprisingly enough," You manage to get a rather light and casual tone despite the situation, "I had evidence that the Gambino Train kidnapping was a complete sham, so I handed it over to the Genovese so they could prove their innocence and get back at the man who tried to murder me, Sierra, and Goo Hwi".

At the mention of his name, Ryong pauses.

"Well, that's right, Goo Hwi mentioned some kind of attack on the way here. Thank you, for that."

Oh thank fu-

"That said," He's glaring straight at you now, "I don't really care if you get involved with the Underground, John. But if you drag that shit back with you to my home, we're going to have a problem. That's all".

He steps back around the corner and, after you peak around the corner to check, he's gone.

Well, that happened.

Now what?
> Head on back to the Dragon's Lair Inn
> Go somewhere else while you're out (where?)
> Other

>>1839852
Head back. We've still got busy day ahead of us.

>>1839852
> Head on back to the Dragon's Lair Inn
Sleep. We need to be at our best to fix that...was it a cannon?

>>1839852
>Head on back to the Dragon's Lair Inn
Sleep time.

>>1839852
> Head on back to the Dragon's Lair Inn
Sleep we will be having a busy day tomorrow.

>>1839859
>>1839858
>>1839857
>>1839860

Time for bed.

Writin'

File: DragonsLair_WhataquaintPlace.png (332 KB, 640x474)

332 KB PNG

>>1839852

Checking your Gauntlet, it's already past midnight. You've got work in the morning, so it's time to get back to the Inn.

Making your way out of the Water District as fast as you can, it's not long before you pass over that threshold to the Earth District. The streets are almost entirely empty at this point, the nighttime festivities being contained to bars at this hour.

Arriving back to the Dragon's Lair Inn, you don't see any sign of Gang Ryong. You're not entirely sure if that's a good thing or not.

Wasting no more time, you enter, climb the stairs to the second story, and make your way to your rented room.

Opening the door, you're not entirely shocked to see Sierra sitting on your bed staring outside.

You say?
> "Good evening, Sierra"
> "Unless you're planning on joining me, I'm going to need you to move a bit"
> Quietly walk up, "Boo"
> Say nothing, wait
> Other

>>1839866
"I'm going to need you to move a bit"

>>1839866
"That's my place"

>>1839866
> "I'm going to need you to move a bit"
>Then drop in the bed.

>>1839874
>>1839872
>>1839867

Face meet pillow. Pillow meet face.

Writin'

>>1839877
We should bully her and sleep in her lap.~

>>1839886
shes an elf, but not a bad elf for once.

so no doing that

>>1839887
But it's fun to bully the elf. But fine we should behave.

>>1839866
>> "Good evening, Sierra"

File: Sierra_LookingStuffed.png (184 KB, 422x580)

184 KB PNG

>>1839886

The option was there...

>>1839866

"I'm going to need you to move a bit," You speak up as you walk across the room, unclasping your sword from your side and setting it down on your table.

Sierra, practically jumping out of her skin, just barely avoids you as you slam headfirst into your pillow with a slight groan.

"John!" She sounds extremely caught off guard, "What the hell are you doing?!"

"It's my bed," Your muffled reply answers her.

"John..." Sierra's voice is full of exasperation, and something else, "I... How did the meeting go?"

You push yourself up and flip over so you're staring at the ceiling, "Rather well, all things considered. They were more than happy to take the evidence in exchange for keeping me out of the political fallout".

Her face comes into view, "I thought you were going back to work with them again?"

Was that... concern?

Your response?
> "I thought I was too..."
> "I've got something good going here, I'd rather not risk that"
> "I just went there to get back at Gambino, nothing more"
> Stay silent
> Other

>>1839894
> "I've got something good going here, I'd rather not risk that"
There is a reason we left

>>1839894
>>"I've got something good going here, I'd rather not risk that"

>>1839894
> "I thought I was too..."
> "I've got something good going here, I'd rather not risk that"
> Other: don't say she's cute when she's worried, don't say she's cute when she's worried. Say she's cute when she's worried.

>>1839894
>"I've got something good going here, I'd rather not risk that"
>"I just went there to do what I felt was right. And out of gratitude for letting me go I suppose. Quitting does not usually go this smoothly."

oh and we gave their wizard a blight rune pattern, I'm sure nothing bad could come out of this... I'm holding out hope he's not an asshole, but keep that to self for now

>>1839900
SUPPORT

fuck now I'm doing it

>>1839900
>Other: don't say she's cute when she's worried, don't say she's cute when she's worried. Say she's cute when she's worried.
This, too

Maybe also mention we were hoping for more material proof of gratitude out of them, but being in their good books will come in handy even if we stay on the good side of law and out of their enterprise.

>>1839894
> "I just went there to get back at Gambino, nothing more"

>I haven't forgotten why I got out the first time around. As mafia families go, the Genovese are better than most... But they are who they are.

>>1839908
>>1839904
>>1839900

Just for this, give me a Will save.

> Roll me three 1d100+2's please

Rolled 19 + 2 (1d100 + 2)

>>1839916
Time to drop spaghetti

Rolled 37 + 2 (1d100 + 2)

>>1839916
Is the will save good or bad

Rolled 87 + 2 (1d100 + 2)

>>1839916

Rolled 53 + 2 (1d100 + 2)

>>1839916

>>1839920

That's a 89, more than enough to keep the spaghetti inside.

The question is, do you want to contain the spaghetti?
> Y
> N

>>1839923
no

>>1839923
>N

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>1839923
1 - Y
2 - N

>>1839924
>>1839925
>>1839927

The people, and dice, have spoken.

Now...

>>1839895
>>1839897
>>1839900
>>1839901
>>1839904
>>1839908
>>1839915

Let's see what I can make out of all this.

