Dessen Toastline 2010/09/05(Sun)21:08 No. 226665 ID: abb30a
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>>223405
That's an amusing thought.
>>223407
I've not ingested what you call "fruit." There have been similar things which I have eaten, some that I have enjoyed.
As to these fluids, they are used largely to maintain control over myself. It's not as effective as devouring a victim, nor as satisfying, but certainly can be a worthwhile compromise. Particularly so when the other party is someone I would rather was not killed.
>>223549,>>223551
task completed.dessen eats the apple
Quite tasty. Not completely dissimilar to some things I have had before.

>>223406,>>223407,>>223408,223447
It seems there won't be death involved.
Zynraex: Now that is a pity. Why not?
Dessen: I'm taking some people from another universe on a tour, which they are directing. They don't seem to think it's acceptable.
Zynraex: Humph. Culture clash.
Dessen: It is so.

I'll just take a little bit from some of the kobolds. They won't even notice.
>>223406
Someone did say they wanted to see more. You certainly didn't contest it. The meters are working just fine. Some of them are simply not applicable to the cutebold.
>>223548
Proetelikesans have one sex, but it's not hermaphrodite. I'm using your neologistic "Spivak pronouns."
They look like large, dark, metal skeleton beasts with arms, legs, a tail, a torso, and an head. They have many sharp angles, and a culture that focuses greatly around death due to their harsh history. Ask Zynraex whatever you like.
>>223412,>>223413,>>223418,>>223548
I wouldn't say these kobolds are innocent. Some of them have seen battle, and blood. Experienced losses, hardships, et cetera. Some have even brought it upon others. They are simply, in large part, amoral.
Now we find nasty xenophilic dawwblins, trying to clear out a tunnel system that's already occupied. Should we infiltrate the goblins' ranks? Attempt to fit in with their opponents?
Why do you specifically want me to find goblins that are xenophilic?

>>226665
That's a really creepy whatever that is there.

Uh, sure, try to fit into their ranks or something.

And I suspect the "xenophilic" aspect is because, um, no offense, but to your standard issue humanoid you're kinda freakin' weird, especially in the form we usually see you in, so it's I guess a way to try to work with that. Or something. I'm just going with whatever sounds funny, honestly.

You have control problems?

Anything you'd like to talk about?

>>226665
Transform and infiltrate, find and isolate one or more of the xenophiles. Then you want to not transform back completely, but extend a tentacle and wrap them up a bit.

If we come across their opponents we can probably just go ahead and eat them. No need to stop any other activities we may be engaging in. Check what they are first, they might be fun in other ways.

>I wouldn't say these kobolds are innocent.
Right, I meant more like "well developed sexual behaviors" The other aspects are a non-issue.

>Why do you specifically want me to find goblins that are xenophilic?
So that instead of trying to run away from you they'll cum to you. I mean come to you. Well... you certainly want both, right? It works out, trust me.

>>226665
Oh, right, we're here to fight the good fight.

So.

Got a copy of the New Testament handy?

>>226750
+1 impulse weight to Evangelism! We're in a new culture, it's our God-given duty as humans to make sure we tell them how wrong it is!

>>226750
>>226753
What.

+1 Impulse weight to No what the hell is wrong with you?!?

>>226665
I think the others are expecting sexytimes. I get the impression you're not really into that though.

I think we should do a straightforward defense and drive back the goblins, then infiltrate them and see what kind of fun we can have.

Zynraex: What do you think happens to people after they die?

I'm against bible-thumping by the way. That is... not what we came here to do. We're here to get some ACTION, not be silly.

>>226843
Y'know, you really ought to look up what a phrase like "fight the good fight" means before you throw it around and make it the POV character's goal.

It only has one meaning (look it up!), and that generally doesn't have much to do with a battlefield.

>>226962
What.

No, that is not the only meaning. It is generally used to mean fighting for what you believe in. Or just warfare in general, apparently: http://thesaurus.com/browse/warfare Plus, I didn't make it the POV character's goal. Like he said, he's giving us a tour. It's MY goal.

Now can we please keep religion out of quests?

>>226750
>>226753
Hahaha, what?

Fuck. Sure. An eldritch horror preaching to goblins seems just so deliciously wrong.

I'm pretty sure Dessen is just dicking around. So in that case, being silly IS what we came here to do. Who is saying it has to be one of OUR religions, can't we make one up? Think of how much fun that would be!!

>>227740
...that does sounds kinda fun, but I want to make stuff with our powers. Speaking of which, what's that vaguely visible thing in that corridor there?

