so you can add the Existence Bonus against the enemy's attack but only on offence? if you have the appropriate stuff of course.
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Libra's Lament, a Magical Girl Quest [Complete]
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Crystalwatcher
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Okay, your sentence is a bit confusing, try again?
attack+Existence Bonus=yes that's possible
attack+Existence Bonus vs enemy attack=yes that's possible
defence+Existence Bonus=no that's not possible
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since I'm new and I really don't know a lot of what's being talked about can I get a yes or no if the example I'm about to put below is the right idea behind existence bonuses?
my idea is that existence's are like magnets, alone, they're just weird rocks but when put with other magnets they start to show what they're for. while using magnets with same polarity as an example, a bigger magnet would repel a smaller magnet if it got close or it could move the smaller magnet if it were to move itself, but, again, if it were to be alone it wouldn't really do anything.
this is just a general example so I can figure out if this is what existence bonus's are generally like.
my idea is that existence's are like magnets, alone, they're just weird rocks but when put with other magnets they start to show what they're for. while using magnets with same polarity as an example, a bigger magnet would repel a smaller magnet if it got close or it could move the smaller magnet if it were to move itself, but, again, if it were to be alone it wouldn't really do anything.
this is just a general example so I can figure out if this is what existence bonus's are generally like.
the Existence Bonus is described as attempting to crush an opponent with your existential weight some people have more than others some less.
here's a link Original - Crystalwatcher's Magical Girl Quest! | Page 306
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That... actually sounds a lot like how I understand it myself.
Crystalwatcher
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WHY that Aizen picture? WHY? :lol
okay still doesn't make sense to me but okay.
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LostDeviljho
Flame Dragon Princess
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Because all is as keikaku.
*Puts on tinfoil hat*
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Normally I am the one with the plans, could it be my plans are revealed? Damn.
the reason we can't use the Existence Bonus for defense is the only part that doesn't make sense to me but it's fine.
LostDeviljho
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Existence Bonuses can be used on the Defensive String, though?
i meant without an opponent with a Existence Bonus
Crystalwatcher
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It's a layer of conceptual conflict that has to be initiated by the aggressor. If there's active magic involved that involves Existence Bonuses, then yeah, sure, they can activate in defense against otherwise unbacked attacks.
But it requires something to actively trigger the conceptual battle between two Existences. It's why it's called Existence Bonuses, instead something else, like Fatass Defense.
If a shield spell brings up a barrier with a Legend Affinity for example, it'll get a defensive Existence Bonus because it's triggering that conceptual battle.
Otherwise most actions don't involve the needed effects to cause such a thing to activate, leaving them inert.
This make sense?
LostDeviljho
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Oh. Existence Bonuses are more or less existing aggressively at the enemy. It's a lot harder to do that defensively than offensively. It requires some kind of active trigger, like an ability or a spell or someone with another EB trying to murder you. Offensive Existence Bonuses don't have this problem because attacks are inherently active; instead the question is whether the attack has the growth affinity attached to it or not.
sort of but like i said it's fine.
Huh okay new thought what if instead of aggressively existing at something your existence acted to Preserve itself.
@Crystalwatcher is this possible?
edit. and what i mean by this is the same reason the magic modifier can be used for defense
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LostDeviljho
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What do you think a defensive existence bonus is?
It still runs into the "requires activation" clause unless you have an ability that explicitly makes it always active.
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Alright then... now that I finally have some motivation to work on this, I can go through submissions. Unyielding Paladin and Assassin are worked out and integrated now.
Edit: Bloody Night and Illusionist are done as well.
With this, the backlog on submissions is gone.
Edit: Bloody Night and Illusionist are done as well.
With this, the backlog on submissions is gone.
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New MOON
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- Earth
[X] Read a book
You grumble a little as you work yourself out of the covers... but that book Rico reads is nice. A story about an ordinary girl just like you being thrown into a world of magic. It feels... weird with how familiar it reads.
You just woke up properly a few minutes ago, to a nice morning without a strict schedule. Your twin lies on her belly with a book in front of her, continuing to read through the pages as you yawn and turn around a few times.
At least the room is warm, so you do not freeze after throwing away your blanket. Warmth trickles from Rico, too.
Once you are done changing however, you crawl back onto the bed and lie down next to your sister with another book... right, Truth gave it to you just a few days ago and its title sounds weird. Nathan the Wise.
She also gave you a dictionary for some reason, but you find out what for soon enough; this book is hard, not the nice and easy stories like what your mother and big sister used to give you before. Nothing like the fantasy novel Rico has.