Writin'

>>1839923
Can we get a partial containment

>>1839939
if we regret it in the morning, say we were drunk and sleep deprived.......

its not even a full lie

>>1839894

"I thought I was too..." Deciding that this conversation is serious enough, you push yourself up to a sitting position, "I went there to respect the honor of the Genovese. Back in Airgrid, quitting was pretty much unheard of unless it was a euphemism for being shot and left to die in a gutter. So, out of gratitude for them holding up their end of the bargain, I gave them that evidence because it should help them out of a tight spot. And while I didn't get anything material out of the exchange, I'm well and truly in their good books for the time being; that should come in handy at some point even as we stay on the good side of the law. The fact that that bastard is going to get what's coming to him helps as well".

You turn to look her in the eyes, "I've got something good here, and I'd rather not risk that by getting right back into what I tried so hard to get away from. The Genovese are better than most when it comes to underground dealings... But they are who they are, and their work reflects that. I'm enough of a trouble magnet as is," You smile in a self-depreciating manner, "Purposefully getting into trouble doesn't sound like a good idea".

Sierra returns your smile, "That's good to hear, John. Also good to know you're becoming self-aware," There's a bit of a grin to that last statement, and you can tell that she's covering up worry with humor.

She's... cute when she's worried, you admit to yourself. Best to not say that aloud. Yeah, don't say she's cute while worried. Don't say she's cute while worried. Don't s-

"I'm what?"

Snapping out of your reverie, you turn to see Sierra with a bright blush spreading across her face.

"I... said that aloud, didn't I?" You can't help the words from coming out.

The awkwardness of the situation isn't helped by the fact that she just looks at the floor and nods.

There's a very pregnant silence in the air, and you can't seem to find a way to break the tension.

"Well... Uh," You wince at your own words, "It's getting late..."

"Late... Yeah. Yeah!" Sierra seems to pick up on your lifeline and is scrambling up it, "You have work in the morning, right! Right! I'll... Uh... wontkeepyouawakeanymoregoodnight!"

With a flurry of words and movement, the elf is out the door and gone.

"Ughhh," You can't help but groan.

You're sore from all the walking today, but you still need to take off the cloak and the gauntlets. Putting all your gear down onto your room's desk, you crawl under the sheets and almost immediately fall asleep.

> Gonna pause things here for about a hour or so. Gotta make a grocery run then make myself some lunch. I'll be back in a bit.

>>1839950
Did we get any lvl ups?

>>1839950
Sierra is a cute.
A CUTE!

See you soon Story-T

File: 1451932045291.jpg (39 KB, 500x293)

39 KB JPG

>>1839950
Nice and Smooth, John

>>1839950
elf smile

must protec

>>1839950
I cringed so hard. we did it right then.

now I hate waifuing.......but I'm supporting this. WHATS HAPPENING TO ME?

don't worry grim dark, shes going to die, grim dark shes going to die, comfy bright we live happy ever af- ACK

>>1839963
Nah, Centaur gf all the way.

>>1839964
HELP ME IM LOSEING CONTROL OF MY MENTAL FACULTYS WE MUST EXTERMINATE ALL ELVES, EXTERMINATE THEM EXTERMINATE THEM ALL NO EX- SOME EXEPTIONS

>>1839964
I wonder if Rider was a centaur.

>>1839969
How would she fit in the car? No seats to accommodate for her horse backside?

>>1839963
Setting is seeming pretty neutral on the noble-grim scale so far.

>>1839973

oh come on. I need this damned elf to stop messing with my head. its interfering with the brainwashing of my DM. whenever elves pop up bad shit happens. this is the rule. now I'm voting for waifuing a fucking knife ear. ARGH

my head hurts

>>1839979
It's like I'm really back in 2010

>>1839986
I don't get it, why is my attitude/the situation like 2010?

>>1839979

Sounds like you might have a few interesting stories there, Bystander. Mind sharing them? (I'm gonna be afk for a bit longer than expected)

>>1839969

When's the last time you heard of a centaur driving stick shift?

>>1839953

You'll find out when you wake up

>>1839956

Spaghetti status: Delivered

>>1839997

Everything's for the first time once. It's not like she could comfortably keep up with a train on foot.

Oh the centaur faction is still here? And me thinking only the exosuit and the golem factions remained.

>>1839997
I'm a shit story teller, but fine standard party, new to the game and stuff and I go fuck it ill make a nice and simple paladin of [insert generic god of healing] only non-standard trait was open-mindedness so instead of doing what a human should have done when seeing a elf or dark elf like be cautious and have a hand on my weapon. I went up and said hi. yeah....... illusions were cast, mind control saves were failed long story short the barbarian died and the healer was cleaved in two by my mindcontroled hands. now coming round into consciousness. the mage was chained up with me in a room made of glass like material, and after trying to escape by tearing my hand from the "glass" shackles, I found they were more akin to diamonds in terms of strength. so we waited. and hiddlde de we meet miss bitch face who runs this scam. she don't like my order, she don't like the mage and she wants us to become here WILLING agents.

no way bitch. then off began the torture. it lasted IC two months. every form of torture barring waterboarding and having parts of me cut off were employed but as a result I lost use of my shield hand. it had to be cut off.

the mage died and I was saved by some stangers hired to find and kill bitch face. [new party] that's how my wide eyed idealist became a visious sadistic killer. I was genuinely angry at the fictional elf, and this apparently made me the best RPer in the group when it came to genuine reactions to things.

and in every game after that in one way or another elfs ruin everything.

your about to escape? hey look elven infiltrators who cant let their exit be discovered.

you just pull of a success ful raid? hey look elves are looking for their [insert captive we just rescued here] and they want to take credit.

FUKKING ELVES

>>1840014
as it should be

>>1839979
>whenever elves pop up bad shit happens.
You should join the campaign I'm running. My players have NO IDEA what they're up against. I've given them plenty of different opportunities and have actively tried to steer them away from their course of action but you know what, they insist on fighting the elves. In their forest. My baseline elves are high level Spriggans on crack.

>>1840020
read this>>1840017

tell your players IC a old legend of the man who went to far, who went near elves and came out a monster that became a minor BBEG for his unending hatred of the elves. and tell them that if they are not careful in the elven forests they might free the monster from its chains where it will wreak its vengeance.

and if they carry on, then let them release the level 27 black guard whose patron is god of hate and sadism. and when they cant kill it, let them know that you put the legend there for a reason.

