Warmach1ne32
Machine of War and Quests
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- Indonesia
So what do you guys think would be good? Potion, Spell, Alchemy, or Magical Food?
A Harry Potter Quest: He who was not
- Thread starter Tabula Rasa
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- Location
- Spain
Ok, firs of all I am so glad to see how this great Quest is alive...
So I would rather go for an immediate activated effect of the spell, or a passive effect like the Alchemicical item... I personally prefer the Alchemy because it is awesome.
And about the vote... You never know when you will be in risk of drowning, so I would discard both the food and the potion (plus each time that we want to use it it would cost us money)
So I would rather go for an immediate activated effect of the spell, or a passive effect like the Alchemicical item... I personally prefer the Alchemy because it is awesome.
Chronobreak
Chara Appreciator
- Location
- Chicago
- Pronouns
- He/Him
Hallelujah!
More thoughtful reaction later. For now, rereading!
More thoughtful reaction later. For now, rereading!
[] I'm a wizard. I need a spell. – A charm or a transfiguration? You are not too sure as to how to solve this effectively, but it should be about the same as using a spell … right? (Medium DC on preparation time, medium DC on time spent under water.)
Hmm, we could probably do a partial transfiguration like what Krum did or a bubble head charm.
Hmm, we could probably do a partial transfiguration like what Krum did or a bubble head charm.
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Duality | Redeemed
- Location
- Terra
Bubble charm can pop, it's part of how Fleur lost. The partial transfiguration is dangerous.
Now to cover everything else. The potion and plant are timed. The alchemical item you build could be lost. All options are able to hurt you. Just a matter of which one you want to fail. I'd say go in with a magical item(alchemy) but also have taken the plant already but alas I believe we only get to pick one.
- Location
- Spain
Another disadvantage is that both the potion and the gillyweed will cost us money every time we use it, and we are not precisely overflowing with money...
- Location
- Asia
I think a spell would be the most versatile of options, but alchemy might give us a more powerful effect.
Chronobreak
Chara Appreciator
- Location
- Chicago
- Pronouns
- He/Him
Do potion!
Alchemy takes a lot of time and resources. We have the money to burn. What we don't have is the time, since we still need to get our school requirements for the year squared away. Plus get the Patronus! Take the path of most expediency is the right call, I think.
Alchemy takes a lot of time and resources. We have the money to burn. What we don't have is the time, since we still need to get our school requirements for the year squared away. Plus get the Patronus! Take the path of most expediency is the right call, I think.
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- Spain
We only need to complete 2 relatively easy potions for that...
And I would rather take the spell, is has the same DCs than the potion, and to be able to cast it anytime is much more versatile than depending on a supply of potions
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- The depths of hell or a simulation can't tell
I would like to take the spell option, specifically the transfiguration, because we seem to have a talent for that was wells having a medium difficulty for time.
- Location
- Boston
Super happy to see this quest come back. Going to have to re-re-read everything ^_^
For learning, I prefer a spell. Once learned it is the hardest to lose. Potions and Plants can run out, Magic Items can be broken or stolen, but even if a spell is countered we can just recast it. Plus bubble head charm could be useful for our dungeon delving to protect us from gas or pockets of bad air.
For learning, I prefer a spell. Once learned it is the hardest to lose. Potions and Plants can run out, Magic Items can be broken or stolen, but even if a spell is countered we can just recast it. Plus bubble head charm could be useful for our dungeon delving to protect us from gas or pockets of bad air.
- Location
- Spain
I would rather get the Alchemic thingy, we have a +30 to alchemical research, and it will last basically forever
- Location
- The depths of hell or a simulation can't tell
I forgot about that
- Location
- California
Great to see the quest has come back!
I'm leaning towards Alchemy because of the +30 to Alchemy Research and Building, but also because the solution would be longer lasting ("here to stay"). Also, would be cool if Jacob continues to learn how to be an Alchemist.
I'm leaning towards Alchemy because of the +30 to Alchemy Research and Building, but also because the solution would be longer lasting ("here to stay"). Also, would be cool if Jacob continues to learn how to be an Alchemist.
- Location
- California
Despite toxicity in plan making, this has returned. Yey!
Do you guys think she'll remember Jacob's prognostic of her death? She truly doesn't remember, but the pieces line up very well and Jacob has something of a reputation. Don't really know what but it is there.
- Location
- USA
I've never seen the solving of Myrtle's mystery approached from this angle. It's a very simple solution to the problem. Just look into the school records and see who was expelled the same year that Myrtle died. It leaves a false trail to Hagrid but a little more digging from someone competent enough would be able to tell that he isn't the real culprit. That it ties nicely into the previous research we did while looking into Sally-Anne is a nice touch as well.
I'm not that crazy about the Plant or Potion option because both of those may cost money for each use. And while they may be cheap, it is still money. The Spell or Alchemy both look like good options though. Kinda leaning Alchemy because spells can be broken where as Alchemy objects have more permanent (or longer lasting) effects. You wouldn't need to recast it.
Rambling time!