Dessen Toastline 2010/10/05(Tue)20:45 No. 239130 ID: abb30a
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>>226696
Yes, isn't it delightful?
They'll surely notice if a new goblin comes in. I could do something like go in and be invisible and intangible to them, but that's easy. You lot have had more experience with goblins than I. What are your thoughts for an approach?
I don't find your statement offensive.
>>226713
There are circumstances that can cause me to go berserk if I am insufficiently fed. This goes unpleasantly. Fortunately, I greatly enjoy eating and it doesn't take a lot to secure control.
>>226732
Have you missed an important detail? The goblins are the enemy here.
You may have gotten another wrong impression. It's not at all my desire to make this encounter a sexual one.
>>226750,>>226753
I do now. I can even perform some "miracles." What fun.
>>226787
there is insufficient impulse weight to complete this task
>>226842
Your impression is correct.
Yes, I think I can incorporate that plan into our agenda quite nicely.
Zynraex: I believe that Death is the only eternal. People simply do not exist after they die! Their bodies become used by other things, until Time succumbs to Death as well.
>>226843,>>226973
Now, now. There's no reason we can't do both.
>>226981
A fine response! Most excellent. Our journey will start with the gnomes, and then we will infiltrate the goblins.

|Hello, sir! Have you heard the good news?|
<A stranger? Bringing news?>thinks the gnome.he grunts, then says "What news?"

>>227743
That was a gnome.

>>239130
Religion is often said to be one of the greatest instigators of violence and injustice in modern human society. Therefore, one must assume that using religion for nefarious purposes is... easy. Child's play, if you will.

Therefore, I challenge you to create a religion that will do the opposite. Convince multiple species to be tolerant of each other, secular, and work together to make life better for all involved. Convince them to be diplomatic and tolerant, but yet not weak or pansyish. Create a superculture of peace and prosperity while still allowing ancient subcultures and (non-violent, non-discriminatory) traditions to flourish.

*That* sounds like a *real* challenge.

In the context of the goblins and gnomes... use this force to make peace and work together. Eliminate those who oppose peace if necessary, but always attempt rehabilitation first.

>>239130
He wants to know what the good news is.

You can tell him what the good news is, right?

Zynraex: We have good reason to believe that in some universes people have souls that persist beyond death. On a different note, what's your favorite method of killing? Is there anything else you do for fun?

Dessen Toastline 2010/10/10(Sun)16:22 No. 241627 ID: abb30a
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>>239704
Zynraex: Ah, the multiple universes. You are correct on that count. I have no one favourite method of killing! Oh, I don't kill for fun. I kill for fulfillment, and it's a rare occasion. I observe the unfolding of events for fun.
>>239184
Dessen: I'll take your idea into account.
>>239276
|This book has all the answers! What to do in case of a flood, how to become a god, accounts of ancient events with lessons relevant to today... Everything you need to get to heaven. Or hell!|
"'s that so! What're you here for, then?"
|I'm here to spread the gospel, like the good Lord intended.|
he grunts again, then "S'pose you'll be wanting to come in. What's your name?"
|That's right. My name's James.|
"Mine's Lester. Follow me, then." he sinks into the stone wall beside him.dessen follows.they come to a chamber with gnomes relaxing and talking.they stop the latter upon seeing the newcomer
"Oi! We have a fellow here who's got a book of religious tales. Why don't you share some, James?" This is a test. I could tell them of the Exodus, Adam and Eve, the Great Flood, or some stuff about Jesus.

Oh, a temporal anomaly is approaching. You can avoid it if you wish to stay with me, or not avoid it if you wish to put our adventures on hold in favour of a bit of time travel. It won't reach you for a while yet.

>>241627
The Flood sounds like it could be particularly thrilling for gnomes - however, it might not be very threatening to them if they can just phase through solid rock...

It may actually be a bad idea to use Old Testament legends on them, since they wouldn't know anything about them, and on the whole they're just pretty silly.

Maybe a little about the wisdom of Jesus, adapted to a gnomic audience?

And a temporal disturbance sounds fine. You're doing a pretty bang-up job on your own, and it might be fun to see what you do while we're away. You have to admit that it can be fun to be surprised from time to time. :)

>>241627
Iunno, some stuff about Jesus.

And, sure, time travel sounds fun.

Zynraex: What's your society like? Centered around cities, clans, what? What kind of architecture do you have, if any? What kind of things have you killed before?