[he actualy died level 19 and fighting a demonic dragon but shhhhhhh]

>>1840007

She was driving a souped up off-road vehicle.

>>1840017

Mind control in a low level encounter? That's just sadistic on your DM's part.

>>1840057
no it was more level 5 or so, and the dc was 50

I got 3.

but yeah he was very happy with how it turned out. I suppose I came out a better RPer for it but fuck it if it wasn't rage going

>>1840030
They've got enough warnings over like... 3 months and 8 sessions I believe. In case any of them are actually in here I don't want to give too much away however, but come this Sunday I'll have stories to tell. I can tell you that we play a Basic Role-playing system which means there are no character levels. They did manage to scrounge up enough cash to buy helmets though, that's gotta count for something.

>>1840060

Fair enough, I suppose. Mind-Control spells are always the height of cheese.

Well, I suppose that it's good that you got into the Character. Remember that IRL game I mentioned a while back? It was great, only problem was that I was the only player with any experience in the system and the other two players were first-timers. It was painfully hard to get the two of them to get into character (My friend being a first time DM probably didn't help).

>>1840077there is where you went wrong, you didn't give them one EXPLICIT IC warning. and when they broke it you didn't unleash the hell you promised.

>>1840084
just give them real emotion and it will happen

File: no sense of right and wrong.png (10 KB, 200x233)

10 KB PNG

>>1840090
No, dude, I did. Once they've got their little dicks stuck in my dungeon I'll tell you just how all of this happened.

>>1840084
I don't use mind control, full stop. Taking away player agency or forcing them to do something they don't want to because the GM says "nuh uh I used a spell so you have to" is the epitome of anti-fun. There are plenty of more fun ways to force characters to act against their will, beliefs and moral code than A Wizard Did It.

>>1840100
no it only lasted 2 turns so about 12 seconds but its enough for a heavy to crush a squishy.

overall the game isn't that unbalanced its just the results that annoy or amaze me

>>1840108
If it's in the rules and the players like it and can roll with the punches that's fine. As long as everyone has fun. I just prefer to avoid no-fun as much as humanely possible and mind-controlling players is a crapshoot at the best of times.

>>1840090

Yeah, I've given my friend a fair amount of advice on how to help them out. Have them introduce themselves IC, make it so that he won't respond to any questions or statements that aren't IC unless it's about the mechanics or systems, etc etc. What doesn't help is that they both picked spellcasters (sorc and bard) as their first PCs ever so I had to spend about 1 1/2 hrs running them through their spells and how spell slots work while my friend was setting everything up.

>>1840100

Yeah, I've given my players some insane challenges. Two good examples were throwing a CR 8 Loup Garou at them when they had a part of 3 level 3 players and having a Halloween special session where they went a crypt to find a team of three adventures that went missing that ended with multi-stage boss rush. Highlights of that include: the entire team screaming after they had to kill two of the three adventures that were turned into zombies only to find two waves of skeletons coming right for them, the paladin nearly killing the first Zombie Dragon that showed up with a Divine Smite Crit, half the party nearly dying when they get hit by the other Zombie Dragon's Breath Attack, and the whole thing ending after killing the third adventurer and shooting the necromancer behind everything between the eyes with a hand crossbow. Sadly, we haven't gotten a chance to continue that campaign (because we've got players from quite literally every corner of the world in it) but I still threaten them with that gauntlet to this day.

I'm actually considering running a full No Magic Allowed campaign at some point in the future. That should make things interesting.

>>1840118
heh, incidentally, when one of our mages learned it, it became our favourite tool of vengeance and execution.

it started a lawful good then it went nutral ad then it went evil camapin. so try mind controlling an honor bound knight who knows they cant beat you but cant run from the a started fight........

>evil grin as things die

that's where edge comes in

Alright, I'm back. Let's continue for a bit.

>>1840148
UHULL!!Time to mess around a artillery battery

>>1839950

Waking up the next morning at just past dawn, you pull yourself to your feet and stretch out.

You're not as sore as you were previously, which is good.

> Congratulations! Your success while forging has gained you the Skill: General Smithing!
> Congratulations! Your ability to mold raw material into workable items has further refined! Your Build Skill has become Seasoned Rank!

Heading downstairs, you realize that you're either one of the few up early or that everyone else is already out.

Grabbing something to go, you make sure that you've got all your applicable gear and the contract and head out on your way. It's quite the walk to get all the way out to the Outer Defensive Line, but at least its a nice day out.

> Roll me three 1d100+10's please

Rolled 37 (1d100)

>>1840167
lets go

Rolled 58 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1840167

Rolled 9 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1840167

File: 1277834750538.jpg (104 KB, 750x600)

104 KB JPG

Streets be dangerous

>>1840172

That's a 68, Success.

Writin'

>>1840167

Looking around, it isn't too hard to figure out where the Siege Weapons are set up. Set up somewhere around halfway between the Outer Wall and the Secondary Line, there are these large ramps leading up to large, open circular structures. In place on top of them are the barest outlines of the massive weapons, as they're covered with tarps when not in use or being worked on you assume.

However, a quick check of your surroundings doesn't show you where the broken one is, nor do you really see anyone who screams 'engineer'. There's a few random guards out and about, and checking the Outer Gate you can see the guy who recommended you go take the Competency Tests in the first place.

Now, though, what to do?
> Ask one of the random guards walking about where to go
> Ask the gate guard where to go
> Just wander around, maybe you'll figure things out on your own
> Other

>>1840206
>Ask the gate guard where to go
Maybe also thank him for the tip while we're at it.

>>1840206
>Ask the gate guard.

>>1840209
this

>>1840206
> Ask the gate guard where to go
Show him our proofs and everything else.

>>1840206
>> Ask the gate guard where to go

>>1840209
>>1840211
>>1840212
>>1840215
>>1840228

Sorry about the delay Anons. Let's go say hello to our friend from the other day.

Writin'

>>1840526
Oh the guard from when we came in town?

