I get two rerolls, right? Well, I'll reroll the one with the two first, then.
Edit: Okay, so one more reroll. I have 30, 23, and 16. With rerolls, do I keep the best, or the newest? If the best, I might stick with the 16, since it's above average. If best, of course I'll reroll that too.
I get two rerolls, right? Well, I'll reroll the one with the two first, then.
Edit: Okay, so one more reroll. I have 30, 23, and 16. With rerolls, do I keep the best, or the newest? If the best, I might stick with the 16, since it's above average. If best, of course I'll reroll that too.
You get two rerolls, yes. And you keep both of them. So you get four survivors, not three.
Edit: I suppose they're bonus rolls, not rerolls, well, they do replace the 30.
[X] Forage for edible fruits, berries and plants (Plant-lore roll, may cause poisoning if failed)
[X] Gather firewood and tinder (Survival roll)
[X] Gather blue mussels
This is the winning vote.
[X]Are you splitting up? No
[X] Forage for edible fruits, berries and plants (Plant-lore roll, may cause poisoning if failed)
[X] Gather firewood and tinder (Survival roll)
[X] Gather blue mussels
I have something special in mind, so this update may take some time, but I'll be done within a week certainly and probably by Thursday, I'd say. Maybe even earlier if I'm on a roll.
I have no idea. It isn't only a copper deposit, though, it also provides building materials (limestone), wealth (gems) for all the good that gives you... and, since Massimo used to work as a chemist, quicklime. But, frankly, all the other options provided about as much and had at least some food. It is definitely the "long term" option.
I've already rolled for Lyudmila and Massimo. They did okay (L rolled a -1 and a 0, which isn't that bad with fudge dice and Massimo helping added +1 to each of those)
If anyone would like to spend a fate point now would be the time. Remember, you also need to explain why the aspect you're invoking is relevant. (See here) Feel free to make up situational aspects if you like, but I need to approve it.
Actually, would you guys like to do the rolls yourself, or? And would you like me to roll so you can see it, or do you not want to know. Those rolls you can't affect with fate points, that is.
[X] Forage for edible fruits, berries and plants (Plant-lore roll, may cause poisoning if failed)
[X] Gather firewood and tinder (Survival roll)
[X] Gather blue mussels
Lyudmila and Massimo woke to the sound of seagulls. Under the overturned gig, it was dark as night, but outside the pre-dawn light made it pretty easy to navigate their small campsite. After their morning ablutions, they set off to gather food and fuel for the day. They had to range a bit further for driftwood this time, but it was still plentiful. Although the task was rather monotonous.
Massimo, feeling tired of limping around, even dragged home a long bit of wood that he thought might make a decent crutch. "Of course", he signed, "by the time I've finished making it, I'll probably be walking perfectly fine."
"Yes, the swelling's come down considerably," Lyudmila said, judging the look of the ankle. "You should be fine tomorrow I'd say. Just be a bit careful of it." She tucked a pile of dry seaweed under the cover of the gig. "Now let's go see your possible wild cucumber. I want to have a bit of food to offer Rossana when she comes back."
Massimo slung an arm over Lyudmila's shoulder and, smiling to each other, they set off.
***
Well, it actually was a cucumber plant, though a pretty small one. And they shared one, to stave off the thirst, before continuing their foraging. It was a pretty productive morning. They found a small patch of onions, what Lyudmila was pretty sure was some kind of brassica and a rosebush which might have rosehips later in the season. Most of the plants were unfamiliar to her, though, so she couldn't be certain of their edibility.
They picked up four mystery fruit that seemed to have promise. Although a few of them were, frankly, ugly they smelled pretty appetising.
The first was from the fruit tree next to the camp which seemed to have both flowers and fruit at the same time. It was probably not in season yet, since most of the fruits were green and hard. Though they'd found two plumper ones that were shading towards a more yellow colour. The rind was pretty thick as rinds go and white on the inside. The flesh was sectioned into parts and juicy. The whole thing was maybe the size of a fist. It would be awfully convenient if it was edible, but it was difficult to be certain without a test, and Lyudmila didn't want to risk it quite yet. She wasn't even certain it was ripe for goodness sake.