Dessen Toastline 2010/10/11(Mon)23:54 No. 242439 ID: abb30a
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>>242388
Zynraex: We have some cities, which are mostly for the tourists. We often prefer very spread-out communities. Our architecture, by and large, is carved out of the walls of deep caves, with vast, intricate etchings and glowing paints. The cities have more structural and decorative pieces combined with the carved parts. Along with that, more electric lighting. That's the "modern" look. It looks nice, in my opinion. I have killed an alien before, who had attacked me as part of some deadly ritual. It knew what it was getting into. My other kills have been, nearly to the point of exclusion, accidental crushings of tiny creatures, and hunting for food. We've many other ways to acquire food, and yet we do that sometimes. Killing is a part of us.

>>241689,>>241836
Dessen: Jesus and eventual time travel it is.
|I will tell you a story written by a man named Jesus. He has his own important part to play in the scheme of things other than as a storyteller, but I'll save that for another time. This first story is short and to the point: Lazarus was a poor guy who people thought was dead because he was poor. But then he found some money and everyone thought he came back to life. That parable illustrates the idea that people are dumb.|
this is met with chuckles
|Actually, there's a lot of resurrection involved in this book. Jesus can be resurrected with the proper setup, but no-one's gotten it exactly right for a long time. For example, in the far-off land of Egypt, King Ramses tried to resurrect Jesus in an event called the Exodus. He needed frankincense, but he accidentally used the wrong ingredient... Frankenstein.|
the gnomes don't know what to think, but the absurdity of the situation makes them laugh more
|Instead of Jesus, this summoned An entity of immense power that had once been sealed away... The Forbidden One. And it Obliterated. That was the end of the Egyptian civilisation.|
"What's the lesson in THAT one?" It's another gnome.
|ALWAYS read the recipe.|
"You hear that, Verne?" from the distance in the caves, comes the reply "Shut it!"
some gnomes laugh.others merely roll there eyes
"You're alright, James. But do you believe this stuff?"
|I wouldn't interpret it all literally. Supposedly this was transcribed from a time when God's hand appeared and wrote it on a wall, but who knows? The lessons are good anyway.|
"Seems like a book we could use around here. Why don't you stick around?"

>>242439
You are very silly. :B

>>242439

Otherwise good except this! SoooOOO○♪↔♪◙ silly!

>>242439
Well that's an interesting take on things. Yes, let's stick around. Gotta do that defending thing right?

Zynraex: You kill a lot less than I expected... The impression I got from your earlier comments about predation made me think it was a regular thing for you.

Dessen Toastline 2010/10/18(Mon)12:28 No. 245617 ID: abb30a
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[>>242439 Oops, "there eyes" should be "their eyes." Phooey!]

>>242507,>>242510
I'm only attempting a compromise between the suggestions.
|Sure, I'll stay-|
"GOOBLIINS!" echoes a shout.Lester speaks to Dessen
"You've come at a funny time. It's these goblins, want our caves. PAH! Been pestering us for a while; that's all they can do. You a fighter?"
|Sure, I'm willing to assist. Anyone want to read this book meanwhile?|
"Here, I'll take it," a gnome comes out from the shadows to claim the book.another gnome comes up
"Come with me, and I'll show ya what you can do."
|Sure thing. Coming, Lester?| I know he isn't. He's just the doorman. However, he'd expect me not to know that.
"I'm just the doorman. But maybe we can share a drink after ye give those goblins what-for."
|Fine plan.|
Dessen is led to where the goblins are making their attack, and debriefed along the way
"They just showed up one day and tried to claim our home. Nasty creatures. Being they're just a nuisance, we don't want to kill them, but if that's what it takes to get them to leave, why, that's exactly what'll we do. And diplomacy hasn't done anything for us. So we've been holding 'em back until they leave. Come back every time. You said you're a fighter? You seem more like a talker to me." the sound of explosions and commotions grows louder

>>242619
Zynraex: Dessen and I both enjoy predation. I was commiserating, you see.

>>245617
Hmm.

I suppose you could use your, uh, obvious abilities to try to scare the goblins off.

>>245621
That's not a lot of fun. I was thinking we set up defensive devices. Like this!