>>1840206

Might as well head over to the guard from yesterday. He did give you a rather good tip that paid off in spades. So, making your choice, you walk on over.

"Good Morning," He's caught rather flatfooted at your voice, seeing as he nearly fell over.

"You," His groggy mind takes a moment to start up, "You were the Artificer guy right?"

You give him a grin, "That's right. I thought I'd stop by and thank you for the tip you gave me".

Reaching into your pocket, you pull out the three Proofs and clink them together in your fingers.

"Shit..." As expected, he's rather incredulous at the fact that you've got three, "You really weren't joking, huh? Well, that's good I suppose. You find any work with the Daimyo?"

"I have. Actually, that's why I'm here; I could use some directions," You pull out the Contract and show it to him.

"Hmm... Oh. Oooh. You're working on that? Whew..." He looks back up at you, "You really know how to pick 'em, huh? Well, you've got quite the challenge ahead of you. Regardless, you're in the wrong place; you need to head over to the armory back at the Third Wall?"

"Well, now I just feel like an idiot. Mind showing me where to go?"

A few moments of directions later, and you bid the guard good day as you leave.

A lot of backtracking later you find yourself at the Armory; a large, flat building that practically melds into the Third Wall.

Regardless, now you have to find someone to bring you to the broken gun.

> Roll me three 1d100+10's

Rolled 90 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1840562

Rolled 95 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1840562
the concrete jungle

Rolled 42 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1840562

>>1840579

That's a 105, Outstanding Success.

Let's see what that gets you.

Writin'

File: Spoiler Image (190 KB, 310x466)

190 KB PNG

>>1840562

Entering, the entire building is a rather quiet affair. Most soldiers are probably nursing hangovers at this hour.

It's in this silence that you can easily here someone yelling further inside. Passing through the doorway and into the halls, the voices become more distinct. And, familiar?

"-ease, sir. I know you're more than qualified in some aspects, but your reputat-"

"MY REPUTATION?! What about it!?"

"W-ww-ell, it says that you're really not supposed to be working on magitech and we really can't afford for another one to be broken".

Turning around the corner, you find whoever is likely the poor chap working the desk in the morning cowering under the a raging figure.

Despite that, you can easily recognize him, "Naofumi?"

Both of them turn to you, the older man in general looking at you in surprise while the desk monkey just looks happy to not be on the chopping block at the moment.

"John?" His surprise is rather evident, though it doesn't last, "John! You son of a bitch!"

Seemingly completely forgetting the argument prior, Naofumi walks right up you.

You response?
> "What's wrong, you don't seem happy to see me?" (shit eating grin)
> "Huh? You know me?"
> "Man, Naofumi, bullying the youth again?"
> Other

>>1840610
>"Bullying the youth again?"

>>1840610
"Sorry not sorry about the train." (shit eating grin)

>>1840610
>"Naofumi! What a coincidence! Good to see you in good health."

>>1840610
>"Naofumi! What a coincidence! Good to see you in good health."

>>1840631
>>1840622
>>1840619
>>1840618

Let's go say hello the engineer himself.

Writin'

>>1840610

"Naofumi! What a coincidence! Good to see you in good health," You really can't help the shit eating grin on your face, "I heard someone really shot the shit out of your poor train; ran off with the Caboose too? That's a real shame".

If he wasn't pissed off before, he is now, "You... Grr... What the hell are you doing here anyways?!"

"I'm here for work," You peak over at the cleric who just looks extremely uncomfortable at the situation, "I see you're bullying the youth again".

"This little shit," He scoffs at the young man who cowers again, "Told me that I'm not allowed to perform this contract because I "Have a history of breaking every piece of magitech I touch"".

"Well," You can't resist twisting the knife, "That's because you do".

Naofumi's about to rage at you again, when the desk monkey apparently finds his balls, "Umm... If you don't mind me asking, what are you doing here? Civilians aren't allowed..."

"Oh, I'm no civilian," You show him your Proofs, "As for why I'm here..."

> You're here to fix the Siege Weapon
> Ask about what Naofumi is here for
> Other

>>1840658
>Here to fix the Siege Weapon

>>1840658
> You're here to fix the Siege Weapon

>>1840658
> You're here to fix the Siege Weapon

>>1840658
> You're here to fix the Siege Weapon

>>1840658
>You're here to fix the Siege Weapon

>>1840698
>>1840697
>>1840695
>>1840672
>>1840669

Someone said 'Howitzer' and I came as fast as I could.

Writin'

>>1840699
That made me chuckle.

>>1840703

If I keep throwing jokes against the wall something's got to stick.

>>1840658

"I'm here to fix that Siege Weapon," You calmly respond.

"Oh, good good," He looks frazzled for a second, flipping through a few piles of paperwork before grabbing what looks like a set of blueprints, "Here, you're really going to need this. The room you're looking for Armory 1C down the hall and on your right".

"Thanks man," You accept the paperwork, "Well, Naofumi, guess I'll be seeing you around".

"Yeah, yeah," He waves you off, "We'll have to talk later".

Walking in the correct direction, you can't help but look over the blueprints that were given to you. The gun, for a very liberal definition of 'gun', was a massive piece. Designated for Siege Break and High Priority Long Range Takedowns, the entire weapon was a marvel of upscale Clockwork technology and integrated Magitech targeting systems. You really, really have to resist the urge to drool over the fact that you're going to be working on something this intricate.

Opening the door to Armory 1C, you walk onto a catwalk over a rather large, open space cut right into the earth. Looking down, you can see the Siege Weapon. Or rather, you can see what's left. The general frame is there, along with the barrel, and the wheels. But, when they said repair, they weren't joking. The entirety of the Clockwork mechanism is lying in a pile of scrap off to the side as someone rather smartly removed the destroyed machinery before transporting the piece back here.

This... is going to take some serious work.

> That's where I'm going to put things on pause for now. I'm going to be busy for the remainder of the night. We'll get to the job at hand tomorrow. I'll see you all then.

>>1840749
Thanks for the thread OP. Take care.