In the end, your sister even put her book aside to help you with yours; she has the dictionary and you slowly scan each page, drinking in the story of the friendly old merchant, his daughter, a crusader and more characters.
You do not get even halfway done before you have to get up and prepare for the next journey, but you grow to like the story. It is hard to wrap your head around and even harder to understand with how many words you do not know, but... the kindness and wisdom of Nathan call to you. He is someone you would like to be, who can solve conflicts with but words.
You hope you can finish the book soon.
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Line Break Recognised
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Line Break Recognised
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Saying goodbye to everyone does take a while; you have to run around and find all of them first. The hugs are great, though... almost all the girls you met here smile a bit more than last month, too. That makes you more happy than most other things, promises to meet again or somesuch.
When you finally wander into the headquarters, it is half past eleven... and there is Soul! You did not find her anywhere, so this is where she was. Her wings are folded and she is talking with someone you have not seen before.
She looks older than most other girls you saw up until now... but she does smile and move her hands a lot, so it is okay. There is some weird, sweet smell in the air around her, though... but no additional eye or lacking eye or more arms or anything... although she does have a tail... and wings.
The wings are a little cute, even though they look leathery.
Maybe she is bringing us to Kibo?
Maybe...
You hurry over to where the other two girls are -oh, Knight is sitting in front of a computer nearby, too- and tacklehug Soul first. She saw you coming though, so she catches you and holds you tight. "Soul! We'll miss you!"
Rico giggles in the back of your head, but you shush her. Soul giggles, too. "Likewise, Moon. It's a little sad that you're leaving already, but I guess some things can't be changed."
She then proceeds to let you down and accept Rico into a hug, too. "Same for you, Sun."
"Heh."
The other girl looks you over with a friendly smile, then her eyes fall down to Ludger and she blinks. Her weird expression is gone very soon, though; she clears her throat and offers her hand. "So I'll be transporting the two of you, nice to meet you both. I'm Autumn's Dream, just cut it down to Autumn and we're set."
She talks in Italian, that is nice; you did not meet any Italians ever since leaving home. Autumn's Dream...
We heard that before, Eva. Really?
Yes, I'm not sure where, though.
Huh, weird. Rico scrunches her brows in though while you shake Autumn's hand. "Nice to meet you. I'm Primordial Moon and my sister is Primordial Sun.
Ah! I got it!
"You're one of the Four Seasons!"
The older girls give Rico a confused look while you think back and remember. Right, Bianca told you about them before. That was already so long ago... but why is someone that strong coming to get you?
"Yes, I am. It's nice to be recognised for once."
She flashes you a smile and shakes Rico's hand too, before closing her eyes for a moment. "I think I'm good to go if you're ready. It would be a bit earlier than scheduled, but... eh, whatever."
Soul hums in thought and gives you a pointed look. "Yeah... do you have everything? We're not going to send your stuff after you, just so you know."
You actually checked your backpacks just before; they are filled with things, but you have them with you. Ludger sits at Rico's feet as you present them and nod. ""We're good!""
For some reason, Autumn shivers over this and cracks another smile after raising an eyebrow at you. "Oh boy, you've got the creepy shtick down. Can you do that again?"
What does she mean?
Maybe talking at the same time?
Huh...
""Like this?""
Soul and Knight watch you as you talk... and Ludger yips in confirmation before nudging Rico's leg. ""Not now, Ludger. Sit.""
He sits and waits patiently; Soul shakes her head for some reason and exchanges a look with Knight, but you pay more attention to Autumn for now. The smell is still there, weird and all. You can not tell what it is, but it does not feel nice.
"Um... what's that smell?"
The other girls grimace where they think Rico can not see them and Autumn shrugs while moving around you. "You girls are a little young for the full explanation, but... this is how the end of a life smells."
Wait... death has a smell? How does anyone know that and why?
"How can death smell? And why do you smell like it?"
She leans against the wall next to the door and offers another shrug, but her eyes are narrowed a little and her jaw is a little more tight than before.
"Death," Knight offers after a few moments of silence, "leaves behind a body. It decomposes over time, bit by bit until there is nothing but dust left. While it decomposes, it smells like this."
Decomposing... huh... maybe like falling apart? You have to check your books later. Autumn does not look happy with the topic, though... and she did not say why she smells that way yet.
"How old are you two?"
"Um... we're ten?"
She works her jaw a few times before outright nailing Knight with her look. "Then why, pray tell, Abyss Knight, do you think a pair of kids should know this in so much detail?"
Knight just shrugged, though. "They're pretty mature for their age; I sometimes forget those two are still that young."
