Kaed 2012/03/12(Mon)10:12 No. 392184 ID: 1fcf1d
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My name is Gants. I am an explorer!

It's nice to meet you.

Kaed 2012/03/12(Mon)10:27 No. 392188 ID: 1fcf1d
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I hear most of them have smug manes or large... chest lump things I forget the name of, but I got myself a neat vest before starting out, so that makes it alright.

Today, I just finished my first ruins delve! That makes me a real treasure hunter. I mean explorer.

Yeah.

But now, I'm a little unsure what to do next.

Hi, Gants.
Probably you should review your inventory.

So who are you, what's your deal, and what's your area like?

>I hear most of them have smug manes or large... chest lump things I forget the name of
...are you sure you're talking about vests?

Fill us in on your environs, chief.

Inventory Kaed 2012/03/12(Mon)19:01 No. 392300 ID: d63bef
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>Probably you should review your inventory.

I am not carrying a whole lot. An explorer needs to be agile and nimble, to avoid those nasty traps.

But I do have - some lock unjammers, my trusty knife, a pouch containing flint and steel, some Delicious Jerky, and the jeweled necklace I found in this room.

There is also my rope and grappling hook, but I used them crossing a broken walkway outside and they are still there.

Kaed 2012/03/12(Mon)19:04 No. 392302 ID: d63bef
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>Fill us in on your environs, chief.

In what was apparently some uninspired design choices by the creator, this room is almost cubical and featureless, except for that pedestal over in the corner that I got my new necklace from.

Have you heard anything about this place or the necklace? It seems a tad suspicious that a lone necklace would be in an empty room on a pedestal with weird symbols on it without there being something up with it. Does the necklace seem magical or anything?

Kaed 2012/03/13(Tue)12:55 No. 392467 ID: 1fcf1d
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>Have you heard anything about this place or the necklace? It seems a tad suspicious that a lone necklace would be in an empty room on a pedestal with weird symbols on it without there being something up with it. Does the necklace seem magical or anything?

There is a small logging village on the way here, and they did not come up because the path was broken and it was likely full of dangerous things like traps. Which it was, as it turns out.

And... no, not really. It looks valuable, it's a big ruby on the end of a sturdy thread of some kind. But it's not glowing or anything if that is what you mean.

Hang on...

... No, it doesn't taste magical either. Magic things have a fizzy taste, right? It tastes like a regular old dusty rock.

I think I am just the first explorer to find it because I got past the giant saws. There were bones out there, you know. Nasty stuff.

Well go back to the village if it's not too small a village to have a place you can get it sold or identified. If it is too small you'll have to find a close town or something.

Kaed 2012/03/14(Wed)12:07 No. 392720 ID: 1fcf1d
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Well yeah... obviously that would be the best thing to do. But I don't think I've been very clear about my situation. See, this is a map of about what I've seen of the ruins so far. As you can see, I got past the giant saws on the way into this room.

Getting back out, though... well, I'll be honest. I think an old bone jammed one of the saws mechanisms on the way out and that is how I got in. It probably will not happen again.

In retrospect, I probably should not have rushed in without thinking things out, but now I don't know how to get out without becoming several semi-sergal ex-explorers. D:

What should I do?

Can you move the pedestal? I doubt they would be able to cut through that if they can get jammed by a bone.
If you can manage it you should try and detach one of the sawblades to take with you. Those things are pretty valuable.

Kaed 2012/03/14(Wed)13:39 No. 392742 ID: 1fcf1d
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>Can you move the pedestal?

Let me check.

GRRRRGH..!

-SCRAAAAAAPE-

... A little bit. But maybe we can figure something else out. This thing is really heavy and I think I am going to hurt myself if I keep trying.

We'll keep it as a last resort.

>>392742
It may be heavy, but it is also round. If you can tip it over you can probably roll it into the blade traps.

If not, I guess you should go look at the blade trap area again to see if there is anything else useable there.

Success! Kaed 2012/03/14(Wed)16:18 No. 392807 ID: 33bcd6
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You probably can tip it over.

... Oh. Right. Hold on...

Grrrrph!

-CRUNCH-

Haha! Success! Take that, ancient ruins - no dusty old traps will defeat Gants Akkin!

... Speaking of dust, that sure kicked up a lot of it. It looks like I cracked the pedestal a bit too.

Now do what
>>392754
suggested and roll it into the traps.

Kaed 2012/03/15(Thu)11:28 No. 393029 ID: 1fcf1d
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Alright then, here we go! Pedestals awaaaay!

Hrrrrgh~

-scraaaaape-

Kaed 2012/03/15(Thu)11:29 No. 393030 ID: 1fcf1d
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-BZZZZzzz cruuuuchh cracklecrackle-

I am the smartest explorer ever.

That sure stirred up a lot more dust, too. I think some is even coming down off the ceiling.

