Cariyaga
Handsome Gentleperson
- Location
- United States
I am speaking of Directional Explosives and Minato seals there, not Rocket Boots.
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Marked for Death: A Rational Naruto Quest
- Thread starter eaglejarl
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- naruto rationalist romance armageddon is looking better and better damn you kishimoto explosions everywhere explosives solve everyone if in doubt surrender to the mercy of zabuza it seemed like a good idea at the time looks like a really bad case of being a jōnin my god. where does the lore end? precommitting is the winning plan screaming in kagome screw the rules i have explosives something bad might still happen sometimes you gotta sociopath stabby zabby subsection c of paragraph 9 should include we can weaponize this so hard open voting
Hazou will never be any good at Intimidation because of FiF. IMO it makes very little sense to raise. OTOH 20s are not expensive
Aodyssey
The glass will not protecc you
- Location
- Chaldea
Kinda doubt they'd go to Conjura nor be welcomed. They're the Condor le collaborateur, given they're here, and disavowed by the chief collaborateur besides for trying to kill us.
I'm still for plan save their lives but we shouldn't forget who they are.
I'm still for plan save their lives but we shouldn't forget who they are.
- Location
- Book Fort
- Pronouns
- They/Them
Not really. Hazou has Empathy or Rapport (boosted by FiF) as an attack social stat. Intimidation doesn't receive the TYS bonus anymore, and (imo) wouldn't be worth the XP to raise.
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
@eaglejarl @Velorien @Paperclipped
If I may ask, did the sages tell Noburi if VD would be safe with 7th path people?
If I may ask, did the sages tell Noburi if VD would be safe with 7th path people?
What do you want the reroll threshold to be? IMO a 37 is sufficient for chunin seals, but if you can make a good case I'll change my mind.
Paper has said that "no part of the [DE] seal seems difficult to Hazou" so I am not worried about that one.
- Location
- The Void
- Pronouns
- She/Her
Kinda. Once we hit resolve 68 we will basically need to level each AB of a skill to get our pyramid ready for a new capstone. So can pick out a 20 then
- Location
- Yes.
Also pinging @eaglejarl @Velorien Did the rope appear to be cut in any way? Can it be argued that Confute's bonds actually slipped off and weren't removed by her? What about arguing that they were deliberately loosened by a Pangolin or etc. etc.?
- Location
- Book Fort
- Pronouns
- They/Them
Boosting this... please vote?
- Location
- Fifth Dimension
Done. Or rather it's very similar. Looking for Macerators v4 real quick to make sure on that as well.
[x] Noburi Training Plan: Medknow to 50
[x] Kei Training Plan: FS to 30
- Location
- Texas
Doesn't Kagome already know both of the indicated seals? His help is to help with Hazō's rolls, not Kagome's own.
- Location
- USA
- Pronouns
- He/Him
The ropes do not appear to be cut or damaged. They are still tied together. Hazō thinks that they must have been loose for Confute to be able to slip them.
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I'd vote for this if you included something like "(If Mari clears?) ask about Sasori's help". as you point out, more sealing expertise will really help the Dragonwar, and making contact with Sasori is a step towards A-day to resurect Akane.
(I'd also vote if given a moving explanation why contacting Sasori is a bad idea)
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[x] Noburi Training Plan: Medknow to 50
[x] Kei Training Plan: FS to 30
Noburi's Medknow/Mednin are necessary for A-day, unless we want to risk Tsunadae hijacking it. also, it's what he wants to learn.
Other players(especialy shrooms, I think?) claimed that raising Kei's FS will give great returns, because her resolve is sky-high, and that's normally the bottleneck for FS. I've seen no dissagreement, so by default, I believe them.
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I have no bright ideas about the condor, but am open to suggestions
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If Kagome is involved he will insist on full prep. That's just how he is.
- Location
- The Maple Syrup Mountains
[X] Noburi Training Plan: Medknow to 50
[X] Kei Training Plan: FS to 30
[X] Kei Training Plan: FS to 30
- Location
- Fifth Dimension
Not sure contacting Sasori is bad, but I'm also unsure if we should ask for multiple Akatsuki contacts in quick succession (we need Hidan to make sure Akane is actually dead). I will also say that just showing Orochimaru the Great Seal seems to have led him to make great strides in 3D sealing. Sasori could be a superior sealmaster, and get that much closer, and then we'd have Akatsuki against us, with 3D sealing. Making A-Day even more impossible to win.
