In terms of stuff I can tell you that may be important but aren't major spoilers:
From an out of universe perspective, the world has been fused together by Aku for 11 years, so everyone in universe on the CN side is obviously 11 years older than canon (though obviously from their perspective it's always been that way).
In terms of stuff I can tell you that may be important but aren't major spoilers:
From an out of universe perspective, the world has been fused together by Aku for 11 years, so everyone in universe on the CN side is obviously 11 years older than canon (though obviously from their perspective it's always been that way).
So we've popped up into the equivalent of turn 44 of a normal Cruel Network Quest? Why not have it as regular?
Also you can probably use some of the Fusion Fall art of some characters if you need portraits. They're not exactly 11 years in the future but it does show some of the characters as older.
Turns out the guy who ran a successful diner is pretty good at running a restaurant. Who knew? Goodbye Noonan's (Sleazy) Bar hello Noonan's (Sleazy) Gastropub.
Turns out the guy who ran a successful diner is pretty good at running a restaurant. Who knew? Goodbye Noonan's (Sleazy) Bar hello Noonan's (Sleazy) Gastropub.
Only slightly. I guess running a junkyard in the Cruel Network is pretty important job. What with all of the smashed up robot armies and superweapons. Though considering some of the stuff Pops put into his food "monster corpse disposal" might be one of the things he's branched into.
You know, you aren't exactly complaining, but you're still surprised people… picked up. And were interested. Huh.
Well, Glider had already been here obviously and Le Mime just kinda inserted himself in your life, but still! Glider made it clear you were pushing it by hiring three people rather than one extra, especially with Le Mime already around, so you had to cut one of the applicants. Probably for the best. She had an ID to prove otherwise, but she still looked like an 8-year-old so that was just… weird.
Right now, your 4 new employees were mingling amongst themselves while you and Glider watched from the serving bar. You weren't exactly sure what to say yet, and Glider wasn't pushing you thankfully.
"Soooo… you run a diner, huh man? Respect, respect." a man with a Blue jumpsuit, trucker hat and brown hair nodded to a portly, balding man with a grease stained apron.
"Darn Right, Sonny boy! It's not as exciting as fighting in 'Nam, but it's got its barrel of insanity going on." The elder nodded happily.
Le Mime comically made a cuckoo sign behind the old timer's back, making the last new hire, a light purple-skinned lass with a dark purple coat, giggle in amusement.
"Ok, everyone, I am ready to make a captain's speech!" You announced, stepping forward.
"Wait, you're a captain? Geez, I got kicked out of the Navy!" The elder complained.
"Dude, you have a storied life," Jumpsuit said in amazement.
"Do we need to get boating licenses?" Coat mused.
"It was a figure of speech, people, come on." You sulk as they keep chattering. Glider grabbed Duncan's drink and slammed it hard into a table.
"SHUT THE FUCK UP AND LISTEN!" She screeched. Everyone wisely shut up, even Duncan, though he looked visibly irritated for obvious reasons.
"Thank you, babe." You smile at her, immediately calming her down.
"Now, I know we are all adrift in the endless sea of indecision and change. And change, like giant butterfly men, is scary. Have you seen Giant Butterfly Men? That shit is freaky. Didn't sleep for a week. But regardless, uh, we can do this, because we are meant to. Do it, I mean. Not, like, in a weird way. Uh. You know what I mean, hell yeah! Is everyone inspired?" You ramble.
"...Is your girlfriend going to beat us up if we aren't?" The elder deadpanned.
"Great! Then off to adventure and new things we go! HELL YEAH!" You shout.
"HELL YEAH!" Your employees (minus Le Mime obviously) added, though only Glider really seemed into it completely.
Unoriginal note: Let's get to this everybody! Insert motivational quotes here…
Commit Some Robberies:
While running the bar is fun at all, you are In need of some more moolah soon. Maybe it couldn't hurt to rob a bank or a similar place? There doesn't seem to be many heroes around, this should be easy right?
