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Countdown: Armageddon (Worm AU Quest - Can You Save The World?)

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crystalwatcher said:
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Please note that all write-ins have to be detailed. But you also have to limit the amount of detail as to not draw too much in. Washio can and will happily ask all questions that make it through the vote, but if the question is worded weirdly, or vaguely, she will either stumble on it, or unthinkingly ask it as written.

For example, if the vote calls for her to ask for basic info on something, she'll do exactly that: ask for the basic "everyone should know this" info. What she won't do is follow up on any revealed information for clarification or expansion.

[Ex] -Basic info on cooking.

"Umm, how do I start cooking?"

"Turn on the stove."

"Oh... sorry."

Some people can also potentially give rhetorical or incorrect answers to given questions in order to mislead Washio and the players. So don't readily accept what everyone tells you as gospel. Also Washio won't actively call up the information she already has either. So if you want to figure out what she knows, you'll have to work for that as well.
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Mostly because I'm really interested in seeing how well you guys can dig for information through the story itself. :thumbs up:
 
[X] Live at home
[X]Questions
-[X] What's it like being a Guardian?
-[X] How much are you going to be getting paid?
-[X] What kind of hours are you expected to work?
-[X] What are your co-workers going to be like?
-[X] Is insurance provided?
-[X] What's the average life expectancy of a Guardian?
-[X] Do you get vacation days?
-[X] When do you get a kick-ass costume?
-[X] What do they get to do for entertainment around here?
-[X] Are you asking too many questions?
-[X] When do you get to go do cool hero stuff?
-[X] What kind of merchandise do you get? T-shirts? Figurines?
-[X] Lastly--and most importantly--you're starved. When the hell are you going to get something to eat?

There. All of the questions.
 
[X] Live at home
[X]Questions
-[X] What's it like being a Guardian?
-[X] How much are you going to be getting paid?
-[X] What kind of hours are you expected to work?
-[X] What are your co-workers going to be like?
-[X] Is insurance provided?
-[X] What's the average life expectancy of a Guardian?
-[X] Do you get vacation days?
-[X] When do you get a kick-ass costume?
-[X] What do they get to do for entertainment around here?
-[X] Are you asking too many questions?
-[X] When do you get to go do cool hero stuff?
-[X] What kind of merchandise do you get? T-shirts? Figurines?
-[X] Lastly--and most importantly--you're starved. When the hell are you going to get something to eat?
 
[X] Live at home
[X] What do you actually DO as a Guardian?
 
So Eidolon's power huh..I guess our shard is the High Priestess. Wait, powers do still come from shards right?

Wait, Eidolon died?!
 
If our powers really are Eidolons...then what about the others? Right now, I'm thinking that the Tinker power is Hero's, and the Blaster/Shaker is Legend. Actually, what would the other powers have given us?
 
What about asking how training works, when you are expected to fight and when to run, how should you act around superiors and in public and practical things that dont make us sound irreverent in the apocalypse.

] When do you get a kick-ass costume?
-[] What do they get to do for entertainment around here?
-[] Are you asking too many questions?
-[] When do you get to go do cool hero stuff?
-] What kind of merchandise do you get? T-shirts? Figurines?
-[] Lastly--and most importantly--you're starved. When the hell are you going to get something to eat?


Cause we just got called out of school as a cadet. What makes you thing they still do merchandising instead of full war footing.
 
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Larekko12 said:
What about asking how training works, when you are expected to fight and when to run, how should you act around superiors and in public and practical things that dont make us sound irreverent in the apocalypse.

] When do you get a kick-ass costume?
-[] What do they get to do for entertainment around here?
-[] Are you asking too many questions?
-[] When do you get to go do cool hero stuff?
-] What kind of merchandise do you get? T-shirts? Figurines?
-[] Lastly--and most importantly--you're starved. When the hell are you going to get something to eat?


Cause we just got called out of school as a cadet. What makes you thing they still do merchandising instead of full war footing.
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In case it wasn't apparent:
Vicjer said:
[X] The Savior

[X] You'll be a Hero. . . as a hobby. But first, you're gonna go to that sale at the supermarket a few blocks away!

Yeah, I went there.:p
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I'm not playing this as a serious character.:V

Besides, nobody was asking any questions beyond the ever vague 'what do you guys even do', so I just decided to ask everything. Even the nonsensical things. Especially the nonsensical things.
 