Weird.

>>393030
Putting the stone in the traps may have damaged them some, making them easier to get past.

>>392720
Also, could you specify what is what on this map? It would make things much easier.

The Map Kaed 2012/03/15(Thu)12:15 No. 393036 ID: 1fcf1d
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> Also, could you specify what is what on this map? It would make things much easier.

Certainly! It's really not that complicated, so I'll point out the important bits.

1 - The sawblade traps I just ruined with that pedestal.

2 - A pitfall trap cunningly disguised on the floor. Not cunningly enough, though, as I found it before it could catch me and edged around it.

3 - This tunnel here leads somewhere, but it caved in at some point in the past. I don't know if I can get through there, those rocks look awfully heavy, and I don't know how deep the cave-in goes.

4 - At the back of the entrance hall there were some crates. Most of them seemed to have moldy stuff like food in them, but I suppose it is possible they have treasure. I don't really like digging through moldy food though, so I left them be for less gross treasure pickings

>>393036
Well unless you can move those boulders blocking the way, I suggest looking for secret passages. Ancient ruins ALWAYS have hidden passages.

Was the ceiling dust everywhere, or in a particular area? That sounds like maybe a secret door.

Kaed 2012/03/15(Thu)17:58 No. 393117 ID: 4e70a1
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Man, these traps are toast. Easy breezing from here for the amazing Gants. Let me just grab my torch and we'll get moving.

<Torch added to inventory.>

> There are ALWAYS secret passages

Hey, you're probably right! There is no doubt piles of hidden treasure waiti-

Oh **** Kaed 2012/03/15(Thu)18:14 No. 393121 ID: 4e70a1
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-RRRRUUMMBLEE-

-CRACKLECRUNCH-

.. eep.

I don't think all this dust falling means a secret door, actually.

Well its almost like a door. Just a very strangely shaped door full of deadly rocks that you should run from.

Kaed 2012/03/15(Thu)19:26 No. 393156 ID: 4e70a1
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>deadly rocks that you should run from.

Way ahead of you. AAAAAAHH!

-RRRUUUMMBLE-

Blocked Kaed 2012/03/16(Fri)18:53 No. 393418 ID: 0c9433
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AAAAAHH-

-CRRRAAKK BOOOM--

oof!

Oh no no no! A big chunk of ceiling fell down and broke open the pit trap, and is blocking the way!

I can try and climb over it or edge around it, but the whole place is shaking...

Or or, uhm, maybe I can in back and try to uncover the cave-in and head deeper? I don't know!

What should I do?!

Climbing it sounds better.

>>393418

Explore the pit trap.

>>393418
Leap over it with heroic gusto.

Punch the shit out of that rock.

grab one of the rock chunks to use as a weapon later

Kaed 2012/03/16(Fri)21:59 No. 393484 ID: 8c2d28
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> explore the pit trap.

What? No! I am not jumping down a deadly pit trap!

> Pick up the rock to use as a later weapon.

I already have a knife!

> climbing seems best.

Ok, then. Here I go - hup!

I would also like to point out now that any signs of apparent terror from me are all in your-

Suggestion 2012/03/16(Fri)22:02 No. 393486 ID: 83c12a
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Guh!

Suggestion 2012/03/16(Fri)22:05 No. 393488 ID: 8aff52
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I guess maybe...

... I'll explore the pit...

... After all.

Kaed 2012/03/16(Fri)22:10 No. 393491 ID: 813c01
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To be continued... Tomorrow!

Explore Quest - Part 1.5 Kaed 2012/03/17(Sat)06:08 No. 393538 ID: c971d5
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Uuuugh.. my head..

Am I dead? No... too sore..

And I think my mouth is full of dirt, I smell mold.. something is shining a blueish light in my eye...

Maybe I will just lay here a while, until the pain goes away... that light is kind of soothing..

It's a mushroom.

Maybe you could eeeaaaat it. Actually no, don't eat unidentified mushrooms, they could be poisonous.

See if you can pull yourself together and look around.

Kaed 2012/03/17(Sat)07:30 No. 393558 ID: dc363b
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>>393545

Alright, alright, I'm getting up...

Ow. Ack. Okay, you can do this, Gants.

Okay.. Looks like some sort of cave. Seems whoever dug it out ran into the old pitfall trap, so when I hit the bottom I rolled in here.

My whole inventory is scattered around the cave, except the necklace, which somehow stayed in my vest pocket.

There is an exit, but my torch is gone, so I am not sure how I can leave, since this is the only lit area.

You could use the glowing mushrooms as a light. Maybe that really big one in particular. Grab your stuff first though.

Kaed 2012/03/17(Sat)08:29 No. 393572 ID: 88ad3e
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>>393559

Hey, there's an idea! I'll do just that.