DC: 40/70/100
Reward: for each tier passed, gain income and chances of other loot (either items, tech or things like that)
Commit Some Crimes:
As is, you are not well known in the villain community, mostly since… Nobody really knows you're a criminal?, perhaps it's time to fix that, get your suit on and commit some flashy, and noticeable, crimes.
DC: Variable
Reward: Become a more known super-criminal, increase income long term, gain income, and commit a variety of flashy crimes, may obtain some paintings.
Upgrade Your Security System:
The neighborhood is a little rough, and you don't have Noonan's old reputation to give you any kind of protection if any of the locals decide they want your stuff. See about getting a proper security system set up for the building.
DC: 50
Reward: Increased DC to break into or otherwise attack Noonan's.
Promote your bar:
You have just opened your place and it's really unknown, especially for those criminals you want to attract and give a place to relax! Maybe finding a sneaky way to advertise your bar could help?
DC: Variable
Rewards: bar becomes more well known, chances to meet new people or gain more income!
Find More Help:
Glider, Le Mime and such are doing great, but not like a little extra help hurt anyone... DC: Variable
Reward: Gain more Hero Units, quality dependent on roll, allows you to recruit the starting hero you missed
Make Friends with other Businesses:
Your newfound eternal rivalry with Formerly Bob's Burgers aside, the people here don't seem too bad. Maybe it's time to make some connections.
DC: 50
Reward: Gain Connections with other restaurant owners that can be called in if you get into a jam.
Reach out to Supervillains Groups.
You have heard that some of your customers work with certain groups and organizations, it would be a good idea to reach out to them, so as to get potential clients for the future.
DC: Variable
Reward: Learn about major supervillain groups, specifically ones linked to the bars customers, this action is more effective the more bonuses Noonans has
Secure A Reliable Supply Of Booze:
You know just enough about bars to know that the absolute worst thing that can happen is to run out of alcohol. Figure out who can keep your mugs full.
DC: 40
Reward: You don't have to worry about running out of alcohol unless business really picks up
We serve food here, sir
What kind of bar doesn't have appetizers? Not Noonan's, that's for sure!
DC 30
Reward: Slight income increase, slight bonus to PATRON rolls.
Learn who you have to pay your taxes to
Honestly speaking with so many kings, and with the US government still being a thing, you need to learn this just in case. In your last world the IRS was to be feared, You don't know if in this one there is a nightmarish version of it.
DC: 30
Reward: Potential to gain income from tax returns, avoid pissing off the IRS.
Scope Out the Local Criminal Underworld:
Aside from getting you and Lisa's fake identification from some shady rat in an orange jacket (What was his name? Argy? Argghh? Whatever), you haven't actually touched base to discover the local super-criminals, if any! Let's fix that.
DC: 55
Reward: Find out the general information of the local criminal organizations.
Super-Villain Team Up:
Heroes aren't the only ones who can work together! Take a look around, put a few feelers out, and see if you can't find any fellow criminals to work with on a job
DC: Variable (Roll determines how good of a criminal you end up working with)
Reward: Chance to collaborate with another villain in a crime spree, Hell Yeah!
Scope out targets:
Currently you are aware of a bank... and a few shops... you might need to scope out some more options for theft.
DC: Variable, Higher the better
Reward: lowered DC for criminal actions, applies twice fold to actions on the same turn
Mix some drinks:
You don't know who Piña Colada is, but he and Shirley Temple had the right idea about putting stuff into drinks; all you need is a blender or whatever and boom! New menu item!
DC: 30
Reward: Your bar gets a bigger menu, old customers are happier and new ones are more likely to stay
Learn American borders
Given how different the U.S is here, there is a... concerning high chance of accidentally walking into another country, the paperwork would be horrible... it might be a good idea to have a look at the broader situation.
DC: Variable
Reward: Gain a general idea on America's borders, no longer risk accidentally walking into Mexico while looking for future bar expansion spots, possible DC reductions.
Mighty Wings
The kitesuit is pretty nice(if you say so yourself)but with enough elbow grease it could become even cooler!