I'm not 100% against asking for Sasori's help, but that's the argument I'd make. If it's not enough...let me know and it can be added to the plan.
- Location
- Bronx
[X] Noburi Training Plan: Medknow to 50
[X] Kei Training Plan: FS to 30
[X] Action Plan: Thrice is Nice
[X] Kei Training Plan: FS to 30
[X] Action Plan: Thrice is Nice
- Pronouns
- He/Him
Going against the grain here to say that I think it does make sense to raise Intimidation. It should never be a primary stat of his but long-term getting it to 30 or 40 seems reasonable. We don't get to pick which stat he uses in social combat since it's based on the flow of the conversation and I'd like him to be able to manage any of the skills, but to be especially good at the FiF skills as well as Presence which notably we don't currently get any bonuses for either. Yet I've never seen that issue raised with Presence. I do think presence better suits his personality though (or at least how I'd like him to be). Also we can always pursue more stunts in the future. FiF isn't the be all end all of social stunts.
- Location
- The Maple Syrup Mountains
Let's see, what do I want in a plan? Open plot hooks from the last plan include the Ino scene and negotiation with Asuma about our reward for ES 50. I understand there are a few different opinions about what we should ask for here, and we don't have all that much time to plan it out.
Beyond that, we still need to continue the Canvass investigation, and necromancy is a continual priority. I think between all of these there's more than enough content for a full-size plan.
I will not be voting for Thrice is Nice or any variant thereof because it's setting off all kinds of red flags in my head. Whenever I look at it my intuition screams "bad idea" and "unforced error". Accordingly, I can be expected to vote for plans that attempt some or all of the above without being derived from Thrice is Nice.
Beyond that, we still need to continue the Canvass investigation, and necromancy is a continual priority. I think between all of these there's more than enough content for a full-size plan.
I will not be voting for Thrice is Nice or any variant thereof because it's setting off all kinds of red flags in my head. Whenever I look at it my intuition screams "bad idea" and "unforced error". Accordingly, I can be expected to vote for plans that attempt some or all of the above without being derived from Thrice is Nice.
- Location
- Yes.
Hmm. If the ropes are loose, that gives us some room.
I say we make it so that Conclave is put on a temporary pause so Hazou and the representatives can look into this. Also, Hazou needs to use the opportunity to pivot away from addressing the Condors personally and let his actions speak for themselves.
We could be looking at an indiviual or a faction looking to end, disrupt, or misdirect the Conclave. The other summon representatives should participate since it's possible that there may be other targets as well or someone willing to use the chaos to carry out a grudge or inactive their own agenda.
To go further, that Condor may have information crucial to investigation. Their death would silence our only lead and the others should be present to witness hiw this shakes out. The Pangolins accused Hazou of being a coward and oathbreaker, but that means they should be above such underhanded actions and be willing to molify and acquiesce to an investigation. To sell it to our hosts, It would instill confidence that the Pangolins sense of justice is fair and adaptable while shaming Hazou if it turns out it was truly just a random attack. An execution would just serve as an indiscriminate tool of intimidation.
...I also kinda want to pull an Ami here. If it ain't broke, steal it.
That's my two cents.
I say we make it so that Conclave is put on a temporary pause so Hazou and the representatives can look into this. Also, Hazou needs to use the opportunity to pivot away from addressing the Condors personally and let his actions speak for themselves.
We could be looking at an indiviual or a faction looking to end, disrupt, or misdirect the Conclave. The other summon representatives should participate since it's possible that there may be other targets as well or someone willing to use the chaos to carry out a grudge or inactive their own agenda.
To go further, that Condor may have information crucial to investigation. Their death would silence our only lead and the others should be present to witness hiw this shakes out. The Pangolins accused Hazou of being a coward and oathbreaker, but that means they should be above such underhanded actions and be willing to molify and acquiesce to an investigation. To sell it to our hosts, It would instill confidence that the Pangolins sense of justice is fair and adaptable while shaming Hazou if it turns out it was truly just a random attack. An execution would just serve as an indiscriminate tool of intimidation.
