LostDeviljho
Flame Dragon Princess
- Location
- The glorious Pacific Northwest
- Pronouns
- Any
Nighthawks live in a different dimension. You have... other things to worry about, on Milidia.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7vB8AGdQz0
Peril's Origin - A Magical Girl Quest [Complete]
- Thread starter Naron
- Start date
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7vB8AGdQz0
LostDeviljho
Flame Dragon Princess
- Location
- The glorious Pacific Northwest
- Pronouns
- Any
I think Heidi actually has the first one, and the second one is a Hard No.
Laser is a charge up attack.
Yes to the first, but it's hard and rare. Also, those who know it have a bad habit of keeping it to themselves.
Crystalwatcher
(Verified GM)
- Location
- Limbo
So long as we get Laser, I'm good. That thing is really abusable with Heidi's kit.
- Location
- Earth
...nope. She does not have it yet.
- Location
- Brazil
Well, since it appears there won't be a great discussion about it voting for this:
[x] Plan Here we go again
-[x] Hunt large beasts
-[x] Practice x2
Edit: is it possible for us to get the dodge skill treeline? I mean, from what i understand the reason we managed to get the unmatched skill was our affinity to it, but it would still be usefull to dodge spells. Or at least be able to parry them (unlikely)
[x] Plan Here we go again
-[x] Hunt large beasts
-[x] Practice x2
Edit: is it possible for us to get the dodge skill treeline? I mean, from what i understand the reason we managed to get the unmatched skill was our affinity to it, but it would still be usefull to dodge spells. Or at least be able to parry them (unlikely)
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- Location
- Earth
Heidi got Unmatched Skill via cheating around the normal (almost impossible to match) requirement with That Which is Forbidden.
I am afraid there will be no actual dodge-type Ability for her, though. That would break a lot of things.
Heidi does have a soft effect in Inhuman Agility that sometimes allows her to dodge (see the last fight, specifically the spell she ducked under) and [REDACTED], but that is all there can be to it.
EternalObserver
eYe Gaze baCk
- Location
- The Void
[X] Plan Fuck it we've got plenty of food
- Location
- Internet
[X] Plan Fuck it we've got plenty of food
- Location
- Attached to a wall
- Pronouns
- She/Her
[X] Plan Fuck it we've got plenty of food
- Location
- Ekaterinburg, Russia
My music folder thanks you for this contribution.
And if you're really meaning it... Well, I'm now halfway through a video on how to fight that...
Speaking of exploits... Naron, is it possible for Heidi to use the burst of speed that Riposte gives her other than by attacking the victim directly?
I'm thinking a bit like a feedback loop of Heidi getting an opening and using Skill, to unbalance an opponent somewhat, then using the burst of speed from Riposte to further unbalance the opponent, maybe getting a yet another boost of speed from further unbalancing, until the moment comes where Heidi effectively topples something she really shouldn't have any business toppling?
Or, for example, in a battle with multiple opponents attacking in quick succession, to Skill-negate them as a chain reaction (negate enemy A and gain riposteA burst of speed, riposteA-negate enemy B and gain riposteB burst of speed, riposteB-negate enemy C and gain riposteC burst of speed, and so on)?
Or a semi-passive effect that allows her to more easily skill-negate multi-hit effects coming her way because she's getting a smallish burst of speed for every hit so she can counter those more effectively?
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LostDeviljho
Flame Dragon Princess
- Location
- The glorious Pacific Northwest
- Pronouns
- Any
The first one isn't really viable because riposte triggers off attacks, not just nudging people.My music folder thanks you for this contribution.
And if you're really meaning it... Well, I'm now halfway through a video on how to fight that...
Speaking of exploits... Naron, is it possible for Heidi to use the burst of speed that Riposte gives her other than by attacking the victim directly?
I'm thinking a bit like a feedback loop of Heidi getting an opening and using Skill, to unbalance an opponent somewhat, then using the burst of speed from Riposte to further unbalance the opponent, maybe getting a yet another boost of speed from further unbalancing, until the moment comes where Heidi effectively topples something she really shouldn't have any business toppling?