Rolled 58 (1d100)

>>1840749
should we roll already?

>>1840749
First day of Medical School,thank God there's this to cheer me up.

>>1840757

You're very welcome. Glad to have you.

>>1840759

This won't be a 'one roll fixes all' kind of deal. You'll find out when we get down to it.

>>1840804

Best of luck with that one Anon.

>>1840814
Fuck, I'll need it

>>1840804
>It gets worse. Then you get used to it.
>Study hard. Dump all your points into INT while you're still in the early game. It's hard to find time once you go into your clinical rotations.
>CHA is a super useful secondary stat. Gotta build those social links. Your future referrals are going to come from the friends you make in med school, trust me.
>When work feels overwhelming, shitpost on 4chan. Never take it out on your patients, despite how tempting it may be.
>Radiologists and pathologists are your friends. If you come across a difficult case (even as a student), ask. It's good to get both a "diagnostic" and "clinical" perspective on interesting cases.
>Give coffee to people you like.

>>1840952
Oh, and if you find that you absolutely can't deal with patients and responsibility, consider that your degrees would serve you equally well as a mortician.

>>1841181
If the living don't suit your fancy,just remember,the dead never complain.

Writing will continue in about an hour and a half. In the meantime, I just want to get a quick opinion on an idea for a potential future quest after Artificer.

Dread Knight Quest:
Falling into hell should have been the end of you; unfortunately it wasn't. A Demon Lord found an interest in your stubborn refusal to die and, for his own reasons, sent you back to your plane with a few gifts. The cost of this pact? Being named his Successor. Featuring jealous demons and overzealous paladins.

>>1841827
I would like this, please do it after john is finished.

>>1841827
If a paladin slips on a banana peel, does he fall?

>>1841827
Might be fun.

>>1841839
Depends if he has a good based faith to sustaing him.

>>1841827
Would it have a end like the artificier quest? Even if not, i would be down with it.

>>1841879

Yeah, it would have an ending. Dying, getting purged, or becoming a Lord of Hell come to mind as possibles.

>>1841827
Only if we play a friendly Mister Rodgers type paladin who the demon lord just chose to troll everybody.

>>1841892
Can it be the same universe that John is in. Maybe there will be a cameo where they meet.

>>1841831
>>1841839
>>1841846
>>1841877
>>1841925

Alright, I'll mark this down as the next up.

>>1841925

I already know the general backstory of the MC, so unfortunately you can't be a paladin. You can still be better than the 'Good Side', which would be amusing.

>>1841954

I'm tempted, but this would be in a much more low-tech, more traditional fantasy RPG world. Multiverse shenanigans could potentially occur.

>>1841963
Post soon?

>>1841966

Yeah

>>1840749

Finding the stairs, you make your way down onto the main floor and approach the poor, damaged Siege Weapon.

A few of the crates in the room are open and you note quite a number of spare parts for the Clockwork machinery. That's good, should cut out the need for ordering what you need.

Someone's left out a table, so you grab that and pull it over next to the weapon. Pulling out your tools and blueprints and set them down.

Well, this is going to take a while.

The question is what to start with?
> Go through the destroyed scrap pile, see what you can learn
> Check over the Siege Weapon itself, see how the mechanism attaches
> Go out and find one of the soldiers who work these weapons, try to get them to give you a demonstration of how it works
> Other

>>1841984
>> Check over the Siege Weapon itself, see how the mechanism attaches

>>1841984
> Go out and find one of the soldiers who work these weapons, try to get them to give you a demonstration of how it works

>>1841988
>>1841984
Actually
> Check over the Siege Weapon itself, see how the mechanism attaches
Seems like a better idea to do first. We must be intimate with the weapon to know what to look for when the soldier gives a demonstration.

>>1841984
>Check over the Siege Weapon itself, see how the mechanism attaches

>>1841987
>>1841989
>>1841991

Let's take a look.

> Roll me three 1d100+10's please

Rolled 63 (1d100)

>>1842004

Rolled 88 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1842004

Rolled 86 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1842004

Rolled 67 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1842004

>>1842009

That is a 98, Great Success.

Writin'

>>1841984

You suppose you should start with what is in front of you. Grabbing the blueprints and your screwdriver, you begin by taking a walk around the weapon.

From what you can tell, the rest of the framework, the wheels, and the barrel are all completely undamaged, which is very, very good.

Deciding to get down to the damage, you look back and forth between the opening and the blueprints. You can get an impression of how the entire thing functions from the papers alone, and seeing where everything comes together definitely helps that. Making sure to look closely, you can't find any signs of internal damage or cracks.

Pulling yourself out of the opening, you set the blueprints and your screwdriver back down.

Now what?
> Go through the destroyed scrap pile, see what you can learn
> Go out and find one of the soldiers who work these weapons, try to get them to give you a demonstration of how it works
> Check out the spare parts, make sure you have everything you'll need
> Other

>>1842030
> Go through the destroyed scrap pile, see what you can learn
Followed by
> Check out the spare parts, make sure you have everything you'll need

>>1842030
> Go out and find one of the soldiers who work these weapons, try to get them to give you a demonstration of how it works

>>1842030
second
>>1842035

>>1842030
>scrap then spare parts then demonstration

>>1842035
>>1842042
>>1842046

Scrap first it is.

> Roll 1d100+25's please

>>1842035
This

Rolled 56 + 25 (1d100 + 25)

>>1842049

Rolled 81 + 25 (1d100 + 25)

>>1842049

Rolled 76 + 25 (1d100 + 25)

>>1842049

Rolled 9 + 25 (1d100 + 25)

>>1842049

>>1842055
I'm so sorry. time for penitence to the dice gods

>flaying and pain ensueing

>>1842052

That's a 106. Let's see what it gets you.

Writin'

>>1842030

All things considered, you should really get over the pile of scrap that was removed initially.

It's... well, it's a pile of broken scrap metal and fragments of Clockwork Machinery. In some regards, it's rather impressive that this was the only damage done considering just how extensive it was.