"She's right," Soul adds; much to your delight, people think you are older than you actually are. That is new and great. You both beam at the praise and the winged girl gives you another look, her black wings folding a little further while she starts smirking. "They're mostly kids when it's about playing, but they can be pretty mature when they have to... but only then."
""Hey!""
You both pout at Soul and... Autumn shakes her head, but you can see the smile she tries to hide by turning it away. "Okay then, fine. I still don't like that kinda topic brought up around kids. Anyway, are you two ready?"
You nod at her and Autumn nods back, then turns to look at the other Magical Girls. "That's that, I guess. Just give us a call if you need anything else, I'm the pack mule anyway."
"Will do."
Autumn and Knight shake hands... huh, you did not say goodbye to Knight. But you can not go and hug her, she said not to touch her after all.
How about Ludger?
Oh, great idea, Rico!
"Knight!"
Rico hurries over while you pick up the corgi; Ludger does not try to wriggle out of your gasp, he just yips and pants happily over whatever you are doing. The other girls are looking at you and Knight becomes pretty confused when you hold the dog out to her.
"We can't hug you goodbye, but you never said Ludger can't touch you."
Both winged girls are having this weird smirk now, but you ignore them; you can not really see Knight's eyes, but her face is all relaxed and she smiles now.
Then she takes Ludger out of your arms and holds him against her chest for a few seconds, carefully stroking the back of his head. "I guess."
Her voice is oddly quiet, but she does not say any more on the topic; when she lets Ludger down so he can walk back to your side, the smile is still there. "Good luck, you two."
You almost start saying 'you too', but then you remember what exactly Knight is doing and stop yourself. Rico beams once more and nods. "Stay safe."
You follow Autumn outside onto the open street, where she has you pick up Ludger and take the others' hands. Once that is done, the older girl puts one of her hands on your shoulders and takes a deep breath.
"Transfer."
Then she pulls you and... everything changes around you, the city vanishing in an instant, replaced by a wide field, empty of people. You can see some flowers and a tree or two, but otherwise it is just grass. It smells different, too.
...and it is cold, with the nightly wind crawling under your shirts. Colder than summer is supposed to be, anyway. You can see the... no, a moon up above; its light does nothing to you, though. This is not the same...
Where are you?
And why is Autumn sweating like that? She let go of you and sunk down to the grass with a sigh. "Sorry, I just don't like New York... never stay longer than I have to. I'll explain what's happening now, if you don't mind?"
You nod quietly and sit down in front of Autumn, with Ludger between you. The older girl folds her wings around her body and wipes some sweat off her brow first. "Okay... technically, we're not on Earth right now. My magic can't teleport me directly to where I want, I have to take a detour through another dimension first. As far as I saw, this one's empty so we should be safe here."
So... you teleported, but did not teleport? This place is not on Earth... huh. You are not sure if you like that.
It looks peaceful, though... and yet, it feels as if something horrible could happen here... you just do not know what, when, or how. It feels weird.
"Anyway... I need to rest up a bit before I make another jump, especially because I had to make two to get to New York to begin with. Fourty minutes to one hour and we can get going. So... anything you want to ask?"
Hm... you exchange a glance with Rico -she started petting Ludger-, but your twin has nothing right now. You think a moment longer... wait.
"How did everyone understand you?"
"Hm?"
That... makes no sense, now that you think about it. You did answer Autumn in English, but...
"You speak Italian all the time, but Knight and Soul don't know our language at all."
Autumn looks at you in confusion for a long moment, but then she blinks and her face lights up in understanding. "Ohh! That's what you mean. Heh, sorry to disappoint, but I don't know a single word of Italian myself. Have to ask the others if they do... anyway."
She seems to enjoy your confusion; you definitely heard her talk in Italian before. She is doing it now, too. "See, we have this girl in Kibo... she's a pretty great one, maybe a bit egocentric. Anyway, she can build all kinds of machines for us. Back when we started out, talking to each other was not that difficult... but not everyone is actually good at English, so we had her make us some translation devices. I'm actually talking in Russian this whole time, but it sounds like Italian to you because that's the language you understand best. Neat, huh?"
Whoa...
...that sounds so neat...
But you are also curious. "How does it work?"
Autumn gives you a wide grin and shrugs. "Not the slightest idea. No one knows."
Then she laughs over your dumbfounded expressions and you pout at her.
But...
+3xp Education is Important
+125xp Met Autumn's Dream
+1xp That's Not My Moon! (Only Eva)
+15xp Fields of Hope
EXP Gained: 144 + 143 = 287
Total EXP: 308
...somehow, you feel...
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(Unlocked Level 0 Character Sheet: Magical Girl Autumn's Dream)
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