<Inventory reacquired>

<Item acquired: Torchshroom>

Maybe this adventuring business is easier than that earlier... accident... made it seem.

Kaed 2012/03/17(Sat)11:59 No. 393601 ID: 8aff52
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Alright, time to get this exploration back on the road. I am Gants, explorer, and I fear no-

wait, what was that? It sounds like...

Kaed 2012/03/17(Sat)12:04 No. 393602 ID: a80db9
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- some kind of horrible slavering underground monster come to eat my brains!

Oh damn oh damn oh crap-

Kaed 2012/03/17(Sat)12:07 No. 393603 ID: a985f9
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I can hear it inside now, I don't want to watch...

Goodbye, cruel world...

 

Jump over and snap his neck, like this. Then scream really loud like a martial artist.

it'sa little kobold.

It is just a tiny kobold. You could probably fit him in your inventory if you tried.

Kaed 2012/03/17(Sat)13:43 No. 393616 ID: 06f13f
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Oh god I can feel its horrid brain-sucking probiscus drilling into my-

...what?

Kaed 2012/03/17(Sat)13:48 No. 393617 ID: a80db9
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... Well, it is pretty small, but look at those fangs...

Are you sure it isn't going to suck out my blood or something? I like my blood inside, actually.

no, bolds are scavengers. those teeth are for eating scraps.

Rub its nose. Preferably with yours.

Say hello to see if it can talk. If so, offer it bacon jerky if it will show you a way out.

Kaed 2012/03/17(Sat)16:25 No. 393631 ID: 813c01
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>>393619

I am not letting those fangs near my tender snout, scavenger or not.

So... it's just sort of staring at me. At my neck full of delicious blood.

I should do something before its bloodlust overtakes it, and it attacks. Maybe give it something?

Like a bit of jerky, or a knife in the eye.

What should I do?

>>393631
It's a mammalian kobold. Give it a hug or rub its nose and it'll be happy to have found a friend. They're as simple as they are peaceful.

it's just confused.

Kaed 2012/03/17(Sat)17:29 No. 393650 ID: 31a627
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>>393632

Alright, alright, I'll rub the things damn nose! But I'm still not letting it near my neck.

Sigh... I am probably going to regret this shortly when its danish are sunk into my fingers...

...Well, it's making funny noises, but I guess that is better than mauled fingers.

<New Companion: Bloodthirsty Kobold>

Now what?

Incidentally, that was the kobold's FANGS, not DANISHES. :I The kobold is fresh out of pastry.

Pocket danish. Search for an exit. The kobold had to come from somewhere.

Kaed 2012/03/18(Sun)06:10 No. 393814 ID: 31a627
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>>393685

Found it. As I said, the problem was light, not a hidden exit.

I'll just grab my torchshroom, and we'll set off.

Not really sure what that kobold is doing with the small mushrooms...

Kaed 2012/03/18(Sun)06:16 No. 393815 ID: e1062d
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Looks like he tied them to the top of his stick. Where did he get the string though?

Oh well. We're off. I think this is a really good time to be as quiet as possible. You know...just in case.

Kaed 2012/03/18(Sun)06:27 No. 393817 ID: 31a627
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We've been sneak- walking quietly for a while now, and now there is a fork in the path.

The kobold, who seems to be annoyed about something, apparently thinks we should go
down the right path, but that one looks awfully dark. I would rather in to the left - it looks like there is some kind of light at the end. I do rather like light more than darkness.

What should I do?

Who cares about darkness when you have a light source already? Let's go right.

The kobold seems to know his way around this cave so we may as well follow him.

Kaed 2012/03/18(Sun)10:21 No. 393848 ID: a985f9
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>>393818
>>393819

But... it's such a small light. and what if it- what if there is, uh, treasure down that way?

Okay, okay. I'll listen to the kobold. Just... just give me a minute. To get my bearings.

...

Alright, we're going. The kobold is now grumbling to himself about something, though I do not speak whatever language that is.

He is probably just tired of wandering around dark caves, too.

Really wish we had used the other tunnel.

Kaed 2012/03/18(Sun)10:45 No. 393856 ID: c971d5
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I really hope we get outside so-

~RUMBLE~

AAAH! It's another cave-in! We're deead!

The kobold is shouting something in his weird cave speak. I think he is telling me to run! Almost certain of it, even though he isn't yet.

Should I run back now?

Wait a moment to see if he runs, and run the same direction he is running.

Boss Fight!!! Kaed 2012/03/18(Sun)12:51 No. 393884 ID: 1fcf1d
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I don't th-

-CRAKK-

SKREEEEEE

AAAAAAAAHHHHH!

Get your knife out and back away carefully.

throw rocks into it's mouth, it will swallow them and the extra weight will slow it down

Throw a mushroom at him! Maybe he eats them?