Your luck holds, somehow, as you find and identify several major mechanisms that are still partially intact. Referencing the blueprints a few times, you get a rather good idea on how everything was supposed to go together.

Which brings you to your next course of action: making sure you had everything you needed to build and repair the Clockwork machinery.

> Roll me three 1d100+10's please

>>1842059
Hopefully a fixed artillery battery

Rolled 50 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1842065

Rolled 74 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1842065
Crack those fingers John let's fix this beauty.

>>1842067

I don't see a nat 100 anon

>>1842073
I don't want to roll again.

Rolled 16 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1842065

>>1842072

That's a 84. Let's see what's in stock.

Writin'

>>1842065

Heading over to where the spare parts are, you rifle through things for a while before you find what you need. Thankfully, while they weren't able to actually do the repairs, someone was smart enough to create spare parts of every bit of Clockwork machinery in the mechanism.

It takes a bit of effort on your part, but you manage to push a box of Clockwork gears, all the screws and bolts you'll ever need, and plenty of metal to create the framework over to your makeshift worktable.

You've got pretty much everything you'll need to get to work with you.

Now what?
> Get to work
> Go out and find one of the soldiers who work these weapons, try to get them to give you a demonstration of how it works
> Other

>>1842091
Get to work.

>>1842091
> Get to work

>>1842091
demo. this is our debut no fucking it up if we can avoid it

>>1842091
>Get to work

>>1842113

You know what, give me a luck roll; 1d100.

Rolled 21 (1d100)

>>1842126
Nat 1

Rolled 35 (1d100)

>>1842126

Rolled 93 (1d100)

>>1842126
dice gods forgive us our sins and carry us forth id it is so your whim

>>1842137
You have redeemed yourself my son.

>>1842140
praise be the dice gods, forever may I serve until their will be done

>>1842100
>>1842104
>>1842115

Alright let's get to work.

>>1842137

Wonder how this'll change things?

Writin'

File: Spoiler Image (195 KB, 353x438)

195 KB PNG

>>1842091

This'll definitely be a challenge, seeing as this is easily the largest piece you've worked on to date. However, that doesn't mean you'll handle it any different.

First come first, you start laying out the beginnings of the framework. Using a measuring tape from your tool box and a spare bit of chalk you found in one of the crates, you begin making out the lengths of the frame in preparation for cutting.

You will have to make a choice...

"Oh, there you are John".

A voice from above on the catwalk calls out, neatly taking your attention. The owner of the voice is...

"Sun Woo, what a pleasant surprise," You are a bit surprised that he's down here as earlier as he is.

He takes the stairs at a calm pace, approaching your little work area.

You give him a polite bow as he walks up, which he laughs a bit at, "There's no need for formalities right now, we're alone at the moment".

"Alright," You shrug. If he didn't want you to be formal it wasn't a problem for you.

He's not entirely paying attention to you at the moment, just looking over what you've done so far.

Anything you'd like to say?
> Ask why he's down in the Armory so early
> Ask if anyone else has tried to repair the Siege Weapon thus far
> Ask if he knows if they run drills on the working canons
> Stay silent
> Other

>>1842162
ask about the drills, then ask why hes down here?

>>1842162
> Ask if anyone else has tried to repair the Siege Weapon thus far
> Ask if he knows if they run drills on the working canons

>>1842162
> Ask if he knows if they run drills on the working canons

Gonna need to test it to se if it's in working condition.

> Other: "When we meet you said your son was a artificier to? Is he here? Would be interesting talking with someone of the same field."

>>1842169
artificers are like ally cats. you don't work together

[is that right story teller?]

>>1842164
Symbiote he's obviously here to check on our work .

>>1842171

Eh, kinda I guess? There's no real rule of thumb, more that if you're not used to working together you're just going to create issues a la Too Many Cooks.

>>1842172
obvious does not mean nessecerily correct. his visit could have many purposes. its always best to ask. and hell maybe we can see if there is something going on with his answers. but I'm going into paranoid mode so I'm going to stop typing

>>1842174
His son was the one that broke the cannon wasn't?

>>1842164
>>1842166
>>1842169

Ask about the weapon, ask about drills, then ask about himself.

Writin'

>>1842180
I guess something happend?

File: SunWoo_ImayhaveuseforyouYet.png (267 KB, 421x447)

267 KB PNG

>>1842179

Weather damage from the storm the other day caused it

>>1842233

Yeah sorry about that

>>1842162

"Quite the mess, huh?" You observe, just saying anything to fill the gap in the silence.

"You don't even know the half of it," He half-chuckles, turning back to you, "We were lucky that the storm didn't do more damage than it did, and yet... certain individuals... are making quite the big deal of it. Don't get me started on dealing with the Guilds that tried to reserve the contract despite not having the personnel on hand to complete it".

"Sounds rough," You're just glad you're not involved in all that, "I'm just surprised that you don't have someone already on hand to deal with repairs like this. I'm sure you run drills and the like, so you'll need to account for normal wear and tear".

He just hums thoughtfully, "That makes sense, and you'd think that'd be the case. Unfortunately, reality doesn't quite work that way. As for drills, yes we do have them. None are on the schedule for today. Though, assuming you'll work as fast I think you do, there might be one later on..."

Well, that definitely doesn't help the pressure. Thinking on your feet, you try to change the conversation to something else, "Thinking back, you mentioned that your son was an artificer too? It'd be interesting to talk to him about it if he was".

"Oh, my apologies, I suppose I misspoke. He's got several Proofs, and I'm proud of him for them, but unfortunately I don't think he quite has the patience for your field of work. He's an incredibly bright child, a bit younger than you I believe, but he is quite hot-headed. Meeting him..." Sun Woo thinks on it for a bit, "Perhaps. It should be interesting for him to meet someone smarter than him, even if its only in certain areas. I'll let you know if he agrees".

"Sounds good to me".

Sensing that the conversation is over, you turn around and start organizing your tools and material.

"John," You look over your shoulder at him as he watches on curiously, "If it's not too rude of me, do you mind if I watch you work?"

