>>1061690

Probably a good time to remind ourselves to place YUM chests throughout the run. Other than that, I'd say that Hoodlums should get stronger the more cloth fibers they absorb, and currently, this one is right in the middle of a bunch of prime targets.

Strategy:
> The battering ram being controlled bleats for help from the other rams, who attack.
> The hoodlum uses this opportunity to grab threads on the remaining rams and begins unraveling their coats as it makes its escape.
> Arcane will likely chase it right into a trap that it's set up, maybe a hoe left on the ground for an inconspicuous whammy or one of the signs set up to do the same.
> Alex can save the rams by slicing the threads feeding the creature to assist, but its next target is the clothes lines.
> If it gets there, it briefly tries to entangle the group before beating a retreat into the woods.

>>1061690
>"This attack has been sponsored by YUM!"
Speaking off, don't forget to set the YUM chests, if they're not already.

>>1061690
Strategy of setting off a stampede and running if things get tough sounds good to me.

Far as abilities go, the Hoodlum's Dark rune and general roguishness make me think the ability to slip into and out of shadows would be fitting. Basically just be mobility/stealth focused to steal things from adventurers and get away if they aren't buffing someone, or attempt to set up sneak attacks if they are.

For the Rams, to me their Force rune just screams 'High knockback' on attacks, though I'd also like to suggest them being able to absorb/store physical force into their fluff and then releasing it as a big attack. Make actually hitting them a bad idea since they're not supposed to be the main target.

>>1061691
Good point, the battering rams being ornery means they probably only need the slightest excuse to join in with fighting Arcane, who naturally doesn't want to hurt the sheep she came here to save...

Until she lost a buncha int and wis anyway, hmm, Alex might need to uh, gently remind her of that before/mid fight.

Oh and while I know there's only one, that Ram in the jacket made me think of some form of 'two short creatures stacked up in a coat' though we'd probably also need 2 Hoodlum for the right coverage.
But heck, why just become taller when you can become weirder, I suggest after some fighting is done, a pair of Hoodlums nab a pair of Rams and intertwine lengthwise basically making a clothing tube with a ram head at each end, forming the mighty Amphisbaaena.

>>1061690
Hoodlums: When in doubt, GATTAI!
Alex: I'm sure she knows how to fight and can handle herself

>>1061690
Have the hoodlum make the sheep pose to fight her.

I'd upgrade the hoodlums if they are able to shear the wool off the sheep, transforming them to Wooly Hoodies.

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Just a quick reminder, since it's been a month and some change since the start of the thread, you can support the author on Ko-fi, if you've got the means: https://ko-fi.com/calalen

Generally, it just frees up more of the QM's time to do questing rather than art commissions. So, for those with vested interest in seeing more frequent updates, any bit helps.

1/4 Demonologist 2023/04/28(Fri)10:20 No. 1062235 ID: 08229c
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I want to avoid giving it a real phase two sort of ability. It is a young and inexperienced demon, so let us see what it can do on its own.

Demonologist orders Alex to provide backup. But not too much backup.

Arcane leaps in her with lollipop attack. The unusual weapon swings in a powerful arc. But, before it can connect, a force screeches as it holds the weapon in place and then repels it. Arcane is sent flying from the blowback.

Alex runs in to grab her. The Hoodlum has its ram host make a terrifying bleat. The rest of the battering rams go into a frenzy and begin to run around the area.

Each time Arcane is about to land on them their force powers propel her back upwards. She's juggled in the air for a while with Alex looking on helplessly.

Arcane yelps and cries out each time she's knocked about. The viewership skyrockets. There's a glint in her eyes.

"Thanks for the subs! Let's keep those numbers up, magifans! With your support... I CAN WIN!"

She twirls in the air and lands on the ground, away from the stampeding rams. With a gesture she conjures a massive YUM! candy.

Another gestures has it crashing down. The Hoodlum looks up in shock and tries to repel the attack.

But the weight of it is too much. The force barrier creaks, then cracks, then shatters.

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Some miraculous force (Demonologist ordering it) has made the hoodlum and battering ram split before the final impact.

The hoodlum is defeated.