Megan is delightful, I agree with Jacob that she is far more fun when she is confident to be herself. Her coming with him for investigation might help with avoiding repeating the grey lady scenario. Though I do enjoy how his ghost experience blends with his lack of people skill and get answers from Myrtle, where Megan didn't manage.
On more fun rambling, vote talk.
[ ] There must be something I can eat … – The canon plant is native to the Mediterranean Sea so choosing this will have a nice connection with Jacob's home. Of course, Tabula Rasa might choose to add lore and create a new plant. Both rather fun possibilities. Seems a bit weird that Jacob will jump toward a herbology solution, it's not one of his focuses. Perhaps it is time to change that?
[ ] I might need something to drink. – Again, potions are not much of Jacob's interest areas. But it will be another point in favor of independent learning against Snape's awful teaching methods. Plus, his mom might appreciate his newfound interest in her area of expertise.
[ ] I'm a wizard. I need a spell. – Once Jacob learns the suitable spell he will have a rather fast and convenient solution for diving. No need to find/buy ingredients or to carry anything except for a wand. Also, he could probably cast it on another person. Either for helping someone to swim or in for creative dueling.
[ ] I should build something! – Making things is fun and impressing Flamel might be beneficial. We don't have class on the subject so unless we do take on projects Jacob won't advance much with alchemy. Still, it is a costly project and there is a greater threat from theft.
In addition to delaying the exploration, high dc for preparation time might increase the chance of burnout. High dc for underwater exploration might lead to less exploration time and of course a greater chance of drowning. Seems very much like a high effort high award situation dc wise.
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[X] I'm a wizard. I need a spell. – A charm or a transfiguration? You are not too sure as to how to solve this effectively, but it should be about the same as using a spell … right? (Medium DC on preparation time, medium DC on time spent under water.)
Might change it later with more discussion, but for now I prefer this.
I mean, it might be a grammar mistake, but the last sentence implies that Jacob not is counting himself as one of the boys. A small choice of words that magnifies how much dreaming Basques' life shook Jacob.
Megan is delightful, I agree with Jacob that she is far more fun when she is confident to be herself. Her coming with him for investigation might help with avoiding repeating the grey lady scenario. Though I do enjoy how his ghost experience blends with his lack of people skill and get answers from Myrtle, where Megan didn't manage.
This line is morbidly cute. Which is a nice finishing touch considering the bitter taste Myrtle's recollection has left me. Nothing against the scene, if anything it points to the power of the writing, it just reminded me of attempting to converse with people with dementia.
On more fun rambling, vote talk.
[ ] There must be something I can eat … – The canon plant is native to the Mediterranean Sea so choosing this will have a nice connection with Jacob's home. Of course, Tabula Rasa might choose to add lore and create a new plant. Both rather fun possibilities. Seems a bit weird that Jacob will jump toward a herbology solution, it's not one of his focuses. Perhaps it is time to change that?
[ ] I might need something to drink. – Again, potions are not much of Jacob's interest areas. But it will be another point in favor of independent learning against Snape's awful teaching methods. Plus, his mom might appreciate his newfound interest in her area of expertise.
[ ] I'm a wizard. I need a spell. – Once Jacob learns the suitable spell he will have a rather fast and convenient solution for diving. No need to find/buy ingredients or to carry anything except for a wand. Also, he could probably cast it on another person. Either for helping someone to swim or in for creative dueling.
[ ] I should build something! – Making things is fun and impressing Flamel might be beneficial. We don't have class on the subject so unless we do take on projects Jacob won't advance much with alchemy. Still, it is a costly project and there is a greater threat from theft.
In addition to delaying the exploration, high dc for preparation time might increase the chance of burnout. High dc for underwater exploration might lead to less exploration time and of course a greater chance of drowning. Seems very much like a high effort high award situation dc wise.
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[X] I'm a wizard. I need a spell. – A charm or a transfiguration? You are not too sure as to how to solve this effectively, but it should be about the same as using a spell … right? (Medium DC on preparation time, medium DC on time spent under water.)
Might change it later with more discussion, but for now I prefer this.
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- Spain
Well, the moratorium should be over by now...
[X] I should build something! – Alchemy may be able to solve all problems. If stepping on air is possible, breathing under water should not be out of reach. It will take you longer than with any other solution … but the solution will be here to stay. (High DC on preparation time, low DC on time spent under water.)
To me the answer is pretty clear, I love alchemical items and as far as we have seen it tends to be extremely useful/powerful, besides that I am not really worried about that High DC, since thanks to our trait we have a massive +30 bonus to both create and research Alchemic items.
[X] I should build something! – Alchemy may be able to solve all problems. If stepping on air is possible, breathing under water should not be out of reach. It will take you longer than with any other solution … but the solution will be here to stay. (High DC on preparation time, low DC on time spent under water.)
To me the answer is pretty clear, I love alchemical items and as far as we have seen it tends to be extremely useful/powerful, besides that I am not really worried about that High DC, since thanks to our trait we have a massive +30 bonus to both create and research Alchemic items.
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[X] I should build something! – Alchemy may be able to solve all problems. If stepping on air is possible, breathing under water should not be out of reach. It will take you longer than with any other solution … but the solution will be here to stay. (High DC on preparation time, low DC on time spent under water.)