It's not entirely like you minded, but...
> Allow him to watch, despite the fact that you're going to use your Multitool
> Allow him to watch, don't use your Multitool
> Don't allow him to watch

>>1842245
> Allow him to watch, despite the fact that you're going to use your Multitool
What could possibly go wrong?

>>1842245
>Allow him to watch, don't use your Multitool

Keep it in the box unless some success of the repair hinged on it.

They guy seems alright, but better safe than sorry.

Quick reminder that the Multitool gives a +10 bonus to rolls involving it in use.

> Allow him to watch, despite the fact that you're going to use your Multitool

>>1842245
> Allow him to watch, don't use your Multitool

Don't want to show off our gear we want him to think we have the right skill not just the right tools.

Besides i think we will find other multitools once we go do the artifact checks for him.

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>1842246
>>1842247
>>1842250
>>1842252

Time for a tie breaker, it seems.
1. Use the Multitool
2. Don't use the Multitool

>>1842252

I can tell you right now you're not going to find something like your Multitool just laying around.

>>1842254
Does it have a fuel limit?

>>1842245

"Well..." Thinking about it, you don't entirely mind. You're really not used to an audience, but it wasn't that big of a deal... "Sure, that's fine with me".

Taking the next few minutes to perform prep work, you pull out your tools and get ready.

Up first is to create the framework.

> Roll me three 1d100+30's please

>>1842254
Yeah i thought so. Well shit.So when he ask were we got it what di we say? Family heirloom?

Rolled 3 + 30 (1d100 + 30)

>>1842258

>>1842257

It basically pulls mana out of the air to fuel it. Unless you leave it on overnight, it's not going to run out.

Remember that it's a tool from some Artificer/Maintenance worker from the Post-Age of God Era. It's more or less a Masterpiece of Magitech Engineering.

>>1842263
>pulls mana out of the air to fuel it

Dam if only we had enough knowledge to make more of those.

>>1842265

Lost Knowledge is a bitch.

Also, we need two more rolls Anons

Guys come on roll. Don't make me roll all by myself...

Rolled 82 + 30 (1d100 + 30)

>>1842258
Fiiiiiine.

Rolled 94 + 30 (1d100 + 30)

>>1842269
Fiiiiine.

>>1842258
>rolls

File: 1504300040838.jpg (11 KB, 269x200)

11 KB JPG

>>1842271
>>1842274
Good job.

>>1842274
Ez. Hopefully he doesn't send ninjas to mug us.

>>1842286
He's either going to mug us or gives us a job as his official artificer.

>>1842291
What if he Mugs us THEN gives us a job as head artificer

>>1842299
Then we build our golem army and take it back!

Sorry about the delay folks

>>1842274

That's a 124, Outstanding Success.

Writin'

>>1842258

It feels good using your Multitool once again. Cutting the metal bars into the framework is smooth as can be, the iron being easily parted by the Cutting Torch function.

Just to make sure, you double check all your prep work by piecing things together by hand and double checking your measurements. Thankfully, everything checks out.

Switching over to the welder function, you slid on a pair of safety googles and get to work. It's slow going, but thanks to that you don't make a single mistake. Soon enough you've got the entire framework done with.

You don't bother looking back at Sun Woo, lost entirely in your work.

It's going to be tricky, but unfortunately you'll have to assemble all the Clockwork Machinery after attaching the framework to the Siege Weapon. Thankfully, that's not very hard as it's easy to figure out where the original went on the frame.

Grabbing the needed pieces, you slide onto your back and hop to it.

> Roll me three 1d100+49's please

((Build Skill) 10 + (Perception Bonus) 10 + (Clockwork Dismantle Bonus) 15 + (Multitool Bonus) 10 + (Tool set Bonus) 2 + (Blueprint Bonus) 2)

Rolled 85 + 49 (1d100 + 49)

>>1842361

Rolled 5 + 49 (1d100 + 49)

>>1842361
How about a nat 1?

Rolled 53 + 49 (1d100 + 49)

>>1842361

>>1842363

That's a 134, Outstanding Success.

Writin'

>>1842365

Not today, Anon. Not today.

>>1842361

Your prior experience with Clockwork weapons really comes into play as you assemble the entire mechanism. It's rather different from what you worked on with the rifles, with how upscaling works and all, but it still helps.

You lose track of time almost immediately, but you manage to not lose track of what you're working on despite the intricacies of it.

Eventually, you close everything up and pull yourself out from under the Siege Weapon. Dragging yourself to your feet, you wipe the sweat from your brow and turn around to regard Sun Woo.

Surprisingly, he's still there. He's standing up and walking over to regard your work.

You say?
> "I told you I was good"
> "How's it look?"
> Stay silent
> Other

>>1842386
>Stay silent
>Other

Check how much time has passed and say nothing.

>>1842386
>> "How's it look?"

>>1842386
> "How's it look?"
> Other: Do you want to call someone to see if it's working properly?

>>1842386
Check how much time passed and ask if we can test.

>>1842386
>"How's it look?"

>>1842386
> Other

"Well let's fire it off and see how it works!"

>>1842393
This

>>1842389
>>1842392
>>1842393
>>1842394
>>1842400
>>1842414
>>1842470

Check the time, ask for his opinion, and see if you can't fire this baby now.

Writin'

File: SunWoo_WalkwithmeforaMoment.png (119 KB, 235x461)

119 KB PNG

>>1842386

Giving him a moment to look things over, you take a quick look over at your Gauntlet.

Wow, you've been here for a while now. It's almost noon by this point. This really did take a while.

Regardless, you might as well see how you did, "So, how's it look?"

"Well," He gives the framework a few experimental pulls, "I won't claim to be an expert, but from what I can tell it's sturdily put together; which considering the previous condition is quite the improvement. We'll really know if it works or not after a test run".

That really catches your attention. A chance to see this beauty in action...

Wiping the drool away, you ask a rather obvious question, "Can we do that? Soon?"