3/4 Demonologist 2023/04/28(Fri)10:34 No. 1062238 ID: 08229c
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I see.

I think her powers are based on how... Entertaining she is? I noticed she was barely taking any damage during the whole 'getting tossed around' thing. Interesting.

So the more exciting we make the fight the more powerful she is?

Arcane is approached by Sprout. The slime thanks her, in her own tongue, and says that she's saved the farm!

"All in a days' work, little one~ I hope that weird cloth monster never troubles you again."

Ah, a reward. What would Mary give?

>>1062238
>I think her powers are based on how... Entertaining she is?
Oh. And since she's here, and considering how we like to do things... she might actually have a chance to be the first person to ever solo Curi, huh.

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We do have the YUM! chests so maybe I can have Sprout direct her to-

"Demonologist?"

She turns and sees a still very unhealthy looking Mary at the door

"I heard an explosion. Is everything alright..? Wait, is there a dungeon run going on..?"

oh no.

>>1062240
Go to sleep, Mary. Everything's going well. We have this handled. We got this.

>>1062238
Item: Either something force ram related, or something Hoodlum related.
ie: Hoodlum Hood: Increases stealth stat minorly, greatly when in presence of Hoodlums.>>1062240
oh no, send her back to bed.
...alternatively we could send her back to bed and mary can watch the stream.

>>1062240

There is nothing to worry about. All is well. Tell her this and then to go back to bed.

As for rewards: A Yum chest that they found lying around in one of their barns, a pair of battering ram horns of her own. Gives good defense and a forceful headbutt attack. Collect all three items to be transformed into a wooly faun.

>>1062240
Dungeoneer, quick! Alt-tab on the Dungeon console! Alt-tab!
CITADEL STAFF. We have a code M. I repeat, we have a Code M.

String-slimes and Comfy slimes. Please report to the DM room to restrain Mary using the Burrito-blanket method according to the minion guide.

Artificer, Please craft up some Ear-muffs and eye-masks with String and Comfy runes in order to ensure Mary's comfort!

>>1062240
Yes. Everything is fine. If you want to watch, we can set up a spectator mode screen for you. Go back to bed.

>>1062240
Demonologist looking very kissable rn, seduce Mary back to sleep with your soft, pouty lips.

>>1062240
Idea: deploy stream integration. add troll options for chat.

>>1062238
>rewards
This was a pretty easy quest. We shouldn't reward them too much. Lets save the larger rewards for the larger risks.

Carpenter is putting together a surprise and it involves a lot of Explodeys. Go back to bed so you don’t ruin the surprise.

>>1062240
Huh, you know, she could be naked under that blanket and you just couldn't tell.

Reassure Mary everything's under control. Standard solo run of the dungeon. And this isn't your first time keeping things running while she's been unavailable.

Also, if she's not quite tired, maybe a soak in the spa might be good.

As for items, with this being a farm with sheep, how about an animated sash or scarf? Could even say it's had fibers from the slain hoodlum woven into it.

>>1062240
Quick! Get Dungeoneer to seduce her!

Mary could sit in if she wanted, but she can't do work! She has to get some snacks and drinks.

tell marry to go back to bed and rest. A adventurer got cued in before we could shut down the dungeon for the day but it's only a solo run so we're just running them through a standard dungeon run before sending them on their way. So far things have been going fine as they're just exploring and doing small quest outside of the castle, nothing that she needs to involve herself with since she IS sick and NEEDS bedrest.

as for a reward for the adventurer... how bout some coins... or dungeon tokens and a map that leads to the YUM chest?

>>1062240
Hoodie made out of a hoodlum. Enhances knockers when struck by a critical hit, negating it twice per day and granting temporary hit points, but reduces Agility and Attack Rolls by -1 until temporary hit points are gone.

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>>1062240
>>1062263
Oh yeah, the knockers count as offhand weapons, despite not actually needing to be held, and do 2d4 dice worth of damage for Rare, 2d6 for Very Rare, and 2d8 for Legendary.

>>1062238
Hoodlum Hoodie -- A slightly cursed Hoodie bearing the will of a hoodlum; as it can no longer prank others it has to do so to its wearer unless they can stave off its boredom through other means. Gives a major boost to stealth as well as to a few other stats, though the other boosts are random.