Or, for example, in a battle with multiple opponents attacking in quick succession, to Skill-negate them as a chain reaction (negate enemy A and gain riposteA burst of speed, riposteA-negate enemy B and gain riposteB burst of speed, riposteB-negate enemy C and gain riposteC burst of speed, and so on)?
Or a semi-passive effect that allows her to more easily skill-negate multi-hit effects coming her way because she's getting a smallish burst of speed for every hit so she can counter those more effectively?
Chaining... Seems plausible.
And the last one wouldn't come up because skill already treats multihits as a single attack.
- Location
- Ekaterinburg, Russia
On the first - I'll take your word for it, although the weapon mechanics quote I mentioned indicated that the burst of speed triggers off of exploitable openings presenting themselves.
On the second - thank you for the answer.
On the third - I envisioned something like a difference between "push the barrel of the gun away from your face so it misses" and "deflect every single projectile by twirling your spear"...
- Location
- Earth
To quote:
That is me being a little vague, but with a clarification right after.
That last one is basically the same as chaining, just used on the same opponent. Spend more actions to negate each part of the multi-hit separately. Which will, uh, come up.
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3.8 Matters of the Heart
- Location
- Earth
[] Plan Fuck it we've got plenty of food
-[] Practice x3
-[] Practice x3
"I think we should take some time off of hunting," you muse out loud over breakfast.
Lu gives you a sideway glance while eating, having mixed Mimic Stalk and Glibble meat to get some variety for the day. She does not disagree with you, though; that is good. You are not against more practice and more reserves, but right now you have the food and focussing on getting this stupid cipher cracked sounds like a better idea.
And, even though you do not say it, you feel off. As if something is missing. That might break your concentration in a fight.
Your angelic friend swallows and glances toward the carcasses still waiting to be turned into rations. "That is just as well, I need some time to work through all of this."
"Alright then."
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And so you get to it, going over your powers again to find out just what is blocking you. Arcane Slash makes a good bit of progress while you feel into this innate ability of yours.
At the third day however, you have a bit of a detour while explaining the problem to Lu; the question she asks you in turn presents a problem which should have been obvious: "What's a cipher?"
Of course. The information war in the LDC is kind of nonexistent at this point, or rather limited at least. So you take some time to explain the concept to her: "A cipher is used to encrypt some kind of message, so you can only read the meaning of it if you know the key. Here, look."
You proceed to draw the letters of your alphabet into a bit of soft ground without any grass on it, then draw Lu's name a bit behind it. "That's how your name is written in my script."
She nods understandingly while you consider how to proceed for a moment, then motion for her. "One of the most simple ciphers out there is a substitution cipher. Let's not be fancy for this, just invert the order." So you do, writing your alphabet backward below the first one. "Now, here. A maps to Z, B to Y, and so on. That means if I encrypt a message with this, I replace each letter from the upper row with the corresponding letter of the lower one."
So you follow this up by writing the encrypted form of 'Lucifer' right below the name; 'Ofxsruvi'.
Lu looks down at the weird, barely pronouncable thing her name has become while you clean off your finger. "That's the basic principle. I learned those as part of my Magic Binary studies because they sounded fun."
Then something occurs to you and you quickly translate 'Can you read this?' with the same key you just made, but thankfully Lu has no idea. Angelic magic apparently does not translate ciphers; if it did, that would have made this a really weird concept to her.
She looks at you a little lost. "I can not read this, not without turning it back to normal." Moments later however, her eyes narrow on the script. "How interesting. Do you know any more of those ciphers?"
"A few, but they get complicated really fast." There is a moment of silence while you take in just how curious your friend looks, then you shake your head. "I can show you another one later. The important part is that that," at which point you motion for the crude letters, "is what my powers do with parts of my magic. And for some reason they don't let me see or feel what it is actually supposed to be."
"I see. That makes it a lot more complicated; this is not the kind of power you can just practice to find out how it works."
You let yourself fall onto your back with a quiet groan. "Tell me something I didn't know already."
This feels familiar, though. Explaining something that is kind of basic to you, only to have it received with almost childlike curiousity.