[X] Live at home
[X]Questions
-[X] What's it like being a Guardian?
-[X] How much are you going to be getting paid?
-[X] What kind of hours are you expected to work?
-[X] What are your co-workers going to belike?
-[X] Is insurance provided?
-[X] What's the average life expectancy of aGuardian?
-[x]How does training work as a Guardian?
-[x]When are we expected to run and when that stand and fight?
Vicjer said:
In case it wasn't apparent:

I'm not playing this as a serious character.:V

Besides, nobody was asking any questions beyond the ever vague 'what do you guys even do', so I just decided to ask everything. Even the nonsensical things. Especially the nonsensical things.
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I'm not sure why you want to be the clock blocker in serious verse. Clock blockers existence was pain in canon. Here where capes are pulled literally out of class it would be agony.
 
Larekko12 said:
I'm not sure why you want to be the clock blocker in serious verse. Clock blockers existence was pain in canon. Here where capes are pulled literally out of class it would be agony.
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Clockblocker also wasn't hilariously OP. We're basically Eidolon. We can get away with a little levity. Worm is grim enough as it is, and this looks even more so. At least somebody should crack a fucking smile and lighten the mood, so it may as well be us.

I don't want to stand on top of a gargoyle doing our best brooding Batman impression. I want to be irreverent and flippant, finding silver linings in terrible situations, while we do our damnedest to make the world a little less depressing.

Worm is full of serious people doing serious things. None of them are happy. So let's not do that.
 
Vicjer said:
Clockblocker also wasn't hilariously OP. We're basically Eidolon. We can get away with a little levity. Worm is grim enough as it is, and this looks even more so. At least somebody should crack a fucking smile and lighten the mood, so it may as well be us.

I don't want to stand on top of a gargoyle doing our best brooding Batman impression. I want to be irreverent and flippant, finding silver linings in terrible situations, while we do our damnedest to make the world a little less depressing.

Worm is full of serious people doing serious things. None of them are happy. So let's not do that.
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But the irreverent Comedians aren't happy. A little levity can be good but arrogant irreverence is just asking for none of the serious people to like you and to have people die on you.
 
Larekko12 said:
But the irreverent Comedians aren't happy. A little levity can be good but arrogant irreverence is just asking for none of the serious people to like you and to have people die on you.
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Oh, no. The overly serious people won't like us. How will we ever live with ourselves? Truly, this is a fate worse than death.

Also, people will die because we asked a few silly questions on our first day!? Dude, I'm not saying we should fight crime with Loony Toons shenanigans, or challenge criminals to Children's Card Games for hilariously high stakes, or put kick-me signs on Endbringers for the lols. We don't need to be Deadpool, but I'd like to at least have a chuckle or two along the way.

I'm all for focusing and getting shit done when shit gets real, but I don't want to be in Serious Business Mode 24/7; Taylor already seems to have that covered as it is.
 
Vicjer said:
Oh, no. The overly serious people won't like us. How will we ever live with ourselves? Truly, this is a fate worse than death.

Also, people will die because we asked a few silly questions on our first day!? Dude, I'm not saying we should fight crime with Loony Toons shenanigans, or challenge criminals to Children's Card Games for hilariously high stakes, or put kick-me signs on Endbringers for the lols. We don't need to be Deadpool, but I'd like to at least have a chuckle or two along the way.

I'm all for focusing and getting shit done when shit gets real, but I don't want to be in Serious Business Mode 24/7; Taylor already seems to have that covered as it is.
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But the super serious people is everyone.
We literally introd in am endbringing fight and weild the powers of dead icons.

They wont die but this is early char Gen and framing. Bad habits are bad as are impressions.
 
Larekko12 said:
But the super serious people is everyone.
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Exactly. All the more reason that the world needs someone to lighten the mood.

I don't want to be caught in the Grimdark Singularity. I don't want our emotional range to be from apathetic to miserable. I want to have fun.
 
[X] Live at home
[X] What do you actually DO as a Guardian?

What's the link to your Discord, Crystalwatcher?
 
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Adhoc vote count started by Crystalwatcher on Sep 8, 2017 at 11:12 PM, finished with 26 posts and 10 votes.
  • [X] Live at home
    [X] What do you actually DO as a Guardian?
    [X]Questions
    -[X] What's it like being a Guardian?
    -[X] How much are you going to be getting paid?
    -[X] What kind of hours are you expected to work?
    -[X] What are your co-workers going to be like?
    -[X] Is insurance provided?
    -[X] What's the average life expectancy of a Guardian?
    -[X] Do you get vacation days?
    -[X] When do you get a kick-ass costume?
    -[X] What do they get to do for entertainment around here?
    -[X] Are you asking too many questions?
    -[X] When do you get to go do cool hero stuff?
    -[X] What kind of merchandise do you get? T-shirts? Figurines?
    -[X] Lastly--and most importantly--you're starved. When the hell are you going to get something to eat?
    [X]Questions
    -[X] What's it like being a Guardian?
    -[X] How much are you going to be getting paid?
    -[X] What kind of hours are you expected to work?
    -[X] What are your co-workers going to be like?
    -[X] Is insurance provided?
    -[X] What's the average life expectancy of a Guardian?
    -[x]How does training work as a Guardian?
    -[x]When are we expected to run and when that stand and fight?
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    • "I'd like to live at home." Is your first response as you stand to join them. Taylor nods as well.