[create mobile turret]

Dessen Toastline 2010/10/21(Thu)13:22 No. 246653 ID: abb30a
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>>245621
I will do this while putting the light of god into their lives.
>>245640
task is begun
|Thanks to the book, I can work miracles, just like Jesus. I'll make them see the light one way or another. Words first.|
"Mi-hiracles, y'say? Huh! Well here's a goblin now, hidden behind that crate."He gestures "Show me a miracle."
|Ho there, goblin! I've come to talk peace!| it walks toward the goblin.the goblin tosses a small bomb at it, but Dessen is completely unharmed by the explosion.it is soon upon the goblin and grabs him by the ears, ceasing his struggles shortly
"Aaugh! Let go 'a me!"
|Did Lot's wife let go of the apple after she turned into the ten commandments from biting it? She sure did. She was WEAK.|
"WHAT!?"
|You can learn all about it in this book!| Dessen raises a hand and a new bible appears in it, with a flash of light. it lowers the book to the goblin
|Take it. Read it. Learn its lessons and see the light.|
<What the... ffffuuuuuuuuuuuuuuccccccccccccccckkkkkkkkkkkkkk> "get away from me!" the goblin tries to swat the book away but it does not move and he hurts his hand instead
We need to expose more goblins at once.

>>246653
Okay I was wrong, that is a lot of fun. Is there anything we can do that you can't, Dessen? Hmm, how do we flush the rest out...? I guess you could try yelling and taunting them.

...I can't accurately predict where this will go and when the turret will be done (if we even need the thing), so I'll just make sure that it doesn't pop up at the wrong moment. Heck we may even be able to use it for Narus!
[standby turret placement when complete]

>>246653
I'm all for "exposing" goblins, but I don't think that's what you mean.
For reference in the future, when I'm more mentally agile and knowledgeable, I'd like to peruse the pages you've stored. Maybe I'll learn something interesting! Or perhaps I'll learn better jokes about one's mother, or one's face.

Both would count as a win.

>>246752
Taunting is a great idea, probably!

Dessen Toastline 2010/10/31(Sun)11:58 No. 250639 ID: abb30a
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>>246752
Yes.
>>246752
turret placement will standby upon completion of turret

|You really must be converted.|it says to the captured goblin
>>247399
Let us try that.
|Hey other goblins! You seem pretty cowardly, hiding in the dark! Come on out! I'll bet you can't rescue your buddy over here!|it walks in the direction of more goblins |Not even if I come to you.|
a few goblins come out with daggers.one snarls
|EXPERIENCE RELIGIOUS FULFILMENT!|the daggers are replaced with bibles.the goblins drop them and are momentarily stunned with surprise
"Damn!"
|That's what I'm trying to save you from. God loves you, but you can only be saved if you will turn to him.|
I don't think this is going to work without brainwashing. We could do that if you want, or try something else entirely.

>>247398
available stored pages:
culturally Significant Events
culturally Significant Events>First Contact
Anatomy and Culture
Anatomical comparison of Enials and Cyrals
Index of pornographic materials
Anatomical comparison of Enials and Cyrals >Differences of Reproductive Organs in Enial and Cyral species query results
Anatomical comparison of Enials and Cyrals >Enial/Cyral Hybrids query results
Whatever you choose, I'm going to put in the discussion thread.

>>250639
Brainwashing? Why didn't you say so earlier?

That seems like it would work pretty well.

Also I PICK ALL OF THOSE PAGES. :D

>>250639
I'm more inclined to kill a few gobbos, so that they stop the attack. Afterwards we can excuse ourselves from the gnomes, and go walk amongst the gobbos to see what they're like.

As for stored pages, display all that have not been displayed yet. Then we can add them to the wiki! Or if I must make a single choice... uh... Anatomical comparison of Enials and Cyrals >Enial/Cyral Hybrids.

Toastline 2010/10/31(Sun)16:05 No. 250746 ID: abb30a
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>>250642
Then they will be forcefully bent to this god's will. The pages will be appearing in a while.
>>250742
Maybe I will kill some later.
dessen releases the captured goblin, who is now obedient.the others pick up their daggers-turned-books
"Guys, we have to convince the others to turn from their evil ways!"
"Yeah! They must repent! We'll show them the truth!"
"Thank you for making us see the error of our ways, stranger! How can we repay you?"
|Just spread the gospel, pray, and do as the good book says. It has instructions for worship, so definitely read that.|
a chorus of 'thank yous' comes from the converts as they leave
|How was that?|it asks the gnome
"Mr. James, I don't know what just happened, but if it gets those buggers to leave I really don't care. I'm Samuel, by the way."
|Good to know you, Samuel.|
"Hmm. you too. I think, though, that those guys might have just said that to get away from you. Eh?"

>>250746
Maybe, but they're gone either way, right?

So now what?