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It takes you another day to realise what that bothersome feeling actually is. Once you do, it only makes your chest feel tighter, though you keep quiet about it.
Not that this stops Lu from noticing; it takes her a few hours because she is doing something else, but she ultimately gives you a flat look over dinner. "You're bothered by something. As much as you try, your facial expressions give you away on anything except anger. You need to practice that more."
She is right, but you still want to deny her claim out of habit. Something which you barely stop yourself from, sighing heavily. "I'll see about it sometime. Right now... I just realised how much I miss Orux."
It is a weird feeling, your chest being heavy like this.
Your friend raises an eyebrow for a moment, but soon pushes closer to you to take a look. "That trooper? Are you seriously interested in him?"
The hint of disbelief in her voice makes your own eyes narrow. "What's that supposed to mean?"
Her first response is to give you an unamused look and a dismissive wave. "Stop getting so aggressive. I figured you were just fooling around due to the relative freedom being among Demons gives you; your own society is far more strict and somewhat more prudish on the matter of sexuality in particular, by your own words."
She is right, but you still want to growl at her. Lu does not let you, simply talking about the loaded silence you were going for: "I'm surprised that you are actually infatuated with that man. You certainly don't like him for his looks."
That... actually draws a snort from you. "Okay, that's a fair point." Lu offers a grin in turn while you lean back to look at the setting sun. "I honestly don't know why it started, there was no big thing we made of it."
It is a bit weird, now that you think about it. But then again, you never really liked anyone before; maybe this is how it actually works? "He just feels more... genuine, I think. He treats me kinder than he has to, and actually enjoys talking to me. And I like talking to him, he is more thoughtful than most people I met before."
In the end, he has been somewhat of a constant in your life at Charon's Keep. You got along and you liked him, even if nothing particularly interesting happened during your conversations.
Unfortunately, another thought dulls your mood. "Now I don't even know if he's still alive."
Your chest clenches as the thought of Orux dying goes through your mind, but you force it down. He will be fine, just fine.
It still hurts, more than you like to admit. You really should not hesitate so much while in the middle of a war; which is why you decide this for yourself: once you are back, you will take him aside to figure out where you stand exactly.
Silence hangs over your little shelter, with Lu's contemplative gaze either on you or the wall behind you.
After a time, she speaks up quietly: "I completely forgot until just now, but... I used to have a bit of a crush on Gabriel."
That is the last thing you expected to hear. Well, maybe not the last last thing, but definitely up there. "Really? How come?" You can actually guess, but curiousity got the better of you immediately.
Lu shrugs and walks over to the 'freezer' to get herself a second helping. "I do not remember the exact reasons anymore, but she used to be my commanding officer, when I was still young. She was always kind to her subordinates, as well as protective of them. I think there was some admiration for her dedication in it, too." She shrugs before settling back down, eyes narrowed as she tries to remember more. "Gabriel is just about a century older than me, but it always felt like a millennium in regard to our respective power."
Hear, hear. You can understand that quite well. Especially after having met the woman; she killed Argus in a few seconds, as if it was nothing.
...thinking of Argus, you have to cringe a little. Elisabeth will be devastated once she hears about that.
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On the last day of the week, you come out of your meditation just before a breakthrough. Something pinged your sixth sense and makes your eyes snap open.
Before you, an Angel crumbles to the ground, his throat pierced by Lu's cross. Her dark aura is not present, still suppressed as usual, but she does not appear happy. At all. "He saw you and came to investigate when you ignored his hails. That is better than him running to get reinforcements, but still not good."
You just look at the corpse quietly, then back at Lu. "Did you have to kill him?"
"Yes."
The answer comes without hesitation and makes you sigh. Whatever problem Lu actually has with False Heaven seems to be greater than you originally thought. Then again, she is working with Thirteenth Hell, so you really should not be surprised.
She is not actually wrong, though you do not like admitting it. Lu would gather a lot of unwanted attention and you can not afford to be spotted right now. Letting some patrolling Angel go free is the opposite of what you want. Just capturing him to be released later... that would put a lot more pressure on your resources.
