My point was that I think trying to win via violence is our lose condition for the game.
And it's not really a Shadow Game, since our soul isn't at stake
Libra's Lament, a Magical Girl Quest [Complete]
- Thread starter Naron
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And it's not really a Shadow Game, since our soul isn't at stake
*Looks at the current Queen* ... Uh huh. Sure it isn't.And it's not really a Shadow Game, since our soul isn't at stake
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... let me give you a hint. Your Soul is not at stake.
Neither is your bodies, your memories or any other part of you except maybe your pride.
DarkKing98
Certified Village Idiot
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I don't think it's a metaphor. Or some test of character beyond how we treat others and what we'd do when forced into a fight.
It doesn't change what it feels like, that being a Shadow Game, but confirmation helps. Even if I already suspected you wouldn't do that without warning signs left, right, and center. You're a good QM in that regard.
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- Earth
Well... Fate might have been a little overeager. She is always happy to find new people to play with and got used to the way her board forms long ago... which makes her forget that most people are not used to this kind of thing at all.
DarkKing98
Certified Village Idiot
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- USA
Hmmm. Theory for level 10 Scorching Sunlight. It's third ability is Ray.
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- Elsewhere
[X] Plan Something Fishy
-[X] First things first, fly up and prepare to evade.
-[X] Ask the Queen of Darkness if she intends to attack us now, and whether it won't be a violation of rules. Can't we all get along?
-[X] If she persists and tries to attack, Rico tries to burn through the chained ceiling, while Eva casts Soothing Moonlight on everything (target-by-level - SO useful) to see if anything happens.
-[X] If nothing useful happens, go to the default response of burning the queen with fire. Reserve the boost for defense just in case. Eva should see about keeping us all healed in the meantime.
-[X] Most importantly: Don't let Queen of Darkness separate you.
I like this one. It has the talking option, the attack the environment option, and the combat option for if the others don't work.
-[X] First things first, fly up and prepare to evade.
-[X] Ask the Queen of Darkness if she intends to attack us now, and whether it won't be a violation of rules. Can't we all get along?
-[X] If she persists and tries to attack, Rico tries to burn through the chained ceiling, while Eva casts Soothing Moonlight on everything (target-by-level - SO useful) to see if anything happens.
-[X] If nothing useful happens, go to the default response of burning the queen with fire. Reserve the boost for defense just in case. Eva should see about keeping us all healed in the meantime.
-[X] Most importantly: Don't let Queen of Darkness separate you.
I like this one. It has the talking option, the attack the environment option, and the combat option for if the others don't work.
In regards to attacking part of the environment, I think the intent behind it is more important than the strength of the actual attack. Play to our affinities, Sun's Determination and Moon's Love. Go all in on our chosen tactic.
[x] Plan Fight Metaphors With Metaphors
-[x] The path this game has been taking is wrong. If the chains of fate say that you're only options are to be a monster, you'll just break those chains. You don't want to hurt anyone, but you refuse to let anyone hurt those you love.
--[x] Sun: Cast Scorching Sunlight at the chained ceiling. Shatter the chains and bring light to this world of darkness.
--[x] Moon: Stay close to Sun, don't get separated. If anyone gets hurt, cast Soothing Moonlight on everyone.
--[x] If the Queen tries to attack, use your quick reflexes and the skills you've learned from training in order to block and dodge. Use your mental connection to time things so that Sun can knock the Queen away when she's being blocked by Moon.
[x] Plan Fight Metaphors With Metaphors
-[x] The path this game has been taking is wrong. If the chains of fate say that you're only options are to be a monster, you'll just break those chains. You don't want to hurt anyone, but you refuse to let anyone hurt those you love.
--[x] Sun: Cast Scorching Sunlight at the chained ceiling. Shatter the chains and bring light to this world of darkness.
--[x] Moon: Stay close to Sun, don't get separated. If anyone gets hurt, cast Soothing Moonlight on everyone.
--[x] If the Queen tries to attack, use your quick reflexes and the skills you've learned from training in order to block and dodge. Use your mental connection to time things so that Sun can knock the Queen away when she's being blocked by Moon.
Possible. My main prediction is Spell Boost for level 10 Sunlight Scepter.
Read the description of Ray.
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- Secret City
Hello, new here. Just got done reading this entire thread last night just in time for another update I'm not used to quests but I really like this one so shyness takes a back seat.