Ram Hoodie -- A wool hoodie made to resemble a Battering Ram. Raises resistance to physical attacks and X times per day can Floof Up, blocking incoming attacks and knocking back anyone close with a burst of Force.

>>1062240
Yeah, just reassure her and send her back to bed. Normally I'd say there would be no harm in letting her watch but I suspect seeing the viewer count might make her freak out a bit.

>>1062238
how about... a Bounce Beanie
A comfy hat of battering ram wool, once per day it can heavily reduce the damage of an incoming attack, but the wearer is subject to knockback proportional to the damage prevented.
*the hat grants no protection against any harm potentially caused by this bounce itself.

The hoodlum was pretty much annihilated, or at least turned into a band-aid by the bludgeoning.
Her reward should be a Hoodlum Scarf: A spiteful stat boosting accessory. It augments your combos by increasing melee damage after a ranged attack, your toughness after a spell, and vice all the versas.

>>1062240
Tell her the dungeon wasn't officially closed so you didn't want to turn them away. It's fine, you're just doing a standard run, nothing fancy. A new adventurer showed up, one that gets stronger when the fight is entertaining. Which I suppose means she stands a good chance of clearing the dungeon; we've designed it to be entertaining.

So. Ideas on how to integrate Arcane's stream:
Chat Trolls: Random slimes start appearing depending on what sort of subs we've got.

Order Chat vs Chaos Chat?

>>1062297
Praise Helix

>>1062240
since she's here, could you tell her it's not a good idea to dream about us? if she's not careful she can end up broadcasting the entire dream to us, and that can get... embarrassing.

>>1062306
can we NOT while mary is half dead?

>>1062242
The hoodlum hoodie: Enhances knockers while worn. Effects disappear when hoodie is taken off.

>>1062238
>I think her powers are based on how... Entertaining she is?
It could also be that she really is strong, but purposefully holds back as part of the “entertainment”. A tanky character leaves room to get beat up and stage a comeback, which is entertaining since it shows off the enemies before their eventual defeat.

Yum-branded battering ram mask that is part of a YUM-branded set sounds good.

As for Mary, yes it’s a dungeon run and they’re having fun. It’s not Raid mode so none of us are required to make an appearance unless Mary wants to go out there and play the part of a sick traveler with a small sidequest to find some medicine for her.

Give her an Alex body pillow

She thinks Alex is cute(she is) and it would be good advertising. I'm sure the viewers would enjoy it

>>1062327
Body pillows and their ilk are expensive token buys to give them a reason to come back. Give the streamer a few tokens.

You should set up an alert tied to Mary's Status which will go off any time she accrues 2 stacks of overwork.

>>1062335
Yeah, I agree. Give her some tokens for the easy quest.

When she gets to the shop, I'm sure her audience is going to vote on what she should buy.

>>1062374
Good idea

>>1062377
>>1062335
True. Tokens are better.
If they vote, we should place the cute and easily flustered Alex nearby to influence their choice

>>1062304
Down with Helix, praise Dome.

>>1062418
BURN THE HERETIC

>stream integration?
Is there a system already in place for that? Because if it doesn't exist, we might not be able to do anything to beyond just watching the stream vote for what the streamer should do.

Also, I feel like we'd need to literally hijack an already active stream to even try to add that and I don't think the streamer would like us hacking her systems like that.

Get a license for and play copyrighted music. Not actually.

Don't panic or try to hide anything. Don't try to force Mary back to bed. It will only worry her more.

If Mary insists on staying for the rest of the run it's probably best to acquiesce, but suggest that you stay in charge and she returns to bed afterwards.

As for a reward, the reward should be local to the hamlet. Tokens are mainly used in Citadel. Perhaps something farm related, to make it more personal from those she helped.

>>1062240
If we just tell her to go and sleep, she will just lie there in bed. Eyes wide open and imagining everything that could go wrong. I propose we just let her sleep in the control room or put a spare screen on her bed.

I agree with Mary watching. As for the reward, I suggest a slimecrown citadel branded hoodie from freshly sheared battering ram wool