Sun Woo looks a bit surprised at your rather child-like display. He takes it in stride with a slight laugh, "Unfortunately, not today. The artillerymen assigned to this piece were given a temporary assignment for the week; we can't have soldiers idling around. Remember that we didn't even know you existed until yesterday".

That's rather disappointing...

"I suppose that their temporary assignment could be cancelled now that they need to test fire this particular Siege Weapon..." He trails off there, pretending to think for a moment, "I can send you a message for when the test firing is scheduled; I could bring you in as an observer, if you'd like".

"Yes please," Is your immediate response. You really, really wouldn't want to miss this.

"That's good," He smiles at you once more, "I can't speak for the others, but I'd be glad to have you. Thank you for your work, John. I'll let the office know to give you part of the payment for your work; you can expect the rest once we know the weapon is operational".

"I have a few other things to attend to here. Good day to you John".

"Good day Sun Woo"

And there he goes...

Well, now what?
> Head back into the city, see if you can't find something to do
> Head back to the Inn, see who's around
> Explore the Armory a bit more, try to find Naofumi
> Other

>>1842532
>Explore the Armory a bit more, try to find Naofumi
He wanted to talk, right? I wonder what it's about.

>>1842532
this >>1842542

>>1842532
>> Explore the Armory a bit more, try to find Naofumi

>>1842532
>> Explore the Armory a bit more, try to find Naofumi

>>1842532
> Explore the Armory a bit more, try to find Naofumi

Also did we get our 75 silver? Were do we get it?

>>1842559
>>1842532
>I'll let the office know to give you part of the payment for your work; you can expect the rest once we know the weapon is operational

Rolled 57 (1d100)

>>1842532
> Explore the Armory a bit more, try to find Naofumi

See if there's any old "junk" they don't want

>>1842542
>>1842547
>>1842554
>>1842558
>>1842559
>>1842568

We'll poke around the armory, see what we can find, tomorrow. I'm gonna be busy for the rest of the night, so I'll see you all then.

>>1842575
Good night OP and cheers for running.

I'll be honest, I forget this world has magic sometimes.

>>1842685
When a Fireball comes right at our face, you'll remember.

>>1842578

Thanks man, see you tomorrow

>>1842685

I try to avoid the 'everyone is a mage' thing that a lot of fantasy stories end up going when you have a spell and sword type setting.

To be fair, you guys have successfully avoided violent confrontation with pretty much every mage in the story thus far.
Sierra: befriended (waifu'd?)
Bishop: negotiated
Archmage: didn't do something extremely stupid during the Genovese meet up
Gang Ryong: talked it out; not really a mage but he's basically a walking nuke so it kinda counts

We'll have to see what the future holds.

See: >>1842691

>>1842837
>Walking nuke
Umm...?

>>1842855
Berserker?

File: Spoiler Image (1.11 MB, 694x690)

1.11 MB PNG

>>1842855
>>1842877

>>1842855
The character is based off of the MC of/is the MC of the series "Gosu (The Master)"

Here is a link: https://bato.to/comic/_/comics/gosu-the-master-r16948

>>1843224
Why is webtoons so far behind translating! JFC.

>>1842837
Avoiding violent confrontation sounds like the best plan for mage desu

>>1842532

Well, while you're here, you might as well take a look around the Armory.

Maybe you can find Naofumi, and maybe you'll be able to find the scrap room.

Doing the rather obvious choice first, you leave the room you're in and head back to where the cleric was. He's gone now, unfortunately, so you can't just ask him where everything is. You can't seem to find Naofumi either.

What now?
> Take a look around for Naofumi
> Take a look around for the scrap room
> Leave the Armory
> Other

>>1844460
>> Take a look around for the scrap room

>>1844460
>Just wander around for a bit, in hopes of finding either
Kinda hoping for Naofumi though

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>1844512
>>1844541

Alright.

> Roll me three 1d100+10's please

Rolled 93 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1844553
i return story teller. I come to keep the faith in our lords the dice gods alive

how have things progressed brother /qst/ers

>>1844562

Apparently

Rolled 15 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1844553

Rolled 71 (1d100)

>>1844553

>>1844562

That's a 103, Outstanding Success.

Writin'

Rolled 35 (1d100)

>>1844460

After a few moments, you decide to take a look around and tour a bit. Keeping an eye out for Naofumi, you walk around the fortified structure taking note of what halls lead to what and such.

Thankfully, you manage to keep track of where you are, and better yet you find a single, rather inconspicuous door simply labeled 'Scrap'.

You can't help the smile that comes to your face.

Taking a look around to make sure that there's no one around, you open the door and slip inside.

As expected, the room is pretty much wall to wall junk. Remembering prior experience, you begin shifting through it to see what you can find.

> Roll me three 1d100+10's please

Rolled 98 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1844607
May the dice gods will guide me througth the path of shadows. I'm never alone for the dice gods protect me and their will is chaos.

>>1844617
Praise be the dice gods!

Rolled 37 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1844607

Rolled 73 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1844607

>>1844617

That's a 108.

We'll see what you see when I get out of class in an hour and change.

>>1844617
John continues to be the reincarnation of RNGesus

>>1844746
is that heresy?

I think that's heresy, no one is RNGesus non but the lord of dice himself. do not take his name in vain.

and I'm considering adding priest of the dice gods to the end of my name. yay or nay?

>>1844767
Your name is already pointless senpai

>>1844780
ill take that as a yes

AND DONT CALL ME SENPAI

OR I WILL GO FULL AUTIST ON YOU

>>1844784
It's a wordfilter F A M

And I filter namefags to be anonymous anyway because fuck that jazz

Update coming shortly.

>>1844607

It takes you quite some time to comb your way through the entirety of the room. As expected, you find scrap, scrap, and on the side a bit more scrap.

Looks like whatever was salvageable or valuable was already removed.

With a slight degree of disappointment, you leave the room and dust yourself; trying to make it look like you hadn't just spent the last hour or so pushing around scrap.

You're back in the hallway now.
> Try to find Naofumi
> Leave the Armory
> Other

>>1844908
> Try to find Naofumi

He was also supposed to be working on the siege engine? Presumably different bits, though.