Dessen Toastline 2010/10/31(Sun)17:48 No. 250790 ID: abb30a
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|I believe that they're really on the way to living better lives.|
"So... Believing in that religion gives you magical powers? You brainwash them or somethin'?"
|It sure does. All I did was indoctrinate them. A good show can really convince people, even if it takes a moment to sink in.|
"Yeah... ok. Let's head back and see what the goblins are doing in the other tunnels, then."they do so.goblins are arguing
"What's gotten into you!?"
"Just read the fricking book! Come on, we're wasting time here!"
"I don't WANT to!"another goblin approaches and with the other convert, drags the protester away
"That was fast."says Samuel
|Yes. Faster than you'd expect.|a scream echoes through the halls.the gnome and the false gnome look at each other
|It sounds like it's working.|
"You're a real strange fellow."
I can go and infiltrate the goblins at any point. If that is your desire, just give an indication as to how you want it to be done. I could evaporate right now in front of Sam, or return to the rest of the gnomes and take a more formal leave.
temporal anomaly detected
Now your device has noticed it, too.

>>250790
I'm thinking formal leave.

>>250814
I am too.

Dessen Toastline 2010/11/16(Tue)15:32 No. 257062 ID: abb30a
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>>250814,>>250818
Then it's that.

|I need to be going, at least for a while. Where should I make my goodbyes?|
"Uhh. You go back to the room Lester took you to. I'll meet you there."
|Sure.| this is done.some gnomes gather, not all the same ones as before.only the torches can be heard
|I'm afraid I have a bit of work to do elsewhere, but nearby. You'll be seeing me again soon. Thanks for your attention; that is all.|before anyone can speak, Dessen disappears with a flash of light.

It wasn't bright enough to hurt any of them, just disorienting. Now, the goblins. You never stated how you'd like me to approach them, besides "infiltrate" so this is your last chance before I do it my own way.

>>257062
Well, heck, let's see what "your way" of infiltration is. I'm intrigued!

Uh jeeze, could you tell us your way before we decide? Nothing that hurts anyone, right?

I don't care if you hurt the goblins.

I was thinking you could either possess one of the goblins or abduct one and shapeshift into their form to impersonate them.

Dessen Toastline 2010/11/23(Tue)21:02 No. 259373 ID: abb30a
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>>257114
Nope.
I'll let you figure out which question or questions that answers.
>>257064,>>257120
Bodily possession, excellent. I'll do that, and... you'll see the rest.
Ah, this one will do.
"Guys, guys! Check out this book!"
"A book? What's in it?"
|Yeah, what's got you so excited?|
"It's magic! You can learn how to do resurrections and stuff, like!"
"What? What's the catch?"
"You have to believe in the one true God, and no others. He'll grant your wishes!"
|Yeah right.|
"Just one god? That's dumb."
|Yeah, everyone knows there's a bunch.|
"Forget them. It's not like they've done anything for us recently."
-grrbklgggg-
"What was that?"
|I... I ffeelll all...|
"Hey, you look-"
-FRKBLREEEEEEEEEE-|AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!-| (gurgle)
"Oh FUCK!"
"What IS THAT?!"
cutscene 1/2

Dessen Toastline 2010/11/24(Wed)20:25 No. 259672 ID: 8d5850
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Dessen emerges from the goblin, in the form of a demon
|I AM A DEMON! The cruel, angel's antithesis!|
"Shit!"
"Demons can only hurt you if you turn away from the Lord! But I BELIEVE!"
|Grrrr!|
"Let's take Zusto's corpse and get outta here! Maybe we can do a resurrection."
"Yeah!" they rush toward the body at Dessen's feet as Dessen swipes at them, hastily hoisting it and carrying it off.Dessen flies away after saying |We'll see!|
"Let's get the others. We have to make sure they don't get demoned."
"And they can help us carry this body."
the party busts a move.

temporal anomaly is about to arrive
Anything you want to say before you go?
cutscene 2/2

>>259672
Hm. Like... what kind of thing?

Like "this was kind of weird but interesting, nice talking to you?"

Silly Dessen, that is not how you infiltrate!

It's been nice hanging out with you, I guess. Have fun hunting the gobbos.

Dessen Toastline 2010/12/02(Thu)17:21 No. 261437 ID: abb30a
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>>259686,259689
Yes, like that.
>>259689
I infiltrated them for a short time! Then it segued into something more overt.
No one else will speak up? Oh, well. I'll see you on the other side.
dormancy activated (option 01100)