Kaed 2012/03/18(Sun)14:50 No. 393913 ID: 9dc0f4
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>>393887

O-okay, knife out, backing away. This may be a bad time, but when I called this my 'trusty knife', did I mention I haven't used it in combat for a long time? Not since I was back home...

>>393899

When that thing burst in, I dropped my mushroom in t- in a tactical manuver. I'm sure if it eats them, it will in eat it. Over there. Away from me.

That stupid kobold is still shouting, but he seems to have changed to a different language that is also gibberish to me. How helpful it was to bring him along.

So, what now? Run? I like that plan, myself.

That'd work if you had any idea how to get out AND could outrun that. You can't. Fight it. Keep it distracted, 'bold is casting a spell.

Slash it with your dagger you cowardly dumb.

Kaed 2012/03/18(Sun)16:43 No. 393933 ID: 31a627
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>>393920

AaaaAaaAAaaah!

Kaed 2012/03/18(Sun)17:37 No. 393945 ID: 813c01
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Uh, well... I guess the thing sprouted some glowing mushrooms? I don't think it likes it.

Also the kobold is yelling at me again and pointing. I think maybe he wants something?

Maybe... maybe I should take some battle initiative and stab it.

yeah, think it is sayng "quick while it's distracted stab the fuck out of it"

Kaed 2012/03/18(Sun)18:17 No. 393951 ID: 31a627
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Okay, let's give this fighting thing another try!

Grr!

Critical Hit!

BOSS DEFEATED!

Huh. That uh... That actually wasn't so bad.

grab it and pull it out the wall. you killed it, you can cook t and eat it if you get hungry.

It looks like the kobold used some magic... or maybe it might have just blown some mushroom spores? You should probably see if it tastes fizzy. That means magic.

On the other hand, if spores make you instantly sprout fungal growths from your flesh, maybe you shouldn't lick them after all.

How's the kobold reacting to all this?

Is there anything else in the room of note?

Kaed 2012/03/19(Mon)05:55 No. 394075 ID: 9dc0f4
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>>393953

Yeuck, no way. That thing is gross and slimy, and the mushrooms seem to be growing faster now that it's dead.

Though, I am pretty hungry now that you mention it... Maybe I should get out the jerky.

>>394060

Uh, he's shouting at me again, and I still don't understand him,
but... from the stern tone and waving finger,,I'd say he is delivering a lecture about something.

I'm uh, pretty familiar with that particular body language, actually.

Scolding you for being a sissy, I imagine? You gotta cut that out.

Though if you're familiar with the body language... who used to scold you? Your father?

Kaed 2012/03/19(Mon)07:20 No. 394085 ID: 1e4c81
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>>394077

... And my mother, and my trainer, and...

And I don't really feel like talking about this right now.

Can I go eat now? Or maybe, find and exit and eat outside where the horrible cave monsters aren't?

Eat while you walk.

Take no shit! Get mad at the kobold in return!

Yeah, let's get out of here. Also eat some jerky without giving him any.

Kaed 2012/03/19(Mon)10:54 No. 394110 ID: 1fcf1d
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>>394089
>>394099

Mmm, delicious jerky. Best travel food, ever. Screw those hard biscuits, yech.

And I'm not starting a fight with someone who maybe can cover me in mushrooms so I rot into goop like that worm thing.

Besides, he got tired of yelling at me, I guess, and is leading the way again. I believe I see some light at the far end of the tunnel. I think we're nearing an exit!

Yay escape! Maybe!

Kaed 2012/03/19(Mon)16:45 No. 394179 ID: 9dc0f4
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Well, there is the exit. I can see it is twilight outside, which means I might have been out for only a few hours after I fell, or over a day. Not sure yet.

My guide is making it petty clear he wants me to leave, and probably not come back.

I don't have any problems with that, but I remember that glowing room, and now know the way out. I... guess I could go back to check it out, but I would have to convince the kobold to let me back in.

So what should I do? Leave or head back in?

>>394179
You seem to be strangely intent on going into that glowing room.
Inexplicable urges to go to an area are often caused by mind-manipulating monsters that want to eat your brain meats.

Kaed 2012/03/19(Mon)17:53 No. 394197 ID: a985f9
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>>394190

Really?

Well, uh, maybe we can skip that adventure, I... I suddenly feel... cave sick. Yeah, need some fresh air, off I go!

Kaed 2012/03/19(Mon)18:40 No. 394207 ID: 746e06
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Aaah, smell that grassy fresh air. Nothing like it after musty caves.

It looks like I am in the plains east of the logging village. It is getting dark and I am tired, so I will deal with it tomorrow morning.

See you then!

See you then.

Kaed 2012/03/19(Mon)18:51 No. 394215 ID: 31a627
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-END OF PART 1-




Please refer to the discussion thread. Explore Quest will resume after a short break.