A bit further in Massimo had pointed out a tree with some ... oddly shaped fruit. Somewhat peapod-shaped might be the most polite way to put it. Under the outer rind it had some kind of pulp, and in the pulp some darker seeds. The tree seemed to have been picked pretty heavily by animals and bird, so it seemed pretty certain that the fruit-pod was edible.
The third mystery fruit looked for all intents and purposes to be a wild strawberry and Lyudmila even ate a few before realising it wasn't one. The flavour was wrong for one. It was much too bland. And instead of greenish seeds embedded in the surface of the berry, it had these kinds of polyp-like fingers sticking out. They spiralled from the top of the berry, like scales on a pinecone. The way the berry attached to the stem was somehow wrong too. And the flowers were yellow. It didn't seem to have done her any harm, but she should probably be careful still.
The last one was the most disgusting looking fruit Lyudmila had ever seen. It looked kind of crinkly like a prune from a distance; though it grew on a vine and not a tree and the outer shell was hard enough that they needed a knife to cut it. The inside looked like, well, vomit, but the smell was sweet and tart and made her mouth water.
(bonus points if you can tell what fruits they actually are. Although one, at least, should be blindingly obvious) What do you do with these fruits? And what do you call them?
[] Fruit nr 1 [name]
-[] Write-in.
[] Fruit nr 2 [name]
-[] Write-in.
[] Fruit nr 1 [name]
-[] Write-in.
[] Fruit nr 1 [name]
-[] Write-in.
They got some mussels too on the way back and by noon they were sitting in their camp preparing them for cooking.
Lyudmila sat considering their small pile of mystery fruit when Massimo tapped her forearm and pointed towards the west where two figures moved in the distance. One rather tall figure dragging a short and white one. It had to be Rossana and the sheep.
What do you do?
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Sorry this is so late. I hate having a cold. I literally blew my nose until it bled. I mean, sheesh. But now I can breathe properly again, huzzah! And I was just the wrong amount of sick: the amount were you can't really justify staying home from work, but still feel horrible. Urgh. Which of course drags it out and makes you really tired. Although I could be tired cause it's three in the morning. Yeah, that's probably it. *sleeps*
You realise that the picture is an indicator of the most colour you've seen on it so far, right? Didn't realise Green flash was that prevalent in this world.
[x] leave the fruits alone for now.
-[x] wait if you get sick by eating those 'sorta' strawberries
--[x] wait until the sheep arrives and test the fruits on it
---[x] if there is enough daylight, try to prepare a larger fire, maybe other survivors will see it?
There is daylight left, by the way. You got up at dawn and spent about two hours on each action, give or take (a bit more on searching for edible plants, a bit less on the other two tasks), so it's about noon now. You have six hours or so until dusk. Though I expect a few of them will be spent with Rossana's welcoming/debriefing.
I'd like more input for the fruits before naming. 'm really bad with names.
Also, I see you invisi-text.
I'm thinking the first fruit is an Orange.
Third is Mock Strawberry.
And the last is Passion fruit.
Can't figure out the second though.
What do you do with these fruits? And what do you call them?
[] Fruit nr 1 [Orange]
-[] Write-in.
[X] Fruit nr 2 [Gracefingers]
-[x] leave the fruits alone for now.
[X] Fruit nr 1 [Mock strawberry]
-[x] leave the fruits alone for now.
[X] Fruit nr 1 [Passion fruit]
-[x] leave the fruits alone for now.
-[x] wait if you get sick by eating those 'sorta' strawberries
--[x] wait until the sheep arrives and test the fruits on it
---[x] if there is enough daylight, try to prepare a larger fire, maybe other survivors will see it?
What do you do with these fruits? And what do you call them?
[X] Fruit nr 2 [Gracefingers]
-[x] leave the fruits alone for now.
[X] Fruit nr 1 [Mock strawberry]
-[x] leave the fruits alone for now.
[X] Fruit nr 1 [Passion fruit]
-[x] leave the fruits alone for now.
-[x] wait if you get sick by eating those 'sorta' strawberries
--[x] wait until the sheep arrives and test the fruits on it
---[x] if there is enough daylight, try to prepare a larger fire, maybe other survivors will see it?
Sure, that seems to work. Not sure about the other fruit, though! The orange without being highlighted. I like that they're now called Gracefingers.
Didn't realise Green flash was that prevalent in this world. 