At this point, you realise that you lost the train of thought for that cipher and drop onto your back with a mad groan. "And I almost had it! Why now!"
Why do these things always choose the worst possible time to happen?! Fuck that!
Your transformation fades as you release it, partly out of annoyance and partly because you have to refresh it soon. Uncaring for the dirt getting onto your dress and trying to get a hold of the roiling anger, you start to grumble.
Only that your feelings, the surge of defiance and anger against the world that conspires against you, become light on their own. The ground fractures under the force of it, more volatile than usual; your eyes widen in surprise as the transformation completes.
You blink up at the sky. Lu eyes you from where she was starting to drag the corpse away. You look at each other for a long moment, the annoyance at your interrupted meditation forgotten.
Then you drop your transformation again, the rest of the day spent on this.
As it turns out, mimicking the feelings that come up while saying your transformation phrase allow you to transform without saying it. It takes focus, a good amount of it, but you can do it. Granted, in your case this is probably easier because you have a lot of stuff to be angry about and defiant against.
Why is this so easy and why does no one know? You have to investigate that at some point. It might be a useful skill to have, cutting your transformation time a little shorter.
Then again, maybe that is why anyone who knows does not tell; it makes for a good advantage to get that one or two seconds over your opponent.
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Food: 10
Completed Practice: 16 / 60
[] Plan for the week
-[] Action 1
-[] Action 2
-[] Action 3
Hunt small critters
(secures food for 3 days, auto-success)
Foraging
(secures food for 3 days, auto-success)
Hunt medium-sized critters
(secures food for 7 days, may turn into a combat encounter)
Hunt large beasts
(secures food for 14 days, combat encounter)
Hunt the biggest and baddest
(secures food for 30 days, boss encounter)
Practice
(adds between 2 and 3 days to the training counter; 7 days if all actions are this)
(secures food for 3 days, auto-success)
Foraging
(secures food for 3 days, auto-success)
Hunt medium-sized critters
(secures food for 7 days, may turn into a combat encounter)
Hunt large beasts
(secures food for 14 days, combat encounter)
Hunt the biggest and baddest
(secures food for 30 days, boss encounter)
Practice
(adds between 2 and 3 days to the training counter; 7 days if all actions are this)
[] EXP-Plan
-[] Write-in what to buy
-[] Save it
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+5xp Yearning
+10xp Learned a New Trick
EXP gained: 15
Total EXP: 901
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(Unlocked the 'Others' section under Soft Mechanics)
(Unlocked the technique behind transforming wordlessly)
(Unlocked basic Affinity mechanics as observed)
(Unlocked suppression mechanics)
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- Location
- Earth
Hm... it is getting closer to being finished, so maybe another one or two weeks in-game?
Because it's actually really, really hard for most people to memorize how their magic acts during the transformation then replicate it perfectly. Your just a freak who can do it completely subconsciously, Defiance.
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- UTC -6
Uh...Because it's actually really, really hard for most people to memorize how their magic acts during the transformation then replicate it perfectly. Your just a freak who can do it completely subconsciously, Defiance.
I has assumed that any Magical Girl could figure out how to transform quietly after 3 or 4 years of regular transformation. With it not being a huge deal unless one has a very short timer or the good fortune to notice a building being thrown at them in time.
LostDeviljho
Flame Dragon Princess
- Location
- The glorious Pacific Northwest
- Pronouns
- Any
It's uh... a bit of a point of discussion at the moment in the workshop at the moment. Crys forgot he said something ages ago and said another, somewhat different thing when asked recently. You know how it is.
- Location
- UTC -6
That does sound very familiar, yes. On both sides really (I'm pretty sure I've had Summit use her transformation without the declaration when it would be helpful, but can't remember quite where
)The Angel dropping in sounds like a hidden timer might be going. If there is that theorized timer I don't know how our actions could have been fast enough to avoid it. So my inclination is to forage for some non-meat food and a change of mental state and keep focusing on practice.
[X] Plan Not Out of the Woods
-[X] Foraging
-[X] Practice
-[X] Practice