DC 75
Reward: Upgrades the kitesuit to be better. Partially unlocks another suit upgrade action some time later
Find More Magically Inclined People:
Le Mime seems semi knowledgeable, but if this place is anything like home, you should probably get more help.
DC: Variable
Reward: Find an Occult specialized Hero Unit, quality dependent on Roll.
Investigate Your Time Travel Toilet
DC: 100
For some inexplicable reason, Noonan's has a time travel toilet. Yes, really.
Reward: Discover some potential use for your Time travel toilet.
Kite-Man can take 3 personals, everyone else can take 1
Kite-Man Personals
Find Your Friends:
Your friends from your old world can't be dead... They just can't be. So you're going to find them! Hell Yeah!
Find Who?
-Sean
-Malice (and Chessire)
-Bane (and Goldilocks)
-Queen of Fables
-Gus
-Moe
-Six Pack
Reward: Get reunited with one of your friends, Give Kite-Man peace of mind, opportunity to recruit said friend or at least make them a Trait.
Put your full focus on something, HELL YEAH!
DC: autosuccess
Reward: Reroll an action of your choice if it fails (Write which action to be rerolled in your plan), without Kite-Mans stats or bonuses applied to the new roll.
Take a flight:
You haven't flown in a while and with this being a different universe… it will be nice if you can get some normalcy back.
Reward: Kiteman encounters new patrons or hero units while using his suit. Might learn new things popping in the territory
Buy a Gift for Glider:
Your girlfriend is just happy to be with you, but you can't help but feel she deserves something nice for sticking by. Time to do something about that!
Reward: Small Glider loyalty increase, Kite-Man feels good and gets a potential bonus to his next action.
Buy a Gift for the rest of the Staff:
You do have other employees. Don't want them feeling left out!
Reward: Small loyalty increase from your other Hero Units.
Get In Shape:
In this new world, you will need every advantage you can get...
Reward: D3+1 Martial stat increase, unlocks further stat improving personals.
Golden Glider Personals
Find Some Gal Pals:
With Malice and Fables both still missing and Kuki being... Kuki, you could use more female friendship in your life! Time to get a-searching!
Reward: Glider makes some female friends, potential stat increase depending on who exactly she finds and if they're willing to help.
Go Skating:
Well, it was her passion before Supervillainy, and still is to an extent. This oughta be fun!
Reward: Glider feels relaxed, potential for bonus on her next Action she is assigned.
Watch the News:
Chuck considers it boring but it could be useful. And it's this or therapy... NEWS IT IS! Reward: Gain some general information on what's going on in the Louisiana area and other nearby states.
Le Mime Personals
Study Mime Magic
Magic is complicated, and it's been a while since he practiced, perhaps it's time to recommend he catches up on it...
Reward: Le Mime gains 2D3+1 Occult
Drink to ease the pain
...
Reward: Mime gets wasted at the bar, may gain a bonus towards the next action, may learn fragmented information about mime?... ???
Prank someone!
It's been a long… long time since he has pranked someone...
Reward: Loyalty increase, small bonus to next action, Mime pranks someone at random
Pops Personal Actions
Advise "Son":
Ever since his rapid promotions, Johnny has been unable to speak with you (comes with all the government work) perhaps you should give him a call?
Reward: Contact made with Johnny Bravo, learn about ???, Future DC reductions?
Work the bar:
Most of your experience has been at the diner, it would be a good idea to see what skills cross into barkeeping
Reward: Slight stat increases, loyalty increase, ???
Talk to Carl:
You aren't as close to him as Johnny, but Carl is still your friend. Might as well see what the nerd is up to.
Reward: Contact made with Carl Chryniszzswics, Potential slight Learning increase from the interaction
Goat Personal Actions
Hit on women!:
So alright, you may not have succeeded as of late, but surely THIS is the time? right? Reward: Loyalty increase, possible slight diplomacy increase, ???
Manage Your Junkyard:
Thankfully, working for these weirdos doesn't actually mean you have to give up your old job. Let's dig around for old times sake.