...I also kinda want to pull an Ami here. If it ain't broke, steal it.
That's my two cents.
- Location
- Yes.
[X] Action Plan: Money Doesn't Grow On Trees (It Grows On Granite)
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- Sanity-check with Mari/Kei.
- Ino
- Plan a private date.
- Be there for her. Let her lead.
- Would she be a sounding board for a clan head issue?
- Explain Asuma's Hagoromo suggestions.
- Will Hagoromo ever leave Goketsu alone?
- They'll always have plausible deniability.
- Would it matter if Goketsu de-escalated?
- How can Hazo break the cycle?
- Discuss Ruka, reconciliation.
- OOC: the intention of this segment is to shift Hazo's characterisation away from hatred of the Hagoromo and towards the realization that the cycle of hate is unproductive and stupid.
- Corundum mirror - shell around reflective metal, jeweled handle, all materials condensed/toughened.
- Plan a private date.
- Shino:
- Prepare prop lenses using high-quality quartz.
- Previously, we talked about a telescope deal to improve Leaf; are you still interested?
- Show him our prop lenses.
- Discuss how they may be used to produce better telescopes.
- Could we make bigger, stationary telescopes for very long-distance viewing?
- We're also interested in meeting with Hinata. Could you help facilitate it?
- Hinata:
- We've come across several uncut gemstones, and hope to have them cut before selling.
- We understand that the Hyuga has connections to luxury craftsmen, and would know where to cut them.
- CCnJ (if appropriate): We admire you and think you're a good person. We want to see your prosper. We genuinely want to collaborate on this deal.
- Other:
- Sealing:
- Continue Minato's Seals (no prep, reroll -9, 12 calligraphy if chunin seal or lower).
- A SC researches Directional Explosives (no prep, reroll -9, -12 calligraphy)
- Once complete, do 1 day prep on Rocket Boots, if chunin seal or lower use same standards as DE, if jonin proceed with full prep.
- Gaku: Get Canvass herbs/spices, compare with Akane's attackers' smell.
- Sealing:
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- Location
- The Maple Syrup Mountains
[X] Action Plan: Money Doesn't Grow On Trees (It Grows On Granite)
When it comes to the clan heads, my first thought is that Shino will most likely feel intrigued by the possibilities, and so we should lean into that and discuss if there's anything these new lenses allow that the old ones might not. But in contrast, Hinata will feel threatened to an extent because Hazou's invention poses to undercut a Hyuuga source of revenue.
I think this might be an opportunity to help Hinata get a win against her clan elders, if we play it right. We're going to make bank from the gemstones either way, but if we can organize their sale in a way that benefits the Hyuuga then Hinata can spin it as a win that she personally seized when the opportunity arose.
Or rather, more tangibly, when we meet with Hinata we can dust off the old CCnJ and explain our perspective and intentions (she's a good person and we'd like to see her prosper as Lady Hyuuga) and then actively collaborate with her on what deal gives Hinata the best advantage in her power struggle. CCnJ is as always a bit of a clunky tool, but in this scenario where we're attempting to convey sincerity to someone who probably doesn't trust us enough to take our words at face value it sounds like the right tool for the job.
When it comes to the clan heads, my first thought is that Shino will most likely feel intrigued by the possibilities, and so we should lean into that and discuss if there's anything these new lenses allow that the old ones might not. But in contrast, Hinata will feel threatened to an extent because Hazou's invention poses to undercut a Hyuuga source of revenue.
I think this might be an opportunity to help Hinata get a win against her clan elders, if we play it right. We're going to make bank from the gemstones either way, but if we can organize their sale in a way that benefits the Hyuuga then Hinata can spin it as a win that she personally seized when the opportunity arose.
Or rather, more tangibly, when we meet with Hinata we can dust off the old CCnJ and explain our perspective and intentions (she's a good person and we'd like to see her prosper as Lady Hyuuga) and then actively collaborate with her on what deal gives Hinata the best advantage in her power struggle. CCnJ is as always a bit of a clunky tool, but in this scenario where we're attempting to convey sincerity to someone who probably doesn't trust us enough to take our words at face value it sounds like the right tool for the job.