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- Earth
Welcome on board.
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- behind you
Welcome to this group, have fun.
DarkKing98
Certified Village Idiot
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- USA
Hey Naron, I am having problems with images being broken for two characters I want to submit. Would it be ok to post them here anyways once I finish up their profiles? You know their appearence anyways. Or at least, I assume you do.
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- Secret City
I just really like that this plan has a bit of everything
[X] Plan Something Fishy
-[X] First things first, fly up and prepare to evade.
-[X] Ask the Queen of Darkness if she intends to attack us now, and whether it won't be a violation of rules. Can't we all get along?
-[X] If she persists and tries to attack, Rico tries to burn through the chained ceiling, while Eva casts Soothing Moonlight on everything (target-by-level - SO useful) to see if anything happens.
-[X] If nothing useful happens, go to the default response of burning the queen with fire. Reserve the boost for defense just in case. Eva should see about keeping us all healed in the meantime.
-[X] Most importantly: Don't let Queen of Darkness separate you.
[X] Plan Something Fishy
-[X] First things first, fly up and prepare to evade.
-[X] Ask the Queen of Darkness if she intends to attack us now, and whether it won't be a violation of rules. Can't we all get along?
-[X] If she persists and tries to attack, Rico tries to burn through the chained ceiling, while Eva casts Soothing Moonlight on everything (target-by-level - SO useful) to see if anything happens.
-[X] If nothing useful happens, go to the default response of burning the queen with fire. Reserve the boost for defense just in case. Eva should see about keeping us all healed in the meantime.
-[X] Most importantly: Don't let Queen of Darkness separate you.
DarkKing98
Certified Village Idiot
- Location
- USA
Trust me dude, people are looking far too into this. They are convinced of mind game shenanigans for SOME unknown reason. It's stupid because mind games were never a situation to pop up before, so why now?
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- Earth
Not a fan of those, to be honest... I rather have characters grow by what they actually do, not by some kind of test.
Although it is true that you are supposed to learn something from this.
No problem, I can just fish for images myself if I know who they are.
DarkKing98
Certified Village Idiot
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- USA
It's Roman and Neo. Neo is easy. Just make her a Magical Girl.
Roman though? The hell am I supposed to explain him with his gun cane?
Roman though? The hell am I supposed to explain him with his gun cane?
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- Ekaterinburg, Russia
There are many lessons we can learn from this, depending on how it plays out.
If we get pasted because we didn't attack all-out, then it's clear that the lesson was "sometimes it's best not overthink it and just shoot the bad guy". If we get to interact with the environment in an interesting ways, then the lesson was on the merits of lateral thinking.
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- Earth
That does sound interesting.
Roman could be difficult, though... hm. Know what? Just make him and I think of something.
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- Ekaterinburg, Russia
If it's a MG expy of Roman, then it's just a personal weapon of said MG.
If it isn't... Make him a practitioner with a customized magic focus perhaps? He is after all Aura user in RWBY canon... And Lucius Malfoy is a precedent.
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- Secret City
I can't see this fight being any too damaging seeing as it would be weird if one moment we were playing hand of fate's "game" and the next we were injured or something like that but I still don't want to miss what would happen if we win.
Just a thought, maybe this is something like when I person uses tarot cards so tell what kind of personality the other has? It's just a thought that popped into mind just now, but with a name like Hand of Fate I wouldn't be surprised.
Just a thought, maybe this is something like when I person uses tarot cards so tell what kind of personality the other has? It's just a thought that popped into mind just now, but with a name like Hand of Fate I wouldn't be surprised.
DarkKing98
Certified Village Idiot
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- USA
- (Mafia) Magical Girl Illusionist
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Neopolitan
Age: 17
- Stats
- Weapon
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Pseudobrella
Level: 2
Attacks Per Turn: 1
Affinities: Illusion
Abilities: Lethal Surprise - Spells
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- (Mafia) Roman Tourchwick
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Roman Tourchwick A.K.A Criminal Mastermind Extraordinaire.
Age: 28
- Stats
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Melodic Cudgel
Level: 1
Attacks Per Turn: 1
Affinities: N/A
Abilities: Ricochet - Abilities
Welp. Here they are. I tried. That's the most I can really say. I hope you can do something with them Naron. Especially Roman. Because hot damn that man is a badass. Don't care what anyone else says.
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