    "I'd like that as well. Though with my mother's job you won't have to worry too much about it." You get the feeling she's a lot more nervous than her calm voice and serious demeanor say.

    "That will be fine. If you ever want to go home early instead of waiting for your mother, we'll arrange a chauffeur. Though you'll have to finish your shift first."

    "Understood."

    "Um..." You raise your hand, catching Battery' attention. "This might be a weird question but... what exactly do the Guardians do? Outside of the Fights I mean. I never..." The two look at you for a moment with a slightly dazed expression, as if they had never considered someone wouldn't know the answer to your question. As the silence drags on for several seconds, you start to fidget.

    Battery sighs, placing a hand over her face once her brain reboots while Taylor jerks herself back to reality. "The Guardians are a para-military organization formed to act as the first line of defense against the Tide." Taylor coughs into her hand. "Only in the last two decades, the organization moved from just military maneuvers against the Tide to aide in law enforcement and the betterment of civilization as a whole. Which is why Heroes are a thing. Parahumans that act to uphold Order as according to the standing laws of their native countries."

    "Ah. Ok." You duck your head and Taylor fidgets, her hands slipping behind her back as she unconsciously takes a parade-rest pose. Battery in turn simply shrugs and turns out of the door.

    "As junior members of the Guardians, you'll mostly be on support until you hit five months, or your first Tidal Incursion. Whichever comes up first. It'll be up to you if you'll take up hero work, or focus on training for Incursions. If you decide to do the former, we have a PR department to help you get started. You'll also want to talk to Armsmaster, real name Colin, as well. He's in charge of organizing patrol schedules for those of us that do Hero work."

    Taylor leans over to whisper into your ear; "Just don't interrupt him while 'tinkering'. Mom says that's usually when he's with his girlfriend."

    You blink. "Armsmaster has a girlfriend?"

    The elevator that the three of you were walking towards snaps open with a hiss, revealing the stern-faced man. Who is looking right at you. "Yes. I do." You feel the blood drain from your face. "Despite popular opinion I am not A-Sexual. Tiffany, you and Ethan have Route F tonight." He pulls a folder that you had missed out from under his arm, handing it to Battery, "If pattern keeps, it's likely you'll run into a ABB attack on the Empire. Also, be aware; Battleline is going on about cultural appropriations again. Miguel had his hair up in dreadlocks, and Adam took exception about it."

    "Great. Sherrel not reigning him in?"

    "She's not here. Left this morning to a car show." And with that, he marches off, not even breaking step as he slips past you with an eerily efficient motion. Battery takes a single look down at the folder in her hand before sighing. She seemed to do that a lot.

    "Tonight is going to suck. Common you two, let me introduce you to the rest of your team." She hits the fifth floor button as you and Taylor enter the elevator. "Washio." You half-jerk to attention. "How much do you know of the Squires?"

    "Um... not much. Outside of the fact they're junior members of the Guardians."

    She nods. "That's more or less what they are. They're set up to help younger Parahumans first learn their power in order to fight the Tide effectively. You'll be with them for your probationary period. You can stay past the five month mark, but movement into the main Guardian force is mandatory after your first Incursion. Though you can skip them if you're a part of the Squires." The elevator opens up to a wide room. An open doorway blasting music with excited shouts, while a mini-kitchen rested off to the side next to another open doorway that lead down a quite hallway. "This is the Squire barracks. While you're on the clock you'll report here first. From there you'll follow your schedule to training or meetings if you're called. Patrol rosters for those doing Hero Work are posted in the main lounge over there." She points to the door with all the noise. "Other than that, private rooms are down the hall to the right, one will be assigned to you eve if you stay at home for personal use."

    [Battery, please report to the Commander. I repeat, could Battery please report to the Commander.]

    "... And apparently people forgot I'm giving a tour to the new girls." She claps an armored hand onto your shoulder. "You two stay here until I get back. Get a snack if you're feeling hungry, or introduce yourself to your teammates. I'll be back soon."

    You look at Taylor as Battery returns to the elevator, but the taller girl has already moved towards the mini-kitchen. Probably to get a snack like Battery suggested.

    Now what?


    [] Follow Taylor and get a snack.
    -[] Talk to her? Write in what about.

    [] Go introduce yourself to your new team.

    [] Go exploring the barracks.

    [] Stand there and look awkward.

    (A/N: All options will bring an interaction with another character.)
     
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