Reward: Loyalty increases, chances to find interesting abandoned items.
Build Darlene:
Darlene, your dream robot, unfortunately it only exists in your dreams... and in that trash planet that exploded. Maybe you could find some spare robot parts here and there…
Reward: D3+1 Learning increase, D2+1 Martial increase, May unlock a trait.
Ester Personal Actions
Show People Aliens That Aren't Bad:
Mostly thanks to the Gems, a good 1/3rd of people hate Aliens (and another 1/4th thinks you don't exist and are just weird mutants, partly thanks to Gem propaganda, but mostly thanks to conspiracy theorists). Time for a little PR help!
Reward: People, at least around the general area, gain a less sour opinion on Aliens, potential to help any other Aliens who might secretly be hiding out.
Find Ben Tennyson:
You ended on about as good terms as you could with the circumstances. And you haven't seen Ben in ages. Surely he's ok... Right?
Reward: Loyalty increase, chances to learn the whereabouts of Ben Tennyson
Check on Your People:
You gave up your claim on rulership in order to explore, but the Kraaho are still your people. You want to make sure they're ok.
Reward: Contact made with the Kraaho, Ester gets some peace of mind, adds +5 to the next Roll she is assigned to.
[] Plan: Where everybody knows your name.
-[]Martial: Upgrade Your Security System: DC 50 ( Ester)
-[] Diplomacy: Promote your bar: DC variable
-[] Stewardship: Secure A Reliable Supply Of Booze: DC 40 (Pops)
-[] Intrigue: Scope Out the Local Criminal Underworld: DC 55 (Lisa Snart/Golden Glider)
-[] Learning: Mix some drinks: DC 30 (Goat)
-[] Occult: Find More Magically Inclined People: DC Variable (Le Mime)
-[] Personal Actions
--[] Kiteman
---[] Find Your Friends: Six Pack
---[] Find Your Friends: Bane (and Goldilocks)
---[] Find Your Friends: Malice (and Chessire)
--[] Gold Glider
---[] Watch the News
--[] Le Mime
---[] Prank someone!
--[] Pops
---[] Advise "Son"
--[] Goat
---[] Manage Your Junkyard
--[]Ester
---[]Check on Your People
Ok here's my current plan. Its basically designed to get the bar up and running and some info gathering. With all of Kiteman's personal actions focused on finding his friends. Let me know if I messed up anywhere (Large plans like this are hard) or you have a question on why I picked a certain thing.
[X] Plan: Hit the streets running.
-[]Martial: Commit Some Crimes:
-[] Diplomacy: Promote your bar: DC variable
-[] Stewardship: Secure A Reliable Supply Of Booze: DC 40 (Pops)
-[] Intrigue: Scope Out the Local Criminal Underworld: DC 55 (Lisa Snart/Goat)
-[] Learning: Learn American borders (Golden Glider)
-[] Occult: Find More Magically Inclined People: DC Variable (Le Mime)
-[] Personal Actions
--[] Kiteman
---[] Find Your Friends:Six Pack
---[] Take a flight:
---[] Get In Shape:
--[] Gold Glider
---[] Watch the News
--[] Le Mime
---[] Prank someone!
--[] Pops
---[] Work the bar:
--[] Goat
---[] Manage Your Junkyard
--[]Ester
---[]Check on Your People
Differences/thoughts from above plan"Where everybody knows your name".
Martial: is Some Crimes because I think some money/ reputation gains are better than no reputation. Can do security when we're not anonymous or have some money/ junk to spare.
Have Learning: American borders with Golden Glider, its probably important GG or kite-man dose it. Perhaps before we accidentally make a poor joke or something?
Personal Actions; Kiteman doesn't have 3 Find friends Actions and now rolls well with Martial activities. I'll admit I don't know how important these actions are but every action ,besides Stewardship.. Supply Of Booze, gets us more noticeable/ gets us more general information.
Personal Actions Pops, is Work the bar: because he could use loyalty bump most of all.
